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editor’s letter [16] Delray is known for its down-home neighborhoods. By Marie Speed
on the avenue [19]
Playing Tag, dining in the dark and other seasonal treats worth checking out By ChelSea Greenwood
style [31]
Sparkle plenty this Valentine’s Day. photoGraphy By roB nelSon
dine [36]
Jimmy has a bistro you can’t believe. By Bill Citara
play [38]
Get out on the wild waters and see Florida up close. By Marie Speed
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up close [40]
Meet a piano virtuoso and a guy with a racquet. By John thoMaSon
no place like home [44] Six great neighborhoods in Delray Beach By eMily J. Minor
dining guide [ 53] Delray’s go-to dining resource
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Don’t take our word for it. Take theirs. Or theirs. The Audi A8: Best large luxury sedan. — Car and Driver and Road & Track* A heartfelt thank-you to those benchmark publications for this distinction and for sharing with the world that the Audi A8 is truly a masterpiece of design and engineering. Built around the aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF®), the A8 is nothing short of spectacular with its distinctive LED headlights, Bang & Olufsen® Advanced Sound System ** and revolutionary MMI® touchpad. The Audi A8 experience was created to be second to none, and apparently now that’s official. Learn more at audiusa.com/A8.
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SouthFloridaAudi.com *Results based on recent comparison tests. Car and Driver, May 2011; Road & Track, October 2011. **Full LED headlights and the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System are available options. “Audi,” “A8,” “ASF,” “MMI,” “Truth in Engineering,” the Audi Singleframe grille design, and the four rings and Audi emblems are registered trademarks of AUDI AG. “Bang & Olufsen” is a registered trademark of the Bang & Olufsen Group. ©2012 Audi of America, Inc.
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Where to go, what to do and see in Delray Beach. Please submit information regarding fundraisers, art openings, plays, readings, concerts, dance or other performances to editor Marie Speed (editor@bocamag.com). Deadline for entries in an upcoming calendar section is three months before publication (e.g., to list an event in July/ August, submit info by April 20).
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Trade your power lunches for palm trees. Escape the everyday and reconnect. Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel in scenic Delray Beach is a luxury boutique resort nestled in a lush tropical setting. A perfect place to unwind...a romantic, tranquil, luxurious, Key West-style environment just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Stroll Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue for an endless variety of posh shops, galleries and restaurants.
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[ events ] letters I am a 67-year resident of the Delray/Boca area. I attended Seacrest High School, and was in class on “that day.” My congratulations on the “Crossing Swinton” article [November/December] written by Rich Pollack. He could not have titled it better. To come across such a substantive piece in the Delray Beach magazine was a surprise. The fact that it was historical, accurate, provocative and so thoughtfully written takes your magazine to the next level. And yes, although much is enormously different today, much is still the same. I thought this was an excellent article— better than “merely good.” It was like opening a Delray Beach time capsule, especially for those who have been part of Delray’s history. And, it was entertaining. I cannot imagine anyone not reading its entirety (regardless of personal opinion). A.J. Adams Delray Beach
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publication, Boca Raton magazine, are proud media sponsors of the following upcoming high-season events in and around town. Boca Raton Fine aRt Show when: Jan. 20–22 wheRe: Royal Palm Place, 308 S. Federal Highway, Boca Raton what: This always-popular juried art show features works in a variety of disciplines, from paintings to mixed media to jewelry to photography. contact: hotworks.org/ bocaratonfineartshow
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By Marie Speed
home runs Delray’s down-home neighborhoods are at the center of its charm.
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n this issue we take a look at a few of Delray’s great neighborhoods—and we have many—the kind of communities that give the town its sense of place, which can be hard sometimes in a world full of cookie-cutter subdivisions. It is this aspect of Delray—its lived-in character, its big yards and intown condos and short walks to downtown and the beach—that endows it with that (overused) “village-by-the-sea” magic. And there’s no other time of the year that captures that quality more than winter, when our farms are full of great vegetables (check Out and about with the author out the Green Market), there are sports events and art shows and concerts every week (check out our calendar) and the world of natural Florida is perfect for outdoor adventures (check out our Play department). Our restaurants and roads are full of snowbirds and tourists, there are roseate spoonbills and wild parrots and flowers in bloom—it’s the time of year that shows you, again, why we live here. 1. Riding my bike It’s also a time for us to celebrate the start around Lake Ida of our second year of publishing Delray Beach magazine, not the easiest achievement in 2. Buying office supplies the current economic climate. But this is our and refrigerator magnets favorite neighborhood, and we appreciate all at Hand’s the readers who tell us again and again how 3. A morning soccer match much they love the magazine. We are grateful on TV at the Blue Anchor for that support and the ongoing business that comes our way. Mostly, we are honored to 4. Murder on the deliver a magazine that has been so warmly Beach bookstore embraced by its hometown. Have a wonderful new year, and we’ll see 5. Going to the Delray you in March. Public Library, then stop-
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The flames are catching on. LIVE entertainment, Wednesday through Saturday. Spectacular new seasonal menu. Celebrate New Year’s Eve December 31, 2011 Three-course, prix fixe menu $145 per person* 6:00 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. seatings (limited and by reservation only) Call 561-665-4900
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Stay the night for only $339 Catch Delray’s Best Brunch | Sat. & Sun. 9:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m. Open Daily 11:00 a.m. | Happy Hour 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. To view our new seasonal menu or make reservations, visit theatlanticgrille.com or call 561-665-4900.
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JANUARY FEATURED TREATMENT Champagne & Strawberries Mani/Pedi – 80 min | $100 An exfoliating strawberry and sugar scrub is combined with a mineral clay, vitamin-infused mask to reveal smoother, youngerlooking skin. A revitalizing leg and foot massage complete the treatment, along with a complimentary glass of champagne.* FEBRUARY FEATURED TREATMENT Chocolate Rose Mani/Pedi – 80 min | $100 Relax with an antioxidant-rich cocoa powder exfoliating scrub, moisture mask and massage cream, along with hydrating camellia and rose essential oils and rose petals. Enjoy a complimentary seasonal cocktail.* The Seagate Spa is Delray Beach’s premier destination for beauty and relaxation, offering a complete range of massage, skin care and body treatments.
Call 561.665.4950 or visit theseagatespa.com Open daily 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Gift cards are available.
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boCa baCChanal The Boca Raton Historical Society has a tasty message for food and wine lovers. It’s time to revel! March 23-25, 2012! A weekend of great wine matched with delectable culinary delights featuring acclaimed chefs and prized vintners will tempt the savvy palates of patrons at the 10th Anniversary Edition of Boca Bacchanal. Sip, savor and bid through the event’s world-class weekend of Vintner Dinners, The Bacchus Bash and The Grand Tasting. For event, ticket and hotel information visit bocabacchanal.com or call 561/395-6766, ext. 101.
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From left: Mary Ann Knaus, Bradley Straka, Kenneth Volpp and Lisa Cody from Jarden Consumer Solutions, a longtime supporter of Milagro Center.
The 20th annual Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) is set for Feb. 24 to March 4. Andy Roddick headlines the ITC’s ATP World Tour event while Hall of Famer Ivan Lendl leads the ATP Champions Tour field at the world’s only combined ATP tournament.
Join us for an evening of miracles at Mercedes-Benz of Delray on March 29 at 6 p.m. Proceeds from the event—which includes food, drink and entertainment—benefit The Milagro Center. Tickets are $75.
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on the avenue News aNd Notes from delray beach
aaron bristol
new year news & more Spoonfed chef Glen Manfra
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It’s the heIght of wInter season, and the Avenue is hopping—from new restaurants like SpoonFed, with chef Glen Manfra (pictured), a marine artist with a line of clothing, dining in the dark and more. Check out our Hot List so you don’t miss anything!
