Farmer’s Table (www.FarmersTableBoca.com) is Boca Raton’s largest health-focused dining destination. They were established by co-founders Joseph Giannuzzi and Mitchell Robbins. “Since 2013, Farmer’s Table has spearheaded a complete way of healthy living across all facets of the guest experience. They have transformed typical dining tropes through informative servers, a seasonally-driven menu that highlights natural flavors, and an educational component focusing on all aspects of wellness,” says The Gab Group CEO Michelle Soudry. “This restaurant caters to the discerning individuals looking for a total lifestyle approach at all levels of dining.”

Fresh, healthy and delicious are the underpinnings of any Farmer’s Table meal– whether it’s bound for the dining room, expansive banquet hall or Farmer’s Table Express, an extension of the restaurant featuring ready-to-eat signature menu items packaged in cryovac bags. Featuring menus by Culinary Director Chef Michael Schenk (pictured), all dishes at Farmer’s Table are scratch-made and center on fresh, whole ingredients devoid of excess salt, fat or toxins, with no cream, butter, deep fryer or microwave on the premises.

“Eating well shouldn’t require sacrifice – whether that’s time, money or quality ingredients – which is the driving force behind everything we do at Farmer’s Table,” remarks Joseph Giannuzzi, who collaborates with Chef Schenk on all menus to maintain their strict adherence to quality standards. “We’re more than a restaurant, we are a destination to grab a meal, linger and celebrate a lifestyle of wellness.”

Located in the Wyndham Hotel on North Military Trail, Farmer’s Table is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. An expansive dining room accommodates groups of various sizes, with additional banquet space and private dining areas for parties, corporate events, weddings and more.

We had the pleaseure of dining in their out door area with a pool view. The weather was perfect which complimented a very comfortable experience. We sampled many of the "starters" - recommending the Cucumber Avocado "Tartare", where yo ucan add Seared Tuna, POke or Shrimp. The Maple Glazed Baby Back Ribs were seasoned and grilled to perfection, and lets not forget the Buffalo Cauliflower "Drummettes", a unique twist. We also tried a Cauliflower,Beets and Brie Flatbread. This was sout of the norm for me as far as flatbread go, but I can attest to the marvoulous flavor in every bite. We then stepped into 'Supper'. Among the dishes presented (pictured in our slideshow) included Seared Local Swordfish, Grass-Fed Beef Short Rib, Rainbow Trout. The Kombucha Brick Chicken is a house favorite, and lives up to its hype. The "Spasta" & Meatballs was also a flavorful dish, "Spasta" being of course being Squash Pasta along with a Ramen Bowl with a choice of Chicken or Shrimp (or Tofu or Vegan options). The deserts were also as unique and delicious, including the dairy-free Ice Cream, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie, Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding and oh yes, the Milk Shake.

The also have full bar service with some equally special cocktails, elixers and speciality coffees and cordials. The Elixers I just mentioned are all made in-house and can be consumed staright or mixed with your favorites liquors. You gotta give these a try.

Keep in mind, they use 2/3rds less salt then other restaurants in all of their dishes. They never use or cook with cream or butter. The primary cooking agent is sunflower seed oil. They follow the EWG’s sourcing guidelines. All produce served from their “Dirty Dozen” list is always purchased 100% organic. They do not deep fat fry or microwave anything. All the seafood served is sustainably caught, captured, or raised. This was a mind opening experience for me and I couldn't believe the flavors were awesome (and more importantly - healthy), without all the traditional salts, oils, creams and the like. This restaurants' menus has something for everyone and I'm confimdent you will enjoy the experience. Tell 'em South Florid Free Press sent you. MORE PICS of most of the 'Goodness'

ULTRA Music Festival made its indelible mark this past weekend on its new home in Miami’s picturesque Miami Marine Stadium & Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. With over 170,000 fans from over 105 countries attending across 3 days, the 21st edition proved to be the biggest yet for the World’s Premier Electronic Music Festival. Exclusive headlining performances from Carl Cox, The Chainsmokers, Dubfire B3B Nicole Moudaber B3B Paco Osuna, deadmau5, Galantis, GRiZ, ILLENIUM, Jamie Jones B2B Joseph Capriati, Louis The Child, Marshmello, Martin Garrix, NGHTMRE + SLANDER present Gud Vibrations, ODESZA, REZZ, Richie Hawtin, Sasha | John Digweed, Testpilot, and Zedd helped mark a new chapter in the festival’s ever-expanding history. 

