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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE
CRAFTY! 72 GET Mommy Bloggers Share Festive Projects To Keep Kids Busy This Winter
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Show Seasonal Visitors The Best Of South Florida With These Weekend Plans
SWEET 82 HOW IT IS
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his is our first holiday season in our new house, and my husband and I are looking forward to honoring old traditions and making some new ones. When we lived in our apartment, I kept my collection of holiday paraphernalia small due to lack of display and storage space. But, now that we have triple the square footage, I’m excited to go shopping and deck the halls. The trouble is, I don’t know where to start. The choices are overwhelming. If you’ve been to a department store or a big-box store lately, you know what I mean: The aisles are overflowing with ornaments, wreaths, garland, lights, centerpieces, pillows, blankets, stockings, signs, candles, figurines – the list goes on and on. I deliberately skirted the Target holiday section the other day because I didn’t feel “ready.” So I’m taking a page from organizing guru Marie Kondo’s popular 2011 book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing.” In it, she directs readers to purge their homes of things that don’t spark joy, or tokimeku, meaning to “flutter, throb, palpitate.” I don’t know how Kondo would feel about me applying her philosophy to purchasing new items instead of tossing out old ones… but tough noogies. This approach is giving me focus. It has prompted me to stop and think about the holidays of my childhood. What traditions or objects gave me joy when I was a kid? My dad set up his train set every year around the tree, complete with little figurines and doors that opened and closed, but that was more my brother’s domain. I was afraid of derailing the train for some reason. Neither was I a huge fan of the nativity scene. You would think a child would naturally be drawn to play with plastic figurines, but the tableau seemed too sacred to disturb. So what did bring me joy? I loved snow globes. We had two or three, each with its own wintry scene. They were mesmerizing. I’d shake one up, watch the “snowflakes” fall and daydream about that hushed little world inside. I also enjoyed nutcrackers. I think we only had one, but he was very detailed and regal, and I loved cracking walnuts open more than actually eating them. It’s so satisfying! Afterward, I would hand the nuts to my dad and smooth the nutcracker’s beard to restore his dignity. Mistletoe was another favorite. I liked springing our plastic bunch of leaves and berries on my mom or dad or a visiting friend, holding it over their heads and demanding a smooch. I’m letting these memories guide me as I set off into the retail chaos to find objects that make me flutter, throb or palpitate. (Don’t be alarmed if you see me palpitating in the middle of HomeGoods.) Usually I’m guided by form and function when shopping, but, now, I’m letting my heart take the wheel. Wish me luck this holiday season as I search for joy. I hope you find some, too.
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joy in uplifting people through his colorful, cheerful artwork, so it should come as no surprise that he has partnered with the nonprofit Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO), which aims to help abused and neglected children in South Florida. The Miami artist will be celebrated at the organization’s Open Your Heart To Art event on Jan. 7, where a collection of his sculptures
and canvases will be on display. “It’s great to be able to create something and then it becomes an instrument for people to gather,” says Britto, 53. The cocktail party, of which The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor, will be held at the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center in Sunrise, a facility for children with developmental disabilities and their families. The evening will also include a painting party and a
sculpture dedication. Donors will be able to name a limited number of Britto’s pieces in honor of or in memory of loved ones. While some of the work was unfinished as of press time, the Brazilian-born artist promises that, in true Britto style, each piece will be “very optimistic” and pack a “positive message.” “I want to create images of hope and happiness,” he says. “I think beauty can inspire us. Ugliness doesn’t inspire us. It makes us more
important it is to be able to take care of him. I can’t imagine what it’s like for parents who have a child with disabilities and they can’t take care of them or afford to take care of them … what would you do?” He adds: “I wish I could do even more.” Britto’s work has been featured in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, and he has created public art installations for the World Cup, Cirque Du Soleil and the Super Bowl. The artist has also done creative collaborations with the likes of Coca-Cola, Disney, Evian and more. He’s also no stranger to charitable projects, serving on the board of many organizations, including Best Buddies International and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Britto is thrilled to expand his reach by teaming up with JAFCO. “Everyone there is so gracious and giving,” he says. “I’m really excited.” – Rheana Murray
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THAT’S A RAP Coming soon: A new take on the beloved deli.
Rappy’s, which bills itself as “a deli-restaurant for the modern world,” will offer mouthwatering creations, including Signature House-Smoked Pastrami and Corned Beef, Classic Chicken In A Pot, Stuffed Cabbage, Gourmet Hot Dogs, traditional malts and shakes and freshly baked desserts. The Boca Raton eatery, located in the new Park Place Plaza on Military Trail between Yamato Road and Clint Moore Road, is the brainchild of Burt Rapoport (Henry’s, Deck 84 and Burt & Max’s), who comes from a long line of relatives who owned iconic New York Jewish restaurants. So it’s fitting that he has created this venue, named in honor of his father, Ray “Rappy” Rapoport. “Opening a restaurant concept that offers soulful, Jewish-style cuisine takes me back to where it all began growing up in my family’s restaurant,” says Rapoport, president of Rapoport’s Restaurant Group. p p p “Rapp
py’s truly signifies my life and my career coming full circle.” The 160-seat, 4,300-square-foot restaurant, set to open this month, will also offer seating for 24 at its cozy bar, covered outdoor dining and a deli takeout area. By Manhas Designs, the decor will reflect traditional deli style, with vintage subway tile, chalkboard menus and stained concrete flooring alongside stainless steel, ambient lighting and modern wood elements. The “delica-restaurant-tessen” will feature classic Jewish deli dishes as well as contemporary interpretations of deli favorites. Also on the menu: creative craft cocktails and boozy milkshakes. Visit rappysdeli.com. ppy
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Delray Beach resident nt Richard Levy loves fun and games. es. He’s the inventor of several popular ular board games, including two new ones, out just in time for holiday gifting. fting. The children’s game “The Velveelveteen Rabbit,” designed for ages es 4 and up, brings the classic story to life as players race in a quest to become ecome real, while “Uncle Milton’s Ant Farm,” Farm ” for ages 7 and older, pits players against each other as they compete to be the first to make it to the queen ant’s chamber. Levy’s other claim to fame? He’s the co-creator of the beloved animatronic Furby,
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When it comes to the holidays, there’s no such
thing as too much decoration. That’s why canine fashion brand Charlie & Spike has created the perfect way to dress up your dogs so they can celebrate in style. Dubbed the WagSwag collection, these harnesses combine fashion and function – and they’re interchangeable, so you can switch up Fido’s look post-holiday (styles include whimsical sayings, fashion-forward prints and a reflective “safety” Fashion Front). The Palm Beach company, created by the owners of two adorable Yorkshire terriers, donates 50 percent of proceeds from its “I’ve Been Rescued” Fashion Front to causes such as rescue shelters. “We’re passionate about this because our very own Yorkie Spike was a rescue pup. We know firsthand that rescue dogs are some of the most loyal, sweet companions, and are grateful to their owners for giving them a second chance at a happy life,” notes their website. Adds Jamie Broder, co-creator of the line: “As the grateful owner of a rescue dog, I am so happy to offer our ‘I’ve Been Rescued’ Fashion Front and hope that it will help change the lives of shelter pets.” Visit charlieandspike.com.
CURLY HQ Calling all curly girls: Finally, there’s a salon just for your distinctive tresses. Tired of dealing with a mane of frizz? The staff at the new Ouidad Flagship Salon in Fort Lauderdale knows how to calm those hard-to-handle locks. Owned by Ouidad – “the queen of curl” and an internationally renowned stylist, salon owner, author and global educator – the salon bills itself as “an exclusive haven for curls and textured hair.” The venue plans to hold monthly classes to educate clients about caring for textured and curly hair. “The idea is to create an all-inclusive experience for clients to receive expert hair services, to socialize, and to learn how to care for their curls,” explains Chadwick Pendley, master artistic educator for Ouidad and coowner of the Fort Lauderdale salon. He adds: “Given the hair texture demographics of South Florida, along with the challenges associated with Florida’s humidity, Fort Lauderdale is a prime location for this ‘Southern gathering place for curls.’” Ouidad’s trademark cutting technique, “carving and slicing,” as well as coloring methods designed for curls and textured hair, will be used at the salon. Ouidad opened the first salon in the country catering exclusively to curly hair in 1984. “Since then her trademarked cutting and styling techniques and line of award-winning curl optimizing products have changed the lives of curly and wavy-haired people everywhere,” notes the company’s website. Visit ouidad.com.
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2. Illuminate their space with the TARTUFO LAMP, channeling mid-century charm with a lustrous metal base and a translucent alabaster shade. The stone is crafted by Italian artisans and comes from the last alabaster quarry in Tuscany. Available at shophorne.com. 3. The PB CLASSIC GLASS BATH DECANTER is handcrafted by artisan glassblowers out of soda lime glass. Fill with water, and place on a nightstand in case someone gets thirsty. The top doubles as a drinking glass. Available at potterybarn.com.
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Singer Deborah Silver’s Second Album Lights Up The Charts For Charity BY LAURA JANELLE DOWNEY
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ne would think that – since coming off the September release of her second album, “The Gold Standards” – South Florida vocalist Deborah Silver knew all along that she wanted to be a singer. “I never even thought about it,” she says. “When I was little, I was a dancer and a classical pianist. I was really too shy to sing in front of anyone. I sang in a choir in high school, but I never pursued a lead solo because I shied away from anything that would bring attention to me.” But, after competing in a pageant in Missouri and singing Judy Garland’s “Johnny One Note,” Silver walked away with the win. “That’s really when my singing took off,” she says. “I’ve been singing ever since.”
Her first album, “Pure Silver,” which was released in 2010, offered listeners an eclectic variety of tunes from country to jazz to R&B. “I will always have a little bit of soul in me,” Silver says. “It all goes back to Mississippi, where I was raised, and the music I grew up listening to, like Ella Fitzgerald; Dinah Washington; Frank Sinatra; the Commodores; Earth, Wind & Fire; and Luther Vandross.” “The Gold Standards,” which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums chart in its first week, is a compilation of tunes from “The Great American Songbook.” “I don’t have just one favorite song from the album,” Silver says. “I
really like the duet I did with twotime Grammy winner Jack Jones.” Silver and Jones, who sang the legendary “Love Boat” theme song, took the old school ballad “I’ve Got a Crush on You” and modernized it. “We kind of kicked it up a little bit and brought it into present day,” she says. “I never do a song the way it was previously recorded. I try to always respect the composer and to do what I feel the composer wrote the song to do, but I also try to find my own interpretation. We call it putting my own Silver spin on things.” As a married mother of two, Silver’s schedule is packed. Add in her out-of-state performances and charity work, and that’s a full lineup. “I do concerts for causes,” she says.
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Her biggest philanthropic endeavor to date is SLAM ALS, a social media campaign that encourages peoples to “slam” the neurodegenerative disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Silver and her daughter, Madison, founded SLAM ALS in 2009 when Marjie, one of Silver’s sisters, began to develop symptoms of the disease. “I am determined to eradicate ALS, and my entire family has jumped onboard with me,” Silver says. She donated 100 percent of the net proceeds from “The Gold Standards” to ALS research being done at Columbia University. “I know it’s going to take a lot,” Silver says. “I am grateful for anything anyone can do to help cure ALS.” O
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IMPROMPTU GUESTS Amy Adams Is Stellar In Consistently Intense “Arrival” BY BILL BOWEN
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fog-shrouded atmosphere of mystery and the wondrous, layered performance of Amy Adams render “Arrival” a welcome addition to the long and imaginative list of cinematic accounts of extraterrestrial encounters. In director Denis Villeneuve’s interpretation of Ted Chiang’s novella “Story of Your Life,” Adams plays Dr. Louise Banks, a linguist recruited to communicate with intergalactic visitors, which arrive in 12 enormous vehicles and alight in strategic places around the planet. No one is sure exactly what the strategy is, of course, and frenzied cable-news talking heads speculate that, among other things, the 12 venues are places where Sheena Easton had hits in the ’80s. But there are few such lighthearted
moments to ease the tension as an anxious world wonders at the visitors’ purpose and the countdown continues until the paranoid earthlings inevitably begin to point their guns. Col. Weber (Forest Whitaker), a high-level military officer, recruits Banks and astrophysicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner) to a team in the Montana hinterlands, where an alien craft is parked. The group is part of a network set up with China, Australia and every other location around the world where teams are trying to communicate with the aliens. Oscar-nominated director Villeneuve (“Sicario,” 2015) maintains a heavy mood and interweaves Banks’ seeming flashbacks of time spent with her young daughter. These visions, which will prove relevant,
come as brief slices of sunlight, as the time after the arrival is invariably overcast and gray, helping Villeneuve coax an unwavering intensity from Eric Heisserer’s screenplay. Adams – who has displayed her versatility in a wide range of roles from “Catch Me If You Can” (2002) and “The Fighter” (2010) to “American Hustle” (2013) – imbues Banks with the melancholy of secret wisdom that will begin to make sense through communication with the aliens. Renner, who received Oscar nominations for “The Hurt Locker” (2008) and “The Town” (2010) and has had recurring roles in the “Mission Impossible” and “The Avengers” franchises, is not quite convincing as an astrophysicist wonk nor as a suitor for Banks. Aided by stunning CGI visuals,
the film is equal to the kind of dramatic tension that has driven such intergalactic movies as “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951), “Aliens” (1986) and “Contact” (1997), and it continues with the time-honored tradition of human bad behavior (or, more specifically, military overreach). The Chinese start it this time, as leader Gen. Shang (Tzi Ma) threatens to defend his airspace by blasting the visitors, raising the possibility that our primitive tribe has angered a vastly more advanced foe. The dramatic resolution to all this will fill you with awe for the wonders of the universe – including the art of screenwriting. O TIME: 1 hour, 56 minutes RATED: PG-13 for brief strong language
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Inspiring Reads About The AfricanAmerican Experience BY STELLA ALVES In honor of Kwanzaa, from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 this year, we’re shining a spotlight on African-American voices and stories from throughout history. Despite their struggle for equality – or perhaps because of it – this population has helped shape the United States in untold ways, from music and food to technology and civil rights. As the following authors prove, the African-American experience is wholly unique and contains important lessons for us all.
“The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement” By Taylor Branch Dedicating his book to “students of freedom and teachers of history,” Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch zeroes in on 18 essential events in “The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement.” He starts with a 26-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. on the first night of the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, which made him into a public figure, and shows how this seminal event led 42
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to a national social movement. “Here is the full sweep of an era that transformed America and continues to offer crucial lessons for today’s world,” according to the book’s publisher. While examining turning points like the March on Washington and the 1964 presidential election, Branch also focuses on the everyday heroes who made a difference. Named a “thrilling book, marvelous in both its breadth and its detail” by The New York Times Book Review, “The King Years” is a riveting and important work.
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“Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap” By Ben Westhoff If you were a fan of the movie “Straight Outta Compton,” take a closer look at the subject matter in “Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap.” Ben Westhoff, an award-winning journalist and a Library Journal best-seller, delivers an intriguing account. During a time of gang violence and police brutality in Los Angeles, a group of African-American artists, known as N.W.A., found an outlet for the voices of the disenfranchised through rap, which became one of the most dominant movements in modern music. Westhoff explores how the group shifted the center of hip-hop from New York to LA, spurring rivalries in the process. Kirkus describes the book – which contains never-before-told stories and interviews with artists like Ice Cube and Dr. Dre as well as their family
members and collaborators – as “raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history.”
“Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” By Margot Lee Shetterly Prepare to be inspired. In “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race,” Margot Lee Shetterly introduces the AfricanAmerican women who worked to send astronauts into space during the Cold War era. Having known some of these “human computers,” the author drew on personal recollections, interviews and extensive research for this New York Times best-seller. Originally designated to teach in the segregated public schools of the South, the women were recruited by NASA after World War II due to labor shortages. They fought for
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victory over the Soviet Union in the Space Race while also struggling for civil rights and gender equality. “Much as Tom Wolfe did in ‘The Right Stuff,’ Shetterly moves gracefully between the women’s lives and the broader sweep of history,” according to The Boston Globe. A movie based on the book debuts on Christmas Day.
