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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 …

Albert Bichot Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Réserve Is a delectable sparkling wine with lively, active bubbles, white flowers and citrus on the nose, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and a lusciously lingering finish. We paired this gorgeous sparkling wine with our recipe for Luxury Experience–Seafood Chowder, which is an admirable companion. Paired with toasted baguettes with melted blue cheese and a mixed green salad on the side, and you have an easy and elegant meal. Santé and Bon Appetit! Maison Albert Bichot …

The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut has been enchanting patrons with the high caliber of its performances since opening in December 2000. Throughout the years we have been fortunate to experience sensational performances there by such major talents as Jane Monheit, Annie Haslam, Blues Travelers, Beth Hart, Rachel Sage, Colbie Caillat, and many others. On Thursday, April 4, 2024, we had the pleasure of experiencing another night of exceptional music by the GRAMMY® award-winning contemporary jazz ensemble säje as part …

The Legend of Georgia McBride at the Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut is proof that life does not always follow our carefully designed plans. When Casey, an Elvis impersonator at a down-and-out bar in Florida, played with great aplomb by Clint Hromsco, finds himself soon to be out of a job with a wife and a baby on the way, he is forced to make a career decision when the bar becomes a drag show club. The …

We are firm believers in the power of champagne; for its elegance, for its exquisite taste, and for its ability to elevate any special occasion. Pommery Brut Rosé Royal Champagne made from a delectable blend of white and red varietals, it is elegance personified with its delicate pink color, lively bubbles, and delicious aromas of fresh red berries on the nose and on the palate. The Maison of Pommery & Greno was founded in 1836 in Reims, France, and their …

We love the taste and nuances of Irish Whiskey and were delighted to “discover” the award-winning Northcross Irish Whiskey distilled in Ireland in copper stills and aged in ex-Bourbon, Oloroso Sherry casks, and American Oak. This impressive Irish Whiskey is delectable sipped on its own neat, served over ice or with a wee bit of water, or used in a variety of cocktail and culinary recipes. Bottled and imported by Latitude Beverage Company, look for the elegant dark green and …

While the wine, spirits, and food are always spectacular at  The Sun Wine & Food Fest at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, foodies also go to the Grand Tasting for the celebrity chef culinary demonstrations. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Saturday, January 27, 2024, celebrity chefs included Chef Plum, Chad Rosenthal, Manouschka Guerrier, Michele Ragussis, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Michael Symon, Aarón Sanchez, Scott Conant, and Maneet Chauhan. It was a full afternoon of great wine, spirits, food tastings, …

The latest release Mike Zito – Life Is Hard is an extraordinary release, which coming from a multi-Blues Music Award winner, is saying a lot, but it is resounding. Cut from the cloth of bare emotions and using the Blues to express those feeling is a true mastery of your craft.

The release Kevin Burt & Big Medicine – Thank You Brother Bill: A Tribute to Bill Withers is a tribute to the singer, storyteller, writer, and legend Bill Withers. To tackle a project of this magnitude takes a focus beyond music, it requires an understanding and the ability to capture the purpose that Bill Withers embodied in his music when written and performed. Kevin mastered this tribute to Bill Withers and showed an unmatched level of respect for the legend; …

Could there be any better job than being a spirits’ judge? We lent our spirits knowledge as well as our palates to act as judges for the 25th anniversary of the Great International Beer, Cider, Mead & Sake Competition held on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in the Magnificent Room at The SoNo Collection in South Norwalk, Connecticut! Over the course of four hours, we, along with our fellow judges, tasted products in assigned categories in a blind tasting, with winners …