Jahmal Crawford
17 ELLIOTT ST., BOCA RATON, FL 33433
(561) 561-5081
beachbal.com
Reservations: (561) 766-2037
RATING: THREE STARS
CELEBRITY CHEF
NEWLY JUDGED DISH: SUSHI FISH RIBBON
Beach restaurant Ocean in Boca Raton has just been awarded a three-star rating from the Palm Beach Magazine. Jerrod Neimann, co-owner, said it was the restaurant’s second star but being placed next to Chez Panisse “is one of the best accolades you can receive.” The review written by critic Chad Kirchner noted, “My food review was marred by the occasional glance-up to the rear of the fridge to see if I was missing something. … “For nearly an hour, the staff at this five-star restaurant didn’t seem to comprehend how an acknowledgment from a prominent publication could dampen the spirits. It became apparent when the restaurant posted a $30 prix fixe special in honor of Kirchner’s visit. A perfect cheese plate ($18) on a briny night with seaside views of the beach and surf; a parmesan-roasted beet salad ($14) with pistachios and a honey salad ($13) with house-made goat cheese and blistered tomato vinaigrette looked too good to be true.”
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