Westchester Health & Life's April 2011 issue by Wainscot Media

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Contents

31 FEATURES

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Contents APRIL

19 DEPARTMENTS

LOCAL BUZZ

New ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Westchester County

L O C A L FA S H I O N

April showers bring May flowers— and an array of stylish rain gear.

AT H O M E

Local experts’ tips for getting a jump on your spring landscaping

POWER FOOD

64 I N G O O D H E A LT H KEEPING KIDS SAFE FROM L AWN MOWERS SEAMLESS CARE TIMELY HEART-AT TACK TREATMENT SPEAKING UP ABOUT A COMMON PROBLEM LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER

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welcome letter

New s e a s oN , New growth

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With a much-Welcome spring on our doorstep, at westchester medical center we are also welcoming a number of additions to our campus. mitchell cairo, m.d., a renowned cancer researcher, has joined us as our new chief of pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation—a critical addition to our maria Fareri children’s hospital and a prime example of our continued commitment to ensure that the finest lifesaving capabilities are available to the children of our region. we will also soon welcome families to the new ronald mcdonald house of the Greater hudson Valley. Built by westchester medical center with amazing support from so many organizations and individuals, including Four points by sheraton, a starwood hotels & resorts brand, this new 15,000-squarefoot, 12-bedroom facility is housing its first families as we go to press. it will provide support and respite to hundreds of families with critically ill and injured children each year. and, as we have mentioned in past issues, the construction of the new inpatient neighborhood at our maria Fareri children’s hospital is well under way. the first phase of this project, the relocation of our pediatric residents’ education center, has been completed, and tomorrow’s pediatricians were welcomed into their new home in mid-march. now, work on the new patient care area will begin. Finally, because we are all eager to get out and about as the weather warms up, we invite you to check out all of the fun and exciting events we have slated for the fairer months by reviewing our activities calendar on page 63 or online at worldclassmedicine .com/2011events. we hope you enjoy the april issue of Westchester Health & Life, and we invite you to learn more about westchester medical center by visiting worldclassmedicine.com, and to join us in our commitment to deliver the most advanced, innovative medical care to children and adults. sincerely,

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Want to spruce up your space to get ready for the warmer weather? Make it easier on you, the environment and your wallet by “greening” your spring cleaning! FRESHEN—NATURALLY. Forget spending on aerosol sprays and plug-ins! Instead, open the windows, hide open boxes of baking soda in various rooms and scatter houseplants wherever you can: Philodendrons, areca palms, Boston ferns and other garden-variety greenery filter the air of toxins, naturally. GIVE CHEMICAL CLEANERS THE HEAVE-HO. Make white vinegar your go-to cleanser. It’s remarkably effective on everything from tile to granite to

windows. Simply pour into an empty spray-pump bottle and spritz away. If you prefer, add a drop or two of your favorite essential oil to the bottle to tailorscent your space. Tip: Need an abrasive cleanser? In a bowl, add baking soda to white vinegar and mix until it forms a paste. PASS ON THE PAPER TOWELS. Instead, use newspaper, rags, reusable microfiber cloths or natural sponges—they’ll leave surfaces clean without leaving waste behind.

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The 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year isn’t an ultra-fast sports car, an SUV or a luxury sedan. Instead, it’s an American-as-applepie Chevy—one that comes with a plug. The long-awaited Volt, a hatchback hybrid, recharges fully in 10 hours plugged into any standard 120V outlet or four hours plugged into a 220V outlet. The single charge will take you 40 miles before a gas-powered generator kicks in, creating electricity that’ll win you an additional 340 miles—on a single tank of gas that holds just nine gallons. And the car comes equipped with an energy-efficient Bose sound system, Bluetooth capacity and a GPS naviga-

tion radio. Plus, electricity runs the car in near silence, making it a peaceful ride—you don’t even know it’s running! It drives smoothly and holds four people in real comfort. Let’s not forget one of the best ownership perks of all: dodging sticker shock at the pump. Chevy estimates that the Volt will cost the average commuter just $1.50 a day to get to work—gas-free! Check out the Volt at New Rochelle Chevrolet (914.816.4783, newrochellechevyny.com), or Curry Chevrolet (914.574.2192, currychevy.net).

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BECOME A L I F E S AV E R CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) recently celebrated its 50th birthday, so what better time than now to get certified? The idea of using mouthto-mouth resuscitation on drowning victims was first dreamed up in the mid-1700s by the Dutch, and 150 years later, German physician Friedrich Maass documented the first chest compression in humans. But it wasn’t until 1954 that James Elam and Peter Safar brought the techniques together, and when the American Heart Association (AHA) started a CPR program for physicians in 1960, the seeds of modern-day CPR training for the public were planted. Starting CPR immediately when someone suffers cardiac arrest doubles or even triples his or her chances of survival, according to the AHA. Whether or not it’s a skill you one day use on friends, family or a stranger, you’ll be happy to have it in your first-responder arsenal. Find a class convenient for you by: CALLING: Wetchester Medical Center 914.493.7000 Town of Mamaroneck Ambulance District 914.381.7803 YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester 914.949.8030 GOING ONLINE: American Heart Association’s ECC Class Connector heart.org The Pocket First Aid & CPR app for the iPhone contains first aid and CPR instructions from the American Heart Asociation.

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Veterinarian Laurie Hess, D.V.M., was in veterinary school at Tufts University when she realized that not enough people specialized in avian and exotic pet medicine. “General classes do not cover many of those species, and few vets know how to provide the very best care to them,” says Hess. “I decided to sign on for a residency specializing in avian and exotic pet medicine and surgery.” In 2010 Dr. Hess brought her expertise to Westchester, opening the Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics (914.864.1414, avianexoticsvet.com) in Bedford Hills, becoming the area’s only board-certified bird veterinarian. “We provide consultations, full medical and surgical care and boarding for birds, reptiles, ferrets, rabbits and rodents,” says the doctor. “It is important that these animals are treated by specialists who have studied rare pets in order to ensure proper diet and care for the longest and healthiest lives.” And if Dr. Hess looks familiar, it could be because you’ve seen her as as a guest expert on TV’s Animal Planet.

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Qıgong Are your days crazy? Your key to serenity could be qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that uses controlled breathing and slow movements to enhance the flow of qi, or life energy, throughout the body. Certified qigong instructor Jian Yang Rong leads classes every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Central Park Dance in Scarsdale. “Stress and anxiety block the flow of energy,” says Rong. “When we practice qigong, we move different parts of the body and concentrate on making breathing and movements in synch. This concentration relaxes the mind and body so energy flows freely.” More reasons why qigong might be right for you? You don’t need to be in top shape or have special equipment, and once you know the routine, it can be done anywhere. Try a class at Central Park Dance (914.297.8389, qigongwestchester.com).

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Dentist for the deaf Needles, drills and vibrations make anyone nervous in the dentist’s chair. What if you couldn’t hear the dentist explain what was happening? Sabrina Magid, D.M.D., started learning American Sign Language in high school when a friend was losing his hearing. Today she brings that knowledge to Advanced Dentistry of Westchester (914.835.0542, adofw.com) in Harrison, where she practices with her father, Kenneth Magid, D.D.S. To put deaf patients at ease, she provides visual aids to explain procedures. Thanks to a microphone and a computer program, a monitor displays what Dr. Magid says when her mask is on and her hands are busy. The office also has an AOL Instant Messaging account, letting patients IM to schedule appointments. Reports one deaf patient: “That was the first time I ever felt like a participant in my own treatment.”

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WELCOME SPRING SHOWERS IN TOGS BOTH FASHIONABLE AND PRACTICAL 1 The men’s G-Shock Frogman Watch, $450, isn’t just for divers. It’ll get you through running errands in a light sprinkle or playing soccer in a downpour. Zumiez, Yorktown Heights, 914.245.4218. 2 For the guys, a very rugged, classic coat available in a perfectly neutral olive. Barbour’s Sylkoil Bedale Jacket, $379. J.Crew, White Plains, 914.997.6171. 3 Hunter’s Verbier Boot, $175, is for the woman who can not live without her heels. They’re available in matte and metallic finishes. Charles Department Store, Katonah, 914.232.5200. 4 Burberry’s Transparent Jelly Tote, $750, available in several bright colors, will cheer you up while keeping your things dry. Neiman Marcus, White Plains, 914.428.2000. 5 Brave a downpour in style with Tory Burch’s Foundation Umbrella, $58. All of the proceeds help disadvantaged women and their families. Tory Burch, White Plains, 914.949.2728. 6 Ladies, don’t let a little rain make you tardy. Stay punctual with Michele’s water-resistant Tahitian Jelly Bean Watch, $295. Holsten Jewelers, Scarsdale, 914.472.4554. 7 Girls on the go should try Coach’s Alexis Short Trench, $498, a practical length with the polish of a classic trench. Coach, White Plains, 914.644.8244. 8 If you like the classics but are ready to shake things up a bit, try Diane Von Furstenberg’s Ruffle Trench, $565, featuring a ruffled front. dvf.com. 9 Fashionconscious males will find Gucci’s Signature Black Rubber Rain Boot, $295, the perfect statement piece for a stormy day. Gucci, White Plains, 914.683.1428 —ALLISON ANDERSON

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Disaster and Emergency Q&A

David Markenson M.D., FAAP, FACEP

Unless you work in the field, you may not think too much about what it takes to deal with a serious emergency or disaster situation—and for residents of the Hudson Valley, the best place to go if presented with either scenario. A quick Q&A with David Markenson, M.D., FAAP, FACEP, Medical Director, Disaster Medicine and Regional Emergency Services, provides insight about quick steps you can take—as well as Westchester Medical Center’s role in helping to ensure that first responders throughout the region are kept abreast of the latest practices in the management of disaster and emergency situations.

Q: What would be your top three recommendations for folks caught in a disaster situation with the ability to take action? A: 1. Follow the directions of public officials. They have the most complete and accurate information regarding the situation. 2. Do not hesitate. Once you think something is wrong, act on it. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to be the first person to act. Most events are brought to officials’ attention by citizens and most people whose lives are saved were given initial help by a layperson. Don’t be afraid to shout to get attention and help. 3. Help yourself first and then help others who need assistance. Remember that you need to be OK to help others. And always leave personal belongings behind if they will hinder your escape to safety; they can be replaced but you cannot. Q: What are some of the things Westchester Medical Center is doing to ensure that emergency personnel the Medical Center partners with are up to date on latest best practices in emergent and disaster care? A: At our First Responder Outreach Center, we’re training the region’s first responders in the latest methods for handling serious emergencies or other public health emergencies. In so doing we draw on our strengths as the region’s only tertiary care academic research center and the only New York State Department of Health Regional Resource Center between New York City and Albany. For example, we recently finished the second edition in a workshop series called “Roadside-toBedside,” aimed at providing our region’s first responders up-to-date, clinically reviewed information to improve outcomes for patients. So far, the workshops have covered burns, traumatic brain injuries and stroke. This spring we will be holding an all-day “Roadside-to-Bedside” event covering cutting-edge technology. Later this summer, the Medical Center will host a disaster symposium featuring experts in disaster triage with experience in combat, as well as professionals who provided medical direction from the U.S.S. Comfort during the response to the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, along with specialists who will share knowledge of explosives and blast events. Q: What should the public understand better about roles of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and the Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) in handling disasters and other emergencies to assure the best outcome? A: People should know that these two groups work together to provide a continuum of care. Many people assume that these phases of care are completely separate. In fact, first responders extend ED physicians’ care to the emergency site. Take heart attacks, for example, when patients require treatment in a catheterization lab and every minute counts. At Westchester Medical Center, we provide EMS with tools such as the 12-lead EKG, a diagnostic test that can be administered in transit so that its results can be transmitted immediately to the Medical Center, enabling our ED physicians and cardiologists to be ready with the information they need when the patient is brought in. Then, following regional protocols, the patient can be brought directly to the ED or catheterization lab, minimizing the all-important “time to treatment.” In other kinds of emergencies as well, EMS personnel and ED physicians work smoothly together to improve patients’ chances for a full and prompt recovery.

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Robotic Surgery John Phillips, M.D., Section Chief, Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology & Section Chief, Urologic Oncology at Westchester Medical Center, takes a break for a snapshot while demonstrating his skills on the daVinci Si high-definition, three-dimensional robot similar to the two used at the hospital to perform prostatectomy and Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy (RALPN), as well as urogynecologic and pediatric urologic laparoscopic procedures. The robot, on tour across the country, made an impromptu pit-stop at the Medical Center in early March. Philips is one of 7 surgeons from the Medical Center who use the millimeterprecise robot to perform surgical procedures.

Another Great ‘Girl’s Night Out’ Event Laughter, a good time and a pair of Manolos Carrie Bradshaw would fight for. One lucky guest bought the key that opened the magic box to a spectacular pair of Manolo Blahniks at Westchester Medical Center’s recent Girl’s Night Out event. The keys were sold as part of a charity raffle at GNO to promote the hospital’s cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery program, Westchester Heart.

