LAKE WORTH. This throwback to past times is just the sort of club that real music lovers dream of. Intimate, comfortable, and dedicated to great tunes, Bamboo Room occupies the second floor of a circa-1923 social club. Its terrific, curving, copper-topped bar, complete with a display of vintage mixing accoutrements, turns out fantastic drinks, many of the recipes culled from Prohibition-era bar manuals. But the music, played in a (yes, it's true) bamboo-paneled room, includes local and national acts who regale patrons with the best in Mississippi- and Chicago-style blues. You'll also find jazz and other soulful genres represented. Upholstered furniture circles the stage, so score a seat here if you can. If not, anywhere is good for acoustics and views. Great jukebox, too.

BOYNTON BEACH. A large waterside deck flanks the back of this restaurant and bar, situated on the Intracoastal Waterway. Order a martini and tropical rum cocktail, like the Bahama mama or pineapple paradise, and sit back while listening to live sax or reggae at the outdoor bar. Appetizers, sandwiches, steak and a plethora of fish and seafood dishes satisfy appetites of all sizes.

WEST PALM BEACH. Hip, dim, and fashionable, this CityPlace hotspot is always bustling and attracts a steady crowd of upscale professionals and tourists. Behind the bar, musicians perform on an elevated stage against a grid of blue-lit cubbie holes. On any given evening, you're likely to hear Top 40 tunes, Latin music, '70s disco, or classics by Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. A small dance floor is available, and patrons actually do dance, in between sips of martinis (natch), tequilas, single-malt scotches, handcrafted bourbons, and wines by the bottle and glass. An outdoor bar serves to those who want to watch foot-traffic and be washed by balmy breezes. Appetizers and desserts are available to supplement the booze, and fashionable attire is expected.

DELRAY BEACH. This inviting beachfront restaurant serves up a wealth of New England-style seafood during the day and, at night, transforms into one of the area's best venues for live music. Every night, a local band plays, and Monday's reggae parties have become legendary, in part because of their limbo contests and Jamaican rappers. Rock, beach music, and island tunes cater to a variety of tastes, and drink specials and well-attended happy hours are additional attractions. Sports events, especially those featuring Beantown's home teams, attract hordes of attendees too, who come to root for Boston's finest and consume vast quantities of beer.

PALM BEACH. A constant outpouring of accolades renders this spectacular restaurant one of Palm Beach's best known establishments. A romantic ambience is set with arched windows, mirrors and candlelight, and glorious flower arrangements. Guests are graced by impeccable service and cuisine, not to mention live music, courtesy of a pianist and a jazz combo. Representative entrees include roasted veal chop, rack of Colorado lamb, wiener schnitzel, tempura style ahi tuna, and crispy duck breast and leg confit. A celebrated and extensive wine list promises a wealth of possibilities, and the caviar and champagne bar extends dining options, as does the late-night menu. Whether you want to honor a special occasion or simply indulge for a moment, Cafe l'Europe guarantees excellence.