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Welcome To
Luxury Experience
June 2020 Features
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Destinations
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During these
trying days of the coronavirus 2020, we thought readers might like to do a
little "armchair traveling" to Southampton, New York to cheer the spirit and
plan for future trips. While you may know that Southampton, New York is part of
the chic and wealthy towns that comprise The Hamptons, did you
that it is also a very historic town that was founded in 1646? Whether you wish
to explore its pristine beaches, dine at world-class restaurants, do some
retail therapy, or discover its cultural and historical offerings, Southampton,
New York is a perfect escape in any season!
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Liquor Cabinet
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Continuum Distilling, founded in 2019 and based out of Waterbury, Connecticut, has created a delectable alcohol called Continuum Distilling "Drops" made from local Connecticut Craft Beer IPAs. Continuum Distilling is the brainchild of Head Distiller Brandon Collins, Jim Baranowski, brothers Tom and Jason Sobocinski, and Master Brewer Tyler Jones of Black Hog Brewing, who have partnered to create a unique and very tasty spirit. Distilled from "Grain, Cane, and Hops," Continuum Distilling Drops is a delectable clear spirit with floral, bright, hoppy notes, and 46% alcohol by volume (92 proof). Crafted in small batches, the Batch Number is handwritten on each on bottle.
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Performances
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The Greenwich
International Film Festival (GIFF) celebrated its
sixth anniversary and Luxury Experience was there to help celebrate albeit
virtually, with their inaugural Virtual Film Festival, due to the
2020 coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of three days, May 1 - 3, 2020, we
watched 25 out of a possible 29 films offered, with lots of popcorn eaten to
accompany the screenings. Documentaries, Narrative Films,
and Short Films deftly captured our attention and kept us glued
to our seats. Luxury Experience is proud to share our film highlights
from the Greenwich International Film Festival 2020.
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Luxury Products
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During a
visit to Southampton, New York, we discovered Plain-T and The T Loft, a
company dedicated to the art of exceptional tea, founded by Tathiana Teixeira and her husband Alessandro Teixeira. As avid tea drinkers, we always appreciate learning about nature's special bounty
and meeting with Tathiana Teixeira was like getting a PhD in tea! Passionate about her exceptional line of high-quality whole leaf tea products, she shared
her vast tea knowledge with us and told us about their diverse product line of
85 teas. There is a tea for every palate and Tathiana is a perfect tea
sommelier to find the right tea for you as we discovered during our tea
experience.
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Luxury Products
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Love spending
time in the Hamptons and wish you could bring its essence home with you? Hamptons
Handpoured, founded by Hamptons native Brittany Torres,
deftly captures of the spirit of the towns that comprise The Hamptons of Long
Island, New York with her beautiful hand-poured candles. Made with
love in small batches, Hamptons Handpoured candles are made with 100% American
grown natural soy and high-quality, plant-based fragrance oils, with cotton
wicks, zero additives, that are phthalate free, vegan, and have a 40-hour burn
time. While you may not be able to spend as much time in The Hamptons as you
would like, you can enjoy the experience anytime you like with these beautiful
candles.
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Hotels and Resorts
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 We had a wonderful stay at the 90-room luxury boutique Southampton Inn nestled on 5 stunning acres in the heart of Southampton, New York. The Southampton Inn has all the bells and whistles that one could want for a stay in the fabled Hamptons. The Inn boasts sumptuously appointed guestrooms, an excellent restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, croquet on the immaculate lawn, and much more. Located within walking distance of a movie theater, boutique shops, upscale restaurants, museums, cultural and historical venues, as well as Coopers Beach, the Southampton Inn is a charming and comfortable respite in The Hamptons in any season.
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Restaurants
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 Dinner at the restaurant Claude's at the luxury boutique Southampton Inn located in Southampton, New York provided a gracious respite during our stay in the fabled and historic Hamptons. A beautiful setting, excellent cuisine, and attentive and professional waitstaff made Claude's restaurant a highlight in Southampton.
