Instrumental jazz piano fans are in for a treat with the stunningly gorgeous new 15-track album from the Danny Fox Trio – Time Took Care of It released on the Adhyâropa Records label. Since 2008, the Danny Fox Trio comprised of Danny Fox on piano, Chris van Voorst van Beest on bass, and Max Goldman on drums, has been exciting audiences with their version of jazz that "cooks." For their fourth album, Time Took Care of It, Danny proves his …
Edward F. Nesta
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The 2023 USA Slow Wine Tour at Eataly NYC Downtown in New York City brought together Slow Wines from around the world, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Italy, and Mexico, and from California and Oregon in the United States. Produced by Colangelo and Partners and presented at Eataly NYC Downtown, it was a day of education and experiencing Slow Wines combined with excellent cuisine. Salut et Mangia Bene!
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The Big Apple just got a little tastier with the opening of Benny John’s Bar and Grill, located at 8 East 48th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues). Restaurateur Mirso Lekic, owner of Tudor City Steakhouse opened his new steakhouse restaurant, Benny John’s Bar and Grill in March 2023. Located steps away from the glamour of Fifth Avenue shopping, Rockefeller Center, and a short stroll from Central Park, this stylish restaurant has a welcoming ambience and a diverse menu to …
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As tea drinkers, we love our new "discovery" of Tea By iLOLATM with its easy-to-use tea discs, that we can take wherever we go, and have the rich flavors and benefits associated with loose tea. We tried their Tea by iLOLATM Essentials Set, which included two delicious selections of tea: Moroccan Mint Green Tea No. 26, a medium caffeine tea, and Royal Cream of Earl Gray Black Tea No. 12, a high caffeine tea, a Tea Disc Infuser, and a …
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Phenomenal! Ain’t Misbehavin’ at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut celebrates the music and genius of an American icon, Thomas "Fats" Waller. A sumptuous art deco set, gorgeous costumes, and a talented cast with amazing voices complement the music that has become part of the American songbook and jazz standards. Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, and directed and choreographed by Jeffrey L. Page, the cast features Miya Bass, Paris Bennett, Jay Copeland, Judith Franklin, and Will …
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The Wood Brothers – Heart Is The Hero is the band’s eighth studio album and is downright fabulous from start to finish. Joining band members Chris Wood, Oliver Wood, and Jano Rix, are special guest musicians Matt Glassmeyer on saxophone and Roy Agee on trombone. The 10-track Heart Is The Hero album is worth giving many a listen to and hits the streets on April 14, 2023.
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As a tea drinker I knew that Japanese green tea has many healthful benefits, however I was intrigued to learn more. I spent a very pleasurable and informative afternoon at the Japan Society in New York City, where I learned about the art and science of Japanese green tea from Master of Ceremonies Akiko Katayama, Naomi Komatsu from KANES, Co., Ltd., Asuka Kumada from KUMADA Co. Ltd., and Yuki Hoshino from Kyoeiseicha Co, Ltd. Honorable Guests included Yoko Kamikawa, Chairman …
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Performances
Blood Brothers featuring Mike Zito & Albert Castiglia, Fairfield Theatre Company, Fairfield, CT, USA
For years, we have written about Mike Zito, and more recently have written about Albert Castiglia, and were impressed with their musicianship and storytelling Blues Rock artisanship. When they teamed up on the Mike Zito – Albert Castiglia – Blood Brothers album we were blown away by the dynamic guitar duo. Little surprise then that the Blood Brothers album released on Mike Zito’s Gulf Coast Records debuted as #1 on Billboard Top US Blues Album. When we saw them perform …
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Imagine what it must be like to be a highly acclaimed contemporary pop and abstract artist who at the age of 10 years old already has an international following and has had exhibitions around the world. Artist Mikail Akar, born in Cologne, Germany on September 10, 2012, to Karem Akar and his wife Elvan, has taken the art world by storm with art collectors sitting up and taking notice (as well as writing substantial checks) to acquire his paintings that …
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Il Tinello East is in an intimate 75-seat restaurant located at 244 East 46th Street in New York City. The restaurant’s name translates from Italian to English as "the Dining Room" and the culinary focus is upscale Italian cuisine. Owned by Benny G. Bello, Il Tinello East opened on September 14, 2022, and is the stylish younger sister of Il Tinello West located at 16 West 56th Street, which opened in 1984. Exquisite Italian cuisine, an attractive and welcoming ambience, …