Swedish Surprise
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, whose portfolio boasts upscale properties from Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys to Mountain Lodge at Telluride, renovated and expanded its Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale with some serious Scandinavian flair. Room dcor touches on beach shabby chic through rustically painted walls in pale hues and pops of printed textiles. Book the recently added Sky Suite, the 12th-floor penthouse, for its 1,100-square foot balcony with an outdoor shower and soaking tub. Perched a floor below for sweeping ocean views, the new PURE Spa uses only the best product lines such as Babor and Sparitual. Try its Maria Akerberg Luxury Facial with the namesake skin-care line straight from Sweden. The settings minimal design with whitewashed wooden floors extends to cabanas for outdoor treatments.
- 2000 North Ocean Boulevard; 954.568.9431; pelicanbeach.com
B Gone
The Betsy has been busy. The boutique hotel reinvented BLT Steak as LT Steak & Seafood to celebrate its oceanside locale. Executive chef Laurent Tourondel adds dishes like poached Alaskan king crab dipped in yuzu butter, and grilled Ora king salmon served with a summer bean salad and confit lemon aioli (pictured). Red meat eaters still have their share of options, too, including a new short rib bao bun with pickled jalapeno, chimichurri and watercress. Save room for his gourmet version of tres leches and rum raisin ice cream topped with chili confit pineapple. Meanwhile, the property is in the midst of a major expansion and renovation with the adjoining Carlton Hotel. The Henry Hohauser-designed Art Deco annex will feature 69 suites and rooms, a casual restaurant and an herb garden.
- 1440 Ocean Drive; 305.673.0044; thebetsyhotel.com
Cause & Collaboration
More than 80 restaurants in South Florida are cooking for the 28th annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. The event, which features a silent auction and after party at R House, takes place at Soho Studios in Wynwood on Friday, from 7-10 p.m. (the VIP portion begins an hour earlier). Purchase tickets here.
Is your father a foodie? Treat him to a six-course, collaborative dinner by Azuls Benjamin Murray, pictured, and Eating House and Glass & Vines Giorgio Rapicavoli at Mandarin Oriental Miami on June 21 and 22. A peek at the menu shows duck with black truffle miso and sunchokes, and mango curd with white chocolate and a Meyer lemon glaze. Whether made with smoked Japanese cedar or sake basil granite, cocktails for the optional pairing appear equally creative.
- 2136 NW First Avenue. 500 Brickell Key; 305.913.8358; mandarinoriental.com
Daddy Dearest
Need more ideas for Fathers Day? The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne hosts Sunday brunch with seatings from 12:30 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Parks classic car show also offers cigars for pops and crafts for tots on Sunday; pack a picnic and listen to live music. Nature guides accompany 2-hour bay cruises at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departing from the Deering Estate at Cutler. The Fontainebleaus Ultimate Fathers Day Experience package for up to six guests includes a cabana, butler service, jet ski rental, Cohiba cigars, and food and drinks. Tack on the Chief Treatment, a 50-minute Swedish massage with a hamman bath, at its Lapis Spa. Couldnt score tickets to the NBA Finals? Treat him to an old-fashioned ballgame when the Marlins take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend.
- 455 Grand Bay Drive; 305.365.4156; ritzcarlton.com. 3485 Main Highway; 305.442.6866. 16701 SW 72nd Avenue; 305.235.1668; deeringestate.org. 4441 Collins Avenue; 305.538.2000; fontainebleau.com. 501 Marlins Way; 305.480.1300; miami.marlins.mlb.com
SWEDISH SURPRISE
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, whose portfolio boasts upscale properties from Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys to Mountain Lodge at Telluride, renovated and expanded its Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale with some serious Scandinavian flair. Room dcor touches on beach shabby chic through rustically painted walls in pale hues and pops of printed textiles. Book the recently added Sky Suite, the 12th-floor penthouse, for its 1,100-square foot balcony with an outdoor shower and soaking tub. Perched a floor below for sweeping ocean views, the new PURE Spa uses only the best product lines such as Babor and Sparitual. Try its Maria Akerberg Luxury Facial with the namesake skin-care line straight from Sweden. The settings minimal design with whitewashed wooden floors extends to cabanas for outdoor treatments.
2000 North Ocean Boulevard; 954.568.9431; pelicanbeach.com
B GONE
The Betsy has been busy. The boutique hotel reinvented BLT Steak as LT Steak & Seafood to celebrate its oceanside locale. Executive chef Laurent Tourondel adds dishes like poached Alaskan king crab dipped in yuzu butter, and grilled Ora king salmon served with a summer bean salad and confit lemon aioli (pictured). Red meat eaters still have their share of options, too, including a new short rib bao bun with pickled jalapeno, chimichurri and watercress. Save room for his gourmet version of tres leches and rum raisin ice cream topped with chili confit pineapple. Meanwhile, the property is in the midst of a major expansion and renovation with the adjoining Carlton Hotel. The Henry Hohauser-designed Art Deco annex will feature 69 suites and rooms, a casual restaurant and an herb garden.
