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By Caroline Carrara

NEW LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL COMES TO LAS OLAS LA BONNE CREPE REDUX – BONJOUR!
A new era is underway on the Boulevard with the April 21 LBC, the popular, long-time French-American café on Las Olas,
groundbreaking for the Boulevard’s first Ultra Luxury Boutique Hotel, has gone through some amazing changes this year. The
The Whitfield. Long-planned by Las Olas property owners and charismatic new owners Christophe Bellone, who took over in
developers Steve Hudson and Charlie Ladd, The Whitfield will be a October of 2021, and Cyril Rolland, former LBC employee,
five-star hotel with 139 rooms, 2 levels of underground parking with partnered up in January of 2022 and have added a host of
several elegant restaurants and bars and a high-end spa. Scheduled changes. Most noticeably, they’ve introduced the personal
to open in summer of 2024, The Whitfield is a proud member of touch of experienced, true French restauranteurs to give La
Leading Hotels of the World and was specifically designed to keep Bonne Crepe the authentic feel of a Parisian bistro. You’ll now
with the character of the Boulevard. The property is at the corner of find white linen service and romantic French background
E. Las Olas Blvd. and SE 10th Terrace and will add another jewel to music in the evenings, with a menu featuring classic French
the allure and tourism draw of our fabulous Las Olas Boulevard. cuisine and homemade French desserts. And, of course, their
signature Crepes are over the top and a highlight of any visit.
AND THEY’VE DONE IT AGAIN And their daytime offerings are a special treat, too. Open for
No one believes more in the vision of Las Olas as a destination breakfast, lunch and dinner, La Bonne Crepe is our very own
than Charlie Ladd and Steve Hudson and they have been at it
again, investing in retail space on Las Olas with a vision to slice of Paris here on Las Olas. 815 E. Las Olas Blvd.
beautify, enhance and create a truly remarkable, walkable (954) 761-1515. www.lbclasolas.com
shopping and dining Boulevard. Their latest acquisition includes
the properties hosting Ya Mas, Luigi’s Tuscan Grill and Eve on the
Water at 1103 E. Las Olas. They plan upgrades with painting
and relighting, including the garage, to make it as inviting as
possible to visitors and locals.
“Las Olas is a special Street. It’s the best destination in the
United States,” said Ladd. His mission is to see the boulevard
transformation “blossom” with properly curated streetscapes,
wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets and benches.
But wait…there’s more! Charlie said he is very close to LAS OLAS BLVD BABE SOCIAL & POP UP SHOP
announcing another great retailer next to Louie Bossi's in the @PRESTON’S OUTDOOR PATIO AT RIVERSIDE HOTEL.
coming months. “This is going to be a game changer…” For the ladies who love Las Olas, this one is for you! Starting
Inquiring minds can only speculate for now...but stay tuned!
Saturday May 14th, Pop by Preston’s with your girlfriends for
a

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