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Luxury Experience September 2018 Features |
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Chefs Recipes
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 The Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar owned by Roman Kaplan and located in New York City at 256 West 52nd Street just off 8th Avenue in the heart of the theatre district has been serving traditional Russian cuisine since 1986 and features Chef Lidija Ragauskas as the talent in the kitchen where she has been delighting patrons' palates for the past 18 years. If traditional fare of blini, caviar, and house-infused savory and sweet vodka, bring a gleam to your eye, then Russian Samovar is sure to delight. Chef Lidija Ragauskas graciously shares her mouth-watering recipe for Beef Stroganoff to tempt your palate into visiting the restaurant. |
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Restaurants
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 We took a "culinary tour" of Russia via dinner in New York City at the acclaimed Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar located at 256 West 52nd Street just off 8th Avenue in the heart of the theatre district. Since 1986, the Russian Samovar Restaurant and Piano Bar has attracted diners not only for the delcious traditional Russian cuisine and savory and sweet house infused vodkas, but also for the music. |
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Destinations
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 Living in Connecticut, for years we have wanted to visit The Glass House in New Canaan. As it is only open for tours from May until November 30, somehow time slipped away from us each year without experiencing this architectural treasure built by the renowned American architect Philip Johnson. This year, we finally visited this National Trust Historic Site. Built between 1949 and 1995, The Glass House is nestled on 49-acres in the affluent town of New Canaan, Connecticut and consists of fourteen stunningly modern structures. Now a museum, Philip Johnson (1906 - 2005) lived in The Glass House from 1949 until his death in 2005.
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Adventures
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 Experiencing a sightseeing cruise with Hudson River Cruises aboard the Rip Van Winkle down the Hudson River exploring the Hudson Valley of New York and the Catskill Mountains was a breathtaking experience. For the past 35 years, Hudson River Cruises has provided stunning vistas and excellent service. The cruises run from mid-May until the end of October, making them the perfect way to experience the beauty during the summer as well during Autumn's annual "leaf peeping." |
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Destinations
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 Greetings and love from the Catskill Mountains of New York State, which are inspiring to visit in any season as there is much to do and experience. Located in the south eastern region of New York State, north of New York City and south of Albany, the Catskill Mountains covers 5,892 breathtaking square miles. The area has long attracted artists, musicians, and adventurers who come to the area to be inspired by nature's beauty; we visited Mt. Tremper and Kingston and were inspired as well. |
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Destinations
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 Greetings and love from Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, which should be on every traveler's radar. Founded on July 16, 1790, it is an amazing city with a rich history in which to submerse oneself. Architecturally stunning the city is a diverse blend of historic and contemporary design. For visitors the city has much to experience from learning about the history of the United States to visiting its many historic sites, attractions, and museums. |
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Hotels and Resorts
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 We stayed at the Emerson Resort & Spa a luxury boutique 53-room hotel nestled on 20 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains in Mt. Tremper, New York, where we were greeted by breathtaking mountain views. The "dog friendly" resort has a world-class 6,198 square-foot stunning spa with a plethora of treatments, an outdoor whirlpool, sauna and steamrooms, wellness and fitness classes including Core Yoga, Core Fusion, Vinyasa Flow, Beginner's Yoga, Pilates Mat, Barre Fitness, and more. In addition to their restaurant Woodnotes Grille there is also Ralph's Café for breakfast and lunch for guests on-the-go, an outdoor pool, complimentary bicycles, and indoor and outdoor activities to appeal to guests who want a little adventure. Complete with bonfires every Friday and Saturday night, and its proximity to the ski slopes, the Emerson Resort & Spa is a perfect Catskill Mountain getaway in any season. |
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Hotels and Resorts
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 The Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown, part of Accor Hotels, has all the bells and whistles that one would expect in a luxury hotel and then some. Located in the desirable West End, the hotel is an attractive blend of contemporary elegance and gracious hospitality. Sumptuous, well-appointed accommodations, Juniper, their gourmet restaurant, Balance Gym with a plethora of fitness options including CrossFit, Zumba, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Spin, Boxing, and more, indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam rooms, business center, complimentary bicycles, and Gold Floor for guests who want amore personalized experience, make it perfect for the business or leisure traveler. |
