Florida Living Life is a high energy Florida lifestyle and foodie podcast and video series reaching millions of impressions annually across TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and podcast platforms.
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August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 2: Miami, Family & More Florida Adventures
Season 1 · Episode 18
Friday, September 4, 2026 • Duration 18:11
August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 2: Miami, Family & More Florida AdventuresEpisode Summary
Julie and Jamie continue their August birthday month celebration with a trip to Miami, a visit to Aventura Mall, more restaurant stops, and a meaningful look at Julie's family history.
From South Beach and Fogo de Chão to an unexpected overnight stay in Boca Raton, they share the highs and lows of their adventures. They also talk about taking down the Wall of Fame at Julie's mother's house, a collection of photos celebrating the famous people her father cooked for throughout his career.
And of course, they wrap up with more restaurant recommendations, including one of Julie and Jamie's favorite discoveries of the month.
🌴 Miami & South Beach
Julie and Jamie spend a night in South Beach, staying at Hotel Balfour. While the hotel was not Jamie's favorite, they enjoyed being in Miami and reflecting on how much South Beach has changed over the years.
They also realize they missed some of the iconic South Beach experience, including walking Ocean Drive and seeing famous landmarks, so a return trip may be in order.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Fogo de Chão
A definite favorite from the Miami trip. Julie and Jamie loved the Brazilian steakhouse, especially the meats, buffet, fried bananas, gluten free popovers, mushroom soup, olives, cheese, and cheesecake. A great choice for a birthday or special celebration.
Red Pine
An unexpected Boca Raton stop after deciding to stay overnight rather than drive home. Jamie gives the egg rolls high marks, while Julie enjoyed her meal. The edamame was not a favorite, but overall it was an interesting restaurant experience.
Cheesecake Factory
The next morning brought breakfast, including chicken and waffles, an omelet, potatoes, bacon, and a birthday cheesecake. It was a solid breakfast and another stop during their extended birthday celebration.
Alfresco
One of the biggest restaurant highlights of the episode. Located near Lake Worth Beach on a public par-three golf course, Alfresco offers beautiful views of the ocean and golf course. Julie and Jamie both agree that the food was fantastic, with the chicken parm, spaghetti, linguini, pizza, and appetizers standing out.
🛍 Aventura Mall
Julie and Jamie visit Aventura Mall, which Julie calls the best mall she has visited in Florida so far. They explore specialty stores, Nordstrom, and the food court, where Jamie gets Shake Shack and Julie tries arepas.
Julie also shares the experience of trying on a Louis Vuitton bag for the first time.
❤️ A Family Memory
While renovating Julie's mother's house, they had to take down the Wall of Fame that displayed photos of Julie's father with celebrities he cooked for, including Frank Sinatra, Liberace, Pavarotti, Joan Rivers, Don Rickles, Donna Summer, Tony Orlando, and many others.
After nearly ten years since Julie's father passed away, taking the photos down was emotional. The wall needs to be preserved because of a ceiling leak, but the family plans to create something new with the collection.
🎵 Coming Up
Julie and Jamie look forward to seeing 311 and Dirty Heads, with Rome also on the concert lineup. Julie promises to share how the concert goes on the next episode.
📣 We Want to Hear From You
What are your favorite restaurants and things to do in South Florida? Tell Julie and Jamie where they should go next!
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August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 1: Food, Fun & Living Life
Season 1 · Episode 17
Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 13:36
August Birthday Month Celebration, Part 1: Food, Fun & Living LifeEpisode Summary
Julie and Jamie are back with a jam-packed look at their August birthday month celebration. From favorite restaurants and seafood dinners to a movie, shopping, and an unexpected bowling night, they share the places they visited and the experiences they had while celebrating.
It was a month filled with good food, trying new things, and getting out and enjoying life. They give their honest opinions on some South Florida favorites, along with a few places that did not quite hit the mark.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Bimini Twist
A birthday month stop featuring fried shrimp, salmon with dill, and some seriously good onion rings. Jamie calls the fried shrimp one of the best in South Florida.
