January 4th, 2013
In some way music enhances the soul. “It can be a way of relaxing and allowing your body and mind to take a break from the monotony of life.”
In 2012, Delray Beach, Florida was voted “Most Fun Small Town in America”. That title carries a lot of weight….so many towns offer its visitors unique ways to vacation. Delray Beach has the whole package. It is a very walkable town. Gorgeous beaches, shopping, dining…a true vacation destination.
So let’s see What’s Going On? It is TGIF!! Time to let our hair down and kick some heels!!
There are plenty of venues to pick and choose. I’ll be honest, some of the venues offer food. Okay, but not the greatest. We all have different expectations so I will focus only on the music venues, you can decide how the food is.
Arts Garage, located at 180 NE 1st St. Tel. 561-450-6357 Website? http://www.artsgarage.com. This is one of the newest music, arts and entertainment venues. You can bring food in, buy a whole table, or just a seat. I wrote a post on Arts Garage on December 21st. You can just click on the month of December and scroll down to the date. Pretty interesting concept.
Atlantic Grill at Seagate, located at 1000 E. Atlantic Avenue. Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday. Tel. 561-665-4900. Website? http://www.theseagatehotel.com/dining. Located in the Seagate Hotel. I have friends that go all the time and love the nightly music.
Blue Anchor is located at 804 E. Atlantic Avenue. Tonight, Friday, is Mad Cow at 10 p.m., Saturday, is British Invasion, also at 10 p.m. and on Sunday is Merv Johnston’s Remedy, at 9 p.m. Website? http://www.theblueanchor.com
Boston’s on The Beach is located at 40 S. Ocean Blvd. (A1A). There is music Monday through Sunday. Best to check the website http://www.bostonsonthebeach.com. Tel. 561-278-3364
Marriott Hotel, located on the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Avenue, (10 North Ocean Blvd.). The Marriott is so pretty…they have a lounge with entertainment. Best check http://www.marriottdelraybeach.com, or you can call 561-274-3200.
The Colony Hotel is located at 525 East Atlantic Avenue. It is a historic hotel. I did write a post on the Colony on 4/2/11. Just click on April, 2011 and scroll down to the 2nd. Besides daily yoga, you can also enjoy live entertainment during the week-end on the Porch, overlooking Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-276-4123. Website? http://www.colonyflorida.com.
Old Calypso is located at 900 E. Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-279-2300. Website? http://www.oldcalypso.com. Friday, at 7 p.m. Tom Willis will be entertaining. On Saturday at 7 p.m., Neil Franklin and on Sunday from Noon until 4 p.m. “Rhythm N’ Brunch” with Neil Franklin.
Paddy McGee’s is located at 307 E. Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-865-7341. Website? http://www.paddymcgeesdb.com. Live music throughout the week. Friday Charlie Sullivan & The RAK. Saturday, music by SLEJJ!!
Prime, 110 E. Atlantic Avenue, will offer DJ. Tel. 561-865-5845. Website? http://www.primedelray.com.
Tryst is located at 4 E. Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-921-0201. Website? http://www.trystdelray.com. Live music on Saturdays from 5 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Cranes Beach House is located at 82 Gleason St. Tel. 561-278-1700 Please check the events’ schedule at http://www.cranesbeachhouse.com.
Gol! The Taste of Brazil is located at 411 E. Atlantic Ave. Live music Thursday through Sunday. Please visit http://www.golthetasteofbrazil.com.
Deck 84 at 840 E. Atlantic Ave. has music Saturday through Sunday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Please visit http://www.deck84.com.
Buddha Sky Bar located at 217 E. Atlantic Avenue has a DJ on Friday and Saturday. Please visit http://www.buddhaskybar.com.
Hurricane Bar & Lounge located at 640 E. Atlantic Avenue has local and regional live music throughout the week. Friday (tonight) Zero to Sixty, and Saturday (tomorrow) Adam Jason Band, both at 9:30 p.m. Tel. 561-278-0282. Website? http://www.hurricanelounge.com. Guess what? They also have a Sunday NFL Playoffs Free Cookout for ages 21 and up.
