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Moon Thai & Japanese – Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Just so-so Thai food. Great location, but it’s never packed — I think because the food is just OK.
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Pizza Al Fresco – Palm Beach, Florida
Wonderful service and good food. Very nice outdoor seating on one of Palm Beach’s charming vias off Worth Avenue.
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Jax Bistro & Bar – Boynton Beach, Florida
OK for a local bite, but nothing to write home about.
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Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen – Boca Raton, Florida
I found the food to be substandard. The pizza was underwhelming.
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Il Fornaio – Del Mar, California
Fabulous Italian food, amazing ocean views, and surprisingly affordable. Fair warning: packed on a weekend night.
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Shimbashi Izakaya – Del Mar, California
Best for sushi and appetizers. They don’t have the great ocean view that some of the restaurants higher up in Del Mar Plaza enjoy.
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The Waverly – Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
An elevated diner vibe. The food was decent. The service and the ambience were quite good.
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J’s Deli – Palm Desert, California
A traditional Jewish deli with a large outdoor seating area. The matzoh ball chicken soup and the potato knishes are standouts — for only a few bucks.
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Don Diego’s of Indian Wells – Indian Wells, California
A great find, tucked away in a strip mall. Large outdoor seating. Great Mexican food at low prices.
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The Grill on Main – La Quinta, California
Good selection of well-prepared items on the menu. Large outdoor seating in Old Town La Quinta.