Westchester Magazine March 2009

Recession’s Digest?

The Boathouse—4 or 6 Westerly Rd, Ossining (914) 923-6466. Between a marina and a...

What's going on in the county for St. Patrick's Day?ParadesYonkers St. Patrick's Day ParadeMt....

Put down our January, 2008, history issue and pick up a No. 2 pencil. You’ve had fourteen months to study and now it’s time, once again, to test your wits about Westchester. And if you can’t keep your Hachaliah Baileys straight from your Henry Hudsons, you may be in trouble. But fear not, this quiz is not just about history—we’ve thrown in some pop culture, too. Good luck!

Fashion gurus are channeling the ’70s and ’80s—and everything old is new again, with vivid color the common thread.

’Tis the perfect time to shop locally. After all, who wants to pony up shipping and handling fees or pay to return that painful-to-wear pair of sandals? Besides, nothing beats the hands-on discover, touch, and try-on shopping experience. So this spring, be kind to the planet and to your pocketbook and support your entrepreneurial Main Street neighbors. Here, a peek at what these enticing new local boutiques, mom-and-pop shops, and independent stores have to offer.

From antique percolators to Flake Bars, one business caters to very specific foodie needs.