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THE TRAVEL ISSUE
72 CARIBBEAN QUEEN Trinidad Is Rich In Culture, Wildlife And Indeed, Money
POETRY BY 76 Savor THE GLASS The Stunning Vistas And Lush Wines Of Napa Valley Vineyards
82 MOUNTAIN HIGH Take The Ride Of Your Life At Tennessee’s Majestic Blackberry Farm
86 BALANCING ACT Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Retreat And Spa Combines Natural Beauty With Earthly Pleasures
Lighthouses And 66 Legends
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POETRY BY THE GLASS Savor The Stunning Vistas And Lush Wines Of Napa Valley Vineyards
CARIBBEAN QUEEN
THE TRAVEL ISSUE
Trinidad Is Rich In Culture, Wildlife And Indeed, Money
BALANCING ACT Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Retreat And Spa Combines Natural Beauty With Earthly Pleasures
MOUNTAIN HIGH Take The Ride Of Your Life At Tennessee’s Majestic Blackberry Farm
Lighthouses And Legends HISTORIC NOVA SCOTIA OFFERS RUGGED ADVENTURE BY LAND AND SEA
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LOVE OF TRAVEL Linda L. Behmoiras linda@bocaratonobserver.com
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ecause I am such a fan of traveling, this is always a fun issue. This past year, I have been from Aspen to Los Angeles to Tel Aviv, and each place I’ve visited has left its imprint, helping to shape who I am today. I love to go through our travel issues and dream about all the places around the globe that I need to make plans to visit. In this issue, we take you around the world. Your first stop is Nova Scotia, where we lead you on a journey through Canada’s rugged shorelines and charming ports in “Lighthouses and Legends” (page 66). Then we journey to Trinidad in “Caribbean Queen” (page 72), an island brimming with vibrant wildlife and culture and not yet invaded by commercialism—there’s not a single big beach resort on the land. Next we journey to Napa Valley, where last year more than 4.7 million tourists visited its 400-plus wineries. We’ll guide you on a whirlwind tour of the area’s vineyards, wineries, resorts and restaurants in “Poetry By The Glass” (page 76) and then to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm in “Mountain High” (page 82). And finally, we wind up in Costa Rica, where we visit a spa sure to please all your senses in “Balancing Act” (page 86). And in a nod to Valentine’s Day, be sure to check out our Trends pages (page 30) for some clever, romantic gifts, and our In Print section for books on romantic travel destinations for couples. We hope this issue inspires you to plan a fabulous trip somewhere where you can get away from your daily grind (and no, I don’t mean your coffee), escape, relax, enjoy and be lovable. In the meantime, best wishes for a happy and love-filled Valentine’s Day. We wish you and your loved ones a very happy day with peace, lots of sweet surprises, love and laughter!
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TAKE A BREAK Felicia S. Levine felicia@bocaratonobserver.com
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always enjoy working on our Travel Issue because while physically I’m planted in front of a computer, mentally I’m on vacation, being whisked off to stunning private islands and glorious mountain retreats. Ahhh. Traveling is one of the best things we can do for ourselves. Not only does it allow us to de-stress and recharge, but it provides a whole new perspective on life and can help us appreciate what we have at home. A white Christmas can be magical, but once the holidays are over and that fluffy snow turns to black slush, South Florida’s stifling humidity becomes downright appealing. According to a decades-long study by the nonprofit Travel Industry Association in Washington, D.C., the benefits of getting away run much deeper than we ever could have imagined. Results found that vacationing can actually improve our health: Travelers surveyed reported experiencing better, deeper sleep while away and snoozing on average 20 minutes longer after returning home. It also reported that vacationing at least once annually can cut in half our risk of heart attacks. If that’s not enough to send you packing, results also found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages, and that more than half of survey participants said they felt more connected to their families after returning from vacation. Workaholics who often bypass taking vacation time due to looming deadlines should take note: The survey found that stress-related absences cost companies about $150 billion a year. Three out
of four executives who participated in the study said they believed vacations were necessary to prevent burnout and that vacations improved their personal performances. Two out of three said that travel even improved their creativity. Sadly, many U.S. companies have yet to grasp the concept—we’re the only industrialized nation without mandated paid holidays and vacation time. “There are 78 countries where the right to annual vacations of a minimum duration is prescribed by law. Some even have penalties for deferring the vacation,” says Roger Dow, TIA’s president and CEO. “Despite the fact that Americans get less vacation time than any country in the industrialized world, because of the personal benefits gained, we can’t afford not to travel.” It makes sense. The more we relax, the better we feel, and the better we feel the more productive we are. If you simply can’t get away physically, at least be sure to take some mental breaks. Take a walk outside the office, go chat with a colleague or spend a few minutes every so often surfing the net. As reported in The Wall Street Journal, a study called the “Impact of Cyberloafing on Psychological Engagement,” found that surfing the Internet performs a crucial restorative function, and that people who took these breaks experienced “lower levels of mental exhaustion and boredom, and higher levels of engagement.” I’ve got to go now… I have some websites to visit.
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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As the historic legalization of same-sex marriage sparks reverberations of “I Do” across Florida, the UCLA-based Williams Institute think tank estimates that about 24,248 same-sex couples will marry in our state during the next three years, generating $182.2 million for the state and local economy. That’s a lot of love in the air. Eager for a piece of the matrimonial pie, Palm Beach County’s gayfriendly communities have put out the welcome mats big time. The tourism and hospitality industries in particular are offering all sorts of special packages and invites, promoting beaches and hotels as idyllic spots for gay and lesbian couples to wed and/or honeymoon. “The Palm Beaches are poised to capitalize on an activity it has been doing in grand style for over a cen-
tury. Local tourism officials are taking steps to ensure the region enjoys a similar level of popularity as wedding bells start ringing for LGBT couples,” it says on the Discover The Palm Beaches Florida website. “All of the region’s hotels and resorts are LGBT welcoming and most offer wedding and honeymoon packages that apply to all couples.” To celebrate the occasion, The Chesterfield Palm Beach created a Pride Package, “perfect for couples celebrating their engagement, honeymoon, anniversary or simply their love for each other,” it says on its website. The offer includes two complimentary drinks upon arrival, a romantic dinner featuring a bottle of house wine in The Leopard Lounge and Restaurant, chocolate-covered strawberries and Champagne in its Superior Queen room and a luxuri-
ous English breakfast in bed the following morning. Not to be outdone, The Brazilian Court is offering a Luxe Romance Package that includes three nights and two days, chilled Champagne upon arrival, “Mr. & Mr.” or “Mrs. & Mrs.” embroidered beach towels, a Private Chef ’s Table dinner at Cafe Boulud, a personal chauffeur from the hotel to the beach, services at Frederic Fekkai Salon, breakfast in bed and more. Located in Boca Raton is Rainbow Bells, a full-service LGBT wedding planning company that handled more than 50 weddings in New York City last year—no doubt they’re gearing up for big business with the new law. The company sets up beach ceremonies, water sports, manatee feedings
and more. “I’m hoping it will take off as well as it did for me in New York,” Shanie McCowen told The Palm Beach Post about her company. Some pundits say the Florida law has been a long time coming. The Advocate, a national gay news source, named West Palm Beach the third “Queerest City in America” for 2015 in its annual list. “A new injection of cool trendsetters (including Jonathan Adler and his partner, Simon Doonan) into Palm Beach has spilled over to neighboring West Palm Beach. The five-minute drive across the bridge makes a big difference to LGBT people; West Palm Beach has a trans-inclusive nondiscrimination ordinance,” it says on advocate.com. The list also offers kudos to the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Florida is the 36th U.S. state to join the marriage equality movement. For more information, visit chesterfieldpb.com, thebraziliancourt.com and engaygedweddings.com. – Linda Haase
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GET BAKED [FOOD]
Robert Englund as “Freddy Krueger”
We didn’t know whether to be an-
Drea De Matteo as “Wendy Case”
Kristin Bauer Van Straten as “Maleficent”
[EVENT]
NERD ALERT If you’re a geek who’s never heard of Shock Pop Comicon, prepare to get schooled: The largest convention on the East Coast for fans of film, TV, comics and anime is coming to the Broward County Convention Center on February 13-15, when stars of the popular mediums will gather for screenings, meetand-greets, cast reunions, free giveaways and more. It’s being billed as the “definitive experience for fans,” with appearances scheduled by actors Drea De Matteo and
Ryan Hurst (“Sons of Anarchy”), Robert Englund (“Nightmare on Elm Street”), Naomi
Naomi Grossman as “Pepper”
Grossman (“American Horror”), Kristin Bauer Van Straten (“Once Upon a Time”) and more, plus a host of comic writers including Gerry Conway (“The Amazing Spider-Man,” “Justice League of America”) and cartoonist Joe Delbo (“Wonder Woman”). Also planned is a South Florida Cosplay Championship, an Ink Fusion Tattoo Festival, a Popcorn Nights Film Festival and an arcade with more than 2,000 square feet of gaming. Ready to get your freak on? For more information, visit shockpopcomicon.com.
[OVERHEARD]
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It’s a New Year’s resolution. Get more exercise and find out what our area has to offer. There’s so much to do here. See it like a tourist.
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– West Palm Beach resident and registered nurse Brenda Whitaker, during a hike organized by 438-acre John D. MacArthur Beach State Park.
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THIS IS FLORIDA’S RANK IN SIZE COMPARED TO THE rest of the nation, according to the U.S Census Bureau. According to recently released numbers, Florida has passed New York as the country’s third-largest state with a population of approximately 19.9 million (the not-as-Big Apple now ranks fourth with 19.7 million, likely because residents keep moving to the Sunshine State). The largest state is California with 38.8 million residents, followed by Texas with 27 million.
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gry or ecstatic when Barry’s Gourmet Brownies sent us a batch of their decadent treats (so much for our New Year’s resolution to diet). It was the Clearwaterbased company’s way of letting us know they’re now available in local Costco stores and, of course, we devoured them. The rich goodies are available in nine flavors—from Double Chocolate Chunk and Salted Caramel Chocolate Chunk to Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk and Raspberry Chocolate Chunk—and were a hit with celebs who gobbled them up during last month’s Golden Globe Awards.
“Success tastes very sweet,” says Doug Byrd, president and CEO, who launched his company in 2013 after buying the “legendary” brownie recipe from his close friend Barry. Buy them in sheets for parties or order the sampler box—perfect for Valentine’s Day. For more information, visit barrysgourmetbrownies.com.
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There’s nothing else like this in the cruise industry at all.
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– Jason Montague, president and chief operating officer of Doral-based Regent Seven Seas Cruises, talking about the 3,875-square-foot luxury suite aboard the Seven Seas Explorer ship, which will launch next summer. The suite’s eyepopping features include a grand piano, built-in spa and relaxation chamber. Source The Miami Herald
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CREAM OF THE CROP From top-notch hospitality and mind-blowing views to award-winning design and superlative shopping, the world’s finest hotels have it all. Here are the 10 best, in descending order, according to LTI—Luxury Travel Intelligence, an independent research firm that specializes in affluent vacations.
SLIP SLIDING AWAY [EVENT]
Romantic dinner? Been there.
Chocolate and roses? Done that. If you want to make a real splash this Valentine’s Day, head to downtown Clematis Street for what is being billed as the “world’s largest water slide” at 1,000 feet (the length of three football fields), according to Slide the City, the Utah company coordinating the February 14th noon event. Everyone at the family-friendly party (kids must be 6 or older or 47 inches tall) will receive wristbands, mouth guards and
water guns, and you need d to bring bi an inflatable inner tube and sign a waiver before participating. The slick vinyl slide will include a downhill drop of about 20½ feet from the 500 and 600 blocks of the downtown venue. But don’t worry about hurting your fanny. According to the organizer’s website, “This slide’s got more cushion than your grandpa’s orthopedic sneakers.” For more information, visit slidethecity.com.
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$13.19 BILLION THIS IS APPROXIMATELY HOW MUCH AMERICANS SPEND annually on Valentine’s Day, according to a survey conducted by the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association. This includes about 180 million cards and 196 million roses. The survey also looked at behavioral patterns, finding that 61.8 percent of consumers celebrate the holiday, 53 percent of women admit they’d end their relationships if they didn’t receive a gift and, perhaps most telling, on average 11,000 babies are conceived on Valentine’s Day. Source: statisticbrain.com m
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1 CROMLIX HOUSE, SCOTLAND: “Many thought tennis star Andy 10. M Murray and his family would struggle with this venture. But they have ggotten most things right and thereby created a standout country house hotel experience, enhanced by a warm and caring staff.”
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9. WALDORF ASTORIA, AMSTERDAM: “With just 93 rooms, this is positively ‘boutique’ for the Waldorf Astoria brand. We love these six 17th and 18th century townhouses splendidly converted into what is now Amsterdam’s top luxury hotel.”
8. FOUR SEASONS, DUBAI: “Just weeks old, this is a master class lesson in how to open a luxury hotel. Everything is in tune, with more dining and entertainment optio options to follow soon. We think this is destined to become Dubai’s top luxury hotel and dining destination.” 7. RAFFLES, ISTANBUL: “A routine stopover in Istanbul revealed an impressive new property that has so much to love: staff and management, nice design aspects, excellent shopping (the hotel is an integral part of an upscale shopping mall) and… wonderful beds.” 6. CAPE WELIGAMA, SRI LANKA: “A hot ‘all villa’ property in what is currently a hot destination. The GM is always on hand and looking to improve the guest experience. The great dining, superb location and impressive swimming pool also won us over.” ost 5. MAALIFUSHI, MALDIVES: “A little isolated, compared to most of the top resorts, and on a tiny piece of atoll real estate, it offerss ful wonderful island chic accommodations, a great spa and plentiful water activities making this our favorite Maldives destination.”
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eir 4. FOUR SEASONS, MOSCOW: “As Four Seasons continues their prolific global expansion, it would be easy for the brand (and LTI) to become a little blasé. But this is a wonderful, warm and luxurious hotel in a stunning location.” 3. LOEWS REGENCY, NEW YORK: “This is not a new hotel as vealed a property that is such—but the lengthy and well-executed refurbishment has revealed new in many regards. It offers a superb location and some of the largest rooms and suites in the city. We love the lighter, cleaner lines of the decor.” 2. PORTRAIT, FLORENCE: “This luxury boutique hotel has unbeatable views of the Ponte Vecchio. And we love the huge rooms and suites. Couture shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo owns it—and the family has poured heart, soul and money into this wonderful property.” Beaumont
(Drumroll please…) 1. BEAUMONT, LONDON: “Perfect—in fact it feels like it has been there forever, and the Art Deco-inspired rooms and suites are warm and welcoming. The Colony Grill Room is outstanding and deservedly one of the hottest reservations in town.”
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Gifts For Revving Up The Romance This Valentine’s Day BY TARYN HAM 1. COUPLES LETTER BOOK SET provides the means to record special moments via a 20-page book and 40 cards and envelopes, along with a nifty pullout drawer for storing love letters. Available at uncommongoods.com
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7. YOU COMPLETE ME HEART PUZZLE puts a different spin on Valentine’s Day gifts. When assembled, the 11 tri-color wood pieces form a heart, and there’s a secret spot for writing sweet nothings. Available at uncommongoods.com 8. NAILSINC ALEXA HEARTS NAIL POLISH is a unique topcoat mixed with tiny laser-cut hearts, providing a festive way to put the year’s most romantic holiday literally at your fingertips. Available at saksfifthavenue.com 9. HAPPY PLUGS LIGHTNING CABLE for iPods, iPads and iPhones will be appreciated by your favorite female technophile. Its bright color makes it easy to spot at the bottom of a handbag, and spans 6.5 feet so you can use your gadget from wherever it’s charging. Available at jcrew.com 9
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THE RIGHT TRACK: Shaggy
Shaggy Chats About His Music, Rough Beginnings And Work With Food For The Poor BY EMILY J. MINOR he name Orville Richard Burrell probably doesn’t mean a thing to you. And why would it? Orville Richard Burrell was the kid Shaggy was before he was Shaggy, the tenderhearted Jamaican reggae star who is often in South Florida to help with his favorite causes. “I grew up with music all around,” says Burrell, 46, who spent his boyhood in Kingston’s rough neighborhoods. “We went from tenement to tenement, and I really didn’t realize music was going to be it for me until later.” And then, watch out. Burrell—OK, Shaggy—moved to Flatbush, N.Y., when he was still a teenager, attending Erasmus Hall High School a la Barbra Streisand and so many other stars. Raised mostly by his grandmother back in Jamaica, he came to this country with only his mother, wrote song lyrics to “impress the girls,” got into a bit of trouble on the streets, then took stock of his life, joined the U.S. Marines and marched off to serve in the Gulf War. In Iraq, he took to writing rap to help pass the time and amuse his fellow soldiers. “At the time, I was in Brooklyn, hanging around with Jamaican kids and doing all the things I shouldn’t have been doing,” he says, about joining the military. “It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know this was not the road I wanted to take.” Shaggy’s first hit was “Oh Carolina,” a ska dance cover that made the charts in 1993, and his career has not waned. This year, he’s up for another Grammy Award with his reggae album, “Out of Many, One Music.” The downside to his consistent success? His beloved grandmother died CAPTION: Siggy Flicker before his recording career took off. He
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thinks about that often, he says. Today he’s married with three daughters—a 9-year-old and 4-year-old twins— with a house on Kingston’s affluent side of town. He and his wife, Rebecca Parker, also keep a home in New York. “We travel to the states almost constantly,” he says. And South Florida is often where he ends up. Shaggy has two teenage sons who live in
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Coral Springs. And this month he’ll be in Boca Raton to perform at the Building Hope Gala on February 6 at Boca West Country Club, put on annually by Food For The Poor Inc., a charity he befriended after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Besides providing food, the interdenominational Christian charity supplies clean water, medicines, educational materials, relief assistance and many other services in 17 Latin American and Caribbean countries. Food For The Poor also helps with Shaggy’s Jamaica-based charity, The Make A Difference Foundation, which raises money for Kingston’s Bustamante Hospital for Children. “They do a tremendous amount of work in Haiti and around the world,” he says, about Food For The Poor. “These guys are truly angels.” O For information about the Building Hope Gala, call 888-404-4248 or visit foodforthepoor.org/boca.
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“American Sniper” Tells Compelling Story Of A Flawed Hero BY BILL BOWEN ure-handed director Clint Eastwood manages to both justify and vilify America’s military incursions in Iraq with the broad strokes of his “American Sniper,” a convincing depiction based on the memoir by the late Chris Kyle, the
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Cooper is pitch-perfect as Kyle, a favorite son of Odessa, Texas, who abandons his dreams of being a rodeo cowboy when two U.S. embassies are bombed in 1989, and signs up to become a Navy SEAL. Cooper’s portrayal of Kyle, whose obsessive devotion
make some ugly kills by the vicissitudes of war, never wavered in his righteous belief that saving his fellow soldiers justified any trial. But he punishes himself unduly for those he can’t save, and that nearly becomes his undoing. And his bud-
was a best-seller, though a few of its facts have been challenged. But it’s essentially a true story, and tells the unlikely tale of a man who repeatedly puts himself in harm’s way and escapes relatively unscathed (much like the character Eastwood played in his
film’s main character played by a beefed-up Bradley Cooper. Perhaps “justify” is not the right word regarding that 2003 misadventure in search of weapons of mass destruction and the protracted war that followed, but Eastwood, who has proven a masterful storyteller with films like “Unforgiven” and “Gran Torino,” constructs a compelling case for the gung-ho mindset of combat camaraderie as he flashes back on the childhood influences of Kyle. The picture earned six nominations for this year’s Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
to duty draws him back for repeated deployments to Iraq and threatens his marriage to Taya (Sienna Miller) and his relationship with their two kids, earned Cooper an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. It was his third nomination in as many years, following “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) and “American Hustle” (2013). Kyle served four tours in Iraq between 2003 and 2009 and became the most lethal sniper in U.S. history with 160 confirmed kills—so effective that the Iraqi insurgents placed ever-escalating bounties on his life. Kyle, who was forced to
dies in the war zone, like Biggles (Jake McDorman), Dauber (Kevin Lacz) and Tony (Reynaldo Gallegos) are a big reason he can’t seem to put the war behind him. That and a particularly lethal adversary, the insurgent sniper Mustafa (Sammy Sheik), whom Kyle makes it a personal vendetta to take out. Eastwood creates a believable war zone in which U.S. soldiers do battle house-to-house among bombed-out buildings of Fallujah and Ramadi, and camera angles from drones and helicopters add an authentic feel. Kyle’s book, published in 2012,
early spaghetti westerns). Kyle’s exploits quickly earned him the nickname of “Legend” throughout the armed forces and during his repeated deployments to the combat zone, his legend only grew. His seeming indestructability ended ironically in 2013, and this, too, is covered in the film, slapping an abrupt damper on what had seemed to be a Hollywood ending. O RATED R: for strong and disturbing war violence and language throughout, including some sexual references. TIME: 2 hours, 12 minutes
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TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE
From Sexy Getaways To Laid-Back Vacations, These Books Tell Couples Where To Go BY LINDA HAASE Whether visiting a tropical island, cruising the Nile or dining in Paris, there’s something about traveling as a pair that ignites a passion for adventure (and for each other). There’s certainly no shortage of romantic destinations to visit, as evidenced by the following books. Forget the candy hearts this Valentine’s Day and take a vacation.
