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GREEN YOUR PLATE THE RESTAURANT REVOLUTION INFINITY & BEYOND POOLS THAT MAKE A SPLASH
Gaga Going
A pop diva’s rise
THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS BEHIND THE WHEEL AT JAGUAR ACADEMY NAPLES GETAWAY FLORIDA’S OTHER COAST A VERY GOOD YEAR WINES OF THE AMERICAN FINE WINE COMPETITION
MARCH APRIL 2011
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88 GOING GAGA
From her early club performance days to her big-production Monster Ball Tour, Stefani Germanotta – better known as Lady Gaga – has used South Florida as a stepping stone in her career. Over the past several years she has graced a number of Fort Lauderdale and Miami music venues and nightspots, and her visits reflect the stages in her rocket rise to superstardom. The pop diva is returning now to the land that helped launch her, with two shows in April in Sunrise and Miami.
96 INFINITY AND BEYOND
There are many ways to design – or redesign – a pool. It may be re-imagined as a backyard resort, for example, or a quiet getaway or an overthe-top showplace – all have their attributes, and advocates. But sometimes, Design Writer Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub writes, it helps to step back and simplify. Sometimes, less is more.
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The next Denzel Washington or Meryl Streep or Yo-Yo Ma or Wynton Marsalis may be on a stage now at a state-of-the-art facility at one of South Florida’s many educational institutions. And we have them to entertain us – and enrich our culture – before anyone else.
112 ESCAPE ACT
Our spring getaway begins on the road to southwest Florida and ends – artfully – in Naples. Not so keen on a long car drive? South Florida resorts also are ready, willing and able to greet you with open arms – and big discounts. We’ve rounded up six of our favorites, close to home.
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Organic. Farm-to-table. Eco-friendly. It’s easier than ever to find restaurants paying attention to the trend toward more natural foods. Not just because it’s trendy or healthier, chefs say, but because it’s delicious.
Sunset on the pier in Naples, destination of our spring getaway. Our story begins on page 112. 6
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Whether you are decorating your pool deck or polishing the look of your porch, outdoor options are getting better each year. By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
Sexy stools A ceramic stool or two can add an interesting accessory and provide places to sit in your garden. The Home Infatuation Website has a large assortment finished in a glossy high-quality glaze that won’t fade. Shown here are ice crackle in black and white ($199), dragon medallion ($289 and $569), vine ($199) and russet oval with bird design ($259). Call 877-224-8925 or visit www.homeinfatuation.com.
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GREEN YOUR PLATE THE RESTAURANT REVOLUTION INFINITY & BEYOND POOLS THAT MAKE A SPLASH
Gaga Going
A pop diva’s rise
THE FAST AND THE CURIOUS BEHIND THE WHEEL AT JAGUAR ACADEMY NAPLES GETAWAY FLORIDA’S OTHER COAST A VERY GOOD YEAR WINES OF THE AMERICAN FINE WINE COMPETITION
“You are standing on a beach,’’ the guide said. We were breathless from the elevation – and the beauty of the Coconino National Forest near Sonoma, Ariz. But we know a beach when we see one. And this was no beach.
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MARCH APRIL 2011
On the cover From her early club performance days to upcoming stops on her Monster Ball Tour at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise and AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, South Florida has served as a stepping stone in Lady Gaga’s career. Over the past several years she has graced a number of Fort Lauderdale and Miami music venues and nightspots, and her visits reflect the stages in her rocket rise to superstardom. Our story begins on pg. 88.
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In the City
Perhaps not unexpectedly, South Florida designers figure prominently in the new book, Design 100: The Last Word on Modern Interiors.
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On the Shore
What if we could drive any speed we wanted, any time we wanted? No traffic, no law enforcement, no holding back. Welcome to Jaguar R Performance Academy.
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Body Conscious
More people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are finding themselves saying “What?” or “Say again?” in normal conversation. For those facing hearing loss, some sophisticated new hearing aids are getting a lot of buzz.
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A party like no other rises once in a full moon at The Ritz-Carlton’s beachfront Fort Lauderdale and South Beach hotels.
Wine and Spirits
This was a particularly good year to be in the tasting room at the American Fine Wine Competition in Fort Lauderdale, where judges awarded two Best of Show, 10 Best of Class and 41 Double Gold medals.
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Eye on Style
Swim wear follows the ready-to-wear trends so closely this season, there might as well be a diving board at the end of the runway. Plus, Fashion and Style Director Elyse Ranart interviews designers Naeem and Ranjana Khan; and jewelry maker Pamela Huizenga and jeweler Patrick Daoud, of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry in Fort Lauderdale (pages 56-57).
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Wine and Dine
Our directory of fine dining establishments.
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Home and Décor
Whether you are decorating your pool deck or polishing the look of your porch, outdoor options are getting better each year.
An exhibition at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, featuring costumes worn by Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Kate Winslet, among others, shows how clothes can make the character.
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of BankAtlantic named chairman of annual Start! Heart Walk Lloyd DeVaux, chief operating officer for BankAtlantic, will serve as chairman of the 2011 American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk.
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he American Heart Association (AHA) is one of the nation’s foremost non-profit organizations, raising millions of dollars for research in the battle against heart disease. Over the last five years, the national association’s Greater Southeast Affiliate, in Broward County, has raised $2.7 million. The chapter’s signature event, the Start! Heart Walk, takes place on Saturday, March 19 at 9 a.m. at Nova Southeastern University. Registration is at 8 a.m. According to Chairman Lloyd DeVaux, between 6,000 and 9,000 people are expected to participate. DeVaux, chief operating officer for BankAtlantic, is working closely with the event’s executive leadership, reaching out to corporations and community members, to encourage participation. “We have set our sights high; our goal is to raise $600,000, which is about $100,000 over last year,” he says. “It’s a lofty goal, but one that is reachable thanks to the efforts of so many community leaders who have graciously given of their time to help me in this worthwhile endeavor.” DeVaux, whose father died from heart disease at age 68, has a history of giving, and likes causes that are proactive and preventive. “I am proud to chair this year’s event, because I know, from personal experience, that the disease can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle and early detection,” he says. “My father was overweight, inactive and smoked, which is a lethal combination. He had a heart attack at age 48 and bypass surgery at age 52. If he had changed his lifestyle, it would have added years to his life. That is the message I want to get out.” The event will be composed of corporate walk teams, friends and family teams, individual walkers, “lifestyle heroes” who have made positive changes to reduce heart disease and stroke risk factors, and survivors of the disease. DeVaux and his colleagues at BankAtlantic believe in giving back to the community. It is a commitment that’s traced to Alan Levan, the company’s chairman. “He made it a point to implement a company-wide philosophy of community involvement, and that philosophy continues with his son, Jarett, the president and CEO of BankAtlantic,” says DeVaux. “We constantly encourage colleagues to become involved with civic organizations in the community, and health and wellness is a good choice because it is one of our central focuses. Each employee receives a volunteer day with full pay each year to serve a charity of their choice.”
DeVaux says BankAtlantic colleagues have an incredible sense of loyalty to the customer and the community. “It is something that is ingrained in our culture, it’s part of our DNA.” BankAtlantic recently received the JD Power and Associates Award for Best Retail Bank in Florida. “The independent study is a testament to the hard work of our colleagues, and about the vision that has been instilled within the company,” DeVaux says. The chairman of this year’s AHA Start! Heart Walk served on the board of directors for the Sheinberg Family Weston YMCA for eight years. As chairman of the board for four years, he helped raise funds to construct a new 42,000-square-foot YMCA. DeVaux played basketball at Buffalo University and has coached at the YMCA. “I tell people I used to be a jock, but now I’m just an athletic supporter. I enjoy working with children, and they are my passion,” he says. “I’m a big believer that if kids get the right guidance early in life, they are less likely to have to deal with issues later on.” He is also a huge supporter of the American Heart Association. “They do an incredible job every year to raise needed funds, and I feel proud and fortunate to be a part of this year’s signature event,” says DeVaux. “The Heart Walk has always had a strong presence in Broward County, and it’s indicative of the community’s longstanding commitment to support this worthwhile cause.” Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Every year, about 785,000 people will have their first heart attack, while another 470,000 will experience a secondary episode. It not only claims lives, but it carries a huge healthcare burden – as much as $316.4 billion being spent in 2010 on services, medications and lost productivity. You can do something about it. Take the first step by enrolling in the local American Heart Association’s Start! Heart Walk. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. and will feature a Create Hope Village, Inspire Change Village and a Celebrate Success Village. There will also be an area for children, refreshments and music. For information, call (954) 492-6996, or visit browardheartwalk.org.
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Advertising: If you’d like to place an ad or have a question about advertising in the magazine, please ask for publisher Michelle Simon at 954-356-4804 or 561-243-6671 and ask for ext. 4804. Internet: City & Shore is available online at www.cityandshore.com. You’ll find information about upcoming issues, events, how to find back issues and other links. You can also follow us on Twitter@ CITYANDSHORE. Copies If you’re interested in receiving an issue of the magazine, please call 954-356-4103. Letters to the Editor We welcome your letters and e-mail. Write to us c/o City & Shore, 200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301; or e-mail the editor, Mark Gauert, at mgauert@tribune.com or tweet @CITYANDSHORE. Events Listings If you’d like us to consider listing your entertainment or social event in our calendar, please email it to mgauert@tribune.com. Please include a day-time phone number we can call to confirm the listing information. There is no fee for this service, but listings will be published on a space-available basis only. Clarification Our “Look 10 Years Younger’’ story in the January/February issue did not give full details about programs offered at ProPilates in Fort Lauderdale. Cardio ballet is one aspect of a comprehensive, holistic healthy lifestyle that ProPilates offers, including nutrition counseling, massage, organic skincare, acupuncture, Pilates, yoga and Gyrotonic instruction. 20
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Day “You are standing on a beach,’’ the guide said.
“I am?” I thought. This sure didn’t look like one. It was red as a patio brick – and just as hard. “I think someone forgot the ocean,’’ I said. The guide smiled, and gestured across the vast red-rock slab beneath the arid blue Arizona sky. “All of this was a beach, built up millions of years ago by huge tides,’’ he said. “If you look closely, you can even see pale spots on the surface, where organic matter – seaweed, perhaps – washed up and left its mark when the oceans receded.” I looked closely, and it was, indeed, an awesome sight. Red-rock islands surrounded by green seas of alligator juniper trees, beneath higher, snow-dusted pink cliffs. Sixstory stands of ponderosa pines rose above that – splintering the sky far up on the canyon rim. The guide had stopped the bumpy Jeep trip so we could take a breather – and we were breathless now over the gigantic beauty of the Coconino National Forest outside Sedona.
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But this was no beach. No warm sand squeezed between my toes. No seabreezes wafted soft off Gulfstream waters. No place to stake a beach umbrella here, no salt-and-sunscreen scent in the air, no pelicans splashing after fish in the glistening surf. We have all of that here – and without the snow dust. It’s the reason so many people (even Lady Gaga, pg. 88) come to join us now through April – in swimsuits (pgs. 7175) instead of snowsuits. In South Florida, April is the kindest month. It is the place to be now, in this age, at this time. I looked up across the dry, red-rock slab of petrified beach from another age, and wondered about the creatures that had once sunned themselves here. Back when young oceans left seaweed strands on the soft sands of this beach, now hard as a patio brick. And I wondered, what mark will we leave on our surface? —Mark Gauert mgauert@tribune.com
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contributors Elizabeth Rahe (“Lady Gaga,” pg. 88) is a former Sun Sentinel Lifestyle editor.
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Jan Norris (Dining items for “In the City” and “On the Shore,’’ pgs. 32 and 52; and “Green Your Plate,’’ pg. 121) is the former editor of The Palm Beach Post’s Food & Dining section. Ellen Forman (“The Party,’’ pg. 64) is a former business writer for the Sun Sentinel.
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Charlyne V. Schaub (“Home & Décor,’’ pg. 79; and “Design: Infinity and Beyond,’’ pg. 96) is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Home & Garden section. Robyn A. Friedman (Calendars, pgs. 37 and 55; and “Curb Appeal,’’ pg. 60) is the Sun Sentinel’s real-estate columnist. Nancy McVicar (“Hearing Things,’’ pg. 86) is a former health and medical writer for the Sun Sentinel.
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Thomas Swick (“Escape Act,’’ pg. 112) is an author, lecturer and the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Travel section. He writes a blog at www.thomasswick.com. Valerie Nahmad Schimel (“Florida Getaways,’’ pg. 117) is a Miami native whose work also has appeared in the Sun Sentinel, the Chicago Tribune and Allure Magazine. Kingsley Guy (“Art & Letters,’’ pg. 134) is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Editorial page.
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ort Lauderdale designer Toby Zack knew how difficult it would be to successfully design an all-white room, but she did it beautifully and her gamble paid off big time. Not only was the Palm Beach Gardens home published in Metropolitan Home magazine, it is one of six South Florida interiors included in the new book, Design 100: The Last Word on Modern Interiors (Filipacchi Publishing, $45). Author Michael Lassell is the former features director for the now defunct Met Home. “I have always been in love with this project,” Lassell says. “I wish I could have
Fort Lauderdale designer Toby Zack proves white can be beautiful in this Palm Beach Gardens home.
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run all the photos of this place. I don’t live in an all-white environment and I wouldn’t want to live in one, but I think it’s really gutsy.” Zack’s design, which Lassell titled “Most Theatrical Use of White on White,” was created for a snowbird Chicago architect and his wife. The room is circular and the furniture had to be custom made to fit. It has a sophisticated beach-house feel with white-marble floors and stain-resistant Sunbrella fabric. The only color comes from the geometric forms on the wall by artist Rusty Wolfe.
BEAUTY IS AS BEAUTY DOES Laila Ali has the greatest expectations this spring Hot shot of color in home of artist/ designer Doug Meyer in Miami Shores.
“They wanted lack of ornamentation,” Zack says. “There are no handles on the cabinets. It’s a great project. They still call me and tell me how much they love their house.” The other projects in the book include: “Hottest Shot of Color” by artist/designer Doug Meyer of Miami/New York, “Timeliest Kitchen Collection” by retired Miami designer Glenn Heim, “Most Surprising Cohabitation of Textures” by architect Michael Wolfson of Miami/London, “Most Eccentrically Elegant Dining Room” by designer Larry Laslo of New York/Palm Beach, and “Most Inspiring Beach Palace” by the late Gianni Versace.
Spring has been a time of expectation for Laila Ali. The world-champion athlete and her husband, Curtis Conway, have been awaiting the arrival of their daughter, Sydney, due in early April. It’s a wish come true for Ali, who had hoped for a girl to join their 2-year-old son, Curtis “CJ” Muhammad Conway Jr. Another aspiration is being fulfilled with the recent arrival in stores of Ali’s hair and skin care line, which she developed in association with Miami-based International Beauty Brands. As she does in all aspects of her life, Ali took a hands-on approach, testing the formulations herself. “The challenge was trying to create products that give the results we want without harmful chemicals,” she says. Thus, the hair-care products, including curl-defining gel, purifying shampoos and repairing conditioners, are sulfate-free to avoid color fading and damage. The Laila Ali Derm Essentials skin care products are billed as organic and sustainable, formulated to “moisturize and repair skin from underneath the surface and support restructuring.” The description for her fragrance, Laila by Laila Ali, seems plucked from a romance novel: Sicilian citron and fresh-picked Granny Smith apple splashed over floral jasmine, dew-covered bluebells and romantic rose infused with green bamboo accents, soft cedar and glimmers of warm, ambery musk.” She also will offer a men’s fragrance, dubbed – fittingly – KO by Laila Ali. The products are available at major retailers such as Walmart, CVS and Sears as well as through www.lailaali.com. —Elizabeth Rahe
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DINING OUT:
J. Mark’s in Fort Lauderdale J. Mark’s restaurants have just unveiled a new menu featuring a number of small plates and appetizers. Taking a cue from the current craze of three-bite sandwiches, the new bistro items include an ahi tuna slider and a prime-rib slider. Other new dishes with international influences include Bam Bam Rock shrimp – battered and fried rock shrimp coated in a spicy Szechuan sauce, and served with chopped peanuts, green onions and red peppers; and J. Mark’s version of bruschetta, featuring balsamic-tinged Roma tomatoes topped with homemade pesto and Parmesan cheese. The moderately priced American restaurants, with private owners, have been in town for four years – Pompano Beach opened in 2006 and the Fort Lauderdale branch debuted last July. With a large menu that covers most diners’ wants, ranging from ribs to steaks to entrée salads and seafood, they quickly became destinations for parties and functions. A private sunroom in Pompano Beach and the new covered patio in Fort Lauderdale’s J. Mark’s can accommodate large groups for parties and receptions. At the bar, two happy hours come around daily. The house signature mojitos and Margaritas pair well with the “mid-day meal” menus – smaller portions and prices. Many are pared-down versions of dinner items, so diners can sample several and share. The mid-day menu is available late night as well. Bands play on the weekends at both locations. —Jan Norris J. Mark’s Restaurant, 1245 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-390-0770; 1490 NE 23rd St. (Copans Road), Pompano Beach, 954-782-7000; www.jmarksrestaurant.com. Lunch and dinner are served at both locales, with Sunday brunch available in Pompano Beach from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Both can accommodate private parties and other functions.
