Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos, who opened his first restaurant in Medellín by the age of 23 and enjoyed a spot on the Latin Best restaurants list from 2013 to 2015, was the youngest chef ever to be included at the time.

Branching out and feeling he had something different to offer, he decided to be in Miami, the most exciting city he had ever seen. He found a superb location – right on the Miami River on the ground floor of a luxury condo building. The river walk is dotted with bubbling fountains, benches, and superb views of passing fishing boats, large yachts, barges, and many electric billboards. It’s a lively scene and very Miami.

Recently, Elcielo’s Miami location was awarded the first-ever Michelin Star in Florida, in great company with 14 other exceptional establishments. Just last year, Chef Juanma’s other Elcielo location in Washington DC made history by obtaining the first star for a Colombian restaurant abroad and was just repeatedly awarded for its second year in a row a Michelin Star last month for that same location.

Combining a variety of sensory experiences with one-of-a-kind flavors and textures, Chef Juanma, has revolutionized traditional Colombian cuisine by combining his avant-garde cooking techniques with his passion for neurosciences. Having trained under world-renowned chefs including Spain’s Juan Mari Arzak, Juanma combines classical training with modern techniques, resulting in a dining experience that is in a league of its own in Miami.

The white restaurant interior is dreamlike with billowing curtains, white roses along the back wall, and an onyx bar lit from within that glows with a soft cosmic light. Tables are wood and sturdy, with leather-backed chairs and leather buckled napkin holders standing at attention in the center. Settle in, as diners are in for a meal that can last up to 3 hours.

A swarm of waiters arrives with a water and drink menu and a printed menu of the evening’s meals. This is no ordinary menu as the same courses, with substitutions for vegetarians, are given to all diners on a rotating four-month basis.

“We offer a fine dining tasting menu   – THE EXPERIENCE  – that is a tribute to Colombian Cuisine,” Chef Barrientos says. “Our team strives to create a unique and carefully crafted experience that taps into all your senses. The food and ambiance will transport you to the beautiful beaches of Cartagena and the mysterious corners of the Amazon jungle. The menu includes 20 moments, steps, and dishes of varying size and composition as well as surprising sensory moments.”

Barrientos began the restaurant with a company called Mindcode in Mexico that measures and studies emotional peaks and reactions in the brain that are caused by certain foods and experiences.

“The entire menu is designed around that,” he says.

But not all courses are edible.

“Some are just for pure sensory, like the rose petals you will receive at the end, and the choco therapy.”

We started with an innovative Colombian cocktail, the Spicy Green Margarita made with Tromba Tequila, Lime, Jalapeño, and Black Salt. A foam dollop was made with citrus for a creamy sensation, and the crunchy black salt made for a graphic look.

Then the courses began to arrive. A small vial of Passion Fruit Mistela arrived corked, meant to be gulped in one strong shot. Then small bites came out, with various flavors of fish and caviar. A crab-shaped crab empanada was a delight, with spicy tomato dipping sauce.

After a few courses, the waiter brings a large bowl you hold our hands out over. Then he pours warm chocolate over them for a brief hand soak spa-like treatment. A warm cloth allows you to wash it off, as the scent of warm cocoa wafts in the air.

The bread tree is a charming touch – a wire-wrapped tree anchored by a rock holds aloft a warm baked flatbread, begging to be torn off bit by bit and dipped in the herb butter next to it. Okay, definitely different and fun.

A yellow and black soup made from squash and onion ash looked great but suffered from a bit too much salt.

The Lobster Hot Dog is not a sausage, but a Lobster roll in a black bread bun. I could have made of meal of that, but the two bites of it would have to suffice.

Courses of seafood with shrimp and clams in a saffron broth followed along with a show-stopping rack of lamb with lavender and yuca.

Deserts came in several tastings – raspberry and mint ice cream came in a small cone-like a fruit roll-up, and orange ice cream with honey was indulgent. A final plate with butterfly-shaped cookies and an “emerald” made from green-covered vanilla macaron was sweet and unusual.

Coffee is a big deal in Colombia so the presentation here is paramount – the waiter brings a silver tray with ground coffee in a bowl along with a drip filter carafe and boiling water.  He slowly wets the filter, then spoons in the coffee, then the hot water, letting it seep through.

To complete the desired rainforest scene, he places a potted coffee bean plant on the table and a bowl with liquid nitrogen that erupts with a gentle white mist all over the table. It’s quite a show, though I would have liked some milk with the brew, something the server said was not traditional.

Barrientos’ modern, hyper-creative style has been inspired by the molecular gastronomy movement and his deep roots in Colombia but also a desire to meld the schools of cooking and neuroscience. Chef Barrientos says he is concerned not only with making his food taste heavenly but also with how it makes his customers feel and the emotions it awakes in them while dining.

As you depart they bring you rose petals on a tray dotted with oil. Rubbing the petals together in your hand produces a lovely waft of roses and leaves your hands feeling soft and fragrant.

Multi-sensory dining indeed.

Online at elcielorestaurant.com

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Elcielo Miami: A 20-course feast on the river

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Their motto is: Connected, updated, and aware of all the changes happening. Wayku aims to serve up dishes with a signature twist, using the finest techniques and ingredients available.

As a culinary and cocktail experience, Wayku delivers touches of nomadic cuisine.

The food has a decidedly adult palate, with riffs on Asian fusion, perfectly grilled meats, imaginative drinks, and divine desserts – think chocolate mousse in raspberry soup.

Seating is elegant and breezy, with covered semi-outdoor patio tables for balmy nights and padded booths and tables inside. Walls are a dark grey with unusual lighting fixtures and colorful flag-like fabrics on the ceiling.

We opted to sit at a booth along the front window facing the bar to take in all the action. A refreshing drink – the Wayku Spritz – had prosecco, Campari, and dragonfruit juice topped with a small purple orchid, sweet and sparkly.

