Edward F. Nesta

The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) celebrated its sixth anniversary and Luxury Experience was there to help celebrate albeit virtually, with their inaugural Virtual Film Festival, due to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of three days, May 1 – 3, 2020, we watched 25 out of a possible 29 films offered, with lots of popcorn eaten to accompany the screenings. Documentaries, Narrative Films, and Short Films deftly captured our attention and kept us glued to our seats. Luxury …

Continuum Distilling, founded in 2019 and based out ofWaterbury, Connecticut, has created a delectablealcoholcalledContinuum Distilling "Drops"made fromlocal Connecticut Craft Beer IPAs. Continuum Distilling is the brainchild ofHead Distiller Brandon Collins,Jim Baranowski, brothersTomandJason Sobocinski, andMaster Brewer Tyler JonesofBlack Hog Brewing, who have partnered to create a unique and very tasty spirit. Distilled from "Grain, Cane, and Hops," Continuum Distilling Drops is a delectable clear spirit with floral, bright, hoppy notes, and 46% alcohol by volume (92 proof). Crafted in small batches, …

Blues singer songwriter Crystal Shawanda shows her passion and her incredible vocals on her latest release, Church House Blues released on the Canadian True North Records label. Joining forces with Crystal Shawanda on this fantastic release: Darren James, Dave Roe, Michael Dearing, Jonathan Nixon, Hinkie Hamilton, Dewayne Strobel, Tommy Stillwell, Peter Keys, Jessie O’Brien, Dana Robbins, Miqui Guitierez, Stephen Hanner, McCrary Sisters, Angela Hurt, KG Green, and Quisha Wint. The 10-track Blues album hits the streets on April17, 2020. This …

Throughout the years, The Adventure Kids® aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F.Nesta of Luxury Experience have had exciting and diverse adventures. Our latest adventure involved learning the art of hand-crafting silver jewelry with Master Jeweler Eric Messin in the historic 1686 Pelletreau Silver Shop in Southampton, New York offered in conjunction with the Southampton History Museum. The added reward of this adventure was bringing home our stunning silver jewelry creations!

Dinner at the restaurant Claude’s at the luxury boutique Southampton Inn located in Southampton, New York provided a gracious respite during our stay in the fabled and historic Hamptons. A beautiful setting, excellent cuisine, and attentive and professional waitstaff made Claude’s restaurant a highlight in Southampton.

The restaurant 75 Main, owned by Zack Erdem, and with an exciting menu from award-winning Chef Mark Militello, has been a Southampton, New York mainstay and a favorite in The Hamptons since it opened in 2010. Perfectly positioned on Main Street in the heart of Southampton, the attractive 75 Main strives for excellence and succeeds. We had a lovely Sunday lunch at the restaurant and are delighted to share the experience of 75 Main with two of their tasty recipes …

Some restaurants keep getting better with age. Having recently dined at the upscale restaurant, 75 Main owned by Zack Erdem, in the beginning of March 2020, we can confidently state that they are one of them. The Southampton, New York restaurant opened in 2010 and back when most restaurants in the famed Hamptons were only open seasonally, the charismatic and pioneer visionary Zach Erdem kept his restaurant open year-round. An inviting, comfortably chic and contemporary ambience and an excellent and …

Ella Fitzgerald fans are going to fall in love with the new release, Ella 100: Live at the Apollo! Released on the Concord Jazz label, the album celebrates the life and music of the legendary Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring a host of Jazz greats including Patti Austin, Andra Day, Lizz Wright & The Ella 100 All-Star Quartet: Shelly Berg, Nathan East, Brian Nova and Gregg Field, Afro Blue, Casandra Wilson, Ledisi, Monica Mancini, The Count Basie Orchestra, David Alan …

Celebrating its 18th year in 2020, The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in Bronx, New York attracts locals as well as visitors who travel from around the world to see the thousands of stunning orchids on display. For the 2020 show, the acclaimed designer Jeff Leatham created a "kaleidoscope of color" utilizing orchids of all sizes, shapes, and colors to create a magical environment. Be prepared to have your senses dazzled! The Orchid Show runs …

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s attractive restaurant, The Fulton by Jean-Georges Vongerichten, located in Manhattan, New York at Pier 17, was the stunning setting for a very special, one-night-only OU Glatt kosher wine dinner celebrating the 30-year collaboration of the Royal Wine Corporation & Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines. Hosted by Baroness Ariane de Rothschild & The Hertzog Family, the five-course gastronomic meal was paired with exceptional kosher wines for a memorable evening of fine dining.