While Drive Shack venues in West Palm Beach, Richmond, Va., and Raleigh, N.C., each have re-opened following Covid-19 lockdowns, the company’s Orlando golf entertainment center remains closed. Drive Shack, which also counts 60 golf courses in its portfolio, reported a second quarter loss of $41 million and $61 million in the first six months of […]
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Palm Beach Chapter of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association donating cloth masks to hospitality employees at Aug. 12 event in West Palm Beach
The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Palm Beach Chapter on Aug. 12 will be joined by Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner to distribute 50,000 complimentary washable, reusable cloth masks to local hospitality employees at a regional giveaway event. The event, which begins at 2 p.m. at The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West […]
Heavy 2Q losses aren’t stopping Drive Shack from moving forward with new venues
With its three Drive Shack golf entertainment venues (West Palm Beach, Raleigh, N.C., and Richmond, Va.) and its 60 golf courses shut down most of the second quarter due to Covid-19 lockdowns, Drive Shack reported a 2Q loss of $32 million on revenue of $93 million. The company lost $15 million on revenue of $72 […]
How Ralph Lewis became Palm Beach County’s “King of BBQ”
Ralph Lewis, Palm Beach County’s “King of Steaks,’’ now can be considered the county’s “King of Barbecue.’’ Lewis’ Okeechobee Prime BBQ, located next to the fabled Okeechobee Steakhouse and Okeechobee Prime Meat Market in West Palm Beach, has become a staple of the growing South Florida barbecue scene. But while it’s only been open […]
Palm Beach County’s resorts and hotels take “The Palm Beaches Pledge” to prevent spread of Covid-19
Palm Beach Country’s three luxury resorts – The Breakers, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa and Boca Raton Resort & Club each have joined with Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County, Fl., in the launch of, “The Palm Beaches Pledge,” to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. […]
Popular PB County eateries PB Catch and Pistache French Bistro re-open with enhanced safety measures
Two of Palm Beach County’s better and more popular restaurants – Pistache French Bistro in West Palm Beach and PB Catch on Palm Beach – have re-opened in accordance with Phase 1 guidelines. New safety and sanity procedures to ensure safe and healthy experiences for staff and guests. Those include: · All staff to wear […]
SoFla’s top chefs coming together again for Palm Beach’s Taste of the Nation on April 16
Palm Beach’s Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, one of South Florida’s more anticipated food events, on April 16 will return to the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. The 10th annual tasting event will feature top chefs, brewers, sommeliers and mixologists united for a cause: making sure all […]
The Ben opens as West Palm Beach’s only waterfront hotel
What promises to be a game-changer for the West Palm Beach waterfront – The Ben – has opened as the city’s first waterfront hotel. The 208-room hotel, which features the Proper Grit signature restaurant and rooftop Spruzzo restaurant and bar, is part of the Autograph Collection portfolio. It’s a much-needed luxury hotel that should bring […]
Set sail for The Bahamas on Valentine’s Day
Still looking for love. How about a ‘love’’ boat? Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced its “Love at First Sail” deal for this Valentines’ Day. Now through Feb. 14, those booking a cruise to Nassau or Grand Bahama Island can sail there at a great price. That is, purchase one cruise at the standard fare and […]
Sourbon Kitchen & Bar brings a new look to Clematis Street in West Palm Beach
One step inside Sourbon Kitchen & Bar in West Palm Beach tells you that this is no ordinary Clematis Street eatery. Sourbon owner Natalia Vorobyeva has transformed the former Dorrian’s Red Hand Irish pub into a comfortably chic restaurant resplendent with botanicals, and exotic flora and fauna. The 72-seat main dining room also features contemporary […]