Food + Beverage

Summer Seafood Gazpacho

A Refreshing, Chilled, Summer Forward Soup That Packs In Protein And Fiber! Article and Photography by Alyssa Lavy, MS, RD, CDN Ingredients (yields ~8 C gazpacho) 8 large tomatoes  1 large cucumber 2 cloves garlic 1 small sweet onion 1 jalapeño pepper ½ tsp hot sauce 3 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 ¼ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbsp parsley (fresh or dried) 8 oz lump crab meat 8 oz cooked shrimp, chilled (about 8-12...

Travel

A Parisian Escape

Chic Views, Fine Dining, and the Ultimate Girls’ Weekend at Hotel Plaza Athénée Article by Laura Sabia There’s something undeniably magical about Paris. The way the light hits the Seine, the smell of fresh baguettes wafting through the air, the cobblestone streets leading to spontaneous adventure. But what made our recent trip truly unforgettable was checking into the iconic Hotel Plaza Athénée for the ultimate girls’ getaway. Tucked along the glamorous Avenue Montaigne—the epicenter of...

Health + Wellness

Venture Out

10 Ways to Savor Summer Across the Northern Westchester Article by Christina Weiss Summer is in full swing in Upper Westchester, and there’s no better time to explore the best our beautiful county has to offer. From twilight firefly walks and jazz in the garden to bustling farmers markets and sizzling food truck nights, consider this your invitation to step outside and savor the season with purpose and pleasure. Whether you're a nature lover, music buff, or a family on the hunt for easy...

Travel

Coastal Chic in Cannes

A Glamorous Weekend Escape at Hôtel Martinez Article by Laura Sabia When you think of Cannes, you might picture red carpets, palm trees, and the glittering Mediterranean Sea.. and you wouldn’t be wrong. But for us, it was something more: a breathtaking escape from Paris and the perfect weekend destination that felt like the French version of the Hamptons, with a distinctly elevated, European flair. After a few days soaking up the city magic in Paris, we hopped on a scenic train ride down the...