Singing Bamboo
A Chinese restaurant featuring homemade sesame chicken that Julie and Jamie both enjoyed.
Avalon Beach House
A stop after seeing Spider-Man at the movies. The calamari and chicken were decent, while the smash burger was less impressive.
Riggins Crab House
One of Julie's birthday month favorites. If you love crabs, this is the place to go. Julie's friend ordered several different kinds of crab, making it a memorable birthday celebration.
China Garden
Another birthday month dinner centered around lobster. Julie loved the lobster and its sauce, while the sesame chicken did not impress Jamie.
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Seasons 52, City Fish Market and the Lost Wallet That Led to the Best Egg Rolls in Loxahatchee
Season 1 · Episode 16
Monday, August 3, 2026 • Duration 19:16
Seasons 52, City Fish Market and the Lost Wallet That Led to the Best Egg Rolls in Loxahatchee
Episode Summary
Julie and Jamie pack two weeks into one episode and somehow make it look easy. A standout seafood dinner in Boca. A gluten free flatbread that keeps earning repeat visits. A breakfast on Worth Avenue after missing out on tickets to a sold out event. A lost wallet that led them to Loxahatchee and accidentally to one of the best happy hours they have had in months. Florida Living Life is always eating, always moving, and always finding the good stuff.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Seasons 52 – Boca Raton
A four time visit and still delivering every single time. The wood grilled rainbow trout is Jamie's go to. Julie is loyal to the gluten free cheesesteak flatbread, which she calls outrageous. An exceptional choice for anyone managing gluten, dairy, or nut allergies. One of the most consistently great restaurants in South Florida.
City Fish Market – Boca Raton
The wow moment of the last two weeks. One of the better places in Boca Raton for a proper seafood dinner without the outrageous price tag. Entrees around $30. The fried shrimp, fried calamari, and a rich soupy fisherman style seafood pot were all standouts. The atmosphere and staff were exceptional. A must visit for seafood lovers in Palm Beach County.
Bricktops – Palm Beach, Worth Avenue
A breakfast stop on a spontaneous Palm Beach day. Right on Worth Avenue with valet parking so you can walk the avenue right after your meal. Julie had the turkey bacon avocado club sandwich, rated an eight out of ten. Jamie had the burger and called it memorable. A sweet and welcoming restaurant in a prime location.
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Scenes From the Table, Bourbon Steak and the Executive Chef Who Lands Every Service
Season 1 · Episode 15
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 29:17
Scenes From the Table, Bourbon Steak and the Executive Chef Who Lands Every Service
Episode Summary
This week is something different. Florida Living Life does a podcast swap with Stay On Course Ingredients for Success as Julie sits down with Pablo Valencia, Executive Chef at the brand new Bourbon Steak on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Part tasting, part life lesson, part skydiving story. This is one of the most inspiring conversations in the life of this podcast.
Pablo Valencia is sharp, warm, and full of wisdom. If you love food and love hearing what it really takes to run a world class kitchen, this episode is for you.
🍽 Featured Restaurant
Bourbon Steak – Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
Part of the Michael Mina restaurant group and open just three months at the time of this recording. Already earning its place as one of the most exciting new restaurants in South Florida.
Must order items straight from the chef himself:
Japanese Wagyu — exceptional marbling, extraordinary flavor, melts in your mouth
Lobster Pot Pie — the signature dish, served tableside. Created by Chef Michael Mina after opening a friend's fridge and finding lobster instead of chicken. Finished with a lobster brandied cream. The aromas alone are worth the visit.
Find them at BourbonSteakDelray.com or on Instagram.
👨🍳 Meet Chef Pablo Valencia
Born in Colombia, raised on arepas, and trained in some of the most demanding kitchens in the world. His favorite food is the arepa he grew up eating for breakfast every morning. His second favorite is a great burger shared with his son.