The 21st edition featured 8 unique stages, all meticulously curated in sound and production. The world-renowned Main Stage provided attendees with yet another year of unparalleled performances with Marshmello, Martin Garrix, and The Chainsmokers closing the festival each night. To add a new dimension to the already scenic Miami Marine Stadium, the Live Arena hosted visually stunning and immersive performances from headliners Galantis, Gigantic NGHTMRE, GRiZ, ILLENIUM, Louis The Child, ODESZA, and the legendary Tom Morello. Canadian mainstay deadmau5 brought his highly anticipated Cube 3.0 stage to life for its worldwide debut on Saturday. Before taking the production across the nation on his Cube 3.0 tour, the Canadian native gave ULTRA patrons and livestreamers a first look at the new and improved version of his classic ‘Cube’. Positioning the globally revered producer dead center with a 360-degree swivel, the stage is both undeniably arresting and visually encompassing. Fellow Canadian, Lights, took the stage with deadmau5 to perform ‘Raise Your Weapon’, and an instant classic, ‘Drama Free’. 
 
UMF TV provided a livestream across the 3 days of the festival, inviting viewers to experience the new venue in the comfort of their own home. Commencing daily at 5:00PM EST, the livestream broadcast one-of-a-kind performances from ULTRA’s new home to 30 million viewers worldwide. Performances from the likes of Tiësto, Alesso, Dog Blood, deadmau5, Carl Cox, The Chainsmokers and Armin van Buuren were featured across the weekend, among many others. 
 

ULTRA Music Festival once again featured a slew of unannounced surprises, with Armin van Buuren bringing out one of the weekend's most intriguing guests, Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth. The two debuted a remix of the legendary rock band’s iconic song, ‘Jump’, which had the entire festival on their feet. NGHTMRE & Slander brought out NBA Hall of Fame member Shaquille O’Neal for nearly five minutes, in a fantasy back-to-back-to-back appearance. Martin Garrix filled the ‘TBA’ slot on his STMPD Records-hosted stage at UMF Radio on Sunday, Afrojack called upon Rae Sremmurd, and The Chainsmokers united alongside ILLENIUM to unveil their monstrous new collaboration. - More Photos - Click Here

Located in Boca Raton’s upscale Mizner Park

Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern. Featuring one of South Florida's largest raw bars, it will complement the state’s most substantial whiskey menu with a wide selection of craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Loch Bar also features live music 7 days a week!

In Mizner Park, there's an impressive raw bar and great seafood selection. I used to come here when it was the night club Spin, which was years ago. They definitely brought class in this spot. The interior is beautiful. Think large french bistro style with a long bar with plenty of seating and a spacious dining area that is tastefully decorated. There is a smaller bar outside with limited seating that is a nice gathering spot.

The service is great, very attentive and recites the menu and its features... To start on the appetizer list, we sampled the Skirt Steak Lettuce Wraps and the Cajun Cauliflower - both very flavorful. This was followed by a Shellfish Tower, loaded with Oysters, Clams on the half shell, Mussels, Lobster Tails, King Crab Legs, Shrimp Cocktail, Yellow Fin Tuna Poke - holy smokes, bring a few people to share this wonder display of seafood. The main course included Filet MIgnon and my favorite of the evening, Maryland Crab Cakes. Perfectly done, all crab with mixed greens and remoulade - trying these are a must.

Their homemade deserts featured Apple Crisp with Bourbon Sauce (a weakness of mine), vanilla whipped cream and a Smith Island Cake - 17 layers of decadent chocolate gonoche and yellow cake.