“The Underground Railroad: A Novel” By Colson Whitehead Described as “one of America’s best novelists” by Rolling Stone, Colson Whitehead chronicles a slave’s fight for freedom in the antebellum South in “The Underground Railroad: A Novel,” an Oprah’s Book Club pick. In this gripping tale of survival, we meet young Cora, a Georgia slave who has it worse than most. Not only does she live in brutal conditions, but she’s an outcast among her peers. After finding out about the Underground Railroad, Cora risks it all to escape, just like her mother before her. But a relentless slave catcher is hot on her trail, and every city she passes through presents new horrors. According to NPR, the New York Times best-selling author’s “talent and range are beyond impressive and impossible to ignore. ‘The Underground Railroad’ is an American masterpiece, as much a searing docu-
ment of a cruel history as a uniquely brilliant work of fiction.”
“The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks” By Toni Tipton-Martin Award-winning nutrition and food writer Toni Tipton-Martin has spent years gathering cookbooks by African-Americans and has one of the world’s largest private collections. Her goal? “To discover the true role of black women in the creation of American, and especially Southern, cuisine,” according to the book’s publisher. In “The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks,” winner of the 2016 James Beard Foundation Book Award, she places more than 150 books into context, discussing their historical and cultural significance. Along the way, Tipton-Martin not only shatters the demeaning stereotype of Aunt Jemima but demonstrates the tenacity and creativity of black chefs. “It’s a heaping helping, a long overdue acknowledgment of AfricanAmericans who have toiled in this field since the country’s beginnings,” according to The New York Times Book Review. “With eloquence and urgency, [Tipton-Martin] makes the case that without the people of the African diaspora not only would America’s food be different, so would its culinary conversation.” O
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tzhak Perlman is a man of many talents. Not only can he play the violin with aplomb, but he can perform the most intricate of songs while conducting an orchestra. The Israeli-born musician began playing the violin when he was very young and, at age 13, performed on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Then he went on to capture hearts around the world with his passionate performances. Fans can experience his music at 8 p.m. on Dec. 18 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. The venue is rolling out the red carpet for the star, calling him “undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin who enjoys superstar status rarely afforded a classical musician,” ac-
cording to its website, adding that he is “beloved for his charm and humanity as well as his talent, treasured by audiences who respond not only to his remarkable artistry but also to his irrepressible joy.” The Julliard School of Music grad has performed with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and teaches at the Perlman Music Program in the summer. He has not only played with every major orchestra and at concert halls worldwide but has conducted orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston Symphony, National Symphony and Los Angeles Philharmonic. The 16-time Grammy Award
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onnie and Marie Osmond have a message for fans: “The holiday season is all about family. It’s a time when families come back together, slow down a bit and enjoy life.” And the brother-sister duo wants to be a part of all that – so they’ve scheduled a series of stops for their holiday show, including one at 8 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. “So many people have come up to us and said, ‘You were such a part of my life growing up. We have wonderful memories of you and your family and Christmas.’ We think the best gift you can give is a memory or a tradition. We hope you and your family will join us to celebrate the holidays this year,” notes their website. Adds Marie, according to the site: “We grew up working on all those original holiday TV specials, from Andy Williams’ to Perry Como’s. It was just that innocent era
of sitting in the living room watching Donny and Marie with the whole family as well as other holiday songs and skits coming through the TV set. Nobody’s doing this anymore. Our show is the tradition that we will not let die.” But what can fans expect? “I think people are going to be very surprised by this show,” Donny says on their site. “We will celebrate all the great memories that people have of the Christmas TV specials and I’ve got to get ‘Puppy Love’ in there but Marie and I never stop looking for ways to work with our dancers and our band to deliver a show that will make our audience forget about the problems of the world for that moment we spend together.” We’re anxious to see if Marie shows off any of the moves she learned during “Dancing With The Stars.” O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
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France’s Legion of Honor as well as the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award. “The Prince of Tides,” which she directed, received seven Academy Award nominations. “It’s about how love and compassion can heal and liberate the soul,” according to her website. “I’m interested in telling stories about positive transformations and the potential for human growth.” Whether you remember her from “Funny Girl,” “The Way We Were,” “Yentl” or any of her other movies or albums, there’s no denying Streisand’s impact. The self-described “actress who sings” also made a name for herself off the stage – her civil rights activism and philanthropic pursuits
are famous (the Streisand Foundation has given millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations). She’s also working on a book about her early years in the business. “I will probably dedicate it to my mother,” she told CBS News. “Because without her telling me I would never make it and, you
know, I can’t be a movie star and I was odd-looking and whatever, she gave me something to fight for. It was a kind of, ‘I’ll show you, Mom!’ Gave me a force, an energy that I appreciate now.” O For more information, call 954-8357469 or visit thebbtcenter.com.
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Holiday Classic “The Miracle On 34th Street” Arrives At Broward Center BY LINDA HAASE
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ere’s something that’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit: “The Miracle on 34th Street.” This beloved show will charm audiences at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 & 17. “Capture the spirit of the season with this holiday favorite, presented
debut as a movie (which starred Maureen O’Hara and Natalie Wood). The movie won several Academy Awards. It also received accolades from The New York Times, which noted: “For all those blasé skeptics who do not believe in Santa Claus – and likewise for all those natives who
in radio-play tradition that tells the timeless story of Kris Kringle who is hired as the Macy’s department store Santa and claims to be the real Santa Claus. Perfect for the entire family,” notes the venue’s website. The show, which is also presented by Arts Radio Network Theatre Project and WLRN, will showcase a radio-type format. “It’s the golden age of radio brought gloriously back to life, featuring some of South Florida’s finest actors,” notes WLRN’s website. “The Miracle on 34th Street,” a comedy-drama favorite, has been delighting viewers since its 1947
have grown cynical about New York – but most especially for all those patrons who have grown weary of the monotonies of the screen, let us heartily recommend the Roxy’s new picture, Miracle on 34th Street. As a matter of fact, let’s go further: let’s catch its spirit and heartily proclaim that it is the freshest little picture in a long time, and maybe even the best comedy of this year.” Are you in the mood for a miracle this holiday season? Book a ticket to this inspiring play. O For more information, call 954-4620222 or visit browardcenter.org.
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HAPPY HOLIDAYS? Dealing With Seasonal Family Drama As A Couple BY LINDA HAASE
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e’ve waited all year for the holidays – that season when we can, finally, take time to enjoy life. But that festive feeling can quickly turn into “bah humbug” when couples find themselves embroiled in family drama. Whether it’s a visit from that overly chatty relative (does he ever take a breath?) or the crossed signals that result in three mandatory events for the same day and time, it’s enough to make you want to escape to a private island – by yourself. And, if you’re thinking things were a lot easier when you were single, you just may be right. “When you get married, what you used to do for the holidays will likely change a lot, especially after you have children. You don’t always have to be with both families every time. It is OK to alternate holidays,” notes Marni Feuerman, a Boca Raton licensed marriage and family therapist. “Don’t try to please both families by always having everyone at your house or splitting the day up to go to both if that’s not what you want.” So, this year, should you and your significant other do the things you want to do? Or resign yourself to the fact that you’ll – once again – do the things you have to do (and try to look like you’re having fun)? “Your significant other comes first if you are married. Make a conscious effort to do the right thing as far as including and excluding family. Not every couple wants 20 people every holiday, and that is perfectly OK,” says Feuerman. “Decide early, and start discussing it with your families. You can then make the final call. Know that some people may be disappointed with your decision, but life will go on!” As for that relative who always overstays his welcome? “You both should negotiate the rules around this and let the spouse whose relative is asking DECEMBER 2016
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TIPS TO AVOID HOLIDAY HORRORS inform them,” she says. “Be direct, and leave no room for interpretation. For example, ‘We would be happy to host you during the holidays for X days... then we can help you find a hotel or another relative if you need more time. Let me know if this will work for you.’”
Part of that compromise might include giving up some of the “alone time” you were seeking, Feuerman notes: “Decide on a less busy time to take alone time for yourselves. Otherwise, go on vacation out of town over the holidays so no one can bother you.”
Not every couple wants 20 people every holiday, and that is perfectly OK. Decide early, and start discussing it with your families. You can then make the final call. – Marni Feuerman, licensed marriage and family therapist
And, advises Julia Manfre, a Boca Raton licensed mental health counselor: “Communicate. Don’t assume anything. Ask questions. Talk about expectations... for parties, family, gifts, etc. Set boundaries. Set time limits. Discuss what is important to each person. Honor what is important. Compromise on the rest.”
But this time of year can also be an opportunity for couples to become closer. “Couples can strengthen their relationship during the stress of the holidays as well as the rest of the year by communicating. If you are feeling stressed or upset, reach out to your partner and ask for what
EXPECT A FEW CURVEBALLS or things going off course. Being open and flexible will give you both the best chance for a peaceful holiday. WATCH YOUR “SELF-TALK.” Are you being negative and predicting a bad outcome without evidence of this being the case? DON’T COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHERS. You might be idealizing
their circumstances. There will be families with worse and some with better situations. HAVE FIRM AND HEALTHY BOUNDARIES with toxic relatives. It’s
OK to say no to Aunt Sally who gets drunk every time she visits. SEEK OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL HELP if you have big blow-ups
every year over the holidays. A counselor can lend an objective view and help you solve this once and for all. Source: Marni Feuerman, LCSW, LMFT
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you need,” suggests Feuerman. “It may be reassurance, a hug, a venting session or something else. It is harder to deal with these things alone. Your partner may not realize what you are wrangling over until you tell him or her. Avoid trying to be everything to everyone as this is sure to increase your stress.” And, if all else fails, take solace in this advice from Bruce Lee, an associate professor of international health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health: “Don’t keep repeating the same mistakes each holiday season,” Lee wrote in Forbes. “By now, you know what conversations and actions will make you unhappy, anxious, regretful and remorseful and trigger unresolvable arguments with others, such as family members. Try something new.” Or you could just put mistletoe in every room. O
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hen my son entered first grade, he joined the Tiger Scouts, the youngest scouting group, which desperately needed a leader. I volunteered, even though I had never before led a troop of anything. Ten Tigers met in my basement every Thursday night, running, shrieking, tumbling and generally having a good time. Each meeting, we managed to complete some task – often involving popsicle sticks – and recite the requisite pledges. I’ve always had a dramatic flair, so I concocted a closing ceremony that combined a dark room, a lit candle and a final group blow, which the boys found irresistible.
I thought I was doing a pretty good job. But two “super moms” disagreed. Kathy and Jen were pros. They had five children between them – I only had one – and plenty of experience running things. They were class moms, team moms and PTA officers. Their bake sales broke records, and their Fun Fairs were models of efficiency second only to Gen. Patton’s Third Army on the Western Front. To them, my Tiger Scout meetings were sloppy, disorganized and way too loud for Jen’s noise-sensitive son. So they invited me to coffee, and, along with Kathy’s home-baked raisin scones, they hauled out a chart
labeled “10 Commandments of Respect,” rules I should review with the Tigers so meetings would be quieter and more productive. Presumably, Kathy and Jen were trying to be helpful; but I felt suckerpunched. Although they said, “We’re soooo thankful you volunteered,” what I heard was, “You suck at running the troop. This is the best way to handle little boys.” Mom-on-mom judgment seems to develop with breast milk. As soon as we become mothers, and at once doubt and defend every decision we make, we often start judging others. Most of us keep our opinions to ourselves. But sometimes mothers
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make public pronouncements (call it the Mommy’s 95 Theses) complaining about others’ parenting decisions and screaming for change – a protest sometimes wrapped in a buttery pastry. Occasionally, a national debate erupts, like the avalanche of criticism that rained down on the mother of a toddler who fell into a gorilla cage at the Cincinnati Zoo and was dragged around for 10 minutes by a 450-pound silverback. But, most often, the criticism is local and personal. Sometimes it’s delivered over coffee or posted on social media, where we willingly offer up tidbits of family life. A photo
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that’s meant to display Grandma’s hand-knit Christmas gift can elicit the response: “Isn’t it too hot for that child to wear a cardigan?” “People are hyper-aware of what’s going on in other people’s lives,” says Dr. Tara Zuckerman, a Fort Lauderdale clinical psychologist. “By putting information out there, we’re leaving the door open for people to offer opinions.” If you’re already insecure about parenting (and who isn’t?), those opinions sting or provoke secondguessing that is damaging to both mother and child. “Mom-on-mom shaming can spawn a spiraling effect that causes mothers to question themselves,” Dr. Zuckerman says. “It can cause anger, anxiety, frustration and worry. And it can trickle down to the children.” Of course, some moms are better 60
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not all mothers are vulnerable. It depends on the stage they’re in.” If you’re particularly sensitive to mommy shaming, try these techniques. If the criticism is meant to be constructive, no matter how clumsily it’s offered, see if you can take away any valid advice. When another mother heaps on shame, say, “Maybe your time and attention are better spent on you rather than on me.” Resist the temptation to post every life event on Facebook, which invites comments that aren’t always positive. Take it with a grain of salt, and realize that every mother has different experiences and ways of coping. Go with your gut. “No one else knows your child as well as you do,” says Dr. Silverman.
In the end, my Tigers had a good year. I employed some of the 10 Commandment tips and ignored others. But all the boys enjoyed the meetings enough to progress to the next level of scouting. My connection to Kathy and Jen didn’t end there, either. About six months later, my son reported that their boys were “looking at inappropriate pictures of ladies” online. Apparently, the noise-sensitive boy knew how to use Google, the other could spell “naked” and together they accessed God knows what. For a week, I chewed on this nugget, not sure what to say or do. Finally, I called Kathy and repeated what I had heard. She said blankly, “I’ll look into it,” and hung up. I imagined her embarrassment and predicament, and then muttered to myself, “What a shame.” O
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It’s Actually A Good Thing At Little Palm Island Resort & Spa BY SUSAN R. MILLER
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rom the minute you arrive at Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, you’ll start to feel your stress melt away. This private isle, located in the Florida Keys, is so remote that it’s only accessible by seaplane or boat.
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marina slips with electricity and water service, starting at $425 per day. Stepping onto the dock that leads to 5.5 acres of paradise, you might expect to be greeted by Mr. Roarke and his sidekick, Tattoo, a la “Fantasy Island,” and you wouldn’t be too far off. You’ll be welcomed by the concierge bearing the resort’s signature cocktail, the Gumby Slumber, before being escorted to a private beachfront bungalow where your luggage will be waiting for you. If you’re looking to impress the one you’re with, call ahead, and arrange to have a dozen roses, specialty chocolates and a bottle of champagne, martinis for two or a pitcher of margaritas chilling in one of the 30 suites nestled in bungalows.
Don’t bother looking for a TV or an alarm clock. This resort is meant for guests who simply want to unplug, get away from it all and reconnect with that special someone. Honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries make up a big part of the clientele. If you must watch your favorite show or a ball game, there is a TV in the Great Room, along with complimentary Wi-Fi. There’s a telephone in your bungalow, but it’s meant to connect guests to in-house amenities. Cellphones are discouraged in public areas because, seriously, who wants to hear someone yammering away while they’re trying to relax? Also, children under the age of 16 are not permitted on the island.
