Jan Norris: Food and Florida

OK: It’s clearly dress-up month. My previous post told you that you can get free food by wearing a Hawaiian shirt to Guanabana’s tonight – but if you change into a toga, you can have free lamb, champagne and more at Taverna Opa in CityPlace late night.

The event marks their 1-year anniversary, and it’s going to be a weekend long party that kicks off tonight with host/owner Lirim Jacoby on site, roasting a lamb on a spit on the patio.

Greeks know how to enjoy life

Lots of Greek entertainment going down: music  folk and fire dancing, a wine tasting, tarot readings, vendors selling goods, etc. around the edges of the restaurant and more. A raffle will win someone a trip to Greece. (Proceeds go to St. Mark’s Greek Orthodox Church in Boca Raton.)

Wear a toga (or a bedsheet) or something resembling one and get free Champagne after 10 p.m.  There’s also a belly dancing contest for women and men.

Congrats to Jacobi – and any restaurant owners who open and survive a year in this economy.

Taverna Opa Toga Party

Where: Taverna Opa, CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (2nd level)

Contact: 561-820-0002; www.opapalmbeach.com

When: 10 p.m.- close

What: Greek fest and party – wear a toga for free food and drinks. Contests, raffles, music, dancing