Juniper restaurant at the Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown has two talented chefs in the kitchen, Executive Chef Jordi R. Gallardo and Sous Chef Mitchell Eldridge. Chef Gallardo graciously shares his recipes for Honey Walnut Bread, Chicken & Prosciutto Croquetas with Romesco Emulsion, and Gazpacho to tempt your palate before you visit. Bon appétit!
Edward F. Nesta
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Fairmont Hotels go to great lengths to distinguish themselves as luxury properties, and the Fairmont Washington, DC Georgetown upholds that tradition of providing extra luxurious details in their restaurant Juniper by keeping bee hives on their rooftop and using the honey they gather in a few of their recipes. Executive Chef Jordi R. Gallardo and Chef Mitchell Eldridge are the talent in the kitchen where the restaurant’s focus is on local, sustainable ingredients used in classic recipes with modern elements …
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Absolutely hilarious! The French farce, A Flea In Her Ear written by David Ives and directed by Mark Lamos at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is laugh out loud ooh-la-la wonderful! This fast-paced farce kept us laughing from the introduction to the final applause. Bravo! The play runs until July 28, 2018.
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Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist Casey James lit up the stage at The Loft at City Winery in New York City. Located at 155 Varick Street on the second floor above the parent venue, City Winery, The Loft at City Winery, is an intimate venue that opened in May 2018, and provided longtime, as well as first time, Casey James fans with the opportunity to experience his creative talent up-close and personal.
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The 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held in Greenwich, Connecticut celebrated its fourth year of excellence of making an impact. For film fans, attending the festival was more than just seeing an incredible selection of 49 films, it also provided the opportunity to meet with directors, producers, and actors to learn the backstory of the making of the films. Combined with their annual prestigious Changemaker Gala and Opening Night Party featuring a performance by Ms. Lauren Hill, the 2018 …
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Fans of early Blues music are in for a rare treat with Rory Block – A Woman’s Soul – A Tribute to Bessie Smith released on the Stony Plain Records label. For her latest release, multi-award-winning Blues singer/songwriter/musician Rory Block pays tribute to the legendary Blues singer, Bessie Smith known as the Empress of the Blues, with songs from the 1920s and 1930s. For this 10-track release, its all Rory Block, with no outside distractions and the result is something …
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The Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held annually in Greenwich, Connecticut is a 4-day renowned festival of films that takes place at the beginning of June. Celebrating its fourth anniversary in 2018, the female-founded festival brought an incredible selection of 49 films, panel discussions, Q & A with cast and crews of the films, its prestigious Changemaker Gala honoring actress and activist Ashley Judd and Duncan Edwards, Waterside School Executive Director, Opening Night Party with a performance by Ms. Lauryn …
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Love to eat seafood but are afraid of cooking it at home? Joe Knows Fish – Taking The Intimidation Out of Cooking Seafood by Joe Gurrera is the perfect cookbook to guide you from purchasing, prepping, and preparing. Passionate about seafood, Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella Fine Foods shares his knowledge in an approachable, humorous style with recipes that include step-by-step instructions and before and after inspiring photos that will have you cooking seafood with confidence and ease. Joe Gurerra …
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Fashionable Westport, Connecticut just got even more fashionable with Chef Brian Lewis’ new restaurant, OKO, housed in the former Vigilant Firehouse. Cool industrial chic, clean lines, exposed brick and two large arched windows overlooking Wilton Road give the restaurant an airy yet intimate ambience to complement Chef Brian Lewis’ Japanese-inspired menu. Attractive presentations followed by inspired palate-pleasing combinations make the dining experience most memorable. Attention to detail from the front-of-the-house staff complement the seamless efforts from the open kitchen. Bon …
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Flyin’ West by Pearl Cleage is a masterful triumph of a play at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut. Artfully directed by Seret Scott, the exceptionally talented cast of Brittany Bradford, Michael Chenevert, Nikiya Mathis, Edward O’Blenis, Brenda Pressley, and Keona Welch provide memorable portrayals of the multi-layered characters to complement playwright Pearl Cleage’s inspired storytelling. Bravo! The play runs until June 16,2018.