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Disclosure: The information, gift card, gift pack and giveaway have been provided to me by Hard Rock International. Regardless, all opinions are my own and those of my family. No celebrity or musician has endorsed the “Does Your Child Look Like a Rock Star” contest.
Have you heard the news? Hard Rock International has introduced a fun, hip new band of characters to help make little rock stars’ experience at Hard Rock Cafes® and Hard Rock Hotels® absolutely amazing!

For my review I received a $50 gift card, t-shirts, and some awesome Roxtars swag. This is a package the kids and I were equally excited to receive! The Roxtars are so much fun and such a great idea to really enhance the experience for kids. Because of our kids’ special needs, they are very enthusiastic, and it can be hard finding a restaurant where we’re all comfortable and they can have FUN! The Hard Rock Roxtars? FUN!!

Learn More About the Hard Rock Roxtars

The Hard Rock Roxtars are each unapologetically original and designed to inspire kids of all ages to rock an inimitable brand of cool, allowing their originality to shine
· Band members include:
o Razzi™, “the motherly type” who is famous for squishy hugs and keyboard skills
o Sir Kingston™, a British-invasion inspired rock-and-roller on lead guitar
o Styler™, a free-spirited and accompanying guitar player
o Buddy Jr™, a wild man who loves nothing more than a good drum solo
o Skiddley™, the lead singer and “Mr. Cool” of the group

Our Visit to Hard Rock Cafe Houston

We made our way to Hard Rock Cafe Houston to see what the Roxtars are all about! We were greeted with amazing new kids’ menus. There was something all three kids love, which doesn’t always happen! Plus, the amazing activity book we received in our review pack? All three kids got one of the them just for being there! Move over paper and crayons! Each activity book included an additional sticker as well. Our daughter was SO excited to get a Styler sticker because she loves cats! The new menus are fun!

The Hard Rock Cafe is a restaurant we can really enjoy as a family! In addition to the great kids’ menus and activity packs, it’s just a fun environment! The kids were a little loud as usual, and it didn’t matter! It is such a fun environment! Our waiter was really upbeat and fun to talk with, and we even got to sing “Happy Birthday” to a little girl in an Olaf costume! The kids had a blast!
The best part, though? They all loved and ate their food! My husband and I were the only ones who needed a to-go box! This is not very common! They were excited to see their food was in a guitar plate like the one we received in our review pack! According to the staff, the guitar plates have been a huge kit with the kiddos! I, personally, loved that the drinks are served in a glass with a plastic lid versus full plastic cups.

We had such a great time. My husband and I loved our food as well! We also signed up for Hard Rock Rewards for our return visits! On the way out we stopped by the shop. We couldn’t resist getting two more Roxtars so all three kids could have one of their favorites!

Is Your Child Ready to Rock?

Hard Rock Cafes nationwide will be looking for pint-sized rock star look-a-likes for their Halloween costume contest, “Does Your Child Look Like a Rock Star?” For one night during the “Does Your Child Look Like a Rock Star?” contest, kids eat free* at a Hard Rock Cafe with a paying adult, and will have the chance to win a Hard Rock Cafe gift card or a 2015 birthday party* for eight of their closest band members and entourage! For additional information about Hard Rock Cafe “Does Your Child Look Like a Rock Star?” contest, contact your local cafe for contest details.
*Restrictions may apply
It’s going to be a blast, so you definitely won’t want to miss it!

For More Information:

Visit the Hard Rock Website
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Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I haven’t yet been to Bonefish Grill, so it was a real treat to not only get to experience Bonefish Grill for the first time but learn about their new offerings as well for my Bonefish Grill review! Guests can now take advantage of the following: Sunday Brunch, Coldwater Catch, Lunch, and Triple Bang.
Not only was this my first visit, but Bonefish Grill opened a new location in The Woodlands within the past couple of weeks, so I also got to try out the brand new location! I went for lunch with my family and was excited to check out their lunch offerings.

Bonefish Grill Review — The boys getting ready to order

We were seated in a cozy, round booth in the back corner, and they had kids’ menus and crayons for the kids, which is always appreciated. The activities in the menu were fun and engaging, so it kept the kids entertained while we waited for our food. They had a nice kids’ selection as well!
Our waitress was really helpful and explained that Bonefish Grill only serves fresh fish and seafood that is hand cut daily. She told us the fish of the day and soup of the day. I noticed they offer a gluten-free menu as well. I felt the lunch prices are pretty reasonable particularly considering they make everything fresh. That is a big deal to me! When I go to a nice restaurant, I don’t want to eat processed foods that arrive in bulk. I want something that is worth going to a restaurant for, and that means fresh!
My husband ordered the fish of the day (grouper), the kids had popcorn shrimp, and I had the Spring Basil Fettuccine and added wood-grilled shrimp. The kids’ portions were the perfect size, and the lunch portions were perfect for lunchtime. I was able to eat it all without feeling overly stuffed yet still feeling satisfied. I did have to cut the tails off of my shrimp, which was a little tedious since they were in with the pasta, but we discovered it was because they are made fresh then added. I agreed I would rather have the extra step to have fresh shrimp.
We also appreciated that they were accommodating as well. My husband didn’t realize the french fries they serve at lunch are only the Parmesan fries, and he doesn’t eat cheese (yes, nothing with cheese at all). They went out of their way to make him fresh plain fries. I love when restaurants are accommodating and understanding. We don’t go out often because between our kids’ special needs, and my husband only liking limited foods, it can be quite a hassle. Whenever we go somewhere that we feel comfortable and they accommodate us as well, it is definitely appreciated.

For More Information:

Visit the Bonefish Grill Website. Be sure to select your nearest location, and you will be able to download a menu. If you haven’t yet gone for lunch, I definitely recommend it! Although I wasn’t able to make it to a Sunday Brunch, I have browsed the Brunch Menu, and it looks really good! If you do go for Sunday Brunch, you will have to let me know how it is!
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Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. All opinions are my own and those of my family.