Best Rooftop Bars on the Eastern Seaboard
If you’re looking for rooftop bars along the eastern coast of the US, we have six worthy waterside picks in Opal destinations, from Bar Harbor, Maine, down to Key West, Florida.
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Stone Crab Season in Florida: What to Know & Where to Get It
Beloved for their delicate, sweet meat, Florida stone crabs dominate minds and menus from October to May. Here’s why they’re so sought after and the best places to get your claws on, well, these delicious claws.
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6 Last Chances for Summer
Summer may be sneaking away, but it’s still the season of the sun until September 22. Send it out with a splash by indulging in one of these quintessential summer experiences in Opal resort and hotel destinations.
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All About ‘Tom’s Blueberry Muffin,’ Opal’s Most-Loved Breakfast Staple
With a recipe that dates back to the late ‘60s, Opal Collection’s blueberry muffin has been a longtime breakfast staple, loved and devoured daily by guests. Now, this handheld treat will be that much easier to recreate at home.
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10 Can’t-Miss Seafood Dishes Across Opal Destinations
Seafood lovers, rejoice! From simple-but-sublime lobster rolls in Maine to yuzu-glazed yellowtail snapper in Key West, we’ve rounded up dishes that make the most of these ocean-dwellers for a culinary-inspired vacation you won’t soon forget.
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The Story Behind The Best Bloody Mary in Clearwater Beach
With juice made from imported San Marzano tomatoes, a splash of balsamic vinegar, freshly grated horseradish, and Celtic sea salt, the Beachside Mary is one of Sandbar’s most-ordered house specialties.
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Your Gourmet, Stone-Cooked Pizza Primer from the Pros at Opal Restaurants
Think pizza-making may not require the same skill as, say, a flambé technique? Seasoned Opal chefs Michael Vogler and Michael Desorcie beg to differ – in a big way. “There’s definitely a finesse that comes with it that takes time to learn,” says Vogler, who first really honed his own…
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6 Top-Notch Tiki Bars to Transport Yourself to the Tropics
No need to hop a plane to a far-flung island retreat. These tiki bars – with their thatched roofs and retro allure – boast an uncanny ability to transport you somewhere far, far away.
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3 Places to Take Your Belleview Inn Breakfast Picnic
The various spaces and places to take your morning breakfast basket of caffeine and croissants at Belleview Inn.
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Eating Your Way through Opal Sands Resort’s Most Delicious Dining Experiences
Dining at Opal Sands Resort is certainly about the food – after all, all the dining outlets are serviced by its award-winning restaurant. But they also come in some delicious settings. Here’s how to best sample – and savor – them all in one day.
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