All in all, a wonderful experience in the heart of Mizner. Click HERE - MORE PICS OF LOCH BAR AND ITS FLAVOR They are open all week, 11AM til midnight. Loch Bar - 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432 - Phone 561.939.6600

The KISS COUNTRY 99.9 CHILI COOK OFF was held once again at C.B. Smith Park on January 26, 2019. It is the biggest country music festival & chili competition in South Florida. Despite the day long deluges of rain and wind, the thousands of festival goers mingled, partied, ate and enjoyed the 2 stages of non-stop music. The festival headlined by Brooks & Dunn, LoCash and Luke Combs were among the popular country acts topping the bill at the 34th annual event. Other performers playing on two stages during the event — hosted by country radio station WKIS, 99-9-FM — include Rodney Atkins, Tyler Rich, Jon Langston, Runaway June, the James Barker Band, Dylan Schneider and Adam Hambrick.

The Chili Cook-off is always a great place for the Country Music lovers. A chance for a good beer, margarita, rum runner slushies and good old country fried foods. Its an opportunity for you to get some free stuff and have a blast with other Country Music fans. With this venue you get a chance to get really close to the stage as well. See you next year!

An all-new and different featured exposition every year.

Since 1993, the themed expositions produced each year during the South Florida Fair are one of the most popular attractions of the 17-day event.  From children to adults, many of us have used our imagination to dream of possessing extraordinary or superhuman powers. That’s the stuff of superheroes and honoring them is what we have chosen as our 2019 Fair theme. As you enter the gates, you will experience the New York of the Marvel Universe. Marvel Entertainment even has an actual office there on the 135 W. 50th Street. Because New York is such a big city and a melting pot of different people and cultures, it is the most densely-superhero-populated city in the Marvel Universe.

Climb the Spider-man wall, walk through Batman's Batcave, and expect plenty of photo ops! The Super-hero Multiverse will be featured as an immersive 3D experience of lights, color, and sound. Get ready to play your favorite superhero video games and experience the latest in VR technology!

Guests can expect to daily appearances and continuous meet & greet with their favorite Marvel and DC Comics Super-heroes, near the Expo main entrance, across from the Expo East stage:
JANUARY 18 - 25
Meet your favorite Marvel Superheroes: Thor, Black Panther, Captain America and Spiderman. - Check out SFF Website - www.southfloridafair.com for all the detials.

Taverna Opa, in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue is a special (and popular) place. Propiertors John and Sophia Theodore own and manage the Greek home and family style eatery and all around fun place. Legendary Greek restaurateur Peter Tsialiamanis creator of all Taverna Opa restaurant concepts across South Florida including Taverna Kyma, Giorgio’s Grill and Giorgio’s Bakery, is officially ‘passing the torch’ to his three children, beginning with Taverna Opa Delray.

The new Taverna Opa Delray has been expanded to cater to families, executives, outings and occasions of all sizes. Mykonos-inspired flooring and blue and white accents in the dining room transport guests to the Mediterranean which serves as the stage for nightly belly dancing performances. Sophia’s generous hospitality cultivates a welcoming family atmosphere throughout the restaurant while John serves as Executive Chef and leads Taverna Opa’s culinary team in menu creation. In the kitchen, John serves as Executive Chef and leads the culinary team in using the highest-quality meats and seafood in the creation of each authentic dish. Ingredients are imported directly from Greece to ensure supreme flavor and excellence in every bite, preserving the original recipes first introduced by Peter that have stood the test of nearly three decades. With authentic Greek cuisine being the main event, guests can expect memorable meals over signature menu offerings reflective of the traditional Greek preparations. Feast on generous portions of Greek staples: Traditional Greek Salad tossed in Opa dressing, flaming Saganaki, Spanikopita and more. The new fresh fish and seafood display showcases the finest selections from across the globe including South African prawns, Spanish octopus and Greek branzino.

The new Taverna Opa Delray features wooden-slat ceilings, whitewashed tables and wooden bench seating lining the east wall. The open and airy dining room comfortably accommodates large gatherings, intimate dinners and plenty of space for mingling and dancing. Grecian urns make up thebulk of decorative items, reflective of the rustic minimalism of the Greek islands, and the floors are an exact reproduction of Mykonos streets. The roomy indoor-outdoor bar features tall back stools for guests to enjoy a full meal or cocktails, opening out to an intimate alcove hidden away from the bustling main road.

