Delray Beach Romance Weekend 3 days

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More than $7 million was put into remodeling the 1913 elementary school and 1925 high school that stood where Old School Square now exists. The Cornell Museum, Crest Theatre and Vintage Gymnasium are all located on this four-acre site in historic downtown Delray Beach. A wide array of visual and performing arts can be taken in at this venue, rendering it a popular gathering place in the southern part of the county. Each attraction charges admission; see Web site for more information.

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Casual oceanside dining with a classic northern Italian menu. It is a popular spot for weekend brunch and Eat inside or out, where you can watch the beachgoers pass by. Luna Rosa takes pride in their high quality produce, fresh breads and imported cheeses. For breakfast, try their special French toast with bananas, peanut butter and chocolate chips. For lunch, their fresh chargrilled Atlantic salmon salad is served over mixed greens and tossed with chopped applewood smoked bacon, maytag blue cheese wedge, red seedless grapes, toasted walnuts and citrus vinaigrette, garnished with honey and onion marmalade. Be prepared for a long wait. Call ahead for reservations!

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Right across the street from the beach, bustling Boston's always has patrons enjoying the ocean breeze on the terrace. Come here for breakfast after watching the sunrise. The upper deck of Boston's is a dining room, where one can order dishes like fresh the New England clambake feast, lobster, tuna, salads and pasta dishes. The lower level of the restaurant is a bar and lounge, very popular with the locals. At night, area bands often play and customers mingle at this Bean town-style beachfront bar.

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The kitchen is open until 2 am so this is the place to go for those late night munchies.

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Set in a historic house in downtown Delray Beach, DaDa is an artsy place with an electic crowd and an American-Fare menu. The spinach and arugula salad wih mozzarella and avocado is a sure thing, as is the black bean dip served with a fresh and spicy pico de gallo and blue corn chips. The butternut squash ravioli and meatloaf are house specialties and the signature drinks are not to be missed. Sit outside under the banyan trees and enjoy the music or head inside on a weekend when live bands are frequent guests.

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The Sundy House Restaurant's stunning interior design and gardens provides an exuberant backdrop from our Chef's gastronomical magic - boasting culinary creations influenced by cultures from around the world. Whether seated outside in the spectacular tropical gardens, or in the elegant dining room, guests will be regaled in fine style!

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Celebrated Chef Nick Morfogen's exciting menu changes daily. This chic spot for creative new-American cuisine will not disappoint. With an impressive wine list, a happening bar scene and a loyal clientele, 32 East has a friendly vibe and a reputation for excellence. Expect a wait.

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• Located one block from historic downtown Delray, this boutique hotel is also one block from the beach.

• Tropically themed guestrooms offer complimentary wireless Internet access, balconies, featherbeds, and VCRs.

• This smoke-free hotel offers two saline pools surrounded by white sand, a beach butler, and a video rental library.

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With free admission, free parking and plenty of room for picnics and other family adventures, Gulfstream Park is rarely crowded and easily accessible. With 600 feet of guarded beach with very shallow water, it's a nice place to splash around and stay cool. One of the very unique features of this beach is that it allows pets, and is fondly nicknamed Dog Beach by area dog owners who visit it often. Both saltwater and freshwater fishing are available.

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Free parking is available in the rear. Get there before 11am for the morning breakfast specials that can be had at a bargain.

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This Palm Beach pharmacy is the locals' best kept secret. Green's offers the cheapest eats in all of Palm Beach. The restaurant is actually resembles an old-fashioned diner with its long formica counter and its down-to-earth ambiance. It is always crowded and the two egg breakfast special with home fries, toast and coffee for just a few bucks is just one reason why.

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Great Sunday suggestion: Have Sunday brunch at the Sailfish Marina then hop onto a Palm Beach Water Taxi from there! Sit outside and enjoy the view while the kids can feed the fish in the marina.

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The scenery along the Intracoastal Waterway is absolutely breathtaking. The Palm Beach Water Taxi not only provides transportation on the water, but it also offers many different types of tours, including 90 minute narrated sightseeing tours of the area, pointing out celebrity mansions, natural points of interest and discussing historical events that have shaped the Palm Beaches. Boats leave often from the Sailfish Marina on Singer Island and Palm Harbor Marina in Downtown West Palm Beach. Shuttle service and private charters are available.

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It would be difficult to be in Palm Beach for long without learning about Henry Flagler (1830-1913). The prominent historical figure was the mind behind the construction of the railroad that ran from Jacksonville to the Keys. Opened to the public in 1960, Flagler's 1902 Guilded Age estate, Whitehall, is now the extraordinary Flagler Museum. At Whitehall, which was once described by the New York Herald as "the Taj Mahal of North America," visitors can see the home and many artifacts on display.

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Although this restaurant does not exactly serve traditional Palm Beach cuisine, it has still held a spot of honor in the hearts of many locals and travelers since it opened in 1945. Known for serving the best hamburgers in the area, offering many choices of toppings, its name is well deserved. It also serves a variety of sandwiches, salads and pastries, and its daily specials include soups and quiches.

