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Connection Update: Late Night Bites at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six

IF you are in downtown Fort Lauderdale, stop over at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six for dinner or a late night bite at THE LOUNGE.

The new menu is fantastic.  Our favorites are the pan seared Gnocchi, Lobster Mac & Cheese, Shrimp & Grits and the Steak & Frites.

Located in the resort’s lobby, The Lounge offers a casual yet upscale/modern living room ambiance complete with comfortable custom-designed, retro-curved chairs, sofas and chaise lounges. The bar features a façade of mother-of-pearl shell tile, and  sits just high enough off the lobby to offer views of the lushly landscaped pool and courtyard. The retro 60’s style Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six is my favorite hotel.

Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six

Glam-A-THON™ Kick-Off Sole Sisters Soirée was a Smashing Success!

The Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six & the Fort Lauderdale Sole Sisters with event chairs Renée Korbel Quinn & Lisa Scott-Founds welcomed the Pink Heals Tour for one of several amazing parties during the Glam-A-THON™ kick-off on September 21, 2010.

Over 100 guests mingled under the portico while enjoying pink lemonade spritzers and learning about our cause while breast cancer survivors signed the pink fire truck. Next, guests rode the glass elevator to the rotating Pier Top and were greeted by pretty-in-pink Carolin Mueller & Kelly Gazo. A $10 suggested donation included splits of Korbel Brut Rose (with a pink straw of course!), a selection of Martinis, Margaritas & Wine from our Sole Sister’s Beverage Station with delicious passed appetizers and mini pink cupcakes!  Our Sole men enjoyed their own “den” that included craft beers, Crown Royal, Dewar’s White Label and Glenfiddich 18 year Scotch Whisky.

Rotating Pier Top, Sole Sisters and guests grooved to the beat of DJ Angelo, perused the amazing Auction…and the highlight of the evening was the Fab Shoe Party with Hot Pink Style (over 25 pairs of shoes sold!!!). Our Sole Men voted on The Most Luscious Lips in Lauderdale Contest, and the winner will be announced soon!  We raised over $3000 for our Team while celebrating all things Glam-A-THON™! Funds raised benefit the Sole Sisters TEAM efforts.

Special thanks from your Divalicious Chairs:
Lisa Scott-Founds & Renée Korbel Quinn

This amazing Soiree would not have happened without our Sole Supporters donating over $7500 in-kind donations:

Photographers:  Jason Leidy, Renée Korbel Quinn, Ginny Fujino and Glenn Heino

Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six, QuinnProQuo

360° OF WINING & DINING…the experience

A Riverwalk Trust Wine Dinner presented by Pier Top at the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six & Girard Winery

Hosted by Rik Steere, Girard Winery | Courses by Chef Miguel Santiago

Wednesday, September 22 | 6:30 pm Reception | 7:30 pm Dinner

Pier Top at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort
2301 Southeast 17th Street Causeway | Fort Lauderdale

Guests enjoyed 360 degrees of Fort Lauderdale’s most spectacular views and joined sommelier Rik Steere as he walked us through a selection of perfectly paired wines from Girard Winery and culinary delights from Pier Top Chef Miguel Santiago. A portion of the proceeds benefited the Riverwalk Trust in Downtown Fort Lauderdale.

MENU

Amuse-bouche
Yucca & Crab stuffed Rock Shrimp
Schramsberg blanc de blancs

1st course
Shrimp & Smokey Grits
Charred corn salpicon.micro cilantro.chili oil
Girard Russian River Chardonnay

2nd course
Golden & Red Baby Beet Salad
Montrachet chevre.micro herbs.kalamata vinaigrette
Girard Napa Sauvignon Blanc

3rd course
Organic Peaches & Rhubarb Sorbet

4th course
Seared Red Snapper
Artichoke barigoule.calamari.roasted garlic.cous cous
Windsor Sonoma Pinot Noir

5th course
Smoked Pepper Tenderloin.trio of roasted potato.crispy onions
Malbec demi
Girard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

6th course
Pistachio Brulee.chocolate.honey & rum beignet
Royal Tokaji Red Label – 5 Puttonyos

Tags: Events, Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six, Riverwalk Trust

Glam-A-THON™

Glam-A-THON™ Kick off Luncheon & Pink Fire Truck Event | 09.21.10

Lipstick Lounge at the W Fort Lauderdale Hotel | 10.07.10

Queen’s Tea-Tini at Timpano’s Italian Chophouse & Martini Bar | 10.14.10

Glam Weekend at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 | 10.15.10

Glam Doll Strut™ | 10.16.10

Glam Awards at America’s Backyard | 10.16.10

Rock Star! After Party at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 | 10.16.10

Glam Brunch Pier Top at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 | 10.17.10

Tags: Downtown, Events, Fort Lauderdale, Glam-A-THON, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six

17th Street Causeway Alliance

QuinnProQuo has joined the 17th Street Causeway Alliance! 

