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On A Role

Amir Arison Of ”The BlackList” Proves That Even in Hollywood, Nice Guys Can Finish First

The entertainment Issue

Michelle Kosinski’s In The House Meet CNN’s New White House Correspondent

Mr. Destiny

“Ray Donovan” Star Steven Bauer Is At The Top Of His Game

Create A Scene Movie Parties Make Staying In The New Going Out

Best of Both Worlds

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THE ENTERTAINMENT ISSUE

A ROLE 60 ON Actor Amir Arison Proves That Even In Hollywood, Nice Guys Can Finish First

A SCENE 66 CREATE Movie Parties Make Staying In The New Going Out DESTINY 72 MR. How “Ray Donovan” Star Steven Bauer Landed At The Top Of His Game

KOSINSKI’S 76 MICHELLE IN THE HOUSE CNN’s New White House Correspondent Chats About Career, Family And South Florida

OF BOTH 78 BEST WORLDS Breathtaking Palacio del Inka Combines Peru’s Rich Traditions With Modern Comforts

TALENT By The Pound CATCHING UP WITH MARIA MENOUNOS: JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, REALITY CELEB AND NOW, DIET GURU

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31 media blitz THE QUINTESSENTIAL ARTS REPORT 31 On Screen 32 In Print 36 On Scene

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136 giving back CHARITY NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

ON A ROLE AMIR ARISON OF ”THE BLACK LIST” PROVES THAT EVEN IN HOLLYWOOD, NICE GUYS CAN FINISH FIRST

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MICHELLE KOSINSKI’S IN THE HOUSE MEET CNN’S NEW WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT

MR. DESTINY “RAY DONOVAN” STAR STEVEN BAUER IS AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME

CREATE A SCENE MOVIE PARTIES MAKE STAYING IN THE NEW GOING OUT

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TALENT By The Pound CATCHING UP WITH MARIA MENOUNOS: JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, REALITY CELEB AND NOW, DIET GURU

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elcome to our summer Entertainment Issue, filled with celebrity profiles and party ideas! We begin with cover girl Maria Menounos, the vivacious and talented entertainment reporter, reality star and fitness inspiration. Menounos, who can frequently be spotted on South Beach soaking up the sun in a teeny bikini, recently wrote a book about weight-loss that highlights her own personal diet struggle, and how she overcame it. Check out her story in “Talent by the Pound” (page 56). Another fascinating personality is Amir Arison of Fort Lauderdale, who stars in not one but two hit shows: NBC’s “The Black List” and “Girls” on HBO. We speak exclusively with the talented actor about his career, family and show biz in “On a Role” (page 60). And speaking of talented actors, South Florida’s own Steven Bauer stars in the highly acclaimed Showtime series, “Ray Donovan,” whose second season premieres on June 20. In this issue, Bauer speaks candidly with us about his new series, “Scarface” role, young Hollywood and more. Don’t miss “Mr. Destiny” (page 72). I remember him fondly as Joe on “(insert upside down question mark here please)Que Pasa U.S.A.?” Inside, we also introduce you to CNN’s new White House correspondent Michelle Kosinski, who is lovely, talented and for years worked in the South Florida market. Get to know he in “Michelle Kosinski’s In the House” (page 76). And because summer is all about fun, we provide suggestions and recipes for film-related parties. Whether “Sex in the City,” “The Godfather” or “Superman” is your thing—we’ve got a soiree for you. Looking to throw a party? Be sure to check out “Create a Scene” (page 66). Finally, if you’re planning to travel this summer, check out our story on Peru and the elegant, historic Palacio del Inka, Make sure to visit “Best of Both Worlds” (page 78). Yes, summer is definitely a very fun, hot time of year in Boca, but it’s also a fabulous time to enjoy family and friends, as well as take advantage of being able to get into the places around town that are busy and crowded during “season.” It’s a great time to explore our city and enjoy it to the fullest. It’s also nice to be able to slow down and not have to deal with the nonstop scheduling of business, charity, family, school, social and sports commitments. I personally look forward to the summer schedule all year long. Whatever you choose to do during June and July, whether it be to take a stay-cation or a vacation, we wish you a peaceful, serene and relaxing summer. We would like to wish all the amazing dads out there a great Father’s Day on June 15th. Enjoy spending your day in a fun way with your families and loved ones. See you in August with our Family Issue! Stay cool,

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FAME AND MISFORTUNE A

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nother day, another celebrity blunder. Alec Baldwin busted for riding his bike on the wrong side of a city street and screaming in protest at police. Justin Bieber arrested for drag racing—and more recently, for assault. Solange Knowles caught on video attacking brother-in-law Jay-Z in an elevator while big sis Beyoncé looks on… Outstanding! America revels in celebrity gossip. We especially delight in seeing the rich and famous mess up. This odd phenomenon is best described by an old German term: schadenfreude—that is, the joy found in others’ misfortunes. And while it’s not relegated to just famous folks, we especially enjoy seeing the mighty fall. Shame on us. Well, sort of. According to a study by Professor Wilco W. van Dijk, of Leiden University in the Netherlands, these feelings don’t make us bad people. They make us human. Other people’s failures actually serve to make us feel better about our own lives, notes van Dijk on livescience.com. His study surveyed 70 undergrads, all of whom were presented with a scenario of a high-achieving student who suffered a setback, and then were asked to share their feelings about it. Most participants admitted to finding pleasure in his failure, with reactions ranging from deep “satisfaction” to “a little smile.”

You see, when others mess up, our self-esteem gets a boost. This is especially true when we envy these people, because they’re wealthier, more attractive or, we perceive, happier than us. The thrill is greater still when we feel they never deserved their success in the first place. Guess that explains why reality-show celebs like Kim Kardashian are constantly splashed all over tabloid covers… Of course, we’re not all about cattiness. What balances out schadenfreude is compassion—and we’ve got lots of that, too. It’s why each time a superstar stumbles, we gossip about it—and then root for their comeback. Lots of fans were happy for Tiger Woods, who, after cheating on his wife about a zillion times, losing lucrative endorsement deals and tanking his golf game, rebuilt his life and career. We cheered for Britney Spears when, after shaving her head and suffering a mental breakdown in public, she was able to pull it together. And we went right back to preparing Martha Stewart’s recipes after she was released from the federal pen for her conviction of lying to investigators about some sketchy stock sales. America loves a good comeback story. We love celebrities in general. Enjoy our Entertainment Issue!

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MUSIC LOVERS: Amy Sue Harwood and Adam Starr

[PROFILE]

Amy Sue Harwood grew up not far from where her idol Bruce Springsteen was born in New Jersey. She not only saw him around town—she’s seen him on stage 88 times. “Everyone there is part of Bruce Nation,” she says of New Jersey with a chuckle. However, it was her 87th Springsteen concert this past April at BB&T Center in Sunrise that will be forever emblazoned in her memory (not to mention on YouTube, Facebook and even the rock icon’s own website). That’s because it’s the

day Springsteen sang right to her, thanks to her fiancé, Adam Starr, and his postersized request to have The Boss perform “I Wanna Marry You.” The couple and two of their kids managed to get down front and center for the concert and, like many fans, made posters requesting Springsteen play their favorite songs. Harwood asked for one of his lesserknown songs, “The Fever,” while her son requested “Blinded by the Light.” But it was Starr’s sign that caught the singer’s attention.

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“He saw (it) and pointed at me and made a gesture to give it to him,” he recalls. “He walked up to the microphone and at that point Amy was flipping out.” Recalls Harwood: “It was thrilling! I thought, ‘I can’t believe he’s singing to me after following him around for 30 years.’” Because she was so close to the stage, Harwood didn’t see the Jumbotron, but friends later told her she was up there big as day several times throughout

the three-hour concert. Nor did she realize she had friends in the audience, all of whom were texting and leaving her messages throughout night. “At the end of the show when I turned on my phone I must have had 100 messages,” she recalls. She admits that while the experience was thrilling, the proposal wasn’t a surprise. Starr had asked Harwood to marry him a few months earlier while at a party she’d arranged for her other boss.

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“There were about 300 people and Adam decided he would do it then because there were so many of our friends and family at this party,” Harwood reveals. “He never ceases to surprise me.” With four kids between them and two demanding jobs, the couple has yet to set a wedding date. “My blanket response is: ‘One of these days,’” Harwood says. “Or, maybe he will surprise me with a wedding!” – Susan R. Miller

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Ashley Lawrence

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female has helped shed some misconceptions about the reptiles, she says. “People think, ‘She is so small and they are so big, maybe they aren’t as bloodthirsty as we think.’” All gators at Everglades Holiday Park are rescues that were scheduled to be destroyed after being declared nuisances. “When we do the gator shows here, we explain what people can do to avoid this,” she says. “The bottom line is, respect them and they will respect you.” When she isn’t working, Lawrence and boyfriend Chris Gillette, also a gator wrestler, enjoy snorkeling and exploring wildlife—they’re planning their first shark dive. “But we can only do so many dangerous things in a day,” she says. “So I’m often at home painting or gardening, safe as can be.” – Linda Haase

GATOR GIRL Wrestle alligators up to 20 times a day? It’s just part of the job for Ashley Lawrence, 27, who at a diminutive 4’11” and 120 pounds wrangles the massive creatures with as much finesse as guys twice her size. The only female star of the popular Animal Planet reality series, “The Gator Boys,” Lawrence has always fantasized about being like Dr. Dolittle.

[MEDIA]

She even left home at 18 to train tigers in lieu of college. “This kind of work just speaks to me,” says Lawrence, who lives in Sunrise. Today she’s an animal trainer, conservationist and educator who works with alligators at Everglades Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale, where “Gator Boys” often films. Being a petite

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18,300 THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN PALM BEACH COUNTY WHOSE library cards have been blocked from checking out books due to unpaid fines. The library system gets about $600,000 a year from late fees.

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I thought they were crazy. They were at U.S. 441 and a dump. I said, ‘Who’s going to come out here?’ Then they opened and it was like, ‘Oh my God.’

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– Fort Lauderdale club and restaurant owner Tim Petrillo, about the location chosen for the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Source: Sun Sentinel

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WE ARE NOT AMUSED [ ] ODDBALL

This is no joke. According to a national study, South Florida—Miami specifically—is the third least-funny city in the United States. The study was conducted by University of Colorado professor Peter McGraw

for his book, “The Humor Code.” During his research, McGraw took into account factors such as a city’s number of comedy clubs per square mile, residents’ visits to humor-related websites, well-known funny tweeters and traveling comedians’ ratings of local audiences. We failed miserably in all categories. The only cities ranked more humorless than us were Jacksonville and Fort Worth. The five funniest were Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, D.C., and Portland. – Leslie Kraft Burke

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RING GEN BELL When Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull need styling for extras in their music videos, they call Gen Bell, South Beach wardrobe stylist and Gen Bell creative director. “I really enjoy working with people who want to make the most of their own personal style,” says Bell, who’s known in the industry for her ability to create virtually any look—from streetchic to retro-funky to high fashion. Her clients include local up-and-coming recording artists Katie Steel and Monique, as well as Jordan Fernandez. So far, one of her favorite projects was working on a video with Lopez and Pitbull. “They are the nicest, most down-to-earth people,” she says. “They are not afraid to show they are real.” Bell was impressed by the edgy fashions worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian at this year’s Academy Awards and says fashion will continue to trend in that direction. “They really took it to the next level,” says Bell, who recently styled some segments for “America’s Got Talent” on NBC. “Look for a lot more risk-taking in the near future.”

PAINTS THE TOWN [ART]

“I want to make people smile,” says rock star artist Michael Godard, 51. And through his whimsical depiction of animated olives, flaming dice and vibrant martini glasses, he does just that for fans including Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Criss Angel and the cast of A&E’s “Inked.” His work is inspired by friends, family and “everyday life. When you look at my paintings they are like a giant diary,” says the former mechanical engineer who chose to follow his dream of being creative. South Floridians will get a chance to meet Godard and check out his newest collection on June 28 at Wentworth Gallery in Fort Lauderdale from 1-3 p.m., and Wentworth Gallery at Boca’s Town Center from 6-9 p.m. When not painting, Godard—whose work hangs everywhere from the Osbournes’ home, to the Officers’ Lounge in the Pentagon—is busy launching his new line of vodka. And while his tattoos may impart a “bad boy” aura, the Las Vegas resident is a devoted dad, husband and philanthropist.

“Do your part to make the world a better place,” says Godard, who works with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, MakeA-Wish Foundation, Nevada Cancer Institute and more. “I think how blessed life is that I am able to make a living off my silly olives and help others. Maybe I can make a difference in the world.” And though Godard hobnobs with celebrities, his family keeps his ego in check. “My wife tells me, ‘You may be a rock star in the art world but you’re still picking up your socks.’” – L.H.

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A BITCHING GOOD TIME Misery loves company. Check out some relatable lyrics from the Complaints Choir. SOLOIST: Attention all who are

disgruntled. Come listen as we complain! CHOIR: People don’t care about

each other. It’s time to speak out. MEN: School shouldn’t be as stress-

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SINGING IN THE PAIN Complaints Choir Phenom Is Music To Moaners’ Ears BY LESLIE KRAFT BURKE

ometimes the only thing that helps when you’re angry is to vent about it. Now imagine putting those complaints to music. That’s what S. Mark Aliapoulis did. The West Palm Beach resident and director of choirs at Florida International University formed a “Complaints Choir,” where singers gripe about bad drivers, roommates who snore and other annoyances. The choir was a hit when it perCAPTION: Siggy Flicker formed at the Wolfso-

nian Museum in Miami Beach. Turns out, Complaints Choirs have become a global phenomenon in which people—who aren’t necessarily singers— band together and belt out their bitching in public. This trend reportedly began with people grumbling about winters in Helsinki, Finland, who then inspired singers in Birmingham, England (annoyed by their town’s rep as the ‘arsehole of England’) to do something con-

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structive with their criticisms. The trend now spans from St. Petersburg, Russia to Hong Kong—and beyond. That’s a lot of griping. And Aliapoulis heeded the communal carp. At the suggestion of colleagues Orlando Garcia, director of FIU’s School of Music, and Regina Bailey, an assistant director at the Wolfsonian, he created South Florida’s own group of musical moaners. First, he needed a memorable song to set lyrics to, and chose the Colombian folk tune, “Prende la Vela.” Next, he chose from 500 complaints compiled by FIU’s Honors College. “I took some of

my favorites that rhythmically worked with the music and fashioned a piece,” explains Aliapoulis, also the artistic director of The Choral Society of the Palm Beaches. “I then made a list of 20 of my favorite complaints, so (singers) could be shouting them to the audience and suddenly all run up on stage and start singing together.” All this communal complaining is likely a good thing for all involved, says Joan Miller, a psychotherapist in Boca Raton. “In theory, anything that gets a person heard is beneficial, and doing that as a group supports the complaint,” she says. “It can also relieve stress.” O

ful, let’s shout it! We will run out of resources, let’s shout it out! Miami drivers all stink, let’s shout it! College is way too expensive, let’s shout it! People leave garbage around, let’s shout it! WOMEN: People don’t stop and

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PITCH MEN “Million Dollar Arm” Baseball Film A Home Run BY BILL BOWEN ow many ways can a “feelgood” movie actually make you feel good? That seems to be the quest of director Craig Gillespie as he steers desperate sports agent J.B. Bernstein (Jon Hamm) on an improbable romp through India looking for young cricketers with major league baseball potential. If it sounds hare-brained, scouring this vestige of British colonialism for 90-mph fastballs, that’s because it is. But “Million Dollar Arm,” the name of the televised talent search that took place through the lower subcontinent, delivers.

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The film evokes “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Hoosiers,” with scenes of impoverished Indian youngsters stimulated to a frenzy by the lure of fabulous wealth, dependent on a seemingly impossible athletic feat. Screenwriter Thomas McCarthy’s script throws in a slow-to-ignite romance that helps the maturation process of Bernstein, who realizes his humanity’s been smothered by ambition only when he’s cut off by vivacious medical student Brenda (Lake Bell) who rents the guest cottage at his opulent L.A. mansion. In a telling moment, “Mr. J.B.,”

as he’s called by Indian teens Rinku Singh (Suraj Sharma) and Dinesh Patel (Madhur Mittal), sees he’s ignored the needs and culture shock of the two transplanted kids, and trades in his convertible sports car for an SUV to ferry them around. Gillespie’s comedic touch shows in his handling of the frenetic caravan through India and the young winners’ struggles to learn English and comprehend Los Angeles. Solid casting buoys this tale, with the venerable Alan Arkin portraying major league scout Ray Poitevint, who appears to be constantly snoozing but can tell the speed of a pitch by its sound. Bill Paxton lends a calming influence as pitching coach Tom House, who refuses to be swayed from practical realities by sponsor deadlines and bags of

money. Bernstein’s struggling sports agency is staffed by his business partner Ash Vasudevan (Bombayborn Aasif Mandvi) and assistant Theresa (Allyn Rachel). But the tenor of this yarn seems impossibly Hollywood-esque—until the credits roll and you see it was all true. Bernstein really hatched “Million Dollar Arm,” and trekked across India trying out 350,000 youngsters. House, a star reliever with the Atlanta Braves in the 1970s, is the pitching coach for the University of Southern California Trojans, and Poitevint is a renowned international scout who works for the Baltimore Orioles. Bernstein really married Brenda. And Singh and Patel really signed with Pittsburgh, becoming the first players from India signed by a major league. They played in 2009 on the Pirates’ Gulf Coast League team in Bradenton, Fla. Overall, the film really is a home run. O RATED PG: Contains mild language and some suggestive content. RUNNING TIME: 2 hours, 4 minutes

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“Everybody’s Got Something” By Robin Roberts The name of Robin Roberts’ book reflects her take on her topsy-turvy life. The popular “Good Morning America” anchor survived breast cancer, then underwent a bone marrow transplant to combat a rare blood disorder just days after the death of her beloved mother. “This is my story of my something and my road to something better,” she writes. “And my hope is that

“This is my story of my something and my road to something better. And my hope is that you will find your better, too.” – Robin Roberts, “Everybody’s Got Something”

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you will find your better, too.” The lessons she learns along her arduous journey and her no-holdsbarred rendering of them captivate readers until the last word. At the end, it’s as if we know her, her family, her friends, even her dog. Her road to recovery—told without any sugarcoating—gives the rest of us hope that we too can overcome our own “something.”

