Broadway at the Beach Blog

It's the Sunday of Summer, the last carefree days before school starts and the last month of the summer sizzle before we get those hints of autumn breezes. It's August and while we can't believe it's already here, we have to admit we're not quite ready to pack away the flip flops just yet. So before we all start bundling up into the warmer wardrobe, Broadway at the Beach is the perfect place along the Grand Strand to take in the last days of summer with those you love because August is National Family Fun month!

Fun Times, Great Entertainment

Whether you're dancing along with the family to Mr. Nigel in Center Court or snapping a selfie with the stiltwalkers along The Avenue, enjoy an evening stroll with your crew as you celebrate the remaining weeks of Great American Summer Nights!

Of course, you can always enjoy the family friendly attractions too! Explore the deep blue sea at Ripley's Aquarium, experience the unknown at WonderWorks or take in the sights and sounds of Springfield with your favorite cartoon family and you don't want to miss being wowed this month by the magic of Charles Bach Wonders! Those young and young at heart will enjoy every minute of this seasonal and awe inspiring show!

Good Times, Great Eats

Okay, moms and dads, we get it, you don't always feel like cooking. It's hectic with school shopping and scheduling the carpools with neighborhood friends and family, so leave the cooking to your favorite Broadway restaurant! A few ideas to munch on… try line dancing with the team at Johnny Rockets or enjoy the sounds of Hard Rock Café and Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville or challenge the little ones with a little competition at Dave & Buster's before dinner!

Family Times, The Best Of Times

Whether it's dancing the night away with the family or breaking bread (or burgers) together around a table and chatting about the school year ahead, National Family Fun month can always be celebrated at Broadway where you can make memories that will last long after the summer has set!

Shakespeare once said, "If music be the food of love, play on."

Well Mr. Shakespeare, we at Broadway at the Beach are playing on and enjoying every bite of the new menu at Hard Rock Café!

The iconic restaurant with the spinning guitar has unveiled their brand new and most extensive menu innovation in the company's history with more than 20 new offerings including appetizers, burgers, entrees, desserts and dessert drinks!

So as you can imagine, we are about to take a tasty trip down memory lane of our first dip into the new deliciousness at Hard Rock!

Let's talk apps, shall we?

From a new flatbread, to spicy shrimp and spinach and artichoke dip and nachos to three different types of burger sliders, there are seven new starters to try in addition to their classics including their chicken wings and the jumbo combo featuring a little bit of everything!

Although the decision on what to order to share with our gal pals was hard to narrow down, for this visit, we went with the Three Cheese & Roma Tomato Flatbread and the Spinach & Artichoke Dip!

The apps could have sufficed as we were quite full from each tasty bite, but trust us, we didn't stop there!

For the main mid-day course, between all of us, from the new features we chose the Baby Back Ribs, the Double Decker Double Cheeseburger, the new Steak Salad, the Fresh Beet Side Salad, the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, the Impossible Burger (What makes it impossible? Well it's a 100% plant-based vegan patty, topped with Tillamook cheddar cheese and a crispy onion ring, served with leaf lettuce and vine-ripened tomato) and the One Night In Bangkok Spicy Shrimp appetizer as a meal!

They also have a 24-Karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger. Yes, we are talking edible gold!

(Another disclaimer… not all items are pictured as some of us couldn't wait to dig in! They shall remain nameless!)

From the crisp lettuce with the flavorful toppings on the salads to the zesty zing of flavor of the shrimp to the sweet and savory tastes of the burgers, we were all delighted with the new flavors of the legendary eatery!

At this point, our lunch had us filled to our belly brims, but in celebration of the new menu, of course we had to end it on a sweet note!

This dessert needs no introduction, but trust us, it's not your typical end of the meal treat! Introducing the new, New York Cheesecake now at Hard Rock Café! This velvety and creamy deliciousness DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT!

Not only is the New York Cheesecake a new addition to the menu, but we also sipped on the new Boozy Milkshakes. From Cookies & Cream made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka, vanilla bean ice cream, white chocolate and Oreo cookies, with whipped cream and a chocolate Oreo churro to Strawberry Cheesecake made with Absolut Vanilla Vodka and vanilla ice cream blended with the flavors of strawberry cheesecake, with white chocolate, whipped cream and frosted animal crackers.… we loved every single sip of the new creations! (PS… these can also be made without alcohol.)

So we came, we ate and we loved every bite of the new menu at Hard Rock Café! From the beginning appetizers to the sweet ending all while the sounds of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and the Beastie Boys playing in the background, we rocked and rolled as we devoured our lunch!

So next time, you're traveling down The Avenue at Broadway at the Beach and hear some familiar rock or some of your favorite tunes, stop in and enjoy the new flavors and your favorite classics at Hard Rock Café!

