Photo Tour of Longboards Grand Opening in West Palm Beach
Categories: Best Of Broward-Palm Beach
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| Nicole Danna |
| Longboard special: Carpetbagger Oysters |
Hundreds turned out for free food, drink and entertainment in support of local charities Grind for Life and Surfers for Autism.
For a photo tour of the festivities, read on...
Located on the 500-block of Clematis St., Longboards will officially open for business starting Thursday, July 7. Until then, feast on this...
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Here, Longboards' traditional jumbo lump crab cakes with a lemon aioli, one part of the "Trio of Cakes" appetizer that includes lobster tarragon and shrimp chorizo cakes, each paired with a pepper butter and key lime aioli ($14).
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Polynesian Beef Short Ribs (1/2 rack at $7 or full for $12) doused in a rich scallion and macadamia-scented bar-b-que sauce were a hit during complimentary happy hour at the grand opening celebration.
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The menu, an homage to "authentic" New England-style seafood, highlights several Maine lobster dishes, including the lobster sliders, pictured here sandwiched between rich, fluffy chunks of fresh-baked brioche bread.
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The Hawaiian Tuna Tartare -- seasoned with the chef's own lime oil, jicama, avocado and louts root concoction -- is a tropical infusion to a classic favorite ($14).
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A bartender pours the Chiki Ti Ta, one of many specialty cocktails served at the Longboards bar. Garnished with an orchid flower, the Chiki is 2 1/2 ounces of Hendricks gin with a hint of St. Germaine liqueur, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of simple syrup. Its topped-off with a floater of champagne for a truly decadent martini.
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Drinks served in ceramic bowls, Longboards equivalent to the "fishbowl," are a classy way to down old world-style drinks, like the Laval Flow, a combination of light and dark rums on ice, blended with an infusion of coconut cream, pineapple juice, fresh bananas and strawberries.
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Longboards serves up its own house-made sangria, a blend of fresh wine-marinated fruit, watermelon and apple liqueurs, peach schnapps, and sweetened with simple syrup. Like all Longboards' drinks, it's garnished with fresh seasonal fruit (kiwi for now).
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Surf's up! The entry: rustic-chic and surfer-friendly. A drink or dinner will feel like a trip to the beach. |
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Over every booth, and above each table, look for unique artwork in the shape of surf boards painted or varnished to create a colorful centerpiece against white-washed or muted-panel planks of wood. |
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Tables and booths line the walls on either side of the double-breasted bar, with the addition of a long, wooden banquet-style table for larger parties. Outdoor seating in the sand can be found out back, where picnic tables offer an even more casual dining experience.
 A full bar in every sense of the word, happy hour enthusiasts crammed in July 2 to exchange tokens for complimentary drinks during the block party grand opening. |
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A 40-foot ramp was set center-stage on the 500-block of Clematis St. during the grand opening. Skateboarders young and old rolled out to support local charities Grind for Life and Surfers for Autism.
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The road, closed off for the block part extravaganza, also featured several antique cars, including this Cadillac and a few other colorful rides.
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