Skill & Flair on Focus at Bartender Shakedown & Mixology Matters Cocktail Competition
By Rachel Galvin
Creativity and flair were on display at the Bartenders Shakedown & Mixology Matters Cocktail Competition October 9-10 at the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott. Bartenders came from around the world to participate and compete for about $10,000 in prizes. This two-day competition was competitive and engaging. When this reporter attended, on the 10th, they had a back and forth dynamic happening between a flair competition and a sustainability cocktail competition. The flair competition had three levels: Pro, Advanced and Amateur. Bartenders juggled bottles, flipped their tools and glasses and showed their stuff with style for great applause from the audience. The sustainability cocktail competition involved the bartender talking about the history behind their original craft cocktail using local farm to table, sustainable ingredients, and then showing how they made it for the judges to sample. There also were other competitions judging skills like accuracy and speed.
Contestants were whittled down to the winners. And the first-place winner in the pro competition will go on to represent the United States and the United States Bartenders’ Guild in the International Bartenders Association World Cocktail Championship in 2024, and the 2nd place will represent the United States and the United States Bartenders’ Guild in the International Bartenders Association Pan-American Games in 2024. The event also serves as the Flor de Cana Florida qualifier for 2023, with the overall 1st place winner in the Cocktail Competition representing our region in the Flor de Cana Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Finals in Nicaragua.
Some other awards that were slated to be given include categories like Most Accurate Bartender, Best Mixology Skills, People’s Choice Award, Most Honorable Bartender and more.
There also were samples of alcohol available for those in attendance and they could find out about different brands. In addition, the conference included interesting workshops on various topics that would educate everyone from the ambitious bartender to the cocktail enthusiast looking to up their own game.
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Eat Your Heart Out at Galleria Mall
Photo Credit: Michael Murphy Photography
By Rachel Galvin
Foodies, mark your calendars for October 12, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for the upcoming “Eat Your Heart Out” event at Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. This is the 10th anniversary of the fun-raiser and, as usual, will feature gourmet creations, fresh libations and live entertainment. Catabella Music will be this year’s band. They usually offer up a bit of everything from Latin Music to retro hits. Host Eric Yutzy, WPLG Local 10 morning news anchor, will keep the party going as people mix and mingle. The evening will also feature a Dillard’s pop-up shop, a silent auction and raffle drawings for a chance to win valuable prizes, including a weekend getaway for two at the luxurious Beachcomber Resort & Club in Pompano Beach.
The event benefits Heart Gallery of Broward County, an esteemed nonprofit organization dedicated to finding loving families for foster youth facing placement challenges. Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, will be honored as Heart Gallery of Broward County’s Child Advocate of the Year during the signature event.
This year, there will be new restaurants into the mix, including Bahama Breeze, Canyon, Funky Buddha, Gulf Stream Distillery, Red Chair Catering, Press and Grind Café, South Bar & Kitchen and YOT Bar & Kitchen. These selections join previously announced fine food and wine favorites Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, Eddie V’s, The Capital Grille, Hellenic Republic, La Fuga, Lips Fort Lauderdale, Sicilian Oven, Stoli Vodka, Sweeter Days Bake Shop, The Todd’s and Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar. More restaurants will continue to be announced.
“We are thrilled to get the party started for this year’s ‘Eat Your Heart Out,’ which celebrates our 10th anniversary of the popular event and showcases the very best in food and beverage offerings,” said Dr. Mary Kinirons, executive director of Heart Gallery of Broward County.
The 10th anniversary edition of “Eat Your Heart Out” is sponsored by BBI, Hudson Family Foundation, Alaris Aerospace Systems, Advanced Roofing, Dunay, Miskal, Backman LLP, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Lago Mar Beach Resort, with additional support from Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort, Las Olas Capital Advisors LLC, RE Analysts, Stoli Group, Toothaker.org, Walter Duke + Partners, Galleria Fort Lauderdale and GPR | Goodman Public Relations. Media sponsors are City & Shore, Fort Lauderdale Media Associates, Great Locations, OutClique and WPLG Local 10.
About Heart Gallery
Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster youth who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 10th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.
