Gastronomy articles

Apples, apple cider, and cider donuts are the essence of Autumn in Hudson Valley, New York. We visited Thompson’s Cider Mill located in Croton-on-Hudson, New York and met with owner Geoff Thompson to learn more about his passion and dedication to makingapple cider. After visiting Thompson’s Cider Mill, we have a new appreciation of the work that goes into the art of making high-quality cider, which was much different than how we had imagined it to be.

While Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival celebrated its 14th anniversary in 2023, this was the first year that it found its way onto our radar, and now that we have "found it" this is an event that we will want to mark our calendars to attend annually. The 4-day gastronomic event culminated with its Grand Tasting Village on June 10, 2023. Held at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, New York, it was a "grand tasting" indeed with excellent food,…

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…

The Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Fest 2023 in Uncasville, Connecticut once again provided a diverse selection of wines, liquors, and delectable foods to sample during the Grand Tasting along with celebrity chef demonstrations from Nyesha Arrington, Marc Murphy, Robert Irvine, Maneet Chauhan, Michael Symon, Richard Blais, Chad Rosenthal, Jason Santos, Michele Ragussis, and Robert Sisca. It was a perfect afternoon of eating and drinking well, with the bonus of learning about new products, and getting new recipes…

It was a beautiful October day in New York City for the 15th annual New York Wine & Food Festival 2022 at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 where we indulged in their Grand Tasting and Culinary Demonstrations by Celebrity Chefs: Alex Guarnaschelli, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy "The Cake Boss" Valastro, Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, Carlton McCoy & JJ Johnson, Marcus Samuelsson, and Rocco DiSpirito. We ate, we drank, and we were merry! Cheers!

Greenwich Wine + Food celebrated its 10th anniversary with a gala held at Abigail Kirsch at The Loading Dock in Stamford, Connecticut on October 7, 2022, and Luxury Experience was there to raise a glass to their exceptional achievement. Presented by Coterie, the Greenwich Wine + Food gala honored Master Chef Jacques Pépin and benefitted the Jacques Pépin Foundation and Wholesome Wave founded by Michel Nischan.

The Grand Tasting during the 2022 Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival in Uncasville, Connecticut provided guests with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of delicious food and beverages, as well as watch interesting cooking demonstrations from Adam Young, Betty Fraser & Natalie Romero, Nick Calias, Chef Plum, JJ Johnson, Nyesha Arrington, Aarón Sanchez, Todd English, Maneet Chauhan, Michael Symon, David Rose, Michele Ragussis, Robert Irvine, and Lamar Moore.

The Celebrity Chef Dine Around at the 2022 Mohegan Sun – Sun Wine & Food Festival in Uncasville, Connecticut celebrated fabulous food from celebrity chefs paired with excellent wine, beer, and spirits. Celebrity chefs included: Jamie McDonald, Govind Armstrong, Ben Ford, Betty Fraser, Natalie Romero, JJ Johnson, Michael Symon, Nick Callas, Aarón Sánchez, Robert Irvine, William Kovel, Chef Plum, Chrissy Tracey, Michael Serpa, Robert Sisca, Michele Ragussis, Rocco DiSpirito, Maneet Chauhan, Dell Leandro, Nyesha Arrington, Todd English, Will Gilson, Ihsan…

Lucky guests attending the Game Day Brunch hosted by Buddy Valastro of Carlos Bakery, one of the special events of the 2022 Mohegan Sun, Sun Wine & Food Festival held in Uncasville, Connecticut enjoyed an extensive and delectable brunch buffet held at the attractive Novelle followed by a demo by the one and only, The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro. Victor Cruz of Giants football fame made a surprise guest appearance, which sweetened the deal for football fans especially on the…

The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York Wine & Food Festival – Grand Tasting featuring Culinary Demonstrations from Andrew Zimmern, Robert Irvine, Buddy Valastro, Duff Goldman, Jet Tila, and Scott Conant, and presented by Liebherr Appliances, was a very tasty way to spend a beautiful autumn afternoon in New York City. Held at Hudson River Park’s Pier 76 (408 12th Avenue, NYC), the day was filled with tasty food, cocktails, spirits, and culinary demonstrations.