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Café L'Europe is a cornerstone of Palm Beach dining. Noted for its exceptional caviar bar, which is accompanied by nightly music on the baby grand piano in the famous bistro, Café L'Europe's Old World atmosphere is always romantic and classy. Its menu, distinctly European, includes Roasted veal chop, Grilled Angus steak and roasted Red Snapper filet. If your taste buds long for a journey further east, order the Tempura Style Ahi Tuna.

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If you've made reservations at The Breakers at picturesque Palm Beach, a trip to the spa is a must. You have a lot to choose from—17 treatment rooms, eight salons, and a huge waterfront fitness center. Gaze far into the horizon of the Atlantic Ocean as you slip into the outdoor lap pool or the whirlpool spa. If you've had your fill of the hydro treatment, sashay on to the inner sanctuary, where massages, scrubs, baths and wraps await your tired muscles. Too tubby around the mid-section? Avail of the Tai Chi and yoga lessons that might incite you to take up a regular regimen. Fruit, flower and herbal beauty remedies abound here, as do a smorgasbord of stress-relieving procedures.

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Part of The Breakers Hotel, The Flagler Steakhouse is a premier steakhouse in Palm Beach featuring the finest USDA prime grade steaks and chops available, and seafood of exceptional quality in a traditional steakhouse atmosphere. It is located on the second floor of The Breakers Ocean Golf and Tennis Clubhouse and the decor is casual with just enough Palm Beach elegance to make the dining experience feel special. Watch the sunset over the golf course from the outdoor terrace seating, or dine inside and enjoy the rich interior.

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Café Boulud – Palm Beach, at the heart of the historic Brazilian Court Hotel, is steps from Worth Avenue and stretches of white sandy beach. Tucked away on a tree-lined street, the charming 1920's Spanish style buildings overlook our lush tropical garden courtyards. The menu parallels that of our award winning sister restaurant in Manhattan and reflects the chef's four culinary muses: traditional French cuisine, seasonal market dishes, the best of the vegetable garden and our chef’s interpretation of world cuisines. Complementing the Mediterranean hued main dining room are a lively lounge and bar and delightful out door dining terrace. For your private and corporate events visit our two private dining rooms: The Ballroom (seated events for up to 90 & receptions for up to 120) and The Conservatory (seated events for up to 50 and receptions for up to 80). Cafe Boulud’s Chef de Cuisine Zach Bell has twice been nominated “Best Chef in the South” by the James Beard Foundation.

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Open since December 2000, the latest in Mark Militello’s restaurant empire is located in CityPlace, an upscale West Palm Beach shopping, dining and entertainment destination. The stylish restaurant offers multi-level dining, a lounge/bar area featuring sofas and comfortable chairs and a full sushi and sashimi bar with sake menu.

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• Located one block from historic downtown Delray, this boutique hotel is also one block from the beach.

• Tropically themed guestrooms offer complimentary wireless Internet access, balconies, featherbeds, and VCRs.

• This smoke-free hotel offers two saline pools surrounded by white sand, a beach butler, and a video rental library.

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The Sundy House Restaurant's stunning interior design and gardens provides an exuberant backdrop from our Chef's gastronomical magic - boasting culinary creations influenced by cultures from around the world. Whether seated outside in the spectacular tropical gardens, or in the elegant dining room, guests will be regaled in fine style!

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The educational and entertaining exhibits at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center are sure to engage nature lovers of all ages and walks of life. Its nature trails are full of native tropical plants, and during certain times of the year, butterflies and many types of birds can be found here. At the complex, plenty of guides are available to answer questions and share information on the animals who live at this center, including sea turtles and other marine animals. Free admission and parking.

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An early Japanese farming settlement in Palm Beach County inspired this breathtaking attraction, which presents a Bonsai exhibit on the museum's Yamato Island. Visitors are invited to take part in the Fibbers Forum, an interactive exhibit based on a Japanese quiz show and to view art and artifacts in the display, The Yamato Colony: Pioneering Japanese in Florida. The oriental gardens evoke an air of tranquility that keeps the locals coming back to this relaxing, fascinating bit of Asian culture.

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The Boca Raton Museum of Art, in tradition with the city's rich cultural heritage, attracts over 90,000 gallery visitors each year. It features traveling and permanent exhibitions, a hands-on interactive section for children, a gorgeous sculpture garden and many lectures and presentations for art enthusiasts. A grand hallway and catering facilities also make it a lovely place to hold meetings and banquets.

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Kyoto prides itself on the "Sushi Night Life", a comingling of sushi, service and style in an out of the ordinary atmosphere. Their extraordinarily long list of sushi and selection of cooked dishes will impress any sushi lover. You can even watch the sushi chef prepare your meal on the flat screen televisions strategically located on the walls as you listen to the beat of the hip music playing throughout the many rooms of this trendy restaurant.