About Michael Goodman
The event includes a special presentation to Michael Goodman, founder of GPR | Goodman Public Relations, named this year’s Child Advocate of the Year. A trailblazing entrepreneur, community advocate and philanthropist, Goodman is revered for his marketing expertise and outstanding contributions that have left a lasting impact on the community. His commitment to South Florida families includes serving as a board chair for Neighbors 4 Neighbors, the City of Wilton Manors Community Affairs Advisory Board and the City of Oakland Park School Advisory Board. Additionally, he is an honorary board member and past vice-chair of Art and Culture Center/Hollywood and a past board member of Arc Broward, Junior Achievement, Family Central and Gilda’s Club. Goodman’s outstanding contributions have earned him numerous accolades including the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Dreamer Award, the GFLCC 2023 Chair’s Award, the Leadership Broward Foundation Profiles in Leadership Award and more.
Tickets are on sale, now, at https://bit.ly/EYHO2023. Early bird tickets are $100 per person through August 30. Tickets are $150 per person. Complimentary valet parking is included. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call 954-918-3008 or email mary@heartgalleryofbroward.org.
10th Annual Boca Burger Battle
By Rachel Galvin
Sanborn Square was packed with people on Saturday, July 15, for the 10th annual Boca Burger Battle. This even puts top local chefs head to head in competition to see who can achieve the honor of being the champion. This year’s winner was Yard House in Boca Raton, with Burton’s Bar & Grill in Boca Raton coming in second, followed by Tucker Dukes in Deerfield Beach. The coveted People’s Choice award went to Papamigos in Delray.
This year’s judges were Carmine Gialanelia, from WiLD 95.5 with his show “Carmine & Maegan In The Morning; Chef Scott Seddon, who is also the brand manager for Pero Family Farms; Sam Kerrigan from CBS News 12; Vicki Corrao, who sits on the board of the Palm Beach American Culinary Federation and is a former owner of three Italian restaurants on Mulberry Street in NYC’s Little Italy, and is also a judge for numerous events for Cordon Bleu and Johnson & Wales; Robert S Weinroth, former Palm Beach County Mayor; and Douglas Heizer from The Boca Raton Tribune.
Besides being able to eat and drink to their heart’s content, guests could also dance to music provided by the Miss Dymsey’s Class band.
There was also a Pre-Party from 4 to 7 p.m. with the School of Rock playing their hearts out. Plus there were some games to enjoy.
This year, the event gave back to the Children’s Giving Foundation, a 501c3 Boca Raton nonprofit that supports Children’s Charities here in South Florida. They presented a check for Achievement Center for Children & Families for $1000. Funky Buddha also donated $500 toward the cause.
If you missed this year’s event, there is always next year. But you can look forward to more events they have coming up like their All Hallow’s Eve Spooky Affair on Oct. 28 & 29, their Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival on Nov. 11 and their Wing Battle, Taco Battle & Dessert Battle coming up in February. For all the details for upcoming events, visit https://bocaburgerbattle.com.
Look for more pictures coming soon on the Let’s Talk Magazine Facebook page!
Foodies flock to Boca Bacchanal 2023
Photos & Story By Rachel Galvin
Foodies flocked to The Addison on Saturday, April 30, for the annual Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting. The stormy skies went away and attendees were able to roam in the courtyard and throughout the different rooms where everything was happening. This was the place to be. There was plenty of wine to sip from such vintners and distributors as ZD Wines, Silver Oak, Twomey Cellars, Domaine Carneros, DAOU, St. Supéry Estate, Coppola, Hahn, Hope Family Wine, Luca Bosio and many more. Guests could pair their wine with delicious samples of culinary delights provided by some of the area’s hottest restaurants, including The Addison, as well as Ramen Lab Eatery, Oceans 234, Gourmetphile, Bazille, Max’s Grille, Capital Grille, AlleyCat, Big in Japan, Atlantic Grille at The Seagate Hotel & Spa, Lemongrass Asian Bistro, Sicilian Oven, Poke Company, Blis Foods and KakaoZON Ecuadorian Chocolate.
In addition, there was a silent auction with plenty of high-end luxury items for guests to bid upon, including The Macallan James Bond 60th Anniversary Release Decade I, a Holland American Cruise for two and much more.
