"Japanese ramen, Southern fried chicken, Colombian chicharron, and pizza all live on Coolinary’s menu. That’s nothing new in Palm Beach County, where a lot of restaurants cast a wide net with globally mishmashed menus. When done wrong, this leads to disjointed dishes that lazily slog their way across the world’s cuisines. But Coolinary is the best example of what happens when this approach goes right. video credit: Virginia Otazo photo credit: Zack Perl photo credit: Zack Perl photo credit: Zack Perl photo credit: Zack Perl The food here will make you shimmy in your seat. Dishes play with flavors, textures, and temperature. Sweet and savory, crunchy and smooth, hot and cold meet—sometimes all in one dish. Ultimately, seasonality and local ingredients anchor Coolinary to its South Florida home. That means figs on pizza in the winter and peaches in the summer. The shrimp is from Key West and the vegetables in their ever-changing house salad are from their neighbors at Kai-Kai Farm. Thankfully, staples like their chicken and waffles stick around all year. The restaurant, like its menu, is a study in versatility. Go for date night or family dinner. You’ll be just as happy sitting at the kitchen counter by yourself watching them toss noodles and broil steaks. All the irresistible smells will make you feel like a hound on the hunt for its favorite tennis ball. With so many options, you’ll experience a brief moment of terror and wonder if you didn't order correctly. Relax. You did—everything here, against all odds, is delicious. Food Rundown video credit: Virginia Otazo Gambas Al Ajillo Nothing crazy here—just exceptionally tender Key West shrimp swimming in a pool of garlicky butter with chili flakes. You shouldn't surrender the bowl until you’ve soaked it all up with bread. photo credit: EatPalmBeach Crispy Panko Fried Pork Loin If any version of this pork loin is on the menu, order it. The juicy pork is surrounded by golden brown breading that crunches with the sound of a velcro strip the size of an airport runway. video credit: Virginia Otazo Milk & Cookies This dessert could turn anyone into a monster with a cookie problem. They’re salty, gooey, and arrive warm with an ice-cold glass of milk." - Virginia Otazo
