Consider this: The opening line to “We’re an American Band,’’ Grand Funk Railroad’s most popular sing begins, “On the road for 40 days.’’ Don Brewer, the song’s author, laughed heartily at the irony that 40 days is now 50 years. “Not non-stop,’’ said Brewer, now 70. “There were some large breaks in there.’’ Still, 50 […]
Sights and Sounds of Art Basel 2018
Art Basel and Miami Art Week is going full throttle, Here are some of the sights and sounds: On Dec. 8, MAMBO BABALÚ presents “I Love Mambo” featuring the Julio Montalvo Orchestra, a terrific Cuban band. The free performance will take place at the Palm Court in the Miami Design District starting at 7 p.m., […]
Hai House, Chef James Strine bringing Chinese-American cuisine to Palm Beach’s Worth Ave.
Collab Hospitality has opened Hai House, a Chinese-American dining experience in the heart of Palm Beach’s historic Worth Avenue. The restaurant is led by award-winning chef James Strine. Located in The Esplanade at 150 Worth Avenue, Hai House is the brainchild of Collab Hospitality’s Manuel Bornia, who is working with The Esplanade to bring the […]
Carnival Cruise Line goes back in time for new Mardi Gras 2020 ship
In a nod to Carnival Cruise Line’s history as “America’s Cruise Line, ‘’ the line say it will name its new XL-class ship – to be delivered in 2020 – Mardi Gras – bringing back to the fleet the name of the first Carnival Cruise Line ship that entered service in 1972 and started the […]
Shore Club South Beach hosting a variety of urban artists for Art Basel
Shore Club South Beach is teaming up with a variety of established and emerging urban artists and brands from around the world to bring guests and Art Basel-goers aone-of-a-kind experience during this year’s art week. The Art Deco hotel is housing art installations throughout property, showcasing an array of art pieces and immaculate exhibitions from […]
Paula Crown’s SOLO Cup for Art Basel highlights Rise Above Plastic campaign
Paula Crown’s 10-foot SOLO Cup has been at Art Basel in Miami Beach. The piece is a call for environmental activism and the end of single-use plastic. As part of the Rise Above Plastic campaign, for every Instagram photo taken during Art Basel week, PAHC/studio lab has joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation to clean […]
Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival to debut in March
The Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival will debut March 22 – March 24, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood, featuring culinary creations and libations from more than 100 local restaurants, leading spirit brands, wineries and breweries. The Festival, which will benefit Feeding South Florida, will showcase Broward County’s emerging chefs and restaurateurs and […]
Innisbrook’s South Course re-opening complete’s resort’s greens renovations
Innisbrook, a Salamander Resort, has re-opened its South Course after a six-month renovation of the putting surfaces on all 18 greens. The completion of the South Course renovation means that each of the four golf courses at Innisbrook, located in Palm Harbor, Fla., north of Tampa Bay, have been re-turfed with TifEagle Bermudagrass, which is […]
White Walkers Dec. 6 at NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Here’s an event no South Florida whiskey drinker wants to miss. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek’s NYY Steak on Dec. 6 will host NYY Steak & Smoke featuring White Walker-Inspired Cocktail. https://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/ The event, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($175 per person), will feature handcrafted, White Walker by Johnnie Walker Blended Scotch Whisky cocktails, Caldwell […]
Paradiso Ristorante a culinary jewel in Lake Worth, Fla.
The first-time visitor’s response to Paradiso Ristorante generally is two-fold. One: “I can’t believe such an elegant restaurant exists in Lake Worth.’’ Two: “I will be back soon.’’ Each response brings a big smile to the face of Owner/Chef Angelo Romano, who oversees one of the best-kept culinary secrets in Palm Beach County and beyond. […]