On the very first day that we moved to Boca in 1989, a new neighbor let us in on the secret of where to shop in Boca. Desperately hunger and cranky after directing movers and unpacking boxes, our neighbor directed us to King's Italian Market to pick up our first food supplies.

Over the years King's became our neighborhood mom and pop store. Their bakery was always a favorite for special occasion cakes, with the Brown Derby number one on our family list. Their fresh produce was delicious and often local and their seafood department was unparallel. As a busy working family, we especially enjoyed the prepared dinners. They were hearty, nutritious and reasonably priced.

In August of 2007, because of roof problems in their location on Military Trail, King's was forced to close. Rumors swirled that it would reopen on Powerline Road in the Ross Dress for Less shopping center. Over one year elapsed and other new stores opened in the shopping center, filling any vacant spaces and dashing hopes that King's would reopen.

Now in October, 2008, there are rumors that King's is opening in Boca Center in the space left vacant by Bombay Kids. It would be a great location for King's and could bring more foot traffic to Boca Center during the daytime. Hopefully this time the rumors are true and we can all continue to enjoy King's Italian Market.

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