Thursday, April 22, 2010

Hello Fellow Foodies,

I've compiled a list of my Happy Hour findings here in East Boca:

Chops Lobster Bar 561-395-2675
Royal Palm Place- 101 Plaza Real South #M http://www.chopslobsterbar.com/
Mon - Fri 5 - 7pm Signature Martinis $8, Domestic Beers $3.75, Wines by the glass $5, Special Appetizer Menu; Sun - Thurs $49 Tasting Menu available

CHOW Boca 561-392-3449
Royal Palm Place - 309 Via De Palmas www.ChowBoca.com
Fri: Everyone Drinks Free 5 - 7pm; Wed & Thurs Ladies drink free well drinks, 50% off premium Martinis, Wine & Sake + 50% off Bar Menu

MoQuila 561-394-9990
99 SE Mizner Blvd www.Moquila.com
Sun - Fri 3 for 1 Happy Hour; Wed: Ladies Nite w/2 for 1 All Night; Thurs: Gentlemen's Quarters w/2 for 1 bottles of beer All Night

Holloway's Irish Pub 561-361-8445
Royal Palm Place - 504 Via De Palmas http://frank-e-oke.com/holloway
Mon - Fri 4 - 7pm 2 for 1 Well Drinks, $2.50 Domestic Draft/Bottles, $4 Import Draft, $3.50 Import Bottles, $1.00 off all other drinks, $3 Shot Specials

Speranza 561-245-7598
41 E. Palmetto Park Road www.SperanzaPizzeria.com
Every day 2 - 7pm Half off all drinks from their full bar

Club La Dolce Vita 561-393-8124
Royal Palm Place, 303 SE Mizner Blvd. Facebook: Club La Dolce Vita
Every day 5 - 7pm 2 for 1 drinks, Mon - Shot Specials, Tues - Ladies drink free 9 - 11pm, $7 Martinis

4th Generation Market 561-338-9920
75 SE 3rd St. www.4thGenerationMarket.com
Complimentary Organic Wine tasting every Friday at 5pm

Saquella Caffe 561-338-8840
Royal Palm Place, 410 Via De Palmas www.Saquella-usa.com
Every Mon - Fri from 11:30am - 4pm All Wine & Prosecco $5/glass with lunch

La Stella's 561-544-2081
159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. http://www.lastellasrestaurantandcatering.com/
Tues - Fri 5pm - 6:30pm All wines by the glass 1/2 off + $5 Italian tapas & 1/2 priced House Pastas

Taverna Helios 561-218-4879
299 E. Palmetto Park Rd. www.TavernaHelios.com
7 days a week, 4 - 9pm 2 for 1 House Wines

Rustic Cellar 561-392-5237
Royal Palm Place, 409 SE Mizner Blvd. www.RusticCellar.com
Daily 4 - 7pm Buy 1, get the second @ 50%, includes appetizers, wine & beer (discount applies to lesser priced item)

Lion & Eagle Pub 561-447-7707
2399 N. Federal Hwy. Facebook: Lion & Eagle Pub
Mon - Fri 12pm - 7pm 2 for 1 well drinks, wine & domestic bottles

The Duck Tavern 561-998-8288
5901 N. Federal Hwy. http://www.ducktavern.com/
Daily 3 - 7pm 1/2 off Well drinks, 1/2 off Drafts, $2 Import Bottles & $1.85 Domestic Bottles. Specials change daily

Saba Sushi Bar & Lounge 561-343-4600
499 S. Federal Hwy. www.sababoca.com
Yappy Hour on patio every night 3 - 7pm 2 for 1 drinks

Boardriders Cantina 561-392-0044
234 S. Federal Hwy. Facebook: Boardriders Boca Raton
4 - 7pm 2 for 1 drinks; All day, Every day: Yengling Beer & Wings $8.99; Bucket of Beer - 5 for $10 (domestic bottles); Beat the clock daily...8pm $.50 drafts, 9pm $1.00 drafts, 10pm $2.00 drafts; Kill the keg Tuesdays - Free Beer 10 - 11pm

O'Brien's Irish Pub 561-338-7565
51 SE 1st Ave.
Daily 12 - 8pm $2 Well drinks & Domestic beers, $3 Imported beer, $4 pints and more...

