Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta

Change, while some love it, for others it can be daunting. Playwright Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize Award play, Primary Trust, looks at change, loss, and friendships that will leave you talking about this dynamic play long after you leave the theatre. We saw Primary Trust on Opening Night, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut starring an impeccable cast of Jasminn Johnson, Greg Stuhr, Alphonso Walker, Jr., and Lance Coadie Williams, and directed by …

Love the crispness of Sauvignon Blanc? We recently tried 90+ Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Lot 222 and were surprised at its elegant aromatics with lime, grapefruit, and herbal notes on the nose, which continued on the palate for a clean, crisp, and delectable finish. With a price of around $14/bottle for French Bordeaux, which tastes much more expensive, it makes a perfect summer everyday wine. We paired 90+ Cellars Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Stuffed …

As cocktailians (those interested in the art of creating and enjoying cocktails), during our visit to the gorgeous island of Curaçao, we took a very educational and tasty guided tour at Landhuis Chobolobo distillery with Gen, to learn the inside scoop on what makes their Genuine Curaçao Liqueur so special, and world famous. What would Tiki and tropical cocktails be without Genuine Curaçao Liqueur Triple Sec? It was a very delicious experience. Cheers! Always interested in the production of spirits, …

The newly launched Champagne Charles Lafitte Cuvée Spéciale Brut, made in Reims, France, is a delicious yet affordable champagne, delivering excellent quality for an excellent price at $34.99/bottle. Aromatic, with floral and fruity notes on the nose and palate, lively bubbles, and a subtle hint of minerality, provides the opportunity to enjoy a well-crafted champagne whenever the moment arises. Life is short, why wait to celebrate? It is interesting to note that Paul-François Vranken of the prestigious Vranken-Pommery founded the …

February is New York Fashion Week, and in March, New Yorkers gather for world class wine events, including the prestigious 2-day  James Suckling Great Wines World 2026: New York at The Glasshouse where 700 wines from 350 producers and 60 wine regions were uncorked for attendees to sniff, swirl, and sip, with offerings from around the world. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the wines presented, as well as tasting the incredible wines. Cheers! The Wine Regions: Day 1, …

We “discovered” San Felice Toscana A.D. 714 wines several years ago, so when we had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with their Head Winemaker Francesca Giuggioli for the San Felice Chianti Classico estate, in New York City at Peasant Restaurant owned by Chef Marc Forgione, of course we said “si, grazie.” Discussing San Felice wines with Francesca, paired with delectable Italian cuisine was the perfect way to spend a Monday afternoon learning about their wine over enjoyable conversation. …

Frank McCourt’s play, The Irish… and How They Got That Way, at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut was the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day. We saw the play on opening night, Saturday, March 7, 2026, when every seat in the theatre was filled with enthusiast patrons. The play is much more than a mere play, it is a love story that tells the history of the Irish and how they made their …

Austrian Designer Victoria Amerson presented her vintage 1950’s collection at the HiTechMODA Productions and JUS10H by Justin Hynes collective show at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan, part of New York Fashion Week 2026. Victoria Amerson loves the 1950s and her stunning collection reflects her passion. The evening collective show included international designers Alonso Maximo Couture, Victoria Amerson, Marc Defang, Suave Suits by Wajahat Mirza, Karen Gold, Paaie, and Special Guest Designer JUS10H by Justin Hayes. Luxury Experience was at the …

The Sea Fire Grill Westchester in Yonkers, New York is a stunning romantic waterfront restaurant where its dramatic walls of windows overlook the Hudson River. The décor is elegant and luxurious, and while the sumptuous menu has a predominant seafood focus, there are plenty of steaks and chops on the menu to appeal to meat lovers as well. The Sea Fire Grill Westchester opened in October 2025 and is making a splash on the Westchester culinary scene. We dined at …

Torres Brandy Jaime I, Reserva De La Familia, Vilafranca Del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain is an exceptional award-winning brandy beautifully crafted as a tribute to the founder of Bodegas Torres, Don Jaime Torres, and designed for brandy connoisseurs. Presented in an artistic heavy crystal swirl bottle with intricate stopper inside a black metal sculpture, which will make an elegant statement, the Torres Brandy Jaime I experience begins with its visual appeal then follows through by engaging all of the senses with …