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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

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

Weather

Foliage Fun: Where Are You 'Leaf Peeping,' Fairfield County? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Show your true colors, Fairfield County. It's "leaf peeping" season and colors are in their prime. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the season began in mid-to-late September and goes through mid-to-late October. Peak color is between now (Oct. 5) and Nov. 13, depending on local weather. For a current fall foliage report, click HERE.

by Daily Voice

10/20/2017

Business

Wilton Baker Starts From Scratch With New Pastry Shop WILTON, Conn. -- Three thirty in the morning. That’s when Pamela Graham starts her day preparing fresh sourdough bread, muffins, cookies, and croissants. By the time the doors open at 7:30 a.m. at The Pastry Hideaway, brewing coffee and the buttery smell of freshly-baked bread permeate the air. Graham launched her shop on May 2 after she moved to Wilton less than a year before. Trained at the Chicago French Pastry School and having been a baker at Bouchon Bakery’s Rockefeller Center location (after years working in entertainment licensing among other business-related jobs), she relishes c…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/19/2017

Lifestyle

Calling All Ghosts and Ghouls in Norwalk Norwalk, Conn. -- With less than two weeks to go, some neighbors are better prepared than others to face eager trick-or-treaters. We found this home in the area by Stew Leonard's in Norwalk. Are you decorating for Halloween? Know a cool house that has? If so, send to jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com. We'd love to profile.

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/18/2017

Business

Stamford Coffeehouse Brews Up Good Vibrations (& Feel-Good Mantras) STAMFORD, Conn. -- After 30 years in the business world, Dawn Vaccaro was ready for something else. Tired of office life and corporate drama, the Stamford native decided she wanted to create a place where people can be encouraged, feel positive and come together. Furthermore, she wanted to give her kids something they could get involved in while educating them in business. Thus, Humbled Coffeehouse was born. Nestled in the Springdale neighborhood between schools and homes, Humbled, which opened Wednesday, Oct. 4., offers eco-friendly coffees, delectable sweets (the crumb cake is a top sell…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

10/12/2017

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