Jan Norris: Food and Florida

By Thom Smith, columnist You won’t find a commercial fishing boat within five miles. No barnacles cemented to pilings on the docks, alternately exposed and hidden by the daily tides. Nevertheless, a new aroma on Atlantic Avenue in Delray suggests a little bit of coastal New England. In recent weeks, the air has become filled [...]

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By Thom Smith, columnist The mile-wide smile, the robust laugh, the outstretched hand, the twinkle in his eye. It didn’t matter to Wolfgang Baere if he was running one of the nation’s most prestigious resorts or his down-to-earth beachfront hotel and bar; the essence of hospitality was to treat everyone as if they were worth [...]

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By Thom Smith, columnist In a his long career as a South Florida restauranteur, Dak Kerprich has done it fancy at such places as Max’s Grille in Boca, trendy at Kyoto in Delray and simple at Miss Marsha’s, a Singer Island pizza joint. Buoyed by the success of Miss Marsha’s, which he sold last year, [...]

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It’s all about the green at this new nightclub/restaurant By Thom Smith, columnist Palm Beachers are green — in so many ways. Money, of course, comes to mind first, but islanders like to do their part for the environment, too. And the arrival of da Francesco at 251 Sunrise gives them ample opportunity to practice la [...]

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Jimmy Buffett, Miami Dolphins and the Parrotheads: Fins, ‘Phins and Fans By Thom Smith, Columnist      Fins to the left, ‘phins to the right. You can bet there’s a new game in town.      With a news conference heavy on the entertainment value and light on information, the Miami Dolphins on Friday morning confirmed what many [...]

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