The service was excellent - the entire staff is attentive, friendly and genuine. For a memorable experience, come and try out their fun and favorful Greek atmosphere at 270 East Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach or visit them at www.taveraopa.com

Chart-Topping Festival Line-up Announced for The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Gridiron Grill-Off Concert Series, Powered by the Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB’s Underground Music in Partnership with AEG Presents November 9 to 11

Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 22, 2018 – Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Music Festival presented by the UHealth Clinic at Walgreens is amplifying this year’s event schedule with a live music line-up featuring A-list artists. Hosted at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, the star-studded performances are part of the new Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Gridiron Grill-Off Concert Series powered by the Greater Fort Lauderdale CVB’s Underground Music in Partnership with AEG Presents.

“Thanks to our partnership with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, we are now able to welcome some of the country’s top musicians, greatly enhancing the overall weekend experience,” said John Offerdahl, festival founder and former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker. “We look forward to three nights of memorable performances, guaranteed to get people moving and create an unforgettable festival weekend. I am confident that this year’s event will be the best yet and I’m excited to rock out with some of my favorite artists!”

Walgreens Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Music Festival presented by the UHealth Clinic at Walgreens returns to the Pompano Beach Amphitheater November 9-11 with a new BBQ Pit Masters competition and tailgating experience, an ACL Celebrity Cornhole Challenge, and more. As part of the new concert series, the event will kick off Friday, November 9 with Grammy award-winning artist Vince Gill. Rock bands Sister Hazel and Barenaked Ladies will perform on Saturday, November 10, while hit rock group Daughtry wraps up the weekend with an evening performance on Sunday, November 11.

All proceeds from this year’s festival will benefit Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation to Feed the Needs of Those in Crisis in our community. Tickets for the concert series can be purchased individually or as a package. For more information and to purchase tickets online, please visit https://gridirongrilloff.com/tickets/.   Follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gridirongrilloff, on Instagram at @gridirongrilloff and on Twitter at @GridironGriller for real-time participant additions and announcements.  

Two-time GRAMMY® nominated superstar, singer, songwriter, and performer - Kesha performed an intimate concert hosted by Hilton Honors in partnership with Live Nation at The Temple House in Miami Beach, FL on Saturday, August 25th. Hilton Honors gives members access to top concerts, private meet-and-greets with chart-topping artists, one-on-one artist experiences, and exclusive concerts available through the Hilton Honors Experiences platform.

Kesha's latest album 'Rainbow' was nominated for two GRAMMY awards (Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Vocal Performance for lead single "Praying"), and was called "an artistic feat" by Entertainment Weekly and "the best music of her career" by Rolling Stone. It marks a new beginning for Kesha. Based around inner strength and musical exploration, her latest No. 1 album finds Kesha at "her defiant, unbridled best" (USA Today), boasting collaborators ranging from Ben Folds to Eagles of Death Metal to Dolly Parton. The album has garnered praise from the New York Times, Billboard, NPR Music and more. When Kesha released her debut album, 'Animal' in 2010, Billboard declared her its Hot 100 Artist and her debut single, "TiK ToK," the #1 Hot 100 Song. It was also the most played song and the world's top-selling track that year. 'Animal' has sold more than 8 million album equivalents worldwide, and Kesha has sold more than 13 million total album equivalents worldwide. Kesha has had 9 Top 10 hits on The Billboard Hot 100, including four #1 singles at Top 40 Radio - "TiK ToK," "Your Love Is My Drug," "Die Young," and "Timber." Kesha took home the MTV EMA for Best New Act in November 2010 and was nominated for 2 American Music Awards, 3 MTV VMA Awards, and 6 Billboard Awards. She has over 29 million Facebook followers, over 2.4 million Instagram followers, 3.82 million followers on Twitter, and over 1.2 billion views on VEVO. She has sold over 47 million tracks and streams in the U.S alone and over 98 million tracks and streams worldwide to date. 'Animal' has been certified Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum in over 15 markets worldwide (including Platinum in the United States) and was the biggest-selling debut album from an international female in 2010 in the UK. Kesha executive produced two seasons of the television show "Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life" for MTV, as well as wrote a book of the same name that gave a look into the creative process of her latest album, 'Warrior'. She is an animal rights crusader as the Humane Society International's first Global Ambassador and a passionate advocate for equality, being honored with the 2016 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award. In 2016 she won Billboard's Women in Music Trailblazer Award. In 2018, she was featured on the Time 100 List of the World's Most Influential People. See more photos from the show - HERE

