Category Archives: Restaurants

Is Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in the mix for the re-imagined Downtown Disney?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Rumors were swirling even before the official announcement March 14 about the planned massive renovation of the Downtown Disney shopping and entertainment district at Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, near Orlando. The multi-year expansion, expected to begin in April, … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai history event joins the party as inaugural Mod Weekend kicks into gear

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Mod Weekend, the March 15-17 celebration of Fort Lauderdale’s mid-century architecture and style, is shaping up to be a whirlwind of activity with several events selling out and additional activities added to the mix, including Saturday’s “Mai-Kai: History, Mystery and … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of … Dada in Delray Beach

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

This is the first in a series of profiles of some of The Atomic Grog’s favorite spots in South Florida to enjoy events, music, art, cocktails and culture. Our first stop is an eclectic restaurant that for more than a … Continue reading →

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Hullabaloo jazzes up Clematis Street with inventive craft cocktails

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Tonight is the grand opening of Hullabaloo, the new gastropub and craft cocktail bar in downtown West Palm Beach, but the party started early with a sneak preview for invited guests last night that definitely put the staff to the … Continue reading →

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Hullabaloo to raise a ruckus in downtown West Palm Beach with gastropub food, craft beverages

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Update/review: Hullabaloo brings inventive craft cocktails to Clematis Street It’s tough to come up with a unique and exciting concept in today’s bar and restaurant scene, where new establishments continually push the creativity envelope, and patrons have seen just about … Continue reading →

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Tap into The Mai-Kai anywhere with the new smartphone app

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

The Mai-Kai is a 56-year-old slice of vintage Polynesian Pop that evokes the simpler times of the mid-20th century. But this doesn’t mean the classic Fort Lauderdale restaurant is in any danger of being left behind by its trendy competition. … Continue reading →

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The Mai-Kai celebrates its 56th birthday, rings in 2013 with special events

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

On Dec. 28, 1956, the venerable Mai-Kai restaurant opened its doors on a desolate stretch of Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. In the ensuing half-century, the rest of the world has changed radically but you can still be guaranteed a … Continue reading →

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Sweetwater introduces new cocktails, voluminous spirits menu

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Sweetwater Bar & Grill in Boynton Beach, one of South Florida’s premiere spots for craft cocktails, has raised the bar again with the debut of some long-awaited new concoctions plus a monster spirits menu that runs a whopping 70 pages. … Continue reading →

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The Mai-Kai hosts ‘Classic Dining’ author Dec. 13 with special event, extended happy hour

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Classic dining establishments that date back to the middle of the 20th century and are still thriving today are a rare find. South Florida is lucky to have one of the most grand and well-preserved in our midst: The Mai-Kai … Continue reading →

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30 great ways to celebrate 30 years of Epcot magic

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

“The most exciting, by far the most important part of our Florida project – in fact, the heart of everything we’ll be doing in Disney World — will be our experimental prototype city of tomorrow. We call it EPCOT.” – … Continue reading →

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