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A classic Neapolitan dish continues to be a mainstay

Spaghetti alle vongole or clams with spaghetti are a must on Italian menus and can be spotted at American eateries as well. Although the decadent dish traces its roots to Old World Naples, clamming … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/16/25

Hard to be crabby eating these patties

Go to any NYC eatery serving crab cakes and you can expect to spend upwards of $20, with either one giant one or two smaller ones arriving on your plate. But for around the same price, you can easily … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/9/25

Chef Jamie Rhoden of Harlem Grown serves Lucas, a 5th grader at P.S.207, a portion of orzo pasta salad made in conjunction with Every Kid Healthy Week. .

Keeping Kingsbridge kids healthy

A pasta salad made with orzo, tossed with veggies and dressed with Alabama white sauce, was a hit amongst grade-school children at P.S. 207 on Friday. The green juice made with kale, ginger and … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/2/25

Cara Kagan’s book, “The Rise, Fall, and Return of Sarah Mandelbaum,” takes place in both Manhattan and Riverdale.

Bringing Sarah Mandelbaum to life one page at a time

Magazine editor and writer Cara Kagan built her career at some of the leading names in fashion and beauty publishing. With the release of her debut book, “The Rise, Fall, and Return of Sarah … more

by Michelle Mullen | 5/2/25

Swamp soup tastes a lot better than it sounds

The viral swamp soup, courtesy of @nachocookin on Instagram, has an ingredient list that reads like a homeopathic remedy, and while the name may sound unappetizing, it’s just a chicken soup … more

by ET Rodriguez | 5/2/25

Over time, Daniel Hauben began painting on wood panels, expanding beyond the tradition of canvas and capturing entire cityscapes, like the one pictured of Kingsbridge, as seen from the balcony of his apartment along Fort Independence where he grew up and now lives with his wife, Judy.

Time traveling the Bronx through paintings

The northwest Bronx has changed a lot in the last 50 years and with nearly 200 works, artist Daniel Hauben has immortalized its neighborhoods and people in paint. Hauben grew up in the … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/25/25

Steak tartare is not just for the French

American cuisine is relatively new when compared to foods around the world. But when it started to develop its identity, it took cues from the French. (Think of those early Betty Crocker recipes … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/25/25

The Wall of Jerusalem is one of Leo Schlisselberg’s largest and most significant projects. The use of thin wire is a hallmark of his later work.

Self-taught sculptor exhibits wireworks to the public

A group of men mid-dance – some with legs kicked high in the air, others frozen with arms raised inside a circle – all meticulously sculpted from thick metal wire. The lively scene … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/18/25

Cooking Corner: Enjoy some deviled eggs during the holy holidays

Passover and Easter overlap this year, as does one main ingredient present in both holy holidays – eggs -- representing spring and new life in Judaism and Christianity. Due to a bird flu … more

by ET Rodriguez | 4/18/25

Some dogs prefer to settle in their seats, while others enjoy roaming around in the van of Well Rounded Hound pet daycare.

A house is not a home without a pet to call your own

The American Pet Products Association reported 94 million households have pets, with dogs being the most pup-ular choice, existing in 68 million homes nationwide. Cats follow closely at 49 million, … more

by Michelle Mullen | 4/11/25

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50 Years on the Job

Building relationships simply by repairing one kitchen at a time

Felix Lam has been the superintendent at 2465 Palisade Ave., in Spuyten Duyvil for 50 years. The 81-year-old has made his home — and career — at the eight-story co-op since he was a young man. And how does that make him feel? “I’m very happy about it,” Lam said.

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