Brace yourself… Summer 2019 is almost here!

With the temps continuing to rise and summer vacations just around the corner, some of us procrastinators are in that mad dash to get healthy and fit for summer! Whether you're spending more time in the gym, watching what you eat or both, Broadway at the Beach can help! From workout must haves to diets made easy, a trip to Broadway may be just the right move in your mission to better health and fitness!

Workout Must Haves

Need some new kicks to take it up a notch, lace up your running shoes after a stop into Rack Room Shoes. From Nike, ADIDAS and other popular footwear brands, your summer fitness journey can start with a single step into style.

On the hunt for some new workout clothes? For the ladies, whether you're into beginner yoga or power lifting or something in between, you can snag some new sportswear at Victoria's Secret, perfect for outdoor or indoor exercise!

Diets Made Easy

Low Fat, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Paleo, Whole 30, Keto, Weight Watchers or just choosing healthier options, Broadway has something for everyone! From gluten free pizza crusts at Extreme Pizza to grilled fish tacos at Landry's Seafood, to creating your own fresh salads at The Grumpy Monk, to bunless burgers at any of your favorite Broadway eateries, you can choose what best fits your health mood without skipping out on your delicious go-to spots!

So from picking up your workout necessities to choosing lighter fare on the menus, you can always weigh in on the fit options and continue your healthy living journey right through Broadway at the Beach!

Mission: Valentine's Day Guy Gifts

Place: Broadway at the Beach

Date: February 14^th

(Que the Mission Impossible Theme Song)

Do you choose to accept this mission?

Okay… maybe it doesn't take the stunts of the Tom Cruise blockbusters to shop for this year's Valentine gift for your favorite guy, but when it comes to the day of love, the guys in our lives aren't always the easiest to shop for! Broadway at the Beach wants to help change that and we've put together a list of ideas sure to help you find something perfect for your favorite guy this Valentine's Day!

Forget the flowers… get him food!

Whether it's a bouquet of Beef Jerky that you make from the Beef Jerky Store or a bucket of freshly popped popcorn of his favorite flavors from Sweet South Popcorn Company or even a box of chocolates from any one of Broadway's sweet stops (River Street Sweets, Wee R Sweetz or Kilwins), the way to his heart may be through his stomach!

Serve up some shady & sporty style!

There are a plethora of shops to explore and pick up something for that man of yours at Broadway. For the sports fanatics, it doesn't get much better than a store actually called Sports Fanatics where you can pick up his favorite team's gear. From collegiate to the pros from the courts, the diamond and fields, you are sure to find something that will have him cheering. Sports not his thing? Why not add some designer to his wardrobe with the help of Sunglass Hut where you can pick up the perfect pair of shades including Ray-Ban, Costa and Oakley!

Order Some Grub & Pour On The Love!

We have already mentioned the gifts from some of Broadway's light bite eateries, but when it comes to enjoying a Valentine's night out, a great meal and a cold brew will get you some extra Valentine's points! From burgers, international cuisine, seafood or southern, Broadway has it all. Pull up a seat at American Tap House, The Grumpy Monk or Liberty Brewery & Grill and treat him to a seasonal sip of his favorite brew. Get your grub on by firing up the hibachi at Yamato's Japanese Steakhouse or slow down and enjoy the sweet and savory southern cooking of Paula Deen's Family Kitchen! For a complete list of places to dine with your Valentine at Broadway, click here!

So there's your Guy's Valentine's Gift Guide mission from Broadway, do you choose to accept it?

Happy Valentine's Day from Broadway at the Beach!

February, it's the month of cold winter nights, when our post work go to is a comfy sweater, a Netflix marathon and of course, some delicious hot food to keep you warm! We get it, there's nothing like spending an evening cuddled up with a good book or watching the rose ceremony on The Bachelor, but when it comes to our nightly cuisine routine, it can get to be a little been there, tried that! So what's our remedy to breaking out of that same old dining routine? The answer is simple, savory and sweet, Broadway's annual Restaurant Week!

Beginning Friday, February 1st through Sunday, February 10th, join us for Broadway Restaurant Week and experience new flavors at some of your favorite Broadway spots! From the classics to International creations, you are sure to find and feast on something delicious!

For one price, (varying by restaurant), you can try appetizers, entrees and desserts all in one sitting or try a sweet deal at Kilwins. For a complete list of participating restaurants and eateries, click here!

When you're savoring the flavors of something new, you can share your experience using #BroadwayRestaurantWeek when posting to Facebook and Instagram for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to one of your favorite Broadway restaurants!

So eat, drink and post this Broadway Restaurant Week and enjoy as you get out of your everyday routine and hopefully into a new dining experience at Broadway at the Beach!