The South Florida Traveler

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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If you think traveling can be stressful, trying traveling with children. Are they happy enough? Are they quiet enough? Are all of their toys together? Here are some items that might make your travel experience with your little ones a little easier?

Snack & Play Travel Kit: This is the perfect addition for kids that are always on the go, in the car that is. This attaches to your child’s car seat and provides a flat, safe area for your child to eat and play. By using this you child will keep his or her toys on the tray meaning less …read more

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I rely on my GPS all the time. Honestly, what would I do without it? Sometimes, though, the location that I’m driving to doesn’t register and I don’t feel like doing a search on my phone. There’s always 4-1-1, but I really cringe at paying that extra fee, when really – why do they have to charge you? How do they manage to stay in business when there’s free services that do the exact same thing?
Well if you don’t know about these free services already, program them in your phone now:

1-800-FREE411 (Oh, and since I hate when you are given …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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 Is your pet an extension of yourself? Do you bring your pet with you on walks to the beach, to your neighborhood restaurant and to the homes of your friends and family? If this describes you, you most certainly bring your pet with you when you go on vacation. But, how do you transport your pet via plane, where do you find a place to stay? Well, your answers are solved with the website titled PetTravelCenter.com.
According to their site, they make pet travel fun and easy. They are an internet company and online community serving pet loving people everywhere. They …read more

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What happens when you have to travel on the busiest day of the year? Does your luggage seem to blend in with everyone else’s bag that moves around the carousel? Does the threat of losing your luggage overtake your body with anxiety? Here’s a stylish and memorable way to personalize your bag – making sure no one is mistakes your bag for their own. Custom bag tags from Tabitha Geary.
The goal of Tabitha Geary is to preserve your cherished memories. They create a line up of retail products that turn your photos into priceless treasures. For example, their photo tags …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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