The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., has named Jay Edwards as the director of restaurants and Matthew Roher as resort executive chef. With a combined 40 years of varied culinary experience, Edwards and Roher bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to The Sea Pines Resort. www.seapines.com “We are thrilled to have […]
Month: January 2017
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island opens The Lobby Bar featuring craft cocktails and sushi
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island – one of my favorite Southeast resorts – has opened its new Lobby Bar that it says is inspired by ‘bourbon legends,’’ featuring small batch spirits and craft cocktails, such as the Smoked Old Fashioned. Theater and craft cocktails meld together with personal tableside infusions. The Lobby Bar offers light bites, including freshly-prepared […]
LaudyPOP art and food festival debuts March 10 in Fort Lauderdale
LaudyPOP is putting the Fort Lauderdale culinary and arts scene on display. The first-ever event, which should appeal to art aficionados and foodies, features a combination of art, culture, food and libations. www.laudypop.com The event will debut March 10 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m., and showcase displays of local art, interactive performances and live music. […]
Oregon’s Silvies Valley Ranch giving guests a true American West experience
Want to add to your “must visit’’ list for 2017 or beyond? Silvies Valley Ranch should be at the top of that list. The image of the American West brings to mind renegade spirits who value straight forwardness, tradition, resilience and a comedic sense of relaxation. For the traveler seeking an undiscovered Western retreat, Silvies […]
Vail Cascade Resort and Spa transitioning to Hotel Talisa, Vail
Laurus Corporation, a private real estate investment and development firm, announced today the former Vail (Colo.) Cascade Resort and Spa will reopen early this year as Hotel Talisa, Vail. Derived from the Native American name translating to “beautiful water,” Talisa pays homage to the Rocky Mountain’s first residents – the Southern Ute Indians – while […]
Chef Manlee Siu keeps things local at Angle at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Meet South Florida farmers best friend – Manlee Siu. No SoFla chef is more enthusiastic about the local farm scene and what it provides than Siu, chef at Angle restaurant at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in trendy Palm Beach enclave of Manalapan. Siu’s respect for local farmers is a genuine as her menu […]
Gili’s Beach Club at Trump International Beach Resort to offer Lava Stone dining experience
South Florida is never at a loss for dining experiences. Here’s one coming in February that’s on my “must visit’’ list. Gili’s Beach Club at Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach will offer an interactive dining experience featuring Lava Stone Grills. Guests of the casual outdoor eatery can choose from a menu of meats, vegetables and seafood, […]
Hotel Irvine names Jeff Moore as executive chef
EATS Kitchen & Bar, a popular all-day contemporary restaurant, at Hotel Irvine in Irvine, Calif., has named Jeff Moore as its new executive chef overseeing culinary operations for EATS Kitchen & Bar and Red Bar and Lounge. Moore calls his cuisine “modern California” cooking and is committed to California farm-to-table kitchen values, highlighting the highest […]
Shane Miller new Executive Chef at Sheraton Bay Point Resort
Following a $30 million transformation, the newly unveiled Sheraton Bay Point Resort – Northwest Florida’s newest resort destination located along the historic St. Andrews Bay – has named Shane Miller as its new Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage. From his early days of learning the secrets of a perfect New Orleans roux […]
Romance in the air at Acqualina Resort & Spa
Seriously want to impress your significant other? Here’s a good way to do it. Acqualina Resort & Spa, the ultra-luxurious, oceanfront resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., is offering three romance-inspired packages for the romantic month of February. Here’s a closer look: “Love is in the Air” at Acqualina Spa by ESPA Acqualina Spa by […]