Last week’s column focused on Second Mouse Cheese Shop in Pleasantville. I interviewed the proprietor, Ivy Ronquillo, and gained a unique perspective of her mission for the shop, which, coupled with … [Read more...]
Why the Holidays Can Be the Best Time to Be a Homeowner
By Bill Primavera As a homeowner, that magic time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is my favorite time of year, each and every year.Others may prefer spring when the garden is awakening … [Read more...]
Pairing Cheese and Wine at an Artisanal Cheese Shop
The popularity of artisanal cheeses in the United States has been growing over the past few years. Once the near exclusive domain of French restaurants throughout Europe, these cheeses have taken root … [Read more...]
Looking Behind the Numbers at Why Americans Move
By Bill Primavera Do you ever think about the homes from your past? I do, quite frequently. Maybe because I’m a realtor, I think about all the homes I’ve lived in often. Either that or maybe I’m … [Read more...]
Following Wine from the Vineyard to Your Glass
When we are enjoying a glass of wine, we invariably immerse our senses in its particular aromas, flavors, tannins and acid profiles. This is the crux of wine appreciation. Yet while evaluating and … [Read more...]
Tracking the Evolution of the Closet in the Home
By Bill Primavera When my wife and I bought our first home in the suburbs, it was an historic structure built in 1734, and indicative of the times, it had no closets. A makeshift place for us to … [Read more...]
The Internet’s Impact on Our Lifestyles – and Wine-Buying Practices
By Nick Antonaccio Remember when the internet was a novelty? That new site, Amazon, had just gained widespread popularity for selling and shipping books to your doorstep, at a 30 percent discount. … [Read more...]
A Primer on How to Go About the Business of Decluttering
By Bill Primavera As a realtor, I find that one of the more difficult subjects to discuss with a listing client is clutter – or rather decluttering. Outside of my real estate business, I have … [Read more...]
A Formula for an Intimate Tasting Event at Home
I’m sure many of you have participated in wine tastings at fundraising events and/or at your local wine shop. Why not enjoy a similar event in the privacy of your own home with family and … [Read more...]
Rescigno Era Ends at Yorktown; Sarsen Cops Another Crown
It’s hard to say good-bye, no matter what the situation, so you’ll have to forgive former Yorktown football Coach Mike Rescigno for being choked up upon his unexpected resignation last Tuesday; just … [Read more...]
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