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With the Editor & Publisher For a few days last summer, we all shared a little California dreaming - shot on location in South Florida. Will Rock of Ages, opening June 15, rock our world again?

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One hundred outstanding honorees will grace the Boys & Girls Clubs gala May 16 at the Signature Grand in Davie; Ivanka Trump envisions a luxurious reincarnation of the Doral Golf Resort & Spa; a face-to-face meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi inspires a Fort Lauderdale sculptor; and Lisa Crawford’s concierge service trades in custom thrills.

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The Boca Raton Museum of Art mounts an eight-decade retrospective of the work of centenarian artist Will Barnet.

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At age 23 Julianne Hough has already scored winning turns on Dancing With the Stars, a self-titled country music album and a starring role in last year’s Footloose remake. Now the versatile performer joins an A-list cast for Rock of Ages, an ‘80s rock musical set in Southern California but ﬁlmed in South Florida, which hits theaters June 15. Our story begins on pg. 76. 8

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How South Florida went Hollywood for Rock of Ages

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Travel writer Thomas Swick and Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly visit the other Hollywood, and find plenty of homey cosmopolitanism. (And food).

Tom Cruise channels Axl Rose as aging rocker Stacee Jaxx. Julianne Hough turns exotic dancer as girl-led-astray Sherrie Christian. Alec Baldwin raises hippie hair and leopard print to high camp as club owner Dennis Dupree. But the most striking makeover in the film adaptation of the ’80s hair-band musical Rock of Ages is South Florida’s portrayal of Southern California. When the New Line Cinema/Warner Bros. release debuts June 15, moviegoers will see what South Floridians glimpsed during filming last summer: North Miami Avenue near the MacArthur Causeway as 1980s-era Sunset Strip, the Hollywood Broadwalk as Venice Beach and north Broward’s Monarch Hill landfill as the backdrop for the famous Hollywood Hills Hollywood sign. Audiences will watch Cruise with his movie band, Arsenal, rocking Def Leppard’s Pour Some Sugar on Me at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale and Bon Jovi’s Wanted Dead or Alive at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. Through movie magic, these and other area locations serve as backdrops for the story of a small-town girl (Hough, Footloose) and city boy (Mexican singer/actor Diego Boneta) pursuing their Hollywood dreams. It’s set to the tune of ’80s rock anthems, which the moralistic mayor’s wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chicago) attempts to silence. In honor of South Florida’s close-up, we tracked down some of the people who helped create Rock of Ages in our backyard, collecting a few back-lot back stories along the way.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Rock of Ages’ Sunset Strip set might well have landed in North Carolina, Australia or even Budapest, Hungary. It all came down to inventive locations, incentive dollars and palm trees – with an assist from South Florida hospitality. With Hollywood, Calif., ruled out for ﬁnancial and logistical reasons, producer Garrett Grant began scouting locations around the globe. When the Florida Legislature

Tom Cruise strikes an iconic pose as rocker Stacee Jaxx in New Line Cinema's '80s musical Rock of Ages, a Warner Bros. June 15 release.

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The homey cosmopolitanism of Hollywood BY THOMAS SWICK There are main streets that have more restaurants than Hollywood Boulevard (maybe), but very few that have the variety. In

a two-block stretch of downtown you can find the cuisines of Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Vietnam, Peru, Turkey, China, Mexico, Spain and the U.S.A. – plus a kava bar that specializes in the popular drink of the South Pacific. And this is just the north side. If nothing here catches your fancy you can cross the street and find French, Colombian, Thai, Caribbean and Mediterranean food, the latter accompanied, in the evenings, by a belly dancer. A few steps away, on South 20th Avenue, is the Transylvania Restaurant, where a sign in the window advertises “The International Music of Jack: English – Latin – Italian –Portuguese – Greek – Bulgarian

Dining on Hollywood Boulevard, a main street with a rare concentration of lushness - and variety of restaurants.

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Medical science is constantly evolving - refining and improving

methods of diagnosis and increasing patients’ treatment options. Cancer and heart-related death rates are falling, for example, partly because of new treatment techniques and procedures unimaginable just a few years ago. The best doctors keep up with the changes so they can offer their patients the best chance for a full recovery; and some, who participate in clinical trials, help to bring them about. But no matter the illness or affliction, patients and their families need to do their own research to make sure they are getting the best medical science has to offer. Here are just a few recent developments available in South Florida.

ome of us are counting on our media rooms this summer to catch the NBA playoffs, the Olympics or The Big Game, whatever it may be, coming up next. Others are quick to switch to movies, cooking shows or Mad Men the moment the remote changes hands. South Florida interior designers are prepared to keep the peace - from creating a sports-centric “Man Cave” in a large closet to designing an elaborate home theater perfect for watching anything but The Big Game. Whatever our tastes, we want our media rooms to be comfortable and designed so we can enjoy the experience to the max. On this point, at least, we can all keep our media-room cool.

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Some of us are counting on our media rooms to catch the NBA playoffs or the Olympics this summer. Others are quick to switch to Mad Men or Magic City the moment the remote changes hands. South Florida interior designers are prepared with solutions to keep the peace.

The best doctors keep up with changes so they can offer their patients the best chance for a full recovery; and some, who participate in clinical trials, help to bring them about. Here are a few recent developments available in South Florida. BY NANCY McVICAR

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BY THOMAS SWICK About 75 people sat at long tables in a banquet hall of the Perry South

Beach. Set before each one of us was the same quintet of wine glasses in various shapes and sizes. Behind the glasses stood two clear plastic cups: one holding white wine, one holding red. Between the cups rose a large red cup (empty) and, to the side, stood a small bottle of water (full). The collection seemed to suggest an upcoming magic trick, and, indeed, in his introduction, Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator, informed us that the man we had come to hear was “like a magician. Every time you think he’s not going to fool you this time, and yet he does.” The reason for his success, Matthews explained, was that what he did had nothing to do with illusion. Then Maximilian J. Riedel took the stage, elegant in a dark suit and an open-collared dress shirt. He spoke with the authority of someone whose family has been making wine glasses for 11 generations. (Riedel Crystal was established in Bohemia in 1756.) So it seemed odd that he started off with the water. He asked us to pour a third of our water bottle into the first wine glass (the shortest of the five, with the greatest rim diameter) and a third into the second wine glass (slightly taller than the first, with the smallest rim diameter of the five). Then, to demonstrate how the glass is “the tool, the communicator” of the beverage it holds, he asked us to drink first from one glass and then from the other. And, amazingly to some of us, there was a difference. The first glass, Riedel explained, “spread the message of the water.” Drinking from the second glass was not nearly as good, and swigging from the bottle was the pits. “The water dries out your mouth,” Riedel said, “the minerals are taking over.” I vowed never to drink, if possible, from a bottle again. When you thought about it, it made perfect sense: The contours of a container determine the way the liquid enters your mouth, which is strategically placed with taste buds and other sensory surfaces. (It’s why drinking from a water fountain, even ice-cold water on a blisteringly hot day, is always in a way unsatisfactory.) What’s more complicated, and challenging, is discovering which specific shapes and sizes bring out the best qualities in different types of wine. We started with the white, a 2010 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay, pouring it into the first glass again (a chardonnay glass) and

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WATERFRONT RESTAURANTS RUN DEEP IN QUALITY HERE. COME WITH US ON A PLEASURE CRUISE. BY REBECCA CAHILLY The summer heat is almost upon us, and the waterfronts beckon with the promise of lazy, sun-filled afternoons equipped with nothing more than a frosty beverage and a tropical island tune. At dusk, we are drawn to the water again, lulled by gentle waves at our feet and waterfront dinners by candlelight. You would be hard pressed to find someone as passionate about waterfront dining as yours truly, and with so many waterside establishments from which to choose, the task of creating a list of the most recommended was as arduous as relaxing al fresco on a sunny afternoon can get (we at City & Shore take our jobs very, very seriously.) What follows are the results: our selection of highly rated waterfront restaurants to check out this summer. cityandshore.com

Speaking with the authority of someone whose family has been making wine glasses for 11 generations, Maximilian J. Riedel argues that a wine or spirit’s taste may depend on the glass you drink it from. Plus, we offer a few suggestions on what to fill your glass with, from the recent American Fine Wine Competition in Boca Raton. Maximilian J. Riedel

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Waterfront restaurants run deep in quality in South Florida. Come with Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly on a very pleasurable cruise.

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and philanthropists in our community,” Quail says. Celebrating their lives serves an additional purpose, he adds. “It inspires our kids to work hard to emulate the women we honor.” One of the honorees, Michelle DiMarco, models entrepreneurship and giving back through her business, Lilac And Lilies, an event sponsor. She began it as an online retailer, added a Fort Lauderdale boutique and recently launched a celebrity couture department (featuring Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Collection, Black Halo, Blank NYC, J Brand, Charlie Jade, Yumi Kim). She will present a selection of Lilac And Lilies fashions, from casual daytime dresses to sophisticated evening looks, in the gala runway show. DiMarco knows first-hand the power in values promoted at the Boys & Girls Clubs, such as believing in yourself, working hard to achieve your dreams and passing it on. “I understand the importance of inspiring today’s youth to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens in the community,” she says. The 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County, 5 p.m. May 16, Signature Grand, Davie, dcox@bgcbc.org or 954-537-1010. Tickets start at $100, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. For more information visit www.100outstandingwomen.com. 24

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in the city Jim McNalis with the sculpture he did of Aung San Suu Kyi in 1998.

McNalis and Suu Kyi at their meeting in Rangoon. “It was such a pleasure to talk to someone so well-educated, just bursting with enthusiasm for what she’s doing.”

The Sculptor and the Dissident

A face-to-face meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi inspires Fort Lauderdale sculptor Jim McNalis’ The Face of Burma Jim McNalis sits in his condo in Fort Lauderdale

and remembers his meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi at her house in Rangoon. “She’s usually described as a slender, fragile little woman,” McNalis says. “Her whole persona is the opposite of that. If someone were to ask me how big she is, I’d say: She’s the size of anyone she’s in the room with.” Aung San Suu Kyi, as you probably know, is the woman who for more than two decades has bravely opposed Myanmar’s military dictatorship. For most of that time she has been kept under house arrest. In 1991 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; and, in April, she was elected to her nation’s Parliament. Jim McNalis is a South Florida sculptor who was once senior art director at Walt Disney World. His fascination with Burma, as he calls it (Myanmar is the name given the country by its current rulers), goes back to 1989, when he visited a Burmese refugee camp in Thailand. Nine years later he entered the country for the first time. The trip inspired McNalis to do a sculpture titled The Face of Burma. “I get ideas from my travels,” he says, “and that energy feeds my sculptures.” At first he had no particular face in mind, but the more he talked to Burmese living in Asia and in Florida (there is a sizable community in Deerfield Beach), the more the name Aung San Suu Kyi came up. 26

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“Here is this graceful woman facing down one of the most brutal dictatorships in the world,” McNalis says. “So she became my Face of Burma. No question about it. Courage and beauty – and everything in between.” Working on the piece, McNalis was transformed. “It’s my favorite kind of sculpture,” he says, “not done on commission, but of someone who means a lot to me. Pure joy enters the process. You focus on the person so intensely. When I finish a sculpture like that I’m not the same guy who began it.” McNalis kept returning to Burma, and twice – in 2000 and 2003 – he was scheduled to meet with Suu Kyi. But both times she was arrested before a meeting could take place. In 2007, he was denied a visa. No reason was given, though McNalis suspects it was because of some caricatures he had done of the generals. Unable to see the Burmese in Burma, he worked with those who had fled to Thailand. On his now annual visits, he gave sculpture lessons to refugee artists in camps along the border; he also worked with children in the refugee schools. A few months back, while in northern Thailand, McNalis received an e-mail from Aung San Suu Kyi’s Appointments Secretary saying that she would be happy to meet with him at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 28th. The date was Dec. 20th. Eighteen days earlier she had met with Hillary Clinton. McNalis immediately applied for a visa and, to his surprise, one was granted. (A further sign, perhaps, that things in the country were loosening up.) He flew to Rangoon and checked into a hotel. On the 28th he got a taxi and told the driver to go to “54 University Avenue.” The driver immediately turned around to see who was in his back seat. “It is,” McNalis explains, “the most famous address in the country.” At the much-photographed gate, he was led right in. Nobody frisked him, or even checked his bag. Inside he was served tea and cake. “It was like visiting an old friend,” he says of finally meeting the woman he had sculpted, admired, and followed news of for years. “We just got down to it – no cliches, no small talk. It was such a pleasure to talk to someone so well-educated, just bursting with enthusiasm for what she’s doing. “This is a really strong, determined individual who knows exactly what she believes in. She’s nobody’s pawn. She’s given up everything – her husband, her family. Nobody’s going to push her around. “And she’s humble. She doesn’t have the arrogance that we see so often in our politicians. It’s nice to know we haven’t bred that kind of dignity out of the human race. After I left I stood outside the gate and thought: The future of Burma is in really good hands.” And if all goes well in 2012, McNalis will return to Rangoon and present Aung San Suu Kyi with the sculpture he did of her in 1998. —Thomas Swick

“It was like visiting an old friend,” McNalis says of finally meeting the woman he had sculpted, admired, and followed news of for years.

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A change in course turned Beverly Raphael into an award-winning entrepreneur BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB When Beverly Raphael’s husband, Richard, died in 1998 at 53 of a brain tumor, she had a difficult decision to make. He had devoted his life to building his business, RCC Associates, a general contracting firm in Deerfield Beach that constructs

high-end retail stores and restaurants. Should she sell it? Allow others to run it? Or run it herself? Raphael had co-owned a sales rep business that sold to boutique clothing stores, but she had no experience in construction. Her daughter, Lindsay, who was working at RCC Associates when attending college, said: “You need to go in there. You know how to run a business.” Employees also urged her to try it for a year and pledged to teach her what she needed to know. Fourteen years later, the business is thriving and so is she. Raphael, president and CEO, was recognized as Ernst & Young Florida Entrepreneur of the Year in the Real Estate and Construction category. She received the Sun Sentinel’s Excalibur Award and was inducted into the Nova Southeastern University’s Huizenga Business School’s Hall of Fame.