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A lawn mower’s powerful spinning blades come into contact with the limbs of a child, and life-changing injury results. Nearly 80,000 Americans require emergency-room treatment for lawnmower injuries each year, and a large number of them are children. That’s why Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center has launched a campaign for lawn-mower safety. The American Academy of Pediatrics stresses that children under 16 should never ride on riding mowers and that young children should be kept at a safe distance from any mower in use. (See “12 Lawn Mower Safety Tips,” on the next page.) “It used to be a rural tradition to ride with your kids on the mower,” says Kim Bianchi, 39, of the upstate town of Ghent. “Now we know better.” Last April, Bianchi’s husband, paramedic Mike Tarbox, now 40, was on his

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riding mower with the couple’s 4-year-old daughter, Bella, being pulled in a cart. “It was a fun daddy-daughter thing,” Bianchi explains. But the fun turned to horror when the mower hit a rock, Bella fell out, and Tarbox, who was wearing ear protection, didn’t hear her fall. He backed up off

“since the accident we’ve received many letters saying, ‘our kids will ne v e r r id e o n a mower again.’” —kim bianchi

the rock without looking, and the mower ran over Bella’s foot, severely injuring her heel and severing half of her foot. As a professional paramedic, Tarbox recalled immediately that Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center had the doctors and facilities

Bella would need, so he resolved to get her there. Bianchi raced home from her office near Albany and rode with Bella in a helicopter to Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Tarbox drove there with the fragments of Bella’s foot he gathered in hopes that they could be reattached. Bella was in the hospital six weeks. Her toes could not be reattached, and skin had to be grafted from her stomach to reconstruct her heel. Today the kindergartener is walking, but can’t take gym classes or run at recess. As she grows she will need more surgeries and skin grafts. “Thankfully she’s doing well overall,” says Bianchi. “She’s a social butterfly.” Tarbox lives with the guilt of that split second, but he knows he cannot dwell on it and that everything has a purpose. “He still apologizes to her and tells her she’s his hero,” says Bianchi. Grateful to still have their daughter after an accident that

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have their daughter after an accident that could have been even worse, the pair are sharing their story to motivate others to observe strict lawn mower safety. Patricia Martin, 42, of Stony Point has made the same choice. In October 2002, Martin was pushing a large commercialsized mower as she cut the lawn at her mother’s house when her daughter Sarah, just 2, unexpectedly came near. “I tried to get her to move away, but she stepped so close to the mower that her shoe was touching the cowling,” Martin recalls. “I reached to grab her and let go of the brake. The mower turned toward her and I couldn’t hold it back. It sucked Sarah under by her left foot till her whole body was under it.” Though it would cost Martin the tips of her fingers, she picked up the mower. As the blades stopped spinning, her daughter fell to the ground. Sarah’s left leg from knee to ankle, her left foot, her left arm and her right hand were damaged. An ambulance arrived quickly and she was rushed to a helicopter, which took her to Westchester Medical Center. Doctors at first feared for Sarah’s life, and she required eight surgeries before her release from the hospital in November. She’s had seven more operations since. Now 10, Sarah has no left ankle—her foot and lower leg are fused with a metal plate, leaving that leg two inches shorter than her right. She is missing toes on both feet. Her fingers were all reattached, but she cannot hold a pencil well and her handwriting is affected. Still, given all that, she is doing O.K. “At age 6 she was a cheerleader, and she has gone swimming and participated

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left: Bella Tarbox with her dad, Mike; below: Sarah Martin with her mom, Patricia

in Girl Scouts,” says Martin, a former police officer who’s now a court clerk. “She’s an honor roll student and she’s in a play—although she has some pain after rehearsals.” Sarah occasionally expresses sadness that she can’t do things most other children can do, her mom says. “But overall she handles it very well. She will humble you, as kids do with these things.” Both Bella and Sarah were operated on by pediatric orthopaedic surgeon Damon DelBello, M.D. “Lawn mower accidents are relatively rare in the grand scheme of things, but they’re extremely devastating when they occur,” he says. “We do what medicine can to repair the damage, but they’re not entirely ‘fixable’ injuries.” Tae Ho Kim, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, has treated lawn-mower accident victims as well. “These injuries require a difficult reconstructive process,” he says. “The wounds are dirty, they can require multiple operations and they heal slowly.” The best answer, the doctors agree, is prevention. If these parents could go back in time and change the terrible instant that transformed their lives, they would. They’re doing the next best thing: spreading the word about lawn mower safety. “Since the accident we have received many letters saying ‘Our kids will never ride on a mower again,’” says Bianchi. “We have an opportunity to do something good here, to make a positive change.” Martin agrees. “People don’t realize how dangerous lawn mowers can be,” she says. “In seconds, our lives changed forever. I think Sarah is alive today to teach people.” —david levine

12 lawn mower safety tips • Never let a child under 16 ride on a riding mower, and never carry a child of any age as a passenger. • Never let a child under 12 operate any lawn mower. • Keep young children at a safe distance from the area you are mowing—preferably indoors or in another yard, but certainly 15 or 20 feet away. • Always wear sturdy shoes, not sandals, while mowing. • Before mowing, pick up stones, toys and debris from the lawn to prevent injuries from flying objects. • Always wear eye and ear protection. • Use a mower with a control that stops it from moving forward if the handle is released. • Don’t pull your mower backward or mow in reverse unless it’s absolutely necessary, and if you do, carefully look for others behind you. • Start and refuel mowers outdoors, not in a garage. • Refuel mowers with the motor turned off and cool. • Don’t let blade settings (or blades themselves) be touched by a child of any age. • Wait for blades to stop completely before removing the grass catcher, unclogging the discharge chute or crossing gravel roads. SOURCES: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and American Academy of Pl astic Surgeons

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SEAMLESS CARE AN AWARD-WINNING NEW SYSTEM SMOOTHS TRANSITIONS WHEN H O S P I TA L S H I F T S C H A N G E

and-offs aren’t important just on the football field. When shifts change in a hospital unit, the outgoing doctors have to hand off patient information to the incoming team, and in that process there is a chance for error. That’s why, five years ago, a team of Westchester Medical Center physicians began studying ways to improve these hand-offs to make care as efficient and precise as it could possibly be. Fortunately, the team found a prize-winning solution. The study was part of the Educational Innovation Project (EIP) of the Residency Review Committee of the American Council for Graduate Medical Education. The internal medicine residency program of New York Medical College, based at Westchester Medical Center, was one of only 17 such programs in the nation invited to submit applications for the EIP, which encouraged participants to “think outside the box” in terms of their educational curriculum. Stephen J. Peterson, M.D., Executive Vice Chair of the college’s Department of Medicine and Director of Stephen J. Peterson, M.D.

Internal Medicine and Residency Program Director at the medical center, put the project in the hands of then-Chief Resident Christopher Nabors, M.D., now Assistant Professor of Medicine. “Dr. Peterson knew that transitions of care call for an exchange of information that must be accurate and clear,” says Dr. Nabors. Dr. Nabors suggested that the medical center purchase a computerized sign-out system called the Patient Doc-

T H E I N N O VAT I O N MAKES PATIENT HAND-OFFS MORE EFFICIENT AND HAS ALREADY IMPROVED THE QUALITY OF CARE. umentation Transfer System (PTDS). It produces a standardized hand-off document with all the pertinent patient information—on paper sheets and in digital form—that takes the place of the notes used for hand-offs before. But Drs. Nabors and Peterson wanted to take it even further, so they hired the software’s developer to build new features. “One thing we wanted was to be sure the resident’s information was always approved and signed off on by the attending physician, so we developed a way to have faculty oversight built in,” says Dr. Nabors. “We also created a

module so that residents could report any medical errors, system or equipment problems or anything problematic in patient service. Another new feature helps prioritize the sickest patients and most urgent things that need to be done for the incoming shift.” And they didn’t stop there. The software was adapted to be used on the iPod Touch or iPad mobile devices, and incorporated instant-messaging capabilities so physicians could exchange information in real time. According to a report prepared by Dr. Nabors, the new system has already helped to improve care. During the study, physicians reviewed 1,225 residents’ hand off documents, and while only 6 percent required correction, a few of those corrections prevented medical errors. The initiative has also won a Patient Safety Award for participation in an educational improvement project from the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association. Last spring, Dr. Nabors gave a presentation on the program at the annual meeting of the Association of Program Directors in Baltimore and received that group’s Excellence for Research Abstract Award. And the results were published in the April 1, 2010, issue of the American Journal of Medicine for other hospitals to learn from. —D.L.

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A WAKE-UP CALL

Eastchester resident Frederick (Rick) Schramm Jr., 63, admits that for years he wasn’t “‘a doctor person.’ If something was broken I got it fixed—I never kept up with physicals,” he says. But last September he got a quick lesson in taking better care of himself. Schramm had a heart attack and was treated at Westchester Medical Center, where doctors performed an emergency angioplasty and implanted a stent to open the blocked artery that had caused the trouble. Schramm, a real estate agent, had been slightly overweight, with moderately high cholesterol. Still, he thought he was in good health—until one Saturday when, while removing the clipping bag from his lawn mower, he felt some pressure in his chest. “I thought it was a pulled muscle,” he says. “It went away after 15 minutes.” The next night, as he reached for something in the back of his car, he felt it again. “This time it lasted longer,” he says. “I started to perspire and couldn’t take a deep breath without pain.” He asked his son Patrick, 20, to take him to Lawrence Hospital Center in nearby Bronxville,

“Mr. Schramm’s heart attack might have been prevented if he’d seen a doctor earlier. Once it occurred, the system worked as it’s supposed to.” —Anthony Pucillo, M.D. where an electrocardiogram revealed that he was having a heart attack. Schramm was stabilized, but he needed an emergency angioplasty procedure and a stent implanted to open the blocked artery and, like most community hospitals, Lawrence didn’t have a catheterization lab to perform the procedure. So he and his wife, Lise, conferred with the doctors and decided on a transfer to Westchester Medical Center, where he then spent the night in the cardiac intensive care unit. The next morning, his procedure was performed by interventional cardiologist Kumar Kalapatupu, M.D. Although the procedure went well, an angiogram revealed that one of his coronary arteries had been 95 percent blocked. Also, blood tests showed that he had type 2 diabetes. So he met with an endocrinologist and nutritionist to plan the management of that condition. Schramm was back at work the fol-

lowing Monday, but with a new attitude. “I have been religious about my eating habits—I’ve switched from cheddar cheese and red wine every night to club soda and chicken or tuna,” he says. He has since lost about 35 pounds. Along with regular follow-ups with his cardiologist, Anthony Pucillo, M.D., he’s making sure to get all the other checkups a man his age needs. “Even a colonoscopy,” he says proudly. And he vows that from now on he’ll set a better example for his sons, Patrick, Ellis and Frederick III (Ricky). “If Mr. Schramm had seen a doctor earlier and his high blood sugar and other risk factors had been identified, he might have avoided this heart attack,” says Dr. Pucillo. “But once the event took place, the system worked as it’s supposed to.” Westchester Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization lab routinely treats patients referred from other institutions, he explains. “Fortunately, he did very well on a cardiac stress test in January, which showed that the damage to his heart was limited,” says Dr. Pucillo, who has prescribed several medications including a blood thinner, a drug that lowers cholesterol and a daily-dose aspirin. “He’s a smart man and wants to make sure this doesn’t happen again. His prognosis is very good.”

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Lower Hudson Valley radio listeners know Mike Bennett, 59, as half of Mike and Kacey in the Morning, the Radio personality drive-time duo on Mike Bennett 100.7 WHUD-FM. But he’s even better known among the staff and patients of Westchester Medical Center. He has helped out as master of ceremonies at fundraising events,

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including the annual gala, the “Go the Distance” walk and the 100.7 WHUD Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon held in the lobby of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. But last fall it was the medical center’s turn to come to his aid after he had a heart attack. In October, Bennett was driving from his home in Beacon to WHUD’s annual Halloween Ball in Tarrytown. “Out of the blue I got chest pains,” he says. “I pulled over and called 911.” An ambulance came to take him to nearby Hudson Valley Hospital. On hand that night was cardiologist Alan Slater, M.D., who also has privileges at Westchester Medical Center. When an electrocardiogram revealed a heart attack, Dr. Slater prescribed “clot-busting” drugs, which opened Bennett’s blocked artery enough to relieve his chest pain. Bennett stayed in the hospital two days for observation. “They had a stress test scheduled, but when I took a walk around the ward, I became flushed and overheated,” he recalls. It was clear he needed an angiogram to implant a stent to open his still-blocked artery. “As we talked about transferring him to Westchester Medical Center’s cardiac catheterization lab, he told me he had a long-term relationship with the medical center,” Dr. Slater says. The transfer was made. Complications arose when preangiogram testing showed that Bennett had a high fever, which eventually reached 103.6 degrees. “I was seen by cardiologists and other experts—I knew I had the finest people in the world taking care of me.” Bennett next took a cardiac stress test, which found a 90 percent blockage in his left descending coronary artery. His angiogram took place December 9. Dr. Slater and interventional cardiologist Kumar Kalapatupu, M.D., cleared the blocked artery and implanted a stent. “They found no muscle damage to the heart, and all the other arteries looked

A healthy lifestyle and proper preventive care can lessen your chances of having a heart attack like those that struck Schramm and Bennett. Here, a patient is given a cardiac stress test to assess risk.

KNOW THE SIGNS OF HEART ATTACK

good,” Bennett says. He was released the next day. He is now hard at work changing his habits to control the risk factors—diabetes, excess weight—that may have contributed to his heart attack. “He was lucky in that he recognized he was having a heart attack and got treated quickly,” Dr. Slater says. “Clot-busting drugs work best when given within an hour of the onset of symptoms.” Bennett, who has long used his personal life as fodder for his radio show, made his own story a teaching tool. When he appeared via a live remote from the studio on the last day of the radiothon for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, he says, “I thanked everyone for saving my life. Since then I’ve received hundreds of e-mails and phone calls from listeners concerned about my health—and some who suddenly decided to take better care of theirs!” —D.L.

