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June 11th, 2014

Destination? The Office, Delray Beach, Florida, Restaurant, Summer 2014 Menu!! Delray Beach, Year-Round, South Florida, Palm Beach County Eats!!

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Delray Beach, Florida is a destination….it has been for years.  It is a “Village by The Sea”, where shops, beaches, recreational sports are at your fingertips…..Foodies take notice:  Delray is your Destination, as well!!  So many restaurants with the majority having outdoor seating.  When in Delray having that perfect table outdoors is priceless.  Conversation with friends, people watching, sipping and dining, this town is an expert on this.

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The Office in Delray Beach has a strategic corner.  Atlantic Avenue and 2nd Street, which is also the entrance to Pineapple Grove, the Arts District of Delray.

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It used to be that Delray Beach was a snowbird’s paradise.  It still is….but Delray Beach is more than that.  It is a year-round resort.  Just like any other resort area, the restaurants change their menus according to the seasons.

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The Office is located at 201 East Atlantic Avenue.  At this time of the year it is offering an inventive array of Summer Menu Specials through October 31, 2014, along with Sunday Brunch and expanded Happy Hours.  It is the time to explore the restaurants in Delray…..so let me introduce you to The Office, once again.

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The Office serves delectable gourmert comfort food.  The setting is remniscent of a luxurious home library, for lunch and dinner daily.

Besides their summer specials, they will also have the regular a la carte menu available for lunch and dinner throughout this period.

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Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.  Diners can opt for a soup and sandwich, or a soup and salad, for $12.95 per person.  Over the years I have sampled soups, salads, and sandwiches and they have all been so yummy!!

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Monday is BBQ Night from 5 p.m. until closing time.  Check these offerings:  Baby Back Ribs served with potato salad for $20.95.  Half of a mango-BBQ Chicken with sweet mashed potatoes for $18.95.  A Kosher Hot Dog, served with French fries and cole slaw for $9.95.  Southern Comfort Pulled Port Sliders for $10.  Catch of the Day Sandwich for market price, and BBQ Burger Sliders for $12.95.

House drinks on Monday afternoons and evenings, House Drinks and Craft Beers will be half price from 3 p.m. until closing.

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Best Fish & Chips!

Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. until closing, diners can indulge in a Seafood Fiesta!!  Daily Seafood Soup for $8.00; Seafood Paella, for $24.95; Cioppino, for $22.95.  Seafood Salad Roll of lobster and shrimp, served with tomatoes, Bibb lettuce, and avocado, on a French baguette, for $20.95.  Catch of the Day, served with fresh veggies at Market Price.  And, Fancy Mc’n Cheese for $15.

On Tuesday evenings, when diners order an entree from the Seafood Fiesta menu, they can also enjoy half-price bottles of wine that are priced at $49 or less.

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Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. until closing, diners can revel in Burger and Craft Beer Madness!  The Office Burger Challenge will truly appeal to hearty eaters.  They will be serving a 4-pound dish, comprised of a variety of yummy menu items, and if a diner can finish this dish The Office will buy the diner’s dinner!!  The dish will change slightly, over the summer, but one version of the dish will include 2 burger patties, one waffle, two fried eggs, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, cheese, bacon, and French fries!!!

Besides, on Wednesday evenings, The Office will also be serving up a fabulous array of inventive burgers, including Salmon Burger, for $16, the Turkey Burger for $16, the Lamb Burger for $16 and the Juicy Lucy Burger, which is topped with lobster Mac ‘n Cheese and blue cheese for $20.  All the burgers will be served with French fries.  When customers order one of these burgers, as well as The Office Burger Challenge, they can enjoy half-off of all draft beers.

On Thursday evenings, also starting at 5 p.m., feast on Surf ‘n Turf.  This divine dish features grilled Rib eye steak, half of a Maine lobster tail, and grilled veggies.  Any diners, ordering Surf ‘ Turf, can also enjoy a delectable dessert for $5, plus half-off any bottle of wine for $49 or less.

Sunday Brunch is new for The Office, and it started on June 1st.  It is served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The brunch menu will include lobster or crab Eggs Benedict for $26, as well as The Avenue Breakfast; 3 eggs, any style, hash browns, bacon, buttered toast, and 2 pancakes, for $16.  The Atlantic Lox Sandwich with smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and capers, served on a ciabatta bread for $16; Belgian waffles for $10, and blueberry pancakes for $10.  Additionally, during Sunday Brunchy, diners can enjoy “Bottomless” Bellinis, Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and Champagne, for $15 per person.