A Catered Affair
The green trend is not just for restaurants
Caterers in the heyday of spashy parties of the ’80s got a bad rap for their huge carbon footprints. That’s changing today. Specialevent companies are going green, just like the restaurants (see related story, pg. 121). On the forefront in South Florida, a Hollywood caterer is taking things a step further. C.A. Catering just installed a raw food kitchen in their 20-year-old facility. “The demand was there, and it will serve as a kitchen for our raw food cracker and granola line too,” says Marta Messana, co-owner with her husband, C.A. They make and sell raw-food crackers made A ‘raw’ carrot and coconut of seeds and nuts to Whole Foods stores under the label, RawOne. ginger soup shooter. The raw food movement (no foods on this diet are cooked beyond 110 degrees) is just one they’re following in the new age of catering – where clients want healthier products for themselves and the Earth. They recycle extensively and use sustainable bamboo servingware when asked; this helps the reputations of corporate clients, she says. “We have a lot of clients who are conscientious about gluten-free or diabetic guests and definitely vegetarians. Two years ago, you wouldn’t have heard of all-vegetarian wedding receptions, but today, it’s much more in demand,” she says. They still offer the “meat-and-potato” options, she adds, but they’ve found that most guests on all diets like the nut pâtés, nori vegetable wraps, soup-shooters and raw dairy-free chocolate mousse as well as raw foods. Party foods lend themselves to all cuisines, so satisfying all at once is fairly easy. “We can offer six or eight different things as hors d’oeuvres, and we suggest things from all our groups – seafood, raw, vegetarian, meat – and so on. Our staff all have different palates, too, so between us, we have it all covered.” C.A. Co. Catering, 2011 Johnson St., Hollywood, 954-920-3911, www.cacatering.net 32
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Club 211 event at Tokyo Blue in Fort Lauderdale: 1. Josh Rudolph, CEO Emerald Planning Group; Scot Hunter, CEO Emerald Asset Advisors; Gary Press, CEO Alternative Revenue Solutions; and Gary Herman, president Consolidated Credit Counseling Services. 2. Lois Marino, Terry Frank and Dorie Vega with BankAtlantic. Opening night at RARE Las Olas: 3. Founder and owner of CentraArchy, owner of RARE, Jerry and Barbara Greenbaum. 4. Steve Weiss and Elaine Tuberon. Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale at VIP-only MarineMax Azimut Yachts Red Carpet event at the Miami International Boat Show: 5. Mark and Robin Levinson with Allison Dauer and Dr. Ryan Greene. One Thousand Ocean event attracts nearly 200 brokers and sales agents: 6. LXR Realty, LLC Broker Stephann Cotton with sales associates Liza Aguirre and Maria Scarola. At the Grateful Palate in Fort Lauderdale: 7. NBC 6’s Trina Robinson and husband, Clarence McKee.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, featuring dozens of floats and pipe bands - including the famous New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps — Irish food and drink and a fantasyland of fun for the littlest leprechauns. 12-7 p.m.; parade begins at 1 p.m. down Hollywood Boulevard and Harrison Street in downtown Hollywood. Free. 954-921-3404 or www.stpatricksparade.com.
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7th Annual Free Concert in the Park, featuring Rock & Pop Masters All Star Band with singers Chris Barron (The Spin Doctors), Skip Martin (Kool & the Gang/ Dazz Band), Larry Hoppen (Orleans), Jimmy Hall (Wet Willie), Wally Palmar (The Romantics) and more. 7 p.m. at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road, Weston. Free. 954-389-4321 or www.westonfl.org.
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-20 15th Annual Spring Garden Festival, with dozens of specialty plant vendors, supplies, garden décor, art, classes and demonstrations for gardening enthusiasts as well as music, entertainment, food and wine tasting. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. $17, adults; $8.50, ages 4-11; free, 3 and under. 954-473-2955 or www.flamingogardens.org.
Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. More than 30 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs will showcase their cuisine, with over 200 wine samples from wineries around the world and a silent auction. 6-11 p.m. at the Museum. VIP tickets are $150; general admission tickets are $85. 954713-0954 or www.mods.org.
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same day; Walk, $50 minimum fundraising goal for adults, $25 for ages 13-17. 954-731-4224 or www.mswalksouthflorida.org.
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Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Classic, sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas High School, with Honorary Host Coach Don Shula, a day of golf, cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment and an awards ceremony, at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 10:30 a.m., registration and brunch; 12 p.m., shotgun start. $225, single golfer; $900, foursome; $50, nongolfer dinner guest. Sponsorships available. 954-682-9412 or www.aquinas-sta.org.
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Cinco de Mayo Festival, featuring food, entertainment, dancing, kids’ activities and the annual Chihuahua Race, presented by the Hispano-Latino Cultural Alliance. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Old School Square, Delray Beach. $10. 561-276-3396 or www.downtowndelraybeach.com.
Cabaret Series at Nova Southeastern University, featuring Broadway extraordinaire Kevin Spirtas. 7 p.m. at Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd., Davie. Tickets start at $20. 954-462-0222 or www.miniacipac.com/Events.
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Napleton’s West Palm Beach Hyundai: Premier Genesis dealer in the nation All roads lead to Napleton’s West Palm Beach Hyundai, and for good reason. They are not only the top-selling Genesis dealer in the nation, but their inventory of excellent vehicles is off the charts with regards to warranty, roadside assistance and buyer protection. In addition, Napleton’s Hyundai offers a concierge service. “We will pick up your car, take it in for service and leave you with a car to drive while the service is being performed,” says Raul Gomila, general manager, who has been with Hyundai for over 12 years. “We respect the customer’s time and do not want to inconvenience them.” What makes Genesis such a great vehicle? “It is the ultimate in luxury for thousands of dollars less,” says Gomila. “It is a status-symbol car that doesn’t have the status-symbol price tag; that is what makes it so appealing to many of our customers who are doctors, attorneys and investment bankers. The Genesis is a beautiful luxury sedan that rivals any on the road.” Hyundai continues to make in-roads in the luxury car segment, as each vehicle they manufacture is loaded with great standard amenities, and backed by America’s best warranty: 10 years, 100,000 miles. Hyundai believes that a better car can be sold for less, and they are making believers out of the car-buying public. In 2009, Genesis was chosen “Car of the Year”; in 2010, it was voted “Best Introductory Luxury Car.” Genesis is available in a luxury sedan or a sport coupe, leading the pack of impressive cars and crossovers that include Equus, Elantra, Sonata, Tucson, Santa Fe, Veracruz and Accent. Genesis’ 3.8-liter, V6 engine is powerful, and the 4.6-liter, 375 hp option gives you even more bang for your buck. Included standard is a 7-speaker sound system, with iPod/ USB/and auxiliary dashboard inputs; and XM satellite radio, with a 90-day trial subscription; and Bluetooth handsfree phone system. It also boasts 17-inch alloy wheels, solar control glass; and acoustic laminated noise reducing windows and windshield glass. Also included is an ABS anti-lock braking system; electronic brake-force distribution; traction control; electronic stability control; and front and rear crumple zones. “We see a high demand for pre-owned Genesis models, and that says a lot about the design, craftsmanship, luxury features and durability of this car,” says Gomila.
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Great price point, with all the features that make driving fun again, the much-anticipated Equus is turning heads. This quality luxury sedan provides BMW 7 size, but you pay 5 series money. Its sleek design, coupled with
a 4.6-liter, 385hp V8 engine makes it a car to be contended with. For those seeking higher performance, Hyundai has a 420hp 5-liter engine in the works. The ride is stable and comfortable, and wind and engine noise are dramatically reduced to extremely low levels. Its interior cabin is uncluttered, attractive and easy to use. The Equus’ ultimate trim package includes a television, refrigerator, separate climate controls, and even a recliner that cools, heats Raul Gomila, General Manager, Napleton's Hyundai. and massages. Napleton’s Hyundai also includes a state-of-the-art service department, with the latest equipment and ASEcertified mechanics and service technicians who will keep your Hyundai running smoothly. “Our customer’s time is important to us,” says Gomila. “They are our priority. We are open for sales and service Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.”
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The new Napleton’s Hyundai dealership will be at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Okeechobee Boulevard. It will contain three interior showrooms, and an exterior showroom, on more than five acres of land. “We hope to have it completed by the end of the year,” says Gomila. “It will truly be state-of-the-art, and one of the largest in the nation.” At Napleton’s West Palm Beach Hyundai, there indeed is something for everyone; cars that are out of this world – but price points that are not. “People that live in Dade or Broward travel to our dealership because they recognize the value of Hyundai,” says Gomila. “We want to be No. 1 in the country, and our goal is to always go that extra mile for our customers. Don’t pay more for less is our motto and we will beat any valid offer in South Florida or the nation.” The dealership, at 2707 Okeechobee Blvd., serves Delray, Wellington, Coconut Creek and Boynton Beach. For more information visit wpbhyundai.com.
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A PITCH THAT’S A REAL CURVEBALL One approach used by unscrupulous brokers is to tell investors they will lose out on a good thing if they don’t jump on a new “sound” investment. It’s an effective pitch for those not well versed in financial management, because it communicates a sense of urgency to make the investment. “The elderly are targets because of their accumulated wealth; some are lonely and just want to talk to someone, so they become easy prey,” says Tepper. “Unscrupulous brokers will call numerous times, every day, to win that elderly person’s trust. My purpose is to represent those who have suffered losses from stockbroker fraud.” FIGHTING FOR INVESTORS RIGHTS Tepper has represented customers in claims against major and regional brokerage firms including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS and others. “If a customer has been victimized, we want them to recover what they are entitled to,” he says. In a recent case, the brother was the broker, and his sister and her husband were the victims of stockbroker fraud. “They wanted to use their savings to buy a house and requested safe investments from the broker,” Tepper recalls. Since establishing his practice in Fort Lauderdale, Tepper has addressed professional associations, local clubs and financial organizations in a continuing effort to educate the public about securities fraud. UNEXPECTED ACCOUNT LOSSES If you’re losing money in your account unexpectedly, be skeptical of excuses. Seek the advice of competent counsel so you can understand your legal rights and make an informed decision about what to do. The Securities Law Firm of Mark A. Tepper, P.A., is in Fort Lauderdale.
For more information about the Securities Law Firm of Mark A. Tepper, P.A. Call (954) 961-0096 or visit marktepper.com.
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on the shore beat the yellow light at intersections newly equipped with traffic- the passenger seat, or solo following an instructor around the speedway oval. enforcement cameras. First hard left-right turns following the lead car around the But, mostly, all the power, grace and agility of an exquisitely designed super car just pull on the leash here. At least the valet is “widow maker,’’ then more hard right-left turns back up on the big impressed when we pull up at a restaurant or hotel, right? (Especially track, then up and into 18-20-degree banking turns leading back down to the straightaway. if we’re tipping well). We’d been dreaming about this moment, coming up on the What happens, then, to a speed dream deferred? It does not have to dry up – at least not at the R Performance straightaway – the chance to finally slip the leash and drive fast. And Academy, where about 20 owners of 2010 or newer Jaguar XKR here, following close behind instructor Morgan Kavanaugh (the “skid and XFR’s recently unleashed the 510-hp beasts on the track at expert’’) in my vapour grey XKR, there was someone on the radio actually encouraging us to go faster. The goal today: 150 mph. Homestead-Miami Speedway. “Pull the trigger!’’ Kavanaugh said over the radio up ahead as we “My commute is three miles to work and three miles to home,’’ said one owner from near Pensacola. “My car’s never gone over entered the straightaway, which I took to mean he meant I should step on the gas. 70 miles per hour.” He did. The Academy course for him and the others had come with the “Pull the trigger!’’ purchase of an R-type Jaguar (“R” for Racing), which this year is from My speedometer leapt up from Interstate safe to Interstate unsafe $79,600 for the XFR and $96,125 for the XKR coupe. The NASCAR track in south Miami-Dade County provided the heart-racing oval, the to crazy fast. I hit 130 mph on my third lap, just before I started to “widow-maker’’ turns, and an enticing dearth of traffic-enforcement think – even with excellent lumbar support – that I was starting to feel a tiny bit whipped. And, in a moment of self-discovery, that maybe cameras – any kind of enforcement, really - on the straightaways. 130 was fast enough. “You were the most improved student,’’ Kavanaugh said, as we assembled for a critique and I pulled off my crash helmet. Me? Really? The silly grin I could not wipe off my face. Until I woke up in South Florida traffic, in my own car on the way home from R Performance Academy at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
After the course, participants get an Advanced Driving Course certificate, and a photo with instructors Davy Jones, Morgan Kavanaugh, Andy Andretti, Mike Finch, Chris Munro and Roberto Guerrero. That’s me in the center, with the grin that could not be wiped off.
Jaguar provided the exquisitely designed super cars (owners are not allowed to bring their own), the crash helmets, an evening reception/dinner, breakfast, lunch … and a pretrack motion-sickness pill, should you anticipate you might require one. (I hoped that I might). Jaguar also provided the racing instructors who, on this day, included an Andretti (Adam). The professional driving instructors on the R Academy tour – many with Indy and other racing cred - do everything they can to encourage you to be safe, become better drivers – and, oh yes, to drive fast. “The big problem a lot of driving companies or programs like this have is not enough seat time,” said driving instructor Chris Munro. “Here at Jaguar, you’re in the car the whole time, pretty much. By the end of the day, you will all be whipped. That is my job to make sure you have plenty of seat time out there.” The morning began with a fighter-pilot-style briefing in the media facility at Homestead-Miami, in which Munro introduced the five other instructors. After a 30-minute PowerPoint primer, covering “throttle application,’’ “yaw rate,’’ “string theory” and “leadfollow scenarios,” among others, the drivers took a short break. An excellent mix of techy, fantasy auto-sport camp – and pastry. “Don’t drive over your head,” Munro advised before we moved on. “When you get out there with us, don’t try to impress us, because you can’t. Don’t try to frighten us because we already are.” After that, it was almost all track – either with an instructor in 48
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The touring R Academy made stops at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Monticello Motor Club (New York) and Auto Club Speedway (California) last year. The next stop will be March 26-30 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. (Other stops this year are still being finalized). The course is free for Jaguar R-Type owners of a 2010 or newer model. An advanced course is offered for drivers who want to go again for $2,495. For information: www.jaguarperformanceacademy.com
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Timeless timepiece A new shop-in-shop boutique for the storied Breguet watches at King Jewelers in Aventura
The Breguet Tradition series has a fully exposed, hand-wound movement.