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on the shore RCC Associates has built restaurants such as Piñon Grill and Racks Downtown Eatery + Tavern in Boca Raton, chains such as Cheesecake Factory and Morton’s along with retailers such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffany’s. Are you treated differently because you are a woman in what is perceived as a man’s business? In the beginning, people didn’t know how to respond. Our competitors tried to take advantage. They would refer to us as a girls’ club and said, ‘She has no experience in running the company.’ I would hear that and it fueled a ﬁre in me. The more I heard that nonsense, the more I wanted to make sure to prove them wrong and succeed. How did you cope with the building turndown? Our restaurant business didn’t slide a bit. It stayed very strong. Maybe it’s because even when times are tough people want to go out and escape and be in a wonderful environment. What did it mean to you when you got the award from Nova? It was surreal. It was the culmination of everything I had been through in the past 13 years – losing my husband, making sure I was making the right decision, getting my daughters [Lindsay Raphael and Robyn Dynam] through college. Anything else help you? I was fortunate seven years ago to marry Joel Altman, a residential developer whose niche is high-end rental communities. He understands the ups and downs and we have been a great help to each other. RCC Associates, 255 Jim Moran Blvd., Deerﬁeld Beach, 954429-3700, www.rccassociates.com

Four large bronze sculptures of the Piñon tree, which grows in the Southwest, unify the dining room of Piñon Grill in Boca Raton’s Town Center. Design is by Sherif Ayad of Fort Lauderdale.

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Boca Beach Club has a high-flying concierge, with strings attached Step off Boca Beach Club’s grand pool deck onto the warm sand and look skyward to encounter the resort’s loftiest attraction – a collection of gargantuan show kites anchored by Kite Concierge Randy Lowe, aka Randy the Kiteman. A one-man kite festival, Lowe fills the air with 30- to 150foot sea creatures or cartoon characters or other wind-filled delights each weekend. A former Boston math teacher who retired to Delray Beach last year, 60-year-old Lowe considers kite flying an art, but he also throws in a little science – geometry in particular. When he was teaching, he would challenge his students to figure out the height of a kite using the Pythagorean Theorem. “First one to figure it out got a free kite,” says Lowe, who volunteers teaching math at the Wayne Barton Study Center in Boca Raton. He says he would like to share his kites with local school children, to teach math plus a few other lessons. “It’s green, it’s inexpensive, and it gets kids exercising,” he says. As with his teaching, Lowe works to engage his viewing audience. “You’ve got to have something to catch their interest. I gauge the interest of spectators while I’m putting different kites up. I’ll put 10 or 12 kites up there,” he says, adding that he can take them down in minutes if weather threatens. The beachfront kite fest is part of Boca Beach Club’s guest programming for each Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting), which includes sand-castle building, poolside hair braiding, massage and a new Random House Children’s Library with character appearances. In addition to Randy the Kiteman’s weekend gig at the resort, he will populate the sky for parties and special events. On Fridays he and his kites often can be found on Delray Beach, where he also flies air banners, such as his recent message, “I love Delray Beach.” He sells kites at the Boca Beach Club and also through his website, but mostly he flies them for the love of it. “I don’t drink. I don’t do drugs. I do kites,” he says.

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A hotel today should be more than a place to stay, the design guru behind the W Fort Lauderdale says. A hotel should also wow Entering the W Fort Lauderdale through the porte-cochère, your senses are awakened with the sweet scent of Confederate jasmine. Your eyes are attracted inside to a dramatic waterfall in a steel frame filled with black river rocks. Above the water-filled base is a mobile of LED lights, doing double duty as lighting and sculpture. The W’s contemporary design, which incorporates the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui as well as eco-friendly techniques, was created by Clodagh, the New York design guru famous enough to earn single-name status. Recently Clodagh, who says she loves to stay at the W, was in South Florida to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach. Clodagh says the ante has been upped on hotel design recently because clients have become more sophisticated. They want the simplicity of the hotels they visited translated to their homes. At the W, her inspiration was the colors of the beach and the ocean to create an urban resort with the elements of earth and stone, water sounds, a fire pit, the natural feel of wood and the edge of metal. “For a while, spas and restaurants were the great leaders in design,” she says. “But then the leaders were the boutique hotels. We are international nomads. People see fantastic things and they want them in their homes.” For example, many of her clients are now sleeping on the Heavenly Beds, which are used at the W and Westin. The Irish-born designer says she is not about “design.” She is about creating experiences. “Mies van der Rohe once said: ‘God is in the details.’ In hotels, God is in the wows and the ahhs. I want someone to walk into the hotel and say: ‘Isn’t that great.’ I want them to walk into the bedroom and say, ‘Ahh.’ “A hotel should not be a one-note Johnny,” she adds. “It should be a nest of experiences.” —Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-414-8200, www.wfortlauderdalehotel.com.

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Car&flier Taking off in ‘the most exclusive car in the world’ The white silver Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport – the

fastest open-topped car in the world – shines outside the offices of Braman Miami. As one of only 150 Bugatti Grand Sports that will be assembled (in Molsheim, Alsace, in northeastern France), it also has been called the most exclusive car in the world. I have come to give it a drive. But first I need to know a little about it. U.S. market manager John Hill, and official driver Andy Wallace, a man who has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, walks me around the compact beauty. The car can go, I am told, from zero to 62 in two and a half seconds; its maximum speed is 253 miles an hour. (I immediately start working on my explanation to the Miami-Dade police officer who would pull us over.) At 137 mph, the wing pops up in the back, changing the aerodynamics of the car. The body is a mix of aluminum and carbon fiber. The brakes are carbon ceramic. Most bolts are made of titanium (which is strong and light); the tires are handmade by Michelin (and cost $35,000 a set). The leather interior is made from the hides of cows pastured in the Italian and Austrian Alps at altitudes so high they’re free of mosquitoes. Before each car is delivered to its owner – who puts down a $450,000 deposit – it goes through anywhere from 200 to 300 miles of test drives. “You can jump in,” Andy says. “You don’t have to baby it at all.” Though you may be tempted to, considering that its total cost, after import tax and shipping, is $1,980,900. John opens the hood and removes an industrial strength umbrella that serves primarily as the detachable roof. John and Andy easily fix it into place, then just as easily remove it. (There is no threat of rain.) John says that he takes the car to shows and the umbrella-roof is what everybody talks about. Andy climbs into the driver’s seat, which is a relief. I need to get accustomed to the rarefied space. And sitting so low. He pulls out, expertly, onto Biscayne Boulevard.

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“It’s not one of those cars that’s always bursting,” he says. “It’s very relaxed. If a car,” he adds, smiling, “with 1,000 horsepower can be relaxed.” We head downtown, and I direct Andy to the entry ramp of I-395. Giving a race car driver directions provides my first thrill. It is soon superseded as we access the highway and Andy demonstrates the Grand Sport’s acceleration. I am thrust back in my seat; the sensation, and to a small extent the sound, reminds me of takeoff. Except that here I am in the open air, eye-level with the door handles of swiftly receding cars. I watch with concern as the space between us and the Toyota ahead disappears in a flash. Yes, Andy had driven Le Mans – but this is Miami. “It’s so happy in Miami traffic,” he says, reeling the machine in. (If anything in Miami traffic can be happy, I think.) “It has 1,000 horsepower but you can drive it to the theater and have no problem.” He is reiterating John’s remark that the Grand Sport “is a dual-personality car.” We exit 395 and then get back on, heading east over the MacArthur Causeway. At around 13th and Alton, Andy pulls over and we switch places. We seem to be the only people in the vicinity who are moving; everyone else has stopped to stare. One bystander peppers Andy with questions, which he gladly answers. I fasten my seatbelt. It’s a strange feeling driving a car that’s worth more than your house. (In my case, a great deal more.) I crawl north on Alton Road, thinking: Don’t worry, it’s happy. It grips the road beautifully on the curve leading to the entry ramp of the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Traffic is heavier than I anticipated, but I am able occasionally to step on the gas, feel the power, whip the wind, scare my passenger. (Fat chance.) At a stoplight back on Biscayne, a young man on a bicycle gives a thumbs-up. Just imagine his reaction if we’d put on the roof. —Thomas Swick

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-Jan. 6, 2013 Shark, a major exhibition at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, guest curated by wildlife artist, author and environmentalist Richard Ellis. In addition to drawings of all the known varieties of sharks in the world, the exhibition contains photographs, sculptures, video and a section devoted to the 1975 film Jaws. Hours and prices vary. 954525-5500, www.moafl.org.

Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament & Casino Night to benefit The Stockdale Foundation, which raises money for scholarships to assist high school students pursuing career training at vocational schools. The event features casino-style table games, music, food, drinks, raffles and a silent auction — not to mention a surprise former Dolphins great, two or three current NFL fan favorites and several Miss Florida contestants. 6:30

VIP entry (includes upscale wines, reserved seating, early admission and a gift bag), 6-10 p.m.; general admission, 7-10 p.m., at the Broward County Convention Center. $160, VIP admission; $90, general admission. 877-268-2783, www.tasteofthenation.org.

Big Top on the Ave., a Delray Beach celebration of the circus. Enjoy circus performers throughout the streets, music, a flying trapeze for the public to try, food, shopping, contemporary art and more. 6-10 p.m. in downtown Delray. Free. 561-243-1077, www. downtowndelraybeach.com.

Covenant House Florida 5-K on A1A, sponsored by the Young Professionals for Covenant House. Race participants will receive a light breakfast, refreshments and — for those who pre-register — a commemorative T-shirt. Race begins at The Parrot Lounge, 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale. Registration, 6-6:30 a.m., race starts at 7 a.m. $25, prior to May 1; $30, May 1-18; $40, race day. 954568-7916, www.5konA1A. com. (Please note that a packet pick-up party is scheduled for May 18 from 6-8 p.m. at The Parrot.)

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Bowl for Kids’ Sake, a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, two hours of bowling, a raffle, silent auction, prizes and more. 6 p.m. at SpareZ, 5325 S. University Drive, Davie. $100; sponsorships available. 954-584-9990, www.bbbsbroward.org.

The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Fine Food and Wine, featuring over 25 of the finest chefs in South Florida along with a wide variety of fine wines and auction items. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Dynamos of Pompano Beach. 5:30 p.m., VIP Party; 6:30 p.m., general admission, at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek, 555 NW 62nd St., Fort Lauderdale. $85, VIP; $60, presale; $70, at the door. 954-941-2940, www. pompanobeachchamber.com. For more calendar, see www.cityandshore.com.

Downtown 19 Hollywood ArtWalk, 7-10 p.m. Galleries,

May 13-Jan. 6, 2013 businesses showcase Shark, a major exhibition at the local, regional, international Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale artwork, and artists working

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County presents 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County, honoring 100 women for their leadership roles in the business, community and philanthropic fields. The gala event includes a silent auction, dinner and fashion show (see story, pg. 23). 5 p.m. at The Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. $100. 42

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p.m. at JM Lexus in Margate. $100 in advance, $125 at the door. 954-346-9453, www. thestockdalefoundation.org.

Savor fine food, spirits and wine — and help end childhood hunger in America — at Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation, featuring the cuisine of over 40 restaurants as well as silent and live auctions.

live. Centered on Young Circle, Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway; and nearby Harrison and Van Buren Streets. 954-9242980, www.gohollywoodfla. com/artwalk.

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Oscar de la Renta swirl collar, in 24-kt. gold-plated pewter and brass, $625, from Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton.

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Multi-strand, 18kt. white gold bib necklace, with seven rows of bezel-set diamonds, price available upon request, from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.

Omega 14-kt. white gold collar, $1,800, and “Circle” 14-kt. gold pendant, with chocolate and white pave diamonds, $2,500, from Beverly’s Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines.

Triple strand, 18-kt. white gold and diamond necklace, $26,000, from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale. Fancy link, 14-kt. Italian gold choker, $7,054, from Carroll’s Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.

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FOR HER AND NO ONE ELSE Buying one piece of fine jewelry? Go for a one-of-a-kind, signature piece, says Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale VP and GM Rusty Smith. Trends may come and go, he says, but

great design and quality endure. BY ELYSE RANART, FASHION & STYLE DIRECTOR As Vice President & General Manager of Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale, Rusty Smith always has had his finger on the pulse of fashion. As the former Merchandise Manager for both the Boca Raton and Bal Harbour Neiman Marcus stores, as well as a buyer for their Contemporary Sportswear division, he’s always had a keen sense of what women are looking for, too. Luckily for women who love fashion but agree with Marilyn Monroe, Rusty agrees that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. His love and knowledge of fine jewelry brings a very special treasure trove to Fort Lauderdale for those of us looking for something truly unique. C&S I know that you have a penchant for fine jewelry, where does that come from? R.S. As a young boy, my mother would take me to gem and mineral shows. I would love to watch as the rocks and minerals were placed in a tumbler to be poished. It was so amazing to see the once dull pebbles come out so shiny and beautiful! C&S How did you conceive and create the exclusive trunk shows for your store? R.S. The idea behind the exclusivity of our new collections is to show our South Florida clientele the wide selection of rare jewels and new designers whose merchandise cannot be found anywhere else in the southeast, except Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale. C&S Are there trends when it comes to fine jewelry? If so, what are they now?

Los Angeles designer Cynthia Bach’s jewelry is influenced by European regalia, R.S. Personal adornment from jewelry has art and architecture. been around for over a millennium, and there Shown here: 18-kt. have been trends over the years. However, "Gitan" cross with great design and quality transcends trends and turquoise and the timelessness and beauty is what creates diamonds, $60,000, on handmade link individual style. chain, $10,800; turquoise and C&S Why are women in particular so diamond earrings, passionate about jewels? $8,300, and R.S. Women are just naturally drawn to beautiful turquoise "Cirque" objects, and nothing is as beautiful as something bracelet, $13,000, and “ball” chain, created by nature. $24,000, all exclusively from C&S What one piece of jewelry should Neiman Marcus a woman invest in? Fort Lauderdale.

R.S. One fabulous signature, one-of-a-kind special piece that truly reflects her lifestyle. A piece that can be worn from day into evening and one that becomes uniquely hers, and no one else’s.

K. Brunini is a highly awarded jewelry designer from San Diego whose designs combine elements of history, culture and art. Shown here: Sterling silver and south sea baroque pearl bracelet, $2,900; sterling silver and 18-kt. baroque pearl cross, $8,280, 18-kt. and sterling silver chain, $12,750; snail ring, $26,250; opal matrix ring, $20,760; and 18-kt. twig cuff bracelet with baroque South Sea pearls, $19,640, all exclusively from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale.

