The Essex Steam Train conductor called "all aboard" and the "Adventure Kids" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta were off on another adventure. Essex, Connecticut is beautiful anytime of the year but especially so during the fall when the foliage attracts visitors from around the world to experience its beauty. Over the course of our narrated 2 ½ hour journey, we experienced this annual phenomenon by train and by riverboat, as part of the Essex Steam Train and …
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Executive Chef John Cortesi of Fresh Salt restaurant at Saybrook Point Inn & Spa located in Old Saybrook, on the Connecticut shoreline, brings his inspiration and passion to the restaurant where the focus is on fresh sea and farm-to-table cuisine. He graciously shares a few of Fresh Salt’s savory and sweet recipes for Fresh Salt Lobster Cioppino, Yellowfin Tuna Burger, Apple Spice Scones, Apple Compote, and Baked Apples to tempt your palate into making a trip to experience the restaurant.
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Jazz vocalist Luciana Souza is at her most daring with her latest release, Luciana Souza – Speaking in Tongues on the Sunnyside Records label. She deftly explores and melds musical heritages, cultures, and genres with her ensemble of Lionel Loueke, Gregoire Maret, Massimo Biolcati, and Kendrick Scott, and the listener is enriched by the journey that leads to new discoveries.
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The Westport Country Playhouse celebrates Arthur Miller’s 100th birthday with his play Broken Glass, a late Miller work that is a powerfully, intense drama that takes place in a Jewish home in 1938 Brooklyn, New York, centering on Kristallnacht (Night of Broken Glass) in Berlin, Germany, and how its impact rippled across the world. This brilliant production of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece left us with goose bumps at the play’s conclusion! Director Mark Lamos elicits the best from the impressive cast …
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The fifth annual Greenwich 2015 WINE + FOOD Festival presented by Serendipity was a celebration of delectable wine and spirits, delicious food, celebrities, fun, and live music by Grammy and CMA Award Winners, Little Big Town, to benefit the charity founded by Paul Newman, The Hole in The Wall Gang Camp for children coping with serious illnesses, and the Greenwich Parks & Recreation Scholarship Fund.
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The United States Polo Association® (USPA) and Greenwich Polo Club presented the 2015 East Coast Open a high-goal polo championship, held in Greenwich, Connecticut with six teams comprised of polo’s top players competing in the 20-goal tournament for the coveted Perry Cup trophy over a two week and three weekend period. Intense, fast-paced action made for an exciting tournament for both the players and the spectators!
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Ben and Jack’s Steak House in New York City owned by brothers and cousins, Ben, Jack, Russ, and Harry Sinanaj is a classic steakhouse, where the signature dish is a 44-ounce Dry Aged Porterhouse Steak; however, they also offer a wide selection of seafood, poultry, and pasta dishes on the menu to appeal to diverse palates. Executive Chef Admir Alibasic is the talent in the kitchen.
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Executive Chef Admir Alibasic of Ben and Jack’s Steak House in New York City, New York graciously provides a delectable taste of the restaurant with his recipes for a refreshing cocktail, the Basil Buddha Hand Lemon Drop, and two delicious appetizers, Sesame Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Cream, and Fried Oysters with Steak Sauce Slaw to tempt your palate until you can experience the restaurant for yourself.
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The Westport Country Playhouse’s cast of the Alan Ayckbourn play, Bedroom Farce hit it out of the ballpark with their stellar performance in Westport, Connecticut. Billed as "Four couples, three bedrooms, consider the possibilities…" it is a delightful, light-hearted, fast-paced play with witty dialogue that kept us laughing from its hilarious start to its uproarious finish. Tony-Nominated John Tillinger directs the talented cast in this delicious summer romp. The play runs until September 13, 2015.
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Grammy® winning Jazz guitarist Lee Ritenour (aka Captain Fingers) celebrates his 40th anniversary since his debut album release in 1976. His latest release, a TWIST of RIT, is not a "best of" rehash of old tunes; it consists of 12 tracks of new and old favorites with a "twist and flip" released on the Concord Music Group label.