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Delray Beach Green Market: Fresh and Local at its Best

December 10, 2015 by

Every Saturday morning, dozens of vendors gather at Old School Square Park, pitch their tents and offer locals a taste of South Florida. Delray Beach Green Market is a weekly farmers market where shoppers can find locally-grown produce, farm-fresh eggs, raw milk, seafood, meats as well as artisanal baked goods, olive oils, salsas and more. Once you're done with your shopping, you can also stick around and enjoy the free, live music while your children have fun at the playground. Regulars do note that early in the market's season the number of vendors is limited but as the season continues more tents pop up, so if you don't find everything you need in October, be sure to return later in the season.

The Delray Beach Green Market's season lasts from mid-October to mid-May, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Make sure to check their Facebook page for exact dates.

Delray Beach Green Market
20 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 276-7511

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Max’s Harvest: Local, Sustainable Meals

December 3, 2015 by

Max's Harvest is serving amazing meals. The Delray Beach restaurant's menu changes each week to use the best, local ingredients from farms in the area. All the meats used are hormone and steroid free. For just $49 you can enjoy a three course meal with an appetizer, small meal, and large meal, or a small meal, large meal, and dessert. The menu does change frequently but you can expect meals like Heritage Pork Belly, Ricotta Gnocchi, Pan Seared Diver Scallops, Crisp Parmesan Risotto Cake, the Farmer's Harvest Salad, and "The" Burger. Stop by on Sundays for a delicious, sustainable brunch with Bloody Marys and Mimosas. A full bar is available. The service is attentive and friendly. Prices are a little high but worth it for the high quality meals. Reservations are recommended.

Max's Harvest
169 NE 2nd Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 381-9970

www.maxsharvest.com
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Don’t Miss the Chicken Tenders and Honey Croissants at Cheddar’s

November 27, 2015 by

As the world rapidly evolved around it in the years since 1979, Cheddar's remained largely unchanged. Sure, its interior may look contemporary, but its comfort food recipes have remained the same since that first year in the late '70s. That was the year when founders Doug Rogers and Aubrey Good took a leap of faith in opening the neighborhood restaurant.

Today, you'll find Cheddar's restaurants all over the country, including one in Wellington. Its menu still contains the same Southern eats that made Cheddar's so popular in the first place. Wellington diners highly recommend the warm honey butter croissants, which accompany each salad. When it comes to the main course, try the shepherd's pie with ground beef and veggies or the chicken tenders. The latter come a few different ways. Order the chicken tenders over a salad, in a wrap, or paired with shrimp, ribs, or steak.

Cheddar's
925 S. State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 345-2880
www.cheddars.com
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How to Style Your Own At-Home Bar Cart

November 19, 2015 by

Vintage-inspired bar carts are one of this year’s most popular interior design trends, and the best part about them is that they can be customized in an endless amount of ways. Whether you want to create a modern mixology station or a coffee cart for the kitchen, these tips will show you how to style your very own bar cart just like the pros.

  1. Pick the perfect cart. First, decide what type of bar cart to go with. Yard sales and flea markets are great places to score authentic vintage carts, or you can opt for a modern version from an affordable home goods store.
  2. Divide the cart into zones. Before you start cramming things onto your beautiful new bar cart, plan how you want things to look. Dedicate one area for cups and glasses, another for ice buckets, stirrers, and other accessories, and leave the top free to display bottles. Use trays to corral smaller items if necessary.
  3. Choose pretty pieces. When choosing the items for your bar cart, make sure you stick to a theme. Use a matching set of glasses for a seamless look, and invest in spirits and mixers with attractive packaging.
  4. Add some finishing touches. Once you have all of the essentials on the cart, fill in any gaps with patterned napkins or a small bud vase. Be sure to fill the walls around the cart with artwork, and place it somewhere where it’s easily within reach.

How to Style a Bar Cart [HGTV]
The Intentional Apartment: Assembling the Perfect Bar Cart [Primer]
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Styling 101: How to Style a Bar Cart [The DIY Playbook]

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Cornell Museum at Old School Square: History and Art in Delray Beach

November 12, 2015 by

Cornell Museum at Old School Square offers Delray Beach exhibitions on crafts, pop culture and fine art. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1913 Delray Elementary School building. The museum has five rooms that feature changing exhibitions. During your visit you might learn about the history of the kite or see Elvis' rise to stardom through a photography exhibition. Take advantage of the museum's weekly guided tours with docents as well as the regularly held lectures. If you have children with you, there is an interactive children's gallery on the second floor that should keep them busy for hours.

The Cornell Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Call beforehand to learn more about the current exhibitions and lectures.

