Magazine SIZZLING South Florida SWIMWEAR A place at the table with CHEF EMERIL THE CARIBBEAN aboard a yacht DESSERTS to drive for HOME A design writer’s tour of the MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
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With the Editor & Publisher
The news that we live in the “Most Miserable” part of the country comes as some news to us.
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Whether you are looking for a table lamp or a chandelier, you don’t have to settle for good enough.
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Design Restaurants, fashion houses and upscale furniture showrooms are powering a dramatic Miami Design District renewal. Design writer Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub takes us on a guided tour.
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The Olympic Quests of Dara Torres and Anna Tunnicliffe MARCH/APRIL 2012
ON THE COVER
Dara Torres is training for a chance to make the U.S. Olympic team in the 50-meter freestyle in Omaha, Neb., this July and to compete in London in August. She will be 45 – and, if she makes the team, will be the oldest Olympic swimmer ever. Our story on the Parkland native, and fellow Olympic sailing hopeful Anna Tunnicliffe, begins on page 90. Photographed by Andrea Mead
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The dangers of texting are well known, Health & Fitness writer Nancy McVicar reports, but researchers at Nova Southeastern University want to know if texting can save lives, too.
Everything for the sophisticated South Florida life
Celebrated multitasking Chef Emeril Lagasse, star of the April 19 American Fine Wine Gala in Boca Raton, feeds the dream as he dreams of fishing; a new book on a Pompano Beach interior designer’s luxury projects; a new flagship boutique for TAG Heuer opening at Aventura Mall; and the Museum of Discovery and Science adds spirits – and critters – a March 30 Wine & Culinary Celebration.
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HOME A design writer’s tour of the MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT
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The Mummies of the World exhibit unveils secrets preserved for the ages; former Architectural Digest editor-in-chief Paige Rense Noland chats with Design Writer Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub on her life after AD, animal rescue and - what else? – snowbirds; the Lyric Chamber Orchestra celebrates 10 years of passion; and landmark Pioneer Linens celebrates 100 years.
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good time to buy a home? You bet. Real estate writer Robyn A. Friedman offers six ways to get a deal on your next home.
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From abstracts to zoology, this season’s swimwear is just print perfect, Fashion & Style Director Elyse Ranart reports.
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Beauty & Cosmetics
We love night spots and hot spots. But, dark spots? Not so much. A noted South Florida dermatologist provides some guidance on how to banish brown spots, also known as melasma.
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The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement.
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EXAMPLES Talk with a few educators at South Florida’s private elementary and high schools and soon a theme
90PARTING PARTING THE WATER THE WATER Two South Florida Olympic champs are training Two South Florida Olympic champs train to work their magic again – Dara Torres in the pool, Anna Tunnicliffe on the sea.
now to work their magic again – Dara Torres in the pool and Anna Tunnicliffe on the sea. How do they rate their chances to compete in swimming and sailing events in London this August? “I’m always trying to push the limits and see what I can do,” says Torres, who, if she makes the team, would be the oldest Olympic swimmer ever. “But I’m still trying to push the line…to see where the line is drawn.” BY ELIZABETH RAHE
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emerges linking their goals for the second decade of the 21st century. More than ever before, the focus of teachers and administrators is on educating well-rounded young people who can meet the challenges of their futures with vitality, with imagination, with a commitment to creating a better world. The educators City & Shore spoke with for our annual peek inside the classroom want their graduates to think on their feet, to think outside the box, and to think with compassion and concern for the people in their communities and beyond. Good grades are great, but the educators you’ll meet here all agree that there’s more to life than A’s, B’s and C’s. BY DAVE WIECZOREK PHOTOGRAPHED BY GINNY DIXON
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The educators we spoke with for our annual peek inside the classroom want their graduates to think on their feet, to think outside the box, and to think with compassion and concern for the people in their communities and beyond. Good grades are great, but the educators you’ll meet here all agree that there’s more to life than A’s, B’s and C’s.
