In this episode of the Club + Resort Talks podcast, editor Club + Resort Business Editor Rob Thomas chats with chats with Rob Goodhue, Director of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef at Hunters Run Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla. Chef Rob has started a podcast of his own, named "Rare Talk." In his first episode, available on Spotify and iTunes, he talks about Restaurant Picks When Traveling: Vacation Dos and Don'ts of Dining. Example ... Don't expect a great steak at a place that serves a wide variety of other foods.

In additional episodes, Chef Rob will cover BBQ, Country Club Dining vs. Public Restaurants, and the "Skinny on Steaks." Check it out and subscribe for interesting culinary topics.

Thomas and C+RB Senior Editor Phil Keren also discussed the recent news from across the industry. From club openings at the Arizona Biltmore, Alabama's Pines Crossings and the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra, Fla., to a brand new private club breaking ground in Traphill, N.C., there was a lot to cover.

Also, be sure to read Kevin Daniel Lalumiere's most recent column—Create the ‘Something’ They Will Return To (Tactics for Retaining Seasonal Workforces). The golf and tennis seasons are almost over across much of the country. What can these clubs do to ensure their valuable staff will return in 2024? The boss at The Country Club of New Canaan has some great ideas to share.