Sloan's Curve area. The chef's Vietnamese background and French training offers an amazing treat for your pallete. Try the roast duck with orange sauce or their great grilled lamb chops. Lunch items include shrimp dumplings and spring rolls. L,D (Tues.-Sun.), $$. Reservations.

Amici
375 S. County Road 561-832-0201 Palm Beach see restaurant

Fantastic Northern Italian cuisine with a Tuscan influence. Homemade pasta, veal chop Milanese, seafood risotto, wood-oven pizza, and a lunchtime antipasto table you'll have to enjoy. Wonderful Happy-Hours with complimentary pizza, special events and celebrity bartending nights L (Mon.-Sat.), D,$$. Reservations.

Bice
313 1/2 Worth Ave. Palm Beach 561-835-1600 see restaurant

Northern Italian cuisine and beautiful people gather nightly for a fun filled social scene. Bice is world renowned for their quality cuisine and personal service. Just off Worth Avenue in the Bice Via, Bice will be one of your favorite places to have dinner or just meet great friends for drinks. Bice has an A-List Palm Beach crowd on Friday Nights with DJ Jean-Marc. Enjoy either indoor or outdoor garden seating and don't be surprised if you see celebrities like Rod Stewart dining with his family.L,D,$$$. Reservations.

Blue Buddha
160 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach 561-653-9000 see restaurant

The Blue Buddha by Sushi Jo in The Heart of Palm Beach Hotel is the new jewel of Palm Beach Island. Long known as the maven of sushi, Jo Clarke known as Sushi Jo, brings his talents to Palm Beach with a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Beyond Fresh s their slogan and if you've never tried any of the other Sushi Jo locations around South Florida you're in for a treat. The largest sake menu in the region and Friday Night's Karma party in the lounge and around the hotel pool with dj's and live entertainment. B,L,D, $$

Bonds Restaurant & Nightclub
319 Clematis Street. West Palm Beach 561-804-6654 see restaurant

007, Money Penny, Q and the Brittish Invasion comes to Palm Beach. Bonds from London is a quality restaurant and nightlcub. Enjoy a diversified menu of American and Brittish favorites and stay late as the lights and music shift Bonds into a swanky entertainment venue. Owner operated and a great staff with special events and catering serviices. Busy lunch crowd of all the movers and shakers of Downtown West Palm Beach and from Thursday through Saturday Night, BONDS is simply the best Nightclub in town with the best lights and soundin the area. Great drink specials and free buffet Happy Hours 5 - 8 pm L,D,$$. Reservations.

The Breakers
1 S. County Road Palm Beach 561-659-8488 see restaurant

The renowned World-class resort has several restaurants.

L'Escalier at the Florentine: Modern French cuisine. Exhibition kitchen. D,$$$. Reservations.

The Flagler Steakhouse: USDA prime-grade oversized steaks and chops in a traditional steakhouse setting. D,$$$.

The Seafood Bar: Fresh seafood, raw bar in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Floridian plantation home. L,D,$$.

Cafe Cellini
2505 S. Ocean Blvd. Palm Beach 561-588-1871 see restaurant

Continental cuisine and elegant environment. In the Palm Beach President condominium building Sloans Curve area. Our favorite was the Osso buco with orzo. D,$$.

Cafe L'Europe
331 S. County Road, Palm Beach 561-655-4020

French/American cuisine right in the center of Palm Beach on South County Road. A window-filled bistro with a flower-filled dining room experience. Our favorite, the grilled veal chop (meats by Chicago Stockyard Co.) Champagne and caviar bar. Jazz trio, Fri. and Sat. eves. L (Tues.-Fri.), D (Tues.-Sun.), $$$. Reservations.

Cafe Sapori
205 Southern Blvd West Palm Beach 561-805-7313. see restaurant

Classic Delicious Itallian fare in a gorgeous setting with a sampling of Japanese and Tapas. Francesco has been one of our favorite restauranteurs for many years and Cafe Sapori, his latest owned and operated West Palm Beach restaurant has quickly become the favorite of the Palm Beach set who rarely cross the bridges into West Palm Beach. If you wanted everything just right, this is the place. Food, service, ambiance and always great music to please your senses. Open Daily 11am - till 4 am. L&D,$$-$$$.

