A new tradition began at The Boca Raton last month: The Artisans of Wine and Food. The weekend event showcased scores of Napa Valley’s renowned vintners who brought their wares and wits to share with attendees. Michelin-starred chefs provided phenomenal fare to keep stomachs settled between tastings.

The outstanding dining options are not cheap; an all-inclusive ticket for this weekend of culinary indulgence costs nearly $3,000.

Friday evening consisted of a number of vintner-hosted dinners, where the menu is meticulously planned and paired with some of Napa Valley’s best. The next morning afforded you the choice between a golf tournament, yacht tour of Lake Boca or a private Worth Avenue shopping experience – all accompanied by some vintages and their maker.

The evening plan was more formal – a black-tie gala that one eventgoer described as “nicer than most weddings I’ve been to.” A poached egg yolk ravioli and a wagyu short rib preceded the charity auction, where the bidding began at $10,000. About a dozen luxury experiences were on offer. Experiences ranged from tickets to New York Fashion Week to a luxurious 10-night sojourn to Hawaii.

The host, The Boca Raton, which has undergone a years-long makeover, recently completed a $130 million renovation of its 210-room Beach Club, boasting three pools and a half-mile private beachfront. “The new Beach Club is more than just reimagined spaces—it’s an experience that blends stunning design, bold culinary creativity, and the kind of hospitality that feels effortless but unforgettable,” said Daniel Hostettler, President & CEO of The Boca Raton.

Being unveiled simultaneously is Onda, the newest culinary offering at The Boca Raton. The new sand-side restaurant will feature a “new culinary mastermind” each winter. Executive Chef Adriano Venturini of Eden Roc Cap Cana will be the first to put their stamp on the new restaurant. Also recently renovated at Beach Club is Marisol, a contemporary take on Greek cuisine. I highly recommend getting a sampler of all the Greek spreads – each is better than the last, and the fresh naan is more than good enough to have on its own once all the spreads are gone, which they assuredly will be.

A short ferry ride across the Intracoastal is the rest of the resort, all of which has undergone extensive reimagining since 2021, with hundreds of millions of dollars invested, when The Boca Raton set its vision for a “New Golden Era.”

You can book a reservation at the TheBocaRaton.com or by calling (855) 874-6551. The Boca Raton also offers memberships.

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