 |
|
|
|
Welcome To
Luxury Experience
December 2022 Features
|
|
Adventures
|
We were
ready for fun as the conductor called out "all aboard" for the Santa
Express at the Railroad Museum of New England at the Naugatuck Railroad in Thomaston,
Connecticut. For 1-hour and 20 minutes, the train ride was non-stop fun with visits
from Santa and Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, and Santa's
Helper, gorgeous scenery, and much more. What a great way to get ready
for the holidays!
|
|
Read more...
|
| |
|
|
Destinations
|
Once again,
we were enchanted with the Holiday Train Show® at the New
York Botanical Garden (NYBG)
located in the Bronx, New York. For over
30 years, the NYBG has continued their tradition of creating a holiday fantasy
that deftly combines over 190 iconic models of New York landmark buildings all
made from natural items found in a forest with more than 25 G-scale model
trains and trolleys. Delightful for all ages, we have made the Holiday Train
Show® one of our annual traditions since 2017, and every year it keeps getting
better. The magic of the holiday season at the NYBG and the Holiday Train Show®
runs until January 16, 2023.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Restaurants
|
Owner
Joseph DeCristofaro brings a
delectable taste of The Hamptons to Manhattan with
his new restaurant, Old Stove Pub located at 10761
1st Avenue between 59th and 60th
Streets. As the Old Stove Pub in Sagaponack, New York has been a
Hamptons favorite for locals and visitors alike since it was established in
1967, Owner Joseph DeCristofaro decided it was the perfect time to bring its cuisine
and gracious hospitality to Manhattan by opening a second Old Stove Pub in
midtown.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Liquor Cabinet
|
Tequila
lovers are in for a treat with the
award-winning Tequila Código 1530 Rosa,
as it is exceptionally smooth with layers of flavor nuances that make it
equally enjoyable whether sipped neat, served over ice, used in cocktails, or
to enhance culinary recipes. Made from 100% Blue Agave in Amatitán, Jalisco,
México, this ultra-premium tequila has won a coveted space on our drinks table.
We created three delectable cocktails and a culinary recipe that complement
this outstanding product.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Performances
|
We went to see the farcical
play, Lend Me A Tenor at the Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk on
opening night, Saturday, November 5, 2022, and we have not stopped laughing!
Written by Ken Ludwig, and directed by Pamela Hill,
the play has fast-paced, witty, and absolutely hilarious dialogue, flawlessly
delivered by the talented cast of Michael Fasano, Alexandra
Fortin, Jeff Gurner, Cynthia Hannah, Frank
Mastrone, Jo Anne Parady, Jim Schilling,
and Emily Solo. Winner of three Tony Awards and
four Drama Desk Awards, Lend Me A Tenor is flat-out
wonderful and runs until November 20, 2022. If you need a little (or a lot) of
laughter in your life, do go and see Lend Me A Tenor.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
Gastronomy
|
It was a beautiful October day in New
York City for the 15th annual New York Wine & Food
Festival 2022 at Hudson River Park's Pier 76 where we indulged in
their Grand Tasting and Culinary Demonstrations by Celebrity
Chefs: Alex Guarnaschelli, Masaharu Morimoto, Buddy
"The Cake Boss" Valastro, Carla Hall, Duff Goldman, Carlton McCoy
& JJ Johnson, Marcus Samuelsson, and Rocco DiSpirito.
We ate, we drank, and we were merry! Cheers!
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
Music Scene
|
Get ready to let
yourself go as you reset your heart rhythms with the third installment of the
percussion forward Drumology series - Drumology Volume
III.
The creative minds of Rob Silverman, Michael Silverman
and Jay Oliver have hatched another sensational release that
features some of the best drummers in the world as they bring their unique
flavor to each track. Accompanied by a Who's Who of musicians, this is a release
that will continue the musical groundswell started by Drumology Volume I and Drumology Volume II.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Performances
|
If you have
the opportunity to see multi-Grammy winner Brazilian Jazz pianist,
singer, and composer Eliane Elias in concert, you should jump at the chance. We had the pleasure of
catching her performance in Manhattan at The Iridium NYC on Friday, October 14, 2022, part of a 4-night gig (October 13 - 16,
2022), to celebrate the launch of her latest album, Quietude, released
on the Candid Records label.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Luxury Products
|
We recently
went to a wine tasting party at a friend's house, where we blind tasted five different
types of wine. What was interesting was that we learned many of the guests regularly
only drink one type of wine. That got us thinking; are you "stuck" in a wine
groove? Sandra's Wine Life: Find Your Wine Identity written by Sandra Guibord is fun, informational, approachable, and gets you to think
differently about your wine selections; by type, by region, by taste, and by
season. She also has great recipes to pair with the wine to make you a star at
your next gathering no matter what the season or occasion. Cheers!
|
|
Read more...
|
|
| |
|
|
Luxury Products
|
With
longevity on the rise, we were intrigued by the cookbook title, Anti-Aging Dishes from Around the World written by Grace O published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. and released in August
2022 and decided to give it a read. The cookbook features a collection of 250 great
recipes along with nutritional information, guides, and resources. It is the
perfect manual for healthy living, and while the recipes are certainly healthy,
they are also mouth-watering delicious, which is a great combination. With
recipes designed to: "boost immunity, improve skin, promote longevity, lower
inflammation, and detoxify," it is easy to start the journey to healthier
eating.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Performances
|
Seeing The LEGEND, the modern
adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,
performed in The Village of Sleepy Hollow, was the perfect way to get a jump start on Halloween! Created
and performed by the talented team from Westchester Circus Arts, the legendary tale was told through holograms, aerialists,
and acrobats, for a sensational, totally immersive experience. If
you love Halloween, you must see The LEGEND, which runs until
October23, 2022.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Music Scene
|
Multi-Grammy
award-winning Latin Jazz pianist, composer, and singer, Eliane Elias has another stellar album with Quietude, recorded
in São Paulo, Brazil, and released on the Candid Records label.
With two Grammy wins and four nominations under her belt, Eliane Elias continues
to deliver a magical performance on the 11-track, Quietude. Joining Eliane
Elias are guitarists, Marcus Teixeira, Lula Galvâo,
Oscar Castro-Neves, and Marc Johnson, with Celso de
Almeida on drums, Paulo Braga on drums and percussion, and Emilio
Martins on percussion. The release hits the streets on October 14, 2022
and should be a "must" for collectors.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Music Scene
|
The Pat Petrillo Big Rhythm Band - The Power
Station Sessions is an assortment of music that crosses genres,
changes up traditional tempos, and restates how and why tracks are set down in
an order on a release, but in the end - IT JUST WORKS! Featuring a Who's Who of
artists such as Nile Rodgers, John Popper, Oz
Noy, Lenny Pickett, Felicia Collins, Glen
Burtnik, David Cook, Scott Ambush, Steve
Jankowski and of course the heart and soul of the release, Pat
Petrillo.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Wine Cellar
|
Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2020 is a delectable red wine made from 100% Berbera
grapes from the Piedmont region of Italy. This award-winning
vineyard consistently receives high point ratings and their Michele
Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti DOCG 2020 is a delectable and versatile wine
that pairs well with a variety of cuisine including Pasta with tomato dishes,
pizza, Livorno-style fish, and white meat. The wine is imported from Italy to
the United States by Kobrand Corporation. Cheers!
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
@luxurypair
|
|
|
|
|
