Luxury Experience

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 …

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. The restaurant has two distinct and well-curated menus, French, and Indian (we explored both menus and both are worth a visit to New York City to experience). The ambience is elegant, fine dining, the service is impeccable, and the cuisine is what food memories are …

Who knew that Summer in Vermont could be so fun? While we had been to Vermont to ski in the winter, we had never experienced Vermont in the Summer and decided to explore its possibilities. We spent a perfect weekend in August exploring and discovering Manchester, Vermont, and cannot wait to return, no matter the weather or the season, as there is much to experience. We spent a short, but fabulous Summer weekend discovering Manchester and nearby neighbor, Dorset, Vermont …

We took a step back in time visiting Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home in Manchester, Vermont. Nestled on 412 acres with views of Mount Equinox and the Green Mountains, Hildene was the Summer home of Robert Todd Lincoln and his wife Mary Harlan Lincoln, however, there is much more to experience than the gorgeous Georgian Revival mansion and its formal gardens. The property is a living history Museum with its working Dene Farm, Apiary, Goat Dairy and Cheesemaking facility, Pullman …

The Southern Vermont Arts Center (SVAC) in Manchester, Vermont is a true treasure for art lovers.  We visited SVAC in the Summer and were delighted with all we saw and experienced there. Open year-round and perfect in any weather, our experience began long before we entered the doors of the Elizabeth de C. Wilson Museum and the Yester House to see their exhibitions, as we drove up the long drive and saw the spectacular large-scale whimsical sculptures positioned in the …

Drinking Joseph Mellot Pouilly-Fume Le Tronsec 2022 from France is like sipping wine tradition and history, as Domaines Jospeh Mellot has been producing high quality wines for over 500 years! Founded in 1513, the marque continues its tradition of excellence with Catherine Corbeau-Mellot at the helm. We found this white wine from the Loire Valley to be delicious sipped on its own or paired with a variety of food. We paired it with our recipe, Luxury Experience – Coquilles St. …

Hartford is the capital of Connecticut, and as such there is much to do from historic to contemporary offerings. Founded in 1635, Hartford is one of the oldest cities in the United States. While we spent a perfect day exploring some of its many cultural, cocktail, and culinary offerings in this charming city, you can easily spend a weekend or longer as there is always something fabulous happening in Hartford, Connecticut, where their slogan is “No mo’ fomo (No more …