Cornell Museum at Old School Square
51 North Swinton Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 243-7922

www.oldschoolsquare.org
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Bizarre Avenue Café: A Classic Downtown Spot

November 5, 2015 by

Whether you’re meeting friends for a drink or somebody special for dinner, one top spot might be the Bizarre Avenue Café. But don’t look for it on Bizarre Avenue – it’s right on Lake Avenue by Route 1 in the center of Lake Worth. You can’t miss the exterior: it looks like it would be at home on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The inside however is decorated more like a comfy place in the northeast, with nice tables and a lounge with soft chairs and coffee tables. If you like where you’re seating, all of the furniture is for sale! The downstairs café is the perfect spot for happy hour fun with friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., where you’ll always find great prices on house wines and draft beers. And the cuisine of tasty tapas and entrees includes something to please every palate.

Bizarre Avenue Cafe
921 Lake Avenue
Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 588-4488
http://www.bizaareavecafe.com/
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Don’t Miss the Thai Doughnuts at Orient Garden

October 29, 2015 by

"Bring you everyone you know!" gushes one Yelper in her glowing review of Orient Garden. She's not alone. This restaurant may not have an official website or even a particularly stunning dining room, but it does have a lot of clout among diners in Wellington. This particular reviewer points to the red coconut curry with shrimp and the Thai basil squid as her favorite picks on the menu, but it's large enough to offer something for everyone.

Another customer gives high praise to the Thai doughnuts, and some are fans of the volcano chicken with spicy garlic chili sauce. Just be careful if you order one of the fiery entrees because Orient Garden has a reputation for crafting really authentic Thai faire—meaning chefs don't go easy on the spice. Still, the other flavors are complex enough to stand their ground even in the face of some fire. So grab a fork and dig in at Orient Garden.

Orient Garden
123 S. State Road 7
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 792-6888
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The Internet’s Best DIY Photo Album Sites

October 22, 2015 by

Nothing can give a space a personal touch quite like framed photos of friends and family. Whether you're looking to spruce up your home or give a personalized gift to that special someone, these two photo service websites are for you.

Shutterfly
Arguably the internet's most popular photo service site, Shutterfly makes it easy to create custom photo albums, collages, stationery, calendars, and much more. Simply upload your favorite photos from your computer and start designing. The gift portion of the site allows you to design mugs, canvas prints, totes, tees, smart phone cases, magnets, mousepads—even blankets!—using your favorite photos. Better still, the website's prices are affordable, and frequent online coupon codes promise even more bang for you buck.

Snapfish
Whatever the occasion, Snapfish likely has a commemorative gift with which to remember it by. Create a wedding photo album, design graduation announcements, or put a personal touch on greeting cards and stationery. Like Shutterfly, Snapfish also offers a wide variety of photo gifts, from mugs and calendars to blankets and jewelry. Or you can just keep it simple and order standard prints!

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Let Kids Seize a Pirate Ship at Tiger Shark Cove Park

October 15, 2015 by

A pirate's ship. Castle turrets. A kid-sized locomotive. They were all built by volunteers for Wellington's Tiger Shark Cove Park, home to colorful Leather's Playground, which was designed by local residents. Children can explore its twisting wooden paths or swing between monkey bars. Parents love the park almost as much as kids not only for its creative features, but also for its safety: the ground is covered with a cushy blue mat to protect little knees and elbows, and the entire playground is fenced in with only one entrance and exit.

Beyond the playground, Tiger Shark Cove boasts three pavilions for picnics, as well as a concession stand for snacks. On weekends, you can reserve the pavilions for a half or whole day, but on weekdays they're first-come, first-serve. It also holds four softball fields and two batting cages for more structured play.

Tiger Shark Cove Park
13800 Greenbriar Boulevard
Wellington, FL 33414
(561) 791-4000
https://www.wellingtonfl.gov/community/parks-and-recreation/parks-a-rental-facilities/tiger-shark-cove.html
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South Florida Science Center and Aquarium: From Meteorites to Alligators

October 8, 2015 by

If your children take an interest in nature in any capacity, then be sure to take them to the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Its eclectic mix of exhibits and aquarium habitats showcase everything from local flora and fauna to artifacts from the field of space exploration.

Head to the "Out of This World" exhibit if you have a budding astronaut in your brood. He or she will probably enjoy getting the chance to touch a 232-pound meteorite and see the moon rock that's on display. The "Everglades" exhibit, on the other hand, caters to kids who want to learn more about their natural habitat. The hands-on exhibit teaches little ones about the colorful creatures living in the Florida Everglades, from the Florida Panther to the Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake. Anyone who wants to see the living, breathing creatures up close can head to the 3,000-square-foot aquarium, where you'll find everything from sea horses to rattlesnakes. Your youngster can even pet a live alligator every Saturday and Sunday afternoon!

South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail N.
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 832-1988
www.sfsciencecenter.org
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