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shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • 3 The Westchester Arc’s Volunteers Assist Volunteer New York!’s 2019 Martin TMC Luncheons at The Manor Club Luther King Jr. Day of Service Since August, four young ladies from The Westchester Arc’s Choices Neighborhood program have vol- unteered at TMC (The Manor Club) every Tuesday. This has given them an opportunity to learn employment skills and to socialize with fellow Choices group members and members of TMC. They serve as wait staff and have completely reorganized the kitchen, labeling compartments among other things. “For several years, Jennifer Mauro has represented The Arc West- chester ‘Choices’ program at TMC . She has made a positive contribution and is so well liked by our members that we wanted to continue and ex- tend our relationship with The Arc,” said TMC President Alice Dean. “We were delighted to welcome On Saturday, January 19, 2019 Volunteer New York! will host its 9th Annual Martin Luther three additional young ladies, Ana King, Jr. Day of Service. Each year this community-wide action day brings together hundreds of local Torres, Haley Mc-Cormick Thomp- volunteers to serve as part of the National MLK Day of Service, which began in 1994 in honor of Dr. son, and Samantha Reina, along with King’s legacy and passion for serving others. their coordinator, Cathy Ortiz, to TMC and with Jennifer. They have become a significant part of our Tuesday New Rochelle was chosen as one of three community hubs where Volunteer New York!’s 2019 program” MLK Day of Service will take place. “New Rochelle is a vibrant city with a history of service and vol- Every Tuesday, the Club hosts a luncheon for its members. The Choices Neighborhood group assists in unteerism,” said Alisa H. Kesten, Volunteer New York! Executive Director. “We’re excited to be able the preparation of these luncheons. Preparing the food, the dining area, registration, serving, and clean up. to make it even easier for local residents to take action in New Rochelle on MLK Day.” Additional Annette Mauro, who manages the day-to-day operations at TMC, is overjoyed to have the group involved hubs include Elmsford and Rockland County. and said: “It presents a wonderful opportunity for these girls to interact with our members and for them to In New Rochelle there are three MLK Day volunteer shifts offered, which begin at 10:00a.m., gain work experience and skills; but what’s really wonderful is the friendships that they develop with one an- 12:30p.m. and 5:00p.m. Each two hour shift has three service projects available as well, which each other.” address different local causes or needs. To encourage families to volunteer together almost all proj- Tibi Guzman, CEO and Executive Director of The Westchester Arc, said: “We are very grateful for our ects offered on MLK Day allow for youths to serve alongside a parent or guardian. partnership with TMC and the valuable experience gained by our Choices Neighborhood group.” To take part in the 2019 MLK Day of Service, register online at www.volunteernewyork.org/ To learn more about becoming involved with The Arc Westchester through employment/Volunteerism MLK or by calling 914-948-4452 for more information. { See opportunity details for exact age re- of its groups, reach out to: Teresa Lombardi at [email protected] quirements.} 4 • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • The Pelham Post thepelhampost.com County Executive Shares Key Initiatives at Local Summit BY LINNET TSE sitions, Latimer says that the County is said the County is in dia- to move ahead. he is working hard to responsible for pro- logue with Standard Amuse- Turning to human At the Larchmont-Ma- get the County back viding regional ser- ments regarding their con- rights issues, Latimer said maroneck Local Summit’s on track. In 2018, all vices across an area tract to take over Playland that one of the items that December 11 breakfast pro- open union contracts that includes 45 mu- in November 2019. He indi- the County’s Human Rights gram, Westchester County were finally negoti- nicipalities, covering cated the County would like Commission is addressing Executive George Latimer ated, approved and necessary services to renegotiate the contract, is how to deal with an explo- shared highlights of his first signed. The resulting that are mostly man- to ensure that it is in the sion of hate crimes. “Hate year in office and discussed $1.9 million budget dated and are not best interest of County resi- has no home here. That’s our key initiatives that are un- for 2019, which was provided by either dents. Latimer believes that policy.” In 2018, the Coun- derway. just approved by the New York State or Playland can be profitable if ty Board of Legislators also Addressing a packed Board of Legislators, the local municipali- properly managed and mar- passed the “Immigration audience, Latimer said the includes a 2% tax in- ties. County services keted. Protection Act.” The bill lim- two areas he focused on in crease. Latimer point- include sewage treat- North 60 bio-tech cam- its information the County 2018 were: 1) stabilization ed out that the 2% ment, running the pus: was approved by the will share with federal im- of County finances; and 2) increase is below the County jail and pro- Board of Legislators in 2017, migration authorities and “turning the direction of tax levy cap and low- bation department, delays have sparked concern bars County employees from this County’s philosophy er than increases in the B-Line bus, the about the status of this $1.2 asking about a person’s citi- back to what I consider to be Putnam and Rockland County Executive George Latimer County health de- billion project, which is an- zenship in most situations. mainstream Westchester.” counties. the flat taxes has been in- partment, and social ticipated to add jobs and Latimer clarified that it does Addressing the latter point, To balance the 2019 sufficient funds to maintain services to the needed. tax revenues. Originally the not provide ultimate sanctu- Latimer cited examples in- budget, Latimer has includ- the County’s aging roads Latimer shared updates plans included bio-tech re- ary as it does not override cluding banning the gun ed $22 million of revenues and bridges. Latimer cited on other key projects: search space, retail space, the Federal government show from the Westchester from a somewhat contro- the Bronx River Parkway as Concerning Westches- and a hotel, but the devel- acting with proper judicial County Center, legislative versial proposal to sell the being in critical need of re- ter County Airport, Latimer oper – Fareri – has added