Early detection of symptoms and prompt treatment can help limit the damage of heart attack, says Alan Slater, M.D., cardiologist at Westchester Medical Center. If you experience any of these symptoms, call 911 or get a ride to the nearest emergency room: • Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain. • Other telltale pain. Otherwise unexplained discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach can also signal a heart attack. • Shortness of breath. This can occur with or without chest discomfort. • A cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. Note, too, that women are somewhat more likely than men to experience symptoms other than chest discomfort—particularly shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain. SOURCE: AMERICAN HE ART ASSOCIATION

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SPEAKING UP ABOUT A COMMON PROBLEM ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION HAS BECOME MENTIONABLE—AND HIGHLY TREATABLE TOO ONE THING CAN BE SAID FOR those T V commercials about “being ready when the mood strikes”: They’ve made it a bit easier to talk to your doctor about the common condition called erectile dysfunction, or ED. ED—the inability to achieve or maintain an erection—affects as many as 30 million American men, according to the National Institutes of Health. “Fortunately, there’s greater public awareness of this problem now than there was just a few years ago,” says urologist John Phillips, M.D., Section Chief, Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology & Section Chief, Urologic Oncology at Westchester Medical Center. “It’s part of the public discussion, so people ask questions about it.” The likelihood of ED increases as men grow older. “But it’s not inevitable with aging,” Dr. Phillips stresses, and it shouldn’t be accepted as such. Conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, athJohn erosclerosis and Phillips, M.D. heart disease

account for the majority of ED cases, and ED can sometimes be a sign of one of these other conditions. Obesity, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can also contribute to ED, and not getting exercise can exacerbate the problem. And sometimes (though less often as surgical procedures improve) ED can result from surgery, especially prostate and bladder operations for cancer. Some common medicines, such as blood-pressure drugs, antidepressants and appetite suppressants, can produce ED as a side effect. Psychological factors such as stress, anxiety and depression also can play a role. Doctors now have a greater understanding of the condition, says Dr. Phillips, and can offer many successful treatment options. First, a physician should take a full health history and clinical exam to determine if disease, lifestyle or medication is the culprit. A few lifestyle corrections or changes in medication often solve the problem. If they don’t, recently developed drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra), tadalafil (Cialis) and vardenafil (Levitra) all improve function by enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that relaxes mus-

cles in the penis and increases blood flow. “These drugs aren’t for everyone with ED,” Dr. Phillips cautions. They don’t work on cases of ED not related to a nitric oxide deficiency—those that result from some cases of small bloodvessel or nerve damage, for example. And in some instances they can interfere with medicines for other diseases, he says. Other treatment options include vacuum devices to induce erection, topical gels, injections and surgical implants. Telling the doctor about erectile difficulties still may not be easy for many men. But it’s worth doing because that conversation can lead to a more enjoyable life—and better health. —D.L.

TIME TO SEEK HELP FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION?

Physicians use a questionnaire called the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) to help determine the severity of a man’s erectile dysfunction. It poses five questions to the patient about the ability to achieve and maintain an erection and overall sexual satisfaction. Patient responses ranging from 0 (very poor) to 5 (normal) create a score that helps the doctor determine if the ED bothers the patient enough to warrant treatment. If you think you have ED, ask your doctor about the SHIM test.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE TREATMENT OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AND OTHER UROLOGIC CONDITIONS AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, PLEASE CALL 877.WMC.DOCS OR VISIT WORLDCLASSMEDICINE.COM.

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IN GOOD HEALTH high cure rates with gentler, less-toxic effects. And we are looking for a better understanding of the biology of these diseases so we can diagnose them and begin treatment earlier.” Dr. Cairo’s experience well suits him to this challenge. The Armonk resident

“We want to learn how to maintain these high cure rates with gentler, less-toxic effects.” —Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D.

LEADING THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD CANCER UNDER STRONG NEW LEA D E R S H I P, A HOSPITAL UNIT EMBRACES AN AMBITIOUS AGENDA

IN THE WAR AGAINST CANCER and blood diseases in children, it’s not time yet for a victory parade. But the field of pediatric oncology and hematology is on the march, and nowhere more than at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. “When I started to practice, only about 25 percent of pediatric cancer patients were cured,” says Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., 60, who in February became the hospital’s Chief of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Stem-Cell Transplantation. “Today we cure more than 80 percent.” Dr. Cairo’s department is working hard to push those cure rates even higher. His appointment is part of a major commitment by Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital to develop a new Children & Adolescents’ Cancer and Blood Disease Center that he will direct, expanding the

hospital’s role in performing cuttingedge research. “Westchester Medical Center has an excellent pediatric oncology program that already gives outstanding care and participates in important research,” says the doctor. “It’s a fine opportunity for me to help bring it to an even higher level.” His short-term goals are to expand clinical programs in blood cancers, brain tumors and blood diseases such as sickle-cell anemia and clotting disorders. He also hopes to start trials on new therapies like stem-cell transplantation and to develop a fellowship program in pediatric hematology and oncology. “Long-term, we want to create a comprehensive, state-of-the-art center,” he says. “Moving that cure-rate percentage into the mid-90s is very feasible. We also want to learn how to maintain these

(who lives with his wife, Ellen, a pharmacist) completed medical school at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF). “My first clinical clerkship was on a unit with kids with cancer, and I knew that was what I wanted to do,” he says. “Building a relationship with those kids and their parents was very rewarding, and it was an area in which I knew I could make a difference as a physician.” After medical school came residencies at UCSF and the University of California at Los Angeles, then a pediatric hematology and oncology fellowship at Indiana University. Before joining Westchester Medical Center, Dr. Cairo held academic appointments at Washington, D.C.’s Georgetown Medical Center and New York’s Columbia University Medical Center. A tireless researcher, he is the author of 300 articles and 900 abstracts for peer-reviewed publications and has led national and international clinical trials. He was recently named a professor at New York Medical College. The doctor’s early professional years were exciting ones. “Progress was being made on a regular basis,” he says, as clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health led to successful therapies combining surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and drugs. “But there’s still a long way to go,” Mitchell S. adds Dr. Cairo. —D.L. Cairo, M.D.

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Lace up and line up! Sunday, April 10, 2011 For Go the Distance, the annual walk and family fun day supporting Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center • Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. • Walk starts at 9:30 a.m. • Rain or shine • Free parking • Lots of family fun

For more information call (914) 493-2575 or visit www.WorldClassMedicine.com/Walk.

2011 DUATHLON Sunday, June 26 • 8 am Start Macy Oval — Westchester Medical Center Campus Get in gear and join over 400 participants for our annual duathlon attracting athletes from the tri-state area and around the country for our early summer run-bike-run challenge.

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WHY HEAD TO THE MALL WHEN YOU CAN FIND EVERYTHING you need nearby in local stores? We’ve scoured the area to bring you 141 of the best independent shopping destinations in Westchester. Competition was fierce, and we couldn’t include everyone, but we strove to select the stores that feature great products, unique items that are often hard to find elsewhere and stellar customer service. No matter what you’re search-

ing for, chances are one of these top shops can help—and you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that only the diversity of a local store can bring you. Did you know that shopping at a locally-owned business instead of at a national chain store causes three times more money to be recirculated back into the local community? That should make you feel great about spending on Main Street. Happy shopping!

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ANTIQUES TOP PICK POST ROAD GALLERY

2128 Boston Post Rd., Larchmont 914.834.7568, postroadgallery.com

Perfectly Antiquated Authentic, museum-quality antiques are as close as Larchmont’s Post Road Gallery. Robert Bahssin’s father opened the gallery in 1952, and it’s now run by Robert and his son, David. Over the years, this antiques store has grown into a gallery with a focus on 19th-century American paintings, sculptures and decorative arts and has become a respected source for collectors and art institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The knowledgeable Bahssins will personally advise you on the perfect piece to add to—or start—your collection.

BLITHEWOLD HOME 495 Lexington Ave., Mt. Kisco 914.666.7533 blithewoldhome.com BRIGGS HOUSE ANTIQUES 566 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck 914.381.0650 briggshouse.com CAROL MASTER ANTIQUES 10 Main St., Tarr ytown 914.332.8441 carolmaster.com COTTAGE ANTIQUES & HOME 1202 Route 35, S. Salem 914.763.1310 cottageantiqueshome.com DIXON LANE ANTIQUES 1 Dixon Ln., Tarr ytown 914.366.6090 dixonlaneantiques.1stdibs.com DUALITIES ANTIQUES & ART INC. 2056 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.2773 dualitiesantiquesandart.com M.S. ANTIQUES 19 Main St., Tarr ytown 914.332.8122 msdecorative.com

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CANFIN GALLERY

39 Main St. Tarrytown, 914.332.4554 canfingallery.com

Accessible Art Passion for ar t is celebrated and encouraged at the Canfin Gallery, which specializes in contemporary artists from around the world. Jean-Claude Canfin has committed to making fine art available and affordable for clients by providing a dynamic and personal gallery experience, whether you’re purchasing your first work of art or you’re a collector. The striking portraits of Polish painter Anna Bocek and vibrant landscapes of French painter Jean Duquoc are permanent exhibits.

FLAT IRON GALLERY 105 S. Division St., Peekskill 914.734.1894 flatiron.qpg.com KENISE BARNES FINE ART 1955 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 914.834.8077 kenisebarnesfineart.com MADELYN JORDON FINE ART 14 Chase Rd., Scarsdale 914.723.8738 madelynjordonfineart.com NATURE TRAIL IMAGES AND MARTIN STANKIEWICZ GALLERY 5 N. Washington St. Tarr ytown 917.817.5337 naturetrailimages.com

NOEL FINE ART 33 Terrace Pl. Tuckahoe 914.337.4050 noelfineart.com OBJECTS AND IMAGES FINE ART 44 Pondfield Rd., Suite 12 Bronxville 914.779.7979 objects-images.com TAPPAN Z GALLERY 51 Main St. Tarr ytown 914.332.8800 tappanzgaller y.com WEBER FINE ART OF SCARSDALE 17 Boniface Circle Scarsdale 914.472.4800 weberfineart.com

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PRETTY FUNNY 80 S. Broadway, Tarr ytown 914.631.3368 home.prettyfunnyvintage.com SUBURBAN RENEWAL 1 Main St. Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.9421 suburbanrenewalantiques.com

TOP PICK STAR SPANGLED CAROUSEL 462 Main St., Armonk, 914.273.9702 starspangledcarousel.com

Oh, Say Can You See? Moms and dads have been singing the praises of Star Spangled Carousel children’s boutique for more than 25 years. Explore all three floors of the charming 130-year-old converted house to find unique togs, specialoccasion wear, shoes, accessories and toys for the most tailored tots up to the trendiest pre-teens. Any kid’s wardrobe will instantly come to life with flirty skirts by Lili Gaufrette, funky boy’s tees from Scotch & Soda, dresses by Armani, tunic tops by Ella Moss, Primigi Italian shoes and French frocks from Jean Bourget.

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ALL DRESSED UP 17 Rye Ridge Plaza Rye Brook 914.690.1593 shopalldressedup.com

GROOV Y ON GRAND 119 Grand St. Croton-on-Hudson 914.271.0700 groov yongrand.com

ALWAYS THE CHILDREN 14 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua 914.238.7500 alwaysthechildren.com

INFINITY 1092 Wilmot Rd. Scarsdale 914.723.9058

BUBBLE & TWEET 15 Purchase St., Rye 914.481.5798 656 Old Post Rd. Bedford 914.234.6622 bubbleandtweet.net GINGERBREAD KIDZ 1 Chase Rd. Scarsdale 914.472.1930 gingerbreadkidz.com

THE PREPPY TURTLE & THE TURTLE’S NEST 2 Depot Plaza, Suite 101B Bedford Hills 914.666.8500 thepreppyturtle.com TRA LA LA 46 Main St., Ir vington 914.591.5312 tralalakids.com VINTAGE KIDZ 2124 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.0862

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ART GALLERIES

FINE ARTS GALLERY IN BRONXVILLE 99 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.779.5053

TOP PICK EILUJ, A BEAUTY LOUNGE 119 Katonah Ave., Katonah 914.232.2227, eilujbeauty.com

Beauty and the Boutique No, it’s not Paris, but the elegant Eiluj beauty lounge, with its European-style décor and chandelier, would fit right in on the Champs-Elysées. In 2003 owner Julie Cuomo spelled her name backwards, opened Eiluj and fulfilled her dream of providing high-end cosmetics combined with personalized customer care. Take advantage of the staff’s professional skin analysis and makeup application, or treat yourself to spa services such as eyebrow sculpting and anti-aging facials. Eliuj carries a selection of fine fragrances like Annick Goutal, luxurious scented candles by Kobo and specialty lines including Molton Brown, Becca and Natura Bessé.