Slip on a Breguet watch and slip back in time. Winston Churchill, Napoleon Bonaparte and Queen Marie-Antoinette each owned a Breguet, as did Queen Victoria and Tsar Alexander I of Russia. The line was founded in 1775 by A.-L. Breguet, who has been described as “the architect of the greatest revolution in the science and art of timekeeping.” Among other things, Breguet is credited with patenting the Tourbillon Regulator in1801 and inventing the world’s first wristwatch, created for Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples. South Floridians can claim their own piece of history as King Jewelers welcomes Breguet into its collection, with a gleaming new shop-in-shop boutique in its Aventura watch salon. The family-owned store is “thrilled” to welcome the timepieces to its collection. “Since I started in the industry more than 40 years ago, Breguet has always been one of my favorite watch brands,” said Scott King, CEO of King Jewelers. “Its quality, technical innovations and aesthetics have historically earned Breguet a place among horology’s most prestigious brands.” King’s new Breguet salon will have the capacity to showcase up to 50 men’s and women’s timepieces, including the classic white and gold men’s watches and the sparkling rose gold and diamond Breguet Marine Rose Gold Ladies Watch. King Jewelers: 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-935-4900, www.kings1912.com — Valerie Nahmad Schimel
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Art films, an arts district, a Books & Books and, now, an arts society? Further signs of a cultural awakening in the former Fort Liquordale. First came Cinema Paradiso, showing art films in a former church. Then came the FAT Village Arts District, reviving streets near the railroad tracks with galleries and art walks; and an outpost of Books & Books, in the lobby of the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Now bounding onto the scene comes the Venetian Arts Society, a cultural arts social club situated on the right bank of the Himmarshee Canal. Goodbye Fort Liquordale. Hello Art Lauderdale. The Venetian Arts Society is the creation of Stephanie Knight and William Riddle of Inspired Interiors of Fort Lauderdale. “Stephanie came in one day and had this idea for an arts club,” says Riddle, explaining that the original plan was to provide a place for artists – mainly visual – to meet and show their work. But their store – a design studio and art gallery situated on the ground floor of the Venezia-Las Olas condominium building – seemed to cry out for something bigger. Just outside the south windows a partially covered patio stretches, bordered by the canal and sheltered from the street by tropical foliage. And so, one chilly evening in early December, several dozen people gathered on the patio, sipping wine and eating shrimp-and-polenta canapés while a young woman in a floor-length gown played the viola. A crescent moon rose above a palm on the opposite bank, mimicking the South Carolina flag, while the view of the downtown skyline conjured images of San Antonio’s River Walk. There was a brief break in the music and schmoozing, so the guest author could read and answer questions, but soon the conversations continued. The violist, a student at Lynn
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Here’s a guide to help you determine whether your Louis Vuitton bag is REAL or FAKE! Louis Vuitton does NOT use serial numbers to identify its bags, but rather, all LV bags made since the early 1980s contain a “Date Code” to signify where and when the bag was made. The date code will either be embossed on a small tag inside a pocket, or stamped on the bag’s interior. If your post-1980 LV bag doesn’t have a date code, it’s a fake. Many date codes, however, are extremely well hidden and sometimes difficult to find! With LV bags made with tan or red alcantara linings (a soft suede-like fabric), the date code may wear off due to age and cleaning. Since 1990, all LV date codes have been two letters, followed by four numbers. The letters signify the factory and country where the bag was made; the numbers signify the month and year it was manufactured. About 90 percent of fake LV bags we see have the factory location code, or the production date wrong. To verify a correct date code, look up the factory location code using the following chart, making sure the twoletter code matches the location stamp. For example, if the date code on your bag says FC1004, but your bag says “Made in France” — it’s a fake! Louis Vuitton factory location codes: France A0, A1, A2, AA, AN, AR, AS, BA, BJ, BU, DU, CO, CT, ET, FL, LW, MB, MI, NO, RA, RI, SD, SL, SN, SP, SR, TH, TR, VI, VX; Germany LP; Italy BC, BO, CE, FO, MA, RC, RE, SA, TD; Spain CA, LO, LB, LM, LW; Switzerland DI, FAUSA FC, FH, LA, OS, SD, FL. All LV bags made between 1990 and 2006 had a date code of four numbers; the first and third signified the month, the second and fourth represented the year. For example SL1024 meant the bag was made in France in December 2004. After counterfeiters figured out the date code format, LV initiated a new format in 2007. The factory codes remained the same, but the first and third numbers signified the WEEK of the year, instead of the month. So, for all LV bags made from 2007 and newer, you need to use the new date code. For example, a date code of MA0069 means that the bag was made in Italy in February (the 6th week) of 2009. If your bag’s date code does not follow this format, you have a fake. For example, if your bag has a date code is ZO9402, the date code violates both the factory code and production date rules. There is no LV factory code “ZO,” and the numbers would mean that the bag was made in either the 90th week or month of 1942, which is IMPOSSIBLE! Gregory Nimensky, owner of Club Epkin with locations in Boca Raton and Miami, buys and sells 100-percent authentic luxury couture. Call (561) 376-BAGS (2247), or visit epkin.com for more information. Feature by Gregory Nimensky.
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Buccan in Palm Beach the home of his new restaurant, Buccan. “It has a small town feel about it, and it speaks to the craft [of cooking] a little more than some of the other areas we had looked into,” he says. After working with Todd English, opening several of the Olives restaurants around the globe for the Boston chef for more than a decade, he landed in Miami at Azul. For the past five years, he garnered the attention of critics and diners alike as Azul’s chef. Now, he’s finally opened his own restaurant. Buccan has a chef-driven menu – Conley’s got control over ingredients and food style and says it’s a good fit on Palm Beach. “One of my partners, Piper Quinn, lives on the island. I’ve known him for years. One of our main priorities is that we wanted to open a neighborhood restaurant. It’s a concept where people can come frequently during the week, with a more approachable menu.” A wood-fired grill and oven are the centerpieces of his kitchen. It’s part of the total build-out and transformation he and partners Sam Slattery and Quinn did of an existing restaurant space. “It’s exciting,” he says, “but it makes you a little nervous. I’m responsible now, for most everything.” That includes food costs. At Azul, he says, “We ordered the best ingredients you could find. They don’t bat an eye at $2,500 worth of white truffles.
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But with me, I’m watching food costs and rethinking dishes. It doesn’t seem right in this economy spending that kind of money and being that opulent.” Still, he doesn’t want to compromise quality for profit and he thinks small plates and a rustic, less formal menu are the answer. “I’ve been dreaming about this for 10 years. It’s always been a way I’d like to eat. I like to try a lot of different things when I go out and this menu speaks to my rustic roots. I’m hoping the concept has something for everyone. Comfortable, casual but distinctive.” He’s upbeat about diners already “getting” some of his early menu items – especially the hot dog panini. “It’s a wood-grilled Niman Ranch hot dog, I add aged Gruyere on top, serve it with a three-mustard aioli. I sear the sauerkraut with caraway and pork fat bacon, serve it all with a ramekin of chili. It seems to be a house favorite so far.” The menu ranges from Asian to Peruvian and features a good deal of Mediterranean influences, but it will change frequently, based on what’s fresh and available in season, Conley says. “I’ll call it an international menu; I lived in Japan for eight months and admire their robata style of cooking; thus the wood grill. “We’ve got a cool raw bar and nice salads – a whole baby kale salad is popular, with currants, shaved Parmesan and pine nuts and a lemon vinaigrette. “We’re doing a little [ovenproof casserole dish] filled with ratatouille, topped with poached salt cod, served with a grilled bread and green olive vinaigrette – it’s a nice dish.” A number of dishes are oven roasted, including the paella for two and the whole curry yellowtail.
A wine list of 170 bottles or so is just fine with him. “A lot of our food goes great with beer, so we’ve got some craft beers that will change out,” he says. The restaurant seats 150 with an open-tiled kitchen with tables and bar seating. “We have a small bar scene. I like the bar and actually prefer to eat at the bar, so we’ll encourage that. But definitely no club thing. I’m over ultra lounges,” Conley says. “This is casual-upscale-rustic, with small plates that hit on a lot of points. It’s a comfortable setting. I think it will do well here.” Buccan is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Buccan, 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-833-3450, —Jan Norris www.buccanpalmbeach.com.
Chef Clay Conley opened Buccan, a progressive American grill with an emphasis on small plates, in the heart of Palm Beach.
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Masques & Mimes, the Spring Luncheon of the Cystic Fibrosis Gold Coast Guild, an elegant afternoon of food and entertainment, featuring a performance by Cirque Dreams. 10:30 a.m., reception; 12 p.m., luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort. Tickets start at $85. 954-739-5006 or www.cff.org.
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Night of Literary Feasts, a fundraiser for the Broward Public Library Foundation. The literary festival kicks off with a cocktail reception at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, where guests will enjoy meeting over 20 nationally known authors, bidding on silent auction
packages and purchasing books. Authors and guests will then move on to a series of sophisticated dinners hosted in private homes and upscale restaurants. Each intimate dinner has a guest author in attendance. Cocktails, 6 p.m.; dinners, 8:30 p.m. $150. To receive an invitation, call 954357-7382 or visit www. literaryfeastonline.org.
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10 p.m. at the Lauderdale Surf Club, 2 Palm Ave., Lauderdale-By-The-Sea. $25 (must be purchased in advance). 954-318-2020 or www.aphh.org.
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19th Annual AfricanAmerican Achievers Awards, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises Inc./Southeast Toyota Distributors LLC. This event recognizes five AfricanAmerican leaders, selected in the categories of Arts and Culture, Business and Entrepreneurism, Community Service and Education, who help enrich the quality of life in South Florida. 6:15 p.m. at the Broward County Convention Center. Free. RSVP to 866-516-2497 or www. africanamericanachievers. com.
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American Cancer Society’s Amore Gala, an evening of entertainment, dancing, fine dining, and silent and live auctions. 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West, Boca Raton. $250 per person; $3,000 for table sponsors. 561-394-7751 or www.cancer.org.
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The Proper Affair, a fashion show and fundraiser that partners Boston Proper, a retailer of distinct women’s clothing, with the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Guests can bid on outfits from the show and silent auction prizes and have a chance to win a new 2011 Honda vehicle. 6:30 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. $100. 561-266-0003 or http://www.delraychild.org/ ProperAffair.html
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American Heart Association’s Broward Heart Ball, a prestigious black-tie social event, themed “Heart to Heart,” with over 300 attendees from the medical and corporate fields, as well as community leaders. 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale. $500. 954492-6909 or www.heart. org/browardheartball.
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Jewelry maker Pamela Huizenga: Paving a path of her own
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Pamela Huizenga has been involved in the jewelry industry since 1988. She started learning the fine art of stone
cutting at age of 16, which eventually led to her own collection. We talked with her during a recent trunk show at Daoud’s Fine Jewelry in Fort Lauderdale (see photos, pg. 58) to find out more about her life and work. E.R. Your love for creating jewelry seems to come from a very different place – one that people might not imagine? P.H. Absolutely. For me it all started with buckets of rocks and dirt. As a child who spent summers in North Carolina, I loved to collect rocks and fossils. My parents took me to the gem mines, where you could buy a big bucket of rocks which might have contained amethyst, quartz and sapphires. You’d never know what you were going to get, so I loved to sort through it like hidden treasure. E.R. So how did you move from that bucket of rocks to actually cutting the stones? P.H. When I was 16, I signed up for a five-week lapidary course in North Carolina, where we had been going to the mines to collect rocks. It was a very intensive, all-day-every-day course, taught by Jerry Call, who is a nationally known master cutter. So I was very lucky to learn under him and just fell in love with it. E.R. What pieces do you enjoy designing most and do you have a favorite stone you like to work with? P.H. The bracelets are probably still my favorite, even though I
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started there, because they are the most complex. I like fitting all the stones together like little mosaics to create something completely unique. I also love working on the pendants I’ve recently started to design, because of the intricate patterns. My favorite stones are Ethiopian opals, because of the challenge. Opals are very difficult to cut because you want to cut enough to get to the “fire” without cutting too much away that they will break. You really have to listen to the stone or you will ruin it. E.R. Listen to the stone? P.H. Yes, I let the stones ‘tell’ me what I should do with them. I respect the shape and color of each and every one and work with their imperfections, instead of against them. I think that’s what makes them unique and gives them character and let’s them be who they are, like us. E.R. Has it been hard for you to be who you are, being part of such a high-profile family? P.H. I have to say that my family has encouraged me to do what I love. I worked in my father’s business for a short time, but I am very detailed-and-project oriented and wanted something on a small enough scale that I could do from start to finish on my own. I have literally touched each and every one of the stones that are used in all of my pieces, before they are completed. Just like when I was a kid in the mines, I like to find my own path and feel everything along the way.
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Jeweler Patrick Daoud: All in the family BY ELYSE RANART
Fourth-generation jeweler Patrick Daoud is on the phone — tracking down a 12.5-ct. stone for a client — when we sit down to talk. Pamela Huizenga’s work is among
the pieces featured in his new Daoud’s Fine Jewelry showroom, at 2473 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. E.R. A 12.5-ct stone? Wow, that’s quite a request! P.D. It’s all in a day’s work for me. My clients come to me for special things they can’t get from other jewelers. E.R. Your collection has so many unique and rare pieces... P.D. I’m very proud of our assortment, both vintage and modern. I also own all of my pieces. I mostly deal directly with family owned and operated vendors, instead of corporations that sell the same stuff to everyone, everywhere. E.R. Speaking of dealing with families, how did you become involved with Pamela Huizenga and her work? P.D. She approached me about representing her collection and I thought that two highly respected, long-standing, South Florida families made perfect sense.
E.R. Her designs are also a different direction from many of the other pieces you carry. P.D. That’s true, but a lot of people don’t realize that we do carry modern pieces as well as estate, so it is a nice opportunity to showcase that. E.R. How often do you do trunk shows? P.D. Never. This is actually our first one, but it is definitely something that I am open to in the future, if I think it’s a good fit. E.R. What is a good fit for Daoud’s? P.D. Pieces that are unique and special, that you can’t find everywhere. I have built my reputation on that, as well as authenticity, quality and fair value, which I think is difficult to find. E.R. Why is that? P.D. Well, being a fourth-generation jeweler, with over 100 years of business in South Florida, is rare. It gives clients a real sense of security that you can only get when dealing with ‘family.’
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Luxury Resorts, developer of One Thousand Ocean, a 52-unit luxury condominium on a private oceanfront peninsula in Boca Raton, recently released its Penthouse Collection. These four penthouse units range from 5,600 to 8,700 square feet under air — with terraces that add 3,600 to 4,500 square feet, respectively. Each has a private elevator, 14-foot ceilings, outdoor kitchen, private cabana overlooking the Atlantic or Boca Raton Inlet and a three-car garage. Owners have the opportunity to become members of the Boca Raton Resort & Club and enjoy golf, tennis, a worldclass spa, restaurants and other amenities. One Thousand Ocean also offers a fitness center, oceanfront pool (with pool butlers), concierge and valet. Penthouses are delivered ready for owner customization. $9.75 million to $15 million. 561-8695000 or www.onethousandocean.com. —Robyn A. Friedman
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FLOWERS & FOUND OBJECTS A tradition since 1983, Flowers & Found Objects specialize in the very finest & freshest one of a kind floral designs created to order along with permanent floral decor & an ever changing selection of unique gifts for any occasion. Customized gourmet gift packages for the extra special touch are available & special event planning services await you at 521 East Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 954.523.4155; Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm; Sat 8am-12ish, www.flowersandfoundobjects.com. JO-AN’S PAPERS Invites you to view customized invitations, announcements & personalized stationery for all your special occasions: weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, holiday parties, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, & birth announcements. Serving your discriminating tastes for 30 years in the same location at 236 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale by the Sea. Stop by or call 954.491.3577 for an appointment with our expert consultants. www,joanspapers.com.
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LEVINSON JEWELERS As South Florida’s leading jeweler, Levinson Jewelers will guide you during your most exciting time. Whether it is looking for an engagement ring, wedding bands, a present for the bride & groom or gifts for the wedding party, Levinson is here to introduce you to the best style or trend for you. You can find everything bridal at Levinson Jewelers on Las Olas, 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., 954.462.8880 or www.levinsonjewelers.com. LYN ANTHONY SALON & SPA Our beauty team will pamper you right up to your wedding day with facials, moisture treatments & relaxing massages to set the tone for those precious moments to come. Have a manicure, pedicure or try a full set of acrylics or gels to beautify & relax you & your party in a sophisticated setting. 1870 N Young Circle, Hollywood, 954.404.7474 www.lynanthonysalon.com. MAI-KAI RESTAURANT Voted one of the most romantic places in South Florida. Mai-Kai makes the perfect choice for your pre-wedding dinners, reception or wedding. From our tropical gardens filled with waterfalls & lush foliage to our award winning Polynesian Show, this is the place where dreams come true. 3599 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, 954.563.3272, www.maikai.com.
MODA MARIO 820-822 E. Las Olas Blvd. is where quality, fashion & good taste are always in style for men & women. Moda Mario carries an exclusive collection of tuxedos, suits & sportswear along with a complete collection of women’s clothing, shoes & accessories. Call 954.467.3258 or visit www.modamario.com. RIVERSIDE HOTEL on Las Olas creates weddings with only YOU in mind! Imagine walking down the aisle on the Wedding Circle with breathtaking water views; or being announced as husband & wife on the balcony of the 8th Floor Ballrooms. We accommodate Rehearsal Dinners, Ceremony, Reception & Brunch for up to 200 people. Fairy tales come true at Riverside Hotel. Visit us www.Riversidehotel.com or 954.377.0943. ZOLA KELLER For over 30 years Zola Keller has been offering expert advice to brides. One stop-shopping with over 700 gowns in stock for Brides, Mother of & Brides Maids, priced from $250 to $10,000. Sizes range from 2 to 24 & custom. In store expert alterations 818 E. Las Olas Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, 954.462.3222, www.zolakeller.com.
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The Ritz-Carlton’s next Full Moon events are March 19, themed as a pirate party; and April 19, an environmental “going green” theme. You can find out more information on www.ritzcarlton.com/fortlauderdale – or check your lunar calendar.
