A Guide to Miami’s Handcrafted Cocktail Scene
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A Guide to Miami’s Handcrafted Cocktail Scene

A cocktail is not just a cocktail anymore. It’s evolved into an art form, requiring a triple-threat combination of fresh ingredients, killer presentation and a certain savior-faire. In Miami, handcrafted cocktails are afforded paramount attention as a trend of swanky lounges and mysterious speakeasies sweeps the city. Those premixed, powdered punches aren’t going to cut…

5 of the Most Romantic Resort Restaurants in the Palm Beaches
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5 of the Most Romantic Resort Restaurants in the Palm Beaches

Palm Beach is a luxurious destination where tourists and locals alike expect perfection in both ingredients and presentation. Here are recommendations for a few romantic restaurants at resorts that will satisfy your every craving. 1. Catch of the Day: Temple Orange at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean,…

Where to Dine: Avenue5 in Downtown Naples
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Where to Dine: Avenue5 in Downtown Naples

Stroll along the downtown promenade on Fifth Avenue in Naples — lined with trendy boutiques, outdoor cafés and lush tropical foliage — and you’ll notice a chic new neighborhood hotspot in the place where McCabe’s Pub formally sat for more than 15 years. Located at the luxurious Inn on Fifth and Club Level Suites, a…

Explore Wynwood, One of America’s Best Hipster Neighborhoods (Video)
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Explore Wynwood, One of America’s Best Hipster Neighborhoods (Video)

Named one of America’s best hipster neighborhoods by Forbes Magazine, the Wynwood Arts District is like no other area in Miami — or anywhere for that matter. Developers transformed once lifeless warehouse buildings into a vibrant outdoor museum, featuring giant walls of graffiti-style murals. I teamed up with friend and fellow Miami journalist, Shayne Benowitz, to showcase…

The Art of the Pastry at The Ritz-Carlton on Key Biscayne
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The Art of the Pastry at The Ritz-Carlton on Key Biscayne

For the luxury-minded traveler with a killer sweet tooth, The Ritz-Carlton on Key Biscayne has a bit of tasty news for you. The elegant hotel located on an island just south of Miami Beach, has hired an artist to create homemade desserts for guests of the Ritz. Laszlo Bollok is responsible for the hotel’s entire…