Sardinia | Your Delray Boca

Juan Martin Del Potro and his passionate fan base will be in Delray in two weeks.

Things we loved in January

We didn’t want to let last month go before giving you a recap…so here goes.

The World Beneath Your Feet at the Living Room Theater. The documentary tells the story of Matt Green who walked every street, park, cemetery and public space in all five New York boroughs. That’s over 8,000 miles! An amazing story and lots of lessons about how you truly discover a place once you walk it. For those who love NYC and those who enjoy a quirky story this a film for you.

A dive into Middle Eastern and Indian fare

We highly recommend La Vie Restaurant in Pompano Beach. Absolutely wonderful Lebanese restaurant. Great service, delicious food, unique atmosphere and yes some belly dancing. Worth the trip south.

We also discovered Saffron & Curry a terrific Indian restaurant on West Atlantic and Congress. Delicious rice, family run and wonderful bread.

Lunch at Abe and Louie’s, highly recommend the Abe and Louie salad. A classic and still a good place to people watch. While the dining room is where you’ll see all the movers and shakers, we prefer the bar which is cozy and oozing with atmosphere.

Polar Vortex?
The weather. What a month! Can you imagine how many people caught in the polar vortex are saying “I’m moving to Florida?”

Great playoff football. Interesting to see the emergence of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. He could be a generational talent. The Saints, featuring Delray’s Tre’ Quan Smith, we’re robbed. Awful.

And yes I know that in 44 out of 50 states it’s not cool to like Tom Brady, but you have to at least acknowledge his greatness. Six rings in nine trips. Amazing.

Mutts Gone Nuts at Old School Square. The traveling show features an array of rescue dogs performing amazing tricks and exhibiting astounding athleticism. If they come here again, don’t miss it.
Congratulations to Bill Branning of BSA Corporation on becoming the new chair of the Delray Chamber. And thanks to Rob Posillico for his year of service as chair.

Warming up for the Delray Open Down Under
Great to see Delray Open Champ Frances Tiafoe make a great run at the year’s first slam, the Australian Open. Tiafoe made his first slam quarterfinal with a big win on his 21st birthday. Of course, the reward was a match with Rafael Nadal. Tiafoe lost but he’s clearly a star on the rise.
Delray resident Kevin Anderson did very well in Australia too. The upcoming Delray Open boasts two top ten players and three top twenty players. Not too shabby. Time to drop the costly lawsuit to get rid of the tournament. The old mayor is gone, let’s move on.

We have become big fans of Sardinia restaurant in southeast Delray.
Terrific mozzarella made fresh on the premises, great service, a nice bar and good live music.
We met some old friends there recently and just had a blast. Don’t miss the tiramisu and the ravioli. Terrific.

A sad note: Delray lost a dear friend when Sean Nathan of Caffe Luna Rosa passed recently. Sean and I bonded over the NY Yankees. I will miss him as will the many patrons of Luna Rosa who came to love Sean over his many years of dedicated service. Rest In Peace my friend.

Things We Liked in July

Fran Marincola was honored with a cake for 19 years of advisory board service in Delray…see item below.

Things we loved in July

Thanks Patty!

A fond farewell and a hearty thank you is owed Patty Reed who left the Delray Chamber to start a new chapter in Melbourne, Florida.
Patty was a wonderful asset to the Delray Chamber and will be missed by all. Her warmth, attention to detail and hard work was not lost on chamber members who always looked forward to seeing her at events and activities. We wish Patty all the best and thank her for a job extremely well done.

News & Notes

Kudos to Sardinia Enoteca in Delray. Great food, excellent service and an extensive wine list make this a welcome addition to the ‘off the avenue’ food scene. Don’t miss their eggplant. Magnificent.

Summer time can be a little dull if you don’t like blockbusters movies. Thank goodness for the Living Room Theatre at FAU in Boca. An oasis in a desert.

We finally tried the Foxworth Fountain at the new Delray Shores Pharmacy on U.S. 1. It was wonderful.
Great pressed sandwiches, cute counter, a real throwback.
We didn’t try the desserts or soda fountain, but that gives us a reason to return.

We will miss Uncle Tai’s. But wish the proprietors a happy retirement. 32 years of excellence. Bravo!

Enjoyed checking out the classic and historic Addison with my partner Marisa Herman. The corporate open house featured incredible food, pineapple mojitos and showcased the classic property which is ideal for special events and corporate parties. Check it out. The holidays are around the corner.

Enjoyed spending time with County Commission candidate Bob Weinroth during an informal discussion at my office. We brought some Delray people over to exchange ideas and share priorities. November is coming soon, but first we have a primary on August 28. Make sure to vote. So many important races and ballot questions.

Enjoyed spending time with friends at Apeiro at the Delray Marketplace.
It’s a great place for large groups. Good food. Great Moscow mules and the best orrechiette I’ve had in a while.

Baja Cantina in Boca is a cute little joint smack dab on the tracks south of Glades Road. Good prices, delicious San Gria and the chips and salsa are wonderful.
We also discovered the Corner Porch in Delray after all these years. It’s wonderful. Great drinks, delicious food and an historic atmosphere. It’s becoming a favorite.

Finally, a heartfelt thanks to my dear friend Fran Marincola who wrapped up 19 years on Delray’s Parking Management Board in July.
I think it’s fair to say nobody knows more than Fran does about parking in Delray nor is more passionate about the issue.
Board service is essential, important and often thankless work. The volunteers who give their time are often unsung but hugely valuable to a successful city.
Fran did his part, which also includes a long stint on the Downtown Development Authority. He cares a whole lot of about his town and that’s really cool.
Until next month, have a great and safe August.

Things We Loved In January

Things We Liked in July