Culinary heaven meets the coast

It’s bliss in the ultimate form. An award-winning culinary team sets up shop in a first-class resort resting on a famous stretch of Atlantic coastline – a surprisingly short distance from both Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

The Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort is at the center of it all. Make this luxurious, contemporary Sunny Isles Beach resort your home base for a weekend or longer and you’ll get to enjoy this beach-centered, food-infused pleasure for yourself.

Food as Art
One of the best ways to indulge your taste buds while on vacation is to take advantage of the resort’s Trump Tasting Package, which includes a six-course meal served at the award-winning restaurant Neomi’s Grill on-site. The credo here is “Food is Art,” and this contemporary-American grill certainly whips up masterpieces (all edible,
of course).

The menu choices include everything from Wagyu Beef shortribs glazed in mushroom demi glace to appetizers such Tomato Mozzarella, made with fresh red and yellow heirloom tomatoes. Tantalizing desserts include Spiced Truffles infused with spiced mango and raspberry coulis.

Should you choose the Trump Tasting Package (which requires a two-night minimum stay), you’ll also enjoy a full American breakfast served daily. Cheers to pampering your palate all day long.

Rich Ambiance
The ambiance of Neomi’s Grill is as artful as the food. Inside, you’ll find ultra posh seating with chic Miami flare. On the outdoor patio, you’ll find more casual seating with some tropical touches. No matter where you choose to dine, you’ll be able to savor the work of Neomi’s Chef Kurtis Jantz and his team.

While the full tasting package is one option, you can also choose to sample “bites” from Neomi’s seven-course tasting menu that’s available every day. The tasting menu offers choices like Colorado Lamb Chop finished in cherry madeira butter, along with a dressed-up version of Moon Pie for dessert.

Day & Night Diversions
While you’re not experiencing the breadth of flavors served at Neomi’s, you’ll want to treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment at the full-service Aquanox Spa – a fitting follow-up to a morning spent roaming the coastline for seashells or swimming in the grotto-style pool.

The Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort rests on a famous stretch of Atlantic coastline
 
With the resort’s location just minutes from Miami Beach and a short drive from Fort Lauderdale, chances are you’ll want to explore attractions like the Miami Seaquarium or the Riverside Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The shopping on Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Boulevard or the sizzling nightlife on South Beach are also worth checking out.

Of course, you don’t have to leave the resort to have a good time. You can always kick back and listen to live jazz at the resort’s Lime Lounge while you sample delights from their bistro-style menu. Since it’s right off Miami’s famous Collins Avenue, the lounge fills up with plenty of others who are looking for fun.

Whatever your day consists of – swimming, sunbathing, shopping or all-around indulging – the nighttimes here wrap up with a restful stay in a comfortable, elegantly appointed room. Each offers a spectacular view of the world below, either the Atlantic Ocean to the east or the Intracoastal Waterway to the west.

Should you get a hankering for a late night snack, you can check the stocked cupboards or mini-refrigerator. Of course, with how much the culinary team here has spoiled you by now, the idea of calling room service may be irresistible.

For more information on the Trump Tasting Package, or to plan your beach escape to the Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, call 800-SONESTA or 305-692-5600 or
visit www.trumpsonesta.com.

By Ann Marie O’Phelan (The author is a freelance writer based in Bokeelia, Florida.)

Courtesy of visitflorida.com