Edward F. Nesta

Chef-Partner Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern shares his delicious recipes from his class, "Organic Grains and Heirloom Beans," part of the New York Culinary Experience hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center.

Chef Michel Nischan, CEO, Founder and President of the non-profit organization,  Wholesome Wave, shares "healthy, sustainable, and local" recipes as part of the fourth annual New York Culinary Experience hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center.

French Pastry Chef François Payard, owner of Payard, François Payard Bakery, Inc. and FC Chocolate Bar in New York, and Payard Las Vegas at Caesars Palace shares his very French recipes for Chocolate Macarons and Charlie’s Chocolate Pudding Cake, as part of the fourth annual New York Culinary Experience hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center.

I had the opportunity to learn Chef Joël Robuchon‘s pastry art taking a class with Pastry Chef Salvatore Martone of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon as part of the New York Culinary Experience hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center.

Recipes fo making Joël Robuchon’s Classic Dishes with Executive Chef Christophe Bellanca of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon as part of the New York Culinary Experience hosted by New York magazine and The International Culinary Center.

In our continual quest for whisky knowledge, "The Spirited Travelers" aka Debra C. Argen and Edward F. Nesta attended Whisky Live, "The World’s Premier Whisky Tasting Show," an evening of tastings, seminars, great food, and live entertainment held at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers in New York.

Chef de Cuisine Chad Shrewsbury of Six Peaks Grille at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, California focuses on steaks, sustainable, biodynamic produce, and seafood, and the restaurant’s wall of windows overlooking the mountains provide the perfect background for his creative culinary style.

The Spa at Squaw Creek at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley USA, California is where magic happens. After an exhilarating day of skiing at Squaw Valley, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics, we decided to indulge in luxurious spa treatments at the Spa at Squaw Creek and were rewarded with total relaxation.

Chef/Owner Edward Lanzinger of Village Bistro in Tannersville, New York, shares a delicious taste of his charming restaurant in the Catskill Mountains, with his recipe for Venison Medallions with Cognac Cream Sauce.

Tales of the Cocktail, founded by Ann R. Tuennerman, and held in New Orleans, Louisiana, is one of the best ways to learn about the fine art and history of cocktails. Now in its 9th year, Tales of the Cocktail is an annual tradition and attracts bartenders, industry professionals, and consumers from around the world who come for the multi-day spirits industry conference.