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32 East
Delray Beach
Favorite Restaurant 2009, 2010
Best American Cuisine 2005, 2006, 2007
Eduardo de san angel
Fort Lauderdale
Best Eclectic/Mexican
2004, 2005, 2006
The addison
Boca Raton
Best Romantic Dining
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Best Ambience 2004
Best Outdoor 2005
Favorite Restaurant 2008
Grille on congress
Boca Raton
Best Business Lunch
2004, 2005, 2006, 2012
Old Calypso
Delray Beach
Best Caribbean 2007, 2008, 2012
Best Intracoastal Dining
2005, 2006, 2009
P.F. Chang's
Boca Raton
Best Chinese Cuisine
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
House of siam
Delray Beach
Best Thai Cuisine
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Abe & Louie's
Boca Raton
Best Steak 2009, 2010, 2012
JB's on the beach
Deerfield Beach
Best Oceanfront Dining
2006, 2007, 2009
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Mulitple Locations
Best Pizza 2009, 2010, 2011
Sundy House
Delray Beach
Best Romantic 2004, 2005, 2012
Best Sunday Brunch
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
La Cigale
Delray Beach
Best Mediterranean Cuisine
2007, 2008, 2009
Arturo's
Boca Raton
Best Italian Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006
brooks
Deerfield Beach
Best Continental Cuisine
2006, 2007, 2010
Legal Sea foods
Boca Raton
Best Seafood 2004, 2005, 2007
Kathy's Gazebo CafÉ
Boca Raton
Best Continental Cuisine
2005, 2008, 2009, 2012
Best French Cuisine 2007
bRewzzi
Boca Raton
Best Microbrewery
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Cabana Nuevo Latino
Delray Beach, West Palm Beach
Best Spanish/Latin 2009
Best Cuban Cuisine 2007, 2008
Chops Lobster Bar
Boca Raton
Best Service 2009, 2012
Best Continental 2011
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Taverna Opa
Hollywood
Best Dining Entertainment 2010
Best Greek Cuisine 2004, 2006, 2007
Toojay's
Multiple Locations
Best Kosher/Kosher-style Cuisine
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012
New York Prime
Boca Raton
Best Steak 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
Favorite Restaurant 2007
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Sublime
Fort Lauderdale
Best Vegetarian
2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
Truluck's
Multiple Locations
Best Seafood 2009
Best Service 2010, 2011
Max's Grille
Boca Raton
Best Outdoor Dining
2007, 2008, 2009, 2011
Best Business Lunch 2011
Favorite Restaurant 2007
Best American Cuisine 2004
Best People Watching 2012
CaffÉ Luna Rosa
Delray Beach
Best Outdoor Dining 2004, 2006, 2010
Best Italian Cuisine 2009, 2012
Best Oceanfront Dining 2005
Best Sunday Brunch 2012
Best Wine List 2012
Punjab
Boca Raton
Best Indian Cuisine
2005, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Uncle Tai's
Boca Raton
Best Chinese
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
Our Hall of Fame winners have been selected as a Readers' Choice favorite multiple times in a specific category since
voting began 9 years ago. To qualify for the Hall, restaurants must capture a first-place award at least 3 times.
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
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Kosher-Style
CUISINE
Best Italian Cuisine 2009, 2012
Best Wine List 2012
Best Sunday Brunch 2012
CaffÉ Luna Rosa
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012
TooJay's Gourme t D eli
Congratulations to this
year's Readers' Choice
Hall of Fame Inductees!
Brewzzi
George Venezia
Director of Operations
Regency Court Plaza
3013 Yamato Road • 561/997-9911
Polo Shops
5030 Champion Blvd. • 561/241-5903
Glades Plaza
Entrance on Butts Road • 561/392-4181
toojays.com
abe & Louie's
John Wyner
General Manager
of Boca Raton
anthony's coal
fired pizza
Pedro Andrade
General Manager
34 South Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach
561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com
When it comes to delis,
TooJay’s rises
to the top.