Charley's Crab
456 S. Ocean Blvd.Palm Beach 561-659-1500

Oceanfront dining with oceanview bar. American cuisine highlighting wonderfully prepared seafood. Maryland-style crab cakes, Alaskan king crab, live Maine lobster. Live jazz during Sunday brunch. Special Twilight menu: $14.95 to $21 includes soup or salad and dessert. L (Mon.-Sat.), D,SB,$$. Reservations.

Chez Jean-Pierre
132 N. County Road, Palm Beach 561-833-1171 see restaurant

Truly a wondeful dining experience. Traditional and contemporary French cuisine served in three distinctive dining areas with of Mediterranean and funky decor. Our favorite, the Veal chop with fettuccine and morel sauce or the roasted Black Seabass. D (Mon.-Sat.), $$$. Reservations.

Chuck & Harold's
207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach 561-659-1440

American cuisine. Popular bar and open-air dining room where the roof slides open in good weather. Great Grilled fish entrees and ribs. The Fabulous Baker Boys perform nightly for dancing. B,L,D,SB,$$. Reservations.

CoCo Palm Beach
290 Sunset Ave. Palm Beach Palm Beach 561-832-3734 see restaurant

CoCo Palm Beach was designed to capture the elegance, charm and sophistication of the classic Chinese restaurants from the 1930's famous in major cities throughout the world. Whether you're looking for an upscale casual evening or ready for a black tie affair, you'll find it at CoCo Palm Beach. Jeff Peng prepares authentic Chinese and Japanese specialties with his original PalmAsian Palm Beach flair cuisine. D,$$$ Reservations.

Colony
155 Hammon Ave.Palm Beach 561-659-8100

A hotel just off of Worth Avenue with two restaurants and a cabaret that serves dinner.

Polo restaurant: British Colonial cuisine, including American and Carribbean with an Asian influence. Formal dining room and casual poolside seating and serving late-night dining until 1 a.m. Daily specials carved and served tableside. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. with complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Live entertainment: Jill and Rich, Thurs.-Sat. B,L,D, SB, $$.

Bimini Bar: Outdoor casual dining with poolside tables.Specialties include Bahamian conch chowder, lobster wrap, pasta salad and burgers. Junkanoo on Fridays begins with a happy hour from 5 to 7:30 p.m. followed by Sweet Justice to 10:30 p.m. B,L,$.

Cucina Dell'Arte
257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach 561-655-0770 see restaurant

Regional Itlaian cuisine served in indoor and sidewalk-side seating. Special wine list offers bottles with the discounted price of $25. Main courses ordered by 6:30 p.m. include complimentary salad, dessert and coffee. Lunch items include salads, sandwiches, pastas, grilled fish, pizzettes and homemade soup. Cucina has become one of the hottest nightlife palces on Palm Beach Island. Contemporary music and late food service. One of the most popular places on the island to eat, drink, dance and have a great time. B,L,D, $$.

Dada Restaurant
Swinton Ave. Delray 561-330-3232 see restaurant

Dada Restuarant is one of our favorite restaurants in Florida. Not only is Executive Chef Bruce a secret cullinary weapon, but the atmosphere is eclectic, friendly and there is always something terrific happening. Music, Poetry, Fashion Events are regular features but we really want to tout their cuisine. You will always have a great time at Dada so make your reservations early. Dada is a very popular place for both dinner and to just hang out at their lounge & bar. Have a great steak, seafood, house special or a burger and salad. You'll be surprised at how long you actually want to hang out at Dada. Music most nights. Poetry Tuesdays feature the best of the LitTrip. If you feel like dancing afterwards, goto Delux L,D, $ and $$.

Deco
261 Sunrise Ave. Palm Beach 561-296-5770 see restaurant

All American Fare in a beautiful setting on the ground floor of the Palm Beach Hotel. Fresh Turkey and Prime Rib carved and served right at your table and fun food like macaroni and cheese or mini-hambergers make this place both casual fun for the entire family. Deco is a comfortable and elegant "sit-down" to enjoy a wonderful American meal without all the cullinary hype. Two bars, grand piano and beautiful wine cellar for viewing. D. (Tues.-Sun.), between $$ and $$$.

Dubliner
435 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. Boca Raton 561-620-2540 see restaurant

All American Fare in a very hip restaurant nightclub. The Dubliner, now in Mizner Park Boca Raton is hot spot because the food is great, reasonably priced and there's a great mixed crowd 24 to 35. Beautiful yet casual open indoor and outdoor dining sections hightlights the Dubliner and specialties include fresh carved Prime Rib and steaks. Live and dj music and a great service staff makes for casual fun for a date or the entire family. Their desserts are amazing so leave room after dinner.The Dubliner is a comfortable place to sit down to a wonderful American meal without all the cullinary hype. The owners also know the music scene so expect to be entertained with the best performers in the region. Have a dance before dessert. L, D $$.

