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Colin James has a new album out titled, Chasing The Sun, released on the Stony Plain Records label, which features 7 great songs co-written by Colin James, and 4 songs written by the multi-talented Lucinda Gayl Williams, who wrote and lends her incredible vocals on the opening track, Protection, Paul Butterfield’s In My Own Dream, Devilment written by Colin Linden and Paul Reddick, and the John Hammond song, Come To Find Out. Colin James – Chasing The Sun: Protection (featuring …

Tequila Zarpado Blanco is a delectable white tequila that is perfect to use in a variety of cocktails. Made in small batches in Jalisco, Mexico from 100% Blue Agave, this clear, smooth tequila is imported by Latitude Beverage Co. in Massachusetts. From the bottle label’s attractive artwork, created by Mexican artist Joaquin Nava, to its wooden stopper, Tequila Zarpado Blanco makes a stylish statement for tequila fans. We had fun creating creative cocktail recipes and also used this stellar tequila …

The play Master Class written by Playwright Terrence McNally, opened the exciting 2024-2025 season at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut. Directed by MTC Artistic Director and Co-Founder Kevin O’Connor, the 1996 Tony-Award Best Play, tells the story of the legendary opera soprano Maria Callas as she gives a master class in New York City. The talented cast includes Irene Glezos as Maria Callas, Zachary Anderson, Heidi Giberson, Constantine Pappas, Jim Schilling, and Emily Solo. The play …

We love all things pistachio and were delighted when we found Fabrizia Crema di Pistachio Cream Liqueur, made by Fabrizia Spirits in Salem, New Hampshire. Brothers Phil Mastroianni and Nick Mastroianni make this totally delicious pistachio cream liqueur from toasted pistachios and real cream, with the result yielding volumes of rich flavor. We used it in a variety of cocktails and culinary recipes, including homemade Luxury Experience – Pistachio Ice Cream, and Luxury Experience – Double Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cake …

If you love red wine and want to try something different, you might like to try Lovatelli Monferrato DOC Nebbiolo 2022 from Italy and imported and distributed in the United States by Royal Wine Corp. The Nebbiolo grape varietal hails from the Piemonte (Piedmont) region of Italy and has rich fruit and floral notes on the nose that follow through on the palate with enough tannins to give it structure. We found it to be delicious and paired it with …

We first “discovered” Smugglers’ Notch Moroccan Rose & Grapefruit Flavored Vodka during a recent trip to Manchester, Vermont when we visited the Smugglers’ Notch Distillery Tasting Room and fell in love with this excellent vodka. Owned by father and son Ron Elliot and Jeremy Elliot, the distillery was founded in 2006, and has been winning awards ever since they launched their first vodka in 2010. The result is a delicious vodka with subtle, underlying notes of rose and grapefruit that …

It was another perfect Sunday afternoon in backcountry Greenwich, Connecticut at the Greenwich Polo Club watching the East Coast Open by Audi (20 goal), on Sunday, August 25, 2024. The East Coast Open is “the most historic and prestigious tournament in polo. Capturing the East Coast Open is a career-highlighting achievement for any polo player.” The East Coast Open was fast-paced, high-goal polo, as Team Smithfield vs Team Escape Aviation, competed for the win. Sunday, August 25, 2024 – East …

Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky is an award-winning Rye that was awarded 94 points at the New York International Spirits Competition and took home a gold in the San Francisco Spirits Competition. While Rye must contain a minimum of 51% rye, Wheel Horse Straight Rye Whiskey goes well beyond that with a mash bill of 95% rye and 5% malted barley. The result is smooth and delicious with a slightly spicy kick that works well …

Some things are worth waiting for, like veteran Bluesman Duke Robillard’s latest release, Duke Robillard – Roll With Me, released on the Stony Plain Records label. Interesting to note is this release should have happened back in 2005, however it fell by the wayside when Duke was working on another project. It finally hits the streets on August 30, 2024, however, I gave it an early listen, and this release cooks with all the right Blues genres: Jump Blues, Swing …

We had a sensational dinner at the attractive Perrine at The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, where Executive Chef/Culinary Director Michael Mignano is the talent in the kitchen. After dinner, Chef Michael Mignano took time to speak with Luxury Experience and share three wonderful recipes, Coronation Chicken Salad, Pierre Scones, and Double Chocolate Chip Cookies to tempt your palate into making a reservation at the restaurant. Bon Appetit!  After dining at Perrine at …