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MODA MARIO 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. SARA MIQUE Sara Mique has created beautiful evening wear for the individualist for thirty years. The fun, feminine, unique designs are a favorite

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Challenger Model Yachts: www.modelyachts.com. 3. Outfit your house with the McIntosh SoHo Collection and music lovers will never be the same. Handcrafted in New York, the fully optioned system blends CD, vinyl LP and AM/FM/XM/HD radio offerings with low distortion speakers and advanced room-correction electronics. Get ready for “true-to-life” sound. Sound Advice: 4008 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 866-520-0067, www.soundadvice.com. 4. Treat your favorite athlete (or weekend warrior) to five days of basketball bliss courtesy of K Academy at Duke University. Play in the hallowed halls of Cameron Indoor Stadium, train with coach Mike Krzyzewski, mingle with assistant coaches and former players and reclaim the glory days. “Campers” 35 and older check into the four-star Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, suit up for five days of competition and lectures and enjoy optional golf and executive physical testing. Expect lots of memories, hurt-so-bad-they’re-good knocks – and, of course, time in the recovery room. K Academy: Dates vary by year, www.kacademy.com. 5. Plunge into the “heart of time technology” with the Harry Winston Ocean Sport Chronograph watch. Sleek, sporty and inherently masculine, the watch features a metallic smoked finish, a three-dimensional dial and visible “skeletonized” movement. Slip one on your wrist and never be late again. King Jewelers: 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 305-935-4900, kings1912.com. 6. Said to be “long on pleasure and performance,” the Intrepid 400 center console powerboat is 40-feet of family and fishing fun. Enjoy an

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home décor 1. Sleek service Furniture designers have awakened to the fact that some of their large storage pieces are difﬁcult to deliver so they sell them in pieces. This trio of Paulette Servers is multipurpose. It can be used in the dining room for serving, in the family room as a bar or in the kitchen for prep and storage. You can adjust the two shelves in the hutch to accommodate your display. Two small drawers are sectioned for silverware and serving pieces. A slim drawer in each section is perfect for napkins and place mats. The trio is $2,999 plus delivery at www.ballarddesigns.com

2. Double duty One great way to justify a purchase is to buy a storage unit that can be used for more than one purpose. Kincaid has created the Homecoming Wine Safe that can be used to store 40 wine bottles or, when the eight shelves are ﬂipped to the smooth side, for food, linens or china. Another option is transforming it into a potting shed on a porch. The 60-inch high by 48-inch wide by 18-inch deep piece features wood framed doors with wire inserts and eight shelves. Suggested retail is $1,399. Available at La-Z-Boy stores, www.la-z-boy.com.

3. Haute closure These days closets can be as high fashion as the clothing you hang in them. This example, from the Divisio Line by Ornare, was created for a private home in Miami Beach by Michelina Mottolese Interiors Design of Sunny Isles Beach. The leather doors are printed to look like crocodile skin and trimmed with stainless steel. Prices available upon request for custom designs. Available from Ornare, 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 102/103, Miami 33137, 305-438-0260, www.ornare.com. 4. Bathroom bounty Do we ever have enough room to store everything in the bathroom? A cube organizer that can be used inside or just outside the bathroom is the perfect solution to store towels, soaps, bath salts and other essentials. The allwood piece with a cherry ﬁnish works well in smaller homes and apartments because it has a small footprint – 40-inches wide by 38-inches high by 13-inches deep. The suggested retail is $330. It is available at Baer’s, see www.baers.com for locations.

5. Classic closet When you have space to create a large closet, there is no limit to what you can do. This traditional closet in antique white with a chocolate glaze features ﬂuted columns, corbels (architectural brackets), a full length 3-way mirror, a granite-topped island with 16 drawers and a hamper. It can be designed in Melamine with Thermofoil fronts or entirely in wood. Price available upon request. Custom designs available from Beyond Closets, 1405 N. Congress Ave., Suite 3-4, Delray Beach 33445, 561-2786183, www.beyondclosets.net.

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developer of the five-diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, has announced plans to build The Mansions at Acqualina, a 79-unit luxury condominium at 17749 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach that will include a $50 million, 15,000-square-foot penthouse unit. Plans for the new project were unveiled recently at The Mansions’ new 9,000-square-foot oceanfront sales pavilion, which includes a 4,000-square-foot model residence furnished by Fendi Casa. “There is nothing like this that has ever been done in South Florida,” said Michael Goldstein, president of The Mansions at Acqualina. Goldstein said that 42 of the 79 units have been sold, totaling over $200 million in pre-sales. Prices range from $5 million to $50 million for units that are 4,600 to 15,000 square feet. The unique penthouse unit, called “Palazzo di Oro,” will feature eight bedrooms, a private pool and a salon area complete with barber and pedicure stations. Other unit amenities include ventless fireplaces, custom cabinets, Miele appliances, Franke and Dornbracht fixtures, onyx countertops in the master suite and unique leather-clad cabinetry in the his and hers dressing rooms. The condominium project features include a virtual game room, private cinema, cigar lounge, wine cellar, an oceanfront infinity-edged pool, cabanas, a fire pit and a Turkish sauna. Unit owners have access to Acqualina’s ESPA Spa and restaurants. Construction is slated to begin this summer, with completion estimated in 2015. –Robyn A. Friedman For more information about The Mansions at Acqualina, call 305-933-

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There’s something about South Florida. The musical Rock of Ages is set in Hollywood, Calif., yet producers brought Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough and a cast of A-listers here for filming. City & Shore shares a few back-lot back stories they left behind. We explore escapes that make our state so intriguing, from Rosemary Beach in the Panhandle to Mallory Square in Key West, and we look at media rooms that keep us well entertained at home. Zeroing in on Hollywood, we discover a cosmopolitan yet down-home mix of attractions. We highlight our liquid assets with waterfront restaurants that take full advantage of their vantage points. Seeking the latest in medical innovation, we consult seven physicians offering new diagnosis and treatment options. Finally, we visit with Maximilian J. Riedel of the Austrian crystal family for just the right wineglasses to toast one another – and, while we’re at it, South Florida. cityandshore.com

Tom Cruise strikes an iconic pose as rocker Stacee Jaxx in New Line Cinema's '80s musical Rock of Ages, a Warner Bros. June 15 release.

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passed the film tax incentives in spring 2010, Miami-Dade and The area offered the look of Southern California – sunshine, palm Broward counties came into the mix. Then it was a matter of finding trees, stucco buildings – the incentives made it financially attractive, locations that would fit the budget and director Adam Shankman’s and it was an appealing locale for the filmmakers and the A-list cast. “The minute you say, ‘Hey guys, you (Hairspray) creative vision. want to come down to South Beach for a few The location team found their site weeks?’ they’re in,” Grant says. for a condensed version of Sunset Strip on North Miami Avenue just north SUNSET STRIP SOUTHEAST of MacArthur Causeway in Miami. “All By summer 2011 artfully constructed facades we’d have to do is paint and apply some of The Bourbon Room, Tower Records, The signage and awnings and make it look like Roxy, Frederick’s of Hollywood and other it was 1987 all over again,” Grant says, Sunset Strip standards had set the stage for adding that the Hollywood Hills would be the street scenes on North Miami Avenue. added digitally. “In come [period] cars and Sherrie could arrive by bus from Kansas extras, and you would never know that singing Night Ranger’s Sister Christian. we’re not on Sunset Strip.” Stacee Jaxx could make his motorcycle The filmmakers needed a hilltop site entrance flanked by angry rockers and antito film a romantic scene between the two rock crusaders alternately singing Twisted love interests at the base of the Hollywood Sister’s We’re Not Gonna Take It and sign. “When they told us about the landfill – Garrett Grant, Rock of Ages producer Starship’s We Built This City. location, we just laughed,” Grant says Ice Palace Film Studios at 1400 N. Miami of the 200-foot-tall disposal site near Coconut Creek. “But it worked out perfectly. We filmed at night, Ave. was base camp for the production, providing space for studio shoots, hair, makeup and wardrobe, song-and-dance training, set and for working at a dump, it was pretty decent working conditions.” With Hollywood’s Broadwalk subbing for Venice Beach, the team construction and catering. It was also the scene of a 1 a.m. rock had its major outdoor locations set, and South Florida got the part. concert for the performers and crew, featuring a string of ’80s

The Monarch Hill landfill location “worked out perfectly. We filmed at night, and for working at a dump, it was pretty decent working conditions.”

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Julianne Hough as Sherrie Christian and Diego Boneta as Drew Boley share a tender moment atop Monarch Hill landﬁll, subbing for the Hollywood Hills.

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artists who may have cameos in the film – Sebastian Bach of Skid Row, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, Joel Hoekstra of Night Ranger, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon and Debbie Gibson. Ice Palace owner Eugene Rodriguez, who has experience primarily with action films, was impressed by the operation. “It was really a big production with all the layers and layers it takes to achieve a period musical,” he says. “I thought it ran smoothly, considering how many moving parts it had.” To accommodate the schedules of the big-name cast, the recreated Sunset Strip set had to be available over several months for eight to 10 nights of filming. Location manager Sam Tedesco oversaw myriad details to pull off the shoots, including negotiating with the merchants and government officials and securing the set. “When we shot it was a total street closure, which meant that a detour had to be set up by a barricade company over a 12-14 block area,” says Tedesco, who had used the area for the 2003 film 2 Fast 2 Furious. Private contractors had to restripe North Miami Avenue each night, changing it from a one-way to a two-way street for filming. Everything had to be returned to normal before rush hour the next morning, including placing temporary banners on the actual businesses so customers could find them. “Had it not been for the merchants on Miami Avenue being willing to work with us, we wouldn’t have been able to do this. They went out of their way to work with us,” says Tedesco, a longtime resident of Pompano Beach who recently moved to the Los Angeles area.

The filming was a positive experience for Albert Puebla of ABC Restaurant Supplies & Equipment at 1345 N. Miami Ave., which became Tower Records for the filming. “I thought it helped business,” Puebla says. He worked several nights during the filming, even chatted with actor Russell Brand (Arthur), who plays Bourbon Room manager Lonny Barnett. “He’s a pretty cool guy,” Puebla says. The excitement of watching the filming process faded quickly, however. “After the first night it was one of the most boring things, seeing Tom Cruise ride his motorcycle back and forth on the block like 1,000 times. And that song, We’re Not Gonna Take It. I was so traumatized by that song by the end of it,” Puebla says. Now Tower Records is gone, and thanks to cleanup crews and fresh paint, ABC Restaurant is back to normal – except for a sign painted of “some old dude,” which Puebla kept as a souvenir. Would he lend the shop to movie crews again? “Absolutely,” he says.

ROCK OF AGES REVOLUTION

Bras still hang like bawdy stalactites above the bar at Revolution Live, remnants of the set decoration that transformed the downtown Fort Lauderdale concert venue into the Rock of Ages Bourbon Room interior. Revolution closed last June as swarms of actors, musicians, crew members and extras turned the club – and the entire block in Fort Lauderdale’s Himmarshee district – into a closed movie set.

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Russell Brand, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta and Alec Baldwin in a Bourbon Room interior scene from Rock of Ages, shot in Fort Lauderdale’s Revolution Live.

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“They had a 350-person crew, and some days there were 500 extras. It was amazing to see how it all comes together,” says club owner Jeff John. It took three weeks to prepare Revolution for about a month of shooting – to dress the stage, turn the VIP room into the bar owner’s office, plaster a wall with ’80s posters, paint and furnish the green room, rig the lighting and filming equipment, even hook up silent air conditioners that would not interfere with the sound. John has hosted scores of big-name acts at Revolution Revoluti on Live ke pt a fe Live – including Katy Perry, who visited her then-husband, the film w s o u ve ing, inc nirs of luding th Russell Brand, on set. Still, he was struck by the dramatic is wall c ollage. effects created through the movie-making process, including the energy generated when Cruise as Stacee Jaxx and his band played to a crowd of extras cheering from Revolution’s pit. Over and above the production values, he has high praise for that, it was pretty amazing,” John says. “She was an absolute sweetheart, very friendly, very Cruise, who performed some gymnastic moves such as jumping over railings and making an entrance riding a keg. “He really personable. You could tell she was a very happy individual,” puts in the time. He’s not Tom Cruise during the filming. He’s he adds. Brand was also engaging on set, often joking and interacting Stacee Jaxx. He lives it.” John enjoyed the interplay between Cruise and Shankman. with the extras. He and Baldwin (30 Rock) seem to have hit it off, “They were screaming at each other back and forth in a joking and according to Shankman, who told The Hollywood Reporter they playful manner,” he says, adding that the director kept the process were like Tracy and Hepburn. “They were so giddy, and they did everything together.” light and fun but also very professional. Revolution Live is the backdrop for the pair in the movie trailer, with Hough’s performance brought a transcendent quality to Baldwin’s Dennis Dupree serving up this slice of cheese: “This place Revolution Live. “She was doing a solo thing one night … That’s when you could tell there was just a different mist in the air. To see is about to become a sea of sweat, ear-shattering music and puke.”

