Monday, June 18, 2012

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Tommy's Italian Restaurant


Tommy's Italian Restaurant
Chicken and PastaI have officially found my favorite Italian place!  It's Davie's best-kept secret, Tommy's Italian Restaurant, where the food is fresh, homemade, and amazing.  This restaurant had me enamored from the moment I walk in.  The decor is amazing (New York meets Italy).  Every detail is accounted for, especially their food.  Everything from the lunch to the dinner menu is cooked to order.  Even the desserts are made from a pastry chef.  First, it is an absolute must to start their meals with the MeatballTini, which are homemade meatballs beautifully placed in a martini glass.  Click Here for InTown's Listing of Tommy's Italian Restaurant.  
DessertsTommy’s Italian has also made a gluten-free menu!  They’ve created gluten-free meals that include shrimp marinara, calamari scampi, and chicken bonapart (divine!).  Eat your soup in a one-of-a-kind mini-pot, and catch their dinner specials ($15 per person), which consist of their pasta of the day, pork chop bonapart, horseradish encrusted tilapia, and much more.  Once you’ve finished eating your delicious entrée, save room for dessert.  I highly recommend the heavenly, mouthwatering White Russians and mini-shots of tiramisu, key lime, and chocolate mousse.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of Tommy’s Italian Restaurant.
Italian RestaurantYou cannot find food like this anywhere!  They are personal recipes of Tommy’s and his daughter, Sabrina, who are each award-winning executive chefs in their own right.  Ask for the fresh-baked bread served with “schmutz” (Tommy’s name for an olive oil, cheese, and herb dip).  The feel of this family restaurant is warmly there.  The staff will bend over backwards to meet your every whim, which is quite refreshing.  They carry a vast knowledge in foods, including nutrition, and always have the answer for your dining satisfaction….or can pull a “life-line” to get it.  Tommy’s Italian Restaurant will also make surefire, homemade goodness for the kids (1/2 portion and ½ price).  Ask about their Little Chef classes on Saturday.  Stop by Tommy’s Italian Restaurant and I guarantee you will be coming back for more!  Click Here for Tommy’s Italian Restaurant’s website.  

SAS Martini Lounge


SAS Martini Lounge
SAS Martini Lounge“Oh yes, it’s ladies’ night and the feeling’s right.”  The ladies definitely feel great when they head to SAS Martini Lounge.  Who wouldn’t if you get to drink free on Monday nights and dance to the sounds of Y100 with Mack at Night?  SAS Martini Lounge is a place where you can feel comfortable as you party.  There’s no need to worry about people stepping on your toes, any overcrowded shoving, or a strict dress code.  This is a lounge where you can still dance as if in a club.  Click Here for InTown’s Listing of SAS Martini Lounge.
BarIs your birthday coming up?  SAS Martini Lounge has the best deal in town for the birthday.  Come in and buy a bottle of Smirnoff.  And SAS will wish you a happy birthday with another free bottle of Smirnoff AND a free bottle of champagne.  They even put their own touch with balloons.  Yes, the people at SAS truly treat you like the V.I.P. you are.  Even their resident DJs, such as DJ Mas Inc, cater to you.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of SAS Martini Lounge.
Couches by the WindowEveryone (and I do mean everyone) comes to SAS Martini Lounge.  Harold Velasquez, of Mix 98.3, comes on Friday aka Latin nights.  On Thursdays, you can jam with Power 96’s Nikki Ramirez from 11pm – 4am.  If you come any earlier, you can jam out with Sam I Am on the karaoke machine.  As a matter of fact, you should always arrive early to SAS Martini Lounge for their Happy Hour.  From 4pm – 8pm everyday, SAS offers half-off on their drinks and delicious appetizers.  Come to SAS Martini Lounge and enjoy a free cover, great deals, and wonderful people.  Click Here for SAS Martini Lounge’s website. 

Hello Sushi


Hello Sushi
Wall of CharactersLocated right in Hollywood Circle is a taste of Japan.  Right when you enter Hello Sushi, it’s as if you have entered another world.  The walls are covered with Japanese landmarks and it almost feels as if you’re there.  Anime is projected on one side of the walls.  Hello Sushi even has the clean and simple décor of Japan down to the last detail. Click Here for InTown’s Listing of Hello Sushi.

SushiThe food at Hello Sushi is just as authentic and detailed.  The lemonade is homemade.  With a full sushi bar, the food is made fresh-to-order.  Each wasabi serving is carved into a green (tea) leaf.  The seaweed salad is divine, and the dragon rolls are made in the form of a dragon!  Live the American Dream or just eat the roll with cooked salmon, cucumber, and avocado.  Hello Sushi also offers a delicious Thai cuisine menu.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of Hello Sushi.

Sushi RollsAfter eating fresh sushi, don’t forget to save some room.  What’s Japanese food without the desserts?  At Hello Sushi, there is a selection that includes fried bananas with honey, thai donut, tempura cheesecake, and ice cream.  The food and interior at Hello Sushi go hand-in-hand: simple and clean.  Experience the delicious of Japan at Hello Sushi.  Click Here for Hello Sushi’s website.

