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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Dana Weissenberg | Dana.Weissenberg@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Let's Eat!

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NEWTOWN, YOU ARE IN FOR A TREAT BECAUSE THIS MONTH IS ALL

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ABOUT FOOD!

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2020 has left us feeling a little (a lot?) disconnected from our familiar routine. More of us are working from home and our social calendars have taken quite a hit. Now more than ever, we appreciate the little experiences that return a bit of normalcy to our lives. Food can often be a source of that comfort – whether it be ordering from a familiar take-out spot, exploring a new restaurant, or experimenting with new recipes, food can help us feel grounded during times of uncertainty. We are excited to introduce you to a few of the many local restaurant owners in

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Christine Dragoni, Stacy Graebner, Donna Hoffman, Maureen Petrosky, Dana Weissenberg CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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our community who have worked round-the-clock to provide an escape from our daily rut….er, routine... in these unprecedented times. They have shown tremendous heart and stamina by re-inventing their businesses, transitioning to takeout, and expanding outdoor seating, all while continuing to welcome patrons with the incredible service and delicious food we have come to know and love. Many of them have also gone above and beyond by providing food for local healthcare workers and front line heroes.

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If cooking is your thing, you’ll want to check out our fall recipes from local author

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and television personality, Maureen Petrosky. Her "appletizing" recipes celebrate

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the fantastic local orchards we are fortunate to have in our backyard... and don’t

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miss our tour of the Newtown Brewing company - the gorgeous new family-owned

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brewery is bringing the community together with a welcoming atmosphere, fun

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

FEATURES 12 The Faces Behind 4 Popular Newtown Restaurants 20 3 Perfect OrchardInspired Recipes for Fall 24 Newtown Brewing Company Behind the scenes at Newtown’s family owned craft brewery

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32 3 Engagement ring styles you’ll “fall” in love with A local gemologist shares the top trends for brides-to-be

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

Renovate & Refine

20 Culinary Creations 24 Locally Owned 28 DIY 30 Realty Report 32 Trend Setter

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

T h e Fa c e s B e h i n d 4 Po p u l a r N e w t o w n Re s t a u r a n t s Michael Osborne (Sous Chef), Anthony DePasquale (Executive Chef), Brandon Smith (Owner)

BRANDON SMITH

DETAILS: Restaurant: The Grey Stone Fine Food and Spirits Position: Owner

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN A RESTAURANT

the ability to host large scale events to intimate dinners, to

IN NEWTOWN?

causal gatherings, to more formal gatherings.

I grew up in Washington Crossing and I come from a family of entrepreneurs. My brother owns a restaurant

WHAT’S NEW FOR FALL?

in Newtown where I accrued most of my knowledge of

We are looking to enclose our upper patio seating area

the restaurant business. It’s a beautiful area with a lot of

with a 4,000 square foot enclosed tent equipped with

history. It’s been an honor and a privilege to take on the

heaters. In addition to the tent we will also have fire pits.

project. With the help of our dedicated staff, we have been

This will create an ambiance fitting for the fall season.

able to turn The Grey Stone into something memorable. WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF BEING A RESTAURANT OWNER IN NEWTOWN?

We are an upscale/casual restaurant that offers a con-

There’s a beauty in the process: collaborating with our

temporary spin on a classic American dish. We use fresh

team members, the organization of our procedures, and

local ingredients and make everything from scratch. We

the finalization of the operations to create a memorable

don’t cut corners here!

experience for the terrific people of Newtown.

attention to detail makes us stand out. We have a com-

popular items on your menu?

attentive and friendly service, makes us truly unique.

Malbec-Braised Short Rib, Seared Cape May Scallops

menus that offer diners the chance to try something they may never have before, and provide some education on seasonal-

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RENOVATE & REFINE

Mixing Metals: 3 Considerations to Help Guide You ARTICLE DONNA HOFFMAN

AS AN INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSIONAL, MIXING METALS IS A VERY NATURAL AND INSTINCTIVE THING TO DO. In luxury design, the goal is always to create something truly bespoke, uber comfortable and of course done in a design style and lifestyle sensibility that fits a client like a glove. But beneath this – which I realize sounds like “mumbo jumbo”, but hang in a sec – beneath this, a key driver to successfully create ALL of the above, means having to create well nuanced and textured spaces. On the topic of metals in space, that translates to a strategic