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MY TASTES of the CARIBBEAN
PALM TREES. SUNSHINE. TOURISTS. WHAT’S THE CARIBBEAN GOT THAT WE DON’T HAVE HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA? A SKEPTIC PUTS OUT TO SEA TO FIND OUT. BY JOHN TANASYCHUK
It’s not that we had anything against the Caribbean It’s just that we had avoided it. Caribbean. After all, isn’t living in South Florida kind of the same thing? Do we really need to see more palm trees? More sunshine? More cruise ship passengers? When I allowed myself to think about the Caribbean, that horrible Kenny Chesney song inevitably came to mind. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem. Problem For a guy like me — whose vacations more often involve big cities, new restaurants, museums and shopping — the mantra of the Caribbean felt anathema to my aesthetic. Del Mar Victoria But then in January, the Caribbean — the British Virgin Islands in particular — came calling. Our niece, Staci, cheffed on yachts for almost two decades before the arrival of her first child a year ago. She and her captain husband, Dusty, had invited us on board luxury yachts countless times. We had said no to the south of France. No to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. So I’m not sure why four days in the BVI suddenly sounded like a good idea. But it did. Our only plan, if you will, was that we’d sleep aboard the Victoria Del Mar, a 121-foot Moonen with five state rooms (IYC.com). It’s the yacht Dusty captains. His crew would be coming off a busy two-week holiday charter and they too could use some R and R. We’d be guests on the yacht and get a taste of the rock star pampering that guests on a chartered yacht receive. The itinerary was up to Dusty and Staci. Sure enough, landing in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands was everything I had expected from the Caribbean. A crowded minivan. Too many T-shirt shops. Too many jewelry stores. Too much traffic. Too many cruise ship passengers…
DESSERTS to DRIVE for Going to town for ice cream was a big
treat when I was a child. I lived on a farm — some would say in the middle of nowhere — and that bumpy, 25-minute drive to the ice cream shop in Olean, N.Y., was the perfect end to a perfect summer day. My order was always the same: one scoop of homemade black raspberry ice cream on a cake cone. No matter how long I tried to savor it, the cone was gone long before we got back in the car. But the sticky, sleepy ride home was pure heaven.
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OF THE CARIBBEAN Palm trees. Sunshine. Tourists. What’s the Caribbean got that we don’t have here in South Florida? A skeptic puts out to sea in a luxury yacht to find out – and comes back a changed man.
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California begins to catch – even surpass – the world-class French pinot noirs BY BOB HOSMON nce upon a time — and not that long ago — if you wanted a good glass of wine made from pinot noir grapes, you had to pour something from the Burgundy region of France. And that was it. Try as they might, vintners in California just couldn’t make a pinot noir that could even begin to compete with the French. Some opined that California wineries should just forget about pinot and concentrate on cabernet and merlot. Fortunately, not everyone followed that advice, and by the last decade of the 20th century, California pinots had begun to come into their own. They were good — and sometimes great. Three pinots from California – a 2009 from Donum Estate, a 2009 from Jim Ball Vineyards and a 2008 from Bernardus Winery – just won double-gold medals in the American Fine Wine Competition, judged in January at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Most remarkable, the Best of Show in the AFWC’s red wine category is a 2009 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir from La Follette Wines in Mendocino County ($50). The key to success seemed to be finding the right places to plant pinot noir vines, and once they were identified and proven to be successful, pinot production in California moved ahead. Today, those looking for quality should look on the bottle label for the name of the locale where the pinot grapes were grown; it’s the one piece of information that can provide you with some surety that a particular pinot should be pretty good. One of the best regions for growing pinot noir is the Russian River Valley in California’s Sonoma County. Some favorites produced there include pinots from Donum, Patz & Hall, Dehlinger, Russian Hill, Rochioli, EnRoute, Toad Hollow, Sequana, Tudal Family and Davis Bynum. With price tags that range from $30 to $85 a bottle, the choice is up to the consumer. However, whichever wine you choose, it should be as good, if not better, than a comparably priced pinot from Burgundy. If you’re looking for a real bargain, look for the Picket Fence Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($18).
