Business View Civil Municipal - July 2023

75 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 BOCA RATON, FLORIDA idyllically set business park, as well as other nationally recognized company brands. The ‘bright’ downtown core and new business development As Del Vecchio relays, the ability to hop on and off the Brightline rail line has become a ‘game changer’ for Boca Raton and is at least partially responsible for a new commercial focus in the downtown core, as opposed to the business parks that have been the traditional business focus. “It comes down to a work life balance,” Del Vecchio conveys. “With the flex-hybrid and remote work models, people now have more flexibility on where to live. They’re seeking out areas that offer a better lifestyle. This means different things to different people.” Del Vecchio adds. Among these assets, in Midtown Boca is an exciting new project known as “Restaurant Row”. Four new restaurants are slated to open, including a Michelin-rated gem. These top-rated restaurants will be built adjacent to an office building that is used for commercial activity during the day; and at night, by utilizing the existing parking garage, will be transformed into a culinary delight with a host of dining options to choose from. “Restaurant Row will activate this business area at night,” Del Vecchio describes. “Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchio will be opening a pasta house with Italian-inspired cuisine. He has ties to Boca through his wife who is from here, now they’re moving here and opening a new restaurant.” Del Vecchio explains. Pubbelly Sushi and El Camino will also be included in the Restaurant Row lineup. New culinary delights are only one aspect that Boca Raton residents and