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Ethnic-inspired prints with beaded details and trims, last year’s ready-to-wear trend, still looks new this season. It’s the perfect theme for sizzling sexy swimwear.
“Pradesh” sandal, $149, from Zingara Swimwear, Aventura Mall, Aventura.
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Javier Larrainzar
Fátima Lopes
Diesel Black Gold
Rosa Cha
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Diane von Furstenberg
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Beaded necklaces, $88 to $300, from Essentials Boutique, Fort Lauderdale.
Woven and canvas tote by Prada, price available upon request, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
18-kt. multicolor, white and silver diamond oral cuff, $35,000, from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.
Embroidered oral tote by Brighton, $200, from Essentials Boutique, Fort Lauderdale.
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Juicy Couture from Aqua Beachwear, Fort Lauderdale and Manalapan, www.aquabeachwear.com
Monique Lhuillier
Rosa Cha
Fresh and feminine, this ready-to-wear trend also looks beautiful in swimwear. Big blooms and baby buds look as pretty on simple maillots as they do on lingerie.
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Guillermina Baeza
PEDAL PUSHERS
Floral embellished tote by Valentino, price available upon request, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
Floral jewel thong by Vera Wang, $275, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
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Cia Maritima
Gottex
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Custo Barcelona
Victorio & Lucchino
Derek Lam
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The ’70s was probably the biggest influence on readyto-wear this spring. The laid-back hippie-chic style is easily translated into tiedye treatments and eclectic print mixes.
Leather handled hobo by Bottega Veneta, price available upon request, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
“Bangalore” tote, $119, from Zingara Swimwear, Aventura Mall, Aventura.
Silk chiffon scarf by Etro, $360, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
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Rose, white and yellow gold diamond cuff, price available upon request, from King Jewelers Private Collection, Aventura.
SIMPLIFY, SIMPLIFY
Gold geometric bracelets, prices available upon request, from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Fort Lauderdale.
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Dolores Cortés
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Minimalism has taken center stage ever since Phoebe Philo reinvigorated the Chloe label with her crisp, clean collections. These simple but sexy silhouettes look thoroughly modern for swim.
Metal aviator sunglasses by Chanel, $340, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
Large flap tote by Jimmy Choo, $1,795, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores.
Espadrille by Christian Louboutin, $555, from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, and select Neiman Marcus stores. cityandshore.com
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LOVE, MARRIAGE & DESIGN
Designers Naeem and Ranjana Khan’s seamless union BY ELYSE RANART
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esigner Naeem Khan and his wife, Ranjana, make their living with fabric. It is also the fabric of their life together. “The threads that hold the fabric of a marriage together are woven tightly over time,’’ says Ranjana, whose innovative jewelry and accessories collection has redefined the category, along with her husband’s internationally known RTW label. “After 30 years,” Naeem says, “you think alike.” This high-fashion couple, who recently made a personal appearance for their first duo fashion show at Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, had known each other since they were seven years old. They attended the same school in Mumbai - but their relationship really didn’t blossom until they were adults living in New York. We talked with them about their careers, their lives together and how they draw inspiration from each other. E.R. You knew each other from a young age, but you didn’t really have a relationship until you were adults? N.K. I knew of her, because she had been a well-known model in India before she moved to New York. So when a mutual friend of ours asked if he could bring her along to a dinner party, of course I said, yes! E.R. But I understand you couldn’t reach her because you had the wrong phone number? N.K. Yes, but I was so determined to meet her that I phoned her parents in India. It was love at first sight, and we have been together ever since. Pearl and ribbon E.R. Ranjana’s jewelry beautifully complements your collection. Do you necklace by Ranjana draw inspiration from one another? Khan, $635, from N.K.Yes, we do. We will ask for one another’s opinion on our designs, but Neiman Marcus, are quite careful not to tread on the other one’s ego. Fort Lauderdale. E.R. So how difficult has it been for you as a couple to also work in the same business? N.K. Other than creative input, we keep all aspects of our businesses very separate, because it can destroy a marriage. But, when you actually grow up together, having been 22 and 25 when we met, it is a lot easier to understand one another and communicate as well as we do. E.R. Ranjana, why did you decide to follow your husband’s footsteps into the fashion industry after so many years together? R.K. After having spent over a decade being a full-time mom to our two sons, you look around and come to terms with your life as it is and where it is going. Having always loved embroidery and embellishment, I was inspired to design some jewelry and ended up making the tulle-covered strand of pearls that was an instant success for Lanvin. After continuing to design jewelry for some other high-end labels, I decided it was time to do my own collection. E.R. What other interests do you share, other than design? N.K. We love to entertain, from the food we serve to the flowers we arrange. R.K. Oh yes, we love having people in our home [including a recent birthday celebration for friend Iris Apfel]. E.R. What would you say is the most important factor in the success of your relationship? N.K. We share a life that involves a love of many things, culture and history, the exotic and the authentic, but most of all we share a biography. R.K. You simply become one.
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Whether you are decorating your pool deck or polishing the look of your porch, outdoor options are getting better each year. By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
Sexy stools A ceramic stool or two can add an interesting accessory and provide places to sit in your garden. The Home Infatuation Website has a large assortment finished in a glossy high-quality glaze that won’t fade. Shown here are ice crackle in black and white ($199), dragon medallion ($289 and $569), vine ($199) and russet oval with bird design ($259). Call 877-224-8925 or visit www.homeinfatuation.com.
Lounge life If we learned anything about staying at high-end resorts, it’s this: Outdoor furniture can feel good as well as look good. John Kelly designed a line of chairs, loungers and sunloungers for Miamibased Kannoa that combine looks and comfort. His Rho Collection includes a lounge chair ($559), a chaise ($1,349) and ottoman ($399). Constructed of powder-coated aluminum frames and PVC-coated polyester fabrics, they are available in 10 colors. From Robb & Stucky Patio, 906 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-347-8188.
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Not a hard sell IKEA has created easy living with hard wood. The Applaro Collection of outdoor furniture is made from acacia, a wood known to be durable with a lustrous finish and varied shades. It’s also green, harvested from responsibly managed plantations. The collection includes armchair ($49.99), reclining chair ($59.99), bench ($79.99), chaise lounge ($129), drop-leaf table ($99), folding chair ($29.99), gateleg table ($69.99) outdoor serving cart ($89.99), rocking chair ($69.99) and table/stool ($29.99). Available at IKEA, 151 NW 136th Ave., Sunrise, 954-838-9292 and at www.ikea.com.
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Casual Comfort If you love to sit and enjoy dinner with guests for hours, the Veranda Collection from Fort Lauderdale-based Pride Family Brands may be just the ticket. The collection is made of wrought-aluminum, which includes a riveted arch design and oversized cushions. Pictured are cushioned dining room chairs ($963 each), cushioned swivel rockers ($1,198 each) and a 48-inch Palermo dining table ($1,641). Available at Leader’s Casual Furniture, 7531 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-998-0938; 2201 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach, 954-968-5558; and 2408 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561-616-2220. 80
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Brown Jordan, known for cutting-edge style that designers love, has introduced the casual yet sophisticated Flight Collection. The furniture, with clean lines and modern style, is constructed with cast and extruded aluminum. Expect to see it in high-end hotels because the arm and side chairs stack up to four high and the chaise stacks three high. The suggested retail for the dining table with perforated top is $2,995, the stacking side chair $530 each, the stacking arm chair $555 and the chaise lounge $1,299. Available at Carls Patio. See www. carlspatio.com for locations.
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Pretty pergola One of the most attractive ways to deďŹ ne an outdoor area and add architectural interest is with a pergola, an arbor supported by columns. Climbing plants, such as bougainvillea, are often trained to grow on the overhead trellis. The space under the pergola can be used to create an outdoor kitchen, a haven for a hot tub or an intimate seating area. Hitching Post has a variety of pergolas constructed of premium-grade lumber or maintenance-free vinyl in several sizes, starting at $1,800. Available at 4013 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-499-0077, www.HitchingpostSFL.com.
Magical Madrid A new crescent design has been added to the popular Madrid Collection by Fort Lauderdale-based Pride Family Brands. The sofa ($2,946), loveseat ($2,122) and oval ottoman ($986) can be paired with a 24inch round occasional table ($627) to bring the look together in an outdoor conversation area. Available at Patio Shoppe, 7355 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, 954-752-0161 and 1201 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561-776-9990, www.patioshoppes.com. cityandshore.com
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THINGS FOR THOSE FACING HEARING LOSS, SOME SOPHISTICATED NEW HEARING AIDS ARE GETTING ALL THE BUZZ. BY NANCY McVICAR
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ore people in their 30s, 40s and 50s are finding themselves saying “What?” or “Say again?” in normal conversation. Yet they are reluctant to have their hearing tested or to consider hearing aids. “It’s vanity, vanity, vanity,” says Craig Drucker, a board-certified hearing instrument specialist at West Boca Hearing Center. “We’ll all rush to get our eyes tested, and spend hundreds on designer frames, but when it comes to our hearing, we don’t want anyone to know we’re wearing hearing aids.” Drucker says with the latest digital technology, nobody has to know. Some models are virtually invisible. And some allow wireless streaming of sound from your TV or music system so you don’t have to crank up the volume and annoy your companions. Hearing loss occurs because our ears are very sensitive to loud noises such as a jackhammer, a chainsaw, or a leaf blower. Federal regulations are supposed to protect workers from “noiseinduced hearing loss,” but repeated exposures over time can damage the inner workings of the ear, causing hearing difficulty and/or tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears for which there is no cure. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recently added a new category: “music-induced hearing loss.” A NIOSH-funded study found that night club employees - from bartenders to DJs – who were routinely exposed to music levels well above the recommended limit of 85 decibels had hearing loss.
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Earbuds from an MP3 player also can produce sound at up to 100 decibels, enough to cause damage, especially with repeated exposures. “The Baby Boomer population is at the place where damage is showing up, but I have a woman in my exam room who is in her 30s, and a gentleman in his 50s,” Drucker says. One hearing-aid model made by Lyric fits entirely inside the ear and is made to stay there for up to three months – no daily maintenance or changing its long-lasting battery. “It is completely invisible. You can shower with it, but not swim or submerge your head,” Drucker says. Other models sit outside at the top of or behind the ear with thin clear tubing that connects to a tiny unit inside the ear, he says. SoundLens, made by Starkey, has 16 channels and uses technology similar to Bluetooth to capture sound from your TV set wirelessly. Janine Ramirez, a hearing-instrument specialist at HearRite Innovative Hearing Solutions in Plantation, says people who have tried the very visible older hearing aids are amazed at today’s technology. “One of my patients said she hated the kind that fit in the outer ear because her ears felt clogged and they weren’t comfortable,” she says. “The new ones aren’t blocking the ear, so you don’t feel your ears are clogged, and you are using your residual hearing.” Ramirez says she recently demonstrated one of the new designs, the Agil, for a woman who had used the older type. “She kept reaching up and touching her ears. Her son said ‘Mom, why do you keep touching them?’ She said, ‘Because I don’t even feel they’re in my ear, they are so comfortable’.” Digital hearing aids start at under $1,000, but the latest innovations can range from more than $5,000 to more than $7,000 for a pair. Ramirez says being able to hear again makes such a difference in people’s daily lives. “People are willing to pay the price for a good hearing aid if it makes that difference,” she says.
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GREEN YOUR PLATE
THE NEXT DENZEL WASHINGTON OR MERYL STREEP OR YOYO MA OR WYNTON MARSALIS MIGHT BE ON A STAGE NOW AT ONE OF OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. AND WE HAVE THEM TO ENTERTAIN US – AND ENRICH OUR CULTURE – BEFORE ANYONE ELSE.
Organic. Farm-to-table. Eco-friendly. It’s easier than ever to find restaurants paying attention to the shift toward more natural foods. Not just because it’s trendy or healthier, chefs say, but because it’s delicious. BY JAN NORRIS
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cott Miller occasionally asks himself a “what if” question, one of those harmless though hyperbolic hypotheticals that compel us to consider the unthinkable. To him it’s a serious question whose answer is more devastating than an empty house on opening night: What would happen if we didn’t have high-school or college performing-arts programs in South Florida? “It would take the heart out of our culture,” says Miller, associate dean of Visual and Performing Arts at Broward College. “I shudder to think of it.” Miller isn’t alone in his thinking. “The arts make us human, civilized and informed,” says Don Rosenblum, dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale. “Failing to serve as advocates of the arts, we do so at our own peril.” We are happy to report that South Florida can still boast dozens of dynamic performing-arts programs. If you have not yet discovered these hothouses of new talent, shame on you. But don’t despair, City & Shore will help you make amends. On the following pages we introduce you to seven programs representative of South Florida’s wealth of arts programs which provide inspiring entertainment at prices that won’t bust your budget. “The quality of talent is very high, and the price is extremely reasonable,” says Jane Grandusky, artistic coordinator at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach. “The public can get a high-end performance for a fraction of the price they’d pay at a performing-arts center in town.” For the price of admission – tickets typically range from free to $15 at high schools and colleges – it’s conceivable you could see a budding Laurence Olivier or perhaps the next Renée Fleming or Denzel Washington or Meryl Streep or Yo-Yo Ma or Margot Fonteyn or Wynton Marsalis. And that is not “what if” hyperbole. Far from it. “It’s only a matter of time before the abundance of artsfocused schools in South Florida produces a name recognition
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It wasn’t so long ago that restaurants serving natural and organic foods were described as “health-food” restaurants. Vegetarian dishes were looked upon with suspicion - and rarely found on fine-dining menus. Now, the movement known as farm-to-table eating and green dining is taking hold on all levels of restaurants. Chefs are answering their diners’ demands for natural, more earth-friendly foods. In some cases, they’ve even started growing their own gardens. Here is a look at some in our area going green.
‘changing force’ in the arts,” says Grandusky, noting that many students deliver performances on the “cutting edge.” Most programs and facilities are designed to reach far beyond campus borders and broaden audiences once comprised only of family and friends. The top-notch talent is matched by state-of-the-art theaters, auditoriums and studio spaces. Many schools serve as official residences of professional companies and book professional productions. American Heritage/American Academy School in Plantation, for example, is home to Mosaic Theatre, an Equity company that stages 100 performances a year. The Bailes Ferrer Flamenco Dance Company is in residence at the University Center for the Performing Arts in Davie. The Promethean Theatre company calls Nova Southeastern home. The Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas books professional acts ranging from those legendary doo-woppers The Platters to marquee productions such as Let’s Hang On: A Tribute to the Jersey Boys & Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Broward College books everything from basketball to opera in its main auditoriums on three campuses. Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton recently opened its Living Room Theaters, a hightech four-screen complex featuring local and international films and a café that serves gourmet food, beer and wine – the only university operation of its kind in the country. “We’re fortunate to live in a region that is highly educated, cultured and appreciative of the arts,” says Manjunath Pendakur, dean of FAU’s College of Arts and Letters. “Many of the things we do, from the visual arts to theater to film, have a multidimensional impact on students as well as the community.” Every performing-arts program has at least two goals: to nurture their hothouses of nascent talent and to enrich the culture of their communities. “It has been said that the humanities and social sciences feed the intellect,” says Pendakur, “but it’s the arts that feed the soul.” Give them the chance, and South Florida’s extraordinary student dancers, actors and musicians will feed your cultural soul.
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at state-of-the-art cultural arts facilities at local educational institutions, get away for a weekend – or more – to southwest Florida, savor the delicious difference at restaurants that have gone green and – cheers! – taste the wine from the recent American Fine Wine Competition at the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale. All good reasons to lift a glass to April, the kindest month in South Florida.