Romantic and Dream Vacations By Jasmina Trifoni
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One glance through this coffee table-sized book and you’ll be planning a trip (or two). It’s that good. Inside, glossy photographs entice with 80 extraordinary places—and author Jasmina Trifoni provides everything you need to know “for an official honeymoon or merely a weekend of passion.” Although places like San Francisco and Little Palm Island in the Florida Keys are included, there are
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also plenty of unexpected experiences, including a game reserve in Botswana, South Africa; nighttime sojourn in a former castle in Jaipur, India; and a sail in an ancient boat down the Egyptian Nile. There are dreamy places for gourmets, cruisers, adventurers and beach lovers (we were intrigued by Hoi An Vietnam, where the lights are turned off one night a month and the city is illuminated by lanterns crafted of colored silk). This book is sure to inspire any couple.
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Whether you’re new to your relationship, new to the city or an old pro at both, New York is there to seduce, excite, console and entertain. – “In Love in New York: A Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Greatest City in the World”
In Love in New York: A Guide to the Most Romantic Destinations in the Greatest City in the World By Caitlin Leffel and Jacob Lehman
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The City that Never Sleeps is also one of the best places for lovers. Filmmakers know this, using it as a backdrop for projects from “Manhattan” and “When Harry Met Sally” to “Moonstruck” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Caitlin Leffel and Jacob Lehman, authors of “The Best Things to Do in New York,” offer readers an informative, entertaining guide to romantic excursions, great dates, places to tie the knot, cozy fireplaces, clandestine bars and even places to share dessert. They managed to find something romantic in every nook and cranny—including the subway. “Whether you’re new to your relationship, new to the city or an old pro at both, New York is there to seduce, excite, console and entertain,” the authors note. Be sure and check out their choices for the best make-out spots (the roof of the Met and a rowboat on the lake at Central Park are two of them). Ah, love.
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Frommer’s Places for Passion: The 75 Most Romantic Destinations in the World—and Why Every Couple Needs to Get Away By Pepper Schwartz and Janet Lever
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Every Woman’s Guide to Romance in Paris By Caroline O’Connell “From the moment you arrive, Paris will embrace you.” Author Caroline O’Connell is determined to make sure visitors (and women in particular) depart the City of Light with stars in their eyes—and perhaps, sparkling engagement rings on their fingers. She takes readers on behind-thescenes tours, helping them navigate this famous city which has been the spot of so many proposals. Her suggestions include museums, hidden gems, candlelit restaurants, chateaus and intimate jazz spots. She leaves nothing to chance, offering an events
calendar, language primer, easy-toread maps, transportation guides (including subway lines and spots to see near each stop) the best places to shop and tips for finding bargains, the top hair salons, best gardens for a romantic interlude, loveliest country chateaus and even museum restaurants that offer prime views of the iconic Eiffel Tower. She includes everything you need to know to share the city with someone special.
Mendocino California: America’s Most Romantic Village By David and Joan Vokac David and Joan Vokac have explored almost every inch of Mendocino, Calif. Their conclusion: “It’s the most romantic seaside village in America.” That’s quite a testament to the picturesque village that was settled in the 1850s. The Vokacs have plenty of advice for couples who want to visit—from where to see the best secluded beaches to scenic train rides through idyllic botanical gardens. The weathered structures, manicured gardens and Victorian architecture here make it an ideal getaway. Hikers and bikers will enjoy the dreamy scenery, wine lovers will be enamored with the vineyards and gourmands will appreciate the delicious fare. Also included in the book is a guide to the best attractions, enchanting art galleries, delightful restaurants, all types of accommodations and a detailed weather profile. The Vokacs describe Mendocino as a “village of romance” and this book proves their point beautifully. O
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Crooner Tony Bennett Inspires Romance At Kravis Center BY LINDA HAASE nyone who’s dined at an Italian restaurant has probably heard Tony Bennett’s rich, mesmerizing voice crooning “I Left My Heart in San Francisco� or “Fly Me to the Moon.� The popular singer and legendary entertainer may be 88, but that hasn’t stopped him from selling 10 million records in just the past decade or from keeping up with Lady Gaga, with whom he performed on New Year’s Eve, thrilling the crowd in Las Vegas. Age, quite simply, isn’t an issue for Bennett. “My ambition is to actually sound better as I get older,� he says on IMDb.com. “It’s all about meaning it more, giving it more depth. Being genuine.�
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Now you can spend Valentine’s Day with the iconic singer, when he performs an 8 p.m. show on February 14 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. (Talk about impressing your significant other.) Many people don’t realize that while Bennett’s claim to fame is as a singer, he’s also an accomplished painter—three of his paintings grace the Smithsonian Museum—and a philanthropist (he’s raised millions for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation). But the New Yorker’s overwhelming passion has been music since he was a child. As a teenager he sang while waiting tables, later moving on to nightclubs. His big break came when he
was discovered by Bob Hope, who heard him sing in 1949 in Greenwich Village. “Bob Hope came down to check out my act. He liked my singing so much that after the show he came to see me in my dressing room and said, ‘Come on kid, you’re going to come to the Paramount and sing with me,’� Bennett notes on his website. Hope’s one condition was that Bennett create a new stage name. He agreed, choosing a version of his real name, Anthony Dominick Benedetto.
Since then, Bennett has performed thousands of times, including in duets with Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Barbra Streisand. “His voice is still a technical marvel,� wrote New York Magazine, “and no one else on earth can make a lyric written eight decades ago sound as natural as a conversation at a coffee shop.� O For more information, call 561-8327469 or visit kravis.org.
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SNICKERS AND SNEAKERS Jerry Seinfeld Shares Laughs At Hard Rock BY LINDA HAASE
hat would we do without Jerry Seinfeld to brighten our days? His clever humor can make even the most stoic of cynics crack a smile. He’s really funny—and without resorting to a lot of cursing and off-color jokes. Whether it’s on a “Seinfeld” re-run, late-night talk
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1981, he practiced his five-minute set 200 times. “When Clark Kent turns into Superman, he needs a moment— a phone booth, a storage room!” Seinfeld told The New York Times Magazine, about the breathing room he requires before a performance. “If I’m at home, I don’t have the physical or mental space to don my costume. It’s horrible.” There’s no telling how the stand-up comedian will prepare for his 8 p.m. shows at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on February 27-28, but one thing is certain: The audience will get its money’s worth in laughs. After all, the 60-year-old New Yorker has been perfecting his act for a while. He went straight from college graduation to amateur night tryouts at New York’s Catch A Rising Star. His humor is inspired by real life experiences to which we all can relate. Perhaps that’s why “Seinfeld” resonates years after the sitcom ended in 1998. The man with 1,000 jokes is also an avid collector of sneakers (he has more than 500 pairs) and Porsches (rumor has it he owns at least 40). And, of course, he’s a diehard New York Mets fan. The father of three spends 20 minutes a day meditating and is known to show up unannounced at minor comedy clubs to try out new material and hone his act. Anything for a laugh. O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
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Jessie J Brings Edgy Hits To The Fillmore BY LINDA HAASE lready successful in her native England, singer and songwriter Jessie J has made quite an imprint in the United States as well, with hits including “Price Tag,” “Domino” and “Bang Bang,” her single with Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Fans will get to see this unconventional, soulful singer when she performs at 8 p.m. on February 15 at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater. No doubt she’ll wow audiences with her unique voice, dancing ability and great sense of style. Born Jessica Ellen Cornish in Chadwell Heath, Essex, England, she got an auspicious start, at age 9 forming a band with her two older sisters called the Cornish Pasties. “I always knew it was the only thing I was any good at,” she notes on her website.
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“Maybe because I was loud.” As a teen she joined the girl band Soul Deep, but quickly realized she wanted to write her own songs. “I remember being at the showcase for Soul Deep, singing sexy songs and doing these moves and thinking, ‘Is this what it’s come to? Songs about boys and being in the club?’” she says. “I realized that there were so many songs of my own that I wanted to write.” She went solo, a move she has never regretted and wrote her first album when she was just 18. She’s since received the BBC Sound of 2011 Award, had two No. 1 singles in the UK, and a No. 6 hit in the United States. She’s sold more than 11 million singles and 2.5 million albums worldwide. She performed during the clos-
ing ceremonies of the 2012 London Summer Olympics and appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s West End production of “Whistle Down the Wind. A two-time coach on Britain’s “The Voice,” she’ll appear this year on the show’s Australian version. The successful singer admits to
her quirky superstitions. “I’m obsessed with Britney’s (Spears) Fantasy perfume,” she says. “I always wear it for good luck before every show.” Those in the front row just may catch a whiff. O For more information, call 305-6737300 or visit fillmoremb.com.
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Diana Ross Performs Classics At Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE
here “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” to slow down Diana Ross, who first became a household name as lead singer of The Supremes. At 70, Ross is certainly old enough (and rich enough) to rest on her laurels, but the award-winning singer still enjoys hitting those high notes.
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She’ll prove it when she brings her vast repertoire to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on February 19 for an 8 p.m. show as part of her “In the Name of Love Tour.” Ross first appeared with The Supremes on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964 and through 1969 performed on the show 17 times. The trio had 14 consecutive No. 1 hits that resonated with fans worldwide. She went solo in 1970, and her star continued to rise with more chart toppers and sold-out shows. She also ventured into acting, winning Golden Globe and Tony Awards. Her performance in “Lady Sings the Blues” garnered an Acad-
emy Award nomination. She also starred in “Mahogany” and “The Wiz” and delivered a memorable performance in “Out of Darkness,” a TV movie about one woman’s battle with paranoid schizophrenia. Although her voice is powerful on its own, her duos with Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Julio Iglesias and Lionel Richie revealed her versatility. Her 1992 Christmas concert with renowned tenors Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo was applauded around the world. Guinness World Records calls her the most successful female artist of all time. In addition to her achievements stateside, for the past two years she’s been the biggest-selling foreign artist in Japan, was invited to headline the Royal Command Performance in front of Queen Elizabeth II and France bestowed her with its prestigious Commander in the Order of Arts and Letter Award. She also wowed sold-out audiences at the Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Ross has a heart of gold, too: She’s on the board of directors for A Better Chance, a national program that provides opportunities to academically talented children and is the spokesperson for National Children’s Day, when kids have an opportunity to share their hopes and concerns with America’s leaders. O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.
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Surviving A Vacation When Traveling With Emotional Baggage BY EMILY J. MINOR
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n the spring of 2009, Kathy Smith kissed her husband and son goodbye and flew off to Costa Rica for The Big Trip. It was the year of her 50th birthday and Smith, a West Palm Beach artist, was meeting up with girlfriends she’d known since childhood. They were turning 50 too. It was a big deal, this trip, and the whole gang had been planning all the details for months. But on the way there, after Smith met up with one of the friends at Miami International Airport, a growing worry gnawed at her before they even landed in Costa Rica. Her friend was driving her crazy. And it only got worse. The room was cold. The sheets were scratchy. The restaurants were all too expensive.
The bellman was rude. The weather was crappy. The hiking excursion was disappointing. When did this dear, sweet woman from sixth grade become so crabby? “By the end of the weekend, I was in tears,” recalls Smith, who today is still friends with the woman, but did have to keep her distance for a few months after the getaway. “It sounds juvenile, I know, but it really did ruin the trip for me.” Traveling is supposed to be fun, right? We want it to be relaxing and interesting and, sometimes, even glamorous. But what happens when it’s not? What happens when you plan a trip, pack your bags, then set off with your judgmental mother or your demanding sister or your dear
husband, who hates not sleeping in his own bed? What happens when you’re miserable?
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If you know going in that there are certain situations that may become even more of an issue, it will be better for everyone to talk about them beforehand.
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– Corynne Carranza, licensed clinical social worker, Boca Raton
“We’ve had to fly people back early,” says Jaclyn India, who along with her husband, Freddy Reinert, runs Sienna Charles Travel on Palm Beach. “We’ve had to get private planes in there to get someone out,” she says. “It definitely happens.” But while some trips can be more challenging than others—and we’re assuming getting flown out early on a private plane was the end of a pretty challenging trip—there doesn’t have to be a disastrous finale, according to several South Florida therapists we called upon for advice. Just remember to pack patience and understanding along with your plane tickets and swimsuit. “You really have to be realistic about your expectations and remember who (you are traveling
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with) and that they’re not going to transform into who you wish they were,” says Lorraine Andy, a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Boca Raton. Also important? Solitude. “You don’t want to become a slave to spending time constantly with them,” she says. Of course, the dynamic of any trip depends on who you’re traveling with, where you’re going and under what circumstances. Traveling with family offers one set of challenges. Talk about baggage. Traveling with old friends can be comforting, but—like in Smith’s case—it can also offer some unpleasant surprises. And traveling with your partner or spouse? Well, sometimes love isn’t all you need. Whatever the issue, say our experts, it’s important to hammer out differences beforehand, deciding in advance on things like sleeping in (or not), sightseeing excursions and 50
trip finances. “If you know going in that there are certain situations that may become even more of an issue, it will be better for everyone to talk about them beforehand,” says Corynne Carranza, also a licensed clinical social worker in Boca. And don’t forego your feelings, she says. “It’s important to advocate for yourself in a gentle but communi-
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relationship dynamics firsthand. “You can pick up on things that way,” says India, who also helps run the couple’s Manhattan office. And because these old-school travel agents pride themselves in working on details beyond just the destination and the final bill—although agreeing on a budget is important, she says—India and Reinert have developed a niche market: They help couples whose
You really have to be realistic about your expectations and remember who (you are traveling with) and that they’re not going to transform into who you wish they were.
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– Lorraine Andy, licensed clinical social worker, Boca Raton
cative way, before emotions get too high,” Carranza says. India, who has run the boutique agency on Palm Beach for eight years, says she or her husband always meet with their clients faceto-face, so they can observe the
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relationships are in trouble plan the “perfect” trip, one that might ignite a reconciliation. One New York Times writer called the trips the “Hail-Mary Moon.” Talk about pressure and high expectations.
Thankfully, though, most travel problems are much more easily solved—and carry less meaningful consequences. Traveling with a night owl, while you’re an early riser? Discuss this before it becomes an issue. Interested in eating light during the day, then splurging on dinner each evening? Don’t keep your intentions a secret. And, most of all—whether it’s family or friends you’re traveling with—realize that these trips demand compromise and consideration. “Work on your skills before you go,” Andy suggests. “Practice compassion and detachment and nonreactivity so these conflicts don’t infiltrate your emotions.” More to the point, when a longtime girlfriend complains about the waitress’ perfume, or the pricey cocktails, or that the AC is too cold, just take a breath, count to 10 and think about your walk on the beach in the morning. All alone. O
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Why American Women Are So Obsessed With Princess Kate BY DIANNA SMITH
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ost women would admit that in our younger years, we’d hoped our lives would play out like fairytales: The striking prince, glorious wedding and all of the bells and whistles of a joyous, carefree life. If Cinderella, Ariel and Sleeping Beauty could go from unfulfilling lives to striking gold, why couldn’t we? Across the pond, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge managed to snag Prince William. She’s living every American woman’s dream. Perhaps that’s why we’re obsessed with her. Never mind that we’ve never met the princess. Thanks to the Internet and endless tabloid stories about British royalty, we feel we know all about the 33-year-old. Though we’re always hankering for more—we copy her fashion sense and try to guess the name of her second child (as of press time, if it was a girl she was to be named after the late Princess Diana).
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During the royal couple’s December visit to New York, national headlines honed in on Princess Kate’s pregnancy, with frenzied fans (including some Hollywood celebrities) wanting a peek at the baby bump containing the fourth in line to the British throne (the baby is due late April). Perhaps it’s all a bit over the top, but many South Florida moms say they get it. “She was a commoner and was able to woo Prince William. That’s the fascination,” says Michelle Olson-Rogers, a Boca Raton mother and founder of modernbocamom.com. Originally from New York, she was enamored with the couple’s first visit to her hometown. She follows accounts about
the princess on Instagram and Facebook. She remembers the royal navy blue dress she wore when she and Prince William announced their engagement and admires her pregnancy style, which she notes, is very different from the loose-fitting maternity clothes worn by Princess Diana. Olson-Rogers monitors her fashion sense so closely that she noticed when the princess recycled a dress during her New York trip. She says she’d worn it to an event in London before she was pregnant, but points out that “it still worked perfectly as a maternity gown.” Noticing that kind of detail takes work and dedication. Olson-Rogers says that following Princess Kate’s fashion style and travels is a fun pastime for when she’s not blogging or tending to her toddler. “I think that it’s fun at the end of the day,” she says. “At night it helps me relax.” The fact that the princess appears to be a genuinely nice person helps fans like Olson-Rogers
life parents ton,” someone who is classy, a little trendy; thin but not too thin, and, most importantly, someone most mothers guess they would be friends with if they ran in the same social circle. Of course, the self-professed fashionista follows her clothing choices and when she sees the princess in a new outfit, she usually wants to own it, too. But, she laments, the clothing typically sells too quickly for designers to keep up with demand. Erhard says she’s still pining for the blue polka-dot dress Princess Kate wore home from the hospital after the birth of her son. Forget the first lady, Beyonce or other American style icons… “Every single outfit I see on Kate, I would wear it and I would love it,” Erhard says. Even when harsh British tabloids call Princess Kate “boring”—likely because she’s yet to do anything to embarrass the royal family—we eat it up. Because she’s living the way most moth-
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stay connected with her. “I like celebrities who act like real people,” she says. Followers also appreciate her similarities to the late Princess Diana. The media often points out likenesses to the popular princess, such as her poise, focus on philanthropy and adoration of children. When the princess was pregnant with Prince George, Boca Raton mom April Erhard was pregnant with her daughter. Erhard, who has a blog called aprilgolightly.com, says she appreciated the fact that they were pregnant at the same time. At first, she wondered if Princess Kate went through the regular pregnancy woes other women endured. When news broke of Princess Kate’s struggles with severe pregnancy sickness, she realized that the princess likely endures even more than fans ever hear about. This made her even more relatable. “I was very interested in what was going on with her. I just felt like I could relate to her, and I was super excited that maybe we’d have the baby at the same time,” Erhard says. “But that didn’t happen.” The women gave birth about three weeks apart. 54
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– Michelle Olson-Rogers, Boca Raton mother and founder of modernbocamom.com
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When Prince George was born on July 22, 2013, his mom didn’t hire a nanny right away, instead opting to stay with her parents. This made her appear even more like the rest of the “common” folk. She calls the princess a “British Jennifer Anis-
ers and wives do. She supports her husband, cares for her son and remains close to her family. And when she flashes that girl-next-door grin, we feel as though she’s smiling right at us. That makes us comfortable with the princess—as though she could be our BFF. Interestingly, while we feel we know her, few of us can recall her voice. “I have no idea what she sounds like,” Erhard admits. But that doesn’t matter. We like her anyway. O
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Guests Are The Real Stars At Avalon Hotel In Beverly Hills BY LESLIE KRAFT BURKE
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t’s difficult for many of us to imagine what having a vacation home in Beverly Hills would be like. To fuel the fantasy, take a trip to the storied city’s Avalon Hotel. Originally built in 1949 as the Beverly Carlton with architecture by Koning Eizenberg, Avalon was completely redesigned by noted interior designer Kelly Wearstler for its 1999 reopening. The historic property offers guests a home away from home that echoes the relaxed “patio lifestyle” and motif of a mid-century modern Southern California. Details include George Nelson lamps, Isamu Noguchi tables, chairs inspired by Charles Eames and comfortable beds with Italian linens. Guests can choose from 84 rooms, suites and a penthouse studio within three buildings and villas—all with unique and distinctive accommoda-
Originally built in 1949 as the Beverly Carlton with architecture by Koning Eizenberg, Avalon was completely redesigned by Kelly Wearstler Interior Design for its 1999 reopening. The historic property offers guests a home away from home that echoes the relaxed “patio lifestyle” and chic mid-century modern motif of Southern California. tions. The main Olympic building hosts an hourglass-shaped pool, fitness center and Oliverio restaurant and bar, as well as 43 guestrooms and suites. The taller Beverly building features expansive views of the neighborhood and 25 rooms, including the penthouse Avalon Suite. In the Cañon building, which is where Marilyn Monroe once lived, there are 16 rooms, four with private patios and eight with kitchenettes. But why cook when you can enjoy 56
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exceptional cuisine at Avalon’s Oliverio? The ambiance is California finedining casual, with cushioned lounge chairs that surround a 1950s-style pool where hotel guests can unwind. The restaurant was opened in 2009 in honor of the Avalon’s 10th anniversary. The brainchild of Executive Chef Mirko Paderno, the Italian eatery is influenced by the chef’s love for his native country’s cuisine. Hailing from Milan, Chef Paderno’s menus showcase what he calls “Italian food with a regional flair.” Utilizing locally procured meats and seasonal ingredients from Avalon’s own rooftop garden, his dishes are feasts for the senses, highlighting everything from
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traditional Fritto Misto and Salumi served with homemade olive foccacia, to sumptuous Branzino and a variety of handmade pastas, such as Tortelli with Braised Lamb, Butter and Sage, and Gnocchetti with fresh tomatoes and smoked mozzarella. Tables set inside cabanas are ideal for breakfast and lunch, where guests and neighborhood professionals gather to enjoy cocktails or discuss business. The sparkling blue water of the pool, combined with the rich blue decor of Oliverio, creates an oasis in the middle of the bustling city for Beverly Hills dining. Because of its secluded, albeit refreshing outdoor ambiance, the restaurant is popular with entertainment industry types, and a favorite of talent agents who crave privacy while meeting with prominent clients. Recently, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin of Coldplay were spotted dining there. 58
CD players, iPod docking stations, same-day dry cleaning and laundry, in-room safes and data port connections for modem/fax connections. All the modern comforts of home. Exploring Beverly Hills is easy to do from Avalon’s exceptional location. Ideally situated between Beverly and Canon Drives in a quiet residential neighborhood, the property is adjacent to hip boutiques, fine restaurants and distinguished art galleries. Treat yourself to luxury shopping on Rodeo Drive, Beverly Drive and Department Store Row, then explore the sprawling gardens of Greystone Mansion and Park, backdrop for films such as “SpiderMan,” “Air Force One” and “Indecent Proposal.” Visit the celebrated
You can work off your meal at Avalon Wellness Studio, which is open 24/7 and fully equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines, bikes and other fitness equipment. In addition, the studio has a lat machine and incline bench, as well as a variety of free weights, balance balls and body bars. The hotel has a partnership with Kinema Fitness, whose personal trainer for Avalon is Joshua Love. Well-known and experienced, Love guides guests through a voluntary fitness assessment that includes a precision body fat analysis, blood pressure check, and thorough ex-
contact Avalon Hotel is located at 9400 West Olympic Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA. For more information, call 310-277-5221 or visit avalonbeverlyhills.com. For reservations, call 800-670-6183.
