Known as the father of Western medicine, one of Hipprocrates’ famous quotes is ”Let food be thy medicine, and medicine by thy food”. If he was alive today, I doubt he would be referring to the many items offered at your local fast food establishment or grocery store. Various studies over the years have shown the increased consumption of convenience food, whether canned, boxed, bagged or frozen, has led to an increase in diabetes, heart disease, various cancers, and other chronic ailments. …

Pinchers Crab Shack, located at the Holiday Inn on Fort Myers Beach, is pleased to announce they have promoted a new General Manager, Leslie Mink to run this location.

Mink has lived in Southwest Florida for over 30 years and has worked with Pinchers Crab Shack from the restaurant’s launch. She joined them as a server/bartender and moved up into her most recent position as Banquet Manager.

This location attracts many tourists and locals alike, as they are situated right on Fort Myers…

Countless hours spent perfecting cocktail recipes and working on bottle-wielding skills is about to pay off for nine T.G.I. Friday’s® bartenders. On February 26, 2012, Friday’s will host its 21st annual World Bartender Championship (WBC), a premier bartending competition where these nine finalists, who took home top divisional titles around the world, will face off for one final battle in Dallas.

The World Bartender Championship, which started as a one-off challenge between two bartenders an…

Great things come in threes – particularly when it comes to the third SoBe® skinsuit and three new SoBe Lifewater® with Coconut Water flavors.

This year, SoBe celebrated its South Beach roots to set the stage for the newest SoBe skinsuit model – star of the TV series “Chuck” and upcoming feature films “My Mother’s Curse” and “I, Frankenstein,” actress Yvonne Strahovski. Yvonne traded her role as a not- so-secret agent on her hit TV show, for a turn as the latest SoBe skins…

If you want be at the top of mind with your guests and media; create an “event” production from the moment your guests arrive. The successful ingredients include the theme and overall design look that has visual elements, entertaining food and the right amount of festive atmosphere. Here is how our event planners create those events, while keeping an eye on the budget.

The Theme is the message or idea at the will be carried throughout the event. It may be a single topic, a destination…

Seasons 52, the highly-acclaimed fresh grill and wine bar restaurant, will introduce its new winter menu on December 20. A concept that is “right for the times,” Seasons 52 is known for its seasonally inspired menusand casually sophisticated approach to dining. Inspired by the fresh appeal of the farmer’s market, the offerings of the new winter menu are thoughtfully prepared to excite and surprise the palette.

“From hearty root vegetables such as butternut squash and golden beets, to …

Trying to get more vegetables into your children’s diet can be a challenge. To tackle perhaps one of parenthood’s toughest dilemmas, SUBWAY® Corporate Dietitian Lanette Kovachi, MS, RD, has tapped into her experience as both a mother and dietitian and has created a series of tips designed to encourage kids to eat healthier.

Her nutrition column and accompanying video, titled, “Help! My Children Won’t Eat Vegetables!” can be found on the Expert Advice page at www.subway.com, and…

As a musician in Southwest Florida, I perform as many as three hundred times a year in some of the area’s best restaurants. One of the perks is being able to sample offerings from some very talented chefs. One day this past summer while on a gig reconnaissance mission I enjoyed a particularly exceptional dining experience. I had heard there was a great new music venue in Naples and that the band stand was large enough to comfortably accommodate a six piece band and also had sound and lightin…

There’s a legendary act in town and the cover is only $4! To celebrate 40 years of “Love All – Serve All” company-owned Hard Rock Cafe locations across the U.S. will offer guests a Hard Rock Certified Angus Beef® Legendary Burger, with seasoned fries and a Pepsi product of guests’ choice, for just $4. Beginning on Monday, December 5, 2011, and continuing through Tuesday, December 20, 2011, fans are invited to visit www.hardrock.com/legendary to download a complimentary $4 Legendary Burger…

The Dinners with Berne Series returns to the Davis this season and continues to explore international cuisine and world-class entertainment. “An Evening in Vienna” opens the season on Saturday, December 10, with the music of Mozart, Strauss, Lehar and more, played by renowned musicians. Join us on a trip to Vienna and enjoy an outstanding menu prepared by chef and owner Carlo Rao ofMastello’s Restaurante and Touch of Italy. Alexandra Bremner is chairing the event.

Be transported to…