Luxury Experience readers know that we are car fanatics with a penchant for classic luxury vehicles that have been restored and customized to maximize their innate beauty. When we learned about E.C.D. Automotive Design, and its East Coast Headquarters based in Kissimmee, Florida, we hopped on a plane in December 2024 and flew down to meet them and learn about their interesting company that restores classic Land Rover Series IIA, Defender 90/110/130, the Range Rover Classic, Jaguar E-Type, Classic Mustang …
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Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is a renowned Tuscan winery noted for its exceptional Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. For their Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG vintage, they wanted to do something different to celebrate this luscious wine and worked with Brooklyn-based artist Amrita Marino to create a series of ten attractive, playful, colorful, and contemporary labels for the bottles. The artwork aptly captures the spirit of Avignonesi. Saluti! Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG, Italy Information Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Grapes …
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AKB, a hotel bar at Archer Hotel located in the garment and fashion district in Midtown Manhattan, New York offers a desirable location minutes from Grand Central Terminal and a diverse menu of Shareables, Plates, Pizzas, Desserts, and an interesting beverage menu. We stopped for cocktails and Shareables after a lovely day in New York and were delighted with their offerings. Cheers and Bon Appetit! We had a feeling of déjà vu when we entered Archer Hotel on Saturday, January …
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If you love the Burgundy region and its gastronomy, wine, and its lush and verdant ambience, and want to bring home a taste to remember it by, the cookbook At Home In Burgundy – The Papillon Recipes by Eleanor Garvin will take your palate on a delectable trip back to Burgundy with each of her delicious recipes. As a bonus, there are wonderful wine notes and photos by Dennis Sherman to complement Eleanor’s recipes. The book begins with a story …
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Located at the corner of Prince and Mulberry Streets in the heart of SoHo, in New York City, Japanese restaurant Momoya SoHo will enchant the senses with their stunning and exquisitely prepared cuisine. We spent a very enjoyable and relaxing Saturday afternoon enjoying Brunch at this stylish and oh so tasty restaurant. Inspired cocktails, an excellent menu of diverse appetizers, sushi & sashimi, artistic Brunch Sweets, and attentive service, make Momoya SoHo exceptional. Bon Appetit! We had a lovely Brunch …
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Bourbon Whiskey lovers are going to love Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Maple Bourbon. Father and son team, Ron and Jeremey Elliot, infused their Gold Medal award-winning Straight Bourbon Whiskey made in the Green Mountains of Vermont with 100% organic Vermont Maple Syrup to lend it a hint of sweetness and round out the dynamic flavors of this gorgeous Bourbon Whiskey. Totally delectable as a sipping bourbon, it also works well in a variety of cocktail and culinary recipes, like our recipe …
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The latest release from The Twangtown Paramours, The Twangtown Paramours – The Wind Will Change Again, is the second Folk release in over twelve years from the group, and if you are a Folk Music fan, it will become one of your favorite releases. Featuring Marybeth Zamer, Mike T. Lewis, and a Who’s Who of outstanding musicians such as, Jim VanCleve, Rick Lonow, Rave Tesar, Ed Alstrom and Jeff Taylor, this a must listen to release. The Wind Will Change …
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Sculpture has always captivated our imaginations. Unlike other art forms, sculpting in stone is unforgiving, there is no going back once you take the chisel and hammer to the stone. One wrong hit and the stone can crack, however when done with care and great skill, the results are astounding. What the mind can imagine, a gifted sculptor can create in stone; American sculptor Robin Antar is one such artist. Her vision is inspired, at times whimsical, at other times …
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We have been to Paris, France many times, however each time we visit we discover more things to love about the “City of Light.” While every month and season in Paris is beautiful, and April has a song written about it, Autumn in Paris is especially wonderful. We spent a romantic weekend in Paris in late October when the weather was perfect before venturing on to explore the Burgundy region. C’est magnifique! Where to Stay – Hotel Villa Marquis, member …
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Hotel Villa Marquis, member of Meliá Collection, Paris, France
Location, location, location! We stayed at the intimate, Hotel Villa Marquis, member of Meliá Collection, a gorgeous five-star luxury hotel located in the Central District of Paris, in the Élysée-8th Arrondissement (District) at 35 rue Jean Goujon, on the right bank (Rive Droit) of the Seine River. The hotel is located a mere 1.3 km (0.8 mile) from the Eiffel Tower. How much more romantic can you get when your hotel has this iconic landmark as its neighbor? Luxury shopping …