June 10th, 2013
It might be a little quieter in the Village by the Sea, at this time of the year, but by no means is Delray Beach, Florida, and other towns in Palm Beach County rolling up their sidewalks!! This is the time of the year to enjoy these unique towns.
Delray Beach, Florida, is a dining and vacation destination all year round. It has been voted the Most Fun Small Town in America and just recently #1 on the list of best beaches in Florida, out of 10 beaches awarded this designation. The idea of eating outdoors is so enticing; it sets the mood for the evening. And, in Delray Beach, most restaurants have outdoor dining available. With that in mind, my post begins.
Vic & Angelo’s is a restaurant known in South Florida for serving delicious, rustic Italian cuisine. Two locations:
Palm Beach Gardens at 4520 PGA Blvd. in PGA Commons. Tel. 561-630-9899.
Delray Beach at 290 East Atlantic Avenue. Tel. 561-278-9570.
Both Vic & Angelo’s restaurants serve lunch and dinner daily. They also offer Happy Hour every day, as well, at the indoor and outdoor bars. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday. Please visit http://www.vicandangelos.com.
 Delray Beach Vic & Angelo’s is all about enticing culinary options this summer. These “sister” restaurants are owned by talented restauranteur and entrepeneur John Rosatti. The Summer Tasting Menus allow diners to customize their choices.
These restaurants in South Florida are doing exactly what restaurants do at the Delaware Beaches in the “off-season”. They offer great values, delicious food, and amazing atmosphere at a time of the year when you can kick back and relax.
Through September 30, 2013, Sunday through Thursday, for lunch and dinner, both eateries are offering diners two, three-course Summer Tasting Menus, for $25 and $35, per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
These terrific menus allow diners to choose one appetizer, one entree, and one dessert, from either menu, which include salads, pizza, pasta, seafood, chicken, and veal dishes. Diners who opt for either prix fixe menu, may also add a bottle of Coastal Vines Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Pinot Noir, for $15, per bottle.
The $25, Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu: Diners can choose one appetizer (Angelo’s Salad, V & A Caesar, Fried Calamari); one entree (Pizza Orginale, Cappellini al Telefono, with fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes, Fusilli with crumbled sausage and broccoli rabe, Chicken Milanese; or Grilled Shrimp or Tuna Cobb Salad); and one dessert (gelato or sorbet).
The $35, Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu: Diners can choose one appetizer (PEI Mussels al Forno, Grilled Calamari, or Spinach Salad); one entree (Shrimp Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Piccata with artichoke hearts, Chicken Marsala with wild mushrooms and sweet pea risotto, Veal Milanese, Wild Salmon with mixed veggies, or Four-Cheese Pear Tortelloni with truffle cream sauce); and one dessert (house-made tiramisu or cannoli).
The restaurants will also be offering their traditional a la carte menus, for lunch and dinner, daily, along with their brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday.
So, what are you waiting for? Whichever menu you choose this season…..you will be feasting on refreshing salads, soul-satisfying house-made pastas, crispy thin-crust pizzas, fresh fish and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes.
Vic & Angelo’s has a full bar, with indoor and outdoor seating, offering over 100 wines from all over the globe, as well as fifteen vintages by the glass, and nifty signature cocktails.
Bon Appetit!! Talk to you later.l
April 9th, 2013
When you think of it, pizza is a complete meal. Bread, veggies, and protein. And, for those with a gluten allergy; what’s out there is not the same, but it is getting better, definitely.
My guests were hungry in Delray, so a call to Pizza Rustica was in order. It is located at 1155 E. Atlantic Avenue, one block from A1A and Delray’s famous beach. Tel. 561-279-8766. Website? http://www.pizzarusticaldelray.com.
Pizza Rustica does deliver, even if it is a few slices (square slices)…a minimum of 3.
Arriving to pick up our well done pizza, we waited for about 5 or 10 minutes. It was a busy place.
Pizza Rustica has about 27 choices of pizza. They sell by the slice, medium with a thin crust, extra large with a thin crust and a very large pan pizzaa, as well. Salads are also big at Pizza Rustica.
Our choices were:
A traditional American Pizza – They were hungry. No waiting allowed for a little photo.
The Marguerita was traditional with plum tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, herbs and garlic pesto with garden grown basil.
And, the Provencal had a combination of roasted peppers and garlic, over plum tomato sauce and mozzarella with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes and French goat cheese.
Gone in no time…all thought they were very good, and a larger pizza pie than usual!
April 8th, 2013
This past week-end was the 51st Delray Affair, in the Village by the Sea, also called, Delray Beach!! After the rainy Friday, Saturday and Sunday proved to be that Delray Beach was at total capacity.
