2nd Annual Northwood Village Chef's Challenge Winner

An amazing time was had by all at the 2nd Annual Northwood Village Chef's Challenge during the February Art & Wine Promenade. Everyone enjoyed delicious samples of eight of the participating Village restaurants and then voted for their favorite dish. And the winner is...
Chef Hubert Newton, Seafood Soul (photographed with Commissioner Sylvia Moffett)!!

Second place was last year's winner, Chef Noopy, Malakor Thai Cafe followed by 3rd place Chef Terry Marince, Sunset Bar & Grill.

Special thanks to all particpating restaurants:
Café Centro – Chef Jairo Ramirez – Four Cheese Ravioli with Gorgonzola Alfredo

Fresh Catch Seafood– Chef Mark Kulbacky – White Fish and Yellow Rice with Mixed Vegetables

Jade Kitchen – Chef Wayne Devers – Bacon Wrapped Banana

Malakor Thai Café – Chef Noopy – Thai Dumpling

Presto Pizza & Deli – Chef Gary Erveluz– Eggplant Parmigiana

Souvlaki Grill – Chef Benjamin Diaz – Baked Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)

Sunset Bar & Grill – Chef Terry Marince – Sunset Meatball

Seafood Soul– Chef Hubert Newton – Seafood Fritter

Can't wait until next year's Chef's Challenge! Until then, mark your calendar for every Friday night from 6-9pm for the Free Art & Wine Promenade.

For more information about Northwood Village go to www.NorthwoodVillage.org

Coming Soon...Lot 23

You’ve heard the buzz and it’s getting louder!! The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is in high gear as it moves forward with the development of LOT 23, an art-centric, neighborhood-scale artist colony. At build-out, the project will be comprised of two four-unit apartment buildings, a studio space and gallery.

The CRA team envisions that a diverse mix of artists will use the studio space, including artists who have their living quarters off-site. Types of artist will include visual (paint/drawing, ceramics, sculpture, carving, and carpentry), literary (writing/poetry), performing (dance/theatre/vocal), photography, music, and textiles. The studio space will also provide space for smaller performances and events as well as a retail component.

The CRA has hired the consulting firm, ArtSpace, to assist in the details of creating this unique area. The CRA staff will be meeting with the ArtSpace team on February 23rd and 24th. All those interesting in seeing the presentation is welcome to attend the CRA Advisory Board meeting on Friday, February 24th from 8:00 – 9:00am at Fire Station 3 (located at 5050 Broadway – on the corner of Broadway and 49th St.). This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend.

ArtSpace will also be conducting multiple artist roundtables in order to get feedback from the artists in the community and individuals interested in getting involved. For more information or to learn more about participating at one of the roundtable meetings, please contact Grace Joyce at gjoyce@wpb.org.

New and Exclusive "Village Crawl" - WIN Your Spot Today!

Win one of only 20 spots on The Village Crawl during the January 27th Art & Wine Promenade.

What is The Village Crawl? Now that Northwood Village has even more eclectic businesses to showcase, we're giving people a chance to experience them like never before. Twenty lucky winners will take a guided "Crawl" where they’ll get a unique introduction to various hot spots and be treated to lite bites, entertainment, wine and beer tastings, performances, chances to win prizes and more!

How can YOU win a spot? Simply "like" us on Facebook now and post what you love best about Northwood Village and why you should be chosen to be part of the first-ever Village Crawl. The first 20 people who respond will secure their spot.

The Crawl will include visits to:
Intuitive Yoga
J. Riley Fashion Lounge
Malakor Thai Cafe
Presto's Pizza
Souvlaki Grill

Each location has special treats waiting just for you! What are you waiting for? Click here now and win your spot.

LOTS OF CHANCES TO WIN TONIGHT AT THE ART & WINE PROMENADE

We can't wait to see everyone tonight at the Art & Wine Promenade!! We're giving away TONS of prizes and here's how to win...

WIN $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO JADE KITCHEN by "Checking in" on the Northwood Village facebook page at the event tonight and then go to the Kool 105.5 or Wild 95.5 tent to get your raffle ticket and the winner will be announced at the 8:00pm countdown performance at the main stage on Spruce and Northwood Rd.

WIN one of two amazing Gift Bakset full of goodies from Northwood Village merchants(Nearly $500 value!) by filling out a register to win form at Kool 105.5 or Wild 95.5tent. One winner will be announced at the 7pm coundtown and the other at the 8pm countdown at the main stage on Spruce and Northwood Rd.

WIN one of two awesome gift baskets filled with hundreds of dollars worth of items donated by the Office of Sustainability. One winner will be announced at the 7pm coundtown and the other at the 8pm countdown at the main stage on Spruce and Northwood Rd.