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TO DRIVE FOR Going to town for ice cream was a big treat for our Dining Writer, Rebecca Cahilly, when she was a child. Equipped with a spoon, a toddler and a three-year-old of her own, she now sets out on a dessert-seeking mission to recapture those sweet days and discover some tasty treats worth a drive.
Perhaps there was a second, more subconscious reason behind my move to South Florida some 25 years later: here, it’s perpetually summer, and you can have dessert any day of the week. Equipped with a spoon, a toddler and a three-year-old, I set out on a dessert-seeking mission to recapture those sweet summer days and discover tasty treats worth at least a 25-minute drive.
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Other locales in Sonoma County also produce first-rate pinot grapes. Vineyards along the Sonoma Coast provide grapes for Kutch and MacRostie, two of Sonoma’s premium pinot vintners; and Robert Stemmler’s and Robert Mondavi’s attractive pinots are produced from grapes grown in Sonoma’s Carneros district. Serious bargain hunters should look for the Sebastiani Sonoma Coast Pinot and Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir ($18 and $22, respectively). One over-looked California location that deserves our attention for pinot is Monterey County. I can certainly vouch for the quality of pinots produced by Morgan, Talbott, Paraiso, Hahn and Siduri, all from vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands; and for the J. Lohr pinot from Monterey’s Arroyo Seco region. Last, but certainly not least, Santa Barbara County is another place in California where pinot noir grapes excel. Indeed, the county plays “pinot central” in the award-winning movie Sideways. Two wineries helping to maintain that reputation are Byron and Sea Smoke. Byron pinots are well-made, ready to drink, and affordable, while the Sea Smoke famous libations are higher priced (but worth every penny), extremely complex, and, I believe, will be even better after a couple years of bottle aging. A budget-priced Santa Barbara pinot that deserves your attention is Hitching Post, named for the real-life restaurant that’s featured in movie; it’s a nice, easy-to-like red. In the 1980s I asked a well-known California wine maker what was his greatest challenge, and he responded, “I want to make a first-rate pinot noir.” Fortunately he and others like him never gave up. They discovered the best places in California to plant pinot noir grapes, and we are the beneficiaries.
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Once upon a time — and not that long ago — if you wanted a good glass of wine made from pinot noir grapes, you had to pour something from the Burgundy region of France. Now, as evidenced by their strong showing at the recent American Fine Wine Competition in Boca Raton, Wine Writer Bob Hosmon says California wines are beginning to catch – and even surpass – the worldclass French pinot noirs.
