Aaron's Picks | The Oken Group

Local Favorites

Where The Oken Group goes when they're off the clock.

Beyond real estate, Aaron is deeply embedded in the South Florida community. These are the spots he genuinely loves and recommends to every client who's new to the area.

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Restaurant

The Regional Kitchen

📍 West Palm Beach

Modern Southern cuisine. The pork chop is legendary.

My go-to for client dinners. The cocktail program is just as impressive as the food.

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Restaurant

Kapow! Noodle Bar

📍 Boca Raton

Award-winning Asian fusion at Mizner Park. Ramen and cocktails on point.

Great for a group. Get the outdoor bar seats on a Friday night and order the whole menu.

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Restaurant

Howley's

📍 West Palm Beach

A WPB diner institution since 1950. Open late, cash only, always packed.

Late-night after closings. Order the meatloaf and thank me later.

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Restaurant

DADA

📍 Delray Beach

Art bar and restaurant in a converted Craftsman bungalow. Pure Delray soul.

The vibe here is unlike anything else in South Florida. Take a date.

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Restaurant

Deck 84

📍 Delray Beach

Waterfront dining on the Intracoastal. Best sunsets in Delray.

Book the dock seats for sunset. It's one of those views that makes you remember why you live here.

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Restaurant

Okeechobee Steakhouse

📍 West Palm Beach

WPB's legendary steakhouse since 1947. A Palm Beach County institution.

If you want to understand WPB culture, eat here once. It's a time capsule in the best way.

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Coffee

Subculture Coffee

📍 West Palm Beach

The best espresso in Palm Beach County. A local institution.

I start every morning here when I'm in WPB. The cortado is perfect.

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Coffee

Oceana Coffee

📍 Jupiter

Jupiter's favorite roastery. Laid-back surf town coffee culture.

When I'm showing properties up in Jupiter, this is the first stop. The cold brew is exceptional.

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Coffee

The Butcher & Brewer

📍 Delray Beach

Coffee, craft beer, and charcuterie all under one roof. Classic Delray.

Great coffee, great vibe, and you can stay all day. That's Delray in a nutshell.

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Outdoors

Peanut Island

📍 Palm Beach Gardens

Hop on a water taxi and spend the afternoon snorkeling. A hidden gem.

I bring every out-of-town client here once. Nobody believes it exists until they see it.

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Outdoors

Grassy Waters Preserve

📍 Palm Beach Gardens

Aaron's favorite trail system. Miles of natural Florida landscape.

I come here to clear my head after a long week. Completely underrated by most people.

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Outdoors

Wakodahatchee Wetlands

📍 Delray Beach

World-class bird watching on a 3/4-mile boardwalk over the wetlands.

This one surprises people every time. It doesn't look like much from the road but inside it's incredible.

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Outdoors

Juno Beach

📍 Palm Beach Gardens

The quieter, more local alternative to crowded South Florida beaches.

If someone asks me which beach, this is always my answer. No parking nightmare, no crowds.

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Fitness

PurLife Fitness

📍 Delray Beach

Training-intensive gym in the heart of Pineapple Grove. A local institution.

When I'm working in Delray, this is where I train. The personal training program here is excellent.

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Fitness

F45 Training

📍 Multiple Locations

45-minute functional training circuits. Aaron's go-to between closings.

I travel too much between neighborhoods to commit to one gym. F45 solves that problem.

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Bar

The Blind Monk

📍 West Palm Beach

Upscale wine bar tucked away downtown. Intimate, warm, exceptional.

My favorite place in WPB for a proper drink. Get the charcuterie and let the bartender pick your wine.

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Bar

E.R. Bradley's Saloon

📍 West Palm Beach

Legendary waterfront saloon on Clematis. Live music and cold beer.

You can't call yourself a WPB local until you've stayed too late at Bradley's.

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Bar

Rosewater Rooftop

📍 Delray Beach

The best rooftop cocktails in Delray Beach. Views and vibes.

If you want to show someone what the new Delray Beach is becoming, bring them here.

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Bar

Lost Weekend

📍 West Palm Beach

Arcade bar on Clematis. Craft beer, live music, and retro games.

Great for a casual night out where you're not trying too hard. Take someone who's fun.

The Best of South Florida

Where The Oken Group goes when they're off the clock.

Aaron is your local guide.