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SaltBrush in Boise
From Cape Town to Boise

From Cape Town to Boise

South African native Neil Grant made his fame and fortune in hospitality in his homeland. He did this after immersing himself in the wine industry in California, and earning his chops as a sommelier, before returning to the continent to open a succession of successful restaurants, including Burrata of Cape Town. Lauded for his expertise in wine and his vision for hospitality, Grant sold his restaurant stake in South Africa and returned with his American wife to the US to…

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Cecchi's is the newest hot spot in NYC's Greenwich Village
Famous Maitre D’ opens NYC hot spot

Famous Maitre D’ opens NYC hot spot

Michael Cecchi-Azzolina’s phone number used to be passed around among celebrities and Manhattan’s A Listers. His was the name you needed to know to get a seat at some of Manhattan’s trendiest and most influential restaurants, including La Rousse, The Water Club, The River Cafe, Raoul’s and Le Coucou. Model Brooke Shields writes of Cecchi-Azzolina on the dust-jacket of his bestselling book Your Table is Ready, Tales of a New York City Maitre D.’ Shields rhapsodizes about her time spent…

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Galloping to hospitality heights

Galloping to hospitality heights

A half-hour’s drive from Florida’s equestrian hub in Ocala, an equestrian competition facility has reinvented its 90 acre site on Country Road in Bronson as a wedding and large-events venue; a vacation retreat for “snow birds” escaping winter’s chill in northern climes, and foodies in search of elegant dining experiences. Country style. “When Reid Nagle purchased the property in 2019 he realized there was a tremendous growth opportunity for Black Prong,” says marketing manager Zoe Bowden. “We sit on 90…

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Rack of lamb entree
Irish chef and his dueling spoons

Irish chef and his dueling spoons

By his own admission, Chef Billy Reid is that guy who takes 30 minutes to say hello. “I’m from Ireland, from Belfast, and even though I came to the states when I was 15, the concept of time, which I learned in my place of birth, is one that distinguishes our restaurant concept from the rest,” says Reid, chef and owner of Dueling Spoons in Fall Creek, Ore. “Before guests are able to complete a reservation here, I send them…

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KEO Asian bowl with egg, veg, and beef
KEO Asian tickles tastebuds in Oklahoma

KEO Asian tickles tastebuds in Oklahoma

Bill and Zahidah Hyman didn’t set out to be the masterminds of a fantastically popular Pan Asian concept in Oklahoma. Far from it. Their initial goal was to make the most of their corporate lives; he working in pharmaceutical sales, she working for a large cosmetics brand. But after working for a long while in corporations that did not foster their creativity, Bill and Zahidah decided to enter the hospitality space armed with her Cambodian/Pan Asian family recipes and an…

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Pride Mountain Vineyards
The pride of California wines

The pride of California wines

Jim and Carolyn Pride initially planned to ease into retirement by taking on a small, enjoyable job selling grapes to winemakers. After Jim concluded his career as a dentist and dental college faculty member in the early 1990s, and with their children grown, the couple envisioned themselves caring for evenly planted vines amidst the scenic backdrop of the Maycamas mountains in California. In 1989, they acquired a breathtaking ranch situated at the mountain’s crest, which marked the beginning of their…

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Loch Lloyd country club
Loch Lloyd hits a hole-in-one

Loch Lloyd hits a hole-in-one

Loch Lloyd village in Missouri is a gated haven for kindred souls. Built 30 years ago for those who wish to live, recreate and dine among like-minded people — while pursuing a great golf score— the exclusive country club caters to residents and members seeking a safe, serene, outdoorsy enclave where fine dining intertwines with a breadth of recreational activity. Nestled among the hills of Blue Ridge in northwest Missouri, the gated 110-acre grounds feature an  18-hole championship golf course,…

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Rock House Harbor Island Bahamas
A star is born in the Bahamas

A star is born in the Bahamas

Plucked from his managerial role at a luxury resort in the Bahamas, Henry Rolle found himself presented with an unprecedented opportunity: to own a piece of a 14-room boutique hotel. Such chances are rare for locals, making this offer truly remarkable. “I was in the right place at the right time,” says Rolle, who with his wife Teymarae took over the helm of the famous Rock House Harbor Island in Dunmore Town, Bahamas. In a first-of-its-kind business venture to vest…

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Whitefish dish
A restaurant truly ‘worth it’

A restaurant truly ‘worth it’

Chef Kurt Janowsky’s ultimate aspiration was to craft an experience so extraordinary that every guest departed his establishment with a resounding sense of fulfillment, echoing the sentiment, “It was truly worth it.” “We aim to transform a bad day into a good one and elevate a good day into an unforgettable memory,” says Ryne Wright, General Manager of Artisan in Elkhart, IN. This vision propelled Chef Janowsky, the visionary behind Navarre Hospitality Group, and his investors, to breathe new life…

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Chocolate cake with strawberry
Toasting a sweet new year

Toasting a sweet new year

“Do me a favor. Stop what you’re doing, go back to school, and do what you love.” These were the words of encouragement from Warren Haines to his daughter, Jennifer Smith, that inspired her to trade her corporate sector attire for chef-whites and start a professional journey infused with flour, sugar, and eggs. “From the time I was a little girl helping my Lebanese grandmother bake pastry for Easter and other holidays, I have always loved baking,” says Smith, owner…

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