The Jupiter area is chock full of bright skies, pleasant climate, and tropical breezes.  These are perfect reasons to stay out of the kitchen and go outside with family and friends.  Make time for a round of golf at one of the many signature golf courses in the Palm Beach County area. Have a smashing tennis match or leisurely day at the beach or on the boat with the family.

Extend an invitation to your companions to stop by after for a light bite and a refreshing beverage.  Make simple appetizers for snacks by preparing them in advance. Try any of the simple lite bites below and enjoy the beautiful Fall weather!

Goat Cheese Balls

Mix a package of cream cheese and a log of goat cheese until thoroughly combined, then use your hands to roll…

1306 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

As Palm Beach County summer nears its end, restaurants are serving up the heirloom tomatoes, broccoli, sweet corn, green and red peppers, and fruit we look forward to all year long. Farm to table is more than just leafy greens and vegetables, but flavorful dishes to make your mouth water. Farmer’s Table, located at 951 US Highway 1, in North Palm Beach is such a place.

In recent decades some restaurants have taken the locavore movement to the next level, not only sourcing the best ingredients for their kitchens, but growing vegetables and raising livestock themselves, too. That allows chefs to plant beautiful, delicious varieties that may not have the shelf life for a grocery store, as well as control everything from soil health to sustainable…

1280 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Kravis Center, Dreyfoos Concert Hall in West Palm Beach is presenting Ballet Palm Beach and the Miami City Ballet performances of The Nutcracker.  The story of The Nutcracker is loosely based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve and wages a battle against the evil Mouse King.

Tickets are now available for the following dates and times:

December 4, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

Ballet Palm Beach: The Nutcracker

Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall - West Palm Beach, FL

SEATING CHART & TICKETS

 

December 5, 2021 @ 1:00 PM

Ballet Palm Beach: The Nutcracker

Kravis Center - Dreyfoos Concert Hall - West Palm Beach, FL

SEATING…

1389 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Loxahatchee River Center, located at 805 N. U.S. Highway One in Jupiter presents “Science with Sam”. The program is on select Wednesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.  Join the Loxahatchee River Center Scientist Sam for different science activities for our Kindergarten through 5th grade aged children. Activities will include garden exploration and hand-on opportunities with wildlife. Each month has a different theme pertaining to the Loxahatchee River area.

Upcoming themes for September and October are as follows:

  9/15 - Sharks

  9/22 - Wonders of Water

  9/29 - Weather Watchers

10/13 - Reptiles and Amphibians

10/20 – Bones & Teeth (Offsite Location-Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area)

10/27 – Creepy Crawlies

The…

2053 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Looking for a quick and easy updating tip for entertaining in the Palm Beaches? Interior decorators recommend this one tip for an instant update is to change up your “tablescape”. Assuming that most people who are hosting an evening are generally having a dinner party, this is a quick fix. The number 1 tip is relatively inexpensive and easy to change the appearance of your dining table. Select a seasonal table runner that is modern add with fresh placemats and/or chargers and your dinnerware takes on a new life. 

Always pick up beautiful, fresh flowers that may well enhance the center of your table  and add creative new vase, driftwood, and candles.  Head over to the beach and collect beautiful shells, driftwood, gather color ideas from what is…

1163 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Flavor Palm Beach is a fabulous dining experience that runs the entire month of September. It was established to introduce diners to the extensive selection of restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. All local foodies, as well as visitors to the Palm Beaches, will have the chance to experience a selection of specially priced three course meals from the area’s best restaurants during this dining event. The area’s great chefs, from Jupiter to Boca Raton, live up to the area’s reputation as an international locale to excite, and satisfy every gastronomical craving. 

Participating restaurants will present a selection of specially priced three-course meals for lunch and dinner. Diners will be able to choose from three choices for each course. Prices…

1447 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

As part of the 17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Palm Beach County residents and visitors are eligible for FREE admission to many participating local museums and cultural institutions on September 18, 2021. It is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy attractions for free. 

Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission on Saturday, September 18, 2021, for two people.

Please check ahead of time to see if reservations are required or if the museums have added additional requirements.  Please check ahead of time to…

1708 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

There are several venues offering music on a variety of nights and at various hours of the day within the quaint coastal town of Juno Beach. Juno Beach is a quiet little community located between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Although known for its gorgeous oceanfront estates and condominiums, Juno Beach is 43% protected park land or environmentally sensitive green space. This means that no matter where you look, there is one stunning view after another.

In addition to all the green space, beaches and waterways, Juno Beach is a great little town for live music.  Check any of the venues listed below for a fun music infused meal or cocktails.

Juno Beach live music venues:

Garden City Cafe – US 1 and Donald Ross Road

Juno…

3667 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

The Beacon is a contemporary American grille located at 1107 Lighthouse Promenade, on the Jupiter Inlet waterfront.  It presents an extraordinary dining destination set in a chic yet welcoming, modernist design. The eatery offers an unmatched experience highlighting a showpiece exhibition kitchen and craft bar. Be entertained as the team of chefs and mixologists as they “orchestrate service side-by-side in artful unison, and guests seated in the front row at the Chef’s Counter may experience the preparation of varying imaginative creations firsthand.”  

During the Palm Beaches Restaurant Week 2021, ending on August 31, 2021, The Beacon is offering a 3-course meal for just $45.  See the offerings below:

The Beacon
3 Course - $45

First Course:
…

2940 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post

Barrel of Monks Brewing is located at 1141 South Rogers Circle, in Boca Raton.  They brew Belgium beer right here in Palm Beach County.  Several years ago, this group of friends started traveling to Belgium to see how their favorite beers were brewed.  The friends started brewing for themselves and never looked back. They feel they have honed their brewing skills to develop high quality ales suggestive of the fine ales coming out of Belgium.

Barrel of Monks Brewing is full of ambiance. The taproom features exposed brick, rich colors, great lighting, and comfortable seating arrangements.

The head brewer, Joel, of Barrel of Monks Brewing has been enjoying drinking craft beer for a couple years. He decided he wanted to learn how to brew so he took…

2865 Views, 0 Comments

Read Full Post