February 5th, 2012

Tropical Nights, Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, Village by the Sea, Palm Beach County

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!!

September 15th, 2010

Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, After-Party, Florida, South Florida, Entertainment, Palm Beach County

One of the highlights of visiting Delray Beach, besides sitting on its gorgeous beach is to experience Atlantic Avenue.  Restaurants, shops, outdoor dining is what they are offering.  And, entertainment.  It seems that there is so much music in the air.

I was just there for a few days and got to enjoy some good music. 

One of the venues for entertainment is Jonnie Brown’s located on 301 E. Atlantic Ave., tel. 561-243-9911.  Burgers, Ribs, and classic Rock n’ Roll.

We had pretty good hamburgers.  Nice size with an order of fries.

On Thursdays, you will find the Elvis impersonator.  He has been at this location for many years.  Has a huge following.  One of those is a lady we met.  She was 72 years old.  Always there and always dancing.  That’s what is keeping her so young. She was unbelievable.

I was there on Friday, as well, and there she was, dancing and enjoying Ryan & The Rockers.  Her husband, a spoon player was introduced and did a number for the audience.

She is the one in the blue shirt.

Ryan & The Rockers were so much fun and completely different from the performance on Thursday.

Then, Saturday comes along and brings Rosarito, an igualita from Puerto Rico, and her husband, Kiki, to Delray.  They had never been and off we went to listen to The Flyers. They could not believe the atmosphere in Delray and is still off season.

The Flyers usually play at Johnnie Brown’s on Wednesdays but had an extra performance that week.  If you get an opportunity, do go and listen to them, because they are very talented and versatile.

Another venue for dinner, music and dancing is Il Bacio.  I did not experience the food, so I can’t tell you how it is.  The patio is where the music is happening.  The location is 29 S.E. 2nd Ave., Tel. 561-865-7785.  website is www.ilbacioofdelray.com.  There is a cover and it is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

The first night Shelley and I went, we thought we would not be able to get in.  But, why?  Well, let’s say we were at least 20 years older than every person there.  Not only were we older, but it seemed we were shorter.  Yes, I guess our platforms/heels were not high enough.  We were also not that endowed, if you get my drift.

We got a few looks that said, what are they doing here?  Or, aren’t they my mother’s age?  We got a kick out of the whole experience.  So, we decided to take Rosarito and Kiki and again the 4 of us were the oldest people there.  We did not care; it was fun to check the scene.

Loud music, and crowded.  Dancing at a frenzy.  Kiki mentioned that it was like Ibiza, Spain.

For such a small Village by the Sea, the entertainment is pretty good.  And, we only went to a couple of places.

Have a great week…talk to you later…relax