Hello Foodie Friends,

Today’s post is courtesy of one of Savor Our City’s contributors, Patrice Huber @ForkAndCork

Dessert and Bubbles Party

04/25/18

Josie’s Ristorante, located in Boynton Beach, is family owned and operated, and known for their traditional Italian cuisine.  Tonight I had the pleasure of attending a Dessert and Bubbles Party.

We were welcomed by Chef Mark Militello, a James Beard Award-Winning chef and Sebastiano Setticasi, co-owner and chef de cuisine.  This event was all about Ashley Roehrig, Josie’s pastry chef, who is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America.  Tonight she was showcasing several of her delicious dessert creations.

Chef Ashley first teased us with trays of individual bites created from her tasty desserts.

This included Key Lime Pie, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie, Coconut Pie, 16 Layer Chocolate Cake and Tiramisu.   After we sampled these, she presented some of the full sized desserts, as they are served to customers.  We started with the aroma of fresh from the oven Banana Fosters Bread Pudding.  Truly a wonderful combination with the fluffy whipped cream oozing over the warm bread pudding with candied pecans and creamy bananas foster, which was perfectly adorned with chocolate.  (Chocolate should be a required decorative addition to every dessert.)

Our next dessert delight was the Key Lime Pie.  It was a sweet representation of the creamy key lime custard then topped with fresh raspberries and blueberries nestled in whipped cream.  My mouth was happy to enjoy one of the most famous South Florida desserts.

Then we were presented the Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie.  It was rich and creamy and the perfect blend of sweet and savory.  The Tiramisu was light and melt in your mouth, and yes with a special chocolate spoon.  The Italian Wedding Cake was amazing.

I saved the best for last, if you are a chocolate lover that is.  It was the 16 Layer Chocolate Cake.  Sixteen sweet layers of chocolate cake alternated with chocolate frosting goodness.  It made my chocolate inner child smile.

Josie’s Ristorante is located in the Riverwalk Plaza at the southeast corner of Woolbright Road and Federal Highway.  They have been serving homemade Italian fare in Boynton Beach for 26 years, making this a destination dining location.

Happy Hour

2-6PM Monday-Friday & 4-6 Saturday & Sunday plus 9-close at the bar

Late Night Bar Happy Hour 9 pm to close

                                 Half Price Drink Specials and $6 specialty drinks
New “Small Plate Menu” at bar & on the patio   from 3-6 pm and after 9 pm

Location

1602 South Federal Hwy
Boynton Beach, FL 33435

(561) 364-9601

Follow them on Facebook @JosiesBoynton and Instagram @JosiesRistorante