The latest release from Bluesman pianist Mitch Woods – Friends Along The Way, features a stellar cast of Blues friends that have been a part of his life "along the way" namely Van Morrison, Taj Mahal, Ruthie Foster, Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop, John Hammond, Joe Louis Walker, Maria Muldaur, Kenny Neal, Cyril Neville, Marcia Ball, John Lee Hooker, and James Cotton. With friends like that, I thought this release was going to be good before I even gave it a …
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The J House Greenwich in Greenwich, Connecticut has all the bells and whistles one would hope for in a luxury hotel. This intimate luxury boutique hotel has 83 high-tech guestrooms and suites, and great amenities including The Spa at J House, a fabulous dining experience at Tony’s at The J House an Italian Steakhouse and Bar, 2 bars, an outdoor pool, a 24-Hour Fitness Center, and a 24-Hour Business Center, to appeal to business as well as leisure travelers.
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Food can transport you to places already visited or places you wish to know, and Özlem Warren’s debut cookbook, Özlem’s Turkish Table – Recipes from My Homeland published by GB Publishing ORG with its mouth-watering recipes and stunning photographs, does exactly that. Having visited Turkey, reading Özlem’s cookbook with its stories, history, and photographs, was like revisiting there, and through her delectable recipes, we will be able to "travel" back there any time we like via our palate.
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Outdoor music performances are an integral part of summer experiences, and New York City’s Bryant Park Picnic Performances presented by Bank of America, an outdoor free festival celebrating the arts with live music, theatre, and dance performances on the lawn, should be part of your summer plans. We attended Alessandro Lora in concert with New York City Opera Orchestra on Saturday, August 19, 2023, and it was a spectacular evening of music and culture in the park. The festival series …
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The towns surrounding Madison, Connecticut are like a string of pearls, each with its own charm. Heading north from the south, you will pass the towns of Branford, Guilford, Madison, Clinton, and Killingworth, all of which are worth exploring. New England shore towns, the possibilities for discoveries are endless in any season. We thoroughly enjoyed a mini vacation experiencing their charm.
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Neal Richardson’s latest release Neal Richardson – The Maximalist is a musical journey of life and love. The story is told through Neal’s deft melding of jazz classics, with his skillful interpretations, and five original tracks. A star-studded band with each lending their unique talent and perception to the tracks resulting in a must have release. Neal’s vocal prowess and piano playing has never been better, I am now looking forward to his next release.
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Blues Rock guitarist, singer, songwriter Eric Johanson has a new album out that totally rocks entitled, The Deep And The Dirty. Joining Eric on this stellar release are Terrence Higgins on drums, Eric Vogel on bass, Jesse Dayton on shaker and tambourine, and Patrick Herzog on shaker and tambourine. The 12-track album was released on the Ruf Records label, hit the streets on July 28, 2023, and is well worth giving it many a listen.
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We loved making "me time" to enjoy Spa treatments at The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa in Guilford, Connecticut, as when life becomes too busy, it is so important to make time for yourself and relax, and a visit to a Spa should be an essential part of your well-being. Owned by Theresa Cleary, The Healing Salt Cave and Wellness Spa has all the bells and whistles of excellence including an Infrared Sauna, a wide variety of facials, massages, …
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If you live in Connecticut, or plan to be visiting, wine lovers will appreciate that the State has a vibrant Wine Trail, which deserves to be experienced. Chamard Vineyards and Bistro located in Clinton, Connecticut is the perfect place to discover the beauty and elegance of Connecticut wines. Established in 1983, they planted their first vines in 1984, and released their first wine in 1989. Today, Chamard has 20 acres of established vines on their 40-acre property, and they also …
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Café Allegre is a delightful, warm, and welcoming Italian restaurant located in downtown Madison, Connecticut. Proudly celebrating over 25 years in business, Café Allegre was founded by Chef Silvio Suppa. His son, Chef Ilario Suppa, continues the family’s culinary legacy as the talent in the kitchen. We had an excellent dinner at Café Allegre on a Friday night when the restaurant hummed with activity with locals, including one of Madison’s own, Chef Jacques Pepin, and visiting guests as well.