Boca Raton Resort & Club : A Waldorf Astoria Resort Where old-world elegance meets modern luxury.

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to be an English History professor. He was on par with journeymen headwaiters that you can still find in New York City and London. He was witty and had a delightful sense of humor.

Lucca is presently rated on Open Table with 3.5 stars. We’re not necessarily fans of armchair critics, but we give Lucca a solid 4.5 and It’s a first class establishment that will not disappoint.

Here’s a sampling of what we ordered during our dinner:

APPETIZERS:

Caprese $19
Burrata, Local Heirloom Tomatoes, Oven Cured Tomato, Balsamico, Fettunta

Crispy Cauliflower $13

Cherry Peppers, Reggiano Parmigiano, Lemon-Caper Aioli

Ahi Tuna Crudo $19

Dill, jalepeno, Sicilian Pistachio, Green Olives, Granny Smith Apples, Celery Root with Meyer Lemon Dressing

ENTRÉES:

Bistecca $44

Creekstone Farms Black Angus NY Strip, Bone Marrow Butter, Aged Balsamic, Parmigiano-Sage Potatoes

Special Pan Seared Pompano $38

Spring Vegetables, Creekstone Farms Black Angus NY Strip, Bone Marrow Butter, Aged Balsamic, Parmigiano-Sage Potatoes

DESSERTS:

Canolli Filled Doughnuts $9

Crispy Brioche Bombolini, Ricotta Dolce, Milk Chocolate, Berries

Warm Apple Crostata $9

Vanilla Bean Gelato

Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake $9

Nutella Gelato, Raspberry-Pomegranate Sauce

SeaGrille Restaurant
The SeaGrill restaurant is a chic art deco styled restaurant with soul. The menu is centered on ocean fresh catch of the day, seasonal soups and salads. Upon entering the space you will experience a vortex that you will not fully appreciate until you meet Chef Austin Henry.

At 32 Austin has been around the world enough to have had nine lives already. His movie star looks resemble a young Sylvester Stallone. What’s cool about Henry is that he ran several underground restaurants in Asia, Europe, and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Underground restaurants are all the rage with hardcore foodies now and Henry became quite famous during his last stint in South America. So famous in fact that a jealous bureaucrat deported him to the United States to the delight of the members and guests of the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

As the sun started to set behind our table overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Chef Austin greeted us and suggested we sample his new spring menu. At the time of this publication it was not yet released, but we are delighted to give you a tour of Chef Austin’s spring cuisine!

STARTERS:

Zucchini Purée Soup $9


Creamy Delicate Mint with Zucchini Blossom Rock Shrimp $18

Compressed Cucumber and
Pickled Plum Apricot Foam with Star Anise

Hearts of Palm Salad $14

Avocado Tomatoes, Cucumbers Cotija Cheese Micro Greens

MAIN COURSE:

Ocean Fresh Grouper $35

Lean, Firm Flesh, Large Flakes, Mild Flavor with Forbidden Rice with Vegetable Medley

DESSERTS:

Warm Blueberry Moscavado $9

Yogurt Ice Cream

Mango Key Lime Pie $9

With Fresh Raspberries, Merengue Crunch

Warm Chocolate Fondant $9

Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Malted Espuma

Executive Transportation

Michael’s Limousine provided transportation services for this trip from the New York Tri-Sate area. Their uniformed chauffeurs are courteous and committed to responding to customer's every transportation need. For reservations please call 800.555.5593

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