Abacoa & Alton Neighbors - March 2023

M a r c h 2 0 2 3 | Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S 19 Palm Beach County is getting some recognition on a national level. The 2023 James Beard semifinalist were recently announced, and four of the Best Chef’s in the Southeast are right here in our back yard. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE AMAZING NOMINEES! Jeremy and Cindy Bearman, Oceano Kitchen, Lantana Pushkar Marathe, Stage, Palm Beach Gardens Lojo Washington, Queen of Sheeba, West Palm Beach Rick Mace, Tropical Smokehouse, West Palm Beach This year’s finalists will be announced on March 29. James Beard Award winners will be revealed June 5 at a ceremony in Chicago. Something Sweet In North Palm Beach If you like a little sweet now and again, check out Southern Belle Cakery on US 1 in North Palm Beach by Yankee Peddler. Cakes, Cupcakes, Cookies await you they are sure to brighten your mood with rich tasting ingredients and colorful frosted tips. The owner, Jamie Fago, has a knack for creating deliciousness in a box. The bakery features, cakes for all occasions. No matter your age, you will love Jaime’s decadent ingredients and creative designs. Be sure to try her signature Oreo Cake. On Friday’s, you can pick up fresh Cinnamon Buns. LOCATED AT: 12224 US Highway 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Call to place your order at: 561-619-3131. Savory BBQ If savory is more your style, try Nev’s BBQ in the Promenade Plaza on A1A in the Gardens. Tommy Neville, formerly with Three Forks just opened his own Barbeque restaurant complete with giant wood smokers out back. You can indulge in a 16 -hour smoked brisket, or barbeque chicken. Everything has a unique smokey taste according to the type of wood Tommy uses. You can have a crash course on the flavors of woods as you walk down the hallway to the back of the restaurant. Who knew there were some many choices? The mac & cheese side with corn bread is a winner. LOCATED AT: 9910 Alternate A1A, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33148 The Music is Back in Jupiter Double Roads has re-opened with live music and a new VIP members club. When you walk into the joint you discover vinyl from the last decades displayed about and available to purchase. Proceeds go to fund employee health care. The walls are adorned with guitars and funky musical artwork. If you ask Vince, the owner, he will admit, this has been a labor of love. Double Roads got its name from the stretch of road just north of Marcinski on the beach in Juno. Vince, wanted to create a local bar with a hometown feel and he has succeeded again with Double Roads 2.0. You can enjoy lite bites, such as barbeque, shrimp, pizza, salads and more. Expect live music 7-days a week once the place gets rocking. LOCATED AT: 103 US-1, Suite A1, Jupiter, FL 33458 What’s Cooking Submitted by Jodi Cross RESTAURANT TOUR