Sample some award-winning pinot noirs including the Best of Show 2009 La Follette, and other varietals - at the American Fine Wine Competition Gala, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group, Inc. The gala, starring Chef Emeril Lagasse, Alan Kalter and over 600 American wines to sample with the five-course meal, will be April 19 at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Proceeds from the silent auction. featuring all 600+ award winning wines each signed by the winemakers themselves, benefit The Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Tickets are $300. 561-504-8463, www.americanfinewinecompetition.com
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Less Misérables The news that we live in the Most Miserable part of the country came as news to me. I’d just come from lunch at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, where the Bistro overlooked the pool and, farther, the seabreezescuffed ocean. Yachts churned out in the Gulfstream waters. Guests in Yves Saint Laurent smiled and chatted on the terrace, clinking glasses of Chamisal chardonnay over plates of steak frites. A guest at this beautiful place, I figured, could pick any place in the world to spend a holiday. Why would they ever pick a miserable one? And, clearly, they had not. Even on a cool day, with the Florida sunshine slipping through what appeared to be dark Irish clouds, life looked great. I could imagine scenes of such happiness repeated up at The Breakers in Palm Beach and The Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale and The Setai down in Miami Beach … and pretty much any place equipped with a beach, a bar and a concierge. More than just the visitors, however, the indigenous people of South Florida also appeared far from miserable. Away from the four-star resorts, I saw people laughing on their way to dinner on Las Olas Boulevard, a scene surely playing out on Lincoln Road and Clematis Avenue and on the Broadwalk in Hollywood. What was going on here, I wondered. Had I misread Forbes magazine’s list of “America’s Most Miserable Cities’’? Was that really Miami in the No. 1 spot? West Palm Beach No. 4? Fort Lauderdale No. 7? I tried to think of a really miserable place, and my eye caught a headline, “Athens Burning.” That’s it! European bailouts, austerity measures, cuts in pay and pensions, clouds of tear gas…Could there be anyone more miserable right now than a Greek? Yet that night, at the annual St. Demetrios Greek Festival in Fort Lauderdale, there wasn’t a miserable Grecian face in the crowd. People sat shoulder to shoulder at long tables, laughing and talking, feasting on hot gyros and loukoumades, dancing to live music, clapping hands, throwing dollar bills at the feet of the dancers. The people who have every reason to be miserable appeared giddy on a Saturday night in the Seventh Most Miserable City in America. Over an Alfa beer at a table away from the dance floor, I started to think the Most Miserable list seemed not just wrong but mean. Maybe it was made by and for people elsewhere, people who want to look down their noses at South Florida? (You know who you are, Liz Lemon!). Those of us who live here know that we have issues. We do crawl in traffic. Our homes have lost value. We have bugs the size of mailboxes. But we also know why we are here. That there’s more than enough good to outweigh the Miserable. Take a look through the pages of this issue, and you’ll see more than a few of our assets. You’ll meet two Olympic medalists, Dara Torres and Anna Tunnicliffe, training here for a London reprise. You’ll meet proud educators who are teaching much more than the A,B,C’s. You’ll tour one of the finest design districts in the country, and jump off on a Caribbean cruise, and sample the finest wines at the American Fine Wine Competition, and taste the Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée. We may be on some miserable list again. But we know how to live. —Mark Gauert mgauert@cityandshore.com
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contributors Elizabeth Rahe (Items for “In the City,’’ pgs. 25-28; “On the Shore,’’ pgs. 33-34; and “Parting the Water,” on Olympic hopefuls Dara Torres and Anna Tunnicliffe, pg. 90) is a former Sun Sentinel Lifestyle editor. Charlyne V. Schaub (Items for “In the City,” 30; “On the Shore,” pg. 36; “Home & Décor,’’ pg. 56; and “Design District Re-Design,’’ pg. 62) is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Home & Garden section. Robyn A. Friedman (The Calendar, pg. 38; “How to Get a Great Deal on a Home Now,” pg. 76; and “Curb Appeal,’’ pg. 84), is a freelance writer and the Sun Sentinel’s realestate columnist. Doreen Christensen (“Beauty: Hit the Spot,’’ pg. 48) writes the Sun Sentinel’s Pretty Good Idea: Beauty Tips & Trends column; her blog is linked at www.cityandshore.com. Nancy McVicar (“Health & Fitness,’’ pg. 52) is a former health and medical writer for the Sun Sentinel. Dave Wieczorek (“Textbook Examples,” pgs. 99) is a freelance writer and the former assistant editor of Sunshine, the Sun Sentinel’s Sunday magazine. John Tanasychuk (“My Tastes of the Caribbean,’’ pg. 110) is the Sun Sentinel’s Food editor. His Food & Dining blog is linked at www.cityandshore.com Rebecca Cahilly (“Desserts to Drive For,’’ pg. 117) is our Fine Dining writer. Her recent stories, including the “Best New Restaurants” and “Fine Dining a la Carte,” are available on www.cityandshore.com. Bob Hosmon (“Noir Thrillers,’’ pg. 122) is Vice Dean for Advancement & External Affairs/Director of Public Relations Academic Program at the School of Communication at the University of Miami. Kingsley Guy (“Art & Letters,’’ pg. 138) is the former editor of the Sun Sentinel’s Editorial page.
