Broadway at the Beach Blog

That's all they really want

Some fun
When the working day is done
Oh girls, they wanna have fun…

For this blog, we're going retro with one of our favorites, the tune of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want To Have Fun! This girls anthem of the 80s applies to all of the ladies of yesterday and today, both young and young at heart and it's the perfect soundtrack for a girls day or night out at Broadway at the Beach!

Okay, now what makes a girls day getaway unforgettable? Of course, your go-to gal pals! Whether it's your BFF, a mother-daughter duo or a group of friends, you can make every day a girls day at Broadway!

A Girl's Got To Eat…

Now if you're like us, first things first is always going to be the food! At Broadway, you have your pick of delicious hamburgers, coastal cuisine, southern staples and even some international flavors! From Hard Rock Café and Wahlburgers on The Avenue to Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Landry's Seafood, Yamato Japanese Steakhouse and King Kong Sushi, you can fill up on your favorites! Plus, a specialty cocktail or mimosa along with your meal can add a little sip of sweetness to your day!

Walk & Shop

Okay, now that you've got your fill (for now). What better way to work off some of those delicious calories than an afternoon of shopping? Broadway is the perfect place to do some perusing! Whether you're searching for gifts, jewelry, clothing, shoes or home decor you have a plethora of shops to see! For those looking to add a little southern design to your home domain, check out The Southern Living Store and The Southern Candle Studio! Jewelry? Peruse through the Pandora Collection at The Mole Hole or the Alex & Ani bracelets or Toms shoes at Gemini Boutique. Of course, these are just a few of the many specialty shops and boutiques you'll find at Broadway!

Sips & Sweets

You've savored the flavors and shopped your way through Broadway, now it's time to grab a sweet treat or drink and enjoy a few more delights with your girls. At Broadway, you have two wineries to choose from, Boardwalk Winery and Coastal Carolina Winery. So sample and select your favorite to take home! Have a hankering for something a little more sweet? River Street Sweets, Wee R Sweets and Kilwins offer delectable treats from hand crafted chocolates to pralines and that Myrtle Beach must have, taffy! If your girls day out falls on a day when the temperature is rising, you can cool off with the ice cream creations of the new Sweet Molly's Creamery, Cold Stone Creamery and Ben & Jerry's!

It's Show Time!

A girls night out would not be complete without some entertainment, and located right next to Broadway at the Beach, the legendary tribute artists of Legends In Concert can take you back to the classics and to the tune of today! From the queens of country music, to the rhythm royalties of the King of Rock & Roll and the King of Pop, it's a show you and your favorite group of girls don't want to miss!

So from dining, shopping and taking in a show, you and your girls can have all the fun you want at Broadway at the Beach… and isn't that all we really want?

A quick Google search of the definition of "grumpy", you find synonyms including crabby, sulky and irritable. However, we are pretty sure you wouldn't have any of those feelings when visiting the new Grumpy Monk at Broadway at the Beach. In fact, during that same google search, we found antonyms for the word Grumpy as good-humored, happy and satisfied and that describes exactly how we felt after we got our fill at the newest restaurant to join the already diverse mix of eateries at Broadway at the Beach!

So here's a few of our happy highlights from our ladies lunch visit to the Monk!

First things first… Apps!

We started with the Southwestern Spring Rolls and the Na-Na Nachos! How were the Spring Rolls, you ask? Well let's just say, they didn't last long as we quickly devoured the blackened chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon and spinach egg rolls that are served with a kicked up chipotle ranch! The Na-Na Nachos? They didn't last long either as our party of five dove right into the fresh tortilla chips layered high with queso, lettuce, jalapenos, pico de gallo, cilantro lime sauce and a choice of chicken or shaved beef. Our topping of choice this go round was chicken!

Now to the main event… our lunch time selections!

From the smothered chicken, chicken philly and Atlantic Flounder, to two different sushi selections, our table was a Hodge podge of unique and delicious creations! Each receiving great reviews between bites! Although we were loading up on the rich flavors of land and sea, we were able to swap our side dishes for salads topped with house made dressings! Trust us, if you're a ranch dressing connoisseur, the Grumpy Monk has got it going on!