warrants. approval of the “Ban the County Center’s 14-acre building. Lacking sufficient was asked about plans to pri- housing to the project. With This breakfast forum Box” measure to assist ex-of- parking lot to the Westches- funds to tackle the whole vatize the airport. He point- this scope change, Latim- was hosted by The Larch- fenders find employment, ter County Local Develop- project at once, Latimer said ed out that the airport is al- er explained that a market mont-Mamaroneck Local and raising the legal age to ment Corp. (LDC). Although that the work will have to be ready privatized in that the study is underway to con- Summit. Its next program purchase tobacco or vaping the property has been used done piecemeal over a num- County has a contract with a firm that there is sufficient will be Tuesday, January products from 18 to 21. solely as a parking lot for ber of years. private company – AvPORTS demand for the amount of 15, 7:45 a.m. at the Nautilus After seven years with- five or six decades, it is des- Asked if there was a – to run the airport. Latimer development proposed. Pro- Diner in Mamaroneck. The out a tax increase, during ignated as parkland, and way to reduce taxes, Latimer believes it is critical for the vided that the market study program will address local which time the County would require New York bluntly said “NO,” not with- County to maintain control supports the development environmental initiatives. workforce was reduced by State approval to sell it. out cutting services. Latim- over the airport. plans, Latimer anticipates All are welcome. roughly 20%, or 1,000 po- One negative impact of er reminded the audience On Playland, Latimer that the project will be able New Indoor Sports Complex Letter to the Editor Coming to Pelham Manor Congratulations to Rep. Eliot Engel on being re-elected to the U.S. House of Houlihan Lawrence’s Representatives. Rep. Engel has long been a supporter of healthcare issues and I Commercial Group has an- hope he will continue to do so, particularly issues that impact people with Alzhei- nounced the completion mer’s disease. of a lease transaction with REB Sports Complex for an Alzheimer’s disease has become a public health crisis for our country, cost- 18,000-square-foot building ing $277 billion this year alone in healthcare costs. Two-thirds of this cost is being in Pelham Manor featuring borne by Medicare and Medicaid and much of the remainder is being paid out-of- state-of- the-art indoor athlet- pocket by individuals and families. Our nation’s healthcare infrastructure is being ic fields. strained by this burden, which is set to increase significantly in the next few years. Daniel Hickey of Hou- lihan Lawrence Commer- A national public health crisis calls for a coordinated public health response. cial Group represented REB Rep. Engel supports increased funding for Alzheimer’s research. He knows that Sports Complex in the direct while researchers seek a cure, the challenges of families who are currently strug- lease negotiation with the Vil- gling with this devastating disease must also be addressed. I commend him for lage of Pelham Manor which co-sponsoring the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, which was passed by owns the building located at 5 Congress on Dec. 19. will establish Alzheimer’s Centers of Excellence to promote Canal Road behind the BJ’s Wholesale Club. early detection and diagnosis and create clearinghouses of effective interventions. The new complex includes two fields measuring 80’ by 100’ and four mini fields measuring 50’ by 100’. Teams from around Westchester County and the Bronx can reserve year-round accommodations on If BOLD had been in place during my mother’s journey through dementia, I an hourly basis for soccer, football, lacrosse, field hockey, cross fit or any other field sport. know that she would have had a longer, more comfortable life. With early detec- Ricardo Esquiva, owner of REB Sports Complex said, “with the enormous demand for indoor fields tion and diagnosis and access to information and resources, Iwould have been able in the area, we are providing a safe and comfortable place to train for teams in the surrounding areas.” to proactively plan her care and prevent some of her hospitalizations. Houlihan Lawrence’s Commercial Group recently announced $3.58 million in commercial sales in Port Chester, New Rochelle and Scarsdale. The properties included: The challenges of Alzheimer’s must be addressed if we hope to reduce the • 148-150 Pearl Street, an industrial building in Port Chester, sold for $1,100,000. Houlihan agent burden on our families and our country. Bryan Lanza of the Klein/Lanza sales team represented the seller while Houlihan agent Peter Chen represented the buyer. Norma Valentin • 39 Echo Avenue, a student housing property in New Rochelle, sold for $1,275,000. Houlihan agent Ambassador Rita Marsh represented the buyer. Brian Lanza of the Klein/Lanza sales team represented the seller. Alzheimer’s Association • 783-785 White Plains Road, a freestanding retail building in Scarsdale, sold for $1,200,000. Hou- lihan Lawrence agent Garry Klein of the Klein/Lanza sales team represented the seller. The buyer was represented by Houlihan agent Sid Canchester.

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For all the good work of residents, Pelham Manor operates a very successful organic waste recycling program. The Village collects organic/yard waste throughout the year. From Spring cleanup, through grass clipping collection, fall leaves, storm related debris, hedge and shrub clippings and Christmas tree collection, organic waste is gathered and processed at the Spring Road facility. The photographs show the current pile of raw organic waste and the final compost product. Spring cleanup and summer grass clippings will be added to this raw pile and in the late Summer/early Fall this material will be ground into compost and returned to the earth as a soil component. Prior to operating this program on Spring Road, the Village trucked its organic waste to the New Rochelle Public Works yard where it was weighed and dumped for a fee. Besides the dispos- al fee, the transportation time presented a serious challenge to efficient operations. In addition, trucking to New Rochelle added fuel and vehicle maintenance costs, and created more diesel emis- sions in the environment. For more than 10 years now Spring Road facility has been in operation, improving production by more than a third, reducing fuel and maintenance costs and reducing the emission footprint for this activity. Bronxville Priest Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Child Defendant: Thomas Kreiser (DOB 07/05/65) Dec. 18, 2018 -- Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, announced Thomas Kreiser, most recently of Riverdale, the Bronx, was arraigned on a charge of Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a class Seniors Violet Massie-Vereker and Gabe Sucena were named PMHS Athletes of the Week for D felony, for touching the intimate parts of a 10-year-old child. their performances on the winter track team. Massie-Vereker won both the 4 X 200 meter relay and Kreiser surrendered to authorities this afternoon and was arraigned in spring medley relay and also placed 2nd in the girls’ 55 meter dash at the Big Chill on Dec. 1. At the Bronxville Village Court. Bail was set at $10,000 cash/$20,000 bond. He is same meet, Sucena won the boys’ 55 meter dash and sprint medley relay while placing 3rd in the 4 scheduled to be back in court Jan. 16, 2019. X 200 relay. Background: The charges allege, on Sept. 20, 2018, Thomas Kreiser engaged in touching a child on an intimate part of her body while in a school building in Bronxville during the school day. The 10-year-old victim was fully clothed. At the time, Kreiser was employed as a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of New York and was stationed at St. Joseph’s Parish, which includes a church and elementary school. As part of his duties, Kreiser was visiting the school at the time of the alleged abuse. The Archdiocese since thepelhampost.com removed Kreiser from the parish. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Mary Clark DiRusso, Deputy Bu- reau Chief of the Domestic Violence Bureau, and Janelle Armentano, both of the Special Prosecu- tions Division. january 10 january 12 On January 12 from 9 to 11:30am, The Danny Fund will host Break- The OSilas Gallery at Concordia College, 171 White fast with The Characters featuring a breakfast buffet with your favorite characters, gift basket raffles and Valentine’s Day Card making for Plains Road, Bronxville, hosts StArt, the Regional High current Danny Fund kids at The Community Church of the Pelhams, Schools Student Art Exhibition with an opening re- 448 Washington Ave. To reserve/purchase tickets in advance, con- ception and Awards Ceremony at 7pm. The exhibition tact Cindy Finegan at [email protected]. Children are encouraged runs through January 20. For more information visit to dress up as their favorite character. No strollers. Tickets: in advance: $10 (12 and under), $15 adults (at door, adults: $20) All money raised osilasgallery.org will help support Danny Fund families in 2019. january calendar

21 UPCOMING JANUARY The Junior League of Pelham will hold its 2nd Annual Dr. Mar- The Clay Art Center, 40 Beech Street, Port Chester, presents Fam- 5 tin Luther King Service Fair from 10am to 2pm at the Daron- ily Wheel Nights for ages 9-99 , from 6-8pm on January 26, Febru- From 3 to 4:30pm, New Rochelle Open Mic will take place in the co Town House, 20 Fifth Avenue connecting members of the ary 23, March 30 and April 27. Register at 937-2047. Ossie Davis Theater at the New Rochelle Public Library, One community with non-profit organizations and also providing an Library Plaza for local musicians, dancers, spoken word artists opportunity for attendees to partner with “The Birthday Proj- The Mamaroneck Artists Guild, 126 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- and singers 16 years old and up. Call 813-3706 for specifics. ect,” an organization whose mission is to host birthday parties mont, presents their Winter Exhibition called Colors Abound, Jan- at homeless and transitional living facilities across the country. uary 8 to January 26 with an artists’ reception on January 12 from 6 Attendees of all ages are welcome to drop off a toy and/or vol- 3-5pm. Call 834-1117 to learn more. From 4 to 5:30pm, a festive celebration of Three Kings Day will unteer to wrap gifts, create cards and decorations and get in- take place at the New Rochelle Public Library, One Library Pla- volved with other fun party essentials. The Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver Street, Larch- za and feature a free live performance by the Calpulli Mexican mont, will host First Saturday Guided Mindfulness Walks on Jan- Dance Company. Samples of locally-baked Rosca de Reyes 26 uary 5 and February 2 at 10am led by Kripalu Certified Mindful (Three Kings bread) will be served. Visit nrpl.org for more in- At 8pm, Tamburitzans International Folk Dance Troupe will per- Outdoor Guide, Cindy Olsen. Sign up at 834-1443. formation. form in the Academic Arts Theatre at Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla. For tickets visit sunyw- The Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, 735 Anderson 10 cc.edu/smartarts and click “Buy Tickets”. Hill Road, Purchase, hosts Open Studios on February 21 and At 6pm, join ArtsWestchester for Gallery Night Out at 31 Mama- March 14. RSVP to 251-6113. roneck Avenue, White Plains, when one can sample hard cider and craft a masterpiece on canvas with the help of a teaching FEBRUARY The New Rochelle Public Library, One Library Plaza will hold the artist. To RSVP call 428-4220. 3 following: January 13 at 3pm – Movie Music Magic: Live Concert At 3pm, Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, by Filmharmonic Brass under the direction of Dominic Derasse; 15 Valhalla, presents a Chamber Music matinee in the Classroom African Dance Workshops for children ages 7 and up on Satur- At 5pm, Fordham Westchester, 400 Westchester Avenue, West Building, Room 200, featuring Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert day mornings from 11am to noon, January 19 through February Harrison, offers the series, Leading Instructional Improvement favorites. For tickets call 606-6262. 23 led by Anthony Wooden of the Bokandeye African-American presented by Elizabeth Stosich, Assistant Professor, free for ed- Dance Theater; January 17 from 2 to 7pm – Urgent American ucational leaders. To RSVP contact Staci Wang at xwang493@ 10 Red Cross Blood Drive for ages 17 and up, donors may drop-in or fordham.edu. The Westchester Philharmonic features special guest Savion register by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org/ Glover at 3pm for a Friends and Family concert in the Concert Hall rapidpass; and Carole Troum, the Executive Director of HOPE 19 at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Community Services, will be the featured guest at the League At 8pm, Gina Chavez will entertain at The Performing Arts Cen- hill Road, Purchase .Call 251-6200 for tickets of Women Voters’ Coffee and Conversation on Friday, January ter, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. For 18th, from 9:30 – 11am, in the Meeting Room of the New Ro- tickets call 251-6200. 