Edward F. Nesta

Tommaso Starace’s latest release, Tommaso Starace Quartet – Italian Short Stores, is the melding of music and photography that touches all your senses. The photography of renowned photographer Gianni Berengo Gardin is the driving force and the muse to the creative genius of Tommaso Starace and the Tommaso Starace Quartet. 

Grammy® nominated Jazz pianist, composer David Benoit brings on the romance with his latest release, David Benoit 2 in Love Featuring Jane Monheit on the Concord Music Group label. Long known for his instrumental Jazz releases, David takes a different approach on his latest release featuring new original love songs and the lovely vocals of Grammy® nominated Jane Monheit.

And a Nightingale Sang at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut is stunning! Set in Northern Britain in World War II, C.P. Taylor’s play focuses on the lives of three generations living together in one household amidst the backdrop of war. Touching, engaging, with moments of sadness intertwined with humor and romance, this beautiful play shines with its talented cast of Scott Cullen, Matthew Greer, Richard Kline, Jenny Leona, Deidre Madigan, Brenda Meaney, and John Skelley. The play runs …

Chef Bryce Shuman brought a delicious taste of the New York restaurant, Betony, with his recipes for vegetable dishes during the New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton.

The New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton, at the International Culinary Center in New York City was the perfect blend of meeting and cooking with top chefs of the world, culinary influential guest-speaker lunches, cocktail receptions, and meeting new friends.

Chef/Owner Einat Admony of New York restaurants, Balaboosta, Taim, and Bar Bolonat created a Moroccan Feast during the New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton, with her recipes for Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons, Olives, and Cilantro, Matbucha, Tunisian Carrots, and Cous Cous.

Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner of Wallsé, Blue Gans, Café Sabarsky, and Upholstery Store: Food and Wine, brought a taste of Austria to the New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton, with his recipes for Chilled Smoked Trout Crepes, Fresh Herbed Quark Spätzle, and Veal Schnitzel with Paprika Sauce.

Chef François Payard taught the class how to make a perfect Caramel Peanut Tart during the New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton. Along with learning how to make a sensational tart, I also picked up excellent pastry tips along the way.

The Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut, opened its 2015 season with The Liar by David Ives, adapted from the delightful comedy by Pierre Corneille, and directed by Penny Metropulos. This brilliant adaptation is an evening of pure fun and gaiety delivered by a talented cast: Monique Barbee, Philippe Bowgen, Rebekah Brockman, Aaron Krohn, Kate MacCluggage, Brian Reddy, Rusty Ross, and Jay Russell. The play runs until May 23, 2015.

Baker Kamel Saci of the New York restaurant, Il Buco Alimentari, shared bread baking techniques during the New York Culinary Experience 2015 hosted by New York magazine culinary editor Gillian Duffy and The International Culinary Center, CEO and founder Dorothy Cann Hamilton, with his recipes for Ciabatta, Pizza, Laminated Brioche, and Pastry Cream.