Wishing Well Irish Pub 561-750-5208
111 SE Mizner Blvd. Facebook: Wishing Well Pub
Daily 3 - 7pm Domestic beer $2.50, Import $3.50, Well $3, Call $4, Premium $5; 2 for 1 appetizers

The Lodge Beer & Grill 561-392-5003
200 S. Federal Hwy. www.thelodgeboca.com
4 - 7pm daily 2-4-1 Select Draughts

Anna Vincenzo's 561-362-8990
Fifth Avenue Shops, 1930 NE 5th Ave. Facebook : Anna Vincenzo's Ristorante Italiano
Daily 4 - 7pm Enjoy a glass of wine or beer on the patio, get the second @ 50%, includes appetizers (discount applies to lesser priced item)

Capri Ristorante 561-391-8044
39 SE 1st Ave.
Mon - Thurs 5 - 7pm Complimentary Antipasta table & BOGO Well drinks & wine

Well, there you have it. (At least for the time being). More to come...

Until we eat again...
I send you delicious wishes, XO

Denise






Tuesday, March 16, 2010

A Fine Dining establishment in East Boca Raton that won't break the bank




Hello fellow foodies,

My husband and I recently went to a wonderful intimate restaurant in East Boca Raton called Six Tables (www.SixTablesBocaRaton.com ).
This place is outstanding. For around $100, you get a lovely 4 course meal, with a glass of champagne to begin with. The night we were there, I ordered the Lobster Bisque to start and let me tell you, this was the best Lobster Bisque that I have ever had in my life. Yumm, warms my tummy just thinking/writing about it..oh, sorry, got a bit side tracked. A basket of warm homemade bread was brought to the table that melted the butter on contact. It had a hint of fresh rosemary that was so delicious. We both delighted in the salad that was tossed with this fantastic again, homemade, dressing. I had the lamb chops, my husband had the steak- both cooked to absolute perfection. There was also a lemon sorbet brought out to "cleanse our palates"- which you know you're at a fine dining establishment when you see that. To round off this great evening, we ended with a decadent slice of chocolate tort (which I enjoyed with my superb glass of red wine) and key lime pie. The owner Jon, is very nice and personal and he cooks for everyone at the same time, it's like you're guests at his home. The ambience is very nice and romantic and you can actually have a pleasant conversation with your dinner guest without having to shout. We had a very enjoyable evening. So, if you are looking for a unique romantic dining experience then I would suggest you pick up the phone and make your next dinner reservation at Six Tables of Boca Raton.

Six Tables is located at 112 NE 2nd St, Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 347-6260

http://bit.ly/aRlK3Z

Until we eat again...
I send you delicious wishes,

Denise XO

Saturday, March 13, 2010

A Taste of the Mediterranean right here in Boca Raton

Hello Fellow Foodies,

I know it's been a while since my last food blog, and for that I am sorry. It's not that I haven't been out discovering new Food Finds in Boca, it's just that I've been so darn busy that I haven't been able to sit down and write about them. So here goes...

A few weeks back, my husband and I decided to try Rauf's Anatolia Mediterranean Nights, a new restaurant that opened up at Royal Palm Place. As we entered the cozy, softly lit room, we discovered there was a birthday party celebration in progress. The music was cheerful and there was a belly dancer dancing ever so gracefully around the room. Hands were clapping, people were smiling and cheering. You couldn't help but join in on the fun. It certainly was entertaining as we waited to place our order and kept us preoccupied while we waited for our food to arrive. (And that's a good thing. Trust me it made the wait seem almost non-existent.)

I had the Mousaka, which consisted of layers of fried zucchini and potatoes topped with sauteed onions, garlic, tomatoes and peppers. It was delicious! My husband had the Chicken Kebab which he thoroughly enjoyed as well.

Next time you're looking for somewhere to go that is both tasty and entertaining, head on over to Rauf's Anatolia Mediterranean Nights and let me know what you think!

They are located at 507 SE Mizner Blvd. at Royal Palm Place in Boca Raton
561-361-5783
http://www.anatolianights.com

http://bit.ly/c1unU2

Until we eat again...
I send you delicious wishes,

Denise XO

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Not your run of the mill Vietnamese cuisine

Well, for those of you who are friends of mine on Facebook, you must know by now that the Blu Bambu is one of my favorite Vietnamese food finds in Boca. Tucked away in Royal Palm Place, this little restaurant may be little in size, but not in flavor! The Owner/Chef Tien Tran sure knows how to please my palate! I am convinced they add a pinch of love into every dish.