1440 Ocean Drive; 305.673.0044; thebetsyhotel.com
CAUSE & COLLABORATION
More than 80 restaurants in South Florida are cooking for the 28th annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. The event, which features a silent auction and after party at R House, takes place at Soho Studios in Wynwood on Friday, from 7-10 p.m. (the VIP portion begins an hour earlier). Purchase tickets here.
Is your father a foodie? Treat him to a six-course, collaborative dinner by Azuls Benjamin Murray, pictured, and Eating House and Glass & Vines Giorgio Rapicavoli at Mandarin Oriental Miami on June 21 and 22. A peek at the menu shows duck with black truffle miso and sunchokes, and mango curd with white chocolate and a Meyer lemon glaze. Whether made with smoked Japanese cedar or sake basil granite, cocktails for the optional pairing appear equally creative.
2136 NW First Avenue. 500 Brickell Key; 305.913.8358; mandarinoriental.com
DADDY DEAREST
Need more ideas for Fathers Day? The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne hosts Sunday brunch with seatings from 12:30 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Parks classic car show also offers cigars for pops and crafts for tots on Sunday; pack a picnic and listen to live music. Nature guides accompany 2-hour bay cruises at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departing from the Deering Estate at Cutler. The Fontainebleaus Ultimate Fathers Day Experience package for up to six guests includes a cabana, butler service, jet ski rental, Cohiba cigars, and food and drinks. Tack on the Chief Treatment, a 50-minute Swedish massage with a hamman bath, at its Lapis Spa. Couldnt score tickets to the NBA Finals? Treat him to an old-fashioned ballgame when the Marlins take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend.
455 Grand Bay Drive; 305.365.4156; ritzcarlton.com. 3485 Main Highway; 305.442.6866. 16701 SW 72nd Avenue; 305.235.1668; deeringestate.org. 4441 Collins Avenue; 305.538.2000; fontainebleau.com. 501 Marlins Way; 305.480.1300; miami.marlins.mlb.com
SWEDISH SURPRISE
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, whose portfolio boasts upscale properties from Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys to Mountain Lodge at Telluride, renovated and expanded its Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale with some serious Scandinavian flair. Room dcor touches on beach shabby chic through rustically painted walls in pale hues and pops of printed textiles. Book the recently added Sky Suite, the 12th-floor penthouse, for its 1,100-square foot balcony with an outdoor shower and soaking tub. Perched a floor below for sweeping ocean views, the new PURE Spa uses only the best product lines such as Babor and Sparitual. Try its Maria Akerberg Luxury Facial with the namesake skin-care line straight from Sweden. The settings minimal design with whitewashed wooden floors extends to cabanas for outdoor treatments.
2000 North Ocean Boulevard; 954.568.9431; pelicanbeach.com
B GONE
The Betsy has been busy. The boutique hotel reinvented BLT Steak as LT Steak & Seafood to celebrate its oceanside locale. Executive chef Laurent Tourondel adds dishes like poached Alaskan king crab dipped in yuzu butter, and grilled Ora king salmon served with a summer bean salad and confit lemon aioli (pictured). Red meat eaters still have their share of options, too, including a new short rib bao bun with pickled jalapeno, chimichurri and watercress. Save room for his gourmet version of tres leches and rum raisin ice cream topped with chili confit pineapple. Meanwhile, the property is in the midst of a major expansion and renovation with the adjoining Carlton Hotel. The Henry Hohauser-designed Art Deco annex will feature 69 suites and rooms, a casual restaurant and an herb garden.
1440 Ocean Drive; 305.673.0044; thebetsyhotel.com
CAUSE & COLLABORATION
More than 80 restaurants in South Florida are cooking for the 28th annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. The event, which features a silent auction and after party at R House, takes place at Soho Studios in Wynwood on Friday, from 7-10 p.m. (the VIP portion begins an hour earlier). Purchase tickets here.
Is your father a foodie? Treat him to a six-course, collaborative dinner by Azuls Benjamin Murray, pictured, and Eating House and Glass & Vines Giorgio Rapicavoli at Mandarin Oriental Miami on June 21 and 22. A peek at the menu shows duck with black truffle miso and sunchokes, and mango curd with white chocolate and a Meyer lemon glaze. Whether made with smoked Japanese cedar or sake basil granite, cocktails for the optional pairing appear equally creative.
