Lightkeepers, the casually elegant new restaurant and bar, has opened at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami. Lightkeepers features a contemporary, coastal-inspired dining room, an indoor/outdoor bar and a beverage program featuring unique, hand-crafted cocktails. http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/miami/key-biscayne The menu, executed by Executive Chef Raul A. Del Pozo, relies on locally sourced ingredients – cheeses from Winter Park, beef from […]
Month: April 2017
Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Cabo in 2018
Set along the dramatic coastline of San José del Cabo with panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez, Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve will open early 2018. This much anticipated opening marks the fourth resort in the Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, and the second in the Caribbean/Mexico region. “We are extremely excited to add the exquisite Zadún to the […]
Cheers to the New York City skyline from these great vantage points
There no better eye candy in the summer than New York City’s skyline from a nearby roof top or cruise. So with that mind, here are three of my favorite Big Apples bars and lounge with great views of its legendary landmarks. The Roof |120 W 57th St. | TheRoofNY.com Capping the top of Viceroy […]
Cantina Laredo in Hallandale Beach more than just Mexican cuisine
I was a burrito and taco guy more than a fajitas guy until I met the Skirt Steak Fajitas at Cantina Laredo at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. Piled high and with out-of-this-world flavors, the Skirt Steak Fajita is the highlight of the popular Mexican-themed chain’s menu. It’s not often I find myself lavishing […]
Sekerel’s passion and flavors drive Prosecco Cafe in Palm Beach Gardens
The difference between a baker and a chef, according to Avi Sekerel, is that a baker is a chemist and a chef is an artist. “There are no rules for a chef,’’ said Sekerel, owner of Prosecco Café at PGA Commons in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Saquella Caffè in Boca Raton. “A chef thinks […]
Wilderness Safaris launches Private Journeys for tours of South Africa
Wilderness Safaris has launched Private Journeys – a fully integrated division within the company that has evolved from the previously independent-brand, Wilderness Touring Cape Town. Wilderness Safaris says the new Private Journeys division offers “exceptional tailor-made’’, privately-guided tours of Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula, the Winelands and other Western Cape attractions. Wilderness Safaris operates camps […]
Koba Bowls are healthy breakfast options at Della Test Kitchen in Miami
Della Test Kitchen, the popular plant-based food concept at The Wynwood Yard in Miami, is now open for breakfast and features five new Koba Bowls, a healthy breakfast bowls concept created by Coco Coig and George Sanchez. http://www.dellabowls.com Koba Bowls are $12 each and offer a variety of blended-fruit bowls, all topped with house-made, gluten-free […]
Chef Patrick Lézé tempting South Florida’s sweet tooth
Here’s the sweet flavors of summer – macaron-style. Master Pastry Chef Patrick Lézé is showcasing South Florida’s abundant tropical fruits in a series of macarons available for purchase at Patrick Lézé Palm Beach and Paneterie in downtown West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. PatrickLeze.com. Starting May 1, each location will have featured macarons for sale […]
Kids’ camps provide recreation and learning activities
Summer belongs to kids and families. With that in mind, here’s a look at a couple of resort destinations with some outstanding kids’ camps and programs. Families vacationing at South Seas Island Resort, a 330-acre beach resort and wildlife preserve on Florida’s west coast, have two options for kids’ camps: Sanibel Sea School and Skully’s Imagineer Kids Club. Sanibel Sea School, a marine […]
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill plans to open seven new SoFla locations
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, a South Florida-born fast-casual Mexican restaurant concept, plans to open seven new locations in the next 24 months. This will include restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens, Midtown Miami, North Miami, Dania Beach, West Palm Beach, Aventura and Brickell. In May, the Palm Beach Gardens location (on Northlake Boulevard) will be the first […]