Showing posts with label Pinon Grill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pinon Grill. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Gab's Picks for Easter Sunday Brunch

Looking for a great Easter Sunday Brunch spot for Sunday, April 24? Gab's got you covered.Whether you're looking for a place to have fun in the sun with the fam, indulge in locally sourced chef-driven cuisine, or step back in time to the age of decadence, we have the inside scoop on Easter Brunch from Atlantic Ave to Boca.

Deck 84
Casual Waterfront Dining
840 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
561-665-8484

If you're after fun, head to Deck 84 in Delray Beach for a tropics-themed waterfront Easter brunch at an affordable price-point (Burt Rapoport and Rapoport’s Restaurant Group are the owners- same owners as Henry’s, Bogart’s, Max’s Grille). Walk-ins are welcome and a specialty menu will be featured, prepared by Executive Chef Chuck Gittleman. Bring the whole family in to enjoy fantastic specialties like Broccoli, Spinach and Gruyere Quiche ($10) served with Chef’s potatoes, fresh fruit and a muffin, or the Nova Smoked Salmon Flatbread ($13) served with scallion cream cheese and tomatoes on an everything flatbread. Deck 84 boasts a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar from 12 to 3 p.m. to perfectly complement their inventive dishes. Guests choose from more than 20 ingredients to personalize their cocktail, with add-ons like grilled shrimp skewers and homemade beef jerky. Bring the little bunnies too; Deck 84 will have Cinnamon and Raisin French Toast ($4) or Scrambled Eggs and Chef’s Potatoes ($4) catered just for kids. Take 'em down to the water's edge after Brunch to to spot fish.





Piñon Grill
The Terrace at Boca Town Center Mall (next door to Blue Martini)
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton
Reservations: 561-391-7770

Discover 4-star divine dining this Easter Sunday at this visually spectacular 8,000 square foot restaurant, which recently opened at the Terrace at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton (right next door to Blue Martini). Piñon’s Gourmet Brunch Menu offers New American, chef-driven cuisine crafted with fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients. Try local favorites like “Make Your Own Skillet Scrambler” ($12) and choose three whole eggs or egg whites with your choice of adventurous fillings like Beef Brisket, Gulf Shrimp, Pulled Chicken, and American Bacon, vegetables including asparagus, spinach, onions, red pepper, mushrooms, and cheeses like white cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, cheddar, and American. In a Brunch take on Piñon Grill’s Crab Cakes, the Crab Benedict ($16) is two mini crab cakes served on fresh-baked biscuits, topped with poached eggs, and finished with a hollandaise sauce and served with asparagus and home fried potatoes. Those craving a sweet midday meal can order the Piñon French Toast ($12), thick brioche bread dipped in French toast batter and rolled granola, cooked on the griddle and sprinkled with strawberries blueberries and bananas, topped with bacon and served with a side of syrup.



Pinon Grill's French Toast
 


PRIME
Steak Sushi Seafood
110 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach
Reservations: 561-865-5845

If you're looking for afforable luxury, try PRIME, the latest dining establishment by Steven Pellegrino (and the largest dining establishment on Atlantic Avenue). This gleaming establishment is now open for Sunday Brunch. Offering indulgent dishes that are spectacular yet affordable, the emphasis is on an atmosphere and dining experience that is thoroughly ‘prime.' Executive Chef Peter Masiello presents his A La Carte Brunch menu this Easter, featuring guest favorites like the Maine Lobster Omelet ($18) with artichokes, tarragon, and tomatoes, and the Atlantic Coast French Toast ($12) with candied walnuts and Prime’s delicate Ricotta. Prime also boasts “Delray’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes” ($10) with your choice of blueberries, chocolate chips, strawberries, or bananas topped with your choice of pure Vermont maple syrup, honey butter, or fruit preserves and jams. For those looking for a heartier selection, Prime will offer entrees like the Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon ($14) served with haricot verts, tender greens, and grape tomatoes, or the Woodgrilled Chicken Paillard Panini ($12) with arugula and fontina cheese served on ciabatta. Pair your brunch selection with signature cocktails like the Prime Mary ($9) or the Peach Nectar Bellini ($12).



Prime Mary


Thursday, February 17, 2011

Top 3 Brunch Eats From Delray Beach to Boca Raton

We can brunch with the best of 'em.

That's why we're always on the lookout for the next best brunch spots - places that go beyond the usual buffet fare and deliver an experience that is the undisputed highlight of your weekend. This weekend, kick up your heels and taste the best of what our Top 3 Palm Beach County picks have to offer.

You can thank us later.


Piñon Grill
Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Piñon Grill was recently awarded 4 Stars by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, and it it was possible to be awarded 4 Stars for brunch alone, they probably would have snagged that as well.

Piñon Grill’s gourmet Brunch menu, priced from $6 to $18, defies the usual eggs-n-bacon experience. Their “Make Your Own” Skillet Scrambler, made with three whole eggs or egg whites, allows you to choose from adventurous fillings like Beef Brisket, Gulf Shrimp, Pulled Chicken, and American Bacon, vegetables including asparagus, spinach, onions, red pepper, mushrooms, and cheeses such as white cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, cheddar, and American.

