The Local Culinary, a recently launched virtual restaurant concept, has debuted el Taco Loco. As one of South Florida’s first chef-driven delivery-only restaurants, el Taco Loco is serving classic and playful interpretations of authentic Mexican fare. The menu incorporates unique, high-quality ingredients, such as truffle cheese and seaweed, in its more contemporary dishes, while also […]
Boca Raton Resort & Spa going country on Labor Day Weekend
The Boca Raton Resort & Club on Aug. 30-Sept. 1 will host a country concert experience, “New Sounds of Nashville,” where guests will hear the sounds by Grammy-award winning songwriters. New Sounds of Nashville will feature more than eight Grammy-winning singer-songwriters behind the number-one Billboard country hits, including “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” by Jake Owen, […]
Don Felder’s Woodstock experience helped shape his new album, “American Rock and Roll”
Music fans around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the three-day rock and roll festival that helped define a generation. Woodstock introduced American audiences to Jimi Hendrix, perhaps still the ultimate guitar god, and Carlos Santana, who was just beginning his rise as a guitar legend. Not far from the stage where […]
Steelpan juices up Happy Hour at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Recently opened Caribbean-American fusion restaurant, Steelpan at the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel, is now offering an elevated happy hour experience with live music, oceanfront views and a discounted menu of handcrafted cocktails and light bites inspired by the multi-cultural island flavors of South Florida. www.SteelpanFTL.com With happy hour available every day of the week […]
Bar Centro on South Beach Goes Unplugged
Bar Centro by Jose Andres, a chic and outdoor lounge at the iconic SLS South Beach has debuted its revived Bar Centro Unplugged, a Wednesday night live music series with some of Miami’s more influential bands. https://www.slshotels.com/southbeach Taking place every Wednesday from 8 pm to 11 pm, guests get live performances from Miami-based bands, including […]
Guitar Gods Play It Loud: Don Felder recalls meeting Jimmy Page for the first time
Even rock stars get star-struck. For example, Don Felder, the man who co-wrote “Hotel California’’ as a member of The Eagles, relied this story to me about meeting guitar legend Jimmy Page for the first time this past April. Felder and Page, a founding member of Led Zeppelin and an elder statesman among today’s guitar […]
Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria to open Aug. 20 in Delray Beach
Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria – the next great restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla. – will officially open Aug. 20 at 7 a.m. Located in the Pineapple Grove neighborhood of downtown Delray Beach, Rose’s Daughter is the creation of Chef /Owner, Suzanne Perrotto, who also owns and operate nearby Brule Bistro. With a certification in Neapolitan […]
Plunge Beach Hotel a hidden oasis in Lauderdale by the Sea
There are not too many places remaining in South Florida where someone can find a hideaway beach resort. One of those places, however, is Plunge Beach Hotel in Lauderdale by the Sea. Located on Highway A1A a few miles north of the high-rise hotels of Fort Lauderdale Beach, Plunge Beach Resort is a 163-room hidden […]
National Rum Day twice as nice at City Cellar in West Palm Beach
National Rum Day is Aug. 16, meaning here’s another chance to party before summer runs out. citycellarwpb.com. In West Palm Beach, City Cellar in Rosemary Square (former City Place) will serving up a duet, including the Tropical Martini with Flor de Cana rum, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine. The Dragonberry […]
One from the heart: BBQ & Bourbon pairing dinner at Okeechobee Steakhouse
Here’s a dinner pairing that will tug for an outstanding cause. On Aug. 15, at 6:30 p.m., Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach will host a special BBQ & Bourbon pairing dinner featuring the steakhouse’s signature BBQ. http://www.okeesteakhouse.com/ During the dinner, owner Ralph Lewis, along with his customers and partners, will auction off rare and […]