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Anthony’s Runway 84 Says Au Revoir — But Not Goodbye

There are many places in which to get a good meal with great ambiance in South Florida. But for a restaurant to be truly memorable, it has to have an undefinable "it" factor that resonates to your core, possibly tinged with a touch of nostalgia. Restaurants like Joe's Stone Crab...

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Union Restaurant, Portland Maine, designed by Bigtime Design Studios

15 Best Restaurants in Portland, Maine by Conde Nast

Why this tiny Maine city has such an outsized reputation in the food world. If you ever hear anyone wonder why teensy Portland, Maine's restaurants have such an outsized reputation in the food world, remember two things: First, those people clearly haven’t eaten here yet; and second, the answer lies...

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Southernmost Beach Resort Hotel Design by Bigtime Design Studios

Southernmost Beach Resort Unveils $15 M Renovation

Key West's award-winning Southernmost Beach Resort has debuted an extensive $15 million renovation to its exterior façade, breezeways, and 243 guest rooms. This comes on the heels of the recently completed refurbishment of the resort's lobby, Pineapple Pool and Bar, and the addition of an exterior patio at the signature...

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8 Street Brickell Hospitality Design by Bigtime Design Studios

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2021 by Conde Nast Traveler

Los Restaurant & Bar Design Awards 2021, conocidos como los 'Óscar del diseño de restaurantes', han hablado: Leña (Marbella), diseñado por Astet Studio, es el restaurante más bonito del mundo en 2021 y More 7 Bar (Xi’an, China), obra de Republican Metropolis Architecture, se alza con el título de bar...

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L'Auberge del Mar hotel design by Bigtime Design Studios

Sunset Magazine: 2021 Travel Awards – Rad Hotel Redesigns

L’AUBERGE DEL MAR - This seaside resort’s $10.5 million renovation touched its guest rooms, pool, upscale poolside bar, and more. New restaurant Adelaide brings seasonal Pacific seafood to the forefront....

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L'Auberge del Mar hotel design by Bigtime Design Studios

Conde Nast Top 20 Hotels in Southern California

Top 20 Hotels in Southern California: Readers’ Choice Awards 2021 - Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in Southern California....

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L'Auberge del Mar hotel design by Bigtime Design Studios

Architectural Digest – Here Are the Must-See San Diego Hotels on Our Radar

L’Auberge Del Mar, a beachfront resort in the town of Del Mar, isn’t new, but it just did complete a renovation with a design that combines traditional with contemporary. The transformed lobby has a neutral color palette with tan, taupe, and ivory hues, and the 121 guest rooms have been...

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John Martin's Irish Pub, restaurant designed by Bigtime Design Studios

Miracle Mile staple JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, closed since April 2020, to reopen later this year

A Coral Gables staple won't disappear after all, with new ownership pledging to bring JohnMartin's Irish Pub & Restaurant back later this year. The 32-year-old eatery, at 253 Miracle Mile, closed in April 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and was unable to reopen, even after dine-in restrictions were lifted during...

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Urban Land Institute

Internationally renowned designer Callin Fortis, founder of Bigtime Design Studios, will discuss the importance of Marchitecture, relationships, and storytelling to create award-winning hospitality, night club, cruise ship, restaurant, and high-end residential destinations....

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Charlie & Joe's Love Street designed by Bigtime Design Studios

Stuart Magazine – A First Look Inside Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street

The long-awaited opening of the brand-new Love Street complex is around the corner. Learn about what you can expect from what is sure to become one of the area’s most popular destinations....

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