Broadway at the Beach Blog

Burr… it's cold here along the coast of the Carolinas! Whether you were born and raised near Myrtle Beach or you're a transplant from up north or just here for a visit, the temperature drop has us all layering up and bundled up into our rarely needed winter gear!

Although that January chill will have you wanting to stay inside, here's some temperature rising tips that will have you staying warm at Broadway at the Beach!

1.) Heat Up With Eats

Heat up and eat up all your favorite soups and dishes at Broadway! Whether it's hearty housemade chili from Wahlburgers or Seafood Gumbo from Landry's Seafood House, you're sure to fill your belly with deliciousness. Want to heat up the night with a crowd or date night? Let the chefs of Yamato Japanese Steakhouse wow you as they create your favorite hibachi flavors in front of your eyes!

2.) Wow This Winter

You've put away your ugly Christmas sweaters, but instead of settling into a post-festive fashion humbug, there's a few places you need to visit at Broadway! Bijuju and Gemini Boutique are the places for a little bling, a little color and a whole lot of fashion! From pashminas and purses, to scarves and stylish jewelry, you are sure to find something that will add a pop of fashion to get you out of your winter woes.

3.) The Great Indoors

Whether you're looking for indoor adventures with the kids or an after work hangout with your BFFs, Broadway has it all! Experience the unknown of the universe at WonderWorks where you and your little ones can learn about space, Mother Nature and the works of scientists! You can also explore the deep blue sea at Ripley's Aquarium where the depths of ocean and creatures from below can be seen and even touched! For the adults, your inner-kid can play today's newest arcade games at Dave & Buster's! It's the place where you can eat, drink and play all inside at one location at Broadway at the Beach! If music is your thing, then grab your favorite pals and listen to the dueling piano performers at Crocodile Rocks on The Avenue!

So there you have it, three ways to warm up this winter at Broadway, with food, fashion and fun! See you soon!

The holidays are in full swing and our calendars are full with holiday parties, shopping and cookie baking! It's the time of year when we take in the Christmas décor and take the time to be with the ones we love! It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year and it's always best spent at Broadway at the Beach!

Tis The Season For Shopping

Have you checked off your holiday shopping yet? If you're still scouring for this season's must haves for everyone in your family, make Broadway at the Beach your one stop shop! Looking for something for mom? A beautiful piece of Pandora jewelry from The Mole Hole to add to her collection will bring a smile to her face this Christmas! Still looking to surprise the men in your life, look no further than Man Cave where sports memorabilia, manly must-haves and novelties abound! For the sports lover in your life, Sports Fanatics is your place to get your team spirit on. From college to the pros, from the baseball diamond, basketball court or football field, you're sure to score a victory this holiday season when they open up your gift. The kids need a little something to stuff their stocking, how about getting them an oversized treat of their favorite candy at It'Sugar, or pick out the perfect game or toy at Toys & Co.! From the little ones to the not so little anymore, you can still help Santa deliver a perfect holiday surprise this December 25^th!

Eat, Drink & Be Merry

In between shopping, boxing and wrapping, you've got to eat and what better place is there to enjoy a meal with your shopping bud or a party of one than at Broadway? Whether you're in the mood for a light bite, a classic burger, or looking for something a little more fine dining, Broadway has it all! For light bites in between shops, check out Auntie Anne's, the warm savory or sweet creations will give you the fuel to keep you on your shopping path. Need your burger fix? Johnny Rockets, Wahlburgers and Hard Rock Café all have you covered! Need to sip on the sweetness of this season, get tropical at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, or enjoy a creation at Wet Willie's or a brew at American Tap House or Liberty Brewery & Grill! Wanting something a little more extreme? There's one place to please your pizza palate, at EXTREME Pizza. And for those interested in savoring the flavor of fine dining, Landry's Seafood will have you enjoying Coastal creations as you sip on cocktails and enjoy the ambiance of white linen tables. If your shopping day is a family affair, you can satisfy everyone's food cravings at Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, even take them to tastes of Japan at Yamatos Japanese Steakhouse or get crackin' at Joe's Crab Shack! The choice is yours, and they are all delicious!

