Jan Norris: Food and Florida

It’s been a while since I’ve been at a dinner where every dish that came out left me wanting one more bite – despite the multitude of courses. I was part of a media dinner earlier this month to introduce Estia Greek Taverna and Bar, in Boca Raton’s Royal Palm Place, and its owners/chef to [...]

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I’ll be giving you a report and interviews with chef/owners soon on most of these. Yakitori Sake House – Sushi and yakitori grill from Chef Ben. 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton. 561-544-0087. Spicy Ginger – Those who remember Tommy Wong from the Ginger Wok in Lantana, and later, Asian Bistro in [...]

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I often forget about this hidden gem in north county, because as my son points out, it’s so well hidden it’s a wonder anyone finds it. But they do – they were packed at lunchtime today, for instance. Tucked into a plaza right next door to PA BBQ is a plaza with a day spa [...]

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If you haven’t already checked out Mara’s in Lake Worth, their new Sunday brunch is a possible place to start. At $39.95, its offerings are noteworthy. Richard Addicott and Michelle Nowosatko are hosts for the “Bountiful Bubble Brunch” that starts this week from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mara – in the old Jetsetter’s [...]

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Just when you think you’re over all this gourmet, fresh burger craze, along comes one that gets it right: BurgerFi. David Manero, of Vic and Angelo’s and The Office fame, opened the off-beach BurgerFi on A1A in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea in February. It’s slated to be the first of many. BurgerFi stands for “burgerfication” of the nation. [...]

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