West Palm Beach's most talked-about new neighborhood isn't on the water. It's north of Railroad Avenue.
NORA (short for North of Railroad Avenue) is the district just north of downtown West Palm that has quickly become one of the most walkable pockets in South Florida. Think lit-up brick walkways, restaurants you'll want to book weeks ahead, boutiques, wellness studios and a boutique hotel, all within a few blocks.
I spent an evening walking the neighborhood, and these are the spots I'd make part of my routine if I lived here. And if you're wondering where you'd actually live, I've included the residences in and around NORA at the end.
Where you'd be eating
Pastis – the French brasserie everyone's talking about. Order the lobster and the frites, and don't skip the bread basket.
Del Mar – Mediterranean, with one of the prettiest patios in the neighborhood.
Loco Taqueria – tacos and oysters, the perfect casual weeknight.
Van Leeuwen – ice cream for the walk home.
Where you'd grab coffee
Sunday Motor Co. – lattes worth the line.
H&H Bagels – a New York bagel and coffee.
Celis – fresh juice and smoothies.
Pastis – a café au lait at the bar.
Where you'd have a date night
Jack's Bar – cocktails.
Del Mar – dinner on the patio.
Pastis – a candlelit dinner.
The Nora Hotel – a staycation, just because.
Where you'd get pampered
IGK Salon – blowouts.
Sana Skin Studio – facials.
The Spot – the barbershop.
solidcore – your workout.
Where you'd be shopping
Mint – a women's boutique.
Le Labo – your signature fragrance.
Pompanos – a boutique.
Warby Parker – eyewear.
Coming soon to NORA
The neighborhood is still growing. These are on the way:
Lillys – a rooftop pool bar.
Nami Nori – hand rolls.
Indaco – wood-fired Italian.
Vesta – a wine bar.
Where you'd be living: NORA properties
Nora House is the only one right inside NORA. The other three are steps away on North Flagler Drive, so you're still walking distance to everything above.
Nora House – in NORA, the first residential launch in the district. From the low $2Ms.
Olara – waterfront on North Flagler. From $2M.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences – on North Flagler. From $3M.
Shorecrest – waterfront on North Flagler. From $3.5M.
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Thinking about living near NORA?
I'm Jen Sommers, a Global Real Estate Advisor with ONE Sotheby's International Realty and your local South Florida real estate advisor. I'd love to send you my private list of homes and condos within walking distance of NORA, or set up a tour of the buildings above.
Call or text me at (561) 888-3115, or email [email protected].
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