Truluck's
Ed Tanner
General Manager
of Boca Raton
memorable and authentic
Italian dining
Caffé Luna Rosa is the Italian restaurant on
the beach and the oldest Italian restaurant
CHOPS LOBSTER BAR
Mimi Cogan
General Manager
in Delray Beach. Caffé Luna Rosa offers an
oceanview dining experience where great
food and a great environment come together.
Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner
and weekend brunch.
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Reminiscent of New York’s finest, TooJay’s
is the winner of numerous “best of” awards.
Specialties include signature overstuffed
sandwiches, chicken noodle soup and all
the traditional deli classics. Try the fresh
Nova salmon, the classic Reuben sandwich,
potato pancakes and cheese blintzes! And
for dessert, indulge in the outrageously sinful
selection of sweet treats. Open daily for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine in, take
out, ask for delivery or enjoy our catering.
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best
Microbrewery
Service
2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Late Night Dining Silver Award 2006
Best Seafood 2009
Best Service 2010, 2011
B r e wz z i
Truluck's
It pays to
vot e
The following winners were
selected in a random drawing
from the entire pool of submitted
Readers' Choice ballots. Each
person listed below was awarded a
$100 dining certificate
to one of the following awardwinning restaurants. Congratulations
to the winners! And thank you
to everyone who voted, your
recommendations make this annual
special section possible.
Bon Appetit!
Britt Giannuzzi
Danielle Gittlin
Stephen Ginsberg, MD
Leanne Croft
Joe Eudovich
Glades Plaza
2222 Glades Road • Boca Raton
561/392-BREW (2739)
CityPlace
700 S Rosemary Avenue • West Palm Beach
561/986-BREW (2739)
facebook.com/brewzzi • brewzzi.com
Yanni Agelopoulos
Joe Callaghan
351 Plaza Real • Boca Raton
561/391-0755 • trulucks.com
Edward Jansen
Diane Vasic
Declan Muldoon
2009 & 2011 Great
American Beer Festival Winner
We invite you to escape to
Truluck's. A getaway for
the senses.
Brewzzi is renowned for its enormous portions
of quality Italian and American favorites. Enjoy
gourmet pizza and pasta, oversized salads,
trademark sandwiches, Angus hamburgers,
fresh fish and more. With over 70 items on the
menu, there’s something to please every palate
(including a Kids Menu!). Our award-winning,
brewed-on-site lagers and ales accent many
of our recipes and complement all our fare.
We at Brewzzi welcome you to an exceptional
dining and microbrewery experience.
Come savor the freshest crab,
direct from our own fisheries. Delight in
our fresh-catch seafood menu or select
tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfection.
Then complement it all with delicious
wines by the glass and bottle.
The crowning touch?
Unparalleled customer
service that will make your
evening unforgettable.
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B. Glazer
Rik James
Tammy Lawman
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
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Our Win n er s
Best pub/gastropub
Runner-up: Old CalyPso, DELRAY BEACH
Runner-up: Duffy's Sports Grill,
Multiple locations
Deck 84, Delray Beach
Best american cuisine
Henry's, Boca Raton
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
Best intracoastal dining
Best italian cuisine
Runner-up: Racks downtown
eatery & tavern, boca raton
Runner-up: Solita Delray, Delray Beach
Best Bar Food
Best japanese cuisine
CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Tryst, Delray Beach
Best quick bites
Green Gourmet, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Burger fi, Multiple locations
Racks downtown
eatery & tavern, Boca Raton
lemongrass, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: Sushi Ray, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Chops Lobster Bar, Boca Raton
Best romantic dining
Sundy House, Delray Beach
Runner-up: CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Best kosher/
kosher-style cuisine
Best Business Lunch
Grille on Congress, Boca Raton
FIRST PLACE WINNER TIE
Best seafood
Bonefish Grill, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: Havana Restaurant,
west palm beach
Ben's Kosher Deli, Boca Raton
Toojay's, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: City Fish Market, Boca Raton
best caribbean cuisine
Best late-night dining
Chops Lobster Bar, Boca Raton
Old Calypso, Delray Beach
Havana Restaurant,
West Palm Beach
Best service
Runner-up: Henry's, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Havana Restaurant,
