The South Florida Traveler

Mark you calendars now as on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, the City of West Palm Beach will be holding a special Inauguration celebration on Clematis Street. Their weekly Clematis by Night will move to Tuesday that week in order to help mark the swearing in of our nation’s 44th President, Barack Obama.
And if you don’t want to wait that long, you could always make your way down there tonight as from 6:00 – 9:00 pm, Vanilla Monk will be on stage. Vanilla Monk is a soulful, funky rock group from Fort Lauderdale. Hop on down to Centennial Square tonight on …read more

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I love feel good stories. The idea of helping those who are struggling just puts a good feeling inside. Though recently, it seems like the amount of people that are struggling has become a majority rather than a rare site. As I was looking recently at some items being auctioned off for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, I came across a company called ‘bidding for good.’ It is definitely one of those feel good companies that everyone should look into.
In addition to offering bargains on items being auctioned off and having items that are nearly impossible to get …read more

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For those of you who have been around South Florida for awhile, you must surely remember when CityPlace used to be more of a ghetto than a tourist destination. After cleaning the area up, a huge amount of real estate development and some dedicated people devoted to change, CityPlace was transformed. OK, so I wasn’t around to see the transformation, I’ve surely heard stories, but now I feel that another area of West Palm Beach is worthy of recognition, a place called Northwood Village.
Northwood Village is located 1 mile north of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. in West Palm Beach between …read more

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Last night, I attended my first Slow Foods Dinner at Cafe Boulud. Chef Zach Bell really knows how to make the mouths of foodies all around savor every bite. No wonder this $125 a plate dinner was sold out, when other restaurants are struggling to fill their dining rooms. Honestly, why would people make their way out to this landmark restaurant for this special event? Was it because the event was at Cafe Boulud? Was it because it was a Slow Foods dinner? And, what exactly is slow foods?
The movement of slow foods has been around officially since 1989, …read more

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Is it your turn to have the family over for dinner for the holidays? Are you looking to spark up that traditional holiday dinner or are you just looking to sharpen your culinary skills? Well take note of these locations that can help you tackle this chore and will leave you wondering why you don’t throw dinner parties more often.

 Robb & Stucky Culinary Center in Palm Beach Gardens. Tonight Chef Christian will be whipping up some holiday hors d’oeuvres from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Can’t make it tonight, no worries, as classes are held a few times a week. …read more

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 Do you want to make someone happy? Give them chocolate – the best mood-enhancing medicine.
Do you want to make yourself happy? Attend the Sweet Dreams event at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. From December 12th – 28th, the casino will play host to one of the hottest events to nurture your sweet tooth: rich chocolate, smooth caramels – it just sounds delicious.

When: 12/12 – 12/28
Time: Th-Sat 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Cost: $35 with proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House

In addition, some big names in the culinary world will be there.

Ted Allen on 12/12 – 12/13: …read more

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Every year, as December rolls around, children sit around the table dreaming up their wish list of what gifts they hope Santa will bring them. But what happens when money is so tight that some parents of these children are struggling to pay their bills. Will their children’s dreams come true or will they fall through the cracks? That’s where Toys For Tots comes in.
This 501c3 began in 1947 when Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR and a group of Marine Reservists collected over 5,000 toys and distributed them to needy children in the Los Angeles area. Through time, this program has …read more

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The events keep coming in for Art Basel, so plan your night out right and you will be sure to have an enjoyable evening.
Here are some options:

131 Projects presents Paradise Lost at Buck 15 at 9:00 pm tonight, December 3rd: As part of Art Basel, 15 artists were invited to interpret the literary piece Paradise Lost for a showcase at Buck 15. What is Paradise Lost? It’s the epic poem by poet John Milton published in 1667 depicting the temptation of Adam and Eve by the angel.  To further go into detail, Jame Kelly published an article in Time …read more

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 Are you looking for something to do tomorrow night in the Miami area, and Art Basel isn’t  your thing? Why not make your way down to Ortanique on the Mile for a wine tasting in Coral Gables. Ortanique, best known for its sun cuisine and the culinary talents of Cindy Hutson will be hosting a wine tasting with 7 different wines from Lost Canyon winery. Even if you are a fan of Art Basel and are planning on spending a night out on the town, this might be a nice early start to a fun-filled evening.

When: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 6:00 …read more

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However you celebrate the holidays, one thing is clear – they are quickly coming up and the festivities are on. Whether you are looking to take part in a tree lighting ceremony, a shopping extravaganza or want to watch a holiday parade, you have plenty of options. Here are some taking place this week:

Come down to Worth Avenue on Tuesday, December 2nd for The Worth Avenue Promenade and Town of Palm Beach Tree Lighting ceremony. The stores will extend their hours and will be offering free refreshments. While you are there, enjoy the complimentary music from local bands and choral …read more

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