Although the leaves do not change color here in Southeast Florida, unless you consider palms turning from bright green to brown.  While fall is known as sweater, pie, and soup season, for most of the country, it should also be known as the ultimate beverage season, too. Think about it: Pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, and a medley of delicious fall cocktails are just the ticket on a chilly day.

These autumnal drinks are warm and cozy, yet chilled. Here in the Palm Beach County area some are cold too for those who love icy beverages year-round!  Try one of these delicious, iced autumn beverages to get into the season:

Pumpkin Chilly Foam Iced Espresso:

Ingredients:

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk

2…

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For an early-morning taste of Old Florida, there’s no better spot than Jupiter’s Center Street Nook, located at 223 Center Street in the Town of Jupiter. There is something so reassuring about having a go-to breakfast place that you absolutely love. One where you get excited about visiting when you wake up on a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning. If you happen to be in the Jupiter area, then we know of a place where you can have a reliably delicious breakfast, surrounded by locals, with a community vibe. Grab your next morning meal at Center Street Nook in Florida. This family-run breakfast spot offers seriously hearty breakfasts served with a smile.

This no-frills spot has a comfortable neighborhood feel to it, where you’ll be greeted like family as…

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Try a wonderful Italian restaurant, Scusi Trattoria in The PGA Commons.   Located at 4520 PGA Boulevard, Suite 100 in Palm Beach Gardens. The eatery offers indoor seating as well as al fresco dining. Scusi Trattoria’s Southern Italian dining experience features a menu of elevated traditional dishes, pasta, pizza, small plates, homemade gelato set in a space reminiscent of an Italian coastal town.

Scusi is led by Chef Laurent Tourondel. This is the Chef’s first restaurant in Palm Beach County, and he has managed a multitude of dining establishments worldwide, including Miami, New York, Hong Kong, London, and San Juan. Chef Tourondel is also an accomplished author of several culinary books. 

The menu at Scusi has been intentionally planned with…

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What makes Sunday a “fun day” is an all-day brunch. The Lake Worth restaurant, Alibi 91, located at 2495 10th Avenue North, hosts a “pretty girls love brunch” party every Sunday from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.  “Pretty girls love brunch” is the brunch that keeps you out of the house all day on Sunday!

The term brunch was coined in Britain in 1895 to describe a Sunday meal for "Saturday-night carousers" in the writer Guy Beringer's article "Brunch: A Plea"posted in Hunter's Weekly.

“Instead of England's early Sunday dinner, a postchurch ordeal of heavy meats and savory pies, the author wrote, why not a new meal, served around noon, that starts with tea or coffee, marmalade, and other breakfast fixtures before moving along to the heavier fare.  By…

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Southeast Florida is known for its miles of sandy beaches and beautiful ocean waters, miles of biking and hiking trails, nature areas and parks.  One town in particular, the Town of Jupiter, has all of that, as well as excellent rated schools, trendy restaurants, superb shopping, arts and culture, outdoor activities, great hospitals, friendly neighborhoods, and some of the best golf courses in the country.

Jupiter is close to 100 years as an incorporated town in the State of Florida. The town was incorporated 1925. The picturesque seaside town is home to more than 65,000 full-time residents. In 2018, Jupiter was rated as the 12th Best Beach Town in the United States by WalletHub and the 9th Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living…

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The upscale Tex-Mex restaurant, Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar is coming to the boundary line between Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter. The eatery will take over the former Burger Bar space at the Donald Ross Village Plaza.

Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar has roots in Rhode Island. Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar is expected to open this fall, October 2021. The restaurant may be new to the plaza, but its family roots go back to Rhode Island in the early 1990’s. The Rhode Island family opened the first Cactus Grille in Providence serving authentic Tex-Mex cuisine and tequila.

Cactus Grille and Tequila Bar conjures up a contemporary feel with a lively vibe ideal for late-night entertainment. The restaurant features a 120-seat dining room, bar and lounge…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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