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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...
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.
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.”
A taste of Lake Park: Three restaurants to sample this humble town's rich dining scene
LAKE PARK – Behind the humble facades of this town’s shopping plazas lies a food scene richer and more diverse than a visitor might imagine. Want ceviche that brings to mind the Far East and South America? There's a restaurant on Northlake Boulevard. Want fries so delectable they...
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...
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. ...
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.
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.
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.
Longtime Radio Industry Owner, Sales Exec Steve Lapa Dies
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — He owned, operated, or managed some 28 different radio and TV stations from West Palm Beach to the San Francisco Bay Area. From 2014-2018 he headed up network and syndication sales for The Bob & Tom Show. Now, many in the radio industry are pausing to pay tribute to Steve Lapa, who has died at the age of 72.
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.
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...
Popular meat shop opening in former vegetarian restaurant
According to a recent report by Faiyaz Kara for Orlando Weekly, a popular West Palm Beach-based butcher will be opening a new Orlando location later this year. Palm Beach Meats (Instagram | Website) is moving into the building once occupied by Hungry Pants at 3421 S. Orange Avenue [GMap], south of downtown Orlando. The shop specializes in the highest quality meats like domestic wagyu, certified Kobe, and Matsusaka, and a menu of sandwiches, steaks, cheesesteaks, hot dogs, and more.
Josie's Chicken Parm Special Back
(Press Release) Boynton Beach, FL (July 2, 2024)--Josie’s Ristorante is pleased to announce the return of its famous Chicken Parm Special. The family-owned Italian restaurant will offer this fan-favorite through August 31. The Chicken Parm Special includes Josie’s signature Chicken Parmesan, served with fresh San Marzano sauce and mozzarella...
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