“Still Foolin’ ‘Em: Where I’ve Been, Where I’m Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys?” By Billy Crystal Billy Crystal is one funny guy. He proves it again with this laugh-outloud memoir, a behind-the-scenes

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Awards; his friendship with idols Mickey Mantle and Muhammad Ali—along with insomnia and challenges of grandparenting. Readers will commiserate with his fight against aging (“In the past year I saw my dermatologist more than I saw my grandkids,” he writes) and chuckle about its accompanying foibles. Yet, he sums it all up poignantly: “Life at 65 is good. I have had one house, one wife, my real nose, my real name and most of my teeth.” And, of course, his own wicked sense of humor.

pitfalls of success, his battle with alcoholism, starring in and producing a flop TV series and playing saxophone for President Bill Clinton. He bares his soul in the book. For example, empty nesters will relate to the superstar’s heartbreak when his first-born son leaves for college. People magazine had this to say about the actor’s latest tome: “The world would be a better place if more stars’ memoirs were like Lowe’s.”

tongue-in-cheek answers to the most frequently asked traveler’s questions, hot travel trips and travel etiquette. Google Books says this about her latest literary attempt: “‘Uganda Be Kidding Me’ has Chelsea taking on the world, one laugh-out-loud incident at a time.” Perhaps we’ll be seeing more books from the host of E! Network’s “Chelsea Lately,” as she has chosen not to renew her contract for 2015.

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“Knock Wood” By Candice Bergen

By Chelsea Handler Imagine the impact of Chelsea Handler’s blunt, candid humor off the screen. The woman who Vanity Fair dubbed “one of the Queens of Comedy” takes readers off the talk show set and along on her uproarious travels to places such as Germany, Africa, the Bahamas and Telluride, where she finds herself on one misadventure after another. This New York Times best-selling author’s fourth book includes

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By Rob Lowe If anyone had doubt that heartthrob Rob Lowe is more than a pretty face, they need only pick up his latest book. Inside, the actor entertains and enlightens with a collection of essays about his love for life and all its surprises—such as discovering his greatgreat-great-great-great grandfather’s role in the American Revolution, the hot tub at the Playboy Mansion, the

Leave it to funnyman Bob Saget to deliver an uncensored tale of his life and then slap a title on it that sounds like a book about porn. Here, he details his childhood antics and wacky career delivered with signature irreverent humor, while offering tributes to the people who inspired and encouraged him. Saget even delves into heartbreak and shares his take on desti-

“When I began, all I had in mind was this vague notion I wanted to write a kind of personal ‘Passages,’ a book about coming of age, and not a celebrity memoir. That would have been presumptuous and premature.” – Candice Bergen, “Knock Wood”

ny. “What I wanted to share were my feelings about how humor gets you through this life and all the dark times. For me, it’s occasionally irreverent and immature humor. But funny is funny,” the former star of “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos” writes. “If I can help others laugh and ease their pain at a traumatic time in their lives, it is an honor.”

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Blonde and beautiful, the “Murphy Brown” TV star’s smile lit up the screen. But behind that grin was an often tortured soul. In her moving memoir, Candice Bergen shares her struggles, touching on life as the daughter of the famed ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, her career and more. “The book was a way to resolve my relationship with my father,” the Emmy awardwinning actress and former model told People magazine. “When I began, all I had in mind was this vague notion I wanted to write a kind of personal ‘Passages,’ a book about coming of age, and not a celebrity memoir. That would have been presumptuous and premature.” The New York Times praised the book, calling it “an engaging, intelligent and wittily self-deprecating autobiography.” O

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KISSED A GIRL Katy Perry Performs At AmericanAirlines Arena And BB&T Center BY LINDA HAASE s a kid, Katy Perry was banned from listening to rock music. Her parents—both pastors—preferred their daughter listen to something more, shall we say, soulful. “The only things I was allowed to listen to were the Sister Act 1 and 2 soundtracks,” Perry told Entertainment Weekly. But those tunes didn’t move her, so at 17 she moved to Los Angeles and transformed from Kathryn Hudson, the preachers’ daughter who sang gospel music in church, into a sexy pop sensation that rules the stage. Fans will get to see the flamboyant 29-yearold star when she brings her “Prismatic” World Tour to the BB&T Center at 7 p.m. on July 2 and AmericanAirlines Arena at 7 p.m. on July 3. The tour—predicted to be colorful from the costumes to the special effects—is Perry’s first since 2011 (there’s even an outfit designed by Valentino). And with Perry’s gift for theatrics, it’s anybody’s guess about what surprises might be in store (she once jumped into a larger-than-life cake). Indeed, the 11-time Grammy-nominated

began singing at 9 and learning the guitar at 13. “It was five years of living in L.A. with no money, writing bad checks, selling my clothes to make rent, (and) borrowing money,” she told Seventeen. Her big break came in 2007 when she signed with Capitol Records—and changed her name to Katy Perry. Her career—along with her over-the-top fashions—took off after her release of the single “I Kissed a Girl” in 2007. Her second studio album, Teenage Dream, debuted at No. 1 in eight countries and was on Billboard’s Top 200 album sales chart for more than two years. She garnered more accolades when she became the only female artist to have five No. 1 singles from one album on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her future plans? “Ultimately, I want Katy Perry to be as much of a household name as Madonna,” she told Entertainment Weekly. O

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GOING STRONG Boston Plays Classic Hits At Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE oston founder Tom Scholz had “More Than a Feeling” that he could break into the music scene. The MIT grad (he has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering) began mixing music in his basement about four decades ago. Like many musicians, his attempts to land a record deal were repeatedly rejected. But he persevered, forming a band that finally became music to producers’ ears. The band’s debut album in 1976 was an instant success and although members came and went, their rock songs—“More Than a Feeling,” “Peace of Mind,” “Amanda,” “Smokin’” and other hits—reached the top of the charts in the late ’70s and ’80s, and remain popular today.

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SIBLINGS ON TAP Julianne And Derek Hough Trip The Light At Hard Rock Live BY LINDA HAASE ulianne and Derek Hough have a message for their fans: “Move it.” As in kick it up a beat. Dance, sing and jive to the music. The sensational siblings, who captivated the world with their talent on “Dancing with The Stars,” will shake up Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live at 8 p.m. on June 13, one of 42 stops on their “Move On Live” Tour. “Anywhere we go, we always get asked, ‘When are you and your brother going to do something together?’ Now it’s the right time,” 25-year-old Julianne writes on the duo’s website. “We’re going to do dances and performances, but we also want to get people inspired and active, and we’re going to incorporate the audience into the show.” Derek warns: “We want people to wear comfortable clothes because we’re going to get them up and dancing.” The electrifying show will feature solo, duet and group dance performances in ballroom, tap, jazz, contemporary and hip-hop genres, along

with musical performances (Julianne will sing; Derek will play his original music). The Houghs are no strangers to the entertainment world—both went to England as pre-teens to study with esteemed coaches Corky and Shirley Ballas and attended the Italia Conti Academy (they also started a band called 2BIG with the

Ballas’ son, Mark). They went on to amass an impressive list of credentials: Julianne was a dancer on the ABC game show “Show Me the Money,” toured with “Dancing with The Stars,” and then joined the cast in its fourth season. Her singing career includes a self-titled debut album that made it to No. 1 on the Billboard Country Album chart in 2008. She can act, too: She appeared in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at age 13, and had roles in the remake of “Footloose,” “Safe Haven” and other films. Her equally talented 29-year-old brother— the only four-time champion of “Dancing with The Stars”—played Ren in the musical adaptation of “Footloose.” His latest venture? An autobiography, “Taking the Lead: Lessons from a Life in Motion,” replete with behind-the-scenes stories, due out in August. O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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My Head,” which was streamed more than a million times in just a month on MySpace, and climbed into the Top 10 on the Billboard singles’ chart, ultimately reaching platinum status. Many of The Fray’s songs are inspired by the ups and downs of real life. The poignant “Over My Head” was inspired by Slade’s estrangement, and reconnection with his brother. “How to Save a Life” was inspired by another of Slade’s experiences—this one as a mentor to a drug-addicted teen. The two songs not only hit a chord with fans, but were played on “Scrubs,” sending them to the top of radio charts and culminating in worldwide sales of 3.2 million albums for their debut soundtrack. Their latest album, Helios, was recently released and band members think this could be one of their best. “With the band, whatever we’re going through makes its way into the music, whether we like it or not,” Slade told Billboard. “And what we’re going through now is pretty great stuff, so it just reflects in the music.” O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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SEMI-HAPPY ENDING “Conscious Uncoupling” Helps Take The Bite Out Of Divorce BY EMILY J. MINOR n the movies, Barbara and Oliver Rose had the divorce to end all divorces, and it did not end well. Indeed, it ended in the front hall of the home they’d once shared, each dangling from a giant chandelier, eventually falling to their deaths. The characters in the dark comedic film, “The War of the Roses”— starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner—argued about everything once they decided to split up. Everything. They destroyed possessions just so the other couldn’t have them.

Christmas ornaments. China. Even the kitchen stove. He ran over her cat. Deliberately. She nailed shut the sauna door with him inside, nearly killing him then and there. Their lawyer friend tried to persuade them to knock it off. ff. Work together. Be adults. But they couldn’t. At the very end, in a moment of tender remorse as they hey lay crumpled together on the marble floor, he reaches for her hand. She smacks it away. The movie was released back

in 1989, just as divorce rates were leveling off in the United States. (They have since started to rise again, according to a University of Minnesota study released in March.) And while the film might seem dated— the clothes, the hair, the absence of emails and texts and smartphones— the message still rings true. Divorce is messy. Most of us have been touched by divorce in some way—if not by our own, then by someone’s someones we know. So

we’re aware it can be emotional and hateful, full of acrimony and dissent. We know divorce can be awful. Unless it isn’t. And that brings us to beautiful actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Paltrow and British rock star Chris Martin, lead singer of the band Coldplay, had what seemed to be a marvelous marriage. They lived outside London. The family ate vegetables from their own gardens, snacked on kale chips, and shied away from soda and television. (One cola a week, telev insisted mama Paltrow.) Marinsi tin was the devoted husband on the red carpet. She was his mesmerized groupie. And then she went public with what they’d been apparently dealing with a for quite some time. They f J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

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were splitting up. They still loved each other and they’d share custody of their two children. But living together as husband and wife wasn’t working. Instead, they were going to “consciously uncouple,” she announced on her website, goop.com, the very place she used to brag about their bucolic life. Conscious uncoupling? Most of us had never heard of such a thing. Did it mean they were going to be nice to one another and act like adults? Think of the children first? Avoid a messy and embarrassing court battle? As it turns out, that’s pretty much what Paltrow meant. Broward County attorney Lori Barkus says there’s more and more of this kind of awareness going around when couples split, except the real world doesn’t call it conscious uncoupling. The real world calls it “collaborative divorce”— and it’s a growing trend in America. “Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the messy divorce that everybody has heard of. The court fight, the custody battles, the hiring lawyers, the dragging it out for

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Collaborative divorce is an alternative to the messy divorce that everybody has heard of. The court fight, the custody battles, the hiring lawyers, the dragging it out for years. A lot of people don’t make the best decisions when they’re emotional and angry. – Lori Barkus, attorney

years,” Barkus says. “A lot of people don’t make the best decisions when they’re emotional and angry.” At first, collaborative divorce might sound like little more than a buzzword, much like conscious uncoupling, a Dr. Phil kind of answer to the real life war of the Roses. But Barkus explains that it’s much more organized than that. If a couple de46

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cides they want to have a divorce without acrimony, they find an attorney who practices this kind of collaborative mediation. Then the husband and the wife sign a contract promising not to go to court. “They can’t even threaten court,” Barkus says. If one of them does, the mediation is off and the divorcing couple

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has to hire new counsel. Boca Raton therapist Naomi Berger is certified in collaborative counseling and says this kind of open-minded negotiations about how to end a marriage can be incredibly successful. She also says “it does take a certain level of maturity. Obviously when people get married, there’s a tremendous amount of hope and love. Everything is wonderful,” she says. And when that fails, she adds, “That tremendous disappointment can bring tremendous rage.” For Barkus, who has practiced family law for about 15 years, it’s all about helping her clients maintain a

strong sense of family, despite their decision to end a marriage. “Court is a good place for a business dispute, to figure out who’s right and who’s wrong,” she says. “But most judges would agree that it’s really not the right place for family matters.” So, until Paltrow went live with the 411 on her conscious uncoupling, had Barkus and her colleagues ever heard of that (cockamamie) term? Not exactly. “It does sound very similar to what we try to do,” Barkus says. “But I had to read about it just like everybody else.” O

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SITTING IDOL Is Social Media Turning Our Children Into Celebrity Worshippers? BY DIANNA SMITH s a freshman in high school, you could barely see the pink paint on my bedroom walls because they were disguised with posters of my first true loves: New Kids On the Block. I was a proud member of their fan club and remember carefully crafting letters to Jordan, Jonathan, Joey, Donnie and Danny, professing my un-

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yielding devotion and begging them to write back. Or, at least, send an autographed picture. That was more than 20 years ago. Today, with social media outlets galore, communicating with teen idols is a whole new world. There’s Facebook and Instagram and Twitter. On these social networking sites, your kid can follow

the likes of Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus as easily as you can follow your cousin in Virginia. There’s no need to look for the fan mail address in Tiger Beat magazine (which still exists, by the way) like I did. Nowadays, kids are a click away from communicating with just about anyone. And though it’s amazing that this is even possible, it

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Know their passwords, go into their accounts. Talk to them. Why are they so obsessed? They may be thinking that they are lacking something in their own self-esteem so they want to be more like (their teen idol). – Andrea Perlin, therapist

people look. The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recently stated that it found an increase in requests for cosmetic procedures because people want to improve their selfies in order to mirror their favorite celebrities. Not the best example to set for our kids. Perlin says celebrity obsession is part of today’s culture because people aren’t interested in actual news that involves topics such as politics and climate change. Instead, they want to know why Bieber was drag racing in Miami Beach, or if Instagram really terminated Rihanna’s account because she was posting nearly nude photos. “It’s hard to avoid and they get 50

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sucked into the vortex,” Perlin says of kids. “It’s kind of put in their faces even if they don’t want to know about it. It’s out there all of the time on social media.” Kids like Palm Beach Gardens resident Shannon Keoughan, 17, see nothing wrong with that. Keoughan has her own Instagram fan account for Bieber and updates it constantly, giving her followers the latest scoop on the Canadian pop star. “It’s my duty,” she says. “It’s the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check at night.” Keoughan calls Bieber her teen idol because his songs comfort her. When she’s sad, his music makes her feel better.

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“I don’t think a lot of adults can relate to it,” she says. “But a lot of us are still figuring out who we are as teens and until you can find a sense of who you are, he’s someone I can look up to.” Serious fans such as Keoughan open Twitter accounts so they can follow their idols. Keoughan gets updates from Bieber (or, from his publicist, anyway) several times a day. Imagine back in the day receiving tweets from Donnie Wahlberg or, even better, Donny Osmond? “It becomes personal,” Keoughan says, “like you are a part of them. You feel like you know them.” While she says she’s not obsessed with Bieber, or any other celebrity, there are plenty of kids—and adults—who are. Psychologist James Houran with the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine conducted a study which revealed something called celebrity worship syndrome.

It’s defined as an unhealthy interest in the lives of the rich and fabulous and, according to the study, about a third of us have it to some degree. “We as a society are becoming overly preoccupied with celebrity and the fantasy images it evokes,” Houran wrote. Social media makes it easier to develop this unhealthy interest, which is why Perlin says parents should keep watch over who their children follow online. “Know their passwords, go into their accounts. Talk to them. Why are they so obsessed? What is it they admire (about the celebrity)? What is it that they don’t admire?” Perlin says. “They may be thinking that they are lacking something in their own self-esteem so they want to be more like (their teen idol).” Keoughan insists her self-esteem is fine. Following Bieber just helps her feel less alone, she says. “It helps me get through everyday life.” O

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OCEANS OF FUN The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale Is Awash With Elegant Offerings BY SUSAN R. MILLER emember when a weekend on the Fort Lauderdale strip meant sleeping on a bench in front of the Elbo Room during spring break? We’ve all grown up since then—and so has the beach area. Now it’s the lap of luxury, complete with The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. The resort, which features 192 guest rooms, including seven oceanfront executive suites and 15 Intracoastal junior suites, is located along A1A just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. Tourists appreciate that it’s just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades, while locals consider it a fun change of scenery, whether for a quick family getaway or

romantic weekend. As with all hotels in The RitzCarlton brand, this one delivers with personalized, professional and friendly service, elegant furnishings and numerous amenities. Designed by the acclaimed Miamibased architectural firm Arquitectonica, the resort resembles a 1940’s-era luxury liner with 24 glass-walled stories that rise behind a 29,000-squarefoot tropical pool deck that overlooks the ocean. In the lobby, Italian marble floors, mahogany and mother-ofpearl furniture, and crystal dome chandeliers complement the expansive space, which makes the most of the spectacular view. Spacious guest rooms and suites also provide magnificent panoramas

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of the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and of the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. Guest rooms range from 300 to 659 square feet, decorated with tones of ecru and white. Suites range from 400 to 1,300 square feet. There are also residential suites equipped with kitchenettes or full kitchens, and all accommodations offer Wi-Fi, state-of-the-art DVD theater entertainment systems, LCD panel TVs (including in the bathrooms), Pratesi linens, Bulgari bath amenities and re-

frigerated “mini-cellars.” A visit to the 2,200-square-foot Club Lounge is always a treat. Located on the eighth floor and available to residential suite guests and some oceanfront guest rooms (for an additional cost), you can pop in throughout the day for breakfast, light snacks, hors d’oeuvres, beverages and sweets. After unpacking, it’s time to explore everything the hotel and surrounding area have to offer. Start

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with the seventh-floor deck, which features a heated infinity pool and a skywalk that leads to the beach. Or, if you prefer more privacy, reserve a cabana, equipped with Wi-Fi access, TVs and waiter service. For those who want the full-on pampering experience, five oceanfront cabana packages include everything from massages for two to scattered rose petals and candlelight. Fitness-minded travelers can walk or jog along the beach, bike along the path parallel to the ocean, or grab a workout at the resort’s 8,000-square-foot fitness center, equipped with the latest Technogym cardiovascular and strength equipment. If you need a

The Wine Room is a must for dinner, with its regal setting, 5,000-bottle collection and selection of fine scotches. For a truly decadent experience, partake in a sommelier-guided wine-pairing dinner, held in a separate wine cellar area. little inspiration, personal trainers are available upon request. When it’s time for breakfast, lunch, dinner or something in-between, the resort offers four restaurants. Waterfront Via Luna is an Italian Grille that provides casually elegant dining indoors or alfresco. Via Luna Bar offers cocktails and tasty bites in a dramatic space featuring 16-foot ceilings and the awe-inspiring mural, “King Neptune and his Horses,” by Canadian artist C. Perreault. The

contact The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale is located at One North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-465-2300 or visit ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale.

