Music fans around the world are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, the three-day rock and roll festival that helped define a generation. Woodstock introduced American audiences to Jimi Hendrix, perhaps still the ultimate guitar god, and Carlos Santana, who was just beginning his rise as a guitar legend. Not far from the stage where […]
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Guitar Gods Play It Loud: Don Felder recalls meeting Jimmy Page for the first time
Even rock stars get star-struck. For example, Don Felder, the man who co-wrote “Hotel California’’ as a member of The Eagles, relied this story to me about meeting guitar legend Jimmy Page for the first time this past April. Felder and Page, a founding member of Led Zeppelin and an elder statesman among today’s guitar […]
Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria to open Aug. 20 in Delray Beach
Rose’s Daughter, American Trattoria – the next great restaurant in Delray Beach, Fla. – will officially open Aug. 20 at 7 a.m. Located in the Pineapple Grove neighborhood of downtown Delray Beach, Rose’s Daughter is the creation of Chef /Owner, Suzanne Perrotto, who also owns and operate nearby Brule Bistro. With a certification in Neapolitan […]
Miami Spice opens its 18th season today
Miami’s annual Rite of Summer begins today. It’s the 18th year for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) Miami Spice Restaurant Program. Since its inception in 2001, an estimated one million Miami Spice meals have been served. https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/ The two-month long program – Aug. 1 through Sept. 30 – showcases Greater Miami and […]
Steelpan at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach translates the flavors of the islands
Raised in St. Thomas on the southeast end of Jamaica – Kevin Baker certainly is no stranger to the culinary flavors of the Caribbean islands. Some of his earliest childhood memories, in fact, are of enjoying curry goat and jasmine rice. As Baker grew older, so did his enthusiasm for food and exploring his creativity […]
Bay Hill Perfection: An authentic experience at Arnold Palmer’s Orlando home
is A lot of destinations – golf and otherwise – claim that guests can walk with the greats who preceded them. Some of that is hyperbole, some is true. At Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, that sentiment of walking in footsteps of great people – in this case Arnold and Winnie […]
Golf legend Nancy Lopez to attend Mentor Cup in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The Mentor Cup, an event that raises money for the Gene’s Dream Foundation, has secured a commitment from Wolf Golf Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez for its second annual tournament, which will be held Oct. 26, 2019 at Tidewater Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Lopez, a 48-time winner on the LPGA Tour, remains one […]
Ultra parties during Miami Swim Week at Ultraclub at E11EVEN
Miami Swim Week continues though July 16, which means a lot of event, parties and after parties all around South Beach and Miami. https://www.swimweekcalendar.com/ Looking for a place to call home for the week? Try Ultraclub at E11EVEN, one of Miami’s hottest night spots. https://11miami.com/ Starting July 11, E11EVEN Miami will feature renowned American rapper, […]
World Famous Mac and Cheese opening at Central Fare in Miami
After four years of food truck success, celebrity fans, and a free-standing restaurant in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, the World-Famous House of Mac is opening a new “to-go” shop at Virgin MiamiCentral’s new food hub, Central Fare. Owner Derrick Turton, known as “Chef Teach,’’ is partnering with former Carolina Panthers’ defensive end Charles Johnson and Virgin […]
Mission Inn Resort & Club: Jewel of Lake County, Fla.
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, […]