Category Archives: Ritz-Carlton

My food journey through South Beach and Palm Beach Hotels

I recently returned from a quick trip to Miami South Beach and Palm Beach. I was on business and did not have much time to venture out from the hotels. That does not mean I did not have some fabulous food INSIDE the hotels. Here is a picture diary of my yummy meals.

First stop was The Mandarin Oriental on Brickell Key for lunch at Azul.

Crunchy Cashew Chicken Salad - Asian greens, napa cabbage, grilled satay chicken, strawberries, glazed cashews, topped off with a citrus ginger & soy vinegarette

Crunchy Cashew Chicken Salad – Asian greens, napa cabbage, grilled satay chicken, strawberries, glazed cashews, topped off with a citrus ginger & soy vinaigrette

Next stop was Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne. We had frozen mojitos with the famous bartender Geno at Dune. Followed by shrimp nachos and the most fabulous guacamole made table side at La Cantina.

Geno the Mojito man

Geno the Mojito man

Holy Guacamole!

Holy Guacamole!

We retired for the night at Turnberry Isle in Aventura and treated ourselves to a late night snack in The Lobby Lounge.

Warm Beignets with Vanilla Creme Brulee

Warm Beignets with Vanilla Creme Brulee

The next morning we met at The Setai for the  breakfast buffet at The Restaurant. The food was wonderful but my favorite part was sitting in the outside courtyard to eat it all.

Courtyard Seating for Breakfast at The Setai

Courtyard Seating for Breakfast at The Setai

Later in the day we toured the Ritz-Carlton South Beach and had lunch at Bistro One LR. Probably some of the best shrimp or fish tacos I have ever had!

Shrimp Tempura Soft Tacos

Shrimp Tempura Soft Tacos

A very artful Key Lime Pie for dessert

A very artful Key Lime Pie for dessert

Next stop was The Breakers in Palm Beach. We had drinks and tapas at HMF. Did not get a picture of the fabulous fennel sausage and wild mushroom pizzette since we were starving and it looked too good to resist.

Patron Margarita, Channel number 6, and the complimentary sweet/salty cashews

Patron Margarita, Channel number 6, and the complimentary sweet/salty cashews

We spent the night and I have to mention the amazing chocolate creation we found waiting in our room!

Chocolate rendition of  The Breakers

Chocolate rendition of The Breakers

Our buffet breakfast the next day was at The Circle in The Breakers. My favorite were the muffin tops.

A typical buffet offering

A typical buffet offering

Our last meal in the area before boarding the plane was at Four Seasons Palm Beach sitting right along the beach at Atlantic Bar and Grill.

Chorizo Quesadillas for an appetizer

Chorizo Quesadillas for an appetizer

Pescado Tacos- Mahi Mahi, Pickled Onions, & Salsa with a side of beans

Pescado Tacos- Mahi Mahi, Pickled Onions, & Salsa with a side of beans

Shark Bite Smoothie- Strawberry and Pina Colado

Shark Bite Smoothie- Strawberry and Pina Colado

Leave a comment

Filed under Beaches, Florida, Ritz-Carlton

Roaring Twenties New Year’s Eve Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

The Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island is offering a chance to celebrate the Gatsby era of the Roaring Twenties with their New Year’s Eve Black and White Gala. From 9pm- 2am you will experience fabulous food buffets, live music and dancing, an open bar, and fireworks. They strongly encourage black and white attire for the event. It is $195 per adult.

Packages for the event are valid December 29, 2013 to January 1, 2014

You will receive a coastal view or ocean view room, champagne and chocolate strawberries on arrival, admission for two to the New Year’s Eve Gala, buffet breakfast for two each morning in Café 4750, and daily valet service.

And they are offering special parties for the kids too. “Glow in the New Year” is an evening of glowing adventures with dinner buffet, disco dance floor, photo booths and neon bubbles. Party is 8pm to 1 am.  Supervised children 5-12 are $90 each. Teens 13-17 are $45 each.

Leave a comment

Filed under Florida, Ritz-Carlton

New Ritz-Carlton Aruba to open November 22, 2013

The highly anticipated new Ritz-Carlton Aruba is set to open this week.  The new resort is the only 5 Star property on Aruba. It is situated on popular Palm Beach on the northwestern tip of the island.

Ritz_Aruba_00005_Gallery

Divi trees on the beach

The resort offers 320 oceanfront rooms and suites all with private balconies and stunning bathrooms.

Ritz_Aruba_00010_Gallery

Guest room at Ritz-Carlton Aruba

Ritz_Aruba_00006_Gallery

Bathroom at Ritz-Carlton Aruba

The resort will feature 4 restaurants, a 15,000 sq. foot spa with 13 treatment rooms, 2 pools, a 24 hour casino, full beauty and nail salon, a fitness center with yoga, spinning, and pilates, and meeting facilities. The resort is near famed golf courses, water sports, shopping and nightlife. The resort also offers the family friendly Ritz Kids Club program.

The Ritz-Carlton trademark elegance and service are sure to be evident here. I am a Ritz-Carlton Stars agent and can offer special amenities :

4pm late checkout upon request

continental breakfast for 2 daily per room

welcome amenity in your room

Leave a comment

Filed under Aruba, Beaches, New Hotels, Ritz-Carlton