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consideration of how to mix metals in a room and throughout a residence. Metals appear in interiors in a variety of places: Lighting, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry and door hardware, furniture legs and accent detailing, accessories, artwork framing and window treatment hardware. HERE IS A SHORTHANDED “NEED-TO-KNOW" WHEN IT COMES TO MIXING METALS SUCCESSFULLY: 1. Metal has color: From warm to cool, from dark to light. In interiors, your choices are: + Black + Rustic Bronze (an almost black) + Brown + Gold + Silver

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same metal color throughout a residence. But I do not throw in a

Donna is one of the nation’s design thought leaders and

metal-rainbow either. Design style and client preference immedi-

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ately narrows the playing field. From there, I might do a total of 4

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metals throughout a home, being careful on ratio. For a DIY-er hack to keep your life super simple: Try to stick to 2 metals in a room AND use the 80/20 rule. 2. Metal has a finish: This texture ranges from matte and brushed (so it absorbs light), to polished (so it bounces and reflects light). Once again, design style and client preference narrow the playing field. Logically, in a rustic farmhouse, you won’t likely do furniture with shiny silver legs, but you might in a more modern setting. Design style matters. For a DIY hack, go with your preference, and the 80/20 rule again. 3. Metal is an important textural element in all design styles: From Modern Farmhouse to Transitional, to Contemporary, to Glam, to Single Dude Bachelor Sexy Pad and beyond, ALL design styles and interiors contain AND benefit from some metal. Never ignore the power of metal to either underscore a design style, drive one, or provide an interesting and intentional counterpoint.

“IN LUXURY DESIGN, THE GOAL IS ALWAYS TO CREATE SOMETHING TRULY BESPOKE, UBER COMFORTABLE AND OF COURSE DONE IN A DESIGN STYLE AND LIFESTYLE SENSIBILITY THAT FITS A CLIENT LIKE A GLOVE.” CityLifestyle.com/Newtown

CULINARY CREATIONS

3 perfect orchard-inspired recipes for fall ARTICLE MAUREEN PETROSKY

shopping list

+ 2 pounds Granny Smith apples

+ Clover or tupelo honey

+ Small can of chickpeas

+ Flour

+ 3-4 red apples

+ Apple cider

+ 1 Refrigerated pie crust

+ Coarse salt

+ 1 baguette

+ Lemon juice

+ Cinnamon

+ Eggs

+ 1 wheel of Brie

+ Bourbon

+ Butter

+ Walnuts

+ 1 bunch of thyme

+ Club soda

+ TurbinadoÂ sugar

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APPLE & BRIE B R U S C H E T TA W I T H HOT HONEY

INGREDIENTS: + 12, Â˝- inch thick

+ 36 very thinly sliced

biased slices of baguette

red apples (about 3-4

+ 2 tablespoons of

small apples)

melted butter

+ 1 bunch of Thyme, ten-

+ Coarse Salt

der, not woody stems

+ 12 slices of Brie, sized

to fit the sliced baguette

honey, for drizzling

Clover

tupelo

+ Walnuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange bread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly brush each piece with melted butter. Sprinkle with coarse salt. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Cool. Arrange one piece of Brie cheese on each ABOUT MAUREEN PETROSKY

piece of toasted baguette. Shingle 3 very thin

Maureen Petrosky is the ultimate hostess,

slices of apple on top of the Brie. Drizzle with

author of The Wine Club and The Cocktail Club

honey and top with a small tender piece of

and soon to be released Zero- Proof. She is a clas-

thyme. Garnish with walnuts (optional).

sically trained chef who appears regularly as an

Makes 12 pieces

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two

three

A P P L E B O U R B O N F L I P

E A S Y A P P L E G A L E T T E

INGREDIENTS: + 2 ounces Bourbon

INGREDIENTS: + 1 refrigerated pie crust

+ 1 ½ ounces apple cider + Wafer thin apple slices,

APPLE FILLING:

sugar,

+ 1 ounce lemon juice

+ 1 ½ lb granny smith apples, sprinkling crust

+ 2 Tablespoons aquafaba* for garnish

+ 2 ounces club soda DIRECTIONS In a cocktail shaker or thermos half filled with

1/4

cup plus

turbinado some

peeled, cored and sliced

+ 2 tablespoons flour

+ 1 tablespoon lemon juice

+ 1 tablespoon unsalted

+ ¼ teaspoon

butter, cubed

ground cinnamon

+ 1 egg, beaten

ice, add the Bourbon, apple cider, lemon juice and shake to combine. Add the aquafaba and

