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MAGAZINE_PAGES_ISSUE_5_final_art_1_3.qxp_Layout 1 1/21/16 11:27 AM Page 13 H Hammock Beach Resort Awards & Accolades Some of The Resort’s recent accolades include: ¶ Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards, Top 25 Resorts in Florida, No. 7 (2015) ¶ Travel & Leisure's `Worlds Best Awards' List, America's Best Family Hotels., No. 5 (2014) ¶ Travel & Leisure's `Worlds Best Awards' List, Top 50 Resorts in the Continental U.S., No. 33 (2014) The ¶ News-Tribune 2014 Readers' Choice Best AroundBanquet Facility ¶ The News-Tribune 2014 Readers' Choice Best AroundLuxury Rentals Conde Nast Traveler, Top 40 Resorts in Florida, ¶ Readers' Choice Awards - No. 28 (2013) The ¶ Flagler/Palm Coast News-Tribune, READERS's CHOICE BEST AROUND for Luxury Rentals (2013) ¶ Travel+Leisure World’s Best Awards, Top 50 Family Hotels in the United States - No. 45 (2012) AAA ¶ Official Four Diamond Award Property (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014) 20th ¶ Annual Taste of Flagler Awards, "Best Appetizer" "Best Entree" and "Best Dessert" Atlantic Grille (2013) ¶ Golf Resorts & Meeting Destination - Top 25 Golf Resorts Issue (2013) GOLF Magazine, The Best Courses Near You, Florida ¶ Conservatory Course No. 17 (2014), No.19 (2010) ¶ GOLF Magazine, Top 100 Courses You Can Play in USA - Ocean Course No.72 (2014), No.78 (2010) ¶ GOLF Magazine, The Best Courses Near You, Florida Ocean Course No.7 (2014) GOLFWEEK, Best Courses You Can Play in Florida ¶ Chef Ryan Daniels Hammock Beach Club With breathtaking views and a variety of venues to dine, Hammock Beach Resort features quick fresh offerings at the pool, elegant dining experiences at Delfinos or the Atlantic Grille Restaurant, or stay in for an intimate dinner with in-room dining. Under the direction of Chef Ryan Daniels and his culinary team, his approach to food is simple – seasonal balanced dishes with a twist on traditional classics using progressive techniques and clever plate presentations. Prior to embarking on this venture, Chef Ryan had a short stint at the Five Diamond resort Ponte Vedra Inn and Club serving as Chef de Cuisine under Chef Herman Mueller where he ran their fine dining outlet, The Sea Horse Grille, and advised on some other projects. Before Ponte Vedra, Daniels served as Executive Chef for over a decade at the famous T.P.C. Jasna Polana in Princeton, NJ. The New Jersey native oversees 12 outlets at Hammock Beach Resort including Loggerheads, the award-winning Atlantic Grille, Delfinos, the Sushi Bar and more. n Ocean Course No. 8 (2012), No.9 (2011), No.7 (2009) LiveInFlorida.com | 11