The cocktail menu was designed by mixologist Mona Gallosi, whose life in bebidas started more than 20 years ago when she moved from hometown Rio Negro to Buenos Aires. There she created her own brand as a gastronomic businesswoman and an entrepreneur. She began her career as a bartender and mixologist at upscale bars and restaurants. There, she discovered her passion for mixes and simplicity, using only a few quality ingredients to create superior drinks.

Her goal was that most people at a bar or lounge could understand a cocktail’s language based on flavors, textures, and aromas. In her latest project, she has built a space for events, labs, and experiences called Puente G, where she transfers her experiences and highlights of her “around the world trip” into drinks and aromas, constantly adding new flavors and delights.

On to the food – starting with Tuna Tataki – the seared slices came on a bed of avocado with mango and black tulle chips, large enough for two.

The Bao Buns – those spongy wrappers for delicious fillings that absorb some of the sauce – had shitake mushrooms, purple kale, pistachios, and ginger teriyaki dressing. Yummy and light with multiple flavors.

The main course was outstanding – Grilled Rack of Lamb with a green herb crust, grilled artichokes, and small baby potatoes amusingly circling the edges of the plate. Cooked to medium-rare perfection, the juicy guilty pleasure chops were generous, and the artichokes were amazingly al dente and flavorful.

On to dessert: A Chocolate Triffle with raspberry soup, chocolate cream, cashew praline, blueberries, cherries, and meringue. Densely sweet and rich, the mousse paired wonderfully with the tangy “soup”, dotted with berries and nuts.

The man responsible for all this wonder is Chef Matteo Gritti of Milan, Italy. Both a chef and DJ, Gritti is a curious and experimental figure.

“We seek to involve all those who do not consume classic signature cuisine; that is why we offer dishes with “well known” ingredients, but with a fresh and innovative twist,” he says.

When he was 23 years old, Matteo opened his first restaurant in Buenos Aires. A few years later he started working in restaurants in Italy, learning how to manage Michelin Star restaurant kitchens.

In 2012 Matteo founded a record label — Cueva Records, where he produces and edits artists from the international scene, only in vinyl record format, old school style. The label produces parties such as Peacock Society, Konzept, Aribau & Friends.

Through the years, Matteo has shared booths with international DJs and artists, including Nina Kraviz, Loco Dice, Paul Kalkbrenner, Dubfire, Matador, Dixon, Blond:hish, Cuartero, and Barem, among others.

In addition to his success with music, his rhythm in the kitchen and passion for authentic taste set a higher standard for worldwide emerging chefs.

His inspiration comes from the world of art, music, and slow food.

In a time where food fusion genres are intertwined and re-imagined, it’s hard to pigeonhole his style. His creations shift and change with the seasons, and it all boils down to what works and tastes right.

Matteo has developed strong ties with his suppliers, all of which share the same values and help him in his mission as a chef.

As part of the team at Wayku, he brings with him a revolutionary concept of cuisine: modern and borderless, like today’s world.

Matteo’s powerful but simple dishes, with a signature twist such as offbeat fruits, preparation styles, and presentation. He uses techniques and ingredients gleaned from global influences and exotic locales.

With elegant dining like Wayku, Wynwood is growing into a dining destination, more than the street art that has made it a must-visit neighborhood.

Online at www.waykurestaurants.com

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Back in the 1950s, this ritzy promenade hotel thrived with entertainment from actor-comedian Jackie Gleason, Frank Sinatra, Joan Rivers, Bob Hope, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Gabe Kaplan, Peggy Lee, Don Rickles, and many more made the scene at this big, swank, glorious celebrity-spotter joint.

Lawrence Welk filmed his first TV show in 1962 at The Diplomat, and every U.S. president since 1974 has attended conventions here. I met Joe Biden 3 years ago and stayed there a few times for weekend art-related getaways.

Once you enter, the stunning lobby features a five-story, 60-foot atrium surrounded by waterfalls. Beyond the lobby is an outdoor infinity-edged pool that splashes into a 240-foot lagoon pool below. At night they light firepits for pre or after-dinner lounging.

The top choice for dining is Diplomat Prime, helmed by Executive Chef Rashaad Abdool who sets a standard for seafood and steakhouse fine-dining with top-tier offerings. Prime has earned four 4-Diamond Awards and is the highest-rated steakhouse in South Florida for many delicious reasons.

Chef Rashaad Abdool has reimagined a classic menu of prime dry-aged beef, seasonally-driven seafood dishes both broiled and on ice platters, sides, and sauces. A variety of over 500 old-world and new-world wines are available by the glass or bottle, with classic cocktails—martinis, old fashions, daquiris—that complement the steakhouse fare. Inspired by the hotel’s history through the 1950s, the design of the 108-seat restaurant incorporates elements of dark wood sophistication, high ceilings, dramatic lighting, overstuffed couches, and chairs.

With a degree from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chef Rashaad has worked at several notable restaurants in South Florida, like Stephen Starr’s Steak 954, where he held the position of executive sous chef.

At Diplomat Prime, Rashaad has focused on keeping the menu delicate, approachable, and unique. Under his oversight, you choose from a selection of featured aged prime beef. Waiters can help recommend the choices if you are sharing a steak for the table, as we did with a huge porterhouse that had a filet mignon included. We added a lobster tail for the classic surf and turf meal, and some choice sides to go with it.

Starting with hot rolls and butter with sea salt, we followed with a sweet/tart Baby Beet Salad. We then moved on to the steak and lobster with truffle mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, both sides are plenty to share and then some. For the steak, there was a side of Au Poivre sauce and a lemony butter carafe for the lobster tails.

Everything was expertly cooked and presented with a flourish by knowledgeable waiters. A dangerous-looking serrated steak knife with a bone handle was a stylish touch, as were the garnishes and swift service.