The beach in Delray looks fantastic. A lot of work has been done to the beach and it shows. It is so wide; the sand so soft; the water is still so clear.
But, during the Delray Affair visitors and residents alike were in Downtown Delray Beach. The streets were opened to pedestrians.
The Delray Affair is the largest arts and crafts festival in the Southeastern U.S. It showed with multitude of people walking shoulder to shoulder.
Festivals bring food. At the Delray Affair there was plenty to taste.
The cheesecake and berries on a stick caught my attention.
This vendor really captured our group’s attention….The Man Apron!! Plenty of raunchy comments!!
After The Man Apron…some wine tasting was needed.
Jason Colannino was attracting a big crowd. He plays at the Sundy House in Delray Beach. He was really good. For more information, please visit http://www.jasoncolannino.com
At the end of the day….taking a break on the beach was all we needed, and pizza from Pizza Rustica to follow.
Talk to you later.
April 2nd, 2013
Teriyaki, Tempura, Sushi, and Sashimi; the cuisine offered by Ziree Thai & Sushi; fresh and delicious.
Ziree Thai & Sushi is located at 401 West Atlantic Avenue, across from the South County Court House, in Delray Beach, Florida. Tel. 561-276-6549.
They open for lunch and for dinner. Take out is available.
The bar offers wine, Thai and Japanese beers, and Sake.
I have been following this restaurant since they opened about 8 years ago. Since the beginning, it has been a local’s favorite.
My family makes a point to stop by for dinner every time we are in Delray Beach.
It has a casual atmosphere, friendly owners and staff. I feel totally at home.
Tonight stopping for a quick dinner I ordered the Spicy Conch Salad. It had masago, scallions, cucumbers and spicy mayo. I few customers stopped by to see what I was eating. It was so refreshing and being that it was a balmy night in South Florida….it was perfect. No more words are necessary, the photo says it all.
Then a little Sashimi Morin, a combo, completed by dinner.
Perfectly satisfied, it was time to head home.
Ziree Thai & Sushi can be found on Facebook. And, they do offer gift certificates.
Talk to you later. Have a good one.
March 6th, 2013
So sorry you are stuck in Delray Beach, I told my friend, Debbie…her daughter’s flight was canceled. In The Village by the Sea, I am feeling her pain, as we, the ones that are in the Mid Atlantic States, deal with….March. In like a lion, definitely.
So, check out what’s going on in Delray Beach…
The Cornell Museum Building is turning 100! It is located at the corner of Swinton and Atlantic Avenues. The Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture is honoring this milestone with a special museum admission of $1.00 through April 1st.
Until April 21st – At the Cornell Museum at Atlantic Avenue and Swinton. The Seagate Hotel & Spa World of Golf: The Gary Wiren Collection – One of the finest private collections of golf memorabilia in the world, as well as fine art from the Academy of Golf Art. The avid golfer can expect to experience things they have never come in contact with before. The non golfer will pleasantly surprised. This collection is hailed as the “most unique golf exhibition in the history of the United States”. Dr. Gary Wiren is a golf educator, a Master member of the Professional Golfers Association of America, a former national PGA staff director, and one of only three professionals named to both the PGA Hall of Fame and Golf Magazine’s World Golf Teachers Hall of Fame.
Putt with the putters from 1890, 1925, and 2012 to compare!!
Admission is $10; $6 for seniors and students with ID, $3 ages 4-12; free for ages 3 and under.
Wednesday, 3/6, Thursday, 3/7, Friday, 3/8…Go Paint, Drink and Haven Fun!! Check the Calendar at Vino Van Gogh! Whether you are an inspiring Van Gogh or just looking to explore your creative side.,..In a relaxed, social, group setting, an artist will guide you through replicating the night’s featured painting step by step. It’s the new thing in Delray Beach, and it is located at 153 NE 4th Avenue. Tel. 561-272-5272. Website? http://www.vinovangohflorida.com. Go to the calendar and choose a date and painting you like. Reserve your spot online or by phone. For example, tonight, Wednesday, 3/6 is Splatter Tulips, Thursday, 3/7 is Well Behaved Dogs, and Friday, 3/8 is Margarita Time. The classes are 2 – 2/12 hours and the price is $35-40/class, depending on the day and time. Canvases, paint, brushes, easels, aprons, plus entertainment is provided!! Each class ticket includes 1 complimentary glass of wine, soda, or water. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes earlier.
