How to judge the early success of Scusi Trattoria, celebrity chef Laurent Tourondel’s new Italian restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens? “The vision has come to life, for sure,’’ said Travis Wadsworth, general manager of the eatery that opened this past November. “The ambience, the décor… there is nothing else like it in Laurent’s restaurant family.’’ […]
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Chef David Schroeder raising the bar with Brick & Barrel gastropub in Lake Park, Fla.
Seated at a table inside his Brick & Barrel gastropub, Chef David Schroeder smiled when he discussed the growth of West Palm Beach’s Lake Park neighborhood. “There is fresh energy in this area,’’ Schroeder said. “I’m kind of old… and I’ve only been here two years.’’ Understand that two years is a lifetime in the […]
Innisbrook, a Salamander Resort, celebrating 50 years with a fresh new look
Innisbrook, a Salamander Resort, will begin 2020 – its 50th year – with a comprehensive remodeling of its guest accommodations. The resort, located near Tampa in Palm Harbor, Fla., is completing extensive upgrades to the interior of its executive-, one- and two-bedroom condo-style suites to feature an appealing and modern look. Each unit will be […]
New Kid on the Block in Fort Lauderdale: Koi, Japanese Cuisine Sushi Lounge Bar
Tina Wang and her husband, Chef Jason Zheng, who have created Asian “must dine’’ restaurants, Saiko-i Sushi Lounge and Hibachi in West Boca Raton and Yakitori Sake House in East Boca Raton, have moved a few miles south to open a third location. Koi, Japanese Cuisine Sushi Lounge Bar, located in the Harbor Shops just […]
Chef Mike Ford’s Lowcountry cuisine goes from Streamsong Resort to Spain
Chef Mike Ford recently brought his Lowcountry cooking heritage to an international Cooking with Truffles Competition, in Soria, Spain. And although Ford – executive chef at Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla. – didn’t win as the U.S. representative in the competition, he raised some culinary eyebrows with his dish of Lowcountry scallops and black […]
Brunch into the New Year in South Florida
Brunch is big deal in South Florida – even more so on New Year’s Day. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite brunch spots to ring in 2020. Bulla Gastrobar (Coral Gables, Doral) Each location is offering a four-course prix-fixe brunch menu for $60 per person and cheers to the new […]
Eat and Party in the New Year in South Florida
Still looking for a spot -or spots – to ring in 2020? Here are some of my favorite South Florida restaurants and bars to welcome the New Year: Scusi Trattoria (Palm Beach Gardens) Chef Laurent Tourondel’s great new coastal Italian dining experience will offer a first and second seating. Starting at 8pm, second-seating guests […]
Get your football bowl game and golf fixes at Streamsong Resort
Like some football with your golf? Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Fla., central Florida, an official Hotel Partner of the 2020 Outback Bowl featuring the Auburn Tigers and Minnesota Golden Gophers, is offering a limited number of exclusive Stay & Play Fairways & Football Packages from Dec 29-Jan. 2, which allows guests to play the […]
Biltmore Hotel to host Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship for 56th year
The iconic Biltmore Hotel in the heart of Coral Gables, Fla., will host – for the 56th year – the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship. From Jan. 2-6, some of the top boys and girls amateur golfers from nearly 100 countries across the globe will compete for the 2020 Junior Orange Bowl title. www.biltmorehotel.com […]
Forbes Travel Guide Fancies: From Cabo to London for the holidays
Looking for a spot – or spots – to welcome in 2020? Jennifer Kester, vice president at Forbes Travel Guide, has some suggestions from Cabo to London. https://www.forbestravelguide.com/ Ski: The Little Nell Skiers in search of a convenient spot with top-notch service should check into The Little Nell for the holidays. It’s the only […]