Kapow! Noodle Bar makes you feel good about your positive impact on the environment as you enjoy its noodle dishes. This may sound a bit strange, but Kapow! is an entirely unique eatery in the South Florida restaurant scene. The hip, modern restaurant serves Asian fusion fare with a side of handcrafted cocktails, and it uses sustainable practices to protect the environment, as well.

Korean barbecue, ramen, and pad Thai all make an appearance on the menu, as do tacos and crème brulee to mix up the mostly Asian-inspired dishes. It is fairly small inside, but with a long wooden bar, intimate dining tables, and even an outdoor patio, guests never feel uncomfortable.

If you’re in the mood for something a bit more adventurous than your usual watering hole, Kapow! Noodle Bar is a must-try.

Kapow! Noodle Bar
431 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 347-7322
www.kapownoodlebar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/kapow-boca-raton

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For the avid foodie, there are few things in life more beautiful than a good cheese plate. If you want to create a truly gourmet quality cheese plate for your next dinner party or holiday gathering at Savannah Lakes, use these simple tips for assembling the perfect spread.

1. Consider the basics. Before beginning, consider how many people you’ll be serving and what other types of food you’ll have. This will help you to determine how much cheese to buy.
2. Determine quantity. For an hors d’oeuvre, your cheese plate should include one to two ounces of cheese per person. If you plan on serving it after the main meal, pare it down to just one ounce per person.
3. Choose the perfect serving platter. Invest in a sturdy cutting board, a marble cheese platter, or an attractive slate slab.
4. Choose the cheeses. Lighter options, like goat cheese and fresh mozzarella, are great options for before dinner, while fuller bodied cheeses include cheddar, aged gouda and bleu cheese.
5. Create a theme. If you’re still unsure of which cheeses to choose, create a theme. Pick cheeses from one specific region of the world, or opt for cheeses that are all made from goat’s milk.
6. Organize. Spread your cheeses out on the platter for easy cutting, and be sure to offer a different knife with each kind. You’ll also want to serve complementary breads and crackers alongside.

The Perfect Cheese Platter [Real Simple]
How to Set Up a Cheese Platter [Food Network]
Creating the Perfect Cheese Plate [Food and Wine]

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Every parent dreads a rainy weekend with all of the kids cooped up indoors. That's where Monkey Joe's comes in. Rain or shine, sleet or hail, the indoor playground always promises active fun to the kids of Lake Worth—and a break from constant complaints for the parents of those kids.

So head to Monkey Joe's the next time that you can't seem to keep your brood entertained at home. There's plenty for them to do at Monkey Joe's, just keep a close eye on them from the tables at the center of the inflatable playground. Watch while they bounce around inside one of the inflatable houses or zoom down a cushy slide. Take younger kids to the Mini Monkey Zone, where toddlers can play with toys while the older kids keep the gravity-defying fun going. Rest assured that everything inside of Monkey Joe's is sanitary because it enlists Swisher's SWAT treatment to get rid of germs on a regular basis.

Monkey Joe's
6250 Lantana Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 968-0009
www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/lake-worth
www.yelp.com/biz/monkey-joes-lake-worth

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