Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

By Faran Fagen

A hot dog with attitude, a giant and juicy food truck burger and short-rib pappardelle sure to make any mom proud all made their way into the culinary spotlight last month when celebrity chef Guy Fieri brought his Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives to South Palm Beach County.

Of course, the food items shared the limelight with the chefs who “made them great” and with the restaurants where they have distinguished themselves as favorites.

Although the episodes aired in March, filming was done in December and the restaurateurs continue to savor the memories, photographs and the added business the exposure brought them.

Now back to the edible stars.

In Boynton Beach, the Butcher and the Bar’s signature hot dog is a 100% Florida beef — no fillers — natural casing favorite. Head butcher Logan Gates grinds the meat with a variety of spices.

For just the right taste, the New Yorkstyle delicacy is smoked to cook it through and cooled. For service, it’s reheated on the grill, put on a split-top bun from Old School Bakery, and topped with a house-made sauerkraut and yellow mustard.

“Guy told us people are going to travel from around the state to eat these menu items, so you better stock up or they’ll disappear,” co-owner Eric Anderson said.

The Butcher and the Bar (aired March 17) is one of five South Florida eateries featured in the latest season of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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Philanthropy Notes

American Humane raises funds to support ‘Pups4Patriots’

It was an evening of altruism for almost 200 supporters who came to celebrate man’s best friend at American Humane’s fifth annual “Pups4Patriots” dinner dance at Club Colette in Palm Beach.

To date, the program has delivered nearly 270 service dogs to U.S. military veterans — at no cost to them — to help with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. The affair raised enough money to pair six more dogs with service men and women.

“There is no pill or therapy session that can put a smile on a vet’s face like a wagging tail,” American Humane CEO and President Robin Ganzert said. “We want every veteran to know that they do not need to face this battle alone.”

For more information, call 800-227-4645 or visit www.americanhumane.org/ program/military/

Cocktails in Paradise

The recent Cocktails in Paradise event — the second of three in the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s series — sold out once again, this time at La Coquille Club in Manalapan.

The Magnificent Morgans, an exhibit created for the event, showed images taken by the father-and-son photography duo of Bert and Richard Morgan. For more than half of the 20th century, their images preserved the lifestyles of the rich and famous and the area’s culture.

Attendees also were treated to a presentation tracing the path of commercial air travel and proof that the first international trips were piloted in Palm Beach County prior to the August 1919 flight from London that is publicized as the earliest. For more information, call 561-832-4164 or visit https:// pbchistory.org.

Rhinestone Cowboy Ball

The George Snow Scholarship Fund had its 29th annual Rhinestone Cowboy Ball, with more than 300 guests who enjoyed dinner, live music, an open bar, casino games and wrestling with a mechanical alligator.

The event set a fundraising record, $150,000 and counting. Proceeds support efforts to provide scholarships to students in need.

“We really can’t thank our sponsors enough,” CEO Tim Snow said. “Their commitment to the George Snow Scholarship Fund and our events has changed the lives of hundreds of deserving students.”

Call 561-347-6799 or visit https://scholarship.org.