Edward F. Nesta

Each year as part of the annual Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Dinner® Series, New Orleans, Louisiana restaurants match their Chef with Guest Bar Chefs to prepare a one-night only cocktail pairing dinner.  We had the opportunity to work with Chef Michael Stoltzfus, owner of Coquette Bistro Wine Bar, who opened the charming restaurant located on the corner of Magazine Street and Washington Avenue in the Garden District in 2008. Guest Bar Chef Debra C. Argen and Guest Bar Chef …

Executive Chef Chris Lusk of Café Adelaide at the Loews New Orleans Hotel, located in New Orleans, Louisiana brings "Boosted New Orleans Bistro" to the culinary table. Innovative culinary interpretations, an attractive contemporary ambience, and excellent service are the hallmarks of Café Adelaide.

Arnaud’s restaurant located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana has been a dining tradition since 1918, where old-world elegance, ambience, and impeccable service by tuxedoed waiters add to the family-owned restaurant’s mystique. Chef de Cuisine Tommy Digiovanni focuses on classic French recipes and puts his own mark on innovative Creole dishes, and graciously shares Arnaud’s recipes for Oysters Arnaud, Duck Ellen in Blueberry Sauce, Pompano Duarte, and Trout Amandine to provide a delectable taste of …

Executive Chef Tory McPhail  of the award-winning Commander’s Palace located in the Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana graciously shares a tempting glimpse of the restaurant with his recipes for Bourbon Lacquered Quail, Lady Apple and Foie Gras Stuffed Quail, Bacon Braised Cabbage and Persimmon Jam with Basil Hayden Bourbon-Molasses Glaze; Creole Cream Cheese Gnocchi with Crawfish, and Grilled Wild Boar Chops with Southern Comfort Apricot Glaze. Bon Appetit!

Chef Michael Stoltzfus is the owner of Coquette Bistro Wine Bar, located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, where he focuses on American-style cuisine and changes the menu daily. Housed in a two-story building that dates to the 1880s, the restaurant is a hidden gem with innovative cuisine, a historic bar, exposed brick walls, and an impressive art collection. Chef Michael Stoltzfus graciously shares his recipe for Lamb Loin with Honey Lavender Vinaigrette, Pickled Ramps, and Local …

The family-owned Hôtel Château Laurier located in Québec, Canada, the oldest city in North America takes pride in their French heritage and is the first "Francoresponsible" hotel outside Europe to provide guests with an authentic French experience. If you do not speak French, it is not a problem; the hotel employees are bi-lingual in French and in English.

L’Astral Bar-Restaurant Rotatif at the Loews Hôtel Le Concorde Québec, in Canada is a delicious dining adventure in the sky where Executive Chef Jean-Claude Crouzet and Sous Chef Pierre-Laurence Valton-Simard tempt your palate to complement the 360-degree panoramic views from the revolving restaurant located 600 feet above sea level.

When we made a reservation at the Bioterra Urban Health Spa  at the Hôtel Château Laurier in Québec, Canada, little did we know that we were about to embark on a "virtual trip" to Bora Bora via their unique massage experience ‘Boarding pass for Bora Bora," which utilizes lomi-lomi techniques, and engages all of the senses.

Executive Chef Jean-Claude Crouzet of L’Astral Bar-Restaurant Rotatif at the Loews Hôtel Le Concorde in Quebec, Canada graciously shares his recipes for Filet of Veal Napoleon with Provolone, Tapenade Cream with Tarragon & Herb Polenta; Crostini de Pied de Vent Cheese Marinated in Ice Wine, with Mach, and Edible Flower Petals; and Chevre and Ice Wine Ice Cream with Cranberries. However, to appreciate the stunning, panoramic views from L’Astral Bar-Restaurant Rotatif, the revolving restaurant on the top floor of the …

Les recettes de le Chef Exécutif Jean-Claude Crouzet de L’Astral Bar-Restaurant Rotatif dans le Loews Hôtel Le Corcorde Québec en Québec, Canada pour Mille-Feuille De Filet De Veau De Grain Au Provolone, Crème De Tapenade À L’estragon, Polenta Aux Herbes; Crostini de Pied de Vent Mariné au Vin De Glace Buisson de Mache et Fleurs des Éboulements, et Crème Glacée de Chèvre des Neiges et Vin de Glace Aux Canneberges. Bon Appetit!