By J.M. HIRSCH (AP)

Colicchio, whose numerous restaurants include Craft, Craftsteak and the recently opened Colicchio & Sons in New York, was named outstanding chef during an awards ceremony that is considered the Oscars of the food world. It's an honor for which he'd been a finalist seven other times since 2002, the same year the organization named Craft the nation's best new restaurant.

Though Colicchio drew many accolades early in his career, he rose to prominence in 1994 when he and partner Danny Meyer opened Gramercy Tavern, which earned Colicchio three stars from The New York Times and several Beard awards, including best chef in New York City in 2000 and outstanding restaurant service in 2001.

Colicchio's cookbook, "Think Like...

The sweetgrass awards are given to homeowners who have designed and landscaped their property to create habitat for wildlife. Forty-five homeowners have received this award on Kiawah. To achieve sweetgrass award status, properties must maintain good cover for wildlife species through landscaping techniques that enhance the habitat value of the main yard area and property buffers. Good habitat has natural “soft” edges that exhibit a gradual transition in species composition that provide cover all the way down to ground level. Homeowners can also remove invasive species of plants to create a better habitat.

For a copy of the complete habitat assessment form explaining how to improve habitat in your own backyard or to view a list of sweetgrass...

The strong first-quarter earnings were due in large part to $39.5 million in sales during the month of March, which is more than the total number of sales in the entire first quarter of 2009. The 25 properties sold in March represented the most activity for a single month since April of 2008. 

“Our customers are experiencing more confidence and want to take advantage of the opportunities to get back in the market after the necessary caution imposed over the past 18 months.  Our strategy to stay the course and continue to increase the Island’s value has positioned Kiawah to lead the recovery of the second-home market,” says KIRE President and Broker-in-Charge, Chris Drury. “Clearly that strategy is...

Christophe Harbour has announced an exceptional telecommunications package for property owners. The bundle of services, offered by St. Kitts telecommunications company The Cable, will include telephone, internet, security, and mobile and comes standard with the purchase of any Christophe Harbour property.

TelephonyFull local and domestic long distance services will be provided to all residences. Features of this service include voicemail, call-forwarding, and caller-ID, just to name a few. Unlimited calls to United States, Canada, and United Kingdom landlines are included. Residents may also request a phone number based in one of the aforementioned countries. These state-of-the-art telephony and broadband features are being delivered via fiber-to-the-home throughout Christophe Harbor, similar to newer communities in the U.S.

Wired InternetThis high-speed...

CH Caribbean Construction is making fast progress on the first Windswept Villa currently under construction. This 3-bedroom unit is already under roof and expected to be complete by the end of the summer.

Windswept Villas is a neighbourhood of 11 turnkey residences within Sandy Bank Bay. Each structure will have generous outdoor spaces that naturally extend from living areas with private walkways, well landscaped gardens, and a pool accented by natural stone decks and patios.

Ownership includes the exceptional opportunity to become a Christophe Harbour Club Founding Member with all the associated privileges, including access to the Tom Fazio golf course, and on-site builder concierge services.

Three and four bedroom design opportunities are available....