Lucky guests attending the Game Day Brunch hosted by Buddy Valastro of Carlos Bakery, one of the special events of the 2022 Mohegan Sun, Sun Wine & Food Festival held in Uncasville, Connecticut enjoyed an extensive and delectable brunch buffet held at the attractive Novelle followed by a demo by the one and only, The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Victor Cruz of Giants football fame made a surprise guest appearance, which sweetened the deal for football fans especially on the …
Edward F. Nesta
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The new restaurant TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is as visually stunning as the food on the menu. We had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant in late January 2022 where their focus is on Asian-inspired specialties, and Chinese, Japanese, and Thai techniques.
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Rhum Barbancourt Estate Reserve Aged 15 Years is a sensational aged rum made in Haiti from 100% pure sugar cane juice and aged in French Limousine oak casks in a method similar to the finest cognacs. This award-winning rum earned a gold medal – 93 points in 2021 from the prestigious Beverage Testing Institute and was awarded 94 points from Wine Enthusiast in 2020. This exceptionally smooth and rich rum is a perfect sipping rum and is also an admirable …
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The Nashville-based blues rock band, The Twangtown Paramours have a great third album with the release of The Twangtown Paramours – Double Down On A Bad Thing, which hits the streets on February 4, 2022. Joining Marybeth Zamer and Mike T. Lewis are Shawn Pelton, Dave Keyes, Steve Conn, Ed Alstrom, Will Barrow, Mark Deffenbaugh, Gary DiBenedetto, Dan Nigro, and Vinnie Cutro. Hold on to your hats as Marybeth Zamer belts out the numbers that will have you cheering and …
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After a whirlwind of holiday preparations and travel, I am delighted to be back at my desk and sliding into the new year with the album Soul Café: Step Aside featuring Ed Starrett on guitar, Jerry Scruggs on keyboard/organ, Jason Swagler on saxophone/flute/keys, Tim Quarells on drums, Bud Quarells on bass, and Donald Williams on percussion. This 8-track instrumental jazz album hits all the right notes for a perfect Soul Café infused 2022.
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ZYR Vodka is an award-winning ultra-smooth Russian vodka imported by Symphony Importers in Manhasset, New York. There are many types of vodka on the market these days made from a variety of ingredients including potatoes, corn, maple sap, sugar cane, wheat, and rye. Zyr vodka is lovingly crafted in Russia from a delectable blend of non-GMO winter wheat and rye that has been winning awards since it launched in 2002. Cheers!
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North America
Postcards from Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, Norwalk, CT, USA – Dressed for the Holidays
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum located in Norwalk, Connecticut is truly spectacular at any time of the year, however when it dons its Victorian finery for the holiday season it is absolutely magnificent! We got into the spirit of the season with their exhibit and tour "Holiday Enchantment at the Mansion," which runs until January 9, 2022. Tours are given Wednesday through Sunday at 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.
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Adult fans of the movie The Grinch Who Stole Christmas will definitely want to see Who’s Holiday! A Comedy with A Twist of Rhyme at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk, Connecticut. Cindy Lou Who played by Erin Maguire, is all grown up in this fabulously delightful campy romp of an adult-comedy that is a "who-ot" and a holler as she reflects on her life since she met Mr. Grinch. Written by Mathew Lombardo and directed by MTC Co-Founder …
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Classics, RAD, d’Lemons, and more vehicles tempted our eyes at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance, sponsored by Hagerty, at Roger Sherwood Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, however it was the car owners’ stories that captured our imaginations.
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Luxury Experience readers know that we are huge music fans; we love listening to our enormous collection of music, writing about music and about music performances, and when it comes to buying gifts, we love to give the gift of music. When we "discovered" Jooki (pronounced "jukey" like jukebox), a music system designed for children to use and operate, we were instantly smitten. Designed in Belgian by three dads in 2014 with toy and technology experience, Jooki is a screen-free …