Angelo's - Best pizza in Jupiter, Florida

Angelo’s Restaurant

155 Toney Penna Drive

Jupiter, Florida

561-747-2974

Open for lunch and dinner until 9:30 p.m. nightly – Call to check which nights

Delivery available

By Jane Feehan

The hand tossed crust is slightly crisp (not thin), the sauce is a perfect blend of tomatoes and spices, and the cheese is melt-in-your-mouth good.  It’s best eaten if folded. That’s a New York pizza, and you can get it at Angelo’s Restaurant.

His place isn’t fancy and it’s in a business/industrial area near the railroad tracks but he offers a full menu that features all the typical food most Americans flock to neighborhood Italian joints for: Hot and cold subs served on Italian bread, and chicken, veal, and pasta dinners with a few seafood items like mussels and fried calamari as sides. Oh yeah, don’t forget the Tiramisu, Cannoli or Zeppolies (Italian donut) for dessert.

I go for the pizza. I’ve been searching for months now and the Jupiter quest has ended.  Angelo’s has the best pizza pie in town. If you're looking for great thin crust pizza, visit County Line Pizza in Juno Beach (see review).

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Classico's Italian Restaurants: Nonna's kitchen in Juno Beach

Classico’s Italian Restaurants
14131 US Highway 1 at Loggerhead Plaza

Juno Beach, Florida

(561) 622-9772

www.classicositalianrestaurants.com

By Jane Feehan

“Two great restaurants, one great location,” Classico’s self-description goes.  One side is a bar and pizzeria, the other a bit more upscale dining area. Both offer the same convivial atmosphere.

A loaf of warm bread and a plate of olive oil with garlic serve as part of their welcome on the full-dining side; both are good. The menu is southern Italian – lots of cheese and sauce.  Sunday sauce, the kind one’s Italian grandmother simmers with meat on the stove for hours, joins marinara and white as “gravies” available for pasta, seafood, veal, beef and chicken It's homey eating here - not gourmet. Warning: the portions are huge. Diners may want to think about sharing, even though the charge is $6. It’s still reasonable. I had leftovers of the leftovers at home the next night. Dessert choices are presented on a tray and most are house made. I can’t imagine many getting to that part of the meal; I couldn’t.

The atmosphere has that New York City kind of feeling with photos of 1950s and 60s celebs. Cute, but not really as sophisticated as it’s trying to be. The white table clothes, pleasant lighting, and soothing acoustics make up where the photos leave off.

There aren’t many places to eat in Juno Beach, which probably accounts for patrons greeting each other when they enter; it adds to a warm, felicitous atmosphere.

One caveat: the pizza served in the other side of the restaurant is NOT good; they use inexpensive cheese and a cook up a crust that tastes over-oiled.

For good pizza at two other places see my reviews. Use search box at right to find "pizza" or see:
http://janesbits.blogspot.com/2011/05/county-line-pizza-best-pizza-in-juno.html 
or
http://janesbits.blogspot.com/2011/01/angelos-best-pizza-in-jupiter-florida.html


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U.S. Seafood: Going Going, GONE – or Saved?

By Jane Feehan

Seafood lovers and sports fishing enthusiasts should have the relatively new National Policy for the Stewardship of the Ocean, Coasts and Great Lakes on their radars; commercial fishermen do.

President Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the policy on July 19, 2010 as a nod to  recommendations made by the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force in the spring of 2010.

 

“Spatial planning,” central to the new policy, will limit where fishing will be permitted. I’ve spoken to several local fish market owners and they fear the policy will drive local fishermen and their markets 

out of business

I’m not sure how this will affect jobs, small businesses and restaurants. Will fish farming be the government's solution? I’m not keen on eating farmed fish, loaded with antibiotics and hormones (tilapia, or Atlantic salmon, anyone?). Will the national policy prove be the best approach for much-needed ocean conservation?  It may be; only time will tell. One thing is certain: more regulations for the most regulated country in the world.

Executive Order for Executive Order for the Stewardship of Our Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/07/19/executive-order-stewardship-our-oceans-coasts-and-great-lakes

A synopsis of that policy from the White House is posted at:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans

For articles on the pros and cons,visit http://www.ESPNOutdoors.com

Any other ideas to save the fish?

