Scott Sanfilippo's Blog

(The following may contain terse language, politically incorrect statements and other things that may offend the easily offended (aka Democrats). Opinions expressed are mine and probably don’t represent yours if you work in human resources, the health insurance industry, or think Obamacare is the second coming of Bruce Willis.) Ah,… Read More "“My Annual Blood Test = Angst.” Or, “Just Another Reason to Hate Obamacare.”"

There’s nothing like a drive along A1A on a warm evening. Put the top down on the convertible and enjoy the ride! One of our favorite things to do is take that drive from Delray down to Ft. Lauderdale and back. Each time we do, we pass a restaurant that… Read More "Sea Watch on the Ocean, Fort Lauderdale"

I’ve written many things over the years, but perhaps the hardest piece I had to write was my own father’s obituary. Dad passed away on Friday after a remarkable run of 91 years. I was fortunate enough to see him just a few weeks before he died. What was supposed… Read More "“I Lived A Great Life.” Or, “Remembering My Father.”"

Wednesday night dinner plans changed at the last minute, so I rang up a friend and said, “do you guys want to go to dinner with us tonight?” Knowing that they live out in west Delray Beach, I suggested Burt & Max’s at Delray Marketplace. A little out of the… Read More "Burt & Max’s, Delray Beach (Delray Marketplace)"

I was deep into a glass of Moscato at the bar at The Cheesecake Factory Monday night when one of those semi-annoying Facebook notifications popped up on my phone saying someone tagged me in a post. I put my glass down and went online to see what was up. Much… Read More "“Who, me?” Or, “Did Someone Just Pick this as The Blog of the Week?”"

There’s no symbol more iconic and known the world over than the three circles which make up the icon for everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey Mouse. Three circles, nothing complex… pretty simple in fact. As a self-proclaimed Disney fan, when I saw a package of Birdseye frozen pasta with Mickey Mouse… Read More "“Birdseye Pasta Fail” Or, “What Kind of Mickey Mouse is This?”"

A favorite for Taco Tuesday and the other six days of the week is Rocco’s Tacos with multiple locations around south Florida. I first started going to Rocco’s on Tuesdays where for $15 you get all you can eat tacos and can choose from chicken, pork, beef, mushroom, chorizo, shrimp,… Read More "Rocco’s Tacos, Taco Tuesday, Multiple Locations"

A lot of restaurants at Mizner Park in Boca Raton offer up unique eats. From solid Irish favorites at The Dubliner, to unique Asian delights at Kapow, there are plenty of places to choose from. But when the mood strikes for good, American comfort food there is one place I… Read More "Max’s Grille, Boca Raton (Mizner Park)"

One of the most popular festivals held at Walt Disney World is the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival held in the fall. However, right now through May 30, 2016, Epcot is playing host to the International Flower & Garden Festival. Besides garden after garden of meticulously arranged flowers, plants,… Read More "Dining Around the 2016 Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival"

Most of the time I shy away from the “chain” restaurants and sports bars, but on occasion I’ve been known to pull up a bar stool at a TGI Friday’s or similar joint to enjoy a burger and beer. Recently I was introduced to Miller’s Ale House where most of… Read More "Miller’s Ale House, Multiple Locations"