TAMPA, Fla., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Margaritaville at Sea has named Savannah Buffett, daughter of the late singer, songwriter, best-selling author, and sailor Jimmy Buffett, as Godmother of its newest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Debuting in June, the inaugural sailing will take place June 14 on a 4-night itinerary from Port Tampa Bay, featuring a stop in Cozumel, Mexico and two fun-filled sea days.

“I’m beyond excited to be named Godmother of Margaritaville at Sea Islander and look forward to rendering the right concoction of love and luck so she may plow the seas amidst smooth, untroubled waters in search of that one particular harbor,” exclaimed Savannah Buffett.  “As a descendent of captains and boat builders, I accept this honor in tribute to the legacy of my seafaring ancestors. Cheers to many a lovely cruise!”

Savannah spent much of her childhood traveling on seaplanes, sailboats, and tour buses with her father. Raised amidst the rhythm of the waves and the allure of sandy shores, Savannah’s childhood was immersed in maritime culture.

From acting and literature to music history and photography, she delved into a myriad of disciplines, drawing inspiration from her father’s diverse range of talents. Throughout her career, she’s worn numerous hats, serving as a creative and musical consultant, hosting her own radio show on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville, and co-authoring two children’s books with her father, “Jolly Mon” and “Trouble Dolls.” Amidst her array of achievements and passion for discovery, Savannah holds her lifelong bond with her father as her most beloved treasure.

“Jimmy would be thrilled that Savannah is the Godmother of the Islander,” noted John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings and Buffett’s partner of 28 years. “With his eldest daughter holding this honor, the christening of the Islander will be a very, very special day for all of us.”

With four to seven-night cruises to Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso, Margaritaville at Sea Islander will span 12 passenger decks accommodating 2,650 passengers. The more than 250,000 guests who have sailed aboard the Palm Beach-based Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will find several familiar favorites, including Paradise Pickleball at Sea, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, and Cheeseburger in Paradise as well as unforgettable new spaces and experiences to explore like the world’s only three-story LandShark Bar, Mexican Cutie Cantina, a Margaritaville-inspired cornhole and mini-golf course, and new family-friendly spaces like the Caribbean Amphibian Play Pad and Slide.

“We are honored to have Savannah as the Godmother of the Islander as she embodies the lifestyle Jimmy was passionate about: life on the water, great food, entertainment, and everything our guests have come to enjoy while vacationing with Margaritaville at Sea,” shared Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea.

Currently finalizing an extensive transformation, Margaritaville at Sea has redesigned all 1,105 staterooms with all new furnishings and custom styling reminiscent of the sand, sea, and sky. With more than 700 Breezy Balcony staterooms, Grand Terrace Suites, luxurious Corner Suites, and ultra-exclusive Signature Grand Suites, couples, families, and friends alike can chase the sunset from their spacious balconies with endless gulf breezes.

Guests can visit MargaritavilleatSea.com for more information and reservations. Stay up to date with ship offers, special events, and more by following Margaritaville at Sea on Facebook and Instagram.

About Margaritaville at Sea 
Margaritaville at Sea brings Margaritaville’s iconic hospitality to the open ocean for a one-of-a-kind offshore vacation experience. The cruise line’s maiden vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, offers easy-breezy getaways from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, while the new flagship vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, will set sail June 2024 out of Port Tampa Bay on four- and five-night adventures to Key West and Mexico and six- and seven-night voyages in 2025 to island hot spots of Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Guests aboard Margaritaville at Sea can relax and unwind in comfort, featuring a range of fully redesigned suites, and balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms dressed in nautical details and colors inspired by the sea, sand, and sky. The ships also feature numerous inclusive and specialty dining restaurants centered around chef-crafted, island-inspired cuisine, uniquely themed bars and lounges that provide non-stop live entertainment paired with premium cocktails, kids’ clubs and arcades, the action-packed Margaritaville Casino, the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon, multiple pools, hot tubs, and plenty of quiet spaces to soak up the Caribbean sun. Sail away to an island state of mind at MargaritavilleAtSea.com.

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ATLANTA /PRNewswire/ — Pullman Yards, the south’s premier entertainment destination, announces that due to popular demand, the weekly Chefs Market and bazaar is now expanding to both Saturdays and Sundays from 11am-6pm. Offering guests double the opportunity to experience Atlanta’s largest weekly food festival, the market features more than 30 local and regional food, beverage, and artisan vendors, plus live music and interactive entertainment. Officially launched as a permanent fixture in March 2024, the Chefs Market has proudly become one of Atlanta’s essential weekend destinations, bolstering Pullman Yards’ commitment to showcasing the exceptional culinary and creative talent found across the southeast.

“We’re honored to host the weekly Chefs Market, acting as both an incubator and launchpad for so many small businesses, connecting them to our community through a free and public platform,” said Adam Rosenfelt, Co-Owner of Pullman Yards. “The collective magnitude of talent showcased every weekend, ranging from burgeoning new ventures to established concepts, is a testament to the robust culinary and creative forces thriving in our region.”

A hub for entertainment and discovery, guests are invited to make a day of it and explore everything Pullman Yards has to offer like the 17,000 sq. ft. beverage hall, AlcoHall, pickleball courts, award-winning on-site restaurants, the Balloon Museum, and much more. Information about Pullman Yards’ latest special events and happenings may be found via the website.

Chefs Market Vendors
While the Chefs Market vendors will rotate regularly, providing guests a fresh experience each week, a selection of featured vendors are listed below. Offering everything from slow cooked BBQ to homemade pastries to Cambodian, Haitian, and Oaxacan cuisines, there’s something for everyone at the Chefs Market.

