Florida Gov. Rick Scott has confirmed Zika virus is being spread locally by mosquitoes in Miami Beach, including the heavily-trafficked tourist area of South Beach. The expansion of the outbreak in South Florida prompted a new travel advisory by federal officials and comes during the middle of the popular Miami Spice event and while many tourists are […]
Month: August 2016
Lincoln Restaurant and Bar 1936 Coming to JW Marriott Camelback Inn
The JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., will add Lincoln Restaurant and Bar 1936 to its F&B portfolio. Scheduled to open in October, the restaurant will feature views of Camelback Mountain and an outdoor demonstration kitchen and grill. The menu at Lincoln Restaurant will be handcrafted by newly appointed Executive […]
50 Ocean brings hydroponic farming to Delray Beach dining scene
One of my favorite SoFla restaurants – 50 Ocean in Delray Beach – has debuted three interior towers of aeroponic and hydroponic plants. Root balls of herbs, microgreens, lettuces, and spinach are thriving. Within a few weeks, the towers should be produce ready for harvest. “We first saw these systems over two years ago at […]
Outdoor museum coming to West Palm Beach
With “season’’ fast approaching, the art industry in West Palm Beach is booming. New this year is a collaboration between CANVAS and Hilton West Palm Beach. Launching in November, CANVAS’ outdoor museum concept will focus on “connection.” To illustrate the theme, Hilton West Palm Beach, known for its repertoire of eclectic, international artwork, is collaborating with the festival for CANVAS Kids Day to celebrate the importance […]
Bierwagen named General Manager of W Miami hotel
W Hotels has named Neil Bierwagen as General Manager of W Miami, its newest Miami property in the heart of the burgeoning Brickell neighborhood. Bringing more than 10 years of hospitality experience to W Miami, Bierwagen joins the team from W New York – Times Square where served as Hotel Manager. “The Brickell area is […]
Dollywood Splash Country adding Tailspin Racer in 2017
With what is shaping up to be a record season in 2016, The Dollywood Company in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., has announced the addition of TailSpin Racer to Dollywood’s Splash Country for 2017. The Dollywood Company consists of the 150-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort; and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins. […]
Charlestowne Hotels to open and manage The Collector in St. Augustine
Charlestowne Hotels will introduce The Collector, Luxury Inn and Gardens as the first upscale accommodation option of its kind in St. Augustine, Fla., when the property opens this Fall. The Collector will offer the personal touches of a bed and breakfast with the modern amenities and service of an upscale inn. The Collector will […]
Prosecco Café launches weekly dinner specials
R Rustic Italian eaterie Prosecco Café, located in PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., has launched weekly dinner specials showcasing “old world meets new world dishes. The made-from-scratch cuisine is delivered daily by owner and Executive Chef Avi Sekerel. “We had so many great ideas for weekly specials, but it became apparent that we […]
ROK:BRGR adds signature craft beer to its lineup
JEY Hospitality Group is launching ROK:BRGR’s new signature craft beer, “ROK N COCO,” created in collaboration with Wynwood’s J. Wakefield Brewing. The ROK N COCO, a fruit-inspired coconut IPA, is now available on tap at all ROK:BRGR locations and sister restaurants; Himmarshee Public House, TacoCraft, Pizza Craft and Apothecary 330 in Fort Lauderdale (www.rokbrgr.com). “We’ve always […]
Jekyll Island Club Hotel gets new management partner
Affiliates of Northview Hotel Group have acquired a majority equity interest in the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, one of the more iconic resorts in the U.S. The Jekyll Island Club (www.jekyllclub.com) is set on the banks of coastal Georgia’s Golden Isles, between Savannah and Jacksonville, Fla. Northview has partnered with Leon N. Weiner & […]