west palm beach
Runner-up: Chops Lobster Bar, Boca Raton
Best southwestern
Best chinese cuisine
Best mediterranean
Runner-up: Chipotle, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: Philippe Chow, Boca Raton
Runner-up: La Cigale, Delray Beach
uncle tai's, Boca Raton
Taverna Kyma, Boca Raton
Best continental cuisine
Best mexican
Kathy's Gazebo, Boca Raton
Uncle Julio's, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Kee Grille, boca raton
Runner-up: Rocco's Tacos, Multiple locations
Best dining entertainment
Best microbrewery
Racks downtown
eatery & tavern, Boca Raton
brewzzi, Boca Raton
Canyon, Fort Lauderdale
Best spanish/latin
Cabana El Rey, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Havana Restaurant,
West Palm Beach
Best steak house
Abe & Louie's, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Chops Lobster Bar, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Miller Ale House, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: Carmen's, Boca Raton
Best new restaurant
favorite restaurant
Philippe Chow, Boca Raton
Henry's, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Racks downtown
eatery & tavern, boca raton
Runner-up: Havana Restaurant,
west palm beach
Best oceanfront dining
Best french cuisine
Boston's on The beach/50 Ocean,
Delray Beach
Casimir bistro, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Le Rivage, Boca Raton
Runner-up: CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Best sunday brunch
CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Sundy House, Delray Beach
Best THAI
Lemongrass, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: House of Siam, Delray Beach
Best vegetarian options
Seasons 52, Multiple Locations
Runner-up: Sublime, Fort lauderdale
Best Happy Hour
Best OUTDOOR DINING
Racks downtown
eatery & tavern, Boca Raton
Deck 84, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Max's Grille, Boca Raton
Runner-up: CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Best wine list
CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Fifth Avenue Grill, Delray Beach
Best people watching
Best indian cuisine
Max's Grille, Boca Raton
Punjab, Boca Raton
Runner-up: CaffÉ Luna Rosa, Delray Beach
Runner-up: Curries & More, boca raton
Best wine/tapas bar
Table 42, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Vino, Boca Raton
Best pizza
Tucci's Pizza, Boca Raton
Runner-up: Table 42, Boca Raton
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American
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Restaurant
Bar Food
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Happy Hour
Henry's
the readers have
spoken!
Racks downtow n
eatery & Tavern
16850 Jog Road • Delray Beach
561/638-1949 • henrysofbocaraton.com
Mizner Park
402 Plaza Real • Boca Raton
561/395-1662 • grrestaurant.com
henry's is the definitive american
restaurant, featuring the best
in-season products, select cuts of
racks takes pride in the quality
and consistency of its American
classics, revitalized for the 21st
meats and poultry and the freshest seafood
available. Chef Adam Brown uses only
the finest ingredients to make your dining
experience perfect.
century. Alongside its lively bar and modern
decor, Racks' array of sharing plates and
farm-to-table entrées offers something for
everyone to enjoy.
CORIANDER-PEPPER SEARED
"RARE" YELLOWFIN TUNA
jumbo lump crab cakes
Serves 2
1 lb. jumbo lump crab
1 oz. minced scallions
2 oz. dijon mustard
4 oz. mayonnaise
2 ea. sliced white bread
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. worstershire sauce
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
Congratulations
to all the winners
of our 2012 Readers'
Choice Awards!
We distributed ballots and
asked our readers to choose
their favorite restaurants
in a number of categories.
This section represents the
results of that vote, the dining
establishments selected as the
best of the best. In addition,
we recognize the restaurants
for which you've voted time and
again during the nine years of
these awards with our Readers'
Choice Hall of Fame (on the
previous pages). Thanks to all
the restaurants that shared
their recipes—thanks to you,
our loyal readers, who voted
for your favorites.
2 6 oz. portion Sushi-Grade Tuna
(cut in 4" x 4" x 2" square)
2.5 tsp. Coriander Crust
(recipe follows)
Coriander Crust
1 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
combine all ingredients
Using the coriander crust, season the tuna
and sear in a hot sauté pan on all sides.
Thinly slice the tuna and plate.
Bon appetit!
