Neil Eisner, managing director of Encore Resort at Reunion, calls his property the “best secret” in and around Orlando. But it might not stay that way for long. Though the hassle of booking multiple hotel rooms is driving more families and groups toward house rentals—vacation rentals have more than tripled since 2010, according to the
The finest spot in my thatched-roof bungalow was a white crochet hammock on the wooden porch. Only 10 feet from the sparkling Caribbean Sea, I was within constant earshot of crashing waves. Every free moment was spent swaying in the hammock, where I read my book or nodded off, stirring only to reach for a
On an unseasonably cool September night, a 16-year-old girl with a Kewpie doll face, curly brown locks and hazel eyes sat in the kitchen of her mother’s spacious single-family home inside a gated community in western Broward County. After finishing her math homework, Chloe grabbed a snack out of the stainless-steel refrigerator, quietly packed her
The 17th annual premier event for culinary fans— the Food Network and Cooking Channel South Beach Wine and Food Festival—has more than 90 events over five days, Feb. 21-25. With so much to pick from, what’s a fan to do? Here are some highlights in the new and noteworthy category. Oh, and Broward County foodies
Friday, Feb. 2: *Groundhog Day* Tickets on sale: South Beach Wine and Food Festival The 17th annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF) returns to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. Sample exquisite food prepared by your favorite chefs, local and celebrity. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Chaplin School of Hospitality
Happy Valentine’s Day! Not sure where to celebrate? We’ve got you covered! Grille 401 The restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard will feature the Cupid’s Kiss Martini ($14). For couples looking to do something different, and celebrate a little early, Grille 401 will also host a sushi rolling class on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 5–7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 26 For the Foodies Happy Hour at Brimstone Woodfire Grill Sunday to Friday: Happy hour from 4–7 p.m., which includes half-off select cocktails, bar bites menu, flatbreads and sushi. Saturday: Brunch with live music—and $15 bottomless mimosas. Where: The Shops at Pembroke Pines (pictured) [tw-divider][/tw-divider] Saturday, Jan. 27 Party Time Experience LIV
Where: 2431 NE 32nd Court, Lighthouse Point Floor size: 5,521 square feet under air; 7,334 square feet overall Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath Details: This contemporary jewel gives boaters more than 100 feet of frontage along the canal—and gives residents panoramic views from the oversized balconies and rooms throughout the sprawling
Where: 7897 Blue Sage Way, Parkland Floor size: 6,222 square feet Bedrooms/baths: 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half bath Details: Prestigious Parkland Golf & Country Club serves as the gated backdrop for this sprawling two-story estate that’s built with entertainment in mind. Look no further than the movie room, two bars, game room, exquisite pool
1. Taste of Athens: Authentic Greek cuisine finds a modern translation at the recently opened Oliv Pit Athenian Grille. The casual restaurant inside the Shoppes at Village Pointe is the brainchild of Emmanuel Vlahos, the son of Greek immigrants, and Marcos Alexandridis, a Greek native who played soccer for the Costa Rican team Saprissa. 2.
