Summer will sizzle with some great culinary events in Palm Beach County, FL. Here’s a look at three of my favorites:
Blackbird Modern Asian (Jupiter)
Dan Dan Noodles (Essential Group)
The best new restaurant in Palm Beach County on June 5 kicks off a new summer Happy Hour that will shocase half-off craft cocktails, sake, wine, and beer from 4 p.m. until close, or 11 p.m.
The drink menu features a mash-up of old guard cocktails and bespoke tipples blended with tropical flavors and Asian-style ingredients such as lemongrass, Thai basil, boba, and pho syrup, “Cobra Kai” and newer adds,
including “Confucius Say,” a sweet thirst quencher mixed with Chopin vodka, Soho lychee, Liquid Alchemist coconut syrup, pineapple juice, and lime and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” a spicy brew made from Ghost tequila, St. George spiced pear, pear elixir, and fresh citrus (all $8, regularly $16)
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Savings also stretch to a broad selection of small and large plates, with some priced under $10. Amongst the selections are vegetable spring roll with orange-blackdragon sauce ($5, regularly $6); brisket bao bun with green apple, pickled Fresno chilies, Chinatown hoisin sauce ($5, regularly $6); Dan Dan noodles with minced
pork and beef, pickled mustard greens, radish, Sichuan peppercorn, and chili oil($16, regularly $18) and Bangkok Street noodles “Pad See Ew” with smoked brisket,rice noodles, chili, and crunchy garlic ($19, regularly $24).
Perhaps the best part is that guests may enjoy their happy hour anywhere in therestaurant, including the upstairs and downstairs bars, the outdoor patio, or at their table.
Okeechobee Steakhouse (West Palm Beach)
Ralph Lewis (left) and Dan Garrison (Stacy Felan)
Florida’s oldest steakhouse once again is teaming with legendary Garrison Brothers Distillery, this time on June 29 for “BBQ, Bourbon & Boots.’’ The event will be held Okeechobee Prime Event Hall where Okeechobee Steakhouse’s Ralph Lewis will be joined by the brothers behind the name, Dan and Charlie Garrison to co-host the lively “mash up” where barbeque and bourbon will be the stars.
Price is $125 per person.
Highlights from the menu include:
Okeechobee Prime’s Texas-style BBQ – Smoked Prime Brisket, Pork Belly Burnt Ends, Pulled Pork, Boss Hog Sliders, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Legendary Texas Twinkies, and signature sides.
Garrison Brothers Distillery – Texas Straight Small Batch Bourbon, Bourbon-Infused Dr. Pepper Slushies, Okeechobee Single Barrel Bourbon, Balmorhea Twice-Barreled Bourbon, Guadalupe Port-Finished Straight Bourbon, and a bonus pour of Lady Bird Texas Honey-Infused Cognac-Finished Bourbon.
Stage Kitchen & Bar (Palm Beach Gardens)
Chef Lindsay Autry (Brickhouse Public Relations)
Four of South Florida’s more talented and celebrated female chefs on June 14 will cook alongside Chef Pushkar Marathe.
Joining Chef Marathe in the Stage kitchen will be Lindsay Autry, Executive Chef and Partner, THE REGIONAL and Honeybelle at PGA National Resort; Carissa DaSilva, Executive Pastry Chef, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa; and Executive Chef Paula DaSilva and Chef de Cuisine Adrienne Grenier, each at The Ritz Carlton Fort Lauderdale’s Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits.
Each chef will be responsible for one of five courses, taking summer diners on a culinary journey with each course showcasing that chef’s unique point of view.
Price: $125 per person + tax + gratuity, includes welcome cocktail, passed appetizers, and 5-course seated dinner. Wine and cocktails offered a la carte.
Feature Photo: Cobra Kai at Blackbird Modern Asian (Essential Group)