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Creative cocktails and cuisine are the buzz at the stunning Hartford Flavor Cocktail Parlour, which opened at 54 Pratt Street in the Historic section of Hartford on July 11, 2024. We had a delectable and romantic dinner at the restaurant on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 9 days after the opening and the restaurant already had garnered appreciative patronage. The bar and restaurant are gorgeous, yet warm and inviting, and the colors reflect nature’s herbal and floral colors, something close to …

Cocktailians and Mixologists will want to include a visit to the Hartford Flavor Company’s Distillery the next time they plan a visit to Hartford, Connecticut. Founded 10 years ago by Creatrix, Lelaneia Dubay, the woman-owned distillery located at 30 Arbor Street, has a diverse line of exceptional Hartford Flavor Company Vodkas, Wild Moon Liqueurs, and Wild Moon Botanics Liqueurs. With flavors like Raisin Fig Vodka, Sour Cherry Vodka, Lavender Liqueur, Cucumber Liqueur, Rose Liqueur, Birch Liqueur, Sumac Liqueur, and Sage …

Sidekicked written by Kim Powers and starring Kelly McAndrew is a tour-de-force one-woman play about the enthralling life of Vivian Vance, better known by television fans of the I Love Lucy Show, as Ethel Mertz, sidekick to Lucy Riccardo starring Lucille Ball. Presented by the Dorset Theatre Festival in Dorset, Vermont, the play takes the audience on a rollicking ride inside the fascinating real life of Vivian Vance, as well as her relationship with Lucile Ball, Desi Arnaz, and William …

The Greenwich Concours held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, is like fantasy land for car aficionados. Held over two-days along the Gulf Coast of Connecticut overlooking the Long Island Sound, the Greenwich Concours consisted of the Concours de Sport (June 1, 2024) and the Concours d’Elegance (June 2, 2024). We are excited to bring you some of the exciting highlights of the Concours d’Elegance.  Greenwich Concours – Concours d’Elegance 2024 Highlights by Years  There were many outstanding …

Rosé wines are the gorgeous wines of summer, and Herzog Lineage Rosé 2022 from Clarksburg, California celebrates the season with its tradition of excellence and impeccable taste. We paired it baked chicken and an arugula, gorgonzola, sliced almond, and strawberry salad, which complemented the elegant notes of strawberries in the wine. We also created a refreshing wine-based cocktail with watermelon to complement the melon notes of the wine. Enjoyed on its own, paired with food, or enjoyed as a wine …

Steel 43 Vodka from San Antonio, Texas is gluten free, and made from 100% corn in small batches in copper pot stills. We found it to be a delectable vodka that will not break the bank, and an admirable component for our hand-crafted cocktails, Luxury Experience – Texas Wine Time, Luxury Experience – Big Red, The Italian Greyhound, and even used it to create a delicious corn-based pudding, Luxury Experience – Corn and Green Chile Pudding with Candied Jalapeños. Imagine …

For the past 10 years, the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) based in Greenwich, Connecticut, has delivered interesting, impactful, and insightful films that engage the imagination. Throughout the year they present documentaries, shorts, indie films, Advance Screenings, lectures, and much more. As part of their 2024 Film Festival, we experienced GIFF’s Advance Screening of Fly Me To The Moon, at the Avon Theatre Film Center in Stamford, Connecticut, a perfect film for warm summer nights. If you have a passion …

Albert Castiglia – Righteous Souls The latest release from Albert Castiglia – Righteous Souls is statement to friendship as this release was crafted with friendship in mind for the tracks, and friendship across the music with guest musicians and friends from Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, Popa Chubby, Ally Venable, Rick Estrin and many, many more. As Albert stated, “It’s about Righteous Souls.”  Righteous Souls – Centerline, Get Down To The Nitty Gritty, Mama, I Love You, You Can’t Judge a …

For car enthusiasts, the Greenwich Concours is always a highlight of the late Spring season. Held in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, Connecticut, the Greenwich Concours 2024 provided visitors with 2-days to experience rare, exceptional, and supercars. On Saturday, June 1, 2024, it was the Concours de Sport with Cars of Greenwich Avenue, Racecars of Thompson Speedway, Morgans, Rally Cars, and much more, and on Sunday, June 2, 2024, it was the Concours d’Elegance, with a different set of …

Bitter cocktails are trending now, and Select Aperitivo, an Aperitif Liqueur from Italy, is perfect for lower alcohol cocktail creations as it is a mere 17% alcohol. Its vibrant red color creates attractive cocktails, and its balanced mélange of flavors of macerated rhubarb roots, juniper berries, and 30 other botanicals, pairs well with a variety of ingredients to create interesting cocktails. Select Aperitivo has been an Italian tradition since the Pilla Brothers created it in Venice in 1920. While you …