Page 16 - Boca Exposure - August '24

Page 16, Boca Exposure
Dining Out: Everybody Knows Your Name...Cheers!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire short ribs drizzled with maple sriracha for heat, topped with neighboring steakhouses they are still premium Angus Beef
Country Club. Hungry Al’s pickled onions and pressed between two slices of Challah and grilled over an open flame! Give the 12 oz. N.Y. Strip
love for food started very with Vermont cheddar oozing from its inners. ($39) a try and remind yourself you’re not at Capital Grill.
young. Never satisfied with Not hungry yet? Then go for the piled-high Maxx From The Dessert Tray: Every dessert off their
his Mom’s dishes, he started Burger ($19.50). Your mouth will need a stepladder to dessert tray is made in house. There are only three choices
to cook his way through her bite off this high topper. Fresh hand-packed Angus beef here: Cheese Cake ($10.50), Seven-layer Chocolate Cake
“Betty Crocker Cookbook.” with all the trimmings joined by amazing crispy greaseless ($11) or the winner of our visit, Key Lime Pie ($9)—the
During the years to follow he onion rings with a griddle bun. sourly sweet custard of fresh key lime set perfectly in a
spend many hours working Straight From The Kitchen: For Hungry D’s main shelled graham cracker-like crust. Plenty for two to enjoy.
in restaurants, both as server and cook, attending cooking entree she cast her vote for the Salmon Romesco ($30). It would be great if Burton’s added some more options,
classes and traveling the world in an effort to expand Perfectly cooked bronzed salmon with, of course, the such as a pastry item or ice cream.
his palette. As a professional writer, Hungry Al offers his Romesco sauce and sided with fennel slaw and very tasty Check Please: From the very first seat I pulled up to
perspective on current food trends and guides you through herbed roasted fingerling potatoes. the bar I knew that Burton’s was a place I could call home.
your local restaurant options. Another ballot entry would be the Mediterranean Like Dorothy from Oz, the sharing of time and space
Chicken Risotto ($21.50/27.50). This Greek style rice is comfortably with faces of familiarity is a total security
Burton’s Grill & Bar surprisingly cooked al dente (hard recipe to nail perfectly) high for Hungry D and me. Judging by the quality of food
5580 N. Military Trail with good balance of protein and vegetables. and the competent friendly staff, you know this chain is
Boca Raton, FL 33496 Hungry Al elected to have the Crab Cakes ($39.50), more than just a corporate entity. It proves that there is
(561) 465-2036 again only because they were the closest I’ve eaten to the management that really wants to please.
burtonsgrill.com real deal—light on the filler, great on the seasoning and Taking a cue from the lyrics of the theme song:
broiled to temperature perfect. “Making your way in the world today takes everything you got.
Food For Thought: When Woody asked Norm, “Can I Another popular dish exiting the kitchen is Burton’s Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot.
draw you a beer?” Norm responded, “I know what they look Pappardelle Bolognese ($26). I counted at least five plates Wouldn’t you like to get away...?
like. Can you just pour me one!” passing by me in a matter of minutes. Here at Burton’s they Sometimes you want to GO—
This is only one example of the laughs I got from my years are utilizing only fresh pasta with the traditional meat sauce. Where everybody knows your name....”
watching this show. I also started thinking about how nice it You can slurp up any additional sauce (if there’s any left) It’s only fitting that I give Burton’s its well-deserved
would be to have my own “Cheers” bar where “everybody with the garlic ciabatta toast that accompanies it. four golden bar stools. Hopefully, we
knew my name.” Thankfully, I had a few. Finally, there’s Burton’s Butcher Block for all you meat get seats next to you and have a few
There is still one bar in Deerfield Beach, Muddy Waters, lovers. Even though these steaks don’t come from the laughs together.
that Hungry D and I go back to every year during Christmas
for a seasonal drink. As we glance around the bar we can still
we all have a few more wrinkles and pounds to show, but You And Your Pet: Spay Early,
see a few recognizable faces, even after 25 years. Obviously,
the welcoming smiles have not aged. We order the same fish
sandwich (amazingly good) and two Bloody Marys. Nothing Don’t Wait!
has changed and we are happy for that fact.