The Grand Tasting followed the Vintner Dinners that happened the night before. There also were seminars to teach guests more about wine and whiskey, by ZD Wines and Macallan Distillery, respectively. Boca Bacchanal was kicked off by a private hangar party called Bacchus Beckons.
Guests enjoyed mingling by the Banyan trees outside while reveling in food and drink. The Five Star Diamond Award-winning event venue has a unique charm. It was built by famed architect Addison Mizner in 1926.
The event, which is in its 20th year, benefits the Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. For more information, visit www.bocahistory.org.
JA World Uncorked 2023
Above: City Furniture team, one of the sponsors
Photos & Story By Rachel Galvin
Exotic, glamorous, risque, festive, exciting… These are all words that could be used to describe Moulin Rouge. Perhaps, that is why the enticing concept was used as a theme for the latest JA World Uncorked, held on January 28 at the JA World Huizenga Center at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd. in Coconut Creek. Hosted by the Circle of Wise Women, this yearly event benefits Junior Achievement of South Florida.
The theme wasn’t the only thing they changed this year. The event continues to improve, and this year, they brought in more money than ever before – a historic $345,000 and more than 700 guests!
Also this year, the food options seemed more diverse than ever, and delicious, everything from a light and airy panna cotta to a soul-satisfying smoky pulled pork. Guests could start with trying a Caesars salad and tortilla soup and maybe grab some of Yot’s famous fish dip and move on to items like sliders, prime rib, pasta, sashimi and countless other delectable options from local restaurants, and then finish with desserts like cookies, cake, cream puffs, tarts or Italian Ice.
The spirits on hand were just as plentiful and varied. Guests could choose a refreshing and lemony light KLEO-Patra, a mixture of the Greek spirit KLEOS, lemon juice, simple syrup and basil, or opt for a taste of a creamy Pennyslvania Dutch Salted Caramel drink. They could sip their favorite wines, grab a gelatin shot, choose a craft beer from Funky Budha, enjoy Canyon’s prickly pear margarita and more. There was even an espresso martini cart, by Gray Robinson, P.A, where the purveyor got on the bicycle attached and pedaled to grind his own coffee! Yvette and Bob Birdsong sponsored a welcome cocktail for everyone… the Capital Grill Stoli Doli. The variety of wine, spirits, beer and seltzers kept guests happy all night long and the culinary options kept them smiling. DJs played music throughout while guests roamed.
Corseted “can can girls” in red and black set the mood, as did silk aerialists in cages enticing the audience. Meanwhile, the music was pumping, courtesy of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. People could place their bids on high-end silent auction items, sponsored by Truist. There was also Daoud’s Fine Jewelry raffle and Florida Power & Light’s ring toss to keep people entertained.
The boudoir photo experience was certainly different and got everyone into the act, whether lounging in a bathtub of plastic “bubbles,” wearing a large feather boa or other accoutrement, or posing with Moulin Rouge props. The photo experiences were courtesy of EY and Centuric Cloud Computing.
The Florescue Family Foundation Sponsor Lounge also created a VIP space for sponsors to enjoy. Others sponsors included presenting sponsor Breakthru Beverage, CITY Furniture for sponsoring the bars, ESG Safe for sponsoring the lounge, JM Family Enterprises for sponsoring the JA BizTown Pavilions, Moss & Associates for the Funky French Cafe, Comcast for the wine charms and Office Depot and Miller Construction Company, as the DJ sponsors.
After a night of revelry, people could grab a Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital “Joe To Go” coffee within a take-away sparkly coffee mug. As they walked out, they could take a last look at the luxury cars out front provided by Rick Case Automotive Group.
Eat Your Heart Out on October 13
Chef Peter from The Capital Grille. Photo by Michael Murphy Photography.
“We are thrilled to return Galleria Fort Lauderdale to showcase our region’s top restaurants that are committed to helping children in need find loving homes,” said Dr. Mary Kinirons, executive director of Heart Gallery of Broward County. “This year’s Child Advocate honoree, City Furniture, is rooted in South Florida philanthropy and has been championing home and family for more than 20 years. We’re delighted to share their growth and accomplishments.”