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The Office Happy Hours have been expanded, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and from 10 p.m. until closing time, through October.  Customers can enjoy 50% off a select array of libations and appetizers, at both the indoor and outdoor bars, throughout the dining room, from a summer Happy Hour Menu.

Last, but not least, patrons can enjoy a refreshing array of Summer Specialty Cocktails that have been created by GM Marcello Buruiana.  The Orange Splash, the Strawberry Punch, Red or White Sangria, the Watermelon Gin Fizz, and The Office Pina Colada, are all $10 per cocktail, and will be available throughout the day and evening between June and October, 2014.

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So, what else do you want to know?

The Office is open daily.  The bar is open until midnight, Sunday through Thursday, and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings.  You may call for reservations and info. at 561-276-3600.  Or, visit http://www.theofficedelray.com.

And, if the menu offers…..Deviled Eggs!!  They are awesome!!

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June 20th, 2013

Eating Delray Beach, Florida, The Office, American Gastropub, Summer Comfort Menu, Lunch & Dinner, Sunday through Thursday, The Village by The Sea, South Florida, Palm Beach County

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When visiting Delray Beach, Florida, usually a highlight of the trip is revisiting the restaurants that have become favorites and checking out the new ones, as well. Delray Beach is a dining, shopping and vacation destination. So, easy to get to, with 2 airports within half hour from the town.

If I were to tell you that it is the “off season” in Delray maybe there might be some truth to it. It is summer in Florida and many have headed north. But, don’t get me wrong, you might find it easier to find parking and maybe might be able to get into the restaurants without waiting too long, but all you have to do is hit Atlantic Avenue, Pineapple Grove, A1A in the early evening and you will see residents and visitors enjoying the warm weather, dining al fresco, and sipping their favorite drinks.

Some of the restaurants are offering summer menus, and The Office in Delray Beach is offering an Inventive Summer Comfort Menu with 2 and 3-course prix fixe options for lunch and dinner, Sunday through Thursday, until the end of September, 2013.

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The Office opened in Delray, I believe, almost 5 years ago, by restauranteur and entrepeneur, John Rosatti. It has the perfect location, a corner on trendy and busy Atlantic Avenue…201 East Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-276-3600. Website? http://www.theofficedelray.com.

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Executive Chef Joseph “Joe” Coletto is providing diners with the option of choosing 2 courses for $25 (either an appetizer and an entree, or an entree and a dessert), or 3 courses for $35 (one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert).  This menu is available every week from Sunday through Thursday until the end of September, 2013.  Tax and gratuity are not included.

Outdoor dining, al fresco, at sidewalk…with these tables you will not miss any of the happenings on the Avenue.

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The setting is reminiscent of a luxurious home office, for lunch and dinner, daily.

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For both Summer Comfort Prix Fixe Menus, the appetizer choices are:  Quesadilla, Deviled Eggs which are the best, Fried Pickles, Grown-Up Tater Tots, House-Smoked Fish Nachos, Warm Baked Pretzel Bread, Side Salad – House or Caesar, BBQ Chinese Chicken Wings, Chicken Shu-Mai Duplings, and Sweet Potato Chips.

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Entree choices are:  Veggie Burger, Office Burger, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Marinated Hanger Steak, Baby Back Ribs, Pan-Roasted Free Bird Chicken, Simply Grilled Salmon, Coconut Curry PEI Mussels, Dark English Ale-Battered Fish, and Boneless Country Fried Chicken.

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Dessert choices are:  Apple Crumble, Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches, Maple-and Bacon Glazed Donuts, Golden Raisin and Chocolate Bread Pudding, and Blueberry Creme Brulee.

Specialty cocktails like The Red Stapler made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Prickly Pear, Agave Nectar, and lemon juice are among the many drinks found at The Office.  The Office also serves 39 craft beers on draft, including Bell’s Two Hearted, IPA, the number one ranked IPA in the U.S., along with offerings from Cigar City, Oskar Blues, and our very own Dogfish from Delaware!!