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Serves 4
Grind bread in processor and set aside. Place
all wet ingredients in small bowl and mix well.
Fold in crab and remaining ingredients until
incorporated. Let sit for 2 hours. Mold into
desired shape. Pan fry and serve with your
favorite sauce.
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
readers' choice awards winners
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Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
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Continental Intracoastal
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Outdoor
Dining
K at h y 's Gaz ebo
4199 N. Federal Highway • Boca Raton
561/395-6033 • kathysgazebo.com
Deck 84
At Kathy's Gazebo, guests will find
consistently high-quality meals
prepared perfectly and served by
an attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.
With its quiet, intimate setting, Kathy's
Gazebo also offers specialities including
bouillabaisse, fresh imported Dover sole
and the Gazebo salad. As one reader noted,
"It's the perfect place to take guests for
dinner or a quiet lunch."
kosher
Style
toojay's gourmet deli
Regency Court Plaza 561/997-9911
Glades Plaza 561/392-4181
Polo Shops 561/241-5903
840 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach
561/665-8484 • deck84.com
For over 30 years, TooJay’s has been
delighting diners with a variety
of eclectic and original dishes.
Delray beach's favorite waterfront
dining destination serves up the
perfect atmosphere for Florida
Specialties include signature overstuffed
sandwiches, chicken noodle soup and
traditional deli classics, served in a casual,
lively atmosphere with top notch service.
fun with delicious cuisine, quality wines
and creatively crafted cocktails along with
breathtaking views of the Intracoastal.
Mini Black & White Cookies
Makes 6 Dozen Cookies
Salmon Tartare Au Caviar
Serves 10
2 lb. diced salmon
1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat
4 oz. caviar of your choice
2 oz. olive oil
Capers
Shallots
Avocado
Tabasco
Parsley
burto's berry lemonade
Serves 1
2 oz. Svedka raspberry vodka
1/2 lemon, cut into slices
1 oz. strawberry puree
6 oz. fresh lemonade
Muddle fresh lemon slices in bottom of pint
glass. Pour strawberry puree around glass
and fill to brim with ice. Pour in Svedka
Raspberry Vodka and fill to top with fresh
lemonade. Cover and shake vigorously until
puree and lemonade are well mixed. Garnish
with fresh lemon slice and enjoy!
Marinate salmon and crabmeat in lemon
juice then add capers, shallots, avocado,
olive oil, tabasco and parsley. Salt and pepper
to taste. Mix ingredients together. Fill 10 rings
(molds) and top with caviar.
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1 Cup unsalted butter
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 Cup milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
White fondant icing
Chocolate fondant icing
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream
together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one
at a time, stir in milk and vanilla extract. In
separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and
gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop mix
in dollops on greased cookie sheet about
2 inches apart. Bake 20-30 minutes until
very lightly golden brown. Remove from
oven and let cool. Melt each fondant icing
separately in double boiler. When cookies
are thoroughly cooled, ice each with ½
white fondant and ½ chocolate fondant
using a small spatula.
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best
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Mediterranean
New
Restaurant
Oceanfront
dining
Philippe by Philippe Chow
50 Ocean
200 E. Palmetto Park Road • Boca Raton
561/393-4666 • philippechow.com
40 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach
561/278-3364 • 50ocean.com
Reserve a table at Philippe Chow
and discover Boca Raton’s newest
hot spot for healthy Chinese cuisine
50 Ocean, Delray's hottest new dining
spot located above Boston's on the
Beach, takes casual elegance to a
with haute flair. Philippe Chow Boca Raton
presents exciting menu affordability with
prices up to 35 percent lower than other
locations. Chicly modern decor, unparalleled
ambience, and attentive customer service
attract New York and South Florida’s most
discriminating foodies. Award-winning and
signature dishes include Chicken Satay,
Crispy Beef, Peking Duck and Green Prawns.
new level. Indulge in contemporary seafood
and personalized service made even more
memorable by the panoramic ocean view.