BEAUTY Julie Cuomo, owner of Eiluj

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BRUISED APPLE BOOKS AND MUSIC 923 Central Ave., Peekskill 914.734.7000, bruisedapplebooks.com

Books With Bite Sink your teeth into Bruised Apple Books and Music for unique out-of-print books and vinyl records. Walk the creaking wood floors and browse shelves filled with more than 50,000 titles in 200 categories that have been donated, traded or sold to the store by the public. Owner Scott Sailor describes his shop (opened in 1993) as “a community effort—with an element of surprise.” Although bruised, this apple stays green by saving items from ending up in landfills and reusing donated shopping bags for all purchases. ANDERSON’S BOOK SHOP 96 Chatswor th Ave. Larchmont 914.834.6900 andersonsbooksny.com

RIVERRUN BOOKSHOP 12 Washington Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.1339 riverrunbookshop.com

ARCADE BOOKSELLERS 15 Purchase St., Rye 914.967.0966 arcadebooks.com

THE VORACIOUS READER 1997 Palmer Ave. Larchmont 914.630.4581 thevoraciousreader.com

GALÁPAGOS BOOKS 22A Main St. Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.2501 galapagosbooksstore.com

BLUSH 34 Purchase St., Rye 914.921.2980 blushinr ye.com

THE COSMETIC BOUTIQUE 18 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua 914.861.2552 thecosmeticboutique.net ENCHANTE 66 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.337.1812 enchanteltd.com LUISA NEW YORK Rose Hill Shopping Center 660 Columbus Ave. Thornwood 914.495.3799 luisanewyork.com

MAISON ROUGE 27 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.779.8869 maisonrougenyc.com MY ESSENTIALS 11 Addison St. Larchmont 914.834.2220 myessentialslarchmont.com OLIVIER NEW YORK 12 Purchase St., Rye 866.970.7627 oliviernewyork.com PINK DEUX 120 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook 914.305.5775 r yeridgeshoppingcenter. com/retail/pink-deux / VIA MICHELLE 49 S. Moger Ave., Mt. Kisco 914.244.7000 viamichelle.com

DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT TOP PICK PENNY PINCHER BOUTIQUE 254 Route 117 (Bypass Rd.), Bedford Hills 914.241.2134, pennypincherconsignment.com

Affordable Couture If you’ve got champagne taste on a sparkling-wine budget, you’ll discover plenty of authentic bubbly at Penny Pincher. Chanel, Hermès, Gucci and Prada are just a few of the designer labels you’ll find on the pre-owned shoes, bags, clothing and accessories here. Offerings are in impeccable condition, including the decorative home furnishings and the estate pieces in the shop’s newly expanded jewelry section. Penny Pincher’s team is dedicated to providing a relaxing shopping experience, but if you can’t find what you seek, simply fill out the client wish list, and they’ll contact you when the object you desire comes in.

DEJA VU CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 107 N. Broadway Tarrytown 914.366.4657 27 N. Main St. Port Chester 914.481.1160 dejavushoppe.com ELEGANCE II 75 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua 914.238.3341 elegance2.com FOREVER ELEGANT 212 Ashford Ave. Dobbs Ferr y 914.674.5920 4everelegant.com JULEIGH’S RESALE COUTURE 67 Westchester Ave. Pound Ridge 914.764.4297 THE MAIZIE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE 511 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale 914.723.8354 themaizieshop.com

WOMRATH BOOKSHOP 76 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.337.0199 womrath.com

RHYTHM IN RYE TOO CONSIGNMENT SHOP 85 Purchase St., Rye 914.921.1117 rirtoo.com/ rhythm-in-rye-too

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Penny Pincher Boutique carries clothes and accessories, such as Hermès bags (left), in addition to home furnishings (above).

SECOND TIME AROUND CONSIGNMENTS 51 Babbitt Rd. Bedford Hills 914.241.3801

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411 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck 914.777.2800, arcadiafloral.com

Flower Power Whether you need an apology bouquet, a last-minute gift or a centerpiece for surprise dinner guests, your floral emergency can almost surely be fi xed by a visit to Arcadia. Best known for creating flawless custom arrangements and floral designs for weddings and other special events, Arcadia’s lush shop is open seven days a week and also accommodates less formal requests. Call ahead and the staff will have your arrangement waiting, or choose from the wide selection of fresh fl owers to create a masterpiece within your budget. Pre-arranged vases are available in a pinch or, with 24 hours’ notice, out-of-season fl ora can be imported from other areas.

GIFTS TOP PICK EXPRESSIONS 549 Warburton Ave. Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.7278 shopatexpressions.com

Gifted and Talented Express gratitude to the hosts of your next dinner party with a gift from Expressions. In 2008 Karen Leone moved her edgy shop from SoHo to Hastings, where she showcases American artisans’ unique handcrafted jewelry and giftware. Choose from a welledited selection that includes exquisite, hand-cast napkin rings and serving utensils from Table Art in nature motifs, vibrant jewelry by Holly Yashi, sustainable cutting boards from Out of the Woods and Kwytza recycled chopstick folding baskets.

LILAC FLORIST 704 Saw Mill River Rd. Ardsley 914.693.7555 lilacfloristandgifts.com MRS. MORGAN’S FLOWER SHOP 145 Parkway Rd., Bronxville 914.337.2337 NILSSON’S FLOWER SHOP, INC. 41 Wheeler Ave. Pleasantville 914.769.1311 nilssonsflowershop.com

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THE YELLOW MONKEY THE ECLECTIC COLLECTOR 215 Katonah Ave., Katonah 914.232.8700 theeclecticcollector.com MANO A MANO 81 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.793.8329 MARMALADE 29 King Street, Chappaqua 914.238.2564 mymarmalade.com OFFERINGS 59 Katonah Ave., Katonah 914.232.9643 of feringsgaller y.com RECOLOGIE 1934 Palmer Ave. Larchmont 914.315.1535 www.recologie.com SOL-LA HANDMADE GIFTS 44 Gar th Rd. Scarsdale 914.723.2123 sol-la.com

792 Route 35, Cross River 914.763.5848, yellowmonkey.com

Mellow Yellow The Yellow Monkey is not a pub, pet shop or play place— it’s a sophisticated store disguised as a spacious 18th-century home filled to the brim with rustic tables, benches, sofas, settees and antique chests, mirrors and art. Here you’ll float through never-ending cozy rooms featuring completely different décor. Owner Heidi Johnston began her career as a fabric designer and hand-picks every item she sells, from the dishes and dining tables to the one-of-a-kind garden furnishings and jewelry. By providing a wealth of resources in high-end home furnishings, including custom upholstery, Johnston offers clients a convenient alternative to New York City stores.

WENDY GEE! 1949 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 914.834.8507 wendygee.com

TRYFOROS & PERNICE FLORIST 73 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.337.2789 ftdfloristsonline.com/ tr yforosandpernice THE VINTAGE VIOLET 1247 Pleasantville Rd. Briarcliff Manor 914.923.3480 vintageviolet.com WHISPERING PINES OF CHAPPAQUA INC. 91 N. Bedford Rd. Chappaqua 914.238.5661 whisperingpinesof chappaqua.com

COUNTRY WILLOW 230 Rt. 117 (Bypass Rd.) Bedford Hills 914.241.7000 countr ywillow.com FIELD 2095 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.0601 fieldny.com GRACIOUS LIVING DESIGN STUDIO 136A Fifth Ave., Pelham 914.740.7724 gracious-living.com HARMONY DESIGNS 115 S. 4th Ave. Mt. Vernon 914.699.0809 harmonydesigns.net LA DENTELLIERE 35 Popham Rd. Scarsdale 914.725.2800 65 Pondfield Rd. Bronxville 914.771.4141 ladentelliere.com OOCK The Arcade Building 644 Old Post Rd. Bedford 914.234.2595 oockgreendesign.com REZIDENZIA 63 Main St., Dobbs Ferr y 914.479.1011 rezidenzia.com

WISTERIA GIFTS 29 Washington Ave. Pleasantville 914.449.6747 wisteria-gifts.com

TABLE D’HOTE 4 MacDonald Ave., Armonk 914.273.4049 tabledhoteny.com

WONDROUS THINGS 1159 Pleasantville Rd. Briarcliff Manor 914.762.3300 wondrousthings.com

WAKE ROBIN 1207 Pleasantville Rd. Briarcliff Manor 914.502.0303 wakerobinshop.com The Yellow Monkey

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TOP PICK ARCADIA FLORAL CO.

GRAY ROCK FLORIST 160 Bradhurst Ave. Valhalla 914.592.6172 grayrockflorist.com

THE SCARSDALE FLOWER SHOP 34 E. Parkway Scarsdale 914.723.0852 scarsdaleflowershops.com

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FOREVER IN BLOOM 431 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco 914.241.1963 foreverinbloomonline.com

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D’ERRICO JEWELERS 159 Main St. Mt. Kisco 914.864.2688 509 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale 800.325.3935 derricojewel.com DIANA HEIMANN JEWELRY SALON Ritz Carlton 3 Renaissance Sq. White Plains 914.467.5880 dianaheimann.com GARY PTAK 180 E. Prospect Ave. Mamaroneck 914.777.2272 gar yptak.com

LINGERIE

TOP PICK SUZETTE’S LINGERIE

Solid Foundations Spring means shedding bulky clothing, retiring unflattering underwear and getting flirty new intimates that both support and complement your fi gure. Suzette’s Lingerie has been there for Westchester women for more than 50 years. Many special-occasion and bridal shops refer their clients to Suzette’s for a proper undergarment fit by the trained staff. The store offers a wide variety of beautiful bras in 120 sizes. You’ll also find slimming shapewear and sexy hosiery, corsets and nighties in brands such as Hanky Panky, Chantelle, Bestey Johnson, Cosabella, Spanx, Miracle Suit and Body Wrap.

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Cross County Shopping Center 5180 Xavier Dr., Yonkers, 914.476.3553

DUSTY ROSE 114 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook 914.934.0775 JULIET LINGERIE & SWIMWEAR 111 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco 914.218.8787 julietlingerie.com LILIES & LACE 480 Main St., Armonk 914.273.2253 liliesandlace.net

PETTICOAT LANE 12 Spencer Pl., Scarsdale 914.72.5200 46 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville 914.337.0850 66 King St., Chappaqua 800.913.3911 bagshop.com SHIRLEY MCCOY LINGERIE 18 Parkway Katonah 914.301.5735 shirleymccoy.com

JEWELS BY JOANNE 301 Heathcote Rd. Scarsdale 914.713.1313 jbjonline.com LANDSBERG JEWELERS 132 S. Ridge St. Rye Brook 914.510.8920 landsbergjewelers.com PERIDOT FINE JEWELRY 134 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont 914.833.7333 peridotfinejewelr y.com WILSON & SON JEWELERS 18 Chase Rd., Scarsdale 914.723.0327 29 S. Moger Ave. Mt. Kisco 914.241.4500 wilsonandsonjewelers.com WOODROW JEWELERS 21 Purchase St., Rye 914.967.0464 woodrowjewelers.com

ZALTAS GALLERY OF FINE JEWELRY 900 E. Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck 914.777.7304 zaltasgaller y.com

TOP PICK SORAB & ROSHI

792 Rt. 35., Cross River, 914.763.2140 sorabandroshi.com

Wearable Art Never fear running into someone who’s wearing the same Sorab & Roshi fine jewels, because each handcrafted piece is one of a kind. Inspired by nature, Sorab Bouzarjomehri creates sculptural pieces using gems and precious metals, while wife Roshi Ameri cares for clients and manages the business. Sorab draws on his civil engineering training to structure natural resources including wood, shell, coral and even lava into pins, pendants and bracelets of frogs, fish and flowers. Each piece in this couple’s museum-like shop reflects the style and individuality of their clients.

MEN’S FASHION TOP PICK Z LIFE DENIM LOUNGE

138B S. Ridge St., Rye Brook, 914.937.5433, zlifedenimlounge.com

Jean Genie Guys, are you sick and tired of trekking to the city for contemporary menswear? So was Rye Brook resident Adam Zuckerman, whose frustration inspired him to fill the male retail void in his community and open Z Life in 2009. The shop has a hip, New York City vibe and focuses on providing clients with Robert the hottest trends in men’s denim Graham at Z Life and sportswear. Designer brands include 7 For All Mankind, AG Adriano Goldschmied, John Varvatos, Rag and Bone and Vince. Choose from the store’s selection of shoes by The Generic Man, Casio G-Shock watches, gifts by Jonathan Adler and books on Tom Ford. Z Life also carries women’s clothes by Helmut Lang, J Brand, Current/Elliott and Halston Heritage. ACADIA ON MAIN 115 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco 914.666.6800 acadiaonmain.com BLACK SQUIRREL OUTFITTERS 525 Fifth Ave. Pelham 914.813.8767 bsqo.com/store CHURCHILLS OF MOUNT KISCO 41 S. Moger Ave. Mt. Kisco 914.666.4800 churchillsmountkisco.com

FAMILY BRITCHES 70 King St., Chappaqua 914.238.8017 familybritches.com ROTHMAN’S 1 Boniface Cir., Scarsdale 914.713.0300 rothmansny.com SQUIRES FAMILY CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR 41 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua 914.238.4511 193 Katonah Ave. Katonah 914.232.0212 squiresny.com

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259 Purchase St., Rye, 914.967.0444 2444 Boston Post Rd., Larchmont, 914.833.3444, ppwpet.com

Happy Tails While other businesses determine success by sales and revenue, Pet Pantry Warehouse measures its success in drool from its four-legged clients. Run since 1995 by the Jacobson family, PPW carries a broad selection of nutritional food, including holistic and frozen, for pets as small as birds and as large as horses. Of course there is plenty of chow, clothing, accessories and toys for your kitties and pups too, plus knowledgeable pet experts to help you make educated choices. PPW’s free resource center provides pet owners with lists of adoption groups, general and holistic veterinarians, trainers, groomers, sitters and kennels. Don’t miss the store’s annual Halloween Howl and Prowl costume parade, which raises money for the Adopt-A-Dog rescue organization.

TOP PICK CLUTCH

1905 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 914.315.1434

Come Through in the Clutch You’ve put together the perfect outfi t, but it’s missing some pizzazz. The “pop” you need to complete your look lives at Clutch. Judy Graham and her daughter Abbie Durken opened this chic accessories boutique in November of 2010 following the success of their beauty store Pink on Palmer. Clutch carries a premium selection of handbags, scarves, hats, belts and shoes in styles not found in large department stores. Designer labels include M Z Wallace, Vanessa Bruno, Butter and Paul Mayer.

