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Since its inception 10 years ago, the Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) has made an impact with its films and special events. On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, they continued their tradition of excellence with an advance screening of the documentary, Gaby, The Woman Behind Maison Chloé, deftly combining film and fashion at the luxury boutique store, Richards on Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event was part of GIFF’s Jewish Film Series and was generously underwritten by Richards and The …

The Westport Young Women’s League (WYWL) Grant Awards Luncheon 2024 with guest speaker Lidia Bastianich was a perfect combination of “a curated culinary experience” and community grant awards. Sponsored by Cuisinart, guests had the opportunity to not only learn about the charitable works of the WYWL but also to meet Lidia Bastianich, one of the best loved and renowned chefs in America with her effervescent personality as an Emmy award-winning public television host for the past 25 years, for her …

Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey made in Owensboro, Kentucky is a delectable small batch bourbon that has made bourbon aficionados sit up and take notice. It was awarded 94 by Whisky Advocate and was in its Top 20 Whiskies of 2021. The color is a rich, deep copper color, and the taste delivers all the nuances that one looks for in a bourbon. If you love bourbon, you will definitely want to try Wheel Horse Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. …

While we love “Paris is the Springtime” when summer rolls around, we definitely love France’s Loire Valley for its lush and lovely wines. 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC, part of their Reserve Series, tastes like the essence of summer in a bottle. Floral, citrus and berry notes on the nose and on the palate meld beautifully for a memorable experience. Delectable, elegant, and with only 12.5% alcohol, 90+ Cellars Lot 196, 2022 Sancerre Rosé AOC is a …

Deb Ryder’s latest release, Deb Ryder: Live And Havin’ Fun, released on the VizzTone Label Group, is exactly that. Deb opens her 14-track stellar release with the track, Fun Never Hurt No One, that is straight out of the box fabulous with its phenomenal horn intro to complement Deb Ryder’s raspy vocals that were meant to sing the Blues. From there it just keeps getting better and better. Put your dance shoes on baby and get ready to have fun …

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Luxury Experience joined craft beer afficionados who flocked to the annual CT Beer Fest 2024 held this year at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut for the opportunity to experience exceptionally crafted beers, ales, IPAs, lagers, pilsners, sours, stouts, ciders, and more, from across the state of Connecticut. From “high octane” beers to those with low ABVs, there was something for every palate. Cheers!As our palates usually tend towards drinking darker beers and stouts, …

The debut release of Chris BadNews Barnes – BadNews Travels Fast, on the Gulf Coast Label, is 11 original Blues and Rock tracks backed by a Who’s Who of musicians – Tom Hambridge, Kenny Greenberg, Mike Rojas, Max Abrams, Steve Patrick, Tabitha Fair and Tommy MacDonald. Chris’ stellar and powerful vocals and creative songwriting creates a captivating release. Chris BadNews Barnes – BadNews Travels Fast BadNews Travels Fast  – BadNews Travels Fast, True Blues, You Right Baby,  A Bluesman Can’t …

Chief Winemaker Yiftah Perets’ latest creation for Carmel Winery is their Carmel BLACK wines for their CARMEL SIGNATURE collection of prestigious wines. Carmel BLACK launched in the United States in February 2024 at the New Jersey Kosher Food & Wine Experience, and their Carmel BLACK Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from Galilee, Israel is another exceptional wine that it is Kosher for Passover and delectable to drink any time. Carmel BLACK Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is imported by Royal Wine Corp. Having previously …

Ghost The Musical at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut has it all; romance, heartbreak, comedic moments, sensational music, and a dynamic cast that delivers spot on perfection under the direction of Kevin Connors. The on-stage chemistry between Molly (played by Allie Seibold) and Sam (played by Mollie’s real-life husband Seth Eliser) lights up the stage with their presence and vocal abilities. Ladonna Burns is sensational as the quasi-physic Oda Mae Brown, and Matt Mancuso plays Carl, …

Lovely wines, a sumptuous lunch, and the opportunity to share it with Château La Gordonne’s Cellar Master Julian Fort and Pauline Vranken of Champagne Pommery at Fleming by Le Bilboquet in Manhattan’s Upper East Side was a perfect afternoon of fine dining, wine tasting, and the art of wine conservation. Santé and Bon Appetit!  The best way to learn about and better appreciate the nuances of a wine house is to speak with the Cellar Master, and thus when an …