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AMAZING

Julianne Hough dances through a multifaceted career Yellow caution tape held the paparazzi back, but their telephoto lenses zeroed in on Julianne Hough splashing off Hollywood Beach in a purple bikini. Sure, her Rock of Ages co-star, Mexican singer/actor Diego Boneta, was there, embracing her in the surf for the movie scene. But the focus – not surprisingly – was on Hough and her dancer-perfect form. During Rock of Ages filming last summer, photographers seemed to follow her everywhere – relaxing with friends by the pool, running on the beach with her trainer, riding a WaveRunner with her boyfriend, producer and American Idol host Ryan Seacrest. Not that we were looking. The camera loves blond, blue-eyed Hough, but the 23-year-old backs her cover-girl looks with accomplishments in dance, singing and acting. She garnered her first headlines in 2007, winning Dancing with the Stars twice, with speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno and IndyCar champion Helio Castroneves. Next she turned to country music, releasing a self-titled album and taking the Top New Artist award at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards. Her 2010 single, Is That So Wrong, spawned a video featuring a racy striptease. Hough’s current focus seems to be on film. In the past several years she has gone from playing a seductive burlesque performer (Burlesque) to a wayward preacher’s daughter (Footloose) to a small town dreamer turned exotic dancer (Rock of Ages). She has described the South Florida filming of the musical as fun, crazy, totally unpredictable. “Everyday would be like, ‘Wait – we have a monkey on set? Wait – we have prostitutes? Wait we have...what is going on?...It was fantastic,’ ” she told Access Hollywood. Her latest project is an untitled Diablo Cody film in which she plays a young evangelical woman who gets burned in a plane crash, loses her faith and heads for Las Vegas to experience life on the wild side (expected in 2013). Does anyone else detect a running theme here? Perhaps her fall-from-grace role choices are in reaction to her conservative roots. She was born in Sandy, Utah,, the youngest of five children in a Mormon family with a legacy of ballroom dancing. Her brother, Derek Hough, 26, is a three-time Dancing with the Stars winner. Their father, Bruce R. Hough, is a business executive, blogger and national Republican committeeman from Utah. After Burlesque Julianne expressed concern about his possible reaction to her scanty wardrobe in the film. From all appearances, however, Hough confines her wild living to the big screen. She has the image of a hard-working artist who stays out of trouble. One of her Twitter posts last June speaks to her self-image: “LOVE Reese Witherspoon!!!!! Good Girls do exist and CAN make it in “Hollywood”! [Thanks] for being a great idol! And one of mine!” Her tweets are filled with messages about family and friends, her work and her dogs. A YouTube video from her trailer on the Rock of Ages set reveals yet another talent – training her Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Lexi and Harley, with warmth, discipline and grace. These traits seem to have worked quite well for their master so far. Julianne Hough performs during —Elizabeth Rahe

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issued a call for extras to show up at Sun Life Stadium in all-black ’80s garb, with big hair and makeup for a “head-banging concert Daniel Wills read about online auditions for musicians on party.” Producers transported several thousand extras from the Facebook, sent in a video of himself playing lead guitar, and stadium to Hard Rock in school buses for the ended up playing drums with Cruise and filming of a major Jaxx/Arsenal concert. the Rock of Ages band, Arsenal. From Wills’ perspective behind the “It was kind of like a dream. When I sent drum set, Shankman and his crew pulled in that video, I never thought I would hear off a true ’80s rock-concert experience, from them,” says Wills, whose father, Rick complete with pyrotechnics. For the filming Wills, played bass with Foreigner through of Bon Jovi’s Wanted Dead or Alive, Wills the ’80s. “It was like the part was written for learned he was going to be replaced with a me. I watched my dad do this for 25 years.” double for safety reasons. He rehearsed with other band members “We went on break – Tom was having his for a few days, and then with Cruise for a day, tattoos redone or something – and I went before shooting concert scenes in Revolution over to the director and almost insisted that Live and Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard I do the part. They were really cool about it,” Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. he says. The crew sprayed him with a flame“Tom was an amazing man to work retardant gel – “I felt like a Ghostbuster,” with, totally focused and driven. He took he says – and lit the fireworks behind him. working alongside musicians seriously, –Daniel Wills, The Armory Studios, Miami Although Wills wondered if his hair was on and he moved and acted so much like fire, he played on, and he has no regrets. a true rock star,” says Wills, a sound “They kept it real. They kept it big. They kept it rock ’n’ roll,” he says. engineer and producer who recently opened The Armory Studios At the end of the marathon filming session, Wills stuck around with in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. For the Hard Rock Live performance, director Shankman had Cruise and the rest of the band to perform for the crowd of extras.

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“Tom [Cruise] was… totally focused and driven. He took working alongside musicians seriously, and he moved and acted so much like a true rock star.”

Russell Brand and Alec Baldwin share a sweet moment on set at Boomer’s entertainment park in Dania Beach.

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Ro m a n c e bloom s betwe Sherrie en (Juliann e H ough and Dre ) w (Die g o Boneta ).

Rock of Ages director Adam Shankman takes a break from ﬁlming to walk his dogs on the Hollywood Broadwalk.

VENUS RISING

venue, expected to open by summer’s end, is getting some screen time. (The private club area will be called The Front Desk, but the multifunction space is not yet named.) “You can see it in the Rock of Ages trailer and in Gloria Estefan’s new video Hotel Nacional,” Percy says, getting in a little promotion of his own.

When Arthur Percy got a call about using the former Hirschfeld Theatre in Miami Beach for the Rock of Ages Venus Club set, he thought it was a prank by his friend, Mark Bell, producer of the Rock of Ages Broadway show. “I kind of told them to go to hell,” he says. Then he learned Bell had forgotten to mention that the filmmakers would be contacting him. “I called back, and I’m like, ‘Hi, I’m sorry. Let’s talk for real now,’ ” SIGN OF THE TIMES says Percy, who had acquired the property at Castle Beach Club Hollywood’s iconic sign perched atop the landfill at Monarch Hill Condominium only two weeks before the call. He planned to renovate Renewable Energy Park – known to many as Mount Trashmore – was the most conspicuous indicator of the Rock of Ages presence in our the former Playboy Club for a multifunction entertainment space. The power was still off when Shankman, Grant and Tedesco midst. Drivers on Florida’s Turnpike near Sample Road couldn’t miss it. “Who says we don’t have mountains here?” says Noelle scouted the location, shining their flashlights on a 15-foot pile of rubble in the middle of the dramatic multilevel room. “We looked at Stevenson, film commissioner of the Greater Fort Lauderdale/ [production designer Jon Hutman] and said, ‘How are you going to do Broward Office of Film & Entertainment, who assisted with arrangements for filming in the county. this?’ ” Grant recalls. “He said, ‘Trust me, I’ll make it look beautiful.’ ” A construction crew built the 20-foot-tall sign, and the production Indeed, the Venus Club appears as a gleaming, high-end team followed to capture the romantic scene gentleman’s club in the film, complete between Sherrie and Drew. “They created with stage-mounted dancing poles. It’s a mini-city on our landfill,” says Dawn the realm of Justice Charlier (R&B singer McCormick, Community Affairs Manager for Mary J. Blige), who offers the down-onWaste Management. The location fee funded her-luck Sherrie a job as an exotic dancer. college scholarships for four seniors at After a month of set construction, Monarch Hill High School in Coconut Creek. about 300 people took over the Venus The Hollywood sign came down soon after Club set for a week of 18- to 20-hour the filmmakers finished their scene – but not filming sessions. before McCormick arranged for a photo of “We had a great time. Mary [J. Blige] was – Noelle Stevenson, Greater the scholarship winners in front of the giant a sweetheart,” Percy says, adding that she praised the acoustics in the room. A few Fort Lauderdale/Broward Office prop. Local film promoters may have wished it could remain, but the letters were not built of Film & Entertainment visitors also dropped by, including Hough’s to withstand high winds. boyfriend, Ryan Seacrest (American Idol), “It’s in storage should anyone ever need and Tobey Maguire (Spider-Man), a producer on the film. When Shankman needed extras for groups of yuppies, Japanese it again,” says Graham Winick, Miami Beach film and event businessmen and dirty old men in the club, he enlisted Percy. “I got production manager. “I like to think in the back of my mind – even though I have a lot of friends in Los Angeles – should The Big One to play a dirty old man,” he says, quickly adding that he’s only 46. The dance poles and the rest of the movie set are in storage ever hit, we could do all their period movies here.” ● now, destined for sale or charity auction. Percy’s new multifunction

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Dining on Hollywood Boulevard, a main street with a rare concentration of lushness - and variety of restaurants.

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COAST WITH THE MOST

The homey cosmopolitanism of Hollywood BY THOMAS SWICK There are main streets that have more restaurants than Hollywood Boulevard (maybe), but very few that have the variety. In

a two-block stretch of downtown you can find the cuisines of Italy, Argentina, Ireland, Vietnam, Peru, Turkey, China, Mexico, Spain and the U.S.A. – plus a kava bar that specializes in the popular drink of the South Pacific. And this is just the north side. If nothing here catches your fancy you can cross the street and find French, Colombian, Thai, Caribbean and Mediterranean food, the latter accompanied, in the evenings, by a belly dancer. A few steps away, on South 20th Avenue, is the Transylvania Restaurant, where a sign in the window advertises “The International Music of Jack: English – Latin – Italian –Portuguese – Greek – Bulgarian

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Art at the Ramada on Harrison Street.

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– Yugoslavian – & More.” (By “Latin” they probably mean “Spanish,” though perhaps this is that one-of-a-kind restaurant that caters to classicists.) If your frame of reference is Disney’s EPCOT, Hollywood is a kind of real-life World Showcase – with a strong emphasis on the edible. And that’s not taking into account the food trucks that gather at Young Circle every Monday evening. But Hollywood is about more than eating. There’s also drinking. Kava may not be to your taste; even the servers tell you that people imbibe it for its relaxing properties, not for its flavor. But there are wine bars – the stylish Hollywood Vine offers wine tastings every Tuesday evening. There is at least one hipster bar – PRL (the acronym for the former People’s Republic of Poland), an early South Florida supporter of the craft beer movement. And there is the inimitable Octopus Downtown Hollywood Bar – officially, if fancifully, named the Octopus Garden Club – whose sidewalk stools are warmed by seasoned regulars. Back in March this classic watering hole had a sign identifying it as Boardner’s, the legendary bar and nightclub in Hollywood, Calif. “They put it up for the filming of Rock of Ages,” owner Barrett Windish told me, explaining that some scenes were filmed in town. “I’m going to try to keep it up until the movie comes out.” (In June, see related story pg 76.) But the lovely mirrored octopus still reigns above the blue awning. Though it’s no longer the most interesting wall in town. Since the beginning of the year, artists have been decorating facades with paintings and murals as part of an initiative of the nonprofit group SmART. Alex Terife, owner of Pizza Rustica (did I mention that you can also get pizza?) is one of the co-founders of SmART. One weekday afternoon he showed me the painting on the floor of his restaurant, the whimsical sculpture in the men’s room, and then – walking outside – the comical murals covering his back walls that only people passing down the alley can see (and that, he said, were going to be redone). Then he gave me a quick tour of the Ramada on Harrison Street, the front of the hotel resembling the wall of a gallery. A few doors down, at the corner of 20th Avenue, he pointed out the empty Art Deco building that is being made into an arts center. He told me about the SmART Art Mixers on Tuesday evenings that, by the time you read this, should be featuring artists (in the act of creating as well as selling art), music, and a green market in a blocked off section of 20th Avenue. After the introduction of free parking in December, the distribution of art around downtown seems like an excellent idea, especially since, during the day, Hollywood Boulevard has a languid feel. But by 5:30, the street was coming to life. Chris Eberle, president of the Downtown Hollywood Business Association, swept the sidewalk in front of his restaurant, The Big Easy Bar & Grille. Taking a break, he told me that lunch business declined when a lot of the downtown office workers – Realtors, for instance – lost their jobs. But things were improving, not just with the SmART initiatives but also with the music scene. A number of places along the boulevard now feature bands (and there are clubs, like Legends Café on Harrison Street). The Big Easy, he noted, offers music Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons (when it moves outside). “I like downtown Hollywood,” Eberle said, “I always have.” Hollywood Boulevard, between Young Circle and the railroad tracks, is rich with trees that not only line both sides

DINING OUT

Hollywood, Hallandale Beach and Dania Beach are great cities for dining. Here are four quick suggestions from our Fine Dining Writer, Rebecca Cahilly.

BILLY’S STONE CRAB 400 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-923-2300, www.crabs.com. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without a waterside lunch or sunset fine dining experience at Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant and Market. Friendly, attentive staff add to the familial atmosphere, but it is the seafood – most of which is purchased daily from local fisherman – that keeps Billy’s at the top of our list of great places to take family and friends. If you’re in a hurry, stop at the market for the day’s fresh catch as well as some mandatory stone crabs with Billy’s signature mustard sauce to enjoy at home. If you want the full Florida experience, book a half-day fishing charter with Billy Hershey himself and enjoy your catch prepared your special way right on the boat. THE FIELD IRISH PUB & EATERY 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, 33312, 954-964-5979, www.thefieldfl.com. When a discerning, well-traveled Brit recommends a local Irish pub, you will be well off heeding his advice. The Field in Dania Beach

comes highly recommended, not only for its welcoming atmosphere – “loads of seating inside and a good bar,” weekly live music and outdoor tables under a huge Banyan tree that just might make you feel as though you are a key character in a Tolkien novel – but mostly for the authentic fare. With Guinness served at “exactly the right temperature” and ﬁsh and chips worth writing home about, The Field is a special place for any of us longing for the Emerald Isle. LOLA’S ON HARRISON 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954-927-9851, www.lolasonharrison.com. Capturing the quaint, neighborly essence that is prevalent throughout Hollywood and serving it up with style is Lola’s on Harrison Street. Creator and Chef Michael Wagner focuses on simple, fresh, Americanstyle dishes that highlight ﬂavor without being pretentious and overpowering. With an emphasis on local ingredients, every menu item is prepared from scratch by a chef who is clearly passionate about his craft. FULVIO’S 1900 1900 Harrison St., 954-927-1900, www. fulvios1900.com. Being married to an Italian/American from a restaurant family means that any Italian restaurant we try is met with a high level of scrutiny – and on this level Fulvio’s 1900 delivers. The veal rib chop in a marsala wine sauce is a personal favorite, as are any of the fresh pasta dishes. From the professional staff to the wellprepared traditional Italian menu items to the fantastic wine selection, Fulvio’s is, in a word, excellence.

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but cohabit with the parking spaces in the middle. They produce a dappled light that can remind you of the South of France. (And sitting at a sidewalk café in Aix-en-Provence you don’t get the urgent, romantic rush of a train passing by). It is a street with a rare and concentrated lushness, all its activity contained under a leafy green canopy. I walked out from under the cover and into the sunlit ArtsPark at Young Circle. The playground on the north side was crawling with children (parents watching and chatting on the periphery), while more kids filled the south lawn with painted faces and legs still rubbery from sessions in the bounce house, a regular feature of the weekly Funtastic Fridays. Between the two groups, a band warmed up in the amphitheater for its 8 o’clock performance. (Free concerts are given in the park every Friday and Saturday.) Downtown Hollywood appears to be the province primarily of locals; a lot of the tourists stick to Hollywood Beach, which has a similar, neighborhood feel (with waves). The famous Broadwalk is the anti-Ocean Drive, refreshingly lacking in glamor and pretension; somehow the people here seem more deserving of vacation. The dining is almost as eclectic as downtown, with an Armenian restaurant, popular with Russians; and servings of poutine (fries, cheese curds and gravy) for the French Canadians. Sugar Reef serves fine French and Caribbean food and the organic brewery is called, with unimpeachable simplicity, Organic Brewery. Back from the beach there are delicious Korean short rib and kimchee slaw tacos at the Taco Beach Shack – where you can lounge on sofas set in the sand (and then work off the calories with a game of ping pong). Across A1A, Taverna Opa, serves excellent Greek food in a raucous party atmosphere that you can escape if you sit at an outside table overlooking the Intracoastal. And just up the road is Le Tub, the rustic, open-air, waterside eatery with its decorative bathtubs and celebrated burgers. The Beach is a casbah of small motels like the Atlantic Sands Beach Suites, which sits on a street – Hayes – that looks like the set of a ’60s surfer Taco Beach Shack movie. Dori Lynn Neuwirth, the third generation of her family to run the motel, sometimes takes breaks from her chores to play Scrabble with guests.

