Miami Spice begins Aug. 1, so let’s begin with one of my favorite Miami restaurants – Toro Toro at the InterContinental Miami. Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval’s Pan-Latin steakhouse never disappoints with a deep menu of ceviches, steaks and Executive Chef Jean Delgado’s signature dishes, including Grilled Spanish Octopus (a must-have for octopus fans), Chipotle Miso […]
Month: July 2018
Kiawah Island Golf Resort expanding its accommodations and amenities
If it never changed – or just tweaked a few things – Kiawah Island Golf Resort would remain one of the nation’s top luxury destinations. But the resort, about 30 miles south of Charleston, S.C., is not standing pat. Kiawah Island Golf Resort, which includes the posh Sanctuary Hotel and Pete Dye’s legendary Ocean Course […]
Pueblo Bonito Resorts launches “Save the Seas – Skip the Straw” campaign
Innovative eco-friendly practices designed to minimize damage to the environment have been implemented at Pueblo Bonito Resorts. Effective this month, the hospitality company has banned the use of plastic straws at its five Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, resort hotels. The company said the “Save the Seas – Skip the Straw” campaign, effective immediately, will reduce environmental […]
Vince Gill to perform at this year’s Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival
The team behind John Offerdahl’s Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine and Music Festival has revealed details surrounding the competition, which will this year become , weekend-long food, wine and music event. Making its return to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater beginning Friday, Nov. 9, the festival will include three nights of live concerts, a new BBQ Pit […]
Angelo Arboleda new executive chef at Calaveras Cantina in Jupiter, Fla.
Angelo Arboleda is the new executive chef at Calaveras Cantina as the restaurant sails through a heated summer serving some of the coldest margaritas North Palm Beach County, Fla. A graduate of the Florida Culinary Institute, Arboleda began his career as a line cook Cucina del’Arte (now Cucina Palm Beach) and later moved to Café […]
Baker’s Cay Resort opening this fall in Key Largo
Carved into the more lush and secluded region of Key Largo, Baker’s Cay Resort is set to debut this fall as part of Curio Collection by Hilton. http://www.bakerscay.com. Located on the Gulf side of the Overseas Highway, the beachfront resort is tucked away on 13 acres of tropical groves and provides exclusive access to one […]
Golf and history unite at Pawleys Island and the Hammock Coast
South Carolina history and golf come together as a perfect destination duo along the state’s Hammock Coast, the moniker for the historic city of Georgetown and the entirety of Georgetown that includes the town of Pawleys Island across the Waccamaw River bridge on Highway 17. Looking for history? Although its officially the third-oldest city in […]
Chef Mark Militello planning dinner for six at Josie’s Ristorante in Boynton Beach
Here’s a great way to get a great meal. James Beard award-winning chef, Mark Militello, will make dinner for six people at Josie’s Ristorante in Boynton Beach, Fla. To enter to win the dinner for six, guests can drop their business card or entry slip into the oversized wine glass at the bar at Josie’s. […]
Reynolds Lake Oconee brings back golf “on the house” package
Reynolds Lake Oconee is giving golfers a reprieve from the dog days of summer with a round of golf “on the house” upon arrival. The popular “First Round’s On Us” stay-and-play package has returned and is available through Aug. 31. For golfers eager to get out and play right away, the “First Round’s On Us” […]
Bloomers Frosé makes mixing frozen concoctions fast and easy
There is an old saying advises that if you can’t find what you like, invent it yourself. Meet Stacie Weisman, A long-time bartender, Weisman had a difficult time mixers that went with wine. So what did Weisman do? She invented her own – Bloomers Frosé – a ready-to-use, frosty rosé mixer that is now available […]