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Stepping onto the dock that leads to 5.5 acres of paradise, you might expect to be greeted by Mr. Roarke and his sidekick, Tattoo, a la “Fantasy Island,” and you wouldn’t be too far off. You’ll be welcomed by the concierge bearing the resort’s signature cocktail before being escorted to a private beachfront bungalow. The private bungalows feature West Indies-style décor with vaulted ceilings and thatched roofs. The rooms are furnished with king-sized beds draped in mosquito netting, or, as they like to call it, “butterfly” netting. You’ll also find indoor and outdoor showers, a separate living room and a private veranda where you can have drinks or a romantic dinner for two. The property has one restaurant and a gift shop, but there are no other businesses on the island. If you need to shop more or ramp up the activity, you can access the complimentary water shuttle, which comes and goes every hour from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Little Palm Island is located about 30 miles north of Key West, so it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to get there, depending on traffic. The resort offers a number of complimentary watersports, including kayaks, paddleboards and even small motorboats. Picnic lunches can be arranged for excursions on or 64
off the island. A small pool is surrounded by tropical landscaping and lounge chairs. There’s plenty of wildlife to experience – but not the kind that keeps you up at night. This wildlife consists of friendly Key deer, which have free rein on the island, as well
contact Little Palm Island is located at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key. For more information, call 305-872-2524 or visit littlepalmisland.com.
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as a variety of birds and iguanas, and you might even spot a manatee or two. Hammocks and chairs are tucked around the property, offering secluded places to relax. Plus, the resort can arrange a number of excursions, including deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing, kiteboarding lessons, dolphin encounters and eco-tours. The Dining Room at Little Palm Island, serving French-Pan-Latin fare, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests and visitors. If you’re staying on the island, ask about the Full Meal Plan, which
includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, or dine a la carte. Diners are encouraged to dress as you might at a private country club, so jeans and beach attire are a no-no. Beachside dining is available, depending, of course, on Mother Nature. There are times of year when mosquitos and no-see-ums make eating indoors a better choice. Prefer to dine in the comfort of your room in your jammies? The resort staff is happy to accommodate. Although known as a romantic getaway, Little Palm Island also hosts groups and offers themed event options. If you’re planning a destination wedding, a family reunion, a birthday bash or even a business event, you can rent part or all of the island. If you have a bucket list, this is one place you might want to add. It’s a wonderful spot to recharge your batteries and re-energize your relationship. O
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than her 14-year-old son, Damian Hurley, who makes his acting debut on the show. “I wasn’t shooting at the same time, so I was his official chaperone,” Hurley says. “It was totally bizarre – running and fetching and passing him water!” Playing the devoted mom is no act for Hurley, though. For Damian’s first eight years, she gave up movie and TV work to spend more time with him.
“Everything is a juggling act, as every working mother knows,” she says. “Once I had my son, I decided that he would not be the one losing out, and I’ve always put him first.” It was during Damian’s early years that Hurley decided to extend her talents beyond acting. She says that she got the entrepreneurial bug while doing a fashion shoot at Richard Branson’s Necker Island. Seeing the mogul kick back
in a hammock while on the phone managing his empire inspired her. “Starting my own small business allowed me to be more flexible with my time and meant I could work around when Damian was at school,” she says. “I decided to venture into beachwear not only because I’ve always been obsessed with [resort wear] but also because it’s an area where women, regardless of shape or size, can either look amazing or really get it wrong.
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lizabeth Hurley recently found herself in a seemingly unusual role. The actress, longtime Estée Lauder spokesmodel, film producer and fashion designer was schlepping water and scripts to a teenage guest star on the set of “The Royals.” Hurley stars as the conniving Queen Helena in the Lionsgate/E! series, which launches its third season on Dec. 4. The guest star to whom she was bowing and scraping was none other
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I wanted to develop resort collections which make women feel fabulous at any age.” Hurley is hands-on with Elizabeth Hurley Beach, from the design stage through manufacturing and marketing. Her collection, launched in 2005, is available online and in highend boutiques and department stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue and Harrods. Although she uses other models, Hurley remains the most visible and widely photographed. Bikiniclad photos posted to her Instagram account provide great fodder for the media, which always publish her age, now 51, and tout her “age-defying” figure, “impressive abs” and “jawdropping bikini bod.” Now that her son is older, Hurley has returned to filming. “I’m loving it the second time around,” she says. “I hope we get a season 4 of ‘The Royals’ and that this season my character, Queen Helena, comes out of the gate in full fighting spirit and rediscovers her sensual side, too.” The set of this fictional royalfamily soap opera, London’s Blenheim Palace, has been a second home for Damian. At
12, he escorted his mom to the premiere of “The Royals,” and he has spent summer vacations on set while his mother worked. “So, when he was offered a part in this third season, it was amazing,” Hurley says. “We were both thrilled. He knew the show inside out, and they wrote him a terrific part.” Hurley practiced Damian’s lines with him and helped a little with his accent, which has a hint of German.
as my son is well-educated and charming, I don’t mind how he earns his humble crust.” Hurley’s maternal pride is evident in her social media posts and photos. “Mama taking a back seat tomorrow on the set of #The Royals. Passing the baton to my son who is guest starring as Prince Hansel von Liechtenstein,” she gushed on the eve of Damian’s first day of shooting.
And, at the end of the day, she posted: “On our way home from the set of #TheRoyals. A million congratulations to my son on his first day filming.”
SCREEN DREAMS Hurley was in her early 20s when she landed her first TV and film roles. The daughter of a teacher and an Army major, she grew up with an older sister and a younger brother in
“Everything is a juggling act, as every working mother knows. Once I had my son, I decided that he would not be the one losing out, and I’ve always put him first.” “Luckily my ex-husband’s mother is German, so we had a wonderful consultant,” she says. (Hurley was married to textile tycoon Arun Nayar from 2007-2011.) But Hurley says she doesn’t encourage a show business career for Damian. “Of course, I’ve told him it’s a lethal business and, if he chooses to put his toe in the water, it’s infested with sharks,” she says. “But, as long
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Basingstoke, Hampshire, outside London. Hurley wanted to become a dancer and won a scholarship to the London Studio Centre, which offered classes in dance and theater. Acting ultimately won out, though, even prompting her to get rid of the dyed-pink hair and nose ring she’d adopted during a teenage punk phase. After college, she worked in theater and gained her first film role in 1987’s “Aria,” DECEMBER 2016
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which comprised 10 segments directed by different directors, including Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard and Robert Altman. More work in film and TV followed, including a role in “Rowing with the Wind,” which starred the young actor Hugh Grant. Hurley and Grant began a highprofile romance that lasted many years. They remain good friends, and Grant is godfather to Damian. Earlier in their relationship, Hurley very nearly upstaged Grant on the eve of his big break in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” when she accompanied him to the 1994 premiere wearing a black Versace gown strategically held together with gold safety pins. Some credited the dress with boosting Hurley’s fame; she said it might have hindered her in getting more serious roles. That dress, meanwhile, became an internet meme and has its own Wikipedia page. Hurley’s acting career did take off, with roles in films such as “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” with Mike Myers and “Bedazzled” with Brendan Fraser. She had a recurring role on “Gossip Girl.” Hurley also was credited as producer on several movies under Simian Films production company (which she jointly owned with Grant), including “Extreme Measures” and “Mickey Blue Eyes,” both starring Grant.
One constant in Hurley’s long career has been her role as spokesmodel for Estée Lauder, now spanning 22 years. “It’s been one of the best experiences anyone could ever have,” Hurley says. “In the beginning, I shot every single fragrance, skin product and makeup line, and, now, of course, they have many other gorgeous girls as well. It’s no accident that Estée Lauder is the most successful cosmetics firm in the world. They know that women of all ages buy their products and that every age group is vital to their success. I count my lucky stars every day that I have had such a long 70
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and meaningful relationship, which has evolved over the years. It’s rare.” An important aspect of her relationship with the cosmetics giant has been her involvement as global ambassador for the Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) Campaign since the mid-1990s. “The BCA Campaign truly means so much to me both personally and through my work,” she says. “Just after I started as an Estée Lauder model, Evelyn Lauder asked me to help her with The BCA Campaign. This was a cause very close to my heart, as my grandmother had recently passed away from breast cancer, and I wanted to do my part to honor her and help spread the message about breast health and save lives.” The Breast Cancer Research Foundation honored Hurley in 2009 with its Humanitarian Award for her fundraising efforts. Two research scientists at the Royal Marsden hospital have grants in
about either. I take my four insane dogs on long walks in the country and try to stretch a bit every day. I squeeze in Pilates when I can.” And she loves hard work, she says. “I can never get enough of it. I grew up with my grandmother’s voice telling me that the devil makes work for idle hands, and, certainly, the busier I am, the less mischief I get into.” But she always makes time for family and friends, she says: “Without them, I’d be truly sunk.” As Hurley winds down an extraordinary year, she’s making plans for the holidays at her farm in Herefordshire. “We always spend Christmas at home in the country amongst loads of family and friends,” she says. “I’m always absolutely exhausted after it and vow to go away the next year, but, somehow, come fall, I start to plan it all over again. England shuts down for 10 days over the holiday period, and we basically go to ground en masse and eat.” O
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“I’m loving acting the second time around. I hope we get a season 4 of ‘The Royals’ and that this season my character, Queen Helena, comes out of the gate in full fighting spirit and rediscovers her sensual side, too.” her name. Estée Lauder has even named special-edition pink lipsticks for her, including Elizabeth Pink and Elizabeth Shimmer Pink. Hurley is quick to give beauty tips, especially involving Estée Lauder products. Among the most important is maintaining a healthy lifestyle, she says. “It’s not rocket science, but drinking plenty of water, staying active, getting enough sleep, eating well and using the right products on your skin definitely helps. Everything working together in harmony contributes to you feeling your best. My grandmother told me that fresh air at night was very important, and, if I sleep with the windows closed, I wake up looking washed out and with puffy eyes.” Hurley says she doesn’t do much regular exercise, “but I never loll
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Elizabeth Hurley’s Tips For Looking Your Best This Season “I’m jealous of you living somewhere warm year-round. But it is so important to keep your skin protected from the sun, so I always use masses of Estée Lauder’s Bronze Goddess sun protection – never less than SPF 30 – on my face and body. A good smoky eye is great for the party season; I find Estée Lauder’s Sumptuous Extreme Lash Multiplying Volume Mascara is indispensable, which I use alongside Bobbi Brown eyeshadows. I’d also be lost without an eyelash curler, which is great for opening up the eye. Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer, Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in Onyx and pale pink lip glosses by Estée Lauder are great for the party season, too. And don’t forget to moisturize. I’ve been using Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair twice a day for 22 years and would hate to be without it. I also have pots of moisturizer on my desk and in the car and apply frequently. Modern life is very dehydrating, and I find my skin drinks it in.”
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MOMMY BLOGGERS SHARE FESTIVE PROJECTS TO KEEP KIDS BUSY THIS WINTER
The holidays are a busy time of year. But, chances are, once your family has opened all the presents, eaten all the goodies and watched “Frosty the Snowman” for the umpteenth time, your kids or grandkids will have some spare time on their hands. Why not keep them busy while making memories at the same time? The following holiday crafts are kid-friendly and parent-approved, as they come straight from the minds of popular mommy bloggers. So get out the glue gun – and get crafting.
Family Photo Ornament BY MELISSA PARRIS, THE EYES OF A BOY “Last year, while we were buying our tree, I noticed that they were using a chain saw to cut the tree stumps down,” Parris says. “I saw tons of fresh wood slices falling on the ground. I grabbed a bunch and took them home to make these Christmas ornaments. My mother still has handmade ornaments on her tree from my childhood, and I want my boys to have the same memory.”
SUPPLIES Pen or pencil Paintbrush Mod Podge Clear Wood slice (note: we recommend baking Acrylic Sealer wood slice at 2oo° F Small screw-eye for 1 hour and then hook sanding before Piece of twine crafting) or string Plain sheet of paper Dremel Multipurpose Scissors Tool Kit Family photo (optional) Mod Podge
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INSTRUCTIONS First, trace the outline of your wood slice onto the plain sheet of paper. Cut out the outline. Line up the paper on top of your family photo, and trace again over the portion of the photo you would like displayed on the ornament. Cut out that piece of the photo. Apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the wood slice with a paintbrush, and press your photo down onto the slice. Leave this to dry for at least 15-20 minutes. Put something heavy on top of it to make it stick to the wood very well. (Tip: Put a paper plate between the ornament and the heavy weight while drying.) Once the Mod Podge has dried, paint another thin layer over the front of your photo. The Mod Podge will apply white and dry clear. Once thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dry, spray a coat of Mod Podge Clear Acrylic Sealer on top for extra protection of your homemade Christmas ornament. Screw on a small screw-eye hook. Add a piece of string or twine. Optionally, use a Dremel Multipurpose Tool Kit to burn the date or a message onto the wood on the back of your ornament. 74
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and mother of two little boys in Parkland. When she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cleaning up after her kids, husband and dog, she can be found at her computer. She is a full-time blogger at The Eyes of a Boy, where she regularly writes articles for busy families like her own. Visit theeyesofaboy.com.
Popsicle Stick Snowman BY STACEY GIBBON, GLUED TO MY CRAFTS “What are kids to do on a day off? This Popsicle Stick Snowman is simply perfect to ‘build’ to pass the time and make some great winter decor pieces that can be displayed proudly anywhere in the house, all winter long,” Gibbon says. “Just follow this simple tutorial to make your own custom one-of-a-kind frosty friend!”
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STACEY GIBBON is an Air Force wife, a mother and the writer behind the blog Glued To My Crafts. The Tampa resident hopes to inspire others with her blog via easy DIY tutorials, kid-friendly activities and delicious recipes. Visit gluedtomycraftsblog.com.
9 jumbo Popsicle sticks White craft paint Paintbrush Colorful craft felt Scissors
Glue Embellishments like glitter, rhinestones, flowers, etc. (optional) Ribbon or magnets (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS First, assemble the base of your snowman. Glue your popsicle sticks together to look like a fence – 7 next to each other and 2 across. Set aside to let it dry completely. Now you are ready to paint. Have your child paint the front of the popsicle stick shape completely white with a paintbrush. Again, set aside to let it dry completely. While you are waiting for the paint to dry, grab your craft felt and scissors. Cut out snowman features, like a hat, a carrot nose, a scarf, etc. To finish, glue all your felt pieces in place, and add other embellishments as you see fit. Then display proudly as is, or add ribbon to the back for hanging or magnets to display on the fridge.
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Peppermint Holiday Decorations BY CRISTY STEWART-HARFMANN, HAPPY FAMILY BLOG “Candy, crafting and the holidays – what could be better? I love this craft because it is fun to make, and the end product is so festive and versatile, from decorating your tree or holiday gifts to cheerful table décor,” says Stewart-Harfmann. “Entertaining and decor are all about the details. There is nothing better than the personal touches being made with love by you and your children.”
SUPPLIES Parchment paper Baking sheet Metal cookie cutters Cooking spray
Peppermint hard candies Toothpick or skewer Ribbon or string
INSTRUCTIONS Cut a piece of parchment paper the size of your baking sheet, and preheat oven to 350° F. Place the cookie cutters onto the parchment, and spray the paper and the cookie cutters lightly with cooking spray. TIP: Select cookie cutters that are simple designs. Elaborate shapes with skinny areas tend to get too thin and break. Don’t have any cookie cutters? Create wreath shapes by placing 6 candies in a circle touching one another. Do not spray too much cooking spray or it will burn in the
oven, turn brown and change the flavor of the candy. Start your designs by placing peppermint hard candies side by side in the cookie cutters. Tip: You don’t need to fill in all the spaces; the candies will melt and fill them in. You can overlap or even do a double layer of candies if you want a thicker ornament. Bake for 3-6 minutes. Remove from the oven when the candies have melted together. Tip: Every oven is different, so watch them closely, and start with a small batch. Cook similar sized shapes together. They should take about 5 minutes. If there are still small spaces between the candies, push the candies together with a spoon when you first take the peppermint decorations out of the oven. Let cool for about 1 minute, and use a toothpick or skewer to create a hole in each. Tip: Make additional designs with a toothpick. Skip this step if you want to create a lollipop by adding a stick instead. Let cool for another couple of minutes, and then remove the peppermint decorations from the cookie cutters. You can use a spoon to help push them out of the cookie cutters. Tip: They cook and cool quickly, so don’t wait too long to remove them from the cookie cutters. If any candy melts under the cookie cutter, you can easily break it off before removing from the cookie cutter. Add ribbon or string, and tie in a knot.
