While many restaurants understandably had to shut their doors, there are still some great options available in Palm Beach County.

As of today, April 2nd, you can support local businesses by ordering takeout or delivery from any of the following Palm Beach County restaurants.

Casa Mia Trattoria

  • Location: 337 Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, 561-972-6888, 561-972-6888

  • Website: casamiajupiter.com

  • Specialty: Italian classics and wood-fired pizza

  • Services: Takeout, curbside pickup, free delivery

  • Hours: Tues-Fri noon-8pm, Sat-Mon 4-8pm

Twisted Trunk Brewing

  • Location: 2000 PGA Blvd. #5506, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-671-BEER

  • Website: twistedtrunkbrewing.com

  • Specialty: Craft beer…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order yesterday instructing the entire state of Florida to “take a pause” for 30 days and stay home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

DeSantis said the statewide stay-at-home order will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday. Residents will still be allowed to go out to get essential supplies, including food and groceries.

More than 30 other states had already issued such orders, including other large states like California, New York and Illinois.

“We’re going to be in this for another 30 days and that’s just the reality that we find ourselves in,” DeSantis said.

What Does this Mean?

In effect, this order means you need to limit your movement outside the home more than you already have. Only essential…

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The city of West Palm has more than doubled its contributions to Restaurateur Rodney Mayo’s nonprofit established to feed workers who have been laid off because the Coronavirus.

Mayo is one of the owners of Subculture Group, which is one of the Palm Beaches most successful restaurant organizations owning 17 establishments from Subculture Coffee, to Howley’s, Camelot, and many other popular destinations.

Like many restaurants, the Subculture Group was forced to lay off workers due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. But owner Mayo committed to keeping one location (Howley’s) open to ensure his laid-off employees continued to get fed. They set Howley’s up like a giant kitchen where employees could come and pick up their meals.

Starting with just…

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While there are plenty of great workouts you can do from home, most of them are cardio-based or built for high repetition. During this time of quarantine and social distancing, many of those who prefer strength training have the choice to either switch things up for a bit and focus instead on fat burning and improving their cardio, or they can come up with more creative ways to continue their strength training routines. If you choose the latter, here are some strength training workouts you can do straight from home.

Bodyweight Squat

You squat every time you sit or stand, but don’t take this exercise for granted. It works your legs and your glutes, the most powerful muscle group in the body.

Challenge yourself and try doing this exercise for a…

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If you live in the Palm Beaches, you need to understand that things are the Coronavirus is still in full effect and things are still dangerous. In fact, Palm Beach County has the most deaths in the state with 14. Broward is second with 12.

As of today, April 1st, there are currently 551 reported cases. The age range of cases is from an infant to 99. There are 286 men and 256 women.

Here are more answers to some of the questions you may be wondering about:

How many cases are in Florida? There are 6,741. Of that, 6,490 are residents. There have been 85 deaths and 857 are currently hospitalized.

How many cases are in the U.S.? There are currently 188,592 total cases, the most in the world, and 4,056 deaths.

What is open in Palm Beach…

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Many parents are completely new to having to help their kids with online school. The Coronavirus has not made things easy for parents. But, thankfully, online classes offer an alternative to having to teach fully homeschool your child.

We don’t know how long kids are going to be out of school, so it’s best for parents to embrace online classes at home by starting to create systems to ensure their children get the best possible education. Here are three things you can do to help your child succeed in their online classes.

Create a Dedicated Learning Space

Will the couch work? Not so much! While your child might pick a busy place in the home, ideally he or she will need a dedicated workspace that is devoted to their online learning. No…

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Passover is coming up fast and, while a large dinner with friends might not be a great idea given the current Coronavirus pandemic, you can still make the occasion special with your immediate family.

If you generally order your family’s Passover dinner, don’t worry, there are still a variety of delivery and pickup option available in the Palm Beaches.

Toojay’s

With multiple locations doing takeout, curbside pickup and delivery in the Palm Beaches, Toojay’s will offer a Passover menu that includes a pound of herb roasted chicken for $4.99, a half-pound of beef brisket for $10.99, a quart of matzo ball soup for $11.99, a quart of chicken soup for $10.49, mini potato pancakes for $1.59 each, a pound of carrot tzimmes for $4.99, a pound of…

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Even if you have managed to keep your child or toddler away from news about COVID-19 in the media or overhearing adult conversations, they are bound to have questions.

Here are some age-appropriate responses from ZeroThree.org to the common questions a toddler might have. Most importantly, remember to keep your answers simple and age-appropriate.

  • Why can’t I play with that little boy over there?  We have to take a break from playing with others so we can all stay healthy.

  • Why can’t I have a turn with that toy?  We can’t play with other children’s toys right now, so we can all stay healthy.

  • Why are we wiping down everything with wipes?  We wipe things down to keep them clean. You don’t need to explain more than this—young…

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By now everyone has heard about the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). But the amount of information out there can sometimes be overwhelming. To stay safe, you don’t need to know everything about the Coronavirus, but you should understand the following basics.

COVID-19 Symptoms

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops…

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While many restaurants in South Florida and around the country have shut their doors, there are still some great options available in Palm Beach County. You can support your local businesses by ordering delivery or takeout from these restaurants in the Palm Beaches.

Christopher’s Kitchen

  • Location: 4783 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens
  • Specialty: Vegan, organic
  • Services: Takeout, curbside,
  • Hours: 10am-8pm

Meraki Juice Kitchen

  • Location: 4450 Donald Ross Rd., Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-408-0802
  • Specialty: Vegan, organic
  • Services: Takeout, curbside pickup, delivery via app
  • Hours: 10am-8pm

Shipwreck Bar and Grill

  • Location: 1511 N Old Dixie Hwy, Jupiter, Florida
  • Specialty: Seafood, Burgers, Crab…

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