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new and now
Dive into 2012 with our list of the latest dining diversions, pampering pleasures and more. By chelsea greenwood
DARK DELIGHT
The latest dining phenomenon to take downtown by storm is SoLita in the Dark. Every Wednesday, the Italian restaurant invites guests to take a seat in the dining room—and then all the windows and light sources are completely blacked out (including cell phones and light-emitting gadgets). Diners enjoy a multi-course meal—for which Chef Anthony “Radar” Risoli takes into account any dietary restrictions—in complete blackness, which is meant to enhance one’s other senses, particularly taste and smell. Don’t worry: Servers are equipped with night-vision goggles to assist guests during the experience. For Valentine’s Day, the restaurant will be hosting two dinners, on Feb. 14 and 15, filled with romantic fare. Reservations required. (25 N.E. Second Ave., 561/899-0888, solitaitalian.com)
TAG, YOU’RE IT
Looking for something a little different to do on your next night on the town? Head on over to Tag Bar in the former Paul’s Place Piano Bar, where Delray Beach’s only gay bar has lively entertainment four nights a week. Don’t miss the elaborate drag shows on Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 10 p.m., as well as the one-of-a-kind Drag Queen Bingo on Sundays at 8 p.m. Have a case of the Mondays? Then sing the blues at Frank-E-oke with Frank Edwards every Monday at 9 p.m. Or just stop by for happy hour from 4 to 8 p.m. seven days a week. General manager Slaton Wilson says that the establishment is hoping to fill the vacuum left behind by the closing of the late, great gay bar LuLu’s, where he was a bartender for seven years. “There’s quite a gay community here in Delray, and there has been a need for a place where like-minded people can hang out and have fun.” (25 N.E. Second Ave., 954/801-3247)
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ALL THAT JAZZ
If you haven’t been to the Arts Garage yet, see what all the buzz is about while enjoying a performance by Israeli saxophonist and composer Uri Gurvich on Feb 11. Trained at the Berklee College of Music, he has performed his unique style of progressive, multicultural jazz around the world, receiving critical acclaim at each stop. And don’t forget the venue’s B.Y.O.W.—“bring your own whatever”— policy, encouraging patrons to tote along their favorite libations for the show. (180 N.E. First St., 561/450-6375, delraybeacharts.org)
Uri Gurvich
Peter Agardy
NAUTICAL, DUDE
We’ve long been fans of the nautically inspired works seen on surfboards and murals throughout South Florida by local marine wildlife artist Peter Agardy. Now Agardy has teamed up with Boca-based Incite Brands for the Peter Agardy Signature Series T-shirt line. Under the Shore Thing apparel brand, his designs—featuring the likes of “Big Bully,” “Wahoo-Ligan” and “Johnny Tuna”—are available at 60 Sports Authority locations throughout the state. (peteragardyfineart.com, ashorething.com)
LET’S DO BRUNCH
With company in town and dinner menus spinning in your head, take some of the cooking burden off yourself and bring the brood to brunch at the new SpoonFed restaurant. At the helm of this farm-to-table concept is chef Glen Manfra, known for his kitchen success at Bice and Amici in Palm Beach, as well as at Vic & Angelo’s. His new Atlantic Avenue restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week—but don’t miss the brunch. Signature items like Chef Manfra’s Croissant Souffle, Babeas’ Matzah Brei and SpoonFed Corned Beef & Pastrami Hash make for quite the festive feast. (217 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/450-7557, spoonfeddelray.com)
Left: Veal chop Milanese Right: Chilean sea bass
THE SpICE IS RIgHT
This season’s must-stop-and-buy at the Delray Green Market is the World Flavors Spice & Tea Company booth, a couple of tables covered in bowls and bowls of loose teas and spices, from bright paprikas and “hot Ethiopian” blends to special mixes for omelettes and potatoes—and even one called a “special white meat spice.” This is a great way to launch an impressive spice cabinet, rev up your cooking or just pretend you are strolling through a spice market in Marrakesh. The Green Market is open every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. along Southeast Fourth Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.
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Boston’s
a three-decade delray tradition freshens up for the times.
boston’s
This Delray Beach classic gets a face-lift—and is still a winner. By Marie Speed
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40 S. Ocean Blvd. Delray Beach 561/278-3364
There was a Time when BosTon’s was The only game in Town.
Back then, there was no bustling and gentrified Atlantic Avenue, no valet parking, no chi-chi sidewalk dining. There was the beach and there was Boston’s—and people came from places like Coral Springs and Boynton and Boca just to sip a beer on the patio. But that was 32 years ago, and Boston’s, the veteran beach bar in Delray, has had a face-lift. General Manager Mark DeAtley, who joined Ocean Properties when it bought Boston’s more than five years ago, describes it as an overall “freshening up,” but it’s been a far more ambitious undertaking than that. Sure, there’s still a wall or two of photos and memorabilia featuring Boston greats like Bobby Orr, Ted Stevens and Larry Bird. There are still two bars and a stage. Windows face the breezy Atlantic; you can still dine outside on the patio. But the place feels more open, maybe a tad lighter, and I stopped counting at 17 flat-screen TVs. Some old-timers think it has lost some of its charm; the only drawback I spotted was the loss of the indooroutdoor bar, an oversight that will be rectified in “phase january/february
A LittLe Night Music
Monday tuesday thursday Friday night saturday afternoon saturday nights sunday
Reggae night Blue Tuesdays Classic rock with Breeze Indie bands, cover bands Amber Leigh doing New Country Indie bands Crazy Fingers, a Grateful Dead tribute band
Above: Martini Key lime cocktail with graham cracker crust. Right: New England lobster roll
two” of the redo, when an elaborate tropical tiki-themed addition will sprout up adjacent to the building where the Bermuda Inn was. Most people seem to think Boston’s will always be Boston’s, a bar that was originally started by a group of investors from the Boston area. “It was supposed to be a Boston bar, a place for all the New Englanders coming down,” DeAtley says. “We still cater to our New England friends—there is a lot of New England tradition at Ocean Properties.” Some of the original customers retired or moved here and became locals, but DeAtley says the crowd is about as eclectic as you can get, and always has been. “We get them all—from breakfast at 7 in the morning to a band that shuts down at 2 a.m.—and everything in between. Local, young, tourists, seasonals, old and young— it’s a hodgepodge.” People have always come to Boston’s because of its oceanfront location, but they also come for the music; there is something going on most nights of the week. “We are covering all the genres with live music,” DeAtley says, “With 27 years of Monday night reggae to our Blue Tuesdays series we started three years ago, which is a january/february
national hit. All the touring acts that come through South Florida usually stop in on Tuesday nights.” Boston’s also has local bands like Wreckly J’s—featuring Rick Jankee of Sail Inn— which DeAtley says “makes a guest appearance now and then just to stir things up and cause trouble.” Although the traditional Boston’s still retains its down-home charm, the upstairs— what used to be the Upper Deck, now 50 Ocean—has been completely ramped up. General Manager Mark DeAtley The new interior is dazzling, the menu has been upgraded and that same ocean view is still center stage. But that’s another story; this one is about changing up a beloved Delray tradition—without losing its character. “My favorite night to go to Boston’s is Tuesdays because I’m a blues fan,” DeAtley says. “I don’t have a night that I really don’t like being here. We have freshened Boston’s up, but we have tried to keep the local flavor, the Boston feel to it.” delray beach magazine
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Elvis Presley Tribute Show
Jan. 7, 8 p.m.
Scott Ringersen and the White Stone Band will pay tribute to Elvis on the occasion of the singer’s birthday. Special guest R.J. Franzese will play the sounds of the Rat Pack and more.
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Jenna Bush Hager
Jan. 12, 2 p.m.
The daughter of former president George W. Bush, Hager is a contributing correspondent for NBC’s “Today Show” and the chairperson for UNICEF’s Next Generation.
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Diana Nicosia: “The World of Color: Italy, Brazil, France and Kuwait”
Jan. 12 to April 15
This retrospective of oil paintings by Nicosia will include the Brazilian rain forest, the Kuwait oil fires, Vatican gardens and more, from 1985 to 2011.
