Life + Culture

Chef Ivan Romero

Building Community Through Food Article by Sarah Bamford @Hybridmediacomm | Photography by @chuck_n_duck_agency At 39, Ivan Romero, executive chef and founder of The Rosemary Group, has built his culinary career around one simple yet powerful idea: food can bring people together. For Romero, every plate is an opportunity to connect communities, evoke memories, and make guests feel at home—whether they’re across the street or across the globe. His signature dish, ROOTS, perfectly embodies that...

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An Olive Oil Experience

Passo della Palomba – Where expertise, environment, and passion unite to craft exceptional, award-winning olive oils. Article and Photography by Laurie A. Guzda In the rolling green heart of Italy, where Umbria kisses the borders of Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche, lies a region blessed with fertile soil, a golden sun, and a proud tradition of winemaking and olive cultivation. Among its treasures, one name stands apart: Passo della Palomba. Owners Alessandro and Claudia Gilotti have lovingly...

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Caffeine Meets Quarterback

Article by Marty Shapiro | Photography by Jay Cohen Stamford's newest homegrown start-up: Throne SPORT COFFEE, the iced coffee brand that’s already making national headlines. It’s not just caffeine fueling its rise. It’s NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, who is the brand’s lead investor and face of the brand. And behind the whole operation? Stamford native, Michael Fedele Jr. Launched in May 2024, Throne SPORT COFFEE began in an office building on Buxton Farm Road, with a simple mission: make a...

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Electrolytes

The Secret to True Hydration Article by Dan Pachter, Exercise Physiologist When most people think of hydration, they think “drink more water.” But water alone doesn’t hydrate—you need minerals (electrolytes). Without them, your body can’t use water effectively. Each cell relies on a sodium-potassium pump to keep potassium higher inside the cell and sodium higher outside. Low sodium throws off this balance, causing the body to retain sodium, dump potassium, and ultimately dehydrate you. The...