Jingle Bell Rock & Roll

Shopping, check! Dining, check! Entertainment at Broadway, double check! Take a trip down legendary lane and enjoy the holiday sounds of yesteryear with the Ultimate Christmas Spectacular at Legends in Concert featuring tribute artists of Elvis, Dolly Parton, Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart and The Blues Brothers. It's the show you don't want to miss while on the Grand Strand! Need a place for the kids to experience the holidays under the sea? Then check out Ripley's Aquarium's Festival Of Trees featuring the largest tree display in South Carolina! There's a tree for every state and more! So bring your cameras and snap a pic in front of your favorite during this favorite time of year at Broadway at the Beach where the shopping, dining, and entertainment is fun, festive and unforgettable!

The turkey, the dressing, the mashed potatoes, the green beans, the PUMPKIN PIE… it's the most anticipated dinner of the year where calories don't count and it is perfectly acceptable to enjoy delicious eats and sweet treats all day long! Although some have traditions of cooking and enjoying Thanksgiving dinner at Grandma's house while surrounded by cousins and kin, not everyone can travel home, or they have work responsibilities or simply don't want the stress and mess of preparing a holiday feast. For those folks, there's no reason to despair, because Broadway at the Beach has plenty of options to enjoy Thanksgiving!

At Hard Rock Café, your whole family can enjoy a full buffet feast featuring slow roasted turkey and honey glazed ham and all of the trimmings including a mashed potato and sweet potato bar with assorted toppings! This meal is served beginning at noon until 6:00 pm with the last seating at 4:30 pm! For more information, including reservations and pricing, click here!

Feeling a little tropical before topping the tree this Thanksgiving? Listen to the tunes of the Caribbean while enjoying a delicious meal at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville! It's the only place on the Grand Strand where a holiday hurricane will bring joy to the family as you enjoy a plated meal of roasted turkey, Yukon gold mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, honey garlic green beans and more! No reservations are required! For pricing, click here.

Have a large group or a party of two that can't decide if they want traditional Thanksgiving fare or Gulf Coast cuisine? Landry's Seafood House will be the place for you! On Thanksgiving Day, in addition to their spectacular menu, the Louisiana infused restaurant will also be serving a bounty of holiday foods. From 11 am until 9 pm you can enjoy a dinner plate full of turkey, cornbread stuffing, your choice of sweet or mashed potatoes and much more. Reservations can be made at 843-444-1010. It's $23 for adults and $11 for kids 12 and younger.

You can tap into something a little different at American Tap House this Thanksgiving as you enjoy a holiday buffet with everything from traditional turkey and gravy to shrimp and grits to slow cooker short ribs and fried fish along with all of the traditional sides including mac n' cheese, cornbread stuffing, vegetable medley and more! Plus, you won't want to forget about that after dinner drink and toast to the holidays with one of their fabulous fall or winter brews! This buffet is open from noon until 7 pm and you can book your reservation in advance at 843-712-2301.

Not in the mood for turkey and the trimmings? You can also enjoy the many tastes on the daily menus of Carolina Ale House, Dave & Buster's, Wet Willie's, Senor Frog's and Yamato Steakhouse Japan! Plus, you can get a head start on all your holiday shopping on Thanksgiving Day at several Broadway at the Beach shops. For a complete list of restaurants, shops and attractions open on Thanksgiving Day, click here.

So whether you spend your holiday with us at Broadway at the Beach or home with your family and friends enjoying your own unique Thanksgiving Day traditions, we hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

We have all heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." However, when you see, smell and taste the carmel apples of Kilwins at Broadway at the Beach, you (regardless if you're a doctor or not) won't be able to stay away!

We recently took a tasty course in carmel apple making and we enjoyed every sight and bite of our edible education and we're sharing it with you!

Step one: It isn't just any apple!

There's no mistaking the crisp and tasty tartness of the Granny Smith apple and when it comes to Kilwins' carmel apples, perfection is key!

Each apple receives a stick, the essential tool to adequately enjoy the dipped delight!

Step two: Create the carmel!

The blanket of hot, smooth carmel for each apple begins in a deep copper kettle where cream powder is added to hot water, followed by sugars, salt and butters all stirred and wire whisked until everything is completely dissolved. From this point, the stove is turned on high and Paige (our Carmel apple chef extraordinaire) starts the constant stirring process! Once the batch begins to boil, then comes the stream of evaporated milk, but not added too quickly so as not to disrupt the boiling. Again, Paige continues to stir to ensure the sweet liquid treat doesn't burn on the side of the kettle!

