Nobody can say my friend Ralph Lewis doesn’t know how to throw a party. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of his family-owned Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach (Florida’s oldest steakhouse), Lewis on Oct. 9 is offering guests a 70-day, dry-aged Tomahawk steak to share between two people for $115. http://www.okeechobeesteakhouse.com Each meal will be […]
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica names Michael Mestraud as General Manager
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, the only Forbes Five-Star luxury resort in Central and South America, has named Michael Mestraud as General Manager. A Four Seasons veteran, Mestraud will oversee all operations for the property, which is presently underway with a $35 million re-imagination that will bring a striking new interpretation of modern […]
Fairlane Hotel to open in Nashville in January 2018
Opening in Nashville this January, the Fairlane Hotel is being touted as a luxe hotel that will bring back the style and personality of the 1970’s. http://www.fairlanehotel.com/ Located steps from Broadway, yet tucked away from the madness of downtown, The Fairlane will feature: Business in the Front, Party in the Back Personality: Reflected throughout the […]
Daytona Beach area golf courses re-open after Hurricane Irma
Emerging from the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Daytona Beach golf courses have re-opened. After making landfall in South Florida, Irma brought high winds and rain to much of the state but Florida’s east coast was very fortunate and avoided the worst of the storm as it passed to the west. “Daytona Beach area golf courses are reporting […]
Hotel Beaux Arts Miami teams with Wynwood Walls for ultimate SoFla art experience
Miami is more than South Beach and night clubs. Some of Miami’s “hidden’’ gems can be uncovered by those looking for the ultimate elite experience offered by Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, a great boutique hotel nestled above the hustle and bustle of Downtown Miami. The 44-room property was recently added to Marriott’s Autograph Collection of […]
Four-course wine pairing dinner at The Parisian Restaurant & Wine Bar a good way to cure the post-Irma blues
Looking for a good way to deal with the post-Irma blues? Head to the terrific Parisian Restaurant & Wine Bar in Jupiter, Fla., on Sept. 21 for a four-course wine pairing dinner. For only $55 per person, the dinner is one of the great culinary bargains in Palm Beach County. http://www.theparisianrestaurant.com/ Here’s a look at […]
Reynolds Lake Oconee to debut Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds this fall
The initial phase of the Sandy Creek Sporting Grounds is scheduled to debut this fall at Reynolds Lake Oconee, offering a variety of outdoor experiences at the community located on 12,000 acres surrounded by Lake Oconee near Greensboro, GA., between Atlanta and Augusta. Named for the stream that flows into Lake Oconee and shapes […]
Burger & Craft Beer Bash on Sept. 23 at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
One of my favorite Palm Beach events is Sept. 23. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is joining with the Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches (YPOP), part of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, to host a Burger & Craft Beer Bash at the resort from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. http://www.eaupalmbeach.com/ […]
The Cradle nine-hole course opening at Pinehurst on Sept. 30
If you know anything about Pinehurst, N.C., you know it is all about golf history. With that in mind, on Sept. 30, – nearly 120 years after golf arrived in the North Carolina sandhills, Pinehurst Resort will open The Cradle, a nine-hole short course that even the newest to the game can enjoy. https://www.pinehurst.com/ Designed […]
The Jefferson hotel names David Bueno as GM
Washington, D.C.’s legendary boutique hotel, The Jefferson, has named hospitality veteran David Bueno as General Manager. In his new position, Bueno will be responsible for the daily operation and continued revenue growth for the historically-rich property in the heart of the city. Prior to this role, Bueno oversaw culinary teams at renowned DC restaurants such […]