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Archive for May 2008

May 31st, 2008

Brazilian Film Festival of Miami

Taking place from May 30th - June 7th, the Brazilian Film Festival in Miami was the first festival completely dedicated to Brazilian movies. Since its inception, the Brazilian Film Festival is now in its 12th year and has grown to become an official event in the city’s cultural calendar. The programming brings a mixture of […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 2 comments

May 30th, 2008

Dinner and a Movie

The girls are back in town. Finally, the long awaited return of Sex and the City has come. Will you be one of the first to attend? Along with going out with the girls or reliving those ‘Sex and the City’ memories, now there’s even another reason to run out.
CINEBISTRO, debuting today, will add to […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2008

Las Olas Boulevard, A New Dining Destination?

For as long as I have lived in Florida (just over 3 years), the Las Olas/Fort Lauderdale/Broward County area has carried a negative stigma as being subpar as far as restaurants, clubs, action goes. When you look for a great restaurant or something of that sort, Miami and Palm Beach are the places to go. […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 1 comment

May 27th, 2008

The First Lego Creation Challenge

Legos! The ultimate childhood memory. Remember the days when you spent hours creating the most magnificent castle or turned the living room into a city of legos, never to be destroyed. Even now, you can’t resist sneaking through the Lego aisle at the toy store catching a glimpse of latest additions or even wrapping up […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2008

T is for…

T is for Travel & Culture and T is for Taste. Take a tour of South Florida by tasting your way around. In honor of our theme day, I have decided to put together a collection of restaurants that begin with the letter T. Some are mainstream, while others may be hidden and tucked away. […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

May 26th, 2008

Bringing the Pulse of New York to the Heart of South Beach

New York City’s trendy Gansevoort Hotel has expanded into South Beach. The full service resort and lifestyle center is a mecca for trendsetters and includes 334 guestrooms with spectacular ocean views, oversized bathrooms, and sport a modern and chic tone with 1930’s and 1940’s pin-up photographs on the walls. The landscape includes a multitude of […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

May 25th, 2008

Escape to Orlando and Tackle the Summer Treasure Hunt Challenge

In a town that is magical and is filled with theme parks, dancing and a symphony of entertainment on every corner, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center absolutely amazes me. Best known for the elaborate Convention Center, Gaylord Palms is a city in itself. Located just 5 minutes away from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2008

It’s Memorial Day Weekend, Now What?

Here we go. Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. Close your laptop, enjoy the sun (Yes, it was supposed to rain all weekend, but it is sunny and beautiful out today.), pack your car up and enjoy. Here is a collection of low or no cost activities to enjoy this holiday weekend.

Drive down to Delray […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 1 comment

May 22nd, 2008

What Restaurants will do to Survive in South Florida

Right now, the restaurants in South Florida are hurting. They will do anything to bring in business. Mark Militello, who was once named one of the “Ten Best Chefs in America by Food and Wine Magazine has just closed the last of his 4 restaurants - all 4 closing within the last 30 days. Restaurants […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 2 comments

May 21st, 2008

Beach House Bistro

Tonight I attended a wine tasting at Beach House Bistro. Beach House is a casual restaurant with a tropical flair located right off of County Road in Palm Beach. It is absolutely adorable featuring an island inspired menu and a laid back atmosphere. The restaurant is just starting to make a name for itself as […]

By Katherine Lynch -- 0 comments