Pinehurst Resort is best known as one of the of the world’s great golf destination. But the historic resort in the North Carolina sandhills is much more than golf. For example, Pinehurst is launching a new culinary series to celebrate North Carolina’s best chefs and creatives. The Chef & Maker Series features three award-winning North […]
Month: March 2017
Rome’s Hotel Eden to re-open April 1 after 18-month renovation
In line with Dorchester Collection’s continuous investment in luxury experiences, Rome’s famous Hotel Eden will re-open on April 1 following an extensive 18-month restoration. World-renowned architect and interior designers Bruno Moinard and Claire Betaille of 4BI & Associés, together with Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku from Jouin Manku, oversaw the renovation, comprising 98 guestrooms and suites, a […]
Hotel Becket in Lake Tahoe opens Southern-style Ten Crows restaurant
Hotel Becket, a Joie de Vivre Hotel, is celebrating its grand opening with the debut of Ten Crows restaurant. The new restaurant, promises to bring the “classic flavors of the South’’ to South Lake Tahoe with Alabama fire pit cooking. The Ten Crows menu is inspired by Executive Chef Trent Bissell’s upbringing. Born and raised […]
Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa offering golf packages featuring new Danzante Bay Golf Course
The natural beauty of the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at The Islands of Loreto and the beauty of the new Rees Jones-designed Danzante Bay Golf Course each are the featured attractions of three stay-and-play package choices this summer. Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa is set within the indigo waters of […]
SuViche adds new cocktails and menu items to its SoFla lineups
One of of my favorite SoFla restaurants – SuViche – has launched a new bar program and its 2017 features menu. As part of its revamped beverage offerings, the Peruvian-Japanese concept and Pisco Bar restaurant has introduced more than 15 new craft cocktails and shots, available at its Pisco Bar in Wynwood in Miami and […]
Omni Amelia Island Plantation names Block as director of golf
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, a luxury oceanfront resort located in Northeast Florida, has named Mike Block its new Director of Golf. Block will oversee all aspects of the resort’s golf experience and two courses. https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/amelia-island-plantation Block, who grew up in Southern California, began his career with the resort as first assistant golf professional, followed by […]
Brunch Mania in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Looking for some great locations for a spring brunch? Here are a few of my favorites in PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla: One of the most eclectic, Mediterranean-infused dining destinations in Palm Beach County, Prosecco Café, a scratch kitchen and bake shop, is a good spot for power brunching. Popular favorites include omelets, salads, […]
Cobra Golf debuts King F7 Junior Driver
Cobra Golf has introduced a junior version of its popular King F7 driver – KING F7 Junior Driver – that comes equipped with the new “COBRA CONNECT’’ Powered by Arccos technology – allowing the next generation of golfers to track their distance like never before. Cobra says the KING F7 Junior Driver ($249) features the same […]
Dorchester Collection launches new campaign for special occasions
Dorchester Collection of luxury hotels has rolled out a new campaign across each of its properties called “Perfection Just Happens’’ to celebrate special moments throughout the year. The campaign launched with new signature cocktails from the bartenders of Dorchester Collection and are designed for guests to savor special occasions. These locally-inspired libations are included in a […]
McConnell Golf investing $7.3 million in its courses and clubs
Since its inception in 2003, McConnell Golf has bolstered its bourgeoning reputation in the golf industry by investing significantly in improvements and upgrades at its clubs. The Raleigh, N.C., based company is currently overseeing renovation and restoration work totaling approximately $7.3 million at four of its clubs around the Carolinas and Tennessee. http://www.mcconnellgolf.com/ With the […]