If you are looking for something different (and delicious) in Boca Raton, head on over to Mizner Park and pop into Ouzo Bay. Immediately you will see the interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated in blue and white creating a cool and relaxing atmosphere. The atmosphere is so luscious and lovely and there are several choices for creating your own delightful experience inside and outside - the venue is gorgeous, the vibe is ultra chic and very inviting. It's the perfect place for an intimate dinner, a private party in their luxe dining areas, a girls might out, a corporate dinner or simply Happy Hour with friends.

The service is friendly and very attentive. The fish is exotic and freshest I’ve seen, flown in every day. We tasted the grilled octopus which is marinated in red wine and prepared perfectly. The spanakopita was teally tasty and the lima beans.... mmmmgood!! If you are gluten intolerant, vegan or just a lover of clean food, Ouza Bay is the place to dine. There is live music on certain evenings, can’t wait to return and be swept away once again. This is a 5 Star experience located in Mizner Park. We highly recommend it, you’ll be back over and over again - maybe we'll run into you :) - Oh, and don't forget to sip the Ouzo shot. Check out menus and hour - http://www.ouzobay.com/boca-raton/ - More photos of the food and establishment in our Food section, CLICK HERE

Sherry Yard’s Tanzy features Artisanal Italian cuisine with a focus on garden-fresh modern Italian flavors in a social environment to share with friends, family and colleagues. Delight in inspiring flavors where seasonal ingredients are the star in every dish, artfully prepared by melding contemporary techniques with classic Italian influences; the resulting flavor profiles are nuanced, modern and unique. Master Bartender and Advanced Sommelier Adam Seger crafts an unparalleled beverage program with local beers, an expertly curated wine list and stunning farm-to-glass handcrafted cocktails. Not to be missed is Executive Pastry Chef James Rosselle’s cake and dessert cart featuring Raspberry Infinity Cake and Chocolate Meringue Concord Cake! Tanzy’s Weekend Brunch includes mouthwatering offerings from Decadent French Toast to Slow-Poached Egg + Short Rib.

Imaginative and innovative design meets with a whimsical atmosphere featuring neutral and deep plum colors highlighting the bar, dining room and outdoor area. With an eclectic ambiance inspired by the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy, the multi-dimensional environment was designed to embody the nostalgic Italian villas etched into the Coast’s charming mountainside, with expanding dining environments each reflecting a different time and era. No detail was spared when selecting the materials used to create the warm, inviting atmosphere. An enchanted forest is brought to life with several types of woods, bird inspired chandeliers hanging with the glow of flickering candles, and different styles and colors of tile landscaping the walls and pillars throughout the restaurant.

Tanzy Unveils Fresh New Menu w/ Delicious New Brunch, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert Items Be the First to Enjoy New Garden-Fresh Modern Italian Dishes by Award-Winning Chef Sherry Yard w/ Garden-to-Glass Cocktail, Wine & Beer Program by Executive Bartender/Corporate Sommelier Adam Seger

