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Club Braman Members will receive a 15% discount on dine-in
or take-out orders with their digital membership card.

CLUB BRAMAN EATS:

OVER THE BRIDGE CAFE

ONE MAY BE TEMPTED TO BELIEVE A all-day. This proved prescient; and though In fact, any number of Newman family
RESTAURANT with exclusively outdoor now approaching its fifth anniversary in members are on-hand daily at the Cafe,
seating, limited parking, and minimal December, Over The Bridge Cafe actually performing every task from bussing tables
signage might quickly find failure in South suffered an admittedly ignominious to schmoozing guests. The Newmans can
Florida. Add the fact that said restaurant start. Daniel’s father, Robert, found what also be found off campus catering any
was launched just before the infamous appeared a perfect listing just west of the number of events in partnership with the
lockdowns of 2020, and the expectation intracoastal bridge; though upon arrival City of Delray Beach and the DDA. It’s the
of collapse becomes a near certainty. the duo found the listing photos and kind of hands-on commitment reflected
However, in the case of the immensely address had been mixed-up. Rather than a by Braman Motorcars, and no doubt one
popular Over The Bridge Cafe, one would ready-made restaurant, they found a tiny reason why the Newman’s have purchased
be quite wrong. building in need of a significant amount of several vehicles from the campus over the
work. No matter—Daniel’s vision wouldn’t years. However, Robert asserts that even
One look at the crowded covered patio on be deterred by something as simple as a more enjoyable than the customer service
any given weekend morning should prove real estate miscommunication. provided, are Club Braman events; he is a
convincing enough.Passers-by may even regular at Casino and Comedy Nights.
catch some of the live music performers Daniel’s mission was straightforward but
providing ambience until 3:00 p.m. What a unique: simple, flavorful American cuisine Fellow Club Braman members are
singular look wouldn’t reveal, is a close- with a Caribbean and Floridian flair—with encouraged to browse Over The Bridge’s
knit family business guided by a visionary some wacky twists on traditional comfort entire menu online, and learn more about
scion whose instinct for “good eats” was food here and there, originating from their delectable takes on all manner
strong enough to overcome any virus—or personal experience and experiments. of cuisine outside of their breakfast
unconventional location. Examples (and crowd favorites) include staples, available through their catering
the French toast duo, short rib grilled division. For those hoping for the full
Having spent years of his hospitality cheese sandwich, and Robert’s “Dad’s experience however, be sure to make
career with Marriott, Disney, and several BLT”—originally not part of the menu, but weekend reservations well in advance
other restaurants on Atlantic Avenue, a delicacy the elder Newman insisted on at OverTheBridgeCafe.com. Despite the
Daniel Newman knew Delray Beach was enjoying every day, and has since taken off odds facing them, one would again be
in need of a proper breakfast spot—one in popularity. wrong to be surprised by Daniel and his
which served piping hot, delicious fare family’s success.

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