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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
THE SET and Beachside.

THE SET LOCATION: Atlantic Avenue and I-95 east to Swinton Avenue, and one block north and one block south of Atlantic Avenue
VIBE: Gateway

Artistic 30-foot columns welcome visitors to experience the past and present of Delray Beach’s earliest residents, a diverse mix of West
African and Caribbean cultures. Take a trip along Historic 5th Avenue to the south through Frog Alley and up West Settlers’ District to the
north, where the former home of prominent African American educator Solomon D. Spady now houses the Spady Cultural Heritage
Museum. With a new Fairfield Inn & Suites, art gallery, restaurants, and small businesses, THE SET is also home to the Public Library, and the
Delray Beach Tennis Center.

MEET: Monogram Closet MEET: Donnie’s Place 60 NW 5th Ave * 561.243.9996
182 NW 5th Ave 561.921.0236
Donnie Dobson has lived in Delray Beach since 1950. He opened his first restaurant – Parker
Sabrina Amelung opened Monogram Kitchen on W. Atlantic Ave in 1990 as take-out only. As the popularity of his food grew, so did
Closet in the Pineapple Grove the need for a full-service restaurant, and in 2007 he purchased a building on NW 5th and
neighborhood in September of 2003. Donnie’s Place came to fruition. Delicious soul food is on the menu for breakfast, lunch and
She relocated to an historic cottage in dinner including the patron favorite- chicken wings – plain with the wing and sauce on the side,
THE SET in July of 2015. “We love our pork chops, collard greens, mac and cheese, candied yams and desserts.
charming 1930 original Muse house,
said Sabrina. “Business is great, we “My stepfather Richard Parker raised me which is how I learned to cook since he was in the
have designated parking and enjoy restaurant business”, said Donnie. “It takes hard work and dedication to be your own boss but I
seeing new and repeat customers.” wouldn’t have it any other way making good food that people enjoy.”

Beachside Location: From the Intracoastal Waterway east on Atlantic Avenue to A1A/The Beach
Vibe: Relaxed

Stroll across the Intracoastal Waterway bridge and see a glimpse of the Atlantic Ocean. With its own sense of shopping from jewelry to fashion,
and surf shops to sandwiches, the Beachside welcomes you with fabulous hotels, like The Delray Beach Marriott or The Seagate Hotel & Spa
and spectacular restaurants that offer alfresco seating with an ocean breeze. Stop by the Sandoway House Nature Center, enjoy water sport
activities or soak-up the sun on a gorgeous, award-winning beach.

MEET: Sandwiches by the Sea 561.272.2212 MEET: The Wine Wave 900 E Atlantic Ave, #3 561.276.2076

1214 E. Atlantic Ave Co-Owners Lindsey Gasparini and Jeremiah Flores opened The Wine Wave in June of
2013. The retail store has wine, craft beer, liquor, champagne, snacks, and cigars, and
Opened by Mary Lynch and her son, Pat Lynch hosts regular special events.
in 1981, Sandwiches by the Sea has been owned
by David Hunt for the last 14 years. Known for “We live here, have business degrees and an entrepreneurial spirit which drove us to
making the “fastest subs in town” serving open our own business before age 30, loved the way Delray Beach was growing and
sandwiches with Boars Head meats, homemade saw the need for a competitively priced but boutique selection wine store,” said
salads, and drinks. #1 seller is the Italian with Lindsey. “Our beachside location is accessible for tourists, has designated parking
homemade dressing and 2nd is the Tidal Wave. and is a gathering place for locals.
“We have a great location to cater to both
residents, tourists and beach goers.”

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Laura Simon, Executive Director
mission is to enhance and stimulate balanced economic lsimon@downtowndelraybeach.com
growth through position marketing activities that engage Alexandra Farnsworth, Program Coordinator
Downtown Businesses, residents and visitors, while creating afarnsworth@downtowndelraybeach.com
a clean, safe, physical and experiential place Lauren Lyall, Operations Coordinator
to live, work and invest.
llyall@downtowndelraybeach.com

DowntownDelrayBeach.com

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority
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