HELLER’S SHOES 92 S. Moger Ave. Mt. Kisco 914.241.3777 4 Pleasantville Rd. Pleasantville 914.769.9767

RHODADENDRON Village Yard 144 King St. Chappaqua 914.238.7899 7 Harwood Ct. Scarsdale 914.472.2220 SHOE INN 1082 Wilmot Rd. Scarsdale 914.725.0570 shoeinn.com SHOES ‘N’ MORE 67 Purchase St., Rye 914.734.3700 35 Purchase St., Rye 914.481.5140 64 Pondfield Rd. Bronxville 914.337.4356 shoesnmore.com

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AUSSIE PAWS INC. 4A Cleveland St., Valhalla 914.328.2422 www.westchesterpet.biz CANINE COUTURE 366 Route 202, Somers 914.669.9274 PROVISIONS FOR PETS 110 Kraft Ave., Bronxville 914.779.0414

SHAMPOOCH DOG SALON & SPA 390 Palmer Ave. Mamaroneck 914.698.2468 shampoochdogsalon.com WAGS & WIGGLES 100 N. County Shopping Center Golden’s Bridge 914.301.5921 wagsandwiggles grooming.com

STATIONERY TOP PICK

FINE LINES OF KATONAH 141 Katonah Ave., Katonah 914.232.4856 finelineskatonah.com

Paper Paradise Planning a wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or shower is stressful enough without having to deal with invitations. Relax. Husband and wife stationers Barry and Laura Marks of Fine Lines have been designing and consulting for more than 15 years and will walk you through the process of creating a custom invitation. Start with their vast choice of papers, patterns, fonts and colors. Then learn the proper etiquette for addressing invitations, setting up a time line for “save the date” cards, requesting RSVPs and even handling your wait list of invitees. Fine Lines also provides printing and engraving services and offers a nice selection of business stationery.

FUTTERMAN’S STATIONERY 2096 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.1173 futtermansstationer y.com

THE PAPER TREE 2 Palmer Ave., Scarsdale 914.874.5380 Rye Ridge Shopping Center 138A S. Ridge St., Rye Brook 914.305.2400 papertreestore.com RSVP DESIGNS 215 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck 914.381.0202 rsvpny.com SAY CHEESE & THANK YOU 76 Main St., Ir vington 914.591.6277 saycheeseandthankyou.com WRITE ON! LARCHMONT 2101 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.1770 writeonlarchmont.com

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SHOES + ACCESSORIES

ALL PAWS 31 Purchase St., Rye 914.921.1690

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TOYS The Look

WOMEN’S FASHION TOP PICK THE LOOK

15 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook, 914.690.9100, thelookny.com

The Look of Luxe Car-pooling soccer moms, career women and discerning fashionistas alike will find glamorous inspiration at The Look. Fashion industry veteran and F.I.T. graduate Lisa Taubes opened The Look in 2007 to provide a one-stop shopping destination for women. From $400 Yoanna Baraschi and Magaschoni dresses to $4,000 haute couture Monique Lhuillier and Marchesa gowns, there’s something for ladies of different shapes, sizes and budgets. Lisa lives to style clients and is especially skilled at finding the perfect ensemble for the mother of the bride, bar or bat mitzvah goers and young ladies prepping for the prom. The Look has outfitted high-profile clients for President Obama’s inauguration, the Oscars and the Grammys in Carmen Marc Valvo, Pamella Roland and Tracy Reese.

TOP PICK MILLER’S

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335 Mamaroneck Ave., Mamaroneck 914.698.5070, millerstoys.com

Beyond Barbie Miller’s is far from your typical toy store. It’s 10,000 square feet filled with something for everyone, from a complete line of baby gear and accessories to the bike, scooter and skateboard room downstairs. Opened in Mamaroneck in 1948 by Irving Miller, the business is now owned and run by his granddaughter Brooke and her husband, Taka Andrews, who continue the tradition of practicing safety first. Whether you’re outfitting a nursery, browsing for imaginative new toys or anxiously buying your child’s first bike, rest assured that all of the items sold are free of harmful chemicals or lead. Be sure to check out the European toys, including German company Holztiger’s wooden Noah’s ark with hand-painted pairs of animals.

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BEGINNING BLEUS 575 Main St. Armonk 914.765.0004 1088 Wilmot Rd. Scarsdale 914.472.4722 beginningsbleus.com A NU TOY STORE 36½ Main St. Tarr y town 914.372.7144 anutoystore.com

CLOTILDE THE DRESS SHOP 30 Chatsworth Ave. Larchmont 914.834.2400 kristinclotilde.com

MERRY GO ROUND 188 Nor th Ave. New Rochelle 914.632.4119

COUTUREDOSSIER 67 N. Bedford Rd. Chappaqua 914.777.2838 couturedossier.com

SCARSDALE CHILD’S PLAY 6 Spencer Pl., Scarsdale 914.723.4396 toysinscarsdale.com TRY & BUY TOY STORE 45 Washington Ave. Pleasantville 914.769.2997 jump4toys.com

EUROPEAN BOUTIQUE 2 Elm Pl., Rye 914.481.5661 europeanboutiqueinc.com

PAMELA ROBBINS 7 Harwood Ct. Scarsdale 914.472.4033 POWDER ROOM 136 5th Ave. Pelham 914.740.7855 thepowderoom boutique.com SIREN BOUTIQUE 224 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck 914.777.2122 sirenboutique.com WEEZIE D. LADIES BOUTIQUE 22 Purchase St. Rye 914.930.7355 15 Park Pl. Bronxville 914.337.1008

MARCH 1250 Pleasantville Rd. Briarcliff Manor 914.923.2100 marchboutique.com

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SPRING awakening

LOCAL LANDSCAPE EXPERTS TELL HOW TO BRING BACK THE LUSH BEAUT Y THAT’S BEEN AWAITING YOU OUTSIDE ALL WINTER

SURVEY THE DAMAGE. Put

on your investag a to r ’s hat and inspect your property because now is the time to see if there are any cracks in the swimming pool, mold on the deck, dead plants or trees, or anything else that is out of sorts after the snow and freezing temperatures, says Robert Welsch, founder and president of Westover Landscape Design in Tarrytown. Once you know what needs fixing, you can devise a plan.

MAKE YOUR L AWN LUSH. “Lawns are important because they create the first impression of your home,” says Jay Archer, president of John Jay Landscape Development in Katonah.

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Once the lawn has thawed, you should dry-rake or use a power rake or thatcher to remove dead patches. Activate growth by applying fertilizer and crabgrass control by the end of March (when the temperature has reached about 50 degrees) and throughout April, says Archer. Looking for a natural product? Try Jonathan Green organic fertilizer for the lawn, which is 100 percent organic and safe for children and pets.

PRUNE PERENNIAL PLANTS. Perennial plants survive the winter thanks to their underground roots. As they return to life, cut them back to promote healthy growth if you didn’t do this last fall. “Now is a great time to look at the structure of a plant, before it pushes new leaves, and make any changes to its shape,” says Welsch. But take care: Improper pruning, such as cutting the fl ower buds off hydrangea, is a common mistake by fi rst-time gardeners. When in doubt, go online and research your perennials to fi nd out how and exactly when to prune each.

FERT I L IZ E YOU R PL A N TS. Now i s t h e t i m e to nourish your plants. These days, thanks to the “green” move-

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pring cleaning isn’t only about your home’s interior. What’s outside—from your garden to your pool— needs to be properly awakened from its winter slumber. Once you dig in, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty (literally), you can get your garden looking like something out of a landscape design book. Follow these 10 rules of (green) thumb from top landscapers in Westchester to get your garden spring-ready:

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“Now is a great time to look at the structure of a plant and make any changes to its shape.” — robert welsch

ment, there’s more interest in composting than ever before. Organic material from your compost bin or animal manure f rom pigeons, horses or cows (which you c a n buy at your local nurser y in a ready-touse form) are great options for fertilizer. “Top-dress all garden beds and even your lawn with high-quality compost or garden primer soil,” says Welsch.

5 Plant and transplant.

When landscapers do spring cleanups, their clients often ask them to add a little color to their gardens, and you can do the same. Perk up your home’s curb appeal by planting cool-temperature annuals, such as pansies, violas, primroses or snapdragons, says Welsch. Early spring is also the perfect time to split your perennials to get more plants out of them, adds Archer.

6 D efen d ag a i nst bugs.

Even if you do not have pests in your ga rden, you may want to take preventive measures by applying pesticides. There are many options, from spraying a fine dust to adding ladybugs to control other insects. Two organic treatments to try are insecticidal soap and hot pepper wax spray.

7 Check your sprinklers. 9 Improve lighting, decks Starting in the first week of May, water your garden for 30 minutes each day, in the early morning or in the evening. (In June, begin watering twice daily.) Your sprinkler clocks have to be set accordingly, and you’ll want to make sure they’re turned on and working properly.

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e y e on your

gut ters. You’ll be tempted to clean out your gutters at the very start of spring, but wait until around the third week in May after the pollen has fallen, says Archer, because pollen clogs gutters. Then have them cleaned of debris and washed out.

and pathways. Re-stain

wooden decks, make sure pathways are free of limbs and debris left over from winter storms, and replace any lightbulbs that no longer work, says Welsch.

10 Prep the pool. Storms c a n

bring in debris, so Archer suggests keeping your pool cover on until you’re ready for a swim. Power-wash the deck and mulch areas around the pool before removing the cover, he adds. Make sure the surrounding area is safe (no loose deck planks or unstable fences) and pool equipment is functioning properly

(you may want to have it inspected by a pool professional). When you’re ready to start maintaining the health of the water, you can remove the cover and at tach the necessar y equipment, says Archer, who adds that you should make sure there is adequate drainage in the area and that the pool fits in nicely with the rest of your landscape and does not damage nearby plants. Although preparation is important, you should also have faith in Mother Nature. “The garden will come back of its own accord,” says Archer. “In spring, we just need to encourage it.” —francesca di meglio

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Appliance Connection Today’s appliance buyer demands more personalized attention for their money. “It carries weight when a customer can speak directly to the company’s president—you can’t get that service at most big box appliance retailers,” says Joel Kapnick, owner of Appliance Connection, authorized retailers of best selling names such as Sub-Zero, Miele, Viking, and Liebherr. Follow through is a priority and the fully-trained staff are knowledgeable about every product in the store. Appliance Connection’s website debuts this spring—a place to peruse before visiting for a consultation. 718-324-5252 | www.appliancesalesrus.com

Carpet Trends Business is strong at Carpet Trends, and for good reason. Westchester’s largest carpeting showroom—in business for 55 years—is known for its quality service and large selection of fine European Wiltons and in-stock rolls of wool carpeting. This year marks the opening of Carpet Trends’ custom room for decorators who want to create unique carpets with their clients, and welcomes the addition of Decorative Carpets of California. The company services large and small commercial projects with bamboo, nylon, and wool products. Carpet Trends also recently installed solar panels to reduce its carbon footprint. 914-967-5188 | www.carpetrends.com

Grande Central Showroom There’s news in luxury hygienic bathroom solutions at Grande Central Showrooms, a division of Central Plumbing Specialties, which offers quality plumbing products for kitchen and bath. “Inax, the market leader in Japan, has perfected an integrated spa-like toilet,” says Grande Central’s Howard Frankel. “LED lights illuminate the bowl, a warmed seat opens automatically, and there are fully adjustable (temperature and pressure) posterior and front feminine wash sprays. It self cleans and deodorizes during each flush and an ionizing air purifier is activated by remote. Go to any of Grande Central’s four locations to learn about Inax, and to hear about Duravit’s newest toilets with minimalist seats designed by Philippe Starck. 914-968-9200 | www.centralplumbingspec.com

Lima Ceramic Tile Ceramic and porcelain tile can be used in dining rooms and dens, and for heavy traffic areas such as foyers, and outdoor areas, recommends Moe Makhraz of Lima Ceramic Tile. Lima is the source for ceramic, porcelain, travertine, marble and tumbled marble, granite, limestone, slate, and glass tile from

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the finest European manufacturers and suppliers, including Panaria Ceramica, Cerdomus, Tagina, Unicom, Vallelunga, Marca Corona, Polis, plus many more factories. Recently, Lima Ceramic Tile worked with the Shippan Designer Showhouse, a project which benefited the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Visit Lima’s large showroom in Stamford, open to trade and public, where you’ll find factory-direct prices and complimentary design services. 203-325-9577 | www.limaceramictile.com

My Home My Planet For over a decade, My Home, My Planet has remodeled thousands of kitchens and has become a source for contemporary cabinetry brands, such as Leicht from Germany, Pedini from Italy, and Shiloh from the U.S. The company now offers Green Cucina, a locally-crafted environmentally-correct cabinet line. “Leicht offers better prices and shorter lead times than other European manufacturers,” says owner Mayan Metzler. “Shiloh does not upcharge for inset doors and glazes. Pedini’s thicker doors, curved cabinets, and specialty finishes have an Italian flair. Metzler also launched a website for LED lighting, GreenLightFixture.com. 914-244-9099 | 212-799-7755 | www.myhomemyplanet.com

New Dimensions Remodeling New Dimensions Remodeling has created classic kitchen and baths for Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield Counties for over 20 years. The New Dimensions’ team has extensive design/ build experience spanning over 35 years. With that breadth of experience, New Dimensions Remodeling’s streamlined, stressfree process results in never having to go over the initiated cost of a project. “There are no surprises—we never go over our quote on a project,” says Frank Branca, owner of New Dimensions Remodeling, who adds that his staff is sensitive to fluctuating real estate values, and understands the true costs of alterations. “We specialize in working with you to put together the best possible project for the best return on your investment.” 914-241-1773 | 203-975-9955 www.newdimensionsremodeling.com

The Caravan Connection For three decades, The Caravan Connection has garnered awards for its sales and service of hand-knotted new and antique oriental carpets. This year, Mary Lynn McRee, the owner, along with her husband, Mike, offers a series of traditional hooked rugs in modern motifs as part of the New England Collection. In addition, Tibetan rugs in transitional patterns are

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transFORM Thinking of putting your home on the market? Consider upgrading your laundry room. Most home buyers get excited when they see an organized, dedicated laundry space. Working with a transFORM designer, a customdesigned laundry room will make the most of available space. Adding accessories, like a built-in ironing board, tilt-out hamper, collapsible laundry valet, hanging rods, and pull-out baskets add convenience and beauty to a normally neglected room. Visit Our newest location at ABC Carpet and Home, 1055 Bronx River Avenue. 914-500-1030 | www.gotransform.com

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Wallauer’s celebrates its 90th anniversary. Since 1921, Wallauer’s, a one-stop shopping destination for home design, has helped home owners with their decorating projects, providing one-on-one in-store or at home consultations all with personal attention and service from start to finish. Wallauer’s has reupholstery workroom services, and specializes in designing and fabricating beautiful home fashions, including custom fabric window treatments and bedding ensembles. In addition, Wallauer’s carries Hunter Douglas Window Fashions and premiere paint lines, such as Benjamin Moore and California Paint. 914-948-4000 | www.wallauer.com

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A member of the sunflower family, the artichoke is a flowering plant believed to be native to the Mediterranean region of southern Europe. Considered a delicacy by the ancient Greeks and Romans, artichokes first made their way to the United States in the early 1800s when they were grown by the French in Louisiana and, later that century, by the Spanish in California. Today the Golden State produces more than 99 percent of our country’s crop. Although artichoke plants can grow more than three feet tall, the portion we eat is actually the plant’s immature bud, and its unique anatomy may seem intimidating: It has scaly outer petals, several rows of interior leaves, a fuzzy, inedible “choke” and a tender, fleshy “heart” inside. Once it’s cooked, dip the leaves in sauce or melted butter and use your teeth to scrape off the tender meat at the base of each leaf— you’ll be rewarded with increasing amounts of meat as you move inward toward the delicious “heart.”