DIRECTIONS

shake, shake, shake. Add the club soda and stir

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

once. Strain into a coupe or stemmed glass if

In a bowl combine the apples, cinnamon, sugar,

you have one. Spoon the foam on top of your

flour and lemon juice. Add to a pan over medium

cocktail and garnish with an apple slice.

high heat and cook, stirring continuously until the

*Aquafaba is liquid strained from a can of chickpeas

apples are soft. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Method: Using a fine-mesh sieve set over a

Roll out the dough on a parchment paper lined

bowl, drain the chickpeas. The liquid in the bowl

baking sheet. Spoon the cooled filling into the cen-

is aquafaba. This will keep for up to 2 days in

ter of the dough, leaving a 2- inch border. Then fold

the fridge.

edges of dough up and overlap the fruit filling, all the way around until all edges are folded up. Brush the crust with the beaten egg. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the crust. Distribute the cubes of butter on top of the fruit filling. Place into the oven and cook for about 35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling. Serve with toppings of your choice like caramel sauce, whipped cream or ice cream.

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BEHIND THE SCENES AT NEWTOWN’S FAMILY OWNED CRAFT BREWERY AND TAPROOM

Newtown Brewing Company FOR BEER ENTHUSIASTS, THE IDEA OF

and the hops, and the process of transferring the

OWNING A CRAFT BREWERY SEEMS LIKE A

brew and so on. He also detailed the amount of

DREAM JOB WHERE DAYS ARE SPENT PER-

hours of cleaning he does to ensure clean lines,

FECTING NEW BEER RECIPES AND SAM-

and vessels, transfer points, the kegs, the piping

PLING THE FINAL PRODUCT. However, when

and hoses, getting rid of residue, and then sani-

our own local brewer, Gregg Bonstein offered

tizing all of the above! Wax on, Wax off!

to give me a tour of his beautiful taproom and

While much of the work of a brewer is strenu-

brewery, Newtown Brewing Company, I quickly

ous and repetitive, there are also many perks to

discovered that the day- to- day routine of a

the job, which include tasting the beer at each

brewer is nothing like I imagined.

step in the process, and of course the finished

Gregg launched Newtown Brewing Company

product. Sometimes these taste tests occur as

in 2019. After many years as a chemical engi-

early as 8:00am, but what must be done, must

neer, he decided to make some changes to his

be done! Gregg would never let a brew be

hectic career path in order to focus more time

delivered to his customers without tasting and

on his family and pursue his passion. He began

ensuring its perfection first.

taking classes in beer judging while simultane-

There are certainly worse things than tasting

ously brewing beer as a hobby. HIs first job as

delicious craft beer in the amazing atmosphere

assistant brewer at Triumph Brewing Company

that is the taproom. Gregg not only crafts the

taught him many lessons that served him well

beer, but he personally designed and hand-

when he decided to open his own brewery.

crafted all of the tables and flight carriers too!

Gregg describes his first day at Triumph as

The taproom is a showplace of beautiful design

his “Mr Miyagi” moment. He was told to clean

that includes reclaimed wood pieces and stun-

the basement floor of the brewery, and ended

ning architecture. Such a cool place, made even

up doing just that for no less than 5 hours.

cooler by the variety of food trucks that are there

Gregg says the brewer checked on him occa-

daily to go along with your beer. Cousins Maine

sionally, but most of the time he was on his own

Lobster, Flying Deutschman, Maui Lu, Tacos,

and cleaning. Alone with his thoughts, which

Pizza, Barbecue Trucks, Bad Mother Shuckers

he recalls were “why am I doing this?”, Gregg

are all part of the experience at Newtown

quickly learned that this lesson in the diligence

Brewing Company, just to name a few.

of cleaning is the number one priority of every professional brewer.

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“One of the biggest misconceptions of being

or Stout or of course, a New England IPA. While

a brewer”, says Gregg, “is that we brew every

you’re there get a lobster roll or a taco too. You

day.” “Brewing, is one small part of the job. I

can relax and enjoy yourself, knowing that every-

clean, I brew, I clean and I clean and I clean”.

thing is definitely clean! (Newtown Brewing

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MORNING: 7:00 AM The mash tun is loaded with the grain and hot water. This takes about 30 minutes to complete.

