SUNDAY JULY 5 - SATURDAY JULY 11, 2026
Happy Sunday, 561.
The Fourth is behind us and the county is wide open again. This week we ran up and down I-95 for you: a rooftop Greek room in West Palm, a make-it-in-house ice cream counter in Boynton, a 1pm shark feeding in Delray, and free Shakespeare on the beach in Jupiter. Here is exactly where to go.
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The Highest Rooftop Downtown Just Went Greek, and the Fish Is Flown In Daily
Kyma brought modern Greek to downtown West Palm with a rooftop that looks out over the water and the skyline. Start with the Kyma Chips, crispy zucchini and eggplant with tzatziki, then go for the grilled octopus or the whole branzino. Thirty minutes up I-95, and worth the drive for the view alone.
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The Only Mediterranean Spot in Boca Cooking Without Seed Oils
Kosher-style Mediterranean that built the entire kitchen around cooking without seed oils, hiding in plain sight at Town Center. Start with the house-baked laffa and creamy hummus, then go one of two ways: the signature shakshuka or the whole Mediterranean branzino. Come right at open or after 2pm to skip the Town Center lunch crush.
Read More →An Ice Cream Counter Making Every Batch In-House, Daily
Lily's makes every batch on site, twelve signature flavors plus four that rotate monthly. Get the Soflo Swamp or the Cookies & Cream Supreme, and know there are real vegan and no-sugar-added options too. Twenty minutes up I-95, open till 9 most nights and 10 on weekends.
Watch the Sharks Get Fed at 1 PM in a 1936 Beach House
Sandoway Discovery Center runs a shark and stingray feeding every day at 1pm, plus an aquarium feeding at 2 and an animal encounter at 3. Ten dollars gets the kids hands-on tanks and a historic oceanfront house right across from the beach. Fifteen minutes north, and an easy win on a hot afternoon.
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A French Brunch Counter Hiding in a West Boca Plaza
Maison Brunch opened in Sandalfoot earlier this year doing croissants, quiche, crepes and a proper croque-monsieur. It is small, it is open every day now, and the croissants go fast, so get there before noon. The locals already found it; weekends fill up.
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| → | Deke's · Delray House-roasted single-origin coffee on NE 5th Ave, open from 7am with house-made date milk and croissants from local bakeries. Only a few outdoor seats, so go early. Fifteen minutes north. |
| → | Kapow Noodle Bar · Mizner Park The modern-Asian mainstay at Mizner Park has a wrap-around bar, a covered patio and private karaoke rooms. Get the bao buns and a cocktail. |
| → | Dada · Delray A 1924 house turned art-filled restaurant and bar, with a garden out back under a giant banyan tree. Grab a mojito and settle in for live music and open-mic nights on the calendar. Fifteen minutes north. |
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| Wed 8 Jul |
Train, with Barenaked Ladies + Matt Nathanson 🎟 Tickets iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, WPB · via Ticketmaster Train headlines with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson, Wednesday night. 35 minutes north, and lawn seats are the move. |
| Thu 9 Jul |
Clematis by Night Free Great Lawn, Downtown WPB · Free Free live band on the waterfront every Thursday, 6 to 9pm. Bring the kids or make it a cheap date; the food and drink kiosks stay open. |
| Thu-Sun 9-12 Jul |
Shakespeare by the Sea: Falstaff Free Carlin Park, Jupiter · Free ($5 suggested) Opening weekend of free outdoor Shakespeare on the beach. Preshow 6:45, play at 8, food trucks on site; bring a chair. Forty minutes north, and it returns July 16-19 if you miss it. |
| Sat-Sun 11-12 Jul |
Halfway to Christmas Craft Fair Tickets from $7 South Florida Fairgrounds, WPB · $7, kids 10 and under free Air-conditioned holiday-in-July shopping with vendors from all over the state, Santa visits and hourly door prizes. Both days 10am-4pm, 35 minutes north. |
| Wed 15 Jul |
Ne-Yo & Akon: Nights Like This Tour 🎟 Tickets iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, WPB · via Ticketmaster Two 2000s R&B headliners on one bill, 8pm. 35 minutes north; the venue is cashless and mobile-entry only, so load your ticket early. |
| Fri 17 Jul |
Summer in the City: Yvad & The Legal Roots (Bob Marley Tribute) Free Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca · Free The free Friday concert series rolls on with a Bob Marley tribute. Doors 7, music 8; bring a blanket or chair; $5 rentals available too. |
| Fri 24 Jul |
Summer in the City: Hamilton (Movie Night) Free Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca · Free The filmed Broadway production on the big screen under the stars, free. Get there early for a good patch of lawn. |
That's the scoop for Issue No. 018.
Have a great week, 561.
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