Life + Culture

Ask Leslie

Your Guide to Life's Everyday Dilemmas Article by Leslie Kumar Oh, hi, summer. Finally! It's the season I wish for all winter long and the reason I curse when I sit on hot leather seats. The season of perfect sunsets and relentless bugs. When you love that the kids have no math homework, yet somehow can't wait for September. Summer. When pouring a cocktail at 4:00 p.m. on a Tuesday feels so right until your alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday. But! In summer, you can always hit...

Shopping

Why Men Wait Until They “Need” Clothes

Article by Tanya Meyers Fashion Stylist/@mode_t_ Most men do not think about their wardrobe until something forces the issue. A dinner comes up. A trip gets booked. There is a work event, a wedding, a date night, or a moment in front of the mirror when the usual outfit suddenly feels a little off. That is usually when it becomes clear that new clothes are needed. For many, shopping is not something they want to spend time thinking about. They want a closet to feel easy, practical, and...

Style + Beauty

The modeT Guide:

7 Spring Trends That Actually Make Sense for Real Life Article by Tanya Meyers, Fashion Stylist Spring dressing always feels exciting to me. It is that moment when everything starts to feel lighter, fresher, and full of possibility. Yes, the weather can still be a little unpredictable, and getting dressed during that in-between time is not always as effortless as it looks, but that is also what makes spring such a good time to rethink what you already own and bring in pieces that make your...

Food + Beverage

La Bocca Ristorante & Vineria Enters a New Chapter

Rooted in Family, Elevated by Vision Article by Sarah Bamford In the heart of downtown White Plains, La Bocca Ristorante & Vineria has long been a trusted destination for authentic Italian dining—an intimate, welcoming place where meals unfold slowly, wine is thoughtfully poured, and hospitality feels personal. This spring, as Upper Westchester residents step into April with a renewed appetite for connection and community, La Bocca is celebrating a meaningful new chapter under the ownership of...

Health + Wellness

Redefining Emotional Wellness Through Clarity, Growth, and Self-Understanding

A local therapist expands beyond traditional therapy, helping women build meaningful, aligned lives through insight, reflection, and intentional change Article by Laura Sabia For many women, the desire for something more doesn’t arrive all at once. It builds quietly over time. For this Upper Westchester-based therapist, Dalia Dahan Kramarz, Psy.D. that awareness came through years of working closely with people not just in moments of crisis, but in moments of reflection. She found herself...

Fitness

Choosing More

Redefining success through wellness, balance, and purpose Article by Laura Sabia For many women, the turning point isn’t dramatic. It’s cumulative. For Amie Greenberg, founder of Better Body Pulse, it came from a quiet but undeniable realization: most of her waking hours were being poured into building something that wasn’t her own. In the process, she was sacrificing time with family, friendships, and her own well-being. “I realized I was compromising too much for something that wasn’t...

Home Services

Many Hats? Or Specialized Experts? The Choice Is Clear

Quick SummaryRockman Windows & Doors argues that builders and architects shouldn’t settle for “one person wearing many hats” when it comes to windows and doors. Instead of generalists who juggle sales, estimating, and project management, Rockman uses dedicated specialists for each role, resulting in higher quality, greater efficiency, and more reliable outcomes for luxury new construction in the Tri-State Area.Don’t Settle For “One Man, Many Hats” With Your Window And Door CompanyRockman Has...

Shopping

Closet Investments That Actually Pay You Back.

Timeless pieces I recommend to help you look pulled together, spend smarter, and get dressed with less stress every day Article by Tanya Meyers - Fashion Stylist @mode_t_ “Investment pieces” means different things to everyone. For me, it’s any piece you buy on purpose because you know you’ll wear it on repeat, and it makes the rest of your closet easier to use. That’s the real point, less stress, more outfits, and more wear out of what you already own. What makes something feel like an...

Life + Culture

Carola Lovering: Writing What We’re Afraid to Say

From Upper Westchester to Hollywood, the bestselling author reflects on love, vulnerability, and the stories that refuse to let us look away Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Brook Road Photography Before the television adaptation, before the Calvin Klein campaign, before  Tell Me Lies  became a cultural obsession dissected across TikTok and late-night group texts, there was a girl growing up in Upper Westchester, spending summer days at the country club and watching boats drift across...

Travel

Where History Meets the Tuscan Sky

A medieval villa-turned-hotel in the rolling hills south of Florence, where sweeping views of red-tiled rooftops and ancient gardens make every moment feel extraordinary. Article by Laura Sabia | Photography by Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo Set high on the verdant Bellosguardo hill, just a short drive from Florence’s historic center, Hotel Torre di Bellosguardo lives up to its name: the  Tower of the Beautiful View . Perched above the Arno Valley and its terracotta-roofed skyline, this...