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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals.

Vira Mamchur Schwartz's Contributions

Neighbors

Four Fairfield Financial Advisors Gain Recognition As 'Best In U.S.' FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Four Fairfield residents have been recognized by The Financial Times for their success in helping institutional clients make informed financial decisions and develop comprehensive retirement plans for the benefit of their employees. Dennis Brown, Joe Juliano, Chris Kral and Rob Tuzza, advisors with Merrill Lynch's Kral Brown Group, are -- for the first time ever -- on the third annual Top 401 Retirement Advisors list, ranked among the best in the country. They were judged on a number of factors, including assets under management, growth in business, years of experience, i…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

11/09/2017

Business

Batter Chatter: Scarsdale Baker Finds New Ways To Whip Up Meringues SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Aquafaba may not be an ingredient that many are familiar with, but Diane Forley knows it well. It’s her ingredient of choice at the recently opened Meringue Shop in Scarsdale. “In a nutshell,” explained Forley, “Aquafaba is the broth that comes from beans – chickpeas work best. Use it anywhere you’d use egg whites or eggs as a binder." Yes, that liquid that you usually pour down the drain with your canned beans. Substituting an ingredient for eggs was crucial for Forley who was looking to find plant-based and organic options for her commercial bakery, Flourish Ba…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

11/06/2017

Business

Three Norwalk Women Recognized For Business Achievements GREENWICH, Conn. –Three Norwalk women recently received awards from The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) Chantal Coffy, President of 4 Nurses at Work, LLC, a private duty nursing and home health aide agency; Yvonne F. Davis, Principal of YFD Spotless Cleaning Service, LLC, a premier commercial and residential cleaning service in Fairfield County and the Tri-State area; and Neena Perez, who teaches cooking techniques to adults and children and provides catering services as owner of The Kiddie Kitchen and Executive Chef and Manager of The Commons at Grace Farms in New Canaan were ho…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

11/04/2017

Neighbors

Wilton's Lace Affaire Owner Has Savoir Faire When It Comes To Business WILTON, Conn. – Carline Dean, the owner of Lace Affaire, a specialty boutique in Wilton offering lingerie, swimwear, and sleepwear, was among 20 female entrepreneurs awarded The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) “20 for 20 Award." Dean is also the owner of Illumination Salon which specializes in hair and makeup. The Stamford-based WBDC was founded in 1997 to provide the training, education and borrowing power necessary to empower women to successfully launch and grow their own businesses. The gala where Dean (and others) were honored took place at the Greenwich Hyatt Rege…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

11/02/2017

Business

Dinner Made Easy: Fairfield County Restauranteurs Open Westport Pizzeria WESTPORT, Conn. – Graziano and Maurizio Ricci are counting on you being tired, hungry, and in need of dinner ideas as you step off the Westport train. The Ricci brothers opened their fifth restaurant with Romanacci Pizza Bar Express at 54 Railroad Place last month and have made it easy for the harried commuter to bring home a hot meal: Call from the train and pick up the pizza as you walk to your car. And voila: Your meal is ready. “Rommanaci” loosely translates as "from Rome," and Roman-style Italian cooking is par for the course. Graziano received his formal culinary education i…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

11/01/2017

Lifestyle

Lessons Learned: Yonkers Native Relies On Classroom Experience In New Book Meivy Diaz is ready to be your tween’s new friend. She’s a spunky middle school student in fictional Bayberry, Conn. who stars in the recently launched The Tale of the Locker Thief. Taking on timely cultural and political topics through a diverse set of characters, this is the first book in a new mystery series by Susan LeRoy, a Yonkers native. LeRoy, a college teacher who began as a professional writer primarily in the corporate setting, knew from a young age that she wanted to write. “I would write sketches and act them out, playing all the parts, and I read all the time!” she said. “B…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/31/2017

Lifestyle

Lessons Learned: How A Danbury Classroom Inspired A New Book Series DANBURY, Conn. – Meivy Diaz is ready to be your tween’s new friend. She’s a spunky middle school student in fictional Bayberry, Conn. who stars in the recently launched The Tale of the Locker Thief. Taking on timely cultural and political topics through a diverse set of characters, this is the first book in a new mystery series by Susan LeRoy, a longtime Fairfield County resident. LeRoy, a college teacher who began as a professional writer primarily in the corporate setting, knew from a young age that she wanted to write. “I would write sketches and act them out, playing all the parts, and …

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/30/2017

Business

A New Kind Of Wellness Therapy Opens In Darien (Hint: It's Salty!) DARIEN, Conn. – The crunch of salt beneath your stockinged feet, the dim lights in the pink-themed room, and the soothing sound of gently cascading water greet you when you enter the Salt Cave of Darien. Take a reclining seat; sit and breathe. This is the therapy that has been used in Europe for centuries to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions – and to just find relaxation and rejuvenation – and is now beginning to gain popularity in the United States thanks to the use of halogenerators, which release micronized salt particles in the air and mimic a natural salt cave. The ther…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/23/2017

Business

This Darien Coffee Shop Has Its 'Buzz' On DARIEN, Conn. -- There's a new "neat" look (sorry, couldn't' resist the pun) at NEAT in Darien. The 8-year-old coffee bar closed temporarily in August for renovations -- a basic refresh, according to Store Manager Christina Carpanzano. (Go HERE for earlier Daily Voice story.) Expect new paint, new furniture, and new shelving that brightens and freshens the space. NEAT is at 20 Grove St., 203-202-7215, www.neatcoffee.com/.

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/21/2017

Business

Sangria At The Movies? Yup, And More At Revamped Norwalk Theater NORWALK, Conn. – Movie night will never be the same. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and his wife helped introduce the new and improved Bow Tie Cinemas in South Norwalk at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 19. The redesigned SoNo Regent 8 now features 100 percent digital screens and premium sound systems, luxury recliner stadium seating, and reserved seating for all auditoriums. Throw in a casual restaurant menu and a full bar -- with entrees/cocktails delivered to your seat -- and you may never want to leave. Patrons can select from three cheese mac and cheese, artisanal pizzas, e…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/20/2017

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