Enter to a WIN $25 Gift Card to Relish by posting a picture from the event on the Northwood Village facebook page! Winner announced tomorow, Saturday, December 31st on Facebook!

And...Congratulations to our facebook friend Maya Cabrera-Lopez for winning the $50 gift certificate to Northwood Village simply by RSVPing to the event on our facebook page by today!!

See you all tonight! :)

Northwood Village Holiday Decorating Contest Winners Announced - 1st Place - Jade Kitchen

The merchants of Northwood Village did an awesome job decorating their shops to create lots of holiday cheer in the Village. And the winners are...drum roll please...


1st Place:
Jade Kitchen
2nd Place
The Purple Bougan-Villa
3rd Place:
Sunset Bar & Grill
Facebook Fan Favorite:
J. Riley Fashion Lounge

Congratulations to the winners and special thanks to ALL of the merchants who participated! :)

WIN at the December 30th Art & Wine Promenade

How awesome are the merchants in Northwood Village? So awesome that many of them donated fabulous items for the gift baskets we'll be giving away at this Friday's Art & Wine Promenade!! Check out the amazing items you can WIN on Friday night!


And don't forget...if you RSVP on our Facebook page by December 29th, you'll be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Northwood Village that you can pick up that night!!

For details on all the cool happenings this Friday night, click here! :)

Unique Gifts for the Holiday Season!

Isn't it fun giving unique gifts to your friends and family. You know...those things that you know they can't find anywhere else. Northwood Village is definitely your shopping destination this year. From jewelry and antiques to clothing, salons and restaurant gift certificates, find something for everyone on your list this season!

Fun Art Workshops at Hennevelts!

Feeling creative!? Sign up for an art workshop at Hennevelts! These projects could also make unique gifts for the holidays!

Check out Sunset Grill's Awesome Dishes!!

You must try Sunset Bar & Grill in Northwood Village today!

Click here to see why everyone is talking about Sunset!

Delicious Dishes by Relish!

Check out this great article on Relish's Buffalo Burger!

Create your own holiday gifts!!

Basic Mosaics - Sat. Nov. 5 9-5 $88 plus tax. Includes supplies and use of tools. Beginner level.

Mosaicture - Sat Nov 12 9-5 $ 88 plus tax. Includes supplies and use of tools. Beginner level.

Mosaic Borders and Patterns - Sat Nov 19 $ 98 plus tax. Includes supplies and use of tools. Intermediate level.

Mosaicture Intermediate - Sat Dec 3 $88 plus tax. 9-5. Includes supplies and use of tools.

Glass Art Vase - Sat Dec 10 $88 plus tax. 9 -5 Includes supplies and use of tools.
All classes with Jeff.

www.northwoodglassart.com

Northwood Glass Art and Gifts
524 Northwood Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-329-4280

Something You've Never Seen Before!

The Lake Pavilion, by the Waterfront, will be showcasing the most stunning, high resolution photos of American landscape you've ever seen before! You don't want to miss this opportunity to travel with your eyes across our beautiful country.

Pet Costume Contest at October 28th Art & Wine Promenade

Think you've got the cutest, spookiest, most fabulous costume for your pet this year...prove it!! Join the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League during the October 28th Art & Wine Promenade and enter your pet in our Costume Contest!! Your pet will have the chance to strut their stuff on the runway and we've got lots of fun prizes to win!! Categories include: Scariest, Cutest, Most Creative and Best Overall.

WIN our "facebook fan favorite" by posting your pet pic in their cutie (let's face it...even if you're going for "spookie" it's clearly going to look cute) outfit on our facebook page and start getting those "LIKES" NOW! Click here to post your pic today!

Enjoy all night from 6-9pm live bands, streetside artists, wine tastings, childrens' activities and more! And bring your kids and your pets for trick-or-treating, story time at Blue Planet Writers' Room and so much more!

See you on October 28th!

Art & Wine Promenade Special Art Event

Haitian Art Show in collaboration with CORPRA

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Hennevelt’s Gallery & Gifts
510 Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach


6 pm to 9pm: view the art,
talk to Claire Guillaume about
the artists and Haiti (7:30pm),
live music from Edy Auguste
wine tasting and appetizers




Click here for more information

Art & Wine Promenade - Friday, September 30th 6-9pm

Every month we see lots of new faces at the monthly Art & Wine Promenade and we love it!! This month's event on Friday, September 30th from 6-9pm is going to be a blast with so many fun things happening including:

- Wine tastings in many of the shops
- Streetside Artists
- Decorate your very own wine glass and take it home with you at "Paris in Northwood" (Click here to check out all the fun!)
- Cupcakes and Dessert Wines at Sip N' Sweets
- Live Entertainment
- And so much more!

