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Boca Club News, Page 15

The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations

Dining Out: Norbona Is Nirvana!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire That’s why I rely on the old-fashioned method, “word- Town Center Mall. The footprint is much the same, utilizing
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love of-mouth” referrals. That doesn’t mean I run to the next an open market concept engulfing small bistro seating in its
for food started very young. Never new dining establishment just because someone in the center. Here you can shop or dine. Looking for some fresh
satisfied with his Mom’s dishes, he neighborhood starts to rave about it. Let’s say it takes at least seafood or quality cuts of beef? They got it. Looking for an
started to cook his way through her three recommendations before my stomach churns into a array of cheese and charcuterie? They got it. Fresh pizza or
“Betty Crocker Cookbook.” During dining desire. In the case of Norbona, it was more than four pastry? Homemade gelato? Gourmet foods or wine? Yep...
the years to follow he spend many and the “you-got-to-go” was thankfully appreciated. they got it!
hours working in restaurants, both The best part of my experience at Norbona was not only The best part of this European style model bistro is the
as server and cook, attending cooking classes and traveling the quality of the food but the uniqueness of its concept. Any usage of bar seating. With two areas that accommodate
the world in an effort to expand his palette. As a professional time I hear the words, “It’s not just a restaurant, it’s also a counter-type seating you can order anything in the market
writer, Hungry Al offers his perspective on current food trends market,” I start to think Cracker Barrel. This can easily have or from its full menu. Yes...there’s also outside dining and a
and guides you through your local restaurant options. me backpedaling the idea of reviewing a restaurant. beautiful private dining room.
But with Norbona it’s neither a regular market nor a Prime Your Taste Buds? Hungry C and Hungry D2
5250 Town Center Circle regular restaurant. It felt like you were in a candy store and joined us this evening and started their dinner plans with a
Boca Raton, FL 33486 didn’t know which countertop you wanted to go to. I guess Caesar Salad ($18), which got rave reviews from their prior
(561) 692-3933 you need to see this for yourselves. experience. After all that hype I can assure you they didn’t get
bocaraton.norbona.com The interesting fact about Norbona is its origin. First, away without allowing me a forkful to taste. Happily, their
there are four other restaurant locations open or planned, analysis of a good Caesar Salad was spot on! Expect a fresh
Food for Thought: How many times have you read a some here in Florida and a couple from its roots in Uruguay. cold plate of romaine lettuce, creamy dressing with only a hint
review online or in a magazine and wondered why it didn’t That’s why every location will be filled with its own branded of garlic, bite-size brioche croutons and amazingly large slices
live up to your expectations? Hopefully, it doesn’t happen too items originating from this country. of very good parmesan cheese. Yes...sized enough to split.
often after my reviews! Between marketing and influencers, First Impressions: Norbona can easily be found in the
sometimes the hype can be overkill or misleading. same space where Joseph’s Market resided before moving to Dining Out on page 16

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