This step takes a while, giving us a perfect reason to sample some Kilwins fudge and ice cream! (Try the New Orleans Praline Pecan… yum!)

Now back to the carmel apples. Once the carmel creation is near completion, the stove is turned off, but the stirring keeps going to allow for cooling. Once a cooler temperature is reached, vanilla is added and stirred and voila, the carmel is now ready for the dipping!

It's the main event we have been patiently waiting for. Okay, not that patient because we did sneak a sample (or two) while watching Paige do all of the work!

Step Three: Let the dipping begin!

Each apple is then dipped, and completely submerged into the sweet, shiny and oh so delicious carmel. The first of the dipped apples were for the simple carmel apple lovers! But for the other tasty treat lovers, there are the toppings!

Just when you thought carmel apples couldn't get any better, Paige starts to dip the rest of the carmel apples in chopped peanuts and pecans! And we're not talking about a few pieces of peanuts and pecans, the whole apple is covered in the nutty goodness! Click here to see how it is done!

Once dipped and coated, each apple is placed on parchment paper to set. As a spectator, the waiting to set process may be the most difficult to endure as the magnificent masterpieces of Kilwins carmel apples are just waiting for our impatient palettes to partake! Okay, so the wait isn't that long. But when you have smelled the heavenly scents of fresh fudge, cool ice cream and perused through the other sweet treats of Kilwins, we were finally ready to taste! It was certainly worth the wait!

The Kilwins carmel apple creations don't just stop with peanuts and pecans, they also make other tasty varieties of the carmel apple, including Turtle Carmel Apple, M&M Carmel Apple, Stripped Carmel Apple (it includes chocolate… oh yeah), Apple Pie Carmel Apple, Sea Salt Carmel Apple, and the list goes on!

So as our Kilwins visit came to an end, we were left sugared, sweetened and abundantly satisfied! Now we have just one more question for our Broadway visitors, How about them apples?

It's the place for thrilling games, great food and good times all under one roof! And on this visit, we sipped, dipped and enjoyed every bite of our lunch at Dave & Buster's! From shareables, crafted cocktails and brews, soups, salads, surf & turf, burgers, delicious dinners and delectable desserts, the huge menu offers a wide variety of taste bud tempting delights! Want to see for yourself, click here for their menu.

While our party of three was surfing through the menu, we decided to go ahead and dive into a delicious appetizer, but not just any appetizer, their Triple Play featuring classic buffalo wings, crispy mozzarella sticks and seasoned tots with warm queso, bacon and green onions on top! It may have been a triple play, but we only needed one word to describe it, AWESOME!!!

Now it's on to our individual orders! As mentioned, there is a plethora of choices to choose from and somehow, we narrowed it down to the South Philly Burger, the Bang Bang Chicken with Spicy Thai Peanut Noodles and Mediterranean Hummus! You can say each of us were craving flavors from across the world, and Dave & Buster's deliciously delivered!

First, taking us to the south streets of that Pennsylvania town, the half-pound South Philly Burger is piled high with thinly sliced steak, and then topped with peppers, onions, mushrooms and melted American cheese on a toasted brioche bun. Honestly, need we say more? Actually, we do because we cannot forget about the half a pound of crispy seasoned French Fries that went along with it!

Now off to Thailand. Imagine this: tender crispy boneless chicken tossed in a mouthwatering Bang Bang sauce served on a bed of noodles and then tossed with Asian vegetable and peanut sauce! You don't need to imagine it, you just need to try it because we are so glad we did! For the spicy lovers that want to kick it up a notch, you can even request some Siracha sauce to top it off. However, we weren't that brave, but with or without the extra heat, for lunch or dinner this dish is a must try!

Now for our third lunch companion, their choice took us overseas with Dave & Buster's Mediterranean Hummus. The classic favorite served with Greek tzatziki dip, warm grilled pita bread and even some fresh veggies for dipping! A cooler dish to round out our Dave & Buster's lunch treat!

Great eats, cold drinks, games for the watching and games for the playing, what could be better than that for our mid-day getaway? Answer: Enjoying them under one roof on The Avenue at Dave & Buster's all at Broadway at the Beach!