Coral Hospitality, the full-service hospitality management and investment company for six of Georgia’s State Parks & Lodges, has named Jim Bishop as director of golf. Bishop will manage the golf operations and services offered at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club, Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge and Little […]
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Lucca restaurant a Tuscan treat at Boca Raton Resort & Club
There was a time when Adam Pile didn’t know anything about Italian cooking. “My family is not Italian… I’m not Italian,’’ Pile said. Fortunately Pile, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Academy of Culinary Arts, is a fast study. So much so that for the past seven years, he’s been executive chef at Lucca, […]
Take a culinary World Tour Oct. 23 at Cafe Centro
Café Centro, the eclectic Italian restaurant in West Palm Beach’s Northwood Village, on Oct. 23 will host a “World Tour’’ pairing dinner. Executive Chef Jamie Steinbrecher will curate a six-course menu of global plates from California to Italy and places in between. Cost of the dinner is $99 per person. Here’s a look at the […]
PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson, NASCAR Champ Denny Hamlin, Hootie’s Mark Bryan contributing to hurricane relief
PGA Tour star Dustin Johnson, NASCAR champion Denny Hamlin, and Mark Bryan of Hootie & the Blowfish are teaming up with the Myrtle Beach golf community to raise money for families impacted by Hurricane Florence. In addition, Myrtle Beach’s two PGA Tour Superstore locations are also participating in the initiative. Johnson, a 19-time Tour winner, […]
SoFla restaurants toasting World Sake Day on Oct. 1
South Florida is best known for its Mojitos and Margaritas, but Oct. 1 is World Sake Day. Here are some of my favorite SoFla restaurants to enjoy the Japanese rice wine. AZABU Miami Beach Offering: At this great Japanese eatery, all Soto Sake bottles will be half-priced on Oct. 1, Soto Sake drinks will be […]
Upland Miami launches late-night, happy hour menu
Upland Miami, the California-inspired South of Fifth hot spot on South Beach is offering a new late-night happy hour. Available daily starting at 10 p.m., Chef Justin Smillie is serving the Upland Cheeseburger as the star item. In addition, a variety of beverages are available including three specialty cocktails for $9, a selection of wines […]
Tour Asia with Miami Spice menu at Jaya at The Setai
The Setai Miami Beach is one of the world’s great hotel – an 81-year-old, Five-Star architectural masterpiece that defines South Beach’s Florida’s Art Deco expression and movement. It’s only fitting, therefore, that the hotel be complemented by an equally celebrated restaurant. Welcome to Jaya at The Setai, a Pan-Asian restaurant that shows off dishes from […]
Sweet! Chocolatier Tyler Levitetz joining Bubble and The Beatles pairing dinner at 50 Ocean in Delray Beach
50 Ocean restaurant in Delray Beach is adding a fifth member to its band of well-known South Florida chefs for the Aug. 16 “Bubble and The Beatles’’ pairing dinner with luxury wine producer Moët & Chandon. http://www.50ocean.com Now, chocolatier Tyler Levitetz, the main behind 5150 Chocolate, a soon-to-open, “bean-to-bar” chocolate factory in Delray Beach, will […]
Pair up on National Rum Day at the Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach
Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach and Executive chef Miguel Santiago will celebrate National Rum Day on Aug. 16 with Caribbean-inspired specials, craft cocktails, and steel drum music by the Victor Ross Band. http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hilton-west-palm-beach-PBIWPHH/index.html From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests and visitors can get a complimentary, rum-drenched cocktail in the hotel’s lobby. The cocktails […]
Auberge Resorts names Avi Haksar GM at Calistoga Ranch in the Napa Valley
Calistoga Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, has named Avinash “Avi” Haksar as general manager and regional vice president. In his new position, Haksar will oversee all operations for the 50-room resort including The Lakehouse restaurant, spa and the 22 owner lodges located on a 157-acre site marked by ancient oaks, hills, a rock-hewn stream and private […]