Edward F. Nesta

Pastry Chef Laurie Jon Moran of Le Bernardin in New York taught a great class, Soufflés Not as Scary as You Think, which I attended during the New York Culinary Experience 2013 hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center. Pastry Chef Laurie Jon Moran graciously shares his delicious recipes for Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Grand Mariner Soufflé, Passion Fruit Soufflé, and Chocolate Soufflé.

Get ready for the summer strawberry season with great recipes from Pastry Chef Mindy Segal, chef-owner of Hot Chocolate in Chicago, which I experienced by taking a class during The New York Culinary Experience 2013 hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center. Pastry Chef Mindy Segal graciously shares her recipes for Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies, Strawberry Consommé with Poached Rhubarb and Buffalo Milk Ricotta Cheesecake, and Oat Streusel.

Chef-Owner Richard Diamonte shares a delicious taste of Ken & Cook Restaurant & Bar with his recipe for Fettuccine Pesto Peas. Located in the trendy Nolita (North of Little Italy) section of New York City on Kenmare Street at the corner of Elizabeth Street, the restaurant, owned by Chef Richard Diamonte and Artan Gjoni focuses on Contemporary American cuisine. The brasserie restaurant clearly delivers with elegant presentations, attentive service, and a comfortable ambience that one wants to return to, and …

Chef/Owner Brian Lewis of Elm Restaurant in New Canaan, Connecticut found his passion for cooking at the age of 14 when a minor knee injury kept him from playing sports for the season. Growing up in Westchester, New York, there was a lot happening in the culinary scene, and as he could not play sports, he took a job working part-time at a restaurant while in school, which helped him to develop his passion into a lifelong love, and with …

Exciting news, rum lovers! The "Miami Rum Renaissance Festival – a celebration of cane spirits in the new world" takes place from April 15 – 21, 2013. Whether you are in the business (distiller, retailer, distributor, restaurateur, or bartender), or a passionate consumer enthusiast, the festival will provide the opportunity to learn about, and experience, rare, artisanal, and small batch international rums, as well as larger brands, via tastings, celebrity seminars, VIP parties, and cocktail competitions.

Chef Peter Willis of The 1785 Inn and Restaurant in North Conway, New Hampshire graciously shares his culinary vision and his recipe for Rabbit Two Ways: with Apple Custard, Currants and Port Reduction, to tempt your palate and provide an inspired look at the restaurant. Built in 1785, the inn and restaurant is a charming respite in the Mount Washington Valley of New Hampshire.

Chef Edward Stinchcomb is the talent in the kitchen of the The Notchland Inn restaurant in Hart’s Location, New Hampshire. He graciously provides a delicious taste of The Notchland Inn restaurant and New England with his recipes for Cheddar and Rosemary Quick Bread and New England Clam Chowder. Bon Appétit!

“The Spirited Travelers” aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta of Luxury Experience attended Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest in New York where we swirled, sniffed, sipped, and savored whiskeys from around the world. Whisky Advocate’s WhiskyFest, held October 26- 27, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York presented aficionados with the opportunity to taste more than 250 whiskies, as well as the opportunity to meet the owners, Master Distillers, Master Blenders, and Brand Ambassadors behind the products. Armed …

Another star was born on October 3, 2012, Michelin star that is, when Restaurant Aquavit located in Midtown New York City where Swedish Executive Chef Marcus Jernmark is the major talent in the kitchen, received its first Michelin star. Congratulations to Restaurant Aquavit, "celebrating Scandinavian culinary traditions since 1987," and to owner Mr. Håkan Swahn, Chef Marcus Jernmark and the outstanding Restaurant Aquavit team on their achievement.

Chef Charlie Palmer owner of the restaurant Aureole in New York City is a master chef and restaurateur, has created 13 restaurants, written 4 cookbooks, appears regularly on television, and has received countless awards throughout his career. Dining at Aureole in New York is an experience that one does not to miss.