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Poolside Cafe is a great lunch spot where Key West conch fritters, burgers and sandwiches are sure to please (not to mention some tasty tropical drinks). The Wine Room is a must for dinner, with its regal setting, 5,000-bottle collection and selection of fine scotches. For a truly decadent experience, partake in a sommelier-guided wine-pairing dinner, held in a separate wine cellar area. Because the space is a bit chilly (to keep the bottles just right), ladies are offered faux-fur stoles to keep warm. Speaking of decadent, no vacation would be complete without a visit to the spa, and The Ritz does it right

with 11 treatment rooms (including a private one for you and your significant other). Ask about signature offerings, such as the Ocean Sea Salt Glow, a full-body detoxifying treatment, or Champagne Mimosa Treatment, which uses a special blend of sugar and essential oils to exfoliate and soften skin. And there’s more in store as the spa undergoes a renovation to add a steam room and sauna, slated for a fall completion. When it’s time to venture off property, day or night there’s plenty to do. We suggest traveling by water taxi and taking in the shops, restaurants and clubs of Fort Lauderdale and nearby Hollywood. Or take the kids to the Museum of Discovery and Science, or check out an exhibit at the Museum of Art. Or just chill by the pool. That’s the beauty of vacationing. The choices are as endless as you want them to be. O

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TALENT By The Pound BY DIANNA SMITH

Catching Up With Maria Menounos: Journalist, Author, Reality Celeb And Now, Diet Guru

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She rocks a bikini on South Beach like a swimsuit model, her body so sculpted you’d think she’d been working out from the time she was old enough to lace her sneakers. So when Maria Menounos —best-selling author, co-host of TV’s “Extra” and star of her own reality show on the Oxygen channel—wrote a book about being overweight and how to shed pounds, some speculated that surely, another woman by the same name had penned it. Not the statuesque former beauty queen, who dons designer dresses on national TV as though they’re second skins. But Menounos, who turns 36 on June 8, knows what it’s like to be “chunky.” She was overweight in her early 20s, and remembers having pants that wouldn’t button and arms that jiggled when she waved. In college, she gained the “Freshman 40” rather than “15” and felt sick and tired all the time. When she’d had enough, she decided to take control of her body, got serious and dropped the weight.

Now she hopes to help others do the same with her new book, “The EveryGirl’s Guide to Diet and Fitness: How I Lost 40 pounds and Kept It Off—and How You Can Too!” which goes on sale this June. She says her new body left her feeling empowered and helped her work her butt off (literally) in Hollywood. When not busy running from this job to that in her hometown of Los Angeles, you’ll likely find her vacationing by the ocean soaking up the sun. One

of her preferred spots is Miami Beach, where you might find her relaxing at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach or dining at upscale restaurants like Nobu. The paparazzi are quick to snap her—especially when she’s in a bikini—and she admits that, because they surround her like vultures, she’ll usually pose so they can get what they want and go away. She’s seen less of the beach these days as her schedule grows increasingly busy. Menounos is a workhorse, and as of press time rumors swirled that she might be leaving “Extra” for bigger and better opportu-

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nities. While she wouldn’t divulge details, she did share with The Boca Raton Observer exclusively that there’s a talk show in her future. One she’s extremely

excited about, but the details remain hush-hush. It seems like juggling Hollywood dream jobs is something she’s been preparing for since she was a kid.

The biggest thing I can say to women who read the book is that it’s a no-frills approach to losing weight. It’s for women who don’t have time, money or willpower. I was just like them.

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steps daily, which is important to Menounos because she doesn’t always have time to work out. She tries to log at least 10,000 steps a day. She also “walk runs” to the bathroom, to her office and to the set of “Extra,” and always takes the stairs instead of the elevator. “The biggest thing I can say to women who read the book is that it’s a no-frills approach to losing weight. It’s for women who don’t have time, money or willpower,” she says. “I was just like them.”

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Rumors can be upsetting, especially when they attack your character and they are completely false and lies, but at the end of the day, until I have something to announce, they are just rumors.

Menounos’ girl-next-door relatability is part of her charm. Most people who own a TV recognize her name, face and unusual trademark laugh. “I think it’s so odd and slightly annoying,” Menounos says of her giggle, which has been described as a cross between Fran Drescher and Woody Woodpecker. “But it generally makes other people laugh so that’s a good thing.” On “Extra,” she and cohost Mario Lopez dig deep into celebrities’ personal lives and deliver the latest entertainment news. But lately Menounos finds herself part of the news, as tabloids report that she won’t renew her contract with one of the reasons being that she and Lopez don’t get along. “Rumors can be upsetting, especially when they attack your character and they are completely false and lies, but at the end of the day, until I have something to announce, they are just rumors,” she says. “There are a lot of people who think I’m not even on the show anymore and I am. I’m here every day.” Menounos enjoys the job because of the people she meets, and especially likes broadcasting with a crowd of fans behind her. “I love being outside and having that fresh air,” she says. “It really would be hard to go into a studio.” It’s not widely known that Menounos began her career as a serious journalist. She started with Channel One News where one of her assignments sent her to El Salvador to report on the earthquake of 2001;

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Menounos grew up in Medford, Mass. to Greek immigrant parents, Costas and Litsa Menounos, who vigilantly raised her on a strict Mediterranean diet. No bagels, waffles or candy could be found in their kitchen. Instead, foods were green, wholesome and organic. She was drawn to show biz at a young age, and in the mid-1990s began competing in beauty pageants, soon winning the title of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA. She continued to enter more pageants and life was exciting for a while. She

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she wanted, bypassing lentils, vegetables and fruits for sugary treats and pizza. Soon the slender 22-yearold was wearing a size 14. Back then Menounos wasn’t earning a superstar’s salary. Like most of us, she couldn’t afford a personal chef, trainer or even a gym membership. But she was fed up and decided to lose the weight. In her book, she includes dieting tips, such as drinking hot water with lemon. (It helps combat stress and hunger, she explains.) “You don’t realize that a lot of times you are eating, but you are really just thirsty,” she says. “You’ll eat less because of it.” She also wears a fitnesstracker bracelet that logs her

Maria Menounos and Kevin Undergaro photo by Andrew Eccles/Oxygen Photos by Elise Donoghue Photography

another led her to interview President George W. Bush. A career highlight was interviewing President Barack Obama, who at the time was a senator running for the presidency. At the last minute, the interview ended up including Michelle Obama and their two daughters. That marked the first time the entire Obama family had been interviewed together. “It was amazing,” she recalls. “I remember knowing that I was just part of something really special. My eyes welled up. I said, ‘I think he’s going to win this and I will be the only one who had interviewed them.’” She eventually transitioned to show business news, becoming a correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight,” and then “Access Hollywood,” and co-hosting episodes of NBC’s “Today” show. She’s had some nailbiting moments during her career. One happened early on while reporting from the MTV Video Music Awards. The other media outlets had packed up and left, but she decided to stay and hang out. That’s when she ran into Madonna. “I pretty much had a heart attack. I thought I was going to die,” says Menounos, who ended up approaching her and landing an interview. “I was very nervous, but you just have to do it.” That’s her attitude about most things, which is evident in her best-selling first book, “The EveryGirl’s Guide to Life.” She’s not afraid to put herself out there; to take chances. This was clear the time she stepped into the ring at the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). An avid wrestling fan, a few years back she was invited to

LEFT: Menounos and longtime boyfriend, Kevin Undergaro

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so there’s a battle there,” she says. Still, she adds, the show “gave me an opportunity to be with my family. I work so much. The idea of being able to be in my own home was really appealing. I never get to be home.” This isn’t her first stint with reality TV. She competed on Season 14 of “Dancing with The Stars” with partner Derek Hough. During the show, she cracked both ribs, but still managed to land fourth place.

I love that adrenaline that rushes through you and you’re like, ‘Hell no, I’m not going to fail.’

host an episode of WWE— but she asked if she could wrestle instead. She spent months training for—and won—the match and today is a WWE lifetime member. She’s been in several matches since, including at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. “I love that adrenaline that rushes through you

and you’re like, ‘Hell no, I’m not going to fail,’” she says. “I love the feeling.” But perhaps her gutsiest move yet is taking on her reality show. “Chasing Maria Menounos” began airing on Oxygen in March on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. It focuses on her crazybusy life and unique family

situation. Not only does she live with her boyfriend of 16 years, Italian-American filmmaker Kevin Undergaro, 46—but with both her parents. A running theme: Now that she’s in her mid-30s, the folks are pressuring the couple to marry and have kids. “They’re begging for traditional things to happen,

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“I never in a million years thought I could dance, especially like that,” says Menounos, who still tries to squeeze in a dance class from time to time so she remembers her moves. Her on-air chemistry with Hough was mesmerizing at times, leading to rumors of a romance and even causing her boyfriend a bit of discomfort. But Undergaro, with whom Menounos launched the online AfterBuzz TV Network, needn’t have worried. The couple has overcome bigger obstacles through the years. When they began dating, her parents disapproved of Undergaro because he’s not Greek. They even kicked her out of the house, basically disowning her. “It was brutal, really brutal,” she says. “Those experiences all happen for a reason and luckily we got through it.” Indeed, today they’re one big happy family. And if you don’t believe it—just turn on your TV. O J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

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ACTOR AMIR ARISON PROVES THAT EVEN IN HOLLYWOOD, NICE GUYS CAN FINISH FIRST

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mir Arison might be famous for his roles as a computer genius on NBC’s hit drama series “The Blacklist,” and as a poet-turned-advertising writer on HBO’s “Girls,” but he’s not very keen on the whole fame thing. Even mentioning

the ‘f-word’ to this South Florida native makes him cringe because some not-so endearing things can come along with fame. Paparazzi, lack of privacy and arrogance being some of them. Though he’s spent the last 20 years or so in show

business, it’s only lately that strangers are recognizing the unassuming actor in public, giddy for a picture or a coveted autograph. The attention feels odd to Arison, who grew up in Fort Lauderdale, and though he appreciates it, he’s not sure what to make of it. That’s probably because he doesn’t feel famous. In Arison’s mind, he has a career he adores that puts him in the national spotlight. Consequently, he’s remained the amusing, genuine guy who still enjoys visiting

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dies from Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdale, and is very close to his mother, a psychiatrist, and his father, a surgeon, both of whom live in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. “The older that I’m getting and the more I’m in this business, the more I hold on tightly and dearly to my friends that I grew up with and my family,” says Arison, who’s also second cousins with Miami Heat owner and former Carnival CEO Micky Arison. “They’re everything.” This includes his sister. At press time the actor of stage and screen, who has performed in front of huge audiences during his career, is experiencing anxiety that has nothing to do with Hollywood. Instead, he’s stressing about a speech he

Arison in “The Blacklist”

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friends in town, grabbing a beer at the local Flanigan’s, or an Italian special hoagie at LaSpada’s Subs just south of Commercial Boulevard. The 36-year-old now splits his time between New York and California, but remains tight with his bud-

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has to deliver at her upcoming wedding. “It’s making me crazy,” he says. “I have pressure to be funny.” It’s just one more hint about how grounded he remains, steering clear of Tinseltown hype. Arison could have

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The older that I’m getting and the more I’m in this business, the more I hold on tightly and dearly to my friends that I grew up with and my family. They’re everything.

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bought any car he wanted after moving to California, but he chose a modest black Toyota Scion (which pleases his mother because, she says, buying a small car in Hollywood means you don’t have a big ego). He’s single, if you don’t count the fact that he’s married to his career. And while he hopes to have a wife and kids one day, he won’t divulge more than that, because he treasures his privacy. These days he’s hyperfocused on polishing his lengthy résumé, which includes everything from a Sonic commercial shot in Miami while still in high school, to spots on various popular TV shows, to his first true love, the theater. And while he’s becoming increasingly successful, Arison admits he’s quite familiar with the lows of the entertainment industry— rejection, money woes, he’s experienced them both. But he never let them knock him down. Why? Because he loves acting. Besides, his super-supportive mom probably wouldn’t let him give up, even if he tried.

MOTHER KNOWS BEST Born in Missouri, Arison moved to Fort Lauderdale when he was 4 years old, where his mother, Zipora “Zipi” Arison, started her own medical practice and his father, Ron Arison, did the same. He grew up in the Bayview Drive area and attended Pine Crest School from kindergarten all the way through his senior year. The school played a major role in Arison’s journey into the acting world, as he was encouraged daily by a wide array of teachers to continually practice the craft. Though it was his mother, whom he loves to tease as he imitates her lovely Israeli accent, who first planted the seed that acting could be a career. “In third grade I did a play and after it, my mom came up to me with this look of amazement and pride and said, ‘You have talent,’” Arison recalls. “Because of that, I joined the drama club.”

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James Spader is extremely professional, focused and prepared, and he’s very specific. That makes me feel good because I feel like I have OCD and I try to keep it at bay so I don’t seem like a crazy person.

James Spader, Hisham Tawfiq and Arison in “The Blacklist”

Zipi remembers this moment, too. She’s passionate about medicine. Her husband is passionate about surgery. And she realized quickly that her son was passionate about acting. “Passion,” she has told her son, “will sustain you all along.”

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It was in his middleschool years that he truly fell in love with the theater. Stacey Donovan, who back then taught, choreographed and made costumes for musicals at Pine Crest, recalls meeting an eighth-grade Arison as he auditioned for a spot in a high school play. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

He was fantastic, she says, but the middle school teachers wanted him for their play, too. The result was a battle for the talented little 13-year-old. In the end, the middle school won. “He is the hardest-working human I know and he’s appreciative,” says Donovan, who has since started the Improbable Stage Company, a theater company in New York City. The two remain close friends. He may not have landed the high school role, but he did land an agent while still at Pine Crest. He carried a beeper and whenever it went off, it was his agent alerting him about a commercial casting call. That’s when he’d call his mother,

Arison and Jessica Williams in “Girls”

who would get him out of class under the guise of a doctor’s appointment. (In Arison’s defense, he always scheduled gym or study hall for the end of the day so he didn’t miss class.) It was an exciting time, he says, and even more so when he started seeing residuals from his commercials. After graduation Arison moved to New York, where he majored in English and minored in theater at Columbia University. And while he planned on spending his nights working to land a role on Broadway— 64

this turned out be more challenging than he realized. “Someone said to me, ‘Learn who you are, live in New York and play great parts in college,’” he recalls. “So I relaxed and focused on getting an education, but by the time I was a senior I could see my desire was still acting. I found myself struggling with a science paper and staying up all night with my acting classes.” He spent the next few years performing in theater productions across the country, and scored some juicy guest spots on TV shows such as “Gossip Girls” and “Homeland.” But there were also moments when he wasn’t working, and money was scarce.

said, ‘I’m an actor.’ And I said, ‘Go act.’ “That is life. Struggles and rewards,” she says. “When Amir is onstage, he’s so delighted. I can see him come to life.”

HERE TODAY, HERE TOMORROW Arison has been in the business long enough to know not to get attached to any potential job because he may not get it. And even if he does, it can easily be taken away. “Be as Zen about it as you can and let it go,” is his motto, he says. “Do you know how many things I’ve jumped up

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play Aram Mojtabai, an FBI technical specialist. The role initially called for a character with a dry personality. But when Arison auditioned, he added humor because he’s a naturally funny guy and figured, “Why not?” The gamble paid off, and writers eventually shaped the character to model some of his personality traits. And while he figured he’d eventually get killed off the show, he’s been assured that will not be the case. His parents make sure they watch every episode. Zipi watches them twice—first, as a mom, then as a spectator. “The first time (watching) I’m a little nervous on his behalf,” she admits. “I always look at my kids as a piece of my heart. Whatever happens to them, I feel it. “Then I can watch it again and give him feedback.” (One example of Zipi’s feedback: Arison should spend less time behind a computer because viewers can’t see how nice and tall he is. Arison finds this amusing, as he portrays a computer genius and hence, works at a computer.) Before landing his role on “The Blacklist,” Arison was already in New York appear-

Getting to the set of ‘Girls’ was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m here with Lena Dunham, telling her lines like, ‘I hate your face.’ She’s like, ‘Oh my God, you’re so funny Amir.’ That’s when his mother’s wise words came in handy, as they almost always still do. When times are tough, she doesn’t baby him. She pushes him to keep trying. “I remember one time in New York, it was cold and he was suffering depression, and I said, ‘What is your identity?’” Zipi recalls. “He

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and down about and it’s been canceled or never came out?” So after he auditioned for his role on “The Blacklist,” a drama about a rogue government agent-turnedinformant starring the talented James Spader, he tried to forget about it. He needn’t have bothered. Directors wanted him to

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ing in HBO’s “Girls,” starring Lena Dunham. The hit series follows a close group of 20-somethings living in the Big Apple. Arison plays advertising writer Kevin, and still finds working on the show shocking because, he says, “It’s such a popular show they could really get any celebrity they wanted.”

