Taste History: Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton hosted on culinary tour of Lake Worth & Lantana

On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton was hosted a culinary cultural excursion of Lantana and Lake Worth, Florida with a trip on the Taste History Culinary Tour.

Members of the Levis Jewish Center of Boca Raton tasted their way through Lantana and Lake Worth with visits to the Cheese & Wine Café, Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast, South Shores Tavern, The Juice Bar and Brogues Downunder. The cultural highlights were the Lake Worth Beach Casino Complex and the Lake Worth Art League Gallery. The term 'Casino' in this context refers to the historic name of the facility which means "gathering place" as there is no gambling at this building.

Here is the photo diary:

Taste History Culinary Tour hosted the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the European-inspired Cheese & Wine Café in Lantana.

Taste History Culinary Tour traveled to the European-inspired Cheese & Wine Café in Lantana. The café co-owner Judy (left) welcome the members from the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton.

Taste History Culinary Tour traveled to the European-inspired Cheese & Wine Café in Lantana. Gourmet cheese and in-house-made baguette tastings.

Taste History Culinary Tour hosted for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the European-inspired Cheese & Wine Café in Lantana. Gourmet preserves and marmalades

Taste History Culinary Tour hosted for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the European-inspired Cheese & Wine Café in Lantana

The Lake Worth Beach Casino was originally built in 1922. After a major renovation, it re-opened in 2013. The Taste History Culinary Tour conducted for Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the newly refurbished Lake Worth Beach Casino Complex. 'Casino' refers to the historic name of the facility which means "gathering place" as there is no gambling at this building.

The Lake Worth Beach Casino was originally built in 1922. After a major renovation, it re-opened in 2013. The Taste History Culinary Tour conducted for Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the newly refurbished Lake Worth Beach Casino Complex. City of Lake Worth Facilities Supervisor Brad Lukas guided the guests on a tour of the first floor and ballroom. 'Casino' refers to the historic name of the facility which means "gathering place" as there is no gambling at this building.

The Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast welcomed the Taste History Culinary Tour held for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton. The Sabal Palm House was built in 1936 as the private residence for the Behr family.

The Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast welcomed the Taste History Culinary Tour held for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton. Co-innkeeper Colleen prepared savory tastings of white chocolate chip scones and tea from Barbara Tea Specialist.

The Sabal Palm House Bed & Breakfast welcomed the Taste History Culinary Tour held for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton. Co-innkeeper Colleen prepared tastings of white chocolate chip scones and tea from Barbara Tea Specialist.

Karine (left) manager of South Shores Tavern greeted the members of the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton in Downtown Lake Worth in the LULA Arts District. A private Taste History Culinary Tour was hosted for the Levis Jewish Center.

Members of the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton on the Taste History Culinary Tour enjoyed the gourmet pub food served at South Shores Tavern in Downtown Lake Worth.

South Shores Tavern hosts LOL (Local on Lucerne) which features artwork by Lake Worth artists.

Sicilian rice balls Arancine at South Shores Tavern for the Taste History Culinary Tour hosted for Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton.

Lake Worth Art League showcased locally-made artwork during the Taste History Culinary Tour visit for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton

Artists at Lake Worth Art League Gallery creating painting during Taste History Culinary Tour held for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton

Member of the Levis Jewish Community Center supporting a local Lake Worth Artist with a purchase of their painting at the Lake Worth Art League Gallery during the Taste History Culinary Tour

Cheers! The Taste History Culinary Tour conducted for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the Java Juice Bar in the LULA Arts District of Downtown Lake Worth

The Taste History Culinary Tour conducted for the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton traveled to the Java Juice Bar for smoothies in the LULA Arts District of Downtown Lake Worth

Walking along Lake Avenue in Downtown Lake Worth in the LULA Arts District. The members of the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton were hosted the Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Lake Worth & Lantana.

Brogues Down Under in Downtown Lake Worth is a pub featuring Australian, Irish and New Zealand Cuisine. Taste History made its way to the eatery for the tour hosted for members of the Levis Jewish Community Center of Boca Raton.

