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FAU STUDENTS SHED LIGHT ON SOME GOOD RESTAURANTS TO TRY OVER SPRING BREAK Check out why your classmates like these places — and why they recommend you visit them during spring break, too. By James Madera
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WHAT CAN I DO DURING SPRING BREAK IF I STAY IN TOWN? The UP picks out what spots to hit during your stress-free break. By Sophie Siegel & Ross Mellman
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FAU STUDENTS SHED LIGHT ON SOME GOOD RESTAURANTS TO TRY OVER SPRING BREAK Check out why your classmates like these places — and why they recommend that you visit them during spring break, too. JAMES MADERA | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
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RE YOU LOOKING to expand your palate over spring break by trying new foods in Boca? We’ve got you covered. The UP asked several students for restaurant recommendations, and we’ve compiled over ten for you to check out.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD If you like Spanish food, take a look at Patio Tapas and Beer, located on SE 1st Ave. They offer a variety of Spanish food and drinks. Shari Gaye-Parris, a senior communications major, cites this as one of her go-to restaurants in Boca Raton. “This place is definitely not your grandma’s tapas bar. There is an eclectic blend of Spanish food and drinks — the most decadent item on the menu, in my opinion, is their ‘lamb-roasted baguette sandwich,’” Gaye-Parris said. Perhaps you occasionally enjoy going to a buffet and
getting the most bang for your buck. If so, take a look at Ichiyami Buffet and Sushi on Mizner Blvd, with buffet prices starting at $13.50 per person during lunch hours. “Ichiyami serves the best ‘spicy tuna salad’ and a phenomenal ‘crab dynamite salad.’ The ‘dragon’ and ‘monster lobster rolls’ are also a must,” Gaye-Parris said. Basilic Vietnamese Grill on Federal Highway is a Vietnamese restaurant that Lisandra Campbell, a freshman English major, described as having a relaxing atmosphere. She said she frequents this restaurant often because they are known for making exceptional ‘pho,’ which is a noodle soup with meat.
COMFORT FOOD If you are a connoisseur of pizza, Blaze Pizza on N Federal Highway is minutes away from campus. It gives customers the chance to customize their pizzas with various toppings, sauces, and cheeses. Safiyyah Mir, a junior biology major, said she frequents
Blaze often because it’s only three miles away from campus, and the menu is full of variety. “Blaze is my go-to because it’s my pizza heaven. It’s close to campus and not that expensive. It also offers a lot of variety when you want something more than cafeteria/food court pizza,” she added. Lovers of fried chicken also won’t have to venture far to find some quality food. Fran’s Chicken Haven on Federal Highway has been serving chicken and homestyle side dishes since 1964. The prices are flexible, too, with chicken legs being sold by the piece for as low as $1.50 Campbell said she visits Fran’s from time to time, and loves it because of the cheap prices and comforting atmosphere.
VEGAN-FRIENDLY OPTIONS Vegans and non-vegans alike may enjoy the cuisine from Parlour Vegan Bakery, located on S Federal
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SPRING BREAK Highway. The Boca location is newer, and they have another site in Plantation. “Coming from someone that is not vegan, none of their food tastes vegan. My friends and I have gone countless times. We tend to find that the ‘butterbeer donuts’ are our go-to’s,” Hannah Hape, a junior English major, said. For those who are devout vegans, Artichoke and Vine on N Federal Highway by the Sanctuary Centre prides itself in being “100% vegan,” including but not limited to: gluten-free, soy free, and nut free foods. They even offer vegan-friendly beer and wine.
JUNK FOOD Those who like to consume greasier foods won’t regret checking out Munchiez. “Munchiez is great. It’s entirely weed-themed, which is pretty cute, but it’s also perfect if you want something greasy. They have a lot of different mac and cheeses, and it definitely will keep you full and content,” Mir said. Munchiez even entices customers with weed-oriented humor. All of their menu items have funny titles, including “The Willie Nelson,” “Cheech and Chong,” and “Bob Marley.” The restaurant also caters to those who eat late at night, staying open until 3 a.m. on certain nights. Grilled cheese fans out there are also in luck. New York Grilled Cheese in Mizner Park offers varieties of grilled cheese sandwiches and soups. Mir noted that the food is expensive, though, with most sandwiches being $11 and up. The facility also stays open until 2 am twice a week, friday and saturday. “They are pricey, but I’d kill for their grilled cheese. I’m not a fan of tomato soup, but the way they make their soup is amazing. And the staff is very friendly, and the environment is very tranquil,” Mir said. South Florida isn’t typically known for having many BBQ restaurants, but Mississippi Sweets BBQ is one hidden gem that is worth checking out, according to Hape. She loves the restaurant because it reminds her of her Southern roots. “Being from the South, you have to have a good barbecue place to go to. Living near the ocean, you don’t tend to have a lot of them. Finding this place was a winwin for me. They make a really good peanut butter pie,” Hape said. And if you enjoy frequenting a diner every now and then, The Flashback Diner is open 24 hours a day. “They have a lot of menu options, but I always get breakfast because it’s among my favorites. Nothing is better than taking a break from studying and going to get a plate of pancakes with your friends at 3 a.m.,” said Hape. FAU students, Boca natives, and snowbirds will have a variety of choices if they choose to go on food excursions in Boca Raton during spring break. Especially those who like to indulge in culinary adventures on a regular basis.
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MIZNER PARK
Mizner Park is one of the most popular spots for restaurants in Boca Raton.
Looking to cool off on the hot nights? Get a scoop with some friends, maybe post-clubbing. This is a great place to hang out if you’re under 21.