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The designed wine list, with 25 wines by the glass and 90 wines by the bottle, from California, Italy, New Zealand, Argentina and Australia.

Happy Hour is from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and it features 50% off of all drinks, wines by the glass, bottle and draft beer, and cocktails, at both the indoor and outdoor bars.  The Happy Hour offers a pre-selected Happy Hour bar menu, as well.

The Late Night Happy Hour is from 10 p.m. until closing, featuring 50% off of all drinks at both bars, indoor and outdoor.

Hope you have a great time in Delray!!  Talk to you later.

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January 22nd, 2012

Delray Beach, Restaurants, Favorites, Tried & True and Always on Their Menu, Delray Beach, Favorite Eateries, South Florida, Palm Beach County

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In Delray Beach, Florida some restaurants come and go, just like anywhere else.  But then, there are those who are now part of the established eateries that make this Village by the Sea such a South Florida destination.  They are serving tried and true dishes; some are a house specialty and some are a customer’s favorite.

So, if you find yourselves in this Village by The Sea, enjoy the town, the beach, the shops and all the restaurants; some are more casual than others, but almost all of them offer al fresco dining.

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I visit Delray often and the following restaurants are favorites in Delray.  They all offer so much on their menu.  But, there are some dishes that I am totally hooked on.  Check my list.

Ziree Thai and Sushi is located at 401 West Atlantic Ave. (a few blocks west of the Delray Beach Tennis Center).  Tel. 561-276-6549.  Website? http://www.zireethai.com.

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Sushi, sashimi, other Asian delights are among the many dishes.  I have been visiting Ziree since they opened and have seen it grow and be such a part of the local community.

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I love a dish called the Atlantic Ocean.  It is a combination of salmon, shrimp, scallops, squid and mussels, steamed in thick curry sauce and basil leaves.  It is a delicious dish and can you believe that it is only $19.95.  It is served with your choice of white or brown rice.

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Jimmy’s Bistro has been in Delray for a few years, at 9 S. Swinton.  Tel. 561-865-5774.  You can find Jimmy’s Bistro on Facebook. I was there when Jimmy first opened the bistro.  I knew success was around the corner.  It was a matter of time; a few passed the word around and Jimmy has become very much loved in the community.  It is small, quaint and has great background music.

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One of my true favorites and I imagine, a signature dish along with his Po’ Boy is Jimmy’s Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crust.  It is served steaming hot; love poking through the crust to find a comforting soup.  It is filling so get a lighter entree. Or, have a salad with it.

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Cabana El Rey – It is referred to as Cabana, located at 105 East Atlantic Ave.  Tel. 561-274-9090.  Website?  www.cabanarestaurant.com.  This restaurant serves a variety of Latin dishes; tostones, mariquitas, coconut rice, morcillas, paella, rice in squid ink, but a favorite of mine and one that you will always find on its menu, is the Pollo Asado which is a half roasted chicken rubbed with adobo (garlic, oregano, lime and extra virgin olive oil).  It is served with a choice of yellow or white rice and beans, of course.  It is $17.95 and is the best; kid you not.

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Tramonti is located at 119 E. Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-272-1944.  Website? www.tramontidelray.com.  This restaurant is one of those that is crowded all the time.  Do anything you can to get ahead of the line; speak Italian? That’s even better.  They serve a very good lunch too if dinner is not your thing or reservations are hard to get.

A signature dish of Tramonti is called Spaghetti in Cartoccio Areo.  It is a baked spaghetti with shrimp, parma prosciutto in a cognac cream sauce.  The baking is done in foil.  Well seasoned, thick sauce, just enough cognac.

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Another favorite? Carpaccio Di Manzo is a beef carpaccio on a bed of arugola, capers, balsamic vinegar and shaves of parmigiano cheese.  It is more of an appetizer.

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Brule Bistro is in what is known as Pineapple Grove.  This Art District of Delray is becoming a second Atlantic Avenue.  Brule is located at 200 NE 2nd Ave., Tel. 561-274-2046.  Website? www.brulebistro.com.  I have yet to make it for dinner; that will be soon, though.  The restaurant has a good menu and an extensive wine list.

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The chilled gazpacho with yogurt creme is excellent on a hot South Florida day.  Homemade; not canned.

