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Pizza Girls
This is a cozy neighborhood pizza place owned by Jen and Phoebe: the Pizza Girls. Filled with the aromas of fresh dough and warm pizza, the atmosphere is casual and many orders are taken to go. New York style pizza, many of them named after streets and neighborhoods in the Big Apple, range from straight-up cheese to gourmet varieties like chicken pesto, Greek and, the local favorite, Hawaiian. $$ (09/2011)
114 S Clematis St
561-833-4004
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Nick & Johnnie’s
From kosher hot dogs to live Maine lobsters, this spot offers an array of meat, seafood and pasta dishes. Start your meal off with the “now famous!” ahi tacos, and for dinner, try the intriguing gnocchi del vecchio, with shitake mushrooms, roast chicken and buffalo ricotta. $$$$ (08/2011)
207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach
561-655-3319
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Wild Olives by Todd English
A hip interior with a hot menu by Chef Todd English to match makes this a top-notch place for a meal. Make sure to try the brown-sugar rib eye, Italian sausage with figs, or the lobster Bolognese—and match it with something from the extensive wine list. $$$ (08/2011)
5050 Town Center Cir, Ste 245, Boca Raton
561-544-8000
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Jake’s Stone Crab
The ocean's bounty—from wild salmon to lobster and, of course, stone crab—is on full display at this seafood emporium. Try the seafood brochette (shrimp, scallops and fish-style paella) or the seafood pasta (shrimp, scallops, calamari and lobster over pasta). You will not leave here hungry. $$$ (05/2011)
514 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton
561-347-1055
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Truluck’s
Expect to be blown away by the seafood and filet selections here. Dine on such treats as jalapeño salmon Béarnaise, miso-glazed seabass or Dutch Harbor red king crab, or go for the tried-and-true 8-ounce beef filet. $$$$ (04/2011)
351 Plaza Real, Boca Raton
561-391- 0755
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GREASE BURGER BAR
Loaded with a ton of burger selections, from the classic hamburger to the PB Illustrated “A-List” burger (mozzarella, red and yellow tomatoes, red onion, pesto), this is must-stop for lunch. Make sure you get a side order of cheese fries and wash it all down with a craft brew. $$ (01/2011)
213 Clematis St
561-651-1075
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CUT432
This modern, upscale steak place serves such fare as Marsala braised short ribs, Colorado lamb chops and South African lobster tail. You can expect to dine on the finest and most creative cuisine Atlantic Avenue has to offer. $$$$ (11/2010)
432 E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach
561-272-9898
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PADDY MAC’S IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB
A collection of traditional and localized Irish fare is served here by true Irish chefs. It has the norms like corned beef, shepherd’s pie and Irish cottage pie, but don’t miss the dolphin crusted with pecans, walnuts and almonds or the succulent chicken breast stuffed with apple and almonds. Finish off your meal with the famous Bushmill’s Irish coffee. $$ (09/2010)
10971 N Military Tr, Palm Beach Gardens
561-691-4366
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264 The Grill
This is where locals go when they want a restaurant with a homey feel within the elegant West Palm dining area. Dishes like Maine lobster make the trip over to the island worthwhile. $$ (05/2010)
264 S County Rd, Palm Beach
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CAFFE LUNA ROSA
Located right next to the Atlantic, this Italian restaurant offers great seafood, with a romantic view of the waves. Try the salmone in padella (pan-roasted salmon with balsamic brown butter.) $$$ (05/2010)
34 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach
561-274-9404
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MATTEO’S FAMILY STYLE RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Hearty eaters and svelte socialites are both happy at this restaurant, which offers family-size dishes of meatballs and sausage and smaller portions of linguine made out of zucchini. $$$$ (05/2010)
233 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton
561-392-0773
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SAVOR THE AVENUE
This event transforms Atlantic Avenue into the country’s longest dining table, along which 1,200 diners are expected to partake in prixfi xe menus from more than a dozen of Delray Beach’s fi nest restaurants. March 18. $$-$$$$ (03/2010)
Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach
561-279-1380
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