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A DIVA’S SOUTH FLORIDA HISTORY REFLECTS A POP FAIRY TALE BY ELIZABETH RAHE was on the rooftop of the Raleigh Hotel that South Florida caught an early glimpse of Lady Gaga. A YouTube video captures the budding pop diva with two female back-up dancers singing and slinking through several soon-to-be hits as part of the 2008 Winter Music Conference. With Miami Beach waves rolling in the background, the wind-blown performance reveals her promise – her powerful voice, catchy dance tunes, go-go dancer moves and a glimmer of the fashion spectacle she would become…in the form of self-styled mirrored “disco panties.” From those early club performance days to her bigproduction Monster Ball Tour, South Florida has served as a stepping stone in her career. Over the past several years she has graced a number of Fort Lauderdale and Miami music venues and nightspots, and her visits reflect the stages in her rocket rise to superstardom. Today Gaga is a five-time Grammy-winning pop juggernaut, over-the-top performer, outrageous style icon and outspoken supporter of gay rights. In just three years, she has sold more than 15 million albums and 51 million singles. Forbes predicts she will earn $100 million this year, based on her Monster Ball Tour – which plays BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise April 12 and AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami April 13 – and her highly anticipated album, Born this Way, due in May. Her single of
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‘I love Miami…everybody’s fabulous’
She was still a little-known singer/songwriter in March 2008 when she played the Winter Music Conference in Miami, a massive global music fest that draws performers, DJs and music industry bigwigs for five days of concerts, parties and schmoozing. Only 22 years old, Gaga was on the verge of hitting it big. Her single Just Dance would soon be released, and she was set to shoot the music video in a few days. “I love Miami. It’s sunny, everybody’s fabulous and skinny and tan, yummy,” the bubbly performer told an interviewer. She also spoke about her songwriting ability – “I wrote it in, like, 30 seconds” – about her involvement in all aspects of her art and even about the disco-mirrored clothing she hoped to market. “One day at a time, one sequin at a time, changing the world,” she said, expressing – even at that early stage – her confidence and ambition. She appeared at Score, a nightclub in Miami Beach, as part of an Interscope Records showcase. General Manager Luis Morera well remembers when Gaga was rehearsing for her show. His staff was doing some minor construction and everyone just stopped and stared. “Who is this girl, and where did she come from? I thought, oh my God, she is going to be big,” he says. He recalls that she drank tea, but she was not yet carrying the china teacup and saucer that would become a frequent accessory. “Her birthday was the next day, so after the performance they brought her a discoball cake,” he says. When she returned to Score on May 27 for a Just Dance release party, the single was already a club hit, on its way to topping charts around the globe – and the crowd definitely knew who she was, Morera says. Wearing a disco-mirrored
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bikini, crystal-encrusted sunglasses and carrying her glowing crystal-topped “disco stick,” she made an entrance through a cloud of fog and sang and danced her way through Just Dance, Paparazzi and Eh, Eh. “She was interacting with the crowd…It was a very good show,” Morera says. Gaga made another stop that Memorial Day weekend, at Bill’s Filling Station in Wilton Manors, and asked if she could perform. “It was one of those spur-of-the-moment things,” says Jackson Padgett, co-owner with Mark Negrete of Bill’s as well as Georgie’s Alibi Bar & Grill across the street. “She said, ‘Hi, my name is Stefani. I’m known as Lady Gaga, and I really would like to do a new song I have,’ ” Padgett says. Although they did not know who she was, they agreed. “She came out with her dancers and put on a show-stopping performance. Afterward she stayed and played. She was so kind and sweet to the customers.” A short time later, Padgett and Negrete were surprised to see the songstress performing Just Dance during the Miss Universe swimsuit competition on television. When her first album, The Fame, came out in August, she sent a signed CD expressing her thanks to “the boys at Alibi and Bill’s,” Padgett says. “She turned out to be such an incredible lady.” In September 2008 Gaga released her second single, Poker Face, a dance-pop tune that alludes to her bisexuality. It was destined to be bigger than Just Dance, winning a Grammy in 2010 for Best Dance Recording.
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She returned to South Florida on Nov. 1, 2008, opening for New Kids on the Block when their tour played the BankAtlantic Center, and she would return to the arena Dec. 13 for the Y100 Jingle Ball. At first deemed not pretty enough to be a pop star, she wrote for other artists, including New Kids, Pussycat Dolls and Britney Spears before Interscope recognized her potential.
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the same name, an ode to self-acceptance that references gays, the disabled and various racial groups, was released in February, with this feel-good chorus: I’m beautiful in my way ‘Cause God makes no mistakes I’m on the right track baby I was born this way Lady Gaga was born Stefani Germanotta on March 28, 1986, and raised in New York City, studying piano and dance from age 4 and eventually working with a renowned vocal coach. By 14, with her parents’ help, she was singing and playing her own piano ballads at club open-mike nights. She graduated from the highly regarded Convent of the Sacred Heart in Manhattan and attended Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, dropping out after a year to pursue her dream. Deriving her stage name from the Queen song Radio Ga-Ga, she performed in a ’70s-style pop/rock burlesque show in New York clubs before signing with Interscope Records in 2007.
“I love Miami. It’s sunny, everybody’s fabulous and skinny and tan, yummy”
Monster show Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball Tour plays BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise April 12 and AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami April 13. Contact Ticketmaster, 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Lady Gaga emerges from her incubation vessel to perform Born This Way at the 53rd Grammy Awards in February. cityandshore.com
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Gaga and her dancers hit Bill’s Filling Station in Wilton Manors in May 2008.
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The Fame Ball Tour plays Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale in April 2009.
Around this time Jeff John, managing partner of Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution Live entertainment venue, booked Gaga’s Fame Ball Tour for April 8, 2009. If he had waited any longer, he might not have succeeded in getting her for his 1,300-patron concert space. “We were sold out by New Year’s,” John says. “She was phenomenal. She had set changes, outfit changes. She was great with the crowd. It was a real good night. She went from our venue to arenas.” Indeed, her popularity – as well as her notoriety – was exploding. The Fame Ball Tour played 69 dates around the world from March through September 2009. In June she was on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, wearing a transparent costume made of strategically placed bubbles. “I operate from a place of delusion – that’s what the Fame is all about,” she told writer Brian Hiatt. “I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be – and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth.” Self-empowerment and personal fulfillment are prevalent themes for Gaga. She says she felt like a freak growing up and relates to that factor in her fans – her Little Monsters. Onstage, she has preached that they should never let anyone tell them they aren’t pretty enough or skinny enough or good enough – all criticisms she says she heard at the start of her career. The tactic inspires immense dedication in her fans, who salute Gaga with “paws up,” their hands raised like monster claws. She has mastered the art of social media 92
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mass intimacy with her fans, communicating regularly via Twitter, where she has a record 8 million-plus followers, and Facebook. Gaga won Best New Artist at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September but also grabbed headlines for her bloodsoaked performance of Paparazzi, a song about her struggle with fame. In November she released The Fame Monster, depicting fears she had faced on tour. It features Bad Romance, her fifth top-10 U.S. single, bolstered by a high-shock-value video that channels Madonna – the artist she is most often compared with – and Michael Jackson. The lingerie-laced plot features Gaga getting kidnapped by wicked supermodels, forced to drink Nemiroff vodka and then sold to a Russian mobster, who goes up in flames on her bed. Gaga ends up calmly smoking a cigarette in a smoldering bed next to a skeleton as her bra erupts in fireworks. Controversy over her explicit music videos, including criticism over blatant product placement and charges of abusing religious symbols, have only fanned interest, making Gaga the first artist to attain one billion views on YouTube (in 2010). Despite her provocative tactics, Gaga told Barbara Walters that the greatest misconception about her is that she is artificial and attention-seeking. “The truth is that every bit of me is devoted to love and art, and I aspire to try to be a teacher to my young fans…who feel just like how I felt when I was younger,” she said on Walters’ 10 Most
Watch video of Lady Gaga’s South Florida appearances, including her rooftop performance at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, at www.cityandshore.com/people.html
Lady Gaga rocks the Y100 Jingle Ball at BankAtlantic Center December 2008.
Fascinating People of 2009. In true chameleon fashion, she appeared in a conservative Chanel suit, reflecting her interviewer – she would later wear a tie and suspenders for a Larry King interview.
Ringing in a Monster of a tour
Needless to say, by the time Gaga returned to South Florida Dec. 31, 2009, with her Monster Ball Tour, she had turned fame into phenomenon. She played two sold-out shows at Miami’s Knight Center and rang in the new year on the Fontainebleau Miami Beach pool deck. The New York Post had deemed it the hottest ticket in the country, with prices from $475 to $25,000, and Gaga bunked in the five-bedroom Fontainebleau penthouse, complete with private pool and ocean view. She also made a return visit to Score nightclub, sporting yellow hair and a black bustier costume with fishnet hose and no pants – a Gaga standard. Accompanied by her friend, gossip maven Perez Hilton, her manager and two body guards, she addressed the super-charged crowd from the mezzanine level, saying, “In 2010, Little Monsters, may all your pains be champagnes,” and finished with a few bars of Bad Romance. “She stayed for a good hour at the club dancing and greeting people,” Morera says. No longer able to slip under the radar, Gaga left with her security escort, to the flash of paparazzi cameras. She continued to tour and make headlines in 2010, being named one of Time magazine’s most influential people and
“I want people to walk around delusional about how great they can be – and then to fight so hard for it every day that the lie becomes the truth.” racking up two Grammys and eight MTV Video Music Awards. She wore a raw-meat dress as she accepted her VMA Video of the Year award. Why? “For me it says if we don’t fight for our rights, pretty soon we’re going to have as much rights as the meat on our own bones. And I am not a piece of meat,” she explained to vegan Ellen DeGeneres. With Gaga, who says she art directs every aspect of her life, there is always a message to the medium. This February she arrived at the Grammy Awards incubating in a giant translucent egg. She hatched on stage – garbed in see-through yellow with horns on her forehead and shoulders – to perform Born This Way with a contingent of dancers and a pipe-organ solo. She later explained the performance as a metaphor for the birthing of a new race of people that would be free from prejudice. She won three more Grammys, and a week later she was on tour again, playing 41 concerts in 76 days, including the two back-to-back South Florida shows. There’s no word on whether Lady Gaga will return to her old haunts this time around. Score’s Luis Morera is realistic about the possibility. “She is such a big artist now, I don’t know if her agent will let her. There’s always the paparazzi…Everybody has their eyes on her.” ▲
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THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO DESIGN – OR REDESIGN – A POOL AREA. BUT SOMETIMES, IT HELPS TO STEP BACK AND SIMPLIFY. SOMETIMES, LESS IS MORE.
This Infinity Edge pool in Manalapan, framed by Sylvester palms, appears to bring the ocean ashore. Photo: Robert Brantley
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Michael Brosche designed the loggia of this home in Manalapan with summer kitchen, flat-screen TV and plenty of room for eating and dining. Photo: Robert Brantley
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sea grape and coastal dune grasses because of their ability to withstand salt air and wind. Brosche, who is now retired, says the new construction was finished two years ago at Christmas. He created a summer kitchen with a large flat-screen television set, comfortable seating and a dining table under the loggia so they could entertain their children and grandchildren. “We try to design the outside as a getaway or a resort,” Kirwin says. “We like to make the client think twice before going away for the weekend.” Optical illusion This luxurious pool in St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton looks like it was part of the house’s original plan. And that’s the magic of good design. Krent Wieland, landscape designer with Krent Wieland Design in Delray Beach, achieved the result with a creative solution. “The house had already been sited and it was extremely tight in the back,” he says. “It looks like there was a lot of space, but I only had 15 feet to work behind the house.” The clients wanted a waterfall, an organic design and a beach entry for their grandkids. He created three major waterfalls and a few minor ones. The upper basin includes carved seating to create a conversation area in the water. Water color was achieved with a deep-blue Pebble Tec finish that gives it a natural color during the day. At night, the pool is lit with LED lighting and fiber optics which make the steps appear to float. “The pool is greatly enhanced by the LED lighting,” he says. “You can have a variety of colors and I tried to set it up to be whimsical. You can push a button and change the light program.”
Krent Wieland created a luxurious pool with waterfalls and beach entry despite working in only a 15-foot wide space behind this Boca Raton house. Photo: Robert Stevens
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Styles of the season By Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
The elevated spa of the Naples house is surrounded by mosaic glass tiles. Even the large blue flower pots were part of landscape architect Scott Windham’s plan. Photo: Daniel Newcomb
Get out the champagne. If furniture designers are right, better times are coming. Home furnishings are typically more conservative during a recession, but designers of outdoor furniture are becoming more optimistic, according to Pat Bowling, vice president of communications for the American Home Furnishings Alliance. “For the 2011 season, manufacturers seemed to have loosened the reins on their designers,” Bowling says. “A touch of elegance returned to traditional and contemporary collections. Designers have finally dared to experiment again.” Here are six stylish products from the recent Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago:
▲ Right angles: German designer Mathias Hoffmann developed the Architect Collection for Brown Jordan, a stunner indoors and out. A fully exposed frame with mirror-smooth welds gives the pieces a sculptural quality. Included are a small and large sofa, lounge chair, arm chair, a small and large ottoman and a table that turns into a breakfast tray when used with the large ottoman. It is available in 26 frame finishes and more than 130 outdoor fabrics. The sofa is $5,535$7,080, depending on finish and fabric; the end table ranges from $1,225-$1,290, depending on finish. www.brownjordan.com.
▲ Old school scrolls: Classic curves give an Old World appearance that would go perfectly with South Florida’s Mediterranean Revival style. The Bella Lucca Collection from Telescope Casual Furniture creates the hand-crafted look using a sand-cast process. The settee ($599), shown in textured desert finish, can be used with or without seat cushions ($69 each). The collection also includes a stacking arm chair, swivel rocker, counter and bar height swivel stools and a chaise. See www.telescopecasual.com. 100
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He also raised a portion of the pool to create a Negative Edge, which creates the illusion that nothing is supporting the water. A 30 foot-long stone wall provides a natural effect and creates privacy. Plantings, such as coconut palms, ligustrum trees, Chinese fans, traveler’s palms and bougainvillea, also were used to shield the pool from the neighbors. “The property is very private,” he says. “That was one of the critical goals.” Plan before you build The best way to achieve the pool of your dreams is to plan it before your house is built, according to George de los Reyes, who grew up in Miami and is now president and owner of RPA Construction Corp. in Naples. De los Reyes, landscape architect Scott Windham and the client planned the project in the Naples development of Tiburon together. “The client, who was from Cincinnati, wanted a place in Florida for her family to enjoy outdoor living,” De los Reyes says. “She wanted to create a pool and lanai not only to relax, but to entertain.” Original plans called for a generic pool, but De los Reyes suggested they hire a landscape architect to create something more exotic. The client chose Windham, who designed a plan featuring four fire bowls, four palm trees in planters and a sun shelf for shallow sunning and lounging in the water. He also designed a dual-sided fireplace in the lanai. Advance planning meant the natural gas lines could be hooked
up to four brass fire bowls and the fireplace before the house was built. Irrigation and drainage was also created for the four palms, which appear to be on islands in the pool. “Fire is something we do quite frequently these days,” Windham says. “It can be metal bowls like these or elsewhere in the landscape. These features define a space and make it more like sculpture.” Windham says the Alexander palms create movement and great impact when viewed from inside the house. The elevated spa is encased in mosaic glass tiles, which are also used on the fire-bowl pedestals and on the face of the bar on the lanai. The pool water line is tumbled marble. A Pebble Tec finish in natural pearl was selected for the pool because the client wanted a traditional light aqua. “This is not a lap-pool lifestyle,” Windham says. “They can sit in the pool spa, lounge on the sun shelf or swim out chest deep on the back side of the pool terminus. In one pool, there are a variety of places to hang out and enjoy.” Imaginary client When the home is a $6-million fully furnished model, the builder has to imagine what the imaginary client would want in a residence and a pool. “I was thinking of someone family oriented who likes to entertain a group of people,” custom builder Jimmy A. Casto of Casto Homes says about the 9,126 square-foot under-air home in the Old Palm development of Palm Beach Gardens. “We
The award-winning pool with this $6-million model home in Palm Beach Gardens was designed with whirlpool spa, underwater bench and planters. Photo: Daniel Newcomb
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wanted a pool large enough for laps with a separate spa and a lot of landscaping around it.” The high-end home has all the bells and whistles – five-car garage, media room, billiard room, exercise rooms, five bedrooms and a fabulous pool. The pool won the Gold PRISM award from the gold Coast Builders Association in 2009 for “pool on a single family detached lot.” Landscape architect John Lang of Lang Design Group in West Palm Beach has designed about 80 percent of Old Palm’s landscaping and pools, which he describes as “a tropical palette with a certain degree of formality and order.” When he creates a pool for a model home like this, he is somewhat conservative, even though it is an estate home on a golf course. “We have to be somewhat middle of the road,” Lang says. “We stay fairly classic and timeless so it will appeal to as many people as possible.” The whirlpool spa, elevated 30 inches above the pool, has a trough that directs water into the fountain. At the end of the pool near the master bedroom, there’s an underwater bench so bathers can sit in the water and talk. The pool also includes an area for laps. Water drips from four cast-concrete shells, which have benches underneath so children can sit and have water splashed on them. “We wanted to design something that was open and airy and that showed the house off,” Lang says. “We also design from the inside out. When you open the front door, you get a wow affect.”
