Where We Dined: BAROLO North Palm Beach

On Wednesday evening this past week, we decided to step out and try a newly opened restaurant in the area.

Two weeks ago, we happen to be in the Crystal Tree Shopping Center on US 1 (just south of PGA) when we came upon a restaurant preparing for a grand opening.  We were invited in to take a look at the newly decorated space and it was very Italian - very modern!  Our "host" showed us around and then handed us a menu to take home.  We decided, after looking over the menu, we'd like to enjoy a nice dinner there.  After all, our host, Massimo Deluca, was from Italy (born in Rome, grew up in Sorrento).

Reservations made, we arrived and were shown to a lovely table tucked into alcove making it perfect for a special intimate dinner for two.  Our server was personable and service was professional; we ordered our wine from a nice selection and the meal was ordered to our pace: we like to eat slowly and with time between courses, so we dined for 2+ hours.  However, there were many diners who arrived after us and left before us - so it was evident that one could opt to savor a long evening meal or not.  Such a rarity to enjoy a 2+ hour meal outside of France, it was a real treat.  We hope the policy continues as we will definitely go back.

BAROLO: the menu is well priced, a professional and attentive staff at your service and the chef's well prepared dishes add to overall experience.

For more information: http://www.barolopalmbeach.com/

Fifi

Travel: The Florida Lifestyle

After watching and reading the daily weather news, thought it was time to pay hommage to the Florida Lifestyle!

Usually by mid January, many 'snowbirds' have taken flight and arrived to the warm sunny shores of South Florida escaping the cold weather.  But "Old Man Winter" had other plans.  Snowstorm after snowstorm paired with single digit temperatures and accompanied by biting winds made travelling difficult - if one could even get out!   However, that all changed this week!

Lately we have taken to enjoying a walk after lunch along the beach and pier at the the Jupiter Inlet.  Noticing that the roads seemed a bit busier I realized that we were the only car with a Florida license plate/tag!  Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, Illinois and more were sharing the roadway with us - "they" got out!  Seizing a moment between snow and ice, they arrived to the sunny sands of South Florida.  The only shovels around are held by children in the sand and the only ice is that in our beverages.  Aahhhh....

This week is especially busy, children are off from school for winter break and they are enjoying a stay with grandma and grandpa in Florida.  The happy sound of children's voices as they splash about the shoreline, the relaxing poses of parents in sun loungers make me so grateful to be living here.

The Jupiter area is bustling and growing with a very large complex (hotel, retail, office, residental, recreation) being constructed on the Intracoastal Waterway at Indiantown Road.  A new Fresh Market is nearing completion and the overall existing businesses are doing well including - real estate!

The Florida Lifestyle is anything you want it to be: laid back, busy, creative, adventurous.  Here is a great link: http://www.palmbeachfl.com  Golf, tennis, boating, fishing, spas, theatre, shopping, dining, hotels, equestrian, etc...the options are endless!

And if you would rather have the endless options available to you year round, and at a moment's notice, then consider a move!  Find your next home here: www.VirtualGlobalRealty.com  Enter your search criteria and start planning your move - there is something for everyone!

In the meantime, let the photos speak for themselves!  Fifi