The dessert menu has just the essentials of Key Lime Pie, Cheesecake, and a Chocolate Mousse we had to try. Served on a dark chocolate smeared platter, the rich coated mousse was accompanied by a duo of cardamon nougat and a scoop of lemon sorbet, an imaginative pairing that held different taste sensations with every bite.

The Diplomat Beach Resort has been renovated and modernized several times since the 50s. Now, it is the largest oceanfront resort in Broward County with amazing oceanfront views, two sun-drenched pools, 26 poolside cabanas, two fitness centers, and 209,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. With more than 1,000 guest rooms including two Penthouse suites, it’s a mega wonder on its own.

You can swing by for the day and check out other eats that range from beachside casual to the popular Asian Monkitail. Cruise the lobby gift shop, and there’s usually a special event pop-up happening for mega sports or political events.

The Diplomat Marina allows you to pull up your yacht for the day, overnight or longer. Complimentary dockage is available when dining within the resort’s eateries.

There’s a grand, old-world feel about The Diplomat, where history and modernity stretch out on the Atlantic. Prime surf and turf indeed.

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Online at www.Diplomatresort.com

Luxe, decadent dining for the New Year at Diplomat Prime

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Morales’ film seems destined to be compared to Olivia Wilde’s “Booksmart,” which arrived in theaters almost exactly two years ago. Both are helmed with a veteran filmmaker’s sense of timing by actors-turned-first-time-directors. (Morales has been a familiar face in film and TV for the past 15 years.) Both feature a pair of breakthrough performances. And both bring a funny, feminist spin to a traditionally boyish and often boorish movie genre.

But it surprised me watching “Plan B” just how much it’s its own thing. It has a comic rhythm and perspective of its own. And while most teen comedies have gone for packed movie theaters, “Plan B” — more scruffily indie, more all-the-way R-rated — is only streaming. (It debuts Friday on Hulu.)

So it’s fitting that the characters of “Plan B” offer us a new phrase in the streaming lexicon that can sit alongside “Netflix and chill”: “Disney-plus and thrust.”

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Verma, who had a small role in “The Big Sick,” stars as Sunny, the high-achieving, low-self-esteem daughter of demanding Indian American parents. Her best friend Lupe (Moroles, from MTV’s “Teen Wolf” and the Disney Channel’s “Liv and Maddie”) is more self-possessed than most adults. But her brash style and two-tone hair are regularly ridiculed by her more conservative father. Both Sunny and Lupe are outsiders in small-town South Dakota, where their ethnicities are only foggily understood. Mostly, they shrug it off. When one boy, intending a compliment, tells “Verma” she’s “got that whole Princess Jasmine thing going,” she sheepishly notes that it’s the wrong ethnic group, but “it’s kind of the closest princess we’ve got so I’ll take it.”

The sharp-witted script, by Prathi Srinivasan and Joshua Levy, is best in the movie’s first half, set largely around high school and, as the genre’s laws decree, at a party thrown by Sunny when her parents are away. If you think you’ve seen enough Sex Ed scenes by now, you’ll want to make an exception for one with Rachel Dratch as an in-over-her-head teacher, helpless when her students take a car metaphor for virginity and run with it. The party scene, too, has its tropes (a poorly concocted punch) and its unique touches. Sunny, feeling spurned by her crush (played by Michael Provost), ends up in the bathroom instead with Kyle (Mason Cook), a sincere kid into both magic and Jesus — and to Sunny about the most regrettable person in South Dakota to lose her virginity to.

The next morning, panic sets in and Sunny needs a morning-after pill. Yet when Lupe (speaking for the too-ashamed Sunny) asks the pharmacist (Jay Chandrasekhar, the comedy director-actor of “Super Troopers”), he declines on the basis of the state’s “conscience clause,” which gives pharmacists a right of refusal due to religious beliefs.

Here, “Plan B” doesn’t turn sober, by any means. There are still scenes to come involving a drug-dealer’s pierced penis, an accidental dose of speed and a stolen car. But the film’s inherent set up is, like the comic equivalent to “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” a poignant commentary on the hurdles to abortion. Sunny and Lupe drive Sunny’s mom’s Honda minivan to a Planned Parenthood in Rapid City, a three-hour trip that turns longer and more surreal than most Dakota drives. Here, “Plan B” sometimes drifts off course, but all of their adventures are a reminder of why the typical conquests of the teen comedy are more complicated for young women.

But “Plan B” never turns didactic. Pointed as the message of “Plan B” is, nothing supersedes just letting these two characters — traditionally bit players at best in high-school comedies — be themselves. They’re a pair of the most authentic 17-year-olds lately seen at the movies, something owed very definitely to two stars in the making in Verma and Moroles. Verma, is remarkably natural and soulful, while the so, so good Moroles swaggers through the film as a creature all her own. She’ll even convince you that Christian trap music can rock.

“Plan B,” a Hulu release, isn’t rated by the Motion Picture Association of America but contains language and sexual material that would suggest an R rating. Running time: 108 minutes. Three stars out of four.

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Review: ‘Plan B’ is this summer’s first-choice teen comedy

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That connection to the past and present was clear as pink fabric when the institution and then director Jan van der Marck thought outside of the Center for the Fine Art – the museums first name – and asked outdoor installation artist Christo and Jeanne-Claude to come to Miami and create something extraordinary.

And they did!

Surrounded Islands was the result – a group of small islands in the bay was “wrapped” around the watery edges with bright fuchsia pink fabric. The project was met with concern from environmental and wildlife activists as well as residents when it was first proposed. But Christo and Jeanne-Claude persevered to ensure the artistic integrity and safety to the environment.

The project was an enormous success, marked the birth of Miami’s international artistic profile, and was celebrated with a jam-packed blockbuster anniversary exhibit at the new museum that was attended by Christo. Drawings, photos, films, and an actual huge roll of the original pink fabric was exhibited.