15 chelle Public Library. Ms. Troum will give an overview of wide The Purchase Symphony and Jazz Orchestra celebrates Black range of services provided by HOPE and will discuss the season- 21 History Month with a concert in the Performing Arts Center, Recit- al challenges faced by our community’s most vulnerable popu- At 10am, The Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver al Hall, 735- Anderson Hill Road, Purchase at 7pm. Visit purchase. lation. Her informal presentation will be followed by a Question Street, Larchmont, will teach participants how to Make Your edu/music for more information. and Answer session. The free program is open to all and light Own Terrarium, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, for ages 5 refreshments will be served. Visit nrpl.org for complete details through adult. RSVP to 834-1443. and all the month’s events. email all your upcoming events to: [email protected] shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • 7 36TH Annual Senior Hall of Fame Luncheon Westchester County Ex- were inducted into the Hall generous contribu- ecutive George Latimer joined of Fame during the luncheon tions have helped to and honored the achieve- and awards presentation. The make Westchester ments of 71 senior citizens from Class of 2018 includes 27 nom- County one of the throughout the County at the inees over the age of 80, and 4 most senior-friend- 36th Annual Senior Citizens over the age of 90. One of the ly places in the Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon, honorees is 102 years old, and world.” Friday, December 7 at the West- two of the honorees are a mar- The Senior chester Marriott in Tarrytown. ried couple. Hall of Fame be- This year’s program, one of the Among this year’s award gan in 1983, the largest to date, names Joann recipients, six seniors will 300th Anniversa- Prinzivalli of White Plains and receive Special Recognition: ry of Westchester Rosemarie Stasio of Mt. Kisco Donald Amoruso of Pleasant- County’s founding. with top honors. ville, Catherine Ferri of White Its purpose was to “It is my honor to com- Plains, Arthur Howard of showcase how se- mend this active group of West- Tuckahoe, Anil Joshi of White niors have contrib- chester County residents, and Plains, Malcolm Lazarus of uted to building the County. past honorees are engraved on Special Recognition was instrumental in shaping Unit- induct them into our Senior Scarsdale and Suzanne K. More than 1,100 seniors have plaques that are permanently given to Malcolm Lazarus, ed Hebrew of New Rochelle Citizens Hall of Fame for their Smith of Hastings-on-Hudson. been inducted since. displayed at the DSPS office in Scarsdale. Since his tenure be- into the organization it is to- dedication and commitment DSPS Commissioner Mae To be nominated, seniors Mount Vernon. gan in 1982, Lazarus has been continued on page 12 to our communities. This long- Carpenter said the achieve- must have made significant standing tradition is a simple ments of the Hall of Fame hon- and enduring contributions way for us to say thank you, and orees show the importance to enhance Westchester’s recognize top honorees like of people giving back to their quality of life through their Kitchen Solutions Rule 1: DETAILS Joann Prinzivalli and Rosema- communities and to each oth- professional work, volunteer rie Stasio for their time, energy er. “The honorees show that achievements or both. Nom- and promise to enhancing the age is never a deterrent to be- inations are made by mem- Kitchen Solutions Rule 2: DETAILS quality of life of those around ing a vital member of our so- bers of the community, and them,” Latimerr said. ciety. In fact, it’s an advantage the honorees are selected by 71 Westchester County because of the life experiences a panel of judges and Hall of residents ages 60 and older they bring with them. Their Fame members. The names of Kitchen Solutions Rule 3: DETAILS New Rochelle Council on the Arts Welcomes New Board Members Will Bermingham, Selena Evans, Beth Feldman and Lynn Honeysett were elected to the Board of Directors of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, at its annual Members Meeting on December 11th. In addition, it was announced that Dianne Flagello and Angela Derecas Taylor will move from NRCA’s Board to the Adviso- ry Board. NRCA’s current Board of Directors includes President The- resa Kump Leghorn, Vice Pres- idents Lynn Green and Melissa Panszi Riebe, Treasurer Billie Mary and Will Bermingham with NRCA President Theresa Kump Leghorn and Tucker, Recording Secretary An- Lynn Honeysett at the Spotlight Gala. Photo credit: Susan Nagib gela Taylor, Corresponding Secre- tary David Patterson, Nick Carter, forming and fine arts; for 38 years to” place for information about Margaret Chadwick, Justin Chris- NRCA has worked to fulfill that the arts. Membership in NRCA topher, Leslie Demus, Laura Falb, mission by sponsoring art exhi- is open to artists and non-artists Charles Fazzino, Anthony Paoler- bitions, theatrical productions, alike, with members receiving cio, Linda Tarrant-Reid and Ken dance recitals, film screenings, a quarterly newsletter, special Valenti. NRCA’s Board of Advisors lectures, and concert series as discounts and invitations to net- includes Terri Prettyman Bowles, well as signature events like the working events and studio tours. Michael Dandry, Linda Kelly Fau- Emil Paolucci Summer Sounds For more information visit NRCA KITCHEN SOLUTIONS INC. ci, Carol Ann Samela, Jesse San- Concert Series and ArtsFest. In on the web at www.newrochel- chez, Leah Sills, Judith Weber, addition, NRCA has facilitated learts.org. kitchensolutionsinc.com Beth Willensky, Eric Woodlin and collaboration among arts orga- Will Bermingham is a stu- Bill Zimmerman. Thea Eichler is nizations, sponsored public art, dent at SUNY Purchase, where he [email protected] NRCA’s Founding Member Emer- and helped build relationships is completing his BA in Arts Man- itus. between the arts, the business agement. He is also a sales repre- The New Rochelle Council community and city government, sentative for National Realty and 718-547-6100 on the Arts was created by the and the newly redesigned NRCA Development Corporation at Wa- New Rochelle City Council in 1975 website www.newrochellearts. termark Pointe. In addition he is 1086 E. Gun Hill Rd. to stimulate and encourage the org has become major resource currently working as a marketing study and presentation of the perfor artists and art lovers – the “go- continued on page 12 Bronx, NY 10469 Since 1958 YEAR AFTER YEAR WE ARE HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE...