LATE MORNING: 9:00 AM Sugar water from the mash tun is transferred to the brew kettle slowly. This takes 1 ½-2 hours. While the brew kettle is being filled, a sanitization loop is created for the hoses that hook the tanks to the fermentor. Prior to being used, the hoses and equipment that will touch the beer are sanitized using an acid sanitizer, ensuring that when the beer is transferred to the fermentor, it is clean.

MID-DAY: 11:00 AM Contents are boiled in the kettle for an hour. Hops are added during this step. At the end of the boil, the brew is completed.

AFTERNOON - EVENING: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cleaning of equipment and facility continues for another 5 hours. Day ends around 6pm *Photos provided by Newtown Brewing Company *Article written by Christine Toy-Dragoni, a local freelance writer and Licensed Professional Counselor

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C R E E P Y C R AW L E R

THE

G A L AC T I C GOURD

Go to the “dark side” with this design that requires matte black paint, white paint, some metallic paint (for an out-ofthis-world vibe) and some newspapers. Be careful—this one could get messy!

Leave your stems natural or cover with metallic paint if desired. Then, coat your mini pumpkins in matte black paint— be sure to cover everything!

You can leave some matte black, but for an extra touch, lay out newspaper and splatter your white paint onto some of your black pumpkins. Bonus—as long as you catch it before it dries, any paint should be easily removed with some warm water.

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REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

NEWTOWN

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

7 GRACE CIR

$1,486,000

$1,769,978

119.10%

14 HAYHURST DR

$1,575,000

$1,510,000

95.90%

20 LONGMEADOW DR

$1,420,000

$1,400,000

98.60%

23 LONGMEADOW ST

$1,395,000

$1,335,000

95.70%

10 CLYMER ST

$1,295,000

$1,310,000

101.20%

6 HIBBS LN

$1,195,000

$1,153,500

96.50%

113 PONDVIEW

$1,075,000

$1,000,000

93.00%

96 N MAIN ST

$999,500

$950,000

95.00%

5 BRYCE LN

$965,000

$915,000

94.80%

4 CATON CIR

$949,000

$915,000

96.40%

476 PRINCE WILLIAM CT

$824,900

100.00%

1441 WINDROW LN

$799,999

$785,000

98.10%

1199 COLTS LN

$775,000

$757,500

97.70%

1277 CLEARVIEW DR

$749,900

$752,000

100.30%

3010 WINDY BUSH RD

$775,000

$750,000

96.80%

126 HILLBORN DR

$749,900

$745,000

99.30%

1233 BRIDLE ESTATES DR

$765,000

$740,000

96.70%

1540 OLD FARM CT

$725,000

$730,000

100.70%

11 JULIANNE CT

$743,500

$723,500

97.30%

54 DAVID DR

$749,900

$720,000

96.00%

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3 ENGAGEMENT RING STYLES YOU’LL A LOCAL GEMOLOGIST SHARES THE TOP TRENDS FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

Mike

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gener-

ation

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and

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Yardley. Gemologist with 25 years experience.

ENGAGEMENT RINGS ARE A SYMBOL OF DEDICATION, LOVE, AND COMMITMENT TO EACH OTHER. Finding the right ring for your future partner is a very serious endeavor. Whether you’re looking for a replica of something your grandmother had, a unique design, a blinged out stone, or a timeless piece, it’s important

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to understand the “4 C’s” and find a trusted jeweler. Here are a few beautiful baubles that are trending right now.

HIDDEN HALO Hidden Halos have become one of our most popular requests. This is a traditional ring with subtle details that offer an extra sparkle, making a classic style slightly unique. This is a timeless piece that is eye-catching and always on-trend!

Hidden Halo

Emerald Cut

EMERALD AND OVAL CUT Elongated diamonds like oval, emerald, cushion and pear lead the way with fancy shapes. This year, big celebrities like Demi Lavato and Amanda Bynes were gifted stunning emerald cuts. Elongated diamonds are fabulous because they always show their carat weight well and are very flattering.

Oval Cut

SKINNY BANDS Simple, clean, shared-prong diamond bands are always in style. Diamonds of every size and shape will look much bigger in a setting like this. This is another timeless piece that is ideal for stacking and styling with other rings. Skinny Diamond Bands

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