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Palm Beach Days, Alien Movies and the Sweetest Ice Cream Shop on Dixie Highway
Season 1 · Episode 14
Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 24:18
Palm Beach Days, Alien Movies and the Sweetest Ice Cream Shop on Dixie Highway
Episode Summary
Julie and Jamie spend a full day on Palm Beach island, tour the Flagler Museum, eat at the RH Rooftop Restaurant, discover a brand new family run ice cream shop called Frost, and somehow squeeze in a sushi dinner, a burger run, and a conversation about aliens. Florida Living Life is fully living.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Sushi Joe – Boynton Beach
A popular spot in the West Palm Beach area. The dumplings were the standout. Julie liked it more than Jamie. The people were very nice. A solid visit with more menu items left to explore.
RH Rooftop Restaurant – Palm Beach
Part of the Restoration Hardware experience on Palm Beach island. A fourth visit with mixed feelings on the food this time. The grilled shrimp and vegetable salad with zucchini, asparagus, corn, and avocado was the highlight. The burger landed at a seven. The charcuterie board felt pared down compared to previous visits and did not deliver enough for the price. The ribeye sandwich is the must order and was skipped this time, a decision that was regretted. The French fries were exceptional. The atmosphere remains one of the best on the island. Go for the experience and order the ribeye sandwich.
Frost Ice Cream – Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach
The discovery of the week. A brand new family run ice cream shop open since December, located across the street from Joe's Market on Dixie Highway. The owner Elizabeth runs it with her family and the warmth shows throughout the whole space. Julie tasted ten flavors. Top picks: mint chocolate chip, strawberry, graham cracker, butterscotch, cookie dough, and the dairy free coconut. The coffee ice cream also gets strong praise. A beautiful little spot worth making a dedicated trip for dessert after dinner on Dixie Highway.
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Tattoos, Palm Beach and the Best Chicken Sandwich in South Florida
Season 1 · Episode 13
Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 14:46
Tattoos, Palm Beach and the Best Chicken Sandwich in South Florida
Episode Summary
This week Julie and Jamie hit the Tattoo and Oddity Convention in West Palm Beach, stroll through the most expensive street in Florida on Palm Beach island, and discover that the Honor Bar might just be home to the best chicken sandwich Julie has had since moving to Florida. Oh, and Jamie got a tattoo. Julie found out live on air. That happened.
The food keeps coming, the reviews keep rolling, and Florida Living Life is still very much in the building.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Honor Bar – Palm Beach Island
The standout of the week and possibly the most pleasant surprise yet. Part of the Hillstone restaurant group, the same family as Houston's. The atmosphere hits immediately. The chicken sandwich earns an eight and a half, the best Julie has had in two and a half years of Florida living. Jamie had the burger with shoestring fries. The coleslaw on the burger was a highlight. A beautiful little spot on the island worth every visit.
Arby's – Florida
Jamie tried the new Arby's cheesesteak and gave it an eight. He puts it right alongside Pat's in Philadelphia. A bold call. A real one.
Bolet – Florida
A healthier option that delivered. The chicken thighs are the move. Julie held up the line ordering six of them and has zero regrets. A solid bowl friendly option for anyone watching their diet.
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Eight Weeks of Eating, KRS-One Stories and a Time Machine Back to New Jersey
Season 1 · Episode 12
Monday, June 15, 2026 • Duration 22:50
Eight Weeks of Eating, KRS-One Stories and a Time Machine Back to New Jersey
Episode Summary
This week is all about food, food, food. Julie and Jamie recap eight straight weeks of eating out, take a trip down memory lane to their New Jersey roots, drop a wild KRS-One story, and reveal a top three Florida steakhouse showdown. Plus, concerts, movie reviews, and an upcoming weekend packed with the Tattoo and Oddity Expo and a Hillary Duff concert on Father's Day.
