Looking for a romantic and glamorous getaway? Look no further than The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, New York. This charming luxury hotel opened in March 2020, has 42 opulently furnished rooms and suites, a well-appointed Spa, an acclaimed fine dining farm-to-table restaurant, aptly named, Apropos Restaurant & Bar, hiking trails, complimentary bicycles, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Situated on 65 acres on the top of historic Fort Hill in the heart of Peekskill with panoramic views of the …
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Apples, apple cider, and cider donuts are the essence of Autumn in Hudson Valley, New York. We visited Thompson’s Cider Mill located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York and met with owner Geoff Thompson to learn more about his passion and dedication to makingapple cider. After visiting Thompson’s Cider Mill, we have a new appreciation of the work that goes into the art of making high-quality cider, which was much different than how we had imagined it to be.
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When it comes to romance, Apropos Restaurant & Bar located at The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, New York, knows its way to enchant your heart. Chef Danielle L. Ceruzzi, Sous Chef Luis Hernandez, and Sous Chef Adrian Glaza are the talents in the kitchen where the restaurant’s beautiful ambience and its farm to table focus is evident in the locally sourced ingredients used to create their spectacular dishes. We had dinner at the restaurant on Friday, September 22, …
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For those who like to jam and enjoy listening to "Road Trip" jamming music, the Popa Chubby and the Beast Band – Live at G. Bluey’s Juke Joint NYC double-CD set has to be added to the music collection. The double-CD set contains 19-tracks with 11 original tracks performed by Popa’s all-star "Beast Band," consisting of Popa Chubby on guitar, Mike Merrit on bass, Mike Dimeo on keyboards, and Stefano Giudici on drums. With 12 tracks running 6:30+ minutes or …
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Jersey Boys at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut captivated us with not only the music of the legendary Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons but also with its true backstory. Jersey Boys tells the compelling story of Frankie Valli and his 40 years of friendship with his band as they rose to the top of the charts and includes selections of their most famous music including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You and …
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Followers of the highly creative Chef Dan Latham, formerly of the Latham House, will definitely want to dine at his new restaurant The Table at 3 Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey, which opened the first week in July 2023. We had dinner at The Table at 3 Acres in late August, and it was well worth the drive from Connecticut. The ambience is hip and contemporary with its industrial chic ambience of exposed pipes, tile and exposed brick wall, …
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The Table at 3 Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey has an impressive and very talented trio at the helm of this gorgeous new restaurant that opened the first week in July 2023 with restaurant veterans Chef Dan Latham as the talent in the kitchen, General Manager Jefferson Barragan, and Beverage Manager Paul Lemonier. Located on the street level of the luxury apartment building 3 Acres, there is ample and convenient parking in the lot opposite the restaurant making parking …
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When I read the latest Annabel Karmel cookbook, My First Cookbook – Fun, simple recipes all kids will love by Annabel Karmel and illustrated by Alex Willmoreit, was like taking a step back in time to my own wonderful childhood memories of baking and cooking with my mom. The cookbook is colorful and designed to attract kids’ attention and appeal to their palates. The recipes have easy to follow steps and illustrations that make cooking, baking, and learning fun. Designed …
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Founded in 1640, Greenwich, Connecticut is one of the wealthiest towns in the United States. Located on Connecticut’s Gold Coast on Long Island Sound, Greenwich is only a 50-minute train ride from Manhattan, yet it is a world away. Sumptuous shopping, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, beaches, parks, summer concerts, along with cultural, sports, and community events offer residents and visitors something to enjoy in every season. No wonder then that Greenwich attracts many celebrities who call Greenwich home or come …
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For the last 5 years, Tony’s at The J House, helmed by Tony Capasso, has attracted a dedicated clientele looking for exceptional cuisine in a beautiful setting. Located in Greenwich, Connecticut inside the luxury boutique hotel, The J House Greenwich, the restaurant offers diners the opportunity to dine indoors in the more formal dining room, or outside in their garden room with its hanging glass bottle lights and its retractable roof. Our dinner at the restaurant began with well-crafted cocktails …