Edward F. Nesta

It was a 1950s rock and roll evening with Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut. After a 2-year delay due to the pandemic, we were thrilled to finally see the musical production, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story. Spiff Wiegand as Buddy Holly, with Gian Raffaele DiCostanzo as Ritchie Valens, and Jimmy Lewis as The Big Bopper, along with the talented cast of actors and musicians delivered an evening that celebrated …

Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey has all the bells and whistles for a perfect getaway in any season and features three golf courses, indoor and outdoor pools, two spas, twelve restaurants, and so many activities that you wish there were a few more hours in the day to experience them all. We thoroughly enjoyed discovering what this AAA Four-Diamond resort has to offer. Conveniently located one hour from the George Washington Bridge, and 70 miles from Greenwich, Connecticut, …

We spent a perfect Friday afternoon in the Award-Winning Crystal Springs Wine Cellar taking a Wine Tasting class with Wine Director and Sommelier Suzanne Wagner. As the Wine Director and Sommelier Suzanne Wagner is responsible for the Wine Spectator Grand Award-Winning Wine Cellar which houses an impressive collection of 45,000 bottles of wine with a value of approximately $10 million USD.

Executive Chef Aishling Stevens at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey takes time out from the kitchen to speak with Luxury Experience about her inspired culinary approach, foraging, and her favorite items on the menu. She also graciously shares her recipe for Bison Short Rib, Sassafras, and Sunchoke.

We had a wonderful dinner at the Crystal Tavern located in the Grand Cascades Lodge at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey, where Executive Chef Aishling Stevens is the talent in the kitchen. On the night we dined at the restaurant the excellent cuisine was complemented by an outstanding performance by the renowned guitarist/composer and Latin Grammy winner Hernan Romero.

The Adventure KidsTM aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta had another exciting winter adventure, this time at Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey by going "glice" skating. No strangers to adventure, throughout the years we have gone paragliding, parasailing, ridden ATVs, horses, camels, electric bikes, Segways, have surfed, snorkeled, swam with dolphins, golfed around the world, have done archery, Nordic and cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, paddleboarding, rappelling, ziplining, raced 4-wheel and 2-wheel vehicles, gone off-road …

Benvenuto Brunello 2022 held in late February 2022 in New York City was a celebration of the “2022 Release of New Vintages” – Brunello di Montalcino 2017, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, and Rosso di Montalcino 2020. Fifty-three wineries presented an impressive selection of 156 wines available for tasting. During an informative (and very tasty) 3-hour presentation, we learned more about the nuances of what makes Montalcino such a special wine region.

With the growing culinary trend towards more plant-based, vegan, and gluten free recipes, we wanted to learn more and read Easy Vegan Home Cooking by Celebrity PBS Vegan Chef Laura Theodore. Chef Theodore is an award-winning cookbook author, the host of the Jazzy Vegetarian on National Public Television, as well as the host of radio shows and podcasts. Her new cookbook, Easy Vegan Home Cooking features over 125 delicious plant-based and gluten-free recipes. Published by Hatherleigh Press and distributed by …

The Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández delivered a spectacular sold-out performance at the Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Founded in 1952 by choreographer and dancer Amalia Hernández, the celebrated company and cultural treasure of Mexico celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2022 where their focus is on tradition, culture, music, and dance. Bravo!

The Quick Center for the Arts at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut focuses on bringing exceptional performances to its stage, and the performance by CIRCA a prestigious contemporary performance company based in Brisbane, Australia, was another stellar example of their dedication to the arts. CIRCA performed Humans 2.0, which they describe as a "love letter to humanity" and we describe as amazingly brilliant! Bravo!