Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - April 2021

A p r i l 2 0 2 1 | Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S 29 a balance of nutritious and delectable dishes, sourced using all local and organic ingredients whenever available. The new West Palm Beach location inhabits 2,500 square feet with a corner-less NanaWall that makes for a picturesque indoor-outdoor experience. Founded by husband-wife team, Omer and Jennifer Horev, the Miami-based concept provides an extensive menu including a range of organic açai bowls, freshly squeezed juices, superfood smoothies, fresh salads, wraps, bowls and more. ———————————————————————— Elisabetta’s Ristorante – West Palm Beach (Opened – Jan. 12, 2021) The 300-seat, 10,000-square-foot Elisabetta’s is located in downtown West Palm Beach and features a massive multi-tiered patio overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The patio includes a regulation-sized bocce ball court, a 25-inch-tall fireplace, an indoor/ outdoor bar, a 19th century gelato cart, an outside pizza oven and four vintage gazebos. In addition, the restaurant features a 12-seat private dining room. Elisabetta’s Executive Chef is Andris Salmanis, a Big Time Restaurant Group veteran who most recently served as the executive chef at the Delray Beach location. Everything at Elisabetta’s is made from scratch including all pastas, breads, sauces, baked goods and gelatos. The restaurant features three pizza ovens made in Naples, Italy, 70 wines by the glass and a 400-bottle wine list featuring classic, lesser known, Italian wines and Proseccos of great value. The bar will serve classic Italian cocktails from Negroni’s to Aperol Spritzes. ———————————————————————— Dukes Tacos & Margs – Jupiter (Opened – Jan. 22, 2021) Opened Jan. 22, Chef and Owner David Schroeder’s new taqueria, Dukes Tacos & Margs, offers a creative, cross-cultural street food concept in Jupiter’s Abacoa community. The menu captures the concepts in bites like Southern fried chicken and Texas barbecue tacos. Not only are there the required chips and queso, but the chefs also make their own nixtamalized tortillas on-site, while serving ceviche, oysters and “100-plus” varieties of tequila and mezcal. ———————————————————————— Tropical Smokehouse – West Palm Beach (Opened – Jan. 26, 2021) Having celebrated its grand opening on Jan. 26, 2021, Tropical Smokehouse is now smoking up true Florida BBQ every day, excluding Mondays when the restaurant is closed. Tropical Smokehouse specializes in smoked fish and burgers, served in a casual setting – socially distanced inside, with ample outdoor dining on their tropical outdoor patio or available for takeout. ———————————————————————— Amar Mediterranean Bistro – Delray Beach (Opened – Jan. 28, 2021) This intimate spot is a tribute by hospitality veteran, Nicolas Kurban, to the foods of his Lebanese homeland. Amar Mediterranean Bistro offers a diverse selection of hot and cold mezze, larger plates and fresh pita that’s baked in the bistro’s wood-fire oven. ———————————————————————— Kitchen North – Palm Beach Gardens (Opened – January 2021) Chef Matthew Byrne and his wife and partner, Aliza Byrne, have opened an outpost of their popular West Palm Beach bistro, Kitchen, in the growing Alton plaza of northern Palm Beach Gardens. Expect comfort cuisine and classics with a refined twist, attentive service and the best coconut cake in town. ———————————————————————— Bonita’s in Rosemary Square – West Palm Beach (Opened – Feb. 2, 2021) The newest concept from Ricky and Niria Perez, the duo behind Zipitios at Grandview Public Market, Bonita’s serves authentic tacos, tostadas, and other treats. ———————————————————————— Le Bilboquet – Palm Beach (Opened – Feb. 2, 2021) After much anticipation, Le Bilboquet, a New York-born French restaurant with an A-list following, officially opened its new Palm Beach location on Feb. 2, 2021. Known as Bilbo by its elite New York clientele, the restaurant – on iconic Worth Ave.– features indoor and courtyard seating edged by an ivy-laced wall. It is open for lunch and dinner daily, serving signature dishes such as tuna tartare and le poulet Cajun. ———————————————————————— Barrio Sangria Bar in Rosemary Square – West Palm Beach (Opened – February 2021) Barrio, a covered outdoor experience run by Big Time Restaurant Group, brings diners dishes and drinks inspired by classic Latin neighborhood street food and a full bar that celebrates craft cocktail elements from tropical destinations. ———————————————————————— Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street – Jupiter (Opened – February 2021) Founded by Charlie Modica and Joe Namath, these two friends wanted to create a welcoming place to honor Jupiter’s nautical culture and COMMUNITY CORNER