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Despite its tough exterior, the artichoke is a nutritional powerhouse that’s tender to the core powers Ancient Mediterranean civilizations believed artichokes had medicinal powers, and they were onto something. The plants boast high levels of vitamin C, fiber, folate and potassium and are a rich source of antioxidants such as silymarin, which some studies suggest may be useful in treating liver diseases, and cynarin, which aids the digestion of fats. In fact, on the United States Department of Agriculture’s list of the top 20 antioxidant-rich foods, artichokes rank seventh overall and hold the top spot among veggies. For those watching their diets, artichokes are also cholesterol- and fat-free, with just 60 calories for a medium-sized cooked whole artichoke (that’s not including sauce or melted butter, of course).

buy · store · grow Although you can purchase artichokes any time of year at your local grocery store, their peak season is now, from March to May. Select artichokes that are deep green and heavy for their size, with tightly packed leaves; pass on those that appear dry or brownish in color. Although the plants thrive in frost-free areas and cannot be grown as perennials in the Northeast, certain new varieties can be grown as annuals in New York. To store fresh artichokes, place them unwashed in a plastic bag and refrigerate for up to four days; cooked artichokes can be kept in the fridge for about four days or frozen for six to eight months. —Kristin Colella

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taste of westchester W e a s k e d yo u to n a m e yo u r fav o r i t e f o o d s p e c i a lt y sto r e s, r e sta u r a n t s a nd de st in at i o n s f o r a n e v e ning o u t. B oy, did yo u de l i v e r ! F r o m tac o s a nd di m s u m to fa ncy a nd t he n s o me, yo u s e n t u s d o ze n s o f s u g ge st i o n s. We ta l l ie d t he vot e s a nd h a p pily s h a r e t he m o u t h wat e r ing r e s ults. By catherine censor

a nd t he winner s a re… fo od shops

Top: courtesy of Brooklyn’s famous sub shop & pasta. bottom right: ed cody

B ag e l s I t ’s a t i e ! Lenny’s Bagels Rye Ridge Shopping Plaza 172 South Ridge St. Rye Brook 914.939.1379

Fa r m e r ’ s M a r k e t Community Markets 12 locations in Westchester Visit communitymarkets. biz for more information. Fa r m t o Ta b l e Table Local Market 11 Babbitt Rd., Bedford Hills 914.241.0269

Village Square Bagels 1262 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.6969

Gou r m et Balducci’s 15 Palmer Ave., Scarsdale 914.722.0200

Bu tcher Scaglio’s Marketplace 127 Katonah Ave., Katonah 914.232.9444

Ice Cr e a m Longford’s Ice Cream (two locations) 4 Elm Place, Rye 914.967.3797

Cak es for S pe c i a l O c c a s i o n s 1941 Palmer Ave. Lulu Cake Boutique Larchmont 40 Garth Rd., Scarsdale 914.834.0207 914.722.8300 Mozz a r el l a C a n dy A&S Fine Foods of Sweet Teez Thornwood 157 Larchmont Ave. 986 Broadway, Thornwood Larchmont 914.747.1449 914.630.1744 O rg a n i c H e a lt h C at e r e r Food I t ’s a t i e ! Whole Foods Market Abigail Kirsch 110 Bloomingdale Rd. 81 Highland Ave. White Plains Tarrytown 914.288.1300 914.631.3030 Pie s Susan Lawrence Galloways 26 North Greeley Ave. Country Kitchen Chappaqua 69 Harney Rd., Scarsdale 914.238.8833 914.725.4074 Cheese Shop Auray Gourmet 144 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont 914.833.2274

Pizz a Sal’s 316 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck 914.381.2022

C h o c o l at e Cocoa Chocolate Shop 2107A Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.834.6464

Salads Stanz Catering and Café 26 Chatsworth Ave. Larchmont 914.833.9760

Coffee (best gr ind) Slave to the Grind 58 Pondfield Rd. Bronxville 914.961.7777

Se a food M a r k et Mt. Kisco Seafood 477 Lexington Ave. Mt. Kisco 914.241.3113

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brooklyn’s famous sub shop & pasta Sometimes Westchesterites get a craving for Brooklyn— not the Williamsburg hipster Brooklyn, but the halfremembered Brooklyn of egg creams, the Dodgers and doo-wop sung on brownstone stoops. Okay, mostly just the egg creams. Brooklyn’s Famous Sub Shop & Pasta has been dishing up solid favorites like burgers, fries and yes, egg creams, along with a generous helping of nostalgia. Red vinyl banquettes, a blackand-white checkerboard floor, a ’50s soundtrack and era-appropriate kitsch make it perfect for fun family dining. Adults will appreciate the lighter fare, along with the gentle pricing.

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flower & sun bakery Yes, we’ve heard that the cupcake trend is over, replaced by a passion for pie. Somehow, our taste buds haven’t gotten the news, especially when it comes to Flour & Sun Bakery’s classic and creative versions. In addition to always-available standbys vanilla and chocolate, this sweet little shop offers four to six cupcake specials each day from a selection of more than 100 “specialty” flavors including Honey Lavender, Chocolate Peanut Butter Salty & Sweet, and The Presley (a banana peanut butter cupcake topped with peanut butter and chocolate frosting). And, in a nod to the trend of the moment, you’ll find Apple Pie (cinnamon cupcake with apple pie filling topped with cinnamon cream cheese icing). Overwhelmed? The cookies are equally wonder ful, and sometimes nothing beats the perfect simplicity of chocolate chip. Everything here is preservative-free and ingredients are locally sourced whenever possible.

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Smoothie Big Apple Smoothie 197 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains 914.997.7700

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Tac o s El Tio 143 Westchester Ave. Port Chester 914.939.1494 W i n e a n d Spir its Zachys Wine & Liquor 16 East Parkway, Scarsdale 914.723.0241 r e s tau r a n t s

blue hill at stone barns The locavore movement has no greater champion than Dan Barber, chef and co-owner of Blue Hill at Stone Barns. From the almost monastic purity of the soaring, whitewashed dining room, privileged guests can gaze out at the surrounding Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, the four-season farm that is the source for many of the restaurant’s ingredients. Instead of a menu, guests at Blue Hill are presented with a list of seasonal ingredients, updated daily. You decide whether you’d like your meal to consist of four, five or eight courses and then consult with your ser ver about your likes and dislikes. The result is a Farmer’s Feast uniting the best seasonal offerings from field and market with Barber’s reverent style of cooking. Mushrooms, peas and tomatoes are ser ved up like mined gems. It’s little wonder each dish is received with appreciative “oohs” and “ahhs.” Reser vations are as sought-after as white truffles. Opentable.com is probably your best bet for a table.

Q Restaurant & Bar It’s hard to keep Westchester’s best source for authentic barbecue a secret—especially when you’ve got traces of the establishment’s house-made sauce all over your face. This cheerful, casual spot (we’re talking paper on the tables) features meat smoked daily by Q’s very own pit master. The St. Louis-style ribs (meatier than baby back, leaner than spare ribs), smoked sausage, Texas beef brisket, BBQ chicken and pulled pork have made this a destination for carnivores. Starchaholics, on the other hand, find much to love among the sides of mac ’n cheese, Mexican-style corn on the cob and biscuits served with maple butter. In the unlikely event that you’ve got room for dessert, the banana pudding is sure to please.

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Dim Su m Aberdeen 3 Barker Ave., White Plains 914.288.0188 Di n er Nautilus Diner 1240 West Boston Post Rd. Mamaroneck 914.833.1320 D i n n e r & Da n c i n g 12 Grapes 12 North Division St. Peekskill 914.737.6624 Fr ench Le Provencal Bistro 436 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck 914.777.2324 H e a lt h y E at e ry Myong Gourmet 487 Main St., Mt. Kisco 914.241.6333

B r e a k fa s t S p o t City Limits Diner 200 Central Ave. White Plains 914.686.9000

I ndi a n Bollywood Bistro 68 Wheeler Ave. Pleasantville 914.747.4599

B ru n c h S p o t The Barn at Bedford Post 954 Old Post Rd. 914.234.7800

I ta l i a n Mulino’s of Westchester 99 Court St., White Plains 914.761.1818

B YO B bring your own bottle Shiraz Persian Restaurant 83 E. Main St., Elmsford 914.345.6111 C h e f E x pe r i e n c e I t ’s a t i e ! Farmhouse at Bedford Post 954 Old Post Rd. Bedford 914.234.7800 Xaviars X20 71 Grant St., Yonkers 914.965.1111

Chinese David Chen 85 Old Mt. Kisco Rd. Armonk 914.273.6767 Deli Zuccarelli’s V Delicatessen 321 White Plains Rd. Eastchester 914.961.6999

Ko s h e r Epstein’s Kosher Deli 2574 Central Ave., Yonkers 914.793.3131 M e x ic a n Little Mexican Café 581 Main St., New Rochelle 914.636.3926 New Tarry Tavern 27 Main St., Tarrytown 914.631.7227 Ou tdoor Di n i ng I t ’s a t i e ! Harvest on Hudson 1 River St. Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.2800 Red Hat on the River 1 Bridge St., Irvington 914.591.5888

Pu b Food Larchmont Tavern 104 Chatsworth Ave. Larchmont 914.834.9821

Ro m a n t i c De sti nation Equus Restaurant R e stau r a n t 400 Benedict Ave. I t ’s a t i e ! Tarrytown Blue Hill at Stone Barns 914.631.3646 630 Bedford Rd. Se a food Pocantico Hills Eastchester 914.366.9600 Fish Gourmet 837 White Plains Rd. Xaviars X20 Scarsdale 71 Grant St., Yonkers 914.725.3450 914.965.1111

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Ir ish Pu b Mickey Spillane’s Steak 431 White Plains Rd. BLT Steak Eastchester 221 Main St., White Plains 914.395.3838 914.467.5500 Li v e Music I t ’s a t i e ! Ta pa s Peniche Tapas Lucy’s Lounge 175 Main St., White Plains 446 Bedford Rd. 914.421.5012 Pleasantville 914.747.4740 Thai Swaddee House Watercolor Café of Thai Restaurant 2094 Boston Post Rd. 886 Franklin Ave. Larchmont Thornwood 914.834.2213 914.769.8007 M a rg a r i ta Be st V iew Blue Moon Mexican Café I t ’s a t i e ! 7-27 Pondfield Rd. 42 The Restaurant Bronxville 1 Renaissance Square 914.337.4000 White Plains M a rtinis 914.761.4242 Iron Horse Grill 20 Wheeler Ave. Harvest on Hudson Pleasantville 1 River St. 914.741.0717 Hastings-on-Hudson 914.478.2800 Moms’ H a ngou t I t ’s a t i e ! V e g e ta r i a n Masala Kraft Café Chat 19 206 East Hartsdale Ave. 19 Chatsworth Ave. Hartsdale Larchmont 914.722.4300 914.833.8871 Vegan Jolo’s Kitchen 412 North Ave. New Rochelle 914.355.2527 on t h e tow n

Beer Selection I t ’s a t i e ! Burke’s Restaurant and Bar 645 Bronx River Rd. Yonkers 914.237.5137 Lazy Boy Saloon 154 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains 914.761.0272

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Ba rtender 12 Grapes 12 North Division St. Peekskill 914.737.6624

H a pp y H o u r Lazy Boy Saloon 154 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains 914.761.0272

Larchmont Tavern 104 Chatsworth Ave. Larchmont 914.834.9821

Neighbor hood Ba r I t ’s a t i e ! Larchmont Tavern 104 Chatsworth Ave. Larchmont 914.834.9821 Tequila Sunrise 145 Larchmont Ave. Larchmont 914.834.6378

Singles Scene 42 The Restaurant 1 Renaissance Square White Plains 914.761.4242 Sports H a ngou t I t ’s a t i e ! Sherwood’s Restaurant 2136 Boston Post Rd. Larchmont 914.833.3317 Sports Page Pub 200 Hamilton Ave. #2 White Plains 914.437.8721

W iFi I n te r n et C a fé The Peekskill Coffee House 101 S. Division St. Peekskill 914.739.1287 Wine List Crabtree’s Kittle House 11 Kittle Rd., Chappaqua 914.666.8044

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soon all of westchester will be awash in lefteris’ beloved aegean salad dressing (which it sells in jars for at-home consumption). well, we can dream, can’t we? h aiku asian bistro & sushi bar Haiku Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar has everything you want in a neighborhood sushi place. It’s stylish but not stuffy or formal, and the rolls are fresh and run the gamut from familiar to inventive. In the “familiar” categor y, treat yourself to a California roll with an important difference: fresh king crab instead of the imitation kind. In the “creative” vein, try the Nippon roll, which has soft-shell crab and fresh mango inside and eel, shrimp and avocado outside, and is served with spicy plum sauce. If sushi and sashimi aren’t your favorites, something else on the pan-Asian menu is certain to appeal. Dishes here are drawn from the cuisines of Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and China. But perhaps the best thing about Haiku is that it truly is a neighborhood place. Its four locations in Westchester mean that quality sushi doesn’t have to be an only-occasional treat.

