More proof that everything is bigger in Texas. The Statler hotel opened in 1956 as a 1001-room hotel, convention center, and gathering place for the “Who’s Who” when visiting Downtown Dallas. The hotel has been restored and opened as The Statler Hilton. It is a 159-room Hilton Curio Collection Hotel featuring a 14,000 square-foot ballroom, […]
Month: June 2018
Overtown Music & Arts Festival set for July 14
Overtown Music & Arts Festival, produced by Headliner Market Group, will be held July 14. It’s a free music event that serves to benefit Miami’s historic Overtown neighborhood with local food, art vendors and crafts. This year, Overtown Music & Arts Festival will offer new activities and performances to debut at the Teens Exercising Extraordinary Success (T.E.E.S.) Youth Zone presented by the Green […]
Lolo’s Surfside Cantina: Authentic Mexican street food on South Beach
South Beach is known for a lot of things, authentic Mexican food, however, is not one of them. But if you look hard enough, you can find some nice places. Among them is Lolo’s Surf Cantina. Located on the north side of Marriott Stanton hotel near the southern tip of South Beach, Lolo’s is the […]
localgreens in Delray Beach provides healthy options for everyone
The best thing about localgreens eatery in Delray Beach is that even hard-core carnivores – I’m included in that category – can get a terrific meal. In other words, don’t let the name fool you. Localgreens, located in the Delray Place, is more than just a haven for vegans and vegetarians. “We don’t advertise or […]
Canopy by Hilton opens first West Coast property
Canopy by Hilton, Hilton’s lifestyle hotel brand,, has opened as the brand’s first West Coast property – Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl (Ore.) District. The Pearl District is a revitalized industrial zone that has become a hot neighborhood with indie boutiques, art galleries, microbreweries, green spaces and restaurants. “As our brand continues to develop […]
Mojito Madness on July 11 at Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach
Raise a glass to Papa and celebrate National Mojito Day at Galley at Hilton West Palm Beach on July 11, with five custom cocktails available exclusively for the day. Here’s a look at these twists ($12 each) on Ernest Hemingway’s favorite cocktail: Florida Peach and Blood Orange Mojito features Atlantico Private Cask Rum mixed with […]
Ouzo Bay in Boca Raton offering Mediterranean Prix Fixe Sunset Menu
Ouzo Bay Greek Kouzina in Boca Raton is kicking off a Mediterranean with a Prix Fixe Sunset Menu serve daily from 4 p.m to 7 pm, The three-course meal starts at $22 per person and includes a complimentary appetizer and dessert with every entrée order. www.ouzobay.com Guests who purchase two entrees will receive a free […]
Fireworks and food trucks July 3 at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will get an early start on the Fourth of July when on July 3 its hosts a liberty-imbued celebration in homage to America’s 242nd birthday, complete with food trucks, live musical entertainment, and a fireworks display by the Grucci of New York. For the third year, the six-generation, family-owned company returns […]
Boca West Children’s Foundation providing a summer of giving
Boca West Children’s Foundation, which provides grants and volunteers to 25 local non-profit children’s organizations, is providing funding, as well as instructors and volunteers, so that 1,200 underserved kids can attend six different summer programs. The summer programs include a five-week tennis camp held at Boca West Country Club, a two-week golf, “Hook A Kid […]
Grease Burger Bar in West Palm Beach has hot plans for July
Grease is word in July. Sorry, that was too easy. Regardless, Grease Burger on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach as some great ways to July in South Florida. https://www.greasewpb.com/ Here’s a look: July 4th– Red, White & Brew The All-American hamburger is celebrated every day at Grease Burger Beer & Whiskey Bar, so […]