A Seat At The Table

JUPITER, FL – January 5, 2017 – Downtown Abacoa welcomes Aaron's Table & Wine Bar

AROUND THE TABLE

Aaron’s Table opened this November in downtown Abacoa filling the void previously occupied by Rooney’s. Spearheaded by Aaron Fuller, Abacoa resident and former Executive Chef at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, the space has been transformed into a farmhouse-chic style with tufted leather banquets, wood walls featuring vegetation boxes, and a sprawling pewter bar. The décor is upscale but comfortable as is the menu, making Aaron’s Table an approachable farm-to-table dining option for local patrons and a welcomed addition to the neighborhood.

The restaurant features a wrap-around outdoor patio space, bar area, and dining room seating 110 total. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and comfortable with service to match. Even the Chef’s Table, “Aaron’s Table,” is located in the front of the restaurant as opposed to hidden in a corner off the kitchen, adding to the relaxed environment. Behind the bar are a trio of nitrogen-containing wine dispensers with refrigerated space storing reds, whites, and sparklings at their optimal temperatures. The bottle and by-the-glass selections are vast and appealing to both oenophiles and novice wine drinkers.

COMMON SENSE FOOD

The bottom of the menu features the words “Common Sense Food,” while one of the bar-side chalkboards highlights various vendors based on the protein or produce they provide. The focus on quality ingredients and using them in an unpretentious way shows throughout the farm-to-table offerings.

The menu is seasonal and features bar bites, jars and starters, entrees, dessert, and daily specials as prepared by Chef de Cuisine, Marc Cela. Several dishes, like the Watermelon Mint Salad, are presented in jars as homage to Fuller’s mother who jarred jams and jellies in his childhood home. Presentation is considered throughout the menu with visuals like their bacon on a string appetizer, full sautéed langoustines entrée, and Baked Alaskan dessert, which is flambéed tableside. Their “For the Love of Braising” dishes include collaborations with locals such as Civil Society Brewery with their

IPA-braised lamb shank served with truffle-whipped potatoes, caramelized fennel, confit tomato and a jus.

A PERSONAL TOUCH

Fuller began his career at the French Culinary Institute. After working for over 20 years at 5-star establishments such as The Breakers, he transitioned to private clubs with roles including his most recent as Executive Chef at Mar-A-Lago Club in Palm Beach, where he also met Chef de Cuisine, Marc Cela.

An Abacoa resident, Fuller saw a need for a restaurant that could accommodate girls’ night out, date night, or an outdoor family dining experience. A father of two, Fuller loved the idea of a place to which his family could bike and enjoy a meal with options like braised proteins and branzino within the Abacoa community. The menu is a compilation of Fuller and his wife’s life and travels. The Ahi Poke is a throwback to his time in Maui when he worked under Peter Merriman at one of the first Hawaiian farm-to-table concepts, carving tuna straight off the fishing boats. His wife’s Philippine heritage is seen in the Chicken Lumpia appetizer and mom’s Apple Butter recipe can be found on the Brunch menu.

MAIN STREET

Downtown Abacoa’s Main Street has seen a revitalization with the opening of various new businesses and an updating of local favorites and Aaron’s Table blends in perfectly with the refreshed scene. The cardinal mural on the side of the building was a sign to the Fullers that this was the right location for their new restaurant endeavor. Growing up in Columbia, Illinois just outside of Missouri, they are Cardinal baseball fans and loved the artwork along with the Abacoa connection to the team that spring trains at Roger Dean Stadium. Aaron’s Table even carries Red Bird Wine. Fuller hopes to create a special during Spring Training with a nod to his hometown, so keep an eye out for St. Louis Baby Back Ribs.

They have started a Sunday Brunch service, complete with a “Bubbly Bar,” and offer Happy Hour specials Tuesday through Friday with Wine Tastings Thursdays from 6-7pm. They offer live music Wednesday and Fridays and are closed on Mondays. Beginning in January they will open for lunch. The restaurant is located at 1153 Town Center Drive, Jupiter, FL 33458. Patrons can make reservations for dinner or for Aaron’s Table by calling (561) 855-2628 or visiting aaronstable.com.

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Cristyle Egitto is a South Florida native, born in Miami and raised in Palm Beach. Her love of food came from her travels and seeing how cuisines differ and relate so much. She launched EatPalmBeach.com in January 2014 as a way to connect locals and visitors with the food scene in Palm Beach County. From brunch to happy hour, foodie events to chef spotlights, she has you covered on her blog and on the pages of InJupiter as a guest columnist for "Dine & Drink." Find EatPalmBeach at #EatPalmBeach, @eatpalmbeach, Facebook.com/eatpalmbeach •