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The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations
The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations

Dining Out: Who Is Rose’s Daughter?

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire First Impressions: There are certain restaurants that As for Hungry D, she ordered the Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love instantly give you that “feel-right-at-home” vibe. Rose’s Linguini ($32). Very often you’ll see this dish with small U-12
for food started very young. Never Daughter is certainly one of them. Once you step beyond shrimp. Not here! These perfectly cooked ones stood up to their
satisfied with his Mom’s dishes, he the street dining patio you feel the energy of friends and description of “Jumbo” and the linguini was also perfectly al
started to cook his way through her acceptance. Because of its immense popularity there are no dente. The good news for me was that the garlic was not overly
“Betty Crocker Cookbook.” During reservations, so don’t go with Open Table or Resy. I would handed and a “kiss good night” was still in play!
the years to follow he spend many simply get there early before the onslaught of diners. I was On the recommendation of our waiter Hungry Al selected
hours working in restaurants, both also told that there could be a line forming out on the street the Woodfired Branzino Oreganata ($32). It was a signature
as server and cook, attending cooking classes and traveling just about at the time the clock strikes 7:30 pm. entrée and now I know why. Properly seasoned with a nice,
the world in an effort to expand his palette. As a professional At first the restaurant seems small but don’t get fooled by crusted layer of fresh oregano and wood-fired at the right
writer, Hungry Al offers his perspective on current food trends this illusion. After entering the front door you’ll encounter a temperature, it was nestled in a lobster reduction sauce,
and guides you through your local restaurant options. friendly hostess. Is there any chance her name might be Rose? which only made my fork move at twice the speed. It was
Then, as you enter the hustling and bustling of the pizza maker accompanied by Broccolini Sage and Conchiglie pasta shells,
Rose’s Daughter and the chefs working their craft in an open kitchen, you’ll which could have used a bit more flavor.
169 NE 2nd Ave share the energy resonating from a small bar upfront. Beyond From The Dessert Tray: I was informed by our excellent
Delray Beach, FL 33444 that is a small hallway dining room that leads into an enormous waiter, Shannon, that desserts are made-in-house. Now you
(561) 271-9423 covered back patio and another bar. could stay traditionally Italian and order the gluten-free
rosedaughterdelray.com Prime Your Taste Buds: Both Hungry Al and Hungry D Tiramisu, Cinnamon Zeppole or Cannoli. When I’m in Italy
passed on the typical Caesar Salad ($13) or the Prosciutto & there are a few times I’ve resisted a dish or cone of Gelato after
Food For Thought: What took so long? I realize there are Melon ($14) and honed in on the House-made Burrata and dinner. This is not one of those times. That’s because the Gelato
lots of restaurants in both Delray Beach and Boca Raton. And Heirloom Tomato ($18). For me, the burrata is a true barometer is also made in-house. These two huge scoops of Vanilla and
I wish I could say I’ve been to all of them, but that would leave of the quality of dishes that resonate from the kitchen. And this Cinnamon laced with Caramel Swirl Gelato ($11) will have
little for me to write about. Sometimes it takes a destination one didn’t fail! The soft textured outer layer and the creamy-rich you licking the plate as your glycemic index shoots through
or activity that motivates you to investigate another city or soft density of its inners had me thinking about booking a trip the roof. They need to pack this gelato up and go retail!
street for a restaurant unknown. In my case it was a concert to Italy. As for the arugula and tomatoes, they played a perfect Check Please: OK, now for the answer to the $60,000
at the Arts Garage in Delray Beach. As a sidebar...I highly supporting role. question: Who is Rose’s Daughter? Her name is Chef
recommend you look at the live event calendar on their Pizza also plays an important part of the menu. So, to honor Suzanne Perrotto. Not only has she mastered her skills
website. They truly bring in some amazing music artists who the certificate hanging above our heads that stated “Professional behind a stove but also as a restaurateur. For the record,
perform in a very intimate setting. Pizzaiolo Master” we decided to order the Margherita Pizza she owns the very popular restaurants Brule Bistro and The
Since the concert started later in the evening it made sense ($16). It’s clear that this executive chef takes her career seriously. Pantry, both in the Pineapple Grove area. There is a good
to dine in close proximity. Also, the Arts Garage is on the Having attended a class in Neapolitan pizza-making I was not reason why Rose’s Daughter is jam-packed every night and,
bottom of a parking garage, which is a perfect place to park surprised how quickly we devoured this delicious pizza. Note: hopefully, this review is another one. Please don’t wait as long
in crowded Delray Beach. This is not like your usual thin-crusted pizza. The dough on a as I did! So, as they
As for Rose’s Daughter, it’s been there since 2019 on the Neapolitan pizza has a soft and spongy edge. do in the hit series,
quiet street of 2nd Avenue. I must admit that I’m starting Straight From the Kitchen: Let me first state, there is “The Bachelor,” the
to favor these small independent restaurants over all the nothing on this menu you’re not going to like. How do I know? Hungry Squad awards
corporate and chain restaurants relocating to Palm Beach Well, the patrons in our small dining room area were very happy Chef Suzanne four
County. This homey local dining establishment is a perfect to inform us about all the dishes they had consumed. And the golden roses for excellence and one to Rose as a good
example that fits my taste for many reasons. consensus was overwhelmingly positive! MOM!

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