Historical and Cultural Tour of Palm Beach County

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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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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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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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Snowbird socialites rejoiced over the opening of star chef Daniel Boulud's eponymous restaurant in the Brazilian Court hotel. Nonsocialites said, "Figures, another restaurant where we can't afford even a bread crumb." If you're out to splurge, Boulud is ideal, with an exquisite menu divided into four sections -- La Tradition (French and American classics), La Saison (seasonal dishes), Le Potager (dishes inspired by the vegetable market), and Le Voyage (world cuisine). The roasted barramundi with squash, pomegranate, and brown butter is superb. There's also a light menu offering salads, sandwiches, and even a cheeseburger if you prefer -- try the chick pea fries with piquillo pepper ketchup. If star chefs, stuffy socialites, and froufrou cuisine aren't your thing, don't even bother.

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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.

Our Local Expert Says:

Great shopping on Worth Avenue is only 2 blocks away. The hotel has jeep service to and from the beach for guests. On Saturday nights, a DJ plays music and the courtyard and bar area is very popular.

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An icon of Palm Beach society, the Brazilian Court Hotel has attracted the rich and famous since it opened on New Years Day in 1926. Guests here are surrounded by elegance, from the professionally decorated suites to Cafe Boulud, a chic restaurant recently opened by internationally lauded chef, Daniel Boulud. Guests can enjoy the many services available in The Frederic Fekkai Salon & Spa. Located within walking distance of Worth Avenue and the beach, this hotel is sure to please even the most discriminating visitor.

Our Local Expert Says:

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.

Our Local Expert Says:

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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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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One of Palm Beach's finest and most popular spots, this award-winning, romantic, and formal restaurant gives you a good reason to get dressed up. The enticing appetizers served by a superb staff might include Chinese spring rolls, baked-goat-cheese salad with raspberry-walnut dressing, poached salmon, or chilled gazpacho with avocado. Main courses run the gamut from sautéed potato-crusted Florida snapper to roasted rack of lamb. Seafood dishes and steaks in sumptuous but light sauces are always exceptional.

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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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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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Taboo is a very popular spot for both lunch and dinner. This American bistro and bar's outdoor terrace dining area is highly coveted by Worth Avenue browsers. Inside, it is decorated in a cheerful, tropical motif of antique wood paneling and colorful ocean murals. At night, it doubles as a fun spot to stop for a drink and some dancing. Its menu is continental, serving mainly seafood dishes and steaks. It opens daily at 11:30a.

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Everything about the Leopard Lounge says jungle. The unique hand-painted ceiling, trophy heads, the bar, the cocktail menu and even the waiters-all have a jungle theme to them. The place also has live music, across the spectrum. As the locals will tell you, this is one of the hottest nightspots in this neck of the woods (pun intended), and don't be surprised if along with the more established clientele, you bump into a celebrity or two!

Our Local Expert Says:

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.

Our Local Expert Says:

Great shopping on Worth Avenue is only 2 blocks away. The hotel has jeep service to and from the beach for guests. On Saturday nights, a DJ plays music and the courtyard and bar area is very popular.

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An icon of Palm Beach society, the Brazilian Court Hotel has attracted the rich and famous since it opened on New Years Day in 1926. Guests here are surrounded by elegance, from the professionally decorated suites to Cafe Boulud, a chic restaurant recently opened by internationally lauded chef, Daniel Boulud. Guests can enjoy the many services available in The Frederic Fekkai Salon & Spa. Located within walking distance of Worth Avenue and the beach, this hotel is sure to please even the most discriminating visitor.

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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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Coco's offers Asian and Chinese food-lovers a sophisticated take on the Chinese restaurant. Owner and Chef Jeff Peng has an impressive menu of first-rate sushi, authentic dim sum, and a variety of rice and noodle dishes. The sushi by the piece and the sashimi as well as the variety of specialty rolls will leave you struggling to make a decision. You can dine inside or outside, but don't miss the Beggar's chicken, a traditional dish from ChangShou province cooked in a clay pot. It serves two, just be sure to call 24 hours in advance.