A Floridian Chef’s Twist on Lobster
Executive Chef Andy Gayler’s recipe for lobster lasagna puts a fresh, Florida spin on a Maine classic, ripe for winter and fall menus at home.
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Heirloom Apples to Taste and Pick Yourself This Fall
Here’s why these little gems are all the rage this fall, which ones to try, plus where to go on a pick-your-own-apples day trip from Opal hotels in New York and Maine.
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A Guide to Florida Stone Crab
Every fall, Florida goes ga-ga for its stone crab claws. But there’s much more to this seasonal local delicacy than its succulent meat.
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Our Picks: Top Spots for a “5 O’Clock Somewhere” Toast
We’ve rounded up the best bars for a spectacular toast, no matter the time of day.
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The Best Lobster Roll in Maine
The Samoset’s Executive Chef Tim Pierce gives his take on the iconic best lobster roll.
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Eating Your Way through Clearwater Beach
Everything tastes better when you’re eating by the beach, and everything already tastes pretty great in Clearwater Beach. Here’s our guide to eight eateries you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) miss during your next visit.
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Mixing Hops & Hospitality: Top Opal Beers
With National Beer Day kicking off on April 7, now’s the ideal time for brew hounds to sample the hoppy, smooth, and unique signature brews at Opal destinations – best served with a coastal sunset of your choice. Lake Placid Lodge IPA Brewed just for the lodge by nearby Great…
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Eating Your Way through Delray Beach
We offer our picks for the best places to eat in Delray Beach.
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Our Picks: Best Poolside Cocktails
Find fresh cocktail drinks poolside at Opal Collection properties.
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Top Wines to Bring to Holiday Parties
Three of Opal Collection’s brightest wine minds share their picks for the most unusual, interesting, and complementary vintages to bring this season. Crowd Pleasers 2013 Naples Cabernet Sauvignon, Boyanci, Italy ($60) Exceptionally smooth with a complex mouthfeel that changes with every sip, this balanced cabernet “glows in the glass,”…
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