Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh of 1754 House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut brings his passion and years of culinary talent to create memorable dining experiences for his guests. He took possession of the keys in March 2020 and opened the property in June 2020. The restaurant’s focus is American cuisine to complement the historic charm served up with gracious service. We had an excellent dinner at the restaurant at the end of November 2020, where they exceeded our high …
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Rhythm City the self-titled debut album of Jazz trio Ptah Williams on piano and keyboards, Larry Kornfeld on bass, and Rob Silverman on drums, with special guests Eric Marienthal on saxophone, Randy Brecker on trumpet, and Michael Silverman on synthesizer, runs over 74 minutes of instrumental eclectic Jazz pleasure. Released on the Autumn Hill Records label in December 2020, this 8-track album deserves many a listen. If you love instrumental piano Jazz, you are going to love Rhythm City.
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Seeing the Music Theatre of Connecticut‘s production of It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play, adapted for the stage by Joe Landry was the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas. Located in Norwalk, Connecticut, the MTC production can be experienced in-person as well by purchasing tickets to livestream the play. The talented ensemble of Elissa DeMaria, Matt Grasso, Jeff Gurner, and Jim Schilling beautifully tell the tale of how we can all make a difference in …
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Master Distiller Louis Chatey creates exceptional eau-de-vie spirits in Ashford, Connecticut at Westford Hill Distillers. After visiting and taking a tour and an in-depth product tasting with Louis and his wife Margaret, we could not wait to get home and start creating cocktail and culinary recipes using their Westford Hill Distillers Pear William Eau-de-view (Pear Brandy). Hand-distilled and made in small batches, their Pear William deserves special treatment.
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Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh, CEC of 1754 House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut graciously shares a delicious taste of his restaurant with his recipes for 1754 House Cauliflower Gratin and Exotic Mushroom Risotto. Chef Michael Bates-Walsh honed his culinary talents at top resorts and restaurants before realizing his dream of owning his own Inn and restaurant, which he purchased in March 2020, opened in June 2020, and where gracious hospitality and delectable cuisine await. Bon Appetit!
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If you love Rock, Blues and Brazilian music, then you are in for a treat with Artur Menezes’ latest release, Fading Away. Joining Artur Menezes on the release are Gui Bodi, Lemar Carter, Kesha Shantrell, Revel Day, Carey Frank, Travis Carlton. Matt Mitchell, Zé Leal, Gary Novak, Chris Chaney, and Special Guests: Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith. Released on the VizzTone label, this 8-track release is destined to become a favorite. Although the title of the release is Fading Away, …
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Magellan Gin from France has a stunning blue color and a lovely mélange of 11 botanicals on the nose and palate that enchant the senses. Made in small batches, this artisanal premium gin was created to inspire cocktail and culinary recipes, and Luxury Experience had fun "In the Kitchen and Behind the BarTM" creating both. Imported from France by Crillon Importers, Ltd., Magellan Gin is a dynamo to experience.
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Cold and rainy weather will soon be here making it the perfect time to stay inside and play family board games. I grew up playing epic, marathon games of Monopoly with my sister Joanne and brother David. As young children we spent many countless happy hours playing this game of skill, luck, and strategy, which was permanently installed on the games table in the family room of our home. When I learned that Top Trumps USA Inc. was introducing a …
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If you love wine, history, and formal dinners, you are going to love the book Wine and the White House: A History by Frederick J. Ryan, Jr. I fell in love with this stunning book filled with interesting anecdotes about the Presidents of the United States of America from President George Washington through President Donald Trump, and provides an in-depth look at the history of wine served at the White House through the years. For gastronomy lovers, the book is …
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Westford Hill Distillers Aged Apple Brandy made in Ashford, Connecticut by Master Distiller Louis Chatey, would make Johnny Appleseed proud. We love the "ABCs" – Armagnac, Brandy, and Cognac, and we found Westford Hill New World Aged Apple Brandy to be downright delicious, like drinking potent liquid apple gold. Cheers!