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The newly launched Champagne Charles Lafitte Cuvée Spéciale Brut, made in Reims, France, is a delicious yet affordable champagne, delivering excellent quality for an excellent price at $34.99/bottle. Aromatic, with floral and fruity notes on the nose and palate, lively bubbles, and a subtle hint of minerality, provides the opportunity to enjoy a well-crafted champagne whenever the moment arises. Life is short, why wait to celebrate? It is interesting to note that Paul-François Vranken of the prestigious Vranken-Pommery founded the …

March has become the month of wines, and that was the case for a fun day of wine and food at the Slow Wine NY 2026 held at Eataly, Liberty Street, Manhattan, NY on March 9, 2026. With more than 200 wines from 38 producers representing the global wine market and coupled with the outstanding food provided by Eataly, and add in an amazingly warm day in New York, you could not ask for anything more.  If you are not …

Rick Vito – Slidemaster, released on the MoMojo Records label, hits the streets on April 3, 2026, and is an all-instrumental album that works its magic at showcasing a true genius and slide guitar master. Twelve tracks, seven by Rick Vito, with other tracks by Peter Green, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Hughes, and Albert Hay Malotte, make this release a standout that slide guitar fans will want to add to their collections. Bravo! Rick Vito – Slidemaster: Vegas Jump, Steal Away, …

February is New York Fashion Week, and in March, New Yorkers gather for world class wine events, including the prestigious 2-day  James Suckling Great Wines World 2026: New York at The Glasshouse where 700 wines from 350 producers and 60 wine regions were uncorked for attendees to sniff, swirl, and sip, with offerings from around the world. Once again, we thoroughly enjoyed learning about the wines presented, as well as tasting the incredible wines. Cheers! The Wine Regions: Day 1, …

We “discovered” San Felice Toscana A.D. 714 wines several years ago, so when we had the opportunity to meet and have lunch with their Head Winemaker Francesca Giuggioli for the San Felice Chianti Classico estate, in New York City at Peasant Restaurant owned by Chef Marc Forgione, of course we said “si, grazie.” Discussing San Felice wines with Francesca, paired with delectable Italian cuisine was the perfect way to spend a Monday afternoon learning about their wine over enjoyable conversation. …

If you love chocolate, and love to bake, Chocolate Baking – The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts and Pastries by Edd Kimber published by Quadrille and launching on March 10, 2026, will appeal to bakers and chocoholics. Edd Kimber’s recipes are inspired and easy to follow with stunning photography by Matthew Hague, and as a dedicated baker, I cannot wait to make all of the recipes in this gorgeous 255-page book. Why not bake something special and create lasting …

Frank McCourt’s play, The Irish… and How They Got That Way, at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut was the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day. We saw the play on opening night, Saturday, March 7, 2026, when every seat in the theatre was filled with enthusiast patrons. The play is much more than a mere play, it is a love story that tells the history of the Irish and how they made their …

A cold and snowy February day in New York City was not going to get in the way of experiencing the current and next releases of Brunello di Montalcino wines hosted by Consorzio Del Vino Brunello di Montalcino, and held at 583 Park Avenue in the heart of New York City.  I looked forward to the Benvenuto Brunello NY event to sample the latest releases alongside other denomination wines of the territory. With just under 200 bottles to be experienced, …

Austrian Designer Victoria Amerson presented her vintage 1950’s collection at the HiTechMODA Productions and JUS10H by Justin Hynes collective show at the Edison Ballroom in Manhattan, part of New York Fashion Week 2026. Victoria Amerson loves the 1950s and her stunning collection reflects her passion. The evening collective show included international designers Alonso Maximo Couture, Victoria Amerson, Marc Defang, Suave Suits by Wajahat Mirza, Karen Gold, Paaie, and Special Guest Designer JUS10H by Justin Hayes. Luxury Experience was at the …

After an exceptionally long, and seemingly endless winter, I am so looking forward to Spring and enjoying my gardens bursting with colorful blooms. As I looked out my windows and still saw snowdrifts on my lawn and my gardens sleeping under fluffy white blankets, I was in desperate need of garden therapy, which I found in the book, Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden – Innovative Techniques for Combining Bulbs and Perennials in Every Season by Jacqueline van der Kloet, …