by Steve Pike | Nov 5, 2024 | Culinary, Personalities, Restaurants
La Mar by Gastón Acurio and acclaimed Executive Chef Diego Oka – one of my favorite South Florida chefs – are combining culinary excellence with the fine art of pottery. The renowned, MICHELIN Guide-recommended Peruvian restaurant at Mandarin Oriental,...
by Steve Pike | Oct 28, 2024 | Culinary, Personalities, Restaurants
Continuing to set culinary standards in Palm Beach County, Blackbird Modern Asian, is ranked No. 1 in Yelp’s highly-anticipated 2024 “Top Places to Eat in Palm Beach County.’’ The popular Pan-Asian restaurant’s sister restaurant in the 3 Amigos portfolio –...
by Steve Pike | Oct 28, 2024 | Culinary, Personalities, Restaurants
You know you’re in for a Greek culinary treat when the veteran server asks: “Do you want something that’s just Greek, or do you want something that represents us?’’ That was my introduction to Meraki Greek Bistro in downtown Miami – of the four outstanding Green...
by Steve Pike | Oct 23, 2024 | Adventure, Conservation, Events, Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Resorts, Travel News
Big Cedar Lodge owner Johnny Morris is known as one of the world’s great conservationists. But Morris – founder of Bass Pro Shops – also is a great humanitarian. Case in point: Big Cedar Lodge – the famed golf resort located in Branson,...
by Steve Pike | Oct 23, 2024 | Events, Golf Courses, golf entertainment, Golf News, Personalities, Resorts
Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, CA., and reggae rock/pop band Common Kings are partnering for a blending of music and golf. The oceanfront golf course and the Orange County-based band are collaborating on events, merchandise and music, with the band even...
by Steve Pike | Oct 21, 2024 | golf business, Golf Courses, Golf News, Personalities, Resorts, Travel News
Gamble Sands, one of the top golf resorts in the Pacific Northwest, has unveiled the name of its new 18-hole, David McLay Kidd-designed course. Scarecrow will open for public and resort-guest play on Aug. 1, 2025, in Brewster, WA., with tee times now available...