Part of their Charm: The Blazer

Part of their Charm: The Blazer

Alice O’Leary Kerrigan has a theory: If she was in business school and received an assignment to develop a restaurant concept, The Blazer’s business model would fail. “If my plan was to use plastic tablecloths and paper placemats, have a two-page menu that should technically be one but the font is just really big, not offer dessert, be located in ...
Laotian Summer Rolls

Laotian Summer Rolls

We caught up with Katonah resident Saykham Souphanya for this crisp and refreshing Laotian summer roll recipe. Saykham is an assistant controller for a private real estate management firm, as well as a wife and mother of two who originally grew up in Laos. Even though she left this beautiful Southeast Asian country many years ago, she still proudly represents ...
Citrus Fling

Citrus Fling

Citrus Fling Spring has finally arrived! That means longer days filled with outdoor activities like sports, hiking and yard work. But my favorite spring activity comes at the end of a long day – relaxing with a cocktail while I watch the sunset from my front porch. If you don’t have a porch, this cocktail will taste just as good ...
Cooking with Chef Romero

Cooking with Chef Romero

“Let me tell you about artichokes,” he said to me. His voice lowered. His eyes darted to the left and right while he leaned in closer to the table. “They are very difficult to cook properly,” he said. “Removing the leaves, handling the heart, the hairs, it all must be done just right. This is a vegetable they test you ...