The two shows are extremely different, but equally rewarding, Arison says, because he gets to work with great actors. “James Spader is extremely professional, focused and prepared, and he’s very specific. That makes me feel good because I feel like I have OCD and I try to keep it at bay so I don’t seem like a crazy person,” he says. “And getting to the set of ‘Girls’ was like, ‘I can’t believe I’m here with Lena Dunham, telling her lines like, ‘I hate your face.’ She’s like, ‘Oh my God, you’re so funny Amir.’” Being funny is Arison’s strong suit. Growing up, he was the kid who imitated relatives at family dinners and had people laughing so hard they’d cry. Later this year he’ll reveal his comedic side on the silver screen. Arison will star alongside Robin Williams and other AList actors in the holiday comedy “Merry Friggin’ Christmas.” He plays an Afghan immigrant who doesn’t speak English. He’ll also appear in the indie romance “Jane Wants A Boyfriend,” about a girl with autism who wants to date. And you can find him onstage once again, when he stars in his first play in four years called, “The Muscles in Our Toes,” about a high school reunion. The show will open at the Labyrinth Theater Company in New York, which was run by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Because the play is about high school friends, he’s trying to encourage his pals from Pine Crest to see it. And if you’re wondering whether his old buddies treat him differently now that he’s a big star, the answer, Arison says emphatically, is no. “If anything,” he says laughing, “they treat me worse.” O

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Movie Parties Make Staying In The New Going Out Dinner and a movie go together like Bogart & Bacall, Hepburn & Tracy… Brangelina. But wouldn’t you rather skip the lines and hassles of crowded restaurants and theaters in favor of enjoying this pastime from the comfort of your own home—with a dozen of your closest friends? Throw a film-themed party. ¶ Movie nights have made staying in the new going out, and the possibilities are endless. There are themed invites, costumes and menus tailored to reflect your favorite flicks. ¶ We found inspiration in the aptly titled “Dinner and A Movie” (Ryland and Peters), a book packed with tips for throwing cinematic soirees for all ages—from girl-powered ladies’ nights, to gangster gatherings, to comic book bashes based on beloved superheroes. Can’t you just picture the fun? ¶ As the late, great actor Paul Newman once said: “Why go out for a burger when you can have steak at home?” BY LESLIE KRAFT BURKE

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POWER Gather your besties for a night of giggles, gossip and gluttony. Suggest they wear glam ensembles based on their favorite heroines, or opt for comfy pajama party attire. Their diets will be “Gone with the Wind” when they encounter cocktails based on “Sex and the City” happy hours, a Mississippi Mud Pie reminiscent of “The Help,” and a dreamy Mac ’n’ Cheese thrown in for good measure.

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Thelma & Louise, The Color Purple, A League of their Own, 9 to 5, Steel Magnolias, Working Girl, Nancy Drew, The Devil Wears Prada, Bend It Like Beckham, Mulan, Sex and the City, Whip It, Set It Off, Coyote Ugly, Beaches, Little Women, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Legally Blonde, Matilda, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Erin Brockovich, The Help, Julie & Julia, The Fabulous Baker Boys, Mean Girls

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HIT THE CLUB SANDWICH 12 slices of thick white bread 4 tbsp. mayonnaise 8 slices deli turkey 4 crisp leaves of butter lettuce 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced 8 paper-thin red onion slices 8 grilled, crispy dry-cured bacon slices 4 slices of beefsteak tomato Cocktail sticks/toothpicks (Serves 4)

1¼ oz. tequila ½ oz. white crème de cacao 1 bar spoon grenadine ½ oz. heavy cream 2 fresh raspberries to garnish (Serves 1)

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Add all ingredients in a blender. Add two scoops of crushed ice and blend for 20 seconds. Pour mixture into a hurricane glass, garnish with raspberries and serve with 2 straws.

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Toast bread and spread one side of each piece with mayonnaise. Stack turkey, lettuce and avocado on 4 slices, then top with another slice. Stack red onion, bacon and tomato, then top with remaining toast. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and then again diagonally in the opposite direction. Secure all 4 pieces with a cocktail stick/toothpick. Repeat with other 3 sandwiches. Serve with potato salad.

DREAMY MAC ’N’ CHEESE 1¹⁄³ cup fresh, chunky breadcrumbs 1 tbsp. olive oil 2 tbsp. butter 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 tsp. dry mustard 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk ½ cup mascarpone 1¼ cups grated mature/sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 12 oz. rigatoni or macaroni Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 x 8-inch baking dish (Serves 4) Hit The Club Sandwich

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread breadcrumbs on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and season. Bake for 6 minutes, remove and set aside. Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add garlic, mustard and sauté for 1 minute before adding flour. Whisk constantly over medium heat until a paste forms. Gradually whisk in milk and turn up heat. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add mascarpone, cheddar and half of Parmesan. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and mix with cheese sauce. Season and spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with breadcrumbs and remaining Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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1½ sticks butter, chopped 4 large eggs, beaten ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup dark brown sugar ¾ cup double/heavy cream CHOCOLATE CREAM 2 ⁄³ cup double/heavy cream, chilled 3 tbsp. cocoa powder ¹⁄³ cup icing/confectioners’ sugar 9-inch springform cake pan, greased (Serves 8) FOR BASE: Put cookies/ crackers into a food processor; process until fine crumbs form. Chop chocolate, put in a heatproof bowl, set over a saucepan of steaming water and melt gently with butter. Remove from heat; stir gently, then stir into cookie/ cracker crumbs. Transfer mixture to greased pan and, using the back of a spoon, press onto the base and about halfway up the sides of the tin. Chill while making the filling. FOR FILLING: Chop chocolate, put in a heatproof bowl, set over a saucepan of steaming water and melt gently with butter. Remove from heat, stir gently and let cool. Put eggs and sugars in large mixing bowl; use electric handheld mixer to whisk until thick and foamy. Whisk in cream followed by melted chocolate mixture. Pour mixture onto base; bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 45 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then remove from pan. FOR

BISCUIT BASE 8 oz. cookies/graham crackers 2 oz. dark/semisweet chocolate 4 tbsp. butter

Mississippi MMM Pie

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CHOCOLATE FILLING 6 oz. dark/semisweet chocolate

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CREAM:

Put cream in a mixing bowl, sift cocoa and icing/ confectioners’ sugar on top; stir gently with wooden spoon until blended. Cover and chill for 2 hours. Serve pie with chocolate cream. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

Public Enemies Popcorn

Got A Beef Lasagna

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Pizzettes

zola. Season all pizzas well and cook on top shelf of the oven for about 5 minutes. Top onion pizza with arugula, serve immediately.

Make your “Goodfellas” an offer they can’t refuse at a mafia-themed GOT A BEEF movie night featuring potent cocktails and delicious Italian fare—just like LASAGNA mama used to make. Decorate the room with classic film posters, and serve “Public Enemies” popcorn, “Godfather”-inspired cocktails, mini About 12 sheets of dried lasagna ½ cup grated Parmesan pizzas, and every wiseguy’s favorite, “Got A Beef” Lasagna.

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Screening Suggestions:

The Godfather Trilogy, Goodfellas, Scarface, King of New York, Donnie Brasco, Casino, Mean Streets, Once Upon a Time in America, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Heat, Bugsy Malone, L.A. Confidential, Gangster Squad, The Public Enemy, Road to Perdition, The Untouchables, Blow, The Departed, A Bronx Tale, Married to the Mob, The Usual Suspects, Layer Cake

PUBLIC ENEMIES POPCORN

¾ oz. dried porcini mushrooms ¹⁄³ cup popcorn kernels 1-2 tbsp. sunflower or vegetable oil 5 tbsp. butter 1 tsp. black truffle salt or a drizzle of truffle oil 1 tsp. sea salt (Makes 1 large bowl)

In food processor, blitz mushrooms to a fine powder and set aside. Heat oil in a large lidded saucepan with a few popcorn kernels. When you hear the kernels pop, carefully add the rest. Shake pan over heat until popping stops. Tip popcorn into a bowl, removing any unpopped kernels. Melt butter in small saucepan set over medium heat and pour over warm popcorn. Sprinkle over mushroom powder and truffle salt; stir well so popcorn is evenly coated. Serve warm.

ESPRESSO MARTINI 1¾ oz. fresh espresso coffee 1¾ oz. vodka Dash of sugar syrup 3 coffee beans, to garnish (Serves 1)

Pour espresso coffee into a shaker. Add vodka and sugar syrup, shake mixture sharply and strain into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Garnish with coffee beans.

PIZZETTES Four premade mini pizza crusts 5 tbsp. olive oil 1 small eggplant, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced Pinch of fresh thyme leaves 4 tsp. sun-dried tomato paste ½ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 4½ oz. gorgonzola, crumbled 8 slices of pepperoni Handful of black olives 3½ oz. mozzarella, diced 2 tsp. basil pesto 2 canned artichoke hearts, sliced 2 tbsp. semi-dried tomatoes Handful of wild arugula Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh basil leaves, to garnish Solid baking sheet (Makes 4 mini pizzas)

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in frying pan; fry eggplant on both sides until golden, then remove from heat. In another pan, heat remaining olive oil and gently fry

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onion until just starting to turn golden. Add thyme and remove from heat. Preheat oven to 450°F. Put pizza bases on baking sheet; spread sun-dried tomato paste over 2 of the pizzas. Top one with eggplant slices, cherry tomatoes and half the crumbled gorgonzola. Top the other pizza with pepperoni, olives and half the diced mozzarella. For the third pizza, spread basil pesto over base and arrange artichoke hearts and semi-dried tomatoes on top. Scatter remaining mozzarella over it. Garnish with basil leaves. Top the last pizza with sautéed onions and remaining gorgon-

cheese RAGÙ 4 tbsp. butter 3 oz. pancetta, cubed 1 onion, finely chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 9 oz. lean minced/ground beef 2 tbsp. tomato purée/paste ½ cup dry white wine ¾ cup beef stock Freshly grated nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper BÉCHAMEL SAUCE 1¹⁄³ sticks butter ¾ cup, plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour 4 cups milk Sea salt 8 x 10-inch baking dish, buttered (Serves 4-6) FOR RAGÙ: Melt butter in saucepan, add pancetta and cook 2-3 minutes until

browning. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in beef and brown until just changing color. Add tomato purée/ paste, mix well and pour in the wine and stock. Season well with grated nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for at least 2 hours. FOR BÉCHAMEL SAUCE: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. When foaming, add flour and cook over gentle heat for about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and add milk, whisking well. When flour and butter are lump-free, return to heat and slowly bring to a boil, whisking constantly. When it comes to a boil, add salt and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes. Cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming. Cook sheets of dried lasagna according to package instructions. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spoon 1/3 of ragù into buttered baking dish. Cover with 4 sheets of lasagna and spread with 1/3 of the béchamel sauce. Repeat twice more, finishing with a layer of béchamel sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for about 45 minutes until brown and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

“Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” – “The Godfather”

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Scene from “Superman”

long, thin ropes; cut into 16 lengths and use them to make a cross on top of each pie, sealing edges with water. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake in oven for 10 minutes until egg is just set and the pastry cooked. Serve hot.

BLACK WIDOW’S BITE ½ cup, plus 1 tbsp. light brown sugar 1½ cup sunflower oil 2 eggs 1 cup grated pumpkin or butternut squash flesh Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 cup self-rising flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Pow! Bam! Kapow! Your guests will rave about this superhero spread’s tasty tidbits created in honor of the big screen’s most unforgettable characters. Start with a green (adult-only) cocktail inspired by “The Incredible Hulk,” pull out all the stops with “Popeye” Pie, then end on a sweet note with desserts redolent of “Spider-Man” and “Superman.”

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Screening Suggestions:

The Incredible Hulk, The Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Batman, Spider-Man, Popeye, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Superman, X-Men, The Incredibles, Thor, Kick-Ass, Supergirl, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Shadow, Judge Dredd, Tank Girl, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, Transformers, The Phantom, Unbreakable, Daredevil, Hancock, The Green Hornet

THE HULK’S SMASH 1 oz. tequila 1 oz. Midori 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. Cointreau (Serves 1)

Add all ingredients to shaker filled with ice. Shake sharply and strain into a rocks glass.

POPEYE PIE 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to glaze 1 small onion, finely chopped 8 oz. fresh spinach 1 cup ricotta 4 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan

2½ cups arugula, finely chopped 1 tsp. freshly chopped tarragon Freshly grated nutmeg 1 lb. ready-made short-crust pastry 8 eggs Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Large, heavy baking sheet Round cookie cutter Two 4-hole muffin pans (Makes 8 pies)

Preheat oven to 425°F. Put baking sheet in oven to heat for at least 30 minutes. Heat olive oil in frying pan, add onion and fry for 5 minutes until golden.

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TO DECORATE

5½ oz. white chocolate, chopped 1 oz. dark/semisweet chocolate 12-hole cupcake pan with cupcake liners Piping bag fitted with a round nozzle/tip (Makes 12)

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Let cool. Steam spinach until just wilted, refresh in cold water, squeeze out moisture and roughly chop. Beat spinach and onion into ricotta with Parmesan, arugula and tarragon. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Roll out pastry on a clean, lightly floured work surface. Cut out 8 circles and use to line muffin cups. Fill pies with some ricotta mixture. Make a small indent in each filling. Break eggs one at a time, separating yolks from whites. Slip a yolk into the indent of each pie. Season with salt and pepper. Roll extra pastry into

Preheat oven to 350°F. Put sugar in bowl and break up with the back of a fork; beat in oil and eggs. Fold in grated pumpkin and lemon zest. Combine flour, baking powder and cinnamon in a bowl, then sift into the mixture and fold in. Spoon mixture into cupcake liners and bake in preheated oven for 18 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool. TO DECORATE: Put white and dark/semisweet chocolates in separate heatproof bowls set over pans of gently simmering water. Leave until almost melted. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes; spoon white chocolate over cakes. Spoon dark/semisweet chocolate

into piping bag; snip off tip so you can pipe a thin line of chocolate. Put a dot of chocolate in the middle of each cake, then pipe 3 concentric circles around the dot. Using a skewer, draw a line from central dot to outside edge of the cake and repeat about 8 times all the way around to create a spider’s web pattern. Serve while the chocolate is still slightly soft and gooey.

KRYPTONITE PANNA COTTA 1½ tbsp. matcha green tea powder 6 tbsp. milk 2 tsp. powdered gelatin 2 cups heavy cream ¹⁄³ cup sugar Four 5-oz. teacups or small molds (Serves 4)

Gradually mix matcha green tea powder with 1-2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until smooth. Pour remaining milk into a small heatproof bowl and sprinkle over gelatin. Set aside for 5 minutes; place bowl over shallow saucepan of hot water and stir until dissolved. Let cool. Put cream and sugar in saucepan and set over low heat until almost boiling. Remove from heat and pour into large glass measuring cup. Beat in matcha powder mixture, then gelatin solution. Beat until fully blended. Pour mixture into teacups or molds. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. Panna cottas should be wobbly. If you’ve used molds, dip bases briefly in boiling water, invert onto plates and give one sharp shake to loosen them on to a plate. If using teacups, serve as is. O

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“This will be a piece of cake. Or, even better, a piece of pizza!” – “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

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Destiny BY LYNN ALLISON

HOW “RAY DONOVAN” STAR STEVEN BAUER LANDED AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME

T here’s something daunting about interviewing South Florida’s Steven Bauer. The ruggedly handsome actor has played virtually every type of bad boy in his 36-year career, ranging from drug lord to cold-blooded killer. His personal and professional lives have been turbulent, including an ill-fated marriage to actress Melanie Griffith and a struggle with addiction. And his current role as Avi, the ex-Israeli intelligence agent in Show-

time’s “Ray Donovan,” cements his menacing and powerful presence. But off screen, Bauer, 57, is soft-spoken, affable and downright funny, with salt and pepper tousled hair, casual clothes and a blinding, ear-to-ear grin that lights up the room. He’s more of a Teddy Bauer than his onscreen characters suggest. The Havana-born, Miamiraised actor is still recognized for his mesmerizing breakout performance as Manny Ribera in Brian De Palma’s classic film “Scarface,” playing Al Pacino’s right-hand man. And since that role in 1983 he’s made a movie every year, including the memorable crime dramas “Primal Fear” and “Traffic.” More recently, Bauer has achieved high praise and

critical acclaim playing Avi, who helps lead character Ray Donovan (played by awardwinning actor Liev Schreiber) “fix” things on Showtime’s eponymous smash hit. “Ray is a guy who fixes situations that happen all the time to celebrities,” Bauer explains. “It could be an unwanted pregnancy, blackmail, anything that puts their careers at risk. Sometimes we can pay off the offender but often, we have to resort to violence. It’s a very real show.” The TV drama aired its first episode in 2013, breaking viewership records and becoming the network’s biggest premiere of all time. “The ratings have continued to climb,” Bauer says proudly. “It’s a fine show with extremely excellent writing. It’s very rare to have

such a gift drop into your lap. I feel blessed as an actor to be working with such an amazing cast and crew.” This summer, “Ray Donovan” starts its second season, and Bauer promises that more will be revealed

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You’ll be seeing more of Avi’s personal life. He’s still lethal and does the dirty work that has to be done, but he is a good soldier.

about his gritty but philosophical character. “We’ve had a lot of feedback about my role,” he says. “You’ll be seeing more of Avi’s personal life. He’s still lethal and does the dirty work that has to be done, but he is a good soldier. He is calm and judicious and there is a mutual

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ther, Esteban, was a pilot in Cuba and ended up driving a cab in Miami. “We went from apartment to apartment supported by other refugees in Little Havana. Some families, like (actor) Andy Garcia’s folks, found work on the beach. We lived in the suburbs and had a totally different experience. “Fortunately I was surrounded by very loving, nurturing women. But although it was an idyllic childhood, it was fraught with tension and a sense of sadness for our loss,” he says. “Miami was just a hick town back then and my fondest memories are of my mom taking my brother and me to the famous Eden Roc on Miami Beach.” Bauer and James Woods on “Ray Donovan”

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I chose to come to the party and I chose to participate. Thanks to my strong family support system, I came through that period.

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respect between Ray and Avi that is palpable.” The drama also stars Oscar winner Jon Voight as Donovan’s antagonistic dad, Mickey. Avi is often the buffer between the warring father and son. In one episode, Avi stops a raging Ray who is determined to kill Mickey. “The scenes between Schreiber and Voight are incredible to watch,” says Bauer. “They are both very 74

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cerebral actors and the director just has to step aside and let them loose.” Bauer often refers to the term “destiny” when describing this career. When “Ray Donovan” creator Ann Biderman couldn’t decide if Avi should be Russian or Israeli, he reached into his past and pulled up a credible version of an exMossad agent. “I was with these guys in Israel during the filming of ‘Sword of Gideon,’” he reveals. “I played a Mossad agent who was a real-life character. I really got the sound of their language. I learned He-

brew. I’m part Jewish anyway because my grandfather came from Germany to Havana.”

