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Letter from Vermont: Living in small spaces is a skill

I’ve lived in Vermont for four years now and I still have the dream. The one where I discover two additional rooms in my house that make it perfect. And if I’m completely honest, I’d like three more rooms:... Read More
Humanizing healthcare one house call at a time

You might spot Dr. Sanjeet Baidwan running around New York City with her old school doctor’s valise—what she calls her clinic-in-a-bag—making house calls like a small-town family practitioner. She founded I.M.Well Medical in 2020 to provide primary and urgent care... Read More
Mug shots: Brooklyn’s cafe owners on how they’re staying afloat (and how to help)

For many of us, our favorite coffee shops rank high among the places we most miss going on a daily basis. And the feeling is mutual. “It was such a relief to hear customers tell us that coming to our... Read More
Chef Greg Baxtrom of Olmsted on pandemic dining, Maison Yaki, and cooking with purpose

What happens when one of Brooklyn’s hottest restaurants undergoes a baptism by fire? Greg Baxtrom, chef-owner of Olmsted in Prospect Heights, has been hustling since the moment the pandemic hit. A former Eagle Scout who has worked at Per... Read More
‘We just have to keep being creative’

I used to be an environmental engineer. I did that for 10 years. And then I switched to opening a venue. So I’m always trying to troubleshoot. Any problem that comes my way, it’s, ‘What is the critical path... Read More