Cornell Museum at Old School Square
561/243-7922
The Two and Only
Jan. 13–15
Jay Johnson, of the TV series “Soap,” will perform with a cast of puppet characters in this adult look at life, growing up and more.
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Ed Calle
Jan. 14, 8 p.m.
This multiple Grammy-winning saxophone player has played alongside numerous music industry legends from Frank Sinatra to the Spice Girls.
The Arts Garage
561/450-6357
Artists in the Park
Jan. 14–15, Jan. 28–29, Feb. 11–12, Feb. 18–19, Feb. 25–26
Fine art will be exhibited and sold at this seasonal weekend series.
Veterans Park
561/443-7797
On the Ave
Jan. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy this open-air art gallery and live music event, formerly known as Art & Jazz.
Downtown Delray Beach on Atlantic Avenue
561/279-1380 ext. 3
The Jace Vek Experience
Jan. 21, 8 p.m.
Composer and pianist Jace Vek channels The Arts Garage more than 200 years of music in his original compositions, written exclusively for his Arts Garage appearances and combining classical piano music with cutting-edge digital technology.
561/450-6357
The art of Diana Nicosia; Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play; Ivan Lendl at the Delray Beach ITC
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23rd Annual Delray Beach Festival of the Arts
Jan. 21–22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This outdoor event blends longtime favorites with up-and-coming, buzz-worthy names in the contemporary art scene.
East Atlantic Avenue from Northeast Seventh Avenue to A1A
561/243-1077
Marc Kudisch
Jan. 23–24
An FAU grad, Kudisch is a three-time Tony nominee for his work in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and “9 to 5.”
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Wendy Pedersen
Jan. 28, 8 p.m.
This local musician has released a holiday CD and her debut album “Me + Three,” and she regularly performs with her jazz vocal quartet, Mad Romance.
The Arts Garage
561/450-6357
Divas in Art
Jan. 29, 7 p.m.
This evening brings the culture of a live female-impersonator performance into a gallery setting.
The Arts Garage
561/450-6357
“Plaza Suite”
Jan. 27 to Feb. 12
Neil Simon’s classic farce centers on three couples occupying the same suite in New York’s legendary Plaza Hotel at different times.
Delray Beach Playhouse
561/272-1281, ext. 4
South Florida Symphony Orchestra
Jan. 29, 2 p.m.
The program includes Saint-Saens: Havanaise and Introduction, Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen and Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.”
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Robert “Skip” Orr
Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
A 1976 FAU grad, Orr is the former president of Boeing Japan and U.S. Ambassador to the Asian Development Bank.
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play
Feb. 2, 8 p.m.
The son of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, Chris will perform acoustic blues, jazz and folk music with his trio, Triple Play.
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Laugh With the Library
Feb. 3
Nationally recognized comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will highlight this night of comedy, cocktails and supper by the bite.
Delray Beach Marriott
561/266-0194
23rd Annual Delray Beach Senior Games
Feb. 3–12
Senior citizens compete in basketball, bowling, tennis, swimming, table tennis, bridge, golf, shuffleboard and other games.
Various locations
561/243-7277
13th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Festival
Feb. 10–12
Features a Garlic Chef Competition, garlic food and merchandise, children’s activities and live national recording artists.
Old School Square
561/279-0907
Brian D’Arcy James
Feb. 13–14
This actor, singer and Tony nominee played the title role in “Shrek, the Musical,” as well as “The Sweet Smell of Success” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.”
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
Brigadoon
Feb. 17–19
This classic musical boasts exquisite costumes and scenery and memorable tunes such as “Almost Like Being in Love.”
Crest Theatre at Old School Square
561/243-7922
International Tennis Championship
Feb. 24 to March 4
The only ATP tournament in the world with an ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour in the same week.
Delray Beach Tennis Center
561/330-6000
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HotWorks.org Presents
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Zuxin Yu, Painting
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Free Admission & Free Parking • Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm
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jimmy’s bistro Jimmy puts the farm on his table—every night.
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ost chefs have come lately to the now furiously trendy “farm-to-table” culinary ethos. Jimmy Mills has lived it. Growing up on a farm in West Virginia with parents who were part of the ’70s “backto-the-land” movement, the Mills family paid not just lip service but full mouth and palate service to eating the fresh, local, sustainable way.
Five things we love at Jimmy’s Nine S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach 561/865-5774
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Tomato bisque Shrimp étouffée Paella Braised beef chasseur Macchiato coffee
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“We had apple and pear orchards, peaches, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries— garden every year with the basics,” he recalls. “We raised animals—cows, goats, pigs, chickens, geese, ducks. We got eggs from the chickens, and when they stopped producing
eggs they became a meal. My mom made a lot of stuff from scratch; she made her own cheese. It was a good place to understand the value of something homemade, that it’s possible to make things instead of buy them.” It also was enough to spur an interest in cooking professionally, so at age 19 Mills left the farm for culinary school in New Jersey. After completing the two-year program, he took a job with a high-end local French restaurant, beginning as a prep cook and in five years working his way through each of the restaurant’s stations. From there it was off to the Big Apple and a cook’s tour through a wide cross-section of its kitchens, including a gig at famed chef Charlie Palmer’s Aureole. Despite his varied experience, Mills was always “hungry to learn something else,” which after 10 years in New York meant a stay in what’s still considered the world’s gastronomic capital, Paris. He worked there for two years and took away some important lessons. “I learned a lot about using quality ingredients, about keeping things really simple,” he says. He also learned how the French “really value food as a very important part of life. And it should be.” Back in the U.S. he wandered the Northeast a bit, helped rebuild the family home (which had burned down in an electrical fire), took a head chef ’s job at a West Virginia restaurant, got january/february
TiP: Jimmy’s is small and it’s popular, so make a reservation. And be prepared to linger over dinner— this is slow food in more ways than one, but it’s worth it.
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Pan-seared grouper with olive and basil ratatouille
tired of his boss and the cold, moved to Delray Beach, remodeled his aunt’s house and … Started looking to open his own restaurant. He looked at maybe a dozen different properties until he found a cute, cozy space on Swinton Avenue just a few steps off Atlantic that was once home to a Jamaican restaurant. On a “real budget,” he did all the remodeling himself and opened Jimmy’s Bistro in September 2009. Competing against Atlantic Avenue’s long-established restaurants and roster of well-financed newbies might have seemed daunting to some, but Mills says, “I never really thought about that too much. I know what I’m capable of and what people want to eat. I can’t compete with those guys. I have to find my own niche.” And so he did. Very much a reflection of its chef and owner, Jimmy’s Bistro is inspired by Mills’ upbringing and travels, and it’s grounded by his “keep it simple” philosophy. The 25-seat restaurant is homey, inviting and thoroughly unpretentious; its grandest design statement is a stable of boldly colorful modern paintings by local artist William DeBilzan. As for its just-off-the-beaten-path location, that turned out to “have really paid off for me,” Mills says. “It’s not a great location, but it’s cool. It’s a little bit hidden; I think my customers like that.” january/february
He still changes his menu every night and still writes it on a blackboard hung over the minuscule bar. The dishes he chalks on it come from all over the culinary map—ceviche, shumai dumplings and shrimp étouffée share space with coq au vin, fried calamari and chicken Milanese. The mozzarella for the Caprese salad and ravioli is house-made, as are the ravioli themselves. Fish comes from a single local fisherman who supplies the restaurant with whatever is fresh that day, and Mills is working on finding a local purveyor for his produce and vegetables. Though Mills’ menu may be eclectic, his approach to cooking is rooted in a professional chef ’s discipline and culinary technique. “That’s what I learned in Europe,” he says. “You use good ingredients; you don’t get too crazy. You have to have a foundation of technique to use those ingredients. It shouldn’t be a free-for-all where you just throw everything in the pan.” What’s next? Maybe another Jimmy’s, the same idea but a bit bigger. Or, with the right financing, everything from a “takeout joint to a 20,000-square-foot” dining palace. “I’ve got so many ideas, restaurant-wise,” he says. “But I want to start slowly and grow organically.”
