Scott Sanfilippo's Blog

You’ve probably heard about Kapow Noodle Bar in Boca Raton more than once.  “Everyone” seems to love it and raves about the food and cocktails offered at this Pan-Asian eatery in Mizner Park. While the space it occupies is small and somewhat cramped, the food that comes out of the… Read More "Kapow Noodle Bar, Boca Raton"

Yes, it’s a chain. No, it’s not as good (or as pricey) as Abe & Louie’s or New York Prime in Boca Raton. But, if you’re looking for a solid steakhouse experience, you can’t beat Ruth’s. Ruth’s Chris is one of those places I frequent a few times a month… Read More "Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Boca Raton"

I will readily admit I’m not a craft beer aficionado.  Give me a Michelob Ultra and a glass of ice and I’m good to go when it comes to drinking a beer.  Beer drinkers of all types just cringed when I said I drink my beer “on the rocks.”  What… Read More "Tap 42, Boca Raton"

One of the most popular restaurants in Boca Raton isn’t a mom-and-pop shop. It’s not celebrity chef owned. The menu doesn’t come with sticker shock. But it is a chain. It’s Houston’s. And often times it’s hard to get in without a reservation or without waiting upwards of 30 minutes… Read More "Houston’s, Boca Raton"

If you’re from the Boca Raton, FL area, you are probably familiar with the old Bridge Hotel located at A1A and Camino Real.  The hotel was there for a while and was definitely showing it’s age.  But despite it’s outdated appearance, it still attracted a good many locals who enjoyed… Read More "Waterstone Resort & Marina, Boca Raton"

My first time visiting Big City Tavern on Las Olas Blvd. and a friend and I stopped by during Happy Hour, which by the way has some great drink and food specials!  We tried a few different things including the daily flatbread which happened to be a meatball flatbread (awesome), fried… Read More "Big City Tavern, Fort Lauderdale"

For those that follow me on Facebook, you’ve probably seen my posts over the years about the emails I receive at my Gmail address that are intended for another “Sanfilippo.”  From car service reminders and requests for donations, to social invitations and airline reservations, I’ve been getting them for a… Read More "“Hey Sam, This Isn’t Your Email Address.” Or, “Congrats to the Lucky Couple.”"

It was National Onion Ring Day and I was looking for someplace to go to grab some of the greasy rings of oniony goodness.  I headed over to Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach with a hankering for a hamburger and it was a toss-up between Park Tavern on the south… Read More "The Office, Delray Beach"

When I was asked to join some friends for dinner at Seasons 52, I accepted the invite with a little hesitation.  After all, this is the chain restaurant that cooks “healthy,” low-calorie food. “Will I be starving when I leave?” “Will the food taste good?” Legit questions, right? We had… Read More "Seasons 52, Boca Raton"

If I were a betting man I’d say I’d be writing a check to the City of Boca Raton by Friday. An alert friend of mine, who obviously has my best interests in mind, sent me a text message this morning directing me to the Boca Raton Police Department’s Facebook… Read More "“Click it or Ticket.” Or, “I’ll Pay the Fine. Don’t Make me Wear a Seat Belt.”"