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Fill out the comment card that comes with your check and you will receive fabulous coupons and discounts in the mail during your birthday and anniversary months.

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Located right in the middle of the downtown Delray dining district, City Oyster has it all- a happening bar, a trendy crowd, and great seafood. True to their name, there are always at least three different kinds of fresh, raw oysters available and plenty of appetizers to tempt your palate. The seafood salad is full of calamari, shrimp, and scallops with just enough mango and avocado to add a touch of sweet flavor. The sweet potato gnocchi with mushrooms, broccoli and shrimp is another starter that will impress. For meat lovers, the pork chops served over sweet potato mash and asparagus is just as tasty as the daily fish specials . City Oyster's lively atmosphere and bustling activity will make you feel like you are in the center of it all.

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This recent addition to Palm Beach is no stranger to the restaurant business. It is part of the Landry's Restaurant chain from Texas and it has quickly become a popular destination. Outdoor seating is available and the Italian fare and brick oven pizzas are a crowd pleaser. The Neapolitan inspired menu also offers an authentic Antipasto Bar . The waiter will escort you there, where you can choose from deli meats, cheeses, olives, etc. Appetizer portions are large enough for sharing and the waitstaff is eager to please.

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Formerly known as the Florentine Dining Room, this is the signature dining room of the world-renowned The Breakers and one of the priciest restaurants in Palm Beach. It is also consistently rated as one of the best. A contemporary French menu boasts of award-winning fare like Roasted Rack of Lamb and Crème Brulee. An impressive wine selection includes 5,700 different bottles of 500 varieties. The restaurant's décor resembles an old world Mediterranean castle. No expense or effort is spared in maintaining its superb rating.

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City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill offers a varied menu including delicious hearth baked pizza, dry aged steaks, fresh pasta and seafood. Some of our more popular dishes are the Flatbread of the Night, Crabmeat Crusted Chilean Sea Bass and Gulf Shrimp-Sea Scallop Risotto. The menu also features a daily selection of hard to find artisanal cheeses. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and very tasty. City Cellar features a huge award winning wine collection that can be sampled by the bottle, glass or "flight". Outdoor dining is available overlooking the beautiful fountains of CityPlace.

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Gotham City serves superb American style cuisine, with international accents, in an upscale, hip vibe, including plush jeweltoned seating and comfy banquettes, walls of grey stone with flickering votives. A mix of romance and chic!

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Bova Ristorante offers classic Italian dishes presented in a newer contemporary style. The setting is a bold dramatic statement offering a new dining sanctuary.

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You can't dine any closer to the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach than at The Seafood Bar at The Breakers Hotel. The vaulted open-beam ceilings and the floor to ceiling windows create a light, inviting atmosphere for dining or just sitting back and watching the mesmerizing waves crash over cocktails. The restaurant offers a daily catch of 10-15 of the freshest seasonal fish and seafood from the four corners of the US. The raw bar features oysters, Jumbo Shrimp cocktail, Alaskan King Crab legs, and Middleneck clams. The crab cakes are a frequently requested specialty.

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Weekday happy hours 4:30-6:30pm, are hopping! Bradley's offers a complimentary buffet (with two drink purchase), fun music and drink specials. Valet parking is complimentary.

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For over 20 years, Bradley's has been a Palm Beach legend. A popular group meeting place and celebration location, this sprawling restaurant offers lots of outdoor seating with views of the intracoastal waterway and reasonable prices. It is open 365 days a year and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The menu is typical American fare with plenty of Florida flavor. The conch fritters with jalapeno jelly and cherry pepper aioli is a great starter and you can't go wrong with a Bradley's burger, the fish tacos, or the French dip.

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This hip Asian restaurant covers the globe with a menu featuring the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The theater-style sushi bar is a big hit along with their impressive sake menu. The décor is smooth and sophisticated and you are sure to find something to impress even the toughest food critic.

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Ask for a room on the Flagler Club level. Rooms there feature complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea, cocktail hour and an exclusive club room with a concierge and a terrace where you can watch the sunset. There is no self-parking at the hotel. Valet parking is $20/day.

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A recipient of the prestigious AAA Five Diamond award, The Breakers sits on 140 oceanfront acres in the heart of Palm Beach and boasts two 18-hole golf courses, seven restaurants, four swimming pools, a kids camp, a full service spa and a dedicated staff of 2,300. Originally opened in 1896, The Breakers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has invested over $250 million since 1990 in revitalizing and expanding the services of the resort, all while maintaining an air of casual sophistication and luxury.

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The Tapestry bar exudes elegance. Antique mirrors reflecting the shimmering chandeliers, mahogany seating and of course 15th Century tapestries. The mahogany bar at one end is the perfect place to nurse a drink. The Tapestry Bar's exotic cocktails and their extensive wine list will suffice while entertaining company. And if you find yourself in a mood to be by yourself, the live jazz may just provide better companionship.