FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Susan Penrod
Ph: (954) 553-3800
[email protected]
S3 NOW OPEN AT HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT
New beachside restaurant from owners of YOLO and Tarpon Bend redefining oceanfront dining with an
upscale-casual atmosphere and sharable coastal cuisine concept
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (May 10, 2013) – The Restaurant
People is pleased to announce the latest addition to its
repertoire, S3 – where sun, surf and sand uniquely fuse with
steak, seafood and sushi – is now open at Hilton Fort
Lauderdale Beach Resort. Providing an upscale-casual
oceanfront dining experience in a chic, relaxed atmosphere
at an affordable price point, S3 is poised to take Fort
Lauderdale beach by storm, appealing to locals and tourists
alike.
Conceptualized and brought to life by a seasoned executive
team comprised of Tim Petrillo, president and co-founder of
The Restaurant People; Peter Boulukos, executive chef and co-founder; and Alan Hooper, co-founder and
construction development manager – the same restaurateurs and culinary masterminds behind South
Florida hot spots such as YOLO, O Lounge, Tarpon Bend and Vibe Las Olas – S3 comprises a perfect
balance between the relaxed lifestyle that beach-life exudes, and the chic yet oh-so-livable pulse for which
Fort Lauderdale has become known.
“We are excited to expand our brand and bring a new wave of dining to Fort Lauderdale beach,” said Tim
Petrillo, president and co-founder of The Restaurant People. “Our team has worked hard to ensure that our
restaurants are highly popular among tourists and locals by providing great service, delicious food and a fun
atmosphere, and S3 takes it to a whole new level. Whether seeking a place to relax and enjoy a drink after a
day on the beach, or to dine with friends and enjoy a night out on the town, S3 is the closest to the ocean on
Fort Lauderdale beach. No other restaurants provide the proximity to sun, surf and sand that S3 does.”
“We are very excited for the addition of S3 to our great resort; the partnership with The Restaurant People is
aligned with our vision of offering Distinct Personalized Service and a great product at Hilton Fort
Lauderdale Beach Resort,” said Andreas Ioannou, general manager of the resort. “Our guests are sure to
have a fun and memorable experience both at our resort and now in the new restaurant.”
The concept behind S3 was simple: To provide guests with the ultimate in oceanfront dining, offering
patrons fresh coastal cuisine and the closest spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale beach.
Upon entering, guests are whisked away into an island-chic retreat complete with an indoor/outdoor bar and
terraced dining, complemented by a lush outdoor patio with fire pits surrounded by custom-designed, ultracomfortable lounge seating. The overall space was designed to open completely to the ocean, providing
endless, breathtaking views of the Atlantic no matter where one opts to lounge or dine. Luxe, modern beach
home-style décor and finishes such as exotic island stone, warm tropical wood, woven fabrics and driftwood
were used to further enhance the chic resort-style ambiance that S3 exudes.
Add to that private event space for up to 120, an open kitchen and expansive sushi bar with seating for 15,
and live entertainment, and the ultimate beachfront dining experience is complete. As with all of The
Restaurant People’s prior collaborations and longstanding Fort Lauderdale hotspots, S3’s beachside resortstyle atmosphere will be complemented by an eclectic mix of regular live music and acoustic entertainment,
and a variety of special events hosted throughout the season.
Drawing from its upscale-casual, resort-like ambiance and décor, the S3 dining concept blends a dynamic
variety of cuisines to create an oceanfront dining experience like no other. Featuring a menu centered on
costal cuisine and a unique sharable concept, S3 is truly a new wave in oceanfront dining, serving up the
freshest daily catches and premium cuts of meat. Under the guidance and culinary direction of TRP cofounder and Executive Chef Peter Boulukos, S3 Executive Chef Chris Miracolo – whose prior post as
Executive Chef at Delray Beach’s Max’s Harvest garnered critical acclaim – has created a menu that will
feature a combination of traditional foodie favorites and ever-evolving specials and seasonal offerings, with
unique and popular menu items ultimately to be determined by its patrons.
S3 also features an expansive sushi bar under the direction of renowned sushi chef Daniel Binghak, whose
resume includes serving as sushi chef at the famed Morimoto in Philadelphia, as well as at New York City’s
most in-demand Japanese sushi bar, Masa. Drawing from his extensive experience and expertise, Binghak
has created a sushi menu filled with intricate, lavish and innovative creations, providing S3 diners a one-ofa-kind sushi experience with a signature wow-factor that only Binghak can provide.
According to Boulukos, “Chef Miracolo and Chef Binghak bring with them a unique combination of culinary
experience that no other restaurant out there is able to offer. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with them
in bringing the executive team’s culinary vision for S3 to life. They are an exciting addition to our team and
we are thrilled to have their collective expertise at the forefront of the S3 dining experience.”
S3 is located on the ground floor of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach
Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hours of operation are 11:30am to midnight Sunday through Thursday,
and 11:30am to 2am Friday and Saturday. For more information, call 954-523-SURF (7873) or visit
www.s3restaurant.com.
About S3
Opening May 2013, S3 – where sun, surf and sand uniquely fuse with steak, seafood and sushi, is poised to
take Fort Lauderdale Beach by storm. Brought to life by The Restaurant People – the restaurateurs and
culinary masterminds behind South Florida hot spots such as Himmarshee Bar & Grill, Tarpon Bend Food &
Tackle, River House, YOLO, O Lounge and VIBE Las Olas – this new scintillating, seaside endeavor is an
energizing addition to Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard’s collection of hot spots for locals and tourists alike.
Embracing the casual and friendly demeanor of resort-style living, and the chic and trendy pulse that Fort
Lauderdale has become known for, S3 provides the ultimate in oceanfront dining, offering patrons the
closest spot to the ocean anywhere along Fort Lauderdale beach. Featuring a menu centered on coastal
cuisine and a unique sharable concept, S3 is truly a new wave in oceanfront dining, serving up the freshest
daily catches and premium cuts of meat, with an expansive, one-of-a-kind sushi bar to complement. S3 is
located on the ground floor of Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort at 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach
Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. For more information, please call (954) 523-SURF (7873) or visit
www.s3restaurant.com.
About Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is a 25-story, all-suite flagship luxury residential resort featuring 373elegantly appointed studios, one, two and three-bedroom residences and ideally situated on the worldacclaimed shoreline of Fort Lauderdale Beach, between the palm-shaded boulevards of Sunrise and Las
Olas. Guests experience extreme indulgence with European spa treatments, world-class cuisine and pool
activities at the resort’s 25,000 square feet tropical enclave overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Hilton Fort
Lauderdale Beach Resort is located at 505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard between Sunrise and
Las Olas Boulevards. For information and reservations, call 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or visit
www.fortlauderdalebeachresort.com.
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