Restaurants

Chef/Owner Brian Lewis has a new "baby" – The Cottage – Greenwich located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The Cottage – Greenwich is the fourth restaurant in his portfolio by the two-time James Beard Foundation Semi Finalist. We attended the opening celebration on March 8, 2022, at the attractive restaurant that is destined to become a culinary gem on prestigious Greenwich Avenue, where luxury abounds.

The French restaurant, Brasserie Mémère located in Closter, New Jersey and owned by Chef Thomas Ciszak is a bijou for traditional French classics. Chef Owner Thomas Ciszak, together with Sommelier Evelyn Ciszak, Executive Chef Kevin Takafuji, and Michael Chin, bring their impeccable culinary pedigrees and excellence to this charming and very attractive restaurant, which opened in December 2019.

We had a wonderful dinner at the Crystal Tavern located in the Grand Cascades Lodge at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey, where Executive Chef Aishling Stevens is the talent in the kitchen. On the night we dined at the restaurant the excellent cuisine was complemented by an outstanding performance by the renowned guitarist/composer and Latin Grammy winner Hernan Romero.

The new restaurant TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut is as visually stunning as the food on the menu. We had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant in late January 2022 where their focus is on Asian-inspired specialties, and Chinese, Japanese, and Thai techniques.

Rhum Barbancourt has a legacy of creating fine rums made in Haiti from crushed sugar cane juice since 1862. To showcase their line of Rhum Barbancourt, Crillon Importers, Ltd. held a private dinner at the Haitian restaurant, Rebel Restaurant and Bar in New York City for a spirited evening of excellent food to complement the Rhum Barbancourt exceptional rums, and Luxury Experience was there to learn more about the iconic rum brand.

We had an amazing dinner at SAMBA Montclair owned by Chef Ilson Gonçalves and located in Montclair, New Jersey where he took our palates on a fabulous "journey to Brazil" without the need for a passport! Chef Ilson Gonçalves deftly captures the flavors of his native Brazil at his gorgeous gluten-free restaurant, SAMBA Montclair, so If a trip to Brazil is not on the immediate horizon, you can still take your palate there by having lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch …

West Street Grill has been "Setting the Standard for Modern American Cuisine" in the charming and scenic town of Litchfield, Connecticut since 1990. Owned by James O’Shea, the restaurant is a gorgeous and welcoming beacon of hospitality with outstanding cuisine by Chef Stephen Murphy, the talent in the kitchen. Located in the historic section of Litchfield, the attractive restaurant first delights the eye with its charming décor, then delivers on the palate with its well-crafted cocktails, lovely selection of wines, …

Chef/Owner Michael Bates-Walsh of 1754 House Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern in Woodbury, Connecticut brings his passion and years of culinary talent to create memorable dining experiences for his guests. He took possession of the keys in March 2020 and opened the property in June 2020. The restaurant’s focus is American cuisine to complement the historic charm served up with gracious service. We had an excellent dinner at the restaurant at the end of November 2020, where they exceeded our high …

Dinner at the restaurant Claude’s at the luxury boutique Southampton Inn located in Southampton, New York provided a gracious respite during our stay in the fabled and historic Hamptons. A beautiful setting, excellent cuisine, and attentive and professional waitstaff made Claude’s restaurant a highlight in Southampton.

Some restaurants keep getting better with age. Having recently dined at the upscale restaurant, 75 Main owned by Zack Erdem, in the beginning of March 2020, we can confidently state that they are one of them. The Southampton, New York restaurant opened in 2010 and back when most restaurants in the famed Hamptons were only open seasonally, the charismatic and pioneer visionary Zach Erdem kept his restaurant open year-round. An inviting, comfortably chic and contemporary ambience and an excellent and …