The evening began with a nice sprakling wine and warm Focaccia with Grissini. This was followed up with their Tuna Crudo, Yellowtail Crudo and Wedge Salad - as you can see in our photos, all well presented and quite flavorful. We were then served some of their pasta dishes, Spinach-Ricotta Gnudi (roasted mushrooms, basil pesto, gorgonzola cream, grana padano) and Beet Agnolotti (mascarpone-potato filling, poppy seed, black winter truffle, parmesan). My wife favored thge Spinach while I favored the Beet dish. The entrees they brought out were Black Grouper Puttanesca, Pressed Chicken Mattone (creamy polenta, grilled trumpet mushrooms, blood orange gastrique) and Cowboy Cut Bone-In Ribeye (SDA Choice, Black Angus, Creekstone Farms, Arkansas City, KS, Wet Aged 21+ days). It was hard to decide which was our preferred, but we agreed the Chicken Mattone came out on top. The Grouper and the Rib-eye were close seconds. The grand finale was when they wheeled out the custom made desert cart, selections include Red Infinate Cake, Concord Cake chocolate mousse, chocolate meringue, chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, chocolate sauce, whipped cream) and a Cookie Tower (rainbow cookies, pistachio pavé, coconut macaroons, flourless brownies, tea cakes, farmers market strawberries, farmers market grapes). The macaroons were amazing. They also offer desserts from the kitchen and house made Italian liqueurs. I expect the rest of the menu would be as flavorful and comforting... A definite place to return too, for dinner alone or followed up with a movie. Be on the lookout for a new location coming soon to Delray. Tanzy Boca Mizner Park: 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL. (561) 922-6699 - http://www.tanzyrestaurant.com/

BOCA RATON, FL (May 2018) – Now open for dinner and daily happy hour, Boca’s vibrant new gathering spot is The Locale, brought to South Florida by Ricky Marcellini of Brazil’s sensationally popular The Little Chalet. The Locale presents guests with a Latin-inspired menu of American classics in a collision of quality ingredients and unbridled culinary passion accompanied by a mixologist-curated cocktail menu, craft beers and wines.

The Locale opens up to a cozy and inviting interior, presenting guests with an upscale polished casual dining room featuring a mix of rustic elements, reclaimed wood, leathers and eye-catching cerulean blue design accents. Guests can choose from an assortment of breezy and intimate bar tables and spaces, traditional table dining or formal banquettes from which to enjoy The Locale’s inspired menu items.READ MORE

A pearl of Royalton Luxury Resort portfolio, Royalton Hicacos entered the 2017 winter season on a high after two major international award wins. In October the resort took home three World Luxury Hotel Awards for Best Luxury Beach Resort and Best Luxury Island Resort in all of North America, along with the title of Cuba’s Top Luxury Romantic Best Resort. These impressive titles were joined by a TUI Top Quality Resort for outstanding guest ratings, the only such award given to a hotel in Cuba.

“It is an honor to lead this resort and its passionate teams to international success,” said Paulina Chahin, General Manager of Royalton Hicacos. “These awards humble us because they reflect the guest experience we’ve worked hard to perfect. We are further motivated by these acknowledgements to keep our new guests coming and our valued clients returning.”

The 404-room luxury resort enjoys a privileged location along the famous Varadero Beach, with lush resort grounds and picturesque thatch-roof buildings and ranchons. Colourful fountains and palettes of blue and white create a relaxing ambiance in a region rich with history and vibrant nightlife. The premium adults-only resort is a cut above other Varadero hotels with its contemporary all-inclusive amenities, impressive culinary options, and premium Diamond Club™ upgrades for a superior experience.

Royalton Hicacos has enjoyed high occupancy and guest satisfaction in the years since it became a Royalton Luxury Resort. Currently, the resort listed at the top of numerous guest-rated travel websites for its ability to provide a superior vacation experience in a region of Cuba well-known to tourists that offers a variety of all-inclusive options. On TripAdvisor®, Royalton Hicacos is currently ranked among the top two hotels in all Varadero with 4.5 stars from 4,500 reviews and in recent years, Royalton Hicacos has featured prominently with acknowledgements that include the Traveler’s Choice Award for 2014, 2015, and 2016. Last month, Royalton Hicacos was featured on the Best All-inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean, as featured by MSN News.

To reserve your premium All-in Luxury® vacation at the impressive Royalton Hicacos, visit us online at www.royaltonresorts.com or contact your travel agent.