Edward F. Nesta

Dance has the power to transcend words in that it speaks its own language, the language of dance, the language of movement and expressionism, that requires no translation, no matter the country where it is performed. Contemporary Dance inspires the imagination, which is much more powerful than mere words. We saw the Vertigo Dance Company, an Israeli Contemporary Dance Company co-founded by Noa Wertheim and Adi Sha’ al perform their dance composition of "Pardes" at The Quick Center for the …

Cincinnati-based bluesman Ben Levin has another great release out entitled, Take Your Time, which is something he clearly does not do, as this is his fifth stellar release, and while a seasoned Blues veteran with a trail of Blues award nominations to his credit, he is only in his 20s. Released on the VizzTone Label Group, the 12-track Ben Levin: Take Your Time release features Ben Levin on piano, joined by Blues master Bob Stroger, Lil’ Ed Williams, Lil’ Jimmy …

The latest live release from Too Slim and the Taildraggers – Brace Yourself keeps the bar moving upwards. With over 30-years of playing together, the trio, of Tim "Too Slim" Langford, Zach Kasik, and Jeff "Shakey" Fowlkes, shows that nothing can slow them down. An evening of Blues, Rock, and a nod to the many Americana influences on this creative trio results in a hard charging, blazing must-have release.

When I think about chili, I think of cold weather comfort food, Sunday afternoon football, tailgate parties, après-ski, sledding, or skating, and if you need a little chili recipe inspiration, Seriously Good Chili Cookbook – 177 of the Best Recipes in the World by New York Times Best-Selling Author Brian Baumgartner is sure to inspire. For his cookbook, Brian Baumgartner, who many know from his role as "Kevin Malone" on the NBC Emmy-winning TV series, The Office, compiled his recipes …

Executive Chef Rae Kramer at Il Fiorista in New York City provides a delectable "floral" taste of the restaurant where the culinary and cocktail focus is on incorporating floral elements in the creative and very tasty items on their menus. Chef Rae graciously shares her super delicious recipe for recipe for Hibiscus Caramelized Onions that are on their Burgers that are on their Brunch and Flower Happy Hour menus. The name of the restaurant, Il Fiorista, translates from Italian to …

Ever since Charles Dickens published A Christmas Carol in 1843, it has been a beloved part of the holiday tradition for many people. Throughout the years, it has been republished as a book, made into films, and into plays. For his play, A Sherlock Carol, Author and Director Mark Shanahan, brings together two memorable characters to life: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes (published in 1892), and Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’s Ebenezer Scrooge, for a delightful and memorable mishmash …

Chef/Owner Vincent Chirico takes time to speak with Luxury Experience about his new restaurant, The Luke Brasserie * Bar * Café located in New Haven, Connecticut. Newly opened in November 2022, Chef Chirico graciously provides a delicious taste of the contemporary Mediterranean restaurant with his recipe for Mascarpone Enriched Polenta/soft egg/maitake mushroom/24-month Parmesan and fresh black truffle. Bon Appetit!

The New Haven restaurant scene just got a whole lot tastier with Chef/Owner Vincent Chirico’s new restaurant, The Luke Brasserie * Bar * Café where the culinary focus is contemporary Mediterranean. Located in the Taft Building, next door to the Shubert Theatre, across from College Street Music Hall, and down the street from Yale University, the restaurant is perfectly positioned to become a New Haven favorite.

The debut release Eric Demmer – So Fine is truly "SO FINE." After over 30 years playing with a Who’s Who of musicians and bands (i.e. Eric Clapton B. B. King, Carlos Santana, The Allman Brothers,…), Eric Demmer finally lets loose with this exceptional release featuring 12 original tracks that brings together an All-Star list of musicians. A long-awaited release that was well worth the wait; so, take some time and enjoy a special musical moment.

Did you ever wish that you could learn to cook like an Italian grandmother (nonna)? With the cookbook, Tuscan Women Cook, Nonnas. Memories. Recipes by Coleen Kirnan with Rhonda Vilardo you can! With tasty recipes that range from Antipasti (hors d’oeuvre) to Zuppe (soup), Carne (meat), Dolci (dessert), Bevande (drinks), and more, the cookbook is filled with recipes that are easy-to-follow and include beautiful photographs of the food along with a great story for each of them, that will have …