YARD HOUSE
FT. LAUDERDALE
While most of the restaurants are expensive, Yard House has a huge menu of American food at affordable prices. The best part about this restaurant is the plethora of different beers, with roughly 100 different choices. This busy coffeehouse has an array of vegan food options but is also a great place to read a nice book or listen to some music. Not everyone is a beach person, and you don’t need to be since it’s ample distance away from beachside Boca.
Ft. Lauderdale might not be Miami, but it offers a great beach party scene where large patches of the beach are packed shoulder-to-shoulder with college partygoers. Las Olas has long been considered the most popular beach and street for parties and restaurants. Rated number 5 out of the 101 best things to do on TripAdvisor, it’s filled with hotels, bars, and restaurants. While most people opt to go to the beach during the day, which swells with college students around noon, Las Olas becomes just as crowded at night.
DELRAY BEACH
GLITCH BAR
The city, only one town north of FAU, has so much to offer. From cute coffeehouses on Atlantic Ave to hopping bars just down the busy street, there is much to do here. Not only are there a ton of restaurants along the busy streets, but it makes for a nice walk and has a beach at the end of the road.
The bar has a unique theme – it’s a barcade, which is a bar with arcade games. You can grab a beer with your friends (if you’re legal) and play some games with them. Plus, on the weekends in that part of Lauderdale, vendors and food trucks make some appearances. It’s a perfect way to hang with friends while enjoying some of your favorite games.
PRING BREAK is the midpoint in the year when life starts to get hectic. Luckily, this works as a way to give all of us a break. While Boca is where we attend school year-round, there are plenty of things to keep you busy if you’re staying here over break, here are the UP’s picks for you to check out:
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While this may be where you live year-round for school, it may be a little boring to hang around here. However, if you’re staying here, there may be more fun in the area than you think. PALMETTO PARK BEACH
The beach is right next to a puppy store and an ice cream shop. Where could you go wrong? The beach is a great place to hang with friends by surfing waves and cooling off.
THE SEED
The coffee bar is open until midnight on weekdays and on the weekends. Local bands play some sets for attendees to enjoy. Plus, when schools in session, it’s a perfect place to go and hit the books with some friends. The coffeehouse has options for everyone, non-coffee drinkers and coffee drinkers alike. There are many clubs on Atlantic Ave, and Level 2 is one of the best. Located on the second floor of a popular restaurant, Buddha Sky Bar, Level 2 is the only nightclub on the Ave that is not on the street level. It offers great music and a true nightclub feel. However, you have been forewarned — it’s expensive. IL BACIO
This club is slightly off the beaten path. Located down a hidden alleyway off the Ave, this outdoor nightclub is probably the most unique due to its outdoor setting. It has a huge stage where they often have live music or DJs.
THE IRISHMAN
The Irishman is one of the most popular college bars in Boca. Friday’s are karaoke nights and are packed with many college students from Greek life.
KILWINS
The iconic ice cream shop is open late hours on the Ave. There are non-dairy options as well as classic flavors.
This small hole-in-the-wall bar opened recently and offers free live music on Fridays and Saturdays. You can grab a cheap beer with friends (hence the name) and listen to some music. Most acts range from hardcore punk to acoustic, just depending on the night. You may be surprised by what you find. REVOLUTION LIVE!
The concert venue offers cheap concert tickets all of the time. It’s just a matter of staking them out. The best way to find out what is happening is via Facebook or Ticketmaster. Most tickets are in the $20-30 price range before fees apply. It’s an intimate concert space. CAPONE’S
Capone’s is one club that is known for its hip-hop scene. It stays open until 4 a.m., and the bar serves drinks much more quickly than at other clubs. SWAY NIGHTCLUB
Not very far from Capone’s is Sway Nightclub. Sway Nightclub has the most “Miami” feel to it, with big lasers and lights. Most other clubs on Las Olas are often more of a bar scene than a club.
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MAP KEY BOCA RATON 1. PALMETTO PARK BEACH 2. THE IRISHMAN- 1745 NW BOCA RATON BLVD 3. MIZNER PARK- 327 PLAZA REAL 4. THE SEED- 199 W PALMETTO PARK RD SUITE E 5. PATIO TAPAS AND BEER, LOCATED ON 205 SE 1ST AVE 6. ICHIYAMI BUFFET AND SUSHI, 145 SE MIZNER BLVD 7. BASILIC VIETNAMESE GRILL 200 S FEDERAL HWY 8. BLAZE PIZZA 2146 N FEDERAL HWY 9. FRAN’S CHICKEN HAVEN 1925 N FEDERAL HWY 10. PARLOR VEGAN BAKERY 415 S FEDERAL HWY, 11. ARTICHOKE & VINE SANCTUARY CENTRE, 4800 N FED. HWY BLDG B STE 1018 12. MUNCHIEZ 158 NW 20TH ST 13. NY GRILLED CHEESE 493 N FEDERAL HWY 14. MISSISSIPPI SWEETS 2399 N FEDERAL HWY 15. FLASHBACK DINER 1450 N FEDERAL HWY DELRAY BEACH 16. SUBCULTURE COFFEE, 20 W ATLANTIC AVE 17. LEVEL 2, 217 E ATLANTIC AVE 18. IL BACIO, 29 SE 2ND AVE 19. KILWINS, 402 E ATLANTIC AVE FT. LAUDERADALE 20. GLITCH BAR 905 NE 5TH AVE 21. BEER PUNX 920 N FLAGLER DR 22. REVOLUTION LIVE 100 SW 3RD AVE 23. CAPONES 310 SW 2ND ST 24. SWAY NIGHTCLUB 111 SW 2ND AVE 1.15.2019 UNIVERSITY PRESS 7
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