Memorial Day 2020 (fittingly) is the target date for the opening of American Dunes – formerly Grand Haven Golf Club – in Grand Haven, Mich., just west of Grand Rapids. Once owned by Dr. John Rooney, the course is owned today by his son, Major Dan Rooney, founder of Folds Of Honor, a nonprofit organization […]
Month: August 2019
The Grill at St. Regis, Bal Harbour, a complete South Florida dining experience
From high-tech guest rooms to butler service, and incredible wine vault to outstanding Greek and French restaurants, the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in North Miami Beach seemingly had it all. One ingredient, however, was missing: an upscale steakhouse. https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/miaxr-the-st-regis-bal-harbour-resort/ Enter The Grill at St. Regis, which recently opened to complete as deep and genuine […]
September means menu changes for Miami Spice
As August winds down, Miami Spice continues to go strong through Sept. 30. Here’s a look at new menus for September at some of the top participating restaurants. Boulud Sud Meals Offered: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner Days Offered: Brunch (Sunday), Lunch (Monday – Friday), Dinner (Monday – Saturday) Chef Daniel Boulud’s Medeterranean concept offers a variety […]
Fall into golf on Hilton Head Island
The Summer of 2019 is winding down, but there’s still plenty of time for golf, particularly on Hilton Head Island, S.C. One of the Southeast’s top golf (and family) destinations, there are several excellent group packages ideal for fall getaways. HiltonHeadGolfIsland.com. Here’s a look: SEA PINES RESORT The Sea Pines Resort, which in many ways […]
Third Eye Blind bringing “Screamer” Tour to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Third Eye Blind, one of the more resilient rock bands of the past 20 years, will bring its “Screamer Tour 2019” to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. The show will be in the southwest parking lot with complimentary parking offered in the west parking lot. Seating is festival style […]
Start your engines on these Par Fours in Daytona Beach
“Short’’ courses are the trend these days in the golf industry, meaning more facilities – particularly resorts – are creating courses with holes ranging from 50 yards to 200 yards. But what about short, drivable, par fours at “standard’’ length golf courses? They often can be the most fun and challenging. With that in mind, […]
Chef Ari Taymor bringing tastes of LA to Three Miami
Three, the tropical-themed upscale eatery located within the Wynwood Arcade in Miami, is hosting its first four-course Chef’s Tasting dinners with Chef-in-Residence Ari Taymor. Each of the 10-seat dinners (Sept. 5 and 6) will be open to the public. Click for reservations: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chefs-tasting-dinner-with-chef-ari-taymor-at-three-restaurant-tickets-66964928905 Attendees will be upfront and personal with Chef Ari Taymor, of highly-acclaimed […]
Myrtle Beach World Amateur Handicap Championship begins Aug. 26
One of amateur golf’s more popular events – the PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap Championship – is poised to tee-off on 60 of Myrtle Beach’s best courses. The 36th annual World Am will be played Aug. 26-30.More than 3,200 golfers from 49 states and 20-plus countries are competing in the event. “The PlayGolfMyrtleBeach.com World Amateur Handicap […]
Brunch a bunch at these South Florida hot spots
There’s no “bad’’ time to eat in Miami, but brunch is one of my favorite meals. Seems it’s also a favorite of a lot of South Floridians. So with that in mind, here are a few SoFla hots spots for brunch. SOUTH BEACH Delano South Beach This iconic Miami Beach staple is reviving its eponymous […]
Disconnect and relax in luxury at The Spa at The Breakers Palm Beach
The Breakers Palm Beach doesn’t do anything halfway. The resort is legendary for (among other things) its personal guest services and attention to detail. Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than at the Spa at The Breakers. One of the country’s top spa destinations, The Spa at The Breakers features 17 treatment rooms (including the […]