CRISTY STEWART-HARFMANN
is an event and brand stylist, an event planner and a marketer with 15 years of experience. She is a wife, a mom, a Junior Leaguer, a world traveler and a water and boat lover. Happy Family Blog is her creative outlet to share party inspiration, DIY projects and entertaining and cleaning tips. She lives in Boca Raton. Visit happyfamilyblog.com.
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Pinecone Christmas Tree BY MEL LOCKCUFF, ADVENTURES OF MEL “This Pinecone Christmas Tree is a fun holiday craft for kids that will really let their creativityy shine as well as create fun holiday memories that will stay with them the rest of their lives,”” Lockcuff says. “The best part is you only need a few supplies, and most of them you mayy already have stuffed in a craft drawer somewhere.”
SUPPLIES Pinecones Pipe cleaners (the more sparkly, the better) Glue (Elmer’s Craft Bond)
Dixie cups Q-tips Pom-poms, sequins, beads, tiny bells and other embellishments
Small paintbrush Aleene’s Glitter Snow Glitter Dust spray
INSTRUCTIONS Clean off pinecones, making sure they’re free of any dirt or critters. Wrap pipe cleaners around and through the pinecone, creating a tinsel of sorts. Pour a small amount of glue into a Dixie cup, and let kids use Q-tips to apply the glue for all their embellishments. Apply embellishments. Use a small paintbrush to apply Aleene’s Glitter Snow, or spray on some Glitter Dust. This may require 24 hours to dry. o
MEL LOCKCUFF is a wife,
a homeschool mom to three boys, a family lifestyle blogger, a freelance writer and a lover of the outdoors. She’s the owner and writer of Adventures of Mel, covering food, crafts, DIY, outdoor living, travel and more. Lockcuff lives in Arkansas. Visit adventuresofmel.com.
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By Judy Kirkwood
Entertain You Show Seasonal Visitors The Best Of South Florida With These Weekend Plans
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hen the temperatures dip up north, family, friends and other visitors come to sunny South Florida for the perfect winter vacation or holiday break – sometimes leaving us scrambling to come up with activities to keep them entertained. This season, we’ve got you covered with hour-by-hour itineraries for shoppers, foodies, nature lovers and family travelers. These weekend plans will ensure you and your out-of-towners enjoy the best South Florida has to offer.
Child’s Play In Fort Lauderdale
Stay: Lago Mar Beach Resort is actually on the beach, whereas most “beach” hotels in Fort Lauderdale are across busy A1A. With 500 feet of private shoreline, 10 acres of lush landscaping in a residential area and more than 150 suites with kitchens, Lago Mar offers great amenities for families in a prime location. Visit lagomar.com.
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4 p.m.: Race the kids to the room to change into swimsuits or play clothes. Older kids will want to venture down the boardwalk toward the ocean while little ones will be sidetracked by the playground near the swimming lagoon. (Note the hammocks for tired parents.) 6 p.m.: Enjoy dinner at the resort’s Acquario, which has a nice selection for kids; adults may want to order the prix fi xe three-course options. 9 p.m.: Hit the links for miniature golf onsite, stop at the Soda Shop for ice cream treats and then order some in-room movies for a pajama party.
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9 a.m.: Start your day with the breakfast buffet in the Palm Garden Dining Room or outside on the Seagrape Terrace. 10 a.m.: Head back to the pools, playground and beach for swim time, table tennis, volleyball or a chess lesson on the giant outdoor chessboard. Have a quick bite (hamburgers, grilled cheese, salads, etc.) at Lago Mar’s Ocean Grill in your swimsuits. 1 p.m.: Drive to the Museum of Discovery and Science to experience the Everglades Airboat Adventure simulation, hurricane-force winds,
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a trip to the moon and an IMAX movie on the biggest screen in South Florida. Let the kids peruse the gift shop for souvenirs. 5 p.m.: Eat dinner at 15th Street Fisheries, inside Lauderdale Marina, offering live entertainment and prime views of a constant parade of boats. Kids love to feed the tarpon from the dock. 7 p.m.: Wear the children out at Funderdome, which has a climbing wall, a laser maze, giant slides, obstacle courses and arcade games.
Shop Atlantic Avenue. Although some name brand stores like Urban Outfitters and BCBG have opened, the core of downtown Delray is still eclectic boutiques.
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9 a.m.: Dive into breakfast fare – including bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas for Mom and Dad – at the waterfront Bahia Cabana. 11 a.m.: The 90-minute Jungle Queen cruise leaves from Bahia Mar Yacht Center near Bahia Cabana. 1 p.m.: Take the Water Taxi from Stop 7 at Bahia Cabana/ Bahia Mar to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, a beautiful escape right next to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Have a quick lunch at the BG Coco Café in the park, and then rent bikes, kayaks or pedal boats at the Outdoor Center.
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and ride back with their purchases. Visit theseagatehotel.com.
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4 p.m.: Take advantage of the pool and Jacuzzi. Book an appointment at the spa. 6:30 p.m.: Share a toast with drinks at the hotel’s stylish Atlantic Grille, featuring moon jellyfi sh and shark aquariums. 8 p.m.: Walk east on Atlantic Avenue and down A1A to 50 Ocean, and ask for a view of the water. Enjoy fresh, local seafood in an elegant atmosphere. 10 p.m.: Stroll west on Atlantic to Kilwin’s for an ice cream treat, a caramel apple or specialty chocolates.
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Retail Therapy In Delray Beach
Stay: The Seagate Hotel & Spa, located downtown and featuring the Beach Club on the ocean, has a dreamy coastal vibe. Guests can start shopping immediately in the hotel at Aqua Resortwear and Etc. Café and Gifts. The Seagate provides complimentary transportation within a three-mile radius, so shoppers can walk the avenue one way
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9 a.m.: Everyone goes to Caffe Luna Rosa across from the beach for breakfast, including pampered pets. Check out upscale swimwear next door at South Ocean Beach Shop. 12 p.m.: Shop Atlantic Avenue. Although some name brand stores like Urban Outfitters and BCBG have opened, the core of downtown Delray is still eclectic boutiques. You’ll primarily find casual beachwear and surf shops east of the Intracoastal. Oh My Bod features apparel made in America, while newcomer Mare Blu carries mix-and-match swimsuits with coordinated cover-ups designed in Paris. Snappy Turtle, extremely popular with mature women, carries year-round resort wear, including a colorful collection of tunic tops. C.Orrico is a Lilly Pulitzer signature store. DECEMBER 2016
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West over the bridge are the striking yellow shops of the Colony Hotel: Earth Collection (organic cotton and linen clothing), J. McLaughlin (adult preppy), Who’s Karen (beachy tropical), Brezinski Artworks (watercolors of tropical scenes) and Just Hearts (gifts and jewelry). Stop to refuel with a quick seafood lunch at Mussel Beach. Sister stores Morley and Periwinkle offer a mix of preppy and beach-inspired apparel and accessories – as well as select home goods and menswear – at a variety of price points. Bolufé is chic and trendy, with a huge variety of slinky, colorful garments. Be sure to stop at Hand’s Office and Art Supply, perhaps the oldest business on the avenue, offering a diverse inventory of gifts, souvenirs and accessories. 5 p.m.: Stop for a drink and an appetizer at The Office, serving up new American fare, and then head back to The Seagate to rest and change clothes. 8 p.m.: Don’t miss dinner at Max’s Harvest in Pineapple Grove for award-winning farmto-table fare.
Foodie Fun In The Palm Beaches
Stay: An Italian Renaissance icon and a big part of the area’s history, The Breakers Palm Beach is a gourmand’s dream. It would take more than a weekend to dine at its nine restaurants. After 120 years, it’s still family-owned by the heirs of Henry Flagler, and the hotel spends a minimum of $25 million for renovations annually, continually upgrading the guest experience. Visit thebreakers.com.
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4 p.m.: Wander around the lobby and hallways to drink in the atmosphere and history. Have handcrafted cocktails and shared plates at HMF, which channels Palm Beach’s cocktail party culture in the Florentine Room. In addition, HMF now offers custom-blended house wines among the 28,000 bottles in its collection. 8 p.m.: Visit The Breakers’ offsite restaurant, Echo, in the heart of HMF
Palm Beach for a culinary journey of China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea. Or try the renovated Seafood Bar, which reopens this month with tweaks to the menu and the same panoramic views of the ocean (and fish swimming under your glass in the aquarium bar-top).
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Make reservations in advance for the West Palm Beach Food Tour for food and drink tastings at six restaurants. Along the way, you’ll discover South Florida’s gastronomic heritage, learn how to cut a coconut and maybe taste some alligator.
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8 a.m.: Participate in a morning fitness class at the resort, and then have breakfast at the Beach Club. 11 a.m.: Make reservations in advance for the three-hour West Palm Beach Food Tour, which meets near the Evernia Street parking lot, for 13 food and drink tastings at six restaurants: The Blind Monk, Jardin, Hullabaloo, Ganache Bakery Café, Pizza Girls and Le Rendez-Vous. Along the way, you’ll discover South Florida’s gastronomic heritage, learn how to cut a coconut and maybe taste some alligator.
3 p.m.: Return to The Breakers and unwind with a quartz massage, a body scrub or a facial at the indoor-outdoor spa. 8 p.m.: Keep it simple and light for dinner at Pistache French Bistro on Clematis Street in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Peek in the bars, restaurants and clubs that line the street, and sample at will.
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11 a.m.: Brunch at The Circle in The Breakers is an elaborate orchestration of memorable gourmet fare with a background of harps, frescoed ceilings and Renaissance landscapes. Lobster, caviar, carved meats, made-to-order crepes, creative side dishes and desserts – what’s not to like? This has been a beloved Palm Beach tradition for more than 25 years.
Nature Break In Jupiter
Stay: Comprising 1,000 feet of secluded beach and sand dunes, Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa provides a serene respite from the busy activity of South Palm Beach County. Visitors can take advantage of the beautiful winter weather at the resort’s tennis courts or on several nearby golf courses. Visit jupiterbeachresort.com.
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4 p.m.: Enjoy the beach, pool and hammocks. Have drinks and small plates at Sinclair’s Lounge onsite. 7 p.m.: Indulge in dinner at Sinclair’s Ocean Grill, which specializes in seafood. Afterward,
move outside for a drink by one of the fire pits.
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9 a.m.: Have breakfast at Berry Fresh Café, known for its farmto-table fare as well as gluten-free and vegan choices. 10 a.m.: Get your stretch on with Pilates at Harbourside Place Amphitheater. Noon: Drive to Gallery Square North in Tequesta to see the exhibit at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery’s School of Art and explore the other galleries. Lunch at Gallery Grille. 3 p.m.: Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, and climb the winding, 105-step staircase for a majestic view and awesome photo ops. The grounds are beautiful, with huge False Banyan trees and orchid berries. There’s a scenic hiking trail at
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Visit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, and climb the winding, 105-step staircase for a majestic view. There’s a scenic hiking trail at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area across the road; watch for manatees at the boardwalk overlook. the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area across the road; watch for manatees at the boardwalk overlook. 6 p.m.: Order smoked fish dip and a cold one at the open-air Square Grouper Tiki Bar, located on a short strip of A1A that’s crowded with restaurants. Pace yourself. You may want to try them
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all. Rustic Inn is a great place for a traditional fish dinner, plus oysters, conch, alligator, frog legs and the elusive perfectly fried soft-shell crab. Guanabanas, across A1A, is an outdoor venue on the water in a lush tropical setting. It serves island-inspired fish dishes as well as a selection of international rums. Stay for the live music.
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9 a.m.: Grab breakfast, and then catch some beach time or a spa service at the resort. Noon: Check out Little Moir’s Food Shack or Little Moir’s Leftovers Café for global f lavors and homemade desserts, like the decadent S’mores Pie. 2 p.m.: Don’t leave without visiting Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Whether you just drive in for a glimpse or rent a kayak and paddle down the Loxahatchee River (where you’ll see the historic home of Trapper Nelson, the “Wildman of the Loxahatchee”), it’s a taste of Florida the way it used to be. O
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BY STACEY FEINTUCH
Meet Pastry Chef And Sprinkles Founder Candace Nelson – America’s Cupcake Queen andace Nelson’s two young sons know a good cupcake when they see one. When they attend a party, they can spot an imposter cupcake a mile away. “They’re very brand aware,” she says. “They’ll say, ‘But they weren’t Sprinkles.’” It’s not surprising that the boys
are cupcake savvy. Nelson, 42, along with her husband, Charles, is the founder and pastry chef of Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world’s first cupcake-only bakery. It started as a tiny storefront off Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills in 2005. Offering a sophisticated take on the classic dessert, Sprinkles became an overnight
sensation and a sweet success, helping kick-start the national cupcake craze. In 2012, Sprinkles debuted the world’s first Cupcake ATM, which dispenses freshly baked treats 24/7. Today, the company boasts more than 20 locations, including shops and ATMs in Tampa and Disney Springs, Orlando. (None in South Florida yet, but Nelson says she’s looking for a spot in Miami.) Sprinkles Cupcakes are handcrafted from the finest ingredients
and contain no preservatives, trans fats or artificial flavors. They’re made in small batches throughout the day to keep them fresh. Shops offer the most popular flavors daily as well as rotating flavors and seasonal specials throughout the year. Customer favorites include the s’more cupcake, a graham crackerlined, Belgian dark-chocolate cake filled with bittersweet chocolate ganache and topped with toasted marshmallow frosting, and the gingerbread cupcake, which features spiced ginger cake topped with cream cheese frosting, cinnamon sugar and a gingerbread man. You’ll also find vegan, gluten-free and dog-friendly cupcakes. Nelson’s favorite? Dark chocolate. “It’s the standby that I’ve always turned to,” she says. “It has the perfect creamy frosting and cake. I had it often during my pregnancy and plenty of times after that when I’ve needed a good hit of chocolate.” Famous fans of the brand include Oprah Winfrey, Blake Lively, Katie Holmes, Ryan Seacrest and Barbra Streisand. Reese Witherspoon even gifted Taylor Swift with cupcakes adorned with pictures of her cats. Sprinkles cupcake mixes are available on the company website complete with the brand’s trademark dot decorations and frosting recipe. And Sprinkles has its own line of all-natural, back-to-basics ice cream that’s slow-churned to incorporate less air and create a creamier treat. Sprinkles guests enjoy shakes; malts;
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Orange Cranberry Cupcakes The sweet, fresh flavor of orange, studded with tart cranberries (fresh and frozen work equally well), makes for a vibrant dessert. (Makes 12)
CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS 1½ cups plus 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. fine sea salt ²⁄³ cup whole milk 2 tbsp. lightly packed finely grated orange zest (from 2 large oranges) ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, slightly softened 1 cup sugar 1 large egg
2 large egg whites 1 cup fresh or unthawed frozen cranberries
ORANGE FROSTING INGREDIENTS 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened ¹⁄8 tsp. fine sea salt 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 tsp. whole milk 1 tbsp. lightly packed finely grated orange zest (from 1 large orange) 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice ¹⁄8 tsp. pure vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line a 12-cup cupcake pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1½ cups of the flour, the baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the milk and orange zest over low heat until hot (but not boiling); cool to lukewarm, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to medium-low; add the egg and egg whites 1 at a time; and beat until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly add ½ of the flour mixture; then the milk mixture; and then the remaining flour mixture, beating until just blended after each addition. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with the remaining 1 tbsp. flour. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold the cranberries into the batter. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, and bake until the tops are just dry to the touch (some may be slightly golden on the sides before this happens) and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 17 to 19 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack, and cool completely before frosting. To make the frosting, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and salt on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until incorporated. Increase the speed to medium; add the milk, orange zest and juice and vanilla; and beat until fully blended, 1 to 2 minutes, making sure not to incorporate too much air into the frosting. Excerpted from “The Sprinkles Baking Book: 100 Secret Recipes from Candace’s Kitchen” by Candace Nelson. Copyright © 2016 by Candace Nelson. Reprinted with permission of Grand Central Life & Style. All rights reserved.
