Make your way out to the Colony Hotel in Palm Beach this New Year’s Eve. They have put together 2 packages that will strike anyone’s fancy.

Option 1 ($300 per person):

Join in the fun as John Davidson, a popular headliner on Broadway, in Hollywood, Vegas and on TV since the mid-1960’s including: playing host of That’s Incredible, The New Hollywood Squares, $100,000 Pyramid, appearing on The Tonight Show over 80 times, and his stint on Broadway including Foxy, Chicago, The Music Man and Oklahoma.

This evening will start off at 7:30 with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the pool, continue with a 5-course dinner, followed by a performance by John Davidson. At midnight, ring in the new year with a champagne toast followed by breakfast in the Palm Court at 1:00 am.

Option 2 ($250 per person):

This night out begins at 8:00 pm with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and it is followed by a 5-course dinner and dancing with The Switzer Trio. Midnight is a champagne toast and 1:00 am is breakfast in the Palm Court.

For reservations, please call 561-659-8100.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Colony, just ask President Bush or President Clinton or many of the other Windsors, movie stars or corporate czars that have stayed there. It has a British flair to it and is only steps away from Worth Avenue  and the Atlantic Ocean.

Photo Credit: Waldo Jaquith @ flickr

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Have you ever wondered who Henry Flagler or Addison Mizner were? Do you wish you knew the history behind the ever famous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach? If so, join Palm Beach’s only “two legged historical landmark” also known as James Ponce as he leads visitors and locals on a historical walking tour through Palm Beach. He is adorned with a top hat, pocket watch and walking cane and presents himself as Henry Flagler, as he shares the history of Worth Avenue and the surrounding area.

These walking tours are quite popular and will soon be transformed into a 30-minute documentary on Worth Avenue’s history starring no one else but Ponce himself.  He incorporates his personal memories, as well as, photos, film clips, and live interviews to share the stories of Henry Flagler and other well-known names that have graced Worth Avenue throughout history.

Tours take place on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from October – April and in the summer months, tours will be held on the 1st Saturday (May-August). They begin in the Gucci Courtyard at 256 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. The tours are free, but donations for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County are gladly accepted. For more information, call (561) 659-6909.

Photo Credit [WallyG @ flickr]

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The Breakers, often lauded as the best of the best, the go-to place in Palm Beach, it is also one place I’ve avoided over the years. You might ask why as this place has received the AAA 5-Diamond, Mobil 4-Star resort awards and is known for the private acres right on the ocean, the lush golf courses, the 5-star restaurants and of course, being treated like the utmost royalty. Am I crazy? Well, back when I initially launched Dine Magazine, one of my account managers forwarded me an email stating that the Breakers did not want the magazine on their property. I was blown away, as this doesn’t happen. I mean my magazine is beautiful – people rave about the photographs, the design, how this is the only magazine that appears on their table, so why on Earth would this hotel turn us away. I couldn’t imagine, but ever since then I’ve kind of avoided going there.

The day has come, tomorrow a colleague of mine wanted to meet for lunch, and since we are both food writers and work around the clock, she wanted to take me somewhere that we could actually — yes, relax — and that relaxing place just happens to be at The Breakers. We are going to have lunch at Flagler Steakhouse and I will report back as to how it went.

Photo Credit [Golf for Women]

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Tonight I attended a wine tasting at Beach House Bistro. Beach House is a casual restaurant with a tropical flair located right off of County Road in Palm Beach. It is absolutely adorable featuring an island inspired menu and a laid back atmosphere. The restaurant is just starting to make a name for itself as its only been open since December, but it is one that you need to keep on your radar. Tonight, Donnis Topel from Topel Winery was there for a wine tasting, and the restaurant was packed – quite unusual for the summer months in South Florida. A selection of wines from Topel were served including their brand new (it doesn’t even have a label made for it yet) Sauvignon Blanc. Guests were served spicy tuna rolls, crostini with olive tapenade, finger sandwiches, and a selection of fruits and cheeses created by Chef John Mecoli. This restaurant is a welcome addition to Palm Beach.

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