Thursday, 3/7 – Delray’s First Major Wellness Event – WellFest Delray Beach 2013. A free event!! It will take place at 3 outstanding venues: Old School Square Gym (11 a.m.-7 p.m.), Hyatt Place (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), and at the Old School Square Amphitheater with Fitness Demos at 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Demos and classes on vinyasa yoga, tai-chi and, boot camp fitness. The event is targeting the importance of education, information, motivation, entertainment and inspiration. More info? Please visit http://www.wellfestdelray.com
Old School Square is located at the Delray Center for the Arts, 51 North Swinton (corner of Atlantic Avenue).
The Amphitheater is also on this location.
Hyatt Place is located at 104 NE 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove).
Friday, 3/8 – Arts Garage – Global Invasion at 7:30 p.m. with Errol Rackipov, a Master Vibraphonist who blends jazz and classical chamber music with Eastern European fold rhythms and motifs. Arts Garage is a multi-disciplinary cultural hub for visual artists, musicians, performers, film presenters and arts educators. It is located at 180 NE First St. Tel. 561-450-6357 Website? http://www.artsgarage.org
Friday, 3/8 – Sunday 3/10 – TAP, at the Crest Theatre. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $42. This is a non-stop explosion of energy. Celebrating the world of dance. The cast? Award-winning dancers and singers that travel seamlessly through decades of styles; from Broadway and Big Band to world music and poprock. By tickets online. Visit http://www.delraycenterforthearts.org The Crest Theatre is located at 51 North Swinton Avenue.
Saturday, 3/9 – Delray GreenMarket – It is an open air market, featuring the best local produce in Delray Beach. It takes place every Saturday until May 11th. 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Location? The Old School Square Park at NE 2nd Avenue. 1/2 block north of Atlantic Ave. Their cookbook is also on sale for $12. You can also call Lori at 561-276-7511 to order your copy. Please add an extra $3.00 for shipping and handling.
Saturday, 3/9 and Sunday, 3/10 – Artists in The Park at Veteran’s Park on Atlantic Avenue, right by the Intracoastal. This is the longest running outdoor fine arts show and sale in South Florida. It is sponsored by the Delray Art league. You will see the tents up on Saturday and Sunday!! Website? http://www.delrayartleague.org
 Historic Colony Hotel  Historic Sandoway House Saturday, 3/9 – “Ride & Remember” Historic Tour of Delray Beach. The tours are held every second Saturday of the month. It includes some walking into the historic sites, but those who choose not to walk may wait on the bus. Now in its seventh year, the Ride & Remember tour has added the Colony Hotel and the Sandoway House Nature Center. Departure location? The Spady Museum at 170 NW 5th Avenue in Delray. Departure time is 10 a.m. Return is 12 p.m. Cost is 20/person. Tel. 561-279-8883 Website? http://www.spadymuseum.com
Thursday, 3/14 – The 12th Annual Delray Beach Home Tour from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. It draws hundreds of guests from all over SoFlo. Some of Delray’s most distinctive residences will open their doors to the public. Tickets are $100 and can be purchase online by visiting http://www.delrayhometour.com. Guests will explore the residences. It will be a leisurely day with catered luncheon and trolley service between homes. This signature event for Delray Beach raises funds for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. You can also call 561-266-0003 to purchase tickets by credit card. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
Achievement Centers for Children & Families is a non-profit organization that provides a safe, nurturing environment for children who need them the most….more info at http://www.delraychild.org.
Sunday, 3/17 – A Hands On Sushi Workshop at Morikami Gardens, located at 4000 Morikami Park Rd. – Learn the basic of sushi making, cultural info about sushi and enjoy your creations. 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Oki Education Center. Instructor? Mitsutoshi Sekita Cost? $70. Bring a sharp 7″ – 8″ knife, cutting board (approx. 10″ – 15″) and apron and dish towel. More info? Please visit http://www.morikami.org/education/basics-of-sushi Tel. 561-495-0233.
Have a great time!! Enjoy the weather!!
February 14th, 2013
If you are visiting Delray Beach, Florida this week-end, you are in for a treat when the 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off will be taking place at Old School Square. It is sponsored by the Delray GreenMarket. Visit http://www.delraycra.org.
It is a free event. Saturday, 2/16 from 10 a.m.until 12:30 p.m. Watch the bravest cooks in town battle over bragging rights for the best traditional, new age, and vegetarian chili recipes. Sample each batch and help choose the People’s Choice winner!! Trophies will be awarded.
Listen to Heidi and The El Cat’s sing the blues!!
After reading 50 Shades of Grey…hmmmm, a friend gave me Fifty Shades of Chicken, a parody in a cookbook. Actually, the recipes are great. So, I decided to tackle the Chicken Chili. Having a gluten allergy in my household I changed the recipe a bit to make it gluten free.
