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Ocean Social: Reimagined by Chef Tristen Epps

Sitting oceanfront with stunning views of the beach and the Atlantic sits Ocean Social by Tristen Epps. Malibu Farm occupied the space until closing during Covid and the space reopened as Ocean Social in late 2021.

Over the summer, Chef Tristen Epps had been selected to helm the restaurant and elevate it into a coveted dining destination. And now he can add a James Beard Foundation nod as semifinalist for Best Chef-South.

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Ocean Social: Reimagined by Chef Tristen Epps

Sitting oceanfront with stunning views of the beach and the Atlantic sits Eden Roc’s casual Ocean Social restaurant. Malibu Farm occupied the space until closing during Covid and the space reopened as Ocean Social in late 2021. And now Ocean Social is poised to begin a new and exciting new chapter, as Chef Tristen Epps now helms the restaurant with plans to elevate it into a coveted dining destination.

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DESTINATION: TWA Hotel and Paris Café at JFK airport

Looking for a unique staycation or an overnight in NYC before an early morning or late night flight? Then the iconic Eero Saarinen designed TWA terminal and TWA Hotel at John F Kennedy Airport offers visitors a trip (before the trip) down memory lane back to the 1960’s, to when the TWA flight center first opened in 1962.

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Ocean Social: Reimagined by Chef Tristen Epps

SPECIAL EVENT: Chef Tristen, with a twinkle in his eye, has big plans for Ocean Social starting with this coming Saturday’s 2/18, Black History Month “African Diaspora “dinner with James Beard finalist, Chef Cleophus “Ophus” Hethington. This special dinner served family-style at the Aquatica Pool will feature authentic Afro-Caribbean dishes. Tickets available for this special dinner are available HERE.

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MaryGold's Florida Brasserie: A welcome return for Chef Brad Kilgore

As the Miami food and beverage scene continues to evolve, with new additions of sleek, stunning, and very pricey restaurants, it becomes even more important to celebrate the accomplishments of the local Miami chefs. Bradley Kilgore is one of those top chefs, a James Beard Finalist, and one of Food & Wine Magazines Top Chefs.

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Where to Eat in Miami during Art Basel 2022

Art Basel is the unofficial kick-off to the holiday dining scene in Miami and Miami Beach. We welcome back the many visitors that could not come over the past almost two years with this updated list of top spots to explore while in Miami.

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Profile: John Riccardo, Food and Beverage Director at The Fontainebleau

On a Friday afternoon, I had the opportunity to spend time with the Fontainebleau’s Executive Director of Food and Beverage, John Riccardo. Seated comfortably in the newly redesigned Bleau Bar( at the approximate cost of $6.0 million), we chatted all things food, wine and spirits with a little tossed in about the current state of hospitality, Frank Sinatra and local politics.

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Where to Eat in Miami during Art Basel 2021

Art Basel is the unofficial kick-off to the holiday dining scene in Miami and Miami Beach. We welcome back the many visitors that could not come over the past almost two years with this updated list of top spots to explore while in Miami.

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