Back in 1984 the Center for the Fine Arts opened in the Phillip Johnson designed fortress-like raised limestone block on Flagler Street facing the Miami Main Library and the smaller History Miami Museum. As the arts writer for the Sun-Sentinel back then, they were the only game in town that I wrote about, the shows they produced were more in tune with the art scene in New York as they exhibited Cindy Sherman, Barbara Ess, and Philip Taaffe among other cutting edge artists in traveling shows.

“The CFA was not started as a collecting institution,” says current Director Franklin Sirmans, sitting in one of the expansive galleries at PAMM. The savvy Sirmans has been here for five years, having arrived from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in October 2015.

“Their goal was to curate an edgy space but not to collect which is why they did not call themselves a museum at first. The thought was that they would evolve eventually along with the city. That went on for ten years, then they started pulling a group of collectors together who lived here who were also philanthropists and civic-minded. Some of the early pieces the museum acquired were works by Gerard Richter and Robert Rauschenberg which are on exhibit as part of our The Gift of Art show on the ground floor. Those pieces became the foundation of a place we can call our own. There needed to be a pride in Miami and point of view as a place changing along with influences from the Caribbean, Latin America, and the African Diaspora. We needed to help represent that change.”

While the name changed, the building remained the same. The new Miami Art Museum (MAM) continued to grow its collection and exhibits of contemporary edgy work. When Art Basel Miami came blowing through the scene like a hurricane, it was apparent the stately old downtown walled in limestone structure was not the world-class vision it needed to be. Building a new museum as elegant and promising as the city was started with eyes to the waterfront downtown. Ultimately designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the idea was to mimic the raised structures of Stiltsville at 1103 Biscayne Boulevard.

The grand PAMM was part of a bigger picture that included the $275 million Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science and a 20-acre city park now called Museum Park, formerly Bicentennial Park. With hanging fern and moss columns, expansive water frontage and views accessed by a grand staircase, a large back patio with café, a theater, gift shop, and enormous second-floor galleries, the museum was a hit. An eight-figure donation along with art from real estate developer Jorge Perez gave him naming rights.

Since the opening in 2013, Pérez Art Museum Miami has seen record attendance levels with over 150,000 visitors in its first four months, surpassing the 200,000 visitors expected in its first year at the new location. The former location saw about 60,000 visitors annually on Flagler Street. In 2014, the museum’s permanent collection contained over 1,800 works, by 2016, the museum’s collection contained nearly 2,000 works.

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(This installation by Jesus Rafael Soto called Penetrable BBL bleu [2/8/199] is placed outdoor at the PAMM for visitors to interact with. Jesús Rafael Soto (1923–2005) was a Paris-based Venezuelan artist best known for his kinetic sculptures and large-scale optical installations.)

“We do a combination of collecting,” Sirmans says. “We purchase out of the shows we exhibit and meet twice a year with our Collectors Council to review other works being offered. The Council has been together for 15 years and has 40 patrons that pay to be involved. Developer Craig Robins helps choose the group. We aim to keep a continuity of what the CFA was and what we are now. The first show ever done at the CFA was called ‘Quest of Excellence’ with work borrowed from all over the USA including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. That set a benchmark for the future for us to get the best that we can get.”

A recent gift of photography, with standout work from Robert Mapplethorpe, Diane Arbus, Cindy Sherman, Edward Steichen, and dozens more can fill a full gallery, while the explosive multi-media color-saturated work of Beatriz Gonzalez formerly took over the main exhibit space on the second floor.

As for the current season, Sirmans breaks into an excited grin as he trumpeted the show by Miami artist Teresita Fernandez that recently ended—February, 9. Teresita Fernandez creates fantastical sculptures and installations based on the elements of water and fire. She was born in Miami, went to FIU and has made an international name for herself. “We had here 50 to 60 pieces of her work from the 1990s until now,” says Sirman. “We currently have two of her pieces in our collection. She has deep Miami roots and she’s just a dynamic, exciting artist.”

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Current exhibitions include Contemporary Caribbean Art; paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have since become quintessential for the museum—including works by Terry Adkins, Romare Bearden, Kevin Beasley, Ed Clark, Leslie Hewitt, Faith Ringgold, Tschabalala Self, Xaviera Simmons, and Juana Valdes, among several others and the ongoing Sculpture Garden displaying large-scale sculptures that can be enjoyed in the open air.

The iconic 35-year-old South Florida institution continues to promote artistic expressions now in this beautiful state-of-the-art facility which is a model for sustainable museum design and progressive programming.

If you visit, www.pamm.org for information on current and upcoming exhibits and events.

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Pérez Art Museum Miami: an Art Boom in the Last Two Decades

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Taking over the former Vic and Angelo’s large 5,000 sq. foot corner space at PGA Commons, Scusi Trattoria has a warm and inviting vibe. Dining there on a recent cool weekday evening with two very picky friends, Lori and Joe from the Hamptons, we were welcomed by the large wraparound bar outside that was filled with people enticed by the glowing tall gas heaters that stood like a small forest. Inside, the bustling long open kitchen and two pizza ovens accented by Mediterranean blue-glazed tiles. The décor has nice natural materials of padded wood banquets, plush white and blue striped cushions, antique mirrors, while the walls showcase ceramic plates. A soft light baths the place.

It felt very fresh and contemporary European; I was half expecting to see the cliffs of Capri outside, waves lapping at the shore. Despite the large size of the restaurant, it is cleanly divided into several intimate dining spaces both inside and out.

We chose a banquet to sit at and our attentive waiter Gabriel immediately brought over warm house-baked bread and a round of wine drinks followed. Perusing the menu of traditional entrees, pastas, pizzas, and small plates to share we ordered up the Frito Misto – a generous serving of crispy seafood with shrimp, calamari, and grouper served with a luscious lemon chili aioli. The waiter suggested the Zucchini salad, a real winner consisting of spiraled zucchini tossed with pecorino cheese, lemon, mint, basil, and the surprise crunch of toasted almonds. A very delicious innovative dish.