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lefteris gyro Like an ancient city-state on the move, Lefteris has expanded beyond its original borders. No longer content to rule over its loyal subjects in Tarr ytown, Lefteris has marched northward and established a garrison in Mount Kisco. Soon, all of Westchester will be awash in Lefteris’ beloved Aegean salad dressing (which it sells in pint and quart-sized jars for at-home consumption). Well, we can dream, can’t we? For now, we’re content to be within easy driving distance of the county’s best Greek treats including gyros, souvlaki, tzatziki (a creamy yogurt, cucumber and garlic dip), spanakopita, moussaka, pastitsio and sweet, gooey baklava. Wash it all down with a frappe (Greek iced coffee). Now who needs Mykonos?

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Bordeaux Côtes du Rhône

Put off by confusing l abels and arcane terminology? Knowing a few basics can help you begin to choose with confidence Think of a wine-producing countr y and France springs quickly to mind. For ce ntur ie s that nation has taught the civilized world the joys of a glass of red, white or rosé (even in English we use the accented French word). But for the nonexper t who shops for a bottle when company’s coming, the world of French wines can be un peu scar y. “People tend to be intimidated,” says Anna Katharine Mansfield, an assistant professor of enology (wine science) at Cornell University. “And the biggest reason is that French wine labels traditionally don’t tell you what kind of grape the wine is made from. They don’t say ‘Pinot Noir,’ for example. They tell what region it’s from, and you basically have to know the regions and subregions and what may be grown there.” Such permission comes from the French government under a system called AOC (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée), which guards the reputations of the country’s famous wine regions by specifying that only the varietals for which they’re known can be labeled with those regions’ names. For example, the not-so-fruity wines called Bordeaux are from Bordeaux in southwestern France, a “blending” region that tends to use combinations

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(of the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, for example), while wines from Burgundy in eastern France are created from one type of red grape (Pinot Noir) or one type of white (Chardonnay). “Connoisseurs know, for instance, that a white is a Chardonnay if it’s from Burgundy’s Mâconnais region, and that a red is a Pinot Noir if it bears the name of a Burgundy village called ChambolleMusigny,” explains Brian Mullaney, sales manager of Zachys Wine and Liquor in Scarsdale.

What’s new

Don’t be afraid to experiment with unfamiliar bottles as you build your vocabulary of French wine regions and the wines for which they’re known—you may discover new favorites. And don’t stop with the most fa m o u s re g i o n s, such as Bordeaux and Beaujolais. (With Bordeaux, warns Mansfield, you’ll pay a bit of a premium for the name.) Interesting new high-quality blends a re n ow c o m i n g f ro m the southern regions of Languedoc and Provence, so ask your wineseller for good wines from southern France —some may not bear their regions’ names because their producers are now getting around the

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AOC system and labeling by varietals the way their competitors in California and Australia do, says Mansfield. The best news is that inexpensive French wines are more dependable than ever. “The quality differential between a $20 bottle of wine and a $20 0 bot tle of wine isn’t as great as it was 50 years ago because winemaking technology has advanced,” says Mansfield. “Back then, producers tended to use whatever yeast happened to be available. Today they have microbiologists on staff who take cultures to control for yeast strains, making sure they get the aromas they want.” —timothy kelley

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what to try, where to buy

Brian Mullaney, sales manager of Zachys Wine and Liquor in Scarsdale, suggests two interesting French wines that are worth sampling:

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vincent dauvissat 2008 Chablis Premier Cru “La Forest” from Burgundy $72 “Mineral notes with accents of lemon zest. A perfect complement to scallops, mussels and oysters. Scents of iris and white truffle and a very dry finish.”

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chateauneuf du pape 2007 Grand Veneur from the Rhone Valley $45 “A dense, full-bodied wine with an inky-purple color and notes of graphite, blackberries and cassis, layered with sweet, velvety tannins.”

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ARMONK

IRVINGTON

Mima Home-cooked Italian fare with a wine bar, 63 Main St., 914.591.1300

The Willett House Fine steak house, 20 Willett Ave., 914.939.7500

Restaurant North Seasonal, New American fare with locally sourced ingredients, 386 Main St., 914.273.8686

Red Hat on the River Upscale eatery featuring contemporary American cuisine, 1 Bridge St., 914.591.5888

RYE

BEDFORD

LARCHMONT

Opus 465 Contemporary cuisine, 465 Main St., 914.273.4676

La Panetière Contemporary French cuisine, 530 Milton Rd., 914.967.8140

The Barn at Bedford Post Casual dining with brunch on the weekends, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800

Globe Bar & Grill Seafood, pasta and steaks with a lively bar scene, 1879 Palmer Ave., 914.833.8600

Rye Roadhouse Features steak and Cajun seafood, 12 High Street, 914.925.2668

Bistro Twenty-Two French bistro fare, 391 Old Post Rd. (Rt. 22), 914.234.7333

Larchmont Tavern Pub fare in a casual setting, 104 Chatsworth Ave., 914.834.9821

Whitby Castle American cuisine, 330 Boston Post Rd., 914.777.2053

Farmhouse at Bedford Post Contemporary American cuisine with seasonal ingredients, 954 Old Post Rd., 914.234.7800

Lusardi’s Authentic, homemade Italian cuisine, 1885 Palmer Ave., 914.834.5555

SCARSDALE

BRIARCLIFF MANOR

Guadalajara Festive Mexican including favorites like fajitas, 2 Union St., 914.944.4380 Terra Rustica Classic Italian with salads, pastas and seafood, 550 N. State Rd., 914.923.8300

BRONXVILLE

Plates New American menu with Italian, French and Asian accents, 121 Myrtle Blvd., 914.834.1244

MAMARONECK

Meritage New American cuisine in a chic, Manhattanstyle setting, 1505 Weaver St., 914.472.8484

Le Provencal Bistro French fare, 436 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.777.2324

SLEEPY HOLLOW

Zitoune Festive Moroccan eatery, 1127 W. Boston Post Rd., 914.835.8350

CHAPPAQUA

MILLWOOD

Crabtree’s Kittle House American fare with an expansive wine cellar, 11 Kittle Rd. (off Rt. 117), 914.666.8044

Spaccarelli’s Ristorante Neighborhood eatery emphasizing Abruzzese cuisine, 238 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.941.0105

Don Emilio at Lobo’s Café Upscale Mexican eatery, 57-59 King St., 914.238.2368

MOHEGAN LAKE

haiku asian bistro Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, Cross River Plaza, Rts. 35 and 121, 914.763.9120

CROTON FALLS

Primavera Regional Italian cuisine featuring jumbo shrimp parmigiana and grilled Scottish salmon, 592 Rt. 22, 914.277.4580

CROTON-ON-HUDSON

Ocean House New England–style seashore fare including steamers, grilled wild salmon and fried clams, 49 N. Riverside Ave., 914.271.0702 Umami Café Creative, eclectic cuisine, 325 S. Riverside Ave., 914.271.5555

DOBBS FERRY

The Cookery Fine Italian comfort food in a relaxed setting, 39 Chestnut Street, 914.305.2336 Half Moon Casual American restaurant, 1 High St., 914.693.4130 Tomatillo Authentic Mexican fare featuring in-season local ingredients, 13 Cedar St., 914.478.2300

ELMSFORD

Pete’s Saloon & Restaurant Casual bar and eatery with live entertainment, 8 W. Main St., 914.592.9849

HARTSDALE

Vega Classic Mexican cuisine in a contemporary setting, 187-189 E. Hartsdale Ave., 914.723.0010

HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON

Harvest on Hudson Mediterranean cuisine, 1 River St., 914.478.2800

HAWTHORNE

Gasho of Japan Hibachi steak house, 6 Saw Mill River Rd., 914.592.5900

Wasabi Casual Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, sashimi and hot dishes, 279 N. Broadway, 914.332.7788

SOUTH SALEM

Le Château Classic French dishes in a Tudor mansion, Rts. 35 and 123, 914.533.6631

TARRYTOWN

Equus Restaurant French fare served at Castle on the Hudson, 400 Benedict Ave., 914.631.3646

Bella Vita Italian spot known for homemade pumpkin ravioli, 1744 E. Main St., 914.528.8233

Sweet Grass Grill Creative local fare, 24 W. Main St., 914.631.0000

MOUNT KISCO

THORNWOOD

Pour Café & Wine Bar Boutique wines and spirits from around the world and authentic bistro fare, 241 Main St., 914.864.0606

Abis Japanese Restaurant Traditional Japanese cuisine plus steak house hibachi, 14 Marble Ave., 914.741.5100

NEW ROCHELLE

Johnny’s Bar & Grill A variety of American favorites, 665 Commerce St., 914.773.5982

City Chow House Asian-Latin fusion cuisine, 1 Radisson Plaza, 914.576.4141

An American Bistro Bright eatery featuring quesadillas, lamb and chicken, 296 Columbus Ave., 914.793.0807

The Gnarly Vine Tapas and wine bar, 501 E. Main St., 914.355.2441

WEST HARRISON

Don Coqui Authentic Puerto Rican dishes, 115 Cedar St., 914.637.3737

Spadaro Inspired Italian cuisine, 211 E. Main St., 914.235.4595

NORTH SALEM

John-Michael’s at Purdy’s Homestead Modern fare set in a Colonial home, 100 Titicus Rd., 914.277.2301 Vox French bistro serving eclectic fare from foie gras to burgers, 721 Titicus Rd., 914.669.5450

PEEKSKILL

TUCKAHOE

Aquario Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine also specializing in seafood, 141 E. Lake St., 914.287.0220

WHITE PLAINS

42 Elegant American eatery, 1 Renaissance Square, 914.761.4242 Asian Temptation Modern Japanese and Asian cuisine, 23 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.328.5151 Blue Asian-influenced American fare featuring osso bucco, 99 Church St., 914.220.0000

Division Street Grill Food with a contemporary American flair, 26 N. Division St., 914.739.6380

The Melting Pot Fondue restaurant with an intimate atmosphere, 30 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.993.6358

Zephs’ Global soul food, 638 Central Ave., 914.736.2159

Morton’s Chicago-based steak house, 9 Maple Ave., 914.683.6101

POCANTICO HILLS

Blue Hill at Stone Barns Local, seasonal cuisine, using many ingredients from its own farm, 630 Bedford Rd., 914.366.9600

YONKERS

PORT CHESTER

Zuppa Restaurant & Lounge Innovative Italian with homemade pasta, 59 Main St., 914.376.6500

Q Restaurant & Bar Authentic Midwestern barbecue, 112 Main St., 914.933.RIBS Tarry Lodge Upscale Italian restaurant in a small, intimate setting, 18 Mill St., 314.939.3111

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Chat American grill Steaks, seafood and sandwiches, 1 Christie Pl., 914.722.4000

Haiku Asian Bistro Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 265 Mamaroneck Ave., 914.381.3200

Haiku Asian Bistro Serves sushi and a variety of pan-Asian dishes, 56 Pondfield Rd., 914.337.5601

CROSS RIVER

The 808 Bistro Features Italian fusion fare and a full bar, 808 Scarsdale Ave., 914.722.0808

X2O Xaviars on the Hudson Eclectic fare with a vibrant lounge area, 71 Water Grant St., 914.965.1111

YORKTOWN

Peter Pratt’s Inn New American fare in a rustic setting, 673 Croton Heights Rd., 914.962.4090

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Talents on stage Music Innovations Music Conser vator y of Westchester, Febr uar y 4, musicconser vator y.org Conser vator y faculty members pe r formed cla ss ical pie ce s at the “Mu s ic Innovation s: Mu s ic of B rahm s, Mar tinu and Bach” concer t.

1 Adriana Pera 2 Barbara Podgurski 3 Eva G e ra rd, Ba r ba ra Podgur s k i a nd Adriana Pera per form a selection from the Czech composer Bohuslav Mar tinu. 3

CHarity Banquet TAKE HEART AGAINST HUNGER

Abigail Kirsh in Tarrytown, Febr uar y 14, foodbankfor westchester.org The Food Bank for Westchester raised more than $100,000 at its “Take Heart Against Hunger” Valentine’s Day gourmet dinner.

4 Mindy and Jim Berard 5 John Ulrich, Tom Lalla, Katy Coppinger and Kevin Plunkett 6 David Swope, Caroline Hay, Christina and Robert Weisz 7 John and Cynthia Rubino 8 Juliet Day, Olivia Cao, Niall Higgins and Ben Findelstein

Night of laughs Comedy on Central

Music Conser vator y of Westchester, Januar y 14, the cheappop.com Local comedians Scott Yager, Regina DeCicco and Dante Mercadente kept the crowd in stitches at the Comedy on Central fundraiser. This special performance was organized by writer Jon Chattman to benefit the conservatory.

