France’s equivalent of America’s Independence Day is its famous national holiday “Bastille Day” — celebrated every year on the fourteenth of July. In Paris, a spectacular Bastille Day parade begins at the Arc de Triomphe, continues down the Champs-Élysées, and
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David Litwack has written three fantasy novels and is just about to release the first in a serious of young adult dystopian novels titled, “The Children of Darkness.” His novels have won multiple awards including two Pinnacle Achievement Awards and The Awesome Indies
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Restaurant-goers pursuing delicious barbecue will find many appealing attractions at The Great American BBQ Co. in White Plains, an eatery and a full-service catering organization. The entrée list at the restaurant includes a sampler dish with an array of barbecue
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At the conference, James Patterson announced the start of a new children’s imprint with Little, Brown, & Company called “jimmy patterson.” The stated goal for the new imprint is to turn kids into lifelong readers. He wants to utilize the
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Eleven burgers appear on the menu at The Prime in Hastings-on-Hudson plus dishes ranging from traditional pub fare to an eight-ounce filet mignon with onion rings and peppercorn sauce ($32). The Prime was opened in November 2013 by brothers Mike and
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A unique dining concept awaits customers at dinnertime at 273 Kitchen, which opened in Harrison in late April. The Mediterranean-inspired menu provides three listings called first, second and third courses and patrons typically select one item from each. The portion
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By Morris Gut – The artsy red statue guarding the Palmer Avenue entrance to the new Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila that opened about a month ago gives just a hint of the south-of-the-border pleasures waiting inside. It is a sprawling
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Wind Catcher: A Chosen Novel is a collaboration between me and my daughter Erynn. Since I get asked about the experience so frequently, I thought I’d write a column about it. I don’t remember who had the idea to write
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At the upcoming “Spring Crafts at Lyndhurst” fair, May 1-3, long rows of booths will display jewelry, clothing and various other creative and unique handmade objects. But prominent booth space will also be occupied by gourmet food-and-beverage exhibitors. Gourmet products
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I like books that teach me stuff along the way. It doesn’t really matter if the stuff is an environmental issue or historical events or a foreign culture. Novels that enlighten as well as entertain are total home runs, and
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