And the best part...it's all FREE!! Oh yeah...from 6-9pm enjoy all the festivities! Can't wait to see you there!!

SAVE THE DATE...for upcoming Art & Wine Promenades:
Friday, October 28th
Friday, November 18th
Friday, December 30th

NORTHWOOD VILLAGE UNVEILS NEW VIP CARD, WEB SITE

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Alyson Seligman
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NORTHWOOD VILLAGE UNVEILS NEW VIP CARD, WEB SITE

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 24, 2011) – Northwood Village, the historic neighborhood just north of Downtown West Palm Beach that has evolved and grown tremendously in recent years with the addition of distinctive and highly popular new businesses, has unveiled this week a new Village VIP card on its new web site, www.northwoodvillage.org.

The updated, consumer-driven web site by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) offers increased functionality for those interested in patronizing the area. Visitors can access maps, a complete listing of businesses, multiple ways to connect with the Village, pictures and videos from Northwood happenings, and now, a Village VIP card featuring ‘sweet deals’ from local businesses.
The VIP card is free to access from the site; once downloading a temporary card, guests can pick up a permanent one in Northwood Village, the first opportunity being at the Art & Wine Promenade on Friday, August 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. Village VIPs get access to a VIP section at the event featuring free food and drinks and other cool stuff, courtesy of Northwood Village.

“With Northwood’s growing popularity and hip, funky businesses now filling the streets, we wanted to offer visitors a specialty loyalty program where Village VIPs can access exclusive discounts and freebies at Northwood shops and restaurants,” said Kate Volman, CRA marketing and events coordinator. “And, the revamped web site is not only more useful and user-friendly, the colorful and highly visual look is also more reflective of our urban, edgy vibe.”

Over the past few years, Northwood Village has undergone a revitalization that has welcomed impressive restaurants, distinctive shopping destinations and a quaint atmosphere with a friendly neighborhood feel as you stroll the main streets. For more information about Northwood and to become a Village VIP, visit www.northwoodvillage.org.

Are You a Village VIP?

You should be! Gain instant access to the most fabulous deals in Northwood Village and join us in the exclusive VIP area at the next Art & Wine Promenade on Friday, August 26th from 6-9pm. Click here to visit our website and get your VIP card today! http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Experience VIP Treatment by getting your photo taken as you walk the red carpet, enjoy delicious food and wine samples, mingle with Mo and Sally from Kool 105.5 and Virginia from Wild 95.5, live music, free cupcakes and so much more!

Yep, it's time for you to feel Very Important so don't miss the Art & Wine Promenade on Friday, August 26th!

Check Out the New Website and Become a Village VIP

Northwood Village has a brand new website and we want you to love it as much as we do! We put a lot of time and effort into this site in order to create a place for you to find information, meet the merchants, connect with us online and of course check out all of the meet the merchants, fun pics and vids you may just be in! Take a peek, play around and tell us what you think by posting on our facebook page.

Click here to become a Village VIP today to gain instant access to exclusive deals and other cool stuff all year long! Print out your temporary card and come out to the next Art & Wine Promenade on Friday, August 26th from 6-9pm to receive your permanent card located at the VIP area...oh yeah...there's a VIP area and don't even think about trying to get in without your card...let the perks begin!

We can't wait to hear what you have to say!

Thanks for being a fan of the Village and we'll see you on August 26th!

Unleash your Creative Side

Looking for a fun summer activity? Check out Northwood Glass Art & Gifts for a class in mosaics! It's easy, fun and relaxing. Perfect for a lazy summer day by on your own or with friends!

Mosaicture (Mosaics + Picture) Aug 6 Saturday 9-5

Glass Art Vase Aug 13 Saturday 9-5

Broken China & Tile Mirror (Picassiette) Aug 27 Saturday 9 -5

Northwood Glass Art and Gifts
524 Northwood Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-329-4280

You've Got A Great Idea...It's Time to "Get Around to It"!

You're creative. No, seriously, you are. We're all creative in certain ways and we've all got differt ideas to share. Are you doing what you want to do? Ever thought about writing a book, creating a new product, starting a business or blogging?

You're thinking about something...something that you've always wanted to do, but just "haven't gotten around to it". Well, check it out...now is the time to "get around to it" and you can get started at our fabulous meet up. It's all about talking your ideas through, sharing your thoughts and coming up with an action plan to actually start doing something that you really want to! It's casual, informal and intented to assist you in taking a leap forward.

Awesome, right? RSVP today...it's free, totally fun...and we promise you'll walk away inspired to take the next step...or maybe even the first! :)
Click here to RSVP now