City Furniture, this year’s “Eat Your Heart Out” honoree, is a leading furniture and home accents retailer with 20 statewide showrooms and an online presence dedicated to style and value. Through its #CITYCARES program, the company gives 5% of its profits, annually, back to nonprofit organizations that foster a sense of home, service, education, health and diversity.
An impressive roster of dining venues will spice-up the event as they show their support for Heart Gallery. Past restaurants providing guests with a dazzling array of epicurean bites have included Boatyard, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Restaurants & Winery, Culinary Republic, Eddie V’s, Lips Fort Lauderdale, MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, Press & Grind Café, Riverside Market and Café, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven and Tarpon River Brewing. This year’s participating restaurants will be named at a later date.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to win a variety of raffle prizes including a three-night Lago Mar suite stay including breakfast for two each morning and dinner plus additional gifts.
Heart Gallery of Broward County launched in 2007 as a traveling photography exhibit of foster children who were waiting to be permanently adopted and has evolved to work closely with ChildNet and local foster care providers to seek adoptive families and other connections for these children. Now in its 9th year, this event, the largest and most successful fundraiser that the organization hosts, benefits not only the children, family and partner organizations it serves, but the whole community.
Event sponsors include City & Shore magazine, Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, GPR | Goodman Public Relations, Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club and OutClique magazine.
Tickets are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. Tickets are on sale at www.heartgalleryofbroward.org. For sponsor opportunities or more details, call -954-918-3008.
and the Tulio’s Tacos & Tequila Bar restaurant team. Photo by Michael Murphy Photography.
Sips & Sounds
Pictured: Mary Csar, executive director of the Schmidt Boca Raton Historical Museum, with performers: Joanna Marie Kaye, executive director from the Festival of the Arts BOCA, who sang with Rick Krive, on keyboards/ vocals, and Scot Klarman on saxophone, vocals.
By Rachel Galvin
A crowd assembled within The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum on July 20 for the 2nd Summer Sips & Sounds event. People could first peruse the museum, which was completely renovated last fall. Next, they could mingle and enjoy hors d’ oeuvres and wine provided by The Seagate Hotel, before sitting down to enjoy the concert. The music theme was the ’70s this time and guests were delighted to hear some old tunes they had not heard for some time. Joanne Marie Kaye, who also is the executive director for the Festival of the Arts BOCA, took on the role of singer for the event, with Rick Krive also singing and playing the keyboard, and Scot Klarman playing the saxophone. They sang songs from The Carpenters, Carole King, Elton John, the Eagles, Manhattan Transfer and others.
“The 1970s was an exciting decade in Boca Raton as the town was experiencing exponential growth and change: the Historical Society was founded, I-95 was completed through Boca, Arvida was building gated communities, and IBM had arrived bringing an influx of new families,” says Museum Executive Director Mary Csar.
There will be one more Sips & Sounds on September 21. That one will focus on music from World War II. It will again be held at the Historic Town Hall, 71 North Federal Hwy., in downtown Boca Raton. Tickets for the concert are $30 for Boca Raton Historical Society members and $40 for non-members. For more information, visit www.bocahistory.org.
Foodies & wine connoisseurs flock to Boca Bacchanal’s Grand Tasting
Eat District serves up a tasty bowl of yellow rice, chicken, green beans and choice of sauce.
By Rachel Galvin
On Saturday night, May 7, the bon vivants of Boca Raton and beyond flocked to The Boca Raton to indulge in everything the Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting had to offer. This event, benefitting the Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, offered food and wine, as well as a silent auction. Forty-two prized vintners and wineries with wines from all over the world were ready to pour. People could strike a pose to remember the moment at the Alina Residences’ “photo booth.”
Guests could also sample food by the bite from many local eateries, including The Boca Raton, The Capital Grille, Eat District Healthy Asian Bowl, KakaoZon Chocolate, Kapow Noodle Bar, New York Grilled Cheese, The Poké Company, Prezzo, Proper Ice Cream, Ramen Lab Eatery, Rebel House / Alley Cat, Sicilian Oven, Brulé Bistro / Rose’s Daughter, Ganzo Sushi, Meso Beach House and Seagate Hotel.