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Tony Award and Emmy Award-winner Lillias White, Kissy Simmons (Nala in The Lion King), Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture, Les Misérables) and other surprise guests will join singer-songwriter Anthony Nunziata in concert on Sat- urday, Jan. 12 at 7pm at The Green Room 42. Tickets are $25-$60 and can be purchased at TheGreenRoom42.com. This special concert evening will celebrate the original music of Anthony Nunziata including songs from his new album Love Always as well as a few Broadway classics like “Somewhere” from West Side Story. Musical director Eugene Gwozdz will lead a Your Bucket List Adventure starts with us. 5-piece band. As a singer-songwriter, We create once-in-a-lifetime experiences you never knew existed. Anthony has recently appeared at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops and will be featured in the upcoming Netflix film The Last Laugh opposite Richard Drey- fuss and Chevy Chase. Anthony exclaimed, “I am thrilled to be premiering brand new original songs I’ve co-written with some of the most successful pop songwriters. I look forward to sharing this evening with fellow Pelham-mites!” Love Always is currently available on Apple Music and Amazon Music as well as for purchase 914.833.8880 on WillAndAnthony.com. Produced by Tedd Firth, Love Always features songs from the Nunziata 69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 brothers, while also featuring current Wicked star Jessica Vosk and violinist Caroline Campbell. www.luxurytravelservice.com The album contains seven original tunes written by Anthony and co-written byMaria Christensen (Jennifer Lopez’s “Waiting for Tonight”), Jeff Franzel, Tom Kimmel, Nina Ossoff and Porter Carroll, Jr. TM Save Time. Make One Call. Have the Time of Your Life. The Nunziata brothers have also partnered with one of the nation’s leading breast cancer non-profits, Susan G. Komen®. The original song “The Gift Is You” from Love Always will be used in upcoming campaign videos for the organization in 2019. The song was written as a response to their mother’s breast cancer diagnosis (today she is in remission). Grammy winning producer and songwriter Rudy Perez (Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin) wrote the Spanish version “El Regalo Eres Tu” that is also featured on the album. shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • 11 Girl in Transit: A New York State of Mind BY BARBARA BARTON SLOANE loved wife Louise. Designed as meal has been an integral part of 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel their summer home, alas it was fishing the river since 1872. Here’s 1000islandsharborhotel.com “A small town is a place not to be as Mrs. Boldt passed some of what it consists of: the where there’s no chance to go away suddenly just months be- catch of the day, bread, potatoes, Antique Boat Museum where you shouldn’t.” fore the completion of the castle, fatback, corn on the cob, greens abm.org -Burt Bacharach an occasion as tragic as when and Thousand Islands dressing. the wife of the emperor Shah The first course was a fatback Boldt Castle That may well be, but on my Jahan built the Taj Mahal for his sandwich. Yes, a sandwich made boldtcastle.com sojourn through the Finger Lake wife Mumtaz Mahal who died in of just fried fatback and onions! I Coyote Moon Vineyards and 1000 Islands Regions of New childbirth. I let my imagination was tempted to pass on this curi- CoyoteMoonVineyards.com York, there were plenty of places run wild when I saw the elegant ous starter but glad I didn’t. The to go exactly where I should - and Reception Room with its potted sandwich was so delicious I asked Reisinger’s Apple Country what a rewarding experience palms and towering, floor-to- for seconds. Next came fried fish, reisingersapplecountry.com that turned out to be! From the ceiling windows. Hmmm… I’m potatoes, corn and the piece de towns of Watkins Glen to Clay- being greeted and asked to wait a resistance, French Toast. Get this: Lakewood Vineyards ton, and the many communities moment till the Lord of the Manor the deliciously battered bread is lakewoodvineyards.com in between, I discovered some arrives! Well, I can dream, can’t fried in the reused fatback grease. pretty nifty arts and crafts, deli- I? The story goes that Mr. Boldt Voila! French Toast like you’ve Barbara Barton cious seasonal beverages (think Boldt Castle was so inconsolable at Louise’s never had before – swoon-wor- Sloane is a Pel- hard cider!), and antique trea- together to produce wines ex- outside my window. death that he left the property thy! I’d like to mention that the ham-based Travel sures like the flower-filled glass ceptional enough to be awarded Crossing over the 1000 Is- and never returned. event was accompanied by wines Editor/Columnist globe that I found hidden under “The Wine Family of the Year” lands Bridge, a grand apparition A fitting end to my visit from Coyote Moon Vineyards, who writes for a a pile of old posters. And, I was by Vineyard & Winery Manage- lay before my eyes: Boldt Castle, was my dinner that evening at making this one very happy expe- number of both lucky to be right there at a most ment Magazine. I had an intimate a turn-of-the-century edifice the hotel. Known as the famous rience, to be sure. national and inter- propitious time – autumn – when guided tour of their wine-making rivaling those in Europe. Con- Shore Dinner, this was a repast so national publications. She de- the breathtaking landscape of process, the finale being a wine struction began in 1900 at the special, I think I’ll remember it al- If You Go: lights in sharing her global travel this region is transformed into tasting with a large selection of bidding of hotel magnate George ways. Created and inspired by lo- Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel experiences with our readers. a spectacle of color…farms and superb local cheeses as accom- C. Boldt as a tribute to his be- cal fishing guides, this traditional watkinsglenharborhotel.com wineries bursting with the boun- paniment. My day ended back at ty of harvest. the hotel with a dinner at the Blue Pointe Grill with tasty corn chow- Officials Break Ground on Much Anticipated Veni, Vidi, der and Chicken Milanese. Vineyards Siwanoy Outdoor Classroom First stop: Watkins Glen, Boats, Castles and After years of planning, and sponsors, and best described as that place French Toast fundraising and dreaming, the a New York State where Mother Nature meets Next visit, the quaint town Pelham Public Schools broke grant. Donors in- Main Street. We visited the of Clayton and the Four Dia- ground on the Nature Explore clude: Jennifer and lovely Harbor Hotel on Seneca mond 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel Outdoor Classroom at Siwan- Trabue Bland, the Lake, recipient of USA Today’s on the banks of the St. Lawrence oy School on Wednesday, De- DeCicco Family, Fred ”Ten Best Waterfront Hotels” River. The town, built on a pen- cember 19. Alger Management, award and AAA’s Four Diamond insula, was settled in 1822 and The Siwanoy Nature Ex- Inc., in memory of recognition. Situated amidst is unique for its intact, cohesive plore Outdoor Classroom will Michael Andrew vineyard-covered hillsides and collection of nineteenth and ear- bring a unique and exciting Tamuccio, the Hade peaceful hiking trails, the prop- ly twentieth century buildings. learning