GIRALDA UNDER THE STARS PRESENTED BY ZACAPA RUM

The Business Improvement District (BID) of Coral Gables makes dining dreams come true in one event with Giralda Under the Stars presented by Zacapa Rum dining al fresco series. More than a dozen restaurants and bars on the renowned Restaurant Row on Giralda Avenue, located between Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Galiano Street, will bring culinary excellence and libations outdoors for diners to enjoy, literally, under the stars. Restaurant Row will be closed to vehicular traffic and participating restaurants will fill the street with tables and chairs, live music and entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight every first Friday of the month through April 2016.

Participating restaurants this year include: Bangkok Bangkok, Divino Ceviche, GreenLife Miami, Ikura Sushi Lounge, Miss Saigon Bistro, Spritz of Coral Gables, Talavera, The Bar, The Local Craft Food & Drink, as well as newcomers this year La Dorada Restaurant, known for its award-winning Spanish cuisine, Castelluccio (under new management), Threefold Café, now open for dinner and Amore Gelato Art Caffè, which will be adding a sweet touch to the event.

Presenting sponsor Zacapa Rum, once again, invites patrons to experience the award-winning blend of their ultra-premium rums and witness firsthand its international reputation for taste and quality. To complement the ultimate dining al fresco experience, the final event of the 2015-2016 Giralda Under the Stars series on April 1st will showcase the future of Giralda Avenue! The Downtown Coral Gables Streetscape project will go underway in June to enhance the economic vitality of the downtown district by transforming one of the City’s main streets, Giralda Avenue. It will provide a cohesive pedestrian-friendly experience with garden areas, outdoor dining, improved lighting, way finding, public art and more. The last event on April 1st will excite all guests to look forward to the 2016-2017 Giralda Under the Stars series with a new and improved public promenade, Giralda Plaza.

For this event, attendees can expect a huge celebration, which will include a performance by the SunGhosts, the winner of Miami New Times’ “Miami’s Best Band” title.  There will also be an exclusive sneak peak of the future Giralda Plaza! Guests can also expect a Cool Kids Corner that will host fun, kid-friendly activities and entertainment until 9 p.m.

“Giralda Under the Stars allows Restaurant Row to shine, coming together to offer a wide array of food from all over the world with choices to satisfy any and all palates and budgets,” commented Marina Foglia, Executive Director of the BID. “We are looking forward to one more successful year of this wonderful event.”

Most participating restaurant menus are available online and reservations are highly recommended. Ample parking is available in the municipal parking garages and valet attendants will be stationed at each end of Giralda Avenue. Admission to this event is free and no tickets are required to enjoy the festivities and ambiance.

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