Delray Beach is already the fun center of Palm Beach County, and the fun hasn't stopped. There is a boatload of new and exciting places for food, entertainment, and culture this season.
"We are excited to see all the new businesses opening up in town. This season there will a lot going on," says Stephen Chrisanthus, Associate Director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative.
"The influx of new places isn't limited to the downtown, which is a great reason to visit parts of town one may normally not. Head west to the new gastropub in Delray Marketplace or Lucille's Bad to the Bone. Or on your way stop into MIA Kitchen and Bar, a must for the food enthusiast," he says.
"If cultural activities get your juices flowing, then you must visit The Heart of Delray Gallery. It's an amazing space filled with a variety of art from local artists who are often on site. It's the evolution of Artist's Alley. The big news in the art world for Pineapple Grove is the Arts Warehouse. This giant multiuse facility steals the win out of Wynwood," touts Chrisanthus. "No need to drive to Miami for top-notch large art expositions anymore. That facility combined with the soon to be re-opened after a million dollar renovation, Cornell Museum, makes Delray a strong hold for the arts in south Florida."
There are hot new restaurants and cool cafes to check out downtown too. The hip Avant on NE 2nd Ave has people talking, while the super chill Capital One Café on Atlantic Ave has people relaxing in their no pressure teller-less banking café that is great for meetings or just hanging out. Local South Beach favorite Sardinia Entoteca decided to join the Delray Beach restaurant scene by opening their second location in the South Marketplace on Federal Highway and Linton.
"If new and exciting is what you have been wanting, then that's what you get," declares Chrisanthus. "Delray Beach just keeps getting better!"
Brand New and Waiting for You in Delray Beach
Avant - The long-awaited hip, new restaurant is finally open. https://society8.com/avant-delray/about/
The Heart of Delray Gallery - The gallery showcases dozens of eclectic works from local artists in an atmosphere you could spend the whole day in. https://theheartofdelraygallery.com/
MIA Kitchen and Bar - Located between downtown Delray and Delray Marketplace it is fast becoming a destination for the food enthusiast. http://mia.kitchen
Arts Warehouse - The Arts Warehouse will be opening this season as an arts incubator in the Artist's Alley area of the Pineapple Grove Arts District. www.delraycra.org
Capital One Café - It's an inviting, comfortable place to get some banking done, enjoy tasty Peet's beverages and local snacks - or just hang out with some on-the-house WiFi.
https://www.capitalone.com/local/southflorida-delraybeach/
Sardinia Enoteca Ristorante - A local favorite in South Beach that will be opening in the South Marketplace in Delray Beach mid-October. www.sardinia-ristorante.com/
Batch Gastropub in Delray Marketplace - This is a friendly neighborhood gastropub, and go-to for a locally sourced approachable menu and expansive drink list. www.BatchGastropub.com
Lucille's Bad to the Bone - Located in the Delray Marketplace, this
is the place to go for really good BBQ. http://badtothebonebbq.com/
Craft Food Tours - Guided walking tours stopping for tastings at six
different to rated eateries in Delray Beach. www.craftfoodtours.com
Winemaker's Table - https://www.thewinemakerstable.net/
Grand Re-Opening on November 8 of the Cornell Museum at Old School Square after completing a $1million renovation.
Go to VisitDelrayBeach.org for the most up to date listing of things to do and special events.
About the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative:
The Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative (DBMC) is a partnership between the City of Delray Beach, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. The DBMC's mission is to attract people to the City, create a positive image and increase awareness of Delray Beach for a positive economic impact through Destination Marketing, marketing programs, special events and community collaboration. For more information, please contact DBMC at 561.279.1380 or visit www.VisitDelrayBeach.org.
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