West Palm's food hall Grandview Market adds exciting new vendors, from sushi to smash burgers
The world turns, the sun rises and sets, and, yes, sometimes things change. Don't despair though, buck up little camper and realize that change can be good — even delicious, as is the case when it comes to the restaurant and dining scene at Grandview Public Market.
If you haven't been in a while it's time for a return visit.
This culinary hot spot and social gathering site in West Palm Beach has recently added several new vendors featuring fare ranging from sushi, salads and smoothies, to tacos, smash burgers, sweet treats and more.
The newcomers include Nativus, Clare Ave Grill, Josey’s Salads & Smoothies, Joi Poké & Sushi and Bonitas along with the bakery Mcks' Bakeshop.
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Nativus
Opened May 16, this eatery specializes in their signature yuca cheese bread, yuca waffles and yuca churros, tropical yogurt smoothies, Ecuadorian coffee and fruit bar/ice cream pops.
Using yuca (cassava) flour and no additives or preservatives, their baked goods are all made in-house. Owner Diana Linares said in total there are only five ingredients in them and added that they contain no wheat and are gluten free.
Their smoothies, a bit thicker than typical American versions, are made with yogurt along with mango, coconut, blackberry, passionfruit and more. They can also mix flavors to meet customers' tastes.
Linares said that in Ecuador yuca cheese bread and smoothies are usually eaten together for breakfast and the combination is known as the "power couple."
The coffee Nativus serves is Ecuadorian, as in the beans are actually imported from Ecuador. They source them themselves, have them shipped to Miami and then to West Palm Beach.
Though the yuca waffles can be eaten plain or with cheese, customers often choose to take them to the next level adding sauces such as Nutella, guava and dulce de leche and/or toppings including sprinkles, marshmallows and more.
Information: nativus.co
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Clare Ave Grill
Owned and operated by the group behind the Grandview standout Roux Cajun Cuisine, Clare Ave Grill is the market's latest addition.
Specializing in smash burgers, Clare offers singles, doubles and even triple burgers that are made to order. Though the burgers come with fresh-cut fries, customers can choose to upgrade to other sides including mac & cheese, onion rings, pineapple coleslaw, crack fries (truffle fries) and more.
In addition to burgers, they serve fried chicken sandwiches, cheesesteak sandwiches, BBQ pork sandwiches, salmon burgers, and much more.
They had a soft opening on June 23, and plan to be officially open on July 4.
Information: ashdrop.com
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The District Bar
In addition to Roux and the new Clare Ave Grill, the Coleman family is now running The District Bar.
It's a full bar that also features craft beers and signature cocktails.
One of these is the Casa Blanca and it features Casamigos tequila, grapefruit juice, sparkling grapefruit juice, agave syrup and lime.
Information: cashdrop.com
Josey’s Salads & Smoothies
Officially opened in late 2022, this Grandview eatery is focused on health, wellness and great taste.
Owner Josey Dunbar said she first got turned on to a more holistic approach to food while living in Los Angeles. She said she was going to college and would often study at a local smoothie bar. Learning from them and coming up with her own ideas she eventually moved to New York and finally South Florida where she opened her own shop.
Though most of their food is healthy, it does not go light on bold flavor and wonderful taste.
Josey's bridges the gap between being healthy, going to the gym and doing yoga, offering smoothies, salads, bowls and recently added paninis.
Though Dunbar said that the berry blast (agave, oat milk cinnamon, blueberries, strawberries, peanut butter and banana) is their most popular smoothie and is a bit like liquid 'PB&J' there are several others that sound tantalizing as well.
One appealing combo is the choco caveman which has peanut butter, oat milk, agave, coco powder, dates, banana, espresso powder and cinnamon.
Though signature smoothies and bowls are on the menu, customers can customize them any way they like.
All of the salads feature the freshest ingredients and Josey's own homemade dressings including mama's ranch, honey-balsamic or champagne vinaigrette.
Information: grandviewpublic.com/joseys-salads-smoothies/
Joi Poké & Sushi
Opened on April 1, this hidden gem is for sushi lovers and for those not afraid to think outside the box. While they specialize in sushi and poké they, they've added several creative spins.
Some of these include the pokérrito and their sushi sandwich.
These two creations are perfect for the poké and sushi lover on the go.
The pokérrito features the choice of tuna, salmon, shrimp or crab sushi roll, red cabbage, seaweed salad, crispy onions, eel sauce and siracha wrapped in nori.
The sushi sandwich includes full nori seaweed, rice, tuna, avocado, cucumber eel and Joi sauce along with Furikake.
Owner Thomas Bernavil said many of the dishes include their house-made Joi sauce which is a mix of several ingredients including mayo and sweet chili sauce.
Bernavil added that they sell more than just good food, they sell joy and that it's their guiding principle.
Information: cashdrop.com
Bonitas
Opening at Grandview in March, Bonitas took the space formerly occupied by long-time vendor, and much loved, Zipitios.
Though Bonitas and Zipitios (which moved a few miles away to Industrial Alley) are both owned and operated by Ricky and Niria Perez, the Bonitas concept was slightly different.
Ricky said that Bonitas is based more on a Mexico City-type taco which features a stewed meat-style filling and crunchy-taco concept.
He said that while Bonitas was very popular when it was at The Square, his former Zipitios customers longed for many of their old favorites.
Ricky said that he and his wife adjusted the menu as more of a fusion of both eateries and the results have been excellent.
Two new dishes at Bonitas have become very popular including their rolled taquitos in a cup (featuring a choice of shredded beef, chicken or potato and cheese) with crema and salsa verde; along with their vegetarian sweet potato and zucchini taco.
Bonitas offers a delicious selection of Mexican cuisine, including tacos, burritos, flautas, and other favorite Hispanic dishes.
Information: instagram.com/taqueriabonitas/?hl=en; cashdrop.com/bonitas/grandview
Mcks' Bakeshop
Opened at Grandview in mid May, Mcks' Bakery is owned and operated by Micaela Spinelli.
Spinelli said she first started baking in high school and said she even ran a small business selling her wares during that time.
Attending college and obtaining a degree in business, Spinelli said she had stopped baking commercially.
She said that when Covid hit in 2020 that she began baking again and eventually progressed to selling at nearby events and delivering that sweet goodness locally. In 2023 she decided to go for and jumped in with both feet.
Known for creating sophisticated flavor profiles with a focus on aesthetics, she opened her shop at Grandview in mid-May.
She said one of her most popular treats is the cheesecake brownie.
Information: mcksbakeshop.com/
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If you're worrying that one of your favorites may have left to make room for a newbie read on.
To either set your mind at ease or create a culinary crisis in your life here are the some of the OGs that are still at Grandview: Caribbean Fire Side Bistro, Roux Cajun Cuisine, Sugar Milk Boba & Dessert Bar, Ramen Lab Eatery andPizza Paradise.
Grandview Public Market
Where: 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach
Information: grandviewpublic.com/
Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. He has lived in the West Palm Beach area for more than 30 years and, from mild to wild, will cover noteworthy community happenings. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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