For the entree, I decided on the Spiced Swordfish Spiedini Alla Sicilian served cut into chunks on a skewer on a bed of cherry tomatoes, currants, capers, pine nuts, and a creamy rosemary-polenta. I’d never had swordfish served this way and it was delicious – the fish firm and well done inside with a spicy, lemony coating. Scooping it up with the polenta and olives and nuts made for a seriously satisfying fresh take on Italian ingredients.

Lori ordered the Wood Baked Branzino Al Limone stuffed with spinach and mushrooms. They mercifully cut the head off but left the tail. Served nestled in a pan of lemony butter sauce, the fish was moist and flaky; the stuffing rich and flavorful. Lori declared it the “best branzino I’ve ever had”. We all tasted it and agreed it was an unusually successful fish dish.

Joe ordered the Bucatini Alle Vongole with white wine, garlic and clams. The pasta is like a mini lasagna noodle, long but thin with ruffled edges. The clams were small and tasty, the generous sauce flecked with oregano and plenty left for sopping up the sauce with bread.

Something else happened at dinner that I haven’t experienced much, people at the tables were reaching out and striking up conversations with the people next to them. We experienced it on both sides of us; starting by commenting on the food then expanding to get to know themselves better. The couple to our right got so chatty we exchanged business cards and they even bought us a round of drinks! Perhaps the newness of the restaurant and the holiday lights and good cheer mood was infectious.

Leaving room for dessert, the chocolate and pistachio gelato and something they call the Scusitiramisu—a variation of tiramisu with bananas in the creamy vanilla pudding and generous shaved chocolate on top.

The menu includes very delectable items like the wood-fired pizzas with mushroom and truffle, fennel sausage, egg, and mushroom, or clam and guanciale. The veal and pork ricotta meatballs, octopus with mashed potatoes and Bigeye tuna Crudo also sound like winners.

All this deliciousness is due to the global experience of Chef Tourondel who has opened more than 40 restaurants around the globe, from London to Hong Kong to San Juan. A native of France, Chef Tourondel studied at Saint Vincent Ecole de Cuisine in Montlucon, France, he was chef to the Admiral in the French Navy. Travels to London led to stints at the famed Gentleman’s Club, Boodle’s, then to Restaurant Beau Geste in Manhattan; Jacques Maximin at Restaurant Ledoyen in France; and Chef de Partie at Restaurant Mercury at the Hotel InterContinental in Moscow and Caesar’s Palace Hotel & Casino.

In the US he opened BLT Steak, BLT Fish, BLT Prime, BLT Burger, BLT Market, LT Burger in the Harbor, LT Burger in Bryant Park, LT Signature, and most recently Arlington Club. Currently, he is also the Executive Chef at Brasserie Ruhlmann in Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. In October 2007, Bon Appétit magazine named Tourondel Restaurateur of the Year. Tourondel has published three cookbooks, Go Fish: Fresh Ideas for American Seafood; Bistro Laurent Tourondel: New American Bistro Cooking; which earned him a 2008 James Beard Foundation Award nomination and Fresh from the Market: Seasonal Cooking with Laurent Tourondel.

“I hope that every guest that comes to dine at Scusi goes home satisfied with a taste of a time when life was simple and delicious,” says Chef Tourondel. “It’s the rustic wood-fired cooking I enjoyed growing up.”

Every dish felt truly inspired, the service was wonderfully attentive, the atmosphere warm and comfortable. This is an extremely elevated dining experience, and a very welcome addition to the North Palm Beach County scene.

Scusi features a specially-curated wine list of primarily European wines, domestic and imported beers, and original craft cocktails, including a rosé snowcone. A happy hour offered Monday through Friday from 5 pm to 7 pm includes specialty-priced drinks and half-priced pizzas.

If you visit, Scusi Trattoria is located at 4520 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. (561) 429-6938. scusirestaurants.com

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West Palm hosts a variety of activities throughout the month aimed for the public to participate freely, bringing the livability quotient to a higher level, particularly socially. On top of an award-wining number of events, the seasonal weekly West Palm Beach GreenMarket is a top attraction that uniquely engages locals and visitors as the flagship of weekly events in the city.

The current location for the Farmers Market is along the gorgeous waterfront as streets nearby its regular site are undergoing renovations, part of a streetscape project for the main street of the city—Clematis St. For a span of 4 hours, tons of booths line up Flagler Drive offering delectable gourmet and specialty foods, fresh produce, local goods, exotic plants, and flowers. But there’s much more than that which makes this Green Market an event that evokes great interest.

Beyond a large number of vendors, there are free activities for kids, music, and plentiful green space to create the perfect scenery for families and friends to get together and enjoy a morning of fun and relaxation.

“I usually come to the market to buy my produce,” says Elizabeth Kisner from West Palm Beach. “There’s no other place in the city where you have all this at a time: music, fun for kids, lots of friendly people walking by, and plenty of food.”

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The event’s website lists more than 90 vendors of the region’s best farmers and producers usually participating every week, offering fresh, homemade wares. They carry everything from freshly baked bread to pickles, spices, herbs to pastries to exotic flowers and fresh catch.

When it comes to specialty foods, mini cider doughnuts are among the market’s fan favorite. Strollers are seen with paper cup cones from the Cider Doughnuts booth that sell for just $5.

There’s a booth selling handcraft pies called ArtPie. These are very creative pies with names as innovative as the pies themselves—Elenor Roosevelt, Pocahontas, Billie Jean King, Coco Chanel, Celia Cruz. I counted more than 20 flavors and the presentation was unique.

Facing the waterfront, tucked into a corner behind a variety of interior tropical foliage and blooming seasonal patio plants, a local musician delighted a small crowed cozily sitting amidst benches and seats set for the market. Unlimited Mimosas are served nearby for only $10 and the smell of freshly made Arepas fill the space invitingly.

