FORT MYERS, FLA.: Luminary Hotel & Co. has announced the promotion of assistant general manager Robert Nokley to general manager. In the new role, Nokley will oversee the hiring of new staff, employee satisfaction, and day-to-day operations at the 243-key riverfront hotel. He will also supervise a new food and beverage outlet slated to open at Luminary Hotel & Co. in early 2023.

MIAMI: COCO Miami—Miami’s newest destination meant for "chic, sophisticated cuisine" inspired by famed designer Coco Chanel—is set to open on Jan. 11 in the heart of Miami’s Design District. The 2,800-square-foot dining room comfortably seats 156 guests and features marble floors, bespoke crystal chandeliers, pearl garlands, marble tabletops, and illuminated agate sculptures. The venue will also present an array of nightly live entertainment, from live bands to dancers, DJs, and singers. As for the menu, expect seasonal offerings like Oscietra caviar and winter truffles, crafted cocktails, and dishes with high-quality meats and sustainably caught seafood.

South Florida oceanfront condominium residences Continuum has announced its fourth year of participation in The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF), presented by Capital One. This year, the foodie fest is slated for Feb. 23-26, and Continuum plans to participate by joining forces with two yet-to-be-announced celebrated barbecue and seafood chef personalities as part of SOBEWFF’s American Airlines Dinner Series.

NASHVILLE: Following the completion of its multi-year restoration and redesign, The Hermitage Hotel is kicking off the new year with a collection of new guest experiences that aim to immerse guests in the culture and history of Nashville. The new experiences include Girls Getaway with Draper James, which includes a private shopping experience at Draper James’ flagship store; a private tour of Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, a historic 1930s estate that now serves as a public botanical garden, arboretum, and museum; and the Vintage Guitar Connoisseur Experience, where a hand-selected vintage guitar from Carter Vintage Exchange will be delivered to The Hermitage Suite for the guest’s personal use—plus private after-hours shopping at Carter Vintage Exchange’s Nashville showroom.

NEW YORK: Down & Out is the East Village’s newest cocktail lounge. It opened last month and was inspired by the New York cocktail culture, the neighborhood’s history of oyster saloons, and George Orwell’s memoir, Down and Out in Paris and London. The space evokes feelings of the 1930s, and guests can expect an extensive, unique cocktail list and a raw bar featuring oysters from four different Northeast-based, sustainable oyster farmers. sale.