experience to the Family/Westchester erty sits smack-dab in the heart Clayton may be small, hovering Pelham Public Schools that Collision and Re- of the area’s renowned wine re- at around 2,000 inhabitants but will augment the curriculum covery, the McCor- gion. The town of Watkins Glen its offerings are large. There’s an across all disciplines. Features mick/Pringle Family, has been recognized by the New opera house, the Antique Boat that provide experiential Pelham Education York Times as a “Best Place to Vis- Museum, The Boldt Castle, and learning possibilities include Foundation, Pelham it,” and Budget Travel called the much more. a stage, student gathering area, Preservation and Finger Lakes one of the “World’s Let me tell you about the music and movement areas, Garden Society, Ar- Most Beautiful Wine Regions.” spectacular Antique Boat Mu- art panels, raised garden beds thur and Catherine Replete with rich cultural expe- seum. It is the premier freshwa- for classroom plantings, a Scinta, the Bloise Left to right: Former Board of Education member and PTA President Tom Imperato, Siwanoy riences, this area boasts some ter nautical museum in North butterfly cycle garden and a Family, Meridian PTA President Jennifer Hawks Bland, Siwanoy Principal Susan Gilbert, Dr. Cheryl Champ, important museums - the Corn- America with over 300 unique, weather station. Risk Management/ Superintendent of Schools, and Hannah Resnick of the Siwanoy Outdoor Classroom Committee. ing Museum of Glass, the Rock- beautifully-preserved vessels In addition to the stu- Joan Solimine Real well Museum, and the Arnot Art and thousands of artifacts. What dents of Siwanoy, the outdoor Estate, the Condon Family, and door classroom for years to come, spring 2019. Museum, to name a few. fun it was to board La Duchesse, classroom will also benefit the Gottfried Family. exploring and learning, in this “We are extremely grate- Delightful was my tour of a two-storey Gilded Age house- the Pelham community at- “These ceremonial shovels soon-to-be special space. When ful to everyone who donated Reisinger’s Apple Country, a fam- boat! On board I discovered every large through after-school and of dirt remind us of the years of the flowers are in bloom and the and planned to make this ily-owned orchard offering 20 creature comfort imaginable, in- camp programs, scouting pro- digging, hard work, and imag- sound of voices and music fills the dream become a reality,” said varieties of apples for your pick- cluding a dining room with brass grams, middle and high school ination that have extended the space, we will look back on this Dr. Cheryl Champ, superinten- ing pleasure and fine educational fireplace and Limoges china, a volunteer opportunities, and classroom, reconnecting us with cold, December morning when dent of schools. “Providing an tours. Did you know that a me- stateroom finished in the finest Nature Explore workshops for the outdoors around our beauti- we finally broke through to plant outdoor educational area for dium apple is 80 calories or that mahogany, and bathrooms with adults. ful, historic school,” said Siwanoy the first actual seeds.” our students to interact with apples are a member of the rose claw-foot tubs and gold-rimmed The $257,000 project will School Principal Susan Gilbert Construction of the outdoor nature fits perfectly with our family? Now I do! Then, some- sinks. As sun streamed into the be paid for with funds raised in front of fifth grade students, classroom, to be situated on the curricular goals of fostering in- thing I’d been looking forward to cozy library, I began imagining by the Siwanoy PTA, Siwanoy District officials and key contrib- formerly grassy area behind the quiry-based learning and will – a tour and tasting at Lakewood what it must have been like to Outdoor Classroom Com- utors. “It will now be the children school’s MakerSpace, is expected supplement the great work that Vineyards. Three generations of curl up here with a good book, mittee, Pelham Education and their teachers who bring it to continue throughout the win- is already going on in our class- the Stamp family have worked the mighty St. Lawrence flowing Foundation, private donors alive. May they enjoy this out- ter with completion targeted for continued on page 12 12 • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • The Pelham Post thepelhampost.com New Rochelle Council on the Arts Welcomes New Board Members continued from page 7 intern for ArtsWestchester. Pre- dation (S.A.S.F), an after school and radio, newspaper and glossy on numerous television shows as a formances and demonstrations, ArtsFest to Pelham, attracting new vious experience includes work- program in New York City, as an magazines, digital and emerging working mother expert. and tripling the amount of people audiences to both towns. She col- ing as a Production Assistant art and fashion teacher/special- media platforms. Beth Feldman is also the who attend the free cultural offer- laborated with the Pelham Public for live music events and com- ist. In addition Selena has been Prior to launching her own co-author of Peeing in Peace: ings. She also instituted rotating Library and The Picture House mercials, including the Grammy the costume designer for an an- companies, Feldman was Vice Tales & Tips for Type A Moms and free exhibitions of sculpture and to expand the town-wide reading Awards. nual off-Broadway Christmas President of the CBS Communi- See Mom Run: Side-Splitting Es- installations for the public to enjoy program to include storytelling Selena Evans is a fashion production, Nativity Birth of a cations Group, where she spear- says from the World’s Most Har- in Pelham Art Center’s Courtyard. through art and film. Lynn has also designer/costume designer/ac- King, for over 10 years. headed publicity campaigns con- ried Moms (Plain White Press) Exciting high-caliber work from invigorated Pelham Art Center’s tress/writer. Evans holds an AAS Beth Feldman is a PR nected to programming-related which is also available for down- local, national and international children, teen and adult classes and degree from the Fashion Institute professional with more than 20 initiatives for the CBS Marketing load on Audible.com. artists is exhibited in 6-7 group ex- workshops with exciting new addi- of Technology and a BA from In- years in public relations, market- Group, cbs.com and upn.com She holds a Masters degree hibitions annually. Lynn expanded tions, particularly in digital media; ternational Fine Art College. ing and branding, social media, and CBS Consumer Products. in Journalism (with a special- the High School Art Salon exhi- and grown its need-based scholar- She has worked in the appar- talent relations, event planning, During her 11-year career at CBS, ization in magazine publishing) bition from Pelham high school ship program and artist residen- el and fashion industry, traveling crisis communications and pub- Feldman has worked on publicity from New York University; she AP art students to talented artists cies to underserved communities. throughout Asia, Europe and India lic speaking. As the founder of campaigns on behalf of CSI, Cold graduated Phi Beta Kappa from from surrounding high schools as A proud graduate of Lead- for clients and designing fashion her full-service firm, Beyond PR Case, Everybody Loves Raymond, the University of Massachusetts. well. With a strategy of invigorat- ership Westchester, Lynn