Acclaimed Restaurateur Burt Rapoport Conceptualizes Waterfront Dining With The Opening Of Deck 84 At The Intracoastal Waterway In Delray Beach

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(1888PressRelease) October 15, 2010 - Acclaimed Restaurateur Burt Rapoport, founder of Rapoport's Restaurant Group, brings his visionary talents to the Intracoastal Waterway of Delray Beach.

Envisioning a waterfront restaurant since his move to Florida in 1978, Rapoport realizes his lifelong dream with his latest dining concept, Deck 84. The 30-year industry veteran has purchased the former Busch's Seafood location on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida, to make way for Deck 84 this November.

Situated adjacent to the Atlantic Avenue Bridge, Deck 84 debuts the Avenue's first waterfront, Casual American dining concept. Live entertainment, spacious waterfront dining and inviting interiors will create an engaging experience for beachgoers, local residents, boaters, and tourists alike.

Deck 84's playful interiors, conceptualized by South Florida restaurant designer Pam Manhas, of Manhas Design, embrace Florida's resort lifestyle. An aquatic blue and vibrant sunset orange color palette complement exotic wood design elements such as tambour wood walls and reclaimed kirei-wood bar tops and table tops. Interactive additions, including a dynamic "bubble wall" and outdoor "Fire Pit Lounge," bring the waterfront dining concept to life. Eclectic in atmosphere, Deck 84 is warm and inviting, with artsy focal points that suit Delray's vibrant array of personalities.

Deck 84's "View Lounge" inspires great conversation amid an energetic waterfront dining sanctuary. Sun-kissed water, boats, tiki torches, and plush seating set the scene as guests enjoy fine wines and Casual American cuisine while overlooking Delray's breathtaking Intracoastal Waterway.

"My goal is to provide Delray locals a fresh and fun waterfront dining concept that delivers the quality American fare and top-notch hospitality enjoyed at our sister establishments, Max's Grille, Bogart's Bar & Grille and Henry's. Deck 84 will satisfy Florida residents, tourists and boaters with a penchant for resort dining and lifestyle at affordable prices," says Rapoport.

"Rapoport's known longevity in the South Florida restaurant industry is what makes his entrance onto Atlantic Avenue exciting," says Michelle Soudry, Director of Public Relations at The Gab Group. "Delray diners, prepare to dock your boats, sip cocktails around the outdoor fire pit and enjoy an evening of delicious flavors, great music and good company at Deck 84."

Deck 84 will be open daily for lunch and dinner, serving brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Dining offerings at Deck 84 will feature inventive flatbreads, such as Fig & Prosciutto and Sashimi Tuna from $9 to $13. Light Bites and sharing plates such as Lamb Meatball Sliders and Cheeseburger Spring Rolls will range from $9 to $15. Main Plates such as Maple Ginger-Glazed Scottish Salmon, Baja Fish Tacos and Soy and Ginger Marinated Skirt Steak will range from $14 to $23.

Weekly promotions will include Happy Hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday featuring half-price drink specials, Taco and Margarita Tuesdays featuring three tacos and a Patron frozen margarita for $15, and "Decked Out" Ladies' Night Thursdays, where ladies receive Happy Hour pricing at the bars from 3 p.m. to close. Saturdays and Sundays will feature a build-your-own Bloody Mary Bar, with live Caribbean-style resort bands from 1 to 5 p.m.

Deck 84 will equally cater to boaters, with a "Cook Your Catch" option offered daily. Boaters may clean their fresh catches at Deck 84's fish cleaning station and Executive Chef Chuck Gittleman will prepare the catch for only $9.

Deck 84 is located at 840 East Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. For more information, please visit www.deck84.com or call 561-665-8484. To schedule a media interview, please contact Ashley Toncar at The Gab Group at 561-750-3500 or email ashley ( @ ) thegabgroup dot com

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