(PRESS RELEASE)_Birds of feather dine together!  Here are three tasty hotspots to tuck into National Chicken Wing Day, July 29, in Palm Beach County. 

Barrio's eponymous wings are a culinary gem. Barrio Wings ($13) feature a secret rub loaded with smoky peppers, Spanish paprika, chili powder, adobo, garlic, oregano, and dry chilies. Roasted then lightly floured and fried at a high temp to get them really crispy. Finally, they're tossed in a saffron spiced honey butter and served with a chefmade blue cheese dipping sauce. "Our wings are inspired by Latin street fare and cooked with Spanish ingredients and a Floridian flare," says executive chef Rolando Anoceto. "They're one of my favorite menu items and taste great paired with one of Barrio's local draft beers."

Barrio is located at 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach. For more information, call (561) 366-0071 or visit barriowpb.com.

Probably not the first choice for a blind date, but the chicken wings at Josie's Ristorante are impossible to pass up. The family-owned Italian hotspot serves up some of the juiciest Wings Diavolo (10 for $12) in central Palm Beach County. Choice of wing styles are dry, mild, hot, garlic, and bbq. Sauces include blue cheese, mild, hot, and garlic ($0.60 each). End your meal with a thick slice of heaven like Josie's seismic, sixteen layer chocolate cake. Go ahead and forget your diet for a day. We won’t tell.

Josie's is located at 1602 South Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. For more information, call (561) 364-9601 or visit josiesristorante.com.

Satiate your comfort food fix in the comfort of your own home with finger-licking-good chicken wings from III Forks Prime Steakhouse. This past February, the celebrated steakhouse collaborated with Hashtag Wings, a specialty "ghost" kitchen, which features batches of 5 ($8) and 12 ($18) along with four styles: buffalo, garlic herb Parmesan, sweet Thai chili, and chipotle barbecue. Hash browns ($3) and dipping sauces (blue cheese and ranch, $.60 each) are also available. Delivery only.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse is located at 4645 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call (561) 630-3660 or visit 3forks.com.

(PRESS RELEASE)_​Olympic swimmer Cherelle Thompson, (representing Trinidad and Tabago) recently visited Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, along with members of Performance Aquatics swim team, before leaving for Japan in order to quarantine and compete. By spending time at the Morikami, she was able to get a taste of Japanese culture in advance of her trip. During her visit, Ms. Thompson paid her respects at the Tanabata tree. Traditionally in Japan, individuals write down their wishes on colorful paper and hang them on a Tanabata bamboo tree. We're pretty sure Cherelle wished for a GOLD medal.


Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org.

(PRESS RELEASE)_​National Cheesecake Day is July 30. Celebrate at Louie Bossi's and Elisabetta's with Louie's Nonna's Cheesecake made with cream cheese and ricotta ($9.50). 

"It's New York cheesecake and Italian cheesecake married together. Cream cheese, ricotta and sour cream are all in it. People say that it's the best cheesecake they've ever had." Louie Bossi said.

Elisabetta's is located at 32 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach and 185 Banyan Boulevard, West Palm Beach. Louie Bossi's is located at 1032 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale and 100 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. Visit Louiebossi.com and Elisabettas.com for more information.

(PRESS RELEASE)_WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – July 13, 2021 – The Palm Beaches – comprised of 39 cities and towns from Jupiter and Tequesta to Delray Beach and Boca Raton– is pleased to announce the highly anticipated, first annual The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week from Monday, August 16 to Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Featuring over 70 participating restaurants, The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week offers visitors and local “foodies” the opportunity to indulge in the best of dining in The Palm Beaches. Over two weeks, participating restaurants will showcase multi-course, prix-fixe menus with prices starting at $25 for brunch and lunch, and $45 and/or $55 for dinner, while eateries offer additional dining deals. On the heels of a tumultuous year for the restaurant industry, The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week provides an ideal opportunity for diners to show their support for the county’s local culinary scene, while enjoying more for less.  