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Panama Hattie's, a dash of Caribbean, a bottle of rum - North Palm Beach

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11511 Ellison Wilson Rd.
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
561-627-3408
Lunch: Mon-Sat, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 4:30-10 p.m., Fri and Sat, 4:30-11 p.m.
http://www.panama-hatties.com

Water Taxi – free 30-minute rides from the dock Thurs.-Sat,
call 561-775-BOAT (2628 

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Most come to Panama Hattie’s for the atmosphere, not the food. Seafood is touted as their specialty but there's an ample selection of other dishes.

Interior bar of Panama Hattie's

A large covered wooden deck along the Intracoastal (docks available) provides the main dining area, though there’s plenty of seating inside if the weather isn’t friendly. The décor is colorful and not as shanty-like as I had envisioned before visiting. It has that worn, seafaring look from the outside.

For lunch they offered lobster and stone crabs as specials for the day but we opted for lighter fare: a spinach salad topped with mahi mahi and a crab cake with rice, beans, fried plantains and an excellent mango and pineapple salsa. Bread and water was served as soon as we took our seats, a nice touch at lunch. The crab cake turned out better than the mahi, which was neither a good cut nor cooked long enough.

Outdoors  in the sand at Rum Bar

Panama Hattie’s also serves Cuban sandwiches, and Cuban and Jamaican dishes that feature pork and chicken. Speaking of pork, their outdoor area, the Rum Bar, holds a pig roast on Sundays that draws the drinking crowd. 

Rum Bar along the Intracoastal

For $10, a diner can feast (with toes in sand) on a plate of pork, rice and beans, plantains and a choice of cold salads. Not bad. Patrons at the Rum Bar must be 21.  The menu is short here.      

A seafood lover would be cautioned to dine at Panama Hattie's with qualified expectations for great seafood. The water is the attraction ... and the view beats Red Lobster's. Service: very good.

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Watercolors at the Bridge Hotel - Boca Raton's only waterfront dining

Watercolors at the Bridge Hotel

999 East Camino Real

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

561-368-9500

Open breakfast, lunch and dinner – call to confirm hours

www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com TO REOPEN 2014 AS ANOTHER HOTEL AND RESTAURANT

By Jane Feehan

Watercolors at the Bridge Hotel affords the only open air waterside dining in Boca Raton. That said, don’t expect the food to be commensurate with the view.

The menu offers conventional choices both for lunch and dinner – burgers, salads, wraps or chicken, beef and seafood. Nothing fancy or memorable here.  The online menu presents far more items than does the actual one at the table. I was disappointed in the salads to choose from: a Caesar, a wedge or an Oriental chicken salad ($13).  I settled on the last and though it wasn’t bad, it wasn’t great and left me wanting for more. Fellow diner ordered a turkey burger and sweet potato fries. Spartan could best describe both plates. I’ve eaten here several times and things change, including management and menu, from time to time.

No matter, the view is why patrons dine here and it’s a good one. The Bridge Hotel is at the bridge over the inlet, across from the beautiful Boca Raton Resort’s beach club.  Boat traffic, including  one (pictured at right) taking guests to and from the beach club, enhance the scene.

With live music Wednesday through Saturday beginning at 6:30 p.m. (call to confirm - things change here), there is no better place in Boca Raton to experience Florida the way it should be – outdoors along the waterfront. Service: fair 

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Merry Christmas from Jupiter, Florida

Pizza in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano

Below are a few of the pizza places in Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea and Pompano Beach. A listing here does not serve as an endorsement although there is a link to one review. Most of these establishments serve on a takeout basis only; others are full service restaurants. Large chains not listed.

 If you have a favorite not here, post a message below.

