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Burgundy, France is more than a mere destination, it a gastronomic experience, an exploration for the senses to discover the food and the wines for which they are famous, the culture, and the history that makes the region so special. This was our second time visiting and falling in love with the Burgundy region and we cannot wait to return for a third time! Where to Stay – Domaine de Cromey  Magical, is the word that immediately comes to mind …

Magical, is the word that immediately comes to mind to describe our stay at Domaine de Cromey, a luxurious Manor House located in the Burgundy region in St. Sernin du Plain, France. Although only 1-hour and 17-minutes by high-speed TGV train from Paris Gare de Lyon station to Le Creusot-Montceau station, the Burgundy region is worlds away from bustling Paris, the capital of France. With its focus on gastronomy and wine, six sumptuous and luxuriously appointed guestrooms for a maximum …

Guests fortunate enough to stay at the intimate and charming luxury Manor House, Domaine de Cromey located in the heart of Burgundy in St. Sernin du Plain, France, get to experience gourmet Burgundian cuisine at every meal. Owners Eleanor Garvin and her husband Dennis Sherman have a focus on haute gastronomy and fine wines, and as such their 12 guests get to experience the best of Burgundy. We stayed at Domaine de Cromey in late October into November 2024 and …

We had the pleasure of meeting Executive Chef Tony Moustakas and experiencing his fabulous food during the special Italian Feast, a curated 5-course Chef Dinner held at City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York on Saturday, January 18, 2025. After dinner we met with him to learn more about this very interesting and passionate chef. Chef Tony Moustakas graciously shares his delectable recipe for Mushroom Bruschetta to tempt your palates into making a trip to City Winery Hudson Valley …

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, we took a drive to City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery, New York to experience their special Italian Feast Dinner, a curated 5-course wine and food experience for Adults 21+ hosted by Executive Chef Tony Moustakas and Winemaker Travis Van Caster. The Italian Feast Dinner was the first of their City Winery Hudson Valley 5-Course Wine & Food Chef Dinners Series and it was magnifico! Mangia bene! Winemaker Travis Van Caster warmly welcomed guests to …

After spending the morning enjoying the historic sights and exploring Dijon, France, we had an excellent lunch at Le Pré aux Clercs, located in the heart of this charming city. This stylish and elegant restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere which pairs well with their delectable food and an enviable wine menu. Bon Appetit!  We spent a perfect morning on Tuesday, October 29, 2024,  exploring the city and seeing the historic sights of Dijon, the capital of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté …

Founded in 1974, Avignonesi is a renowned Tuscan winery noted for its exceptional Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. For their Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG vintage, they wanted to do something different to celebrate this luscious wine and worked with Brooklyn-based artist Amrita Marino to create a series of ten attractive, playful, colorful, and contemporary labels for the bottles. The artwork aptly captures the spirit of Avignonesi. Saluti! Avignonesi Nobile di Montepulciano 2014, DOCG, Italy Information  Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Grapes …

AKB, a hotel bar at Archer Hotel located in the garment and fashion district in Midtown Manhattan, New York offers a desirable location minutes from Grand Central Terminal and a diverse menu of Shareables, Plates, Pizzas, Desserts, and an interesting beverage menu. We stopped for cocktails and Shareables after a lovely day in New York and were delighted with their offerings. Cheers and Bon Appetit! We had a feeling of déjà vu when we entered Archer Hotel on Saturday, January …

If you love the Burgundy region and its gastronomy, wine, and its lush and verdant ambience, and want to bring home a taste to remember it by, the cookbook At Home In Burgundy – The Papillon Recipes by Eleanor Garvin will take your palate on a delectable trip back to Burgundy with each of her delicious recipes. As a bonus, there are wonderful wine notes and photos by Dennis Sherman to complement Eleanor’s recipes. The book begins with a story …

Located at the corner of Prince and Mulberry Streets in the heart of SoHo, in New York City, Japanese restaurant Momoya SoHo will enchant the senses with their stunning and exquisitely prepared cuisine. We spent a very enjoyable and relaxing Saturday afternoon enjoying Brunch at this stylish and oh so tasty restaurant. Inspired cocktails, an excellent menu of diverse appetizers, sushi & sashimi, artistic Brunch Sweets, and attentive service, make Momoya SoHo exceptional. Bon Appetit! We had a lovely Brunch …