Echo
230 Sunrise Ave. Palm Beach 561-802-4222

Asian cuisine influenced by China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. Dragonfly Lounge, theater-style sushi bar, dining room. Exotic meat and seafood fare served elegantly with a very artistic panash. Their presentation is inspiring. Shanghai barbecue duck, lo mein, pad Thai and wide assortment of appetizers will please your pallate D. (Tues.-Sun.), between $$ and $$$.

Forte di Asprinio
225 Clematis Steet, West Palm Beach 561-833-3330 see restaurant

Forté di Asprinio, the new Downtown West Palm Beach restaurant designed and owned by Bravo! Network's "Top Chef" star Stephen Asprinio, is now open at 225 Clematis Street, located at the high-profile intersection of Clematis Street and Olive Avenue. The "contemporary Italian" restaurant and social haven is a distinctive dining experience specializing in contemporary and bold flavor combinations, an extensive wine list and creative cocktails. L,D, $$$.

Hoboken Bar & Grill
535 25th St. Northwood West Palm Beach 561-514-4949 see restaurant

A great restaurant just outside Downtown West Palm Beach with both indoor and outdor dining, Henry Flagler brought the beautiful wooden bar from London to New Jersey and finally to his Royal Poinciana Hotel in Palm Beach in 1894. Fine attention has been paid to the decor as well as the cuisine and whether you want Big G's Buffalo Wings or Chilled Colossal Shrip or an amazing Gaucho Steak (18 oz prime bone-in rib-eye,) you must leave room for their exquisite chocolate crème brulee. Great music all the time and Tuesdays you can listen and dance to "Memory Lane." L,D, $$ and $$$.

Howley's Restaurant
US1 & Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach 561-659-7373 see restaurant

Just what Palm Beach County has been waiting for, an all night quality diner. Howley's is one of the oldest restaurants in the region. Opened in 1950 this favorite place has been recently transformed into a hip deco styled diner that although new, has the feeling of the good old days when burgers and malts were popular. But now, although you can have their breakfast specials anytime, you can always have fine cuisine the likes of any great steak house or trendy restaurant in the Palm Beaches. B,L,D, $ and $$.

Java Moon Cafe & Restaurant
11345 Legacy Ave. Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-7778 see restaurant

JAVA MOON is an exciting new restaurant in Palm Beach Garden's Legacy Place. JAVA MOON is a beautiful restaurant that also turns into a hot nightlife spot for the Palm Beach A-List crowd of beautiful people. Their Friday Night party is amazing, with gorgeous women and handsome men all having a great time. What we liked about JAVA MOON's Friday Night party is that almost everyone was dancing. Food is served until late with a limited menu of offerings starting at 10 pm so you can drink, dance, have a snack or even desert if you like. Lunch and dinner are served daily with both indoor and fountain view outdoor seating available. L,D, $$.

Leila Restaurant
Datura & US1, West Palm Beach 561-659-7373 see restaurant

The most magical and wonderful new restaurant in the Palm Beaches. Your hosts at this authentic yet cosmopolitan Middle Eastern grille, Roy and Evelyn Assad will delite all your senses with their fine fare of Mediterranean Cuisine. The casual environment is as comfortable and beautiful as the food is delicious. Choose from a fine menu of various appetizers and main courses all prepared with you in mind. Our favorie is the Lamb Kebab w/ Cous-Cous, but why not start with their appetizer sampler. L,D, $$.

Maison Carlos
207 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 561-659-6524 see restaurant

Owners Carlos and Lanie Farias have created the most elegant dining establishment in the Downtown West Palm Beach area. Just entering Maison Carlos you are at home in Italy. The finest food, wine, music and art surrounds you and their hands on service makes you feel not just like one of the family, but a special visitor. Executive Chef Robert Dedrick, formally of Aurole, Le Cirque and Palm Beach's Nando will delight you. He's been there since day one. You'll quickly become a regular and recognize the entire staff. They've also been there since Maison Carlos' opening in 2002. L, D, $$.