“We could not be more excited to announce The Palm Beaches first annual restaurant week. As we begin to see the light at the end of the COVID tunnel – with vaccination rates and comfort levels climbing – The Palm Beaches team felt summer 2021 was the perfect time to launch, showing our continued support for our restaurant partners,” said Nick Parks, Vice President Marketing, Discover The Palm Beaches. “The Palm Beaches has taken major steps to expand its ever-evolving culinary landscape, and as a result of The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week, residents and visitors will be provided a tremendous, discounted opportunity to relish in the destination’s diverse and robust culinary offerings.”

Sponsored by Discover The Palm Beaches – the official tourism marketing organization for Palm Beach County – and the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Palm Beach Chapter, The Palm Beaches Restaurant Week touts a variety of dining options from fine-dining establishments to neighborhood favorites. The two-week celebration is sure to engage the community, with delectable menus highlighting exquisite pairings, the best of the best from notable chefs, both new to The Palm Beaches culinary scene and renowned from years past, and themed, pop-up artwork across Palm Beach County.
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​To browse participating restaurants and menus visit PalmBeachesDining.com. Tickets are not necessary for the delicious weeks of discounted dining, but reservations are strongly encouraged, and diners can do so through the restaurant directly. Restaurant-goers are also encouraged to follow @PalmBeachesFL on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and @thepalmbeaches on TikTok and tag #PalmBeachesDining for possible features, information and giveaway opportunities.

(PRESS RELEASE)_(West Palm Beach, FL – July 14, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 24 outstanding open-air events in August, including art classes, Dogs’ Day in the Garden, guided walks, nature treks, and more for people of all ages.
 
“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, healthy and happy horticultural activities in August, including our celebratory National Horticulture Day featuring our own Joel Crippen,” says Mounts Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg.
 
Art Classes
August 3, 10, 17, 24
Sketchbook Journal Classes for Adults
Tuesdays, 9 am to 11 am
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers / Includes full garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
 
August 3, 10, 17, 24
Watercolor Journal Classes for Adults
Tuesdays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers / Includes full garden admission
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.

(One of a Series)_Here at North Palm Beach Life, we are always sitting around, thinking up schemes. Sometimes they even work, then again. Hence, Summer 2021, as we try and exit the unending pandemic, we decide to seek new-to-us restaurants to sample that also are located in strip malls. 

Our first restaurant on the list was recommended by two friends we trust. Why? Because they have taste. So we head for lunch at Golden Pavilion, located in a strip center at 201 US Highway 1, in Jupiter. Here's our take:

PAM: Of course, Gerry and I arrived at what could be considered breakfast in some circles, 11:30. We had the place all to ourselves. More arrived as the clock pressed on, and several take-out orders zipped past our table.

GERRY: One thing we liked right away is the serene atmosphere and Zen-like vibe. You could feel your shoulders begin to lower.

PAM: The first thing to note is I am a slow eater. Slow Always have been, and the food came fast at the Golden Pavilion.

GERRY: It did come fast, and it should be noted we had good service throughout the meal. Our wait-person made sure we had plenty of tea and was attentive without being intrusive. 

They offer a good selection of lunch specials in the $7-8 range, which includes soup and rice. While we looked at the menu, our server brought us a bowl of fried won-ton and two sauces, one sweet and one spicy. We started with an order of Steamed Pork Dumplings (delicious), iced tea, Won-Ton Soup, Honey Chicken with Steamed Rice (Pam), Sweet and Sour Chicken with Fried Rice (Gerry) and of course, fortune cookies.

Our overall impression:

ATMOSPHERE/DECOR:  Pleasant, calm, inviting.
SERVICE: Prompt and efficient.
FOOD: Hot, delicious and lots of it.
VALUE: Four stars (our of 4).

PAM: Now, back to my eating like a land-turtle.: I could not finish one thing before another arrived.
 The upside with lingering over my food? Dinner is all set for tonight. Love those take-out containers!

Watch this space for more Strip-Mall Dining reviews, coming soon!