Month: April 2021

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Wednesday, May 5 in Downtown West Palm Beach for good food, good drinks, and good times! DowntownWPB’s local businesses are eager to serve you as they celebrate the holiday! Check out the running list below for specials and happenings: 

123 Datura 
123 Datura Street 
Get down at 123 on the 5^th of May! Enjoy music from local DJs while sipping on drink specials including Chidos Tequila Seltzers and Casamigos Tequila. Food will be provided from Zipitios Mesoamerican Fusion. The party starts at 3 p.m. and runs until 2 a.m. 

Batch New Southern Kitchen 
223 Clematis Street 
Batch is adding some Southern flair to Cinco de Mayo! Stop by for Piggy Tacos, “Double Pork” Carnitas, Ole Smoky Moonshine and Agave Margaritas, and more beginning at 4 p.m. 

Rivales Taqueria 
106 N. Olive Avenue 
Celebrate Cinco at Rivales with a day full of excitement! Enjoy drink specials including $5 classic Margaritas, $3 Mexican beers, $4 Casa Noble shots from 4 – 7 p.m. From 6 – 7 p.m., guests will receive a complimentary shot of Casamigos Blanco Tequila. And the party continues from 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. with free beers and goodies from Corona. 

Rocco’s Tacos 
224 Clematis Street 
Rocco’s Tacos is doing it big with “5 Days of Cinco De Mayo” beginning on May 1^st. Celebrate the holiday any day of the week for limited edition Margaliters and a kickoff of Mezcal Mondays while you dine on your favorite Mexican dishes. 

Roxy’s Pub 
309 Clematis Street 
Roxy’s will be throwing their Cinco De Mayo party on the rooftop this year! Swing by to enjoy tequila shots, margaritas and more! The party starts at 5 p.m. 

Sunday, May 9 is Mother’s Day! Whether she’s near or far this year, Downtown West Palm Beach businesses want to help you show your appreciation and celebrate all the special moms in your life. Check the list below for Mother’s Day specials and happenings: 

Batch New Southern Kitchen 
223 Clematis Street  
Bring Mom into Batch New Southern Kitchen for a free Mimosa or Bloody Mary! In addition to a special Lobster Benedict, Batch will be serving their signature brunch fare and bottomless drinks from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, visit batchsouthernkitchen.com or call 561-708-0000.  

Duffy’s Sports Grill 
225 Clematis Street 
Duffy’s wants to help you celebrate the special people in your life! Buy $50 in any combination of gift cards and receive $10 on your MVP account. For more information, visit duffysmvp.com.  
Offer valid until June 20.  

Kapow Noodle Bar 
519 Clematis Street   
Make sure mom doesn’t lift a finger or do any dishes this Mother’s Day! Instead, treat her to a bottomless brunch at Kapow from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, visit kapownoodlebar.com or call 561-246-3827. 

Morton’s Steakhouse 
777 S. Flagler Drive 
Make mom feel loved this Mother’s Day and treat her to a nice dinner she deserves. Morton’s Steakhouse is offering a special menu including a steak & lobster dish, dessert, and wine pairing. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit mortons.com.  

 Pistache French Bistro 
101 N. Clematis Street #115   
This Mother’s Day, celebrate mom with brunch at Pistache French Bistro from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The popular restaurant will be serving a special three-course prix-fixe menu for $78 per adult and $25 per child. Chef Isaac Cerny will serve menu favorites like Blue Crab Quiche, Chicken & Waffles, Wild Mushroom Omelette, Butter Poached Maine Lobster Cobb, and more! All mothers will receive a complimentary mimosa, Bellini, house wine, or Bloody Mary. Reservations are recommended. For more information, visit pistachewpb.com or call 561-833-5090.    

The Sanctuary Salon & Spa 
101 N. Clematis Street 
Treat mom to the ultimate day of pampering at the spa. The Mother’s Day Bliss Package includes a 60-minute facial, 30-minute Swedish massage, shampoo/conditioning scalp massage, and blowout style for $229. For more information, visit www.asanctuary.com. 

You may also enter into the “Win the Ultimate Mother’s Day Salon Package” contest. The prize includes Age Smart Facial, Shampoo & Blow‐dry, and a 30‐minute massage. The winner will be selected on Friday, May 7. 