MoQuila
140 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton 561-394-9990 see restaurant

Passionate and inventive, Karl Alterman has long been heralded by food critics and culinary aficionados for his innovative restaurant concepts - combining sumptuous dishes with great ambiance and energy. Alterman is well known in the restaurant circuit, topping the list for some of South Florida's most successful dining endeavors, Max's Grille, Red Bowl, Gigi's Tavern and Prezzo. Take pleasure in the bustling and inviting atmosphere of this new urban fiesta. On a road trip Alterman met Don Felipe Camerena and his son Don Carlos in the Tequila region of Mexico. Moquila was born. Great fresh food and over 200 smooth drinking Tequilas. Urban Sombrero. L, D, $$.

Mr. G's Rock'n'Roll Bar and Grill
2650 S. Military Trail West Palm Beach 561-434-9917 see restaurant

The thousands of people that come to Mr. G's Rock'n'Roll Bar and Grill in West Palm Beach all know a good thing when they see it. At Mr.G's the finest in Live Band and DJ Entertainment but aside from all the down to earth Show Biz going on at Mr. G's the hidden secret is in their kitchen. Open from 11 am till 5 am every day you will find the greatest burgers, wings, burritos, crab cakes and everything is served, in a no fuss atmosphere with sports TVs, great sound system playing the latest hits and a friendly staff. It's just the place to go to meet with friends or to go alone. . L, D, & Late Night till 5 am $.

Noche
2401 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 561 472-7900 see restaurant

Carmine does it again with his latest restaurant and nightclub Noche. Not often do we find a restaurant owner with a penchant for truly catering to his guests, but Carmine, well known in the Palm Beaches for many years has created evenings for you that just don't stop. The finest and freshest of meats, fish and fowl, all prepared with you in mind, and just when you think your evening is over, the lights come down, the music comes up and you're in the swankiest nightclub in Palm Beach Gardens. Something special every night of the week. DJ's Wed & Fri., Tango Lessons & Dinner on Mondays, Live Latin bands on Thursdays. You'll want to come back more than once a week. Did we mention that you'll feel catered to in every respect. L, D, $$-$$$.

Renatos
87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach 561-655-9752 see restaurant

RENATOS is one of the most romantic dining destinations in all of South Florida. Located in Via Mizner off Worth Avenue RENATOS is one of the truly wonderful restaurants of the region. RENATOS is a "class-act" all the way with not only delicous lunch or dinner, but the most elegant wait-staff we've encountered. They know their food and wines so don't be shy if you have any questions, they love to please their guests.Offerings include: homemade pate of duck, pork, veal, truffles, macadamia nuts and spices baked in thin pastry dough, with sweet gherkins on the side. Seared jumbo sea scallops in a unique grainy mustard sauce, served with mashed red potatoes. Their Ossobuco, is a classic preparation of braised veal shank cooked in tomatoes, carrots, onions, parsley, lemon and garlic, served with saffron risotto. D. (Tues.-Sun.) $$-$$$.

Rocco's Tacos and Tequila Bar
224 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach 561-650-1001 see restaurant

ROCCOS TACOS & TEQUILA BAR is the brainchild of owner/host Rocco Magel one of South Florida's best restaurant and nightclub promoters for many years. Located in owntown West Palm Beach on the fashionable Clematis Street where one can comfortably have lunch or dinner and stroll the retail and nightlife neighbirhood, ROCCOS TACOS has a large menu and the most amazing Tequila bar in the region. Try their delicious traditional tacos, burritos, enchiladas or any number of exotic specials, but leave room for desert. Very comfortable indoor or outdoor seating and a huge bar makes ROCOS TACOS a great place for private parties. Catering services also available.L, D. $$.

Spoto's Oakwood Grill
4610 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens 561-776-5778 see restaurant

Spoto's OAKWOOD GRILL is a terrific restaurant and social gathering place in PGA COMMONS EAST. A fun filled atmopsphere both inside and out. A wood burning grill concept with the the charm and feel of a Colorado Mountain Lodge, Spoto's OAKWOOD GRILL serves Prime meats, seafood and chops. Friday Nights the OAKWOOD GRILL and WRMF FM Palm Beach produce FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE AFTER FIVE, a live broadcast of The Jennifer & Danny Show 6p - 9p and a wonderful way to start your weekends. Spoto's OAKWOOD GRILL has become host to many of the PGA COMMONS Special Events and host Stacie Spoto makes everyone feel right at home. L, D, $$ - $$$