The podcast keeps climbing the charts, now ranked number seven out of 250 in Canada and inside the top 20 in the US.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Dave's Hot Chicken
Jamie is a fan, Julie is not. The Dave sauce gets a special mention. Jamie says unless something changes, hot chicken is just not for Julie.
Papa Chulos – Royal Palm Beach (Takeout)
Good but not great as takeout. The cheeseburger taco and lettuce wrap version got a little mangled in transit. Verdict: this is a dine in restaurant. Takeout does not do it justice.
Mario the Baker – Florida
Take home pizza night delivers again. Jamie got a gluten free pepperoni pizza with pineapple. Julie got a regular pizza with meatballs. Both were excellent and froze well for leftovers. Always solid.
McDonald's
Jamie had not eaten McDonald's in about a year and went all in with a Big Mac, extra Mac sauce, no bun, plus a six piece nugget and fries. Julie tried the Big Mac too and was pleasantly surprised. Verdict: good, but not as good as it was back in the day.
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Concerts, Cheesesteaks and the Best Restaurants on Dixie Highway
Season 1 · Episode 11
Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 18:48
Concerts, Cheesesteaks and the Best Restaurants on Dixie Highway
Episode Summary
Julie and Jamie are back with two weeks of stories packed into one episode. Two concerts at the Hard Rock. Two visits to the same Asian restaurant. A breakfast cafe discovery in Parkland. A cheesesteak run to the Wellington Mall. And a definitive ranking of the best restaurants in West Palm Beach.
Plus, Rosie ordered the prime rib at the Outback and sent it back twice. It was a scene.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Bowl Asian Cuisine – Hard Rock Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek The surprise winner of the last two weeks. Julie and Jamie ended up here twice after back to back concerts. The orange chicken is outstanding. The beef chow fun is rich and satisfying. The egg rolls and duck sauce are not to be missed. Jamie does not even like Asian food and came back for seconds. That says it all.
Hard Rock Cafe – Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek Not what it used to be. The nachos and burgers were legendary years ago. The quality is not there anymore. A second chance may come, but the food needs work.
Kiki's Breakfast Cafe – Parkland, Florida A hidden gem found on the way home. A luncheonette style cafe that closes around two or three in the afternoon. The cheesesteak omelet was outstanding. The coffee was delicious. There was a wait but it was absolutely worth it. A must visit for breakfast lovers in Broward County.
Charlie's Cheesesteak – Wellington Mall, Wellington, Florida A regular stop and always fresh. The chicken cheesesteak is the standout. Great staff, great product, great experience every single time. Julie orders hers over lettuce and tomato without the bread.
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Burgers, Barbecue and Birthday Dinners — Florida Living Life is Eating Well
Season 1 · Episode 10
Friday, May 22, 2026 • Duration 16:45
Burgers, Barbecue and Birthday Dinners — Florida Living Life is Eating Well
Episode Summary
Julie is still on the diet. Jamie is still bringing home burgers. Florida Living Life rolls on. This week the duo covers a packed run of restaurants, a birthday dinner debate for Rosie, a Netflix binge recap, and a standing invitation to any chef in South Florida who thinks they can wow them at the table.
Business is growing. The DMs are coming in. And the stack list is live.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Burger King A split burger and some chicken cutlets kicked off the week. Not diet approved but always appreciated.
Dave's Hot Chicken Jamie ordered the mild and it delivered. Looked terrifying, tasted amazing. Do not let the heat level scare you off.
BurgerFi – Delray Beach / Boca Raton Julie went with the lettuce wrap burger and loved it. The fries were a standout. A fantastic option for a clean but satisfying burger experience.
Pig Beach Barbecue – West Palm Beach, Dixie Highway The ribs were good. The pickled red onions and pickles elevated the whole plate. The Wagyu beef burger gets strong marks. Skip the beans. Get the smash burger or the Wagyu and you will not be disappointed.
Moya – Florida A new burger spot on the radar. The buns are exceptional. The cheeseburger leans more meatloaf style, which is different in a good way. Worth a visit.
