Firsthand experience articles on International Destinations, Hotels, Resorts, Spas, Restaurants, Chefs, Recipes, Adventures, Music, Wines, Liquors, and more... http://luxuryexperience.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:33:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://luxuryexperience.com/destinations/north_america/catskill_mountains%3a_day_trip_from_new_york_city%2c_usa.html The Catskill Mountain Foundation Piano Performance Museum featuring the Steven E. Greenstein Piano Collection (http://www.catskillmtn.org/) and the Doctorow Center for the Arts, where the Catskill High Peaks Music Festvial (http://www.catskillmtn.org) is held, located in Hunter, New York (http://www.townofhuntergov.com/) making it a perfect day trip at any time of the year. Destinations - North America Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:21:21 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/chefs_recipes/united_states_recipes/chef_edward_lanzinger_recipes_-_village_bistro%2c_tannersville%2c_new_york%2c_usa.html Chef/Owner Edward Lanzinger of Village Bistro (http://tannersvillevillagebistro.com/) in Tannersville, New York, shares a delicious taste of his charming restaurant in the Catskill Mountains, with his recipe for Venison Medallions with Cognac Cream Sauce. Chefs Recipes - United States recipes Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:45:44 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/restaurants/united_states_restaurants/village_bistro%2c_tannersville%2c_new_york%2c_usa.html Village Bistro (http://www.tannersvillevillagebistro.com) in Tannersville, New York, is a charming, intimate restaurant owned by Chef Edward Lanzinger and Shake Kertoyan. The restaurant is a lovely surprise in the Catskill Mountains, where the portions are plentiful and the service is welcoming and inviting. Restaurants - United States Restaurants Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:46:22 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/liquor_cabinet/liquors/clement_creole_shrubb_liqueur_d%27orange.html Clément Créole Shrubb Liqueur d'Orange, made in Martinique has a long tradition that dates to 1887. Made from a blend of white rum and aged rum infused with bitter orange peels and Créole spices, Clément Créole Shrubb Liqueur d'Orange is a winning combination that will enchant your palate as an aperitif, used in cocktails, or in your favorite culinary recipes. Liquor Cabinet - Liquors Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:24:11 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/liquor_cabinet/liquors/rhum_clement_rhum_vieux_agricole_v.s.o.p._rum.html Rhum Clément Rhum Vieux Agricole V.S.O.P. Rum (http://www.rhumclement.com/), made in Martinique, is a sensationally smooth rum with a heritage that dates to 1887. Today, Habitation Clément is one of the oldest estates on the island. Founder Homère Clément would be proud that his descendants continue his tradition of making exceptional rhum agricoles. Liquor Cabinet - Liquors Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:04:08 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/performances/performances/chico_hamilton_celebrates_his_revelation_cd_at_drom%2c_new_york.html Chico Hamilton (http://www.joyousshout.com/) performed at the music club DROM (http://www.dromnyc.com/) in New York City amidst great applause to celebrate his new 22-track release, Chico Hamilton: Revelation, as well as his 90th birthday. Happy Birthday, Chico! Performance - Performances Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:09:39 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/performances/performances/catskill_high_peaks_music_festival.html Hunter, New York (http://www.townofhuntergov.com/) was the setting for the Catskill High Peaks Music Festival (http://www.catskillmtn.org/) opening night concert: A Night of Trios: Beethoven Trio opus 11 in B-flat and Mendelssohn Trio No. 2 in C Minor featuring pianist James Tocco, violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi, and cellist Yehuda Hanani. There was also a prelude performance showcasing the Sahato Trio, Young Artists In Residence from China, violinist Yu Quia, cellist Chen Pu, and pianist Liang Liang, performing Trio Elegaic by Rachmaninoff. Performance - Performances Mon, 02 Jan 2012 22:58:07 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/gerry_beaudoin_-_the_return.html Jazz guitar master Gerry Beaudoin is back to his roots with his latest release Gerry Beaudoin - The Return (http://www.francescarecords.com/). Gerry is joined by Jesse Williams on bass, and Les Harris Jr. on drums, with special guest Harry Allen on saxophone, and the result is a release that is vibrant, poignant, sassy, and pure gold. Music Scene - Music Artists Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:02:43 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/fashion_scene/fashion_scene/pamella_roland_and_carlos_miele_-_eveningwear_-_spring_2012.html Sultry Spring 2012 Women's Eveningwear from Designer Pamella Roland (http://www.pamellaroland.com/) and Designer Carlos Miele (http://www.wix.com/carlos_miele/home) as seen during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (http://www.mbfashionweek.com/) at Lincoln Center in New York. Feminine, contemporary styling, fluid fabrics, rich colors, and lush details are the hallmarks from the two design houses that keep setting the pace for eveningwear. Fashion Scene - Fashion Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:40:21 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/poncho_sanchez_and_terrence_blanchard_%3d_chano_y_dizzy.html Poncho Sanchez and Terrence Blanchard = Chano y Dizzy (http://www.panchosanchez.com/) release celebrates the joys of Latin Jazz and the legendary musicians Chano Pozo and Dizzy Gillespie released on the Concord Music Group (http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/) label. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to party! Music Scene - Music Artists Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:35:44 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/kirsten_thien_-_delicious.html Screen Door Records (http://www.kirstenthien.com/) label. Pick up a copy of the CD, sit back, and take a big bite, Kirsten Thien - Delicious, is simply delicious, and definitely satisfying. Music Scene - Music Artists Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:42:05 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/music_scene/music_artists/mocean_worker_-_candygram_for_mowo!.html Mowo! Inc. (http://www.moceanworker.com/) record label that makes you feel good. Mocean (pronounced Motion) Worker is the recording moniker for jazz musician, bass guitarist, vocalist, producer, Adam Dorn, son of the late Grammy-award winning producer Joel Dorn, for whom he dedicates the album. Mocean Worker is joined on the release by special guests, Lyrics Born, Bill Frisell, Charlie Hunter, Mindi Abair, John Ellis, Steven Bernstein, and Hal Willner. Music Scene - Music Artists Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:11:59 +0100 http://luxuryexperience.com/publishers_notes/publishers_monthly_notes/channel_management_is_as_easy_as_using_a_remote_control%2c_or_is_it?.html It is interesting that after so many years of talking about the need to have a balanced marketing approach across channels that there seems to be a widening gap of consistency and presence between channels. Publisher's Notes - Publisher\'s Notes Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:06:41 +0100