Real Estate

Le Grande Ave Condo in Greenwich Sells for $1.2M

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The following property transfers were recorded at the Assessor’s office in Greenwich Town Hall through March 7, 2014:

20 West End Ave from Expert Construction Group, LLC to Lisette coen on March 6, 2014 for $3,825,000

*59 Le Grande Ave, Unit 5 (featured photo) from Theodore Pincus to Burak Alici on March 6, 2014 for $1,200,000

19-23 West Putnam Ave from Service Realty LLC to Paradigm 19-23 West Putnam Ave LLC on March 6, 2014  for $13,000,000

0 South Street from Ernest J Gentile III to Brian J Gentile on march 6, 2014 for $190,462.32

15 Lafayette Court, Unit 4a & Garage from Dorothy A Fay to Raymond and Patricia Johnson on March 7, 2014 for $750,000

52 Lafayette Place #4b from Beverly B Crabtree to Ludmila Lungu on March 7, 2104 for $237,500

37 Hassake Rd from Estate of Susanne C Bergendorf, Executrix to Chang Luon on March 7, 2014 for $675,000

150 Pemberwick Rd from Estate of Dorothy M Washburn, Brian J Washburn & Chester F Washburn, JR, Co-Executors to W2W Entertainment, Inc. on March 7, 2014 for $470,000

37 Perkins Rd from DBS Bank Limited Hong Kong to Fisk Management LLC on March 7, 2014 for $2,100,000

34 Greenwich Hills Dr from Raymond T Johnson and Patricia A Johnson to Mario A Bauduin and Karen E Tepper on March 7, 2104 for $690,000 Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Tomato Herb Focaccia

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen

With herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, from a family meal to an afternoon snack. Trust me, it won’t last long at all. INGREDIENTS

1 Package Active Dry Yeast (1/4 Ounce)
1 Cup Warm Water (110 to 115 Degrees)
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (Divided)
1 1/2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
1 Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Dried Basil
1/8 Freshly Ground Pepper
2 to 2 1/2 Cups Unbleached Flour
2 Thinly Sliced Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

In a large-size bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, kosher salt, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Audubon Greenwich “Sustainable Food & Farm Expo” Draws a Crowd

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Audubon Greenwich’s Sustainable Food and Farm Expo  provided more than a whiff of spring. In addition to the tastings and how-to sessions, there were a couple dozen vendors who appealed not only to self-reliant DIY types, but to those who aspire to that lifestyle but just don’t have the time. DJ Haverkamp of Bedford Bee, is one such type. Haverkamp runs a honeybee service. He likens himself to the pool boy inasmuch as his service is seasonal with his company installing honeybee hives on location beginning in May. Continue Reading →

Dogs

Adopt-A-Dog Rescues Puppies from Uncertain Future in Deep South

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Brian Gordiski has driven south to rescue dogs before. The trek to South Carolina trek is about 15 hours. But, his recent trip to Alabama was a 17 hours each way. Gordiski,  events coordinator for Adopt-A-Dog, the local rescue sanctuary organization, said he doesn’t mind the long drive, especially if one of his colleagues accompanies him in the Adopt-A-Dog van. “Having someone else saves me three or four hours that I’d spend cleaning,” Gordiski explained. Continue Reading →

Tiny New York Kitchen: Yogurt Twice Baked Potatoes

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By Victoria Hart Glavin of Tiny New York Kitchen
Here is a good meatless  dinner. Make sure to scrub potatoes well and rub with a bit of olive oil before baking. These potatoes go nicely with a green salad. INGREDIENTS

4 Medium Baking Potatoes (6 to 8 Ounces Each)
Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Plain Yogurt
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
2 Tablespoons Milk
3/4 Cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 Tablespoons Chives

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a brush and then pat dry. Continue Reading →

Around Town

Gun Control Rally at Greenwich Town Hall: Bicycles Are the Messengers

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Twenty-six bicyclists pedaled their way from Ridgefield to Greenwich on Saturday with a message of peace, hope and love. Welcomed outside Town Hall by an enthusiastic crowd that numbered about 200, “Team 26,” whose name honors the 26 victims shot and killed on Dec. 15, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School, glided down Field Point Road in the balmy mid-day sunshine to hoots and whistles of the those seeking federal gun safety legislation. Team 26 included Congressman Jim Himes (D. District 4), Monte Frank, whose daughter’s third grade teacher Victoria Soto was killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and Omar Samaha whose sister was killed in the shootings at Virginia Tech in 2007. Continue Reading →

Business

Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes-Benz Building on West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich

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Property Transfers on March 5, 2014 as recorded in the Assessor’s office and Greenwich Town Hall:

• 262 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Greenwich Real Estate LLC to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for  $2,534,400

261 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $13,490,400

252 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $2,796,000

217 West Putnam Ave from Watson Enterprises Incorporated to West Putnam Realty LLC on March 5, 2014 for $5,179,200
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