Sponsors for the event included The Boca Raton, Republic National Distributing Company, Boca Magazine, Crown Wine & Spirits, Alina Residences, Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), JM Lexus, Privaira, PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS CHARITIES, the Addison, Marta and Jim Batmasian, Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Diamonds Direct, Atlas Rentals, LivingFLA.com, the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Discover the Palm Beaches, the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners and The City of Boca Raton.
This event was held the day after the Vintner Dinners, which were held at five private homes and other premier locations and included chefs and vintners presenting great food and wine pairings to enjoy.
If you missed out on this year’s festivities, there is always next year. For more information, visit www.bocabacchanal.com.
Auction items. 
Ready to pour. 
Ecuadorian chocolates from KakaoZon. 
Sicilian Oven has pasta and meatballs to share. 
Ganzo Sushi has plenty of selections. 
The Alina Residences team could talk about their residences next to their sponsored “photo booth.” 
Art by Duaiv. 
The Boca Raton had several items, including this carving station. 
The Ramen Lab Eatery team is all smiles handing out Ramen. 
Ready to pour Tabali Pedregoso. 
The Seagate Hotel had chilled soba noodles & shrimp, as well as a tasty dessert.
Chef Bravo whips up Summer BBQ specialties for a hungry crowd
By Rachel Galvin
With skill and humor, Chef Elvis Bravo, from Seasons 52, created some culinary specialties on July 31 in front of an audience live at Galleria Mall. It was a special event called Cooking With The Galleria LIVE and the culinary theme was Summertime BBQ. Attendees were able to try each item created by the chef when he was done. It was a fun, fresh idea that guests seemed to really enjoy.
People may have seen Chef Bravo showing his skills on video demos online (at www.facebook.com/GalleriaFtLauderdale) since the pandemic started, but now he was finally able to do it in person. Working on a stage above the crowd, he went step by step through how to make his tasty and light creations that were convenient to make and perfect for summertime eats. The items he cooked up were Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto, Blackened Mahi Tacos and Lemon Blueberry Icebox Cake (see recipes below).
Chef Bravo said that doing demos online has been a great way to reach out to guests during the pandemic. “We were doing take-out only and wanted to reach out to guests. It was fun to connect with guests not in the dining room,” said Bravo, adding he had not done anything like this event before and saying there are three or four more appearances in the works at the mall.
Bravo gained his love of cooking when he was young. “I always knew cooking was my passion,” he said, saying his mom always cooked. The dedicated young chef attended Le Cordon Bleu before working in hotels, and finally Seasons 52 in Coral Gables and now in Ft. Lauderdale.
He likes to stay on brand (with Seasons 52), which means serving up seasonal ingredients, only the freshest. He said he likes using fruits and veggies when they are in season because they are at their peak flavor. “I like to feature simple ingredients and I like to have fun. A lot of people are scared of cooking. I hope to take the intimidation away,” said Bravo.
This event was not just about attendees learning how to make simple culinary creations, but also about giving back. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefited the Heart Gallery of Broward County, a nonprofit organization committed to finding loving families for the hardest to place foster children.
The event also was created to help promote another event that benefits the Heart Gallery of Broward County, called “Eat Your Heart Out,” which will be held Oct. 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the mall. The event will include gourmet food and drink, live entertainment, a silent auction and more. Arlene Borenstein, of the Sun Sentinel’s “Let’s Go South Florida” feature series, will host. Participating restaurants include Boatyard, The Capital Grille, Cooper’s Hawk Restaurants & Winery, Culinary Republic, Eddie V’s, Lips Fort Lauderdale, MOKSHA Indian Brasserie, Press & Grind Café, Riverside Market and Café, Seasons 52, Sicilian Oven and Tarpon River Brewing. (Additional restaurants TBA). The honoree will be the Moss Foundation, to be named Child Advocates of the Year. They are a nonprofit that assists other charitable organizations, including Arc Broward, Broward Public Library Foundation, HANDY, Jack & Jill Children’s Center and others. Tickets for the event are $150 per person and include complimentary valet parking. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.heartgalleryofbroward.org or call 954-918-3008.