As we satisfied our hunger, and turned our pre-lunch "hangry" into a post-Monk "happy", we left already making plans for our next return visit to Broadway's newest lunch, dinner and happy hour destination!

Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month?

Did you know a lap around the interior of Broadway at the Beach is roughly one mile?

Did you know you can walk a mile around Broadway all while enjoying some sweet treats along the way from six different ice cream shops?

So put on your sneakers, sandals or flip flops, we are taking a tasty tour of Broadway at the Beach!

First Stop: The New Stop…

Our journey begins with the newest ice cream that has pulled into Broadway… Waffles & Cream. Located near Joe's Crab Shack, this ice cream truck delivers more than just a scoop of the good stuff, but they also serve it on top of a warm waffle with all the dessert fixins! Here you can create your own sundae, enjoy ice cream waffle nachos or try a signature bowl including the Broadway Bowl featuring a waffle bowl with a white chocolate and rainbow sprinkled rim and two scoops of strawberry ice cream, topped with bits of strawberry glazed donuts, strawberry sauce, rainbow sprinkled and whipped cream! One word… YUM!

Second Stop: Sweet Molly's

Next we head west to the other new ice cream destination to land at Broadway at the Beach, Sweet Molly's Creamery. Located across from Yamato's Japanese Steakhouse, this light bite eatery will have you waggin' your tail just like the shop's canine companion and namesake, Molly! This family-owned and operated ice cream shop creates more than 20 unique ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet flavors! Some of our favorite flavors include, Chocolate Pecan Stir, Cotton Candy Crazy and Cookie Dough Crumble!

As we make our way further west from Sweet Molly's, we continue our journey past some of our other sweet treat favorites including It'Sugar, The Fudgery and Wee R' Sweetz!

Ladies and Gentleman… Ben & Jerry's!

This legendary duo of ice cream creators have a double dose of goodness with two locations at Broadway. The first one on our tasty trek is Ben & Jerry's South near Liberty Brewery & Grill. Our favorites? Chunky Monkey, Cherry Garcia and the classic, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.

Three down… three to go!

The Classics Of Kilwins

Now that we have sampled the sweetness and walked along the southern end of Broadway, it's time to cross the bridge near WonderWorks, and into the Mediterranean Village to the next stop, Kilwins!

From confectionary creations to fudge and candies, you can find everything to satisfy your sweet tooth, but we are on a mission for ice cream and that's one item you will not want to pass up on at this sweet shop! Our go-to at Kilwins has to be the Southern Praline Pecan in a waffle cone!

Two to go... we've got this!

After Kilwins, we will start our way down past The Avenue and Paula Deen's Family Kitchen to our second stop into a Ben & Jerry's, this one on the north side of Broadway. Same great tastes, but with a different view of Lake Broadway where you can enjoy the flavors of Cinnamon Buns, Chocolate Shake It and The Tonight Dough all while watching the Beach Rider Jet Boat go by!

Now that we are closing in on that mile around Broadway, we have one more ice cream stop and this one takes us to Heroes Harbor, home of Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, River Street Sweets and Cold Stone Creamery where you mix in your own unique flavors or try one of their signature creations! From the Birthday Cake Remix, to the Cookie Minster to the Mud Pie Mojo, it is hard to top one of their signature selections, in their freshly baked waffle cones! In fact, the only thing you will want to top off their ice creams maybe a cherry!

So there you have it, a deliciously tasty tour of Broadway at the Beach, good not only during National Ice Cream month, but every day of the year!

Do you have one of those places that just makes you think of home? Or a certain dish that makes you think about Grandma's cooking? Or a piece of décor that makes you relive memories of a southern summer? During our recent visit to the Southern Living Store at Broadway at the Beach, we experienced all of the above, taking home something sweet, something salty and of course, something southern!

Some Southern Sweetness

Muffins… pancakes… and pound cakes… oh my! The sweetness of the south can be tasted through the many mixes, sweet jellies and the sweet teas of the Charleston Tea Plantations, all of which we found here.

