The Journal
The written word is very important to our extended family and to the more than 1000 writers who have been in residence in the Betsy Writer’s Room, so it’s no surprise we created an online journal — with stories, updates, and local insights for you to enjoy.
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The Chef Behind The Betsy’s Pastry Program
Beautiful baked goods, fresh pastries, and exquisite desserts are all hallmarks of a stay at The Betsy — and behind each of them is Pastry Chef Gabriela Amelunge, who oversees our pastry program and creates made-from-scratch desserts for both of our restaurants.
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Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with These Betsy Cocktail Recipes
We’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby this weekend in typical Betsy style — with some special craft cocktails and plenty of big hats.
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Six Spots for Night Photography on Ocean Drive
The Betsy Hotel recently had photographer Ryan Connor, Creative Director at Shot By Ghxst, stay at the hotel, capturing Ocean Drive in all its nighttime glory.
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Zen and the Art of Juneteenth
Zen and the Art of Juneteenth is a community conversation on the meaning of Juneteenth.
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Zen and the Art of Vona Voices
This event features four writers affiliated with VOICES OF OUR NATION ARTS FOUNDATION - VONA - the only multi-genre workshop for writers of color in the world.
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Zen and the Art of Coming Out In Song
FGO operatic Baritone Michael Miller has curated a musical event that he describes as 'A man’s accepting of himself through musical theater and song'.
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Zen and the Art of Conducting
Join three outstanding global classical conductors - two emerging and one established - as they discuss navigating a life in classical music - with a baton in one hand and so much other stuff in the other.
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Zen and the Art of Tortillera
Join us for a book release and poetry reading with Poet Caridad Moro-Gronlier 'and friends' to celebrate the release of her debut collection Tortillera (TRP, 2021).
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