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floats; frozen hot chocolate; ice cream sandwiches made with cupcake tops, cookies or brownies; and homemade cookies like salted oatmeal cornflake and peanut butter pretzel chip. Nelson, a Beverly Hills resident, doesn’t stop there. She was a judge on the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” and “Throwdown with Bobby Flay.” She also released a cookbook in October, “The Sprinkles Baking Book: 100 Secret Recipes from Candace’s Kitchen,” which she says was a labor of love. Knowing that people don’t use cookbooks as often as they used to, she sought to “create a cookbook that people would reach for that’s beautiful and fun,” she says. It features more than 50 Sprinkles cupcake recipes (with directions to bake them as cakes), including classics like banana and new flavors created just for the book, like pineapple upside-down. Plus, you’ll find 50 of her all-time
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favorite recipes for cakes, pies, cookies, bars, quick breads, ice cream treats and other all-American standbys. In a nod to Sprinkles’ celebrity following, the book also features recipes from A-listers like Julia Roberts, Michael Strahan and Jessica Alba. Furthermore, the Nelsons are scheduled to open a neo-Neapolitanstyle pizza spot in Los Angeles this winter that will serve handcrafted pies made with local ingredients. And, of course, desserts will be a big part of the menu. Nelson has had a sweet tooth for as long as she can remember. Raised in Indonesia, she grew up baking alongside her mother and drew inspiration from stories about her great-grandmother, renowned for the distinctive desserts she made at her San Francisco restaurant during the Depression era. She went to boarding school at Groton School in Massachusetts
Cupcakes are reminiscent of childhood. The idea of a cupcake appeals to the kid in everyone. It’s a simple and joyful thing that isn’t too complex but elegant and artful.
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and graduated in 1996 from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Although she loved baking, Nelson assumed she could never make a successful living with it. She went into corporate finance (where she met Charles), figuring that banking was a good foundation for anything. But, when the dot-com bubble burst, Nelson was unemployed. She decided to reinvent herself and attended the renowned pastry program at Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco. She went on to open a custom cake business out of her San Francisco home. However, Nelson soon realized that people don’t order special occasion cakes often. She sought to create a quality product, something more special than a cookie, that people could
enjoy every day. So she decided to reinvent the cupcake. Using premium ingredients and modern touches, she experimented with recipes, eventually producing a pastry she felt was sophisticated enough to sell in a cupcake-only shop. “Sprinkles is about doing one thing and doing it well,” she says. When she and Charles set out to open a cupcake store in 2005 in Southern California, it was the height of the low-carb craze, and the Atkins Diet was all the rage. People said that their concept would never work. Landlords and brokers hung up on them. “What else do you sell?” they’d ask. Still, the Nelsons pooled their savings to start their business, without any outside financing. They proved the naysayers wrong. It was love at first bite – Sprinkles’ cupcakes sold out within hours on opening day. A few months after the store launched, Nelson got a call from Winfrey’s producers to bring cupcakes to her show in Chicago, helping put Sprinkles on the national map. Charitable giving is a part of the
business model at Sprinkles, which focuses on causes related to hunger, children and women, including Baby2Baby, which provides diapers, clothing and other essentials to lowincome children in Los Angeles. Unsold cupcakes and cookies are boxed and distributed each night to food banks near every location. The
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cutters in search of their favorites. “We’d make a huge mess, but that signaled the start of the holidays,” she says. Right out of pastry school, she sold plenty of Buche de Noel, the French name for a Christmas log cake, to her friends. She says they’re a little tricky to make and laughs as
dessert. Since she’s away from home and not baking in her own kitchen, she’ll often make something elegant that can be assembled in advance, like a butterscotch pudding or a mousse. “I’ll do a really pretty presentation in a beautiful glass bowl,” she says. But cupcakes will always remain near and dear to her heart – and for
Our dark chocolate cupcake is the standby that I’ve always turned to. It has the perfect creamy frosting and cake. I had it often during my pregnancy and plenty of times after that when I’ve needed a good hit of chocolate.
company holds a holiday toy drive each season, which collected more than 1,200 toy and baby items in 2015. Growing up, Nelson and her sister baked buttery sugar cookies with their mom. During the holidays, they’d sort through boxes of cookie
she recalls the many orders she had to fill that one season. “Life got a bit different once I got bit by the baking bug,” she says. Today, she lets her boys join in the holiday baking, allowing them to roll out the cookie dough. And she’s always whipping up sweet treats for class parties. For the holidays, her family travels to Oklahoma, where Charles grew up. Naturally, Nelson is in charge of
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good reason. “They’re reminiscent of childhood,” she says. “The idea of a cupcake appeals to the kid in everyone. It’s a simple and joyful thing that isn’t too complex but elegant and artful.” Nelson says she’s still amazed at how successful Sprinkles has become. “It’s bananas,” she says. “When we look back and see how far we’ve come, it’s pretty amazing, and we’re very grateful.” O DECEMBER 2016
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THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS
CHOW DOWN The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Celebrates 10 Years Of Taste
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at, drink and be merry as the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival commemorates its 10th anniversary, Dec. 8-11, with a series of dinners, wine and cocktail tastings and cooking demonstrations. The event will be headquartered at the Four Sea-
More than 60 area restaurants will serve up their most popular dishes alongside live music, celebrity-chef book signings, holiday displays, the Stoli Mule & Beer Garden and a fashion show. The festival culminates in the Grand Chef Throwdown, featuring three local chefs competing to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice. sons Resort in Palm Beach, with activities throughout the Palm Beaches. Kick things off Thursday night with three dinner options: The First Bite, a four-course meal at Buccan in Palm Beach, with chefs Clay Conley, Timon Balloo and Mike Lata; Sustain, a seafood-inspired five-course dinner at PB Catch in Palm Beach, with chefs Anita Lo, George Mendes, Ken Oringer and Aaron Black; and A Rustic Root, a five-course meal at Avocado Grill in West Palm Beach, with chefs Amanda Cohen, Elizabeth Falkner, Dean Max and Julien Gremaud. Spice up your lunch hour on Friday with the Miami Takeover at Meat Market Palm Beach, featuring a Miami-inspired menu by chefs Jeremy Ford, Richard Hales, Jose Mendin and Balloo, or try the Southern Revival, a four-course lunch hosted by chefs Michelle Bernstein, Stephen
Stryjewski, Virginia Willis and Lindsay Autry at The Regional Kitchen & Public House in West Palm Beach. Be sure to save room for the Chef Welcome Party at The Breakers Palm Beach that evening, hosted by the resort’s executive chef, Jeff Simms, and Master Sommelier Virginia Philip. The redcarpet event will feature food stations, passed bites, specialty cocktails and wines. Saturday offers a full menu of options sure to satiate any appetite, from Kids Kitchens at the Four Seasons and Rise and Dine at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan to Street Food: Battle Royal at the Four Seasons, After Hours at Imoto in Palm Beach and more. On Sunday, enjoy an elevated brunch at Daniel & Friends at Café Boulud at The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach, followed by the 10th Annual Grand Tasting at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens. More than 60 area restaurants will serve up their most popular dishes alongside live music, celebrity-chef book signings, holiday displays, the Stoli Mule & Beer Garden and a fashion show. The festival culminates in the Grand Chef Throwdown, featuring three local chefs competing to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice. O – Stella Alves
For more information, call 877-503-9463 or visit pbfoodwinefest.com.
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KIR ROYALE The more elegant cousin of the Kir, the upscale Kir Royale – like its relative – is straightforward to make and delicious any time of day. (Makes 1) INGREDIENTS ⁄4 oz. crème de cassis 41⁄2 oz. well-chilled dry champagne 3
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Add a small dash of crème de cassis to a chilled champagne flute, and gently top with champagne. Stir gently, and serve.
“Parisian Cocktails” is written by Laura Gladwin with photography by Adrian Lawrence. It’s published by Ryland Peters & Small – CICO Books – and retails for $14.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.
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t’s the most wonderful time of the year – full of excitement, enchantment and endless parties. So who wants to drink the same old boring cocktail? Try mixing up your beverage routine this winter with these festive recipes from “Parisian Cocktails” by Laura Gladwin. Inspired by the glamour and style of the City of Light, these sophisticated drinks will add a little magic to your next soirée and are sure to have your guests raising a toast or two.
WHITE LADY The White Lady, the epitome of pale elegance, is the creation of bartender Harry McElhone. The egg white lends a deliciously silky glamour, but it’s not essential. (Makes 1) INGREDIENTS 1 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 oz. Cointreau 11⁄2 oz. gin 1 ⁄2 egg white (optional) INSTRUCTIONS
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, and add all the ingredients. Shake very well, and strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve immediately. DECEMBER 2016
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BRANDY FLIP Dating from an era when cocktails were prescribed for their medicinal qualities, this was served to soothe in the morning or afternoon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; likely after an evening on the town. (Makes 1) INGREDIENTS 2 oz. cognac 1 â &#x201E;3 oz. cream 1 tsp. simple syrup 1 egg, lightly beaten Freshly grated nutmeg, to garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS
Half-fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes, and add all the ingredients except the nutmeg. Shake well, and strain into an old-fashioned glass, a brandy balloon or a martini glass. Dust the top with a little grated nutmeg, and serve.
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STEAK OUT: (Clockwise from left) butcher Walter Apfelbaum; Signature Thick Cut Bacon; Colorado Lamb Chops; Beef Short Rib Ragout; Cookies & Cream; (below) Pan Seared Scallops
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t this Coconut Creek gem, originality radiates from every crevice: from the Yankees legends autograph wall and baseballdiamond-shaped dinner plates to the display of personalized steak knives. And how many restaurants have their own in-house butcher? Culinary Institute of America grad Walter Apfelbaum has that honor, and he takes it seriously. He’s the loving caretaker of NYY Steak’s sumptuous, tender USDA Prime steaks and sweet-as-butter Colorado lamb chops, many of which are on display behind a glass window.
These steaks are top-of-the-line – less than 2 percent of beef in the country is certified USDA Prime – and his “babies” are all dry-aged at least 21 days in specially designed cases with optimum humidity and temperature. “These animals were raised the old-fashioned way, in a stress-free environment without hormones, and it makes a big difference in the taste,” Apfelbaum says. “Diners here experience meat the way it is supposed to be.” He is passionate about his craft – and he’s a carnivore cupid of sorts, matching guests with the perfect
cuts for their taste and then trimming them by hand. He works in tandem with longtime friend and chef William Phillips at the upscale steakhouse at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. Their teamwork produces juicy, melt-in-your-mouth steaks with a buttery flavor distinctively superior to other steaks. The philosophy here is simple: Let the flavor of the meat shine through, with just a hint of salt and pepper. This makes for steak with a crusty outside and a tender inside, which we experienced in the 30 oz. Long Bone
where NYY Steak is located at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 N.W. 40th St., Coconut Creek. For more information, call 954-977-6700 or visit nyysteak.com.
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Ribeye, also known as a cowboy steak (which can be ordered with customcarved initials on its enormous bone), and the 20 oz. Bone-In Strip. The menu includes extraordinary seafood dishes, sides, appetizers, soups and salads, and the service is impeccable. Wine selections are also impressive. NYY Steak received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2015 and 2016. Meals begin with a basket of delicious cranberry and pretzel breads accompanied by two types of butter. Finish with a delectable dessert. We suggest the skyscraper-high Carrot Cake with layers and layers of deliciousness. The ambiance is as appetizing as the food: An open kitchen, soft lighting, Mozambique wood walls, black oak floors and comfortable seating make for a cozy respite while the rare Yankees memorabilia and photos of players infuse a sense of history. We think Chef Phillips sums it up best: “You are dining among champions, and the food has to reflect it.” O
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Marketplace ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town Center
at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Royal Smoked Bone Marrow
Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly. CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.
BIG APPLE FLAVOR New York Favorite Junior’s Restaurant Arrives In Boca Raton
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ith roots dating back to 1950s Brooklyn, Junior’s Restaurant is adding a new chapter to its delicious history by expanding to Florida. And the first of several new restaurants recently opened in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, with owner Alan Rosen following in the footsteps of his father, uncle and grandfather in New York. This 270-seat venue, offering both indoor and outdoor dining and decked out in Junior’s signature Art Deco decor, serves traditional comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. It features a full bar, a bakery and a take out department. Rosen hopes to dazzle guests with a menu of nearly 200 items, including Junior’s famous New York-style cheesecake, made from a 65-year-old recipe. It’s dense and creamy, and some consider the award-winning dessert the world’s best cheesecake. Other menu highlights include the Potato Pancake, skillet-fried potato cakes between a tower of beef brisket with mushroom gravy and a side of homemade applesauce, and Cheese Bites, cheese
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Junior’s Restaurant is located at 409 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-6727301 or visit juniorscheesecake.com.
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Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5820 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday.
Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and brunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly.
St. ❘ West Palm Beach ❘ 561.355.0691 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.
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GRAND LUX CAFE Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily.
HENRY’S The Shoppes at
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THE ALCHEMIST 223 Clematis
S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.265.0122
5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner Monday-Saturday.
BISTRO 241 241 N.E.
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THE ATLANTIC GRILLE The Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. (Lunch Monday-Friday November-May.)
ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza
DADA 52 N. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly.
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J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
JIMMY’S FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR 6299 N. Federal
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Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus,
Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 5860 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily. MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘
404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE
The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly. NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.
Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly. NYY STEAK Seminole Casino ❘
5550 N.W. 40th St. ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.977.6700 ❘ Dinner nightly. OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.
KANPAI 41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
THE PAVILION GRILLE
SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday. Dinner TuesdaySunday. Brunch Sunday.
KAPOW! NOODLE BAR
301 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PIÑON GRILL The Terrace at Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.7770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402 Plaza
TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm
Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. TRUE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘
Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5100 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Sunday. Dinner nightly.
REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto
TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Royal
Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Palm Place ❘ 141 Via Naranjas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.990.7969 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E.
Third Court ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 954.421.9272
SALT7 32 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Drive ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
ASIAN/SUSHI
LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO
420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Royal Palm Place ❘ 101 Plaza Real S. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. MAGIC RICE 1668 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NINJA SPINNING SUSHI BAR
41 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8688 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto Park
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Sunday. P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO
University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca
RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6063 S.W. 18th St. ❘
#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Valley Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner nightly.
8841 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘
HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.
Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9378 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Second Ave. ❘ #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. JAPANGO Regency Court ❘
T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R
Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.392.4568
Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
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LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto
BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.
BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL 861 Yamato Road ❘
Meat Market's 20 Oz. Steak
Mizner Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Road ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
SANTO’S MODERN BUFFET & SUSHI 3400 N. Federal Highway ❘
THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘
#1015 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SUSHIGO 477 S. Federal
Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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taste listings THE MELTING POT 5455 N.
SUSHI RAY The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.997.7472
FRENCH
SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second
CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic
St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
Ave. ❘ #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sunday. 561.455.2140
TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘
9858 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm
Place ❘ 416 Via De Palmas ❘ #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.
UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca
Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ #143 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly.
CHEZ MARIE FRENCH BISTRO
Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030
Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE Royal
Palm Place ❘ 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707
60 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘
3011 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N. Federal Highway ❘
HABIT BURGER Delray Place ❘ 1831 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0934 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Highway ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast MondayFriday. Lunch and dinner daily.
OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.404.1347 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR Town Center at Boca
SWEET DEWEY’S BBQ 9181
CONTINENTAL
Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.9688 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE
Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9590 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 2009 N.E. Second St. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.531.6168 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BOCA BURGER HOUSE
499 N.E. Spanish River Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 78 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.900.5030 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 112
LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner nightly.
