Happy Sunday, Boca. Happy Father's Day.
First real summer week is here, which means short waits and open parking everywhere you go. The Island SPACE Mango Festival runs today in Pembroke Pines with a Daddy Mango Eating Contest and a Father's Day photo throne for dads. This week we build a half-day around Kyu in Wynwood, sit down for the seared scallops at MIA Kitchen in Delray, and check out the new self-serve 16 Handles that opened in West Boca. Friday night, The Long Run plays the Eagles catalog for free at Mizner Park, and Saturday the kids ride the 986-foot lazy river at Coconut Cove. Your whole week is planned.
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| What's Hot Viral (near) Boca |
Build a Wynwood Day Around the Wood-Fired Grill 50 Minutes South
Kyu cooks over a custom wood-fired grill in Wynwood, 45 miles and about 50 minutes down I-95 from Boca. The wood-grilled beef short rib comes with a sesame crust and a sweet soy glaze. The roasted cauliflower gets goat cheese and a shishito-herb vinaigrette, and the Korean fried chicken and crispy rice both earn the trip. It is listed in the MICHELIN Guide. Small plates start around $17, and the wood-grilled mains climb from there, with the short rib as the splurge. Make a day of it: park once, walk the 80,000-square-foot Wynwood Walls street-art museum two blocks away, grab a flight at Wynwood Brewing Co, then sit down for dinner. Go all in and the check adds up fast, so come hungry and plan to share.
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The Mango Festival With a Daddy Mango Eating Contest Is Today
The Island SPACE Mango Festival lands on Father's Day with 40-plus vendors, mango tastings, and chef demos on a culinary stage. There is a Mango Auction and a Daddy Mango Eating Contest, plus a premium Daddy's Kingdom experience for dads with a throne-and-crown photo station. It runs 2 to 6pm at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 40 to 45 minutes south of Boca. General admission is $25 in advance or $35 at the door, with kids $10. The Daddy's Kingdom and Mango Sommelier packages are $50 each and include admission.
Get Tickets →Seared Scallops Over Black Truffle Risotto, 15 Minutes Away
MIA Kitchen & Bar plates modern American food with French and Italian leanings, and reviewers have called it one of the best in Florida. The seared scallops over black truffle risotto with lobster butter are the plate regulars keep coming back for, and the wagyu hanger steak in a port demi anchors the other end of the table. Start with the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio under fried capers, scallion, and a sunny side egg, and if the Truffle Shuffle Linguini is on the chef's specials, grab it. Starters start at $26 and big plates run to $56. Come at 5pm for the daily happy hour and book on Resy ahead in season. Closed Mondays, 15 minutes up Atlantic.
The 986-Foot Lazy River 15 Minutes From Home
Coconut Cove Waterpark sits inside Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 15 to 20 minutes west. The 986-foot river ride, two four-story slides, a lily pad walk, and a children's water playground are all open till 5pm. Kids 2 to 11 are $14, adults 12 and up are $18, and under 2 get in free. Summer hours run through August 9.
| What to Eat Local Food Scene |
Buy Eggs From Farmer Jake and Meet the Hens That Laid Them
Coastal Pastures Farms runs a farm store out on US-441, 20 minutes west of Boca. The shelves carry pasture-raised eggs, pasture-raised chicken and meats, and local award-winning honey that is chemical-free. Owner Farmer Jake keeps it informal: come during store hours and you can walk out to meet the laying hens. Open Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 4pm.
| Worth Knowing On Our Radar |
| → | 16 Handles Is Now Open in West Boca Self-serve soft-serve with 50-plus toppings at Regency Court on Yamato Rd, next to Publix. Froyo, ice cream, and dairy-free options. |
| → | Watch the Shark Feeding at Sandoway, Delray Oceanfront discovery center at 142 S Ocean Blvd. Shark and stingray feeding at 1pm, Tuesday through Sunday, $10 a person. Closed Mondays. 15 minutes south. |
| → | Brioche Bakes Fresh French Brioche Every Morning in Delray 410 E Linton Blvd, Delray. Brioche sweet and savory baked fresh daily, plus the almond brioche, the cinnamon roll, and the Eggcelent breakfast sandwich. Mon-Sat 7:30am-3pm, Sun 8am-2pm. |
| Where to Be Coming Up in the 561 |
| Mon 22 Jun |
Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour 601 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach · From $48 → Tickets Hilary Duff and La Roux with Jade LeMac opening, 7pm Monday night at the amphitheater. 30 minutes north on I-95. |
| Thu 25 Jun |
Clematis by Night on the WPB Waterfront Great Lawn, Downtown West Palm Beach · Free Free live music on the downtown WPB waterfront, 6-9pm. Grab dinner on Clematis first, then stay for the show. 30 minutes north. |
| Fri 26 Jun |
Summer in the City: The Long Run (Eagles Tribute) Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton · Free Hotel California, Take It Easy, Desperado. The Long Run plays the Eagles live, for free, at the outdoor amphitheater. Doors 7pm, music 8pm. Free parking at the Downtown Library and City Hall. |
| Thu-Sat 2-4 Jul |
Wellington Celebrates America 250 Across Wellington · Free Three days for the country's 250th birthday. July 2 kicks off at the Wellington Amphitheater with food trucks, market vendors, and tribute bands. A Patriotic Pool Party hits the Wellington Aquatics Center on July 3, and the fireworks finale lands July 4 at Village Park. |
| Sat 4 Jun |
Boynton July 4 Fireworks Over the Intracoastal Intracoastal Park, Boynton Beach · Free Food trucks, live music, and one of the county's biggest fireworks shows over the Intracoastal, 4-9pm with fireworks at 9:05pm. 20 minutes north. |
| Sat 4 Jun |
Delray 4th of July Celebration on Atlantic Ave E Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach · Free The Atlantic Ave block party from 5pm with fireworks at 9pm. 15 minutes south on Federal. |
| Fri 10 Jul |
Allman Revival at Arts Garage 94 NE 2nd Ave, Delray Beach · Tickets A full Allman Brothers tribute at the Delray arts venue. 15 minutes south on Federal Hwy. |
| Sat 11 Jul |
Boca Burger Battle Sanborn Square, Downtown Boca · Tickets · 21+ South Florida restaurants compete for best burger and you vote People's Choice. Unlimited burgers and craft drinks, 21 and up. VIP sells out every year. Tickets at bocaburgerbattle.com. |
That's the scoop for Issue No. 016.
Have a great week, Boca.