2136 NW First Avenue. 500 Brickell Key; 305.913.8358; mandarinoriental.com
DADDY DEAREST
Need more ideas for Fathers Day? The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne hosts Sunday brunch with seatings from 12:30 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Parks classic car show also offers cigars for pops and crafts for tots on Sunday; pack a picnic and listen to live music. Nature guides accompany 2-hour bay cruises at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departing from the Deering Estate at Cutler. The Fontainebleaus Ultimate Fathers Day Experience package for up to six guests includes a cabana, butler service, jet ski rental, Cohiba cigars, and food and drinks. Tack on the Chief Treatment, a 50-minute Swedish massage with a hamman bath, at its Lapis Spa. Couldnt score tickets to the NBA Finals? Treat him to an old-fashioned ballgame when the Marlins take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend.
455 Grand Bay Drive; 305.365.4156; ritzcarlton.com. 3485 Main Highway; 305.442.6866. 16701 SW 72nd Avenue; 305.235.1668; deeringestate.org. 4441 Collins Avenue; 305.538.2000; fontainebleau.com. 501 Marlins Way; 305.480.1300; miami.marlins.mlb.com
SWEDISH SURPRISE
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, whose portfolio boasts upscale properties from Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys to Mountain Lodge at Telluride, renovated and expanded its Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale with some serious Scandinavian flair. Room dcor touches on beach shabby chic through rustically painted walls in pale hues and pops of printed textiles. Book the recently added Sky Suite, the 12th-floor penthouse, for its 1,100-square foot balcony with an outdoor shower and soaking tub. Perched a floor below for sweeping ocean views, the new PURE Spa uses only the best product lines such as Babor and Sparitual. Try its Maria Akerberg Luxury Facial with the namesake skin-care line straight from Sweden. The settings minimal design with whitewashed wooden floors extends to cabanas for outdoor treatments.
2000 North Ocean Boulevard; 954.568.9431; pelicanbeach.com
B GONE
The Betsy has been busy. The boutique hotel reinvented BLT Steak as LT Steak & Seafood to celebrate its oceanside locale. Executive chef Laurent Tourondel adds dishes like poached Alaskan king crab dipped in yuzu butter, and grilled Ora king salmon served with a summer bean salad and confit lemon aioli (pictured). Red meat eaters still have their share of options, too, including a new short rib bao bun with pickled jalapeno, chimichurri and watercress. Save room for his gourmet version of tres leches and rum raisin ice cream topped with chili confit pineapple.Meanwhile, the property is in the midst of a major expansion and renovation with the adjoining Carlton Hotel. The Henry Hohauser-designed Art Deco annex will feature 69 suites and rooms, a casual restaurant and an herb garden.
1440 Ocean Drive; 305.673.0044; thebetsyhotel.com
CAUSE & COLLABORATION
More than 80 restaurants in South Florida are cooking for the 28th annual Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. The event, which features a silent auction and after party at R House, takes place at Soho Studios in Wynwood on Friday, from 7-10 p.m. (the VIP portion begins an hour earlier). Purchase tickets here.
Is your father a foodie? Treat him to a six-course, collaborative dinner by Azuls Benjamin Murray, pictured, and Eating House and Glass & Vines Giorgio Rapicavoli at Mandarin Oriental Miami on June 21 and 22. A peek at the menu shows duck with black truffle miso and sunchokes, and mango curd with white chocolate and a Meyer lemon glaze. Whether made with smoked Japanese cedar or sake basil granite, cocktails for the optional pairing appear equally creative.
2136 NW First Avenue. 500 Brickell Key; 305.913.8358; mandarinoriental.com
DADDY DEAREST
Need more ideas for Fathers Day? The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne hosts Sunday brunch with seatings from 12:30 p.m. The Barnacle Historic State Parks classic car show also offers cigars for pops and crafts for tots on Sunday; pack a picnic and listen to live music. Nature guides accompany 2-hour bay cruises at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. departing from the Deering Estate at Cutler. The Fontainebleaus Ultimate Fathers Day Experience package for up to six guests includes a cabana, butler service, jet ski rental, Cohiba cigars, and food and drinks. Tack on the Chief Treatment, a 50-minute Swedish massage with a hamman bath, at its Lapis Spa. Couldnt score tickets to the NBA Finals? Treat him to an old-fashioned ballgame when the Marlins take on the Colorado Rockies this weekend.
455 Grand Bay Drive; 305.365.4156; ritzcarlton.com. 3485 Main Highway; 305.442.6866. 16701 SW 72nd Avenue; 305.235.1668; deeringestate.org. 4441 Collins Avenue; 305.538.2000; fontainebleau.com. 501 Marlins Way; 305.480.1300; miami.marlins.mlb.com
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