San Diego

San Diego Insider's Guide Welcome to San Diego— also known as America’s Finest City! Here you’ll find the finest weather...the finest beaches...and the finest whatever else you’re looking for. We asked some of our San Diego friends for their recommendations on where to sample some of the local cuisine—and not just the Mexican dishes you’d expect in a border town. Here, there’s everything from steakhouses to seafood places to the best Asian food this side of the Pacific.   We put together a list of those secret locales that only the locals know about. After all, at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them sticky and salty too! When you’re not convening at the Convention Center, make sure you get out and about to see the city’s many sights—from the old mission to the historic Gaslamp Quarter. See why they call San Diego America’s Finest City!  read more >

San Antonio

San Antonio Insiders Guide The city of San Antoni—Remember the Alamo! But don’t forget about everything else there is to see and do in San Antonio. The old mission/fortress in the center of town is the most visited site in Texas, but it’s not the only destination here. From the towering Tower of the Americas to the city’s famed River Walk, you’ll find plenty of entertainment options in tony San Antone.   For the upcoming trade show, we’ve put together the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to San Antonio. It’s our way of helping you cut through the clutter to find the city’s best restaurants, shows and sights. We asked some of our friends in the Lone Star state for their recommendations on the best places to sample some of the city’s cuisine—and not just its delicioso Tex-Mex. We wanted those secret locales that only the locals know about. Because at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we also like to get them greasy. So, when you’re not convening at the convention center during the show, make sure you get out and get a real taste of San Antonio.  read more >

Phoenix

Phoenix Insider's Guide The city of Phoenix—cultural center of the Valley of the Sun and well known for its “dry” heat. Incorporated as a city in 1881 when a few chuck wagons could still be found, today, food has taken a more permanent role. Phoenix has plenty to offer in terms of great restaurants—none of which are on wheels anymore. So, where does one begin? That’s where the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to Phoenix comes in. It’s our way of helping you find the city’s best restaurants, nightlife, the sights and of course, places to cool off.   We asked some of our Phoenix friends for their recommendations on the best places to sample some of the local cuisine—and not just the rattlesnake steak. We wanted those secret locales that only the locals know about. Because at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them greasy! When you’re not convening at the convention center, make sure you have a little fun in the Valley of the Sun.  read more >

New York City

New York City Insider's Guide Welcome to New York, New York (the city so nice they named it twice). Here in the Big Apple, you’ll find the biggest and best of everything. The catch is, there’s so much of everything, where do you start? Well, your friends at Sonnhalter are here to help. We’ve put together this Insider’s Guide to New York. We’ve cut through the clutter to let you know about where to go for a night on the town in the city that never sleeps.   We asked some of our Gotham friends for their recommendations on places native New Yorkers prefer. Those secret locales where the locals like to hang. Here, you’ll find everything from fine dining to fine deli. You see, at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them good and greasy too! You’ve made it here. So make sure you get out and enjoy the sights and sounds of Uptown, Downtown, all around the town. See why more than 50 million people visit New York, New York every year!  read more >

San Francisco

San Francisco Insider's Guide Welcome to San Francisco—the City by the Bay! S.F.O., cable cars, hilly streets and beautiful vistas—a great place to live— an even greater place to live it up. To help you find some of the city’s finest in dining and entertainment, we’ve put this guide together and cut through the clutter to let you know about the best places to eat, drink and then eat some more.   We asked our Bay Area friends for their recommendations on where to sample the local cuisine. The result is a list of those secret locales only the locals know about. After all, at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them gooey too! When you’re not busy with business, be sure to head up—or down—the street to sample some of the many hangouts and hideaways. And make it a point to check out the famous landmarks, but most of all, enjoy...there’s no place like San Francisco!  read more >

Dallas

Dallas Insider's Guide Welcome to Big D — Dallas, Texas! They say everything is bigger in Texas. And that includes the fun. To help you with that, we’ve put together the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to Dallas. It’s our way of cutting through the clutter to let you know about the city’s biggest, bestest restaurants, shows and sights. We asked some of our Dallas pals for their recommendations on where to sample some of the local cuisine — and not just barbecue and Tex-Mex either. (’Cause “Big D” can also stand for “Delicious.”) We wanted those secret locales that only the locals know about. After all, at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them nice ‘n’ greasy too! When you’re not convening at the Convention Center, make sure you get to see the sights in Dallas. And remember, some of the area’s attractions are in nearby Arlington and Fort Worth (which are closer than the length of some Texas ranches). Enjoy your stay in the Lone Star state!  read more >