HIS BIG BREAK Bauer was born Esteban Ernesto Echevarria Samson, and his family fled to Miami on July 4, 1960 following Fidel Castro’s Cuban revolution. “My parents were very young, and struggled to start a new life with me and my brother who is 18 months younger,” he recalls. “My mother Lillian attended American schools in Cuba so she was able to find a job teaching. My fa-

Although his family was poor, they had culture in their veins. “I grew up with classical music in my home and my dad was a voracious reader. I wanted to be a musician and learned to play the violin, and then the trumpet in my high school band and finally, got a guitar. My heroes were the Beatles, so I was thrilled.” After graduating from Miami Coral Park Senior High School he turned to acting while studying at MiamiDade Community College (now called Miami Dade College). He then transferred

to the University of Miami, where he studied in the Department of Theatre and became friends with actor Ray Liotta. He landed his first substantial role while still at UM on the PBS bilingual situation comedy “Que Pasa, USA?” He played José ‘Joe’ Peña, the teenage son of a Cuban exile. “I was getting fan mail in college,” recalls Bauer, who at the time used the stage name Rocky Echevarria, before adopting his current name from his maternal grandmother. In 1981, he met his first wife Melanie Griffith while co-starring in the TV movie, “She’s In the Army Now.” “I knew the moment I met her I’d marry her,” he recalls. It was a whirlwind romance and he soon flew across the country to live with her in Malibu. They later moved to New York City because he had his heart set on stage acting and directing. They stayed at Liotta’s apartment, studied under the famed acting teacher Stella Adler and married in 1982. And while Bauer appeared in several Off-Broadway productions, he was broke and decided to fly back to Los Angeles and try his luck on the West Coast. “I had $8 in my pocket when I found out that I got the role of Manny Ribera in the movie ‘Scarface,’” he says. “I was playing opposite Al Pacino. Destiny played its hand and I got my first big break.” Pacino took the young actor under his wing. “He is an amazing and funny person,” Bauer says. “We were very close for a few years while making that film.” Although the movie was critically panned (Pacino’s performance as a drug-ad-

dled loose cannon was considered by some as “over the top”), Bauer drew a Golden Globe nomination for his role as best supporting actor. His strong audition and Cuban background made him perfect for the part. But all the fame and newfound recognition had a dark side. He began a flirtation with cocaine. “I was carelessly casual about it,” he reflects. “It was as natural as ingesting liquor, but it hurt me in more than a few ways. I behaved irresponsibly when I should have been more professional.” Griffith—Don Johnson’s ex-wife, who married Bauer when she was 24—described those years in People magazine. “We were wild,” she told the magazine. “But drugs meant more to me than they did to him. He was doing it too but he didn’t have a problem with it. He tried to get me not to take drugs.” But Bauer takes full responsibility for his actions and isn’t one for finger pointing. “I chose to come to the party and I chose to participate,” he says matter-offactly. “Thanks to my strong family support system, I came through that period.” The marriage began to crumble and the sole purpose of their relationship became their son Alexander, now 28. “It was tough when Steven and I broke up,” Griffith said. “But we get along great now. He’s a wonderful dad.” Bauer married twice more: first to Ingrid Anderson, with whom he had son Dylan, 23, and then to Christina Boney. Both marriages ended in divorce. Today, he’s single and prefers to keep

his personal life private. He has empathy for younger entertainers that don’t have the strong support system he did when things went awry. “The young stars today have all this money and then fall apart because nobody says ‘no’ to them. With the social media today, everything they do appears on TMZ,” he says. And while he lives in Tinseltown, he often returns to Miami to visit his folks. “They are still alive and well and my mom still makes the best Cuban coffee around,” he says with a laugh. And his career is soaring.

Aside from his pivotal “Ray Donovan” role, he’s made appearances on hit TV dramas including “Breaking Bad” and “The Mentalist.” He’s also worked on several films, including “Chavez Cage of Glory,” where he got to break the bad-boy image and portray a priest. With such a heavy workload, he makes caring for his health a priority. “My body started to fall apart when I was 40 or 45,” he says. “I was very lucky with my health and ate whatever I wanted. But now I have to watch the carbohydrates and eat lean protein and vegetables. My whole nutritional program has been revamped! I take supplements and vitamins Bauer wth Liev Schreiber on “Ray Donovan”

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Miami was just a hick town back then and my fondest memories are of my mom taking my brother and me to the famous Eden Roc on Miami Beach.

and avoid processed foods.” He also works out with a personal trainer three times a week and plays tennis regularly. These days, the seasoned actor is at the top of his game. Working on “Ray Donovan” is like a “gift from God,” he says. “Despite the intensity of the show, I’m having so much fun. I have to say this is the most fun I’ve ever had.” O

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ichelle Kosinski is a Florida girl, at least in her heart and soul. “As soon as I step off the plane, I’m like ‘Ahhhh,’” she says, about flying into the Sunshine State. Sure, CNN’s new White House correspondent grew up outside Philly, went to college in Chicago and has taken up temporary residence all over the globe: Afghanistan, the Gaza Strip, New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. She’s covered terrorist attacks, earthquakes, even the

television teeth at WIFR-TV in Rockford, Ill. On a good day, it was an hour’s drive from her college campus, so the entry-level job was a tough commitment. She juggled her work at the local CBS station with her work in Medill’s master’s program. The accelerated master’s program, of course. After college, she packed up for WSOC-TV in Charlotte, N.C., the start of a long, successful career with NBC. For 10-plus years, every pro-

ing. So far, she’s not been disappointed. “It was one of those pinch-me moments,” recalls Kosinski, who had never been inside the White House until she went to work for CNN in May. “I really couldn’t believe it. It didn’t frighten me. I felt empowered.” Kosinski feels like that a lot. Before she and Zucker clinched the CNN deal, she had been working across the pond as NBC‘s correspon-

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poisoning of a KGB spy. But when it’s time to relax? Miami! “I’m a hot weather person,” says Kosinski, 40, who owned a multimillion-dollar home in Coral Gables when she worked for WTVJ in Miami. “I’m always keeping my eye on real estate.” Back in the early days, when Kosinski landed in Miami in 2001 for the job with the local NBC affiliate, she was still a bit brighteyed, just a few years out of college. A graduate of the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism—yes, she is brainy and beautiful—Kosinski cut her 76

fessional move she made was with NBC. Miami. Atlanta. London. She filled in on the “Today” show, went live with Brian Williams on the “NBC Nightly News.” But when former NBC boss Jeff Zucker took the helm of CNN in 2012, it didn’t take long for him to come calling. “I’ve known Jeff a long time,” she says. “It got to the point where I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is going to be the offer I can’t refuse.’ And it was.” She was ready for something “meatier,” she says, an assignment that would be interesting and challeng-

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dent in London. Her assignment there had been a nice promotion at the time, coming after five years with the network in Atlanta. From all appearances, Kosinski reveled in the exciting overseas assignments, which often threw her into the line of danger. OK, she did find herself dealing with the occasional lifestyle story (it’s not like NBC could ignore the birth of the Royal baby). But most of her assignments fell well within the boundaries of her first love: hard news. She covered the criminal trials of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. She was there for the European

E.coli outbreak and the 2011 London riots. She compiled memorable reports on the lasting effects of Chernobyl. It was hardly ever glamorous. It was usually dangerous. And she loved it.

Change Of Scenery A career as a television reporter wasn’t always on Kosinski’s radar. The daughter of a biologist and a chemist, she grew up a math and science girl. Then a teacher at her Catholic high school in Cinnaminson Township, N.J., a small suburb near Philadelphia, commented on her writing talents. That teacher turned a switch for Kosinski, who would go on to earn many journalism accolades. She won a regional Emmy Award in 2003 for her stories on the lives of Haitian immigrants in South Florida. She was part of the network reporting team that won a national Emmy for NBC’s coverage of the 2008 presidential race. And in 2005, she became a wee bit famous online for a gag she pulled while reporting on the flooding in Wayne, N.J. In an effort to show Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and the rest of America how deep the flood waters were, Kosinski paddled by in a canoe. But when two guys walked by in waders during her live broadcast, everyone had a good laugh. Busted! The water was barely ankle deep. Kosinski later said the water was deeper off camera, but they couldn’t film there because of bad lighting. But it’s always been the more perilous assignments that have caught the eye of executives and viewers—if not her family.

She calls her parents “science nerds” who “aren’t big TV watchers.” “When you do what I do, you don’t always tell your parents about the dangers, but I loved flying into a country and working by the seat of my pants,” she says. “You don’t have a producer and nothing’s going right and you end up doing everything on your own.” Today with CNN, she’s enjoying the opposite of that. Kosinski says 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue operates like a well-oiled machine. No death. No famine. No tainted water supplies. “Everything is hyperorganized and everything’s on top of everything else. It’s like a two-minute walk to everything,” she says. She’s living back in the United States, of course, this time in Washington, D.C. And she loves that her beloved Florida is only a two-hour flight away. During a recent visit in May, she and her fiancé, Kimbell Duncan, who cofounded the Rush Foundation to help stop the spread of HIV in Africa, spent a few hours doing one of her favorite things: bicycling the trails at Shark Valley in the Everglades. She loves Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and South Beach. And when she and Duncan were picking a venue for their wedding this summer, they almost picked Miami. Instead, they went with D.C. because it was easier for their guests. “It makes me so happy,” says this wannabe Florida girl. “I can be coming from somewhere that’s a really heavy place. No sleep. And I get to Miami and I can totally decompress… It’s warm and beautiful and sultry. There’s nothing quite like it.” O

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Built overtop ancient Incan walls, the historical stone home once belonged to the family of Marquis Salas y Valdez, who was awarded the mansion for his loyalty to the Spanish crown.

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Breathtaking Palacio del Inka Combines Peruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rich Traditions With Modern Comforts BY DIANNA SMITH

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But nestled beside a stunning Incan temple and below a backdrop of magnificent mountains, there’s a property that does just that. The opulent Palacio del Inka, which is part of Luxury Collection Hotels, completed an 18-month, $15 million renovation last summer, creating a hotel that isn’t just a place to sleep and eat during a long-awaited getaway—it enhances the vacation experience. “The property’s design exudes the ambiance of a colonial mansion from the very first moment you walk through its magical doors,” says Arturo Schwarz, general manager. “The refurbishment has given (it) a sense of place true to the historical significance of the property.” Owned and operated by Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas, the hotel is nearly 36 years old, but its historical significance dates back

nearly five centuries. It’s located in Cusco, a city in southeastern Peru near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. In the 15th century, Cusco (also spelled Cuzco) was the capital of the Incan empire. The picturesque property is just across the street from Qoricancha, also known as the former Temple of the Sun, which was dedicated in 1200 A.D. to Inti, the sun god of the Incas, and served as the central site of worship for the Incas. Renovations included its spectacular Spanish-Colonial façade, which resonates of ancient Inca culture—with some contemporary twists. The entryway reveals legendary Peruvian stone construction held together without mortar, and the look continues into the lobby, where visitors step onto indigenous stone floors while soft light spills from a vaulted, translucent ceiling. It also included the Mansion of the Four Busts (Casona de los Cuatro Bustos), which today serves as the nucleus of the Palacio del Inka. Built overtop ancient Incan walls, the historical stone home once belonged to the family of Marquis Salas y Valdez, who was awarded the mansion for his loyalty to the Spanish crown. The mansion hosts 17 special suites, all with striking 13-foot, hand-painted ceilings and, Schwarz says, the “crème de la

Photos courtesy of Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas and Blue Parallel

It’s no small feat for a resort to stand out in Peru, a country rich in tradition, diversity and natural wonders.

crème” of accommodations. Guests can sit at hand-carved Colonial-style writing desks, bathrooms are covered in agedcream Travertine marble and pieces of art from the Cusco Art School decorate suite walls. If you choose not to stay in a suite but would like to see one, you can request a tour. There are also three guestroom buildings that include

LEFT: Palacio del Inka Spa OPPOSITE PAGE: (Clockwise from Top) Casona de los Cuatro Bustos’ main courtyard; the exterior; the original entrance; the Presidential Suite

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The Palacio del Inka’s new full-service spa is another big attraction, offering personalized treatments inspired by Andean culture, such as exfoliations with quinoa, Incan mud wraps and a body wrap based on 24k gold.

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PALACIO DEL INKA is located at Plazoleta Santo Domingo 259, Cusco, Peru. For more information, call +51 (84) 23 1961 or visit LIBERTADOR.COM.PE.

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The picturesque property is just across the street from Qoricancha, also known as the former Temple of the Sun, which was dedicated in 1200 A.D. to Inti, the sun god of the Incas, and served as the central site of worship for the Incas.

Photos courtesy of Libertador Hotels, Resorts & Spas

RIGHT: Inti Raymi Restaurant BELOW: Rumi Bar

203 rooms filled with Peruvian art, handcrafted furnishings and contemporary amenities, including high-speed Internet and iPod docking stations. Even dining at the hotel is a unique experience and not just for the cuisine, but the decor. The Inti Raymi Restaurant and Rumi Bar are the new “must-do” destinations in Cusco. The culinary specialty is Novo-Andean cuisine, a relatively new cu-

linary Peruvian cooking style that recreates pre-Hispanic customs using authentic local ingredients. The restaurant also serves international dishes with a local slant. The setting is dramatic with silk and velvet curtains, regal iron chandeliers and breathtaking Solomonic columns that amaze first-time visitors. The bar, which is known for its popular Pisco Sour cocktail, features an original Incan wall, polished Peruvian walnut floors and a stone pathway. After a memorable dining experience, the staff encourages visitors to walk four short blocks to check out Plaza De Armas, the city’s main plaza, a historical grassy square with shops and a towering church and cathedral. “Although (the hotel) is right in the middle of everything, it’s far removed from the noise and the hustle and bustle of the main city,” Schwarz points out.

Cultural Gem The staff here is highlighted repeatedly on TripAdvisor as “friendly” and “accommodating,” and will help you stay

as busy or as relaxed as you care to be. Want to immerse yourself in Peruvian culture? A staffer will direct you to tours of archaeological and historical sites, including nearby Machu Picchu, considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Also known as the lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu was discovered in 1911 by an American historian and is now a major tourist attraction that lures visitors from all over the world. While Cusco is located nearby, tourists have often overlooked it. But that’s changing as more visitors realize all the city has to offer. Besides its historical and archeological significance, Cusco offers cycling, kayaking and hiking in postcard-worthy environments, with mountains, jungles and beaches. The Palacio del Inka’s new fullservice spa is another big attraction, offering personalized treatments inspired by Andean culture, such as exfoliations with quinoa, Incan mud wraps and a body wrap based on 24k gold. Peru’s tourism industry has grown in the last decade, with the United States being its main market, along with residents of Brazil and Latin America, and it’s expected to flourish even more. South America was voted as a hot travel destination in 2014 by Condé Nast Traveler, and

Peru is likely one of the huge draws. Emmanuel Burgio, founder and CEO of Blue Parallel, a travel company that creates private tailor-made journeys to Peru for people in the United States, believes tourism will continue to grow because of luxury properties such as Palacio del Inka opening in Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley area. Burgio says Peru is a fantastic destination for people of all ages, including families, and it’s a place where you could stay for weeks or just a few days. Blue Parallel has a special five-day escape to Peru that covers the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu and Cusco as well. “It’s enough time to visit the main highlights of the region and to take in its historical, cultural and natural beauty,” he says. And for South Floridians especially, traveling there is getting easier. Four major airlines now offer direct nonstop flights from South Florida’s major cities into Lima. Most recently, in late 2013, JetBlue Airlines introduced new nonstop direct flights from Fort Lauderdale that can get you to Lima in less than six hours. And if you’re looking to escape South Florida’s humid summers, this just might be the perfect place to visit. Cusco is one of South America’s highest cities in altitude, resulting in cooler temperatures year round, despite its fairly close proximity to the equator. And while the city’s rainy season lasts from November through April, that shouldn’t bother South Floridians. Rain or shine, we know how to enjoy a vacation. Especially if it’s in a place like Cusco. O J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

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HERE’S THE BEEF: Scenes from last year’s Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash

CLASSY COOKOUT PGA National Resort & Spa To Host Third Annual Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash ummer calls for good ’ole American suds and hamburgers, but you’ve never experienced a cookout quite like PGA National Resort & Spa’s Craft Beer Festival & Burger Bash, scheduled for June 14 in Palm Beach Gardens. Just in time for Father’s Day, the annual event will begin at noon on the gorgeous greens of the Fazio golf course, with elegant tents and plenty of misters to keep guests cool and comfortable while munching and sipping. Local restaurants will feature more than 60 beers and refreshing

ciders during the afternoon. Booths will be set up for slider tastings, and attendees can vote for their favorites in three categories: “Best Burger,” “Most Innovative Burger” and “Best Non-Beef Burger.” Restaurants will also compete for the title of Palm Beach’s “2014 King of All Burgers,” which for the past two years has gone to Chuck Burger Joint in Palm Beach Gardens. Guests can also expect live entertainment by Jason Cardinal, followed by The Kinected, a vender village with specialty retail goods and a charity silent auction. A por-

tion of proceeds will benefit two charities. “This third annual event is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend with beer and cider tastings, delicious food from local chefs and live music, as well as determining the best burger in Palm Beach,” says James Gelfand, the resort’s vice president of special events. “More importantly, the charitable contribution allows us to give back to the community, to Dreamride, and the Special Olympics.” Following the festival will be a

concert on the green at 5:15 p.m. featuring Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett, accompanied by the New Orleans Suspects. Ticket packages including the post-concert festivities are $60. Event partners include Brown Distributing, Creekstone Farms, Yelp, Localdines.com, WILD 95.5 FM, KOOL 105.5 FM, Gator 98.7 FM and 94.3 FM Real Radio. O PGA National Resort & Spa is located at 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens. For more information, call 855-8964762 or visit pgaresort.com. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

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EASY, TASTY RECIPES FOR RISK-FREE ENTERTAINING If you’re a culinary novice, chances are your first creation won’t bowl over guests with its revolutionary taste—then again, it might. When learning to cook, who better to experiment on than some nonjudgmental pals? Invite them over and whip up simple recipes like the ones in “Friends Around the Table,” a cookbook with more than 60 fuss-free entrees, sides and desserts that even you can’t mess up.

