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Bourbon lovers are in for a treat with the award-winning Litchfield Distillery 6-Year Double Barreled Bourbon Whiskey made in Litchfield, Connecticut from locally grown grains. Smooth and delicious, this bourbon starts out as their Straight Bourbon, then gets a special treatment to bring out its character and delivers perfection on the palate. We tried it served neat, over ice, and crafted two inspired cocktail recipes with it, Luxury Experience – Bourbon Snowball, and Luxury Experience – Perseverance, and created a …

When The Pierre opened in New York in 1930, the legendary French Chef Auguste Escoffier was the Executive Chef, so it was only fitting that for The Pierre, New York, A Taj Hotel’s Red Diamond 95th Anniversary held on November 20, 2025, that the Disciples Escoffier had the official opening of the very first New York Chapter and inducted The Pierre’s General Manager Spiridon Sarantopoulos and Executive Chef Vincenzo Garafalo into the prestigious culinary organization before the gala began. Over …

We love the flowers in our garden, and found that deer do, too. After they ate our oriental lilies, stargazer lilies, gladioli, pansies, tulips, and other tasty flowers, we decided it was time to call in the experts at Colorblends® Wholesale Flowerbulbs located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. They have a wonderful and wide variety of bulbs, many of which are deer and rodent resistant. There is nothing as gratifying as looking out the window and seeing your garden bursting with beautiful …

It is not every day that one celebrates a 95th anniversary, and for the legendary icon, The Pierre, New York, A Taj Hotel’s Red Diamond Anniversary Gala, 600 of the glitterati of New York society adorned the red carpet on November 20, 2025, to pay homage to this stunning beacon of luxurious grandeur. The champagne flowed, the crystal chandeliers and the patrons’ diamonds sparkled, and the cuisine made famous by Auguste Escoffier reigned supreme for an evening of elegance befitting the …

Greenwich, Connecticut has a sensational art space and store, Greenwich Art + Design located on East Putnum Avenue. Owned by renowned muralist and decorative painter Suzanne Bellehumeur, the two-floor gallery and luxury shop opened in September to enormous success. The shop is gorgeous with Suzanne’s murals gracing the walls, with interesting gifts, jewelry, clothing, and art available. On Saturday, November 16, 2025, we attended the reception, BACKBEAT – The Lost Photography of Michael Friedman, direct from The Rock ‘n’ Roll …

The holiday season was off to a “bubbly” start with the Asti Vibes Party held at Gary’s Loft in Manhattan on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and Luxury Experience was on hand to celebrate and raise a glass (or two) to toast the holidays and to Asti Spumante, Italy’s first sparkling wine, and to Moscato d’Asti DOCG. Created in the Piedmont region, Asti Spumante DOCG as well as Moscato d’Asti DOCG celebrate Italian style, tradition, and winemaking technique. Flavorful sparkling and …

Big, bold, and sensational, San Felice La Pieve Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2021, part of San Felice’s Vitiarium collection is a delectable standout in their collection. A full-bodied wine from Tuscany, Italy with heady aromatics on the nose and luscious and juicy blackcurrants, violets, and tobacco on the palate, offers a balance of tannins, structure, and acidity, making it a darling to pair with a variety of food including game, roast meat, and cheese. Salud and mangia bene! The …

Whether you are a professional chef or a home cook, one of the most essential elements in a kitchen is a good set of knives. After trying many knives throughout the years, what we especially like about ERGO CHEF Knives is that they were designed by a chef for chefs. The knives have a curved handle to better fit your hand, reduce stress, and also have a nice heft to them that just feels right. When you spend hours working …

The latest release from Nicholas Payton – Nicholas Payton – TRIUNE is not your typical Jazz release as it is a reunion of musicians, esperanza spalding and Kariem Riggins, from their 2010 ensemble, and their individual jazz chops infuse the tracks with a unique fusion of sound.  The seven track release shines as it covers five original tracks from Nicholas Payton and two covers by Geri Allen. TRIUNE: Unconditional Love, Ultraviolet, Jazz is a Four Letter Word, Let it Ride, …

Give yourself a little treat for the holidays and take your palate on a trip to the Island of Saint Lucia with the award-winning Saint Lucia Distillers Chairman’s Reserve Finest Selection Original Rum. Imported by SPIRIBAM in Miami, Florida, this is a gorgeous rum perfect as a sipping rum or used in inspired cocktail and culinary recipes. We had fun creating three seasonal cocktails to celebrate the nuances of this delicious rum. Cheers, it’s cocktail time! Bottle Notes: “Chairman’s Reserve …