Chocolate knows no boundaries — and today we go Italian and visit Ovenella in Boca Raton. This sophisticated dining venue offers a menu of Italian classics combined with fresh Mediterranean flavors thanks to Executive Chef Mennan Tekeli. Chef brings with him flavors from his Turkish upbringing and his travels throughout the Middle East creating a unique spin on traditional Italian favorites.
Included on the menu are decadent dessert offerings including their Warm Chocolate Torte. Cut into this luscious dessert and find comfort in this moist sponge cake filled with rich chocolate fudge. The torte is then served with vanilla bean ice cream, Creme Anglaise, fresh berries and additional house made warm Godiva fudge.
Follow us all month long, as we explore local establishments during our celebration of chocolate series. We’ll introduce you to some decadent chocolate dishes at local restaurants (and beyond) — and we’ve even snagged a few recipes to keep you busy in the kitchen.
Ovenella is located at 499 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton; 561-672-7553
Day 1: Chocolate Mousse Cake from Prosecco Cafe, 4350 PGA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens (see recipe)
Day 2: Passion Fruit Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Cake with Hazelnut Biscuit, Jivara Ganache and Banana Passion Fruit Sorbet from Chef Jerome Maurer from db Bistro Moderne Miami located inside the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, 255 Biscayne Blvd Way, Miami; 305.421.8800
Day 3: Nutellino from Osteria Acqua & Farino, 1145 S Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale; 954.523.1140
Day 4: Flourless Chocolate Cake from City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, 700 S Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-366-0071
Day 5: Chocolate Confections from Solo at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-674-4740
Day 6: Profiteroles from Cafe Prima Pasta, 414 71st St., Miami Beach; 305-867-0106
Day 7: Dark Chocolate Tamales from Dos Caminos, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 954-717-7090
Day 8: Green Tea Chocolate Lava Cake from Palm Sugar, 340 Clematis St, West Palm Beach; 561-820-9206
Day 9: Half-Baked Brownie Supreme from Mellow Mushroom, 700 S Rosemary Ave, Ste. 100 in CityPlace (561-653-1351) and 25 SE 6th Ave in Delray Beach (561-330-3040).
Day 10: Tri-Color Mousse at Cake Garden & Tea, 1780 N Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 561-736-8169
Day 11: Head High & Chocolate at Salt Life Food Shack, locations in Jacksonville, Coral Springs and soon to open in Stuart
Day 12: Chocolate Covered Cherry Martini at HMF at The Breakers, 1 S County Rd, Palm Beach 561-659-8480
Day 13: Valrhona Chocolate Molten Lava Cake at Stéphane’s American & French Bistro, 2006 NW Executive Circle, Boca Raton; 561-893-8838
Day 14: Spiced Chocolate Ice Cream at Sundy House, 106 S Swinton, Delray Beach; 561-272-5678
Day 15: Chocolate Truffle Milkshake at Relish, 401 Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach; 561-629-5377
Day 16: Symphony of Chocolate at Sunfish Grill, 2775 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale; 954-561-2004
Day 17: Red Velvet Hot Chocolate at McCormick.com
Day 18: Turtle Cake at Cafe Latte, 850 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN; (651) 224-5687
Day 19: Warm Chocolate Torte at Ovenella, 499 S Federal Hwy, Boca Raton; 561-672-7553