Johnnie Brown’s located at 301 Atlantic Avenue will have Friday and Saturday Rock ‘n Roll ‘n Ribs. Tonight, Friday 5th Gear will be entertaining and on Saturday, 1/5 The Rob Arenth Experience. Entertainment starts at 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Solita is located at 25 NE 2nd Avenue. Every Friday at 5:30 p.m. is Friday Blues & Jazz. Please visit http://www.solitaitalian.com. Tel. 561-899-0888.
If I have missed a venue….you know what you can do. Let me know!!
Have a great time!!
December 21st, 2012
Celebrating the Holidays in Delray Beach? This Village by the Sea knows a thing or two about celebrations. Up and down Atlantic Avenue, towards A1A and the Beach, you will find a decorated Village. Years ago when I first “discovered” Delray Beach, already it was becoming a place to go with gorgeous beaches. I think I liked it a lot because it reminded me of our Delaware Beaches. Same idea, Delray is a town that is preserving its cultural heritage, and definitely, a dining and shopping destination.
Back in October I was in Delray and decided to stop and check out a fairly new cultural and arts venue located in the Pineapple Grove District of Delray. Pineapple Grove has become an extension of Atlantic Ave.
The Arts Garage is located at 180 NE First St., Delray Beach, FL 33444. Tel. 561-450-6357 Website? http://www.artsgarage.org
The Arts Garage is across the new Hyatt Place, which opened just a few months ago. By the way, I wrote a post with photos on December 12th. If you would like to see it, just scroll down to the date.
It is a storefront space situated on the lower level of the Old School Square Parking Garage. Art exhibits in the lobby change all the time.
The Arts Garage “is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub for visual artists, musicians, performing film presenters and arts educators”.
BYOW or better yet Bring Your Own Whatever is what you would want to do. It is a different concept and it has been received with much success. Just bring whatever you want; drinks, wine, a full meal, snacks or appetizers, perhaps? Please note that you need to bring everything for your drinks and meal; napkins, glasses, silverware, etc. etc.
You can sit at individual tables which are closer to the stage. You can buy a whole table or individual seats.
Or, you can also sit auditorium style in the back. I say the back, but there are no bad seats in the theater.
If you want to know more about Arts Garage, please check http://www.artsgarage.org/about.
Programs, concerts, films and theater, including classes for children are all in the website. The schedule can be seen at http://www.artsgarage.org/programs.php.
So what would a perfect in Delray Beach be? How about spending the day on the unobstructed beach….and then hitting the Arts Garage for a very unique and fun night!!
February 5th, 2012
Come and enjoy the day in Delray Beach….but tropical nights in the Village by the Sea are a lot of fun…
Usually, I tried to keep away from the hustle and bustle of the week-end. Having a friend in Delray, well, gave us an opportunity to check Delray at night. Those tropical nights, dining al fresco. Our choice? We decided on Vic & Angelo’s on 290 East Atlantic Ave. Tel. 561-278-9570. Website? www.vicandangelos.com. And, no, I don’t work for them. I happen to like the restaurant. I think a guest visiting would like it, as well. The food is consistently good, the service is great and the atmosphere is vibrant and fun.
Nights in Delray, at this time of the year, remind me of the nights in Rehoboth Beach during the height of the summer season. Where to park? Most restaurants have valet parking. Also the parking lot by the railroad tracks on Atlantic Ave. charge $10 and it is a good investment if planning on an extended evening in town.
After getting comfortable on our table we had to laugh. We almost did not need to talk; people watching was entertainment in itself. Our server was Jessie. She was very attentive, new the menu well and I decided to go with her recommendations. The night was young so let me tell you what we had.
