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DestinationsFeaturedNorth America by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta May 8, 2025 May 8, 2025 7 We made a trip to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) in Brooklyn, New York, for its Cherry Blossom season, which was a visual and sensory explosion of gorgeous colors and exotic fragrances. Long a tradition in Japanese culture dating back to 710-794 CE, theses exotic trees have celebrated the awakening and arrival of Spring with cherry and plum blossom viewing parties called Hanami. Seeing these...
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FeaturedWine CellarWines by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta May 6, 2025 May 6, 2025 10 Granbazán Etiqueta Verde Albariño 2024, Rias Baixas, Spain from Bodegas Granbazán is a gorgeous white wine from the Val do Sainés in Spain. With its rich brightness and essence of green apple, ripe white peaches, and honeydew on the palate, this is a perfect Summer wine. We paired it with our recipe for Luxury Experience – Crab, Fennel, and Green Apple, and Honeydew Salad, and the combination of flavors was...
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FeaturedLiquor CabinetLiquors by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta May 2, 2025 May 2, 2025 13 Litchfield Distillery Batchers’ Gin Honey Barrel Finished made in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable treat for gin lovers. Made from Connecticut grown corn infused with juniper berries, coriander, elderberry, and fresh hand-peeled orange and grapefruit zest, this tasty spirit elicits a harmonious blend on flavors on the palate. It begins life as Litchfield Distillery’s award-winning Gin that is...
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
FeaturedWine CellarWines by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta May 1, 2025 May 1, 2025 2 If you like Chardonnay, you are going to love San Felice In Avane, Chardonnay, 2023, from Toscana, Italy. This minerally rich white wine is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes with complex floral, honeysuckle, citrus, and grapefruit notes on the nose and on the palate. This is a Chardonnay for those that prefer non-oaky Chardonnay, and with only 12.5 perfect alcohol, and a retail price of $29 bottle, San Felice...
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
FeaturedGastronomyGastronomy articles by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 4 A visit to 109 Cheese Market in Kent, Connecticut is like taking your palate on a whirlwind trip across the United States and over to Europe, however, it is much more than a well-stocked artisan cheese market with local and imported cheeses. This charming shop also carries a wide selection of homemade soups, pâtés, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and homemade muffins, perfect for taking on a...
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AdventuresAdventures CategoryFeatured by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 2 During a weekend stay in Kent, Connecticut, we went to Kent Falls State Park and trekked to the top of the Falls, which was an amazing experience! If you have ever experienced waterfalls up close, you know their majesty, mystery, and magic from their intense beauty, their power, and their musicality, the pristine clarity of the sound of water rushing over the rocks as it pulses from the...
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
FeaturedRestaurantsUnited States Restaurants by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 3 West Street Grill in Litchfield, Connecticut is a delectable, intimate bistro that has created high-caliber Modern American cuisine for almost 35 years; they will celebrate their anniversary on May 28, 2025. Owned by James O’Shea, West Street Grill, located in the charming historic section of Litchfield, is a gorgeous restaurant that is warm and inviting with a menu that will appeal to...
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
DestinationsFeaturedNorth America by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 3 We spent a picture postcard blue-sky weekend in Kent, Connecticut, and while it may be small in population with just over 3,000 residents, this Litchfield County town and its nearby neighbors are abundant in things to do. Incorporated in 1739, Kent is a gorgeous New England town located in the Northeast Corner of Connecticut and is close to the New York border, a mere 30 miles from Poughkeepsie,...
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
FeaturedHotels and ResortsUnited States Hotels by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 3 The Firefly Inn, part of The Kent Collection, is a luxury boutique Inn with nine gorgeous guestrooms (two of them are fireplace suites) located at 88 North Main Street in the heart of Kent, Connecticut. Set on two acres, The Firefly is all about New England charm from its gorgeous white and black exterior to its sweeping expanse of lawn where guests can play croquet or cornhole....
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luxuryexperience.com | Debra Argen |Edward Nesta
FeaturedLiquor CabinetLiquors by Debra C Argen & Edward F Nesta April 7, 2025 April 7, 2025 12 If you enjoy well-crafted Bourbons a visit to Litchfield Distillery located in Litchfield, Connecticut should be on your Spirits radar. Founded by the Baker Brothers – David, Jack, and Peter in 2014, family owned and operated Litchfield Distillery has garnered many awards throughout the years for their excellent Bourbons as well as for their expanded line of exceptional spirts including Gin, Vodka,...