GAZPACHO This refreshing appetizer is great served along with antipasti or on its own. It also doubles as one heck of a pseudo Bloody Mary mix. (Serves 4-6) INGREDIENTS 8 plum tomatoes 1 cucumber 1 red and 1 green bell pepper, deseeded with stalks discarded 1 small red onion, peeled 1 bunch fresh basil, chopped 1 cup tomato juice 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra to serve Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Handful of ice, to serve Tabasco or hot sauce, to serve Food processor INSTRUCTIONS

Cut tomatoes and cucumber in half and remove seeds with a teaspoon. Set seeds aside, then finely dice the tomato and cucumber flesh and place in a mixing bowl. Dice APRIL 2014 peppers and onion; add to the other vegetables along with the basil. Mix together. Place 1/3 of the diced mix86

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ture into a food processor along with the reserved tomato and cucumber seeds, tomato juice and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture over remaining diced vegetables and mix together, adding salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve in individual glasses with a drizzle of olive oil and an ice cube, and include a side of Tabasco sauce for anyone who wants an extra kick.

“Friends Around the Table” is written by Acland Geddes and Pedro da Silva, with photography by Kate Whitaker. It’s published by Ryland Peters and Small and retails for 86 $27.95. It can be found at rylandpeters.com or wherever books are sold.

FRUIT AND NUT COUSCOUS WITH FRESH HERBS This dish is so simple it’s almost laughable. No clumps or overcooking here. Just perfect fluffy grains each and every time. (Serves 6-8) INGREDIENTS 1 lb. 2 oz. couscous Olive oil, for frying and drizzling ¹/³ cup whole almonds ¹/³ cup whole cashews ½ cup whole pecans 1 pomegranate

2 tbsp. chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 tbsp. chopped fresh mint 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Put couscous in a serving bowl and add cold water until it’s covered by 3/4 inch of water. Leave until water is totally absorbed (about 10 minutes), then fluff with your hands. Put all the nuts in a pan with a splash of olive oil and toast over medium heat until they’re nicely browned. Set aside to cool. Remove the pomegranate seeds by cutting the fruit in half, holding it over a bowl and bashing the outside with the back of a wooden spoon. Stir the herbs, nuts, pomegranate seeds and dried apricots into the couscous. Add a little olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

TERIYAKI CHICKEN BREAST This is a great dish to prepare in advance since it also tastes good served at room temperature. The easy marinade also works well with fish. (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS 4 skinless chicken breasts Olive oil, for frying 4 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. fish sauce 2 tbsp. Thai sweet chili sauce 1 tsp. sesame seeds 2 tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 1 red chili, sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped 2 scallions, sliced Salad leaves or greens Ridged grill pan or nonstick frying pan Ovenproof dish INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat pan until smoking hot. Rub a little olive oil on the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and cook for 12 minutes or until cooked all the way through. Remove from oven; leave to rest for 5 minutes, covered in foil to keep warm. Gently warm pan and toast the sesame seeds, stirring frequently until golden brown, then remove to cool. For the marinade, mix the remaining ingredients and add the toasted sesame seeds. Pour over the cooked chicken and marinate for a few hours. Serve with a crisp green salad.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH WALNUTS, DATES AND PARSLEY It’s incredible what can be done with cauliflower. This side dish is especially delicious thanks to the addition of dates, which add the perfect sweet touch. (Serves 4-6) INGREDIENTS 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets Olive oil, for roasting 5 tbsp. butter ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed

½ cup pitted dates, roughly chopped 1 small bunch fresh-flat leaf parsley, chopped Sea salt and freshly ground Black pepper

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Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the cauliflower florets in a little olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown with lightly charred edges. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and toast for 5 minutes, then add crushed garlic and dates. Reduce heat to low; continue to cook for 5 minutes. Mix the roasted cauliflower with the date-nut mixture, scatter with chopped parsley and serve. 88

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BANOFEE PIE First invented in an English pub, this traditional British dessert is a real crowd pleaser with its combination of caramel, condensed milk and bananas. (Serves 8-10)

INGREDIENTS 14-oz. can condensed milk 12 oz. oat-style cookies 3½ oz. butter, melted 1²/³ cups heavy cream 3 bananas, sliced 5 oz. milk or semisweet chocolate, grated Toasted flaked/sliced almonds, to serve

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9-inch springform cake pan INSTRUCTIONS

Start making the caramel by placing an unopened can of condensed milk in a pan; submerge cans in cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 75 minutes. Re-

move can and let cool before opening. Crush cookies to breadcrumb size and mix with melted butter; press mixture into cake pan, covering both the base and sides. Put pan in the refrigerator and let harden for 20 minutes. Whip the

cream until it stands up on its own. Spoon cooled caramel over the biscuit base, then layer the bananas on top. Spread whipped cream over the bananas; top with grated chocolate and almonds. Serve immediately. O

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CELEBRITY DISH Seasalt And Pepper Serves Fresh, Delicious Fare And Plenty Of Eye Candy BY LESLIE KRAFT BURKE f I were to list the ingredients of a perfect South Florida evening, I’d want a lovely waterfront location, great company, the freshest of cocktails and exceptional food. To finish, a little eye candy would be just the ticket—as in, celebrities please. In other words, I would want to be at Seasalt and Pepper. Situated on the banks of the Miami River—about an hour’s drive from Boca Raton—the new restaurant already has become a favorite local haunt of David Beckham, Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Ryan Phillippe, LeBron James, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Adriana Lima and Eva Longoria. It’s easy to see why. From the moment you arrive at Seasalt and Pepper, you feel as though you’ve entered a posh, relaxed seafood brasserie on the French Riviera. A lively bar with friend-

SEA DELIGHTS: (Clockwise from Top Left) Seafood Casserole; Crab Lump Salad; Octopus; Black Truffle Veal Chop; Meli Melo of Tartar

ly service is where you’ll find luscious concoctions made with divine juices. The Lychee Martini was delectable, potent and addicting; the Blueberry Sangria was delicious made with pinot grigio, blueberry, strawberry and orange juices. The Melonade, made with Herradura tequila, watermelon, basil and lime, is not to be missed. As you imbibe among the sociable crowd, you can appreciate the ambiance. Mega-yachts and small boats sail up and dock at the restaurant, which will have its boat pick you up at yours if the river gets too

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crowded and there’s no room to pull in. When you’re ready, try some amazing appetizers. The Meli Melo of Tartar is a must-have for seafood lovers: A tower of tuna, salmon, scallops, crab, watercress pesto, avocado fries and soya pesto marinade. The Marinated Octopus is tender— not the chewy bits you find

where Seasalt and Pepper is located at 422 N.W. North River Drive in Miami. For more information, call 305-440-4200 or visit seasaltandpepper.com.

at most places. And the Crab Lump Salad is accented perfectly with Kalamata olives and almonds. Entree standouts include the Classic Seasalt Seafood Wood-Fired Casserole—a mountain of the freshest Dungeness crab, lobster, jumbo shrimp, fish and shellfish bathed in a tomato and saffron broth. There are some excellent options for landlubbers as well, including the flavorful, tender Rack of Lamb and Black Truffle Veal Chop. Dessert completes the feast, with top choices being a creamy cheesecake served

with raspberry sorbet and Key lime tart, served with Key lime cream-coated graham crackers. “This menu represents all my favorite dishes that I like to prepare,” says Executive Chef Alfredo Alvarez, whose career includes stints at Alfredo’s in Rome, Tratoria Dopo Teatro in New York and Giacosa Restaurant in Coral Gables. “After closing my Miami restaurant 10 years ago, I’ve traveled all over the world, and this compilation is a culinary snapshot of all of my travels.” Seasalt and Pepper is one culinary adventure you won’t want to miss. O

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CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.9898 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0122 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Center at Boca Raton ❘ Second Floor ❘ 5820 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.3286 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Monday-Sunday.

GRAND LUX CAFE Town

BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

THE GRILLE ON CONGRESS

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

5101 Congress Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.9800 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. BONEFISH GRILL Shoppes at

Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Lunch Sunday, Dinner nightly.

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2141 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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.

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

Executive Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0550 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.

J. ALEXANDER’S University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.9875 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE

4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday. KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly. MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.998.3881

OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PARK TAVERN 32 S.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.5093 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

at Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

THE PAVILION GRILLE 301 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

MAX’S GRILLE Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘ 402

MAX’S HARVEST 169 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.381.9970 ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

B I T E S/

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

2222 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. 561.392.2739

BURT & MAX’S Delray Market-

place ❘ 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.6380 ❘ Lunch and Brunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner daily. BUTCHER BLOCK GRILL

Fountains Center ❘ 7000 West Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.3035 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. THE CAPITAL GRILLE Town

Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.1077 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101

Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly.

561.395.2675

TWO GEORGES AT THE COVE MARINA 1754 S.E. Third Ct. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SWEET AND SAVORY Taste Of Boynton To Serve Decadent Fare And Fine Wines

repare to chow down and drink up when the culinary red carpet gets rolled out for the 2014 Taste of Boynton. The food and wine extravaganza will take place on June 12 at Benvenuto Restaurant at Boynton Beach, where dozens of area restaurants, bars and bakeries will present decadent tastings and wines from around the world. The popular epicurean event starts at 6:30 p.m. and scheduled participants include Backyard, Banana Boat, Bonefish Grill, Cake Garden & Tea Bakery, Carolina Ale House, Cathy’s Cakes, Culinary Solutions, Dean Anthony’s Pizzeria & Restaurant, East Ocean Cafe, GFS Marketplace, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, Longhorn Steakhouse, Prime Catch, Secret Garden, TruShots Bar & Grille and Village Tavern. All will serve their signature dishes and/or desserts. The annual food fest is presented by the Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce, with sponsors Palm Beach Community Bank and The Wine Cellar

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

Boynton Beach. Benvenuto Restaurant is located at 1730 North Federal Highway, Boynton Beach. For more information, call 561-364-0600 or visit boytnonbeach.org.

The names will bring you in… but the food will bring you back!

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.

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 and mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees.

• Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • • Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday • • Indoor and Outdoor Dining •

• 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

201 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-276-3600 theofficedelray.com

taste listings RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

Mizner Park ❘ 225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

Sushi from Saito's Japanese Steakhouse

8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.8788 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

SALT SEVEN 32 S.E. Second

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.488.4040 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.7258 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SPICY GINGER 6020 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3388 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Dinner Saturday-Sunday.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W.

Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second

St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

SUSHIGO 477 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7888 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Thursday-Sunday.

13 AMERICAN TABLE 451 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.409.2061 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.

SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

ASIAN/SUSHI

SUSHI THAI 100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL (KOSHER) The Fountains ❘

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday. BUDDHA SKY BAR 217 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.7557 ❘ Dinner nightly. BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

CAY DA VIETNAMESE 7400

N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR (KOSHER) Wharfside

❘ 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night. 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 ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 561.330.9191

JAPANGO Regency Court ❘

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ Shoppes 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.

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday Dinner nightly. 101 Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

Delray Beach ❘ 561.270.3569 ❘ Lunch and Dinner MondaySaturday, Dinner Sunday.

JIDAI KAITEN SUSHI Shoppes at Boca Grove ❘ 21073 Powerline Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.852.5770 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

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.

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops

561.999.1263 Riverstone

KAO TONG 217 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Mizner

Park ❘ 431 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

561.347.7322

PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N.

561.361.8777

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.7534 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly.

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060 S.W. 18th

KIN NOODLE BAR 200 S.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, Dinner nightly. Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

St., #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

THE SEA SOUTH EAST ASIAN KITCHEN 16950 Jog Road ❘

at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday, 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. YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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BARBECUE LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO.

2399 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday. PA BBQ GRILL 1198 N. Dixie

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.7427 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. SHORTY’S BAR-B-Q The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.0024 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W.

Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. OLD CALYPSO 900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday-Sunday. 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.

CONTINENTAL BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

LE RIVAGE 450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Palm Place ❘ 507 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.8885 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades

IT’S ALL GREEK The Reserve ❘ 9704 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6337 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS

MILOS TAVERNA 1600 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.6720 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.4119 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday. THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Thursday-Tuesday. Closed Wednesday.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7472 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. 98

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BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N.

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at Boca Grove ❘

Lakeridge Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly except Tuesday.

Federal Hwy., #4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly. CARPE DIEM 110 E. Atlantic

21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.455.2140

ARTURO’S 6750 N. Federal Hwy.

Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. CASIMIR BISTRO Royal Palm Place

MIMOSA Polo Shops ❘ 5030

Champion Blvd, #D3 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.0027 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

GERMAN BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘

309 Via De Palmas #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

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 ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly. 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. FERRARO’S 8208 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.2750 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday. FRANK & DINO’S 718 S.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. 954.427.4909

561.883.2002

L’ETOILE 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7000 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday, Brunch Sunday.

5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.2700 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

TAVERNA OPA 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.303.3602 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W.

JOSEF’S TABLE Polo Shops ❘

TAVERNA KYMA 6298 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.2828 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

CURRIES & MORE 217 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.2999 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

❘ 416 Via De Palmas, #81 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.955.6001 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySunday.

ESTIA TAVERNA & BAR Royal

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second

DORSIA RESTAURANT 5837 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.961.4156 ❘ Dinner daily.

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1911 S. Federal Highway ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner nightly IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday. JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT 159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner MondaySaturday.

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.3777 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

LA LUNA BISTRO The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096 N.E.

Second Ave. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch WednesdaySunday, Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday. 954.596.5840

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN

Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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.

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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 ❘

561-409-4111 ❘ Lunch and 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. SAPORISSIMO 366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Monday.

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Palm Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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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.

TRAMONTI 119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly. TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto

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CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

TUCCI'S FIRE N COAL PIZZA 50 N.E.

First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday- Saturday, Dinner nightly. VIC & ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

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VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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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. CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT 3350 N.W.

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS ~ NOW ACCEPTING CALL AHEAD SEATING Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

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Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Sunday. 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.

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212 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.4000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. 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 Saturday-Thursday.

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S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ 561.300.5280 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

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HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS Mission Bay ❘ 10125 Glades Rd. ❘ 561.218.8848 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. 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.

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Ma k i ng H i s tory P e r s onal . SANDWICHES/DELI BEN’S NY KOSHER DELI The Reserve ❘ 9942 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.9963 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GRILL TIME (KOSHER) 8177 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.3699 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Sunday-Thursday.

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. TOOJAY’S GOURMET DELI

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CORNER BAKERY CAFE Boca Commons ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.417.6060 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

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BOSTON’S ON THE BEACH 40 S. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.3364 ❘ Breakfast Saturday-Sunday, Lunch and Dinner daily. CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner daily.

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V ISIT TH E MUSEUM 4760 Tamiami Trail N., Suite 7, Naples www.HolocaustMuseumSWFL.org | 239.263.9200 Tuesday to Sunday, 1-4 pm

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.

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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.

Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR

Five S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6718 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.7868

❘ Dinner nightly.

TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly. O

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forming Basilioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s variation from the ballet â&#x20AC;&#x153;Don Quixote.â&#x20AC;? Isabella Boylston completed her studies at Harid in 2005 and then joined the American Ballet Theatre in New York City. She was promoted to soloist in 2011. Isabella has been awarded a Princess Grace

Harid graduates have been employed by more than 80 professional dance companies in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia.

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The Harid Conservatory Holds Event To Celebrate Dance And Showcase Students t was a grand evening when The Harid Conservatory in Boca Raton hosted An Evening of Dance, an event that celebrated the internationally renowned professional training school for gifted young ballet dancers. More than 60 guests attended the event, which included

performances, dinner and dessert with the dancers. Harid Director Gordon Wright served as host, welcoming guests at a reception before inviting them to be seated in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large practice studio, which also serves as a performance space. Wright

spoke about the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and its successful graduates, who have been employed by more than 80 professional dance companies in the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia. Following Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remarks, guests were treated to an engaging dance performance featuring the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current students and a number of distinguished alumni. Cavan Conley graduated from Harid in 2012 and is now a member of Tulsa Ballet in Oklahoma. Cavan demonstrated his strong jumps and multiple turns by per-

Award and is a recipient of the prestigious Clive Barnes Award. Later this spring, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll appear as a guest artist at the famed Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia. For Haridâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests, Boylston performed the dazzling Gamzattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s variation from â&#x20AC;&#x153;La Bayadere.â&#x20AC;? A highlight was a performance of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twilight,â&#x20AC;? by Houston Ballet principal artists Sara Webb-Bardo and Connor Walsh. Webb-Bardo graduated from Harid in 1996 and has enjoyed an illustrious career with the Houston Ballet. Connor completed his studies at Harid in 2001 and dances principal roles in most of the classical-ballet repertoire. The event was underwritten by Arthur R. Redgrave, Alan B. Rosenthal and the law firm Redgrave & Rosenthal LLP. O For more information, call 561-9972677 or visit harid.edu.

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PET PROJECT Tri County Humane Society Gets New Name And Plans Expansion ri County Humane Society in Boca Raton has been renamed Tri County Animal Rescue (TCAR), has a new logo, and plans to expand its campus. The announcement was made during the nonprofit organization’s 12th Annual Doggie Ball. The new name was created to best reflect its mission as a no-kill regional 501(c)(3) organization that operates on donations. “Our new name now accurately defines our organization’s brand promise of rescuing animals and preserving lives,” said Harriet Lewis-Mooney, TCAR chair. “We have spent a great deal of time strategizing on a branding that effectively communicates what we do and what drives us, and determined that Tri County Animal

Rescue achieves that.” Suzi Goldsmith, co-founder and executive director, said TCAR’s 9,000-square-foot expansion will allow the organization to enhance intake services, including veterinary health assessments, medical treatment, inoculations and grooming. The center will house an examination room,

Suzi Goldsmith with Boca Raton Mayor Susan Haynie

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These animals long to be loved and yearn for acts of loving kindness. Their stories and resilient spirits inspire us to help write a new chapter in their lives, one with a happy ‘furever home’ ending! – Harriet Lewis-Mooney, chair, TCAR

treatment room and isolation facilities for rescues with contagious illnesses and conditions. “The dedicated Tri County An-

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imal Rescue staff, volunteers and advocates witness firsthand the rough, lonesome road many furry paws have traveled to its doors,

not understanding why they’ve been abandoned or surrendered by their owners,” added LewisMooney. “These animals long to be loved and yearn for acts of loving kindness.” The center has many success stories. After tornadoes hit Oklahoma, it sent five employees to the area. They brought back 81 dogs and cats, and all but one has been adopted. And earlier this month, it partnered with the all-volunteer Pilot for Paws organization to rescue 18 abandoned puppies and dogs from the Bahamas. TCAR rescues animals in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Martin counties and beyond, providing a haven to thousands of abandoned, abused or neglected pups, kittens, dogs and cats. It has rescued more than 42,000 animals since its inception and adopts out more than 3,000 pets per year. O For more information, call 561-4828110 or visit tricountyhumane.org.