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Not far, market strollers are drawn into the Loic Bakery booth. There, Chef Loic Autret sells bread made fresh, but he also shares his passion for food and people as he takes time to talk to the buyers about what to eat the bread with, the ingredients he used to bake it, and how to store it at home.

There are many reasons to love West Palm Beach. The culture, architecture, and diversity – it’s safe to say that the city is leading the way in South Florida with uncommon energy that makes it so special. The Green Market is playing an incredible momentum that seems to come from a broad base of support, including caring farmers and producers, chefs, restauranteurs, other culinary professionals, and people in the community. The vibe here makes no exception—thousands come for the freshest local produce, to relax with scenic views, and to enjoy the myriad community and cultural activities.

If you visit, West Palm Beach GreenMarket happens every Saturday morning from 9 am to 1 pm in downtown West Palm Beach. Check www.wpb.org for information on parking and seasonal events.

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The weekly West Palm Beach GreenMarket is a flagship event in West Palm Beach, Florida, building a more livable community for people of all ages.

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The iconic Guitar Hotel has an expanded and updated casino gaming area that has 195,000 square feet of gaming space. The 13.5-acre pool features luxury overwater cabanas outfitted with world-class amenities and the Rock Spa is a huge oasis overlooking the pool area with dark woods and crystal rock décor that add to the lush feel of this amazing resort.

Over in the new mall is a collection of high-end retail stores including a new outlet for the rock star-studded Wentworth Gallery. Brian Wheat, the bassist of Tesla was there, exhibiting his newest work and posing for photos. A Caviar store, high-end watches, jewelry and new Hard Rock stores dot the marble-floored mall.

Rock star memorabilia, cars, and stage costumes line the walls. But the most wondrous element is in the main lobby entrance – the Oculus is a circular fountain with holographic projections inside of guitars and rock stars, choreographed to music. Its stunning design is surrounded by elements of lush greenery, light and water, choreographed to music and redefines the unrivaled level of entertainment people can enjoy here.

I was thrilled to see my old friend Big Kenny Alphin of the country duo Big & Rich. I had written up Kenny in Billboard Magazine in 1998 as an unsigned country act to watch. Five years later he had multiple hit songs as well as Grammy, Billboard and CMA awards. Kenny did a fun 30-minute set of his hits including the smash “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy”. He was accompanied by Stevie Salas, guitarist for Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart, as well as producer of the film Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World.

Many celebrities flocked to South Florida to check out the world’s first guitar-shaped hotel.  Morgan Freeman, Bella Thorne, Joe Perry, Sofia Richie, Joe Manganiello, Jeremy Piven, Julio Iglesias Jr., among many more. Chris Osceola, Hollywood Councilman for the Seminole Tribe, counts rockers as his friends, supporting their music and sponsoring film and music projects. Maroon 5 christened the new Hard Rock Live venue that seats 7,000 in a clamshell state-of-the-art performance venue.

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The Guitar Hotel’s grand opening celebration was as spectacular as a party in Las Vegas, delivering top-notch entertainment with a pool party where champagne, rum cocktails, buffets of lobster rolls, roasted pigs, dessert bars and cigar rollers awaited the strolling hordes.

Truly an entertainment destination, not just a casino, “The Guitar Hotel will attract visitors from throughout the nation and around the globe,” said Jim Allen, CEO of Seminole Gaming and Chairman of Hard Rock International.  “They will experience world-class entertainment, gaming and dining destination.”

The hotel’s show-stopping light show extravaganza is a series of orchestrated outdoor music and laser light shows that showcase every side of the Guitar Hotel.  This is a daily spectacular at dusk where lights are programmed to change color and intensity, with changes timed to music, beaming 20,000 feet into the night sky to mimic the guitar strings of an imaginary guitar neck.

The @HardRockHolly #GuitarHotel is OFFICIALLY open pic.twitter.com/DZHTk1aS44

— Joel Franco (@OfficialJoelF) October 25, 2019

The Guitar Hotel is a prototype, with plans to build similar shaped hotels in Japan, Mexico, and Europe. The unique design has swimming pools on upper-level suites with palm trees and views all the way to the Atlantic Ocean.

For those who want to follow the traditional routes of Las Vegas entertainment and fun, this is the right place. The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood will also bring some of the biggest names in music, comedy,  and extraordinary acts to South Florida unlike any other destination.

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The Guitar Hotel is located at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 33314. If you visit, check seminolehardrockhollywood.com for specific information.

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Guitar Hotel Brings ‘Las Vegas’ Feeling to South Florida

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The West Palm Beach Food Tour was voted “Tripadvisor’s 2019 Traveler’s Choice” attraction in West Palm Beach, and included among “Top 10 Experiences in the United States” for its rave reviews.

There are two choices when booking this tour: “Downtown West Palm Beach Walking Food Tour” or “Historic West Palm Beach Neighborhood Food Tour.” By the description of the itineraries and programs, both are great links with the food, drinks, history, architecture, and culture of the city.

Not long ago, I decided to join the “Downtown West Palm Beach Walking Food Tour” and take advantage of this attraction to inspect the recent updates on the food scene in the downtown area, immersed now in capital improvements of its main thoroughfare, Clematis St.

The tour guide, Lauren, met us at our meeting point, Aioli. Lauren introduced herself and instantly I realized I was in for a two-hour journey with someone with a leveraged expertise in the local food, and willing to entertain us all with anecdotes, facts, and the best description of the various locations on route.

Aioli, the first stop on the tour, is a Cafe in downtown West Palm Beach that specializes in locavore foods and gourmet to-go. Their menu offers savory and flavorful sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts. The place is open for breakfast and lunch. They also bake their own breads of which they have a dozen different types.

Melanie Hackman, co-owner of the Cafe, served us a tray full of Chocolate Babka slices. Laden with chocolate, butter, and homemade charm, this Babka is delicious as a dessert or served with coffee. Although it looks a like bread is actually kind of a dense cake with fudgy chocolate. Delicious!