Taverna Kyma
6298 N. Federal Highway • Boca Raton
561/994-2828 • tavernakyma.com
taverna kyma, meaning "wave,"
offers an authentic greek fine
dining experience specializing
in fresh fish imported from Greece. The
menu selections represent Greek cuisine in
its purest form. This upscale, high-energy
concept invites guests to savor an authentic
Greek dining experience.
athenian shrimp
Rum Glazed Berkshire Pork
Serves 1
6 shrimp
1 branch each rosemary & thyme
2 orange slices & 3/4 orange wedge
2 lemon slices & 3/4 lemon wedge
1 clove garlic, smashed
1/2 oz. garlic, chopped
1 pinch each salt & pepper
2 oz. extra virgin olive oil
2 oz. crumbled feta cheese
4 oz. spinach
2 oz. chopped leeks
2 oz. chopped tomatoes
splash of white wine
Serves 4
4 each 12 oz. Natural pork Chop
(bone in, frenched)
16 oz. Sweet Potato Hash
4 oz. Rum Glaze
8 oz. Swiss Chard
32 oz. Chicken Broth
Fried Carrot Shred
chicken satays
Serves 3-4
1/2 lb. chicken breasts
(sliced into thin strips)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup corn starch
3 eggs
2 tbsp. canola oil
1/4 cup carrot juice
8-inch bamboo skewers
2 tbsp. canola oil for frying
Marinate 6 shrimp in 1 oz. extra virgin olive
oil, lemon and orange slices, smashed
garlic, rosemary and thyme branches for
30 minutes. Pan sear shrimp in 1 oz. extra
virgin olive oil, salt and pepper until shrimp
turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. Add chopped
garlic, white wine and squeeze the 3/4 lemon
and orange wedges. Top off with feta cheese.
In separate pan, sauté spinach and leeks in
a splash of white wine, remove when leeks
are soft. Plate spinach and leeks on rice, add
shrimp and sauce.
Mix all ingredients except chicken in large
bowl. Add chicken and mix gently.
Place in fridge for 1 hr. Thread skewer
through chicken. Fry in a large pan on
medium high heat with canola oil for 2
minutes on each side. Add your favorite
peanut satay sauce and enjoy!
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Hash: 2 oz. dice sweet potato, 1/2 oz. 1/4-cut
green beans, 1/2 oz. 1/4-cut red peppers, 1/4
oz. chopped bacon, 1/4 oz. carmelized onions,
1/4 tsp. chopped sage, 1/4 tsp. chopped
parsley, salt & pepper to taste. Rum Glaze:
1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup dark rum, 1/4
cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. thyme, 1/2 tbsp.
beef base, 1 tsp. clarified butter, 1 tsp. salt
and pepper. Carmelize onions, simmer all
ingredients for 10 minutes, blend and let cool.
Season and grill chop, basting with rum glaze.
In a hot pan, add all hash ingredients, season
with salt and pepper, and cook through. Cook
chard in chicken broth and drain. Using hash
as a base, set chard on top and then set chop
on top of chard, brush with rum glaze and
garnish with fried carrot shreds.
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
readers' choice awards winners
Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.
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Pizza
Romantic
Dining
service
Tucci's Fire N Coal Pizza
Sundy House
50 N.E. First Ave. • Boca Raton
561/620-2930 • tuccispizza.com
Award-winning pizza is only the
beginning at Tucci's Pizza located in
the heart of downtown Boca Raton!
101 Plaza Real South • Boca Raton
561/395-2675 • chopslobsterbar.com
106 S. Swinton Ave. • Delray Beach
561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com
With its magnificent views and
superb culinary creations by
executive chef addam actis,
Create your own or select one of the Special
Pizzas. Plus, we have a full menu, from
Fire-n-Coal Wings to Escarole-n-Beans.
Come see why we we're voted Best Pizza by
Boca Raton magazine readers! Open daily
for lunch and dinner.
Chops Lobster B a r
the renowned Sundy House Restaurant
features globally inspired fare, to be savored
indoors or al fresco.
A Restaurant known for its
exceptional food and service, Chops
Lobster Bar consistently ranks as
one of the top 10 steak houses in the
country and is a seafood lover's dream.
