Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is celebrating eight years as one of South Florida’s top luxury properties, but it not resting on its laurels, which include being the only independent property in Palm Beach to earn the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. For example, the resort is transforming its Mediterranean-style Temple Orange restaurant into as […]
Month: July 2021
Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon Set For Aug. 28 in Jupiter, FL.
The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce has announced a new partnership with Tampa General Hospital, one of the largest hospitals in America. The three-year commitment begins with the 35th annual Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon on Aug. 28, at 7 a.m. at Carlin Park in Jupiter, FL. The event dates back to 1985, which […]
Charlestowne Hotels Launching Six New F& B Concepts
Charlestowne Hotels, one of the nation’s top full-service hospitality management companies, is emerging as a leader in the food and beverage space with the debut of six new concepts this year, including the company’s first standalone bar and restaurant. Charlestowne currently manages more than three dozen food and beverage outlets, ranging from coffee shops […]
Michael Mina’s Estiatorio Ornos Greek Eatery Coming to Miami Spice
Celebrity Chef Michael Mina’s Greek concept, Estiatorio Ornos, is coming to Miami Spice. Located in the upscale Aventura (FL.) Mall in North Miami, Estiatorio Ornos is a 160-seat eatery led by award-winning Chef Michael Mina and the Las Vegas duo of Girair “Jerry” Goumroian and Chef Nikolaos Georgousis. Miami Spice begins April 1 and goes […]
Lure Fish Bar at Loews Miami Beach Hotel Once Again a “Must Dine” for Miami Spice
Miami Spice traditionally has been an event in which restaurants test the market in regards to some new menu items and prepare for the all-important Winter season. In those regards, Lure Fish Bar at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel once again is among the “must visit’’ eateries for Miami Spice 2021, which begins Aug. […]
Celebrate National Lasagna Day with the Abbenante Family at Lynora’s Restaurants in Palm Beach County
Summer is ripe with culinary celebrations, including National Lasagna Day on July 29. Few South Florida families celebrate National Lasagna Day like the Abbenante family. Owners of Lynora’s Italian restaurants in Tequesta, Palm Beach Gardens, and West Palm Beach, the Abbenantes have served generations of South Floridians their authentic dishes for more than four decades. […]
Shuck Away in August at Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse in Jupiter, FL.
Two Buck Shuck? That’s what Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse in Jupiter will offer through the month of August. Diners can get Blue Point oysters for $2 per shuck at the eatery located at Charlie & Joe’s on Love Street. Lucky Shuck’s oysters are live-shucked come and can be downed with a passion fruit-cucumber […]
Early Look at Some Miami Spice Favs
Miami Spice – one of South Florida’s more anticipated culinary events – begins Aug. 1 and goes through Sept. 30. Participating events will offer three-course lunch menus for $28 per person and dinner for $42 per person. Here’s a look at some of my favorite restaurants for outdoors dining and hotel dining for Miami Spice. […]
Project Golf in Myrtle Beach Names Angel Diaz as Director
Angel Diaz, a PGA professional and retired 22-year Navy veteran, has been named Director of Project Golf, a Myrtle Beach-based grow the game initiative. Project Golf is dedicated to increasing access to the sport, including quality instruction, with an emphasis on junior golfers, military veterans and prospective players who previously may not have felt comfortable at […]
Chef John Iatrellis Brings Eastern Mediterranean Cuisine to Layla on South Beach
Tucked away in a quiet South Beach neighborhood (yes, they do exist) is John Iatrellis’ pride and passion – Layla – the new Mediterranean restaurant in the Kayak Hotel. Iatrellis and Mediterranean cuisine, understand, go together like pita bread and hummus. So, when Iatrellis, whose family is from Lesbos, Greece, had the opportunity to […]