Roasted Tomato Salsa 6 very ripe Roma tomatoes 2 medium Spanish onions 1 bulb garlic 1 bunch cilantro 1 ounce chipotle peppers 1 lime for juice Salt to taste Roast onion (cut in half ) and garlic in oiled (canola) roasting pan at 375 degrees until onions and garlic are slighty caramelized and soft (about 45 minutes), keeping in mind garlic might take less time than onions. Remove from oven and let cool. Remove core from tomatoes and stems from cilantro; purée all ingredients in food processor or blender. Season with lime juice and salt. Serve with tortilla chips, or as a sauce with many Latin-inspired dishes.
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By Marie Speed
carlosplazaphotography.com
Kayaking in the Loxahatchee Preserve
yakking it up
It is prime kayaking season; here are three great South Florida day trips.
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ovember through March is the perfect time of year to get out. Way out. Slipping off in a kayak into the shimmering and primitive wilderness all around us is the perfect way to combat urban anxiety, forget about the economy and regain a sense of psychic balance. Don’t get me started on the importance of connecting with the natural world; I get all soppy and Zen-like in about 12 minutes. But I will say (again) that South Florida’s natural swamps, rivers, forests and prairies present an entirely different perspective on living here—and one you should discover for yourself. Here’s how to get your feet wet.
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The canoe Trail WhaT: The canoe trail at Arthur M. Loxahatchee Wildlife Preserve is a five-mile shallow trail snaking through marshland, with a dock halfway through for tie-ups and picnicking. Where: The preserve is at Lee Road (Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market is at the turnoff) on State Road 441 between Atlantic Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard. hoW: Bring your own kayak or rent a canoe or kayak from the concession at the boat ramp. (The kayaks there are excellent for rental boats.) WhaT To expecT: Lots of alligators and birds, and the occasional deer. The habitat is marsh prairie and very calming, with a big sky and quiet prairie vibe. conTacT: During the dry season, use of the canoe trail is dependent on water conditions. Call the Visitor Center (561/734-8303) for updated information on guided canoe trips as well as to determine if the canoe trail is open to the public. january/february
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Susan Richardson, owner of Atlantic Coast Kayak Company (1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, 954/781-0073), offers a few rules for the river.
1. Consider a commercial tour with a reputable kayak outfitter and local guides. When choosing a place to kayak, match your capabilities with the difficulty level.
2. Always check the weather forecast, as conditions can vary
rapidly. If it is a windy day, stick to inland waterways. Additionally, check the tide table (if applicable). Some tidal rivers and estuaries may not have deep enough water, even for a kayak, to paddle at low tide. On the flip side, some rivers may overflow their banks in periods of excessive rainfall, causing swift currents.
3. Choose quality equipment in the right sizes. Good quality
kayaks with back support make for a comfortable day on the water. Wider kayaks tend to be more stable. The correct paddle length for touring is determined by a combination of the paddler’s height and the width of the kayak.
4. For lengthy trips, carry along plenty of fresh water and an
5. Be a good steward of the environment while on kayak trips. For information on “Leave No Trace” principles, visit LNT.org.
Great blue heron on the Loxahatchee River
LoxahaTchee river
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WhaT: Loxahatchee River, an 8.5-mile paddle from Riverbend Park to Trapper Nelson’s Cabin (a 1930s pioneer homestead deep in the park) and then on to the point on the river where the canoe outfitters will pick up paddlers to return them to their cars. The trip takes five to six hours, and paddlers should begin before 10 a.m. Where: Canoe Outfitters of Florida, Riverbend Park, 9060 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter hoW: Bring your own boat or rent a canoe or kayak. The equipment here is not as nice as that at the Loxahatchee Preserve; be sure to rent a seat back and call to inquire about river depth. WhaT To expecT: This is a designated “wild and scenic” river for good reason; the first part of the trip is dazzling. You will see wading birds, eagles, alligators and an occasional deer, otter or wild hog. When the water is lower, the river becomes an obstacle course, with boaters having to negotiate fallen logs, dams and other impediments, so leave your dignity at home (along with the iPhone). conTacT: Canoe Outfitters, 561/746-7053
WhaT: Turner River in the Big Cypress Preserve, a good 2.5-hour drive from Delray Beach. Trip varies according to what you are up for, from an easy morning paddle to a 13-mile route that terminates in Chokoloskee. Where: About six miles from the intersection of Tamiami Trail and State Road 29, on Tamiami Trail in the heart of the Big Cypress ecosystem. hoW: Paddlers should make a day (and night) of it by checking into the Ivey House in Everglades City (where you can also rent your kayaks or canoes) the night before your paddle; have them ferry you back and forth to the river the next morning. Ivey House guides can suggest a route depending on your skill level. WhaT To expecT: This is a great introduction to the Everglades, with dramatic numbers of birds, cruising alligators, an occasional manatee and Florida orchids and cypress domes. The unique part of this trip is drifting through mangrove tunnels as you go deeper into the swamp. conTacT: Ivey House, 107 Camelia St., Everglades City, 239/695-3299
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emergency kit (in a waterproof container) that includes such items as basic first-aid supplies, cell phone, nutrition bars, poncho, chart of the area, small air horn, small flashlight or head lamp, waterproof matches, sunscreen and insect repellent.
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The multitalented and award-winning pianist and composer proves humbler than his website.
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isitors to the website of Delray-based pianist Jace Vek are greeted with a promotional video of seemingly biblical proportions. Over images of snowcapped mountains, icicles and erupting volcanoes, Vek’s echoing narration speaks of divine intervention and ethereal doorways leading to special universes. The camera occasionally cuts away to Vek playing piano in a darkened room, symphonic strings swelling behind him. Lightning punctuates his keystrokes and smoke billows around his Steinway. Though it borders on parody, the threeminute video is not ironic—it’s a serious endorsement of the so-called “Jace Vek Experience.” Another video on his site opens with a definition of the word “virtuoso” before rattling off a list of Vek’s accomplishments: He’s a two-time Emmy winner, he’s performed for three U.S. presidents and played alongside Marvin Hamlisch, and he’s been featured on hundreds of radio stations worldwide. Vek is an effective self-promoter, but he’s a far more down-to-earth person in real life than in cyberspace. He’s quick to dismiss his Emmys, which he was awarded for music contributions to a public-safety campaign in Los Angeles. “I don’t even like mentioning them,” he says. As for the presidents, “I don’t know how much of it was a question of my talent and how much of it was being in the right magnificent place at the right time,” referring to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa in Pennsylvania, the five-diamond resort he worked for when Bill Clinton and George W. Bush happened to pass through. (He played in front of President Obama and other world dignitaries at 2009’s G20 Summit.)