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amination of posture alignment and gait analysis. Complimentary yoga classes are also available poolside for registered hotel guests, as well as cabanas for private events. If you prefer to be pampered in the privacy of your room, there’s also a full menu of in-room spa treatments. Other in-room perks include 24hour room service, concierge services, turn-down service upon request, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, Italian designer linens and bathrobes, custom beds with down comforters and pillows and Neil George bath and body amenities. There are also entertainment centers with 42-inch TVs, DVD/
Polo Lounge and don’t forget to tour the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. No trip to Beverly Hills would be complete without taking a tour of the celebrity residences that abound. Next, enjoy superb people watching at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where “Pretty Woman” was filmed, and relax at the picturesque Beverly Canon Gardens, where live music is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Complete your day by ordering from the world’s first 24-hour Cupcake ATM at Sprinkles Cupcakes, where the signature red velvet specialties are worth every dollar—as is a stay at the Avalon Hotel. O
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smack-dab in the heart of the action—near concert venues, theaters and celebrity hangouts—the hotel is offering “star-studded” weekend rates starting at $169 (Friday-Sunday night stays) through March 31.
Located in action-packed Times Square at 43rd Street and Eighth Avenue, it’s the Westin chain’s first New York City hotel and was the first new building to be completed post-9/11. It’s also really convenient, located just steps from Broadway theaters and connected to the E-Walk entertainment/retail complex. Upon arrival, you can’t help but notice its stunning exterior. Designed by world-renowned Arquitectonica of Miami, the hotel’s eye-catching façade features 8,000 sheets of glass in 10 colors. In honor of its primo spot 62
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star) and receive a free $40 room upgrade. Display VIP memorabilia (autographs, pictures with a star, or concert tickets) and you’ll also get a $25 food and drink credit. And for the ultimate bonus, check in with an A-list star and you’ll stay in the palatial Presidential Suite. Located on the 45th floor, the posh 1,800-square-foot space features a marble entryway, sweeping city views, a butler’s pantry, dining and living rooms with a home theater system, a separate bedroom and
more. The Presidential Suite typically starts at $5,000 per night. All of the hotel’s 873 guest rooms and suites are newly renovated, and feature Westin’s world-famous Heavenly Beds topped with warm down blankets, luxurious sheets and a plethora of comfy pillows. Lavish baths feature Westin Heavenly Showers guaranteed to soothe your weary body after a long day of sightseeing, an intelligent refrigerated refreshment center replenishing favorite items automatically and 47-inch high-definition televisions. Most have resplendent views overlooking the city, 42nd Street and the Hudson River.
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city skyline. The gym houses Life Fitness cardiovascular equipment, weight-training stations and free weights. Forget your workout gear? No worries (or excuses)—you can borrow some via the hotel’s Westin
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Workout Gear Lending with New Balance. When ready to exercise, simply call the front desk with your clothing and shoe sizes, and they’ll be delivered to your room free of charge—along with brand-new socks that are yours to keep. South Florida guests will discover one of their favorite city restaurants located in the hotel. The 100-seat Shula’s Steak House, the first in New York City and ranked one of the top five steakhouses in America, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch, and features the cozy No Name Bar, along with a private dining room. The hotel also has a bar/lounge called Bar 10; 24-
hour room service with offerings including wraps, sandwiches, slowsimmered chicken noodle soup and Norwegian salmon; and internal access to E-Walk. All hotel guests also enjoy wireless access in all common areas, a business center, daily maid service and access to the sundries shop. Families traveling with children will appreciate the special amenities for younger guests, including kids’ menus for guests under 12. There’s also a family-friendly movie theater connected to the hotel which shows all the new releases. Indeed, a visit to New York City doesn’t get much better than this. O
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Lighthouses And Legends BY LYNN ALLISON
HISTORIC NOVA SCOTIA OFFERS RUGGED ADVENTURE BY LAND AND SEA
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A Pirate’s Life Our first stop was the city’s capital of Halifax, where there is a maze of activity. On any given weekend you’ll find a farmers market, bike and Segway rentals, waterfront yoga classes and dozens of restaurants and food stands along the walkway. And because of Nova Scotia’s Scottish roots, you’ll usually see some bagpipers performing. I couldn’t resist hopping onto an amphibious boat at Murphy’s Tours.
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that at one point I chose to lighten my load and dump half the contents of my suitcase. My old, staid stuff didn’t serve me anymore. I was an adventurer! Although it’s Canada’s second-smallest province, the geography in Nova Scotia is incredibly diverse, ranging from jagged coastlines to beautiful vineyards. Cape Breton Island boasts world-class golf courses and the majestic Cabot Trail, which winds its way through a series of highlands and valleys. The roads are extremely easy to navigate and there are plenty of hiking and biking options for those who want a more active holiday. During my trip, I chose to follow the “Lighthouses and Legends” route, a meandering highway that winds along the southern Nova Scotian shore through quaint seaside villages offering magnificent views of 100-year-old lighthouses and rocky shorelines.
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It was an incredible land-to-sea adventure that took us around the city proper and then—whoosh—straight into the harbor. While in the city, Halifax Public Gardens is a must-see: The Victorian sanctuary was built in 1867 and has been declared a National Historic Site of Canada. Smack dab in the middle of the city is the Citadel, an ancient fort that still fires its cannon at noon (much to the horror of unsuspecting visitors who think the city may be under siege). And history buffs won’t want to miss the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, where millions of immigrants, refugees and war brides took their first steps in North America—known as the Canadian Ellis Island.
While in the city, Halifax Public Gardens is a must-see: The Victorian sanctuary was built in 1867 and has been declared a National Historic Site of Canada. Smack dab in the middle of the city is the Citadel, an ancient fort that still fires its cannon at noon (much to the horror of unsuspecting visitors who think the city may be under siege). From Halifax, we drove along Highway 333 to Peggy’s Cove to check out some of Canada’s most photographed lighthouses. Along the way we stopped at the noted Rhubarb Restaurant, where Chef Jon Geneau serves up fresh locally sourced seafood (if you go, order his famous lobster rolls). Then it was onto Peggy’s Cove Village, where the graceful lighthouse sits high among the waveworn granite of the coast. Following the shoreline highway brought us to the Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island, where we sat fireside on the beach and enjoyed fresh beer-steamed mussels and learned about the “curse” of Oak Island. 68
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History goes that three boys discovered a strange manmade hole on Oak Island which many suspected held pirate’s booty. The discovery launched a 200year treasure hunt that intrigued John Wayne, Errol Flynn and Franklin D. Roosevelt, but the search eventually went dormant after several men lost their lives. Two brothers from Michigan, Rick and Marty Lagina, have resurrected the treasure hunt which is being documented for television. An ominous legend says that seven people must die before the treasure can be discovered. So far, the body count stands at six.
Continuing along the lighthouse route we arrived at Mahone Bay, a historic coastal village founded in 1754, and remarkable for its amazing array of craft stores and quaint, beautiful architecture. Fodor’s describes Mahone Bay as the “picture-perfect maritime town.” If you can, be sure to check out the summer farmers market at the Blockhouse School for some fantastic fresh produce. The town is also known for its sea-inspired Pirate Festival and Regatta, which this year will take place August 1-3, and feature classic boats, pirate exhibits, marauding buccaneers, musicians and competitive sailing FEBRUARY 2015
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For more information about Nova Scotia or “Lighthouses and Legends,” call 1-800-565-0000 or visit novascotia.com.
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events. A little farther south took us to the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, where the colorful, narrow waterfront streets radiate the flavor of the town’s rum running and ship building heritage. Here centuries-old houses often feature “Widow’s Walk” structures that back in the day allowed the town’s women to look out for loved ones. A returning ship baring a black flag meant bad news for the family. A white flag meant good fortune. I felt lucky to experience such a trip as I finished a meal of steamed mussels and lobster before turning in at the historic Lunenburg Arms Hotel & Spa.
A Shore Thing Our adventure began the next day along scenic Highway 8, which led us to the vast Kejimkujik National Park, home of the original First Nation residents, the Mi’kmaq tribe. Keji is a haunting place of old growth forest, rare wildlife and water that’s tainted red from the tannins in the soil. A guide takes you along wellmarked trails and talks about the petroglyphs carved by the Mi’kmaqs thousands of years ago chronicling their lives and the arrival of the white man. The park is a magical place with turquoise waters and white sands, and where you can watch seals basking on the nearby rocks. On our way back to shore, we stopped by the town of Liverpool and visited the Fort Point Lighthouse, a hunchback-style building overlooking the harbor, where explorer Samuel de Champlain landed in 1604. That evening we stayed at White Point Beach Resort, where marketing director Donna Hatt, regaled us with stories. “The main lodge burned to the ground in 2011 and we managed to host a wedding the very next day thanks to the generosity and kindness of the townsfolk, who all pitched in and cooked so we could feed the guests,” she says. As a result, the new lodge was built by locals and boasts a huge panoramic dining room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It was during the last leg of our trip that we made it to Shelburne, a Loyalist town that captured my heart. This small fishing community was once the fourth-largest in North America and served as the setting for the 1995 film, “The Scarlet Letter.” We ate at the magnificent Charlotte Lane Cafe, where the owners led a sing-along. I can
“The main lodge burned to the ground in 2011 and we managed to host a wedding the very next day thanks to the generosity and kindness of the townsfolk, who all pitched in and cooked so we could feed the guests.” – Donna Hatt, marketing director, White Point Beach Resort
still taste the melt-in-your-mouth scallops, fresh from the ocean, smothered in Chef Roland’s secret sauce. A stroll along the historic waterfront led us to the Shelburne County Museum, a great place for unique, inexpensive gifts, and where I got hooked on Crokinole, a centuries-old board game similar to tabletop shuffleboard. I was also fascinated with The Dory Shop, where master craftsman Milford Buchanan still fashions these sea-worthy rowboats by hand. It was at the shop that I met Leona Ringer, a 40-something mom who lived in a series of lighthouses as a child, minus the modern conveniences we take for granted. “I still wish I could live in a lighthouse,” she told me wistfully, acknowledging that she and her family almost lost their lives at sea while moving from one lighthouse to another. Still, she said… “There was something beautiful and simple about those years that I really miss.” We had dinner aboard the Brown-
Eyed Girl during a special cruise along Shelburne Harbour. Captain Ken Taylor regaled us with the legends of this centuries-old fishing and ship-building port as First Mate Sherri Taylor prepared our feast—freshly caught lobster steamed with seaweed and served with her famous potato salad and fresh biscuits. Nothing—and I mean nothing—tastes better than a fresh catch cooked onboard at sea. While some members of our group went out for drinks and darts, I headed to my cozy room at Cooper’s Inn Bed and Breakfast, an award-winning heritage property built in 1874 following the aftermath of the American Revolution. Actor Donald Sutherland stayed in one of the beautifully decorated rooms during the filming of “Moby Dick” in Shelburne. Owner Pat Dewar served wine and snacks in her colorful garden, and a tasty breakfast the next morning as we said goodbye to our Lighthouses and Legends tour and took the fast route, Highway 103, back to Halifax where I bid farewell to the adventure of a lifetime. O FEBRUARY 2015
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he 85-foot statue of the Hindu god Hanuman, the tallest Hanuman statue outside of India, towers over the small town of Carapichaima in Trinidad. The colorful statue, which can be seen long before visitors arrive, is a symbol of the diversity of Trinidad, where more than a third of its people have Indian ancestry. The Dattatreya Yoga Centre and ashram sit near the foot of the statue, along with Indian cafes selling roti and curries. Hindu prayer flags flutter in the breeze in front of many of the small wooden houses in Carapichaima and in the nearby seaside town of Waterloo, where small fishing boats anchor in the shallow water near the Hindu Temple in the Sea. Waterloo’s Indian Caribbean Museum tells the Indian immigrant story. The statue stands as a monument to the country’s rich history.
SENSORY FEAST Trinidad sits in the Caribbean only 6.8 miles off the coast of Venezuela, far from the usual Caribbean tourist destinations, and it’s easy to get there with new nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to the capital city of Port of Spain. Its rich culture, dramatic rugged coastlines and exciting capital generally do not bring foreign visitors looking for beaches and luxury
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resorts. Beach-goers go to Trinidad’s sister island of Tobago. But a savvy stream of visitors come here to see the Hindu temples, to sail to the country’s smaller islands, and to see the island’s incredible wildlife including the thousands of brilliant scarlet ibises that nest in the Caroni Swamp Bird Sanctuary. Traveling the Caroni River on an open boat at dusk, I saw flocks of the birds, their incredible three-foot wingspans flashing fiery red over the water and in the trees. The boat’s guide pointed out owls tucked into the crook of a tree branch next to the river, a small boa constrictor curled around a mangrove limb, and caimans that quickly slipped off the banks and into the water. About 100 tourists, many with long telephoto lenses on their cameras, piled onto the long open boats to see the bird sanctuary, hoping to spot the 100 species of birds in addition to the scarlet ibises. Others kayak the Nariva Swamp, a freshwater wetland that’s home to caimans, howler and capuchin monkeys, brilliantly colored macaws, anacondas and boas. Back in Port of Spain, I stopped to watch a cricket game in the 260acre Queen’s Park Savannah, the peaceful and lovely heart of the city. A walk around the 2.2-mile perimeter took me past the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Emperor Valley Zoo,
the grandstand where dignitaries watch the country’s famed Carnival, and the $78-million National Academy for the Performing Arts, which opened in 2009. On the western side of the sprawling green lawns of the park are the “Magnificent Seven,” elaborate Victorian mansions housing the Queen’s Royal College, the National Museum and Art Gallery, and offices for the prime minister. Other restored Victo-
rian houses serve as residences for the Anglican bishop and Roman Catholic archbishop. Perhaps the most ornate of the Magnificent Seven, the turreted Stollmeyer’s Castle, soon will house offices for the prime minister’s staff. The castle, completed in 1904, was inspired by the Balmoral Castle in Scotland. The city is a gastronome’s delight. Indian restaurants such as Apsara on the Queen’s Park East, abound. In-
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dian culture pervades the island from its national fast-food dish “doubles”— two fried flatbreads filled with curried chickpeas with mango, tamarind chutney and pepper sauce—to its music where the country’s most popular band, Pantar, mixes the sitar and Indian tabla drums with the island’s steel pans. A wide range of restaurants offering Indian and international cuisine along with live music lines Ariapita Avenue near the National Stadium. Be prepared for crowds on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Indian classical music, Trinidadian steel pans, and reggae come together to make a unique jazz that most Trinidadians can relate to. The music is bold and loud with a dance beat and transcends to softer sounds as lovely and haunting as a mist rolling through the Trinidad mountains.
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island, then take a ferry to Tobago to enjoy several days on the beach. Perhaps the main attraction in Trinidad is the music, with the downtown clubs and outdoor “pan yards” that offer calypso, soca and reggae, and serve food. “Steel pans” are percussion instruments made from 55-gallon steel oil barrels and steel pan band competitions are the highlight of the Trinidad Carnival, held the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Invented in the early 20th century, the steel pans are actually in the idiophone family of instruments, not drums. The best way to understand the Caribbean country of Trinidad and Tobago is to listen to its most popular band, Pantar. The reverberating buzz of the sitar and the sensual beat of the Indian tabla drums open a performance at the National Academy for the Performing Arts. Trinidadian steel pans join in, then reggae and a little salsa in a song called “Dreadlocks.” The crowds go wild. Indian classical music, Trinidadian steel pans and reggae come together to make a unique jazz that most Trinidadians can relate to. The music
is bold and loud with a dance beat and transcends to softer sounds as lovely and haunting as a mist rolling through the Trinidad mountains. Century-old sitars used by early immigrants are highlights of the Indian Caribbean Museum in Waterloo, which is a starting place for learning about the 147,000 Indians who came to work in Trinidad on the sugar estates. They arrived on the island between 1845-1917 with five-year contracts that included guaranteed boat passage back, but only about 10 percent returned to India. Nelson Island just offshore served as the Ellis Island for the immigrants. One of those immigrants who left and came back was Siewdass Sadhu, who arrived in Trinidad as a small boy, went back to India as an adult and then returned to Trinidad, when his ship was almost lost during a storm. He vowed to build a temple in Trinidad if he survived, and when he returned safely, he built his temple by the sea on sugarcane land. He was charged with trespassing and spent 14 days in jail, and his temple was torn down. Even more determined, he decided to build
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his temple at sea. He built a narrow causeway, two buckets of sand at a time, and constructed the temple 500 feet into the Gulf of Paria near Waterloo. The temple still stands, although many renovations have been made, and many visitors are inspired by one man’s determination. At the Indian Caribbean Museum, there are more inspiring stories and testaments to the island’s Indian heritage: handwritten Hindu text, a bridegroom’s ornate white and gold garments, elaborate women’s dresses and jewelry, a 100-year-old sitar, iron lanterns used in the sugarcane fields, well-worn leather topi hats and old
photos. On the highway from Waterloo back to Port of Spain, the HiWay Roti Shop offered some of the best Indian food of the trip. Trinidad is a destination that takes time to explore and contemplate. Visitors can spend a peaceful night in the mountaintop guesthouse run by nine monks at the Mount Saint Benedict Monastery or rent a cottage at water’s edge on one of Trinidad’s many islands. They can rent a boat with a guide and picnic on an island beach with no other people in sight or spend the day fishing, and return to the excitement of the city. That’s the beauty of Trinidad. O FEBRUARY 2015
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Poetry Glass By The
Savor The Stunning Vistas And Lush Wines Of Napa Valley Vineyards
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hile honeymooning in Napa Valley, Calif., in 1880, Robert Louis Stevenson declared, “Wine is bottled poetry.” I thought of Stevenson while sipping a glass of 2012 Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at Hall Winery. I tried to discern the “lush raspberry aromas mingling with fig, violet and cinnamon.” This poetic wine definitely would need more thought—and sips. Surely the 4.7 million wine lovers who visited the valley last year were thinking along the same lines as Stevenson. They tour the valley’s 400-plus wineries by limo, car, bike and train, and along the way compare and discuss the merits of some of the best wines in the world. Napa Valley stretches about 30 miles from the fashionable town of Napa at the south end to the ranch community of Calistoga in the north. The coastal Mayacamas Mountains rise to the west and the Vaca Mountain Range to the east, dramatically framing miles of vineyards that cover the valley floor and climb the foothills in meticulous terraces. In the spring, tiny grapes hidden under new leaves appear on the vines— harbingers of good things to come the rest of the year. Brilliant orange poppies pop up on roadsides and red roses bloom along white paddock fences in one of the country’s most beautiful landscapes. The Napa River rushes through the valley dissecting fields of Chardonnay grapevines in the south of the valley and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards farther north.
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Napa Vineyard RIGHT: A tasting at Hall Wines, St. Helena
Napa Valley’s glorious Mediterranean climate is perfect for wine-growing as well as for visitors. Floridians, particularly South Floridians, are the third most-frequent visitors behind Californians and Texans. They drive the Silverado Trail, stopping at winery tasting rooms that seem to beckon every couple of miles. They stay in the valley’s boutique inns and luxury resorts such as the Inn on Randolph and the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa. Big spenders from Silicon Valley and San Francisco like the famed Auberge du Soleil resort near Calistoga and the trendy Solage Calistoga resort.
