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Post Cards from Jessica

To: Those Seeking a Culinary Enlightenment connecting the past and the present. This can only be truly this will change and change soon. Here the South Africans
From: Cape Town, South Africa felt as you experience sensational dining from the waterfront love their wines and demonstrate this passion by limiting the
of Cape Town, or up the hill to the vineyards of Franschhoek, wine imports from other countries.
By Jessica Flores. Jessica has worked to the incredible game reserves. Your culinary adventure Once you’ve tried a Stork or Gravel Hill Shiraz from
in the travel and tourism industry for awaits… Hartenburg winery, you will understand the reasoning of my
well over a decade. She holds both Your Road Map: There is a lot to see in South Africa, newfound desire for these varietals. From proprietor blends
Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in but there are a few areas not to miss if your passions point in from Ernie Els winery to a Chardonnay at the Jordan lunch
Hospitality & Tourism Management. the direction of cuisine and wine. To give you a clear view terrace, the wines and food just don’t get any better.
As owner of AWAY Travel in Boca of the Best of South Africa, allow me to break it down into My African Game Lodge: As they say in any event…
Raton, Jessica and staff bring 25 three distinct regions. it’s good to finish BIG! And at the Singitia Game Reserve
years of personal travel experience Cape Town Cuisine: Cape Town is like no other when it I did just that. From viewing the Big Five out in the bush
to an exclusive clientele looking for comes to food. Its style of cooking and presentation leaves to relaxing in my private villa along the banks of a small
luxury travel planning. American cuisine struggling for some type of identity. Here animal-occupied river, nature doesn’t get any closer.
Pack Your Bags in Cape Town the emphasis is on quality, not quantity. To put As for the food and wine I experienced in the tree balcony
and Your Appetite: it bluntly, this is a “no doggy bag town.” of this lovely lodge, it is hard to describe. Choosing freely
When you envision That’s because most of the dining establishments are into from a complimentary 5,000-bottle wine cellar is the ultimate
a trip to Africa, most small plates, or tapas. Yes, you get less, but I guarantee the wino’s dream come true. I’ll never forget the 2004 bottle
often you are met with taste is so much more! Fortunately, I was able to get into one of Shiraz from the Cederburg Wine Estate, or the lingering
a vision of crossing the of the top restaurants in town, the Pot Luck Club. crispy citrus of the legendary David Nieuwoudt 2013 Ghost
savannah on a guided The Pot Luck Club and its sister restaurant, The Tasting Corner “Bowline” (blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon).
safari to see the most Kitchen, are sought after by not only locals but also the many As for the foods, the first night Braai (African BBQ) was
majestic of animals. visitors who travel to this very cosmopolitan city. Here it’s a stand-out. Grilled ostrich and Kudu (venison) were spot-
And while this may all about the “perfect bite.” The cooking techniques and on in taste and texture. Dining elegantly on dishes such as
be the epitome of the complexity of the food combinations give truth to its name. Squid Ink Risotto, Sanga beef fillet, and garlic lemon prawn
perfect trip to this Here are a few examples of my tastings from the Pot Luck’s skewers left me unable to down any more. On my exit I gave
spectacular continent, kitchen: Asian Style Beef Tartare, Doenjang Glazed Beef Short them all a big high-five.
I am here to tell you Ribs, BBQ Broccoli Mops with Blue Cheese, Duck Breast with Wheels Down: As with most of my travel to foreign
about a lesser-known Naartjie and Yuzu dressing, Smoke Pork Belly with Kimchi destinations, it’s all about the food and wine. Trust me, I’m
adventure, but one Apple, and finishing with a Malted Chocolate Fondant Soufflé. not trying to live up to the reputation of Anthony Bourdain,
definitely not to Overlooking the beautiful wine Sipping at the Vineyards: As I was whisked away in but at times I have imagined in the past being him. Eating
be missed: the food lands of the Jordan Wine Estate my private car to the beautiful winelands of South Africa, and drinking in different countries and cultures brings an
lover’s paradise that is Stellenbosch. I reflected on how diverse this country is in relationship to experience that no ethnic American restaurant can offer. It’s
dining in South Africa. its terrain and cuisine. The winelands of Stellenbosch and like having boots on the ground. You feel and taste what
South Africa is more urbanized but in a distinctly subtle Franschhoek are like Napa Valley on steroids. The scenery makes up the fabric of these indigenous people. And while my
way, with both wine and food serving as its catalyst. Yes, is endless wonders of mountains, lakes, wine estates and, of visit to this beautiful continent left me feeling quite humble,
like any distant country there are varieties of interesting course, numerous vines. I can safely say the food and wine are anything but.
vegetables, proteins and innovating cooking techniques. From fruity Chenin Blanc to the ultimate of Shiraz grapes, Wishing You Safe Travels,
But, what sets African cuisine apart is that it is a conduit for it’s clear that South African wines are undervalued. I predict Jessica
Dining Out: Everything Is Market Price!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire Delray Beach Market Burgers or Chick-fil-A does not seem appealing anymore.
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love 33 SE 3rd Ave. Thankfully, food courts have taken on a new identity. They
for food started very young. Delray Beach, FL 33483 morphed into more of a food hall destination. Interestingly,
Never satisfied with his Mom’s delraybeachmarket.com this concept started many years ago when the Quincy Market
dishes, he started to cook his in Boston first opened. As a child, I remember the irresistible
way through her “Betty Crocker Food For Thought: Food courts are not a new urge to sample every morsel of food from every vendor lining
Cookbook.” During the years innovation, but they are new in concept. I’m sure we all can this enormous food market.
to follow he spend many hours reminisce about how excited we were when a food court Now, across our country most major cities are marketing
working in restaurants, both as server and cook, attending was constructed at Town Center Mall. At the time, I would these establishments as a cultural event as much as an eating
cooking classes and traveling the world in an effort to expand imagine strolling down a State Fair midway without the destination. In Los Angeles you have the famed Grand Central
his palette. As a professional writer, Hungry Al offers his Ferris wheel and cotton candy. There were so many choices Market, in New York the iconic Chelsea Market, and closer
perspective on current food trends and guides you through I often felt overwhelmed. Now, rarely does my mind or to home it’s a short drive to the Citadel or Time Out Market.
your local restaurant options. stomach turn a second look. Somehow Haagen-Dazs, JB’s Now Delray Beach has its own. Although a bit smaller
than what you find in more urban cities, this one will give
you a small plate taste of what the bigger ones offer. Here’s
Everyone deserves a doctor who they Hungry Al’s take on our take-outs.

