Terry Graves's Blog Posts

Velo Rose In Nyack Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Last night I participated in a most wonderful "Wine Pairing" dinner presented at Velo Rose in Nyack in celebration of their fifth anniversary.  Wines were from Bouchaine ...

Cassoulet for a Cold March Night
I usually don't have any corned beef left after St. Patrick's Day...but this year 3 of the people I invited to my little soiree in South Nyack did not show up.  Voila...leftov...

Movies to Watch over St Patricks Weekend
Tired of watching John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara on TCM?  Here are three movies that I have seen recently with a bit of an Irish twist. IN BRUGES is a dark comedy film (Britis...

Recipe for St Patricks Day Celebration
Each year Pearl River hosts one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the U.S. outside New York City.  This year is no exception with the Parade starting at 1:30 pm on S...

Open Floor Plan in Small Spaces
Small spaces can provide a challenge to the best of us.  I am constantly surprised by the many permutations that can take place within the same footprint...namely within condo...

Picking Colors For Your New Home
As a certified amateur interior designer, I find that picking room colors is one of the biggest challenges facing my buyers when they move into their new home. Recently, I offered...

Rivertown Film presents A Separation at Nyack Center
One of the best kept secrets in the Nyack area is Rivertown Film at the Nyack Center!  They opened their fall movie schedule with "Al Weiwei Never Sorry" this past W...

Slatterys of Piermont Landing
If you think Slattery's Restaurant in Piermont is all about steak, you are wrong!  I just dropped in one afternoon to discover that they also serve Afternoon Tea!  Yes, d...

Anthony Ds in Sparkill
Another Friday nite and need a suggestion for dinner? Why not check out Anthony Ds located at 500 Rte 340 in Sparkill, just down the hill from Rte 9W near the Sparkill Bridge. T...

Retro Kitchens in South Nyack
Being a shelter maven as it were...I never miss the HOME Section of Thursday's New York Times. Yesterday's issue was exceptional because it had a long article about Restoring the ...

Update Salisbury Pt Coops in South Nyack
Here is the latest on the schedule to complete the facade work and roof project on the four buildings at Salisbury Point Coops, South Nyack. Facade work on Building 1 will be fini...

Rivertown Film at Nyack Center
Trying to the avoid the blockbuster summer films that are showing locally? Then check out what is coming to Rivertown Films at the Nyack Center located at Depew and South Broadway...

VELO Wine Bar in Nyack
Thanks to a friendly reminder from the staff at VELO, my friend and I attended the third annual "Bouchaine Wine Pairing Dinner" presented by Bouchaine Vineyard's winemaker, Michael...

Summer Solstice Celebration in Haverstraw
You don't have to be a Druid at Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice! This summer the Mental Health Association of Rockland County is hosting it's Fifth Annual Summer Sols...

Strawberry Festival in Palisades
The annual Strawberry Festival at the Palisades Presbyterian Church will take place this Saturday, June 11 from 2 to 6 (rain or shine). Festivities will take place on the grounds o...

Nyack Art Walk
The Nyack Art Walk 2011 will take place Friday, June 17th 7-9pm, Saturday, June 18th 12-5pm & 6-9pm and Sunday, June 19th 12-5pm. This is the 6th juried event by the Friends of...

Nyack - Village Gate Way
A Public Open House will be held this coming Sunday, April 17th from 1 to 4PM at 23 Village Gate Way, Nyack. This is a beautiful contemporary townhouse featuring 2/3 bedrooms and ...

Nyack - Soles for Souls
P ROSS located at 89 Main Street in the heart of Nyack's shopping district. P ROSS is collecting shoes and clothing this week for the non-profit organization, Soles for Souls. Yo...

Salisbury Pt Restoration
The Salisbury Point Coops in South Nyack are now in the process of restoring the exterior facade of all four buildings. The project will probably take 3-4 months....

Salisbury Pt Coops - So Nyack
The Salisbury Point Coops in South Nyack are now in the process of restoring the exterior facade of all four buildings. The project will probably take 3-4 months. ...