They learn about wine—the traditional methods of making sparkling wines, the distinctive attributes of the light Sauvignon Blanc, the full-bodied Chardonnay, and the bold, spicy Zinfandel. The valley is probably most famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and also the silky Pinot Noir and the velvety Merlot. The diverse soils, climate and topography give vintners the ability to produce a variety of consistent quality wines from a wide-ranging selection of grapes. Those who take the tours on the Napa Valley Wine Train or a guided limo or bike tour learn a lot of fascinating trivia: There are about 500 to 600 grapes in an average bottle of wine; an acre of vineyards produces about 4,000 bottles of wine; and the valley produces about 9.2 million cases of wine a year. The first grapevines were planted in the valley by George Yount in 1838 and the first commercial vineyard was planted by John Patchett in 1858. The first commercial winery in the valley was the Charles Krug Winery, built in 1861. By the end of the 19th century, more than 140 wineries dotted the valley including Beringer, Beaulieu, Mayacamas, Far Niente and Chateau Montelena, which still operate today. Prohibition and the Great DepresFEBRUARY 2015
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sion dealt huge blows to the vineyards, but the wine industry eventually rebounded. Robert Mondavi built the first large winery in Napa Valley after Prohibition in 1966. The valley got a huge boost in 1976 when a Chateau Montelena Chardonnay and a Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon won first place over some of the most revered French labels in a blind tasting at the Paris Wine Tasting, an event dramatized in the 2008 film “Bottle Shock.” On a trip last spring, I started my wine and food journey in the newly revived town of Napa. This once-sleepy river town has come wide awake in recent years, perhaps because of all the cappuccino cafes. Late night in Napa used to mean 6 p.m., but now there are wine tastings and late dinners until the wee hours at John Anthony, Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin’ BBQ, and Naked Wines, all located on First Street. Even a 6.1-magnitude earthquake, which hit Napa last August 24, has hardly slowed the city down. Centered only six miles south-southwest of the town on the littleknown West Napa Fault, the earthquake caused one death and an estimated $400 78
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million in damage to area wineries and buildings. But the city is back on track with only a few buildings still closed including the Napa County Historic Courthouse and the Carpe Diem Wine Bar. Both buildings are expected to reopen early this year. I stayed in the Inn on Randolph, a Colonial Revival house built in 1860 located just a short walk from the trendy shops in the downtown historic district. The inn makes a sophisticated respite—sleek and urbane with no rocking chair or lace doily in sight. Owner Karen Lynch makes
In the spring, tiny grapes hidden under new leaves appear on the vines—harbingers of good things to come the rest of the year. Brilliant orange poppies pop up on roadsides and red roses bloom along white paddock fences in one of the country’s most beautiful landscapes.
winery and restaurant reservations and designs winery itineraries and breakfast is a highlight for guests. One morning, I had asparagus, kale and Napa applechicken sausage quiche. In Napa, food is art. It is discussed; it is rated by Michelin; it is photographed; it is written about in prestigious food magazines. A Napa dinner’s fresh ingredients and glamorous presentations are given proper reverence. This was evidenced at the tony La Toque, where I dined on Kagoshima prefecture A4 Wagyu beef with onions and ume served with a fine Napa 2006 Parador Cabernet Sauvignon. The next night, I dropped by the popular Tarla Mediterranean Grill. The gregarious owner Ali Yildirim opened Tarla two years ago with Greek and Turkish specialties. Bread and pastries are baked at the restaurant and 80 percent of the vegetables come from his organic farm. Last year, Yildirim opened another restaurant, Napkins Bar and Grill, which has a southwestern theme. Lunch at a winery is mandatory. My choice was the nearby Signorello Estate, where my hostess was Nathalie Birebent, the French wife of the estate’s winemaker, Pierre Birebent. Lunch, by reservation, is served in the Signorello family’s estate high on a hillside overlooking the vineyards. The winery’s 2011 Signorello Chardonnay Hope’s Cuvée was served with a spring asparagus salad, while a 2010 Padrone Estate reserve wine was served with kobe beef. After lunch I relaxed with a grape seed-extract exfoliation facial at Napa’s Meritage Resort spa, which is carved into a mountainside under a vineyard. Later, I browsed the Oxbow Public Market, a sprawling covered marketplace where local vendors offer organic produce, cupcakes that are works of art, fresh oysters, cut flowers and craft spirits.
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Unpretentious and more than a little eccentric, the town of Calistoga has one stoplight, a busy hardware store in the middle of the shops and cafes, and a tractor store. Where else could you see a lighted tractor parade during the holidays? Or dirt-encrusted pickups competing for parking spaces with shiny Teslas?
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SMALL TOWN CHARM When it was time for my drive to Calistoga, I stopped at Hall Wines in St. Helena, owned by Texans Craig and Kathryn Hall. Tastings here are held in a contemporary glass building next to a restored 1885 stone winery that was originally a co-op for grape growers. Known for their Cabernet Sauvignons and Pinot Noirs, the winery attracts a steady stream of visitors eager to taste wines rated 90-plus points. Unpretentious and more than a little eccentric, the town of Calistoga has one stoplight, a busy hardware store in the middle of the shops and cafes, and a trac-
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tor store. Where else could you see a lighted tractor parade during the holidays? Or dirt-encrusted pickups competing for parking spaces with shiny Teslas? The town is well-known for its hot mud baths. The Indian Springs Resort and Spa on the main street, Lincoln Avenue, has steaming mud baths and a mineral pool. The resort was built on the site of the town’s Hot Springs Resort, which opened in 1862 and brought the first tourists to Calistoga. At Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Mud Baths, also on Lincoln, I was submerged up to my neck in squishy medicinal volcanic ash. Dr. Wilkinson’s has been a town fixture since 1952. The region’s two 3-star Michelin restaurants—French Laundry in Yountville and the Restaurant at Meadowood in St. Helena—are near Calistoga (note: reservations are a must). On the first morning of my stay at the Chanric Inn in Calistoga, my host, Joel Haddad, a Frenchman who was a rancher in Paraguay before starting an inn with his partner Jim Dollard, served a three-course brunch—black plums with Brazilian aged Cachaça and scallops with saffron risotto.
What a decadent way to start the day. I really love the Farmstead Restaurant at Long Meadow Ranch Winery on St. Helena’s Main Street and went straight there
WHERE TO STAY INN ON RANDOLPH 707-257-2886; innonrandolph.com THE MERITAGE 855-318-1768; themeritageresort.com THE WESTIN VERASA NAPA 888-627-7169; westinnapa.com AUBERGE DU SOLEIL 800-735-2478; aubergedusoleil.com SOLAGE CALISTOGA 855-942-7442; solagecalistoga.com CHANRIC INN 877-281-3671; thechanric.com
for dinner. Wear Dickies or Ralph Lauren. No one cares. With rafters high enough to hold hay and iron chandeliers, the restaurant has the look of a big barn. But make no mistake, they take food and wine seriously here. I had a salad of lacinato kale with chile pequin, then potato gnocchi with Long Meadow Ranch beef ragù and organic spring vegetables. The tasting room is in the adjacent Logan-Ives House, a restored Gothic revival farmhouse. Also at the top of my to-visit list was Chateau Montelena Winery, established in 1882, which has award-winning wines you can taste in the Great Room of the stone mansion, built in 1886. My last winery of the trip was Tamber Bey Vineyards at Sundance Ranch, which melds two northern California heritages: wines and horses. Visitors can taste wine and watch quarter horses trained for cutting competitions. There I sampled the winery’s 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, which “delivers flavors of black cherry fruit mixed with dry herbs and crushed stones evolving into a finish of cedar and cigar box notes.” Poetry in a glass. I’ll definitely need another sip. O FEBRUARY 2015
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“This property has so much to offer in one spot that you don’t have to go anywhere else. If you love wine or food or just being outdoors, it’s got all of that. There’s something for everyone. And you are completely taken care of all the way until the end.” – Meagan Coates, coordinator, Trek Travel
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TAKE THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE AT TENNESSEE’S MAJESTIC BLACKBERRY FARM BY DIANNA SMITH
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Trek Travel Blackberry Farm Excursions, bicycling trips that incorporate relaxation, great food, fitness and adventure. Instead of viewing the ancient mountains and vast plant life through a car window, travelers are immersed in the scenery as they cycle through the foothills of the Southern Appalachians, seeing firsthand why the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is so treasured.
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And because the trips are offered in October and November—when temperatures average in the ’60s and ’70s—cycling is a pleasure. “It’s a really nice way to slow down a little and see a place,” says Meagan Coates of Trek Travel, the company that coordinates the trip. “You can cover a lot more ground than if you were hiking or walking. It’s just very enjoyable to get activity in your day and relax in the evening with a group of new friends.” 84
CYCLE OF LIFE Trek Travel, which has been around since 2003, offers more than 50 active vacations across the globe; it added the Blackberry Farm trip, which is limited to 20 guests, to its list of destinations in 2014. During the Tennessee trip, guests can also canoe, fish, kayak, paddleboard, ride horses and hike around the farm’s 4,200 acres and surrounding 5,000 acres of private
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wilderness. There are also tours of the garden and brewery, and cooking and yoga classes. Guests appreciate the opportunity to savor award-winning cuisine (all meals are included in the package). Chef Joseph Lenn, who in 2012 was nominated for the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Southeast, is the mastermind behind the seasonal fresh-food menu featuring items grown in the farm’s garden. The resort also has its own bakery, butcher shop, creamery and brewery. Blackberry Farm owner Sam Beall, a chef and former apprentice at The French Laundry restaurant in Napa Valley, Calif., oversees the 8,000-square-foot wine cellar, which contains 166,000 bottles. Beall, an avid cyclist, often rides alongside his guests. You don’t need to be athletic to take the trip: Anyone who rides on a regular basis should be just fine. The adventure begins upon arrival, where guests convene at the Oliver Hotel in Knoxville, Tenn. (a four-hour plane trip from Fort Lauderdale) before being shuttled to the college town of Maryville for a picnic lunch at a nearby park. After lunch, guests are fitted with Trek Domane 5.9 cycles, purebred racing
bikes that provide comfort, stability and electronic shifting (those who choose to purchase the $4,700 bikes receive $300 credits). While their luggage is transported to the luxurious Blackberry Farm, guests cycle the 19 miles there. During the trip, you can expect to cycle about 32 miles a day, but if that’s too much, you can always catch a shuttle ride or use an electric
lifestyle. There’s also a juice bar and cooking classes, all featuring farmfresh ingredients. When it’s time to turn in, comfortable and well-appointed accommodations await: Choose from a sprawling home, elegantly decorated cottage, luxurious suites or a cozy estate room. All feature heavenly feather beds, sumptuous linens, plush robes and deluxe amenities.
“It’s a really nice way to slow down a little and see a place. You can cover a lot more ground than if you were hiking or walking. It’s just very enjoyable to get activity in your day and relax in the evening with a group of new friends.” – Meagan Coates
bike. The daily cycling trips are not meant to be races, Coates stresses. “They’re supposed to be fun,” she says. The days also include kayaking, hiking and other activities— picturesque views guaranteed. Or perhaps you’d prefer a massage to work through any postcycling kinks? Blackberry Farm’s Wellhouse, a spa and wellness center, offers that and more, with a full menu of treatments, lectures, fitness classes and outdoor activities designed to nurture a healthy
“This property has so much to offer in one spot that you don’t have to go anywhere else,” Coates says. “If you love wine or food or just being outdoors, it’s got all of that. There’s something for everyone. And you are completely taken care of all the way until the end.” O
Reservations are now being accepted for October 11-16; October 18-23 and November 1-6. For more information, call 866-464-8735 or visit trektravel.com.
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was transformed into Pura Vida in 1996. “Over time it became evident that this sacred space should be shared with the world, and so began the legacy of Pura Vida,” explains manager Eduardo Morera. “Our goal is to provide a place of natural beauty and retreat where each individual has the opportunity to choose healthy options and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime while maintaining mind-body balance.”
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hen I can’t take a week off work but feel like Humpty Dumpty—ready to break into smithereens—I sneak away for a few days of nurturing and pampering that puts me back together again. My go-to spot? The 8-acre Pura Vida Retreat and Spa, a lush mountainside escape nestled in a Costa Rican coffee plantation. Located just 40 minutes north of the San Jose airport, it’s the perfect spot for restoring body and mind. I first visited the property in 1998 with a yoga group led by a Boca Raton teacher. As a single traveler, I wanted proximity, safety and an all-inclusive vacation. I also wanted to reconnect with myself, having recently been widowed. Pura Vida (which means “Pure Life”) exceeded my expectations and continues to do so with its three-, five- and seven-day Mind Body Spirit programs that include accommodations, food, yoga, meditation classes and spa treatments. For adventure seekers, the resort also offers zip-lining, white-water rafting and hiking excursions through rain forests, waterfalls and volcanoes. Formerly a private home, the property
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Our goal is to provide a place of natural beauty and retreat where each individual has the opportunity to choose healthy options and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime while maintaining mind-body balance. -- Eduardo Morera, manager, Pura Vida Retreat and Spa
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According to ResortsandLodges.com, wellness destinations are growing at “breakneck speed,” accounting for $494 trillion in the U.S. tourism industry. And with our hectic lives, it’s no wonder people are turning to these retreats for balance. It’s easy to find at Pura Vida, which is just a three-hour nonstop flight from South Florida. Resort representatives meet guests at Juan Santamaria International Airport, making travel to the property effortless. What awaits? Pure heaven, including a magnificent buffet restaurant nestled in meticulously manicured gardens. Food here is locally grown and outstanding, with dishes labeled raw, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or dairy-free. There are always fish or chicken options and delicious desserts. I loved the fresh juices, including coconut fresh from the fruit and, of course, the locally grown coffee. Head Chef Marisol Cubana Santana is passionate about her cuisine. “Hippocrates said, ‘Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food,” she says. “We use special herbs and spices in keeping with the principles of Ayurvedic medicine to promote easy digestion, as well as to boost emotional, physical and spiritual energy.” The accommodations here are just as creative: The Pagoda Suite, with its sunken living room, stunning mountain views and outdoor deck, is pure lavishness; the luxurious pagoda-style suites with wraparound balconies offer panoramic views of downtown San Jose nightlife.
Those who want to immerse themselves in the outdoors should book a tentalow—an eco-chic six-sided luxury tent replete with a seating area, comfy beds, electricity and plenty of fresh mountain air (warning: there’s no bathroom, but guest facilities are located nearby). Spa services also take advantage of the property’s stunning milieu, with open-air yoga studios and an outdoor Play Fit Gym for hardcore cross training, a pool and hot tub, and plenty of hammocks for postworkout rest and relaxation. Treatments range from conventional to unusual. I always ask for Alexandra because she’s highly trained in body work such as lymphatic FEBRUARY 2015
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When you’re ready to explore the countryside, Costa Rica beckons with beauty (I recommend you take one of the resort’s tours). My favorite destination is the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, located near the Poás Volcano. I never cease to be amazed at this sanctuary, which is the country’s most-visited privately owned ecological attraction. During the hike, you’ll meander through five stunning waterfalls and visit jaw-dropping exhibits, including an aviary that’s home to 40 species of birds ranging from hummingbirds to colorful toucans. There’s also a mesmerizing butterfly garden and observatory. There are fluttering butterflies everywhere—I spent half an hour during my last visit spellbound as they emerged from their cocoons to take flight. The orchid, bromeliad and heliconia exhibits are also breathtaking. Although I am not a zoo person (I don’t like the idea of caged animals), I was impressed with the rescued species at La Paz 90
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-- Marisol Cubana Santana, head chef, Pura Vida Retreat and Spa
For more information, call 888-767-7375 or visit rrresorts.com/pura_vida_spa/.
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Hippocrates said, ‘Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food. We use special herbs and spices in keeping with the principles of Ayurvedic medicine to promote easy digestion as well as boost emotional, physical and spiritual energy.
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drainage, which helps detoxify the body, and myoskeletal release massage, which never fails to correct my sciatica. However, the most remarkable is the Watsu treatment, which takes place in the pool. As you float on the water, enveloped by calmness and serenity, a therapist uses gentle stretches to restore a state of well-being.
housed in incredible dwellings built to emulate animals’ natural habitats. These rescued endangered species, including jaguars, pumas and ocelots, were unable to live in their native environments. As you stroll through the park be sure to look up, where capuchin and black-handed spider monkeys swing overhead. Another must-see venue is the Poás Volcano, one of the “hot spots” in Costa Rica with a lagoon that spews boiling sulfurous gas—quite a sight. There’s also a full-day tour to a private reserve with a hike along bridges suspended 70 feet above the forest floor, offering unobstructed views of a lush rain forest. After the hike, a two-hour boat ride along the Guacalillo Estuary and the Tárcoles River offers views of scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and several species of tropical birds. Or opt for a full-day tour that includes an eco-exploring hike and visit to a hot springs, which offers one of the most beautiful and peaceful sights I have ever experienced. “Aside from its lush and diverse natural attractions, Costa Rica is considered to be one of the happiest countries in the world. Travelers are met with a warm and genuine culture and we embrace foreigners as our personal guests,” says Morera. “Here at Pura Vida, our goal is to finetune this haven of natural beauty.” O
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FOR THE
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MIND Albert Dabbah, MD, FACS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 9970 Central Park Boulevard N. Suite 201, Boca Raton, FL 33428
561.488.1700 DrDabbah.com
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ONE REASON SOUTH FLORIDA IS SUCH A BUSTLING HUB OF COMMERCE IS ITS EXPANSIVE RANGE OF SMART AND SAVVY BUSINESSMEN. FROM MORTGAGE PROFESSIONALS, RESTAURANT OWNERS, MARKETING EXPERTS AND AUTOMOBILE EXECUTIVES, TO NONPROFIT LEADERS, SPORTS EXECUTIVES, ADDICTION EXPERTS AND ENTREPRENEURS, WE’VE GOT IT ALL. MEET SOME OF SOUTH FLORIDA’S SUCCESSFUL, ENTERPRISING MEN AT WORK.
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Leader In Addiction Treatment Sid Goodman Guides Caron Renaissance’s Innovative Recovery Programs wenty years ago, Sid Goodman
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offers Ocean Drive, which offers a high level
better and can make plans for the future.”
developed the innovative “Florida
of privacy, confidentiality and personalized
After discharge, patient compliance is
model” for treating substance abuse
service during residential treatment. “We
the key to long-term outcomes. “We teach
and alcoholism. A national leader in
also strive to meet the cultural needs of our
them how to take care of themselves and
addiction treatment, Goodman guides
patients,” Goodman adds. “For instance,
develop a healthy and sustainable life-
the full continuum of care programs at
we have a kosher kitchen and pastoral sup-
style,” Goodman says.
Caron Renaissance in Boca Raton. “We have found that separating the clinical and residential components of treatment on the same campus—the
“WE TEACH THEM HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES AND DEVELOP A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE.”
Florida model—provides a more accurate perspective on the recovery process,”
port for our Jewish patients.”
Goodman was clinical director at South
says Goodman, a licensed mental health
Chemical dependency in one form or
County Mental Health Services before
counselor and executive director of
another is one of the top five lethal diseases
moving into the recovery field in 1986. Dur-
Caron Renaissance. “Patients tend to be
in this country, says Goodman. “It is a life-
ing the 1990s, he developed the Florida
on their best behavior in front of clinicians,
threatening problem that causes tremen-
model, which has since been adapted by
so we pay close attention to their behav-
dous emotional pain for family members,”
residential care facilities around the coun-
iors in a more natural residential setting.”
he says. “It usually takes leverage from
try. As he says, “Today, Caron Renaissance
Recognizing that patients with high in-
spouses, parents or employers for most pa-
is in the forefront of the field, helping U.S.
comes or net worth respond best to an ex-
tients to enter a treatment program. Once
and international patients take a big step
ecutive-level program, Caron Renaissance
the drugs are out of their system, they feel
forward in their lives.”
Caron Renaissance is located at 7789 N.W. Beacon Square Boulevard, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-982-3043 or visit caron.org.
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Michael Kodsi
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Stress-Free Process Michael Kodsi Leads Choice Mortgage Bank’s Lending Team ichael Kodsi enjoys helping South
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service and respond to phone calls, texts
Floridians achieve the American
and emails in the evenings and on week-
dream of home ownership. “We work
ends,” he says. “We are committed to
Bank in 1995, and has guided its growth
very closely with our clients to find the
building long-term relationships. Refer-
to more than 50 licensed agents and a
right mortgage solution that allows them
rals from satisfied customers and Realtors
staff of 15, with offices in Boca Raton,
to take the next step in their lives,” says
provide the foundation for our success.”