To the south, the Westin Diplomat rises like a giant glass catamaran that has been stood upright on the beach. A pianist plays in the sun-washed lobby, just steps from the entrance to the steak and seafood restaurant Hollywood Prime. Rows of freezedried palm trees rise in the atrium. Outside, two levels of pools overlook the Atlantic. It seems worlds away (but it’s only two miles) from World Supermarket on Federal Highway where Russian-speaking shoppers stock up on blinis, sausages, pirozhki and kvass (a fermented beverage made from bread). Hollywood has long been the winter home of French Canadians, and it is also known for its large Romanian community; it was here that Nadia Comaneci had her press conference, in December 1989, after defecting from Romania (to be with a roofer from Hallandale Beach). More recently, the city’s Russian population has grown, bringing not only a supermarket but a nightclub. Tatiana sits in the middle of a strip mall on East Hallandale Beach Boulevard (just to the south) and entering from the parking lot one travels instantly from Florida to Moscow. Chandeliers hang from surprisingly high ceilings (the space was once a movie theater) and two-story murals decorate the walls. The Ukrainian borsht comes with a side of sour cream, and diners wash down their pickled watermelon and Chicken Kiev with Georgian wine. Singers belt out numbers in English, Russian and Hebrew. Then the lights dim and the hightech show begins, a heady medley of ballet, tango, belly dancing, aerial acrobatics, and Russian folk dances that, when you think about it, is very Hollywood. ● Hollywood’s Broadwalk: Refreshingly lacking in glamor and pretension.

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MEDIA COOL S

ome of us are counting on our media rooms this summer to catch the NBA playoffs, the Olympics or The Big Game, whatever it may be, coming up next. Others are quick to switch to movies, cooking shows or Mad Men the moment the remote changes hands. South Florida interior designers are prepared to keep the peace - from creating a sports-centric â&#x20AC;&#x153;Man Caveâ&#x20AC;? in a large closet to designing an elaborate home theater perfect for watching anything but The Big Game. Whatever our tastes, we want our media rooms to be comfortable and designed so we can enjoy the experience to the max. On this point, at least, we can all keep our media-room cool. BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB

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Arnold Schulman was inspired by old-time movie theaters for this media room in Boca Raton. A pair of Oscar statues are carved from Styrofoam and painted gold. Photography by Robert Brantley

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This home theater in Boca Raton seats 10 and features an accurate constellation ceiling and posters from two of the clients’ favorite movies, Casino Royale and Terminator 2.

Dramatic design Arnold Schulman, Arnold Schulman Design Group Photography by Robert Brantley When Miami designer Arnold Schulman walked through his clients’ 8,500-square-foot home in Long Lake Estates, west of Boca Raton, he told the new owners their four-year-old home needed a lot of work – and, without doubt, a home

theater in a windowless interior room. Schulman researched about 100 websites, bought several books on home theaters and came to a conclusion: “A home theater should be a super comfortable place,” he told them. “Even if you are not watching a movie, you should be able to relax in the room.” The result was dramatic enough to look like the screening room of a Hollywood movie mogul. The effect starts at the door, which was inspired by the tufted leather doors in old-time movie theaters. The floor is carpeted and the walls are covered in acoustical sound proofing topped with a fabric to allow the sound to be absorbed. “You don’t want hard surfaces in a home theater,” he says. “You want a dead room with properly sound-proofed walls. You don’t want to hear the sound upstairs or in the kitchen.” On the ceiling, Ken Salowe of Wonderfaux in Plantation created a celestial-themed display, also an old movie-house feature and based on real constellations and illuminated with fiber-optic lighting twinkling on a dark blue background. Along the crown molding, there are zodiac signs. On either side of the 123-inch projection TV screen are two subwoofers that needed to be minimized. Schulman asked Salowe to create and top them with a pair of 6-foot-tall Styrofoam Oscars painted gold. The theater has room for 10 people in gold leather metallic seats that recline automatically when someone sits down. The lights go down, the curtain goes up at the touch of a button – and it’s show time.

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The Man Cave Katia Bates, Innovative Creations Photography by Craig Denis Katia Bates was frustrated with her husband, Tom’s, choices in TV viewing. She knew she had to find a solution to

keep the peace. “My husband loves to watch TV [but] he always loves weird shows – fishing shows and people who look for gold in Alaska,” says Bates, who was born in Venice. “I could never watch anything I wanted to watch.” They were renovating their waterfront home in Fort Lauderdale, a perfect time to transform a home gym into Tom’s private Man Cave with comfortable seating and a 58-inch flat-screen TV. The 18-by-18-foot room does double duty, with an additional 8-by-12 foot closet to store ski clothes and winter wear for the avid skiers. Off the room is Tom’s 9-by-12-foot private bathroom. “Now he can watch all those weird shows that nobody in the family wants to see,” she says. “He also has a spectacular large

terrace with a view of the New River. At the same time, I thought it was a great designing concept for me to apply to other clients.” The space resembles a living room – with a 9 ½-by-12 ½ Oriental rug, a coffee table and a 74-inch long leather sofa Tom selected so he could stretch out his almost 6-foot tall frame. Bates added solid cherry cabinets with a dark stain for a more masculine feel. She designed a coffered ceiling with leather panels accented with a hand-blown Venetian glass chandelier. Her husband fought the idea and thought it was crazy … until he saw the result. “He loved it and was speechless,” she says. “It’s great. He has his privacy. We can still watch TV together, but at least I don’t have to watch someone looking for gold in Alaska.”

Katia Bates designed this closet/ media room as a Man Cave so her husband could watch shows she doesn’t want to watch.

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Aloha at home Joe Fava, Fava Design Group Photography by Kim Sargent A married couple with four of their seven children living at home needed a quiet retreat.

Their solution? They hired Joe Fava to create a private media room as part of the renovation of their 20,000-square-foot house at the Bear’s Club in Jupiter. They really do get away – riding a private elevator from the master suite to their new haven, reminiscent of a hotel suite they stayed in on a trip to Hawaii. Fava split the 40-by-40 room into spaces for TV watching and playing ping pong. Off the room is a private Jacuzzi. “They showed me a picture of the suite they stayed in,” Fava says. “One of the must-haves was the wood treatment on the ceiling. We carried the idea through with dark wood molding, floors and doors.” The couple wanted a chocolate-and-brown color scheme and Fava, who prefers working from the ground up, was inspired

Joe Fava’s clients at the Bear’s Club in Jupiter wanted their media room to be a retreat and remind them of a hotel suite they stayed at on a Hawaiian vacation.

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by a 12-by-16 rug he found in New York City. He designed a console with horizontal lines for under the 60-inch flat-screen TV and echoed the horizontal theme on the window treatment and hammered-silver lamps. “A lot of people do a built-in attached to the wall and something that looks very heavy,” he says. “We created a lighter, built-in look with one console below the TV and two open shelves on either end. The idea was to create an all-in-one look with three pieces of furniture. Since we did have a dark floor and dark ceiling, we wanted to make sure the look wasn’t too confining or claustrophobic.” Another key in the design was how to deal with the surround sound from a sophisticated sound system. “You have to take into consideration how many pieces of upholstery you have and what is on the floor,” he says. “Sometimes we upholster the walls as well to make it cozy so sound isn’t bouncing off a lot of hard surfaces.”

design Elaine Aitcheson designed this spec condominium on Singer Island with a sophisticated beach theme, using blue felt on the billiard table, seagrass area rugs and a driftwood inspired media cabinet.

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“Rugs are no longer restricted “R just grandma’s red and blue. to jus can now get rugs in every You ca and style. Even modern and color an contemporary rugs are now woven contem by hand in the Orient in the most upto-date colors,” he says. “Basically, they are taking old designs and textures and making new colors for a fresh, nnew look.” says fresh, light colors — Kalil sa aqua, ivory, and soft golds and greens – along with chocolate, rust and terracotta, are deﬁnitely the trend right now. “This color palate did not exist at the turn of the century,” he adds. With rugs from $59 to $120,000, there’s something for everyone. He maintains that now is the ideal time to invest in an oriental rug. “One of our major rug-producing countries is India. As many people there continue to leave the rug-weaving industry to make more money in other ways, the prices have nowhere to go but up. In the not too distant future, it will be a luxury and privilege to own a genuine, hand-woven oriental rug.” And, there’s no denying how an oriental rug can transform a room. “As soon as you add an oriental rug to a room, the whole atmosphere changes and sparkles,” Kalil observes. If you’ve ever considered owning a beautiful, authentic oriental rug, he says, “this is your golden opportunity.” For more information, visit Oriental Rug Palace at 3000 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Or, call (954) 561-5333, or visit its website at www.orientalrugpalaceinc.com.

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PICTURE PERFECT

Forget “one size fits all” in mediaroom décor. Our options vary according to space, budget and how many will be watching. These ideas range from simple to elaborate. BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB

1. Tradition reigns

The 134-inch wide Cortina Grand Entertainment Wall by Aspenhome has room for a 60-inch television, a display shelf with three-way touch lighting, a gamer drawer, storage drawers and a component area with glass so the remote can be used without opening the doors. Suggested retail is $8,999. Available at Baer’s (see www.baers.com for locations) and El Dorado (see www.eldoradofurniture.com for locations). 2. Lighting your fire

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a real ﬁreplace. (And, if you do have one, you can void your warranty if you hang your ﬂat-screen television over it). The Palisades Home Theater Electric Fireplace by ClassicFlame, a Delray Beach-based company, provides a safe alternative. It features a poplar wood frame with hand-rubbed aging details and brushed nickel pulls. Suggested retail is $999. Available at El Dorado (see www.eldoradofurniture.com for locations). 3. Clean contemporary

If you are one of those folks who prefers clean lines, this open entertainment unit does the trick. It has space for books and objet d’art and provides a contrast with plain panels. Price upon request. Available at Sklar Furnishings, 6300 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 33487, 561-862-0800, www.sklarfurnishings.com.

4. Surround seating

Who says beauty can’t be functional? This Surround sectional from Natuzzi Italia is great for watching television or just listening to music. It features an MP3 docking station and audio kit with router. It starts at $8,000. Available at Natuzzi Italia, The Galleria, 2568 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-561-6999; and 18167 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 33160, 305-932-8007. Also Ensemble Collection, 1900 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-467-8353; and The Design Center of The Americas,1855 Grifﬁn Road, Dania Beach, 33004, 954-922-2004. 5. Recline in style

Forget the stereotype of ugly, old-school recliners. The Drew Comfort Recliner combines form with function. This chair not only looks good, it offers several positions, independent back and footrest operation, an adjustable headrest and a height adjustable base. It is available in more than 200 leathers, fabrics and Ultrasuedes and starts at $2,795. Available at Sklar Furnishings, 6300 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 33487, 561-862-0800, www.sklarfurnishings.com.

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One of the best ways to decorate the walls in your media room is to hang posters of your favorite movies. How about a poster of Titanic to mark the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking? Other options run the gamut from Casablanca to Pirates of the Caribbean. The 28-by-40 inch posters are high-quality giclée (ﬁne art digital prints) on canvas and sell for $125 each. Image size can be customized. Available at Art Connection, 2860 Center Port Circle, Pompano Beach, 33064, 954 977-8177, www.artconnectionusa.com.

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Mayda Zayas-Bazan created a comfortable and clean contemporary design in this Boca Raton condominium. The gray wall in porcelain tile is a creative focal point.

Contemporary comfort Mayda Zayas-Bazan, ZB Interiors Photography by John Stillman Mayda Zayas-Bazan’s clients, snowbirds in their 50s, wanted a comfortable media room with contemporary design so they would have a place to gather, watch television and play pool as well as enjoy the ocean view from their 7,400-square-foot condominium in Boca Raton. She divided the room into three areas – one featuring a custom-made suede sofa with a pair of chaises and an ottoman for watching television; one for relaxing, with a lounge chair facing the window to enjoy the view; and one for games, complete with a pool table. Zayas-Bazan’s design is a study in how to create excitement in a room with white walls and a white porcelain floor. Gray porcelain tile in two textures behind the television breaks up the white and provides a focal point. “It’s such a big room that it could look like a white elephant,” she says. The red oak unit beneath the television is topped with non-porous quartz so it can be cleaned easily if the grandchildren make a mess. She didn’t want a seam on the quartz so she added a wooden extension on the right. The audio equipment is hidden inside the cabinets. “I told myself I am not going to have anything with a seam. I have to come up with a design.” The ceiling was dropped 5 ½ inches so she could hide the speakers and add energy-saving LED lighting. Base molding was eliminated to make the walls look higher. The single piece of art is a 57-by-67-inch painting the clients found in Greece.

Sources Elaine Aitcheson 4700 Riverside Drive, No. 100,

Palm Beach Gardens, 33410, 561-625-3000, www.decoratorsunlimited.com.

Katia Bates Innovative Creations, 1437 NE Fourth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-565-4333, www.InnovativeCreationsusa.com. Joe Fava Fava Design Group, 3556 NE 12th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33334, 954-568-3732, www.favadesigngroup.com.

Arnold Schulman Arnold Schulman Design Group, 20880 W. Dixie Highway, Miami, 33181, 305-405-4500, www.asdesigngroup.com.

Mayda Zayas-Bazan ZB Interiors, 1254 NW 102nd Way, Coral Springs, 33071, 954-464-8628, www.zbinteriors.net.

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Plasma TV screen blurred with glare? Sound not so clear? Some expert advice on media-room installations, from Sound Advice CEO Peter Beshouri BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB How did you buy your flat-screen television?

Did you search the ads for the cheapest price? Did you buy the biggest television despite the size of your room? Buying based on price or size can be a mistake, according to Peter Beshouri, CEO of Sound Advice, who re-launched the brand last year. “What we have found since we have been back is there is a lot of stuff out there that doesn’t work right, is overcomplicated and overdone,” he says. “That takes away a lot from the pleasure. It doesn’t matter if it is a little TV or a $200,000 home theater.” Here is Beshouri’s advice: How bright is the room? Plasma has the best picture, but it has glare problems and won’t work in a bright room. LEDs are much brighter and work well in well-lit rooms. When the television is hung on the wall, the bracket should articulate left and right and up and down. Make sure all wires are hidden so your beautiful television doesn’t turn out looking like a spider web. Televisions are clearer now, but the sound isn’t as good. Solutions range from a sound bar that sits above or below the television to multiple speakers, depending on your budget.