M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM
Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3252 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
BURGERFI 6 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘
❘ Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.757.3504
Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
BURGERS
CREPE CAFÉ 504 Via De Palmas
887 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and lunch daily. BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4995 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘
JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Club
Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R
Spanish River Center ❘ 4199 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday. Dinner Tuesday-Staurday. LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge
Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms
Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday.
Building ❘ 455 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner nightly.
FARM-TO-TABLE/ORGANIC
GERMAN
FARMER’S TABLE 1901 N. Military
BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas ❘ #90 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 399
S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.
Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ Lunch Friday. Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. 561.381.9970 ❘
DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner nightly.
KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ
FONDUE THE LITTLE CHALET 485 S.
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.325.8000
GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5800 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. JIMMY THE GREEK 8221 Glades
Road ❘ #1 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.3272 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. RAFINA GREEK TAVERNA The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3673 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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taste listings TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.
INDIAN SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE
Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
ITALIAN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘
21065 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ #239 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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ormer Miami Heat star Ray Allen and wife Shannon are bringing their organic fast-food concept, Grown, to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The original location in South Miami has garnered a loyal following by offering healthy fare, featuring farm-fresh ingredients, in a convenient setting. The restaurant also accommodates those with food allergies as well as Paleo dieters and vegans. “We are excited to let the world know that … we’ll be expanding our brand and our vision to provide spectators with organic, delicious, freshly prepared meals,” Shannon says. “For years our family has had the privilege and honor of cheering on Ray in sports venues throughout the country, and now we are proud to be able to provide guests … a place where they can indulge without the guilt!” Guests at the new Grown, located on the BankUnited Club Level and at Section 148-A, will enjoy wraps, salads, fresh-pressed juices and smoothies. Favorites include the Havana Wrap, with wild-caught shrimp, mixed greens, pico de gallo, black bean and corn salsa, white cheddar and avocado, and the wild-caught Salmon Burger, with caramelized onions, tomatoes, lettuce and Dijon aioli on a flourless Ezekiel bun. The restaurant is also family-friendly, offering children healthy and delicious options like FreeRange Chicken Tenders with sweet potato chips and fresh fruit. – Stella Alves
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CAFE MED BY BICE 2096
N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Breakfast and dinner daily. CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S.
Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561.274.9404
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
The Boardwalk at 18th St. ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
DAVINCI’S OF BOCA Town
Center at Boca Raton ❘ 6000 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8466 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DOMUS 39 ITALIAN RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Royal Palm Place ❘
187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8787 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.
Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
954.427.4909
IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT
1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N.
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday. LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT
159 E. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘
Dinner nightly. MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.
Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly.
MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road ❘ Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.4111 ❘ Dinner nightly.
D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison
NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR Glades Plaza ❘
CASA D’ANGELO 171 E.
Place ❘ 16950 Jog Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.0037 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. 114
T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R
2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Suite 904 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
taste listings NINO’S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 7120 Beracasa
Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. NOVELLO RESTAURANT & BAR 5999 N.
Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 170 W.
Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly. RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm
Place ❘ 301 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly. 561.367.9779
SICILIAN OVEN Town Center at Boca Raton ❘ 21170 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Suite 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.9772 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
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Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. TERRA FIAMMA Delray Marketplace ❘
9169 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
561.495.5570
TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park
Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly. TUCCI’S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘
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Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858
Clint Moore Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday. Dinner nightly. VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS
114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
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ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO
2399 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. 1179 S. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday.
Food For The Poor’s 22nd Annual
Saturday, February 4, 2017 • Boca Raton Resort & Club Lifetime of Giving Award Honorees David & Patricia Wallace
Gala Committee Rene Turner Mahfood, Noelle Kahan, Renee Stetler, Anastasia Taglienti, Nathalie Parchment, Elena Del Alamo, Dawn DeMarco Book, Beth Rosenstein, Keren Gee, Theresa Boothe and Marlene Khouri (From left to right)
Not pictured: Matthew Bryant, Trina Holmsted, Ann Mahfood, Julie Mahfood, Natasha Singh and Patricia Wallace
For tickets or sponsorship inquiries, please call 888-404-4248 www.FoodForThePoor.org/boca 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
taste listings KOSHER ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL The Fountains ❘
7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BOCA GRILL Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8903 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8434 ❘ Lunch Sunday-Friday. Dinner Sunday-Thursday. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL The Fountains
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W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner nightly.
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Center ❘ 7000 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Sunday-Thursday. Dinner Saturday-Thursday. 561.409.3035
561.833.3430 Fax 561.833.3460
CABANA EL REY 105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second
Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘
3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. 561.750.8860
PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH APEIRO KITCHEN & BAR Delray Marketplace
❘ 14917 Lyons Road ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.501.4443 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Highway ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. BAJA CANTINA 201 N.W. First St. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.8118 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Dinner nightly. CABO FLATS CANTINA AND TEQUILA BAR
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taste listings ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca
Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. UNCLE JULIO’S Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
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Garden Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0001 ❘ Lunch Saturday and Sunday. Dinner nightly. DUBLINER IRISH PUB Mizner Park ❘ 435
Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2540 ❘ Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. GLUTTONOUS GOAT Royal Palm Place ❘
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HIJINKS SPORTS GRILL Royal Palm Place ❘ 133 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3077 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. HOLLOWAY’S PUB Boardwalk at Boca Raton ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Suite A-101 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2318 ❘ Dinner nightly.
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MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. SYBARITE PIG 20642 State Road 7 ❘ #2 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.3200 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySunday. Dinner nightly. TAP 42 The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.235.5819 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TILTED KILT PUB & EATERY 3320 Airport Road ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.5458 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal Palm
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SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore
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Polo Club Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI
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Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Lunch and dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday. Dinner nightly. CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray
Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. JB’S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Saturday and Sunday. J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
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5 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily. TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O
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(Clockwise from above) Gordon Latz and Eileen Ancell; Sandra Tagliamonte, John Magee and Paula McConville; Tanya Lynn Sabel, Andrew Heller and Corrine Kelley; Keith Koenig, Tom Angelo, Jon Ferrando, Kim Cavendish, Mike Jackson and Terry Stiles; Kim Cavendish and Jon Ferrando; BB&T table
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he Museum of Discovery and Science recently held its MODS Masquerade Gala, A Venetian Fantasy, presented by Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale. The event raised $500,000 to support the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission of providing science education to visitors and offering programs to the underserved. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala honored Jon Ferrando, executive vice president of AutoNation and chairman of the board of MODS, with the prestigious Community Leadership Award for his leadership of the museum and his impact on the community. Ferrando has served as chairman of the board for the past 10 years. During that time, he led the charge for the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful $34 million capital campaign, which
doubled exhibit space with the addition of the EcoDiscovery Center, and he helped develop the Science Park, to open in 2018. Ferrando has co-chaired several successful galas and has been a major museum donor. Past recipients of the Community Leadership Award are Mike Jackson of AutoNation, Keith and Doreen Koenig of City Furniture and Terry Stiles of Stiles Corporation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a world-class museum, this is a great community that I live and work in, and I am thrilled, honored and humbled to be recognized by the museum for community leadership,â&#x20AC;? Ferrando says. President/CEO Kim Cavendish adds: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Mercedes-Benz Fort Lauderdale MODS Masquerade Gala was a wonderful evening honoring
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our esteemed Board Chairman Jon Ferrando, who has been instrumental in moving the museum forward with his vision and leadership. Special thanks to our co-chairs Tom Angelo of Angelo & Banta, Joe Atkinson of
Wells Fargo and Ken Stiles of Stiles Corporation for their support and leadership in making this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gala incredibly successful.â&#x20AC;? Guests were treated to a Venetianinspired evening that included a live auction with bidders vying for trips to Greece, Italy, South America and Costa Rica as well as a 24-month lease on a 2017 Mercedes SLC300. The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science is to provide experiential pathways to lifelong learning in science for children and adults through exhibits, programs and films. Founded in 1976 as The Discovery Center, the nonprofit facility welcomes approximately 450,000 visitors annually. Major operational support for the museum is provided by Leadership Guild members, including Broward Health; JM Family Enterprises, Inc.; Jet Blue; and Wells Fargo. O For more information, call 954-467-MODS or visit mods.org.
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Levis JCC Hosts Jeans, Jewels & The J – A Classic Never Fades
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he Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center announces Jeans, Jewels & The J – A Classic Never Fades – an evening of dining, dancing, casino games, a silent auction, fun, friends and community. The event follows the Levis JCC’s long tradition of pausing once each year to celebrate the organization, its committed supporters and its outstanding honorees. On Jan. 28, the event will kick off at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton with a cocktail reception followed by a brief program; a variety of casino games, including roulette, blackjack and craps; and a silent auction. Chaired by Melissa Emihovich, Robin and Gary Rubin, Andrea and Larry Schnurmacher and Judi and Allan Schuman, the event is expected to bring together more than 500 people to benefit the programs and services of the Levis JCC. Several valued supporters will be honored
during the event: Nina and Martin Rosenzweig will be presented with the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Crystal Award, and Carolyn and Sean Bachrodt will be presented with the Shirley & Allan B. Solomon Leadership Award. Both couples are committed to the continued suc-
The event follows the Levis JCC’s long tradition of pausing once each year to celebrate the organization, its committed supporters and its outstanding honorees. cess of the organization and join the Levis JCC leadership and staff in putting their energy and resources into continuing more than 30 years of being a place everyone can call home. Jeans, Jewels & The J – A Classic Never Fades – benefits the Betty & Marvin Zale Early
Childhood Learning Center; the Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Department; Sports & Wellness; Art, Culture & Learning at the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center; Marleen Forkas Camps; and the Levis JCC Thrift Shop. Proceeds specifically support a robust scholarship and financial aid program that enables hundreds of children to participate in Jamie preschool, special needs and summer campTelchin programs that they would otherwise not be able to attend. The Boca Raton Observer is the event’s exclusive magazine sponsor. The Levis JCC promotes and enhances Jewish culture, heritage and values through educational, spiritual, social, wellness and recreational programs for individuals of all ages. O For more information, call 561-852-3257 or visit levisjcc.org.
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HOME AT LAST Building Hope Gala To Celebrate Food For The Poor’s 35th Anniversary
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uests will help build homes and provide hope for Haiti at Food For The Poor’s 22nd Annual Building Hope Gala on Feb. 4 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The gala will celebrate Food For The Poor’s 35 years of dedicated service to the poor. The international relief and development organization, which started serving Jamaica in 1982, is now transforming the lives of the destitute in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Attendees will be invited to create a legacy of compassion by pledging to build 50 critically needed houses in Boen, Haiti. The area is in Ganthier on a flat dirt plain, where 90 percent of the residents survive on less than $1 per day and live in disintegrating mud huts that offer no protection from the elements.
“The gift of a safe, secure home is a tremendous blessing for a family who lives in a crumbling one-room shack, and does not know where they will get their next meal,” says
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The gift of a safe, secure home is a tremendous blessing for a family who lives in a crumbling one-room shack, and does not know where they will get their next meal. A home offers more than shelter to a destitute family – it offers hope. – Robin Mahfood, president/CEO, Food For The Poor
Food For The Poor President/CEO Robin Mahfood. “A home offers more than shelter to a destitute family – it offers hope.” In 1995, Food For The Poor began a housing program in Haiti and started building homes in Cite Soleil. Since then, 25,806 housing units
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have been built in Haiti, more than 13,494 of them since the earthquake in January 2010. These sturdy homes provide the poor with shelter, safety and hope for the future. A gift of $3,600 will move a destitute family from their dirt-floor makeshift shack in Boen into a permanent home.
David and Patricia Wallace of Boca Raton, longtime Food For The Poor donors committed to investing in Haiti’s future, will be recognized at the gala as the 2017 Lifetime of Giving Honorees. At the event, attendees will be able to bid on silent auction prizes, such as electronics, jewelry, vacations and golf and dining packages. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor. O For more information, call 888-4044248 or visit foodforthepoor.org/boca.
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Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Presents 14th Annual Solidarity Gala Dinner
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heir job is to look after Israel. Ours is to look after them.” That’s the motto of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), an organization that cares for the educational and well-being needs of Israel’s soldiers, and it is a message that has resonated locally. The FIDF Palm Beach/Broward Region, led by Executive Director Sherri Siskin, is one of the organization’s most active communities – no small feat considering that FIDF has 15 chapters and more than 150,000 loyal supporters in the United States and Panama. Coming together to salute Israel’s soldiers, the region will kick off 2017 with a gala demonstrating the community’s unwavering support for the men and women serving to
protect Israel and the Jewish people. The FIDF Palm Beach/Broward Region’s 14th Annual Solidarity Gala Dinner will take place on Jan. 8 at The Polo Club of Boca Raton.
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Canada Maj. Gen. Michael Edelstein. Also attending will be consul general of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico, Lior Haiat. The evening will give supporters the op-
The FIDF gala dinner gives our community a special behind-the-scenes look into the lives of the brave IDF soldiers defending the Jewish homeland, and that heartfelt connection between soldiers and supporters makes this event the most inspirational night of the year. – Sherri Siskin, executive director, FIDF Palm Beach/Broward Region
Attending the event, which has the theme of “Israel and America Standing Together,” will be U.S. and IDF soldiers and officers, including Israel Defense and Armed Forces Attaché to the U.S. and
portunity to meet and hear firsthand from IDF soldiers whose lives have been changed by FIDF programs. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. “The FIDF gala dinner gives our
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community a special behind-thescenes look into the lives of the brave IDF soldiers defending the Jewish homeland, and that heartfelt connection between soldiers and supporters makes this event the most inspirational night of the year,” Siskin says. FIDF Palm Beach/Broward supporters have helped raise more than $8 million to grant college scholarships to 450 IDF combat veterans; support Lone Soldiers with no immediate family in Israel; fund prosthetic devices; provide financial assistance; sponsor recreation and recuperation; and care for the widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. O For more information, call 561-483-2771 or visit fidf.org.
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Filmmaker Nancy Spielberg To Speak At Jewish Federation’s Lion Of Judah Luncheon
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undreds of generous, committed members of the “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will gather at the Lion of Judah Luncheon on Jan. 11. Part of an international sisterhood 17,500 strong, the local Lion contingent of nearly 700 is among the largest in the country. “Our luncheon has become every season’s premier event in local women’s philanthropy,” says Carole Sue Lebbin-Spector, who is co-chairing the event with Wendy Koolik. “As always, we look forward to hearing our powerful roar resound from The Polo Club of Boca Raton through our neighborhoods to around the globe, wherever we are needed. Together, with compassion, creativity, generosity and perseverance, our Lions accomplish extraordinary things that make a vital difference in countless lives.”
Wendy Koolik and Carole Sue Lebbin-Spector
Adds Koolik: “And this year we’ll be roaring with our keynote speaker, accomplished businesswoman, film producer, documentary filmmaker and philan-
working on her brother’s early films as cast and crew. In recent years, she has turned her energy and talents to producing documentary films, many with powerful Jewish themes. Levi’s footwear designs, combining the essence of daily objects with the shape of shoes, will be on display at the luncheon. Funny, inspiring and handmade, they are worn by celebrities from Lady Gaga to Whoopi Goldberg. A Lion-level individual woman’s gift of $5,000 or higher to the 2017 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend. Dietary laws will be observed. Wells Fargo Private Bank is the sponsor of the Dorothy P. Seaman Department of Women’s Phi-
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Our luncheon has become every season’s premier event in local women’s philanthropy. As always, we look forward to hearing our powerful roar resound from The Polo Club of Boca Raton through our neighborhoods to around the globe, wherever we are needed.
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– Carole Sue Lebbin-Spector, event co-chair
thropist Nancy Spielberg, and with Israeli shoe designer Kobi Levi, who has chosen Boca Raton for his U.S. debut. With our Federation’s Lion of Judah Co-Chairs Elaine Roberts and Rebecca Applebaum, we are thrilled to be planning a warm and welcoming, deeply inspiring and enjoyable time together.” Spielberg grew up immersed in filmmaking,
lanthropy. The Lion of Judah Luncheon is sponsored by Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Ivan & Co. Jewelers. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. O For more information, call 561-852-6058 or email francescal@bocafed.org.
