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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The Rustic and Culinary Treasures of the Adirondacks
At The Artisans at Lake Placid Lodge, Executive Chef Mark Hannon has embraced the farmed and foraged spoils of the mountains to create dishes distinct to the Adirondacks. Hannon has traveled the world, serving as the culinary mastermind for hotels and restaurants in Chicago, New York City, Australia, and Thailand,…
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Battle of the Brews: Florida & Maine Craft Beer
Maine and Florida are two of the most hopping (and hoppy) states in America’s white-hot craft beer scene, but also a study in contrasts. We sample some highlights. The Maine craft beer scene dates back to the early ’90s, with legendary brewers like Allagash and Atlantic Brewing Company doing high-quality…
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