Australian take-away food at Brogues Downunder in Downtown Lake Worth.

Taste History is an official Community Event Partner for the 500 anniversary of the State of Florida:

The Taste History Culinary Tours are available to the general public on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Pre-payment is required.

To purchase tickets for the Taste History Culinary Tours go here. Call 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277.

Email: tour@tastehistoryculinarytours.org

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To purchase tickets on-line for the Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Palm Beach County, visit tastehistoryculinarytours.org or call 561-243-2662 or 561-638-8277. Pre-payment is required. The Taste History Culinary Tours are open to the general public on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Saturdays of each month. Private group tours are also available.

Brief Facts about Taste History:

Offered year-round

Held on the second, third and fourth Saturdays at 11am

At least 3 to 4 eateries visited for food tasting. The food portions are hearty.

Cultural centers or art galleries are visited

Bus riding and 4 to 6 blocks of walking

Some eating experiences are standing-only

Tour is at least 4 hours

Food and Florida history are narrated by a guide

To maintain an element of surprise, each tour is different and never an exact duplication of any previous tour hosted

Private group tours are also available during the weekday

Pre-payment is required. Fees are inclusive

Tour takes place Rain or Shine.

Dietary Restrictions Cannot be Accommodated

Due to the exceeding popularity of the non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County, the first seven-months sold-out. To meet the demand for the culinary tours, more dates have been added with the tours being expanded to consist of food samplings in historic Lake Worth including Lantana in Palm Beach County, Florida. Therefore, the tours are held at 11am year-round on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month, plus private group tours are offered. The Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Delray Beach & Boynton Beach, Florida program is offered on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month. And, Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Lake Worth & Lantana program is held on the second Saturday of each month, year-round, effective April 14, 2012.

The non-profit Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County includes family-owned and locally-operated eateries, markets and urban farms in historic Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth and Lantana plus exclusive discounts at Macy’s are provided specifically for the guests on the Taste History Culinary Tour. The Taste History Culinary Tours are the first food tours of its style in Palm Beach County and are conducted by the Museum of Lifestyle & Fashion History (MLFH) which is a non-profit 501c3 organization. These food tours include a live guide and are at least 4-hours with a combination of bus riding and 4 to 6 blocks of walking tour with visits to at least 3 to 4 restaurants/eateries/cultural sites for cuisine tastings along with alternating trips to historic districts, buildings and art galleries. There are now more 30 restaurant/food partners for the culinary tour that are visited on a rotating alternate schedule which means different eateries are visited each tour. Private group tours are also available.

The culinary tours are small-format with the average capacity for the tours being 15 to 20 people. The tour cannot accommodate dietary restrictions and dietary substitutions cannot be provided.
Effective April 1, 2013, $40 per person is the new rate for the general public tours. Due to the increase in fees that are charged to our organization for the tour bus rental and insurance; an increase in our tour fees is necessary. Pre-paid reservations that have been made prior to that date will not be affected. The Taste History Culinary Tours program is operated by a non-profit 501c3 organization. Special rates apply for Private Group Tours.

Taste History is sponsored, in part, by Macy's which is famous for its culinary tools department; the Patricia Ann Ravo Fund and the Boris & Edith Rueger Fund. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

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Upcoming culinary tour 2013 dates (culinary tours are held year-round and tours are offered to the general public. Pre-payment required)

Year 2013
All tours start at 11am

January 2013

Saturday, January 12, 2013 Lake Worth/Lantana

~~Saturday, January 19, 2013 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach~~ (January 19th is sold-out)

Saturday, January 26, 2013 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

February 2013

~~Saturday, February 9, 2013 Lake Worth/Lantana~~ (February 9th is sold-out)

Saturday, February 16, 2013 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach

~~Saturday, February 23, 2013 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach~~(February 23rd is Sold-out)

March 2013

~~Saturday, March 9, 2013 Lake Worth/Lantana~~ (March 9th is Sold-Out)

Saturday, March 16, 2013 Delray Beach/Boynton Beach