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The DDA Neighborhoods

The Downtown Development Authority district is comprised of six neighborhoods. In this issue, we invite you to experience
Pineapple Grove and The Ave.

Pineapple Grove - Arts District LOCATION: NE 2nd Avenue to 4th Street
VIBE: Artsy

MEET: Delray Camera Shop MEET: Beer Trade Co. Cafe & Beer Lounge

186 NE 2nd Ave 561.278.3331 facebook.com/delraycamerashop 145 NE 4th Ave 561.808.7304 facebook.com/beertradecompany

Chris Reich was born and “We love Delray!,” said Gene Playter
raised in Delray Beach. As a and Chris Sanchez, Owners. We opened
kid all he cared about was our first Beer Trade Co. here on April 11,
getting to the beach or 2014 and Kyle Williams is our General
ballpark. But his Dad used to Manager. The energy, positive vibe and
visit the Delray Camera Shop people are great and there are so many
frequently when it was entrepreneurs to share ideas and fight
located next to The Green the good fight.” Highlights: HUGE
Owl in the 1950’s. The store selection of craft beers (375), and wines
moved into Pineapple Grove all offered on an honor system, (you help
Arts District around 1965 to yourself to your own beer...no Bartender);
have a parking lot and drive up window. Chris started working great food inspired by the craft
there in 1968, and purchased the store in 1985. Delray Camera Shop movement; nine TV’s for all of the
is a photographic equipment and supplies retail shop, and also sporting events inside & out; games for
offers services such as transfers, duplication, and enlargement. kids while their parents relax – it’s like being in your neighbor’s
They have the largest selection of binoculars in the southeast with backyard.
150 different lines and models. People come from far and wide for
the knowledgeable staff and personal service.

The AVE LOCATION: East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton to 5th Avenue
VIBE: Electric

MEET: 32 East MEET: Colony Hotel & Cabana Club

32 E. Atlantic Ave 561.276.7868 32east.com 525 E. Atlantic Ave 561.276.4123 thecolonyhotel.com
“We opened in December 1996 and recently celebrated our 20th
Anniversary. I used to come up to Delray to the Back Room and I “In 1935, my parents George & Agnes
thought the demographics were good and the set up on the Boughton drove by the closed (for 2 years
Avenue was great for a restaurant – There was a home town feel to during the Depression) handsome hotel
it. We were standing room only from day one– we would do four or on their way to their Havana honeymoon
five hundred guests on the weekend. We had a great mix of from Atlantic City, New Jersey,” said
entertainment and energy, a great chef and a great operator; staff Jestena Boughton, Owner/Manager.
that truly cared and knew our big expectations from the very “Upon return, George looked into
beginning. 32 East is an American Bistro and we’ve remained true purchasing it and convinced his father
to our roots: It’s all about the food. We are excited for John Thomas Charles to be partners and move the
as he steps into Nick Morfogen’s role as Executive Chef. John has family south to operate the 1926 hotel.” Charles and George both
had hotel experience and Delray was a charming seaside village
learned from the best with a thriving three month tourist season. The Colony Hotel & Cabana
since he began with Club continues family operations with fourth generation Hilary Roche
us in 2003, and we with Jestena in Delray and John Martin at the sister 1914 Colony Hotel
are excited to have (purchased by George Boughton in 1947) in Kennebunkport, Maine.
him here as we ring in Both Colony Hotels are eco-friendly, pet friendly, and smoke free.
our 20th year in
business,” said Butch
Johnson, Managing
Partner.

The DDA stimulates, enhances, and sustains the economic Laura Simon, Executive Director
vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com
enjoyed by locals and visitors. Alexandra Farnsworth, Program Coordinator
afarnsworth@downtowndelraybeach.com

Lauren Lyall, Operations Coordinator
llyall@downtowndelraybeach.com

DowntownDelrayBeach.com

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority
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