Remember to make it your own. Want it more spicy? You know what to do, right?
Chicken Chili
3 tablespoons extra virgin-olive oil
1 1/2 lbs. ground chicken, preferably a mixture of dark and white meat. Mine was all white.
1/2 tablespoon of Kosher salt (I really don’t use salt, but it was in the recipe.)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper chopped
1 jalapeno chile pepper (If you think it will be too hot, then just use some Tabasco instead.)
2 tablespoons chili powder (If you want to use more, you know what to do.)
1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1 bottle dark beer (I got gluten free beer.)
1 15 ounce can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed (If you want more beans….)
1 cup of chicken broth.
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
Sour cream, for garnish (I bought lite sour cream.)
Grated cheese, for garnish (Your preference.)
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown for about 7 minutes or so. Add salt and pepper. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan and then stir in the tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until the paste is fragrant; about 2 minutes. Stir in the onions, bell, pepper, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook until the veggies are golden; about 10 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, adjust salt content. Cook for a few minutes more.
Add the tomatoes. Stir for a minute.
Then, add the beer, beans. and the cup of chicken broth. The gluten free beer I used is the one of the left….a Spanish beer. Add cilantro and lime juice.
Ladle the chili into bowls. Serve topped with sour cream and shredded cheese. Enjoy!!
Note: Please remember to make sure your ingredients are gluten free if you are following the allergy diet. Grate the cheese yourself, as well.
This recipe will serve 4 hungry people!! Easily doubled.
February 5th, 2013
 The Intracoastal, looking north. Discovering Delray Beach from a different point of view. The sightseeing cruises going north or south on the Intracoastal are a relaxing way to spend a few hours. Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray are the yachts at your service.
 The Intracoastal, looking South. Tired of the beach and shopping? Or maybe too much bonding and you want to take off by yourself.
This week’s cruises are:
Daily 2-Hour Narrated Sightseeing Cruises at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $23 for adults, $20 for children ages 2 through 12, and Seniors 62+. Casual dining is available on board, as well as a full bar.
Thursday, 2/7 – Steel Drum Cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. $20/person.
Friday, 2/8 – Double Entree Buffet Dinner Cruise from 6 to 8 p.m. $50/person. Toss Garden Salad, Oven Roated Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus, Vegetable Lasagna, Steamed Vegetable Medley, Red Bliss Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls & Butter, Chef’s Choice of Dessert, Coffee and Tea.
Sunday, 2/10 – Sunday Brunch Cruise from 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. $39/person. Scramble Eggs, Vegetable Lasagna, Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy, Crusty Rolls and Cranberry Mayo, Tossed Garden Salad, Breakfast Sausage Links, Home Fried Potatoes with sauteed onions and peppers, French Toast with Maple Syrup, sliced fruit.
All cruises depart from 801 E. Atlantic Avenue. Please call 561-243-0686 to reserve your space. More info? Check http://www.delrayyachtcruises.com.
Have fun!!
February 4th, 2013
Visiting Delray Beach? Watch out because while visiting this Village by The Sea….well, you might want to stick around.
Making the visit for guests a little more enjoyable is something Delray is accomplishing in a big way.
WiFi is free to the public on East Atlantic Avenue. Enjoy!!
Delray Beach also has free shuttle service called the Downtown Roundabout, providing park and ride transportation throughout Downtown Delray Beach. There are a few routes available.
One route is available 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. It originates at the Tri Rail Station running north on Congress Avenue to West Atlantic Avenue, continuing east on Atlantic Avenue to the Marriott Hotel on the Beach at Ocean Blvd. (A1A).
From the beach, the shuttle bus returns to the Tri Rail Station traveling west on Atlantic Ave. to Congress Ave. and running south on Congress.
Another Rt. is a split route. Originating also at the Tri Rail Station from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The other route originates at the Delray Beach Public Library on Atlantic Ave. from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Week-end service is Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Please remember that only service dogs are allowed on the shuttle.
More info? Call 561-243-7322, 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call after these hours to Delray Beach Action Center at 561-243-7012 or the Shuttle Dispatch Center at 954-791-2505.
You can also visit http://www.mydelraybeach.com/news/2012/03/07/downtown-roundabout. In this site you can also find info. on where to park in Downtown Delray Beach.
The Beach!!
At the center of it all, is the beach in Delray. This beach is unobstructed; you can sit there all day long. Bring your own chairs, or rent the lounges.
At the end of the day it does look quiet, but not so during the South Florida hot days.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later.
 
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