St. Patrick’s Day is behind us, but that’s no reason to stop the party – after all, this is South Florida. Here are some of my favorite SoFla Happy Hour spots. ADDiKT (Miami) W Miami’s 15th floor restaurant and terrace, has just added a new happy hour menu $8 cocktails and wines, $5 beer, Pork […]
Category: Fort Lauderdale
Party with hip hop legend Ludacris at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on April 5 will host its Volume 03 | Live The Good Life Party in The Pavilion. Considered one of the hottest parties in South Florida, this year’s event will feature Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris with special guests Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe and DJ Aero. Ludacris gained worldwide acclaim more […]
Steelpan restaurant opening soon at renovated Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
Renovation of the Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel includes Steelpan, a Caribbean-American restaurant concept inspired by the island flavors of South Florida. “During the renovation process, we put a lot of thought into how to best showcase the beach views we have available to us,’’ hotel General Manager Eduardo Fernandez told me. “The inspiration for […]
Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival was 18 months in the making
The official dates of the first Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival are March 20-24, but the culinary party won’t stop there. Festival Founder Kate Reed is planning soon-to-be announced monthly events – beginning in April – to keep the event front and center in the minds of residents in Broward County and beyond. […]
Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale completes $7 million guest room renovation
One of the only true beachfront, boutique hotels in Fort Lauderdale, Pelican Grand Beach Resort has completed a $7 million guest room renovation. The eight-month transformation honors the existing property’s old Floridian charm while introducing modernized design and boho-inspired elements. “We’re beyond thrilled to see our vision come to life,” said Heidi Dennis, general manager […]
Make Papa Proud at NYY Steak and Smoke
“Never delay kissing a pretty girl or opening a bottle of whiskey,” said the great American writer Ernest Hemingway. Papa would love March 7 at NYY Steak at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. The great steak house that night will host NYY Steak and Smoke that will feature hand rolled Cuban stogies and Scottish whisky from […]
Kansas bringing its progressive rock sound to Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
The American rock band, Kansas, will bring more than four decades of music to The Pavilion at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on May 18, at 8 p.m. as part of their ‘Point of Know Return’ Tour. https://www.seminolecoconutcreekcasino.com/ One of the more successful bands of the past 45 years, Kansas got its start as a “garage […]
Tequila Time in SoFla: National Margarita Day on Feb. 22
In the middle of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival comes National Margarita Day. South Florida doesn’t need another reason to party, but it can’t pass up another opportunity. So say “Hola’’ to some of the my favorite Margarita spots on Feb. 22. Venue: Cantina Laredo (Hallandale Beach) Agave lovers will have their […]
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort to offer summer “Dining Included” package
Here’s a great way to experience a summer on Fort Lauderdale Beach. https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/hilton-fort-lauderdale-beach-resort-FLLFSHH/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-HI-FLLFSHH The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort will offer an exclusive ‘‘dining included’’ package this summer, which will feature breakfast, lunch, dinner and a Sunset Sips reception, included in the nightly rate. These come as an addition to the extensive on-site amenities and […]
Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival set for March 20-24
The inaugural Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, which will feature culinary creations and libations from local restaurants, craft spirit brands, wineries and breweries, has announced its event schedule, official partners and restaurant participants. The Festival, which takes place from March 20-24 in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale, will benefit Feeding South Florida and showcase […]