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Restaurants
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 Some restaurants keep getting better with age. Having recently dined at the upscale restaurant, 75 Main owned by Zack Erdem, in the beginning of March 2020, we can confidently state that they are one of them. The Southampton, New York restaurant opened in 2010 and back when most restaurants in the famed Hamptons were only open seasonally, the charismatic and pioneer visionary Zach Erdem kept his restaurant open year-round. An inviting, comfortably chic and contemporary ambience and an excellent and diverse menu created by Chef Mark Militello makes the restaurant a winner. |
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Chefs Recipes
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 The restaurant 75 Main, owned by Zack Erdem, and with an exciting menu from award-winning Chef Mark Militello, has been a Southampton, New York mainstay and a favorite in The Hamptons since it opened in 2010. Perfectly positioned on Main Street in the heart of Southampton, the attractive 75 Main strives for excellence and succeeds. We had a lovely Sunday lunch at the restaurant and are delighted to share the experience of 75 Main with two of their tasty recipes for Black Bean Corn & Quinoa Burgers and Roasted Honey, Balsamic, Mustard Salmon to tempt your palate into making a trip to Southampton, New York and dining at 75 Main.
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Music Scene
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 Blues singer songwriter Crystal Shawanda shows her passion and her incredible vocals on her latest release, Church House Blues released on the Canadian True North Records label. Joining forces with Crystal Shawanda on this fantastic release: Darren James, Dave Roe, Michael Dearing, Jonathan Nixon, Hinkie Hamilton, Dewayne Strobel, Tommy Stillwell, Peter Keys, Jessie O'Brien, Dana Robbins, Miqui Guitierez, Stephen Hanner, McCrary Sisters, Angela Hurt, KG Green, and Quisha Wint. The 10-track Blues album hits the streets on April17, 2020. This is one you will definitely want to add to your Blues collection. |
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 Ella Fitzgerald fans are going to fall in love with the new release, Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! Released on the Concord Jazz label, the album celebrates the life and music of the legendary Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring a host of Jazz greats including Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright & The Ella 100 All-Star Quartet: Shelly Berg, Nathan East, Brian Nova and Gregg Field, Afro Blue, Casandra Wilson, Ledisi, Monica Mancini, The Count Basie Orchestra, David Alan Grier, and the inimitable Ella Fitzgerald herself on the last track, this 80-minute album is pure listening pleasure and is destined to become a favorite of Jazz collectors. Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! is set to hit the streets on April 24, 2020. |
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Restaurants
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 Acclaimed, award-winning chef Charlie Palmer has a new restaurant, AVA Social, located in the heart of the Fashion District in New York City inside the boutique Archer Hotel. The chic and contemporary environs is a nod to its fashionable location, where fashion photographs grace the walls in the cool and casual space, while the open kitchen allows foodies to watch the chefs in action. Luxury Experience was at the pre-opening party on Friday, February 21, 2020, and what a party it was! |
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Liquor Cabinet
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 Sierra Norte Single Barrel Mexican Whiskey made with Native Oaxacan Yellow Corn created by Master Distiller Doug French is one of a series of exceptional Sierra Norte Single Barrel Mexican Whiskeys (White, Yellow, Black, and Purple), each designed to maximize their own unique flavors. One sip of Sierra Norte Single Barrel Mexican Whiskey made with Native Oaxacan Yellow Corn, and you will know why Master Distiller Doug French decided to make corn-based whiskey in Oaxaca, Mexico, "the cradle of corn." |
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Adventures
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 The "Adventure KidsTM" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had the ultimate creative adventure blowing glass at The Hotspot Glass Studio in Fairfield, Connecticut. We have always been fascinated by glass art, whether admiring large-scale works by glass artist Dale Chihuly or watching Swedish glass-blowers hand-blowing our wine glasses. The excitement in transforming liquid sand (aka molten glass) into a beautiful glass art creation has always been high on our "to do" list. What we learned from our class at The Hot Spot Studio is that the art of making glass is a dual process of transformation, for the art created, and for the artist who created it, and we loved what we created! |
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