by Steve Pike | Apr 9, 2026 | Culinary, Personalities, Restaurants
Born in Mexico and raised in the American Southwest, Chef Saul Ortiz brings more than 25 years of culinary experience and a deep passion for Mexican cuisine to his role as Chef de Cuisine at Lona Cocina & Tequileria at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. His...
by Steve Pike | Apr 6, 2026 | Culinary, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
Spring in Southwest Florida means warm days, wide beaches and some great waterfront dining options. Here’s a look at some new openings, as well as old favorites: Mucky Duck on Captiva Island has reopened. Visitors can return to this legendary waterfront hangout for...
by Steve Pike | Mar 27, 2026 | Adventure, Culinary, Events, Hotels, music, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel News
Spring wildflowers bloom and the outdoors beckon. Making Magic in the Mountains, a live mural painting festival, Cork to Fork Culinary Trail experience on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, Hot Slaw & Art Y’all, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, new...
by Steve Pike | Mar 25, 2026 | Culinary, Events, Restaurants, The Masters, Tiger Woods
The Woods Jupiter, Tiger Woods’ elevated sports restaurant in Jupiter, FL., will be offering a celebratory menu for the Masters from April 6-12. The special, limited-time menu pays tribute to the dishes featured at this year’s Masters Dinner, curated in honor of...
by Steve Pike | Mar 21, 2026 | Culinary, miami, Personalities, Resorts, Restaurants, Spa, Travel News
Following The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami’s grand reopening after a $100 million transformation this pat December, the resort unveils Luma, a modern Italian restaurant perched above the Atlantic Ocean coastline. Aptly named after the Italian word for...
by Steve Pike | Mar 16, 2026 | Culinary, miami, Restaurants, Travel News
This spring, Miami’s Coral Way corridor will welcome Takay, an intimate new omakase counter from founding partners, Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz. Rooted in Japanese tradition, the 800-square-foot space will host just 10 guests per seating (with two seatings per...
