Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta

Luxury Experience and fellow foodies flocked to the Westchester Wine & Food Festival 2024 Grand Tasting Village at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, New York, on June 9, 2024, which was one of the highlights of the six-day festival. We had a full afternoon sampling high end wines and spirits, eating delicious food from top restaurants, attending a wine tasting with Wine Expert and author Kevin Zraly, and a culinary demo with Chef David Burke of Red By Horse by …

Summer grilling deserves a great red wine, and Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 from Siena, Italy is a full-bodied wine with layers of bold rich flavors that will complement grilled meat and garner compliments for the chef. We loved how well it paired with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Grilled Beef and Onion Kebabs served over couscous with sauteed vegetables and accompanied by grilled asparagus and fresh tomatoes. Saluti! Il Grigio Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2020 is …

Since 1981, Greenwich Polo Club has been presenting high-goal polo matches in breathtakingly beautiful backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut. A stunning venue, fast-paced action on the field set amidst a social scene that is a highlight of the summer season, is just a part of what makes the Greenwich Polo Club matches so enjoyable. The American Cup was especially exciting as it was a double-header match with team Amaro/Quench vs Steel Polo in the first match, and Maccabi Polo vs Round Hill …

We love Epoisses, an exotically pungent French cow’s milk cheese. Rich and creamy, it requires a wine that can hold its own to complement and bring out the essence of the cheese. We found La Clé de la Femme Champagne Brut to be a perfect companion as its lively, active bubbles, and delectable crisp green apple and white peach notes helped cut across the buttery creaminess of the cheese and was an enviable marriage of destiny. Made from a delectable …

Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Catalano made his mark on New York on May 18, 2024, with the exhibition of his large-scale “Voyage À New York” sculptures that began with a ribbon cutting in the Murray Hill Neighborhood on Park Avenue and continued with his impressive smaller scale sculptures at the private opening reception of his solo exhibition at Galeries Bartoux in SoHo, which runs until June 18, 2024. If you love contemporary art, a gallery visit should be on your …

Amaro Montenegro Premiata Specialità Liqueur from Bologna, Italy has enchanted palates since its inception in 1885. Made with a secret blend of 40 botanicals, the liqueur has layers of nuanced flavors that work well in both cocktail and culinary recipes. Look for the distinctive green bottle with its unique shape and attractive antique gold label that bears its coat of arms. Serve chilled over ice as an aperitif or as an after dinner digestif. It also works well to bring …

Spring is a magical time when gardens awaken from their winter nap and the earth is graced with an abundance of breathtakingly beautiful flowers. For many years, we had wanted to visit the annual Colorblends® House & Spring Garden in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and somehow always missed the date, either due to travel, rain, or other commitments. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, we finally made the trip to Bridgeport, and the wait was well worth it. The gardens were bursting with …

Since its inception 10 years ago, the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) has made an impact with its films and special events. On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, they continued their tradition of excellence with an advance screening of the documentary, Gaby, The Woman Behind Maison Chloé, deftly combining film and fashion at the luxury boutique store, Richards on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event was part of GIFF’s Jewish Film Series and was generously underwritten by Richards and The …

Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky is a delectable small batch bourbon that has made bourbon aficionados sit up and take notice. It was awarded 94 by Whisky Advocate and was in its Top 20 Whiskies of 2021. The color is a rich, deep copper color, and the taste delivers all the nuances that one looks for in a bourbon. If you love bourbon, you will definitely want to try Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. …

While we love “Paris is the Springtime” when summer rolls around, we definitely love France’s Loire Valley for its lush and lovely wines. 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC, part of their Reserve Series, tastes like the essence of summer in a bottle. Floral, citrus and berry notes on the nose and on the palate meld beautifully for a memorable experience. Delectable, elegant, and with only 12.5% alcohol, 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC is a …