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The Market Salad is a favorite and it has assorted veggies and white balsamic vinaigrette dressing.  Topped with grilled chicken, it is certainly a beautiful meal.

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City Oyster was one of the first restaurants I went to when I first came to Delray Beach about 9 years ago.  It is located at 213 East Atlantic Avenue.  Tel. 561-272-0220.  Website? www.cityoysterdelray.com.  Definitely it is defined as American Cuisine.  It has a great bar and very impressive inside.  I usually just sit outside having what I love there best; raw oysters.  They are from different parts of the country.  Served on ice, plump and salty.  That’s all I need to say.

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Vic & Angelo’s is located at 290 East Atlantic Ave.  Tel. 561-278-9570.  Website? www.vicandangelos.com.  Great atmosphere, good bread, fine wings, and delicious pastas, but one dish that I order every single time is the V & A Caesar Salad.  Romaine Hearts, hand shaved Reggiano, white anchovies with the homemade Caesar dressing makes this one of my favorite salads.  It is large enough to share; I never do and I never offer either.

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After that salad a veal picatta with artichokes, capers and lemon jus…is a favorite, as well.

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Bru’s Room is a Sport’s Bar right in the heart of Delray.  Along with many types of beers, and plenty of televisions for all the sport aficionados, they serve the best, bar none, Wings.  I usually order the Triple Threat. It is a combination of all their wings; BBQ, Sweet ‘N’ Tangy and hot, grilled and topped with minced garlic.  You can leave the garlic out or just get like I sometimes do, the Sweet ‘N’ Tangy, but the magic word is Grilled.  You can order them for take-out, as well. Call 561-276-3663.  Bru’s Room is located at 35 NE 2nd Ave.  Website? www.brusroom.com.  The wings are gluten free and it is one of the few restaurants that I have encountered in South Florida offering a gluten free menu.

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The Office is located at 201 East Atlantic Avenue.  Tel. 561-276-3600.  Website?  www.theofficedelray.com.  No ordinary office this is.  They serve outdoors, at the bar or indoors.  I have had different salads at the office; some are specials but one that is always on their menu and a favorite is the Vinegar Maker’s Salad.  Romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, carrot, onion, olives, chick peas, and roasted cauliflower.  It is even better topped with a fish, beef or chicken.  My choice is usually beef.

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A resurgence of deviled eggs I have found to be in a lot of restaurants.  Their Truffled Deviled Eggs with paprika and chives are so good.

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The Dark english Ale Battered Fish with salt and vinegar “chips”, pan fried onion dip, and cole slaw does not have any rivals.

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Lemongrass is located at 420 E. Atlantic Avenue.  Tel. 561-278-0222.  It is a happening spot with plenty of customers enjoying unique fare.  I have had, just like in the above mentioned restaurants, plenty of what they have to offer, but, one dish that is outstanding, besides being a conversation piece is their Holly Snapper.  Boneless and fried snapper, topped with a garlic sweet chili sauce.  I take my time in eating it and savour every last bite.  Love it!!

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Another favorite and signature dish is the Lobster Monster Roll…crispy lobster, cucumber, scallions, asparagus, masago, I/O with sesame seeds.  This is all you need to order.

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Delray Beach, let me tell you that you have come a long way….good for you…talk to you later.

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July 11th, 2011

Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida, Restaurants, Village by the Sea, Palm Beach County, The Second Season

 

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During the day the town of Delray Beach is somewhat quiet in this Second Season.  At night, well, it is a different story.  I think the snowbirds leave thinking that this town will just roll its streets and call it a night; shall I say?  Very mistaken.  They should have been here this week-end. 

Pineapple Grove (2nd St.) in Delray was sleeping in on Sunday a.m.

Pineapple Grove (2nd St.) in Delray was sleeping in on Sunday a.m.

Delray is as lively as ever during the summer months as during the winter season.  Visitors are vacationing, shopping and enjoying that “al fresco” dining that I love the most.

So, I decided to walk and try some of them with Miguel and Rosalyn; brother and cousin.  This is what we found.

 

Crepes by the Sea is located at 6 NE 5th Avenue right by the intersection of Federal and Atlantic Ave.  Website?  www.crepesbythesea.com.

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Mine was a tomato, spinach and cheese crepe.  To tell you the truth, it was good; but just that. 