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Celebrated multitasking chef , star of the upcoming American Fine Wine Competition Gala in Boca Raton, feeds the dream as he dreams of fishing By ELIZABETH RAHE Seafood and wine are on Emeril Lagasse’s mind. They come up several times during a conversation with the iconic chef/
author/TV personality. It’s no surprise, given that he has been promoting seafood from his beloved Gulf of Mexico, and that he will be doing his chef-as-entertainer appearance at the American Fine Wine Competition Gala (April 19 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, see p. 28). “There’s a magic with pinot and salmon,” Lagasse says, responding to a question about his favorite food and wine combination. Of course, salmon is not from the Gulf, but he goes on to assess other seafood complements. “I try to stay away from really oaky chardonnays when it comes to fish and shellfish. There are other varietals that you can use, like Albariño, Riesling, even Sauvignon blanc, if it’s not too acidic. I always tell people that champagne basically goes with everything and anything. I love Sancerre with oysters…and I could go on and on and on and probably bore you to death.” Boredom is not a word typically associated with the TV chef who interjected “Bam!” and “Kick it up a notch” into his early ’90s taping marathons to keep the crew awake. That he holds forth on wine reflects a personal passion, which he shares in his restaurant wine lists. Two of his 13 cityandshore.com
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restaurants, Emeril’s New Orleans and Delmonico Steakhouse in Las How are you working on yourself physically? Vegas, can claim the Wine Spectator Grand Award, given to only 74 I’m exercising three, four times a week. I basically redesigned my restaurants last year. Even the annual New Orleans fundraiser for his diet. I’m not on a diet. I’m just eating healthier. I eat a lot of fish and Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Carnivale du Vin, revolves around wine. shellfish from Florida and Louisiana. My wife and I expose our children “I’m fortunate to have a master sommelier and eight really great to dining, but they also know there is a moderation and balance in sommeliers, and we feed off each other,” says Lagasse, 52. He is everything. We cook healthy, and it’s part of our daily life. quick to add, however, that he is no wine snob. “It’s not so much the With your busy schedule are you able to spend much time white vs. the red or white goes with this and red goes with this. It’s around the family table? really about personal taste.” I’m working as hard, if not harder, than I was before. I thought As for seafood, he has been promoting the safety of fish and it was supposed to get easier. But I’ve trained myself over the last shellfish from the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of the 2010 BP oil several years to balance my schedule to be as much of a dad and spill. “There’s more testing of our seafood than probably anywhere husband as I can. The family table is important to me, whether they in the world,” he says. (The Food and Drug Administration and visit with me at the restaurant or whether I go home. The Florida Department of Agriculture and I understand your son, E.J., has inherited Consumer Services have assured the safety your telegenic personality. of Gulf harvests.) Meril has a great personality, as well. It’s Lagasse also has a personal passion for amazing for me to see how they have hardly fishing. With a residence in the North Florida any fear – or really any fear – to just entertain. town of Destin – nicknamed the World’s Particularly E.J., musically. He sings, and he Luckiest Fishing Village – he says he loves has learned how to play drums. It’s amazing to getting out on the Gulf to catch dinner. Finding me, how much talent they have at a young age. time for it is the trick. I understand your older daughters, His crowded schedule includes visits to Jessie Lagasse Swanson and Jilly Lagasse, his restaurants in five cities, including two have a gluten-free cookbook coming out in in Orlando, Emeril’s Orlando and Emeril’s October. Did you give them advice? Tchoup Chop. Emeril’s South Beach closed I was pretty shocked when they told me that last August. “From