Boynton Beach, New Hampshire and
shopping.” Kodsi
founded
Choice
Mortgage
Kodsi, CEO of Choice Mortgage Bank in Boca Raton. “Our team focuses on taking the stress out of the process with highly personalized service, includ-
“WE OFFER CONCIERGE SERVICE AND RESPOND TO PHONE CALLS, TEXTS AND EMAILS IN THE EVENINGS AND ON WEEKENDS.”
ing a streamlined approval process and expedited closing capabilities with
Choice Mortgage Bank offers a wide
Colorado. On the drawing board for
lower fixed rate mortgages than the
range of residential fixed-rate loans as
next summer are plans to expand into
banks.”
well as refinancing programs, and reverse
Massachusetts,
Choice Mortgage Bank has been
mortgages for seniors. “The tight credit
Carolina. Kodsi, his wife and their three
Tennessee
and
North
providing real estate financing for more
market has recently relaxed, so while
sons are longtime residents of Boca.
than 20 years with programs designed for
interest rates remain low, now is an
They find time to be very active in their
the unique needs of each client. “We do
excellent time to lock in a low fixed rate
schools, travel hockey and many chari-
not work banking hours. This separates
mortgage,” says Kodsi. “We encourage
table causes and social activities.
us from our competition and the local
home buyers and Realtors to contact us
and national banks. We offer concierge
for a preapproval before they go home
NMLS#133081—Company NMLS#166254
Choice Mortgage Bank is located at 40 S.E. Fifth Street, Suite 502, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-441-2730 or visit choicemortgagebank.com.
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Family Founded Tim Young Of Delray Motors Continues Tradition Of Trust And Success
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hen Edwin Young founded Delray
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concerned and beyond,” says Tim Young,
Motors in 1958, Delray Beach was
who was the recipient of the 2014 Business
“Our owner loyalty is a direct reflection
a much different place. Over time, the
Person of the Year award from the Greater
of the way we take care of our customers,”
community grew substantially—and so
Delray Chamber of Commerce. He and
Young says. “We are happy when they are
did Delray Motors. Today, Delray Motors
Delray Motors are partners with more than 30
so satisfied with our service that they are a
sits on 14 acres of land, providing South
organizations on a charitable level, includ-
walking advertisement for Delray Motors.”
vehicles.
Florida communities with top brands in new and pre-owned vehicles from Lincoln, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Subaru. Delray Motors’ commitment to custom-
“SO IT IS OF PRIME IMPORTANCE TO OFFER THEM THE MOST HONEST, PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS TREATMENT FROM THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH US AND WELL INTO THE FUTURE.”
ers has been key to its growth throughout 55 years as an independent, family-
ing The Miracle League, Delray Beach
This philosophy is precisely what sets
owned business operating in the same
National Little League, Lighthouse for the
location. Brothers Tim and Bruce Young
Blind of the Palm Beaches, Delray Beach
“We recognize that people have many
now carry on their father’s traditions of
Center for the Arts and the American
choices when it comes to buying and
quality and integrity in business.
Cancer Society.
servicing their vehicles,” he says. “So it is of
Delray Motors apart from its competition.
“Our people truly go out of their way
Delray Motors’ 225 employees take
prime importance to offer them the most
to earn our customers’ trust and satisfac-
pride in that most of the dealership’s
honest, professional and courteous treat-
tion. We have an unwavering commit-
business is from customers who return
ment from their first experience with us and
ment to our community where they are
repeatedly for servicing and to buy new
well into the future.”
Delray Motors is located at 2102 South Federal Highway, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-454-1800 and visit delraymotors.com.
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Richard Chambers
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The Hospitality Expert Richard Chambers Leads Integrated Hospitality Marketing Agency esorts, hotels, restaurants, spas, golf
New York, and was chief marking officer
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winter, the introduction of surf school and stationary surfing attrac-
for Leading Hotels of the World, EVP for
ments are enjoying success in their target
tion. “These are things a traditional Florida
Travel.click and EVP of the Blackstone
markets thanks to Richard Chambers’
resort wouldn’t do,” Chambers says. “But
Group’s LXR Luxury Resorts & Hotels divi-
innovative ideas and deep knowledge of
it paid off for the resort, which enjoyed its
sion before opening H-M in 2013.
the hospitality sector. “Our signature H-M
best year in a decade. We are constantly
courses and real estate develop-
a FLOWRIDER
®
A South Florida resident who enjoys
SYNERGY-360°™ strategy brings together traditional and digital advertising, public relations, social media and web design services,” says Chambers, who is president of Hospitality-Marketing, which has offices
“OUR SIGNATURE H-M SYNERGY-3600™ STRATEGY BRINGS TOGETHER TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEB DESIGN SERVICES.”
in Fort Lauderdale and New York. “We help clients understand the unique selling
seeking new ideas while embracing indus-
playing tennis and spending time with his
points for their facilities and then market
try trends. Most importantly,” he adds, “all
wife and daughter, Chambers’ integrated
each to their targets.”
of our solutions work together to generate
approach to marketing has resonated
business results for our clients.”
with a growing number of regional, na-
For example, Chambers played an integrated role in the repositioning of
Chambers has been in the hospitality
tional and international clients.
the Boca Raton Resort & Club as a more
industry for nearly 30 years, and has
H-M supports over 80 hotels, resorts, real
family-oriented facility offering “luxury
written several textbooks on marketing
estate and lifestyle entities with a la carte
with an edge.” He spearheaded the
leadership that are used around the
needs while others opt for the compre-
marketing of an outdoor ice rink last
world. He has worked in top hotels in
hensive H-M SYNERGY-360°™ service.
Hospitality Marketing is located at 200 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 503, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-213-6666 or visit h-mllc.com.
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Popular Pastime John Wash Brings FamilyFriendly Fun And Excitement To International Polo Club John Wash
ith its fast-paced excitement in
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an appealing outdoor setting,
polo is rapidly becoming one of Palm Beach
County’s
favorite
sports.
Cup®, culminating with the coveted U.S. ®
Open Polo Championship on April 19. “We play games throughout the week,
our sport,” says Wash. “As they learn about polo, they often return regularly and share their experience with others.”
On
as well as on weekends, so you can come
Along with polo, the club hosts rugby,
Sunday, January 4, more than 7,000 fans
out and tailgate while enjoying the sport,”
cricket and croquet competitions, as
turned out to watch top players compete
Wash says. The club offers a renowned
well as youth events. Recently, IPC was
for the Herbie Pennell Cup, which kicked off the International Polo Club’s 16-week season. “Last year was phenomenal in terms of attendance and overall interest in our
“WE ALSO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR WORTHY ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR URBAN YOUTH TO SEE A DIFFERENT SIDE OF LIFE.”
sport, and 2015 looks to be even better,” says John Wash, president of club opera-
Sunday brunch and also opens its doors
chosen to host the American Youth Soccer
tions. “Polo is not just the sport of kings—
for private parties, weddings and special
Organization 2016 AYSO National Games,
it’s now a popular pastime for all of Palm
events.
a week-long tournament that will bring
Beach County!”
With its top athletes, fine dining and
500 teams and more than 10,000 individu-
Coming attractions at the world-class
upscale amenities, the International Polo
als to Palm Beach County. “We also help
International Polo Club include prestigious
Club continues to give newcomers a taste
raise funds for worthy organizations, and
high-goal competitions such as the Joe
of the unique polo lifestyle. “Our daily pro-
provide opportunities for urban youth to
Barry Memorial Cup, Ylvisaker Cup, USPA
gram includes explanations of the game
see a different side of life,” Wash says. “We
C.V. Whitney Cup, and Piaget USPA Gold
and its ‘lingo’ for people who are new to
are dedicated to serving our community.”
International Polo Club Palm Beach is located at 3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington. For more information, call 561-204-5687 or visit InternationalPoloClub.com.
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Home For Life Harvey Geller Of JARC Florida Leads Residential Care Program For Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Harvey Geller
s president of the Jewish Association
the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach
residential clients 24 hours a day, 365 days
for Residential Care (JARC), a non-
County.
a year.”
A
profit, nonsectarian organization in Boca
For the past seven years, Geller and his
Long active in residential and commer-
Raton, Harvey Geller is dedicated to pro-
wife, Didi, have been active volunteer lead-
cial real estate development, Geller and
viding lifesaving services for adults with
ers in building a family-like residential com-
his partner, Robert Levy, donated land for
developmental disabilities. “We encour-
munity where adults can enjoy their lives
the residential enclave known as the Rales
age individual growth in a caring, nurturing environment,” says Geller. “We have clients from all parts of the country, because there is nothing like this anywhere else in the U.S.”
“SOME CLIENTS WORK OUR CULINARY TRAINING CENTER WHILE OTHERS LEARN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES SKILLS OR IN OUR FULFILLMENT CENTER WORKING WITH BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITY.”
Guided by Dr. Debra Hallow, executive director, and a board of directors
and reach their personal potentials through
Campus, and are proud of the support
committed to excellence, JARC operates
educational classes, as well as athletic, en-
JARC receives in the community.
10 residential homes in Boca Raton and
tertainment and social activities.
“Our facilities were all built without debt,
Delray Beach, as well as a supported liv-
“Some clients work our culinary train-
so all funds raised for JARC go directly
ing apartment program for those who do
ing center while others learn environmen-
into its operations,” he says. “Our goal is
not require 24-hour supervision, and voca-
tal services skills or in our fulfillment center
to have sufficient capital to maintain 110
tional, social, recreational and emotional
working with businesses in our community,”
clients at all times. We are indeed fortu-
support in the Mel & Elaine Stein Living
Geller says. “We have competent, dedi-
nate to have this wonderful organization
and Learning Center on the campus of
cated caregivers providing services to our
in Boca Raton.”
JARC Florida is located at 21160 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-558-2572 or visit jarcfl.org.
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Boca’s Broker With 605 Homes Sold, Smart Buyers And Sellers Choose Elliot Koolik
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lliot Koolik has become Boca Raton’s
an experienced real estate professional
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Highland Beach. Based on clients’ high ex-
“Go to” broker with a reputation for
pectations, Koolik has assembled an all-star
brings true value to the transaction,”
tenaciously protecting his client’s interests.
team that utilizes new technology coupled
says Koolik, who is broker of record and
Koolik is known for his savvy negotiations,
with experience and attentiveness to maxi-
has sold 605 homes to date. “I take very
cutting-edge marketing strategies and
mize client’s results.
seriously
uncompromising integrity.
“The real estate industry has changed
the
responsibility
that
sellers
entrust in me to obtain the highest price
Buyers and sellers continue to rely on Koolik for his in-depth knowledge of the Boca Raton real estate market. “I have seen Boca Raton at the height of the market and at its low point. I know how
“MY CLIENTS EXPECT A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, EXPERIENCE AND MARKET KNOWLEDGE AND I PROVIDE IT.”
to make sure sellers and buyers make the most informed decisions by not only
dramatically in the past few years,” says
possible while ensuring that their transition
taking price into consideration but also
Koolik. The explosion of information avail-
goes smoothly. I always work hard to find
community amenities, schools and loca-
able on the Internet has resulted in
the right home at the right price for every
tion,” says Koolik.
extremely well-informed buyers and sellers.
buyer.”
Founded over 25 years ago by Koolik’s
“My clients expect a high level of
Koolik is a longtime Boca resident, grad-
father Steven, Koolik Group Realty has
customer service, experience and market
uating from Boca Academy High School
grown into one of the leading real estate
knowledge and I provide it.”
and the University of Florida. He and his
brokerage firms for exclusive luxury prop-
“By guiding the process, advising our
erties in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and
clients and managing their emotions,
wife Wendy are now raising their three children in the Boca Raton community.
Koolik Group Realty is located at 7777 Glades Road, Suite 100, Boca Raton. For more information, 561-843-0918 or visit koolik.com.
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Results Driven Ken Hudson Of Omni Advertising Delivers Return On Investment
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hen a jingle is stuck in your head,
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successful year ever in 2014. The company
Hudson encourages his employees to
when you hit rewind to watch
expanded further to the West Coast of
make decisions, to collaborate and to
that commercial again, when you hear
the nation, to join its offices in Los Ange-
take risks. This culture of empowerment
an offer so good you just have to go
les and San Diego, Calif., Dallas, Texas;
enables his team to focus on one mission:
online and check it out—chances are
Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; and
to bring his clients the best results.
it’s one of the wildly successful clients of
Orlando, Fla.
“Our philosophy is different than that
Omni Advertising. Creating memorable advertising campaigns that deliver return on investment for clients across a broad spectrum of industries is the specialty of Omni Adver-
“WE CREATE CAMPAIGNS USING THE BEST DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL ADVERTISING TOOLS AND MONITOR THE RESULTS OF THESE ON A DAILY BASIS.”
tising. Founded by Ken Hudson in 2001, the agency has grown from its South
In 2015, Omni expects to continue grow-
of many advertising agencies. When we
Florida roots to become a national
ing—a tribute to the company’s ability to
take a client, we learn everything about
force known for its results-driven advertis-
retain clients and attract new business.
their business, their customers and how
ing initiatives.
For this, Hudson credits his staff of more
they interact with them,” Hudson says. “We
With a client list that includes accounts
than 50 professionals who are passionate
create campaigns using the best digital
such as the South Florida Honda Dealers,
about their clients’ successes, many of
and traditional advertising tools and
Honda throughout Florida and the U.S.,
whom have been with the company
monitor the results of these on a daily basis.
Broward County Schools and Festival
for over 10 years. From creative to
This allows us to quickly leverage the most
of the Arts Boca, Omni had its most
media buying to account management,
successful aspects of the campaign.”
Omni Advertising is located at 622 Banyan Trail, Suite 300, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-620-4774 or visit omniadvertising.com.
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Bill Schmearer
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Fondue Favorite Bill Schmearer Of The Melting Pot Celebrates 25 Years In Boca Raton ill Schmearer of The Melting Pot
kids to, but it’s also a great romantic get-
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four-course meal that starts with a cheese
is celebrating more than 200,000
fondue followed by a salad. Then, dip your
away. There’s a secluded table for two
occasions his Boca Raton clientele have
favorite fish, chicken or beef into any of
(ask for Table No. 23) where thousands
enjoyed at the restaurant since it opened
your fondue favorites. Loosen your belt to
of couples have become engaged and
in 1989. In his 25th year of owning the
make room for a sumptuous selection of
written their names to commemorate the
popular iconic eatery, Schmearer finished
chocolate fondue desserts.
occasion.
a renovation that makes dining there feel like an evening in a Swiss chalet— complete with vaulted cedar ceilings, slate and stacked stone, soft lighting and private booths. “You have shared birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, declarations of love,
“YOU HAVE SHARED BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, ENGAGEMENTS, DECLARATIONS OF LOVE, DATE NIGHTS, FAMILY NIGHTS AND SO MUCH MORE WITH US. WE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING MORE WITH YOU.”
date nights, family nights and so much more with us,” Schmearer says. “We thank
Schmearer has more than 22,000 loyal
Schmearer, who lives in Boca Raton
you from the bottom of our hearts and
fans in his Boca Raton Club Fondue
with his wife and two little girls, is also big
we look forward to celebrating more with
database who receive exclusive offers
on fundraising and you can find him on
you!”
ranging from gift cards to bottomless
any given weekend handing out free
fondue nights.
samples to benefit a host of different
It’s no wonder that The Melting Pot has been the favorite of so many for so
The best thing about The Melting Pot:
long. Your culinary experience there is a
It’s the kind of restaurant you can take the
charities. He’s truly a part of the fabric of the community.
The Melting Pot is located at 5455 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-997-7472 or visit meltingpot.com.
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Ryan Boylston
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Wooing The Market Ryan Boylston Of Woo Creative Leads Bold Creative Firm yan Boylston knows how to woo
enjoy this type of urban lifestyle.” Boylston
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from restaurants and real estate develop-
audiences. ”It takes a creative,
ers to sports events and nonprofit organi-
is, in his own words, “a rocking dad, trend-
consistent and coordinated marketing
zations,” says Boylston. “We take the time
setting entrepreneur and novice tree-
program to reach consumers,” says
to get to know them inside and out, and
house builder.”
Boylston, founder and president of Woo
understand the mindsets of their target
Boylston’s company is also a dynamic
Creative, a boutique creative firm in
customers. That high level of engagement
contributor to the Delray community, and
downtown Delray Beach. “Whether you use digital, print, billboards, TV or radio spots, it’s important to have one firm developing your brand and executing your strategy.”
“WHETHER YOU USE DIGITAL, PRINT, BILLBOARDS, TV OR RADIO SPOTS, IT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE ONE FIRM DEVELOPING YOUR BRAND AND EXECUTING YOUR STRATEGY.”
Boylston launched Woo Creative three years ago, drawing on his experience in
has been one of the main reasons for our
was recently named “2014 New Business
consulting and marketing for the auto
success.”
of the Year” by the Greater Delray Beach
industry. Since then, Woo Creative has
A native of South Florida, Boylston
Chamber of Commerce. As Boylston says,
grown into a full-service team of seven
returned to Delray Beach five years ago
“This award represents not only the incred-
professionals that focuses on the market-
and now lives in the downtown area
ible effort that team Woo puts in every
ing needs of mid-sized businesses and
with his wife. “We like the atmosphere—
day, but also the trust our clients place in
handles every step of the process in-
people living, working, shopping and
us to communicate their brands. We see
house.
dining downtown,” he says. “Rather than
many opportunities for growth and are
living in a pseudo-suburbia, we really
looking forward to the future.”
“We hand-pick our clients, who range
Woo Creative is located at 135 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-440-4046 or visit wearewoo.com.
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ROMANCING THE TASTE BUDS 10th Annual “Science Of Chocolate” Promises Sweet Surprises e’ve seen chocolate paired with all sorts of things—nuts, fruits, even cayenne pepper… But chocolate with science? That’s different. The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach will hold its 10th Annual “Science of Chocolate” event on February 7 from 11
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a.m.-5 p.m., when fans of candy and chemistry will be treated to delicious sights, sounds and tastes. The unique familyfriendly Saturday event will feature a variety of interactive chocolate experiments and activities. Guests will have the opportunity to create and taste liquid nitrogen chocolate, learn how to Alaina Kurtz and Chris Oritz, Science Center educators
paint with M&M’S, make and take home cocoa lip balm, have their faces painted and more. New this year is the Chocolate Taste Testing, where guests will be invited to explore the solvent and solute relationship. Testing the theory that chocolate melts in your mouth, the sweet will act as the solute, with saliva acting as a solvent. The experiment will test three different methods of dissolving. You can also expect a variety of tasting stations, with offerings including event sponsor Hoffman’s Chocolates’ famed chocolate fountain, where guests will have the chance to sample cocoa creations and learn about the history, science and health benefits of one of the world’s
Nicholas Lorentzen at last year’s event
Hoffman’s Chocolates’ famous fountain
oldest beloved treats. “The annual Science of Chocolate event continues to help us achieve our new mission to ‘open every mind to science,’” said Lew Crampton, Science Center CEO. “It is a fun and tasty reminder that science is all around us and enjoyable teaching opportunities can be created at any moment.” After getting their chocolate fix, guests can check out the Science Center, recently named the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches’ nonprofit of the year. The venue features more than 50 hands-on educational exhibits, an 8,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, a digital planetarium, conserva-
tion research station, Florida exhibit hall and an interactive Everglades exhibit. “Afterlife: Tombs & Treasures of Ancient Egypt,” is its newest traveling exhibit, featuring more than 200 ancient and authentic artifacts, along with interactive components. “Science of Chocolate” is free with paid Science Center admission, which is $16.95 for adults, $12.95 for children ages 3-12, and $14.95 for seniors over 60. O The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach. For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit sfsciencecenter.org.
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LOVE YOUR SWEETHEART? HOMEMADE TRUFFLES SHOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE. What’s better than the gift of truffles on Valentine’s Day? Handcrafted truffles—made by you. It’s not as daunting as it sounds. Award-winning pastry chef Will Torrent’s cookbook, “Chocolate at Home,” takes you through the steps—from buying the proper molds (which you’ll need for his recipes), to tempering the chocolate (read how), to whipping up decadent icings and ganaches (it’s all here). The best part: Your efforts will be duly noted by your beloved. Oh, and you’ll get to lick the bowl.
“Chocolate at Home” is written by Will Torrent, with photography by Jonathan Gregson. It’s published by Ryland Peters and Small and retails for $27.95. Find it at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.
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CLASSIC CHAMPAGNE TRUFFLES These iconic chocolate truffles are sold worldwide and nearly always dusted with confectioners sugar. They’re often made with a Champagne-flavored compound known as Marc de Champagne, but these beauties use the real thing. (Makes 40-50) INGREDIENTS/TOOLS 40-50 dark/bittersweet chocolate truffle spheres 2 cups dark/bittersweet chocolate, to temper ¾ cup confectioners sugar 3 tsp. cornstarch ¹/³ cup heavy cream Pinch of salt 1¼ cups milk/semisweet chocolate, chopped ¾ cup dark/bittersweet chocolate, chopped ¼ cup Champagne 2 tsp. brandy Disposable pastry bag 2 baking sheets, 1 lined with parchment paper INSTRUCTIONS
Begin by preparing the ganache. Put the cream and salt into a small saucepan set over low heat and bring to a boil. Next, put the chopped chocolate into a bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over it. Stir briefly, then set aside for 3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt in the heat of the cream. Add the Champagne and brandy; stir until the chocolate has melted into a shiny, smooth ganache. Set aside to cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Leave chocolate spheres in the mold ready to fill. Scoop the cooled ganache into a disposable pastry bag. Snip the end to create a tip, pipe ganache into each sphere and let set in a cool, dark place. Temper the dark/ bittersweet chocolate. Sift the confectioners sugar and cornstarch onto the unlined baking sheet. To finish, dip each filled truffle in the tempered chocolate to coat. Remove them using a dipping fork, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip back into the
bowl. Drop each truffle into the sugar mixture and roll to coat, then transfer the coated truffles to the lined baking sheet to firm before serving.