Sushi Jo *A-List Winner Best Sushi"
319 Belvedere Blvd, WPB & 5080 PGA Blvd 561-691-9811 see restaurant

When the Ritz Carlton wants sushi, who they gonna call ?...SUSHI JO. If you're a sushi lover, then there's no better place in the Palm Beaches than SUSHI JO's. Across from Hotel Biba on Belvedere Blvd between US1 and Olive you'll find this amazingly cozy restaurant and the infamous SUSHI JO. Open late till 2 am so you'll not only have the best sushi in town but you'll also find the who's who of the Palm Beach lifestyle set. And you'll also meet SUSHI JO. Check out the new SUSHI JO expansion where dining and nightlife continues into the late hours. You just might find SUSHI JO DJ'ing great dance music. He's got the touch, fish, disk or vynl. West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach and their newest and largest Palm Beach Gardens location with full kitchen serving Kobe Beef, Chicken Chops and Ribs. L, D, $$ - $$$

Sushi Samba
600 Lincoln Road South Beach, Miami 561-555-5555 see restaurant

SUSHI SAMBA is a beautiful restaurant and nightclub. The Sushi Chefs are right in the center of the room with DJ's right behind them at the upper level bar. One of the most comfortable restuarants in the region with the freshest of food prepared right in front of your own eyes by friendly and entertaining Sushi Masters. Beautiful lighting, sound and the aroma will inspire your senses. SUSHI SAMBA is located at 600 Lincoln Road in the heart of Miami's South Beach. You'll quickly become a regular once you've expeienced the quality of the food, service and the hospitality of the staff and management. L, D, $$.

Tantra Restaurant
1445 Pennsylvania Ave. South Beach, Miami 305-672-4765. see restaurant

From the moment you walk through the doors, we have taken the time to provide a sensual environment that immediately enhances four of your five senses (smell, sight, touch, and hearing). From the touch of the fresh cut grass under your feet to the smell of the incense or jasmine scented candles to the sound of our exotic, new age style music to the sight of our beautiful décor our goal is to enhance these four senses to the highest level possible. It is only at this time, when you use your fifth sense, taste, that you will experience the highest level of dining and achieve culinary ecstasy.D,$$$.

The Cottage
522 Lucerne Ave Lake Worth 561-586-0080. see restaurant

With so many snowbirds in Florida during the season, we felt an obligation to find a great place to have dinner and drinks, hang out and have fun with a group or find an intimate setting to chill out and not spend $150 - $200. The Cottage is a haven. We had the pleasure of meeting the owners Antoine and his brother Andre and discoved that The Cottage is one of those places you'll feel immediately at home and comfortable in whether you're inside their dining room having tapas or handmade fusion cocktails, or outside on their garden patio enjoying a Quesadilla. Low couches, tables, swing chairs and a tented area away from the main outside bar area. Their inside bar sports an illuminated stained glass wall from a cathedral's salvage sale.The weekends are always fun at The Cottage day or night but one of our favorite nights of the week there is Monday Night. M-F, 5pm - 2 am Fri. & Sat. 10 am - 2 am $$.

The Forge
432 Fourty-First Street Miami 305-538-8355. see restaurant

The Forge Restaurant is the home of the #1 Steak in America and has one of the finest wine cellars in the world. Five dining rooms and a separate club aned Jimmy Z's will no doubt cature all your senses for a full evening of wonderful cuisine, beautiful people, music, entertainment and dancing. The Forge won the 2004 Five Star Diamond Award issued by the AMerican Academy of Hospitality Sciences. Proprieter Shareef Malnik took over the helm at The Forge in 1991 to "inject a shot of hipness" into The Forges elequence and glamour for the creme d' la creme of the South Beach and Miami society. The Forge is popular place for celebrities, so don't be surprised if your dining next to one of your favorites. D,$$$.

Vic & Angelos
4520 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens FL 561-630-9899. see restaurant

The latest venture of David Manero is the beautiful Vic & Angelos on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. This casual but chic environment descibes itself as a modern day "enoteca" (Italian for wine bar restaurant) and offers indoor and outdoor dining. The freshest of ingredients, authentic Neapolitan coal oven pizza, home made pasta and sexy mainplate dishes. An extremely knowledgeable staff and modern yet inviting design makes Vic & Angelos your best bet for a quality dining and social experience in Palm Beach. L,D,$$ -$$$.