• Abuelita Oaxaquena
• Bee Wild
• Bussin Jerk
• Can Cakes
• The Cereal Lab
• Daddy’s Girl BBQ
• Fruta Mami
• Garden Queen
• The Gumbo Gourmet
• Genki Sushi
• La Jefa Empanada
• Luxcuterie
• Mi Ga / Bamreu
• Pat’s Poutine
• Peckish ATL Pastries
• Phew’s Pies
• The Power Plant
• Vice Taco
• Xzotik Fusion

Additionally, Pullman Yards is calling all interested vendors to fill out the Chefs Market application for the 2024 series. Whether it’s handcrafted goods, artisanal treats, or innovative services, the market provides a platform and an audience for businesses to experiment and flourish.

Special Celebrations at the Chefs Market
The Chefs Market is pleased to announce a variety of upcoming special events that celebrate the vibrant and diverse community that Pullman Yards calls home.

• Asian Night Market

• Friday, May 24 from 6pm-11pm + Friday, June 28 from 6pm-11pm
• Taking place every fourth Friday, the Asian Night Market is a series of evening markets featuring Asian-American Pacific Islander food vendors, artists and organizations to highlight Atlanta’s Asian community and provide a fun evening of food, art, DJ and culture! A selection of vendors include:
  • Chew on Chuan
  • Flames and Skewers
  • Hapa
  • Love It Gluten Free
  • Manalo’s Bakery
  • Pink Ivy
  • Simi’s Kitchen
  • Yaardie Eats

Chefs Market Details
The Chefs Market is open to the public, family and dog friendly, and free to attend. Food, beverages, and products are available for purchase. The Chefs Market is located at 225 Rogers St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30317. 

For more information, please visit the Pullman Yards Chefs Market website and follow along via Instagram.

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In a surprising move, Pizza Hut has announced its entry into the burger business with the introduction of their new Cheeseburger Melt. The parmesan-crusted thin crust Melt is filled with beef, applewood-smoked bacon, onions, mozzarella, and cheddar, served with Burger Sauce on the side. Pizza Hut’s Cheeseburger Melt ditches the traditional burger bun and instead wraps all the flavors of a cheeseburger into a crispy thin crust.

To promote their new menu item, Pizza Hut is encouraging burger enthusiasts to cheat on their usual burger chain. The company is dispatching delivery drivers to certain fast-food burger chain drive-thrus, equipped with a QR code displayed on their back windows. Customers who see the cars and scan the QR code to request a better burger will be entered to receive a coupon for a free Cheeseburger Melt and a refreshing Pepsi drink.

Pizza Hut’s decision to venture into the burger business comes as a surprise, but the company is confident in their ability to deliver a superior cheeseburger experience. Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer at Pizza Hut, expressed excitement about the brand’s foray into the burger industry, stating that they wanted to make a bold move and give burger lovers something new and delicious.

The Cheeseburger Melt is the perfect meal option for lunch or dinner, with Pizza Hut’s signature Thin N’ Crispy crust loaded with toppings and cheese and baked to melty perfection. The Melt is complemented by a dipping sauce that pairs perfectly with the individual-sized meal. In addition to the cheeseburger variety, Pizza Hut offers Melts in four other flavors: Pepperoni Lover’s, Buffalo Chicken, Chicken Bacon Parmesan, and Meat Lover’s.

Rachel Antalek, Chief Food Innovation Officer at Pizza Hut, explained that the Cheeseburger Melt provides a unique twist on traditional cheeseburgers. The Melt can be dipped into what Pizza Hut claims is the best burger dipping sauce, creating a burger and sauce experience that is unmatched.

Customers can order the Cheeseburger Melt as part of Pizza Hut’s new My Hut Box offer, which allows guests to choose between Melts or a 2-topping Personal Pan Pizza, along with a side of fries or boneless wings and a 20oz drink. The offer starts at $6.99 and is available at select Pizza Hut locations nationwide. Click here to find the closest Pizza Hut location. 

*INCENTIVES AVAILABLE FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. Open to legal US residents physically residing in the 50 US/DC who are 18+ years of age. Ends at 11:59:59 pm CT on 5/20/24, or when all available Incentives are depleted (whichever comes first). A minimum of 7,350 Incentives are available. Limit one (1) Incentive per person. Other restrictions apply. For full Terms, visit thecheeseburger.com/terms.

**My Hut Box and Cheeseburger Melts are offered for a limited time only at select participating locations. My Hut Box Pricing varies based on selection. Pizza entrée includes up to 2 pizza toppings and wings side includes selection of 4 Boneless Honey BBQ or Buffalo Medium wings only. Additional charge for wing sauce. Melts come with 1 dipping sauce, no substitutions. Beverage extra. Exclusions apply.

Pizza Hut’s move into the burger business marks a new chapter for the iconic pizza brand. Pizza Hut has established itself as a leader in the digital and technology space, with over half of its transactions worldwide coming from digital orders. With their entry into the burger industry, Pizza Hut aims to provide an easy and delicious burger experience for its customers.

As a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Pizza Hut operates over 19,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to unlocking opportunities for its team members and communities around the world. For more information about Pizza Hut and their new Cheeseburger Melt, visit their website or follow them on social media.

PepsiCo, the parent company of Pepsi, is also involved in Pizza Hut’s venture into the burger industry. PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers worldwide, and the company generated over $91 billion in net revenue in 2023. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes popular brands such as Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, and Quaker.

Pizza Hut’s press release, has generated excitement among fast-food aficionados. By introducing the Cheeseburger Melt, Pizza Hut aims to offer customers a distinctive and delightful burger experience. Through this bold initiative, Pizza Hut seeks to entice burger enthusiasts to explore beyond their regular burger joints and discover a new favorite cheeseburger at their pizza establishment. https://blog.pizzahut.com/pizza-hut-enters-the-burger-business-with-new-cheeseburger-melt/

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