LEMON AND WHITE CHOCOLATE DROPS This award-winning recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. It takes some practice to perfect the right texture for piping the ganache, but once mastered it is a joy to behold and makes an impressive gift. (Makes about 40) INGREDIENTS/TOOLS Freshly squeezed juice of 2 lemons and the grated zest of ½ lemon ½ cup granulated sugar 3 egg yolks ¹/³ cup heavy cream 3¾ cups white chocolate, chopped 3½ tbsp. unsalted butter, diced and softened 2-3 drops lemon oil (optional) 2 cups dark/bittersweet chocolate, tempered Gold leaf, to finish Large pastry bag fitted with a plain tip Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper INSTRUCTIONS
Put the lemon juice into a small saucepan over medium heat and
bring to a boil. Continue to boil until just 1 tablespoon remains. Whisk the sugar with the egg yolks for 2 minutes, until pale and creamy. Add the cream, reduced lemon juice and lemon zest, and whisk again until combined. Scoop the mixture into a small heavy-bottomed pan and set over low heat. Keep stirring and cook for about 3 minutes, until mixture thickens. Put the chopped white chocolate into a bowl with the butter and set aside. Pass the lemon mixture through a fine strainer over the white chocolate. Set aside for 30 seconds to allow chocolate to melt in the heat of the hot lemon mixture, then stir until smooth. Add the lemon oil, if using, stir again and set aside at room temperature until cold and firm. Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Spoon the ganache into the prepared pastry bag and pipe 40 even-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheet. Chill in the fridge until firm. Temper the dark/bittersweet chocolate. Dip truffles individually in the tempered chocolate to coat. Remove them using a dipping fork, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the coated truffles on a clean sheet of parchment paper. To finish, use a small sharp knife to place a small amount of gold leaf on the point of each truffle.
MELTING AND TEMPERING CHOCOLATE To melt and temper chocolate, place it in a heatproof bowl and heat in 30-second bursts, cleaning the sides of the bowl after each burst of heat (it’s important not to heat too quickly). Once the chocolate is three-quarters melted, stop heating. Stir chocolate until remaining lumps have melted. To check if it’s properly tempered, dip a small piece of parchment paper into the chocolate; if it sets within a few minutes, it’s ready for use. Next, pour chocolate into molds and lay face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once chocolate has set, pour your filling. Let set at room temperature, then pour some remaining tempered chocolate over the top to seal your truffles. Scrape off any excess chocolate from the mold. Set at room temperature until completely cold (do not refrigerate). When hardened, turn mold upside down and tap the base hard to release the chocolate spheres. To keep the spheres shiny and avoid fingerprints, wear cotton gloves when plating or packaging.
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AMARETTO AND TOASTED MARZIPAN TRUFFLES Marzipan—a paste-like candy made with almonds and sugar— offers a unique, delicious flavor, especially when toasted. Topped with a luscious amaretto ganache, these truffles incorporate a lovely combination of sweet and almond. (Makes about 40) INGREDIENTS/TOOLS ½ cup natural-colored marzipan ¹/³ cup amaretto cookies, finely crushed 1 tbsp. seedless apricot jelly 1²/³ cups dark/bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped ½ cup milk/semisweet chocolate, finely chopped ½ cup heavy cream 3 tbsp. light muscovado sugar 3 tbsp. Amaretto Disaronno or other almond liqueur Pinch of salt 2 cups dark/bittersweet chocolate, to temper 7-inch square pan, lined with parchment paper INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 325°F. Roll out the marzipan onto the lightly sugared surface of the 7-inch square pan, using
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the base of the pan as a guide. Scatter with half the crushed cookies and press the crumbs into the marzipan using a rolling pin dusted with confectioners sugar. Flip the marzipan over so the crumbs are on the underside and press the marzipan evenly into the base of the pan. Bake for 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the jelly in a small saucepan set over a low heat until runny. Strain with a fine strainer into a bowl to remove any lumps and set aside. Remove marzipan from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes; brush the top with the warmed, strained jelly. To make the ganache, pour the cream into a small saucepan over a low-medium heat. Add the sugar, amaretto and salt, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Put the chopped chocolate into a bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over them. Set aside for 30 seconds to let the chocolate melt in the heat of the hot cream, then stir until smooth. Pour ganache over the jelly-topped marzipan and spread evenly. Set in a cool, dark place until cold, cover and set aside at room temperature for 3-4 hours, until firm. Once set, carefully lift the layered marzipan from the pan, trim the edges and, using a warmed knife, cut the ganache into 1⁄2-inch square truffles. Temper the remaining dark/bittersweet chocolate. Dip truffles in the tempered chocolate to coat; remove using a dipping fork, tapping the fork on the side of the bowl to allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place coated truffles on a clean sheet of parchment paper. To finish, sprinkle remaining cookie crumbs over truffles.
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A new addition to Boca Raton, 13 American Table serves New American cuisine with a twist in a casual yet elegant environment.
Mon–Thu: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Fri–Sat: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm 451 E. Palmetto Park Rd. • Boca Raton, Florida 561.409.2061 • 13americantable-hub.com
STRAWBERRY AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR TRUFFLES Strawberries macerated in balsamic vinegar create a ‘harmonious contradiction’ in taste. The freezedried strawberry pieces, which are available online or in supermarkets, add an extra burst of strawberry flavor when you bite through the candy’s crisp white chocolate shell. (Makes 50) INGREDIENTS/TOOLS 2 cups strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp. confectioners sugar 1¼ cup heavy cream Pinch of salt 2½ cups white chocolate, chopped 2-3 tsp. aged balsamic vinegar Red food coloring 50 white chocolate truffle spheres 1½ cups white chocolate ¼ oz. freeze-dried strawberry pieces Disposable pastry bag INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the strawberries in a food processor with the lemon juice and confectioners sugar, until smooth. Pass the purée through a fine strainer into a small saucepan set over a low–medium heat. Stir purée and cook until it’s reduced by half, to about 1⁄3 cup. Add the cream and salt; stir to combine and simmer for 1 minute. Put 2 1⁄2 cups of the chopped chocolate into a bowl and pour the hot cream mixture over it. Gently mix the ingredients using a spatula, until the chocolate starts to melt and emulsify with the cream and until you have a shiny, smooth ganache. Gradually add the balsamic vinegar to the ganache, tasting after 2 teaspoons to decide if you need more. Add a tiny amount of red food coloring to enhance the strawberry-red color. Stir until thoroughly combined. Set aside to cool at room temperature for 3-4 hours. Scoop the cooled ganache into a disposable pastry bag. Snip the end to create a tip and pipe ganache into each sphere. Let set in a cool, dark place. Temper the remaining white chocolate. Add the freeze-dried strawberry pieces and mix well. Roll each filled truffle sphere in tempered chocolate to coat completely, then roll in your hand to achieve a textured finish. Transfer to a sheet of parchment paper to set firm before serving. O 110
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Celebrating 18 Years of Excellence RATED: EXCELLENT
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE
Full Liquor Bar | 17940 North Military Trail, Boca Raton FL 33496 | keegrillbocaraton.com
RESERVATION RECOMMENDED: 561.995.5044 Hours of operation: Sunday through Thursday: 5.00 pm - 9.30 pm Friday - Saturday: 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm
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HUGE DEAL Ke`e Grill Is The Place To Be For Big Portions And Great Food BY LESLIE KRAFT BURKE
nyone walking by Ke`e Grill at dinnertime can’t help but wonder what all the fuss is about. On any given night folks are crowding the Boca Raton restaurant’s spacious, tropicalthemed bar area, and lounging around outside waiting for tables. It’s that popular. Those lucky enough to get a table or pony up to Ke`e Grill’s well-stocked bar are treated to truly spectacular service from what is arguably one of South Florida’s friendliest wait staffs. At the bar, you can choose from impressive wine and spirits lists or try delicious, creative versions of specialty cocktail
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diva Chocolate Liqueur and Bailey’s Irish Cream served in a chocolate-swirled glass. To sample Ke`e Grill’s special
KE`E TO SUCCESS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) Grilled Lamb Chops Double Cut; Porcini-Crusted Chilean Sea Bass; Super Pupu Platter; Cioppino Lobster, Fresh Fish, Shrimp, Scallops, Clams and Mussels in a Spicy Tomato Seafood Broth over Orzo Pasta
favorites: The Ke`e-Rita is a must-have for margarita fans: Patron Silver Tequila, Patron Citronge Orange Liqueur and lime juice are blended just right. The Ke`e-Ke`e Bay Punch is an intoxicating concoction of Skyy Coconut, Blood Orange and Raspberry Vodka, pineapple juice and grenadine—also blended just right. Our favorite was the Chocolate Martini—made to perfection with Van Gogh Double Chocolate Liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Go112
appetizers, try the Super PuPu Platter: crunchy, light and tasty spring rolls, crisp calamari, spicy shrimp and a baked blue crab cake, complemented by mustard and pomodoro sauces. The Little Neck Clams or Mussels Rustica are delectable with plum tomatoes, crushed
where Ke`e Grill is located at 17940 North Military Trail, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-995-5044 or visit keegrillbocaraton.com.
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red pepper, olive oil and white wine, and seasoned with garlic and herbs. Portions are beyond generous—including the restaurant’s nightly specials. The Seafood Medley Special featured the juiciest of lobster tails, seven baked shrimp with a rich crabmeat stuffing and a huge crab cake that is more crab than cake, served with a side of mustard sauce. The
Scallop Gratin Special offered up tender, large scallops coated with crushed lobster meat and bread crumbs, then topped with gruyere cheese and grilled. While Ke`e Grill’s menu abounds with fresh seafood options, there is plenty for landlubbers. Certified Angus Beef Steaks, Grilled Lamb Chops Double Cut and Grilled Maple-Mustard Center Cut Pork Chops
were among favorites being enjoyed the night we dined. Side dishes include Provencale Pasta, Basmati Rice and several daily potato choices, such as Roasted Garlic Mashed and Mashed Sweet Potato. Delectable desserts also await diners who save room. Among the many sweets is the Chocolate Torte, a big chocolate cupcake topped with chocolate ice cream and caramel and chocolate syrups. The Apple Crisp features a delightful bowlshaped crust filled with baked apples and cinnamon, topped with vanilla ice cream and a praline sauce. It’s easy to see why Ke`e Grill is a big favorite. O
taste listings AMERICAN/STEAKHOUSES
BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE
ABE & LOUIE’S Glades Plaza
Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
❘ 2200 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.0024 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch. ANGLE Eau Palm Beach Resort
& Spa ❘ 100 South Ocean Boulevard ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4850 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday. Closed Saturday. ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel
& Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. BISTRO N Nordstrom at Town
Center at Boca Raton ❘ Second Floor ❘ 5820 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday. BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Brunch Friday-Sunday.
BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at
GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 399
S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ SaturdaySunday, Dinner daily.
561.826.2625 ❘ Brunch
TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Ct. ❘
Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.
Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic
GRAND LUX CAFE Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Breakfast SaturdaySunday. Lunch and Dinner daily.
BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘ 2222 Glades
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.
GRILL TIME (KOSHER) 8177
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2739 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. BURT & MAX’S Delray Marketplace
❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Brunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner daily. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL Foun-
tains Center ❘ 7000 West Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily. THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
B I T E S/ PIG OUT First Bacon & Bourbon Festival Coming To Downtown Delray Beach Bacon. Bourbon. What could be bad? The folks who brought us the Delray Beach Garlic Fest and Delray Beach Wine & Seafood Festival are now gearing up for next month’s first Bacon & Bourbon Festival. Scheduled to take place on March 28-29 in downtown Delray Beach, the new event will showcase a plethora of delicious bacon and pork recipes, hearty Bourbons and whiskies, and great live blues acts. Culinary offerings will range from the high-end (Braised Pork Bellies with Tamari, Garlic, Ginger and Chili Peppers) and the unusual (Bacon Ice Cream), to New American, Farm to Table and comfort food dishes. You can also expect a series of bourbon and whiskey seminars and tastings. Live entertainment will include opening act Jay Washington and headliner Victor Wainwright on Saturday; Famous Frank & The Nucklebusters opens for headliner Mac Arnold & Plate Full O’ Blues on Sunday. Admission ranges from $25-$200. For more information, call 561-279-0907 or visit delraybaconandbourbonfest.com.
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CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.
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DADA 52 North Swinton
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.3232 ❘ Dinner nightly. FARMER’S TABLE 1901 North
Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.5836 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily; Brunch Saturday and Sunday. FIFTH AVENUE GRILL 821
South Federal Hwy. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily; Brunch Saturday and Sunday.
Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday. 561.482.3699
THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS
5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday. HENRY’S The Shoppes at
Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MADISONS NEW YORK GRILL & BAR 2006 N.W. Executive Center
Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.0808 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus
at Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ 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-Sunday. MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.
Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. 561.381.9970
M.E.A.T. EATERY & TAPROOM
Cendyn Spaces ❘ 980 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Suite 115 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.419.2600 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Friday, Lunch and Dinner Saturday and Sunday. MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE
The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.
The Office is a modern American gastropub that serves delicious, gourmet comfort food, in a setting reminiscent of a luxurious home office. Menu favorites include an array of juicy burgers, inventive salads, swell sandwiches, wonderful appetizers, mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Dine Indoors or on the Patio 290 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-278-9570 4520 PGA Blvd. • Palm Beach Gardens • 561-630-9899 vicandangelos.com
Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soul-satisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh fish and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday • Indoor and Outdoor Dining 201 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-276-3600 theofficedelray.com
taste listings NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.
Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly.
ASIAN/SUSHI ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘
OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.
7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.
THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic
BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E.
561.544.8100
University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
JIDAI KAITEN SUSHI & SAKE BAR Shoppes at Boca Grove ❘
Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly.
21073 Powerline Road #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.852.5770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.
PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second
BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL
KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato
861 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.
SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal
Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Thursday-Sunday.
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.
SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday. TEMPLE ORANGE Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa ❘ 100 South Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.540.4924 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E.
Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.2061 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.
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SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca
STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL
REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto
SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.
#108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Brunch Saturday-Sunday.
SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060 S.W. 18th St.,
SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades
RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.
PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N. Federal
Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second
P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO
of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Delray Marketplace ❘ 14811 Lyons Rd. ❘ #106 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.9996 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Friday-Saturday.
SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.
Cod Noodles from Kapow! Noodle Bar
CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400
KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner
N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.
561.347.7322 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR (KOSHER) Wharfside
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.
❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night.
LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO
561.395.1109
FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca
Valley Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.
Second Ave., #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. JAPANGO Regency Court ❘ 3011
Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 Riverstone Shoppes
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Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park
420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday Dinner nightly. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd. ❘
Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. PEI WEI Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 7152 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.322.1001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘
9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road #1015 ❘
Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday. UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca
Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE 271 S.E.
Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 544.0087 ❘ Lunch and Dinner nightly. YAMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
200 N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9929 ❘ Lunch Monday-Thursday, Dinner daily.
Live Entertainment
The Flavor of Delray Comes Alive at the Atlantic Grille Savor deliciously inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Enjoy signature seafood, steaks, pasta and salads, all prepared with finesse and flair.
Tuesday: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Doo-wop, Joey Dale and The Gigolos Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Orson Whitfield Thursday: 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Blues Night, Atlantic Blues Band Friday: 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Orson Whitfield Saturday: 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Orson Whitfield and Emelee Sunday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Acoustic Guitarist
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Ocean-themed specialty cocktails • Moon jellyfish aquarium and shark tank • Sensational seasonal menu Gift cards are available at TheAtlanticGrille.com/GiftCards
Open Daily (Lunch & Dinner) • Happy Hour Daily 4 – 7 p.m. Delray’s Best Brunch Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
For information or reservations, visit TheAtlanticGrille.com or call 561-404-5664 At The Seagate Hotel: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach
taste listings YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato
LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly. OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.
MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.
TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS
2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday.
4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.
561.368.4119
THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887
PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch daily. Closed Monday.
SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.0024 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
FONDUE
GREEK ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal
Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.8885 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. IT’S ALL GREEK 9704 Clint
Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal
Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N.
Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 561.994.2828
CAFE MED BY BICE 2096
N.E. Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Lunch Wednesday-Sunday, Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL
Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly. CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.996.1234 ❘ Dinner nightly.
THE MELTING POT 5455 N.
Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.997.7472
CARIBBEAN FRENCH CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W.
Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.
Federal Hwy., #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.
561.368.2340
ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN BISTRO 2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.465.3167 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 1179 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic
Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2140 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm Place
The Melting Pot
TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.
INDIAN SAPPHIRE INDIAN CUISINE
❘ 416 Via De Palmas, #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFÉ Spanish
ITALIAN
DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N.
River Center ❘ 4199 North Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday. Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.
ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘
Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily.
LA FERME 9101 Lakeridge Blvd. ❘
BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E.
Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060
S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday. JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘
5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘
Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.
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Boca Raton ❘ 561.654.6600 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesday. LA NOUVELLE MAISON 5 Palms
Building ❘ 455 East Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.3003 ❘ Dinner daily.
GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
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16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Saturday-Sunday 561.381.0037
Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palma ❘ Suite 79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.2299 ❘ Dinner nightly, Lunch Tuesday-Sunday.
CONTINENTAL
D’ANGELO PIZZA, WINE BAR AND TAPAS Addison Place ❘
21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Hwy.
❘ 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. CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean
Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. DOMINICS 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.
Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 954.427.4909
IL GIRASOLE RESTAURANT
1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner nightly. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the '60's! Bring the entire family to this fun-filled day. Enjoy live music featuring a Beatles Tribute Concert by The Nowhere Band. The Pap Corps has donated over $50 million to support research on ALL types of cancer in men, women and children for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. DONATE – JOIN TODAY • 877.495.8100 • www.thepapcorps.org THE PAPANICOLAOU CORPS FOR CANCER RESEARCH, DBA THE PAP CORPS, IS A REGISTERED 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE FLORIDA STATE CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 800-435-7352, TOLL FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #CH2450.
taste listings LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159 E. Palmetto
Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 544.2081 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. LA LUNA BISTRO The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly. MEATBALL ROOM Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Road, Suite A19 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561-4094111 ❘ Dinner daily. NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca
Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. NINO'S Fifth Avenue Shops ❘ 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8990 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. PASTA FEVER 4251 N. Federal Hwy. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.0012 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner nightly. Closed Monday. PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal Hwy. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly. RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal
Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99
Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. SICILIAN OVEN Town Center Mall ❘ 21170 St.
Andrews Blvd., Ste. 9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750 .9772 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. TANZY iPic Theaters at Mizner Park ❘ 301
Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.922.6699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. TERRA FIAMMA Delray Marketplace ❘ 9169
West Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.5570 ❘ Sunday-Saturday Lunch and Dinner, Monday Dinner only. 120
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taste listings CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA
TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly. TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E.
Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday Bar 5-6:30 Diningroom 5-6
One Of Those Fabulous Finds Palm Beach Post-2010
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First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday- Saturday, Dinner nightly. VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘
Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-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 Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS
CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ~ NOW ACCEPTING CALL AHEAD SEATING $10 Lunch Special Inc. Bev. Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30 Dinner Every Evening 5-10 VISIT US ON THE WEB AT WWW.VILLAROSANO.COM
114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.
LATIN AZUCAR CUBAN CAFE Boca/Ray Plaza ❘ 4900 Linton Blvd. Suite 14 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.495.4427 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. THE CUBAN CAFE Plumtree Centre ❘
3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Sunday. 561.750.8860
CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic
Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH BOCA SKEWERS Mizner Plaza ❘130
N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9961 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. MOZART CAFE (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘ 7300 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3412 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.
MEXICAN BAJA CAFE DOS 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1304 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.
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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-Sunday.
ORGANIC APROPO KAFE 147 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.1223 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 4TH GENERATION ORGANIC MARKET
STEVEN CHARLSE BUILDING & DESIGN
The name you know. The name you trust. 561.441.0411 stevencharlsebuildinganddesign.com
75 S.E. Third St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.9920 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
PUBS/SPORTS BARS BRICK YARD MICRO BREWERY The Garden
Shops ❘ 7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch Saturday, Dinner nightly.
561.544.0001
DUFFY’S SPORTS GRILL 21212 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0552 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. GLUTTONOUS GOAT 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘
Boca Raton ❘ 561.923.9457 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOLLOWAY'S PUB Royal Palm Place ❘ 504 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8445 ❘ Dinner nightly. HOOTERS Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Rd. ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
MODERN BISTRO 9101 Lakeridge Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33496 Just off of Yamato Road and west of Lyons Road
LaFerme.Kitchen 561.654.6600
MILLER’S ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Boca Lyons Plaza ❘ 9244 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. THE WISHING WELL IRISH PUB Royal
Palm Place ❘ 111 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #9 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.5208 ❘ Dinner nightly. YARD HOUSE Mizner Park ❘ 201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6124 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.
SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S KOSHER DELICATESSEN RESTAURANT & CATERERS The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore
Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 124
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GIVING MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS CORNER BAKERY CAFE Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6060 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. PITA ’N GO (KOSHER) 22767 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.0633 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday, Lunch Friday. SHULA BURGER Delray Marketplace ❘ 14917 Lyons Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561. 404.1347. ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI Polo Shops ❘
5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.5903
Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St., #700 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4181 Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9911 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
SEAFOOD BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean
Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily.
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CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.
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CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly. DECK 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray
Beach ❘ 561.665.8484 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. 50 OCEAN 40 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray
Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Brunch Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N.E. 21st. Ave. ❘
Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Breakfast Saturday and Sunday. J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL 634 E.
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FAU College Of Nursing And Slattery Child Development Center Provide National Model For Pediatric Training ike their counterparts across the nation, students in Florida Atlantic Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing must learn to work with children before embarking on a nursing career. In an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to teaching pediatric nursing, these students can find this invaluable training at FAUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Karen Slattery Educational Research Center for Child Development and gain vital experience serving local children. Operated by FAUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Education, the Slattery Center is an award-winning lab school for young children. Marian Godin, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, an adjunct faculty member and clinical scholar in the College of Nursing, takes nursing students to the center to learn the nuances of pediatric care, with a focus on health promotion and wellness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By immersing the nursing students in a well-child setting like a preschool, they are able to assess and observe a large number of healthy children from birth to age
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Nursing, where they role-modeled what nurses do to help create a positive impression. Children learned basic health activities, including tooth brushing and hand washing. The collaboration has been a real benefit for the children and teaching staff at the Slattery Center as well as the students. New this semester,
Godin has been serving as a school nurse four hours a week at the Slattery Center. In this role, she examines both well and sick children, and makes recommendations. Godin also educates and advises staff, parents and children regarding public health issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important that nurses see
basic child development and understand the rapid growth of a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain at various ages,â&#x20AC;? said Lydia Bartram, director of the Slattery Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because our children are from the local area, collaborating with the College of Nursing has allowed the University as a whole to strengthen its service to our community.â&#x20AC;? O For more information about the Slattery Center, call 561-297-0130 or email Lydia Bartram at lbartram@fau.edu; for more information about pediatric community nursing, email Marian Godin at mgodin@fau.edu.
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Author And TV Personality Brad Meltzer To Be Keynote Speaker At JARC Annual Gala ew York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer will be the keynote speaker at JARC Florida’s 29th Annual Gala, which will take place on March 8 at Boca West Country Club. The Casablanca-themed affair will be chaired by Elizabeth and Peter Levine, with WPTV News Channel 5 Anchor Michael Williams serving as Master of Ceremonies.
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Guests will be treated to a speech by Meltzer, the prolific author of myriad New York Times best-selling thrillers such as “The Inner Circle” and “The Book of Fate,” and nonfiction books “Heroes for My Son” and “Heroes for My Daughter.” Guests will be treated to a speech by Meltzer, prolific author of myriad thrillers such as “The Inner Circle” and “The Book of Fate,” and nonfiction books “Heroes for My Son” and “Heroes for My Daughter.” He’s also penned the children’s books series “I Am Amelia Earhart” and “I Am Abraham Lincoln,” and the comic book series “Justice League of America.” He’s also host of the acclaimed History Channel series “Brad Meltzer’s Decoded” and the new H2 series, “Brad Meltzer’s Lost History.”
and more (the winner can also opt to take the cash value, which is $5,000). Gala proceeds will benefit JARC Florida, which provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in social, recreational and educational programs that promote independent choice, skill building and socialization. The nonsectarian organization’s mission is to partner with clients’ families to promote independence, dignity and self-respect in order to create more fulfilling lives. O
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Linda Evans To Share Story Of Battling Depression At Reflections Of Hope Luncheon mmy Award-winning actress Linda Evans will discuss her personal battle with depression during her speech at the Third Annual “Reflections of Hope” Luncheon. The event, which will take place on February 26 at 11 a.m. at Boca West Country Club, will benefit the mental health services of Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS). Evans, best-known for her role as Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty,” wrote about her experience in her best-selling book, “Recipes for Life: My Memories.”
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“This powerful event provides hope and inspiration and opens the door to a world of possibilities,” said Nancy Schiller, who is chairing the luncheon with Judi Donoff, and vice chairs Robin Rubin and Talia Klein. “As the daughter of a schizophrenic mother and the mother of a schizophrenic daughter, I felt early and learned deeply the stigma and challenges of mental illness.” “Mental illness can affect us all as it doesn’t have socioeconomic or demographic barriers,” said Rubin, who is a social worker. “I am thrilled to be a part of this event as putting an end to the stigma of mental illness is of great importance to me.” JFS offers psychiatric care, psychological evaluations, counseling, support groups and the Welcome Home Program, South Palm Beach County’s only drop-in day center for adults with long-term mental illness. “The community has provided overwhelming support of our efforts to raise awareness of mental illness which in turn helps us provide much needed services,” Klein added. Grand Benefactors of “Reflections of Hope” are Marilyn and Jay Weinberg. Additional sponsors include Meryl and Ron Gallatin, Anne and Norman Jacobson, Shirley and Barton Weisman, Greenspoon Marder, PA, Ticho Foundation, the Boca Raton Resort & Club, The Boca Raton Observer and the Sun Sentinel. O For more information, call 561-852-5013 or email jillw@ralesjfs.org.
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n recent years, Boca Raton Regional Hospital has transformed from a capable community Hospital into an academic medical center, with nationally renowned physicians, advanced technology, and the first class of medical residents from FAU’s Schmidt College of Medicine. As a not-for-profit institution, the Hospital relies on the generosity of the community to fund world-class patient care programs that meet the needs of area residents. The Hospital’s history and the philanthropy that supports it date back to 1962. When Robert and Gloria Drummond’s two children, 9-year-old Debra and 3-year-old James Randall, unsuspectingly drank milk laced with pesticide, the nearest hospital was more than 30 minutes away. The children died before
reaching medical care. The Drummonds and their friends were determined that the community needed a hospital of its own so that no other family would have to endure such a tragedy, and created
For our physicians, the community’s philanthropy enables them to practice medicine in state-of-the-art environments using the latest tools and technology. the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League to lead the effort. One in every three families in Boca Raton contributed to the building fund and the League improbably raised enough money to build a Hospital, “The Miracle on Meadows Road.” Today Boca Raton Regional
Hospital boasts nationally respected specialties in cancer, cardiac, women’s, emergency and neurological care. In recent years, the Hospital has unveiled the modern new Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine and established the Marcus Neuroscience Institute in the Schmidt Family Pavilion. Construction is underway on a spacious new Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute in the Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Pavilion and the Gloria Drummond Physical Rehabilitation Institute. According to Jan Savarick, president of Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation, “The community’s rich legacy of giving continues to fund important programs and services – from warmers
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for hour-old infants to programs that ease the anxiety of the terminally ill – and we could not be more grateful. “For our physicians, the community’s philanthropy enables them to practice medicine in stateof-the-art environments using the latest tools and technology. It has opened up new avenues of care for patients and improved the patient experience.” Martin Kloosterman, MD, is Medical Director of Electrophysiology at Boca Regional’s Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute. He is an electrophysiologist, a subspecialist who diagnoses and treats electrical activities of the heart such as arrhythmias. His arsenal includes medication, catheter ablation, and implantation of devices such as
pacemakers or defibrillators. Philanthropic gifts funded the purchase of a state-of-the-art computerized 3-dimensional mapping system used to place catheters in the heart. Precise placement is critical and reduces procedure times and radiation exposure. “Philanthropic gifts are used wisely here to provide us with the tools we need to take patient services to the next level,” Dr. Kloosterman says. “Boca Regional is absolutely at the cutting edge of cardiac care. I am grateful for the culture of giving that exists in Boca Raton and the opportunities for patient care that it provides.” Louise Morrell, MD, is Medical Director of the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. She is a medical oncologist geneticist with a passion for the study and treatment of inherited cancers. As the science of genetics has now identified more than 40 cancer genes, she treats patients with many types of genetically inherited cancers at Boca Regional’s Morgan Pressel Center for Cancer Genetics in the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute. One of the largest programs by patient volume in the state of Florida, the Institute offers specialized expertise in breast, urologic, head and neck, thoracic, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and bloodborne cancers. “The Lynn Cancer Institute exists because of our donors. Their gifts built the incredible, state-ofthe-art Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion and support our collaborative, multi-modality treatment planning program, clinical research, and the advanced technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of medicine,” Dr. Morrell says. “Philanthropy sets us apart from other cancer care providers by giving us the flexibility to assess the characteristics of our patient population and ensure that we have the tools necessary to deliver the best treatment options for them so we don’t have to refer them out of the area.”
A vascular and endovascular surgeon, Anthony Lee, MD is Medical Director of the Endovascular Center at the Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute. He treats disorders of the arteries and veins everywhere except the heart and brain. He specializes in complex diseases of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body. Dr. Lee utilizes the “hybrid operating room,” the first of its kind in south Florida, equipped with advanced imaging technology and used extensively for vascular and cardiac surgery. “We are using therapies typically found at large, prestigious academic medical institutions,” says Dr. Lee. “Area residents don’t need to travel to New York or Houston or Cleveland for the highest quality care – it’s available right here. Today’s Boca Hospital is not yesterday’s Boca Hospital, and it’s a very exciting and rewarding place for me to practice medicine.” Fernando Recio, MD, is Medical Director of the Irving & Barbara C. Gutin Center for Robotic Surgery.
He is a gynecological oncologist who performs minimally invasive surgery, using several tiny incisions instead of one large opening for many procedures. For patients, minimally invasive surgery usually means faster recovery with less pain and risk of infection, shorter hospital stay and smaller scars. Dr. Recio often utilizes the daVinci robotic surgery system, through which he remotely controls small instruments that perform minute, precise movements. Boca Regional now has two surgical robots, along with a virtual reality training simulator that allows surgeons to perfect their technique
Philanthropy sets us apart from other cancer care providers by giving us the flexibility to assess the characteristics of our patient population and ensure that we have the tools necessary to deliver the best treatment options.
on this new technology. The daVinci robots were funded through the generous philanthropy of Irving and Barbara Gutin. The Center has become the busiest robotic surgical center in Palm Beach County, drawing patients from Miami to Okeechobee and beyond. “The continuing investment in new technology has made Boca Regional a leader in many areas,” Dr Recio says. “Of the 30 hospitals I’ve worked in, most depend on state funding, which has been drastically reduced in recent years. They are not able to invest in technology or conduct research, and my colleagues there are not able to provide the level of care that we do here in Boca Raton because they don’t have the resources. The donors who support this Hospital are ensuring that we can provide the best care for everyone in the community.” Jan Savarick points out that support from the community has fueled the Hospital’s unprecedented growth, recruitment of nationally renowned physicians and investment in advanced technology. “While we’re excited about the Hospital’s ongoing transformation, Boca Regional’s physicians, staff and administration remain focused on providing personalized and compassionate care to each patient,” she says. “Philanthropy has provided them with the tools and the resources to do that for almost half a century.” For more information about Boca Raton Regional Hospital, visit www.brrh.com or call the Foundation at 561-955-4142.
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fine arts offerings, an orchestra, team sports and a drama program. The Claire & Emanuel G. Rosenblatt High School at DKJA’s curriculum focuses on rigorous academics, and social and emotional aspects of learning. DKJA is the only K-12 Jewish Day School in the country to have the honor of becoming a FranklinCovey Leader In Me School. DKJA is located on the Richard and Carole Siemens Jewish Campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton. It serves approximately 610 students in kindergarten through 12th grade and is a FranklinCovey Leader In Me School. O
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More than 400 guests are expected to attend the event, which will kick off with a cocktail reception, followed by a brief program and then a night of gaming to include roulette, black jack, craps and a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament. Three of the Levis JCC’s valued supporters will be honored at Casino Royale Deux: Judi and Allan Schuman will be presented with the Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Crystal Award, and Matt Baker will be presented with the Shirley & Allan B. Solomon Leadership Award. The Schumans have been supporters of the Levis JCC since 2008 when they traveled to Cuba on a cultural mission. They became active leaders, both serving on the Board of Directors and chairing various committees. Matt Baker, grandson of Adolph and Rose Levis and son of Judy Levis Markhoff, continues his family’s long tradition of involvement with the Levis JCC. In addition to serving the organization in several capacities for many years, most recently he served as co-chair of last summer’s JCC Maccabi Games. Casino Royale Deux benefits the Levis JCC’s programs and services, which include the Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center; Helene & Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Programs; Sport & 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 which enables hundreds of children to participate in preschool, special-needs and summer camp programs that they would otherwise not be able to attend. O
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ocals who enjoy fishing for a good cause are encouraged to head south for the Annual Charity Billfish Blast, a fundraising weekend that will take place on February 13-15 at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. The fun-filled event is being sponsored by Paradise Bank and Mahogany Services and proceeds will benefit Twin Palms Center for the Disabled, a Boca Raton nonprofit dedicated to helping mentally challenged adults learn life skills and become more independent.
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The fun-filled event is being sponsored by Paradise Bank and Mahogany Services and proceeds will benefit Twin Palms Center for the Disabled, a Boca Raton nonprofit dedicated to helping mentally challenged adults learn life skills and become more independent. Now in its eighth year, the event kicks off on Friday night with registration and a Captain’s Dinner. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, and is formatted for the most sailfish/billfish releases and the heaviest kingfish, dolphin, wahoo and tuna caught. An awards presentation and dinner will take place Saturday night, with award recipients in more than 15 categories. The evening will also include live and silent auctions and entertainment provided by world-renowned illusionist Simon Winthrop. Guests on Sunday are invited to explore and enjoy the Ocean Reef property. Twin Palms Center for the Disabled is a unique day program for adults diagnosed with developmental delays that offers social, academic and daily living skills training. The 45-year-old center gives these individuals the opportunity to become active participants at home and in their communities through a creative, instructional program designed to encourage each individual’s greatest personal potential. Because of the skills, abilities and confidence Twin Palms’ clients gain from participating in its programs, clients’ families are able to sustain their own independence from the tremendous ongoing responsibility they have as caregivers to cognitively delayed adult children. O For more information, call 561-391-4874 or visit TwinPalmsCenter/Billfish-Blast.com.
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FEBRUARY 24 Emanating from Los Angeles, pop-rock band Maroon 5 is famous for its catchy hook, signature sound—and lead singer Adam Levine’s irresistible mug, seen regularly during what will be his seventh season as a celebrity coach on NBC’s “The Voice” (the show returns February 23). The three-time Grammy-winning band known for hits like “Misery,” “Moves Like Jagger” and most recently, “Maps,” has sold more than 17 million albums, with platinum and gold releases in more than 35 countries. Not bad for some high school kids who in 1994 decided to start a band. Originally called Kara’s Flowers, Maroon 5 has gone through several incarnations through the years, with current members including Levine, who also plays guitar, James Valentine on guitar, Mickey Madden on bass, Ryan Dusick on drums and Jesse Carmichael on keyboards. Check out “The Maroon 5 World Tour” at the BB&T Center, where their special guests will be Magic! And Rozzi Crane.
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Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs, 954-3445999; coralspringscenterforthearts.com FEBRUARY 4 Alton Brown Show begins at 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 20 Paul Reiser Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 21 Paula Poundstone Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 26 An Evening with Jason Alexander Show begins at 8 p.m.
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org FEBRUARY 7 An Evening with Harry Connick Jr. Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 18 Jason Mraz and Raining Jane Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 27 Ricardo Arjona “Viaje Tour” Show begins at 9 p.m.
AutoNation IMAX Theater Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4676637; mods.org FEBRUARY 13-28 “Humpback Whales”— An IMAX 3D Experience Show times vary.
BB&T Center AmericanAirlines Arena
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FEBRUARY 7 Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 Chris Brown with Trey Songz featuring Tyga “Between the Sheets Tour” Show begins at 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 24 “The Maroon 5 World Tour” with special guests Magic! and Rozzi Crane Show begins at 7:30 p.m. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE: (ABOVE) Andrea Bocelli puts on a Valentine’s Day show at 8 p.m. on February 14 at Hard Rock Live (LEFT) also at Hard Rock Live, original shock rocker Alice Cooper performs an 8 p.m. show on February 18
FEBRUARY 5, 8, 10, 15, 26, 28 Florida Panthers Hockey Game times vary.
FEBRUARY 28 Judy Gold “If You Only Knew the Agony” Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood, 954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com FEBRUARY 12-15 Andrea Bocelli Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 18 Alice Cooper Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 19 Diana Ross “In The Name of Love Tour” Show begins at 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 27-28 Jerry Seinfeld Show begins at 8 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 11 Harry Connick Jr. Show begins at 8 p.m.
400 S.E. Second Ave., Miami, 305-416-5970; jlkc.com
FEBRUARY 14 Tony Bennett Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 14 Gilberto Santa Rosa Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 24 Tom Rush Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
Jazziz Nightlife 201 Plaza Real., Boca Raton, 561-300-0730; jazziz.com
Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton,
MUSIC MAN: (ABOVE) Crooner and “American Idol” judge Harry Connick Jr. performs on February 11 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts [LEFT) Joy Behar performs at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on February 9 at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 21 The Fab Faux Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 17 Dennis DeYoung: The Music of Styx with Rock Symphony Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 27 Richard Lewis and Kevin Pollak Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 24 THROUGH MARCH 8 “Motown” Show times vary.
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts
The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater
561-393-7700; FEBRUARY 15 Antonia Bennett Show begins at 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 24-25 Keiko Matsui Show begins at 7:30 p.m.
ticketmaster.com FEBRUARY 14 Jazz and Love Valentine’s Day Concert Show begins at 6 p.m.
Parker Playhouse Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469;
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FEBRUARY 14 Matteo Setti Show begins at 8 p.m.
201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale,
FEBRUARY 12 Aaron Neville Show begins at 8 p.m.
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1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-6737300; fillmoremb.com
FEBRUARY 15 Gordon Lightfoot Show begins at 8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 12-22 “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding” Show times vary.
FEBRUARY 15 Jessie J Show begins at 8 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 20 Jackson Browne Show begins at 8 p.m.
events FEBRUARY 2 Ninth Annual Lymphoma Research Foundation Fashion Luncheon Enjoy lunch and a welcome reception with raffle prizes and a fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus, Boca Raton. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 646-465-9103 or visit lymphoma.org. FEBRUARY 3 The Event with Larry Miller Enjoy cocktails, small bites and a presentation by guest speaker and comedian
Celebrating Years Donna Klein Jewish Academy’s
ANNUAL BENEFIT BALL & AUCTION February 21, 2015 at 7:15 p.m. The Polo Club of Boca Raton
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FEBRUARY 7 JDRF 30th Annual Gem of an Evening: One Hot Night on Palm Beach Attend this glam affair featuring an auction, music, dinner and dancing to benefit juvenile diabetes research. Takes place at Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Manalapan. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-686-7701 or visit greaterpalmbeach. jdrf.org.
Larry Miller. Benefits the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-5031 or email KathleenB@bocafed.org. FEBRUARY 4 Morselife Luncheon and Card Party Support this annual fundraiser to help enhance the lives of senior citizens in Palm Beach County. Takes place at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-242-4661 or visit morselife.org. FEBRUARY 4-5 2015 Allianz Championship Partake in two days of golfrelated events, championship play and opportunities to meet the pros. Benefits Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Takes place at The Old Course at Broken Sound Club in Boca Raton. Start 152
CLASSIC ROCKER: Singer and songwriter Jackson Browne performs at The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on February 20 at 8 p.m.
times vary. For more information, call 561-241-4653 or visit allianzchampionship.com. FEBRUARY 5 Palm Beach Opera’s Seduction of the Senses Gala Attend this lavish blacktie soiree with poolside cocktails, a three-course dinner and performance by internationally renowned opera singer Ildar Abdrazakov. Takes place at the Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-8357558 or visit pbopera.org. FEBRUARY 6 Unlock the Future Soiree Enjoy fine cigars, libations, hors d’oeuvres, a sushi station, an auction and live music. Takes place at The Club at Admirals
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Cove in Jupiter. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-329-2191 or visit mentorsforteenmothers.org. FEBRUARY 6 Food For The Poor’s 20th Annual Building Hope Gala Celebrate philanthropy with cocktails, a silent auction, music and dancing. Benefits Food For The Poor’s mission to help struggling communities. Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 888-404-4248 or visit foodforthepoor.org/boca. FEBRUARY 7 2015 Sweet Dream Gala Join 4KIDS South Florida for an evening of fostering hope and joy featuring fine dining and live entertainment. Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-590-1557 or visit 4kidsofsfl.org.
