Just as every picture tells a story, so does every restaurant. The story of how Marco Alexandridis came to co-own Oliv Pit Athenian Grill in Boca Raton is a terrific story, full of family history, family values and some of the best Greek food you’ll taste in South Florida. http://www.olivpit.com Marcos Alexandridis, a Greek native, […]
Month: February 2018
Vail gearing up for summer with new hotels and events
It’s not yet March, but I’m already in the mood for a summer in Vail. I dare you to find a better summer destination in the U.S. from June through October. When the snow melts, Vail reawakens with a summer filled with adventures from hiking and biking to golf to three new hotels and new dining concepts […]
Tranquilo Golf Club’s New practice facility “Four Seasons worthy” in Orlando
As golf works to re-define itself in efforts to maintain players and attract new players, practice facilities are becoming more prominent. Not necessarily the Topgolf model that basically is an entertainment complex that incorporates hitting bays, but the high-end practice facilities that serve as the “carrot’’ to attract serious players and players who might simply […]
The Sea Pines Resort opens Pete Dye Room to showcase career of the legendary course architect
The Pete Dye Room in the Harbour Town Clubhouse at The Sea Pines Resort opened today with a multi-media exhibit that explores the close relationship between Dye – the preeminent course designer of the modern era – and his celebrated creation – Harbour Town Golf Links. Harbour Town is one of the legendary architect’s […]
The Bird is the word at Bird & Bone at The Confidante Miami Beach
To many people in Miami Beach, “Southern’’ cooking means the swordfish ceviche that is served on Collins Ave., south of Lincoln Road. But to me, Southern cooking in Miami Beach means Chef Richard Hales’ terrific c Bird & Bone restaurant inside The Confidante Miami Beach hotel. Three words that best describe Bird & Bone? Nashville […]
Paul Joseph new GM at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando
With nearly three decades of service and leadership in the hospitality industry, Paul Joseph has been appointed to general manager of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The announcement follows the recent retirement of Pat Engfer, a Hyatt veteran of 40 years. Joseph was recently general manager of Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. A landmark resort in Orlando […]
50 Ocean in Delray Beach showing off revamped menus for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch
Thomas Op’t Holt, executive chef at 50 Ocean in Delray Beach, is once again proving why is among the top chefs in South Florida with the restaurant’s revamped menus for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch. http://www.50ocean.com “We’ve kept our most popular items, but added an extra element of excitement,” Holt said. “As always, the […]
Go on a birdie binge at The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
The Honda Classic is underway in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and after one round it appears as if Tiger Woods might make the cut. That’s reason enough for a lot of golf fans to celebrate. If you are among them, swing by The Cooper restaurant in PB Gardens, for a “Talk Birdie to Me.’’ Talk […]
Dustin Johnson breaks ground on Golf Performance Center in Myrtle Beach
Dustin Johnson, the world’s top-ranked golfer, has returned to TPC Myrtle Beach to break ground on the Dustin Johnson Golf Performance Center. Construction on the 3,100-square foot building will be complete by Memorial Day, and the facility will serve as the home for the Dustin Johnson Golf School and the Dustin Johnson Foundation. The Dustin Johnson Foundation was […]
Hooray for National Margarita Day, Feb. 22
Looking for some places to celebrate National Margarita Day on Feb. 22? Here a couple of my favorite SoFla spots: Cantina Laredo in The Village at Gulfstream in Hallandale Beach is celebrating with its Perfect Patron ‘Rita! at a special price of $8 from Feb. 22-24. The restaurant has also launched new weekday lunch specials: […]