By Gary J. Arzt

If you’re in Palm Beach, and looking for classic French food and service, L’Escalier is the right choice. A very attractive room, classically baroque with plenty of space between the white cloths draped tables.

Located in The Breakers, Palm Beach’s historical, landmark hotel, you have to know that the restaurant will be, as the British say, ‘up market.’ And so it is. It also delivers the best meal in south Florida, and is easily accessible to those living in the four east coast counties (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami Dade, and Monroe).

It provides the kind of dinning, and service, that is not readily available in Florida, or, for that matter, elsewhere. The operative word is elegant! Dishes brought to the table under silver plate domes; soup poured from individual small tureens. Read the rest of this entry »

Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year for all Americans. But in Florida where the weather is a little warmer we are able enjoy Thanksgiving in a different way… and at same time we still keep up the traditions of Thanksgiving.

We’re going to start of Thanksgiving in Florida with:

Some Thanksgiving traditions for the locals of Florida

Since many Floridians are transplants from other states, they’ve had to make their own Thanksgiving traditions.  That’s because not all families can get together during the holidays since everyone is spread out in various states within the United States.  Thus, many Floridians spend holidays, such as Thanksgiving, with friends and neighbors via a potluck, backyard BBQ, or progressive dinner. Read the rest of this entry »