After getting some of their delicious flat bread, some of us decided to get grilled octopus. Tender, it melted in your mouth.
 
I decided to get the Black Grouper, topped with a crab cake. It had escarole and white beans. It was a good choice. Very well seasoned.
A Veal Picatta was ordered with artichokes, capers and lemon jus. This dish has been ordered in the past and is popular with my husband; gluten free.
The Veal Chop was also ordered. This chop was not on the menu. A side order of the veal picatta lemon jus was ordered because it was so tasty; making this dish their own.
No dessert was needed; we were all pretty much satisfied with our meals.
Atlantic Avenue looked pretty at night. Illuminating lights gave it a special glow.
Off for a walk and a nightcap at the new Park Tavern, which of course, after their big official opening on Friday evening, was full to capacity. Sorry, no pictures inside, too many customers. Interesting dishes and sliders coming out of the kitchen.
Off to the second nightcap of the evening and to listen to some music at Il Bacio. This is an outdoor venue for music, located at SE 2nd Ave. but we entered through their entrance on Atlantic Ave. Completely outdoors; so check for the weather if you are planning to stop by. You don’t want to get there too early either. The atmosphere kicks on later into the evening.
It was time to go home…..enjoying time with friends and family….priceless!!
October 14th, 2010
I found myself thinking about Delray Beach. I guess the weather today in the Delmarva Peninsula has not been the best. But, why am I complaining? It has been so beautiful for the past couple of weeks. I guess I do not want it to change. I don’t like when it gets dark so early and takes forever to get light in the morning.
I look forward to visiting this Village by the Sea in Palm Beach County. It is really a fun town; enhanced by its residents.
I have a lot of expectations for the upcoming season in Delray. This town has fabulous restaurants and I want to see if they are still as good as the last time I was there. Most of the restaurants have “al fresco” dining and on warm evenings it is the best feeling to let your meal settle and your conversation flow while relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere.
Following is a list of the restaurants that I have reviewed this past year in Delray and all you have to do is click on the month under Archives and scroll down to the date, if you would like to read the review.
Vic & Angelo’s Enoteca, 290 East Atlantic Ave. – 9/29/09
Cut 432, 432 E. Atlantic Ave. – 11/4/09
Cabana El Rey, 105 East Atlantic Ave. – 11/25/09
Jimmy’s Bistro, 9 South Swinton – 11/27/09
Lemon Grass, 420 E. Atlantic – 12/1/09
The Office, 201 East Atlantic – 1/16/10
La Cigale, 253 S.E. 5th Ave. – 2/24/10
Tramonti, 119 E. Atlantic Ave. – 2/26/10
Like I said, I will go back to them but there are so many other ones to try.
If you are in Delray this week-end you might want to check the following events.
Friday, 10/15 – Pumpkin Patch at the Cason United Methodist Church, 342 North Swinton. Tel. 561-302-276-5302, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and Sundays Noon until 7 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 and Saturday, 10/16 – Shark feeding at the Sandoway House located at 142 S. Ocean Blvd. For more info., please visit www.sandowayhouse.com.
Friday, 10/15 until 2/27/11 – “The Cat’s Meow” – A Purrfect Celebration of Cats…from Mild to Wild. Location? The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture located at the Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton. Tel. 561-243-7922. Website www.oldschool.org. Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 10/15 is the Gallery Walk from 7 – 10 p.m. at Atlantic Ave. & NE 2nd Ave. Participating galleries open for extended ours so that you can visit and learn more about them. Delray has amazing artists.
Entertainment at Johnny Brown’s, 301 E. Atlantic Avenue. Besides music there is also food; burgers, ribs, sandwiches, salads and full bar.
Friday, 10/15 – The Jonsons from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday, 10/16 – The Flyers from 9 p.m. until 1 a.m. I saw this group personally and it is fantastic. If you want to know more about them visit www.myspace.com/theflyersmusic.
Have a great week-end….talk to you later….
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