Local Flavor: HMF

HMF (which is named after The Breakers' founding father, Henry Morrison Flagler) is the new, uber chic restaurant/bar/lounge, located in the iconic Palm Beach Breaker's Hotel.  Opening recently in November 2012, it is the latest, glamorous spot to be seen in the area.  HMF is "an ode to golden era Palm Beach" blending the opulence of that time with fresh, newness through cuisine and decor.

The monogram logo is clean and simple and looks great etched on the wine glasses and embossed on the coasters. 

The stunning detail and architecture of the historic Florentine Room makes for an incredible backdrop for the restaurant and its more modern furniture.

 

The Classic Drink Menu 

Drinks of choice...Frescavescent and French 75

The wine is displayed in the most beautiful glass wine cellar and makes a great focal point at the end of the restaurant.

The menu is an array of smaller dishes with many different global influences and as well as influence from gourmet food trucks.

Chopped HMF Salad and Chinese Shrimp Fried Rice

Margherita Pizzette

All was absolutely delicious!  I look forward to trying many more things on the menu!

Well done HMF!   We look forward to coming back...again and again!

Local Flavor: Buccan

We are excited to kick off a new series of posts titled "Local Flavor" where we will make our way around all of our favorite dining spots in South Florida.  Featured restaurants will include not only those who serve the most savory dishes and creative cocktails, but also those who have a vibrant dining atmosphere and a superior design asthetic.

First up is Buccan!  Located on the island of Palm Beach, Buccan's signature small plate, tapas style dining makes it one of the best spots around to combine fine dining and night life.

When you first enter Buccan, you will find the bar on your left and a warm and welcoming lounge to the right filled with sofas, highback chairs, cocktail tables and plenty of pillows! The lounge serves mostly as a waiting area, but it is actually our favorite place to eat! We love grabbing an intimate table by the front window, where we can take our time ordering and have our fill of people watching.

The Bar

The Lounge

 The pierced lanterns are always lit, and vases filled with tropical foliage and orchids adorn the restaurant throughout.   A communal table joins the lounge with the main dining room, and is the perfect spot for a large dinner party!

Buccan Communal Table

We even love the bathrooms that include fun, regency items like the lucite cart and rattan fan chair below.

Supporting local farmers, the menu items change from time to time, though we never find ourselves disappointed!

Buccan Menu

 A glimpse of our most recent dining experience:

 Chez Suzette and Raspberry Lemonade to start.

Burrata. Our hands-down favorite, and what we we always order first.

We were so excited to see Squash Blossoms on the menu!

Next up is the Brisket Spring Roll.  One order is perfect to share!

The Shortrib Empanada

The Brick Oven Roasted Pork Taco.  So good, we ordered this twice!

Other menu items we love, but could indulge no further!

Tuna Tartare

Beet Salad

Hot Dog Panini

Ricotta Gnocchi

Italian Sausage Pizza

Wood Grilled Prime Burger

Now we're hungry.  We hope you'll check them out!

Buccan Interior Photos Credit:  Kenan Interiors