Luxury Experience

The intimate wine cellar at the fine-dining restaurant Aretksy’s Patroon in New York City was the perfect setting for the Château Malartic-Lagravière and Bodega DiamAndes Wine Tasting Dinner with Véronique Bonnie, co-owner of Vignobles Malartic. Over the course of the evening, I, along with a handful of invited guests, experienced seven different wines, two from Château Malartic-Lagravière in France, and five wines from Bodega DiamAndes in Argentina to pair with the delectable three-course meal. It was a memorable evening of …

Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Catalano made his mark on New York on May 18, 2024, with the exhibition of his large-scale “Voyage À New York” sculptures that began with a ribbon cutting in the Murray Hill Neighborhood on Park Avenue and continued with his impressive smaller scale sculptures at the private opening reception of his solo exhibition at Galeries Bartoux in SoHo, which runs until June 18, 2024. If you love contemporary art, a gallery visit should be on your …

Amaro Montenegro Premiata Specialità Liqueur from Bologna, Italy has enchanted palates since its inception in 1885. Made with a secret blend of 40 botanicals, the liqueur has layers of nuanced flavors that work well in both cocktail and culinary recipes. Look for the distinctive green bottle with its unique shape and attractive antique gold label that bears its coat of arms. Serve chilled over ice as an aperitif or as an after dinner digestif. It also works well to bring …

The latest release by Alastair Greene – Standing Out Loud was developed with a feel for the “old-school-sound” and a “concise and to the point” recording, which is achieved in spectacular fashion. The release is split between 8 studio session tracks and 3 live session tracks, which show the musical prowess of Alastair’s writing, guitar work, and mesmerizing vocals. Alastair Greene – Standing Out Loud Standing Out Loud  – You Can’t Fool Me, Slow Burn, Only Do, In Trouble, The …

Spring is a magical time when gardens awaken from their winter nap and the earth is graced with an abundance of breathtakingly beautiful flowers. For many years, we had wanted to visit the annual Colorblends® House & Spring Garden in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and somehow always missed the date, either due to travel, rain, or other commitments. On Saturday, May 11, 2024, we finally made the trip to Bridgeport, and the wait was well worth it. The gardens were bursting with …

Since its inception 10 years ago, the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) has made an impact with its films and special events. On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, they continued their tradition of excellence with an advance screening of the documentary, Gaby, The Woman Behind Maison Chloé, deftly combining film and fashion at the luxury boutique store, Richards on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event was part of GIFF’s Jewish Film Series and was generously underwritten by Richards and The …

Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky is a delectable small batch bourbon that has made bourbon aficionados sit up and take notice. It was awarded 94 by Whisky Advocate and was in its Top 20 Whiskies of 2021. The color is a rich, deep copper color, and the taste delivers all the nuances that one looks for in a bourbon. If you love bourbon, you will definitely want to try Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. …

While we love “Paris is the Springtime” when summer rolls around, we definitely love France’s Loire Valley for its lush and lovely wines. 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC, part of their Reserve Series, tastes like the essence of summer in a bottle. Floral, citrus and berry notes on the nose and on the palate meld beautifully for a memorable experience. Delectable, elegant, and with only 12.5% alcohol, 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC is a …

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Luxury Experience joined craft beer afficionados who flocked to the annual CT Beer Fest 2024 held this year at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut for the opportunity to experience exceptionally crafted beers, ales, IPAs, lagers, pilsners, sours, stouts, ciders, and more, from across the state of Connecticut. From “high octane” beers to those with low ABVs, there was something for every palate. Cheers!As our palates usually tend towards drinking darker beers and stouts, …

The debut release of Chris BadNews Barnes – BadNews Travels Fast, on the Gulf Coast Label, is 11 original Blues and Rock tracks backed by a Who’s Who of musicians – Tom Hambridge, Kenny Greenberg, Mike Rojas, Max Abrams, Steve Patrick, Tabitha Fair and Tommy MacDonald. Chris’ stellar and powerful vocals and creative songwriting creates a captivating release. Chris BadNews Barnes – BadNews Travels Fast BadNews Travels Fast  – BadNews Travels Fast, True Blues, You Right Baby,  A Bluesman Can’t …