Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta

When automotive manufacturer, visionary, and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby (1923-2012) created the eponymous Shelby GT500 Mustang in 1967, he set car enthusiasts and race car drivers’ hearts on fire with the sleek, sexy, and bold design. Legendary New York watchmaker Bulova has also excited their clientele since their inception in 1875 and celebrated its 150th anniversary by collaborating with Carroll Shelby Licensing, Inc. to create a Limited-Edition Bulova x Shelby Racing Chronograph, which celebrates two iconic companies that continue to be …

Looking for something different and interesting for your restaurant or home bar? Orchard Grove Orange Aperitif Wine from Provence, France is perfect to serve chilled as an aperitif wine, to serve on the rocks, or use it in cocktail and culinary recipes. Luxury Experience had fun creating two tasty cocktails and a dessert recipe with this French charmer that is imported to the United States by Crillon Importers, LTD. Santé! Orchard Grove Orange Aperitif Wine Information Grapes: Rosé wine infused …

Bourbon lovers are in for a treat with the award-winning Litchfield Distillery 6-Year Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey made in Litchfield, Connecticut from locally grown grains. Smooth and delicious, this bourbon starts out as their Straight Bourbon, then gets a special treatment to bring out its character and delivers perfection on the palate. We tried it served neat, over ice, and crafted two inspired cocktail recipes with it, Luxury Experience – Bourbon Snowball, and Luxury Experience – Perseverance, and created a …

When The Pierre opened in New York in 1930, the legendary French Chef Auguste Escoffier was the Executive Chef, so it was only fitting that for The Pierre, New York, A Taj Hotel’s Red Diamond 95th Anniversary held on November 20, 2025, that the Disciples Escoffier had the official opening of the very first New York Chapter and inducted The Pierre’s General Manager Spiridon Sarantopoulos and Executive Chef Vincenzo Garafalo into the prestigious culinary organization before the gala began. Over …

We love the flowers in our garden, and found that deer do, too. After they ate our oriental lilies, stargazer lilies, gladioli, pansies, tulips, and other tasty flowers, we decided it was time to call in the experts at Colorblends® Wholesale Flowerbulbs located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They have a wonderful and wide variety of bulbs, many of which are deer and rodent resistant. There is nothing as gratifying as looking out the window and seeing your garden bursting with beautiful …

It is not every day that one celebrates a 95th anniversary, and for the legendary icon, The Pierre, New York, A Taj Hotel’s Red Diamond Anniversary Gala, 600 of the glitterati of New York society adorned the red carpet on November 20, 2025, to pay homage to this stunning beacon of luxurious grandeur. The champagne flowed, the crystal chandeliers and the patrons’ diamonds sparkled, and the cuisine made famous by Auguste Escoffier reigned supreme for an evening of elegance befitting the …

Greenwich, Connecticut has a sensational art space and store, Greenwich Art + Design located on East Putnum Avenue. Owned by renowned muralist and decorative painter Suzanne Bellehumeur, the two-floor gallery and luxury shop opened in September to enormous success. The shop is gorgeous with Suzanne’s murals gracing the walls, with interesting gifts, jewelry, clothing, and art available. On Saturday, November 16, 2025, we attended the reception, BACKBEAT – The Lost Photography of Michael Friedman, direct from The Rock ‘n’ Roll …

The holiday season was off to a “bubbly” start with the Asti Vibes Party held at Gary’s Loft in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and Luxury Experience was on hand to celebrate and raise a glass (or two) to toast the holidays and to Asti Spumante, Italy’s first sparkling wine, and to Moscato d’Asti DOCG. Created in the Piedmont region, Asti Spumante DOCG as well as Moscato d’Asti DOCG celebrate Italian style, tradition, and winemaking technique. Flavorful sparkling and …

Big, bold, and sensational, San Felice La Pieve Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021, part of San Felice’s Vitiarium collection is a delectable standout in their collection. A full-bodied wine from Tuscany, Italy with heady aromatics on the nose and luscious and juicy blackcurrants, violets, and tobacco on the palate, offers a balance of tannins, structure, and acidity, making it a darling to pair with a variety of food including game, roast meat, and cheese. Salud and mangia bene! The …

Whether you are a professional chef or a home cook, one of the most essential elements in a kitchen is a good set of knives. After trying many knives throughout the years, what we especially like about ERGO CHEF Knives is that they were designed by a chef for chefs. The knives have a curved handle to better fit your hand, reduce stress, and also have a nice heft to them that just feels right. When you spend hours working …