Delray Sands Resort
Delray Sands Resort is an intimate, boutique-style oceanfront resort located on Highland Beach, Florida, between Boca Raton and Delray Beach. The resort offers 115 rooms and suites, many with sea-facing balconies or terraces, with custom bedding and coastal-inspired décor.
Amenities include a tropical outdoor pool, a whirlpool, a separate children’s pool, private beach access with chairs and umbrellas, a 24-hour fitness center, and dining at Latitudes Ocean Grille plus a poolside bar called the Wave Pool Bar. The resort also has about 2,300 sq ft of event space, making it suitable for intimate meetings and beachfront weddings.
For things to do nearby, guests can explore local family attractions like the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens or the Sandoway Discovery Center.
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Virtue - Chicago
Virtue is a warm, light-filled Southern restaurant tucked into Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, helmed by chef Erick Williams. It feels like a gathering at a friend’s home — unpretentious hospitality meets soulful cooking rooted in Southern heritage.
The menu honors tradition while elevating it: flaky biscuits with pimento cheese and honey butter, Geechie stone-ground grits, blackened catfish over Carolina gold rice, tender short ribs — and on the sweeter side, comforting peach cobbler or rich banana pudding. Virtue’s open kitchen, striking dining room, and carefully curated bar make the space feel lively yet welcoming. MICHELIN Guide
More than just food, there’s a deeper sense of community here: art in the space honors Black cultural icons, and the restaurant’s name “Virtue” reflects its commitment to kindness, legacy, and togetherness. It’s a place where great Southern cooking meets purpose — refined, soulful, and sincere.