Chicago

Chicago Insider's Guide It’s called the Windy City...and the Second City. But the nickname we like best for Chi-town is the City of Big Shoulders. This is a city that works...and works hard. It’s also a place that plays hard, which is why there are so many fun things to see and do here. We’ve put together the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to Chicago. It’s our way of helping you cut through the clutter to find the city’s best restaurants, shows and sights. We asked some of our Chicagoland friends for their recommendations on the best places to sample some of the city’s cuisine – and not just Chicago-style pizza and hot dogs. We wanted those secret locales that only the locals know about. Because at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we also like to get them greasy! So, when you’re not convening at the convention center, make sure you get out and get a real taste of Chicago.read more >

Boston

Boston Insider's Guide The city of Boston (pronounced “Baahhs-ton” by Bostonians) has plenty to offer in terms of food and fun. But where do you begin? That’s where the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to Boston comes in. It’s our way of helping you cut through the clutter to find the city’s best restaurants, nightlife and sights. We asked some of our Boston friends for their recommendations on the best places to chow down on chowder without spending a lot of clams. (You know, those secret locales that only the locals know about.)   Because at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we also like to get our lobster bibs messy. So, when you’re not convening at the convention center during the NECA Show, take some time to enjoy a real taste of Beantown.  read more >

Cleveland

Cleveland Insider's Guide Home of beer, brats, baseball, rock ‘n’ roll and a whole lot more! C-town just happens to be our hometown, so we know a lot about where to go and what to do here—all those nooks and crannies! We’ve put together this Insider’s Guide to Cleveland to fill you in on where to fill yourself up. You’ll learn all you need to know about where to go for a night on the town after a hard day on the job. C-town has it all: everything from comfort food to fine dining, at cozy pubs and supper clubs. (You see, at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we like to get them gooey and greasy too!)   So while you’re enjoying a taste of the town, make sure you check out our city’s many sights. You’ll find out just how much Cleveland rocks...and why we’re so proud to call it home.  read more >

Las Vegas

Las Vegas Insider's Guide   “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is how the saying goes. But we can’t keep quiet about all of the fun things there are to see and do in the City-That-Never-Sleeps. That’s why we’ve put together the Sonnhalter Insider’s Guide to Las Vegas. It’s our way of helping you cut through the clutter to find the city’s best restaurants, shows and sights. We asked some of our Vegas-area friends for their recommendations on the best places to sample some of the local cuisine – not just those all-you-can-eat casino buffets. We wanted those secret locales that only the locals know about. Because at Sonnhalter, we not only like to get our hands dirty...we also like to get them greasy!   When you’re not convening at the convention center, make sure you get a taste of the real Las Vegas.  read more >

Sonnhalter Receives 2011 Silver Davey Award for Insider’s Guide Trade Show Initiative

Sonnhalter Receives 2011 Silver Davey Award for Insider’s Guide Trade Show Initiative BEREA, Ohio – February 2012 – Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, received a Silver Davey Award in the Seventh Annual International Davey Awards competition for 2011. Sonnhalter received the award in the Promotional - Specialty Item category for its Insider’s Guides trade show initiative. The Davey Awards honor the finest creative work from small firms, agencies and companies worldwide. The Davey Awards are named after King David who defeated the giant Goliath with a big idea and a little rock. The story resembles what small firms do each year by deriving strength from big ideas instead of big budgets. Sonnhalter developed the Insider’s Guides initiative to improve the trade show experience for the exhibitor by offering a guide to the trade show host city. The Insider’s Guides list area restaurants, bars, transportation, entertainment and sightseeing opportunities that were recommended by “insiders” as the places where the locals go. The guides included in the Davey Awards entry were for trade shows in Chicago, Las Vegas, Boston and Phoenix. The cities featured in the Insider’s Guides were selected based on the industry trade shows that the agency attends within its clients’ markets. Materials within the Insider’s Guides initiative, and Davey Award entry, included printed and electronic versions of the guides, quick reference Insider’s Guide cards, trade publication cover wraps and “Sonnhalter Sacks” with refreshment and entertainment items for trade show exhibitors. “The Insider’s Guides are Sonnhalter’s way of helping exhibitors find a great place to eat in an unfamiliar city,” said Matt Sonnhalter, vision architect at Sonnhalter. Sonnhalter continues to offer Insider’s Guides for trade show cities. The firm recently released the Insider’s Guide to San Antonio, the host…read more >
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