Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2017

some of the best you will find in the realm of
five-star restaurants.
But the best part is that the prices are on
par with most restaurants of this ilk. Their
Fig Salad is one of the best of breed with
baby arugula that is startlingly fresh, spiced
walnuts, figs, Manchego cheese and serrano
ham in a sweet sherry vinaigrette.
From this jumping off point there was no
turning back. Dish after dish came out of the
kitchen with as much fanfare as a Victoria Secret
supermodel. The Roasted Black Cod was
a winner in a miso glaze with caramelized bok
choy and forbidden black rice. The Seared
Grouper was served in an orange thyme butter
sauce with butternut squash puree and
haricot verts (French for green beans).
Also noteworthy is the Seared Sea Scallops
with celery root puree and roasted mushrooms
in a Madeira jus. If you’re cravings are
more on a meatier pathway we suggest the
Seared Duck Breast roasted in salsify with cipollini
onions in a morello cherry sauce.
The dishes at the Sundy House are so good
it’s hard not to want to eat the paper they are
printed on. Executive Chef Culver has been
holding court here for nine years and his passion
for excellence and flavor flapping goodness
is beyond mere verbal description.
One example of creative wizardry that
would bring Julia Child to tears is the Maple
Bacon Brussels Sprouts. But we digress. The
Braised Pork Shank is also superb - made
with creamy polenta and mirepoix (diced)
vegetables in a flavor-filled wine sauce.
The fish – which is often sourced locally
– was a favorite of local Delray fundraiser
Paul Ellenbogen. “The Seared Grouper was
so thick and tender – it was an explosive
combination of flavors. I feel like I’ve been
beamed away by a starship transporter and
dropped into a tropical paradise.”
He is right. The Sundy House is a tropical
paradise. With over 5000 plants derived
from 500 foliage types from all over the
world, this outdoor setting has everything
one needs to dream big while being seduced
by flavors and texture of unlimited delight.
Combine that with Savannah-style gazebos,
serene waterfalls, benches and streams and
you have an evening to remember forever.
While the dinner is nothing short of spectacular,
their Sunday Brunch is world class.
Situated on the historic grounds with the
sparkling goodness of Mother Nature’s sidekick,
the Sundy House Sunday Brunch was
voted by diners of Open Table in 2016 as a top
100 best brunch spots in the country (there
were only three in Florida). Their whirlwind
of food stations range from a carving station,
pasta station, seafood bar (with everything
imaginable), charcuterie and salad bar, omelet
station, French toast, waffles, side dishes
and a veritable sweet tooth fantasy station.
Also included in this feast-of-the-fortunate
are unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Marys.
Saturday Brunch is a bit tamer with an
a la carte menu that includes omelets with
gourmet ingredients, avocado toast, eggs
Benedict, Cobb salad, lobster tacos, beer
batter fish and chips and other dishes.
If you’re looking for an idyllic wedding location
The Sundy House is the perfect venue.
The tranquil one-acre botanical garden, guest
rooms, award-winning restaurant, fresh water
streams, charming gazebos and mood altering
lighting is as romantic as a celeb-fueled
private island. That is precisely the reason The
Sundy House hosts over 75 weddings a year.
The Sundy House was built in 1902 and is
known for its historic grandiosity and original
owner – the first Mayor of Delray Beach,
John Sundy. The beautifully restored Sundy
House could calm an energizer bunny and ignite
romance among a semblance of strangers,
but its natural order is truly a great testament
to its current owners and historical
heritage. It is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places and is one of the most divine
restaurants to grace our city limits.
To dine at Sundy House is to dine among
kings. It’s truly a memorable experience.
Come along for the ride.
THE SUNDY HOUSE
106 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, Florida 33444
561-272-5678 | www.SundyHouse.com
The last Thursday of the month is
HavANA Night with Cuban music, food,
drinks and dancing for $35 per person.
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