Do’s and Don’ts of Napa Valley

Napa Valley

Summer is finally here, which means it’s obviously time to plan your autumn trip to Napa Valley. August through October is considered the ideal time to visit Napa, as it is harvest season, and visitors can observe and participate in the picking and crushing of grapes. As you plan your fall visit to wine country,…

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Kuro: Innovative Japanese Cuisine

Japanese

Kuro is the newest culinary addition to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. This chic, open-air eatery is taking classic, Japanese cuisine to new heights with a unique menu that puts bold flavors on display. At the helm is Executive Chef Alex Becker, formerly of world-renowned restaurants, Katsuya and Nobu. Becker…

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The Practice of Mindfulness: How to begin a meditation practice

True happiness cannot be bought—this we know—but can it be taught? There is a millennia-old form of meditation that answers this question with a resounding yes. Mindfulness meditation proposes a simple, yet profoundly radical concept: that we live in the present moment and accept it for what it is. Many of us live our lives…

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