In a Brunch take on their famous Crab Cakes, the Crab Benedict is two mini crab cakes served on fresh-baked biscuits, topped with poached eggs, and finished with a hollandaise sauce and served with asparagus and home fried potatoes. Have a hankering for a southern favorite? Try their Shrimp and Grits, butterflied shrimp sautéed with asparagus and country ham, finished with a mildly spicy cream sauce and served with white cheddar grits. Or, go all out with Steak Benedict, two 2 oz. filet medallions sautéed and served on fresh-bakes biscuits, topped with poached eggs and finished with hollandaise sauce and served with asparagus and home fried potatoes.

The real piece de resistance, we think, is the Piñon French Toast, thick brioche bread dipped in French toast batter and rolled granola, cooked on the griddle and sprinkled with strawberries blueberries and bananas, topped with bacon and served with a side of syrup. Cozy up in a booth inside, or dine al fresco on their ivy-covered patio.

Pinon Grill

The Terrace at Town Center (Right next door to Blue Martini)
6000 Glades Road
Boca Raton, FL
http://www.pinongrill.com/
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Deck 84
Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m to 2 p.m.

There's waterfront brunch, then there's the Deck 84 version of waterfront brunch. If you've dined at Deck 84 for lunch or dinner, you already know that their gorgeous Intracoastal views make everything taste even better. 

Kick off your Saturday or Sunday with the Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar, made with Absolut vodka, and choose from more than 20 ingredients to custom create your perfect cocktail. Take it a step further and throw in add-ons like grilled shrimp skewers and homemade beef jerky.



With your taste buds properly prepped for brunch, try one of their inventive dishes cooked to order. For around $7 to $11, feast on Crab Quiche, Nova Smoked Salmon Flatbread, Broccoli and Gruyere Quiche, Boaters Breakfast, Scrambled Eggs with Nova smoked salmon and goat cheese, and Deck Benedict with spinach and crab hollandaise. They also have standbys like  Cinnamon and Raisin French Toast, Classic Eggs Benedict, McCann’s Irish Oatmeal with walnuts, sun-dried berries and brown sugar, and a Greek Non-Fat Yogurt Parfait with strawberries, figs and honey.

Deck 84

840 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33483
(Adjacent to the bridge where Atlantic Ave. meets the Intracoastal)
Call: (561) 665-8484
http://www.deck84.com/ 
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PRIME Delray
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
 
Situated on a primo Atlantic Avenue corner, this is a can't-miss brunch for the see-and-be-seen crowd.

When you've had your fill of people-watching and PRIME's opulent atmosphere (think modern day Boardwalk Empire) choose from any of their freshly prepared sweet or savory items, including decadent pancakes, waffles and baked goods, sandwiches, pnainis, entrees, as well as a full wine and cocktail list.



Start with Seasonal Soups, a Maryland Style Crab Cake or the Beef Carpaccio. The menu is expansive, and there's an omelet of frittata for everyone, such as the Maine Lobster Omelet with artichokes, tarragon and tomatoes or Isle of Capri Frittata with rock shrimp, roasted peppers and melted mozzarella. And, be advised, they call their Buttermilk Pancakes "Delray's Best," offering a choice of fruit or chocolate chips and pure Vermont maple syrup, honey butter or fruit preserves on the side.

If you've already had breakfast, more lunch-centric options include Prime’s Nicoise Salad with Ahi tuna, Bibb lettuce, olives, and roasted peppers, Entrees like Wagyu Skirt Steak, Chicken Francaise and Pan-Roasted Scottish Salmon, or Sandwiches and Panini including Woodgrilled Chicken Paillard and a Chop Steak Burger Platter. Cocktails and red and white wines by the glass are also available.

PRIME Steak Sushi Seafood

110 East Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444
Call: (561) 865-5845
Visit: http://www.primedelray.com/
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Thursday, February 3, 2011

Tonight, Gab Indulges in 'The Sweetest Party in Town'

Chocolate has been eerily absent from the normally-inundated-with-sweets Gab office for the past few weeks (One intern recently noted, "I've never eaten as much cake in my entire life as I have during my internship here. You guys eat a lot of cake.").

Tonight, we'll be making up for lost time at the 10th Annual Chocolate Decadence event, “The Sweetest Party in Town.” If you remember the chocolate body painting fun we had with Boca Raton Life Time Athletic at last year's event, you know that we take our chocolate very seriously.

From 6 to 9 p.m., we'll be sampling sweet and savory gourmet delights from some of South Florida’s renowned restaurants and caterers, sipping Pinon Grill's Chocolate Martini Specialty Cocktail, and trying our luck at Boca Raton Life Time Athletic's prize wheel, with goodies like massages, Life Cafe treats and Boot Camp sessions (presumably to burn off all that chocolate). All proceeds of the event support the community projects of the Junior League of Boca Raton.

Hurry, though - VIP tickets are already completely sold out (250) and hundreds of general admission tickets have been sold.

Location:
The Shops at Boca Center
5050 Town Center Circle
Boca Raton, FL

See you tonight!