area Dining gant condominium communities (see page 50). Size matters in Boca, and people are not shy about showing off what they have, from mega mansions to Maseratis. Services are available for whatever you need, from personal trainers and landscapers to personal shoppers to pool maintenance personnel and personal chefs. There are nannies and stylists, drivers and accountants, maids and dog walkers. Valet parking is everywhere. These are all staples of a privileged society, but the real privilege is living in a city like Boca, which has so much to offer.
The Capi Tal Grille 6000 Glades Road, Suite 1016B Boca Raton 561/368‑1077
Carlo of Bo Ca Boca Valley Plaza 7491 N. Federal Highway, Suite C‑9 Boca Raton 561/988‑9699
Carra BBa’s iTalian Grill 6909 S.W. 18th St. Boca Raton 561/544‑8838
Many Boca communities are on the water.
Peo Pl e w h o ca r e For all its wealth and prestige, Boca Raton has a thriving middle class, a legion of community-minded philanthropists and a rich array of nonprofit organizations designed to make life better for people. There is a growing “green” movement in the community, and a strong cultural component.
There is an emphasis on well-being and fitness, and a healthy dose of outdoor living. There are three universities, two state-of-the-art hospitals and access to major league sports and world-class entertainment. In short, the good life in Boca has more to do with its natural attributes and highly developed sense of community than its reputation as an enclave of privilege and wealth. It’s that life is good in Boca Raton, and it gets better every day.
CiTy f ish Marke T 7940 Glades Road Boca Raton 561/487‑1600
DeCk 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach 561/665‑8484
DuBliner 435 Plaza Real Boca Raton 561/620‑2540 henr y’s 16850 Jog Road Delray Beach 561/638‑1949
hoo Ters Bo Ca r aTon 2200 Glades Road Boca Raton 561/391‑8903
The resort recently completed an extensive upgrade, including the complete renovation of its large Beach Club on the ocean. Adjacent to the Boca Raton Inlet Bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway is the Boca r aton Bridge h otel. Need a room with a view? Done! The Bridge Hotel’s 121 gracefully appointed guest rooms and suites are all on the sixth to 10th floors and offer breathtaking panoramic water views from the furnished balconies. The
deluxe boutique hotel provides the many amenities you would expect—and so much more. Across from Boca’s own “South Beach,” you’ll find the o cean l odge h otel. This hotel is a great choice if you intend to eat in—as each of their spacious suites is equipped with kitchenettes—and you’ll find a barbecue grille on the patio. A heated pool makes for a refreshing dip. Just minutes from Boca Raton, directly on the Atlantic Ocean is the
h oliday Inn – h ighland Beach. Touting newly renovated guestrooms, a full-service restaurant and two meeting rooms with beautiful views, you are sure to enjoy a relaxing getaway. North of Boca Raton on State Road A1A in Delray Beach is the lavish Delray Beach Marriott, known as the Seacrest Hotel in the 1960s. Over the years, it has maintained the same owner, Ocean Properties, as well as some key aspects of its historical ▼
hurri Cane Bar & l oun Ge 640 ‑ 7 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach 561/278‑0282
l eGal sea f oo Ds, in C. 6000 W. Glades Road Boca Raton 561/447‑2112
MaGGiano’s l iTTle iTaly 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33433 561/322‑1017
Max’s Grille 404 Plaza Real, Suite # 156 Boca Raton, FL 33432 561/368‑0080
MeGuMi Japanese r esTauran T 11395 W. Palmetto Park Road, Suite D Boca Raton, FL 33428 561/826‑7815
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