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That said, some of Vek’s bombastic language rings true when seeing him live. His fingers dance across the piano keys effortlessly. He writes and performs all of his music by ear; he has never even learned how to read music the old-fashioned way. “When you say the term ‘by ear,’ there’s a lot of ambiguity with that,” says Vek, 39. “For some people, it means they improvise tunes. For some people, it means they can pick out a melody and play it back. It starts to move outside of that and into the realm of the uncanny for me, from what I’ve been told by professors. “I can play melodies back with startling complexity and directness. When I listen to something, and I activate that part of my brain that is pretty much always on, I can break it down into 32-measure phrases or 16-measure phrases and go over to the piano and play it back to you. Within 15 minutes I’ll have the whole song, and I’m talking Mozart- and Chopin-level stuff.” Vek, who moved to Delray Beach from Pennsylvania two years ago to be with a women to whom he is now engaged, is as prolific as he is talented. He writes new compositions for each of his monthly concert appearances at the Arts Garage in Pineapple Grove, which means some 14 new songs created over a three-week interval. “I insist on doing that,” he says. “I want to demonstrate the constant energy of creation to these folks. If I’m going to be here six or 12 or 24 times, people are always going to know that when they come to this show, they can rely on the passion and spirit being there, and it will always be evolving.” Vek’s musical bent began at age 3, when he would emulate Looney Tunes scores on his parents’ upright piano; by the following year, he was playing melodies and improvising chords and accompaniments. In high school, he was discovered through Marvin Hamlisch’s
“Search for a Star” contest. The next thing he knew, he was performing original work in front of the music faculty of West Virginia University. He accepted a music scholarship to the university, only to drop out after two semesters over dissatisfaction with the curriculum (he studied avant-garde, atonal serialism, which didn’t resonate with him). For the next 10 years, Vek honed his craft performing at five-star resorts from The Breakers in Palm Beach to the American Club in Wisconsin. His afternoon tea performances at Nemacolin Woodlands, the Pennsylvania resort started by billionaire Joseph Hardy, became the stuff of local legend. “These afternoon tea things became so popular that people were actually driving from three and a half hours away, from Cleveland. Some people would fly there just to have afternoon tea with Jace.” It was around that time that Vek enthusiasts began approaching him after performances with exultations like “Wow, what an experience!” This began the “Jace Vek Experience” moniker, a conceit that Vek’s fans, not Vek, came up with. Vek’s current concerts—his next one is Jan. 21 at the Arts Garage—reflect his constantly evolving sonic palette. His shows expand beyond his classical/new age background, incorporating elements from rock, dubstep, trance and hip-hop. All of which he simply hears in his head. “For me, it’s not that I think I’m that great; it’s that I don’t understand how anybody couldn’t be,” he says. “It’s such a natural part of what I do, and when people marvel at that, it seems like, why not marvel at somebody who can paint or write well or anything else? It’s completely natural. I hear it right now, and I have to turn a dial down just to have this conversation with you.” january/february
IF YOU GO What: the Jace Vek Experience Where: the arts Garage, 180 n.E. First st., Delray beach When: Jan. 21 tickets: $15 advance, $20 at door
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s executive director of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships, John Butler has his hands full. In his more than 20 years of service for the ITC—he was the tournament’s very first employee, hired in 1990—Butler has helped oversee its gradual transition from a simple ATP Tour event to one of the city’s major social and cultural destinations of the season. However, as Butler recalls, that transition didn’t happen overnight. “When the first match started [the first year of the tournament],” says Butler, 41, “we didn’t have towels for the players. So I was on the phone calling my friends and family, telling them to haul ass and get towels here.” Butler may no longer have to rely on his buddies for supplies, but the ITC is still a small operation relative to its stature. The organization now has six full-time employees in its small office near the 21-court Delray Beach Tennis Center, where some 1,800 balls are served up each February. But, through its innovations, the tournament has grown by leaps and bounds. For example, the ITC was the first tournament to hire a team of promotional cheerleader-like girls, called the VolleyGirls. It was the first tournament to initiate courtside seating, which plants fans close to enough to catch John McEnroe’s spittle. “You have to walk onto the court just like the player walks onto the court,” Butler says. “It’s exciting, and when I say it’s scary, I mean it by the exact definition of that word. You can absolutely get hit. You have to sign a waiver to be out there.” 42
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There’s also “Tennis on the Avenue,” which the ITC launched two years ago as a way to promote the tournament. Last year, the organizers cordoned off the busiest block on Atlantic Avenue on a Friday evening, in the middle of rush hour and happy hour, so that Champions Tour players McEnroe and Mats Wilander could play an exhibition match. “People went crazy,” says Butler, who has Ivan Lendl as part of the Champions tourney this year. “Before you knew it, there were at least 2,500 people swarming this area. People were on the tops of roofs. It was insane. Will we do it again? I don’t know. You’ve got to keep people guessing.” But what has really caused the ITC to transcend its humble origins is its expansion beyond the game of tennis. Live bands perform all day and night in between matches, and local artists contribute colorful murals on the arena grounds. There are VIP receptions, ladies’ luncheons and dinner parties benefiting charities, and dining that includes a food court, food carts and an on-site restaurant. Butler’s efforts to convert a tennis tournament into a family-friendly festival continue to pay dividends; last year, the ITC recorded its highest attendance numbers ever. Butler already is developing new ideas for the 2013 and 2014 events. “We are very forward-thinking in bringing this sport that we love so much to the masses,” he says. “It’s not just what’s on the court, but the whole experience.”
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The executive director of the ITC turns a Delray tennis tournament into a South Florida happening.
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No place like home Six very cool places to live in Delray Beach B y E m i ly J . m i n o r
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inding a house—that is, a home —is tricky because a home isn’t just four walls. It’s everything that supports those four walls. We’re talking about the things that keep us afloat, things like good neighbors and pretty parks and the sound of busy birds first thing in the morning. Sure, the perfect kitchen is important, but you can build the perfect kitchen. It’s a little harder to build a pretty water view and wide, winding streets and a five-minute drive to the freeway. That’s why we love Delray Beach. Most towns might have one or two cool neighborhoods, places where you pass through and think Hmmmm. I could live here. But in Delray, they’re everywhere. So we chose. Yes, it was hard and, yes, there are others out there. But we especially like these six Delray Beach neighborhoods, all places we’d love to call home.
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THE DICKENSON FAMILY Lake Ida
In the house sInce 2006 Maggie Dickenson is the matriarch of this gang that includes Sophia, 7, and Henry, 4. (Daddy, J.D., was traveling on picture day.)
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Maggie Dickenson with children Henry and Sophia
What’s to love? Big trees. Big yards. Good schools. And there’s so much room here you practically feel like you’re standing in the suburbs. (Gasp.) There’s space for dogs and kids and couples on their evening walks; space for parades and parks and picnics along the water. During Delray’s formative years, Lake Ida was mostly pineapple fields —with a few packing plants thrown into the mix. Today, it’s winding roads, diverse architecture, neighborly folk and some really lovely waterfront homes, right in the heart of the city. Wanna take a peek? Just take Atlantic Avenue east to Swinton Boulevard, go north on Swinton, turn left on Sixth
“I love that there are all ages, and there’s a diversity in the architecture. You have all different colors, sizes and shapes of homes. That means you have all different kinds of people living in them.” —Maggie Dickenson Street, and start driving around. But be forewarned: You might fall in love. Price range, give or take: $200,000 to $3 million. Why it Works for them: Before the kids and the house and the 90-pound dog, it was simply Maggie and J.D. Dickenson, looking for a place to raise a family. “J.D. grew up in Boca Raton,” she says. But Boca, 46
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to her, seemed more like a place you’d visit instead of a place where you’d raise a family. So J.D., a local attorney with fairly impressive debate skills, put his wife in the passenger seat and drove through Delray Beach. Right down Atlantic Avenue. Very. Slowly. “I saw all the shops and the town,” says Maggie, who grew up outside Philadelphia and was accustomed to the offerings of a major city. That was in 2006, and today the Dickensons love their sprawling Lake Ida neighborhood, considered one of the best in Delray Beach for family living, retirement and everything in between. “I think the location is my favorite thing,” says Maggie, who works in payment solutions for a major bank. “We love the proximity to the beach and to the downtown. There’s a sense of community here.” From the local theater where the neighbor kids can audition for a play, to the three neighborhood parks, to the grown-up block parties that keep residents connected, she’s glad J.D. took her for a ride. “It’s definitely a place we’ve grown to love,” she says. And it didn’t take long at all.
Above and right: Genie Deponte (and Frankie) at her Key West-style house
And now you know ... This might be the most adorable July Fourth parade ever. Golf carts. Bikes. Baby buggies. Dogs. Anyone or anything can be gussied up for this short parade that ends at the park with a Popsicle. The best part? Everyone’s home and running through the sprinklers by the late morning.
