Susan G. Komen South Florida’s event calendar is bursting with activities this October in celebration of National Breast Cancer Month. Supporters and survivors will have a variety of opportunities to take part in events from Delray to Stuart to raise awareness and funds for the cause that affects one in eight women. The Race […]
Month: September 2017
LPGA International’s Jones Course re-opens after greens renovations
LPGA International’s Jones Course in Daytona Beach, Fla., has re-opened following a summer greens renovation project. LPGA International installed TifEagle Bermuda, one of the newer strains of Ultradwarf grass that it says will ensure golfers enjoy a “premium’’ putting surface throughout the year. The greens were also restored to their original sizes. “The renovation went perfectly, and […]
215 Speakeasy at Dorrian’s Red Hand brings back days of vintage drinking establishments
Speakeasy’s are trending these days as many bars and pubs are trying to create – ore re-create – the the legendary drinking venues of the 1920s and ‘30s. Nobody does it better than Jack Rose Dining Saloon in Washington, D.C., whose downstairs Speakeasy serves specialty drinks to guests at only a few tables. The Apothecary, […]
Paneterie French Bakery’s is French Brie Sandwich is a “cheese board on the go”
I love cheese boards. If you’ve ever sampled a cheese board, you know why. Stacked high with cheese, fruit, nuts, bread and more with tastes that all perfectly complement one another, there’s a reason that it’s an event and party staple. But carrying around a cheese board and all its contents can be tough. That’s […]
Parched Pig in PB Gardens unveils new Fall menu items
The Parched Pig, one of my favorite Palm Beach Gardens craft brew spots, is offering a new Fall menu with seasonal “comfort food” flavors. The new Signature BBQ Beef Sliders, for example, are a “must have,’’ and come with fresh Pullman rolls, coleslaw and a horseradish pickle. Other small plates include: Roasted Olives Butternut Squash […]
Chefs for the Keys event on Oct. 6 will benefit hurricane victims
Property damage and financial hardship are widespread in the Florida Keys in the wake of Hurricane Irma, and many residents are desperate. Chef Adam Brown of The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens, along with En-Flux private chef Troy Sheller, are organizing a massive effort to help food and beverage hospitality employees who are out of […]
Hanse-designed Streamsong Black debuts at Streamsong Resort in Central Florida
The wait is finally over at Streamsong Resort in Central Florida. One of the more anticipated course openings in recent years took place as Streamsong Resort debuted its third course,Streamsong Black, designed by Gil Hanse, architect of the 2016 Olympic Golf Course. Streamsong Black will open to the public on Sept. 29, making the resort the only […]
Fairmont golf resorts make great Fall destinations
Summer 2017 has officially come and gone, but there are still plenty of opportunities for warm-weather golf. Here are some of my favorite Fairmont resorts with amazing golf courses and experiences: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess The resort recently refreshed its 69 Fairmont Gold Junior Suites with new Southwest chic furnishings that give the rooms a […]
Chef David Viviano’s culinary odyssey brings him to Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Seated in a chair under an umbrella near Breeze Kitchen at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Chef David Viviano couldn’t contain a big smile. “This career,’’ Viviano said, “has been good to me.’’ That’s a tough statement to dispute given the fact Viviano’s culinary odyssey has taken him from his native to places […]
Okeechobee Steakhouse celebrating 70 years in style
Nobody can say my friend Ralph Lewis doesn’t know how to throw a party. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of his family-owned Okeechobee Steakhouse in West Palm Beach (Florida’s oldest steakhouse), Lewis on Oct. 9 is offering guests a 70-day, dry-aged Tomahawk steak to share between two people for $115. http://www.okeechobeesteakhouse.com Each meal will be […]