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Miguel had the ham, egg and cheese.  His was, definitely, better.

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The Office is located at 201 East Atlantic Avenue.  Tel. 561-276-3600.  Website?  www.theofficedelray.com.  This restaurant is yet to disappoint me; no different in the Second Season.  A very enjoyable lunch.

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Miguel had the lobster chowder.  It was nice and creamy with lots of chunks of that sweet lobster.

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My two fellow diners had the Dark English Ale Battered Fish with salt and vinegar “chips”, pan fried onion dip, and cole slaw.  They both loved it with Rosalyn commenting that it had been the best she had ever tasted.

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I had the Vinegar Maker’s Salad.  This salad had romaine, tomato, avocado, cucumber, carrot, onion, olives, chickpeas, roasted cauliflower and I topped it with steak.  The salad was perfect on such a hot, summer day.

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The Office is a sister restaurant to the other well-known Delray Beach eatery, Vic & Angelo’s, located at 290 East Atlantic Ave.  Tel. 561-278-9970.  Website?  www.vicandangelos.com

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We stopped at the fairly new Seagate Hotel to check out The Atlantic Grille located at The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 East Atlantic Ave.  Website?  www.theatlanticgrille.com.

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The restaurant is beautifully decorated.  Check the website for the weekly entertainment.

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Our eyes shot to the breads sitting by themselves in the open kitchen.

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Tramonti is one of the most popular restaurants on Atlantic Ave.  Early on Sunday evening you would have found us there.  It was not too crowded, which was perfect.  Georgio, our waiter, was fun and very attentive.

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We had a Carpaccio di Manzo.  Thinly sliced raw beef, mixed salad, shaved parmigiano and balsamic vinegarette.

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A simple arugula salad of roasted artichokes and shaved parmigiano is all I wanted.

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My choice for an entree was a suggestion by Georgio.  It is a signature dish for Tramonti.  Spaghetti in Cartoccio Areo Special.  It was baked spaghetti with shrimp, parma prosciutto in a cognac cream sauce.  I came escounded in foil.  Very nice.

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For a sweet ending, a Sicilian Cannoli is what we chose.  Rosalyn thought it was just good; I thought it was delicious, especially since I had not had one in a long time.

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This is just a tiny tasting of the many restaurants found on Atlantic Avenue.  There is one for every palate, so get out and try them out.

 

Have a great day!!  Talk to you later…

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March 11th, 2011

Out and About, Delray Beach, Leaving the Rainy Weather at the Delaware Beaches only to find Chilly Weather in South Florida

 

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Everyone I talked to last week kept saying how gorgeous the weather was in Florida, you cannot believe it, and bla bla bla.  The weather forecast for the mid Atlantic states was rain and more rain for Thursday and Friday so it was time to get out once again.  No, really, I had this trip planned since friends are passing through Florida on their way to Bolivia.  Cannot wait to see them.

BWI is the airport I pretty much use for my travels.  Every gate was packed and it dawned on me that it was Spring Break.  Oh, yes, a completely full flight.  Delayed because of rain and then delayed in the air because all the traffic coming into Palm Beach International.

Last time in Florida the weather was better than other times.  On this trip; it will probably even be nicer but yesterday I arrived to cloudly and cool skies.  My luggage was soaked and the contents were pretty wet, as well.   I think it happened as it was waiting to be put on the plane at BWI.

But things started cheering up as my driver, Arturo, picked me up.  Arturo was my driver last year in Puerto Rico.  He took me all over the Island and was very knowledgeable about everything to know in La Isla del Encanto.  He is a foodie; and he loves to discover new places to eat.   He has been in Florida for a few weeks and last night I showed him a few of the places that I enjoy in Delray.

Instead of taking I-95 I took him through A1A or South County Rd. from Palm Beach.  That drive is really nice; right along the coast.  Arturo was driving and sighseeing, taking it all in.  I am surprised nobody honked the horn; we were going so slow, but so was everyone else for that matter.

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First things first; we were hungry, and, since it was around 3:00 p.m. we stopped for a snack at the Bru’s Room located at 35 NE 2nd Ave.  www.brusroom.com.  We had some refreshments and an order of their triple threat wings.  Those wings are the best, bar none!!