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BIG MONEY Impact 100 Awards $100,000 To The Achievement Centers For Children & Families t was a life-changing day for charity when the women of Impact 100 Palm Beach County gathered at Lynn University’s Wold Performing Arts Center in Boca Raton to award $320,000 to five nonprofit organizations in southern Palm Beach County. The largest sum was awarded to The Achievement Centers for Children & Families, which received $100,000 for its afterschool and summer programs at Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray Beach. “We are so thrilled and honored to receive this incredible support,” said Stephanie Seibel, CEO of the Achievement Centers. “Without it, the programs at Pine Grove would not be able to be launched to this degree.” The nonprofit organization has a long history of providing childcare and academic opportunities to low-income children in southern Palm Beach County. It provides affordable toddler, preschool, afterschool and summer programs to families living below the poverty line. Thanks to the grant, it will serve about 1,000 children ages 1 to 18 during the week on three campuses.

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“We are so thrilled and honored to receive this incredible support.” – Stephanie Seibel, The Achievement Centers for Children & Families

“Never in a million years would I have imagined my life coming full circle within the City of Delray Beach,” said Rose Newbold-Blackett, the Achievement Centers’ director of afterschool and summer programming at Pine Grove, and a former Pine Grove student. “I count it all as a great joy!” Fellow $100,000 grant recipients were Florence Fuller Child Development Centers for its Family Preservation Program, and the Creative City Collaborative (CCC), also known as the Arts Garage, for music and theater education. The remaining finalists—The Coastal Conservation Association and the United Cerebral Palsy of Palm Beach and Mid-Coast Counties—each received $10,000. The grant total is the largest ever raised by Impact 100 Palm Beach County, which is a charitable women’s organization celebrating “The Power of Women Giving as One.” The group’s goal is to make it possible for a visionary idea to become a reality in a way that impacts the community. O

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NET EARNINGS Gift Of Life Bone Marrow Foundation To Host Virtual Fundraising Gala he Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation in Boca Raton will kick off a $4 million dollar fundraising campaign at 7 p.m. on June 22 at the 14th Annual Partners for Life ‘Virtual’ Gala. The online gala will honor the life and legacy of Arlene Feinberg, matriarch of the organization, who passed away in January. “The powerful moment of the donor and recipient meeting will still take place, the message about the importance of saving lives will still resonate throughout the program, but this year, even more funds raised from the event will be able to go directly to its life-saving programs,” said Jay Feinberg, Gift of Life CEO and son of Arlene Feinberg. “That is something my mother would have very much supported.”

Gala guests will have the unique opportunity to experience the event in the comfort of their own homes, right on their computers, tablets or mobile devices. The event will be accessible through a private Web ad-

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The powerful moment of the donor and recipient meeting will still take place, the message about the importance of saving lives will still resonate throughout the program, but this year, even more funds raised from the event will be able to go directly to its life-saving programs. – Jay Feinberg, CEO, Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation

dress reserved only for virtual ticket purchasers, who will have access to exclusive video and other content developed for the special event. Gift of Life hopes this year’s digital event will broaden its audience reach

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and serve as a strong commencement to this important initiative. The gala is the official kickoff for “Arlene’s Vision,” a $4 million initiative that will underwrite the testing of 70,000 new bone marrow

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donors, bringing the total registry to 300,000. Tickets to the Virtual Gala are $500 per person. All donations will help give critically ill patients a second chance at life. During the virtual gala, guests will take a virtual tour of the bone marrow registry’s international headquarters and witness the first meeting of a bone marrow recipient and the donor who saved his or her life—always an emotional moment. O For more information, call 1-8009MARROW, email Mindy Ginsberg at gala@giftoflife.org or visit giftoflife.org.

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Angel’s Pediatric Heart House Event Raises $24,000 For Services ngel’s Pediatric Heart House (APHH) in Plantation hosted 200 guests at its Fifth Annual “Toes in the Sand” Shrimp Boil on the Beach fundraiser presented by The Wasie Foundation. During the event, which was held at Lauderdale Surf Club, guests were treated to all-youcan-eat shrimp, beer, martinis, desserts, music, a silent auction and dancing under the stars. The event raised $24,000, which will benefit APHH, a nonprofit organization that supports families affected by Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) and Childhood Acquired Heart Disease. Funds will support APHH’s Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which helps families in crisis during their child’s hospital stay for heart surgery. The program helps with a family’s basic human needs, such as food, rent, utilities and transportation.

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The evening’s guests of honor were Dr. Eliot Rosenkranz and Diana Castro. Dr. Rosenkranz, who received the Healing Hearts Award, is a professor and cardiothoracic congenital heart surgeon at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and has dedicated more than 23 years of service to cardiac children. As the foundation’s child honoree, Castro was the belle of the ball. Castro is a Holtz Children’s Hospital heart transplant survivor. Event partners included The Wasie Foundation, Holtz Children’s Hospital, UM Health System-Pediatrics, UM Miller School of Medicine, Durée & Company, Blue Martini Fort Lauderdale, Resource Benefits, Inc., Windsor Diamonds, Sweet Servings, Timpano Italian Chophouse and others. It was produced by Events by Vento Designs. Angel’s Pediatric Heart House, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created in February 2004 by Sonia Perez, wife of the late Dr. Angel Perez, a South Florida pediatric cardiologist. Angel’s Pediatric Heart House is supported by public donations. Free programs and services include Mommy & Me support groups, social events, care packages to children undergoing heart surgery, referrals to Camp Boggy Creek, Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida and other organizations that provide additional assistance and resources to CHD families, and more. O

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JUNE 25 At press time the world was abuzz about music’s royal couple, Beyoncé and JayZ—albeit, not because of their talent, but for the bizarre elevator altercation caught on video between Jay-Z and Queen B’s baby sis, Solange Knowles. But fans will forget the brouhaha when the part-time South Floridians kick off their 16-city “On The Run” Tour at Miami’s Sun Life Stadium. The omnipresent Mr. and Mrs. Carter are sure to put on a spectacular show, performing both solo hits and chart-topping collaborations, such as “Crazy in Love” and the more recent “Drunk in Love.” The pair is not only talented, but charitable: A buck from each ticket will benefit the Shawn Carter Foundation, which helps underprivileged kids go to college.

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JULY 25 “Monumentour” with Fall Out Boy and Paramore Show begins at 7 p.m.

1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org

Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, One Seminole Way, Hollywood,

JUNE 1-8 “The Great God Pan” Show times vary.

954-797-5555; hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com

JUNE 18 THROUGH JULY 2 “The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and her Dog!” Show times vary.

JUNE 5 Boston Show begins at 7 p.m. JUNE 8 Weezer Show begins at 7 p.m.

JULY 17-31 “H2OMBRE: Brave the Elements” Show times vary.

JUNE 12 Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 786-777-1000; aaarena.com JULY 3 Katy Perry “Prismatic” World Tour Show begins at 7 p.m. JULY 11 The Masters of Ceremony —Hip-Hop Reunion Show begins at 8 p.m. JULY 21 WWE RAW Live TV Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

SOUNDS GOOD: Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket performs on June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Live

JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 31 “Journey to the South Pacific”—An IMAX 3D Experience Show times vary.

BB&T Center AutoNation IMAX Theater Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-6637; mods.org JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 31 “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar”—An IMAX 3D Experience Show times vary. 122

One Panther Parkway, Sunrise, 954-835-7469; thebbtcenter.com JUNE 12 103.5 The Beat Presents The Beat Down 2014 Show begins at 7:30 p.m. JUNE 13 “Jesus Christ Superstar” Arena Spectacular Show begins at 8 p.m.

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JULY 2 Katy Perry “Prismatic” World Tour Show begins at 7 p.m. JULY 4 Spin Doctors Show begins at 5 p.m.

Coral Springs Center for the Arts 2855 Coral Springs Dr., Coral Springs, 954-344-5999;

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Cruzan Amphitheatre 601-7 Sansbury’s Way, West Palm Beach; 561-795-8883; cruzanamphitheatre.net JUNE 1 Zac Brown Band Show begins at 7 p.m. JUNE 11 Tim McGraw “Sundown Heaven Town” Tour 2014 Show begins at 7 p.m.

JUNE 11 “Happy Together” Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

JULY 15 Lionel Richie “All the Hits All Night Long” Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

JUNE 19 Brian Regan Live Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

JULY 18-19 Dave Matthews Band Show begins at 7 p.m.

JUNE 28 Artie Lange Live Show begins at 8 p.m.

JULY 22 KISS and Def Leppard Show begins at 7 p.m.

JUNE 13 “Move On Live” Tour with Julianne and Derek Hough Show begins at 8 p.m. JUNE 16 Steven Seagal and Thunderbox Show begins at 8 p.m. JULY 12 Chris Tucker Show begins at 7 p.m. JULY 13 Dennis Miller and Dana Carvey Show begins at 7 p.m. JULY 22 The Fray with Barcelona and Oh Honey Show begins at 7:30 p.m. JULY 30 Gavin DeGraw with Matthew Nathanson and Andrew McMahon Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-832-7469; kravis.org JUNE 14 Talent Extravaganza Benefit Show begins at 7 p.m.

Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com JUNE 11 An Evening of Spirit with James Van Praagh Show begins at 8 p.m.

Sun Life Stadium JULY 12 “Moving On the Wings of Faith” Show begins at 7 p.m.

Miami Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami, 305-480-1300; marlins.com JUNE 1-3, 13-22, 27-29 Marlins Baseball Game times vary. JULY 1-3, 18-20, 28-31 Marlins Baseball Game times vary.

JULY 26 311 Show begins at 8 p.m. JULY 29 Michael Franti & Spearhead Show begins at 6 p.m. AUGUST 16 Slightly Stoopid Show TBA.

2269 N.W. 199th St., Miami Gardens, 305-943-8000;

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JUNE 25 “On the Run” Tour with Beyoncé and Jay-Z Show begins at 8 p.m.

201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org

12551 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, 561-488-8069; ticketmaster.com JULY 5 Lindsey Stirling Show begins at 8 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305-673-7300;

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Sunset Cove Amphitheater

JULY 22-27 “Cirque Dreams’ Jungle Fantasy” Show times vary.

fillmoremb.com JULY 12 Ray LaMontagne Show begins at 8 p.m.

JUNE 26 “The Voice” Tour Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

JULY 19 Vilma Palma and Los Pericos Show begins at 8 p.m.

JULY 19 “American Idol Live!” Show begins at 8 p.m.

AUGUST 9 God Save the Queen Show begins at 8 p.m.

HITTING THE ROAD: “American Idol Live!” performs on July 19 at 8 p.m. at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

AUGUST 24 Tori Amos “Unrepentant Geraldines” Tour Show begins at 8 p.m.

events JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 28 Ben J. Hicks Photo Exhibition Nature lovers will appreciate Ben Hicks’ fine-art photography exhibit featuring majestic locales from across the globe. Takes place at Sugar Sand Park Community Center in Boca Raton. Exhibit times vary. For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit sugarsandpark.org. JUNE 3 THROUGH JULY 10 Museum of Discovery and Science Sea Turtle Walks Watch a 300-pound Loggerhead venture out to sea to lay eggs, check out nesting grounds and learn about the turtles during a hands-on presentation. Takes place at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 9 p.m. For more information, call 954-4676637 or visit mods.org. JUNE 3 THROUGH JULY 31 Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Turtle Walks and Hatchling Releases Programs begin with fun, educational sessions followed by ecology beach walks to search for nesting or baby sea turtles. Takes place at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Times vary. For more information, call 561-544-8605 or visit gumbolimbo.org. J U N E / J U LY 2 0 1 4

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Baby You’re A Firework BRINGING LAUGHS: Chris Tucker performs on July 12 at 7 p.m. at Hard Rock Live

The South Florida skies will blaze with color and the air will pop with energy this Independence Day. Here’s where to find fun, food and festivities this July 4th. DELRAY BEACH JULY 4TH CELEBRATION Check out live entertainment, an art show, food, drinks, fireworks and more. Takes place at Atlantic Avenue and A1A in Delray Beach. Times vary. For more information, call 561-278-0424 or visit julyfourthdelraybeach.com.

2014 FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION JUNE 4 Founder’s Award Inaugural Luncheon Join the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties in a celebration of philanthropy. Takes place at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-6596800 or visit yourcommunityfoundation.org.

JUNE 21-23 Spirit of America Festival 2014 This three-day festival celebrates the life and music of Leonard Bernstein with special guest Jamie Bernstein, his daughter. Takes place at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. Event times vary. For more information, call 561-297-3921 or visit fauevents.com.

JUNE 8 Music at St. Paul’s Presents Roberta Rust and Maria HeslopWardon in Concert The Music at St. Paul’s concert series presents pianist Roberta Rust and mezzo-soprano Maria HeslopWardon. Takes place at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-278-6003 or visit stpaulsdelray.org.

JUNE 22 The Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation “Virtual” Gala Guests can experience this unique event from the comfort of their own homes via computer, tablet or mobile device. Ticket holders receive access to exclusive video content and more through a private Web address. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 800-962-7769 or visit giftoflife.org.

JUNE 13 AND JULY 11 Sushi & Stroll 2014 Take in the sound of taiko drums while strolling through tranquil gardens at sunset. Takes place at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. Starts at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-495-0233 or visit morikami.org. 124

JUNE 26 Night of Laughter Enjoy a night of improv for a good cause with comedian Josh Sneed. Benefits the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Foundation. Takes place at City Place Improv in West Palm Beach. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 800962-7769 or visit giftoflife.org.

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Enjoy an evening of music with a special performance by the Spin Doctors, food, family activities and fireworks. Show begins at 5 p.m. Takes place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. For more information, call 954-8357469 or visit thebbtcenter.com.

BOCA RATON FABULOUS FOURTH CELEBRATION Take part in family activities, hear live music, enjoy fireworks and more. Takes place at the Countess de Hoernle Park in Boca Raton. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-393-7807.

CORAL SPRINGS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION This neighborhood party will feature food, games, bounce houses and fireworks. Takes place at Mullins Park in Coral Springs. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-345-2200.

DEERFIELD BEACH ALL-AMERICAN FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION Enjoy beach fun and fireworks. Takes place at Hillsboro Boulevard and Ocean Way in Deerfield Beach. Starts at 1 p.m. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

POMPANO BEACH JULY 4TH EVENT Check out beachside fireworks at the Pompano Beach Pier in Pompano Beach. Starts at noon. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH FOURTH OF JULY SPECTACULAR Start the holiday early with sunbathing and a free show, followed by evening fireworks. Takes place at A1A and Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 954-828-5363.

WEST PALM BEACH FOURTH ON FLAGLER Enjoy free music, family fun and more at this festive waterfront event. Takes place at Waterfront & Meyer Amphitheater in West Palm Beach. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-822-1515.

CITY OF LAKE WORTH FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION This fun-filled celebration will include a raft race, live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, drinks and a big fireworks finale. Takes place at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-533-7395 or visit lakeworth.org. O

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happenings flash JWF GRANTING WISHES COCKTAIL RECEPTION More than 140 guests gathered at Boca Rio Golf Club for this Jewish Women’s Foundation event, where trustees granted funds for projects that benefit women and children. The evening included food stations, cocktails, desserts and a presentation by speaker Jean Chatzky, financial editor for NBC’s “Today” show.

1 Gail Marlow and Helene Paul 2 Janet Sahr and Marilyn Weissglass 3 Jeanne Fibus, Marlene Silver, Alice Kemper, Jean Chatzky and Mara Reuben 4 Karen Chanin, Christine Stephenson, Jean Chatzky, Nicole Allen and Jessica Romano 5 Alice Kemper, Sheila Fuente, Roxane Lipton, Ann Kelman, Marlene Silver and Mara Reuben 6 Sue Perry, Jean Chatzky and Barbara Chamberlain 7 Eydie Holz, Judi Schuman and Melinda Friedman

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SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES—FLORIDA HOPE AND HOME GALA

Friends and supporters gathered at Boca West Country Club to celebrate hope and generate funds for SOS Children’s Villages’ foster children. The evening, which included a dance performance and live auction, raised $310,000 to support the nonprofit’s families and programs. 1 Stephen & Connie Finley 2 Sharon & Jay DiPietro 3 Jonathan Paules, Elena Paules, Nancy Levros, James Khalil, June Adams and Alex Price 4 Darrel Branch and Rocki Rockingham 5 Michael & Wendy Schatzberg and Stefanie & Seth Ellis 6 Angie Martinez and Steve Bonner 7 Orrine & Warren Orlando

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happenings flash MEN WITH CARING HEARTS LUNCHEON The 13th Annual Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ (FFCDC) luncheon at Boca West Country Club attracted more than 430 attendees, all of whom helped nonprofit organizations honor male volunteers who’ve made a difference in Palm Beach and Broward counties. The “Tiffany Biggest Heart” award went to Jay DiPietro, Boca West Country Club’s president, COO and general manager.