Hurricane Wings – Florida A regular stop and Rosie approved. The order every time: ten piece wings, all flats, Gold Rush sauce for Rosie, buffalo well done for Julie, and the garlic parmesan fries. The fried fish sandwich is also a hidden gem worth trying.
Papa Chulos – Royal Palm Beach A return visit that missed the mark this time. It happens. Still a shoutout worthy restaurant. The love is still there.
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Mother's Day, Mall Wars and Where Are We Eating This Weekend?
Season 1 · Episode 9
Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 19:39
Mother's Day, Mall Wars and Where Are We Eating This Weekend?
Episode Summary
Julie and Jamie are back and this episode has it all. Mother's Day plans, a new restaurant on the radar, a debate about how well you really know your spouse, and a deep dive into the best malls in South Florida. Oh, and Jamie ate Burger King tots live before the episode even started. Florida Living Life is in full swing.
The podcast is now charting number 24 in Food in the United States and number six in South Africa. They are on their way.
🍽 Restaurant Highlights
Burger King Jamie kicked things off with the Imperial Cheddar Ranch tots from the Mandalorian and Grogu promotion. Verdict: really good.
The Way Back – Florida A beloved mainstay bar that has been around for years. Julie had the fish sandwich and loved it. The mozzarella triangle sticks and smash burgers are standouts. Great people, great food.
Joy Sushi – Dixie Highway, Florida One of Julie's favorites. Rice noodles with shrimp and beef, killer vegetable rolls, and a mix of Japanese and Vietnamese options. The owner also has a location in Fort Lauderdale. A solid go to for a relaxed dinner out.
Vinny's Cafe – Florida Another visit, no line this time. The wraps are always a hit. Off season perks at one of South Florida's most beloved spots.
Papa Chulos – Royal Palm Beach The Mother's Day destination is set. Rosie was not thrilled, but the decision has been made. Papa Chulos wins again.
Mario the Baker – Royal Palm Beach On the shortlist for a Friday night dinner. Great pizza, great atmosphere, always a strong option.
Outback Steakhouse – Royal Palm Beach Always in the rotation. The coconut shrimp, the steaks, the ribs, and the bread with butter. Everyone at the Outback knows Rosie and her ordering shenanigans. That says everything.
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The Boys Market
Julie and Jamie share their honest take on visiting the market on a busy weekend. Their biggest takeaway? Go during the week when it is less crowded.
Lucille's
The brisket nachos remain a fan favorite. Julie and Jamie agree that the portion is large enough to share with two or even three people.
City Seafood – Boca Raton
Another birthday month stop as Julie and Jamie continued celebrating with friends and family over great food.
Batch – Delray Beach
The burnt ends and wings were the highlights, while the fried chicken was too salty and the burger was only mediocre.
Julie and Jamie also went bowling, despite not having bowled in years. Jamie scored a 94 but still beat Julie!
For Julie, the important part was not the score. It was getting out, trying something different, and enjoying the experience. Sometimes living life means doing something you would not normally choose to do.
Julie also stopped at Versona before heading to the Delray Marketplace. With restaurants, shopping, ice cream, movies, and bowling, they agree it makes for a fun date night destination.
August turned into a full birthday month celebration filled with restaurants, outings, family, and new experiences. Julie's takeaway is simple: celebrate your life, get out there, and do something you do not normally do.
What are your favorite restaurants and things to do in South Florida? Tell Julie and Jamie where they should go next!
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A happy accident that turned into a great night. A New England style atmosphere run by two sisters originally from Connecticut. The happy hour is worth showing up for. The egg rolls with balsamic drizzle rated an eight out of ten fresh out of the oven. Jamie had the Rodeo Burger and rated it an eight point five. Julie got the gluten free pizza with a garlic parmesan crust brush that the waitress talked her into and she is glad she listened. A new location opening soon in Royal Palm Beach.