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To work that food out we then took a 4 mile walk in anticipation to a late dinner.  It was cool and a pretty early evening, nevertheless.

We decided to have dinner at Lemongrass Asian Bistro.  I always visit this restaurant when in Delray.  Consistently good food.  They are located at 420 E. Atlantic Ave., and the website is www.lemongrassasianbistro.com.

Arturo had the Lemongrass Martini.  Light and refreshing, but he then changed to beer.

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We had their famous Lobster Monster Roll.  It is a huge roll and perfect for sharing.  If you like lobster, then you should try it.

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We also had the Sex on the Moon and the Three Musketeers.  These were delicious, as well.  I could see Arturo was happy and probably thought it was a good thing he decided to offer to pick me up at the airport.

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I kept mentioning to Arturo that Elvis was going to be playing at Johnnie Brown’s.  I don’t know if he was excited about that, but I took him anyway.  Johnnie Brown’s was crowded and Elvis well, was just Elvis.  Some of the followers that are there every Thursday, were there again last night.  I even found another Elvis in the crowd.

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Johnnie Brown’s is located at 301 E. Atlantic Ave. and the website is www.jonniebrowns.com.  They have entertainment every day of the week.

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It was late so we strolled through Atlantic Ave.; some restaurants were closing up shop.  But, not The Office.  They still were serving for a bit longer.  Why not have a nightcap?

Arturo decided to have the Red Staple.  The Office is everything about an office.  We sat outstide and it was pretty chilly then but it was so nice, as well.  Right there by the entrance to Pineapple Grove, the heaters from The Office were doing their magic.

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The Office is located at 201 E. Atlantic Ave.  Website?  www.theofficedelray.com.

The Red Staple had Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Prickly pear, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon Juice and Crushed.  I took a taste and it was the best drink of the evening.

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 Then, nothing better than a good cup of coffee before calling it a night.

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Talk to you later…you know I will…

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December 22nd, 2010

The Office, Delray Beach, Florida, Restaurant, Review, Palm Beach County

 

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I am going straight to the point.  I had the best salad at The Office, located at 201 East Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach.  The telephone?  561-276-3600 and the website is www.theofficedelray.com

I have told you many times that one of the most pleasant ways to eat is “al fresco”, especially on a gorgeous day.  That’s what happened when my husband and I decided to get something for lunch during our stay in Delray in one of the very popular restaurants on trendy Atlantic Ave. 

I wanted to see how The Office was doing.  They opened about a year ago and on 1/16/10 I wrote a post on this blog.  You can just click on the month of January 2010 and scroll down to the date.

The Office has a great corner in Delray; visible and plenty of outdoor dining.  Two of their outdoor tables take “dining al fresco” seriously; practically on the street.  I have sat on one of those and have enjoyed it so much.

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On this day we sat outside, as well.  As I sat down I noticed that the people on the next table were having a beautiful salad.  So when our waitress came and I asked she said that it was not on the menu; it was a special that day but that people were really liking it.

Of course, I had to have it.  I topped it just like those other people, with steak slices.  My husband ordered it without the steak and just with olive oil and vinegar.  Mine had a  light Balsamic dressing.

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Let me describe it to you.  It was a Boston Lettuce.  This lettuce is also known as Tom Thumb, Bibb, Butter, and Buttercrunch and is one of the 6 lettuces generally available for human consumption.  It is a member of the butterhead family; velvety, butterlike texture of the leaves and truly delicious.

The salad also had a goat’s milk feta cheese and it also had very thin slivers of preserved lemons.  The rind of the lemons is preserved for some time; afterwards, all you get is this lemony taste adding texture, color and flavor to the salad. The combination of all those ingredients with the steak just left me wanting more.  I hope they put it on the menu.

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We also ordered their Truffled Deviled Eggs with paprika and chives.  Again, the deviled eggs were just as good as before, if not better. 

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We spent a few hours eating, chatting, and people watching.  Nothing out of the ordinary; just a pleasant afternoon with good company in this Village by the Sea.

 

Talk to you later…..almost getting to the Christmas tree….have a good one!!

 

Note:  Information for this post was taken from www.wisegeek.com.

October 14th, 2010

Delray Beach, Florida, What’s Going On?, Activities, Events, Village By the Sea, South Florida, Palm Beach County

 

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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.

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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.

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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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