1 Warren Orlando and Jan Savarick 2 Greg Peters and Gary Peters 3 Neil Meany, John & Michelle Antonini, Jay DiPietro and Cliff Viner 4 Millicent Duvall, Judy Levis-Markhoff, Edith Stein and Elyssa Kupferberg 5 Terry Fedele, Kelly Thill and Heidi Johnson 6 Clark Fitzmorris, Rob Louv, Don Icsman and Tim Loomer 7 Marg, Leigh-Anne and Amy Kazma

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The glam eighth annual fundraiser presented by Mercedes-Benz and AutoNation took place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, featuring a whirlwind weekend of parties, performances, car shows and philanthropy. The event raised more than $1 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. 1 Sean & Vivianna Dunn and Annmarie & Jim Dunn 2 Pablo Mendez, Mike Jackson, Brian Quail, Rick Case, Jamie McDonnell and Savannah Ashton 3 Mike Maroone, Wayne Huizenga and Mike Jackson 4 Jamie McDonnell, Mike Maroone and Rick Case 5 Denise & Erik Day

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happenings flash JAFCO MOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY LUNCHEON It was a festive afternoon when more than 450 guests dined and mingled for a good cause at Boca West Country Club. The event included a special pinning ceremony and fashion show, and raised $165,000 for JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options), a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk and abused children. 1 Tami Isenberg and Elyssa Kupferberg

2 Flora Aranson Zadoff and Ron Simon 3 Back Row: Ingrid Jaffe, Judy Bukaitz, Jessica Stadler, Bonnie Judson, Nauma Levin, Carole Gabay, Karen Cohen, Susan Lyman, Nadine Ehrlich, Elyssa Kupferberg, Phyllis Katz, Mickey Bluerock, Leslie Greene, Jodi Bank, Janet Fabricant and Sandie Mandell, Front Row: Dorinne Gerstin, Chris Miller, Marci Langley and Shirley Weisman 4 Jan Savarick, Rhoda Sue Bertuch, Shirley Weisman and Doris Brooks 5 Marcia Ruderman, Sandi Morris, Marilyn Simon Weinberg, Kim Kaminoff, Judy Levis Markhoff and Shirley Weisman 6 Adele Lebersfeld, Charlotte Robinson, Suzanne Jacobson, Rhoda Sue Bertuch, Marianne Lerner, Carole Cameron, Helene Weicholz, Leah Brochstein, Judy Gushner, Allyson Kroner and Lisa Sandel 7 Roxanne Lipton, Phyllis Rosenstock, Elaine Freidland, Marlyin Weinberg and Nancy Gitlin

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now&noteworthy Proper Affair Raises A Record $140K For The Achievement Centers For Children & Families Local and national sponsors took part in a fashion fundraising extravaganza with Boston Proper and The Achievement Centers for Children & Families (ACCF). The Sixth Annual Proper Affair raised $140,000, bringing its six-year total to $664,000, a significant contribution in support of life-changing programs for low-income children and families in our community. Boston Proper, 6500 Park of Commerce Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-241-1700; bostonproper.com.

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Allied Kitchen & Bath Buys New Design Center Allied Kitchen & Bath, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary of offering the finest kitchen, bath and home remodeling design products and services, is pleased to announce the purchase of a 20,000square-foot design center located in the former Sikes Tile Distributors building in the Downtown Oakland Park Culinary Arts District. Construction will begin this summer with an opening slated for late 2014. Allied is currently in search of culinary-related tenants to share the space with in an effort to create a culinary destination in the heart of Oakland Park. Allied Kitchen, 616 West Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954564-1611; alliedkitchenandbath.com.

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Tieks By Gavrieli—The Ballet Flat, Reinvented

EAB Capital Advisors, LLC Celebrates New Partnership EAB Capital Advisors, a boutique Investment Management firm that serves high networth individuals and their families, has partnered with both Merrill Lynch and Wedbush as custodians for client accounts. In celebration of the new strategic partnership, EAB Capital’s managing member and chief investment officer, Stephen Balsam, will offer a complimentary financial consultation. EAB Capital Advisors, LLC, 7100 West Camino Real, Suite 302-9, Boca Raton, 561-819-9074; eabcapital.com.

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It takes three days and more than 150 steps to make a single pair of Tieks. The company takes great pride in its craftsmanship and each pair is hand-stitched and made with the finest Italian leather. What makes Tieks unique is the split-sole design, which allows each pair to fold to the size of a man’s wallet. Tieks are the only designer flats flexible enough to fold, but also durable enough to wear all day. Tieks by Gavrieli are available at tieks.com.

Keynote Speaker John Lithgow Builds STEAM At Second Initiative Luncheon For Palm Beach State College “Inside the Mind of John Lithgow,” chaired by local business executive and philanthropist Yvonne Boice, brought together 500 community leaders, Palm Beach State College supporters and senior managers from presenting sponsor Bank of America. The actor spoke about the varied facets of his career. His children’s books and live performances are vehicles for communicating his passion and inspiration—igniting a love for the arts in young people. The initiative was created to impact the projected shortage of local skilled professionals in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Math) fields. The event raised funds to support STEAM scholarships and academic programs, and to increase the number of student internships and partnerships with local businesses. The Shoppes at Village Pointe, 6018 S.W. 18th Street, Boca Raton, 561-338-8443; theshoppesatvillagepointe.com.

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Claire Sheres Establishes Sheres Realty Group Claire Sheres, Coldwell Banker’s top agent in Southeast Florida, has established Sheres Realty Group to ensure tip-to-toe real estate service, guiding clients through every phase of a home sale, purchase or rental. “We want to ensure that we never miss a showing and every one of our clients gets the best possible service for all their real estate needs,” says Sheres. With the backing of the world’s largest residential real estate broker, in addition to a powerful global marketing program, Sheres Realty Group is the only one that can offer sellers prominent exposure on 775 global websites, search engines and mobile apps. This includes “featured” listings and mobile apps on Realtor.com, Zillow and Trulia, reaching 15 million daily visitors in 50 countries in 19 languages, and 90,000 associated agents. Sheres Realty Group, 20423 State Road 7, Suite F6-248, Boca Raton, 561-414-4146, 561-886-5988; clairesheresrealtor.com.

Jessica Truese, Claire Sheres and Morgan Gottlieb

Family Fun Day At Delray Marketplace A summer favorite for local families, Family Fun Day returns on June 4 and continues every other Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. through August 13. The event will feature a rotation of kid-friendly activities in the amphitheater, including face painting, costume characters, fire truck tours, giant bubbles, water slides and more in a safe, interactive environment. For event updates, visit their website or find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/ DelrayMarketplace. Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road, Delray Beach, 561-865-4613; delraymarket.com.

Photo by Lucien Capehart Photography

AIM Benefit Raises $100,000 At Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa Entertainers Barry Gibb, Amy Grant and others brought the house down during a magical evening of music hosted by Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. The benefit raised funds for Agape International Missions (AIM), which rescues children from sex trafficking. The $100,000 generated from the evening will help AIM build a new school in Svay Pak, Cambodia, which will provide protection and education for more than 1,500 children. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa hosted the event as the inaugural “Artists for Others,” the first of annual charitable events to benefit the community and the world. Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 South Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 866-255-2367; eaupalmbeach.com.

T.G. Sheppard, Linda Gibb, Barry Gibb and Kelly Lang

Saks Fifth Avenue Sweetens Fragrance Offerings With Exclusive Launch Among the many exciting celebrations at Saks Fifth Avenue, the store is proud to announce the exclusive launch of BONBON, the newest scent from the fashion house of Viktor&Rolf. The scent is composed of sparkling, effervescent mandarin and orange slices that are crystallized into crackling pieces of caramel wrapping succulent fruits. BONBON’s precious glass bottle is wrapped in a luxurious, raspberry-toned box imprinted with the scent’s black bow and Viktor&Rolf’s signature seal. Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center at Boca Raton, 5800 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-393-9100; saksfifthavenue.com.

Groundbreaking For The New Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute At Boca Raton Regional Hospital

Lou Green, Jan Savarick, Jerry Fedele, Christine Lynn, Warren Orlando, Carrie Rubin, Sandra and Marvin Rubin, Gail Wasserman, Lee and Richard Lee, Marissa and Jeff Hollander, and Anne Green

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Donning a pink hard hat and shoveling pink sand, Christine Lynn led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new home of the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute. Lynn was accompanied by donors, hospital and city officials, and hospital staff. Scheduled to open in 2015, the new 42,000-square-foot Debbie-Rand Memorial Service League Pavilion will offer a warm, welcoming state-of-the-art environment. Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 745 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, 561-955-4142; brrh.com.

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SALE PRICE

SELLER

PRIOR SALE PRICE

BOCA GROVE PLANTATION

21635 FRONTENAC CT

MILLER DEBORAH

NAVILIO MICHAEL J

$925,000

BOCA HARBOUR

761 NE 69TH ST

KOSINESKI CHRISTINE

ADLER TIMOTHY W

$599,900

BOCA HARBOUR

891 APPLEBY ST

RADVANY TIBOR G

BAHRENBURG RUSSELL

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19565 BLACK OLIVE LN

ELMAR JARRED

MARINERS ATLANTIC PORTFOLIO LLC

$440,000

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19754 DINNER KEY DR

GROSSMAN BRADLEY J

SHPOON WAZIR

$346,000

$330,000

27-SEP-04

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

20149 PALM ISLAND DR

UITTENBOGAARD ISABEL

WEITZ RAYMOND

$549,900

$275,000

01-NOV-94

BOCA LAKES

2655 NW 42ND ST

DAELLENBACH DYLAN

KNOX JEFFREY D

$525,000

$400,000

29-OCT-01

BOCA POINTE CC - BUENAVISTA

6202 VISTA LINDA LN

SPROTT CINDY LEE

OLIVEA SHANE

$628,500

$591,000

09-SEP-09

BOCA POINTE CC - MERIDIANA

22545 MERIDIANA DR

MARCUNE TONIA ORA

FEIGIN DIMITRY

$199,000

$315,000

18-APR-06

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA FLORA

6441 VIA ROSA

SILVER GWEN TRUSTEE

SHERIDAN LINDA

$357,500

$455,000

21-JAN-05

BOCA POINTE CC - VILLA STEL

23144 VIA STEL

LEVINE JEFFREY

SACHER ROBERT

$337,000

$510,000

25-MAY-05

BOCA WEST CC - CEDAR GLEN

19324 CEDAR GLEN DR

EAGLE KAY

MILLER STEPHEN J INDIV TRUSTEE

$940,000

BRISTOL POINTE

16348 BRISTOL POINTE DR

ROVENTINI MICHELLE F

NOHE BRIAN

$960,000

$930,000

05-JUN-03

BROKEN SOUND CC - BERMUDA RUN

5653 NW 23RD TER

LIEBERMAN JILL

SUNCO TH LLC TRUSTEE

$780,000

$550,000

31-OCT-13

ENCANTADA

23407 MILANO CT

SCIANNA IRENE F

LYMBER ANITA

$900,000

$165,000

01-JUL-91

ENCANTADA

23412 MILANO CT

KOSTANIAN SETA BADARIAN

PERLSTEIN BARBARA GREEN INDIV TRUSTEE

$550,000

ESTANCIA

21088 VERDE TRL

HINES MARCY

OBEID JOSEPH

$600,000

$200,000

01-JUL-91

FOX LANDING

19050 FOX LANDING DR

FELDMAN CHRISTINA

WASSERMANN JONAH

$685,000

$575,000

15-MAR-04

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

721 NE 34TH ST

GLYNN KEITH BRYAN

MCMANUS BRIAN J TRUSTEE

$750,000

LONG LAKE ESTATES

8719 TWIN LAKE DR

FERRER LUCINA

MB INVESTMENTS LLC

$800,000

$1,075,000

21-DEC-04

$1,615,000

$1,135,000

PRIOR SALE DATE

01-JUL-95 22-JAN-07

$515,000

27-NOV-01 09-DEC-13

28-JAN-02

04-FEB-13

01-JUL-99

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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“It was a true pleasure working with Claire and her team to buy a home for my daughter and her children. They really went above and beyond to find us the right home at the right price. They are professional, organized and proactive. There is always someone to speak to and ready to help whenever needed. I will definitely use Claire and the Sheres Realty team for all of my real estate needs in the future.” Ray Mark, Clubside, Woodfield Country Club

“Claire Sheres is fabulous, in fact outstanding! She is professional & knows her stuff. She priced our home right, negotiated on our behalf and sold it quickly. This was the 2nd time I used Claire to sell a home & I recommend her to everyone! When I think real estate, I think Claire Sheres.” Michelle Hecht, Boca Raton

“Working with Claire Sheres and her team has been a wonderful experience. They were all very professional, courteous and responsive to any questions I had pertaining to the sale of my property. The transaction was unbelievably smooth. I highly recommend Claire Sheres and her excellent team for any of your real estate needs.”

Claire Sheres Arlene Callender, Lauderhill, FL

Realtor®, GRI, e-PRO, CNS International President’s Premier International Legends Society

561-414-4146 Claire@SheresRealty.com ClaireSheresRealtor.com

happenings at home

SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE DATE

MIZNER GRAND CONDOMINIUM

450 SE 5TH AVE 102

MCGEE ALLEN

BRUGMAN HENRICUS J C A

$2,275,000

$1,700,000

06-MAY-02

MIZNER GRAND CONDOMINIUM

400 SE 5TH AVE # PH6

RUBINSTEIN JULIAN

BARBAROSH MILTON H

$3,000,000

$2,175,000

28-AUG-01

OLD FLORESTA

384 NW 9TH TER

MARTIN SHAWN

MIA REAL RENTALS LLC

$625,000

06-FEB-14

POLO CLUB - GRAND BAY

17151 GRAND BAY DR

GREENBLATT BARBARA

KANT YVONNE INDIV TRUSTEE

$621,250

19-JAN-06

POLO CLUB - MANCHESTER

5179 SUFFOLK DR

SIEGEL ROY

FOGELMAN MARTIN

$675,000

POLO CLUB - MANCHESTER

5172 SUFFOLK DR

MINTZ LYNDA

SPIERS RICHARD INDIV TRUSTEE

$430,000

RIO POCO

10800 AVENIDA DEL RIO

RAZ YUDA

STEIN ILYA

$630,000

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

483 E ALEXANDER PALM RD

IAVARONE PHYLLIS LODICO

CUTLER GLENN R

$2,760,000

$2,830,000

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

2380 DATE PALM RD

NEUMAN MARK J

SIMMS KRISTEN INDIVTRUSTEE

$1,350,000

$1,135,000

SATURNIA ISLES

9595 BARLETTA WINDS PT

MORDECHAI CHEN

WELLS FARGO BANK NA

$530,000

SATURNIA ISLES

9588 SAVONA WINDS DR

GLICK-CUENOT SHERI L

LEGASSICK GREGORY E

$824,500

SATURNIA ISLES

9572 SAVONA WINDS DR

PIANIN AMY

CONDER THERESA M

$800,000

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

3037 NW 63RD ST

ROACH JOHN A JR

MCELHERAN DANIEL

$885,000

$500,000

01-APR-94

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

7234 AYRSHIRE LN

KRAMER NAOMI

7234 AYRSHIRE LANE LLC

$700,000

$400,000

11-MAR-13

$1,800,000

$325,000

01-DEC-92

$440,000

$645,000

01-JUN-05

$440,000

16-MAY-13 06-SEP-11 28-FEB-08 02-JAN-09 24-FEB-11 04-NOV-13

$820,000

23-AUG-13 05-OCT-06

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

17676 LAKE ESTATES DR

HARRIS ELIZABETH ANNE

GREEN JAY B

STONEBRIDGE COUNTRY CLUB

10702 STONEBRIDGE BLVD

LEVINE STEVEN G

RINEHART BARRY

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

5835 WINDSOR CT

BANK JODI

SUGAR DANIEL

$1,828,000

$2,450,000

30-OCT-07

WOODFIELD CC - REGENTS SQUARE

5799 NW 38TH TER

REIN SYDNEY

BRESSON ALAN

$575,000

$445,000

06-MAR-98

WOODFIELD CC - STRATFORD GREEN

3420 NW 51ST PL

BAROS HOLLIE

HELLER JOYCE

$275,000

$460,300

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

3265 ST JAMES DR

MATA EDUARDO

BROWN MAUREEN

$977,500

08-SEP-06 17-APR-07

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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SOLD

Devon Place At Woodﬁeld CC $1,998,000

E VIEW LAK

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CONTRACT DER UN

Enclave At Woodﬁeld CC $1,699,000

E VIEW LAK

Hamptons At Woodﬁeld CC $1,099,000

SOLD

Addison Reserve $899,900

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F VIEW GOL

Bay Creek At Woodﬁeld CC $894,999

CONTRACT DER UN

Woodﬁeld Hunt Club $799,999

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BRAVO, BABES: (Clockwise from Right) “The Little Mermaid” student performance; “Sleeping Beauty” cast; founder Rosalie Grant with performers at a Renaissance festival; students portray fairies; an actor in a production of “Hook”

CHILD’S PLAYS Sol Children Theatre Gives Kids The Chance To Shine BY EMILY J. MINOR hree blocks south of Spanish River Boulevard on Federal Highway in Boca Raton is a small theater that’s been bringing the stage to life for 12 years, and for this we can thanks Edith Bunker. Sort of. “Jean Stapleton and her husband are really what got me into this,” confesses Rosalie Grant, founder of Sol Children Theatre and two other production companies—Evening Star Productions and Commedia del Sol. When Grant was a girl growing up in Pennsylvania, she spent a few memorable summers at the rather famous Totem Pole Playhouse in Fayetteville, Pa. The playhouse was run by Stapleton and her husband, William Putch. Stapleton, of course, was the actress who played Edith Bunker in the TV classic, “All in the Family.”

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“She and her husband were always there,” Grant remembers. “They gave back to the community and it made me want to do that.”

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We have something on stage all year. When one show opens, another show goes into production.

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– Rosalie Grant, founder, Sol Children Theatre, Evening Star Productions and Commedia del Sol

So she does. The 70-seat theater in the heart of Boca is more than just a place for lovers of live shows to sit and enjoy a play. Grant, who has directed more than 60 stage productions since she opened the theater in 2002, works hard to give young

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actors a chance at everything from a production based on a Disney film, to a lighter version of a usually dour classic. But each part is assigned through audition, and the pace can be quite grueling. “We have something on stage all year,” she says. “When one show opens, another show goes into production.” The Sol Children Theatre focuses on kids, even putting on a play that relaxes the audition process and gives everyone an opportunity to be on stage. “About 85 percent of what I do focuses on children,” she says. Evening Star and Commedia feature mostly adult actors. This year, Grant’s troupes have performed “Peter Pan,” “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” and most recently, “The Commedia Tales of King Arthur.”

This fall, they’ll be staging “The Subject was Roses,” the 1964 Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by Frank D. Gilroy. Grant’s theater productions operate as a 501(c)(3) and have a combined budget of about $100,000 a year. The biggest part of the budget goes for royalties, so they can buy scripts of quality plays. “There are a lot of bad scripts out there and we want to do the best,” she says. Want to help keep her theater going? They always need volunteers to usher and run the front office. “And we love donations,” she says. Hint. Hint. O For more information about Sol Children Theatre, call 561-447-8829 or visit solchildren.org. The mailing address is 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

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