Cutting his chops working at legendary culinary establishments such as Delfina in San Francisco, The French Laundry in Napa Valley, and Chez Panisse in Berkeley, Executive Chef Brandon McGlamery brings an ethos of sustainability and a locavore cooking style to his role at Orlando’s Park Lights Hospitality. And with nods from Wine Spectator, Food &FIND OUT MORE |

Dishing up a little slice of paradise to lucky travelers, Executive Chef Stephen Belie utilizes his Caribbean surroundings to serve upscale entrees with a locavore twist. Recognized as the “Best Hotel Dining in Florida” by Zagat, Chef Stephen’s culinary credo at The Dining Room at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa offers an eclectic, seasonal menu thatFIND OUT MORE |

Pack your bags and head to one of these top destinations to celebrate America’s birthday! Whether you’re looking for a destination that caters to families, adventurers, hop heads and somewhere in between, we’ve got your ultimate Independence Day travel guide below! Best for Adventurers | Honolulu From Diamond Head to Waikiki Beach, Oahu is a tropical destination forFIND OUT MORE |

By now, you’ve got your menu planned, your tools bought and your outfit picked out – you’re almost ready to fire up the flame and get cooking! To help guarantee a rockin’ Fourth of July cookout, we tapped pit master Lamar Moore for his top tips and tricks to grilling like a pro! CHEF LAMAR’SFIND OUT MORE |

Channel your inner patriot with our handy shopping guide to all the best culinary gear to kick off your Fourth of July in style! From classic blue aprons to bold red coats and Americana ginghams, we’ve got the gear to keep you grilling and on trend, long after the firework show. RED Mens Red GinghamFIND OUT MORE |

Mastering the flames starts with the right tools, so we’ve rounded up our favorite 4th of July gadgets to ensure you’ll be a grill master in no time. From a beer can chicken roaster to a star spangled spatula, and a mobile-friendly BBQ briefcase, here’s the hottest list of top grilling goodies for all yourFIND OUT MORE |

Welcome to our Fourth of July Takeover on the Chef Works Blog! We’re spending the next week covering all things Independence Day – from the best recipes from around the web to top chef grilling tips, best tools of the trade, and a handy travel guide, we’re your one-stop-shop for all your holiday festivities! Read on,FIND OUT MORE |

While you’re busy running service, we’re scouring the Internet in search of the latest and greatest stories to hit the airwaves. This week, Food & Wine Magazine ranks the best beach bars, learn how empowering your staff’s style can benefit your business, and check out Tasting Table’s latest obsession, the frozen Negroni. Food & WineFIND OUT MORE |

Athleisure is more than just a trend – it’s a way of life. So as the world has embraced spandex and all things stretch, our designers sought to create an athleisure line with chefs in mind. The result: the Valencia – which combines a sporty, cool look with advanced technologies to create a jacket thatFIND OUT MORE |

While you’re busy running service, we’re scouring the Internet in search of the latest and greatest stories to hit the airwaves. This week, Bon Appetit profile women in the culinary world, Travel and Leisure travel across the country in pursuit of the best milkshake, discover the secrets of Shake Shack, and give Dad the ultimateFIND OUT MORE |