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Your television should be big enough to cause your head to move from side to side. If your head moves, it creates a difference psychologically in your enjoyment. Men want big televisions; women prefer smaller models. The truth is, the best is probably somewhere in between. There is no such thing as a better picture. Every television has a demo mode designed to show it off in the stores. All brands are pretty good, but steer clear of those you don’t recognize. Sound Advice, 4008 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33308, 954-563-8344, www.soundadvice.com.

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Incisionless surgery for GERD Old way Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) take expensive medications such as Nexium to treat heartburn that occurs when food and stomach acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. New way A new procedure that requires no incision can eliminate GERD in 80 percent of patients, with no need to take medication for the rest of their lives. Dr. Michael Parra, a surgeon at Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Center, is among the first to be trained to perform the procedure called transoral incisionless fundoplication, or TIF, to repair the barrier between the stomach and esophagus. Parra says when we swallow, there is a valve in the esophagus at the stomach that loosens so food can go through, and then tighten up so it can’t come back out. But in some people that valve fails. The fix has been surgical repair using an incision in the abdominal wall or several small incisions. The new procedure requires no incision and is done under general anesthesia by inserting an instrument called EsophyX through the mouth and into the esophagus. The surgeon can see the tissue through a camera in the device, and is able to form and fasten several tissue folds, or plications, to create a valve at the gastroesophageal junction, resulting in the effective elimination of GERD. “It’s life-changing,” Parra says. “These people have had to suffer constantly. Some have had to sleep with three or four pillows behind their back. They had to eat several hours before going to sleep, and most of them were not sleeping well. [The reflux] can get into their lungs. They have a chronic cough, and in some cases it can even erode the enamel on their teeth.” Dr. Michael Parra graduated from Universidad Colegio Mayor, Bogota, Colombia, and did surgical residencies at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, and Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, and a residency in critical care medicine at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-776-8500, www.browardhealth.org/ipmc

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Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease Old way Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, is usually diagnosed based on symptoms such as tremor and difficulty moving, but in some patients there may be another cause. New way A new diagnostic imaging technique using a substance called DaTscan can distinguish Parkinsonian syndromes from other movement disorders. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2011. Dr. Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, chairman of the department of neurology at Cleveland Clinic Florida, said clinical examinations, particularly early in the disease when symptoms are slight, can be inconclusive or lead to misdiagnosis of other movement disorders. Patients are injected with DaTscan, a contrast agent that can detect the presence of dopamine transporters in the brain. When the agent has reached the brain about two hours later, the patient has a SPECT scan (single-photon emission computed tomography) showing the brain’s dopamine system. “It will light up like light in the sky if they are normal and there is a certain pattern of luminosity; but if you have Parkinson’s, it will not light up as strong, and not in the same places,” Galvez-Jimenez says. Two comma-shaped bright spots appear, one on each side of the brain if the dopamine system is working properly. Round spots, without the comma’s tail, indicate Parkinson’s, he says. Galvez-Jimenez emphasizes the test is not necessary for most patients, only those whose symptoms are inconclusive. He said he and other doctors have performed the test on patients who had been on Parkinson’s medications for years, and found they did not have Parkinson’s. “Then you make the right diagnosis and treat them for the right thing,” he says Harriett Seidman, 82, of Boca Raton, was referred to Dr. Galvez-Jimenez by her neurologist for shaking involving only her left side, “because no one could really figure out what was wrong with me. The test is completely harmless. It does not hurt at all, and I was pleasantly surprised,” she says, “and it did confirm some Parkinsonian symptoms.” Dr. Nestor Galvez-Jimenez graduated from Universidad de San Carlos medical school in Guatemala and did his internship and residency in internal medicine at New York University Hospital, and his neurology residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio. He also did a residency in movement disorders at the University of Toronto. Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd., Weston, 954-659-5000, www.clevelandclinic.org/Florida

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Total hip replacement Old way Some older hip joint replacements were prone to hip dislocation. Joints made of metal on metal implants sometimes released metal into surrounding tissue, causing pain. New way A new type of hip replacement, mobile bearing hip, developed by Stryker Orthopaedics, offers stability, durability and greater range of motion than previous designs without using metal on metal. Dr. Gilbert Beauperthuy-Rojas, who practices in Coral Gables, is among those offering the new design to his patients. “It’s a ball within a ball, and allows a fantastic range of motion,” Beauperthuy-Rojas says. “One of the downfalls of the earlier ones was if you have a head within a head, metal on metal, it was supposed to last longer, but it released metal into the body. That design has pretty much gone by the wayside.” Components of the hip replacement include a stem inserted into the femur (thigh bone), a ball that replaces the top of the femur, and a metal shell that lines the hip socket that the ball fits into. The Stryker design uses a polyethylene insert that fits within the metal shell and over the ball to secure and buffer the joint, allowing the hip components to glide smoothly. “The polyethylene has been around since the beginning, they’ve got good results with it and they’ve perfected it more. In conventional hip replacement, the plastic does not move, only the metal moves, but with this one movement is more normal, closer to your own anatomy, and the way the shell is shaped allows for cutouts so there is no impingement on the tendons that connect the femur to the pelvis,” he says. Such an impingement on the tendon can result in hip stiffness or groin pain. Dr. Gilbert Beauperthuy-Rojas graduated from the University of Miami and received his doctor of osteopathy degree from Nova Southeastern University. He did residencies in orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine at Michigan State University Bi-County Hospital in suburban Detroit. LeJeune Orthopedic Associates, 351 NW LeJeune Road, Suite 205, Miami, 305649-2133, http://lejeuneorthopedics.com/ beauperthuy

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Treating cancer in the liver Old way Colon or rectal cancer that isn’t caught in time often spreads to the liver, making a cure much more difﬁcult. Standard treatments include chemotherapy and surgery, but surgery can be done successfully in only about 25 percent of patients. Radiation of the whole liver runs the risk of affecting the healthy parts of the organ. New way A new approach sends tiny radioactive smart bombs, beads of Yttrium-90, right to the tumor where they act in two ways – killing tumor cells with radiation and cutting off the blood supply to the tumor while largely sparing the healthy tissue. Dr. Srinath Sundararaman, a radiation oncologist with Memorial Healthcare System, has used the Yttrium-90 treatment and has been encouraged by the results. “We’ve had complete response in some, a minority of cases, but when we have a low volume of disease, there is a greater chance of complete response,” Sundararaman says. About 150,000 new cases of colon cancer are diagnosed in this country each year and about 50,000 die from the disease. In 15 to 25 percent of cases, the cancer has metastasized to the liver before the colon cancer is discovered; and in up to 50 percent there will be liver involvement within three years of surgical removal of the colon cancer. To get the tiny radioactive beads to the tumors, a catheter is threaded into the hepatic artery in either the right or left lobe of the liver and the beads in a liquid are injected. “Blood vessels lead to blood vessels, to tinier blood vessels, and this is where these spheres go and lodge, carrying the dose with them. The dose is deposited preferentially to the tumor, because the tumor makes its own blood vessels,” Sundararaman says. The patient needs to avoid direct contact with pregnant women and children for a few days because they have radiation in them, he says, but it gradually dissipates. The amount of radiation is reduced by half every two and a half days. Most of the patients have already been through several other types of treatment before they are candidates for the therapy because it has not yet been approved as a ﬁrst-line treatment by the FDA, Sundararaman says, but there are clinical trials underway that may change that. “One day we may be able to offer this up front,” he says. Dr. Srinath Sundararaman graduated from the University of Cincinnati and received his medical degree from Wright State University. He did residencies in radiation oncology at the National Cancer Institute and in brachytherapy at New York Hospital. Memorial Healthcare System, 3501 Johnston St., Hollywood, 954-987-2000, www.mhs.net

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Repairing the spine Old way People who suffer from neck or back pain caused by spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal canal, often have surgery to fuse part of the spine together, eliminating the pain but restricting movement in that part of the spine. New way Laminoplasty is safer and faster to perform than a spinal fusion and better decompresses the spinal canal while avoiding possible increased stiffness and tension being transferred to other areas of the spine. A laminoplasty reshapes the size of the spinal canal using plastic surgery techniques and without damaging nerves or muscles while retaining or restoring range of motion. Dr. Jeffrey Cantor, South Florida Spine Clinic, specializes in the repair of neck or back problems to retain or restore range of motion while relieving pain. “I trained at UM [University of Miami] and learned how to do these procedures 20 years ago, but over the years we’ve refined the way these procedures are done, using much more precision instruments, and reducing the problems associated with this type of surgery,” Cantor says. “These newer techniques are designed to save all the important structures.” People who have spine issues either have pain or something is compressing a nerve, causing damage to the nerve, he says. “We’ve designed operations to remove what is compromising the nerve action. That’s the most important thing we do,” Cantor says. “It’s an unusual operation. The technique is unique. We’re the facility doing the most of this in the country, and the changes we’ve made to these techniques have made it safer.” “When you have a multiple-level fusion, you’re likely to need additional surgery down the road. A lot of the folks we see traveling here long distances for [our techniques] are the 25- to 50-year olds, because it decreases the need for having surgeries later on.” “I’m not implying that cervical fusions are bad, but every time we assess the patient, we should do everything to restore or retain movement. There should not be functional issues after we’re done. We don’t just fix the painful problem, we make sure that the neck still works. If somebody has a bad shoulder, and we fix the pain, but you can’t move your shoulder, that’s not a good result. We want a good result.” Dr. Jeffrey Cantor received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He did a surgical internship and a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, and a fellowship in spine surgery at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. South Florida Spine Clinic, 3000 Bayview Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954-567-1332, http://floridaspinesurgery.com

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Treating brain aneurysms Old way The most common treatment for a brain aneurysm, a bulge in an artery in the brain, is a procedure called coiling, in which a small tube is inserted into the affected artery and positioned near the aneurysm. Tiny metal coils are then moved into the aneurysm, relieving pressure and making it less likely to rupture. The procedure takes up to two hours and is expensive, since each coil costs about $1,500 and some larger bulges need as many as 50 coils. New way A new procedure using the Pipeline Embolization Device, approved by the FDA in 2011, diverts blood flow past the bulge in the artery in larger aneurysms, relieving the pressure, and preventing a rupture in the future. Dr. Laszlo Miskolczi, a neuro-interventional radiologist at Holy Cross Hospital, is one of only a few doctors in Florida trained to perform the new procedure. “The incidence of brain aneurysm is approximately 5 percent of people, one in 20, and most of them don’t know about it,” Miskolczi says. “We learn about if we do an MR scan. For some people with headache or visual problems, the doctor may order a scan.” Most brain aneurysms go unnoticed. In rare cases, they rupture releasing blood into the skull and causing a stroke. If the bulge is very small, it may not be treated at all, but monitored over time. If it is not very large, the coiling technique may be used, or a surgical option that involves placing a metal clip in the artery below the bulge, relieving the pressure on it. “Aneurysms that are huge are very difficult to treat with the coiling procedure, and may be impossible to treat with the surgical procedure,” Miskolczi says. About 30 percent of aneurysms would be best treated by the new pipeline procedure, which takes less time and costs less – $10,000, compared with thousands more for most of the coiling procedures – and takes only about 15 minutes to perform. The Pipeline device, a flexible mesh tube made of platinum and nickel-cobalt chromium alloy, is moved into place using a catheter threaded up from the groin. Once in place, it is expanded against the walls of the artery and across the neck of the aneurysm, cutting off blood flow. The blood remaining in the blocked-off aneurysm forms a clot which reduces the likelihood the aneurysm will grow bigger or rupture, and will often shrink over time, Miskolczi says. Dr. Laszlo Miskolczi has been at Holy Cross since April 2009, coming from the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is a native of Budapest, Hungary, where he graduated from the Semmelweis University School of Medicine. He continued his studies at the National Institute of Neurosurgery there before coming to the United States in 1994. He did a fellowship at the University of Buffalo, N.Y., School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and was co-director of the internationally known Toshiba Stroke Research Center. Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954771-8000, www.holy-cross.com

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Regis Philbin donates services to Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale: Mary Dwors, Regis Philbin

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American Fine Wine Competition Gala Preview at Allied Kitchen & Bath, Fort Lauderdale: Doug Scroggin, Sun Sentinel Director of Major Advertising & Targeted Strategies; Mark Gauert, Editor & Publisher of City & Shore Magazine; and Bill Feinberg, co-owner of Allied Kitchen & Bath.

At Energy Kitchen in downtown Fort Lauderdale: Richard Leone, Founder and CEO of Energy Kitchen; Tony Lord and Brad Meltzer, author and star of the History Channelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Decoded.

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Florida landscape photographer Clyde Butcher and Lori Jacoby, Associate Publisher of City & Shore Magazine, at the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale.

Elton John and Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic, backstage at the BankAtlantic Center.

10th Annual Tri-County Humane Society Doggie Ball, at the Boca West Country Club: Suzi Goldsmith, Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director, and Arthur Benjamin, founder of American Dog Rescue.

Innovative Treatments for Epilepsy Although 10 percent of the American population will experience a seizure, the causes of epilepsy are still under study. For some people, the condition is inherited. For others, it’s the result of injury. In either case, Cleveland Clinic Florida’s neurologists are experts at diagnosing and treating this condition. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes people to have seizures, or a disruption of electrical activity in the brain. Each year, more Adriana Rodriguez, MD than 200,000 new cases of seizures and Neurologist epilepsy occur, affecting about 3 million Cleveland Clinic Florida Americans of all ages, according to the Epilepsy Foundation. However, advances in drug and surgical treatments allow many people to live productive lives. “Most people with epilepsy lead lives essentially unimpaired by their condition, and at Cleveland Clinic Florida we recommend a course of treatment based on an individual’s medical history and needs,” said Adriana Rodriguez, MD, Neurologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida. When someone thinks they’ve had a seizure, the first step is to determine if it was due to epilepsy or another cause such as injury or an illness. The most common test to determine the cause of a seizure is electroencephalography (EEG) which is available at Cleveland Clinic Florida. In this painless procedure, electrodes attached to the head reveal the brain’s electrical activity. Cleveland Clinic Florida also offers video EEG monitoring if the neurologist needs to obtain additional information. With this procedure, the patient remains in the monitoring suite for up to five days while the neurologist monitors their brain activity using video technology. In addition, imaging methods such as CT scans, MRIs or PET scan are also used for diagnostic purposes. These tests may be used to search for scars or growths on the brain that could cause seizures. Images help pinpoint areas of the brain that may not be working normally. Once a diagnosis is made, a doctor may recommend either surgical or non-surgical treatment options. Medications can be used to control seizures allowing the patient to drive a car, play sports and fully participate in many daily activities. For others, the seizures control their lives. Some experience hundreds of seizures a day and struggle to work and take care of their families. For these people, surgery may be an option. Cleveland Clinic Florida is one of the leading centers for treatment of epilepsy. Both medical and surgical options are available. A specialist will help determine the best course of action for each individual.