credits lines for manufacturers. Her spe- Group, she has developed a rep- Judging Amy and the specials Beth, her husband Darin, their ing downtown Pelham as an arts her successes to a passion for cialty is women’s wear including utation for crafting sophisticated, CMA Awards and ACM Awards. two children, two cats, two her- destination, Lynn has been instru- getting arts experiences, access sportswear, sweaters, suits, dresses, creative, prescient and effective Feldman is also a freelance mit crabs and a lizard named mental in collaborative efforts with and enjoyment to anyone that active, plus size and junior apparel. campaigns that have achieved writer who has written human-in- Guapo, live in New Rochelle. other arts and nonprofit organiza- wants it. With a background in She also works with the international, domestic and local terest features for several New York Lynn Honeysett served as tions, schools and local businesses painting (University of California Sports and Arts in Schools Foun- placements, including television based publications and appeared Executive Director of the Pelham to strengthen the community. Santa Cruz and National Acade- Art Center from 2011to 2018. In that Working with New Rochelle’s my, New York), Lynn also brings Officials Break Ground on Much Anticipated Siwanoy Outdoor time she expanded and deepened Council on the Arts, the town of the Pelham Art Center nonprofit Classroom the Art Center’s free public arts Pelham, local businesses, organi- and private sector management, continued from page 11 programming, doubling its Folk zations and artists, Lynn helped as well as 25 years experience in Arts Series of free workshops, per- expand New Rochelle’s annual communications and branding. Putting Accounts in Joint Tenancy with Children BY BERNARD A. KROOKS, the claims of creditors of your tenancy is not a good substi- CERTIFIED ELDER LAW joint tenant. So, if your child is tute for real planning. ATTORNEY involved in a lawsuit or a messy You have worked hard divorce, your assets could be for your assets, isn’t it worth Why Shouldn’t I Put my used to satisfy whatever liabil- the time and effort to make Accounts in Joint Tenancy ities the child has — all while sure that they pass to the peo- With My Children? This is one you are still alive. ple you want upon your pass- of my most common questions Setting up a joint tenancy ing? Work with a competent we get from clients. They want is sometimes irrevocable. That estate planning attorney to to put their children’s names means you can’t change your make sure your estate plan- on their accounts to avoid mind later without your joint ning goals and objectives are probate or to give the children tenant’s signature. Also, you accomplished. access to the accounts in case might lose beneficial property something happens to the par- or income tax treatment. Your ent. While there may be cir- children (including the joint rooms. This addition to Siwanoy School will be a tremendous asset to our community for years to come.” cumstances where this would tenant) might lose the favor- The design for the outdoor classroom was completed by Westchester architect Michael Molinelli and be appropriate, in most cases able income tax treatment of preserves the neighborhood feel of Siwanoy’s outdoor area. It incorporates design principles that are used in it is a mistake. Nevertheless, inherited property. hundreds of Nature Explore classrooms across the country. clients don’t believe us and If you put an asset in joint “I feel proud to have been a part of this effort and lucky to live in Pelham,” said Andrea Gottfried, who end up spending hours scour- tenancy with the daughter spearheads Siwanoy’s Outdoor Classroom Committee. “The outdoor classroom project is just one example of ing the internet looking for you trust, and she does exact- how our small community comes together to make big things happen. “This innovative, nature-based learn- information about how to put ly what she’s supposed to, she ing environment will support learning in science, technology, engineering, art and design, and math (STEAM) their children’s names on their will be making a gift. Even with and children will also learn to be lifelong stewards of the environment.” accounts and why they should the enhanced federal estate Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., is In preparation for its opening, Siwanoy teachers will participate in Nature Explore workshops that offer do such a thing. and gift tax exemption, the gift a founding partner of Littman in depth training on the latest field-tested, age-appropriate methods for delivering curriculum while connect- So, what’s wrong with still might require the filing of Krooks LLP and has been hon- ing students to nature. joint tenancy? a gift tax return with the IRS. ored as one of the “Best Law- First and foremost, joint What will your family do yers” in America for each of TH tenancy is not a substitute for when your will says something the last seven years. He is past 36 Annual Senior Hall of Fame Luncheon appropriate estate planning. different from your joint ten- President of the National Acad- continued from page 7 For example, you and your ancy? Readers of this column emy of Elder Law Attorneys day. Lazarus has spent 35 years as a volunteer with the organization, as well as officer on its Board of child might not always get know that the joint tenancy or (NAELA) and past President of Directors. A board member since 1982, Lazarus served as President five times from 1993 to 2007; he along. You could have different beneficiary designations will the New York Chapter of NAE- has also served as Chair and Senior Chair of the Board. Lazarus has chaired the organization’s fund- views on when it is appropriate control who gets the property LA. Mr. Krooks has also served raising campaign since 1998 and served as Chair of its UGC Foundation since it was formed in 2000. to cash in the account or to sell and this may cause confusion, as chair of the Elder Law Sec- He also served as a founding member of United Hebrew’s Strategic Planning Committee. In addition a house which has both names or even worse, litigation, to tion of the New York State Bar to his leadership roles, Lazarus endowed United Hebrew’s Art Gallery, The Lazarus Gallery, which on it. Are you ready to let your those involved. Association. He has been select- presents several exhibitions a year and is an integral part of life on the United Hebrew campus. joint tenant have veto power We could go on. But here’s ed as a “New York Super Law- Local winners of the Westchester Senior Citizens Hall of Fame – Class of 2018 included: Har- over your decision? the real issue: why not incur yer” since 2006. Mr. Krooks may rison - Gwendolyn Strayer; Larchmont - Benita Marks; George P. Roniger; Mamaroneck - Coralie Jo- Another thing that people the very small cost to get good be reached at (914-684-2100) or seph; New Rochelle - Nancy Brown Claiborn, Albert Fields, Ed Friedman, Joan Lucille James, Hope don’t think about is that your legal advice and make sure by visiting the firm’s website at Miller-McRae, Lester Zimmerman; Pelham - Frank Zumpano; and Rye Brook - Bhavana Pahwa. assets could become subject to you’ve done this right? Joint www.elderlawnewyork.com. shorelinepub.com The Pelham Post • 1.4.19 - 1.15.19 • 13