Harrison's Wine Bar


Harrison's Wine Bar
BarThe lights are low, the ambiance is intimate, and the bar has whatever your heart desires.  The big leather couches lets you know you can be comfortable, when you’re out.  As you make your way to the back, a beautiful patio that includes cabanas awaits you.  This luxurious atmosphere also comes with a fusion of fun in the form of a stripper pole.  The people at Harrison’s Wine Bar, also known as Rich and Mary, definitely knew what they were doing here.  Click Here for InTown’s Listing of Harrison’s Wine Bar.
Selection of BeerHarrison’s Wine Bar has a wonderfully vast selection of wines in addition to beers, martinis, and drinks.  Whatever you choose, it will be perfectly (and strongly) blended by the bartender, Todd, who is exceptionally personable and friendly to everyone!  Even the clientele at Harrison’s Wine Bar should be recognized as the beautiful and sexy.  There are some great characters here.  Click Here for InTown's Gallery of Harrison's Wine Bar.

LoungeKnown as a “lifestyle bar”, Harrison’s Wine Bar is a place where “adventurous couples and singles meet”.  They also have ladies night, couples night, and happy hour.  Hungry?  You won’t have to go far for a bite.  Harrison’s Wine Bar has the best burgers in town, and delicious tapas.  Personally, I would recommend Todd’s Tacos – your choice of turkey, sirloin, or chicken with authentic chime churry and taco sauce.  Yum!  Click Here for Harrison’s Wine Bar’s website.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Tropical Sailing - Spirit of Lauderdale


Tropical Sailing: Spirit of Lauderdale
Atlantic OceanIt’s a beautiful day in Fort Lauderdale.  Catch the spirit and enjoy it!  Right at the Bahia Mar Marina is the “Spirit of Lauderdale”, a Tropical Sailing catamaran that sets sail along the intercoastal waterways onto the sea.  Once you come aboard, the Spirit of Lauderdale is so clean and has spacious seating as well as a large area in the front to lie down, relax, and catch a tan (luxury style).  Set sail to the beautiful views of million dollar mansions and yachts along the waterways. Click Here for InTown’s Listing of Tropical Sailing.
Captain Ames and George are two knowledgeable and friendly guys who will assure your every need is met and your trip is a fun experience.  The people at Spirit of Lauderdale make you feel comfortable right when you step on the yacht.  Free snacks and soda are available for your enjoyment.  As they take you out on the waters, your only job is to relax and relish in the breeze.  Click Here for InTown’s Gallery of Tropical Sailing.

Water SlideTropical Sailing’s Spirit of Lauderdale has a cruise for every occasion.  Join them for the Mimosa Morning Cruise from 10am-12pm.  Romantically, set sail at sunset during their Champagne Sunset Sail from 6pm-8pm.  Plan for the Island Getaway, or Sail and Splash.  During the Sail and Splash, Spirit of Lauderdale takes you to the beautiful ocean to swim and play on their waterslide and trampoline.  If the waters are too choppy, they have another location for you to have fun.  Tropical Sailing always has another plan to ensure your happiness.  Click Here for Tropical Sailing’s website.

Hollywood CRA


Hollywood CRA
Hotels on Hollywood BeachDivulge yourself with the ever-present beauty and experiences that the City of Hollywood has to offer!  We all know about the gorgeous ocean and sandy beaches, but Hollywood is oh, so much more that that.  InTown, with the assistance of Hollywood CRA, has the 411 on where to go, what to do, and what to see in this beautiful town.  My personal favorite is located right in the heart of Hollywood.  Yes, the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa is more than a place – it’s an experience!  And you can also easily find more quality-certified hotels in Hollywood at http://www.gohollywoodfla.com (Click on “Places to Stay”).  Click Here for InTown's Listing of Hollywood CRA.
International Row of Restaurants in HollywoodThe popular Hollywood tourism site can likewise be used as a go-to guide for the events and hot happenings in the city.  All aboard for the Hollywood trolley that takes you to over a dozen spots from Hollywood Beach to their historic Downtown location – all for the unbelievable price of $1 a ride!  When you stop on Hollywood’s beachside, soak up the sun with some jetskiing, parasailing, or snorkeling.  Their exquisite ocean scenery is also ideal for weddings.  If you go downtown, make sure to bring your appetite to “International Row”, a plethora of restaurants from diverse cultures, accompanied with live entertainment.  Click Here for InTown's Gallery of Hollywood CRA.
Arts ParkHollywood CRA was “created to redevelop Hollywood as a dynamic place to invest, work, live, and play”.  And that’s exactly what it is. The people, venues, history, and liveliness in the City of Hollywood is contagiously enticing.  It’s no wonder one of Hollywood CRA’s goals is to have this city recognized globally as a premier visitor destination.  So why aren’t you here yet?  Click Here for Hollywood CRA's website.