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“It’s the convenience of living so close to Atlantic Avenue, where you have access to all the restaurants, shops and art festivals. And you don’t have to take a car. You just walk. It’s a very walkable town.” — Genie Deponte
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in tHe House since 1989 It’s just her and Frankie, the Lhasa Apso WHat’s to love? Some things about Delray Beach are public knowledge—great beaches, great restaurants, great community spirit. But the Marina Historic District is still a bit of a secret. Situated right along the city marina, this quaint collection of homes is on the east side of the Intracoastal Waterway. That is, ride your bike over the Atlantic Avenue bridge toward the ocean, look back over your right shoulder, and there it is. Narrow, shady streets and an eclectic mix of architecture make this place feel like Key West, and more than half of the 91 buildings in the Marina District have been designated for historic preservation. Long story short, this neighborhood is a really lovely place for an evening walk. Price range, give or take: $350,000 to $3.9 million
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WHy it Works for Her: For starters, she can walk to work. “It’s right across the parking lot,” says Deponte, a realtor with Prudential Florida Realty. “Two steps and I am there.” Then there’s the charm and the history and the neighbors—all walks of life, from a college prof to the outdoorsy businessman who runs a WaveRunner concession on the beach. Sure, this wasn’t exactly the enviable part of town when she moved in 22 years ago. Deponte beat the rush back in 1989, discovering this quirky—now pricey— waterfront neighborhood when she decided she wanted to leave Lighthouse Point in Broward County. “I was looking for something on the water that had little-town charm,” she says. And while buying on this street might seem brilliant today, back then it took vision and guts. After all, what we see now is not how the property looked all those years ago. “It was a box sitting on a lot,” she says. “It was like one of those old houses at the Jersey shore. The street was old and outdated. It wasn’t cute and charming.” Talk about a transformation.
Today, Deponte’s two-story Key West-style home is the apple of the neighborhood eye. And as a realtor, she feels pretty smug that she bought when she did. “Delray was a lot more affordable back then,” she says, offering a knowing laugh.
And now you know ... Where else are your neighbors just as likely to be from Australia, California or St. Croix as the good ol’ U.S.? This is the only place in town with live-aboard boaters tying up right next door. Cup of sugar, anyone?
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Steven Cohen with Wade and Zo at the family’s home in Seagate
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In theIr houSe SInce 1984 The couple reared two sons and parented nine dogs on this corner lot. Today, the kids are men, on their own, and just Wade and Zo remain. (Yes, Wade and Zo are furry.) What’S to love? There’s really no replicating the ocean. Oh, we try—with scented candles and box fans and DVDs that play the sound of crashing waves. But it’s all for naught. That’s why we love Seagate, an upscale neighborhood over the bridge, equidistant between Atlantic Avenue and Linton Boulevard, and between A1A and the Intracoastal Waterway. What used to be a sleepy winter-only home for hundreds of snowbirds is today one of Delray Beach’s most vibrant coastal communities. Here, the owls come out at night, sitting atop the stop signs. Even on a sunny day, the canopy of trees affords shade. And there’s the ocean, right there, steps away, like it’s a backyard pool or something. A home here—no doubt about it—is a treasure. PrIce range, gIve or take: $800,000 to $5 million 48
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“i can be sweaty and dirty and ride up to the beach, drop the bike in the sand, jump in the water and just lay there for 15 minutes. That’s what i’ve always loved about living here.” —Steven cohen Why It WorkS for them: Sometimes things happen just because, and that’s how Steven and Debra Cohen came to live in this house. It was 1984, and they were just starting out. (Today, he’s a successful real estate developer, and she’s an attorney who practices commercial litigation.) Back then, they were newlyweds with nothing but school loans. “I’m not kidding, we had nothing,” he says. Living in a rental on the mainland, the Cohens would ride their bikes to the beach on the weekends—right by old Mrs. McGoughran’s house. “She lived there with her dog and her maid,” he says. Frances McGoughran eventually put the house up for sale for $350,000. “We were like, ‘Can you imagine living here?’” he says. But the widow saw something special in this young couple. “She said, ‘If you buy this house and raise a family here and put some life into it, I’ll sell it to you for $210,000,’” he remembers. Those two newlyweds are older now. Their sons have come and gone. And the old 2,800-square-
foot house was recently rebuilt into 8,000 square feet of splendor. But Steven Cohen says he and his wife still feel lucky to call this place home. “When we first moved in, everyone was 90 years old,” he says. “I was the youngest guy in the neighborhood.” My, how time marches on.
And now you know ... Residents are tearing down the old 1950s and 1960s concrete homes and building mini-mansions. And why not? Who wants to give up amazing ocean access just because you need one more ensuite bedroom?
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EVELYN DOBSON West settlers
Built her house in 1996 These days it’s Dobson and Boss—her Fox Terrier/Chow mix—holding down the fort. What’s to love? West Settlers is small. It’s understated. These days, you can get a fixer-upper in here for a song. Yet there’s a powerful pull to these city blocks, where the first generation of African-American slaves settled in the mid-1800s. Moving here from the Panhandle, North Florida, Georgia and the Bahamas, these early settlers started families and set up businesses that blossomed this community into the next century. About a dozen homes carry proper historic designation in this neighborhood, which is tucked behind the Delray Beach Tennis Center between Interstate 95 and Swinton Avenue. We’re not ashamed to say we fell in love with West Settlers—what was, what is, and what we know is to come.
“It’s quaint. It’s quiet. It’s neighborly. I can walk to everything— the library, the police department. I feel safe here.” —Evelyn Dobson Price range, give or take: $65,000 to $225,000 Why it Works for her: Evelyn Dobson built her home in the West Settlers neighborhood of Delray, amid the rich AfricanAmerican history that is so important to this town’s past. “It was a vibrant neighborhood,” she says, “and what attracted me was the closeness of the people. It was friendly, and it had all the services you would need.” january/february
Evelyn Dobson at home in the West Settlers District
Dobson, director of the Delray Beach Community Land Trust, has seen some changes in West Settlers since she moved in 14 years ago. “There was a dentist’s office and a barber and beauty shop and a barbecue restaurant,” she says. But living in a city with a knack for community redevelopment means the long-term blueprint sometimes shifts. “Over time, things did change due to new urbanism,” she says. Most of the businesses are gone along the stretch of Northwest Fifth Avenue that used to be the commercial heart of this small, four-block neighborhood. Still, Dobson is happy with the public renovation programs for some of the older homes. “I do feel like it was a loss,” she says, about her old shopping district. “But I have no complaints about it.” For Dobson, the most important thing is that this neighborhood feels like home. “It’s peaceful,” she says. “It’s like we’re in a little safety net here.”
And now you know ... Years ago, this neighborhood was called The Sands— because of the sugar sand covering the land. Apparently Henry Flagler thought sugar sand was energizing, because this is where he housed workers as his railway inched toward Miami.
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RHONDA SEXTON OakmOnt
In her hOuse sInce 1991 Son Cody, 20, and Lucky the dog help Sexton fill up the house in this woodsy neighborhood.
And now you know ... Blood’s Groves used to farm the land right around the corner from Sexton, but progress has turned that property into a school and a fire station. “That was kind of a famous place,” Sexton says. “This was just a quaint little street.”
What’s tO lOve? Maybe it was the little hammock of oaks, shady and cool and so welcoming. Maybe it was the big yards, so many of them lush with mature Florida plants and trees. Or perhaps it was simply the way one neighbor describes life in Oakmont, using words like “friendly” and “comfortable.” Whatever the reason, this pretty little neighborhood west of Congress Avenue, off Linton Boulevard, captured our hearts. With its winding streets and pretty homes, Oakmont makes suburban living look, dare we say, inviting. And we’ve also made a note to check out the neighborhood garage sale next year. (We missed this year’s.) These people are so nice, they probably give their stuff away—or at least smile when they take your money. PrIce range, gIve Or take: $299,000 to $600,000 Why It WOrks fOr them: Rhonda Sexton is a respectable woman with a respectable interior design company. In fact, she’s even a general contractor.