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Life Is Good

Residents at Classic Residence are proclaiming, “My best years are still ahead of me.”

C l a s s i c R e s i d e n c e in Yonkers, a Vi Community, is more than a place. It’s a place defined by our residents. People who embody the spirit of vitality and have chosen to live beyond the boundaries others have set. And it’s where you can join other residents who are busy rewriting the rules for this next stage in their lives. Enjoy every day in a setting that provides the finer comforts of home. At Classic Residence, your monthly fee includes your private home plus a wide range of amenities and services such as housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, utilities and a classically trained chef. You’ll appreciate a staff that takes pride in providing courteous service to each resident so you’re free to spend your time how you’d like. Engage in new relationships that can enhance your happiness. Classic Residence is about creating a sense of community with a new circle of friends who embrace life, share new discoveries, and make lasting friendships. We

offer opportunities for you to share your interests, make new memories, and build vital connections. Embrace your well-being through services that provide greater peace of mind. Licensed personal care and memory support care are available on site. We place the highest value on delivering personalized services and care while adapting to the evolving health care needs of our residents. We offer the right amount of support so our residents enjoy an enhanced sense of independence, confidence and dignity. For added comfort, qualified caregivers are on duty 24 hours a day to monitor and coordinate care needs. Enrich your life to the fullest with the freedom to do what inspires you. One of the best things about Classic Residence is the opportunity to keep learning new things. That’s why we provide cultural and educational opportunities that empower you to live rich and fulfilling lives. Our Lifestyle team can help you plan a day filled with inspiring discoveries, each designed to enrich your life.

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needs of every resident. Sans Souci Rehabilitation and Nursing Center offers residents excellence in nursing, rehabilitative, and sub-acute care in a lovely environment designed to enhance quality of life. Residents enjoy the family-like atmosphere and compassionate staff dedicated to promoting wellness and recovery. San Souci’s comprehensive rehabilitation program, offered up to seven days a week, includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Each therapy is provided by a highly-motivated and experienced team of therapists who work to help residents achieve maximum functioning and independence. Programs are tailored to meet the special needs of every resident. Our short-term rehabilitation program assists residents post-hospitalization who are recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. The goal of the short-term rehabilitation program is to get residents rehabilitated and

home as quickly as possible. Under the supervision of our highly-regarded medical director and specialty physicians, our nurses and therapists provide outstanding, compassionate care to each resident who enters our doors. Services include: • Dedicated Short-Term/Sub-Acute Care and Long-Term • Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy • Hospice / Comfort Care • Psychiatric and Psychological Services • Wound Care and Pain Management Programs • IV Therapy • Respite Care Located in a residential area of Yonkers with convenient parking, our dedicated staff will be glad to show you why families are choosing Sans Souci for the skilled nursing and rehabilitative needs of their loved ones. Come visit our newly renovated facility with flat screen televisions and telephones at:

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Independence and Care You Deserve

VNA H o m e H e a lt h S e r v i c e s (VNA HHS) is a notfor-profit licensed home care agency that provides certified home health aides, personal care assistants, registered nurse visits and multidisciplinary therapies for residents of Westchester & Putnam Counties who require assistance to remain at home. “We offer a geriatric care management ser vice, VNA CaringLink, which provides a full assessment and recommended care program for seniors, clients of elder lawyers and families living too far to manage the needs of an elder relative themselves,” says Charlotte Smith, vice president of VNA HHS. “There are so many options available to the individual, that the task can be

over whelming; we help streamline the process.” Committed to quality and ser vice, VNA HHS provides facilitates a home aide training program, approved by the NY State Department of Health, which has greatly increased the number of qualified aides in the area. For individuals who reside in areas with limited access to public transportation, vans supplied by VNA HHS will transport aides to homes. When you or a loved one need assistance to remain in the comfort of your own home, let VNA HHS help you. As a member of the Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley family of organizations, we have over 113 years of experience and resources to offer.

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home. Founded in 1901, Visiting nurse services in Westchester (VnsW) is a community-based, not-for-profit, medicare-certified home health care agency serving Westchester residents of all ages. VnsW provides skilled nursing care, physical, occupational and speech therapy, home health aide services, medical social work services and community health education programs. Additionally, the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home-centric specialty programs include medical surgical Care, Cardiac Disease management, Diabetes management, Telehealth monitoring, Pain management & Palliative Care, orthopedic services, Dysphagia (swallowing Disorders) Rehabilitation, mental health Care, Lymphatic Therapy, Advanced Wound & ostomy Care and smoking Cessation. now also serving Putnam County. VnsW meets the Community health Accreditation Program (ChAP) national standards of excellence for home care, and was awarded 2010 homeCare elite status as one of the top-performing agencies in the u.s.

cedar manor nursing & rehaBilitation center

is proud to offer outstanding short term rehabilitation, long term care and subacute services. The elegantly styled facility features an intimate and home-like environment offering residents the perfect blend of excellence in rehabilitative services and wellness. The large and spacious rehabilitation center at Cedar manor enables short term residents to regain confidence, mobility and strength needed to return to home successfully. A multi-disciplinary team of therapists, nurses and other professionals work closely with each resident to assist them in achieving their maximum potential for recovery. In addition to excellence in patient/resident care, Cedar manor offers restaurant style dining with panoramic views of the hudson River, innovative and creative activities and programs in a unique setting of tranquility and healing.

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The Junior League of Northern Westchester presents its 5th annual wine tasting gala, Around the World in 80 Wines. The VIP sparkling wine tasting begins at 6 p.m., followed by an evening of dinner, auctions and dancing. Tickets: $175 . Call 914.234.4714 or visit jlnw.org for more information.

APR 8–10, 14 –17

Enjoy the Spotlight Theatre’s production of the Tony-Award winning musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Schoolhouse Theatre. This story will have you rooting for your favorite “spelling geek.” Tickets: $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and children under 12. Find out more at stpny.com.

APR 9

Groove with Spyro Gyra, the Grammy-winning jazz fusion ensemble, at 8 p.m. Among their hit singles is “Shaker Song.” For tickets and more information, visit tarr ytownmusichall.org.

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Have a fun evening on April 11 helping the county’s small furry citizens.

APR 9–10 Dealers from

throughout the area will pre sent 18th- and 19th-century furniture, rugs, jewelry, art and textiles at the Bedford Spring Antiques Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford. Call 914.234.9636 to learn more.

APR 11

Support local rescued animals and enjoy a night of dinner, theater and a silent auction at the Benefit for Pets Alive Westchester at the Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, 6 p.m. Tickets: $75 . Call 914.592.2222 or visit broadwaytheatre. org for more information.

APR 16

Head to the Westchester County Center from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for games, theater and other activities at the WHUD Kids Fair, presented by Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital of Westchester Medical Center. Admission: $8 for adults, $5 for children. Learn more at whud.com.

APR 29–30

Browse tables of dazzling contemporary arts and crafts and enjoy live music at the Spring Crafts Festival at the Lyndhurst Historic Site in Tarrytown, 10 a.m. Artisans from around the country will present pottery, jewelry, furniture amd clothing. General admission: $10 . Learn more by calling 845.331.7900 or going to artrider.com.

MAY 21 Spend an evening

with comedian Bobcat Goldthwait, whose high-pitched voice, loud outbursts and pyrotechnic tricks have made him successful on stage and on screen in the comedy Shakes the Clown. He’ll be at the Emelin Theatre in Mamaroneck at 8 p.m. Tickets: $40 . Find out more at emelin.org. Send event listings to: Westchester Health & Life, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; or reach us by e-mail at thingstodo@wainscotmedia. com. Listings must be received two months in advance of the event and must include a phone number that will be published.

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Sample wines of many countries at the Junior League’s tasting event, April 8.

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THINGSTODO AT WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS GO THE DISTANCE Sunday, April 10 Join us for a walk and family fun day to benefit pediatric programs and services at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center. Let’s all continue to fulfill Maria Fareri’s wish for “the health and well-being of all the children in the world.” For more information, call 914.493.2575 or visit WorldClassMedicine.com/walk. 32ND ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER GALA Saturday, June 11 The annual gala is the medical center’s largest fundraising event of the year. Supporters take part in an elegant evening of fine dining and dancing. There will be an auction featuring gourmet foods, fine wines from around the world, travel, fashion and fine luxury goods. For more information, please call the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.8029. 10TH ANNUAL WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER DUATHLON Sunday, June 26 With more than 400 participants each year, the annual Duathlon attracts athletes from the tri-state area and

around the country. Competitors run two miles, bike 15 miles and run another two miles around the Westchester Medical Center campus and throughout the surrounding neighborhoods of Valhalla and Hawthorne. Entry fees: Individuals: early, $50 ; regular, $65 ; race day, $75 . Twoperson relay teams: early, $80 ; regular, $100 ; race day, $120 . Awards for top three overall finishers. For more information, please call the Westchester Medical Center Foundation at 914.493.8029.

LEARNING FOR LIFE Learning for Life is Westchester Medical Center’s series of free educational seminars on topics relating to your health. For additional information or to register, visit WorldClassMedicine. com or call 877.WMC.DOCS.

WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SEMINARS Thursday, April 14; Tuesdays, April 26 and May 10; Thursdays, May 26 and June 9, 4:30 p.m., Conference Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. If you are overweight, you may be a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Join expert bariatric surgeons for an informative presentation on

Bicycling prowess will be on display at the Duathlon, June 26.

the latest minimally invasive surgical weight-loss procedures.

SUPPORT GROUPS HEPATITIS C SUPPORT GROUP Meets every other Wednesday, 6–8 p.m., in the Cedarwood Hall Conference Room on the first floor. Call 914.493.7641. SUPPORT GROUP FOR PATIENTS’ FAMILY, CAREGIVERS AND FRIENDS Meets every Wednesday, 2–3 p.m., 6 South Patient Lounge, Westchester Medical Center. Call 914.493.1151 for more information. LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS For information about the group, call the Behavioral Health Center Outpatient Department at 914.493.2621. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6–7:30 p.m. Call 914.493.1573 to find out more. WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP Meets twice monthly at 6 p.m., Medical Arts Atrium, 19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 1700, Hawthorne. For dates, visit WorldClassMedicine.com.

Westchester Medical Center’s biggest annual bash comes up June 11.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE SE E VENTS, VISIT WORLDCL ASSMEDICINE.COM. TO SHARE THIS CALENDAR WITH A FRIEND OR TO RECOMMEND IT ON YOUR

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The historic hotel is surrounded by 2,200 acres of scenic wilderness. right: After a relaxing treatment, enjoy a cup of tea by the fireplace in the spa’s solarium.

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Mohonk Mountain House 1000 Mountain Rest Road New Paltz, NY, 800.772.6646 mohonk.com

Ne w York’s Hudson Valle y boasts a must-see Victorian re tre at Vacation as they did in the late 1800s with a visit to Mohonk Mountain House. The seven-story, castle-like hotel dates back to 1869, when Alfred H. Smiley visited the area and decided to build a peaceful retreat where people could enjoy nature surrounded by the spectacular Shawangunk Mountains. Smiley and his twin brother, Albert K., tore down the 10-room inn and tavern that stood on the property and began building the enormous structure that today accommodates up to 500 guests. The rustic Victorian wood and stone architecture, countless fireplaces and antique-filled parlor rooms transport you back in time so completely that you almost expect to run into a Smiley

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brother in the hallway. You’ll see plenty of pictures of the Smileys and guests in the many antique photographs, paintings and drawings that line the halls. As interesting as the hotel is, though, the real draw is what you find when you walk outside. Guests can take in the gorgeous scenery playing tennis or golf, rock climbing, lake swimming, boating and fishing, horseback riding and hiking — either on their own or with a naturalist who will point out wildlife habitats and interesting rock formations. In the winter months, try snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and ice skating. If relaxing at a spa is more your speed, Mohonk offers a 30,000-squarefoot spa wing that includes 16 treatment

to see more photos of mohonk mountain house and to plan your getaway, visit westchesterhealthandlife.com.

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rooms, steam rooms and saunas, a fitness center, a yoga studio, an outdoor heated mineral pool and an indoor heated swimming pool. The awardwinning spa, built in 2005, is the newest addition to the sprawling hotel. Dining is a big deal at Mohonk, perhaps because guests work up such a big appetite with all the available recreation. Extensive breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch buffets, plus a fourcourse, sit-down dinner (and afternoon tea and cookies) are included in room rates. Guests are expected to dress for dinner, with gentlemen required to wear jackets and a no-T-shirts-orsneakers-allowed policy. The formality adds to the historical feel of the place, as does the nightly entertainment: live-music dance parties or movies in the screening room. ( You won’t find a T V in your guest room.) Depending on the room you get, accom modations can look antiquated, but if you don’t want “Victorian” ambiance, you may request what the hotel calls a “Traditional” room, which is updated (but won’t have a wood-burning fireplace). A standard room with a double bed will cost you $540 plus taxes and gratuity per night for double occupancy, but most of your food, recreation, entertainment and even a kids’ club is included, and the unique charm of Mohonk is hard to match. —Marisa Sandora

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WESTCHESTER BUSINESS DEPENDS ON OUR POSITIVE ENERGY Should a Westchester business owner feel positive about nuclear energy and the Indian Point Energy Center? Bruce Lindenbaum sure does. “Our customers count on our plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. And we count on Indian Point to power up those systems. Indian Point’s lower-cost and reliable energy is the lifeblood of our business throughout the region.” Westchester businesses thrive on our positive energy. Up to 35 percent of our power downstate comes from Indian Point. Find out more about why Indian Point is Right For New York, at www.rightfornewyork.com

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