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Welcome To
Luxury Experience
March 2021 Features
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Wine Cellar
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We took our taste buds to Sicily
with Vento
Di Mare Nero d'Avola certified organic wine produced by Cantine Ermes.
Spring is here and it is the perfect opportunity to think, drink, and eat
healthy, so we decided to try organic wine. Nero d'Avola is an indigenous grape
that makes Sicily its home, and the Vento Di Mare Nero d'Avola is a rich, dark
red wine with an aromatic nose and layers of flavors on the palate. Saluti!
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Luxury Products
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Always on the lookout for
interesting products to incorporate in our recipes, we tried and loved Marabissi Il Panforte Torta Amerene e Peperoncino (Sour
Cherries and Chili "Cake") imported
by Italian
Products & Beyond. The Sour Cherries and Chili Cake is like a
fruit and nut pâté, that also has cocoa, almonds, and honey is a delectable
accompaniment to serve with cheese as well as incorporate in baking and savory
culinary recipes. We used it to create our recipe for Luxury Experience -
Grappa Sour Cherry Almond Chicken. Buon Appetito!
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Music Scene
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The latest release from Tommaso
Starace is Tommaso
Starace - The Power of Three
and it is one of Tommaso's best. The release was recorded in a large open venue
without the use of headphones, which allowed the band to hear and feel the raw
energy they were crafting. The ‘a cappella' type setting created a big resonant
sound that cascades throughout the release. The band takes the baseline of 7
covers and then projects their own feel and music sense to create renditions
that will have you touting the release with other music aficionados.
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Fashion Scene
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Calling all Fashionistas! February
is New York Fashion Week! We had the opportunity to see the Negris LeBrum Fall
Winter 2021 Collection runway show on Monday, February 15, 2021 and
it is gorgeous, feminine, and easily wearable for women of all ages. Negris
LeBrum Creative Director Travis Hamilton's collection features stunning
coats, jumpsuits, skirts, pants, blouses, and dresses,
all with the attention to detail that are the hallmarks of this American design
house.
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Wine Cellar
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VARA Winery & Distillery located in Albuquerque,
New Mexico has a diverse and delectable selection of wines imported
from Spain that go beyond the standard offerings. We love their Vara
Garnacha 2018, a flavorful blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Syrah grapes
that is absolutely delicious. Juicy, fruit forward, currant, cocoa notes, and a
slightly spicy finish, this is another great wine to experience. Cheers!
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Liquor Cabinet
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Master Distiller and Founder
Brandon Collins, of Continuum Distilling in Waterbury,
Connecticut has a new baby - Continuum Distilling Grappa,
to add to his growing spirits house that includes his flagship Charred, Drops, and Blueberry ContinuRum, among others. His
latest foray is making Grappa, the Italian brandy made with grape skins from
nearby Hawk Ridge Winery. We visited Continuum Distilling and
tasted their Continuum Distilling Special Release Grappa Blanco as well as
their Barrel-Aged Grappa and they were delicious! We brought a bottle of the
Grappa Blanco home and created some very tasty recipes for you to enjoy. Cheers!
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Performances
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Becoming Dr. Ruth written by Mark St Germain starring
Amy Griffin as the estimable Dr. Ruth Westheimer
and Directed by Kevin Connors at the Music
Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) may be
just what the doctor ordered for a night of inspiration! We saw the play on
opening night, and it was riveting. Now more than ever, we can all use a bit of
positivity in our lives, and the play, Becoming Dr. Ruth delivers
in abundance. The play runs until February 21, 2021 and is available via
Live Stream tickets or in person at the theatre in Norwalk, Connecticut. Bravo!
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Liquor Cabinet
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While you may not be able to jet
off to the South of France on a whim, you can enjoy Absente
Absinthe Refined imported by Crillon
Importers, Ltd, anytime, anywhere. Absinthe was the favorite drink
of the French artists Van Gogh and Degas, and Absente Absinthe Refined is a luscious
absinthe product made in the South of France using wormwood, anise, mint, and
spices. It packs a punch at 110 proof (55% Alcohol by Volume), so a little of
this delicious product goes a long way. Luxury Experience was "In the Kitchen
and Behind the Bar" TM creating hand-crafted cocktails and culinary recipes with
Absente Absinthe Refined for you to enjoy.
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Liquor Cabinet
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We had a fabulous tour and tasting
at Black Hog
Brewing in Oxford,
Connecticut learning about their tasty products and the craft
brewing movement in Connecticut. Owned by brothers Jason
and Tom Sobocinski and brew master Tyler Jones, Black
Hog Brewing (BHB) has been turning the craft beer movement on its head
since they founded it in 2014 and launched their first products in July 2014.
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Wine Cellar
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Looking to expand your white wine
horizons for 2021 and go beyond the usual chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or pinot
grigio? We just "discovered" VARA
Viura 2018 imported from Spain and bottled by
VARA in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which is a sumptuously delectable
blend of Viura, Muscat of Alexandria, and Albarino grapes. The VARA Viura
2018, Vino Blanco Espańol, is a dry, crisp
white wine with lush green apple, citrus, and mineral notes. With only
13.2% alcohol by volume, it is a nice lower alcohol choice for 2021. Cheers!
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Music Scene
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The once up-and-coming
star, Ally Venable,
has not only arrived, but she raised the bar across the Blues-Rock genre with
her latest release Heart of Fire.
The release features 10 new songs and a rhythmic cover of Use Me by Bill
Withers. Heart of Fire features guitar legends Kenny
Wayne Shepherd and Devon Allman complementing the guitar
wizardry of Ally Venable.
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Destinations
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Connecticut was the fifth state to
join the United States in 1788, and Woodbury,
Connecticut founded in 1673 and its nearby towns are rich in
history. From a museum to antique shops and galleries to artisanal craft
breweries and wineries, there is much to discover in the area. As always,
Luxury Experience did our best to discover new places for our readers to enjoy
and experience for themselves.
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Hotels and Resorts
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We recently discovered the intimate
boutique hotel 1754
House located on the antiques trail in Woodbury,
Connecticut. The Inn is gorgeous with gracious hospitality, an
impressive beauty built before 1736 by Anthony Stoddard, opened as an Inn in
1754, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Chef/Owner
Michael Bates-Walsh purchased "one of oldest inns in Connecticut" in
March 2020, beautifully renovated the property and opened it in June 2020. The
Inn has 7 charming and well-appointed guestrooms in the main house, and 4
additional guestrooms in The Carriage House, providing guests with the
opportunity to reserve 1 guestroom or the entire space making it perfect for
family getaways, wedding parties, or special event groups.
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Restaurants
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Chef/Owner Michael
Bates-Walsh of 1754
House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut
brings his passion and years of culinary talent to create memorable dining
experiences for his guests. He took possession of the keys in March 2020 and opened
the property in June 2020. The restaurant's focus is American cuisine to
complement the historic charm served up with gracious service. We had an
excellent dinner at the restaurant at the end of November 2020, where they
exceeded our high expectations.
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Chefs Recipes
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Chef/Owner Michael
Bates-Walsh, CEC of 1754
House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut
graciously shares a delicious taste of his restaurant with his recipes
for 1754 House Cauliflower Gratin and Exotic Mushroom
Risotto. Chef Michael Bates-Walsh honed his culinary talents at top
resorts and restaurants before realizing his dream of owning his own Inn and
restaurant, which he purchased in March 2020, opened in June 2020, and where
gracious hospitality and delectable cuisine await. Bon Appetit!
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