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Alona Abbady Martinez

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Boca Raton, Florida
As seen in: The Boca Raton Observer, Business Insider, Aol, Atlas Obscura, Flipboard, Reader's Digest (U.S.), Miami Herald, Eater, Eater Miami, Matador Network, Taste Of Home and
Covers:  Luxury travel, bucket list destinations, food and beverages. Over 50 travel. Women's travel.
Doesn't Cover: Sports, politics, religion
Food and travel writer. Author. alonamartinez.com

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Alona Abbady Martinez’s Biography

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Award-winning freelance food, beverage, and luxury travel writer based in South Florida. My work has appeared in The Boca Raton Observer, Venice Magazine, Miami Herald, Eater, Matador Network, Reader’s Digest, among others. I am the author of My Culinary Compulsion, Serving Up Sizzle, a global food memoir with recipes and am a Level 2 certified WSET sommelier.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Alona Abbady Martinez’s Journalist Portfolio

Valentino & One Door East, Two Divine Culinary Experiences Under One Roof | Upscale Living Magazi...

Valentino & One Door East, Two Divine Culinary Experiences Under One Roof | Upscale Living Magazi...

It is hard not to miss Chef Giovanni - he's the handsome, charming guy in chef whites working a mile a minute…

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Three of South Florida's Best Spots to Enjoy a Luxurious Drink | Upscale Living Magazine

Three of South Florida's Best Spots to Enjoy a Luxurious Drink | Upscale Living Magazine

Few things are as pleasurable as experiencing a fine drink, and whereas craft cocktails, champagne, and wine …

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Le Sirenuse Brings Old School Italian Glamour to Surfside

Le Sirenuse Brings Old School Italian Glamour to Surfside

Gasping is optional upon entering the expansive space of The Four Season s Hotel at The Surf Club's restauran…

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The Indulge 25: People, Places, Dishes and Drinks that are Firing Up Miami's Food Scene

The Indulge 25: People, Places, Dishes and Drinks that are Firing Up Miami's Food Scene

Our exclusive list of the 25 local chefs, restaurants and others who are making a mark on Miami's food and di…

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Norman Van Aken's - International Opulence Magazine

Norman Van Aken's - International Opulence Magazine

James Beard Awarded Chef Norman Van Aken, widely regarded as the founding father of New World Cuisine, has me…

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Creating Memories in Cancun's Grand Coral Beach, a Luxurious Paradise | Upscale Living Magazine

Creating Memories in Cancun's Grand Coral Beach, a Luxurious Paradise | Upscale Living Magazine

There are multiple high-rise hotels along the beachfront strip known as the Zona Hotelera in the bustling tra…

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Articles

How Mai‑Kai Keeps Tiki Culture Alive

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By Alona Abbady Martinez Verified
| The Boca Raton Observer Verified
Few places in Fort Lauderdale are as iconic as Mai-Kai, a Polynesian restaurant where diners are treated not only to tiki cocktails but also to dinner and a show. First opened in 1956, the expansive space with tropical gardens, bamboo furniture and nautical themes became a staple for visitors and locals before closing in 2020 due to extensive damage caused by a burst pipe.
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Cervecería La Tropical Is More Than Your Typical Brewery

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By Alona Abbady Martinez Verified
| The Boca Raton Observer Verified
It’s an ordinary weekday afternoon. You’re tired, stressed and ready for a break when you stumble upon Cervecería La Tropical, in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood. The expansive garden out front feels like an escape from life’s endless obligations. Clusters of bright blue Adirondack chairs set under swaying palm trees beckon guests to settle in and stay awhile, while industrial pedestal fans ensure the Florida heat becomes little more than an afterthought.
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Cooking With Memory And Meaning With Chef Germán Sitz

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| The Boca Raton Observer Verified
Before Germán Sitz became one of Argentina’s most celebrated chefs, he grew up immersed in the traditions of the Argentine Pampas, where Eastern European Jewish immigrants built new lives after fleeing antisemitism in the late 19th century. “Many of them arrived with completely urban backgrounds — they had never worked the land before,” the 37-year-old explains.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote a piece on painting my an awful neon yellow color for my local community paper.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes!

How is social media changing news?

Social media is making news more accessible, more instant, and more fluid.

Awards

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WSET Level 2 Sommelier

2018

FMA Best Writing

2022 - Best Writing

Recognizing achievements by Florida magazines since 1957, FMA’s annual Charlie Awards competition crowns publishers, writers, editors, artists, photographers, printers, marketers and others as the best among their peers in scores of categories. Juried by recognized out-of-state magazine and newspaper professionals, and college journalism professors, hundreds of entries vie for first, second and third place awards—Charlie, Silver and Bronze. 2022 recipient of FMA Silver Award for Best Writing: Chef Profile

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Florida Magazine Association

2022 - Best Writing: Bronze

Recognizing achievements by Florida magazines since 1957, FMA’s annual Charlie Awards competition crowns publishers, writers, editors, artists, photographers, printers, marketers and others as the best among their peers in scores of categories. Juried by recognized out-of-state magazine and newspaper professionals, and college journalism professors, hundreds of entries vie for first, second and third place awards—Charlie, Silver and Bronze. Winner of 2022 Best Writing: Department, Bronze

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