So we know you won’t think poorly of her if we tell you something. Sexton had no way of knowing this when she moved into her custombuilt house 20 years ago, but it turns out the neighbors in her Oakmont development like to have fun. And they like to do it with a cocktail. “The other day I stopped over to a neighbor’s for a glass of wine, and the next thing you know, I’m eating dinner with them,” she says. Years ago, she was drawn to the neighborhood for its open, country feel. And that part still stands. Each morning, a gaggle of early-risers get their exercise on the long, shady sidewalk that hugs Old Germantown Road. “It’s wonderful,” she says. “There are moms with buggies and people with dogs. It just always feels so safe.” But in her little cul-de-sac with the green backyard and the oak hammock preserve a stone’s throw away, it’s the lovely feeling of friendship she treasures. Just the other day she asked to borrow the neighbor’s mower, and next thing she knew, he was out there mowing her lawn. We’re assuming she offered him a drink.
“I love the people. I know that’s a cliché, but it’s true. When you’re away from family, it’s nice to have neighbors who make you feel like you have family here. I just have the very best neighbors.” —Rhonda Sexton Rhonda Sexton at home in Oakmont
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“This is the newest and greatest building in downtown Delray, and I love it. The nightlife and the cuisine are the best. My life occurs within probably a quarter-mile radius.” —Steven Bell Steven Bell and his view of downtown Delray
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In hIs worthIng Place condo sInce the sPrIng of 2010 Bell lives alone, but occasionally invites pals over to enjoy the city view from his balcony. what’s to love? Ahhh, to be unencumbered by life. No need for a car or a portable crib or two incomes to support the mortgage. At least that’s our romantic view of life along downtown’s Atlantic Avenue corridor, where plenty of young professionals live in the hip condos and rentals that have sprung up in recent years. Some of the city’s greatest restaurants and bars are in these parts, but downtown is also perfect for everyday living. You can order a lobster roll for dinner, pick up something at the world’s best office supply store—say a No. 1 pencil for Sudoku—or just sit in the park and watch the world go by. And around these parts, there’s a lot to watch. PrIce range, gIve or take: $225,000 to $550,000 why It works for hIm: He’s a Boca Raton guy who snuck away for college, but Bell knew he’d be back. “I think the climate is
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hard to relinquish, and family is obviously a large part of coming back here,” he says. And he may never leave again, especially since he has a cool bachelor pad in the heart of groovy downtown Delray Beach. A financial adviser with Merrill Lynch, Bell can park his car on the weekends and forget about it until Monday, and sometimes—if he doesn’t have business appointments off the beaten path—he can even walk to the office. It’s only a half-mile away. “I describe Delray Beach as the best of both worlds,” says Bell, the only guy with a 30foot balcony overlooking the Avenue in the new Worthing Place rentals. “Delray has the combination of that small-town feel but [with] big-city glamour. It’s very historic. I like that. And the locals are obviously prevalent.” Sure, there are a couple of bars that might keep you up at night, especially (very) early on Sunday mornings. But that’s part of what Bell loves: the quick pulse of a cool downtown. Plus, it’s downright neighborly. “Running into a lot of the same faces is not uncommon,” he says. Of course, that does mean you have to brush your teeth before running out for morning coffee.
And now you know ... Sure, lots of towns have green markets, but the Delray Beach Green Market is special. Where else does the egg lady bring two baby goats so they can hold a “baby-goat-naming” contest? Winning names? Star and Buck. You get it, right?
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Pan-seared diver scallops; chef Wilson Wieggel
ou have to dig what Robert Greenfield is doing at DIG, his former Greenfield’s restaurant in west Delray. DIG, which stands for Doing It Green, is a paragon of environmental and gastronomic rectitude. The restaurant’s tables and chairs are made of recycled wood; lighting fixtures are recycled. Glass, plastic and paper are recycled. Food scraps are composted. There’s a salad bar, an organic garden. Vegetarian and vegan dishes. No nitrites or nitrates, hormones or pesticides. In short, Greenfield has put his green where his green is. The menu by chef Wilson Wieggel promises “Big flavors ... small footprint.” That he’s more successful with the latter than with the former is understandable, because when the rubber of healthful, organic eating meets the road of fatty, caloric, bad-for-you satisfaction, it’s bound to lose a little traction. So the real flavor of a middling crab cake was the thimbleful of zippy pineapple “pico de gallo” and droplets of citrus-Dijon sauce it wore as a garnish. On the other hand, the pristinely fresh greens in DIG’s salad bar make you realize that even the best stuff in your local supermarket is as aged as Jerry Lewis. With four different mixes, and an array of condiments and dressings from which to choose, your salad jones will be blissfully satiated. For $13 you get your greens fix plus two soups of the day. If you visit on a day with split pea and vegetable-barley offerings, understand that both are vegan; if you like that sort of thing you’ll like them fine. If you like your split pea soup with a hambone the size of a Louisville Slugger, not so much. DIG’s New York strip has a pedigree—Florida raised, all-natural Angus beef. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have any fat, which diminishes the flavor and, even when cooked a perfect medium-rare, leaves it as dry as David Letterman’s humor. Such was not the case with four pan-seared diver scallops, which were delightful, plump and juicy, and tricked out with wicked-good raisincaper caramelized cauliflower and big-flavored anchovy-olive dressing. Chocolate mousse cake proves that luscious, chocolate-y decadence trumps healthful intentions every time, especially with an exclamation point of glorious caramel sauce and a splat of whipped cream. Gotta dig that. —Bill Citara
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[ dining guide ] Dining Key $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ 32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary
has small tables as well as less formal seating, a market counter and a wall of very good wines. It has the ambience of an intimate neighborhood bistro (you can take out gourmet meals as well) with the culinary IQ of a very fine restaurant. It is local Delray at its best, with entrées like Snake River Kobe flank au poivre to Maine lobster bisque with fennel pollen to veal scalloppini. This may be your catcher’s mitt for great downtown dining when you can’t decide where to go. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/274-2046. $$
American. The chef plans a new menu nightly— creative food, prepared with passion, based on the ingredients available during each particular season. The oak-roasted black mission figs wrapped in prosciutto with sweet Gorgonzola and frisée is just one example of the exquisite offerings at this award-winning restaurant. • Dinner Mon.–Sun. Outdoor dining. 561/2767868. $$$
cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban
brulé bistro—200 N.E.2nd Ave., Suite 109.
caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This
American. This cozy Pineapple Grove restaurant
favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the
tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray Beach. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue. Mariquitas (fried banana chips) are a tasty way to start your meal. For dinner, seafood paella is a winner, with mussels, shrimp, conch, octopus, scallops and clams. And the churrasco is terrific. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$
preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 16-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$
caliente kitchen—8 E. Atlantic Ave. Mexican. Mix a dollop of Mexican authenticity with a soupçon of gringo accessibility and wrap it in a stylishly rustic package, and you’ve got this comfortable downtown Delray restaurant. The food is not really different than at any other modestly upscale Mexican joint, but it’s pretty well done. Both pork and chicken tacos feature moist and savory meat that takes well to their garnishes of lettuce, onion, cheese and good salsa. Try the rich tres leches cake for dessert. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/450-6940. $ city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never
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seems to disappoint, such as Chilean sea bass in a saffron bouillabaisse sauce and crab-stuffed shrimp in white-wine butter sauce. The menu also includes some turf. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$
cucina mio—16950 Jog Road. Italian. There are many Italian restaurants in our culinary universe, most mining familiar culinary territory. This popular restaurant does so, too, offering sturdy renditions of Italian favorites in enormous portions at correspondingly modest prices. The menu highlight is perhaps tiramisu, rarely made as well as it is here. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/499-9419. $$ cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$
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deck 84 —840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the remarkably light yet beefy meatball topped with ricotta and tomato sauce, thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey apple cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $
formula—grilled meats, served until you can’t eat another bite—is done efficiently and quite satisfyingly. Start off at the well-provisioned salad bar, which offers more than three dozen preludes to meat eating, among them well-made calamari and ham salads, rounds of smoky eggplant, and rich and delightfully old-fashioned four-cheese chicken. Meats with a bit of fat are the best choices, especially the garlicky sirloin, slices of medium-rare flank steak and hugely flavorful beef ribs. • Dinner daily. 561/272-6565. $$
fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite, a place where locals know they’ll get consistently good steaks and seafood. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Entrées 561/265-0122. $$
greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek. If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters and belly dancers shaking their falafel in your tzatziki, you’ll love this modest little restaurant off the beaten Delray path. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrees don’t always reach those heights, both a longbraised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $
gol! the taste of brazil—411 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The classic churrascaria
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henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty, composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$
Thai cuisine, made from recipes handed down through generations. “Everything here is homemade, and everything is authentic.”
