FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 23, 2026
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SAVANNAH, GA – Rising above Savannah’s historic riverfront, Waving Girl Rooftop—an elevated food-and-beverage destination at Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District—will debut this spring with sweeping city views, craft cocktails, and locally inspired small plates.
Inspired by Florence Martus, the legendary “Waving Girl” who greeted passing ships along the Savannah River with a lantern for decades, Waving Girl Rooftop pays tribute to her enduring spirit of hospitality, wonder, and connection.
Guests can expect a thoughtfully curated menu rooted in regional flavors, featuring shareable dishes such as BBQ pork belly sliders, Vidalia onion fritters with smoked tomato aioli, and seasonal burrata selections alongside signature cocktails including Oglethorpe Heights, Savannah Drift, and Peachy Keen.
Coinciding with the announcement, Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District has welcomed Allison Hoskins as its new Food & Beverage Manager. In this role, Hoskins will oversee Waving Girl Rooftop, the hotel’s café Bluestone Lane, and all on-site catering operations, with responsibility for menu development, service standards, event programming, and overall concept execution.
Hoskins brings more than a decade of hospitality leadership experience, with a background that includes opening new concepts, leading large teams, and overseeing front-and back-of-house operations in high-volume, destination-driven environments.
“Allison’s depth of experience and passion for hospitality make her the perfect fit as we prepare to launch Waving Girl Rooftop,” said Bryan Hale, General Manager of Tempo by Hilton Savannah Historic District. “Her leadership will be instrumental in delivering a food and beverage program that reflects Savannah’s character while providing an exceptional guest experience.”
Waving Girl Rooftop will operate afternoons through late evening, seven days a week. Additional opening details and previews will be shared in the months ahead.
For more information, visit thewavinggirl.com or follow @thewavinggirl on Instagram.
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About Tempo by Hilton
Tempo by Hilton is a contemporary lifestyle hotel brand designed for the ambitious traveler seeking balance and momentum. With recent debuts in Times Square, Nashville, Louisville, and Raleigh—and more than 70 properties in development—Tempo by Hilton features thoughtfully designed guest rooms focused on
well-being, dynamic communal spaces, café-style dining in partnership with Bluestone Lane, a leading-edge beverage program, and next-level fitness offerings, including Tempo Wellness Rooms. Learn more at stories.hilton.com/tempo or book at tempobyhilton.com.
About Bluestone Lane
Bluestone Lane is an Australian-inspired coffee shop, cafés & lifestyle brand committed to providing a genuine daily escape for all our locals. We offer premium coffee and healthy and delicious eats through an always welcoming experience that embraces our ‘Aussie’ approach to life. Bluestone Lane Coffee is influenced from the renowned coffee culture hub of Melbourne Australia, where premium coffee is a way of life. Visit https://bluestonelane.com/about/ for more information.
About McKibbon Hospitality
Headquartered in Tampa, FL, McKibbon Hospitality is one of the nation’s leading third-party hotel and restaurant management companies, specializing in the operation of branded and independent hospitality assets. McKibbon partners with owners to deliver performance-driven management, exceptional guest experiences, and long-term asset value across a diverse portfolio of hotels and food-and-beverage concepts. The company operates dozens of properties nationwide under premier brands including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG. Learn more at McKibbon.comit www.millerpondga.com.