But, before that, there will be another Cooking With The Galleria LIVE event, also benefiting the Heart Gallery of Broward County. It will be held in the mall held Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. and featuring the Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants Chef and Senior Area Culinary Operations Manager Stephen Puhr. He will prepare Classic Tomato Bruschetta, Gnocchi Carbonara and Cooper’s Hawk Berry Crisp. Attendees will be able to sample this delicious trio while receiving tips on the perfect wine pairings. Tickets are $20 per person and space is limited. Guests may register at https://bit.ly/MeetChefStephenPuhr.
RECIPES
MAHI TACOS
Cut and season Mahi strips with blackening spice and cilantro pesto (2 parts fresh cilantro, 1 part olive oil, blended until smooth).
Cabbage Slaw:
1/2 cabbage, finely shredded
1 cup spinach, rough chop
2 limes, squeezed
1 oz Jalapeño Tabasco
2 oz olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Mango Salsa
1 mango, fine diced
1/4 cup – Fresh pineapple, fine diced
1/2 jalapeño – fine chopped, no seeds
1 roasted/grilled red pepper – fine diced
1/4 cup – Jicama, peeled, fine diced
2 tbsp – Honey
2 tbsp – cilantro, minced
1 tsp – cumin
2 tbsp – fresh lime juice
1 1/2 – tbsp salt and pepper
Build your tacos and enjoy! You can throw the tortillas on the grill for a quick char.
MELON BASIL BURRATA SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO
3 oz crispy prosciutto, torn (crisp in oven)
3 cups of mixed melons: Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 oz burrata, halved
1-2 cups fresh basil, torn
He also created an inviting vinaigrette, Feel free to add your own specialty.
LEMON BLUEBERRY ICEBOX CAKE
4 cups fresh blueberries
One large tub or 2 small tubs of Cool Whip
8 oz. Whipped Cream Cheese
3 packs Honey Graham Crackers
3 small boxes Instant Lemon pudding
2 lemons, juiced
Mix the Cool Whip, lemon pudding, whipped cream cheese and lemon juice until whipped evenly. Layer it in a Pyrex dish and top with blueberries. Add a layer of graham crackers. Layer the mixture over the crackers one more time and top with fresh blueberries. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour refrigerated and enjoy!
Heathy eating at West Palm Beach’s new Pura Vida
By Rachel Galvin
Photos by Lauren Gnazzo
(Gnazzo Group)
Fresh, simple, sustainable and locally-sourced– Pura Vida and its healthy eats offer something perfect for the new year and those seeking a fresh start. Their new West Palm Beach location is their 6th location. They already are open in the Miami Design District, Edgewater, South Beach, Coral Gables at the University of Miami and in West Avenue in Miami Beach, with plans for expansion elsewhere in places like Aventura, Bay Harbour and Las Olas.
So what is Pura Vida? Here, you can expect an array of all day breakfast items of the healthy variety, as well as superfood smoothies, fresh juices, flavorful salads, wraps and bowls. If you are vegan or eat gluten-free, they have items for you as well and they use all local and organic ingredients whenever available. And the atmosphere is centered around wellness.
The brand was created by Chief Executive Officer Omer Horev in 2012. His wife Jennifer is the chief brand officer.
“We are so excited about the debut of our West Palm Beach location, especially in such a walkable area like Rosemary Square,” states Omer. “This marks Pura Vida’s first cafe outside of Miami and a huge milestone for the Pura Vida brand. We have always had big plans in the works for expansion, and it’s great to see those come to fruition, while continuing to positively impact the local economy.”
Jennifer adds, “At Pura Vida, we pride ourselves on providing a welcoming space, where visitors can enjoy healthy and nourishing dishes, sourced from the highest quality ingredients. This year, our brand has shown how strong and resilient we are, and we can’t wait to welcome residents and visitors of West Palm Beach, and the surrounding area into our space to experience what we have to offer.”
Want a taste of the pure life? Check out Pura Vida!
Pura Vida West Palm Beach is located at 460 S Rosemary Ave., Suite 186, in West Palm Beach, FL. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Delivery/ pick-up available through the Pura Vida Miami app.
For more information, visit www.PuraVidaMiami.com.
