Big City Tavern

BOCA RATON. Frequented by an attractive crowd who come for the scene as much as the food, the Tavern is known for its social appeal and spirited ambience. Food, inspired by many cultures, includes pad thai, beef tenderloin, roast chicken, rare tuna salad, grilled pork chops, and scrambled eggs with brioche and caviar. Desserts include crème brûlée, cheesecake, and a decadent raspberry tart. Draft and bottled beer, both domestic and imported, effectively satiate your thirst, and wines by the glass are perfect for sipping while you scope out the host of attractive patrons. At lunch, sandwiches and salads take priority, along with burgers, pastas, and such temptations as jerk chicken, crabcakes, and shrimp enchiladas.