On Aug. 21 the United States will see its first solar eclipse since 1979. Salishan Spa & Golf Resort is not letting this astrological event pass unnoticed. The Oregon Coast is going to be among the first places in North America to see the event and anyone at Salishan will have a front row seat. […]
The Celino Hotel South Beach names Lucy Martin as GM
The Celino South Beach, located on Miami’s famed Ocean Drive and one of the largest developments that the iconic street has ever seen, has named Lucy Martin as General Manager. Martin will lead the launch of boutique lifestyle hotel that features 132 guestrooms, and rooftop and pool amenities. The Celino South Beach is scheduled to […]
Salamander Hotels to open NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans on July 6
Nine decades after it was originally built to service the city’s needs, the historic headquarters of the former New Orleans Public Service Inc. (NOPSI) will re-open its doors on July 6 as the new, luxury NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans – a Salamander Hotel. Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the nine-story brick building was originally constructed in 1927 by the […]
Big City Tavern is Fort Lauderdale’s quintessential restaurant and bar
I’ve spent a lot of days and nights the past couple of years on Las Olas Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale, meaning I’d driven or walked past Big City Tavern dozens of times. To be honest, I thought it was just another Las Olas hipster bar; to be honest, I couldn’t have been more wrong. Big […]
Spoto’s Oyster Bar in PB Gardens hosting “Taste of America” wine dinner on June 29
Sea-to-table eatery Spoto’s Oyster Bar in PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., will host “Taste of America’’, an interactive wine dinner, on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Executive Chef Dan Bair created a five-course, gastronomic feast to complement the distinctive characteristics of each wine’s region and grape variety. “Every wine has a unique story […]
Eat like tennis star Rafael Nadal at Tatel Miami
It was nearly one week ago when Rafael Nadal won his 10th French Open and 15th Grand Slam title. Few people in the world can play tennis (especially on clay) like the Spanish superstar, but when in Miami, they can eat like him. Here are some of Nadal’s menu favorites at Tatel, the hot new […]
Norwegian launches its first nonstop transatlantic flight from New York’s Hudson Valley
Norwegian, which bills itself as the World’s Best Low-Cost Long-Haul Airline and Europe’s Best Low-Cost Airline, has launched its first nonstop transatlantic flight from Stewart International Airport in New Windsor, N.Y., to Edinburgh Airport in Scotland. This is the first of five routes that will operate from the airport. The airline’s other routes to Ireland, […]
Allen named GM at new Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
The newly-opened Grand Hyatt Baha Mar has named Scott Allen as general manager. Widely known and respected within the Hyatt family, Allen brings 28 years of experience and leadership to the 1,800-room resort on Nassau’s famed Cable Beach. The oceanfront property is the first hotel to open as part of the expansive Baha Mar Resort. bahamar.grand.hyatt.com. Grand Hyatt […]
Leila Restaurant in West Palm Beach offering special three-course dinner menu
Continuing through September, Leila Restaurant patrons may request to order from a special, three-course dinner menu featuring a wide array of mezza, entrée, and dessert choices for just $24.99 per person (including coffee). Leila Restaurant is a cosmopolitan grille featuring authentic, fresh and healthy, regional dishes for lunch and dinner along with traditional Mediterranean specialties […]
Charcoal Garden Bar + Grill at Miami’s Wynwood Yard unveils summer menu items
Laid-back days bring vibrant and cool offerings to the menu at CHARCOAL Garden Bar + Grill, Miami’s first-ever full-service restaurant built entirely out of a collection of modified shipping containers. Guests can dine in an air conditioned “conservatory” or under the new retractable Roman shade. Charcoal’s new menu highlights include ice-cold green gazpacho, a juicy […]