A full walk down Worth Avenue including stops at Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch, Tiffany, and Gucci. Julie tried on a bag at Louis Vuitton for the first time in her life. Jamie is still thinking about the $1,000 Cartier sunglasses from the Palm Beach Chamber event. The Gucci store earned the title of best store on the avenue.
Toto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics on the concert radar this Friday. Lionel Richie was on the wish list but $900 seats made the Louis Vuitton bag look like a bargain. The new Spider Man movie is also on the weekend plan.
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As Executive Chef, Pablo manages everything from food cost to team culture to emergency service when the gas line goes down in the middle of a dinner rush. He handled it. He always does.
Three takeaways from Pablo that apply far beyond the kitchen:
Emotional intelligence — You are managing customers, staff, and ownership all at once. Every day. You cannot lead with fear. You lead with understanding.
Skydiving — Pablo has jumped out of a plane over two hundred times. Every jump teaches the same lesson: prepare everything you can, make your decision fast, and then let go. The kitchen works the same way.
Empty plates — The real award is not a Michelin star. It is the empty plate that comes back to the dishwashing area. That means you made someone happy. That is the goal every single day.
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Back for another visit. Get the double, not the single. The fries are fantastic and compare well to Five Guys. The owner is a great guy and a podcast visit is in the works. A promising addition to the West Palm Beach burger scene.
Flagler Museum – Palm Beach Island
An absolute must if you have not been. The Gilded Age mansion feels like stepping into Bridgerton and a European castle all at once. Highlights include the drawing room, the billiards room, the master suite, the interconnected upstairs bedrooms, and a courtyard fountain modeled after the Boboli Gardens of the Medici family in Florence. Julie was the unofficial tour guide. Jamie was impressed. Go.
Disclosure Day — Emily Blunt is outstanding. Steven Spielberg delivers a gripping and thought provoking film that has Julie convinced she is watching history in the making. Highly recommended, especially if you enjoy a good rabbit hole.
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A slice of pizza on a casual outing. Verdict: good but not great. Rated a seven point four. A possible return visit is undecided.
Mario the Baker – Lake Worth, Florida
On the dinner plan for the week ahead. The Lake Worth location earns special praise as a great restaurant worth revisiting. Always a reliable choice.
Houston's – Boca Raton
Referenced as part of the Honor Bar connection through the Hillstone restaurant group. A previous favorite that keeps coming up in conversation as a benchmark for quality dining.
A walk through one of the most expensive shopping streets in the United States. Highlights included a stop at the Tom Ford store, the Cartier store, and a browse through stores where a single shirt can run $2,400 and a bracelet can reach $80,000. A one of a kind experience that feels more like a museum than a shopping trip.
Joyce Gourmet
Met at the Tattoo and Oddity Convention. A standout garlic spread made with canola oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Also a tomato basil marinara sauce that impressed on first taste. Find them online at Joyce Gourmet.
Both Julie and Jamie have lost their fathers. This week they honored them with a home brunch. The potatoes were good. The gluten free pancakes were unmemorable by Julie's own admission. The eggs were fine. It was the thought that counted.
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A longtime favorite from their New Jersey days, now a regular Boca stop. The cedar plank salmon is excellent. The gluten free flatbreads are outstanding and safe for celiac diners. Great service, great atmosphere, and never disappoints. A solid choice for any special occasion.
Applebee's
A great experience with their server Merlin, who also happens to know Rosie. Burgers were a hit. Julie does the lettuce wrap version. A definite repeat visit.
Texas Roadhouse
First visit in months. Compared directly to Longhorn and Outback as the same class of steakhouse. Verdict: not as good as the top two, but not bad either. A three way steakhouse showdown is officially proposed between Texas Roadhouse, Outback, and Longhorn.
Outback Steakhouse – Florida
Still a top pick in the steakhouse rivalry. Consistently on point with every visit.
A trip down memory lane to Morris County, New Jersey, thirty plus years ago.
The Italian Touch – Livingston Mall, Livingston, NJ
A beloved pizza spot from back in the day. Great pizza, great memories.