West Palm Beach Food Tour 
Send mom a bright yellow box filled with sunny vibes and some DowntownWPB flavors! The Box of Sunshine includes a Key Lime Pie recipe, ingredients, and link to a virtual baking class with Jamal Lake of Ganache Bakery, Colombian Coffee, 2 oz. package of beans from Salento Coffee, a Discover the Palm Beaches Visitor’s Guide, a $20 West Palm Beach Food Tour discount code, and more. The box cost is $89 and includes shipping. For more information, visit westpalmbeachfoodtour.com. 

The arts community has been greatly affected this past year but remains resilient with increased programming to keep patrons inspired, intrigued, and immersed in local arts; all while enacting proper safety procedures. We know the arts are integral to society’s well-being, so here are some fun art-filled options to experience this month:  

Solve An Art Heist At The Kravis Center 
Can you crack the world’s most famous unsolved mystery? Give it a try with the Art Heist experience, a socially distanced true crime show where groups move through five walkable locations to gather clues around the Kravis Center running from Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 16. Art Heist is based on the biggest art heist in history that took place on March 18, 1990, when two thieves disguised as police officers entered Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in the middle of the night. Tickets start at $41.50. For more information, visit kravis.org.  

Take A Breath Of Fresh Air At The Four Arts Gardens 
Bask in the sun and stroll the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Gardens which have provided a world-class garden experience to visitors since 1938! You will be surrounded by sculptures by artists from all over the world. Complimentary walking tour guide pamphlets are available at the garden entrances. Visitors are asked to follow CDC guidelines while in the gardens or on The Four Arts campus. For more information, visit fourarts.org. 

Get Cultured With  Virtual Programming From The Norton Museum Of Art 
Partake in talks, lectures, and discussions about art in the museum’s collection and beyond. Whether it’s conversations with the curators or deep-dive explorations into the exhibitions on display you can feel immersed into all that the museum has to offer while in the comfort of your home. For more information on upcoming virtual talks and presentations, visit norton.org.  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 26, 2021) – Twirl, twist or tango your way through the streets of Downtown West Palm Beach for a chance to win big this spring! The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting a dance photography contest to celebrate the return of in-person events and the performing arts after a yearlong hiatus due to the ongoing pandemic. Launching on International Dance Day, April 29, the competition asks photographers and dancers to team up and create artistic photos in iconic locations throughout the Downtown District. The contest runs until Tuesday, June 1, 2021, and there is no entry fee. 

“The purpose of International Dance Day is to create awareness for and celebrate the universal art of dance,” said Tiffany Faublas, DDA Marketing Director. “Launching our competition on this day adds even more depth and community engagement to this creative endeavor, which is sorely needed after such a long time away from others and the arts.”  

Photographers are asked to demonstrate their artistic vision featuring a dancer at any location within the DDA’s boundaries and upload them to the contest portal at DowntownWPB.com/Dance by June 1.  The public will vote on their favorite photos while the competition is open. The DDA is offering cash prizes of $750, $500 and $250 for the top three photographs. Voting closes on June 1, 2021, and winners will be announced on June 2, 2021.  

For more information on the West Palm Beach DDA or Downtown West Palm Beach, please visit DowntownWPB.com. 

About the Downtown Development Authority 
The West Palm Beach DDA is an independent taxing district created in 1967 by a special act of the Florida Legislature. Its mission is to promote and enhance a safe, vibrant Downtown for our residents, businesses and visitors through the strategic development of economic, social and cultural opportunities. 

For more information about the DDA or Downtown West Palm Beach, please visit DowntownWPB.com or call the DDA at (561) 833-8873. 

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States and our vibrant community. 

Where To Dine 

Asian and Pacific Islander inspired cuisine is found all over Downtown West Palm Beach. Transport yourself to a different part of the world with every dish you order! 

Chopsticks 
501 Olive Avenue 
Order classic Chinese dishes for delivery, carryout or dine in! 

Inch and Ounces 
400 Clematis Street # 103 
Stop in this chic Vietnamese spot for a delightful banh-mi or bowl of pho. 

Kabuki  
308 Clematis Street 
Indulge in your favorite sushi rolls and Thai-inspired appetizers.  
Pro-tip: Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes and cocktails during a daily happy hour from 3 – 6:30 p.m. 

