Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla., recently hosted the Florida Club Managers Association of America’s Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament and Gala. The event raised funds for South Florida charities, including Special Olympics of Florida, SOS Children’s Villages Florida, Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Place of Hope and The First Tee […]
New Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar already a SoFla favorite
By Sharon Geltner Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar’s concepts of farm-to-table, local produce, seasonal ingredients concepts, has quickly made it number one in sales of seven restaurants in the Dave Magrogan Group, based in Brookhaven, Pa. The popular Delray Beach, Fla., version is the first in Florida with others (and a second brand) to […]
AC Hotel Miami Aventura opens as Marriott’s “experiential lifestyle brand’’
The European inspired AC Hotel Miami Aventura by Marriott has opened in Aventura, Fla. The 233-room hotel located on Biscayne Blvd., introduces what Marriott calls an “experiential lifestyle brand’’ that has a particular appeal to the millennial mindset, editing away the superfluous in order to create moments of pause for traveling guests. “We are delighted to […]
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill in West Palm Beach receives Wine Spectator awards
City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill in West Palm Beach has been recognized by Wine Spectator’s coveted 2017 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant, located in the CityPlace shopping and entertainment district, is recognized for its wine program from top destinations for wine enthusiasts from all 50 states and more than 75 countries. The awards are given […]
Hilton Orlando adds to the top of its management team
The AAA Four Diamond Hilton Orlando has named Joe Cardone as hotel manager and Justin Garner as food and beverage director. The two new appointments bring more than four decades of hotel industry experience to the 1,417-room convention resort along Orlando’s famed International Drive. www.thehiltonorlando.com Bringing more than 28 years of hospitality expertise to Hilton […]
Private partnership to fund new clubhouse for Papago Golf Course in Phoenix
A public/private partnership between the City of Phoenix, Arizona State University (ASU) and the Arizona Golf Community Foundation (AGCF) this month will begin construction of a state-of-the-art clubhouse and practice facility at Papago Golf Course. The clubhouse, which includes a restaurant and bar, is expected to be completed next Spring. Additional elements include a private, […]
Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
The Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West Hotel is now open in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Located in Plano, on Legacy Drive at the intersection of Dallas North Tollway and State Highway 121, the 304-room, 15-story hotel is within the walkable epicenter of the $3 billion Legacy West urban mixed-use project. Owner and developer Sam Moon […]
Miami’s Hotel Beaux Arts joins Autograph Collection Hotels
Miami’s Hotel Beaux Arts today announced it will join Autograph Collection Hotels, the diverse portfolio of more than 100 independent hotels around the world that connote vision, design and craft. Located on the 38th, 39th and 40th floors of one of city’s most recognized skyscrapers, the 44-room boutique hotel creates an intimate and residential experience […]
Paneterie offers a French twist for National Hot Dog Day
One of my favorite days of the year – National Hot Dog Day – July 19. The hot dog as about as American as you can get, but it’s confined to the States. http://www.Paneterie.com. Paneterie French Bakery, with locations in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach, is celebrating the Day with its popular European Hot […]
Sundae Funday at The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens
How sweet is this? National Hot Fudge Sundae Day is July 25 and The Cooper in PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has one of the best hot fudge sundaes you’ll ever dive into. thecooperrestaurant.com Chef Adam Brown’s gastronomic spectacle, – The Cooper Sundae – features a gigantic scoop of vanilla ice cream, […]