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PERFECT GETAWAYS A brief but comprehensive tour of Florida, from an escapist point of view BY MARCIA LEVIN One of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many virtues is its lack of age discrimination when it comes to escapism. Load your car or van or SUV with the kids, grandkids, grandparents or just the two of you and set the GPS for fun and relaxation or a romantic weekend no matter which direction you turn. Not sure where to start or where to go? Let City & Shore take you on a brief but comprehensive getaway tour of the Sunshine State from north to south, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, to destinations where you can peel away the stress and soak up self-indulgent pleasures for a day or two or a week.

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Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades Let’s begin our getaway with a stop in Naples-Marcos Island, these days being referred to chamber-of-commercely as the Paradise Coast (www.paradisecoast.com). It’s a straight shot across Alligator Alley. In an hour or so from your driveway, you can be frolicking on what the Travel Channel dubbed America’s “best allaround” beaches. “Whether it’s for a weekend or a week or longer, the lure of our white sand beaches, spectacular sunsets over the gulf or outdoor adventure in Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands, a great diversity of activities keeps people coming back again and again to the Paradise Coast,” says Jack Wert, executive director of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau. Wert notes the growing number of top-rated family attractions, great shopping, golf, fishing, spas, excellent locally owned restaurants and “a laid-back atmosphere for those who just want to kick back and relax.” The Waldorf Astoria (239-597-3232) and Marco Island Marriott Beach, Golf Club and Spa (800-438-4373) are two prime destinations for pampering and beaching with dining options for all tastes. Tourist attractions worth visiting include the 90-

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acre Botanical Gardens, the Children’s Museum in North Collier Regional Park and the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens with its new herd of seven giraffe. On your drive over to or back from the Paradise Coast, consider a stop at Sawgrass Recreation Park (www.evergladestours.com, see story facing page), just north of Interstate 595 at U.S. Highway 27. The family-owned park offers airboat rides and a chance to visit with rescued Florida wildlife. Fishing and camping also are available.

Fort Myers and the Beaches Just a bit farther north of Naples on Interstate 75, be on the lookout for abundant wildlife and white sand beaches along the Lee Island Coast (www.LeeIslandCoast.com). The most popular areas are Sanibel and Captiva islands, connected to the mainland by a threemile-long causeway. Shelling and Sanibel go hand-in hand. There are lovely inns and restaurants, eccentric shops and a bounty of golf, tennis and water sports. Fort Myers itself, with its shopping malls and nightclubs offers a more sophisticated “city’ alternative after a day in the sun. Two of the city’s most famous part-time residents were Thomas Edison and his pal Henry Ford. Their Fort Myers winter estates are adjoining properties and include historic homes, botanical gardens, research labs and a museum (www.edisonfordwinterestates.

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Nature’s way, not far away Sawgrass Recreation Park in west Broward provides a ‘taste test’ of the Everglades On your drive over to or back from the Paradise Coast, consider a stop at Sawgrass Recreation Park (www.evergladestours.com), just

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org). Edison received a gift of a banyan tree from tire baron Harvey Firestone in 1925. The tree, one of the most photographed of Florida icons, is approximately an acre in diameter with aerial roots sprawling over 400 feet. After Hurricane Charley struck Fort Myers in 2004, the city received numerous calls from people concerned about the tree’s condition, as well as that of the scenic Sanibel Lighthouse.

Tampa Bay Tampa Bay is home to a trio of tourist destinations: Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater (www.visittampabay.com). Tampa, one of Florida’s largest cities and a business mecca for the state, offers a variety of accommodations ranging from the trendy Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Resort (www.seminolehardrocktampa.com) to the popular Tampa Marriott and Waterside Hotel and Marina (www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tpamc-tampa). “Must” stops in the area include the Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens and a broad variety of museums, sports attractions and the Straz Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center). Nearby, you’ll want to visit Ybor City, founded by Cuban cigar manufacturers in the 1880s, which maintains much of its cultural clout more than a century later.

north of Interstate 595 at U.S. Highway 27. The familyowned park offers airboat rides and a chance to visit with rescued Florida wildlife – plus an array of Burmese pythons, a komodo dragon-like lizard called a black throat monitor, native to Tanzania; bunnies, turkeys and two potbelly pigs. Fishing and camping also are available. The concept of back-to-nature in our own backyard has all the makings for a quick getaway. The park is just 20-30 minutes away from east-side cities, amid the flora and fauna of the Everglades. Christina Souvens Schwartzman, Sawgrass’ vice president of marketing and advertising, says “upwards of 150,000 tourists from more than 50 countries visited the park last year. “We offer a taste test of the Everglades,” she said, adding the park has the largest fleet of airboats in the business. Sawgrass Recreation Park offers boat rides that can accommodate two to 35 visitors and has a schedule of narrated boat tours that can reach 2,500 in a day. The park is included in several pre- and post-cruise destinations and South Florida itineraries for various tour companies. Schwartzman is one of 10 Souvens family members who work a variety of positions at the park. Cousins and siblings and in-laws abound, Schwartzman said, adding the family all live nearby in Pembroke Pines. Open daily – except for Thanksgiving and Christmas – the first tours start just after 9 a.m. and the last at 5 p.m. Florida residents get a yearlong pass for repeat visits with the purchase of an adult tour, at approximately $20. —Marcia Levin

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Rosemary Beach Far north from where we began, the Florida Panhandle is a 200-mile-stretch well known for its tourism and winter getaways of Panama Beach, Pensacola and Destin. A newcomer to the scene is Rosemary Beach (www.rosemarybeach.com), founded in 1995. This “neo-traditional” town sprawls over 107 acres, combining the ideas of community and convenience on the gulf. Accommodations in the planned community range from cottages to villas accommodating up to 12 people. The elegant Pensione Inn (866-348-8952) is a European-style hotel on the waterfront. Special thanks to Lisa Crawford of SitInMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services for alerting us to this prime destination. Read more about Crawford and SitInMySeats on pg. 28.

Jacksonville and the Beaches It’s the ocean side of the Sunshine State you prefer? Then let’s cross over via Interstate 10 to Jacksonville (www.visitjacksonville. com), the northernmost city on our getaway tour. Jacksonville’s history and architecture recall the days of the Timucuan Indians, devastation from the fire of 1901 and incredible growth that has turned the city into a major center of business and banking. Jacksonville offers everything from a prominent downtown to the eco-friendly trails of renowned resorts such as Amelia Island and access to 20 miles of some of Florida’s prettiest beaches. Is golf your game? Don’t miss a visit to the World Golf Hall of Fame Museum (www.worldgolfhalloffame.org) just south of Jacksonville in St. Augustine. It’s the ultimate destination for golfers and fans of the game. A variety of vacation packages are available at the World Golf Village (888-641-8615).

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St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, was founded in 1565. Be sure to visit the Castillo de San Marcos, the Spanish Quarter and the Pirates and Treasure Museum, more relics from North Florida’s early days.

Winter Park Let’s work our way along Interstate 95 down to Central Florida, best known as the home of Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter. Outside their formidable shadows is Winter Park (www.cityofwinterpark. org), a charming town all but immune to Orlando’s urban sprawl. The chic Park Plaza Hotel (www.parkplazahotel.com) dates to 1922. A boutique offering, the hotel is close to wonderful shopping and outstanding restaurants along Park Avenue. The Morse Museum of American Art (www.morsemuseum.org) is one of the jewels of Winter Park that features a world-class Tiffany collection. Along with work by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the Morse features other important pieces of 19th- and 20th-century decorative art.

Palm Beach What would a trip around Florida be without looking in on – and experiencing, a little bit anyway – the lifestyle of the rich and famous? Palm Beach (www.palmbeachfl.com), playground of the Trumps and Kennedys, is as elegant as it gets for a short getaway. Consider The Breakers (www.thebreakers.com), a Palm Beach landmark now in its 116th year; the Four Seasons (www. fourseasons.com/PalmBeach), the Ritz-Carlton (www.ritzcarlton. com/Palm-Beach) or the boutique Chesterfield (www.chesterfieldpb. com) for a night, or more. Restaurants are equally sumptuous. And shopping? Worth Avenue, a classic shopping district for more than 50 years, rivals the famed Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive.

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OFF THE BOAT Whether you are out for a mid-day cruise and want to tie up for a quick beer and cheeseburger in paradise, or if you’re land-bound and feel like catching up with friends while watching the boats pass by, these Intracoastal Waterway spots are but a few of the fabulous finds that make our list for great waterfront dining.

Houston’s

There are few chain restaurants that make our recommended lists, but Houston’s and its focus on American classic cuisine has been a consistent favorite for years. Locally, it is the Atlantic Boulevard location on the Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano Beach that keeps us going back for more. When you can enjoy the signature spinach and artichoke dip and a glass of chardonnay from your umbrella’d table along the waterway on a summer day, well, it doesn’t get much better than that. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, 33062, 954-783-9499

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840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33483, 561-665-8484, www.deck84.com

2001 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 33316, 954-728-3500, www.grille66andbar.com

The Key West-themed Deck 84 is the latest from successful restaurateur Burt Rapoport and symbolizes his dream endeavor. “I’ve always wanted to open a waterfront restaurant, and I couldn’t be prouder of Deck 84,” says Rapoport, the man behind some Looking for that special place to take your special of the most successful venues in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, someone? These waterfront restaurants meet our including Bogart’s and Henry’s. Deck 84 epitomizes the South strict criteria of romantic atmosphere, exquisite Florida waterfront lifestyle – dock your boat alongside and enjoy dishes and a view guaranteed to amaze. Book a a waterside table overlooking the Intracoastal. The signature romantic meal at any of these classy restaurants and cocktails here alone are worth the trip – weekend brunches feature feel free to say we sent you. the Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar – as are the Black Angus sliders and Deck 84’s own Special Blend Cheeseburger. (Yes, it is Grille 66 & Bar like having a “cheeseburger in paradise.”) On a recent outing, we Grille 66 is one of our all-time favorite restaurants. You have the waterfront did happen to meet Deck 84’s pastry chef, whose signature Key – dine outdoors on the terrace or inside with jazz piano in the background. lime pie with limoncello is the highlight of a tropical afternoon. Dog You have the food – prepared by a 4-star chef – which is always fresh and friendly, and featuring live entertainment on the weekends, Deck consistently delicious. It is simply a great restaurant with a terrific location – 84 delivers a quintessentially Florida waterfront dining experience. especially if you are interested in checking out the megayachts.

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3800 Ocean

Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean make this restaurant one of the most romantic on our list. Located at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort and Spa, 3800 Ocean defies the typical hotel restaurant expectations by focusing on the finest seasonal and local ingredients. This innovative “collaborative kitchen” concept emphasizes a diverse and talented team of chefs, preparing signature dishes such as chilled rock shrimp ceviche and prosciutto and sage-wrapped veal tenderloin. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Singer Island, 33404, 561-340-1795, www.3800oceanrestaurant.com

Secret Garden

Having thought we had scoured, tasted and rated every waterfront dining establishment in South Florida, we were pleasantly intrigued when we were invited to dine at the very special, very private Secret Garden restaurant. Located within The Pillars luxury boutique hotel on Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway, the Secret Garden features a daily menu highlighted by the seasonal ingredients Executive Chef Youssef Hammi has discovered at the market that day. Whether you opt for the pan-seared, melt-in-your-mouth scallops served alongside a wild mushroom Sformato with Bechamel and squid ink or any of the fabulous starters – including a daily cheese plate selection – your dining experience will be memorable. Dine in the beautiful dining room or at one of the cozy candlelit outdoor tables on the dock and enjoy the boats passing by while underwater lights yield a spectacle of aquatic critters swimming beneath your feet. The staff here completes the experience, with friendly and knowledgeable advice that will ensure your enjoyment of every moment. The only catch? You must either be a guest of the hotel or

a member of the Secret Garden Society (or friend of a member) to partake in the experience. It pays to have friends in the right place. 111 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-467-9639, www.pillarshotel.com

Serafina

If you love stumbling upon tiny waterfront gems, you will adore Serafina. This trattoria is nestled on 20th Avenue just east of Federal Highway off Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. From the street, its existence could be missed, but step along the path toward the water’s edge and you’ll feel you’re navigating a passageway in some ancient Italian village, where the proprietors greet you at the door in their native tongue and whisk you to your candlelit table. Owner/Chef Michele Viscosi, from Naples, Italy, will make you feel you’ve been invited to dine as his personal guest at his waterfront Italian villa. The menu features traditional Italian dishes, with an emphasis on cheeses, antipasti, pastas and fish, delicately paired with a fine selection of Italian wines. Leave your passport at home. 926 NE 20th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-463-2566, www.serabythewater.com

The Breakers

For upscale waterfront dining Palm Beach style, look no further than The Breakers and its delightful oceanfront Seafood Bar. Enjoy a glass of wine from the extensive wine list at either of the two aquarium bars while tiny fish swim under your fingertips. Then try a sampling from the raw bar or any of the daily fresh fish entrées. The Breakers resort is a 116-year-old Florida landmark, and a dinner highlighted by breathtaking ocean views punctuates a truly luxurious visit. One South County Road, Palm Beach, 33480, 888-273-2537, www.thebreakers.com cityandshore.com

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FOOD FOR THE FASHIONABLE Whether you want to spice it up waterside (literally or figuratively), these hip and happening hot spots provide the right mix of entertainment, ambience and, of course, delightful fare.

East End Brasserie

Kicking it up a notch in comparison to its neighbors on the main strip of Fort Lauderdale beach is the East End Brasserie, located in The Atlantic Resort & Spa. Here you will enjoy a taste of France in a traditional bistro setting. The steak frites is magnifique while the fois gras-stuffed prunes will whisk you to the shores of the Mediterranean. Executive Chef Steve Zobel and his team focus on market-to-table ingredients prepared with classic French techniques. Enjoy the sea breeze from the ocean terrace bar or dine inside. 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33304, 954-567-8070, www.eastendbrasserie.com

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Asia Bay

I have four words for you: go to Asia Bay. If you like Thai food, run, don’t walk. Sushi? Drop everything and go now. Asia Bay is a spicy slice of curry, cilantro, coconut-y heaven and their signature dishes, like the über satisfying Tuna Rock, are pure comfort. Enjoy your meal as take away/delivery or at a quiet waterside table overlooking the Tarpon River off Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Oh yes, the icing on the cake? Try the Thai donuts for dessert. You’ll thank me later.