a business standpoint, it they were going to do a cookbook. Jilly is the was just in our best interest that we not renew one who has the more serious celiac problem, our lease and move on,” he says. There are but they both have it. I gave them a few of no current plans for another restaurant in my recipes that I do gluten-free…but it was South Florida, but he says, “We always have something they totally did on their own. I kind Watch Emeril’s TV legacy our ears to the ground.” of just clapped and smiled and said, hey, good through video clips at He also has commitments to Martha www.cityandshore.com luck. It’s a tough business out there, the book Stewart Living Omnimedia, which bought business. They’ll bring something to the table the rights to his television shows, cookbooks that is educational and delicious – I feel very and product lines in 2008. On television he confident about that. appears on ABC’s Good Morning America, When you became chef at Commander’s Hallmark Channel’s Emeril’s Table and Bravo’s Top Chef, in Palace in New Orleans 30 years ago, could you even imagine addition to shows from previous seasons on The Cooking Channel. having 13 restaurants? With 15 cookbooks to his credit, he is always working on the next I had this amazing opportunity to work for some of the best one – this year he tackles sandwiches. restaurateurs in the world, Ella and Dick Brennan. I had great mentors, Then there’s work for his foundation, formed in 2002, which has and it made me realize that I had to mentor. My goal was to become granted $5 million to programs that promote mentorship, education, best chef I could be for New Orleans and for myself…I opened Emeril’s nutrition and the arts for children in New Orleans, his company’s in 1990. The only reason why I have more than one restaurant was Homebase, and other restaurant locales. At the New Orleans Center because I had a strong team that wanted to stay intact and grow. for Creative Arts the foundation funded a state-of-the-art teaching The only way to do that was to expand. And that’s how I got into this kitchen for a high school culinary arts program. mess. “It tickles me to see these kids get their hearts touched by What are you seeing in young chefs today? something culinary-wise and see them have hope,” he says. [At e2 Emeril’s Eatery in Charlotte, opened in January,] I look Lagasse also takes great joy in his own kids, two grown daughters around the kitchen…and I’m blown away that these kids are 19, 20, 21 from a previous marriage, and his young children with wife, Alden years old, and they’re cooking with heart, and they have the education Lovelace, E.J. (Emeril John Lagasse IV), 9, and Meril, 7. and knowledge of exactly what I’m trying to create. It tells me that He talked about his family, as well as fishing and wine, during a there’s a younger and broader group out there that’s been educated wide-ranging conversation. Here are some excerpts. from a young age to be interested and passionate about food. You have so much going on in your life. You always give Do you think that’s due to their exposure to chefs on TV, credit to your team, but how do you balance it all? which you helped pioneer? Being in a good place mentally helps out. I’m also trying to work Yeah, I’ve seen it this season on Top Chef – the quality, energy, physically on myself. The balancing sometimes is tough, the demands passion of these cooks, chefs. It just blows my mind. It’s continually are certainly hard, but I’m not really doing anything half. I either do raising the bar. I want to be honest that I’m talking about real cooking. it right, or we’re not going to do it. Obviously, I have responsibilities I’m not talking about this molecule stuff and frozen stuff and all that. I with the Martha Stewart brand, my restaurants, the foundation, my don’t know how that works. personal life. I don’t have a lot of time to be fishing in Florida, which is You don’t really relate to molecular gastronomy? what I want to do. But I’m going to get there eventually. 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Guests of Otters
Museum adds spirits and critters to Wine & Culinary Celebration
American Fine Wine Competition President Shari Gherman, right, with Steve Mariano, CEO of presenting sponsor Patriot National Insurance Group.
