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KEY WEST, FLA.: Margaritaville Beach House Key West has introduced a new all-day menu at Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill, the resort’s full-service restaurant. The new menu features a variety of selections inspired by Caribbean cuisine, such as papas bravas, conch fritters, arugula burrata salad, and more. The menu also includes handheld fan favorites like fish tacos, a crispy chicken sandwich, and cheeseburgers, along with a featured local catch of the day. For dessert, guests can choose from options like key lime pie, chocolate mousse torte, and guava bread pudding, among others. The specialty drink menu includes beer, wine, and hand-crafted cocktails, including signature margaritas.
LAS VEGAS: Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S., has announced the promotion of Kelly Gleeson Smith to vice president of sales, meetings, and events. Gleeson Smith joined Caesars Entertainment in 2017, leading East Coast sales efforts. Gleeson Smith is also actively involved in the American Society of Association Executives and was recently named to the Industry Partner Alliance Board. In her new role, Gleeson Smith will lead the global sales strategy for meetings and events for the enterprise and oversee a team of more than 120 sales executives.
LOS ANGELES: Hulu Originals recently announced the appointment of Tomiko Iwata as vice president of talent relations and events. Iwata was most recently the executive vice president of experiences and design at Fox Entertainment. Reporting directly to Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, Iwata was responsible for overseeing events, experiences, and design for all of Fox, including experiential marketing across Fox’s divisions. In her new role with Hulu Originals, Iwata will oversee all events for Hulu Originals programming, including series premieres, show milestone celebrations, activations, and industry events. She will also head talent relations efforts for the group.
NEW YORK: On Halloween night, the glamorous art deco-inspired Midnight Theatre will welcome renowned medium Craig McManus for a “spirited” evening. McManus is the author of five books on ghosts and spirits, and was featured on Haunted Towns as well as the Today Show. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 7:30 p.m.
WASHINGTON D.C.: Event planners are invited to book their next holiday party, corporate gathering, special occasion reception, or other event at The Henri, located in the heart of Washington, D.C. The Henri features two dining concepts: a communal dining room suitable for up to 80 seated guests, and six unique private dining rooms surrounded by a central kitchen with a separate bar. Each of the large private dining rooms is named for the four seasons, with interior design to reflect winter, spring, summer, and fall. The restaurant, headed by chef Frederik De Pue, is open for lunch and dinner and features French-Belgian cuisine.
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