r/Delraybeach

Hi, folks. I am planning to drive down from the Orlando area to visit my family in Kendall (South Miami), and I always like stopping at Italian delis and markets and bougie grocery stores in Broward and Palm Beach Counties to stock up on interesting mustards and tinned seafood I can't find back home, as well as to treat myself to good Italian subs.

I've been to Carmine's Gourmet Market in Palm Beach Gardens and a couple of different Doris Italian Market locations before, but for my next trip, I'm planning to hit The Boys Farmers Market and Joseph's Classic Market on my way down, since they seem to be close to each other in Delray. Are those good choices for browsing, and is Joseph's a good choice for an Italian sandwich or two? Their Instagram shows them making a nice-looking one on focaccia bread.

My other idea was after Joseph's, to drive further west to hit up Generoso's Italian Sandwiches in Parkland, since I've heard good things about that place too, but it also takes me out of my way. I was wondering if it would be worth the extra schlep even after visiting Joseph's.

Thanks in advance!

I’m based in Boca, but after what happened some days ago, I think I’m done with the local spots here. I went into The Seed on Palmetto for the first time just trying to be a friendly guy—literally just said hello and tried to strike up some normal, polite conversation. I got completely verbally abused by the staff just for being social.
It feels like the 'Boca attitude' is hitting a breaking point. I made a quick video on my Instagram showing exactly what happened because it honestly left me pretty shaken up:

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Is the vibe in Delray actually better/more welcoming? I’d rather drive the extra 15 minutes to Atlantic Ave or somewhere nearby if it means I can actually say hello to people without getting yelled at. Where do you guys recommend for someone who just wants a chill, friendly spot?

I’d prefer her to stay in Florida. She’s been between Delray & Boca for 30+ years. She owns her home & lives in a “regular” community (I.e. not a 55+ or retirement or assisted living community).

The rising cost of (house, car, flood, etc.) insurance & everything else is pricing her out, as her fixed income hasn’t changed.

I’d love to know other areas in Florida that have a less expensive cost of living than Delray/Boca.

Thank you!

As reported by the South Florida Business Journal, the filing follows an eviction action by the property owner and allegations that the pub owes unpaid rent to its landlord. That Business Journal story, published April 29, was the first wide report tying the bankruptcy filing to the landlord dispute, and it notes that the company is also facing an eviction from its location.