Tuckahoe offering Westchester a variety artisanal baked goods, craft foods and beverages for eat-in and take-out. Proprietor and creative force behind Nutmeg is Cindy Bothwell. The Café is warm and inviting. There is seating for up to 25, soft background music, exposed brick walls and display cases filled to the brim with the tempting daily larder. Bothwell calls her way of cooking and baking: “American home- style rustic” and insists on keeping up with the seasons. Delightful beverages include such ex- clusive artisanal makers as Joe’s Coffee out of Brooklyn. Custom Cold Brew coffees, teas and smoothies on-site. Fresh made soups, salads and sandwiches have been added to Nutmeg’s menu and posted daily on the blackboard. Enjoy delectable cheddar scallion scones; car- amelized onion & gruyere crostada; and cauli- flower, leek & Asiago quiche. Nutmeg Café, 64 Main Street, Tuckahoe. 914-779-1328 www.the- Winter Bites & Pieces! nutmegcafe.com

Hearty winter dishes are a good respite Sizzling Fajitas at Rio Bravo (Morris Gut is a restaurant marketing con- from the cold, and restaurants throughout the sultant and former restaurant trade magazine Sound Shore are putting out their seasonal best. salad and main course. Happy Hours from Sirene, 1957 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. 914-834- editor. He has been tracking and writing about Here are a few of my recent indulgences… 4 pm to 7 pm, Monday thru Friday, include 8300 www.lesireneristorante.com the food and dining scene in greater Westchester specialty priced cocktails. Open daily. Baci, for 30 years. He may be reached at: 914-235-6591. Filet Mignon Sliders at 65 First Street, Pelham, near Pelham Met- E-mail: [email protected]) ro-North. 914-365-1044. www.baciofpelham. Fresh Pastry and Cup of Joe The Quarry, Tuckahoe com at Nutmeg, Tuckahoe Owner Dominic Cesarini’s handsomely Nutmeg Café opened on Main Street in renovated bi-level 70-seat dining room and bustling bar/lounge is always engaged in Sizzling Fajitas at Rio Bravo, spirited networking. There are artsy exposed Crestwood New Rochelle Pre-Teen on Upcoming Food pipes and vents on the ceiling. Handsome Brothers Edgar and Hector Brambila brown wood and clay tone walls, warm light- have opened yet another Rio Bravo across from Network’s Kid’s Baking Championship ing fixtures and modern sturdy deep brown Crestwood Station in Tuckahoe. General man- The New Year gets a sweet start with the return butcher block chairs and tables highlight the ager Omar Topete and his staff will give you a of Kids Baking Championship on Monday, January floor with large picture windows and seating tasty tour thru the menu. An adorable guaca- 7th at 9pm on Food Network. A dozen new talented looking out onto Main. The staff here is most mole cart will come whizzing by to test your young bakers, ranging in age from 9 to 13, will be friendly, efficient and eager to please. Cesa- palate. And the playful menu: we describe it as tested in difficult dessert challenges during the new rini, a ‘local grill man’ himself, whose family Mexican/Tex-Mex, and it will surprise you. The season. From sugar cookies to mini cheesecakes, owned and operated several cafes and grills signature Tacos are overloaded and delicious! and from macarons to brownies and blondies, Val- in the Bronx-Tuckahoe-Eastchester area, has The Fajitas sizzle. Happy Hours in the galloping erie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman mentor the bakers kicked it up a notch with a good mix of rea- bar/lounge Monday thru Friday from 3 pm to 6 through the tasty tasks to see who will measure up sonably priced American tavern comfort fare pm feature half price house drinks and appe- in the competition. Only one will take the cake and with a good dose of broccoli rabe to go around. tizers. Taco Tuesdays offer $1 tacos at the bar. the sweet grand prize of $25,000, a feature in Food Check out the Flatbreads, Short Ribs with Large selection of Tequilas at the bar and you Network Magazine, and the title of Kids Baking garlic mashed, Filet Mignon Sliders, Pork can also create your own Margarita. Rio Bravo, Champion! Flatiron Scarpariello and Lamb Shank. Good 296 Columbus Ave., Crestwood (Tuckahoe). "This season of Kids Baking Championship de- burgers, too. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner 914-361-1515 www.riobravotacosandtequila. livers new challenges with surprising twists, mak- and weekend brunch. The Quarry, 106 Main com ing this the toughest most exciting competition yet! Street, Tuckahoe. 914-337-0311 www.thequar- Even the most skilled pastry chefs would crumble ryrestaurant.net Soft Polenta with Gravy at under the pressure," said Courtney White, Presi- Nyah Rosado dent, Food Network. "The abilities of the young bak- Chicken Scarp on the Bone Le Sirene, Larchmont ers to create outstanding treats is truly remarkable." Recent tastings of Octopus Carpaccio, Ai This season showcases exciting new challenges featuring the latest dessert trends, lots of irre- at Baci, Pelham Tre Formaggi Pizza, house made stuffed Strom- sistible sweets, and tons of flavor and fun. Throughout the ten episodes the competitors show off their Hospitality veteran Salvatore Gizzo has boli, and comforting Soft Polenta with delicious skills and creativity as they whip up impressive confections, from freaky flavor tarts using ingredients opened Baci Ristorante in Pelham. You may gravy, made my palate swoon. Fratelli Bruno like jalapeno, goat cheese yuzu and anise, to dramatically erupting monkey bread volcanoes. remember him from the Surf Club in New Ro- are veteran restaurateurs who also own such On the premiere, the bakers must serve cupcakes featuring Duff's favorite ingredient - bacon. But chelle. The entire facility has been completely venerable dining rooms as San Pietro, Caravag- that's not all, each baker must also include an assigned ingredient like maple, chocolate, peanut, cara- renovated. The menu is a mix of regional Ital- gio and Sistina in Manhattan. They know how mel, cinnamon, ginger, or cherry. Just when they get baking, Valerie throws the bakers a curveball and ian/American cuisine. Let general manager to cook with finesse the authentic Italian way: adds another one of her favorite ingredients into the mix - marzipan. The baker that crumbles under John De Freitas, who had previously worked “Let natural food flavors express themselves,” is the pressure will be eliminated. On Monday, March 11th at 9pm ET/PT, the championship concludes at Posto 22 in New Rochelle, show you thru the their culinary philosophy. Owner Cosimo Bru- as one talented baker will rise to the top in the grand finale. house specialties. Dishes can be served both no is general manager and host, but also shares Kids Baking Championship competitors include: Nyah Rosado (New Rochelle, NY; age 11), Jen- a la carte or family style. One of our favorites kitchen duties with talented Executive Chef Al- na Alnatur (Clifton, NJ; age 9), Gavin Crawford (Pearland, TX; age 11), Paige Goehner (Blaine, MN; age is their flavorful Chicken Scarpariello served berto Pepe. Let their signature flavors guide you 11), Misha Jones (Annapolis, MD; age 12),Brooklyn Kyzar (Silverhill, AL; age 12), Kasey Moeggenborg on the bone. Additional specialties include: into the pastel dining room. The bar/lounge is a (Rockford, MI; age 13), Jaxon Remillard (Mansfield, TX; age 11), Meadow Roberts (Minneapolis, MN; age thin crusted brick oven pizzas; hearty Sunday good spot for cocktails and a snack. 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