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The Rotary Club of Boca Raton was founded in 1957 and has been committed to “Changing Lives & Building Futures” by providing local youth scholarship assistance and participating in Community Service Projects. Its members consist of business leaders, experts in their respective fields, retired entrepreneurs and military veterans who magically pull their resources and special skills together to create “magical and meaningful” contributions to Boca Raton. Tonight, we celebrate the life’s work of distinguished community leaders who have invested in the Boca Raton quality of life we all enjoy. Did you know that The Rotary Club of Boca Raton has made the following community serving improvements? Giving dictionaries every year to Boca Raton Public School third graders, provided support for the Carousel at Sugar Sand Park, helped finance the construction of Hughes Park in Pearl City, funded the re-gilding of the gold dome at the historic Old Town Hall, helped paint the buildings and installed a BBQ at The Haven, partnered with the Boys & Girls Club, sent “Shelter Boxes” to victims of Haiti, supported Boca Raton High School’s Annual “Shoot for the Cure” Breast Cancer Soccer Tournament, donated $50,000 toward construction of the Children’s Services area at the new Boca Raton Downtown Library, sponsors the Rotaract Clubs at Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University, and so many other endeavors. It is safe to say that our members are involved in most, if not all, major philanthropic and community serving initiatives locally. As part of a global network of more than 1.3 million business professional and community leaders, Rotary addresses today’s challenges including literacy, disease, hunger, poverty, lack of clean water and environmental concerns. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton is proud of its members, Outstanding People and Leaders in their own right, and congratulates them for their recent back-to-back, winning of Rotary International’s “Significant Achievement Award” for its development of The OPAL “Outstanding People and Leaders” Awards and The Future Stars Performing Arts Competition. The Club was recognized from 36,000 Clubs worldwide. Winning the award in two consecutive years was a remarkable accomplishment in Rotary’s history. To learn more about Rotary, and our Club’s on-going efforts to Change Lives and Build Futures in Boca Raton, visit www. rotaryclubbocaraton.com or email info@rotaryclubbocaraton.com.
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oing 19 years strong, the OPAL Awards celebration is planned for Jan. 14 at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. This year’s theme is “Don’t Drop The Ball,” and the event promises to be the biggest and best to date. The black-tie awards show will be hosted by community leaders and past OPAL Awards honorees Jay and Marilyn Weinberg, along with past Rotary Club presidents Spencer Siegel and Neil Saffer. The fundraiser for college scholarships has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for deserving area students. Award recipients are selected by former winners and are outstanding people and leaders – OPALs – who have contributed through volunteerism to make our community a better place in which to live, work and play.
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The Rotary Club of Boca Raton’s motto is “Service Above Self,” and its unique scholarship program emphasizes mentorship in addition to financial assistance. The program serves our community’s most vulnerable population and provides both life skills and confidence to the scholars, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college. “It has truly grown to be the premier event in Boca Raton, and it is only appropriate considering the amazing honorees, who lead by example and inspire us,” says Saffer, professional auctioneer and emcee for the evening. This year’s OPAL Awards honorees are Arthur Adler for community service leadership; Peter and Carmel Baronoff for healthcare and wellness leadership; Yvonne Boice for education and arts leadership; Jordan Zimmerman for corporate and philanthropic leadership; and Ava Parker, honorary co-chair. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive magazine sponsor. Rotary International represents more than 1.3 million members worldwide who belong to local clubs that emphasize volunteerism. The Rotary Club of Boca Raton was founded in 1957, and its members are committed to “Changing Lives & Building Futures.” Comprising some of the city’s most successful and respected business leaders, philanthropists and private citizens, the club works tirelessly to make Boca Raton a better community. O For more information, call 561-477-7180 or visit opalawards.com.
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DEC. 4 Since his 2004 debut album, “The College Dropout,” Kanye West has become more than a rapper, delving into producing, fashion design and writing. The winner of 21 Grammys, the Chicago native, also called Yeezy, is known for being a perfectionist who challenges the limits of music production. His talent is apparent in such hits as “Gold Digger,” “Stronger,” “Famous” and “Power.” Combining the genres of hip-hop and electronic, West continues to adapt his appearance and music to keep fans and critics guessing. The outspoken and often controversial West has collaborated with the likes of Alicia Keys, Jay-Z and Janet Jackson and is married to reality star Kim Kardashian. Following the release of his seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” West launched his Saint Pablo Tour of North America last summer, which is stopping at the BB&T Center at 9 p.m. A highlight of the tour thus far has been its innovative floating stage, which hovers over the audience and offers a more interactive experience. – Stella Alves
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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org Dec. 15 The Beach Boys: Holiday & Hits Show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 17-24 Miami City Ballet – “The Nutcracker” Show times vary.
AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com Dec. 6, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27 Miami Heat Basketball Game times vary. Dec. 9 Aplauso 2016 Show begins at 7 p.m.
GOOD VIBRATIONS: The Beach Boys will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the Arsht Center
Dec. 30 WWE Live Holiday Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
AutoNation® IMAX® Theater Museum of Discovery and Science
Dec. 15 THROUGH Jan. 12 “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” – An IMAX 3D Experience Show times vary.
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BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com Dec. 3 Barbra Streisand Show begins at 8 p.m. PIANO MAN: Billy Joel will tickle the ivories at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the BB&T Center
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Dec. 17 2016 Orange Bowl Basketball Classic Game times vary. Dec. 18 Y100 Jingle Ball Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 Billy Joel New Year’s Eve Show begins at 9:30 p.m.
Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-344-5999; coralspringscenterfor thearts.com Dec. 16 The Flamingos & Shirley Alston Reeves Of The Shirelles Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
The Pap Corps Announces Historic $50 Million Pledge! The Pap Corps, Champions for Cancer Research, proudly announces a $50 million 10-year pledge to support cancer research at Sylvester. In recognition of the almost $60 million already raised for cancer research and this historic pledge, the Sylvester at Deerfield Beach facility will be dedicated as The Pap Corps Campus. Planned expansion at the campus to be completed in 2018 will create a new interdisciplinary facility at Sylvester's largest satellite location. This gift from The Pap Corps is historic in its magnitude and will be transformative in its scope, helping to fund cancer research at Sylvester that will save lives in our community," added Dr. Stephen Nimer, director of Sylvester.
Pap Corps President, Linda Moses, stated “Sylvester’s focus and commitment to finding more effective treatments for cancer patients in South Florida has consistently aligned perfectly with our mission and this is what has driven and sustained our partnership to this day. And it is precisely Sylvester’s and the University of Miami’s bold vision, represented by the expansion of what is now known as Sylvester Deerfield Beach The Pap Corps Campus, that ensures our partnership will continue for many years to come.” Please help us support the researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as they continue their efforts to create more effective treatments that save lives. Every dollar matters!
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Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com Dec. 5 Donny & Marie Osmond Show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 Pitbull Show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 29 “Dancing With The Stars” Live! Show begins at 8 p.m. SAX APPEAL: Kenny G will perform at 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the Kravis Center
Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, 305-9438000; hardrockstadium.com Dec. 11 & Jan. 1 Miami Dolphins Football Game times vary.
James L. Knight International Center 400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com Jan. 1 New Year’s Day Old School Hip Hop Festival Show begins at 7 p.m.
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Saturday, February 4, 2017 Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Bene ting JDRF IMPROVING LIVES. CURING TYPE 1 DIABETES. Emcee: Jay Cashmere, WPTV NewsChannel 5
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happenings calendar Dec. 13 The Tenors: Christmas Together Show begins at 8 p.m.
Dec. 16 & 17 “Miracle On 34th Street” Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 18 Itzhak Perlman Show begins at 8 p.m.
The Fillmore Miami Beach At The Jackie Gleason Theater
Dec. 23 “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical” Show times vary.
Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com
1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305-6737300; fillmoremb.com Dec. 9 Ms. Lauryn Hill – The MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling! Concert Series Show begins at 8:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 Peter White Christmas Show begins at 8 p.m. Dec. 26 A Drag Queen Christmas Show begins at 8 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater 1801 N.E. Sixth St., Pompano Beach, 954-946-2402; livenation.com Dec. 2 Boyz II Men Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
IN HARMONY: The Tenors will belt it out at 8 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the Kravis Center
The Broward Center For The Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org Dec. 9 Kim Russo Show begins at 8 p.m. 148
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Dec. 21 Matisyahu Show begins at 8 p.m.
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Dec. 1-3 Lynn Amsterdam Exhibit Delray Beach artist, photographer and storyteller Lynn Amsterdam will be exhibiting at the It’s All About the Art gallery exhibition at The Spectrum Miami Art Show, Booth 326, during Art Basel Miami Beach. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-289-4542 or visit artstudioboca.com.
Dec. 1 Delray Beach 100ft Christmas Tree Lighting This event is one of the largest and most celebrated holiday events in Palm Beach County. Takes place at Old School Square Park in Delray Beach. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information,
Dec. 1 THROUGH Jan. 8 Santa’s Enchanted Forest Visit the world’s largest Christmas theme park and carnival with more than 100 rides, shows, games and attractions. Takes place at Tropical Park in Miami. Start times vary. For more information, call 305-559-9689 or visit santasenchantedforest.com. Dec. 2 Florence Fuller Child Development Centers 15th Annual Wee Dream Ball A glamorous evening with
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happenings calendar dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561391-7274 or visit ffcdc.org. Dec. 2 Morselife Annual Dinner Dance Themed “Evening in Havana,” this event features dinner, dancing and a live band. Takes place at Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-4715111 or visit morselife.org. Dec. 3 AVDA 17th Annual Race For Hope Festivities include a pancake breakfast, music and prizes along with the USATF 5K and 10K races. Takes place at Anchor Park in Delray Beach. Starts at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org. Dec. 3 LIFE 23rd Annual Lady In Red Gala Featuring Gladys Knight, this event includes poolside cocktails, dinner and dancing. Commemorates the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation’s partnership with the American Humane Association. Takes place at Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-5828083 or visit life-edu.org. Dec. 3 Ornaments Naturally Create holiday ornaments and decorations from shells, pine cones and craft supplies. Takes place at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call 561-544-8605 or visit gumbolimbo.org. 150
Dec. 3 Sharsheret Florida Annual Gala And Silent Auction This national nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of Jewish women and families facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer will host its annual gala. Sharsheret will recognize the incredible contributions of Simone and Rabbi Josh Broide, Adina Ciment and Dr. Baruch Jacobs. Takes place at NSU Art Museum in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 866-474-2774 or visit sharsheret.org. Dec. 4 Flagler Museum Christmas Tree Lighting The festivities include a 16-foot tree with historically accurate trimmings and holiday music played on Whitehall’s original Odel pipe organ and the customdesigned 1902 Steinway piano. Takes place at Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-655-2833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.
at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-213-8209 or visit natkingcolegenhope.org. Dec. 8 Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League 45th Annual Christmas Ball Help neglected and injured dogs and cats through this festive holiday event, featuring adorable animals, music and shopping at the Shaggy Shoppe boutique. Takes place at The Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-472-8845 or visit peggyadams.org.
Dec. 4 The Symphonia Boca Raton Concert Series This day of classical music will feature guest conductor James Judd and violin soloist Jan Mracek. Takes place at Roberts Theater at Saint Andrews School in Boca Raton. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 866-687-4201 or visit thesymphonia.org. Dec. 8 Nat King Cole Generation Hope Presidents Society Dinner The evening features a special guest appearance by The Pointer Sisters and a onenight-only private exhibit, “The Cole Family Legacy of Music.” Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts
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FIREBALL: Pitbull will bring the heat at 8 p.m. on Dec. 9 at Hard Rock Live
JARC Florida Presents The Paul Markhoff Golf Tournament Benefiting The Organization’s Clients And Programs December 12, 2016 JARC Florida (Jewish Association for Residential Care), a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that provides program and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, presents the Paul Markhoff Golf Tournament on December 12, 2016. The tournament will take place at the Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton. Judy Levis Markhoff is the Honorary Chair of the event, and Jeff and Jill Tompkins are Co-Chairs. This year the tournament has been named by Judy Levis Markhoff in honor of her late husband Paul. Paul served on the JARC FL Board of Directors from 2006 to 2012, the last three years of which he was Secretary. Paul was devoted to JARC and attended each and every golf tournament, dressed in his infamous knickers, knee socks and a bow tie. Last year’s tournament raised more than $125,000 for JARC and its vocational training programs. Money raised at this year’s Paul Markhoff Golf Tournament will specifically support JARC’s Community Works Program, which allows JARC clients to work at a partner business as a trainee. Clients are paid minimum wage by JARC and in exchange businesses are expected to train, guide and provide a healthy and productive working environment. Today, JARC supports approximately 300 clients, of which 70 live in group homes, 32 live in the Adolph & Rose Levis on-campus apartment complex, and the remaining clients come during the workday for the organization’s job training program.
For information and sponsorship opportunities contact Fallon Gechter:
fallong@jarcfl.org or call 561-558-2572 or visit www.jarcfl.org.
happenings calendar Dec. 8 Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services “Fly Me To The Moon” Annual Gala A galactic-themed evening with gastronomical delights; dancing; and auction items, including travel, fashion and culinary experiences. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-8523333 or visit ralesjfs.org. Dec. 8-11 Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Enjoy a series of dinners, wine and cocktail tastings and cooking demonstrations. Takes place at Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach and various locations throughout the Palm Beaches. Start times vary. For more information, call 877-503-9463 or visit pbfoodwinefest.com. Dec. 10 Annual Delray Beach Holiday Parade This rock-and-roll-themed event will feature more than 70 parade entries and Santa Claus riding on a Delray Beach fire truck. Begins at Atlantic Avenue at the Intracoastal bridge in downtown Delray Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-243-7277 or visit mydelraybeach.com. Dec. 10 JAFCO 18th Annual Jacobs Ladder Award Gala A formal evening with a seated dinner, a live band, dancing and silent auctions. Benefits abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities. Takes place at The Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 954-3158696 or visit jafco.org. 152
Dec. 10 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Winterfest Boat Parade Take in this iconic annual light show featuring illuminated boats that sail down the New River and up the Intracoastal Waterway. Begins on New River in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 954-767-0686 or visit winterfestparade.com. Dec. 11 Annual Festival Of Trees Children’s Gala This will be a night of merriment, special performances, music and surprises around every turn. Refreshments will be available for children and their parents. Takes place at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-8325328 or visit ansg.org. Dec. 11 Boca Raton Synagogue Sisterhood Annual Women’s Health Day Keynote speaker Debbie Ackerman will speak on “Self Love: Learning To Put Ourselves On Top Of The To Do List.” The event will include breakfast, lunch and 12 breakout sessions on health issues. Takes place at Boca Raton Synagogue. Starts at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 561-7563704 or visit brsonline.org. Dec. 11 Gingerbread Holiday Concert This holiday performance for all ages features traditional music performed by the Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra. Benefits Lynn University Conservatory of Music students. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 2 p.m. For more
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information, call 561-2377000 or visit lynn.edu. Dec. 12 JARC Golf Tournament Take part in a day of golf, including breakfast, lunch and an awards ceremony. If you don’t play golf, join the bridge tournament. Takes place at Stonebridge Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-5582572 or visit jarcfl.org. Dec. 14 YMCA Of The Palm Beaches Eighth Annual Prayer Breakfast The breakfast aims to ignite inspiration within the community in support of the organization’s mission. Keynote speaker is Bret Baier, FOX News chief political anchor and host of “Special Report with Bret Baier.” Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7:45 a.m. For more information, call 561-968-9622 or visit ymcapalmbeaches.org. Dec. 15 Blue Suede Christmas Scot Bruce stars in this holiday tribute concert featuring Christmas songs recorded by Elvis Presley. Takes place at The Fieldhouse at Old School Square in Delray Beach. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561-243-7922 or visit oldschoolsquare.org. Dec. 15 Palm Beach Symphony Inaugural Ladies Guild Luncheon Celebrate the season with fine food, camaraderie and glorious music. Benefits the Palm Beach Symphony. Takes place at The Beach Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-655-2657 or visit palmbeachsymphony.org.