1111 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33301, 954-848-9900, www.asiabayrestaurants.com

AiZiA

If you are looking for “chic” and “waterfront” – look no further than AiZiA, located across from the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa on the Intracoastal Waterway in Hollywood. Asian fusion dishes are served in style (as in, on fire, on ice or à la “smoke”) but taste just as good, if not better, than their presentation. From traditional ceviche to the impressive Wuxi Style Sous Vide Short Ribs, everything about AiZiA is chic and sophisticated; it’s a cool place for a hot night out. 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-602-8347, www.aiziahollywood.com

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Celebrating regional Italian cuisine in a hip setting is Da Campo Osteria, in the Il Lugano hotel on Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterway. The Osso Bucco receives raves reviews, as does the veal chop served over risotto, but don’t go without ordering the fresh mozzarella – prepared tableside and served with your choice of accompaniments. Enjoy the chef’s table or any of the waterfront tables in this intimate setting for an evening to remember. 3333 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33308, 954-226-5002, www.dacamporestaurant.com

GREAT FOR TAKING OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS Bimini Boat Yard Bar & Grill

When it comes to great waterfront dining, Bimini Boat Yard is iconic. Whether you dine indoors in the nautical, plantation-styled dining room or outdoors on the large waterfront deck, Bimini provides that Caribbean flare and flavor that goes so well with the South Florida climate. Start with sweet bimini bread, served fresh from the oven and perhaps a signature cocktail served in a souvenir glass. The salads are a hit at lunchtime and the seafood and vegetables are always fresh. For a taste of the French, British and Spanish Caribbean islands, convivial atmosphere and terrific cocktails, Bimini is the place to be.

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1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 33316, 954-525-7400, www.biminiboatyard.com

Coconuts

You might mistake Coconuts for another of those watering holes that offer a great view but not much in the way of good food. But with an emphasis on authentic Bahamian cuisine, Coconuts delivers a step above the rest. Grab a waterfront table, an order of conch fritters and the fresh catch of the day and enjoy the sunset over a beer or a mandarin orange soda as the yachts come in. 429 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33316, 954-525-2421, www.coconutsbahamagrill.com

15th Street Fisheries & Dockside Cafe

You can have your fish delicately sautéed or deep fried here, depending on your mood. 15th Street Fisheries offers two dining options – one casual and one formal. Want to nibble on a fish sandwich and some fries at a rustic outdoor table while listening to some great tropical beats? Try the deck seating at the Dockside Cafe. Heck, they even serve fried gator! But if you’re looking for something a bit more family style, make dinner reservations at the upstairs dining room – both offer great views and nice signature dishes. We recommend that you go around 5-6 p.m., when you can catch the giant tarpon feeding extravaganza. If you want to give your guests the complete experience, take the water taxi to get there. 1900 SE 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, 33316, 954-763-2777, www.15streetfisheries.com

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A wine or spirit’s taste may depend on the glass you drink it from BY THOMAS SWICK About 75 people sat at long tables in a banquet hall of the Perry South Beach. Set before each one of us was the same quintet of wine glasses in various shapes

and sizes. Behind the glasses stood two clear plastic cups: one holding white wine, one holding red. Between the cups rose a large red cup (empty) and, to the side, stood a small bottle of water (full). The collection seemed to suggest an upcoming magic trick, and, indeed, in his introduction, Thomas Matthews, executive editor of Wine Spectator, informed us that the man we had come to hear was “like a magician. Every time you think he’s not going to fool you this time, and yet he does.” The reason for his success, Matthews explained, was that what he did had nothing to do with illusion. Then Maximilian J. Riedel took the stage, elegant in a dark suit and an open-collared dress shirt. He spoke with the authority of someone whose family has been making wine glasses for 11 generations. (Riedel Crystal was established in Bohemia in 1756.) So it seemed odd that he started off with the water. He asked us to pour a third of our water bottle into the first wine glass (the shortest of the five, with the greatest rim diameter) and a third into the second wine glass (slightly taller than the first, with the smallest rim diameter of the five). Then, to demonstrate how the glass is “the tool, the communicator” of the beverage it holds, he asked us to drink first from one glass and then from the other. And, amazingly to some of us, there was a difference. The first glass, Riedel explained, “spread the message of the water.” Drinking from the second glass was not nearly as good, and swigging from the bottle was the pits. “The water dries out your mouth,” Riedel said, “the minerals are taking over.” I vowed never to drink, if possible, from a bottle again. When you thought about it, it made perfect sense: The contours of a container determine the way the liquid enters your mouth, which is strategically placed with taste buds and other sensory surfaces. (It’s why drinking from a water fountain, even ice-cold water on a blisteringly hot day, is always in a way unsatisfactory.) What’s more complicated, and challenging, is discovering which specific shapes and sizes bring out the best qualities in different types of wine. We started with the white, a 2010 Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay, pouring it into the first glass again (a chardonnay glass) and

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WHAT’S IN A GLASS? then into the second (a Riesling/sauvignon blanc glass). Just by smelling, Riedel detected a difference. In the proper glass, he registered notes of “tropical fruit, crème brûlée, tangerine, roasted pineapple.” While in the second glass he got “more of the alcohol, not as much fruit.” It occurred to me that there are people, especially here at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival, who would pay good money to have Maximilian Riedel’s nose. Then we tasted. The chardonnay glass “transfers the wine to the center of our palate,” Riedel explained, while the second glass delivered it “to the tip of the tongue.” The second glass made the wine taste sweeter, deprived it of the balance it had had in the chardonnay glass, and gave it a shorter aftertaste. We moved on to the 2008 Penfolds RWT Barossa Valley Shiraz. Riedel went on educating, while the rest of us continued to swirl, smell, taste, and marvel at the revelatory power of a glass. ●

Some educated suggestions for what to pour into your glass After swirling, smelling and sipping more than 600 wines at the fifth annual American Fine Wine Competition at the Boca Country Club, the 24 judges raised Best of Show toasts to two wines from California. A 2009 Il Passito lateharvest dessert wine, from Castello di Amorosa in Napa Valley ($89), won Best of Show in the white-wine category; and a 2009 Manchester Ridge Pinot Noir, from La Follette Wines in Mendocino County, Calif., ($50), won Best of Show among red wines. The Best of Class wines where a 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from Daou Vineyards, Paso Robles, Calif.; a 2008 Merlot from Rocca Family Vineyards, Yountville, Calif.; the 10-year-old Noble Companion Tawny Port from Prager Winery & Port Works, Napa, Calif.; a 2007 Red Bordeaux Style Blend from Merriam Vineyards, Sonoma, Calif.; the 2009 Hell’s Kitchen, a Red Rhone Blend, from Jada Vineyard & Winery, Paso Robles, Calif.; a 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from Ledson Winery & Vineyards, Napa Valley, Calif.; a 2005 DVX sparkling wine from Mumm Napa; the 2010 Golden Bunches Riesling from Ferrante Winery, Grand River Valley, Ohio; the 2009 Gluttony, a Zinfandel from Michael David Winery, Amador, Calif.; a 2008 Syrah from Sol Rouge, Lake County, Calif.; a 2009 Chardonnay from Mumm Napa; and a 2007 Cabernet Franc from Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, Calif. See complete results in the wine & sprits section at cityandshore.com. Some wines are available or can be ordered through fine wine stores; many can only be ordered from the wineries. —Mark Gauert

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Chris Bosh guest of honor for Land Rover South Dade VIP event: Warren Henry Zinn, owner of Warren Henry Auto Group, and Chris Bosh.

17th Annual Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration raises over $180,000 to support the Museum of Discovery & Science in Fort Lauderdale: Lori Chevy and Katrina Wright.

Boca Concours d'Elegance Gala raises over $1 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward: Event founders Rick and Rita Case and guest entertainer, Dana Carvey.

SeaBlue event at W Fort Lauderdale raises more than $155,000 to support Oceana’s campaigns to protect and restore the world’s oceans: The Honey Brothers with Alexandra Cousteau, center right; and Patrick Daoud of Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Fort Lauderdale, center left.

Levinson Jewelers and Bulgari cocktail party raises $25,000 for UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Robin and Mark Levinson, co-owners of Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale; Nathalie Diamantis, Michelle King and Donny Sofer with a Bulgari watch.

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dining guide EDITOR’S NOTE: Restaurants in the dining guide were reviewed by fine dining writers Chan Lowe (C.L.), Rebecca Cahilly (R.C.), Danny Sanchez (D.S.), 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.

BROWARD COUNTY } Bimini Boatyard Bar & Grill 1555 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-5257400. A breezy, tropical waterfront destination serving remarkably fresh seafood cuisine infused by our Caribbean Wood-Fired Grill. Celebrating 23 years as Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Waterfront Dining Experience, The Boatyard is cool and colorful with a casual atmosphere, where great marina views abound whether dining or imbibing indoors or at our famous Patio Bar. Dockage available. Open for lunch, dinner and an amazing Sunday Brunch, which has over 100 items on the Buffet with a “Build-Your-Own” Bloody Mary Bar, every Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Happy Hour EVERYDAY 4-8 p.m. Call 954-5257400, www.biminiboatyard.com. Himmarshee Bar & Grille 210 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-5241818. This oasis on a street known for its bar scene features a solid new American menu with very good seafood. Moderate-expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 3/11/11. – J.T. } Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille 3460 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-6028760. Delight in casual dining at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa’s Rivals Waterfront Sports Grille. Relax with a choice of indoor seating in a sports setting or waterside overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. The open kitchen serves up chef-inspired American dishes that are nicely complemented with signature martinis, drafts and wines. Enjoy Rivals’ comfortable interior offering classic rock soundtrack with a backdrop of sports action; presented on 32 individual high-definition plasma big screens. Large groups are encouraged, with two private dining rooms, a semi private championship billiards room and a separate lounge and bar area. Boats of all sizes are invited to refresh dockside in the relaxing atmosphere with views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Mon-Fri Dinner, Sat & Sun from 12 noon. Free self parking. } Hollywood Prime 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Lobby of The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood, 954-6028347. Tempt your palate at Hollywood Prime, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa’s AAA Four-Diamond Rated steakhouse. Delicious offerings include the finest cuts of beef - including 21-day, dry-aged beef - as well as Long Island Duck and Domestic Rack of Lamb. Seafood lovers’ delectable selections include 3.5-pound

live Maine lobster poached in butter; swordfish loin and salmon filet. The restaurant won Wine Spectator’s 2011 Best of Award of Excellence. Treat yourself to main courses ranging from $29.95 to $125 in a comfortable, contemporary setting of 15 tables. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m.

Asian } AiZiA 3660 S. Ocean Drive, The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, Hollywood. 954-602-8330, www.aiziahollywood.com. Indulge your taste buds at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa’s AiZiA, located at Diplomat Landing. This is not just fine waterfront dining; it’s a show of fire, ice, smoke and lights. Meals are served engulfed in flames, “floating” on smoke or in a delicate ice bowl. Treat yourself to the savory Asian infusion, influenced by the cuisine of China, Thailand and Japan. AiZiA’s menu items include sushi, ceviche and large dishes such as Wuxi Style Sous Vide Short Ribs, which have been cooked 36 hours; Kurobuta Char Sui Pork Belly served with sour apples, candied ginger and steamed bok choy; and Crispy Whole Snapper. There’s also a delectable selection of desserts including passion fruit crème brûlée and chocolate lava cake infused with ginger. Dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 6 p.m., Happy Hour 6 p.m.-7 p.m. and Nightlife Friday and Saturday 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Free self parking. Reservations 954-602-8330. } Via Luna The Ritz-Carlton, One Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-465-2300. 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 4-7 p.m. for a mouthwatering “10 for $10” – a selection of gourmet Bar Bites and signature cocktails for just $10 each. Seafood } Billy’s Stone Crab Restaurant 400 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 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 floor-to-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. } 15th Street Fisheries and Dockside Cafe 1900 SE 15th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954763-2777. Visit 15th Street Fisheries for an unforgettable waterfront dining experience in an authentic marina. The Fisheries, at Lauderdale Marina, provides fantastic food and fun along the Intracoastal Waterway near Port Everglades. Dine in a relaxing old-time Florida seafood house. Step out onto the docks to feed the tarpon! The Fisheries was voted “Best Waterfront Restaurant in South Florida” in a 2011 Sun Sentinel readers’ poll.

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American 3800 Ocean Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort & Spa, 3800 Ocean Drive, Singer Island, Riviera Beach, 561-340-1795, www.3800oceanrestaurant.com. Chef Dean Max makes a point to offer farm-to-table dishes, working alongside local hydroponic farmers to source many of his ingredients. Based on cuisine described as “Modern American Seafood,” the daily-changing menu is well rounded and moderately priced. One of our Best New Restaurants of 2011. Reviewed Sept/Oct 2011. – R.C. } Yard House Mizner Park, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-417-6885 www.yardhouse.com.Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for great food, classic rock and 140 taps of imported, craft and specialty ales & lagers. Whether you’re in the mood for a grilled burger and a pint of your favorite ale, or seared ahi and a chilled martini, Yard House has something for everyone. Open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining. Come see what everyone’s talking about and tap into the fun. cityandshore.com

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100 YEARS OF GRATITUDE The Boca Raton Museum of Art mounts an eight-decade retrospective of centenarian artist Will Barnet

Will Barnet (American, 1911- ), The Promise, 1949, oil on canvas, 36 x 44 inches. Mrs. Mary Green, loan

Will Barnet never wanted to repeat himself. “I love moving on and finding fresh ways to use color and form. That’s been

my excitement,” the centenarian told The New York Times. The Boca Raton Museum of Art features 70 of the acclaimed artist’s works in the exhibition, Will Barnet at 100: Eight Decades of Painting. The exhibition runs through May 20. Barnet’s evolution began at the start of the Great Depression when he traveled from his home in Massachusetts to New York City and embraced the “social realism” movement that depicted the pathos of the era. He eventually moved on to Picasso-inspired “cubism,” to “geometric abstraction” using Native American themes, and to the “figurative realism” that occupies him today. Barnet still spends considerable time at a canvas exploring different motifs, lending evidence to the notion that the key to a long and fruitful life is through reinvention. —Kingsley Guy

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