Voted Best Steak House in South Florida by
the Sun-Sentinel. Voted Top Steak House
and Seafood in Palm Beach by Zagat.
goat cheese & parsnip tart
Serves 2
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1 whole egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 medium parsnips
1 stalk of rosemary
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
salt and pepper to taste
3 tbsp. white butter
6-inch tart shell
(can be found pre-made)
Serves 4
16 oz. pizza dough ball
3 tbsp. ricotta cheese
(season to taste)
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese,
shredded
1 cup fresh tomato sauce
1/2 onion, sliced
2-3 oz. meatballs
(approx. 1/2 lb. ground beef)
Season to taste
tomato molasses:
1 roasted plum tomato
3 tbsp. molasses
1 small shallot
1/4 Cup water
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake or
sauté onions to caramelize, set aside.
Season to taste and bake meatballs, let cool
and slice. Roll out pizza dough. Spread
ricotta cheese, then mozzarella cheese and
spoon tomato sauce on top of cheeses.
Top with sliced meatballs and caramelized
onions. Cook for 20-25 minutes (in wood
oven only 8 minutes).
Boil parnsip until tender. Blend parsnips with
heavy cream and butter. In a separate bowl,
whisk parnsip mix, goat cheese, rosemary
and egg. Fill tart and bake for 10 minutes.
Place tomatoes, shallot and molasses in pan.
Cook until "syrup" form. Use as garnish.
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Tuna Tartare
Serves 4
16 oz. ahi tuna
2 tbsp. English cucumber, diced
1 tbsp. lemon oil
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. chives, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. shallots, fine dice
1 tsp. Sea salt
white pepper
Sweet Soy Reduction:
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup sugar
Cut tuna in ¼-inch dice and add cucumber,
shallots and oils. Season with salt and white
pepper. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Drizzle
with soy reduction. Pour sugar and soy sauce
into sauce pot. Dissolve sugar in soy sauce and
reduce while simmering by 50 percent. Pour in
stainless-steel bowl and cool in refrigerator.
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Wine/Tapas
Quick Bites
table 42 italian
kitchen & wine bar
BurgerFi
CaffÉ Luna Rosa
6 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach
561/278-9590 • burgerfi.com
34 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach
561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com
Royal Palm Place
399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. • Boca Raton
561/826-2625 • grrestaurant.com
table 42 is your friendly
neighborhood restaurant, delivering
impeccable Italian flavors. Unique in
character, paralleled with a warm attentive
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LOBSTER & CRAB
STUFFED SCAMPONI
Serves 4
1/2 lb. cooked lobster meat
1/2 lb. lump crab meat
3 tbs. butter
1/2 cup onions
1/4 cup celery
1/4 cup bell peppers
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
3 tbs. lemon juice
1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 whole U-4 shrimp
Chopped parsley, garnish
1 lemon, cut into wedges
runn er up
sunday brunch
mozzarella en carozza
sundy house
Serves 2
4 oz. fresh mozzarella
2 eggs beaten
4 oz. seasoned flour
4 oz. italian breadcrumbs
2 each anchovy
1 each garlic cloves
1 each lemon
2 oz. butter
4 oz. olive oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large skillet,
melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions,
celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until
softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook,
stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in
crab and lobster and let cool. Add mayonnaise,
egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, 1 cup bread
crumbs, salt and pepper, stir gently with a large
wooden spoon. Mound 2 tablespoons of the
crabmeat/lobster stuffing into each shrimp,
press gently to close, and place, stuffed sides
up, in prepared baking dish. Bake until golden,
about 20 minutes. Garnish with parsley and
lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
106 S. Swinton Ave. • Delray Beach
561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com
With its magnificent views and superb
culinary creations by Executive Chef Addam
Actis, the renowned Sundy House Restaurant
features globally inspired fare, to be savored
indoors or al fresco.
Dip mozzarella in flour, then egg, then
breadcrumbs and set aside. In a sauté pan,
heat oil and pan fry mozzarella until golden
brown. Take out, reserve. In sauté pan, add oil,
garlic and anchovy, cook over medium heat
until soft. Add lemon juice and butter, whisk
well, and pour over mozzarella and serve.
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