Month: June 2015

90th Anniversary Celebration – July 1st!

Posted by | Jun 30, 2015 | |

Greetings from Ashland Springs Hotel Happy 90th Anniversary to our beloved landmark hotel! Please join us on July 1st for the 90th Anniversary Celebration Ball! A four-course dinner, with a champagne toast and complimentary wine served with the entree, accompanied by live music and the roaring 20s atmosphere! To view the full menu and to make your reservation please click here. Do you need an overnight room? Check out our overnight packages or simply book your room and let us know how we can customise your stay. Make sure this year you cross off from your bucket list all the fun adventures that Southern Oregon has to offer. Experience Oregon Shakespeare Festival, breathtaking Crater Lake National Park, delightful food and wine scene and don’t forget about our wild rivers and lush trails! Wishing you a wonderful summer time!Ashland Springs Hotel Team www.ashlandspringshotel.com / www.larksrestaurant.com /  www.waterstonespa.com Toll Free Reservations (1) 888.795.4545  ·  212 East Main Street  ·  Ashland, OR 97520   Maralyn D. Hill, M.Ed.,  The Epicurean Explorer Executive Editor, LuxeBeatMag.com Luxe Beat Magazine Digital Editions now online at http://luxebeatmag.com/magazine/ Freelance Lifestyle Journalist Member: International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) Member: Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Member: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) ment’or – Inspiring Culinary Excellence Blogs: Where and What in the World & Success with Writing https://authorcentral.amazon.com Follow me: @maralynhill google.com/+MaralynHill831 FB: http://www.facebook.com/The.Epicurean.Explorer,,  http://www.facebook.com/WhereandWhat.intheWorld, http://www.facebook.com/Success.With.Writing Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/maralynhill   We welcome press releases on the food, wine, travel, and items related to the hospitality industry. We receive emails with more than we can post to our service. If you...

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Competing Chefs Announced for Gold Medal Plates Halifax

Posted by | Jun 29, 2015 | |

  Halifax, N.S. – Gold Medal Plates is the ultimate celebration of Canadian excellence in cuisine, wine, the arts and athletic achievement. On October 29, 2015, eight Nova Scotia chefs will compete in the Gold Medal Plates Halifax competition. Celebrated in 11 cities across Canada, Gold Medal Plates features the premier chefs in each city in a competition to crown a gold, silver and bronze medal culinary team in each city, and subsequently nation-wide at the Canadian Culinary Championships in Kelowna, B.C. in February 2016.   “It is important for us to be represented on a national level…to show-off the fantastic chefs and culinary scene we have here in Nova Scotia,” says co-chair Mathew Harris, Atlantic Managing Partner of Deloitte. “In addition, 2015 is an important year in that the money raised will support local athletes as they make their bid to represent Canada at the Rio Olympics. In keeping with the Rio theme, the evening will have a festival-feel…it will be fun, colourful and glitzy. We’re planning an inspiring celebration featuring the best in Canadian music, food and wine.”   Competing chefs for the 2015 competition include: Thomas Carey – Pictou Lodge Beach Resort (Pictou) Bee Choo Char – The Prince George Hotel (Halifax) Mark Gray – The Brooklyn Warehouse (Halifax) David G. Haynes – The Press Gang Restaurant & Oyster Bar (Halifax) Ardon Mofford – Governors Pub & Eatery (Sydney) Erwin Palo – Café 101 (Dartmouth)...

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Frankfurt – A comfortable bed for every guest!

Posted by | Jun 28, 2015 | |

Hotels from affordable to luxurious Frankfurt/Main, 26th June 2015 (tcf): In recent years, Frankfurt has been gaining more and more popularity as a holiday destination, with first–class service and hospitality having always been a top priority for the local hotel industry and the population at large. When it comes to accommodating its guests, Frankfurt has the right type of establishment for every taste and every pocketbook, be it a family-owned guesthouse or an international five-star hotel. That is because the range of hotels available in the Main metropolis is as diverse as the city itself. To no one’s surprise, Frankfurt is the perfect destination for a leisurely weekend getaway. Whether it’s a stroll across the historical old town, a visit of the magnificent botanical gardens, a guided tour of the famous Goethe-House or an excursion to the museum embankment, Frankfurt is fortunate to be a city of short distances, a place where sightseeing attractions, cultural institutions, shopping districts, outdoor events, cafés, bars and restaurants are just a stone’s throw from one another. A proper city visit obviously also requires the right hotel, one that does its part in making your stay memorable. We have compiled a short selection of such establishments for you below. But be aware, this list represents just a small excerpt of the many options available to you. All in all, Frankfurt is home to nearly 270 accommodation...

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ANNOUNCING 2015 Young Chef Competition Competitors!

Posted by | Jun 27, 2015 | |

Announcing the 2015 Young Chef Competitors! We are pleased to announce the 16 candidates who will compete in the 2015 Young Chef Competition Series! Set to kick off in Los Angeles on August 27th followed by dates in Chicago, Houston and New York City. Four chefs between the ages of 22 and 27 will compete in a Bocuse d’Or-style challenge, with the winning team in each city being awarded $10,000, which may be used to stage at the restaurant of their choice. “We established the ment’or Young Chef Competition series to identify the next generation of great chefs in America, and to give them the opportunity to further their culinary education,” said Daniel Boulud, Chairman, ment’or BKB Foundation.  “We have a strong group of candidates, and are very excited to see them compete!” We hope that you will join us in congratulating these aspiring young chefs, and look forward to seeing you at the competitions this fall! Second Annual Young Chef Competition Series Candidates: Matthew Bergen – New York, NY – Lupa Osteria Romana Michael Dengelegi- Vallejo, CA- Bouchon Bistro Yountville Lee Foden-Clarke – Los Angeles, CA – Bouchon Bistro Beverly Hills Mark Garcia – Bronx, NY – Winnisook Club David Kneller – Greensboro, MD – Bartlett Pear Inn William Lansing – Redondo Beach, CA – The Strand House Torre Liebchen – Hackensack, NJ – etc. steakhouse Max Loff – Golden Valley, MN – Spoon and Stable Zachary McCarty –...

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News and Updates from Lovely Traverse City

Posted by | Jun 25, 2015 | |

News and Updates from Lovely Traverse City! July-September 2015 What’s Up North…News and Information from Traverse City, Michigan  Cherry Capital Airport Sees Increase in Airline Seats Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport, now the fourth most-traveled airport in Michigan, is expected to see a 6.3% increase in the number of available seats this year. Delta Air Lines has announced returning summer service to Atlanta, New York LaGuardia, and Minneapolis along with its daily service to Detroit, while United Airlines and American Airlines will add flights weekly to their Chicago service schedule, and United has resumed its summer direct service to Denver. Shanty Creek Stresses its Hometown Roots Located 30 minutes northeast of Traverse City, Shanty Creek Resorts has begun to emphasize the unique charms of its local community, the village of Bellaire. In its recent promotional materials, Shanty Creek is praising Bellaire as part of “the good life Up North,” with its bustling downtown – home to Short’s Brewing, gourmet coffee from Moka and the ice cream at Ruthie’s Dairy Twist. The resort is even promoting such off-property recreational attractions as Torch Lake and the 30-mile Glacial Hills Pathway. Former Sands Motel reopens as Brio Beach Inn The Former Sands Motel in Traverse City’s East Bay resort district has been purchased, completely renovated and reopened this month as the Brio Beach Inn. Located near the Traverse City State Park, the Sands was known for...

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