The best part of having a bar retreat is no one is judgmental
or unaccepting. Regardless of our political or monetary By Dr. Sid Ranade, DVM, Calusa Veterinary Center, After the first heat, the incidence of tumor development
status everyone is on an equal playing field. I can’t explain 6900 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33487, (561) climbs to 7 percent and after the second heat, the risk
all the indirect therapy I’ve received by pulling up a stool 999-3000, www.CVCBoca.com is 25 percent (one in four!). It is easy to see that an
for everyone to hear my stories, good or bad. Surgical sterilization of the female dog, commonly early spay can completely prevent what is frequently a
Now that we live in North Boca we have established a referred to as spaying, is one of the most significant difficult and potentially fatal form of cancer.
new “cheers” bar called Burton’s Grill. It has a different aspects of care an owner can provide for their female But is it too late if a dog is already past her second
demographic but everyone will greet you with open arms. dog. The benefits to the dog far outweigh simply not heat? No. In fact, spaying is important even in female
If you haven’t gotten there yet, make it a point to do so. having puppies, though as pet overpopulation looms as dogs who already have obvious tumors. This is because
First Impressions: The blueprint of this restaurant is a societal problem it is important to consider the bigger many mammary tumors are stimulated by estrogens;
a sure winner. Originating from Massachusetts and having picture as well and be part of the solution rather than removing the ovaries, the source of estrogens will
several other locations, these folks know the business. The part of the problem. help retard tumor spread. Spaying removes the uterus
modernization of its decor is stunning as well as functional. Spaying involves the removal of the uterus and and both ovaries, prevents pyometra and is crucial in
Its centerpiece is a u-shaped bar big enough to seat forty ovaries. It is a major surgery but a very commonly preventing as well as treating mammary cancer.
patrons. Plus...there’s a huge selection of crafted drinks performed one, most safely performed while a female What Age to Spay? A lot of factors go into this
that will have you sipping them down like a Slurpee from dog is still in puppyhood, prior to her first heat cycle. question. As mentioned, dogs have a huge problem with
7-Eleven. There’s also an open kitchen to give you the sense A female dog spayed before her first heat will have a
that your dinner is made to order. The good news...it is! significant chance of never developing mammary cancer. You And Your Pet on page 17
You’ll also find a great area off the front room that serves
as a casual holding area with a few high tops and comfortable
seating. The rest of the layout has striking wooden tones,
deconstructed ceiling, ample booths and a very tropical and
inviting outside bar with seating. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Prime Your Taste Buds: I have to admit Burton’s is not
Houston’s. They are much more. Here, vegetarians and vegans
together can eat from the same garden. And for those of you
who have gluten-free issues you can avoid the carbs with plenty Boca Raton Concierge Medicine Doctor
of choices. Basically, there’s a menu for everyone.
For starters you might want to consider filling your
wheelbarrow with General Tso’s Cauliflower ($17.50). This Board Certified in
is not your ordinary P.F. Chang’s version. The stalks here
are braised on the wok with a Thai chili and served with a Internal Medicine
cooling down ginger aioli. with Added Qualifications in
Not enough veggies? Try the Spinach & Artichoke Dip
($15). Nice and cheesy with ample amounts of spinach and Geriatrics (2002).
artichokes will have you dipping non-stop and requesting
more tortilla chips. Also, for you Chicken Wing ($17) Steven E. Reznick, MD, FACP
lovers, these are a very popular item. You’re going to love
the Memphis rub they coat these flappers with! Voted a “Best Doctor”
For those who can’t start any meal without a green by his peers.
salad, you’ll be happy to keep it simple. The Burton’s
House Salad ($13.50) is much more than its title.
Actually, it’s one of the best I’ve had that fall into this Call to request a complimentary meeting
category. As Hungry D says, “There are plenty of goodies
mixed in!” But what makes it stand apart from the norm with Dr. Reznick.
is the quality of blue cheese and the home-cut cured
apple-smoked bacon. My favorite salad is the Southwest
Chicken Salad ($21). 561.368.0191
There’s also a Greek Salad ($16) for those who want to
reminisce their travels to Greece and a Superfood ($17.50)
for those wanting to feel like a real vegan. 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road | 205N
Outside The Lunchbox: Sandwiches hold supreme on Boca Raton, FL 33433
Burton’s menu. Regardless if it’s lunch or dinner these will www.bocaconciergedoc.com
be a hit with you Sandwich Kings! I highly recommend
the Short Rib Grilled Cheese ($22). I know it’s a bit pricey
but it’s really that good. Imagine slow-braised Angus beef