Fort Lauderdale and surrounds

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: 2203 S. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-462-5555

http://anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com

Big Louie’s

2103 East Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-771-2288

1990 East Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale – 954-467-1166

3064 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors – 954-564-6276

 http://www.biglouies.com/locations.html

Carina’s Stone Fired Pizza-Gelato: 4743 N. Ocean Blvd., Sea Ranch Lakes 

954-782-2045

http://www.carinaspizza.com

Correlli’s: 256 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea – 954-229-1947

DaVinci’s Pizzeria:  3936 Galt Ocean Dr., Fort Lauderdale - 954-561-0404

Doughboys Pizzeria: 829 SE 17^th St., Fort Lauderdale - 954-761-7652 EXCELLENT

http://www.doughboysfla.com

Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack: 2884 E. Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale 

954-564-9522

Review CLOSED

Giorgio’s Brick Oven Pizza: 1499 SE 17^th Street, Fort Lauderdale – 954-767-8300

Johnny’s New York Pizza: 3701 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale – 954-782-5800

http://www.johnnyspizza.com

Nick’s:  3496 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-563-6441

Pizza Rustica: 3327 E. Oakland Park Blvd. (east of the bridge) – 954-567-2991

Umberto’s Pizza: 3051 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale – 954-776-0258

Vito’s Gourmet Pizza: 6212 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-772-7701

http://vitosgourmetpizzasouth.com

Zio’s:4370 N. Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale – 954-493-8886

Pompano Beach

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza: 1203 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano 

954-942-5550

http://anthonyscoalfiredpizza.com

Big Louie’s: 2190 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano – 954-942-5510

http://www.biglouies.com/locations.html

Pompano Pizza: 1606 S. Cypress Rd., Pompano – 954-782-5800

http://www.pompanopizza.com

Rocket Pizza and Pasta: 601 N. Federal Hwy, Pompano – 954-943-5387

http://www.rocketpizzadelivery.com

Stinger’s: 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., Pompano – 954-510-7810

http://www.stingersbarpizzeria.com

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Bakeries serving Jupiter and the Palm Beaches, Florida

Below are a few of the bakeries serving Jupiter, Palm Beaches and Lake Worth areas. A listing here does not serve as an endorsement. Days and hours of operation vary, so call before visiting. Most of these establishments are bakeries only; a few serve meals or sell gourmet groceries. If you know of others (retail), post a message below.

Jupiter, Juno, Tequesta  and Hobe Sound

American Gourmet (most goods baked to order) 561-744-1660

257 US Highway 1, Tequesta, Florida

http://www.the-american-gourmet.com

Banbury Cross Bakery – 772-546-7473

8953 SE Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, Florida

Cake Kingdom – 561-222-2253

1 Main Street, Tequesta, Florida

http://www.thecakekingdom.com

DD’s Cupcake Shoppe - 561-744-4226

121 Center Street, Jupiter

http://Ddscupcakeshoppe.net

TooJay's – 561-627-5555

Bluffs Shopping Center, 4050 US Highway 1, Jupiter

http://www.toojays.com

Lucio's Gourmet Bakery & Deli - 561-626-2666
13971 US Highway One
Juno Beach (next to Juno Cafe)

Palm Beaches, Lake Worth and Lake Park

Carmine’s Gourmet Market – 561-775-0105

2401 PGA Blvd. Suite 172, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

http://www.carmines.com

Joseph’s Classic Market -561-799-0322

4409 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

http://www.josephsclassicmarket.com

Lorene’s Loving Oven -561-881-9006

905 US Highway 1, Lake Park, near North Palm Beach

http://www.loreneslovingoven.com

Paris in Town French Café – 561-626-6017

11460 U.S. Highway One, North Palm Beach, Florida

http://www.parisintowncafe.com

See review

Starz Bakery (New York bakers – rye, bagels, rugelach, challah, Russian cake) 
561-640-0803

4619 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach

Sugar Chef Cakes - 954-571-2253
2875 S. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach
www.sugarchef.com

TooJay’s - 561-622-8131

Downtown at the Gardens 

11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens

 http://www.toojays.com

  
Tulipan Bakery & Cafe 561-842-4847 (wedding cakes and more)
731 Northlake Blvd.
North Palm Beach, FL 
www.tulipanbakery.com
Tulipan Bakery also at: 
561-832-6107
740 Belvedere Rd.West Palm Beach, FL

Union Bakery -561-586-6962

2111 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth, Florida

Upper Crust Bakery – 561-586-5456

2015 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, Florida

http://www.theuppercrustpies.com

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