From Aioli we started walking toward the next stop on the tour, distant enough to get familiar with the downtown area. West Palm Beach Downtown is a vibrant and active community and the primary focus in the city for visitors and residents. There are many signs of progress throughout the district, especially with the number of new residential condominiums dotting available lots everywhere. Clematis Street is the Downtown’s main drag with a diverse amount of restaurants, bars, and office buildings. Two blocks of this street were recently renovated to add a curbless street design with narrower traffic lanes but wider sidewalks and more shade trees. Two other blocks are undergoing improvements now.

The seemingly long walk to the next stop on the tour allowed us to see the rapidly evolving core of the city and what it can offer as an exciting place to work, live, and play.

Just steps away from a giant mural by Croatian artist Lonac on the building of one of the city’s parking garage, the group stopped at the alley of Subculture Coffee where Lauren explained how the place is a favorite to many people for its laid-back, wow atmosphere, and cozy feel. There’s also a mural by Brazilian street artist Kobra that graces one of the alley walls which served as the backdrop for a group photo.

Finally our next stop, Hullabaloo.

The restaurant feels like an old-fashioned Italian cafe that we occasionally see in movies but with an artsy decoration that calls for hip and fun excitement. And there’s even a vintage Airstream camper on the patio that seems to be ideal for a group party when the outside temperature is a little cooler.

Chef Cassell spoke to the group and explained the culture and services at Hullabaloo. He also elaborated on the food and drinks we were sampling: chicken meatballs and roasted Brussels sprouts. The meatballs were a pinch of yum, creativity, and one of those dishes you only expect to eat once in a lifetime. And what about those Brussels sprouts? The roasting flavor of the dish tossed in balsamic vinegar and honey kept everyone begging for more samples.

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The samples were really delicious, and judging by the menu items, Hullabaloo denotes excellent creativity and love for crafting food out of local seasonal produce.

Next stop, a new local sensation in town.

Dr. Limon recently opened on Clematis St., a Peruvian cuisine restaurant part of a growing regional chain featuring seafood-centric appetizers, small plates, and funky northern Peruvian fare that shares a common element: lime.

They welcomed us with a free shot of zippy “Leche de Tigre,” kind of an aphrodisiac drink with a high concentration of seasoning, lime, and fish. Drink it and you’ll feel full of energy.

Dr. Limon’s specialty is ceviche. They do it the Inca style and crafted in distinctive appearances and unconventional names: ‘Fiebre Alta’, ‘Anestecico’, ‘Levantate Lazaro’, or ‘El Loco Calato’ among other artistic inventions. 

The food samples were excellent and large portions, more than one would have expected to have on a food tour. I think a lot of people would love this restaurant’s food and vibe that really makes you feel comfortable.

Last but not least, they served some crafty cocktails that match the ambiance and decor of the place. Pisco Sour is the restaurant’s signature cocktail. Simultaneously earthy, sweet and tart, this frothy cocktail served straight up without ice is very refreshing.

After a memorable half-hour at Dr. Limon, we headed toward our next stop on the tour, Salento Coffee, a Colombian coffee shop right in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. For those who were not locals, walking toward Salento provided glimpses of how convenient and connected everything is within the district. Lauren mentioned that anyone who hasn’t been to West Palm Beach in the last 10 to 15 years would be impressed with its growth. At the center of this expansion is the Brightline Train Station which connects West Palm with the southern neighboring cities of Fort Lauderdale and Miami via Virgin Trains, a fast-speed train service that will also be reaching as far as Orlando soon.

Upon arriving at Salento Coffee you feel the distinctive aroma of homemade coffee. Owner Jaime Lara and his wife were ready to give us a demonstration of how “Tinto” is made. Tinto is a traditional Colombian espresso sweetened with the scraping of an unrefined sugar cane block, then whisked until it becomes foamy brown.

Coffee is the South American nation’s biggest export and also its most popular drink; and Colombians know their coffee regions very well. While explaining how to make Tinto, Lara commented that Colombian shops don’t need to rely on the morning rush like us because people there are likely to drink coffee late in the afternoon or early evening instead.

I am not a fan of coffee, actually I had never had a sip of coffee before in my life until I ventured on this food tour. So, I wouldn’t be the right person to judge the quality, texture or flavor of the Tinto Lara prepared for us, but everyone else seemed extremely happy with it to the point that some even bought small bags of beans to take home.

Our next stop had a bit of celebrity connotation.

After a savory coffee, it was time for some dessert. We walked a couple of blocks more and arrived at Ganache Bakery Cafe, the workplace of the charismatic Jamal Lake, a passionate baker who is also very well known locally as “The Coconut Guy,” and recognized easily nationwide as a contestant on Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Season 4 of which he was a finalist.

Here we had a very entertaining demonstration of how to extract water from a coconut and learned some fun facts about the fruit–and yes, the ‘silly’ discussion of where the water in the coconut comes from couldn’t be spared!

Jamal is very talented and an expert in handling the machete to peel the coconuts. “Coconut water can hydrate you better than regular water,” he said. “Also, its yummy taste can encourage people to take in more fluids which is a good thing.”

But coconuts and their water were a stepping stone to what we were about to taste during our stop at Ganache Bakery. Jamal pulled out a tray with small samples of delicious Key Lime Pies, definitely the best dessert you could ask for on a food tour. 

Jamal also bakes a plethora of delicious goodies, cakes, and pastries at Ganache and teaches baking classes to locals.

Now, time to head out to our last stop, The Blind Monk.

This is where the Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour ends with a laid-back feel. The Blind Monk is one of the most original bars you could ever find, a chic place with a large selection of wines, beers, and small bites. The place, owned by a Marine and veteran of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, has walls adorned with wallpapers scribbled with short notes about the wines they serve. There’s also a table filled with tons of corks and light fixtures hanging from the ceiling forming a cluster of bubbles that will catch your attention at all time–hopefully while sober.