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Restaurants
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 We had a lovely dinner at Woodnotes Grille at the Emerson Resort & Spa in Mt. Tremper, New York located in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, where the restaurant's focus is on "Catskill Creative Cooking." The delectable Woodnotes Grille menu features many New York state and Catskill Mountain local products, a nice selection of New York State wines in addition to United States and international wines, well-crafted artisanal cocktails, and excellent service, which made our experience at the restaurant most pleasurable. |
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 Fairmont Hotels go to great lengths to distinguish themselves as luxury properties, and the Fairmont Washington, DC Georgetown upholds that tradition of providing extra luxurious details in their restaurant Juniper by keeping bee hives on their rooftop and using the honey they gather in a few of their recipes. Executive Chef Jordi R. Gallardo and Chef Mitchell Eldridge are the talent in the kitchen where the restaurant's focus is on local, sustainable ingredients used in classic recipes with modern elements and beautiful presentations. |
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Fashion Scene
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 Tenth Street Hats are "designer hats, made the old way, sold the new way" and is where fashion and function blend seamlessly. Founded in California in 1921 by Jack Dorfman and Arthur Hyman, the company remains loyal to providing their clientele with high-quality products in a variety of styles. With the growing concern for premature skin damage due to the sun and the rising number of cases of skin cancer and melanoma reported each year, there has never been more of a need to take care of your skin while looking fashionable. |
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Chefs Recipes
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 Juniper restaurant at the Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown has two talented chefs in the kitchen, Executive Chef Jordi R. Gallardo and Sous Chef Mitchell Eldridge. Chef Gallardo graciously shares his recipes for Honey Walnut Bread, Chicken & Prosciutto Croquetas with Romesco Emulsion, and Gazpacho to tempt your palate before you visit. Bon appétit!
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Music Scene
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 British Blues rocker singer, songwriter, guitarist Joanne Shaw Taylor has a killer new album, Wild, which hits the streets on August 31, 2018. Joanne Shaw Taylor co-wrote 9 of the 11-tracks on the Wild release, and fully does justice to 2 great covers, the Dimitri Tiomkin and Ned Washington song, Wild Is The Wind, and the George Gershwin and DuBose Heyward song, Summertime. Joanne Shaw Taylor struts her stuff with her powerful vocals and proves her mastery as a top Blues Rock guitarist, as well as songwriter. This release is one that you will want to add to your collection. |
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Performances
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 Theresa Rebeck's play The Understudy directed by David Kennedy at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut had the audience rolling in the aisles! Theresa Rebeck's witty lines expertly delivered by the cast: Brett Dalton, Eric Bryant, and Andrea Syglowski and deft directing by David Kennedy made the play one to see for a night of gaiety and laughter. The Understudy runs until September 1, 2018. |
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Performances
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 Blues singer, songwriter, guitarist Casey James lit up the stage at The Loft at City Winery in New York City. Located at 155 Varick Street on the second floor above the parent venue, City Winery, The Loft at City Winery, is an intimate venue that opened in May 2018, and provided longtime, as well as first time, Casey James fans with the opportunity to experience his creative talent up-close and personal. |
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Music Scene
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 Fans of early Blues music are in for a rare treat with Rory Block - A Woman's Soul - A Tribute to Bessie Smith released on the Stony Plain Records label. For her latest release, multi-award-winning Blues singer/songwriter/musician Rory Block pays tribute to the legendary Blues singer, Bessie Smith known as the Empress of the Blues, with songs from the 1920s and 1930s. For this 10-track release, its all Rory Block, with no outside distractions and the result is something wonderful. |
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Gastronomy
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 Love to eat seafood but are afraid of cooking it at home? Joe Knows Fish - Taking The Intimidation Out of Cooking Seafood by Joe Gurrera is the perfect cookbook to guide you from purchasing, prepping, and preparing. Passionate about seafood, Joe Gurrera, owner of Citarella Fine Foods shares his knowledge in an approachable, humorous style with recipes that include step-by-step instructions and before and after inspiring photos that will have you cooking seafood with confidence and ease. Joe Gurerra graciously shares two recipes from Joe Knows Fish - Taking The Intimidation Out of Cooking Seafood to tempt your palate, Spaghetti Vongole and Fried Flounder. Bon Appetit! |
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