FEBRUARY 7 Levis Jewish Community Centers Casino Royale Deux Celebrate in honor of Judi and Allan Schuman, who will receive the Phyllis and Harvey Sandler Crystal Award, and Matt Baker, who will receive the Shirley and Allan B. Solomon Leadership Award. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3253 or visit levisjcc.org. FEBRUARY 7 Second Annual Florida Youth Dance Gala This vibrant event will feature talented dancers from leading academies from across the state. Takes place at the Lake Worth campus of Palm Beach State College. Starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 561352-9572 or visit floridayouthdancegala.com. FEBRUARY 8 Kravis Center’s Annual Gala This festive evening will begin with a reception followed by a dinner-dance and performance by the world-renowned Boston Pops. Takes place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm
Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-651-4320 or visit kravis.org. FEBRUARY 8 2015 Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County Tennis Event This annual fundraising event features a doubles round-robin tournament open to adult players of all skill levels. Single players are encouraged to participate and will be matched for doubles play. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-683-3287 or visit bgcpbc.org. FEBRUARY 9 Exclusive Luncheon with Beth Rudin DeWoody Have lunch with this renowned collector, curator and philanthropist, who will discuss her philosophy and speak to the process of cultivating young and emerging artists. RSVP requested. Takes place at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-472-3342 or visit palmbeachculture.com. FEBRUARY 12 Palm Beach Vision and Hearing Research Symposium Massachusetts Eye and Ear, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, will host a continental breakfast and symposium on vision and hearing featuring Harvardaffiliated researchers and clinicians. Takes place at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 617573-4335.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Polo Club – Boca Raton | 5400 Champion Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33496 Rhona Guberman, Event Chair | Janet Verdiglione, Event Co-Chair Victor Levitt, Director, Regional Development Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital in Denver, Colorado, National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Through our expertise in cardiac and respiratory care, integrative approach to personalized medicine and innovative research and treatments, National Jewish Health is answering an unmet need in women’s health by focusing on lung and heart conditions. For more information, contact Millie Rosenberg in our Florida Regional Office at 561.477.5400 or RosenbergM@njhealth.org.
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FEBRUARY 13 Fifth Annual South Florida Community Care Network Nonprofit Academy Awards Help honor Broward County’s nonprofit organizations and leaders for their dedication and impact on the community. Presented by 211 Broward. Takes place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 954-640-5822 or visit 211-broward.org. FEBRUARY 13-14 25th Annual Charity Billfish Blast Enjoy cocktails, a Captain’s Dinner, cocktails, a fishing tournament and more. Benefits Twin Palms Center for the Disabled in Boca Raton. Takes place at Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. Registration starts on Friday at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561391-4874 or visit twinpalmscenter/billfishblast. com. FEBRUARY 13-22 2015 Delray Beach Open by The Venetian Las Vegas More than 50,000 spectators attend this annual event featuring nightly promotions and parties, and exciting tennis matches. Takes place at the Delray Beach Stadium and Tennis Center. Start times vary. For more information, call 561-330-6000 or visit yellowtennisball.com. FEBRUARY 14 10th Annual Foreverglades Benefit Featuring cocktails, dinner and entertainment, this event benefits restoration science to protect and restore our ecosystem. Takes 154
place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 305-251-0001 or visit evergaldesfoundation.org. FEBRUARY 17 Art on the Road: Delray Beach This event takes art enthusiasts to galleries, studios and private collections in Palm Beach County. This is a one-of-akind opportunity to meet fascinating collectors and artists. RSVP requested online. Leaves from the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Lake Worth. Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 561-471-2901 or visit palmbeachculture.com. FEBRUARY 18 POSH Palm Beach Gala Dinner The exclusive preview dinner-dance will kick off the POSH Palm Beach Sale, featuring donated clothing and accessories from socialites, celebrities, designers and retailers. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-828-1522 or visit lighthouse.org. FEBRUARY 19 25th Annual Book of Hope Luncheon This signature event will feature a raffle, auction and lunch to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-218-2929 or visit ccfa.org. FEBRUARY 20 FAU 23rd Annual Business Leader of the Year Event This year’s Florida Atlantic
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University awards breakfast will honor successful businessman Jeffrey Stoops. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 8 a.m. For more information, call 561-297-4732 or visit fau.edu. FEBRUARY 20-22 Ninth Annual Boca Raton Concours D’Elegance Enjoy gourmet tastings, car displays, custom motorcycles, extravagant jets, dinner, an auction and a performance by Howie Mandel. Benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Show times vary. For more information, call 954-537-1010 or visit bocaratonconcours.com. FEBRUARY 21 JAFCO’s Dream Lounge: Making Dreams Happen for Children Dine, dance and lounge outdoors during this upscale party featuring a DJ, delicious Italian food and exclusive auction items. Benefits JAFCO programs for children. Takes place at Mario’s Osteria in Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 954-3158696 or visit jafco.org. FEBRUARY 21 The American Heart Association’s 33rd Annual Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball Take part in an exciting evening with fine dining, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-697-6609 or visit bocaratonheartball.heart.org.
FEBRUARY 21 DKJA Annual Benefit Ball and Auction Help honor Deborah and Larry Silver during this evening of dining, dancing, entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Takes place at the Polo Club of Boca Raton. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-6042 or visit dkja.org. FEBRUARY 22 The Symphonia Boca Raton Concert Series This program highlights the talents of the orchestra’s string players, who will perform Mozart’s memorable “Sinfonia Concertante.” Takes place at the 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. FEBRUARY 22 Stand Among Friends Fifth Annual Emb(race) Walk/Run Participate in this all-inclusive family event featuring 5K and 10K walks/runs, plus a one-mile family walk. Takes place at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 a.m. For more information, call 561-297-4402 or visit standamongfriends.org. FEBRUARY 23 Eighth Annual AVDA Heart of a Woman Luncheon Attend a fundraising luncheon featuring guest speaker Taylor Armstrong. Benefits AVDA’s commitment to help victims of domestic abuse. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Starts at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-265-3797 or visit avdaonline.org.
FEBRUARY 26 Ruth and Norman Rales Jewish Family Services’ Reflections of Hope Luncheon This informative fundraising luncheon will feature guest speaker Linda Evans of “Dynasty” fame. Benefits JFS mental health programs. Takes place at Boca West Country Club. Starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561-852-5013 or visit ralesjfs.org. FEBRUARY 27 The Greater Palm Beach Soiree Honoring the late Jay Rossbach, this festive evening will include cocktails, dinner, dancing and auctions. Benefits 211 Palm Beach. Takes place at the Lake Pavilion in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-383-1147 or visit 211palmbeach.org. FEBRUARY 28 58th International Red Cross Ball Enjoy a lavish night and help welcome ambassadors, dignitaries and philanthropic leaders from around the world. Takes place at the Mar-aLago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-6509105 or visit redcross.org. FEBRUARY 28 Unicorn Children’s Foundation Emerald Ball Celebrate an extravagant evening honoring Jay DiPietro, general manager of the Boca West Country Club for his charitable endeavors. Takes place at the Boca West Country Club. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561620-9377 or visit unicornchildrensfoundation.org. O
on my Jewish values. I live and work in South Palm Beach County, and it’s where my wife, Joanna, and I have chosen to raise our family. It’s important to me that the Jewish values that I love continue for generations to come. That’s why I volunteer locally and nationally and give to the Federation’s Annual Campaign, which not only helps provide a safety net for Holocaust survivors, elderly seniors, hungry neighbors and children with disabilities, but makes Jewish education accessible for more local families.
That’s how I put the “I” in IMPACT. How will you? Bryan Chair, Young Adult Division (YAD) and National Young Leadership Cabinet Vice Chair Federation donor since 2002 Lila Future Chair of the Board
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16TH ANNUAL JAFCO HEROES GALA Nearly 400 supporters gathered at the Polo Club of Boca Raton for a festive evening of cocktails, fine dining, live and silent auctions, dancing to an eight-piece band and an inspiring presentation. The fundraiser generated $520,000 for JAFCO programs, which help abused, neglected and developmentally disabled children.
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happenings flash JEWISH FEDERATION LEADERSHIP GIFTS EVENT About 150 guests gathered at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton to honor the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top donors. The special evening featured a cocktail reception, elegant dinner and keynote speech by Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States.
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happenings flash DKJA KAREN FELLER DAY Friends and colleagues gathered at the Richard and Carole Siemens Campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County in Boca Raton to honor Donna Klein Jewish Academy Head of School Karen Feller, who retired in December after 16 years of leadership. The commemorative day included student tributes, lunch and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new outdoor prayer space.
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International Polo Club Palm Beach Welcomes Engel & Völkers As Field Sponsor Combine the world’s leading international real estate advisors, Engel & Völkers Wellington and Palm Beach, with the world-renowned International Polo Club (IPC), and you have a prestigious partnership highlighting the 2015 high-goal winter polo season. Engel & Völkers has secured the sponsorship naming rights to the Engel & Völkers Field, giving them prominent positioning on the Championship Field’s scoreboard, which overlooks the polo field where the greats of the sport tenaciously compete. Engel & Völkers, 900 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach; 310 East Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 4855 Technology Way, Suite 550, Boca Raton, 561-699-3450; bocaratoncentral.evusa.com.
Absolute Patio Furniture Restoration Makes Old Furniture Look Brand-New If you have old high-quality patio furniture, getting a makeover for your set is as easy as making one call to Absolute Patio Furniture Restoration for a free estimate. Absolute specializes in refinishing frames with a high-quality powder-coated finish as well as sling replacement and vinyl strapping. Call for a free estimate or email tammy@absolutepowdercoat.com. Absolute is one of the largest furniture refinishers in South Florida. Absolute Patio Furniture Restoration, 1254 N.W. 21st St., Pompano Beach, 954-917-2715; absolutepowdercoat.com.
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Partner In eSSe Plastic Surgery Donates Surgical Skills To Guatemalan Children Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Laura A. Sudarsky spent a week in Guatemala where she donated her surgical skills as part of the Medical Missions Program for Healing Children Florida (HTC), a notfor-profit organization dedicated since 1982 to providing volunteer life-altering healthcare to needy children in developing countries. Dr. Sudarsky, the only female plastic surgeon who participated in the program, and her team performed more than 50 reconstructive surgeries. eSSe Plastic Surgery, 6333 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-533-1671; esseplasticsurgerycom.
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Lord & Taylor’s “Shop Smart Do Good” Raises Money For Local Charities Lord & Taylor’s corporate charity program, “Shop Smart Do Good,” is back in 2015 after two successful events at the Mizner Park store last year. Thousands of dollars were raised for local nonprofits with more than 30 participating organizations. The event will return on March 26 at Mizner Park in Boca Raton during which shoppers can purchase $5 tickets through the participating charity of their choice and receive deep discounts on everything in the store including cosmetics. This shopping extravaganza will feature an array of food and beverages from area restaurants, as well as entertainment. Charities are encouraged to sign up now at lordandtaylor.com/shopsmart. Lord & Taylor Boca Raton, 200 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-394-5656; lordandtaylor.com. Promotion
The Boca Raton Elite 13-And-Under Travel Baseball Team Celebrates A Championship Victory The Boca Raton Elite competed with 15 other teams in the Pembroke Pines Wood Bat Tournament. In their last three games they outscored opponents 30-1 on their way to the championship. TOP ROW: (left to right) John, Noah, Nicholas, Ben, Dominick, Jordan, Camille, Coach Nick Luppino and Coach Mike Nanosky. BOTTOM ROW: (left to right) Michael, Patrick, and Michael.
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PROUD TO BE NAMED ONE OF THE NATION’S 50 TOP CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITALS Northwest Medical Center was recognized as one of the 2015 Truven Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals. This prestigious annual award honors hospitals that have led the way with superior performance in cardiovascular service in four key areas: outcomes of care, service-line efficiency, financial performance, and core measures alignment. Northwest’s Heart and Vascular Institute has a program called Care Assure, which is our hospital’s commitment to excellence in follow-up care. Care Assure was created to ensure cardiovascular patients receive appropriate care during and following hospital visits. Clinically trained Nurse Navigators support cardiovascular patients after discharge from the hospital by answering questions and facilitating follow-up appointments. By taking a broad view of patient care, Northwest has greatly improved the management of cardiovascular disease during the transition from the hospital back into the community. That’s why for over 30 years, patients who want the most advanced cardiac care have entrusted their hearts to Northwest Medical Center. To learn more about Northwest Medical Center’s commitment to excellence, visit www.NorthwestMed.com. 2801 North State Rd. 7 • Margate, FL 33063 • 954-974-0400 Just 3 miles south of the Sawgrass on 441
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SELLER
SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE PRICE
BOCA FALLS
12337 ROCKLEDGE CIR
DE ACEVEDO LUZ MARINA PINEDA DONEFER BARRY H
$530,000
$277,300
BOCA FALLS
12226 ROCKLEDGE CIR
BURZO STEVEN
BECKETT PAUL F
$472,500
$210,900
BOCA ISLES NORTH
19594 BLACK OLIVE LN
HURTES DANIEL
KATZ STUART E
$415,000
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
10630 ST THOMAS DR
CARNEIRO GUILHERME GARCIA
DUBIN JAYSON
$530,000
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
10683 ST THOMAS DR
GREER MARCY
RMK REALTY LLC
$575,000
BOCA ISLES SOUTH
20160 PALM ISLAND DR
DAVIDSON RICHARD M
GENESIS RE HOLDINGS LLC
PRIOR SALE DATE
01-DEC-96 01-FEB-96 17-DEC-01
$630,000
10-NOV-05
$535,000
$393,300
28-MAY-13
$376,000
29-APR-11
15-JUL-10
BOCA LAKES
4300 NW 25TH WAY
SUBER TANYA L
JONES THAD ALLEN
$500,000
BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA FLORA
6467 VIA ROSA
ELLERIN SHIRLEY
ABELLE EALEEN R TRUSTEE
$420,000
BOCA RATON POR LA MAR
740 PALM AVE W
ORANBURG LOURDES
PLOTKA ROBERT A
$1,637,500
$1,700,000
26-NOV-08
BOCA RATON RACQUET & SAILING
1320 SW 19TH AVE
JONES JULIE
GREENWALD STUART N
$1,090,000
$415,000
01-MAR-89
BOCA RATON RIVIERA
150 NE SPANISH TRL
CURRERI VICTOR JONATHAN
FROST ANTHONY E
$1,120,000
$1,090,000
20-APR-05
BRISTOL POINTE
16194 BRISTOL POINTE DR
WILSON LARINDA ELAINE
MORRIS AMY S
$935,000
$900,000
01-MAY-12
BROKEN SOUND CC - BANYANS
2486 NW 66TH DR
SEMIDEY JACQUELINE ARTEAGA
FEDERAL HOME LOAN MTG CORP
$115,000
$240,500
20-JUN-13
BROKEN SOUND CC - CEDAR KAY
2157 NW 52ND ST
MCINTYRE STEPHANIE
MCINTYRE STEPHANIE
$100,550
$282,500
15-AUG-05
BROKEN SOUND CC - VINTAGE ESTATES 2573 NW 59TH ST
DORLANDO LEONARD F
BRILL EDWARD
$1,150,000
$900,000
ESTANCIA
6796 GIRALDA CIR
SIEMENS ROBERT
BLEEN KATHI
GOLDEN HARBOUR
511 SILVER LN
CHRISTOPHERSON SUSAN J
WANICK WALTER F
$1,100,000
GOLF VISTA
6163 GOLF VISTA WAY
CHIESI MAJA L EDMONTSON
DENOWITZ RONNIE
$272,000
GOLF VISTA
6184 ROYAL LYTHAM DR
KRON KURTIS P
6184 ROYAL LLC
LA VIDA
23291 LA VIDA WAY
PARNELL CARA D
ALTVATTER PAMELA
03-SEP-03
$550,000
13-MAY-13 12-JUN-03
$310,000
01-JUN-90
$370,000
$260,100
28-APR-14
$345,000
$168,000
29-MAR-99
30-JAN-03
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SUBDIVISION
ADDRESS
BUYER
SALE PRICE
SELLER
PRIOR SALE PRICE
PRIOR SALE DATE
SATURNIA
11763 BAYOU LN
ERICKSON BRANDON D
ARONSON EMILY
$480,000
SATURNIA ISLES
15606 MESSINA ISLES CT
MAHER ROBIN ANNE
CZAYKOWSKY GUY R
$715,000
$584,185
11-APR-12 24-JAN-03
SATURNIA
11841 PRESERVATION LN
ANANTVALEE TIRANUCH
BERGER THOMAS
$595,000
$348,566
30-MAY-00
ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
7098 AYRSHIRE LN
MAYER LOTHAR L
H & H PARTNERS LLLP
$3,650,000
$680,000
07-MAY-12
$1,576,250
ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB
6821 LIONS HEAD LN
PAIKIN BARBARA G
MILLER JOEL B INDIV TRUSTEE
STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
17913 FAIROAKS WAY
GENE MARTIN
TIRSCHWELL BARBARA H INDIV TRUSTEE
$312,500
03-AUG-07 20-SEP-12
STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
17919 MILBURN WAY
SCHAEFFER YVONNE
CANNONE JENNIFER DENTE
$215,000
02-OCT-14
THE ESTATES
755 VALENCIA DR
HOPWOOD JAMES ALAN
VILLALOBOS MARIO A
$712,500
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17770 LAKE AZURE WAY
MCDADI SAM
NASH HARVEY
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17927 MONTE VISTA DR
MOTTA RODRIGO R
RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES OF FL LP
THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON
17774 CADENA DR
WOJCIK JOHN M
THE SHORES
11041 BLUE CORAL DR
THE SHORES TIMBERCREEK
$227,600
06-FEB-98
$685,000
$779,900
14-DEC-05
$1,200,000
$18,900,000
07-MAY-13
STANDARD PACIFIC OF FLORIDA
$960,000
$8,800,000
29-OCT-12
CASTELLI JOSEPH
MARDER DAVID S
$515,000
$365,000
16-FEB-98
18512 OCEAN MIST DR
GERBERG ORLY
LITTMAN JEFFREY
$473,500
$450,000
2743 TIMBERCREEK CIR NW
KEEN RONALD E
DREW MARGARET
$365,000
TOWNSEND PLACE CONDOMINIUM
500 SE MIZNER BLVD A305
SWEENEY EILEEN K
KATZ DREW TRUSTEE
$790,000
TUNISON PALMS
798 NW 7TH ST
GUPTA SHAOLI
TROWER SANDRA INDIV TRUSTEE
$336,000
TUNISON PALMS
799 NW 7TH DR
BLEEKER SAMUEL A
SANDOVAL DIANE N
$280,000
26-SEP-11
WOODFIELD CC - CARLTON ESTATES
3673 NW 62ND ST
FRISMAN NICOLE M
KROUSE RODGER
$2,437,500
23-APR-05
WOODFIELD CC - SOMERSET
6583 NW 40TH CT
MARKS FAITH
KATZ GREGORY E
$675,000
$692,500
27-NOV-06
WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB
4443 WOODFIELD BLVD
ROSNER LANE S
DEUTSCHE BANK NATL TRUST CO TRUSTEE
$490,000
$475,200
30-JAN-14
26-FEB-04 08-APR-13
$945,000
26-SEP-08 07-SEP-10
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
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Association For Community Counseling Provides Affordable—Or Free—Psychotherapy BY EMILY J. MINOR hrough the years, nearly 20 in all, Tamara Mitchel has always braced herself for the worst—the worst being they’d have to stop helping all the people that they do. “We’re a very small organization and our biggest problem is that people don’t know we exist,” says Mitchel, who 18 years ago joined with about 30 mental health professionals to form the nonprofit Association for Community Counseling, which provides free or affordable psychotherapy. “Most of our patients don’t pay us, because they can’t,” she says. Indeed, with determination seemingly their main source of momentum, the volunteer staff at Community Counseling helped more than 1,000 patients last year. This small group of volunteers—
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which is comprised of everyone from civilian office workers, to student therapists, to licensed clinical social workers—works with an annual budget of $40,000, says Mitchel, who is the assistant clinical director and also the director of intake. They don’t get money from any bigwig charity groups. They do without grants and big philanthropic subsidies. “One time a church did give us $10,000 and that was nice,” she says. But somehow, some way, this organization— first formed by a dissatisfied group of about 30 mental health experts who left one professional setting to form this one—keeps paying the rent and the lights and the telephone, relying on whatever fees they collect and donations. “I call our organization our miracle because every year we think it’s our last and then some miracle hap168
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pens,” she says. “And here we are, 18 years later.” The system is simple, although association administrators do enforce a rather stringent set of rules regarding training, certification and volunteer orientation. Individuals who need mental health counseling hear about the association—either through word of mouth or a social service agency reference—and schedule an appointment. (By the way, they could use someone cheery to handle the phones.) The potential patients meet with Mitchel, who does an assessment and determines if they can help. The agency doesn’t handle addiction or domestic violence cases, but they do treat depression, anger management, marital stress, grief, geriatric challenges, and general “changes in
life circumstances,” Mitchel says. Most cases fall within the agency’s treatment boundaries, she says. Counselors and therapists at this 501(c)(3) work on a volunteer basis. “We all volunteer,” she says. “Nobody gets paid.” And each year they have a roster of students studying for their mental health certification who work (under supervision) at their offices. Of course, because they run such a tight ship, volunteers are always needed. They need help with office staffing, public relations, grant writing and community visibility. “We also like checks,” says Mitchel, laughing—but not kidding. O The association’s annual luncheon is March 7 at the Delray Beach Golf Club. For ticket information, services or volunteer opportunities, call 561-638-0908 or visit associationforcommunitycounseling.org. The mailing address is 4731 West Atlantic Avenue, Suite B13, Delray Beach, FL 33445.
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