Today I tried one of their daily specials: Grilled Chicken breast with a creamy pesto sauce. I didn't have the time to eat it there, so I asked them if they could prepare it to go for me. When I arrived to pick it up, I was greeted with a warm welcome (as usual) and my food was ready for me. (Which is always a plus in my book).

I placed my nicely packaged lunch on the seat next to me and as I made my way back to the office the wonderful aroma that escaped from the bag made my stomach growl and my foot heavier on the pedal. So finally, (what seemed like forever, but in fact was just a quick 2 minute drive) I made it back to my office and opened my bag to reveal my nicely compartmentalized meal. The chicken breast, still nice and warm, was pounded thin, the way I like it and cooked to perfection. The creamy pesto was fantastic. This combination is what intrigued me to call in my order today. I am familiar with the traditional basil pesto, but had never even heard of the creamy kind. I was given a side of rice and steamed veggies as well, which complimented the chicken very nicely.

So, if you still haven't tried Blu Bambu, I hope you now are inspired to do so. As I mentioned, they're tucked inside Royal Palm Place and may be a little hard to find at first, but persevere until you do. It is one of those treasures you'll be glad you discovered.

Blu Bambu is located at: 45B Royal Palm Place 561-393-0096

Until we eat again...
I send you delicious wishes, XO

Denise

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

It's quick, affordable and very tasty!!!

Can you guess what "it" is? I'll save you the trouble. It was my lunch today. You've probably heard of the chain called Tropical Smoothie, right? But have you tried their Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad? I especially like this sandwich version of this salad served on their incredibly soft thick sliced, nine grain wheat bread. I get mine at the location at Royal Palm Place, across from Chops Lobster Bar. These guys know how to do it right. They are consistent every time. They've got a great menu selection, way more than just smoothies. So if you haven't been to a Tropical Smoothie yet, I highly recommend you head over there and give it a try. You will soon become a fan, just like me!

http://www.RoyalPalmPlace.com/shops_details2.php?id=1&rid=130

Until we eat again,
I send you delicious wishes, XO
Denise

Friday, February 5, 2010

Valentine's Day is for Lovers...

And I'm a lover. A lover of FOOD that is!!! Valentine's Day is a day dedicated to those people (and in my case, the food) we love most. With so many restaurants to choose from, where will my Honey and I go to proclaim once again our undying love for one another?

Well this year, we're planning to go to what might be the best place in town- Casa D' Righetti. (Our own humble abode). To me, there's something very romantic about preparing and cooking a delicious dinner together and taking our time enjoying each course, set amidst candles and soft music. No crowds, no waiting in lines, no outrageous bill.

But for those of you who are brave enough to head out there on this Day of Lovers, here's one restaurant that I would recommend that has designed a special menu with Cupid in mind:

Anna Vincenzo's, located in the Fifth Avenue Shops in Boca Raton is offering a 4 Course menu for $100 per couple and includes a bottle of wine (red or white), a Lover's Combo Appetizer (rollatini, stuffed mushrooms, clams, & calamari), Caprise Salad (with garlic rolls), Pasta Valentino (with Arugula, Shrimp and Tomatoes), Entree (choice of Snapper Anna, Carne Scarpariello or Chicken Marsala) and a special Kiss Me Sweet Dessert!
Tax & gratuity extra.

To make your reservation, call: 561-362-8990

Until we eat again,
Best wishes & tasty dishes! XO,

Denise

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Great Sub, Great Deal

It was getting late in the day and I still hadn't had a chance to have lunch. With so many places to choose from and so few dollars in my pocket, it hit me- the perfect place was just around the corner.

I had heard of 620-SUBS from my husband actually. He raved about their subs, especially the Italian Mini Sub Combo for $5, which includes chips and a soda. That sounded perfect. And it was. Just the right amount of mayo, meat, cheese, sweet peppers, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil & vinegar.

620-SUBS definitely delivered in the satisfaction department. The guys behind the counter were friendly, they made my sub in a split second and the price was just right. I think I might have found my new favorite sub shop. Give it a try next time you're in the area.

They're located on Federal Hwy, just north of NE 2nd St., across from Bank Atlantic in the same shopping plaza as the Vetinarian. 805 N. Federal Hwy. 561-620-7827.

Until we eat again,
I send you delicious wishes...

Denise