Dec. 17 Sixth Annual Piles Of Smiles Snow Day Embrace the chill during this kid-friendly winter event when 25 tons of real snow will provide a joyful backdrop for cool winter activities. Takes place at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit sugarsandpark.org. Dec. 18 St. Gregory’s Christmas Concert Experience the magic of the season, featuring the angelic voices of Seraphic Fire. Takes place at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Boca Raton. Starts at 4 p.m. For more information, call 561-395-8285 or visit st-gregorys.com. Dec. 20 2016 Marmot Boca Raton Bowl The year’s matchup features teams from Conference USA and the American Athletic Conference. The Marmot Boca Raton Bowl Fan Fest will include rides, games, live music, food and drink and more. The Fan Fest begins at 3 p.m. on game day. Takes place at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-297-0087 or visit marmotbocaratonbowl.com. Dec. 24 Matzo Ball This popular annual party will feature a night of highenergy networking and matchmaking for singles. Takes place at LIV Nightclub in Miami Beach. Starts at 9 p.m. For more information, call 561-300-4222 or visit matzoball.org. Dec. 29 Loggerhead Marinelife
Center Beach Bash Palm Beach The event, sponsored by Lilly Pulitzer, is the season’s hottest party, attracting young socialites from Palm Beach; Washington, D.C.; New York; Chicago; and Miami to benefit Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Takes place at The Beach Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561-627-8280 or visit marinelife.org. Dec. 30 & 31 Delray Marketplace New Year’s Art And Craft Festival More than 100 fine artists and crafters will line the streets in a gallery-style outdoor festival. Takes place at Delray Marketplace in Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. Dec. 31 Noon Year’s Eve Celebration The whole family will enjoy a dance party, science crafts, themed activities, popcorn, snow cones and an apple cider toast. Takes place at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org. Dec. 31 Rock The Block Annual New Year’s Eve Party This ultimate New Year’s Eve party will feature DJs and live performances by Jay Sean, Nico & Vinz and Taylor Dane, plus familyfriendly buffets, a carnival, an open bar, fireworks and more. Open only to club members and hotel guests. Takes place at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-447-3000 or visit bocaresort.com. O
GIVING IS A FAMILY TRADITION Illana and Samy Dwek wanted to continue their family’s tradition of supporting their local community and always giving to those most in need. That is why the Dweks chose to make a bequest in their will to JFS, ensuring the continuity of our programs after their lifetime. YOU CAN TOO.
Find out how. Contact Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, JD, Chief Development Officer. Call 561.852.3279 | Email cindyn@ralesjfs.org | Visit ralesjfs.org
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Christine E. Lynn E.M. Lynn Foundation
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Melinda & David Friedman
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Brinkley Morgan, Attorneys at Law
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The Center For Hematology -Oncology, P.A.
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We Gratefully Recognize our Specialty Sponsors Ed & Freyda Burns Enhanced Living Initiative Speaker Underwriter JM Family Enterprises VIP Reception Sponsor Braman Motorcars Pink Ribbon Pin Sponsor Marilyn Barry Registration Sponsor Blow and Go - A Blowdry Salon Valet Sponsor
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Barbara Gutin
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Nicole Edeiken
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Doreen Alrod
Dana Filetti
Judy Levis Markhoff
Kathy Schilling, MD
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Teresa Fedele
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Nicole Flier
Lori Newman
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY ICON SERIES EVENT The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business and Professional Division kicked off its Lewis Katz Industry Icon Series with a recent morning event. Professionals and entrepreneurs gathered in Zinman Hall on the federation campus to grow their businesses, broaden their networks and do good in the world by helping others. The presenting speaker was pioneering businessman Ron Gallatin.
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4KIDS HEADQUARTERS GRAND OPENING 4KIDS of South Florida hosted the grand opening of the Home for 4KIDS headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and interactive stations. More than 500 guests gathered to celebrate this milestone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first headquarters for the 20-year-old nonprofit â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and propel the vision of a home for every child.
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HANLEY CENTER FOUNDATION DINNER DANCE Leadership and supporters of Hanley Center Foundation celebrated the first gift from the newly established Alex And Ani Butterfly Fund at a recent Club Colette dinner dance. The fund was created thanks to the fulfillment of a $1 million pledge from jewelry and accessories brand Alex And Ani. The first scholarship award from the fund, totaling $50,000, was presented to Gratitude House during the dinner.
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$549,900 | RX-10258191 Amazing Value with Pool 4 Bed | 3 Bath | 3,169 SF
$2,599,000 | RX-10283812 Private Sprawling Estate 5 Bed | 6.2 Bath | 8,269 SF
$659,000 | RX-10244255 Free Flowing On One Level 3 Bed | 2.1 Bath | 2,715 SF
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$976,900 | RX-10279286 Brand New Seven Bridges 4 Bed | 5 Bath | 4,265 SF
$689,000 | RX-10244255 Braemar Isle PH Condo 2 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,500 SF
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SELLER
SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE DATE
200 EAST CONDOMINIUM
200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 411
KIMMELMAN NED
WEISS BERNICE T INDIV PR
$1,175,000
$840,000
14-NOV-12
AVALON AT BOCA RATON
9605 PARKVIEW AVE
BRANCO JOANA TROTTA CASTELLO
SINGERMAN AARON
$665,000
$615,000
25-NOV-13
AVALON AT BOCA RATON
9586 PARKVIEW AVE
MOSCA HEATHER
ROSE CARA
$655,000
$640,000
01-JUL-13
AVALON AT BOCA RATON
9725 PARKVIEW AVE
MIRKOVIC MILANKA
SWEDLAW PATRICIA M
$580,000
BOCA CHICA
23319 BOCA CHICA CIR
KRATZ MARY BETH
CIRAULO TIMOTHY
$535,000
$250,000
01-JUL-99
BOCA EAST ESTATES
375 SW 16TH ST
GHANTA MADHAV
RAPOFF MAXIM
$940,000
$717,000
14-NOV-14
BOCA FALLS
21690 ABINGTON CT
KOROTKIY VLADIMIR
SIEGEL TODD
$650,000
$545,000
22-JUN-04
BOCA FALLS
12354 CASCADES POINTE DR
APPEL JEFFREY D
CHEADLE CHERYLL W
$595,000
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
20041 PALM ISLAND DR
CRAMER DANIEL J
DE FIGUEIREDO RUBENS LUCIO
$545,000
$485,000
27-AUG-13
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
20208 OCEAN KEY DR
KLOCMAN JUSTIN D
KULASEVIG ROBERT E
$523,000
$326,000
21-JUL-99
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
20143 OCEAN KEY DR
MENEGHELLO GIULIANNA C
WAYNE WALTER KENNETH
$630,000
$735,000
25-SEP-06
BOCA LAKES
2632 NW 42ND ST
RIOS-FORGET KENIA A
4599 NE LLC
$477,000
$350,000
19-MAY-15
BOCA LAKES
2631 NW 42ND ST
LIPSIT TIFFANY
HONIG CARLA INDIV TRUSTEE
$713,500
BROKEN SOUND CC - WHISPER TRACE
2071 NW 56TH ST
TURKISH ARTHUR
WERNER CARL S
$290,000
$295,000
CARIBBEAN KEYS
801 HAVANA DR
KUNG MEI SEE
HANES DANIEL R
$865,000
$146,200
01-JUL-98
CARIBBEAN KEYS
5600 NASSAU DR
NOTARIANNI JOHN
PAVLIN IGOR
$812,000
$654,500
29-MAR-13
COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS
4700 NW 27TH AVE
SANTOS ODILE
BERGER ALAN
$690,000
$370,000
01-JUL-96
COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS
2660 NW 48TH ST
KAPREL ELSIE
SACCHETILLO ANTHONY
$265,450
$590,500
02-MAY-16
COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS
2525 NW 49TH ST
MAYBERRY ROBERT N
HERNANDEZ ANAHEL
$631,000
$315,000
COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS
4700 NW 26TH AVE
DIFEO ADRIANA LUCIA
BADY CECILIA T INDIV TRUSTEE
$675,000
08-FEB-08
19-JUL-07
19-APR-99 06-JUL-00
01-JUL-98 01-DEC-96
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SELLER
SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE PRICE
$200,000
PRIOR SALE DATE
PALM BEACH FARMS
1441 SW 17TH ST
LINDSTROM DEBORAH A
MITCHELL ROBERT R
$515,350
PALM BEACH FARMS
1570 SW 16TH ST
MCGREEVY DESIREE N
WILLIAMS ANN E
$475,000
01-JUN-87
POLO CLUB - HUNTINGTON
17209 HUNTINGTON PARK WAY
HARNED ROBERT D
CWEIBER BERNICE M INDIV TRUSTEE
$510,000
POLO CLUB - ROYAL HIDDEN COVE
16620 SENTERRA DR
STANO MARC
ELFANT MARVIN
$960,000
POLO CLUB - STEEPLE CHASE
5489 STEEPLE CHASE
KARSENTY IRIS
CRANE PAUL A INDIV TRUSTEE
$410,000
POLO CLUB - VILLE DE CAPRI
17481 VIA CAPRI
ELFANT MERYL
STANO MARC
$375,000
$102,500
15-OCT-15
ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
528 E ALEXANDER PALM RD
SCOTT STEVEN M
JOVANOVSKI EDVARD
$15,000,000
$5,216,500
10-NOV-11
ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB
165 W ALEXANDER PALM RD
LAWLOR SCOTT
SHEETZ G ROBERT TRUSTEE
$8,100,000
$2,000,000
12-MAY-14
SATURNIA ISLES
15783 MENTON BAY CT
HURLEY JOHNA
FIDEL JEFFREY
$440,000
$470,000
26-MAY-15
SATURNIA
19113 SKYRIDGE CIR
SALZMAN MICHAEL
ROSEN ROBIN K
$457,500
$280,744
09-MAY-00
SATURNIA ISLES
9512 BARLETTA WINDS PT
PORTERFIELD ADAM L
FRIEDMAN GREGG A
$700,000
$456,335
05-JUN-02
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17614 CADENA DR
ARJOON SALLY W
STANDARD PACIFIC OF FLORIDA
$1,403,445
$8,800,000
29-OCT-12
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17744 VECINO WAY
NEWCOMER ERIC R
RICHMOND AMER HOMES OF FLORIDA LP
$1,207,064
$18,900,000
07-MAY-13
TIERRA DEL RAY SOUTH ESTATES
10707 EL CABALLO CT
BECKER ROBERT
MEDEIORS FRANCISCO
$1,350,000
$920,000
02-DEC-14
TIMBERCREEK
2410 NW 30TH RD
MILLER PATRICK C
TOMPKINS RANDI S
$475,000
$402,500
05-OCT-04
TIMBERCREEK
2898 NW 24TH WAY
NEEDHAM RANDY
OCONNOR JOHN E
$483,000
$425,000
15-MAY-07
WOODFIELD CC - REGENTS SQUARE
5735 NW 38TH TER
SEIGERMAN JUDITH
SILVERBERG JOHN E INDIV TRUSTEE
$334,650
WOODFIELD CC - REGENTS SQUARE
5695 NW 38TH AVE
STEINBERG ELLIOT
TEAGUE L ALLEN
$670,000
WOODFIELD CC - SOMERSET
6543 NW 40TH CT
BADALAMENT PAULA
LERNER JUIDTH A INDIV TRUSTEE
$549,900
WOODFIELD CC - VICTORIA ISLES
5720 NW 42ND CT
TOMPKINS RANDI
RUBENSTEIN J MARK
$370,000
30-JUN-11 24-FEB-03 $1,375,000
02-FEB-06 26-MAR-13
02-NOV-00 $495,000
21-JUN-00
$490,000
03-NOV-05
19-APR-07
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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Boca Raton Resort & Club Named Among Best In Florida By Condé Nast Traveler Readers Boca just got a whole lot of love. Condé Nast Traveler has released its annual readers’ choice awards, and two area Waldorf Astoria properties have been named among the top 20 resorts on Florida’s Atlantic coast. The stunning oceanfront Boca Beach Club, which was featured on the list last year, came in at No. 13, and the jawdropping Boca Raton Resort & Club snagged the No. 19 spot. To reach the results of its annual survey, the staff at Condé Nast Traveler sorted through millions of ratings from more than 300,000 readers. Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, 561-447-3000; bocaresort.com.
They make the holidays as easy as pie. Savor the holiday season with the flavor and flair of The Atlantic Grille. Delray’s premier dining destination is the ultimate holiday dinner reservation. Enjoy festive feasts and sparkling celebrations that are sure to make your holidays memorable. The Atlantic Grille is located in The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-293-3218; theatlanticgrille.com.
Allied Kitchen & Bath, in partnership with the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA), raised $19,000 at Take a Seat, an event benefitting Glam-A-THON and Broward Health Foundation to help local women affected by breast cancer. During Take a Seat, Allied Kitchen & Bath Executive Vice President Joe Feinberg was recognized by the Glam-ATHON team for his selection as a Glammy Awards honoree. Guests participated in a live auction of one-of-a-kind chairs created by top furniture designers, including Joe Fava, Guillermo Gonzalez, Steve and Mary Grafton, Stephanie Ferguson, David Font and Allison Paladino. Allied Kitchen & Bath, 3484 N.E. 12th Ave., Oakland Park, 954-564-1611; alliedkitchenandbath.com.
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The Rotary Club Of Boca Raton Aids In Rebuilding An Orphanage In The Bahamas BY LICIA AVELAR
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loridians know hurricanes very well. Every year, we cross our fingers and hope that they spin right past us, and, most times, they do. Hurricane Floyd did just that in 1999. While many area residents were relieved that it didn’t hit us, others were looking to the places and people it did impact. Kenneth Davis, of Boca Raton, is one of those people. In 1999, the longtime member of the Rotary Club of Boca Raton got a phone call from his missionary cousin, reporting damage to the Old Bight Gospel Chapel & Mission Home, an orphanage on the remote Bahamian isle of Cat Island. Davis, a pilot, wanted to help and immediately flew there to check on the building and the people. What did he find? “Devastation from one of the largest hurricanes the Bahamas has 176
seen and a missionary family that had a can-do attitude to build an orphanage,” says Davis. “Deciding to help was easy.” He began fundraising in an initial effort to replace all of the damaged windows with hurricaneproof ones. Davis enlisted the help
nually since 1999, say 170 flights, over 300 miles one way,” Davis says. “Many times, I fly over on a Friday morning, repair and maintain till 4 p.m., then start a grill for a big barbecue. We invite all that can come. It’s not uncommon to have 40 to 50 people.”
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Everything we do builds hope and encourages the staff and children of the orphanage, as it’s apparent that there are people that care and want the best for these children. – Kenneth Davis, member, Rotary Club of Boca Raton
of a sailboat owner to ship supplies, a contractor to install the windows and fellow Rotarians to help with the installation. During each trip to Cat Island, the group also set aside time to bond with members of the community there. “We’ve been flying eight to 12 round trips to this worthy project an-
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Since that first visit, he and other club members have donated kitchen equipment, washers and dryers, 300 fruit trees, fencing, roofing, impact doors and more to repair the orphanage. In fact, the facility has become so secure that it now acts as an emergency shelter for the entire island.
“Everything we do builds hope and encourages the staff and children, as it’s apparent that there are people that care and want the best for these children,” he says. Over the years, Davis has inspired others to contribute to the cause. “Many times, we take college kids involved with their churches that play guitars and drums and give a positive message to encourage the kids,” he says. “Other times, there are interested people that want to see the facility and help. They come with me and are moved to get involved.” While the group has made huge strides with its work, the project doesn’t have an end date in sight, Davis says: “We don’t see the day that our club will not be involved. I always have a list of needs for the home.” O For more information, call 561-4777180 or visit rotaryclubbocaraton.com.
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