TASTE TUCKER DUKE’S LUNCHBOX Guilty pleasures dominate the menu at this Boca lunch spot. Don’t leave without ordering one of the sinful desserts. 1658 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (tuckerdukes.com) $$ VERDEA RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR In the Embassy Suites hotel, Verdea achieves its flavor through the agricultural value of locally farmed meat and produce. 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561691-3130) $$$
ASIAN BEG FOR MORE IZAKAYA This tiny eatery introduces Delray Beach to the concept of izakaya, a casual Japanese pub where tapas-style snacks are served to accompany sake. 19 S.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach (begformoreizakaya.com) $$ ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from the cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$ IMOTO James Beard-nominated chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$ LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO Offering Creative pan-Asian plates—from sushi to noodles and curry—in sleek surrounds. 1880 Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 420 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10312 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 204, Wellington; 101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton (lemongrassasianbistro.com) $$ MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple makes for a colorful setting to enjoy Thai classics. 425 25th St., West Palm Beach (malakor.com) $$ PALM SUGAR Palm Sugar brings authentic favorites, specialties, and street food from the kitchens of Asia. 340 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (thepalmsugar.com) $$ RAMEN LAB EATERY Both the noodles and the rich, umami broth are made in-house at this funky ramen joint, which tops its soups with delights such as Korean short ribs, chashu pork, and runny soft-boiled eggs. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach; 100 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (ramenlabeatery.com) $$ SUSHI JO American sushi chef Joseph Clark offers a diverse sake collection for a laid-back, cosmopolitan Japanese dining experience. 319 Belvedere Road #112, West Palm Beach; 14261 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach; 640 E. Ocean Ave. #4, Boynton Beach (sushijo.com) $$ YAMA Veteran sushi master Yama Yamamoto prepares Japanese dishes, Korean barbecue, and Thai curries at this Pineapple Grove hidden gem. 200 NE 2nd Ave. #110, Delray Beach (yamadelray.com) $$
BRUNCH THE CIRCLE DINING ROOM Sunday Brunch at The Breakers is a remarkable cornucopia of dishes, including traditional breakfast favorites, a full raw bar complete with sushi and caviar, and an extraordinary display of decadent desserts. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$
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PERFECT PAIRINGS For seafood and wine enthusiasts, combinations like Chablis and oysters or Champagne and caviar never get old. Explore these classics and more at the Delray Beach Wine and Seafood Festival, held on the Old School Square grounds. On March 9 and 10, vintages will be flowing and vendors will be serving up bites big and small, like ceviche, lobster rolls, and grilled local fish, to the tune of live music. While admission is free, a few VIP experiences—such as Wine Down, which features a two-hour unlimited sampling of 20 wines from around the world in an intimate garden—are ticketed. There are also ticketed seminars that will provide aficionados with a thorough education and taste of a wine label or region. Our picks? The Taittinger seminar, where the Champagne label will offer four unique samplings paired with seafood from Ziree Thai & Sushi, and the “Under the Tuscan Sun” seminar, highlighting the range of this Italian powerhouse and noshes from Farmer’s Table. (wineandseafoodfest.com) –L.P.
FRENCH CAFÉ BOULUD Steps from Worth Avenue, this sophisticated four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in the Brazilian Court Hotel (cafeboulud.com) $$ CHEZ L’ÉPICIER With roots in Montreal, Chez L’Épicier brings the wonders of French-Canadian dining to Palm Beach. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach (chezlepicier.com) $$$ DAYANE’S BISTRO Named after chef Riad Mesroua’s wife, this resto offers classic Southern French fare. 516 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth (dayanesbistro.com) $$ KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ With an Old World feel, Kathy’s specializes in French Continental dishes. 4199 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (kathysgazebo.com) $$ LOÏC BAKERY CAFÉ BAR French native Loïc Autret is the man behind the out-of-this-world croissants at this industrial-chic café. 480 Hibiscus St., West Palm Beach (bakeryloic.com) $
PARIS IN TOWN, LE BISTRO Enjoy Champagne at the outside bar or savor classic dishes like French onion soup or a croque monsieur. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (parisintownbistro.com) $ THE PARISIAN Located in Jupiter, this charming French brasserie presents culinary staples like coq au vin and elegant desserts worth saving room for. 201 N. US Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$ PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$
INDIAN AROMA INDIAN CUISINE Dinner is popular but the real draw is the daily lunch buffet, which includes a vast array of delicacies. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$ INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes seasoned with an abundance of Indian herbs and spices. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$ TANJORE Diners will totally rethink Indian food at this modern and elegant resto from Bombay native Christopher Corda. 500 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton (tanjoreusa.com) $$
ITALIAN 123 DATURA This fun hangout serves sharable versions of Italian favorites. 123 Datura St., West Palm Beach (123datura.com) $$ ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Built as a replica of a Tuscan villa, Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$
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