2008 OCEAN COUNTY CLASSIC JAZZ FESTIVAL

Orange County Classic Jazz Festival August 7 through August 10 2008. Come join the fun and festivities in Costa Mesa California. Great Music all weekend! Some of the bands performing this year will be Buck Creek, Fulton Street Jazz Band, Yve Evans, Night Blooming Jazz Men, Titanic Jazz Band, Midiri Brothers, Le Jazz Hot, Jean Kittrell […]

COCKTAIL PICK OF THE WEEK: Crimson Spice Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients
2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail
8 slices (quarter size and about 1/8 in. thick) peeled fresh ginger
2 cinnamon sticks (about 3 in. long)
2 whole star anise
1/3 cup cognac or brandy
8 cups Champagne or other sparkling wine (about 2 2/3 bottles, 750 ml. each), chilled
32 to 48 fresh cranberries, rinsed, or frozen cranberries (optional)

Preparation
1. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quart pan, combine cranberry juice, ginger, cinnamon […]

SCENT-SATIONAL

Composed of the rarest ingredients in the world with no regard to their cost, Clive Christian No. 1, which has only been produced for the past six years, retails for $2,350 for 30ml of the pure perfume. Only 1000 bottles each of the men’s and women’s perfumes are released each year. The single most expensive […]

CUNARD CRUISE LINE

Number of ships: 2
Ship capacity: 1,791 to 2,592 passengers
Price range: Expensive
The audience: The line’s specialty—now as ever—is the transatlantic crossing, so the demographics skew older. Expect plenty of retirees and other genteel types looking forward to the peace and quiet of six days at sea with no ports and no distractions other than accomplished speakers […]

RESTAURANT PICK OF THE WEEK: SOUK’S ON

Where: Le Tobsil, Marrakesh, Morocco
Why Go: You want to experience the lengthy, elaborate Moroccan meal known as a diffa in a seductive, small-scale setting—not a jam-packed tourist trap.
A Side of Atmosphere: After the adrenaline rush that comes from jostling your way through the labyrinthine medina, this restaurant, hidden behind an unmarked door (next to the […]

SABA…… THE DUTCH CARIBBEAN

Saba is ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven, in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical experience far away from the cares and worries of today’s hurried world.Four small villages are as quaint and charming as the gentle, friendly manner […]

CASSANDRA WILSON IS LOVERLY

What the Critics Say

Vocalist Cassandra Wilson has used her 15 years at Blue Note to explore the interpretive range of her voice, whether singing tunes by Van Morrison, Robert Johnson, Lewis Allan, Miles Davis, or Hoagy Carmichael. In many ways, Wilson has offered a new view of the standard by using classic rock and Delta […]

WINE PICK OF THE WEEK: VIADER PROPRIETARY RED 2005

Delia Viader strives to make wine that will leave a lasting impression. From her estate vineyards high in the hills above the Silverado Trail come this gorgeously balanced, lush Cabernet blend - you will have no choice but to be impressed. $90

FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE CAVIAR

Calvisius Caviar*
From the white sturgeon, the roe is firm with a large grain and dark in color, exhibiting a rich, nutty, creamy flavor. Chipped ice and a caviar spoon is all that is required to fully appreciate this exceptional caviar. Sustainably raised in Italy.
0.7 OZ. - $80.00
1.5 OZ. - $120.00
1.75 OZ. - $190.00
4.39 OZ. - […]

GROVER WASHINGTON, JR.: INNER CITY BLUES (REMASTERED)

This 1971 date was Washington’s first as a leader, after playing and recording with the small organ combos of Charles Earland and Johnny “Hammond” Smith. It’s unheard-of for a jazz musician to make his debut complete with strings, horns, and vocal group, but Washington apparently got the opportunity when the backing tracks were in place […]

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