Openings/Closings
RESTAURANTS- Opened: (Scroll Down to see CLOSINGS!)
2010
DUE TO OPEN IN OCTOBER:
Burt Rappaport (who owns Bogart's Restaurant in the Premiere Cinemark Theater and Henry's in Delray will be opening a new restaurant in Delray Beach in Ocober: right smack dab on the Intracoastal in the old Busch’s restaurant—one of the best locations in Delray- Busch’s was a great old place on the ocean- After a million-dollar renovation,
"Burt’s on the Bridge" will feature one of South Florida’s rarest commodities—a waterfront view—and a dock for boaters.
July 1- Caliente Mexican Restaurant- (in the former "Taverna Eros" location) at 8 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
June 30-Souvlaki Fast- Mizner Plaza-122 NE 2nd Street-Boca Raton-on the south end of Mizner Park-561-395-1906
June 30-VIVO (formerly Bova)-1450 N. Federal Hwy.-Boca- Grand Opening-561-750-2120
June 26- due to open- Gary Rack's- (in the former "Pranzo's' location in Mizner Park)-Boca Raton
La Bodega Tapas and Tintos-Grand Opening was on June 3-at 100 Plaza Real South-Royal Palm Place ('pink plaza')-561-395-1217
VIVO- (formerly Bova) 1450 N. Federal Highway-Boca Raton
May- "Surf Sliders" - corner of A1A and E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach- (across from the Marriott Hotel)-561-276-2227
April-Capri Restaurant (formerly "Matteo's first location)-39 SE 1st Avenue-Boca Raton-561-391-8044
April- Taste Gastropub- in the Pineapple Grove section of Delray Beach- owner Allen Susser-of "Chef Allen's" restaurant in Aventura-169 NE 2nd Avenue-877-418-2783
April 1-New York Strip Restaurant and Cabaret- 1350 SW 2nd Street-Pompano Beach-954-545-1313
March 25-Matorano's Italian-American Kitchen-at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood-954-584-4450
March- Solita- new Italian restaurant in the former location of "Mark's on Las Olas"- at 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd.-954-357-2606
March- Chris Michaels Restaurant and Lounge- (formerly "Old Town Tavern")10 E. Boca Raton Rd.-NE corner of Palmetto and Dixie Hwy.-561-347-9662
February-Caruso Ristorante-(formerly 'Cafe Jolie')-187 SE Mizner Blvd.-Boca-in Royal Palm Plaza (the 'pink plaza') -561-367-7488
January- Reef Rd. Rum Bar- (Formerly Clematis Social)-the restaurant has been transformed with a tropical feel complete with Tiki statues-oh, and 100 brands of rum-Clematis Street in West Palm Beach-561-838-9099
January 8- The Office- in Delray-featuring chef Mark Militello (of "Mark's" in Mizner Park, City Place and Las Olas)-at 201 E. Atlantic Avenue (in the space formerly occupied by Louie, Louie)-opening at 5pm
2009
December 30 - "B.B. King's Blues Club"-open for lunch and dinner with live music every night of the week-at City Place (550 S. Rosemary Avenue-)West Palm Beach-561-420-8600
December 30- The Green Gourmet"-the chef from Henry's for 8 years opened his own restaurant in the same plaza-everything is organic and natural, even the beer and wine-this is green market chic-eat at one of the 8 tables inside and out or take it to go-at the Shops at Addison Place- 16950 Jog Road-Delray Beach-561-455-2466
December 17- "Argentango" - in Boca-in Royal Palm Place (the "Pink Plaza")-Latin-inspired food- Info: 561-416-2213 (Closed: April 2010)
December 10- "Mood Ultra Lounge"-for Bottle Service and VIP table reservations or information call 305-978-1243-located at 6861 SW 18th Street (and Powerline Road)
December 10- "Table 42 Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar" at Royal Palm Place ("The Pink Plaza") in Boca-7:30pm-11pm-Restauranteur Gary Rack introduces his contemporary dining concept-399 SE Mizner Blvd-
Wild Olives (formerly Opus 5)-Chef Todd English- in the Shops at Boca Center-5050 Town Center Circle-Boca-561-544-8000
Hooters-It's been 6 years since they closed in Boca but Hooters reopened just behind the Glades Plaza, in the Commons at Town Center, along Northwest 19th Street east of the Town Center.
Five Guys burger chain and LaSpada's sub shop. Sun-Sentinel has the full story.
Linda Bean's Perfect Maine Lobster Roll: is packing them in at 200 E. Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach-$15.50 for the lobster rolls (and owner, Linda, is the grand-daughter of the retailer L.L. Bean in Maine)-561-276-2502
Chow: The creators of the 'Voo Doo Lounge' and 'Bungalow 9' have opened 'a hybrid of a nightclub experience along with world class wine, martinis, sushi and tapas-Continental and Asian infused"-in Royal Palm Place- 309 Via De Palmas in Boca- (in the former location of "Cottonwood")
Campagnole: Re-opened at 8228 Glades Road- open 7 days a week-561-488-7960
The Living Room: in Boynton Beach-located in the old Lindburgers in the Catalina Center-Tuesday is "Unlimited Pour" night- $15 keeps your wine glass refilled all night-located at 1709 N.Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach.
Copper Canyon Grill: (just off I-95)-nice, welcoming bar area right at the entrance-don't miss their rotisserie chicken which has 31 herbs and spices and it's cooked over a wood burner- 2006 NW Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton-561- 893-8838.
Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company: New Yorkers who miss their bagels will enjoy this new place opened by Steve Fassberg in Delray Beach-bagels cost 95 cents each or $9.85 for a baker's dozen-the coffee, iced tea, sodas, and even the ice cubes are made with replicated Brooklyn water- 14451 S. Military Trail, just north of Atlantic Avenue on the west side of the street in the same plaza as Chase Bank-561-455-7491
Lola's: (in former "Gotham City" restaurant location across from Morikami)- 16950 Jog Road-Delray Beach- 561-496-LOLA (5652)
"Tim Finnegans": a new pub at the corner of Linton Blvd. and Federal Hwy.-live traditional Irish music on Friday and Saturday nights-Delray Beach
"Rosarios Ristorante"- (was "La Viola" )-same original owner- 145 SE Mizner Blvd. in Royal Palm Place-Boca-561-393-0758
The Capital Grille: Steakhouse-6000 Glades Road-Boca-Town Center Mall- 561- 368-1077 or www.thecapitalgrille.com
Uncle Julio's: in Mizner Park – Great location, Mexican food and tequila bar-449 Plaza Real- 56… or www.unclejulios.com
"IL Bacio": Restaurant and Lounge- opened in place of "City Limits"-Executive Chef is Peter Masiello, formerly of Bova Restaurant in Boca-modern Italian menu- 29 SE Second Avenue-Delray Beach-561-865-7785
Tryst: Happy Hour from 4 pm to 6:30 pm, Monday- Friday, all drinks 1/2 price- Offers 'Bar Bites' (all $7 or under) and dinner. 4 East Atlantic Avenue- Delray Beach-561-921-0201
New and / or Great Restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale:
Opera: 1025 N. Federal Hwy.-954-467-8111-(French/Italian/Greek- live jazz)
Sage Oyster Bar: 2000 Harrison St.-Hollywood-954-391-9466 (seafood tower, duck, Sunday brunch with drag-cabaret show)
Steak 954: at 401 N. Ft. Lauderdale Beach Blvd.-954-414-8333-(W Hotel, Kobe beef)
Trattoria Bella Cibo: 5801 Margate Blvd.-Margate-954-969-1100 (fresh, home-made)
RESTAURANTS CLOSED
2010
CLOSED- July- The New York Strip Steakhouse and Cabaret-Pompano Beach
CLOSED-July 1-The Painted Apple-Deerfield Beach- Now "Bistro 1250'
CLOSED-June 7- Saba- 499 S. Federal Hwy. – Boca Raton
CLOSED-June 28- Sunrise Cafe in Sunrise
CLOSED-June 28- La Luna restaurant in Boca Raton
CLOSED-June- Bova Prime- 401 E. Las Olas Blvd.-Ft. Lauderdale
CLOSED-May 13- Basil Garden in Boca Raton
CLOSED-May 10- Chris Michael's Restaurant -10 E. Boca Raton Road-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April 7- Gatsby's-SW 18th Street-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April 3-Bova Cucina-Military Trail-Boca Raton
CLOSED-April-Argentango Grill-504 Via De Palmas-Royal Palm Plaza-Boca Raton
CLOSED-Jan.- Mood Ultra-Lounge in Boca
2009
CLOSED11/21-Maison Carlos on Clematis Street is closed.
CLOSED10/27-Classic Bistro in Palm Beach Gardens is closed.
CLOSED10/27- Pranzo's in Mizner Park is closed.
CLOSED10/20-Fire Rock Pizza on Clematis is closed.
CLOSED10/15-Bova Ristorante (1450 Federal Hwy.) in Boca is closed.
CLOSED10/3- Gigi's in Mizner Park is closed.
CLOSEDOpus 5 in Boca Center will include chef Todd English.
CLOSEDBig City Tavern in Boca Center will become Rocco's Tacos.
CLOSED10/7-Romeo's Ristorante in Jupiter is closed.
CLOSED9/14 – ZaZa Mediterranean Restaurant in WPB is closed.
CLOSED9/14 – Johnny Rockets at The Gardens Mall is closed.
CLOSED9/8 – Angela's Garden Cafe in Tamarac is closed.
CLOSED:8/31 – Ciulla's Pizza Oven in PSL is closed.
CLOSED:8/22 – Palm Grille in Ft. Lauderdale is closed.
CLOSED:8/17 – Cafe Joley in Boca Raton is closed.
CLOSED:7/16 -Eilat Cafe in Boca Raton is closed.
CLOSED: Clematis Social (owned by Burt Rappaport) on Clematis in Palm Beach. Opened now: a seafood restaurant named: Reef Road & Rum Bar
CLOSED: The Draft House in the Garden Shops on Powerline Rd. and Palmetto Pk.
CLOSED: Big City Tavern in Boca Center (Military Trail-Boca.)
CLOSED: Cucina D'Angelo- in Boca Center (Military Trail-Boca)
CLOSED: KIS Restaurant- Delray Beach
CLOSED: Cottonwood Restaurant in Royal Palm Plaza- Boca
CLOSED: BLU PALM Restaurant on Federal Hwy. in Delray Beach.
CLOSED: VINNIE'S-
CLOSED: "CITY LIMITS" dance hall/ Restaurant-("IL Bacio" has replaced it in Delray.)
CLOSED: Addison's Steakhouse- Jog Road in Delray Beach, across from the Morikami Museum.
CLOSED:La Trattoria (SW 18th St. is now "Flemings"), Bon Appetit (Wharfside Shops on SW 18th),
