As Thanksgiving Day approaches, our thoughts turn to our blessings. It is time for families to dine together and share wonderful food and, with that food, wonderful wine.
Tabletop is the centerpiece of the holidays, literally and figuratively. It introduces a theme, sets the tone for a special meal, and brings out the host/hostess’ personality. With Thanksgiving and the first day of Hanukkah right around the corner, both falling on November 28 this year, Rye’s florists and home furnishing experts share some creative ideas.
I lost control of the clicker a long time ago, so at this time of year I watch a lot of football and a lot of the Food Network. My husband flips back and forth between the NFL and home-style cornbread stuffing, mesmerized by the way they prepare elaborate meals in perpetually clean kitchens.
After a long wait, unofficial returns show that two-term Rye City Councilmember Catherine Parker, running as a Democrat, narrowly defeated Republican John Verni of Mamaroneck by 403 votes November 5.
If you have ever driven across this country of ours, you might have noted how each state can be defined by its own unique color palette, each beautiful in its own way.
Midland and Osborn School students donated new pajamas and books for the Westchester Stuff-a-Bus Pajama Drive.
There was good news at the Rye City Board of Education meeting: the board has approved a new three-year contract with the Custodial Unit that does not include salary “step” increases during the first two years, and the high school locker room refurbishment is complete.
In November 1978, the day before Thanksgiving, I was on mid-day duty, behind the counter of a small, thriving clothing store at 975 Lexington Avenue called San Francisco Clothing (it is still there).
Without a doubt, retail life on Purchase Street is growing. Grand opening festivities on October 28 at 269 Purchase Street ushered in a new strip of stores and services at the north end of town.
