Fort Lauderdale Meeting Planners Guide 2009 - (Page 13) “Our meeting was really excellent and I thought your CVB, convention center and the hotel put their best foot forward to our members. From our very first board meeting years ago when we were first considering the meeting in Fort Lauderdale, to the great event at the IGFA Museum… it was just first class.” Barbara Orr, Poretta & Orr Inc. (Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Assn.) Dining Around Greater Fort Lauderdale’s dining portfolio twinkles with stars, from celebrity chef enclaves and four-diamond dining to beachchic eateries and Fort Lauderdale landmarks. Themed restaurants provide built-in decor and, in some cases, entertainment, such as Mai-Kai Polynesian Revue and Tatiana’s Russian-themed menu and spectacular show. Hollywood’s Taverna Opa transports groups to Greece. The walkable Las Olas Boulevard and the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District make dine arounds and private dinners easy affairs. Groups from 10 to 1,000 can be accommodated at the Grill Room in the Riverside Hotel, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Johnny V, Timpano’s or the Samba Room, just to name a few. Yachts at Pier 66. The area’s water-based culture provides a sea of nighttime event opportunities. Groups can eat in style on a dinner cruise or set sail on a catamaran to a private island. Transport attendees via water taxi to the River House, a National Historic Landmark, or experience “Old Florida” ambiance at The Bonnet House Museum, then walk to the beach for an oceanfront event. Museum of Discovery & Science, Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale History Center, the Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center, the Stranahan House and comedy club Laffing Matterz. Several Lauderdale Luxe resorts have debuted or are soon to debut impressive new additions to the culinary scene with names such as 3030 Ocean, Trina, Cero, Stephen Starr, China Grill and Aquaknox. Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino resembles a Hollywood movie set because of its sheer variety of locations. Sixteen restaurants include the Hard Rock Café, and event venues range from a jazz bistro to a Euro-style dance club. Attendees can roll the dice at the hotel’s casino. Downtown Hollywood and the Hollywood Broadwalk present yet another palette of tasty group options, including Asian, Argentinian, Zagat-rated Floribbean fare and top-notch burgers. Any evening event will go swimmingly at the International Swimming Hall of Fame and The International Game Fishing Hall of Fame. For ever-changing waterfront scenery, host an event at the Hyatt Regency’s slowly revolving Pier 66 Pier Top. If your group has the acting bug, book an event at Wannado City, America’s first indoor role-playing theme park for kids. Adult attendees can pretend to be firefighters, veterinarians and doctors, among several childhood fantasy careers. Beyond dining, cooking-focused events such as an Iron Chef competition at the Fort Lauderdale History Center, culinary camp at 3030 Ocean or a private chef’s table can be designed especially for your group. Stay up on the latest fashions on a Water Taxi with “Cruise and Couture.” Take an artistic approach to an after-hours reception at the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District, which contains the The Greater Fort Lauderdale Meeting Planners Guide 13
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