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Taking a tour of the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut with Bruce Miller, Cultural Associate and Archivist was not only exciting to be “on stage” as well as “backstage” at the historic theatre, but it was also thrilling to share that space with some of the great actors who have performed there since the Playhouse opened on June 29, 1931. Ethel Barrymore, Gloria Swanson, Myrna Loy, Celeste Holm, Tyrone Powers, Carol Channing, Tallulah Bankhead, Liza Minelli, Bernadette Peters, Henry …

If you enjoy contemporary dance, you must go and experience Parsons Dance during their annual season at The Joyce Theater in New York City. We attended a spectacular performance on Saturday, May 17, 2025, that was a memorable night of contemporary dance. The first time we saw a work by David Parsons was in 2006 in March in Berlin, Germany at the Deutsche Oper Berlin. The work was called The Envelope, one of his most famous choreographies created in 1986, …

Lloyd by Robert Lloyd 2023 Chardonnay Carneros is a big, bold, gorgeous wine from California that has a rich complexity of enticing aromas on the nose and flavors on the palate that lend itself to pairing with a diverse selection of food. A delectable combination of tropical fruits – pineapple and carambola, apple and pear, and lemon notes on the long and lush finish made food pairing a dream. We paired the wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience – …

Calling all foodies! It is that exciting time of the year again  for the Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival! Celebrating its 15th year, the multi-day festival has special events from June 3 until June 8, 2025, so mark your calendars, buy your tickets, and get ready for fun. Each day offers something fabulous and exciting for wine and food lovers including a Zwilling Knife Skills Class, Perfect Pairings of Wine and Food with Sommelier and Wine Author Kevin Zraly …

We made a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) in Brooklyn, New York, for its Cherry Blossom season, which was a visual and sensory explosion of gorgeous colors and exotic fragrances. Long a tradition in Japanese culture dating back to 710-794 CE, theses exotic trees have celebrated the awakening and arrival of Spring with cherry and plum blossom viewing parties called Hanami. Seeing these exquisite trees dressed in their graceful pink clouds of flowers made for an enchanted visit. …

Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain from Bodegas Granbazán is a gorgeous white wine from the Val do Sainés in Spain. With its rich brightness and essence of green apple, ripe white peaches, and honeydew on the palate, this is a perfect Summer wine. We paired it with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Crab, Fennel, and Green Apple, and Honeydew Salad, and the combination of flavors was fabulous. If you love white wine and are looking for …

Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished made in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable treat for gin lovers. Made from Connecticut grown corn infused with juniper berries, coriander, elderberry, and fresh hand-peeled orange and grapefruit zest, this tasty spirit elicits a harmonious blend on flavors on the palate. It begins life as Litchfield Distillery’s award-winning Gin that is lusciously finished in honey barrels that provide color and distinct flavor and sweetness. This very versatile spirit is delicious on its own …

The latest release from the multi-talented singer, songwriter Allison August is Allison August – August Moon,  a compilation of twelve tracks with eleven original tracks written by Allison. She collaborated with a Who’s Who of musicians such as Grammy-winner Tony Braunagel, Paul Barrere of Little Feat, David J. Carpenter, Sugaray Rayford, Phil Parlapiano and more. After multiple years of energy to craft this release, interrupted by Covid, she persevered, and teamed up with Tony Braunagel to release Allison August – …

Calling all oenophiles! If you live in New York or are planning a trip there in June, mark your calendars for the James Suckling Great Wines World 2025: New York wine event that takes place over two days at The Glasshouse (660 12th Avenue, Manhattan), on June 11 and June 12, 2025. This prestigious wine event will feature 800 wines from 380 producers and 55 regions, and will have different wines on both days. So many wonderful wines to experience, …

If you like Chardonnay, you are going to love San Felice In Avane, Chardonnay, 2023, from Toscana, Italy. This minerally rich white wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes with complex floral, honeysuckle, citrus, and grapefruit notes on the nose and on the palate. This is a Chardonnay for those that prefer non-oaky Chardonnay, and with only 12.5 perfect alcohol, and a retail price of $29 bottle, San Felice In Avane, Chardonnay, 2023 is a perfect Summertime wine. Cheers! While …