The 561 Scoop - Weekly Guide to Boca & Palm Beach
WEEK OF MARCH 28 — APRIL 3, 2026  |  ISSUE #004
Happy Sunday, Boca! 🌴 Big week for food lovers. We compiled every Boca and Delray pizza spot Dave Portnoy has ever rated - with his actual scores. Plus a Texas donut truck that delivers to your door before you wake up, a 44-foot observation tower most locals don’t know about, 10 Publix secrets that’ll change how you shop, and a hidden playground inside a botanical garden in Delray.

Let’s get into it.

📷 Viral Boca

🍕 Food Debate - Boca & Delray

Every Boca & Delray Pizza Spot Dave Portnoy Has Ever Rated

We pulled every Barstool Pizza Review filmed in Boca and Delray - from 6.7 to 8.4. Some will surprise you. Some will start arguments. Either way, you’re going to have opinions. The full scorecard is below - save it for your next pizza night.

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🎯 This Week’s Highlights

🎨 This Weekend - Delray

Art on the Square at Old School Square

Premier juried outdoor art show with approximately 100 fine artists from around the country. Free admission, beautiful outdoor setting in the heart of downtown Delray. This Saturday and Sunday at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave. One of the best free things to do this weekend.

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Comedy

Yakov Smirnoff at The Studio at Mizner Park

Sunday, March 29 | 6:30 PM | The Studio at Mizner Park

The legendary “What a country!” comedian live at The Studio. A great way to close out the weekend - intimate venue, big laughs. Grab tickets before they’re gone.

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New Opening

Beignets & Brew Grand Opening

Tuesday, April 1 | 5050 Champion Blvd (Polo Shoppes), Boca Raton

New Orleans-style beignets and specialty coffee are officially coming to Boca. Beignets & Brew opens its doors Tuesday at the Polo Shoppes. If you love powdered sugar and strong coffee, mark the date.

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Photography

National Geographic Live: Muhammed Muheisen

Wednesday, April 1 | 7:30 PM | Kravis Center, West Palm Beach

“Beauty Beyond the Frontlines” - a powerful photography presentation from one of the world’s most acclaimed photojournalists. A special midweek event at the Kravis Center.

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Dance

Miami City Ballet

Friday, April 3 | 7:30 PM | Kravis Center Dreyfoos Hall, West Palm Beach

World-class ballet at one of South Florida’s finest performing arts venues. A beautiful way to kick off the weekend.

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Arts & Culture

Camelot at The Wick Theatre

Continuing through April 12 | Multiple shows Tue-Sun | 7901 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton | $109-$119

King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot - The Wick’s production of Camelot continues this week. One of the most gorgeous scores in musical theater. Shows running Tuesday through Sunday with matinee and evening options.

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🆚 Free This Week

Market

Boca Green Market

Sunday, March 29 | 9 AM - 1 PM | Royal Palm Place

Up to 53 rotating vendors - local produce, artisan goods, and live music. Free parking, pet-friendly, runs through early May. Go early for the best selection and grab a coffee from a market vendor.

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Fitness

Wildflower in Bloom - Free Fitness All Week

Bootcamp: Wed 5:30 PM | Pilates: Sat 9 AM | Yoga: Sun 9 AM | Wildflower Park (Intracoastal)

Waterfront workouts on the Intracoastal - no registration, no cost, just show up. Three options this week to get moving with a view.

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Family

Boca Museum Creation Station

Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM - 4 PM | 501 Plaza Real | FREE

Free family art workshop at the Boca Museum of Art. Great Saturday activity for kids - no tickets needed, just show up.

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Family

Easter Egg Hunt at Delray Marketplace

Saturday, March 28 | 11 AM - 2 PM | Delray Marketplace | FREE

Free egg hunts, face painting, train rides, and games for the kids. A fun, free Saturday morning outing before Easter weekend.

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🍴 Boca Food Scene

Boca Gem

Glazed & Fueled: Texas Donuts Delivered to Your Door

Text your order by midnight, fresh donuts on your doorstep by morning. Texas-style donuts, kolaches, and bold coffee delivered across Boca, Delray, Deerfield, and beyond. They also pop up at Cars & Coffee and Supercar Saturdays. The kind of donut that makes you rethink every donut you’ve had before.

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Also on Our Radar:

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Charm City Burger Co.
Hand-cut burgers near Brightline - now open in Boca
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Geronimo Tequila Bar
Southwest grill & tequila bar - new Delray location
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Bombay Grove
New Indian on Yamato Rd - Boca’s hottest opening
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Taki Omakase
Omakase counter - now open in Boca
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📅 Coming Up in Boca (and Nearby)

🍷 Boca Bacchanal Grand Tasting - Sunday, April 12, 1-4 PM at The Addison. The 23rd Annual wine and food festival under the banyan trees. 200+ wines, champagnes, and craft spirits. Benefits the Boca Raton Historical Society.
🎨 64th Delray Affair - April 10-12 on Atlantic Avenue. Hundreds of artists, crafts, food, and family fun. One of the biggest events in Palm Beach County - three full days of outdoor shopping and entertainment.
🚗 5th Annual Delray Concours D’Elegance - April 17-19 at Old School Square. Classic and exotic cars on display. FREE admission for families. A must for car enthusiasts.

That’s it for Issue #004. See you next week. 🍓

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