Retiree Roe Fraumeni from many recommends you drift on by her Palm beach County pick. She says,
it's the perfect place if you're looking for a quaint restaurant with diverse and unique
menu. From their craft cocktails, to their delicious desserts,
Roe says you'll love the whole experience. And
you won't go home hungry. It's located in Boynton beach, and it's called Driftwood.
I'm Jimmy Everett, the chef owner of Driftwood restaurant in Boynton beach.
Driftwood is a small restaurant. It's just me and my wife. We been working. We worked
years on getting things together, organizing to create our own restaurant. And this is
that's what Driftwood is. What we're trying to do is, find a way to make good quality food
accessible to people. Without them having to spend a ton of money or dress up fancy, like,
you know, it's a very casual atmosphere here. So we, that's a big part of... We want people to feel
comfortable you know, whether it's the atmosphere, or things that certain dishes remind them of.
We do have a few signature dishes that have been on the menu since we opened, the chicken and
dumplings, we hand roll all of our dumplings, we use really good quality chicken, and it's a simple
thing but it's one of those things that people come back for people love it as simple as it is.
We also have our QS pink shrimp grits. That's, another thing more of a comfort food,
Southern roots, but that's something that you really it's really hard to find. You know,
there's not too many places you can go and get good quality shrimp grits to ingredients.
I think eating is a very mental is a very psychological thing. I think it's something
that... That's how you can really blow somebody away is when you krieger things. It's not
necessarily always what you put on the plate, and how you cooked it or seasoned it, when you can
trigger something that's strong in somebodies mind when they're eating something, I think that's when
you can really impress somebody. And so that's something I always really try to do.
So Roe, tell us about Driftwood where in Boynton beach, is it and is it easy to get to?
Yes, Michelle is right off 95, it is on Federal Highway, and is quick to get there but you must
keep your eyes open. It looks like a quite little house, so you might just pass it by. So go slowly.
So what did you have the last time you went?
Well, I started with a wonderful craft cocktail, which was called simple pleasure.
Which had lavender added to it. It was quite delicious and goes down rather easily.
So be careful. Then I had the cauliflower, which is sweet and sour. And if you don't
like cauliflower I would advise you to try it, because the flavors are just perfect.
And I went onto the crispy Brussels sprout. Which were truly crispy and truly delicious.
Linda, what did you think? What did you have this last time you went?
Well we had a martini and an old fashioned martini glass. And it was one of the better martini I've
had in a long time. We had the sweet and sour cauliflower that everyone adored, and I had a
hamburger with truffle fries, that was very good. And it was as big as Texas. So it was tremendous.
Anytime anybody talks about a burger, especially a cheeseburger, I just, my knees get weak.
Was it great?
It was very good. And when I go back, I'll order it again.
Nice, hey Chris, what did you have this last time?
For the appetizer we had the, cauliflower also, very, very good. We had the
homemade sausage which they make in house, which is really good. It was a good sausage
and there was a lots of potatoes with it, and everything else. It was great.
It's called cotechino. And it's funny it was the first sausage I ever learned how to cook.
We used to make them fresh when I worked in DC, and it just, when I read that you had that it
just bring back so much. It brought back so many memories for me it's just delicious.
The sausage was amazing. And there was a lot of flavors. And
I couldn't pick it out. I was trying to tell my friends, it was
cinnamon. But I'm not sure if it was cinnamon. There were so many good flavors.
Yeah, it's funny that they do make it with a little hint of clove and sometimes a little
cinnamon. Yeah, I'm amazed that you pull that out of there, but yeah, it's a wonderful sausage.
And I think you had chicken and dumplings, right? And a shrimp and grits too correct?
Correct, chicken and dumplings, shrimp and grits. They were both
really good as well. Everything was great. The food was all amazing. That desserts were the
best thing though. We had the banana cream pie, and the chocolate waffle desserts were amazing.
Roe you also have the chocolate waffle, correct?
Yes, amazing, chocolate waffle is just beyond amazing. It's I've never tasted anything like it.
Okay, so Linda, what did you think about the prices at Driftwood? Did you think that they,
you know that the food was worth the price?
Yes, I think the food is well worth the prices. It's reasonable the service is great,
the food is good. I would recommend it. When I find unique is that have pictures of 1950s,
people at the beach in bathing suits. They were all over the restaurant. It was a nice touch.
That would not make me wanna eat a big burger.
Well, yeah But I didn't have the desserts.
Oh, there you go. There you go. Well, Roe Driftwood was your pick can you sum it up for us?
A great place to go, whenever you just want to get out and have something good to eat.
Linda, give me a summary.
I think it's a great place if you want an afternoon of a hamburger, or the short
ribs or the sweet and sour cauliflower or just playing great drinks, this is the place to go.
Chris.
Great atmosphere, great drinks.
[Mitchelle] For unique dishes and craft cocktails drift on over to Driftwood. Located at 2005
South Federal highway in Boynton beach. Open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday,
reservations are accepted and the average price for dinner without drinks is about $35.