Cool house, ordinary pool Sometimes you love the house, but abhor the pool. That was precisely what happened with a Pool Builders’ client in Davie’s Long Lake Ranches. “They bought the house with an existing pool that was small, very plain and unappealing,” says Kevin Ford, president of Pool Builders in Davie. “They wanted a pool to fit the style and size of their home, and they wanted to utilize as much of the backyard space as possible for entertaining.” The client added a pavilion after the house was purchased, allowing enough space for the pool renovation. The size of the ordinary kidney-shape pool was tripled and transformed into a modified Roman pool with spa, sun ledge and energy-efficient LED lighting. The pool is surfaced with RiverRok pebble finish in blue opal and the surround is four sizes of travertine. The main feature is the spa area, with glass-tile spillway, sheer descent waterfall and lions’ heads on the columns that flank the spa. Ford interpreted it from an idea the wife of the client saw on the Internet. The sun ledge, at the end of the pool with the round mosaic design, has about six inches of water down to a step where bathers can sit and hang out. Botox for the pool Transforming your pool doesn’t have to take months or cost a fortune. Cliff Freyman of Cliff’s Pools and Patios in Sunrise often has clients who want to refresh their pool rather than tear it out and start
AFTER Pool Builders tripled the size of the original kidney shaped pool and added pizzazz with spa, sun ledge and mosaic tile. Photo courtesy of Pool Builders
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AFTER Cliff’s Pools and Patios gave an old pool in Weston an updated look with a more subtle design and elegant gold travertine with a vanishing edge. Photo courtesy Cliff’s Pools and Patios
▲ Chic teak: Forget stogy stereotypes of ordinary teak furniture. This 76-inch long Boca dining table ($1,550) with matching bench ($880 each), designed by Cristian Wicha for Kingsley-Bate, is a stylish and modern interpretation of a picnic table. Wide planks of teak and high-grade stainless steel marry for a design compatible with a contemporary home. Those who live close to the ocean will need to get the stainless electro polished, according to the manufacturer. See www.kingsleybate.com.
▲ Small world: Manufacturers continue to recognize that not all of us have huge back yards for large furniture. O.W. Lee has added these new Villa chairs ($405 each) with a graceful X-back design to give the simple 36inch round, stamped, metal table from the Bistro Collection ($550) an updated vibe. See www.owlee.com.
▲ Double pleasure: This double chaise ($1,520) from Homecrest Outdoor Living’s Cirque Collection in black-and-white stripes makes a dramatic statement for the home of a fashionista. It includes a cushion that envelopes the softly bent aluminum frame and is shown with an optional personal umbrella ($340) and small, faux granite table ($191). See www.homecrest.com.
▲ Swinging style: Domus Ventures brings back the porch swing for those who don’t have a porch. The Merlot swing lounge ($4,179) is one of six swings from Comus. It comes with a frame and canopy that has no chains or ropes. Steel hangers are used to provide a smooth, quiet and comfortable glide. See www.domusventures.com.
BEFORE over. One of those clients had a standard 15-by-30-foot pool in Weston Hills Country Club. “They hated the big, blue wall,” he says. “It was too high and completely non-functional. They didn’t like the sheer descent. They wanted something more subtle.” The answer was to shave the steps down from six to three and extend the top to create a sundeck. The deck is gold travertine with a custom coping and a vanishing edge that disappears into the pool. Mosaic marble tiles on the raised wall coordinate with the deck. A pair of custom brass lions heads was added as were two matching brass handholds for safety so a small child could grab onto them. The lighting was replaced with custom LED that has an automated system to change colors. Freyman says a swimming pool only looks as good as the water and these days there are hundreds of different plasters that can create the illusion of any affect people want – from very bright or deep blue to black. “This is a simple pool,” Freyman says. “What this illustrates is we can take a standard, average pool and make a dramatic change without it costing $100,000.”
Casto Homes: 13842 U.S. 1, Juno Beach, 561-626-3444, www.castohomesinc.com.
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Pool Builders: 5601 SW 45th St., Davie, 954-797-7700, www.poolbuildersinc.com.
Cliff’s Pool and Patio: 10178 NW 47th St., Sunrise, 954-742-2000, www.cliffspools.com.
RPA Construction: 1827 Trade Center Way # 3, Naples, 239-594-9006, www.rpaconstruction.com.
Exteriors by Koby Kirwin: 1865 Veterans Park Drive, Suite 204, Naples, 239-287-4195, www.kobykirwin.com.
Windham Studio: P.O. Box 1239, Bonita Springs, 239-390-1936, www.windhamstudio.com.
Krent Wieland Design: 101 SE Second Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-243-1873, www.kwdesign.net. Lang Design Group: 5601 Corporate Way, West Palm Beach, 561-688-9996. cityandshore.com
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ARTS & MINDS THE NEXT DENZEL WASHINGTON OR MERYL STREEP OR YOYO MA OR WYNTON MARSALIS MIGHT BE ON A STAGE NOW AT ONE OF OUR STATE-OF-THE-ART EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. AND WE HAVE THEM TO ENTERTAIN US – AND ENRICH OUR CULTURE – BEFORE ANYONE ELSE. BY DAVE WIECZOREK
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‘changing force’ in the arts,” says Grandusky, noting that many students deliver performances on the “cutting edge.” Most programs and facilities are designed to reach far beyond campus borders and broaden audiences once comprised only of family and friends. The top-notch talent is matched by state-of-the-art theaters, auditoriums and studio spaces. Many schools serve as official residences of professional companies and book professional productions. American Heritage/American Academy School in Plantation, for example, is home to Mosaic Theatre, an Equity company that stages 100 performances a year. The Bailes Ferrer Flamenco Dance Company is in residence at the University Center for the Performing Arts in Davie. The Promethean Theatre company calls Nova Southeastern home. The Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas books professional acts ranging from those legendary doo-woppers The Platters to marquee productions such as Let’s Hang On: A Tribute to the Jersey Boys & Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Broward College books everything from basketball to opera in its main auditoriums on three campuses. Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton recently opened its Living Room Theaters, a hightech four-screen complex featuring local and international films and a café that serves gourmet food, beer and wine – the only university operation of its kind in the country. “We’re fortunate to live in a region that is highly educated, cultured and appreciative of the arts,” says Manjunath Pendakur, dean of FAU’s College of Arts and Letters. “Many of the things we do, from the visual arts to theater to film, have a multidimensional impact on students as well as the community.” Every performing-arts program has at least two goals: to nurture their hothouses of nascent talent and to enrich the culture of their communities. “It has been said that the humanities and social sciences feed the intellect,” says Pendakur, “but it’s the arts that feed the soul.” Give them the chance, and South Florida’s extraordinary student dancers, actors and musicians will feed your cultural soul.
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ARTS & MINDS Bienes Center for the Arts at St. Thomas Aquinas 2801 SW 12th St. Fort Lauderdale, 954-513-2272 www.bienescenterforthearts-sta.org Facilities: Black box theater (300 seats) and event center (accommodates 300 people for meetings and banquets).
“The Bienes Center makes a contribution to the entire community by emphasizing the importance of the arts in our culture.” — Supervising Principal, Rev. Monsignor Vincent Kelly
Entertainment: Everything from student productions like South Pacific and Harvey to professional performances like The Platters to Let’s Hang On: A Tribute to The Jersey Boys & Frankie Valli. Must See: St. Thomas Aquinas Players Present I Remember Mama, 7 p.m. March 31, April 1-2; and 2 p.m. April 2-3 Tickets: Prices vary by event.
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University Center for the Performing Arts 2240 SW 70th Ave. Davie, 954-475-3000 www.universitycenterfortheperformingarts.com Facilities: Black box theater (65-75 seats). Entertainment: From dance and music recitals to theatrical performances. Must See: Adult Concert (acting, vocal, dance), April 16-17. Tickets: $9-$15 depending on event.
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“What we do – music, dance, acting – does not exist in most regular schools. Schools like ours are filling the gap of creativity.” – Peter Ludescher, director of operations, University Center for the Performing Arts
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Broward College Visual and Performing Arts (Campuses in Coconut Creek, Davie and Pembroke Pines) www.mybrowardvpa.com Facilities: Bailey Concert Hall (1,081 seats) and Fine Arts Theatre (275 seats) Central Campus, 3501 SW Davie Road, Davie. Omni Auditorium (1,900 seats), North Campus, 1000 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Performing Cultural Arts Theatre (334 seats), South Campus, 7200 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Box office for all venues: 954-201-6884. Entertainment: Music, dance and theater. Must See: Regrets Only, stage production at the Fine Arts Theatre, March 17-20 and March 2427.
“University performing arts bring cultural events to people at what I consider bargain rates. You get to come and enjoy performances without having to mortgage your house.” – Scott Miller, associate dean Visual & Performing Arts, Broward College
Onstage with “The Beatles: A Musical Show.”
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Tickets: Prices vary by event.
“Students take what they learn in their academic classes and apply it to music or dance or theater to create a work of art.”
– Jane Grandusky, artistic coordinator, Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Dreyfoos School of the Arts 301 S. Sapodilla Ave. West Palm Beach 561-802-6000 www.awdsoa.org Facilities: Meyer Hall (500 seats) and Brandt Black Box Theatre (200 seats). Entertainment: Everything from dance and theater productions to jazz and philharmonic concerts. Must See: Spring Dance Concert, March 31, April 1-3. Tickets: $5-$15 depending on event. Billy Bell
Performing and Visual Arts Wing of the Don Taft University Center Nova Southeastern University 3301 College Ave. Fort Lauderdale-Davie 954-262-8179 www.fcas.nova.edu/performingarts Facilities: the Performance Theatre (230 seats) and the Black Box Theatre (100 seats) plus scene and costume shops; dance studio; orchestra, choral and music practice rooms; studio space for painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and graphic design. Entertainment: From student stage productions to orchestral and choral performances. Must See: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, or What You Will. April 8-10 and April 15-17. Tickets: Admission to Nova’s performing-arts productions is free, but reservations are required (954-262-8179).
“I believe the arts are a fundamental part of who we are.” – Don Rosenblum, dean of the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, Nova Southeastern University
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“Performingarts programs give students a self-image, a self-assurance of who they are and what they’re capable of doing.” – Jim Usher, co-chairman of Fine Arts, American Heritage/ American Academy School
American Heritage/ American Academy School 12200 W. Broward Blvd. Plantation 954-472-2837 www.ahschool.com/plantation/ahplant.html Facilities: The Center for the Arts has three theaters – studio (75 seats), black box (150-175 seats), main house (800 seats). Entertainment: Everything from theater productions to dance recitals to orchestral performances. Must See: Annual Fine Arts Festival on campus featuring theater performances, dance, music, carnival rides and more. March 26-28. Tickets: $4-$10 for theater productions. All other performances are free. A Production of The Light in the Piazza
Florida Atlantic University Living Room Theaters 777 Glades Road Boca Raton 561-549-2600 http://fau.livingroomtheaters.com Facilities: four 50-seat theaters featuring high-definition, all-digital technology with a European-style café serving gourmet food, specialty coffee, beer and wine. Entertainment: Local and international films. Must See: French-Canadian director Xavier Dolan’s highly acclaimed second film, Heartbeats, April 22. Tickets: Prices range from $5-$9.50 (students and general public) depending on day and time of screening.
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“For any human society to produce generations of people with well-rounded educations, it’s essential that they have a solid foundation in the arts.” – Manjunath Pendakur, dean of the College of Arts and Letters, FAU
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A Bold New Source of ModerN cuiSiNe. Chef Dean Max brings Modern American Seafood to the shores of Palm Beach, at 3800 Ocean, located at Palm Beach Marriott® Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. Discover an inspiring dailychanging menu that echoes Chef Max’s dedication to simplicity, intense flavor and farm-to-table cuisine. With stunning oceanfront views, it’s the perfect venue to experience the latest creation from South Florida’s most illustrious seafood provocateur.
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escape act OUR SPRING GETAWAY BEGINS ON THE ROAD TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, AND ENDS – ARTFULLY – IN NAPLES. BY THOMAS SWICK I had heard that Naples was big on art, but I hadn’t expected to
find it underfoot. Fifth Avenue South was closed to traffic, and artists young and old were using the roadway as their canvas. In the left lane four students were putting the finishing touches on a Haitian flag (sitting just below a minimalist Stars & Stripes) while, over in the right lane, a 12-year-old girl named Isabella – pretty in a blue baseball cap – drew a winsome young lady (the artist imagining herself in a decade?) stepping out in high heels and a short purple dress. It’s hard not to like a town that greets you with pictures on its main street. People straddled the center line, admiring the chalk drawings and trying not to trip over budding Picassos. Every couple of blocks a singer performed, transporting strollers almost seamlessly from Boogy Woogie Bugle Boy to Bésame Mucho to Margaritaville.
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A judo troupe tumbled while, not far away, Red Hat Society members chatted. (I had a vision of the women suddenly breaking into martial arts moves, the air ablaze with flying crimson headwear.) A woman at a sidewalk café held tightly to her Chihuahua, Vincenzo (looking very sporty in his powder blue jacket); and a teenager sat in the middle of the street petting her four-month-old hound, Elvis. We walked west to Third Street South, checking out menus along with the art. (It was a little past noon.) As you’d expect in Naples, there were a lot of Italian restaurants. Vergina looked interesting, but a little too formal for lunch. The Jolly Cricket struck us as a lovely name for a pub, but the dark interior seemed better suited for a rainy day. A lively crowd filled the outdoor terrace alongside McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill, part of The Inn on Fifth – the place to stay for people who prefer the heart of the action to a view of the beach. Bistro 821 was closed for lunch, but it featured – nicely keeping with the theme – charming murals of period diners on an outside wall. 114
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We settled on Yabba Island Grill. Our table gave onto the street through open French doors, and our fish sandwiches arrived with gorgeous French fries. Between bites, I paged through happenings, the arts and entertainment guide to Southwest Florida. The Art section took up 12 pages, with ads for shows, classes, galleries, supplies and articles on craft guilds, award winners, visiting artists. There seemed to be no self-respecting hamlet within a 40-mile radius that didn’t host its own art exhibit or show. We had landed in a world in love with paint. A story in the magazine Life in Naples, which we had also picked up, gave some background. It all began in the 1950s, when local artists formed the Naples Art Association. That decade also saw the opening of the town’s first commercial gallery: McNichols Art Gallery on Third Street South. In 1964 an art dealer from Sarasota, Foster Harmon, opened the Harmon Gallery. The rest, as they say, is art history.
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After lunch we headed for the Gulf. The short drive took us past pretty, early Florida houses and mid-century courtyard apartments. The parking lot was sprinkled with cars from Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Massachusetts. On our way to the pier, we passed a man wearing a green Michigan State cap. The breeze was cool, but it didn’t stop Midwesterners from sunning on the beach. Floridians, we stuck to the pier, gazing down at a pelican bobbing on the water and passing a man fishing with his grandson. “What do you catch here?” I asked. “If the wind is blowing,” the man said thoughtfully, looking me in the eye, “you can catch a cold.” It was like a line right out of A Prairie Home Companion. Back in the car, we headed north, passing modest ranch houses and new waterfront mansions. The streets were spotless, the lawns well-manicured; the occasional high hedge reminded us of Palm Beach. Though here more residents went about on bikes.
