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brant point grill on today show
Chef Fred Bisaillon of Brant Point Grill made a starring appearance on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda this morning! What was on the menu? Grilled Watermelon “Steak” Salad and Lobster Bloody Marys, two very innovative cuisines offered at the White Elephant’s Brant Point Grill in Nantucket, MA. Watch the video below, and if it doesn’t work, click here to view the Today Show video.
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a toast to art
Photo from: paradizo.com
Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa, located along the idyllic coast of the Gulf of Siam in Thailand, has teamed up with local Siam Winery and internationally renowned artist Christopher Hogan in a collaboration everyone can raise a glass to – and the first of its kind in Thailand.
At a tasting of Moonsoon Valley Wine at the resort last year, guests (Mr. Hogan was among them) at Hua Hin were so enamored with the local flavors from just down to road that he became inspired to create a label reflecting the wine’s natural surroundings and the beauty of Thailand.
Launching a little more than a year after his first sip, Mr. Hogans’s three limited editions bottles embody the lush tropical gardens of the resort and Thailand’s stunning marine life. The series is made from white shiraz, red shiraz, and colombard. In keeping with the local flavor, all three have been specially designed to pair well with the cuisine of Thailand and are best tasted alongside a traditional meal. We’ll drink (and eat) to that!
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happy rum day!
Monday, August 16 is National Rum Day and we have Jamaica on the mind! It’s actually rumored that the Firefly property in Jamaica (known to have the most beautiful views of the Caribbean) used to be Captain Morgan’s lookout point. Although the origins of the holiday are questionable, it’s believed that the annual August date may have been picked to coincide with the end of the rum harvest in the Caribbean. We won’t dwell on the mystery for too long as we always love an excuse to stir up a summery cocktail (suggestion below). So grab a shaker, a bottle of rum (preferably Blackwell Fine Jamaican Rum), some reggae tunes and channel your inner-island in celebration. Bottoms up!
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reasons to face the date
While today’s date might have the superstitious afraid to leave the house, we have found a few specials that will have even them ready to walk under a ladder.
Remember that old, isolated hotel in the 1980’s horror classic The Shining? Hard to forget. While you won’t be alone at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, the panoramic views of the Rockies will take you back to that creepy setting (in a good way). And at 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill their “holiday” special is the $13 Superstitious Shrimp & Marg. A Pikes Place shrimp cocktail, served alongside a chilled house margarita. The perfect way to face your fears!
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Hot off the press…
AUGUST 2010
Here is our monthly news in tweetable form.
New and Notable
- Up up and away for #BalloonFestival! #HotelParqCentral opens on 9/23/10. Rates starting at $179/night including breakfast and other treats.
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
- #AnantaraBophut in Koh Samui, #Thailand will be getting an upgrade! And we have the pics (http://bit.ly/cSwDte) to prove it!
seven courses from heaven
On August 7, Anantara Veli Resort and Spa, the idyllic Maldivian getaway, gave a new meaning to the term ‘Lucky Number Seven’ with a culinary feast many think possible only in a food-lover’s dreams.
The resort played host to seven of the world’s finest chefs, who together, served seven courses from their respective countries. If you’re hungry thinking about that, the details will really have you drooling.
all about chocolate
Switzerland is breaking its neutral stance this fall as the chocolateirs of Felchlin Switzerland will invade Pistache, Park Hyatt Dubai’s chic pastry boutique.
not your typical wine and cheese party
While Istanbul is famous as the ancient city where East meets West, the General Manager at Park Hyatt Istanbul –Maçka Palas invites food, wine, culture and experiences from all around the world to meet in the hotel’s inviting setting. (more…)
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tomato-basil ice cream
Ever had tomato ice cream? It may sound a little out of the ordinary, but with ripe summer tomatoes, we’re willing to try anything. Wimpole Home Farm’s 10th Annual Tomato Festival is happening August 21st and 22nd and showcasing tons of tomatoes, such as the heart-shaped “orange strawberry” and the sweet burgundy colored, “black zebra.” Royal Oak Foundation members get free entry into this tasty tomato fest, but for those of us that can’t hop over to England this summer, here’s a recipe to enjoy the summery goodness of tomatoes in a whole new way.
Wimpole Tomato and Basil Ice Cream
Ingredients (more…)
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green clean
Had a little too much fun last weekend? Maybe some rum punch or more hotdogs than you can count? In honor of its reopening, the Metropolitan Bangkok’s Glow restaurant is sharing one of its coveted juice recipes filled with healthy, raw ingredients sure to help rectify any bad weekend habits. Get out that juicer and make yourself a drink.
Green Clean Juice (one serving)
2 apples
6-8 stalks celery
2 cups spinach
1 inch ginger
1 peeled lemon
1 green pepper
½ cucumber
1 bulb fennel
1 tbl macadamia nuts, optional
1 tbl sunflower seeds, optional
1 tsp spirulina powder
Juice the first 7 ingredients. Blend with the nuts, seeds and spirulina powder
Enjoy
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