Seated at a table inside Mission Inn Resort & Club’s La Hacienda restaurant, Bud Beucher smiled and reflected back on his 55 years at the family-owned property in Howey-in-the-Hills, Fla. “We’ve seen the geographic area (about 35 miles north of Orlando) grow, we’ve seen the competition grow and we’ve seen the competition shrink,’’ said Beucher, […]
Month: June 2019
Shore Club on South Beach bringing back “Shore Things Sundays”
Shore Club, one of the great Art Deco hotels along South Beach, is re-launching its “Shore Thing Sundays,” a pool series popular for guests and locals. The adults-only, outdoor playground will return on Fourth of July Weekend on Sunday, July 7. Shore Thing Sundays is open to guests 21 and over from 1 p.m. to […]
Château Élan Winery & Resort opens Marc Bar & Restaurant
As part of its ongoing multi-million dollar renovation, Château Élan Winery & Resort today opened Marc Bar & Restaurant, a Southern-inspired bar and chophouse, located within the resort’s 16th century-styled château and winery. Marc features vineyard views (the resort has 32 acres of vines) and a refreshed menu that focuses on artisanal libations curated by […]
Sven Lindemann new executive chef at West Palm Beach Marriott
The West Palm Beach Marriott has named Sven Lindemann as its new Executive Chef. Lindemann will oversee the Marriott’s signature restaurant, Bistro Ten Zero One, along with the hotel’s in-house banquet and catering services. Lindemann comes to Bistro from the Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa where he worked as the Executive Sous […]
Pig out at The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens
Patio pig roasts are back at The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. thecooperrestaurant.com Following the successes of The Cooper’s 5th anniversary cookouts this past May, the PGA Commons restaurant is extending the fun through the summer. On the last Friday of each month, guests can dig into tender morsels of whole-roasted pig at The […]
Maine Lobster Pot Pie a culinary delight at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
The menu at Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak inside the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is resplendent with classic American steakhouse entrees that includes American Wagyu and Prime Cuts of beef, as well as of Japanese A5 Wagyu beef. Oh yes, there also is more than 850 wines from it award-winning wine cellar. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miajt-jw-marriott-miami-turnberry-resort-and-spa/ […]
Raffaele Mitrugno new GM at Bagatelle Miami Beach
Bagatelle Miami Beach, the South Beach haute spot, has recently named restaurant guru Raffaele Mitrugno as its new General Manager, bringing in a new era for the Bagatelle brand as it enters its 1th year. Conceived in 2008 by nightlife epicures Remi Laba and Aymeric Clemente, Bagatelle’s signature style incorporates classic Mediterranean food, chic Parisian […]
Spend an extra day in luxury at The Inn & Club at Harbour Town
How often do travelers wish they had just one more night on vacation? Now they can. And there’s no better place than Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C. The Inn & Club at Harbour Town, the award-winning property located on the southernmost tip of Hilton Head Island, is offering a “Free Night Special” […]
Myrtlewood Golf Club’s Palmetto Course undergoing renovation; will reopen Sept. 1
Founders Group International (FGI), owner of 22 Myrtle Beach area golf courses, this summer is renovating Myrtlewood Golf Club’s popular Palmetto Course.The course, which closed on June 24, will reopen for play on Sept. 1, ensuring it will be in prime condition for the peak fall season. www.foundersgroupinternational.com FGI hired Schlegel Golf Design to overhaul […]
Heart of Miami: Novotel Miami Brickell hotel
Accor hospitality group prides itself on its Novotel branded hotels being in the hearts of the world’s great international cities. Now add another great international city: Miami. Joining more than 520 hotels and resorts in 60 countries, Novotel Miami Brickell (formerly the Atton Brickell) is the second Novotel hotel in the U.S. and the brand’s […]