Edward F. Nesta

Chef Bryant Alden of the Wildcat Tavern in Jackson, New Hampshire shares a delectable taste of New England and the Wildcat Tavern with his recipes for Asparagus Brie Soup, New England Clam Chowder, Roasted Garlic Oysters, and Alice’s Chicken and Shrimp. Hungry? Bon Appétit!

Executive Chef Vanessa Davis is the new, young talent in the kitchen at Highfields Restaurant at the Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club in Jackson, New Hampshire where she is clearly in her element. The restaurant’s focus is on classic comfort food with a twist. Nice flavor profiles, and attractive presentations that deliver on the palate, make the restaurant a hidden gem in the White Mountains in an area renowned for its art colony, ski resorts, and outdoor activities.

 Over the river and through the woods…Off-Road Driving at The Greenbrier® – America’s Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia in a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon; what a fantastically fun and wild ride for The Adventure Kids aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta!

Elegance and luxury abounds at The Greenbrier® – America’s Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia with its sumptuous setting on 11,000 acres nestled in the Allegheny Mountains. Home of The Greenbrier® Classic, there are 5 golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, over 55 activities, 37 shops, a 40,000 square foot Spa, daily Afternoon Tea, 12 restaurants, 7 bars and lounges, a casino, and so much more. A destination wedding favorite, The Greenbrier® also …

 The Forum at The Greenbrier® – America’s Resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia focuses on Italian cuisine and has its own coal-fired pizza oven which is the heart of the attractive restaurant where outstanding cuisine is matched by outstanding service. We had an excellent dinner at the restaurant where "house made" is their byword. Buon appetito!

We had a fabulous dinner at Prime 44 West at The Greenbrier® – America’s Resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Prime 44 West is an upscale steakhouse named for native West Virginian Jerry West, who played at West Virginia University and also played, and later coached, the Los Angeles Lakers, part of the National Association of Basketball league, where he won a total of 10 championships;  impeccable service matches the high profile cuisine. Sous Chef Meredith Flavin is …

Chef Meredith Flavin of Prime 44 West at The Greenbrier® – America’s Resort located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia shines brightly as the talent in the kitchen of the upscale steakhouse named for native West Virginian Jerry West who played for, and later coached, the Los Angeles Lakers. She graciously shares her recipes for Sautéed Escargot with Black Garlic Butter and Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras to tempt your palate into dining at Prime 44 West. Bon Appetit!

Chef Maria Loi’s restaurant, Loi Estiatorio located in New York City focuses on Greek Mediterranean cuisine that is deliciously prepared and presented and is healthy for you, too. In addition to being a dynamic chef, Maria is also the author of more than 36 cookbooks; to put it mildly, this woman knows how to cook! Chef Maria Loi graciously shares a delicious taste of her restaurant with her recipes for: Carrot and Halloumi Croquettes (Karotopites Me Halloumi), Crab Cakes (Kavourokeftedes), …

Chef Maria Loi’s restaurant, Loi Estiatorio located at 132 West 58th Street in New York City, focuses on healthy Greek Mediterranean cuisine. Greeks are renowned for their wonderful cuisine and their gracious hospitality, both of which are in abundance at Loi Estiatorio. The food is sumptuous, well-presented, and healthy, the ambience is warm and welcoming, and the service is excellent. We entered as strangers and left as friends.

Chef Brian Lewis, chef owner of The Cottage located in Westport, Connecticut brings a playful approach to his new restaurant which opened in December 2015. He graciously shares a delicious taste of the restaurant with his recipe for Maple Bacon & Eggs – robiola fonduta and two of the creative signature cocktails on the menu, the French 256 and the Calvados Sidecar to tempt your palate. Bon Appétit!