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Dining: Mizner Park’s newest restaurant, plus summer deals
From the prolific hospitality family of Rodney Mayo’s Subculture Group comes the new Penelope’s — correctly pronounced as the English do: PEN-a-lope’s. “Our tagline is ‘Southern charm with a French kiss,’” said partner Vaughan Dugan. “It’s Southern food inspired by New Orleans.”
Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents
WEST PALM BEACH — A female capybara has arrived at a Florida zoo as part of a breeding program to bolster the population of the large South American rodents.
Aldi opens new stores in Florida, New York, and Ohio
German discount grocer Aldi opened three new stores in the last week of June in Ohio, New York, and Florida, the company announced. On June 27, the grocery chain opened its doors to shoppers at 1733 E. Ridge Road in Rochester, N.Y.; at 5959 Lorven Drive in Milford, Ohio; and at 7577 Atlantic Ave. in Delray Beach, Fla.
McCray's Backyard BBQ and Seafood celebrates 90th anniversary with outdoor gathering
A Black business in West Palm Beach in 1934 was a hope, an acorn planted with the dream that it could — with proper tending and good fortune — become a large and powerful oak. Today, McCray's Backyard Barbecue and Seafood is that oak, a well-established business boasting longstanding ties to West Palm...
Erewhon Dupe in Boca Raton Goes Viral, Sells Hailey Bieber Smoothie
If you've ever been to L.A., follow "healthy girl TikTok," or haven't been living under a rock, then there's a good chance you've heard of Erewhon before. No, it's not a city in a foreign country, it's a healthy (and very expensive) grocery store chain that has a cult-like following for its prepared foods and viral smoothies, sometimes made in collaboration with a famous celeb like Hailey Bieber.
School Custodian by Day, Artist by Night On a Mission to Raise $1 Million for Worthwhile Causes
Most people dream about what they would do if they were given $1 million. Some might buy a house, pay down debt, or even travel the world. For local artist Joseph Gormley, his mission is simple: Earn $1 million — but make sure it ends up in the hands of others, especially those who need it most.
Free entry to ‘Delray Walls Mural Fest’
Artists painting murals, entertainers playing live music, and vendors offering their crafts are just a sample of what's on tap at this free two-day street art and music festival in Downtown Delray Beach for the summer of 2024. What: Delray Walls Mural Fest. Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton...
Celebrations: Luncheon - Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton — April 17
Nearly $300,000 poured in for local children’s charities at the Boca West Children’s Foundation fundraiser headlined by Food Network chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The sold-out event included a discussion with Guarnaschelli, who shared behind-the-scenes stories. ‘Our guests thoroughly enjoyed Chef Alex’s entertaining, humorous and heartfelt stories,” said Pamela Weinroth, the foundation’s executive director. ‘We were delighted by the warm reception Chef Alex received and truly grateful for the generous support from our sponsors and attendees, all contributing to bettering the lives of children in our community.’ ABOVE: (l-r) Christina Irving, Ashley Craig, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Deputy Kenneth Torrence and Weinroth. Photo provided.
Don’t Let Water Damage Get the Best of Your Home This Rainy Season
As the hurricane season begins, homeowners face numerous concerns in the months ahead. It’s not just about stocking up the pantry or preparing shutters. Leo Gordon, a Parkland resident and the Owner and Founder of MVP Environmental Solutions, a licensed general contractor, roofer and emergency restoration company, reminds us that the best time to have a hurricane remediation and restoration plan in place is before the storm hits or even gets named. Now is the time to prepare, well before the frenzy begins.
Palm Beach Int'l Airport receives $17.2M in federal grant to improve safety, efficiency
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) is receiving $17.2 million of a $289 million grant aimed at improving safety and efficiency at airports across America. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday a seventh round of Airport Infrastructure...
Serving Publix's special flavors, ice-cream truck ends 10-city summer tour in West Palm
With South Florida's hottest season officially underway, nothing quite says summer like the ice cream truck. A nostalgic symbol of our youth, they're a reminder of carefree days spent outdoors. For many of us, just the sound of an ice cream truck's familiar jingle can transport you to those times when the biggest...
PBI sees record 8 million passengers in a year
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Between May 2023 and the end of May 2024, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) had a record-breaking 8,021,505 passengers pass through. This is a 13.875% increase from the pre-pandemic record set in February 2020 and a 0.5% rise from the post-pandemic record set in March 2024.
The Piano Man, Billy Joel, out on the town with his daughter in West Palm Beach
On some of the biggest stages in the world, Billy Joel is a rock star, the Piano Man, a pillar of pop culture. But on a recent day at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Billy Joel was just a dad on the town with his daughter. ...
Prezzo Restaurants in Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens Introduce Tempting Italian Dishes
There is simply no better dining experience that one where you feel at home. Where the food is as traditional as it is exciting, where the ambiance is buzzing with energy and laughter, and one where you can kick back with a delicious meal and cocktail. That is the Prezzo Restaurants experience. And it’s one that you must experience and a place that you must visit for good fun, great service and a relaxed environment packed with personality.
Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating”
The Red Meat Lover’s Club , a South Florida-based business dining club, has announced that it is hosting a charity dinner at New York Prime Steakhouse in Boca Raton. The “Meating” will benefit the Jordan Avi Ogman Foundation, which was created by David and Stacey Ogman to save their 7-year-old child’s life after being diagnosed with TECPR2, a rare, fatal […] The post Red Meat Lover’s Club “Meating” first appeared on Palm Beach Florida Weekly.
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