Gala Uncorked
Chef Emeril and more than 600 wines flavor American Fine Wine Competition Chef Emeril Lagasse was a natural choice as the star
of the Fifth American Fine Wine Competition, the gala invitational event set for April 19 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. “He’s a big wine guy…We’re a bunch of foodies and wine lovers like him,” says Shari Gherman, president and co-founder of the American Fine Wine Competition. The gala is expected to attract up to 600 oenophiles to dine on fine cuisine and sip from among 600-plus wines entered in the competition. Gherman and Monty Preiser, co-founder of the event with his wife, Sara, taste and evaluate the wines to determine which to include. “We don’t enter wines unless they are worthy of a medal,” Gherman says, adding that many come from small boutique wineries unfamiliar to most South Floridians. Throughout the evening, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the wines, poured by 50 volunteer Wine Angels. Chef Emeril will entertain at the gala with his trademark flair, preparing the main course theater-style. Guests may enter a lottery to win one of eight seats onstage for an up-close view of the TV chef’s culinary talents and larger-than-life personality. Proceeds from the lottery as well as live and silent auctions benefit the gala’s charities, the Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. In the past four years, AFWC has raised more than $430,000 for its causes. Alan Kalter, announcer for Late Show with David Letterman, will be the emcee and auctioneer for the evening. Jazz Saxophonist Dayve Stewart & The Vibe will provide musical entertainment. American Fine Wine Competition and Gala, April 19, Boca Raton Resort & Club, www.AmericanFineWineCompetition. com, 561-504-8463. Tickets, $310, available via the website —Elizabeth Rahe
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The recently opened EcoDiscovery Center adds an exciting dimension to the annual Museum of Discovery & Science Wine & Culinary Celebration – new exhibits such as the live North American river otters playing in their rocky habitat and the Storm Center with its swirling tornado. The 34,000-square-foot expansion of the Fort Lauderdale museum has more than doubled the exhibit space, and in turn, the celebration space. An estimated 1,800 guests are expected for the March 30 event, which will feature wines from around the world and, for the first time, a selection of champagne, spirits and craft beers. More than 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs will prepare foods that pair with the wines and spirits. This year’s featured chefs are Angelo Elia of Casa D’Angelo, Sean McDonald of ilios at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and Chi Chan of Truluck’s. The evening also features a silent auction, tasting seminars and a complimentary Reidel wine glass for every guest.
For VIP guests the celebration begins with a martini reception and champagne tasting paired with a culinary demonstration. It concludes with admission to the Hilton Fort Lauderdale VIP Lounge for food, drinks and dancing. Museum of Discovery & Science 17th Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration, Fort Lauderdale, March 30, 954-713-0954, www.mods.org. Tickets: VIP $150, general admission $85. —Elizabeth Rahe
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A new flagship boutique for TAG Heuer at Aventura Mall The new TAG Heuer boutique at Aventura Mall may have opened quietly in January —the official grand opening celebration is planned for March 19 — but that hasn’t stopped customers from seeking out the retailer of luxury timepieces, lifestyle accessories and high-end mobile phones. The 800-square-foot store, located in the mall’s new luxury wing, is only the second North American flagship location for TAG Heuer, a high-end watchmaker founded in Saint-Imier, Switzerland, in 1860 by Edouard Heuer. A store in Las Vegas opened last year; a third location is slated to open in May at The Mall at Millenia in Orlando. The company seeks out locations frequented by global travelers familiar with the brand. “TAG Heuer personifies avant-garde design and innovation, a perfect match for a city at the forefront of global style,” said Alyssa Mishcon, the firm’s vice president of strategic planning. “As one of the largest luxury destinations and highest grossing malls in the country, the Aventura Mall will not only build TAG Heuer’s presence in the United States, but also among international shoppers.” Designed by architect Eric Carlson, the Aventura boutique seems more like a gallery than a retail location. Customized wall displays are made of dark zebrawood, hand-brushed aluminum and cream leather. Glass displays showcase both timepieces and accessories — from vintage stainless steel cufflinks to sunglasses, clothing and smartphones. A highlight of the store is the $50,000 Carrera Mikrograph 1/100th Second Chronograph, the world’s first fully integrated mechanical chronograph with a column wheel system that displays 1/100th of a second by a sweeping central hand. Nearly an entire wall is dedicated to a collection of women’s watches. Worldwide, TAG Heuer has over 100 boutiques in major cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai, Prague, Paris and Kuala Lampur.