Some Southern Saltiness

No, we're not talking about that southern sass you may experience when someone becomes a little "hangry." Rather, the saltiness we are talking about comes in the form of peppered relish, dilly beans and spices! Whether you enjoy them as a stand-alone snack or add them to your own recipe, these tasty treats will add a little zip to your dips, dinners and everything in between.

Speaking of recipes, need to impress the neighbors, friends or the in-laws when they make those unannounced visits? You can always get in the kitchen and whip up something sweet or savory with the help of a cook book, and at the Southern Living Store you'll find a plethora of palatable options to aid you in filling the bellies of those you love!

Home Sweet Southern Home

From pillows, to flowers, to signs and more, you can add just a touch of southern chic or redecorate your home with the finds in this store! One of our favorites? The wall of signs!

You can also find dishware…

Napkins…

Mugs…

Furniture…

Candles…

Pillows...

And even fashion!

So the next time you need to find some sweet (and salty) southern charm, just visit the Southern Living Store at Broadway at the Beach!

From the sights of The Avenue, to the lush landscape and brightly colored buildings of the Mediterranean Village, to the heights of the brand new Broadway 360 Ferris wheel, these are just a few of the iconic images you'll see when you visit Broadway at the Beach. Made up of interconnecting villages, each village offers unique shopping, dining and places to explore and in this blog, we're showcasing some of the top finds of the Heroes Harbor village!

Sweet Treats To Beat The Heat

Ice cream, pralines and some adult drinks in between, these are a few of our favorite things when visiting Heroes Harbor. From the cool creations of Cold Stone Creamery to the southern staples of taffy and pralines at River Street Sweets, to the tropical drinks of the Islands at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, you can sip, savor and satisfy your sweet tooth!

A Blast From The Past

There's nothing like capturing your family and friends in a photo to look upon long after your trip to Myrtle Beach! Located in Heroes Harbor, we have a place that will allow your whole family to step back in time, long before the selfie and photo editing apps took hold of social media. We're talking about Old Tyme Portraits where you can suit up in vintage wear and journey into the past for a souvenir photo. So smile (or be serious) for the camera and enjoy!

Wine About It

Whether your taste buds prefer the flavors of winter, spring, summer or fall… you can taste all four seasons with a cool sip of wine at Coastal Carolina Winery. Can't decide which one to take home? No wine worries here, they offer wine tastings. So sip and savor, then select your favorite or favorites to enjoy at home! You'll come for the wine, but trust us, you will also want to stay for their salsas, dressings, jellies, marinades too!

Shop & Stroll

Of course, you can't visit Heroes Harbor without doing a little shopping and this area has something for everyone! Start with Blondie's, where you pick up the latest MTV styled fashions, trendy jewelry, cool tees and music oriented gifts! Got a sports fan in your crew? Fan Cave has everything you need to deck out your man cave (or she shed) with your favorite team's logos and memorabilia! Need some stylish shades? Sunglass Hut can help cover your baby blues with high fashion including Prada, Michael Kors, Gucci and more. And finally, you don't want to miss a visit to Earthbound Trading Company where you can find an eclectic mix of gifts and home décor that will add a serene touch to any space.

It's Always Five O'clock Somewhere

Let the lighthouse lead you to one of the most recognizable landmarks at Broadway at the Beach and in Heroes Harbor, Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville! Whether you want to dine on delicious burgers, volcano nachos and coastal culinary creations inside the permanently docked boat, Euphoria, or just want a tropical escape with a cold one at Stranded on the Sandbar, at Margaritaville you can fill up on the tropics. At Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville hourly hurricanes are celebrated, the food is scrumptious and the drinks allow for a summer escape throughout every season of the year! With live music on select nights, you can't beat the atmosphere as you enjoy a night out!

So from the sweets of ice creams and pralines, sips of wines, shopping of all kinds, snapshots from the past and the sounds of Jimmy Buffett, you can enjoy a full day of food and fun, plus find your own list of must dos at Heroes Harbor, Broadway at the Beach!