house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave., #116. Thai. Smack in the center of the busy Pineapple Grove district is some of the city’s best Thai cuisine. The crispy spring roll appetizer is one of the best. The curry entrées are knockouts, particularly the fiery red curry with shrimp. Thai coffee is a seriously sweet drink that you can order in lieu of a dessert. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/330-9191. $
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il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. Il Girasole is one of those oldies but goodies, which is no small thing when it comes to South Florida. It’s not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frog legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$ j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to entrées like fruits of the sea, pistachio-crusted snapper and jerked pork—a diversity that is unusual in a place this size. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-3390. $$
jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Look up “cozy” and “charming” in the dictionary, and you’ll see a picture of Jimmy Mills’ tiny restaurant. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/865-5774. $$ la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. There is great satisfaction in watching professionals at work, and the staff at La Cigale is indeed a pleasure to watch. That professionalism extends to the kitchen, which turns out gently updated 1 56Untitled-5 delray beach magazine
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and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are simply glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. And watching your server skillfully debone a whole (and impeccably fresh) Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$
lemongrass bistro —420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its younger siblings some of the most popular eateries in Palm Beach County. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge, as evidenced by impeccably fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $
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the office —201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. It’s a safe bet that your office is nothing like David Manero’s eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports red leather and cowhide chairs, more than two dozen craft beers on tap, and a menu that f lits from burgers and fries to Maine sea scallops wrapped in Serrano ham. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$
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old calypso —900 E. Atlantic Ave. Island. The restaurant is airy and wide-open, but the draw is the Intracoastal view. A popular happy hour takes place at the center bar, and during Sunday brunch, music is added. The food is reliable and consistent, from a rich roastedcorn and crabmeat chowder to real fried green tomatoes to crispy fried lobster tails. • Brunch Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/279-2300. $$
prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart-of-the-action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/8655845. $$$ january/february
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[ dining guide ] scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neopolitan pizza. They like to say they make the “best pizza under the sun” and, well, we just have to agree. This bright new pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neopolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light f lavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. Try the Keste pizza: imported fresh bufula mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto di Parma, rucala, shaved gran cru, extra virgin olive oil and basil. Pair that with a nice vino and you are transported to a pizzeria in Naples. In short: This is a don’t-miss Delray dining experence. Go now. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $
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temporary American. The first thing everyone mentions about this Delray Beach fixture is its spectacular garden, home to hundreds of species of exotic plants, waterfalls, gazebos and more. But the comforting-contemporary food deserves notice too, realized in such dishes as expertly fried calamari with zesty Moroccanstyle aioli, savory rack of lamb crusted with herbs, mustard and horseradish, and seared salmon with rich coarse-grain mustard sauce. Portions are enormous, so bring your appetite. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$
tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. With its roots in New York’s Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, this venue is always packed. Homemade stuffed manicotti is aromatic and glorious. Tramonti’s platter for two, containing fillet Marsala, veal cutlet with prosciutto, fried zucchini and potato croquettes, is terrific. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Entrées Outdoor dining. 561/272-1944. $$
tryst—4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. The dining experience has stepped up to the plate, so to speak. Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with Thai-style dipping sauce and the fat wedge of iceberg lettuce with bacon bits and tomatoes in a tangy ranch dressing. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/921-0201. $$ january/february
vic & angelo’s —290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. God is in the details at the second outpost of this hugely popular upscale trattoria, and He doesn’t miss much. Wine service, table service—even the design of the restaurant—leave nothing to chance and no loose ends hanging. As for the food, ingredients like Buffalo mozzarella, house-made pastas and San Marzano tomatoes are first-rate; execution is typically spot on. Try the signature “Old School” meatball to start, the whole-wheat tagliatelle with garlic and chili-infused olive oil and the perfectly cooked veal chop. Portions are substantial. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9570. $$$
boynton beach bar louie —1500 Gateway Blvd. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie mostly succeeds, offering a variety of old and new favorites, from burgers and pizzas to fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. Don’t miss the carrot cake bites dessertini. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $
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china dumpling—1899-5 N. Congress Ave. Chinese. This is a nice neighborhood restaurant where the food is the star. The dim sum basket is an absolute must-try. A choice of signature steamed dumplings are likewise spot on. The steak kew is delicious, and the clay pot casseroles are mighty enticing. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/737-2782. $
prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Fresh seafood, prepared simply and with care, is at the heart of this popular restaurant with a pleasant view of the Intracoastal. There are contemporary dishes as well, but it’s tough to get past the simple pleasures of full-belly clams, fried sweet and crispy, or a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or first-rate bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish and shellfish. Don’t miss the Key lime pie; it’s one of the best around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$ sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese/sushi. Simon says this small, modest sushi bar in a nothing-much strip mall serves some of freshest and finest raw fish around. It’s already been discovered by local sushi-philes, who gladly jam the long, narrow dining room for a taste of such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi, tilefish and uni (only available in season), as well as more january/february
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couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey restaurant. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic; house-smoked mozzarella—breaded, fried and presented with a tangy tomato-basil fondue—is equally tasty. • Dinner nightly. (Mon.–Sat. May to Oct.). 561/585-0320. $$
fiorentina—707 Lake Ave. Italian. Though it may seem like the last thing we need is one more Italian restaurant, this cozy, casual eatery fills a niche that will make you glad it’s around. It’s a niche marked by modest prices, a menu with more than just the most familiar Italian culinary suspects and an easy-going ambience that’s more like that of a familiar neighborhood bar. Burrata imported from Puglia is a luscious part of Caprese salad. Giant shrimp with white beans is a fine rendition of a Tuscan classic. Chicken cooked under a brick and the signature rigatoni alla Bucaiola are worthy contenders , as is the airy ricotta cheesecake. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/588-9707. $$
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Asian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $
LaNtaNa bar italia—210 E. Ocean Ave. Italian.
Formerly known as Apicius (the pre-eminent gourmand of ancient Rome), this robust Italian restaurant is a good deal more contemporary, but it would undoubtedly make old Apicius proud. The two open-air dining rooms are delightful, as is the extraordinary wine list and menu of Italian classics and modern interpretations. Vitello tonnato is superb beyond its generic description and roasted duck breast and leg cooked en confit with Grand Marnier sauce is fine too. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/533-5998. $$$$
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palm beach bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island for the see-and-be-seen crowd. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, sautéed chicken breast and stuffed rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$
buccan—350 S. County Road. Contempo-
rary American. The elegance of Palm Beach meets the modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley (formerly of Azul at the Mandarin Oriental). The restaurant has something for just about everybody, from a design that offers both intimate and energetic dining areas to a menu that is by turn familiar (Caesar salad, fried calamari) and more adventurous (sweetbread and mushroom spring roll). • Dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/833-3450. $$
café boulud—The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard, the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-6060. $$$ café l’europe—331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$ chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road.
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cucina dell’ arte—257 Royal Poinciana Way. Italian. The wide range of items on the menu includes a sausage and fennel pizzette for one and Barolo-braised short ribs with white polenta. The great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-0770. $$ echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine here reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam and is spec-tacu-lar. Crispy jumbo shrimp with soybean plum sauce is delectable, the Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the Mongolian beef tenderloin is perfection. Sake list is also tops. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$
nick & johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, well-prepared, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers who make everyone feel like a local. Check out the ahi tuna tacos or short-rib sliders for appetizers, and try the four-cheese tortellini as a main course. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-3319. $$
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