Our next General Membership meeting will be held Thursday, June 17th and will feature Port Everglades Executive Director Phil Allen, who will present 17th Street Causeway Alliance members and guests with an up-to-date look at what’s going on in the Port and with the security and infrastructure re-development plans being implemented.  It’s an opportunity to learn what’s REALLY going on with our neighbor, Port Everglades, directly from the source and to separate fact from so much of the fiction and inaccurate information going around.

Tags: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six

A Time for Remembering, The 2008 Tiara Ball

“A Time for Remembering” The Royal Dames Past, Present & Future
A Celebration of their membership & contributions to cancer research from 1969 to present

Janet Davis and Robin Hirschman, Royal Dames and 2007 Tiara Ball Chairs, contacted Renee Quinn in February of 2008 and asked her to consider chairing the next Tiara Ball.  With founding member and past President Lorraine Thomas set to be the Ruby Tiara Sponsor, she accepted the challenge.

The history of the Royal Dames was the unique story Renee chose to focus on.  She then called on her “Dream Team” to help make this an event to remember. Bill Stanton, Shai Zelering and Scott Schaefer at The Hyatt Pier Sixty Six, Doug Jones at Sixth Star Entertainment, Bob Drinon and Joe Marotta at Premier  Beverage (along with Bacardi & Brown Forman Alliance partners) signed up for the challenge. Kevin Lane coordinated the PR and Go Riverwalk magazine was the official media sponsor.

On Saturday, November 22, 2008, Renee and her Dream Team presented The 39th Annual Tiara Ball.  Guests were greeted with strolling violinists and a receiving line of past Presidents, Ball Chairs & Royal Dames.  Ball Chair Renee Quinn transported guests back to ’69, for a unique  experience that started in the Circa 69 Lounge featuring a  Grey Goose themed Cocktail Bar and the signature Tiara-tini.  “Ultra Lounge” music and the Royal Reception set the mood for an amazing evening.

The doors opened to the elegant Crystal Ballroom Supper Club for  a surf & turf themed dinner paired with wines and cocktails. The evening celebrated the founding members and the present Royal Dames. They saluted their achievements over the years as displayed on Royal Dames Information Cards, Photo Cubes and other memories.  Past Tiara Ball Chairs were honored through former invitations displayed throughout the event.  Achievements in cancer research over the past 40 years were highlighted in creative cards on all the tables. VIP guests and sponsors enjoyed their own wait staff, mini bar sets on their tables and table gifts including both full size and miniature Grey Goose Bottles, Dewar’s Signature Scotch and Banfi’s Rosa Regale.  The Supper Club featured two Grey Goose Lounges with sixty’s styled silver leather couches and colored orbs.  All guests enjoyed complimentary valet parking, miniature Grey Goose bottles and a the signature  Tiara Ball Journal.

The evening heated up as the Dames moved to the sounds of the seventies to celebrate Tiara Night Fever.  Performances included The Edge Band and special celebrity guest singer Harmik as Tom Jones.  An Over the Top After Party awaited late night guests at the Pier Top’s revolving lounge.  Overlooking beautiful Fort Lauderdale, guests enjoyed  unique aperitifs paired with cupcakes, bourbon cotton candy, gourmet popcorn and an espresso station.

The Hyatt Pier Sixty Six offered a special Tiara weekend package for the Royal Dames.  On Sunday, guests joined together for a Pier Top Royal Champagne Brunch.  This indulgent experience included Blood Orange Mimosas, Grey Goose Bloody Marys and a  lavish buffet, family-style offerings and amazing desserts.   Proceeds for the evening benefited the Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute at Nova Southeastern University.

Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Hyatt Pier Sixty Six, Royal Dames