First Impressions: Located a block off the main Atlantic

trust and like. One who listens and strip in a newly erected project, you’ll find this five-story
building. Actually, the building seems larger than what the
takes their time to answer questions interior will offer. The food hall occupies only the first two
floors. As Hungry D and myself meander around, I concluded
and address concerns. A doctor who is that this setup is like having a number of food trucks minus
the wheels.
There’s plenty of open space, which serves well because
available when you need them most. during the weekends the place is slammed with your typical
Delray crowd. Knowing this, we played it COVID safe and

I provide proactive, preventive, wellness & sick care to came around 4:30 pm, which allowed us to meet and chat
with the vendors.
The space on the second floor is reachable by an escalator,
adult patients at my concierge medical practice. where you’ll find a large bar, lounge seating and a ping pong
table. There is an outside balcony for seating and, hopefully,
To discuss your health needs, and my care model, you quieter conversation. But don’t bet on it.

From Over-The-Counter: With choices from over 25
are invited to a complimentary meet and greet with vendors it’s obvious we weren’t going to sample all of them.
me - by video, phone or, when the pandemic permits, So, we opted to have a few bites and cart the rest home for
in-person at my practice. dinner. As you can imagine, it’s difficult to make the decision
on who Hungry Al chooses to visit and what is left off the plate.
Our first visit was easy and quick. We visited a small booth
Please call 561.368.0191 to schedule your meet and of Lovelee Bake Shop, which is the only dessert option you
greet with me. I look forward to meeting you. have here at the market. The selection is limited to cookies,
bars, slices of cake (not available) and cupcakes (ridiculously
small). I opted for their signature bar and almost lost a tooth
Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP biting into it. Need I say any more?
Recognized as a “Best Doc”. Practicing in our community since 1979. Next stop was Sorella’s Pasta Shop. Good news here
is that they actually make “fresh” pasta and sauces on site.
7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | Suite 205N | Boca Raton | 33433 Plenty of pasta varieties to take home or have them cooked hot
on premises. The bucatini was excellent and the Pomodoro
ww.BocaConciergeDoc.com sauce nicely done.

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