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Diners still find paradise at Casa D'Angelo
News that chef Angelo Elia was opening a fine-dining outpost at Paradise Island's Atlantis resort made us fret. Would this top toque be leaving us for the Bahamas? Would his superb cuisine suffer from divided attention?We're happy to report all is well in Elia's house. The chef is still in the kitchen at Fort Lauderdale's Casa D'Angelo, turning out glorious Tuscan meals matched by a superb wine list and exemplary service, making for one of the best dining experiences in town.
Elia sent one of his top managers to join the staff of the Atlantis restaurant, which opened in October, and says he has no intention of leaving Lauderdale's Casa D'Angelo. ''It is my life,'' he says.
He learned many of his dishes in his mother's kitchen in Florence (her many fans will be happy to hear she'll be here this month, making her famous fusilli at the restaurant).
Sun, sand and just a little love
The chill of winter has set in and daylight hours are dwindling by the minute. If you have already fallen into daydreams of sun-filled days and romantic walks along sandy beaches and turquoise waters, The Bahamas could be your next stop.Appointing a Director of Romance was an inspirational idea from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism. Newly appointed Freda Madrisotti, will act as mediator between resorts, suppliers and vendors in planning specific romantic events and increasing the romantic appeal of the islands.
Since her appointment, there has been a soaring increase in the number of Bahamas properties appearing on holidaylettings.co.uk. The properties are luxurious, stately and secluded. Perfect for just the two of you to spread your honeymooning wings or to entertain family and friends if marrying on the Islands.
Bahamas approves resort development
Tiger Woods and Ernie Els gained approval from Bahamian officials on Thursday for a luxury resort they're helping finance along with a group led by a British billionaire.The US$1.3 billion (1 billion) private residential community, planned for an exclusive corner of New Providence island, will include an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Els, Woods said in a statement. It will be called the Albany Golf & Beach Club.
"With Albany, I look forward to spending more time in the Bahamas and playing Ernie on our new golf course," Woods said. "We plan to make Albany very special."
The government and representatives of the Tavistock Group, a holding company managed by British billionaire and Bahamian resident Joseph Lewis, signed the deal on Thursday allowing construction to go forward after two years of negotiations and environmental impact studies.