Here are three great places (besides Starbucks) to get a great cup of coffee in Jupiter and Tequesta.

Perk Coffee House

Perk Coffee House; 384 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta www.perkcoffeetequesta.com  

A little gem, with a rustic design, Perk Coffee House is tucked away in the Gallery Square South of Tequesta. The owners are an LA native couple with three girls that relocated to South Florida with a passion to deliver healthy, wholesome fare. Perk offers breakfast and lunch with intentions to open in the evenings soon. The earlier hours of the day, you can find delicious coffees, nutritional drinks like juices and tonics and amazing eats. Currently, Perk's hours are 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, but…

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Locanta Local Eatery in central West Palm Beach is a Mediterranean restaurant serving world-class Turkish fusion fare from a small strip plaza venue. The little eatery has 5 stars on Google, TripAdvisor, Yelp and Facebook for their authentic flavorful food and speedy and friendly service.

The menu consists of special plates, healthy foods, sandwiches and wraps, salads, rice bowls and soup. Many options happen to be vegan and vegetarian and everything on the menu is of light, feel-good sustenance.

Locanta's take on Mediterranean food is reminiscent of coastal Turkey, but you'll find flare on many dishes like Greek flavors in the htipiti (feta spread), Italian genius in the Tuscan falafel burger and Portuguese inspiration in the tenderized octopus…

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Luckily, we live in South Florida where the weather is gorgeous year-round for a barbeque. So, don’t put that grill away.  Barbecuing techniques include smoking, roasting, braising and grilling.  Seems to be the most common and is done over direct, dry heat, usually over a hot fire for a few minutes. Throughout the summer, barbeque picnics are plentiful and a wonderful thing to do with family and friends. Most BBQ’s offer the standard options of hot dogs and hamburgers on the beach, on the boat or near the pool. 

Now that fall has arrived don’t shut down the outdoor kitchen, try something different on the BBQ.  Have you ever tried cauliflower steaks? Cauliflower steaks are delicious and so flavorful with an herb topped sauce.  It is good as an…

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The annual Pumpkin Fest at Harbourside Place is back again for another year. The Pumpkin Fest is one of the best fall festivals in Palm Beach County.

On Saturday, October 19th head to Harbourside Place in Jupiter for the ultimate fall activity. The free fun filled day includes a costume contest for kids, treat-o-treating at more than 50 vendors and around Harbourside Place, a giant Pumpkin Patch, face painting, games and much more.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Chasin A Dream Foundation, for local children who are battling illnesses.

Event Details:
When: Saturday, October 19th
Where: Harbourside Place in Jupiter
Time: 11 am to 4 pm

For more information, click here to visit their Facebook page.

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The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society is hosting their 21st Annual Boo At The Zoo event during the month of October.

The No-So-Scary Halloween tradition continues and brings a very spookacular but very safe and fun trick-o-treat experience for children of all ages. In addition to the treat-o-treating, there will be character meet and greets, WILD zoo prices, a DJ dance party, kid’s activities, costume contests and much more.

Boo At The Zoo Schedule:
Friday, October 18th: 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday, October 19th: 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday, October 20th: 9 am to 9 pm
Friday, October 25th: 9 am to 9 pm
Saturday, October 26th: 9 am to 9 pm
Sunday, October 27th: 9 pm to 9 pm

For more information, click here to visit their website.

The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation…

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The baseball season might be over in South Florida but head to the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for the National Night Out.

The Jupiter Police Department and Town of Jupiter are joining for the night to host the fun-filled event. The event was originally supposed to be in August but got cancelled and moved because of weather.

The event is free and is open to all members of the community. The event starts at 5 pm on Friday, October 18th at the stadium in Downtown Abacoa.

National Night Out will include safety demonstrations from the Jupiter Police Department, visits from Emergency Personnel, a number of emergency vehicles on display outside the stadium, kid’s activities and much more.

National Night Out:
When: Friday, October 18th at 5 pm
Where: Roger Dean…

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Harbourside Place in Jupiter is the premier destination for dining, shopping, entertaining, and luxury hotel accommodations. This Sunday, October 13th, Harbourside Place is hosting two events for everyone to enjoy.

Yoga On The Waterfront:
Join Breathe Salt and Yoga for a Yoga class on the waterfront. The class is open to all levels of yoga and is located at the waterfront amphitheater. The class takes place every Sunday at 10 am.

Waterfront Market:
The market takes place every Sunday along the Riverwalk Plaza and the Intracoastal. Come and browse through fresh produce, home made crafts, local artwork, specialty foods, jewelry, baked goods and much more. The market is free to attend, and all are welcomed. The Waterfront Market is from 10 am to 4 pm.

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The Downtown at the Gardens has teamed up with Big Dog Ranch for the second Annual Barks and Brew event.

Come and enjoy the event and listen to live music, drink beer and maybe even adopt a dog to take home with you. The cost of the ticket is $25 dollars and includes a wristband for unlimited beer and food samples from local restaurants and breweries. All proceeds from the event benefit the Big Dog Ranch Rescue.

Big Dog Ranch Rescue is the largest cage-free, no-kill dog rescue in the United States and is located in Palm Beach County. With over a decade in business, Big Dog Ranch Rescue has saved more than 27,000 dogs since it began.

Barks and Brew Event Details:

When: Friday, October 11th at 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: Downtown at the Gardens (11701 Lake Victoria…

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On the second Friday of every month, the streets of Downtown Abacoa transform into the ultimate outdoor Food Truck Invasion.

The growing trend of Food Trucks is rolling onto Town Center Drive in Jupiter on Friday, October 11th. Food Trucks specialize in their own gourmet dishes that make their truck stand out among the crowd. Some of the food options available during the night include burgers, tacos, ice cream, seafood, sandwiches, French fries and much more.

Gather your tables, folding chairs and blankets and head to Abacoa for a night filled with fun and delicious gourmet food. At the Abacoa Amphitheater there will be a DJ playing all the latest hits for everyone to enjoy.

The cost is free to attend with food and drinks purchases. The Food Truck…

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Head to Lake Worth this October for the ultimate OktoberFest 2019. Oktoberfest is a celebration filled with traditional and modern Bavarian atmosphere, authentic German meals, a biergarten, family-friendly entertainment and much more.

Come and dine on authentic meals of schnitzel and bratwurst, domestic and imported beers, schnapps, more than 30 different types of liquor, while listening to two original Oktoberfest bands directly from Germany.

The event will also feature arts and crafts, games and carnival rides, folk dancing, vendor displays and souvenirs.

The American German Club of the Palm Beaches proudly hosts this event every year. The event will be held on two weekends throughout October. Oktoberfest is taking place on Friday, October 11th through…

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