The Godfather – New Jersey
Another early favorite mentioned as part of the old school New Jersey pizza lineup.
The Nova Twins opened for Evanescence with Spirit Box also on the bill. A massive stage setup and an unforgettable show. The first metal show of the year.
Coming up: the Tattoo and Oddity Expo in West Palm Beach this Saturday, and a Hillary Duff concert at the iTHINK Amphitheater on Father's Day.
Office Romance on Netflix gets a strong recommendation for date night. Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic, earned a solid six point five out of ten.
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Grotto – Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach Jamie's pick for the best restaurant in West Palm Beach and possibly all of Broward County. The shrimp with gluten free pasta is one of the best meals Julie has had since moving to Florida. If you order the right thing, Grotto delivers every time. Ranked number one.
Blue Door – West Palm Beach Still earning its place near the top. The butter chicken remains a favorite. Ranked number two.
The Hive – West Palm Beach Ranked number three on the West Palm Beach list. On the must visit radar.
Cafe Med – West Palm Beach A solid addition to the Dixie Highway rotation. Ranked number four.
Joy Sushi / Joy Asian – Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach A potential number five on the West Palm Beach list. A return visit is being planned. Watch this space.
Outback Steakhouse – Royal Palm Beach Rosie ordered the prime rib. It went back to the kitchen twice. The consistency is not what it used to be, at least for that cut. A familiar favorite that had a tough night.
China Buffet – 441, Royal Palm Beach A casual outing with Rosie. Part of the weekly dinner rotation with mom.
Weird Al Yankovic – Hard Rock Live, Seminole Casino Legendary. The costume changes, the energy, the full production. A great night.
Charlie Puth – Hard Rock Live, Seminole Casino Julie is calling it. Charlie Puth live is one of the best concert experiences she has ever had. A modern day Daryl Hall. Old soul, incredible riffs, stunning band, playing piano the whole time. If you get the chance to see him, go.
Know someone who would make a great guest? Reach out at floridalivinglife.com. Julie wants to get the Palm Beach crowd on the mic and find out where they are really eating.
Cafe Med – West Palm Beach Jamie forgot they went here entirely, which says something, but the food was actually solid. The homemade gnocchi was a highlight. The seafood risotto earned a seven. Overall rating: seven and a half to eight. One of the better boutique cafe restaurants in West Palm Beach. Chef Nico is one to watch.
Hawkers – Delray Beach On the calendar for an upcoming dinner out. Anticipation is high.
Sushi Yama – Wellington Back in the running for Rosie's birthday dinner. All you can eat for around $35 to $38. A proven favorite.
Fat Boy Sushi – Florida The hibachi style meal was a solid experience even without tableside cooking. Worth a visit for the hibachi plates.
Rain Dancer Steakhouse – West Palm Beach Already reviewed and still earning praise. One of the best in the area.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Gallagher's Both on Rosie's birthday wish list. Still under consideration.
Julie wants a chef tasting experience. If you are a restaurant or chef in South Florida and think you can wow them at the table, reach out. They want to come eat with you.
Visit floridalivinglife.com and check out the Florida Living Life stack list for every restaurant featured across all episodes.
Mr. B's Tavern – West Palm Beach A new spot on the radar owned by the same people behind The Kitchen in West Palm Beach. A bar and sports bar vibe with great starters and Buffalo wings. A Friday night visit may be coming soon.
Seminole Casino Deli – Coconut Creek Julie won $313 on the slot machines last visit. The casino itself gets high marks. The deli, still a work in progress.
Shake Shack and Pomodoro – Boca Town Center Mall Highlights from the Boca Mall food court. Pomodoro gets strong praise. The food court overall is a win.
Millennium Mall in Orlando takes the top spot. Boca Town Center comes in at number two. Palm Beach Gardens Mall needs a serious refresh. Worth Avenue in Palm Beach is an experience all on its own, especially the Lilly Pulitzer store.
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