Many people dream of becoming an actor or actress, but very few actually make it. About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Gene Silvers, an accomplished actor and her friend of many years. Learn what Gene has been up to and his most...
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Mangia Bene Italian Restaurant | Rockville Centre
My son is on a quest to try every top Long Island restaurant from the Newsday top restaurant list. I keep telling him that these are not really the top restaurants. Many are paid ads, but he doesn't believe me. So, every time we go out to eat with him,...
A Tribute to My Dad, Herbert B. Mass
It's been a month since my dad's passing and to honor and celebrate his life, I want to tell you a little bit about him. My dad was a good man. He worked hard his whole life trying to support his family. After my mother passed in 2012, he developed...
How to Make the Second Half of Your Life the Best Half
Thanks to advances in modern medicine, most of us don’t reach the halfway point in life until our mid-forties. With many potentially productive years ahead, how do we best prepare to make the second half of our lives, the best half? About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper...
Dodici Restaurant in Rockville Centre, NY
Dodici Italian Restaurant has been on Park Avenue in Rockville Centre for as long as I remember. However, the first time I frequented the restaurant was a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday evening. My party and I easily made reservations for four people on opentable.com. When I walked...
What are Regenerative Organic Oats?
When Nature's Path reached out to me to review their regenerative organic oats, I really didn't know what that meant or what I was getting. But, I agreed to give it a try. What is regenerative organic oatmeal? They sent me a box of oatmeal, but not just any oatmeal...
Avena NYC Restaurant Review
Avena is a quaint little restaurant located at 22 East 66th Street near Central Park in New York City. It's a northern Italian restaurant and the executive chef is Roberto Deiaco. There is ample outdoor seating and the inside seating is quite lovely. The interior was all white with interesting...
Trattoria Diane in Roslyn Restaurant Review
I've been to Trattoria Diane in Roslyn, NY dozens of times over the years. But this was the first time coming back after COVID restrictions. The restaurant is a Roman-style, family-run restaurant. The space is casual and inviting, with a nice sized outdoor space. The menu has traditional Roman items...
How COVID-19 Is Impacting In-Home Delivery
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, one area impacted that often doesn’t get discussed is US transportation. What has changed due to COVID-19 - especially for in-home delivery? And, what can we expect as we prepare for more continued uncertainty? About the Interview In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air,...
An Ode to a Good Night: The Importance of Having a Night Routine
If you still can’t sleep after counting sheep, it’s time to establish a better night routine. This is especially important because Dr. Kannan Ramar of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reports that sleep deprivation is becoming more prevalent. In fact, a survey conducted by the AASM revealed that...