Kapow Noodle Bar 
519 Clematis Street 
Kapow Noodle Bar takes on a contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a unique and colorful twist. 

Pipeline Poke 
310 S. Dixie Highway # 300 
Pipeline Poké serves real, fresh, quality Hawaiian cuisine. Imagine sushi, but in a bowl!  
Pro-tip: Stop in on a Saturday to buy one, get one half-off salmon bowls.  

Sushi Yama 
330 Clematis Street # 107 
Watch the as the chefs create your savory sushi roll as you dine at Sushi Yama which offers a wide variety of delicious, traditional Japanese cuisine. 

Happenings 

Aloha Islanders Hawaiian Entertainment Performance
Friday, April 30 at 6 p.m.
To kick off Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us on the Downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront for a special evening performance. Enjoy an action-packed show filled with traditional dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand!

City of West Palm Beach Proclamation  
Monday, May 3 at 5 p.m.
At the City Commission meeting, West Pam Bech Mayor Keith A. James will issue a special proclamation declaring the month of May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and the City will host a series of events in celebration in May. 

Mandel Public Library

The Mandel Public Library will observe the month with a series of FREE events for adults and children. The events celebrate the culture, heritage, histories, cultural diversity and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and offers educational opportunities surrounding the challenges they face.  

Korean-English Bilingual Storytime 
Saturday, May 15 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 
Partake in a family-fun Korean-English Bilingual Storytime for families with children up to 5 years old. Join the Children’s Librarian, Ms. Jin, for music and movement, songs, rhymes, art, and of course, great books in Korean and English in the library courtyard. Children will receive a take-home arts and crafts kit. Registration is required and limited to 15 families. For your comfort, please bring a blanket for seating during storytime. To register call (561) 868-7703. 

KidSpace Book Club: “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang 
Saturday, May 22 from 2 – 3 p.m. 
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, kids in grades 3-5 are invited to read and discuss the book “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang, winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Yang’s own childhood experiences of life as a Chinese immigrant to America are woven into the unforgettably resilient character of Mia Tang. Registration is required and is limited to 6 children. To register call (561) 868-7703. 

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Bingo 
Thursday, May 27 from 4 – 5 p.m. 
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to play a game of Bingo while learning about the Asian and Pacific Islander history, culture, and achievements that have shaped the history of the United States. Registration is required and is limited to 15 children. To register call (561) 868-7703. 

If you’re looking for an urban oasis with waterfront views that will never get old, look no farther! Downtown West Palm Beach’s offers of world-class dining experiences and sights that will have you bragging to your northern friends are part of what makes our downtown so unique. See our list of recommendations for restaurants with a view: 

Elisabetta’s Ristorante 
185 Banyan Boulevard 
Opened in early 2021, Elisabetta’s Ristorante is one of Downtown West Palm Beach’s newest additions. Dine al fresco when you sit on the lush, water-facing patio. You’ll feel transported to coastal Italy while you order from Elisabetta’s menu that includes a variety of wood-fired pizzas, house-made pasta dishes, homemade gelato, and more!  

E.R. Bradley’s  
104 S. Clematis Street 
For the days you’re in dire need of a getaway, you need not go far. E.R. Bradley’s has offered the tropical, vacation-like ambiance in downtown for over 30 years. Catch one of the daily live musical performances under the tiki hut as you sip on a pina colada and take in the beautiful Floridian weather. If you really want to engulf yourself in relaxation, don’t miss out on lying down in their patio hammock! 

Spruzzo at The Ben Autograph Hotel 
251 N. Narcissus Boulevard 
For an evening of elegance with a mix of fun, Spruzzo delivers. At the rooftop of The Ben Autograph Hotel, the first waterfront hotel in West Palm Beach in over 50 years, Spruzzo offers a selection of cocktails, Mediterranean cuisine, and breathtaking views of the Intracoastal. Rent a cabana by the pool and spend the day treating yourself to a staycation. 

Treehouse at The Canopy 
380 Trinity Place 
Catch a tan or heart-stirring sight of sunsets at Treehouse, the rooftop restaurant at The Canopy Hotel. With live musical performances throughout the week and a Latin-inspired menu, each visit to Treehouse is sure to be an exciting one. Lounge on the couches under the palms or relax with friends while you dine amongst the views from the 13^th floor.