There is a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant on Boca Raton called Senor Burrito. They have been serving up authentic Mexican food for over 20 years. As soon as I was seated the waitress brought over a basket of tortilla chips and two fresh made salsas. The red salsa had a smoky, sweet taste to it. It was very finely blended so there we only a few chunks of tomatoes throughout. The green salsa was spicy. It tasted like they used some green chilies and jalapeno to create that heat. This salsa was blended very smooth so there were…
Leave a CommentMonth: January 2020
I found a brewery in Boca Raton, Florida buried in the back of an industrial complex. You would have never known Barrel of Monks was back there if it wasn’t for Google Maps. They are pretty big on the inside. They have a huge bar guests can sit at plus they also have tables, chairs, and couches. I sat on one of the couches. It was comfortable and a great way to relax at the end of the day. They are pretty big on the inside. They have a huge bar guests can sit at plus they also have tables,…
Leave a CommentAfter a long day visiting family in Lake Worth, Florida, it was time to grab something for lunch. Alabama Joe’s (or AJ’s) seemed like a good spot. It is a sports bar that has an eclectic menu. They have the typical bar munchies plus burgers, flatbreads, meats and seafood. We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip. This was the perfect blend of fresh spinach, chopped up with artichokes and creamy cheese. They served colorful tortilla chips on the side to eat the dip. The dip was very savory and creamy. The cheese was my favorite part. It was…
Leave a CommentIf you heard there was a deli that served up freshly made bagels, cannoli, and pork roll sandwiches, where would you expect to find this place? In New York or New Jersey perhaps? Well I found this deli in Lakeland, Florida. Uncle Nick’s is owned by a family that is originally from New York. It is a great neighborhood place that sells everything from sausages and cold cuts to pastries. They bring in cookies from an Italian bakery in New Jersey. They even have cheesecake from Juniors in New York City. Since I have been to the actual Juniors location…
Leave a CommentAfter a long day of work while in Charlotte, I was taken out to dinner at South Park Grill (SPG) downtown. I started off my meal with the French onion soup. This ceramic soup crock was filled with caramelized onions, broth, and sour dough bread. On top they melted gruyere cheese until it created a crispy crust. I loved breaking into the cheese with my spoon. The salty cheese complemented the salty onions. The broth of the soup was sweet. This was good because it balanced out the salty taste from the cheese and onions. It was a great starter.…
Leave a CommentDowntown Sarasota has a ton of restaurants that I was not aware of. When I was invited out to dinner I had to decide about where to go. After looking at several menu’s online I narrowed it down to Boca Kitchen. It is a small restaurant inside but with the lighting and high ceilings it felt much larger. They had a full bar and a large wine selection. I kept it simple and just went for a vodka tonic. It was refreshing while I looked over the menu. The table started off with the cheese and charcuterie board. It was…
Leave a CommentI went with a group of friends to a local brewery after a long day of meetings. This brewery goes by the name 3 Keys Brewing. They had a nice assortment of beers on tap. I went for one of their sour beers called Fruit Flayer. This beer was aged with raspberries in a wine barrel. Even though it was aged with raspberries it was not as sweet or tart as a Framboise Belgian beer. It was not overly sour either. It was refreshing on a hot Florida afternoon. For my lunch I ordered something I have never seen before,…
Leave a CommentI was visiting Orlando when they were having their restaurant week that they call Magical Dining. This was a nice surprise. There were so many restaurants on the list, but I did not have time to visit all of them. I decided to check out what Vines Grille had to offer. They were having a 3-course meal with an appetizer, entrée and dessert. I started with the Yuca Croquettes. The Yuca was mashed like potatoes and had bacon and cheese mixed in. Then they were breaded and deep fried till crispy on the outside. They served a jalapeno cilantro aioli…
Leave a CommentI recently had dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant in New York called Estiatorio Ammos. Everything on the menu is supposed to be extremely fresh. This includes the fresh fish that are flown in daily. I was greeted by a few of these fish when I walked in and saw them on ice. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was electric. The place was packed, every table was full. I loved the décor on the walls. It was unique. Appetizers were the first thing I ordered. I made sure to pick some items that would be good to share around the table.…
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