The Village on Venetian Bay had an upscale feel – boutiques that sat overlooking the water – but also a sedate one on a day when citizens were downtown painting. So we headed south to The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, which our lunchtime waiter had recommended as the place to go to watch the sunset. I had expected, because of the name, something stuffy - the antiMallory Square. But the lobby had a comforting ’50s feel. Out past the swimming pool, at the Sunset Beach Bar, a mature, robust, thirsty crowd gathered. (As seemed to be the rule in Naples, twoto-three decades separated those being served from those doing the serving.) As the sun neared the horizon, patrons turned to face it – some with complexions suggesting this was not the first time. A few applauded as it disappeared. Third Street South was abuzz by the time we got there: exboardroom types backslapping at the bars, couples toasting under the heat lamps, singers setting up on the terraces. (Something tells me that live jazz is better than pounding techno for digestion. As for cityandshore.com
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Getting there Take Alligator Alley west to Exit 101, then follow 84 into downtown. Lodging The Inn on Fifth. For those who want to be in town. www.innonfifth.com The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. For those who want to be on the beach. www.naplesbeachhotel.com South Seas Island Resort. For those who want to get away to an island. www.southseas.com Dining There are too many places to mention, but… For fine dining: Vergina, Bistrot 821, Sea Salt. For more casual: McCabe’s Irish Pub & Grill, The Jolly Cricket, Yabba Island Grill. For something in between: Handsome Harry’s. For dessert: Adelheidi’s Organic Sweets. On Captiva, The Bubble Room’s Red Velvet Cake is so famous Myra Roberts has painted it. For breakfast (in Sanibel): Lighthouse Café. Information conversation, there’s no contest.) At Handsome Harry’s, where we snagged an outdoor table, a white-haired man in a pink sweater danced with his wife. Downtown, cars moved again along Fifth Avenue South, heedless of the masterpieces disappearing beneath them, while locals and vacationers had returned to the sidewalks. Large numbers of women examined the brightly lit tables of jewelry at Best of Everything. A few blocks away, at Adelheidi’s Organic Sweets, two Polish sisters, Agnieszka and Paulina, cheerfully made crêpes and poured hot chocolate. In the morning we drove through patches of fog to Sanibel. There was a 30-minute wait at Lighthouse Café, one of Florida’s great breakfast places. (With grander aspirations, they claim to serve the “World’s Best Breakfast,” but for that to be true they would need to put biscuits on the menu.) Waitresses swerved under the low ceiling and the walls dripped with pictures of lighthouses (a theme which carried over into the rest rooms). Outside it was another beautiful day. We got back in the car and drove to Captiva, continuing north as far as we could go. Here, at South Seas Island Resort, a pleasant young man gave us a tour of the 330-acre property, pointing out the villas, the condominiums, the cottages, the private homes, the spacious osprey nest. At a popular fishing spot just offshore from the 9-hole golf course, a dolphin swam gracefully in the turquoise water. We made one last stop, at the small cluster of shops outside the entrance. The market carried beautiful cards of vintage style paintings produced by Sanibel resident Myra Roberts. In the gift shop, we found reproductions of her work: young women in summer dresses, or one-piece bathing suits, sometimes with local landmarks in the background. One showed a woman sitting on the beach and reading a newspaper with the headline: “COLD WAVE HITS NORTH.” Another featured a beautiful blond mermaid kneeling in front of a map of the islands. Roberts’ work was infused with a warm nostalgia that seemed perfect for the region.
Naples: www.naples-florida.com Sanibel & Captiva: www.sanibel-captiva.org
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Got the itch to get away, but not to travel far? South Florida resorts are ready, willing and able to greet you with open arms – and big discounts. We’ve rounded up six of our favorites, close to home. BY VALERIE NAHMAD SCHIMEL
It’s all about fun in the sun with B Ocean Fort Lauderdale’s Beauty and the Beach package. Check into the brand new beachside hotel and enjoy deluxe accommodations, a B Basket with lunch and drinks for two from B’stro and a B Beach Bag packed with a beach ball, flip-flops and two beach towels. Rates start at $194 per night, reserve with promo code BEACH. B Ocean Fort Lauderdale: 999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 888-66-BHOTEL; www.boceanfortlauderdale.com Guests can relax and recoup in Palm Beach with The Breakers’ Rewards program. Check in at the iconic oceanfront property any day through April 30, 2011 and get $50-$200 in nightly credits per room (depending on type of room reserved). Use those credits to dine at one of nine on-site restaurants, hit the links at the two championship golf courses, relax at the spa
or escape to a luxury beach bungalow or grand cabana. The Breakers Palm Beach: One South County Road, Palm Beach; 888-BREAKERS, www.thebreakers.com. Couples can escape to Miami Beach with Eden Roc’s Escape to Romance Package. Check into your ocean-view room, pop your complimentary bottle of champagne and toast to your upcoming dinner at the recently opened – and much buzzed about - 1500° restaurant (dinner not included in the package). Come morning, graze on breakfast for two then laze about before your late checkout. Package valid through Dec 31, 2011, reserve with promo code LVU. Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach: 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 800-3195354, www.marriott.com/hotels/ hotel-deals/miasr-eden-rocrenaissance-miami-beach Golfers and the people who love them can hit the links with
the Doral Golf Resort & Spa’s Championship Golf Package. Play 18 holes of golf per night stay on the hotel’s Red, Gold or Jim McLean Signature course, enjoy unlimited driving-range usage, recoup in a garden-view room and refuel with a daily full American breakfast buffet. Looking for more? Participate in a golf clinic hosted by the Jim McLean Golf School. Package is available through May 26 and rates start at $199 (based on double occupancy) Doral Resort PGA Golf Course: 4400 NW 87th Ave, Doral; 305592-2000, www.doralresort.com Make it a family affair at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa with the hotel’s Beach Bound Getaway. Sip a cocktail at the Beach Bar, let the kids frolic at the Surf Club and enjoy a family-friendly feast at 3030 Ocean. The package includes a daily $50 resort credit, free meals for kids 12 and under and 20 percent off all resort outlet purchases. Rates start
at $329 per night (based on double occupancy) and are valid through April 30, 2011, reserve with promo code SPU. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa: 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale; 954-525-4000, www.marriottharborbeach.com Bring the whole family to Port St Lucie’s sparkling Club Med Sandpiper Bay. Fresh off a $25 million transformation, the resort is billed as the only family all-inclusive resort in the United States. There’s an 18-hole golf course, 21 tennis courts and a 7,000-square-foot fitness center; munchkins four months and up can sail, attend circus school and get in the kitchen with a cooking lesson at the Kidz Village. Book the “Discover the Club Med Family Plan” package and enjoy a seven-night all-inclusive escape starting at $599 per person. Book by May 2, 2011 for travel through Dec 17, 2011. Club Med Sandpiper Bay: 4500 SE Pine Valley St., Port St Lucie; 772-398-5100; www.clubmed.us/ sandpiperbay. cityandshore.com
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GREEN YOUR PLATE Organic. Farm-to-table. Eco-friendly. It’s easier than ever to find restaurants paying attention to the shift toward more natural foods. Not just because it’s trendy or healthier, chefs say, but because it’s delicious. BY JAN NORRIS It wasn’t so long ago that restaurants serving natural and organic foods were described as “health-food” restaurants. Vegetarian dishes were looked upon with suspicion - and rarely found on fine-dining menus. Now, the movement known as farm-to-table eating and green dining is taking hold on all levels of restaurants. Chefs are answering their diners’ demands for natural, more earth-friendly foods. In some cases, they’ve even started growing their own gardens. Here is a look at some in our area going green.
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Using the freshest fish is part of Chef Dean Max’s philosophy at 3030 Ocean. “For me, it’s got to be quality,’’ he says. “I won’t buy something just because it’s local or natural if it isn’t up to my standards.’’
Market 17, Fort Lauderdale’s newest organic and farmdriven restaurant, has gained a following since it opened in November. So much so, “We’ve had to put on more staff and added kitchen space and more room on the [cooking] line,” says Kirsta Grauberger, a co-owner with her brother, Aaron. “We use 100 percent organic, and though it may not be certified organic, it’s grown all naturally with organic farming practices,” she says. “I think that’s the new catchword we’ll be hearing – ‘natural’ instead of organic.” There was a slight identity problem with the public when they opened. “A lot of people asked if we were a health-food restaurant,” Grauberger says. “I definitely feel we’ve overcome that hump. Now they’re coming because of the food.” Market 17’s supply-driven menu from Chef Daniel Ramos changes daily (it’s updated online). Shrimp sourced from a Cape Canaveral supplier might show up with grits or in ceviche. Sausage made in house appears on a charcuterie plate; a Florida lobster tail might be substituted for a Maine lobster – it depends on what’s available. They’ve hit a supply-and-price reality that they’re trying to reconcile, Grauberger says. “It’s a little more expensive than we thought to stick with our philosophy. We’ve had to find more
suppliers, but we’re trying to keep to our goals.” The locavore and organic movements are the ideal, but all the chefs agree the price-to-plate factor has to be considered. Michael Wagner, of Lola’s on Harrison in Hollywood, says he would like to offer more core menu items that are green, but the foods in small production are expensive. “I have to be price-sensitive, unlike chefs in other areas where diners are more affluent. They can put these dishes on a core menu and charge more,” he says. Still, he does source locally and naturally whenever it’s practical. “I feature several items on the main menu from Swank Farm [of Loxahatchee]. Their heirloom baby carrots, all multicolored, are just wonderful, and their baby beets – my guests love those. “Sometimes I get Palmetto Creek [Farms] pork, but they’re very expensive,” he says. “But when I put it on as a special, I sell out – my customers love these things, even if they’re priced a little more.” Dean Max, chef at 3030 Ocean at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale and the new 3800 Ocean in the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, says price and availability drive menus for all chefs. This is especially true for hotel chefs who must always watch a bottom line. Still, Max says he’s granted some latitude
because of the success of his restaurants, and for him, it’s about consistent quality. “For me, it’s got to be good quality. I won’t buy something just because it’s local or natural if it isn’t up to my standards.” He buys the freshest seafood possible from wherever he can get it. He’s keen on the white and rock shrimp from Cape Canaveral, and gets pink shrimp fresh from Key West. But he has to go elsewhere for enough fresh-quality fish for both restaurants. “I could get a lot more organic or natural, but I’d give up quality and flavor,” he says. “I’d have to do more to it, [and] that’s not my style. I cook clean and simple – that’s what my diners have come to expect.” At The Breakers in Palm Beach, “We get as much local produce and farm-to-table ingredients as possible – when they’re available and are good quality,” says L’Escalier Executive Chef Anthony Sicignano. “Right now, we’re getting tomatoes, oranges and corn, and Loxahatchee local goat cheese.” Unique to the resort is an organic vegetable and herb garden – a luxury on Palm Beach island in any space. It’s fertilized with compost from their own worm farm, which is fed by the kitchen’s vegetable waste. “We’ve doubled the size of it this year, and we’re taking a different approach. We’ve narrowed it to focus on microgreens and lettuces – with a limited number of vegetables,” he says. There’s still not enough grown to handle all of the hotel’s dining
needs. But it’s useable and the harvests appear on several menus at the hotel. At another resort, The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach has reopened their signature restaurant, Angle, as a 21st-century supper club – with a modern menu sourced locally when possible. The From the Field menu section is all from produce that’s available locally, says Executive Chef Ryan Artim, “Much of it is from all-natural Swank Farms. The heirloom tomatoes I get are from the Loxahatchee Wildlife Rescue Center.” Proceeds from tomato sales go back to the animals in their care. Seafoods are chosen for sustainability, Artim says. “We can’t get all varieties all the time, but we’re using all line-caught fish on the menu. We’ve chosen not to go with any farm-raised fish, because of quality. Right now, the golden [tilefish] is from Fort Pierce and the hog snapper is from the Keys.” For his meat dishes, Artim buys 100-percent Angus beef from an Arkansas ranch. “It’s Creekstone Farms. We’re getting 28-day aged prime – all natural. The thing I like about it is all of its beef goes through only one processing plant, so they can track it back all the way through the process.” Chef Nick Morfogen, who’s overseen the menus at 32 East in Delray Beach for 11 years, is an old hand at farm-fresh foods. He says he’s bemused by the “farm-to-table” label. “I like [Chef] Wylie Dufresne’s quote: ‘Everything I serve is from a farm.’ He never lists any farms on his menu.”
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Locally grown microgreens and heirloom vegetables sit atop a rack of lamb from 32 East in Delray Beach.
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The Breakers Executive Chef Anthony Sicignano plucks greens from The Breakers’ organic vegetable garden.
While Morfogen tries to buy locally, he says it’s not possible to get all his foods from a 100-mile – or even 300-mile – radius. The locavore movement in South Florida is an ideal – not a reality – for most restaurants, he says, because of season and the difficulty in growing certain foods in a tropical climate. “I get it when I can, but the quality meat or olives aren’t as good as the West Coast products. Some foods just have to come a long distance.” Morfogen creates his menu each day from whatever he’s got fresh. “When you have great products you don’t have to overcook them or add cream to boost the flavor – it’s already there. Give me fresh, pure food, simply prepared – it doesn’t get any better.” Chef Jamie DeRosa picked up farm-fresh principles in previous chef jobs at The Fat Duck in London, Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant in Los Angeles and Domus in China. He’s using those ideals on seafood and crudo menus at Delray’s new Atlantic Ocean Grill and Buddha Sky Bar. The ecological positives include many of the standard restaurant fixtures in the Atlantic Ocean Grill that are made from recycled materials, including the menus, DeRosa says. “We’re eco-friendly in how we operate and how the building was actually constructed.” They worked with the ocean-friendly Philippe 124
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Cousteau Foundation to create video footage that makes the dining room a virtual aquarium. The foods follow. “We’ll be doing a lot of farm-to-table foods on the menus here and at the Buddha Sky Bar,’’ DeRosa says. “We’re an American seafood restaurant, so we’re working with sustainable fish through the Clean Fish program.” That seafood company boasts eco-friendly fish farming practices in the United States and abroad. He says he’ll also follow the best-ingredient, best-source approach – buying for quality, not necessarily for locale. He’ll fly in king salmon from the Quinault River in Washington state in season, and look to Cape Cod for Taylor Bay scallops. But Florida yellowtail snapper is on his menu, too. The chef is serious about the programs that are “green,” saying, “I want to be an ambassador for what we do here.” Sublime in Fort Lauderdale has been using organics on its vegetarian menu since it opened almost eight years ago. Owner Nanci Alexander finds that diners understand the menu and it’s easier today to present vegan foods. “So many celebrities have come out as vegan,” she says. “Bill Clinton, Steve Wynn and so many others.”
Sublime’s picatta, made with a soy product, is a best-seller. “People who like veal picatta are amazed there’s no veal – of course not! – in it. Our cauliflower frito misto is a house favorite, and the Portobello stack – all organic and it’s so hearty – are really popular.” With its following, and all the foods they use, finding enough organics of quality is not always easy. “A lot of farms are too small and don’t have enough product to make delivery here that
If You Go Market 17 Portside Yachting Center, 1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-399-0017, www.market17.net Lola’s on Harrison 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood 954-927-9851, www.lolasonharrison.com 3030 Ocean Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale 954-765-3030, www. 3030ocean.com
practical. The shipping makes it expensive, too, and you’re at the mercy of whatever the company has for the day.” The restaurant has its own herb garden on its roof. A culinary team director has a vegetable farm, but doesn’t always have enough for the restaurant’s use. They buy through a big organic firm in Sarasota that sources foods from around the country. “People are a lot more aware of healthy eating and organics today,” Alexander says. “It’s the way of the future.” Angle at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan 561-533-6000, www.ritzcarlton.com/palmbeach 32 East 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 561-276-7868, www.32east.com Atlantic Ocean Club & Buddha Sky Bar 217 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-450-7557 Sublime 1431 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale 954-615-1431, www.sublimerestaurant.com
3800 Ocean Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa, 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island, 33404, 561-3401795, www.3800oceanrestaurant.com L’Escalier at The Breakers One S. County Road, Palm Beach 561-655-6611, www.thebreakers.com
Atlantic Ocean Grill Heirloom Baby Beet Salad with beet chips, goat cheese, spiced hazelnuts and shallot-citrus vinaigrette
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A VERY GOOD YEAR
Judges in this year’s American Fine Wine Competition in Fort Lauderdale sipped easily through 630 wines, awarding two Best of Show, 10 Best of Class and 41 Double Gold medals.