We summed up the tour over a Prosecco Mojito, the most refreshing cocktail for a hot summer day and eating samples of ‘Cubanos’. That’s what I would call an “escape” to the real taste of South Florida. For those who liked it, Lauren was gracious enough to give a copy of the recipe for this contemporary take on the classic Mojito.

Food may be the most important part of any food tour, but there’s a lot you get to learn beyond the delicacies and drinks. The Downtown West Palm Beach Food Tour has a story to tell and it is a unique experience to discover the hottest trends in this thriving community. Nothing that has been written here can surpass the joy to explore culture and history, taste the food locals eat, go to the places locals go.

Here’s your ticket to this adventure: www.westpalmbeachfoodtour.com

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The hotel rooms and amenity uncover the perfect romantic escape. The wave patterned rug and dark to light blue ombre curtains in the suites lead to welcoming balconies with couches, lounge chairs and a table set for two.

As a glass wall allows for a seamless view of the Atlantic Ocean, endless skies and the line of cruise ships glide in and out of Port Everglades, one of the largest ports in Florida. The hotel reflects the cruise ship aesthetic with slanted bow, sailboat-shaped buildings, raised pool decks, and nautical touches that include hanging rope sculptures and glass lanterns.

Feel and smell amazing! Amenities in the glass walled bath is filled Bliss products, lemon scented and refreshing, but soon to be replaced by the W brands Away line. A box of snacks, beach kit, full bar, Nepresso machine (!) and other goodies complete the welcoming vibe.

Speaking of luxury, there are suites to stay in and to buy that are full two-bedroom apartments with a full kitchen and large balconies. One of the suites, called the Wow Suite, has been the site of some reality TV show filming. And the price? Well if you have to ask it’s…not cheap. A girl can dream, can’t she?

Food experience at its best!

Sauntering into the main floor lobby, the tropical Mexican aura of Stephen Starr’s El Vez restaurant lures with the promise of either indoor or outdoor dining, booths, a lively bar, and a decorative wall of Mexican beer cans. For guacamole lovers the menu is a delight with options of flavors, for example the Verde Guacamole made with leafy herbs and Meyer Lemons, is a tangy-rich twist on the jalapeno/tomato/onion standard—they have that too.

El Vez Fort Lauderdale is a festive dining space with a spacious patio with ocean view where mahi mahi tacos, burritos, ceviches, saladas, and a nacho pizza hybrid —layered with beans, cheese, olives, and peppers— pay tribute to the classic Mexican fare offered to celebrate the fresh seafood of this South Florida region. The restaurant serves breakfast (huevos rancheros and frothy cappuccino are a must-try), lunch and dinner, featuring an extensive menu with emphasis on baja-style cooking.

Other restaurants at the hotel are the classic steakhouse at beachside Steak 954 that serves dry-aged meats with delectable sides and the WET Bar & Grill which offers a variety of fresh salads, mouth-watering burgers and other casual fare.

From the Outstanding Restaurateur of the year in the 2017 James Beard Foundation Awards winner, Stephen Starr, Steak 954 looks like wallpaper that turns out to be a large tropical mural of leaves and flowers by French artist Cyprien Chabert who drew the whole work with a Sharpie marker. Past that beautiful touch is a 15-foot-long aquarium swirling with 175 jellyfish. These bizarre beauties are fed-brine shrimp and cared for by local aquarium staff.  The food is exceptional with dry-aged meats and fresh caught seafood. A one-of-a-kind restaurant experience that wows guests with its tropical feel, selection of fine wines and cocktails, and exotic food.

Away Spa

Debuted in January 2019, W Fort Lauderdale’s brand-new AWAY Spa is the first AWAY spa location, with a full beauty menu in addition to a lineup of massages and facials. As a big wedding and special event destination, the Spa has it covered. AWAY Spa is injected with amenities and treatments to detox, retox, and repeat.

After an Elixir refreshment of secret fruit juices (each spa experience begins with a complimentary Bright Elixir), a Go Deep Massage is the most rewarding treat.

Attractions

The Wet East deck, where you literally walk up into the pool from the 4th floor after watching swimmers from above, is the perfect oasis to settle into lush daybeds and sip on frozen hand crafted drinks. The Wet East can get pretty lively with a DJ and lots of people soaking up the sun and the view. For a quieter swim there’s the Wet West in the back of the hotels second tower with private cabanas, a Jacuzzi and gorgeous views of the intracoastal’s boats and homes.

One of the main attractions while at W Fort Lauderdale is kayaking the intracoastal. To do this tour, guests can use the hotel’s cruiser bikes to pedal a few scenic blocks up A1A to Blue Moon Adventures. The calm waters are an easy cruise past mega yachts, mega mansions, mangroves, birds and bridges. The tour explores the area’s most exciting attributes, focusing on history, architecture and natural developments.

On the way back from the tour, lunch at Coconuts —a nearby restaurant— proved to be a magnificent experience. The restaurant has expansive, uninterrupted views of Fort Lauderdale’s intercostal waterways and it is open 7 days a week and providing an upscale dining experience, including brunch on Sundays. Coconuts is a classic-on-the-dock eatery with vintage signs and an outstanding seafood menu. The Scoobie starters – little crab claws in a warm garlic herb broth are very delicious. The grilled swordfish steak with white bean salsa and sautéed spinach is one of the best I’ve ever had.

Cinema Paradiso, Escapology (one of the hardest escape rooms in Florida), The Classic Gateway Theatre, jet ski, segway, parasailing, and scuba diving are among other nearby attractions to enhance your stay at W Fort Lauderdale.

The W brand is proving to be insanely popular, with a hotel opening somewhere around the globe every 16 hours. It’s a world away at the W Fort Lauderdale, and summer is as good a time as any. Maybe better!

If you visit, W Fort Lauderdale is on 401 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, 33304. The hotel offers seasonal deals that can be found here.

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W Fort Lauderdale: Oceanfront Luxury With An Edge

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