When you dine at an Italian restaurant, you go in expecting tradition. Portobella delivers that in spades. Opened by Victor Scarpulla in 1987, this place has a quarter-century of serving up awesome food under its belt, and locals are crazy about the pizza and pasta here.

South Florida isn’t really renowned as a pizza region, but the pies at Portobella are New York-style through and through, with a thin, crispy crust just solid enough to support an excellent sauce and your choice of toppings. Some favorite combinations from regular diners include the Caprese and the Portobella house special, but they’re all quite good. For entrees, the chicken parm is well-received, slathered in sauce and cheese. Pasta dishes also come highly recommended, with the linguine alla Vongole a favorite. Some complain that dinner prices can be a little steep, but you certainly get a lot of food for your money!

Located within the Boynton West shopping center, Portobella is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays.

Portobella
9770 S. Military Trail
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(561) 738-5600
www.portobellaitalian.com
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From the cold winter months to hot summer days, apple crisp is a sweet, rustic treat that makes a perfect dessert any time of the year. The sweet apples and gooey cinnamon sauce complement the crunchy crust, and apple crisp tastes even more wonderful when topped with cold vanilla ice cream.

There are a number of different ways to make this delicious dish, from quick, simple recipes to elegant creations ideal for dinner parties. Here are some favorite apple crisp recipes that you can make right in your own kitchen.

Apple Crisp II [All Recipes]

Betty Crocker’s Apple Crisp [Betty Crocker]

Easy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Streusel [Chow]

Apple Crisp with Oat Topping [Southern Food]

The Divinest Apple Crisp Ever [Architect Mom]

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With the steady flow of people relocating to Florida to enjoy the climate and easy living, antique stores in the state have an excellent supply of items. If you’re interested in delving into the past to see what you can discover, a trip to the Boynton Beach Antique Mall should be on your agenda.

From the outside, the place may not look like much – a nondescript building with black-shaded windows – but once you step inside you’ll be dazzled by the incredible selection of antiques within. Over 100 vendors call this place home, each with their own showcases and display areas. Because not all of the vendors are present at any given time, the full-time staff is capable of discussing most but not all of the items for sale. Prices in general are very reasonable. Locals flock here for great selections of furniture, jewelry and vintage clothing.

Boynton Beach Antique Mall
4953 Le Chalet Boulevard
Boynton Beach, FL 33436
(561) 509-7941
www.boyntonbeachantiquemall.com/
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