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Change, while some love it, for others it can be daunting. Playwright Eboni Booth’s 2024 Pulitzer Prize Award play, Primary Trust, looks at change, loss, and friendships that will leave you talking about this dynamic play long after you leave the theatre. We saw Primary Trust on Opening Night, Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut starring an impeccable cast of Jasminn Johnson, Greg Stuhr, Alphonso Walker, Jr., and Lance Coadie Williams, and directed by …

Love the crispness of Sauvignon Blanc? We recently tried 90+ Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Lot 222 and were surprised at its elegant aromatics with lime, grapefruit, and herbal notes on the nose, which continued on the palate for a clean, crisp, and delectable finish. With a price of around $14/bottle for French Bordeaux, which tastes much more expensive, it makes a perfect summer everyday wine. We paired 90+ Cellars Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Stuffed …

As cocktailians (those interested in the art of creating and enjoying cocktails), during our visit to the gorgeous island of Curaçao, we took a very educational and tasty guided tour at Landhuis Chobolobo distillery with Gen, to learn the inside scoop on what makes their Genuine Curaçao Liqueur so special, and world famous. What would Tiki and tropical cocktails be without Genuine Curaçao Liqueur Triple Sec? It was a very delicious experience. Cheers! Always interested in the production of spirits, …

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 …