The Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach has a reputation as one of the country’s premier literary destinations, where books and storytelling are woven into the guest experience. The Betsy has long been a gathering place for writers and artists. Its renowned Writer’s Room has hosted more than 1,200 authors and creatives, while year-round poetry readings,
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APM Restaurant Group is expanding its presence in West Palm Beach with Niwa, a Japanese restaurant and tea garden opening in West Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park neighborhood, directly across the street from Emelina, APM’s Michelin-starred Cuban restaurant. Niwa, which means “garden” in Japanese, will mark the first collaboration between two chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants: Master
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Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
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If babka is your bag, you need to try The Bakey. The bakery and café, known for its chocolate babka, opened last month in Hallandale Beach, taking over the former Kosher Bagel Cove space, with people forming lines to snag a babka fresh from the oven. The Bakey comes from acclaimed Israeli baker Uri Scheft,
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Wan’s Mandarin House celebrates its 60th anniversary this fall, a milestone that represents far more than longevity. In an industry where most restaurants never make it past a few years, the Fort Lauderdale institution has survived—and thrived—for six decades by staying true to the values established by its founders: serve delicious food with a generous
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When Janna P. Lhota took over as chair of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce for 2026, she chose “Connected for Impact” as her theme for the year. For Lhota, a partner in Holland & Knight’s Fort Lauderdale office, that could mean helping an entrepreneur meet a potential customer, connecting a company with resources,
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Downtown Hollywood has a new spot for fried chicken, caviar, and a little late-night intrigue. Common Room, from BOL Hospitality Group, is now open, serving American comfort food with some decidedly luxe upgrades. Executive chef Tanya Evans, whose résumé includes Barton G and Major Food Group, has created a menu that ranges from fried chicken
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For Estelle Bellegy, wellness has increasingly become about nourishing the body in different ways — first through food, then through movement and, more recently, through the experience of confronting her own health. Bellegy and business partner Benjamin Amsallem built Café Bastille around the idea that food, hospitality and community could be part of an everyday ritual. The pair, who previously
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There’s about to be another reason to linger along Fort Lauderdale’s New River. Sweetwaters is slated to open this fall inside the newly reimagined Huizenga Park, bringing waterfront dining, cocktails and plenty of outdoor space to downtown Fort Lauderdale. The restaurant comes from the family-owned hospitality group behind Miami’s longtime waterfront favorite, Rusty Pelican. Expect a chef-driven menu inspired
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As founder and CEO of Falsetto Hospitality, he has a restaurant portfolio that includes Tacocraft, Pizza Craft, and Apothecary 330. In addition, Falsetto is also a partner in the iconic Runway 84. Now, the restaurateur is preparing to open Caviar Club on Las Olas Boulevard this fall. For Falsetto, the ambitious restaurant and nightlife concept represents more than another opening. It is a bet
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The Restaurant People (TRP) has been creating restaurants and nightlife concepts in South Florida for nearly three decades, but CEO and co-founder Tim Petrillo sees something different happening in the company’s home city of Fort Lauderdale. This fall, the hospitality group will open Naia at 904 E. Las Olas Boulevard, a restaurant that Petrillo believes reflects both
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The La Concha Hotel celebrates 100 years of elegance in the Conch Republic Few hotels embody the spirit of Key West like La Concha, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Opened in January 1926 and located directly on Duval Street, this “Grand Dame” quickly became one of the island’s most luxurious destinations, attracting famous
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