Rediscover Jupiter's Dining Scene, Now That Snowbirds Have Flown the Coop : The Grove

Written by Jan Norris

Ah, summer. Relaxed all around in South Florida, it offers those who are willing to stick out the heat the rewards of fewer people vying for roads, waterways and restaurants.

Here’s a chance to explore new restaurants or revisit those you may have forgotten about. Here are some worth a look.

The Grove, 8815 S.E. Bridge Road, Tequesta
Phone 772-402-5410
thegrovehobesound.com

It’s a family affair at The Grove, where husband-wife team Luis and Jen Reyneri run the wine-centric bistro that’s considered a hidden find among locals.

Customers look for the nondescript facade in a shopping plaza that opens into what Jen Reyneri calls “hidden elegance.”

“You’re transported once you walk inside,” she said. “The Italian way of slow living is the inspiration for our restaurant.”

Fine international wines are front and center here, where Luis advises customers as a Certified Advanced Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator. “We’ve lived in Europe, working vineyards,” she said, and with the experiences, have dedicated the menu to being wine-pairing friendly.

The couple also own the wine shop, Grape Living Wine and Consign on Federal Highway, five miles north in Stuart.

There, they service the restaurant’s wine club that starts at $100 monthly.

“It’s educational and community-based, and includes two bottles of sommelier selections monthly,” Reyneri said.

Customers are encouraged to participate in wine dinners and classes, as well as parties just for members.

“We also have five-course paired dinners with a guest visiting chef, and do monthly wine master classes.”

Photo by Alexis Dominguez

The Grove owners Luis and Jen Reyneri, below, opened their wine-centric bistro in Tequesta to showcase their love of wine and the food that pairs best with select varietals that they hand-pick based on their expertise.

The six-year-old restaurant’s Italian-Mediterranean scratch menu features customer favorites such as lamb Bolognese, cacio e pepe, and more recently chicken Parmesan.

“Hit the right night, and you can get osso buco and risotto,” she said.

The Grove is recognized as a Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant.

She touts summer as being a good time to book private events at the restaurant, where no room fee is charged. They also have won awards as best area caterer, she said.

Throughout the summer there are unique events planned at the restaurant, such as live jazz on Friday nights. Check their website for schedules.