Indeed, this year’s happy judges awarded two Best of A wine tasting competition can look a little like Show, 10 Best of Class and 41 a poker tournament, smell like a flower shop - and sound Double Gold medals – mostly to like a séance. wines from wineries in California, “Is that … butter I’m tasting?’’ one judge might say at the tasting Oregon, Washington state, New tables, trying to divine the spirits swishing around his mouth. York, Virginia, New Mexico and Ohio “I’m getting more of a butter scotch,’’ another might posit, – up from 31 Double Gold medals last about the same chardonnay rolling across his palate. year. The Best of Show in the whiteOnce the 20 judges in the recent American Fine wine category went to a 2008 Estate Wine Competition at the Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Chardonnay from Chamisal Vineyard in Lauderdale had swirled, smelled, sipped – and, yes, Edna Valley, Calif.; the Best of Show red was spit (viewer discretion advised, if you watch the video, a 2006 cabernet franc from McKeon-Phillips www.cityandshore.com) – the poker game began. Winery in Santa Barbara County, Calif. “I’d give that one a silver [medal],’’ one judge might bid. The winners – and all the wines – were served “I’d give it a bronze plus,’’ another says. Feb. 12 at the Fourth Annual Gala Dinner at the “That wine,’’ frowns a third, “had no identity.” Hyatt Pier Sixty-Six. The event raised $65,000, A moment of quiet, poker-faced reflection follows. Another benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute and the clarifying sip, or two… Sun-Sentinel Children’s fund. A fund-raising highlight “I could go bronze,” the first judge relents. of the evening was a raffle for a “bejeweled’’ Lexus IS, “I could go bronze,’’ says the third. from JM Lexus; and a 6 ½ kt. diamond necklace from “Bronze it is,’’ the second judge says. Jewels in Time in Boca Raton. And on and on (and on – there were 630 wines from over There were no big surprises in the judging, Gherman 200 wineries entered in competition this year) the blind said, like last year’s jaw-dropping Best of Show win in sampling, the bidding and the judging went. First a full day the white wine category by a 2008 Pinot Grigio from swirling, smelling, sipping and spitting the white wines. Then Ferrante Winery of the Grand River Valley in Ohio. (A a second full day on the reds. 2009 Ferrante Pinot Grigio did score a Gold medal A wine competition may sound like fun, but, even with snacks this year, though). to clear the palate between flights, and a break for lunch; it’s “The big surprise was a $44 [McKeon-Phillips Winery] a lot of work. And, no, there is no, uh, recreational distraction. cabernet franc won Best of Show over a dozen “We’re here to evaluate, not get drunk,’’ said judge Julie cabernet sauvignons priced over $85,’’ she said. The DeFriend, sommelier and maitre d’ of the five-diamond Oak same could be said for the Chamisal Vineyards $24 Room restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Best of Show chardonnay, which also bested many The word around the judges’ tables, however, was that this more expensive white wines. was a particularly good year to be a judge in the American All news toasted around the judging tables as Fine Wine Competition. proof that American wines are world contenders. “Just look at all the Double Gold-rated bottles,’’ said AFWC “Wine has come a long way in America,” said president and co-founder Shari Gherman, in the prep rooms judge Delius Shirley, proprietor of Ortanique setting up wine flights for the judges. “Those are some happy in Coral Gables. And, “this kind of wine judges in there.’’ competition should be taken seriously.” BY MARK GAUERT
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wine spirits Editor’s note: Many of the wines awarded medals at the American Fine Wine Competition, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group (PNIG) – particularly those from smaller vineyards – are difficult to find in South Florida. Many, however, can be ordered directly from the winery and shipped here. Or, ask your wine merchant for help locating a particular vintage. For complete results, including all 41 Double Gold winners, see www. cityandshore.com/wine_spirits.html
BEST OF SHOW RED
2006 Cabernet Franc from McKeonPhillips Winery, Santa Barbara County, Calif.; $44.
BEST OF SHOW WHITE
2008 Estate Chardonnay from Chamisal Vineyards, Eden Valley, Calif.; $24.
BEST OF CLASS WINNERS OTHER RED WINE CATEGORY
2007 “19 Block Cuvée” from Hess Collection, Mount Veeder, Calif.; $36.
MERITAGE STYLE BLEND
2007 “The Sisters” from Jones Family Vineyards, Napa Valley, Calif.; $35.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
2009 “Block 21” from Kelleher Family Vineyard, Napa Valley, Calif.; $28.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2007 “Rapture” from Michael-David Winery, Lodi, Calif.; $59.
PINOT NOIR
2007 Hawk Hill Vineyard from Talisman Wines, Russian River Valley, Calif.; $46.
SYRAH
2008 “Nth Degree” from Wente Vineyards, Livermore Valley, Calif.; $50.
PETITE SYRAH
2007 “Ellie’s Vineyard” from Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Calif.; $35.
ZINFANDEL
2008 “Diane’s Reserve” from Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Calif.; $60.
DESSERT WINE
2008 “Essensia Orange Muscat” from Quady Winery, California; $17.
SPARKLING WINE
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2001 “DVX” from Mumm Napa,
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dining guide BROWARD COUNTY American Johnny V 625 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-761-7920. Top-notch ingredients used in a menu executed by an adept kitchen plus outstanding wine list. Moderateexpensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 5/29/09. – J.S. Market 17 1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954835-5507. Chef-driven, farm-to-table restaurant. Florida shrimp fritters and pan-basted Florida red snapper among highlights. Expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 1/28/11. – J.T. } Brimstone Woodfire Grill
14575 SW Fifth St., Pembroke Pines, 954-430-2333. At Brimstone Woodfire Grill, we offer “top-of-the-line” steaks and fresh seafood. Our steaks are from Black Angus cattle that are Midwestern-corn fed. The variety in our menu allows us to appeal to a broad range of guests, with eclectic offerings for both lunch and dinner. With an exceptional wine list to match, the menu caters to those looking for lighter fare, as well as those seeking the classic steakhouse experience.
} J. Mark’s Restaurant
1245 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-390-0770 and 1490 NE 23rd St., Pompano Beach, 954-7827000, www.jmarksrestaurant.com. J. Mark’s offers incredible food at casual prices. You’ll be impressed with the extensive menu featuring the freshest fish and Certified Angus Beef Steaks/ Prime Rib. J. Mark’s warm, glowing atmosphere, along with attention to detail in both cuisine and service, makes it a memorable dining experience. Join us inside our gorgeous dining room or outside on our breezy covered patio. Call-ahead seating is accepted, but not necessary. We specialize in large and small parties, serving Lunch, Dinner, Mid-day and LateNight menus. Outside bar and Happy Hour twice a day.
} The Grateful Palate
817 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954467-1998, www.thegratefulpalate.net. Join us at the Grateful Palate Wine Bar to experience and enjoy the fascinating world of wine, featuring boutique wines produced by small, family-owned wineries
EDITOR’S NOTE: Restaurants in the dining guide were reviewed by fine dining writers Charlyne Schaub (C.S.), Judith Stocks (J.S.) and John Tanasychuk (J.T.) – except those noted with a } , where the information was provided by the restaurant.
from around the world. Our evolving wine list offers 40 wines by the glass and 300 additional selections by the bottle. Our sommelier and wine team will cater to the wine aficionado or to the novice in an unpretentious environment. Join us Monday-Saturday and allow us to assist you in choosing a delicious bottle of wine to enjoy at your home. Lunch MondayFriday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wine Bar and Dining Monday-Wednesday 5-10 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 5 p.m.-midnight. Ruth’s Chris }Rare Las Olas 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Steakhouse 954-527-3365, www.rarelasolas.com. New York Prime introduces Rare Las Olas, located one block west of Federal Highway. Contemporary and upscale, Rare merges the vibe of South Beach with New York Prime-quality food, serving only the best USDA Prime steaks. Reservations accepted.
} Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
2525 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-2338; also at 225 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561392-6746. Casual, elegant dining in a warm, inviting atmosphere with genuine hospitality. Great for foodies, late-night dining, or a romantic or special occasion. Complimentary valet and vibrant bar scene. Private room available. Star Bistro 8616 Griffin Road, Cooper City, 954252-5545. Highlights include Asian-style calamari, organic roasted chicken, herbcrusted rack of lamb or any seafood dish. Moderate. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 1-7-11. – J.S.
} Village Tavern
14555 SW Second St., Pembroke Pines, 954-874-1001. Bringing people together, Village Tavern celebrates classic American food, elevating traditional tavern standards with a wide-ranging menu, stellar service, handcrafted cocktails and an awardwinning wine list. Village Tavern is your neighborhood spot for a business lunch meeting, a romantic night out, drinks with friends or a relaxing Sunday brunch with the family.
Asian China Grill Hilton Fort Lauderdale, 1881 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-759-9950. Excellent menu featuring meant-to-be-shared Asian influenced fare as well as individual
portions. Moderate-expensive. Reviewed 2/26/10. – J.S.
Italian } Brio Tuscan Grille
14576 SW Fifth St., Pembroke Pines, 954431-1341. Brio (meaning “lively” or “full of life”) is a casual white-tablecloth restaurant serving premium-quality steaks, chops, fish and pasta. We believe in the Tuscan philosophy of “To Eat Well is to Live Well.” Weekend Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Carry Out, Kids’ Menu available. Reservations recommended.
} Via Luna
The Ritz-Carlton, One Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4652300. Via Luna (“Moon’s Path” in Italian) is the new, sexy oceanfront spot in Fort Lauderdale. It’s absolutely worth a visit for the best Italian grill cuisine, whether it’s a casual business lunch, a beautiful dinner or the most elaborate Sunday Brunch in town. Whether you choose the spaghetti pomodoro ($16), a recipe Chef de Cuisine Jason Coperine borrowed from his Sicilian grandmother; Italian Flat Breads or the hand-selected, hand-cut beef from a local butcher, the menu items are as delicious and approachable as the prices, making it an everyday Italian restaurant, not just a special occasion locale. Start with Happy Hour every day from 4 to 7 p.m. for a mouthwatering “10 for $10” – a selection of gourmet Bar Bites and signature cocktails for just $10 each. cityandshore.com
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dining guide Mediterranean } Sage French Café & Oyster Bar
2378 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-2299; and 2000 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954-391-9466, sagehollywood@gmail.com. Experience superb French cuisine with a casual French bistro ambience. Enjoy ultra-fresh seafood, prime meats and decadent crêpes. Our oysters are flown in daily and go well with our well-priced wine list. Chef Laurent will wow you with his creativity, from appetizers to dazzling desserts. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
Seafood } Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant
400 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, located one mile north of The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa on A-1-A, 954-923-2300 or 800-435-2722. World famous, with a view! Now in its fourth decade in business, Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant and Market is a South Florida institution offering some of the freshest stone crabs and seafood. Specialties include stone crab claws, Key West pink shrimp, Florida lobster, fresh Florida fish, as well as steaks and chicken. Billy’s second-floor dining room with floorto-ceiling windows has a magnificent view of the Intracoastal Waterway, capturing its nightly yacht parades as well as outdoor dining on their dock. Open for dinner and lunch daily. Nationwide shipping. Private party room available. For more information about Billy’s or to order online, visit www. crabs.com or call 800-4FLCRAB. 3030 Ocean 3030 Holiday Drive, Fort Lauderdale, in the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 954765-3030. Innovative and sophisticated seafood, featuring a menu that changes daily. Top-notch service matches the kitchen creativity. Expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 9/10/10. – J.T.
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY AltaMare 1223 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, 305532-3061. Chef-driven, intimate seafood restaurant puts the focus on local fish paired with the fresh produce. Expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 6/26/10. – J.T. Joe’s Stone Crab 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305673-0365. Serving South Floridians right since 1918. Come for stone crab claws, 130
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but don’t miss fried chicken or Key lime pie. Expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 12/24/10. – J.T.
does everything well, from a crab-meat cocktail to Dover sole meunière. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 1/7/11. – J.T.
Michy’s 6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-759-2001. Chef Michelle Bernstein and her husband, David Martinez, serve inspired contemporary classics in an elegant, modern setting. Dinners. Reviewed 5/7/10. – J.T.
} Olio Bistro
Scarpetta 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 877-3267412. A reimagining of classic Italian fare without straying from tradition. Do not miss spaghetti with tomato and basil. Expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 3/12/10. – J.T.
PALM BEACH COUNTY American Absinthe Boca Center Marriott, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-620-3754. Sophisticated, good food. Highlights include Seared Tuna Provençal. Expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 9/10/10. – C.S. } New York Prime
2350 NW Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton, 561-998-3881, www.newyorkprime. com. New York Prime is the true steakhouse experience. We serve only the very best USDA Grade Prime for every cut of beef, including filet mignon. Our triple cut lamb chops, double-rib veal chops and live Maine lobsters are also best sellers. Serving Dinner 7 nights from 5-11 p.m. Piñon Grill 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-3917770. Flavorful and non fussy. Highlights include Chilean sea bass with pesto and white-chocolate bread pudding. Moderateexpensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 1/14/11.
} Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
225 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561392-6746. Casual, elegant dining in a warm, inviting atmosphere with genuine South Florida hospitality. Great for foodies, late-night dining, or a romantic or special occasion. Complimentary valet and vibrant bar scene. Private room available.
Continental La Cigale 253 SE Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, 561-2650600. This Mediterranean/French eatery
42 SE Second Avenue, Delray Beach, 561-278-6633, www.oliobistro.com. Crystal chandeliers light the old Chicago-brick walls and white granite walkway through the restaurant and back to South Florida’s largest dine-in wine cellar. Coveted by locals as “Delray Beach’s Best Kept Secret,” Olio offers a world-class wine list and menu to match. Open for Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, and Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 4 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Reservations accepted.
Italian Apicius 210 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, 561-5335998. Honors Italy’s culinary traditions with near perfect execution. Authentic Italian meets French technique in classic pasta dishes and more. Very expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 2/4/11. – J.T.
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} LOLA Restaurant & Ultra Lounge
16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach, 561-496LOLA (5652), www.loladelray.com. LOLA (Love Often, Laugh Alot) is a modern Restaurant-Ultra lounge (New York & South Beach meets Boca/Delray) which awakens Jog Road with its glowing lights and bustling energy. LOLA’s culinary team utilizes seasonal ingredients to create an eclectic range of Mediterranean/Italian dishes with choices that appeal to all. A stellar wine list and signature cocktails make LOLA the place to be. Two relaxing bars, inside or outside, are complemented by a stylish dining room inside and a relaxing fire pit and full patio outside.
} Wild Olives by Todd English
5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561-544-8000, www.wildolives.com. Come and savor the delicious, awardwinning cuisine of celebrity chef Todd English at Wild Olives by Todd English in Boca Raton! The rustic, Mediterranean menu includes stellar starters and yummy salads, soul-satisfying grilled flat breads, hand-crafted pastas and a fetching array of fresh fish, along with inventive meat and chicken dishes. Serves lunch and dinner daily. For reservations and information, please phone WOBTE, at The Shops at Boca Center.
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University, played a lentissimo version of Bye Bye Blackbird. “I think it’s sweet,” said Cory Greenspan, referring to the event. He and his wife, Miriam, had been brought by their friend Jack Braunstein, who wore a black sport jacket decorated with Chinese calligraphy in gold. He picked the coat up, he said, in Bangkok. And it was sweet: the delicious food, the intimate waterfront setting with the late-night talk show backdrop, the dulcet sounds of strings and people not raising their voices against the totalitarianism of a DJ. The evening was one in a series of inaugural events being held to introduce people to the Venetian Arts Society. At the start, Riddle is doing one event a month. His education is in music, and he worked for a time as a singing waiter. “I feel that now the arts club is bringing everything together,” he says.
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— Thomas Swick Upcoming events include The Glory of the Human Voice, featuring soprano Catherine Siarris, on March 25; Classical to Jazz String Quartet, April 14; Cole Porter in Venice, with soprano Samantha Garcia, April 28th; and A Night at the Opera, featuring Young Artists of the Florida Grand Opera, on May 3. Check http://venetianartssociety.com/ for additional information, and to confirm dates and times.
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In January the society brought in a flutist, and in February a classical guitarist. On March 17 it is hosting a performance of Black Angels, the work written by George Crumb in response to the Vietnam War. The musicians, Lynn University’s string quartet, will, as required, use their bows to play goblets as well as their instruments. “The audience will be outside,” Riddle says, sitting in a white cushioned chair. “And the performance will be in here. There will be a projection on the wall that will explain what’s going on.” The event will be open to the public, at a cost of $30. For now, Riddle wants to give people “a chance to experience the Venetian Arts Society without becoming members.” Though of course increased membership would be a happy result. Members get a percentage off purchases in the store, a percentage off renting the space for a special event, and the opportunity to participate through exhibitions or performances. Also, Riddle says, the store “will devote one month a year to the work of members.” Eventually, Riddle would like to do more than one event a month. “There are arts clubs in many cities,” he points out. “San Francisco, Boston, Chicago. Why not Fort Lauderdale?”
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ow more than ever, it’s important for companies to do what they can to help their community – it not only sets an example for employees, but for other companies as well. There are a lot of non-profit organizations looking for your donations or help, and the one you select can speak volumes about your company. One way to get involved is through sponsorships of events that benefit a charity. Patriot National Insurance Group (PNIG) and its Chairman and CEO Steven M. Mariano have been the presenting sponsor of the American Fine Wine Competition since 2007. This event raises funds every year for deserving charities, and because of PNIG’s support it has raised more than $425,000 for local non-profit organizations over the years. As a local businessman and entrepreneur, Mr. Mariano has rallied his support behind this event since its inception, and it has now become one of the premier events in the nation. Additionally, here
in South Florida, Mr. Mariano is also serving as Chairman of the 2011 American Heart Ball as well as a sponsor of the 2011 Women In Distress Annual Starfish Luncheon and the Non-Profit Academy Awards presented by Broward 211. Mr. Mariano and his company have always been active in the community, as he believes that a company is only as strong as the community it supports. Cheers to another successful event, and the amazing people behind it. Looking forward to seeing you all for the 5th Annual American Fine Wine Competition and Gala Dinner on March 31, 2012! For information about PNIG visit www.prmigroup.com, and for more information about the American Fine Wine Competition visit www.americanfinewinecompetition.com.
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Johnny Depp (as Jack Sparrow) in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.
Kate Winslet’s costume from Finding Neverland
Keira Knightley as Georgiana, the Duchess of Devonshire, in The Duchess.
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