—Robyn A. Friedman
Palace coup
A new book on Pompano Beach interior designer Perla Lichi’s luxury projects Think of Dubai and images that come to mind range from skyscrapers of outstanding
heights and outrageous shapes to royalty with money to spend on every luxury. Add Perla Lichi of Lichi-Zelman Style Interiors in Pompano Beach to that vision. Lichi, who opened a design center in Dubai in 2009, recently published Palaces (Pathway Book Services, $39.95), a book on her work in the United Arab Emirates and in South Florida. The 200page hardback includes 10 recently designed luxury residences from “The Regal Palace” in Dubai with silver-leafed columns and bronze detailing to “The Grand Palace” in Fort Lauderdale with Tuscan, Moorish and Mediterranean touches. Perla Lichi Minimalism is not in Lichi’s vocabulary. Known for her over-the-top designs, she creates layered rooms resplendent with elaborate fabrics, ornate finishes and detailed ceilings. Palaces, her fourth book, is dedicated to showing reader ideas for creating their own palace. “As my interior design practice has expanded internationally, I have designed homes for people from all walks of life – from the regular business person to the royal prince and princess,” Lichi says. And one thing of which I am certain is this: Every man and woman wants to be king and queen of their own palace.” —Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
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The Autumn Palace The formal dining room features a custom ceiling highlighted in gold and chairs in the Italian Renaissance style.
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A pitch that’s a real curveball One approach used by unscrupulous brokers is to tell investors they will lose out on a good thing if they don’t jump on a new “sound” investment. It’s an effective pitch for those not well versed in financial management, because it communicates a sense of urgency to make the investment. “The elderly are targets because of their accumulated wealth; some are lonely and just want to talk to someone, so they become easy prey,” says Tepper. “Unscrupulous brokers will call numerous times, every day, to win that elderly person’s trust. My purpose is to represent those who have suffered losses from stockbroker fraud.” Fighting for investors rights Tepper has represented customers in claims against major and regional brokerage firms including Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS and others. “If a customer has been victimized, we want them to recover what they are entitled to,” he says. In a recent case, the brother was the broker, and his sister and her husband were the victims of stockbroker fraud. “They wanted to use their savings to buy a house and requested safe investments from the broker,” Tepper recalls. Since establishing his practice in Fort Lauderdale, Tepper has addressed professional associations, local clubs and financial organizations in a continuing effort to educate the public about securities fraud. Unexpected account losses If you’re losing money in your account unexpectedly, be skeptical of excuses. Seek the advice of competent counsel so you can understand your legal rights and make an informed decision about what to do. The Securities Law Firm of Mark A. Tepper, P.A., is in Fort Lauderdale.
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The Mummies of the World exhibit unveils secrets preserved for the ages BY ELIZABETH RAHE There’s something fascinating about mummies. They survive the ravages of time to tell us tales about their lives and cultures. Marc Corwin could not help but be fascinated when he learned about 20 mummies discovered in a vault at the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum in Mannheim, Germany, and the scientific efforts to unravel their stories, known as the German Mummy Project. Corwin, president of the Boca Raton-based American Exhibitions, acquired the rights for a U.S. tour in 2008 and created Mummies of the World, an exhibition of 70 human and animal mummies and related artifacts from collections the world over. The blockbuster exhibit comes to the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa April 27-Sept. 3, its only Florida stop. “This is truly something you have never seen before…The mummies really are breathtaking,” Corwin says. The exhibit includes mummies created both intentionally, preserved and wrapped by human hands; and naturally, frozen in time by environmental conditions. Included in the exhibit is the Detmold Child, a remarkably preserved Peruvian child mummy dated to 4504cityandshore.com
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Music of friends
Lyric Chamber Orchestra celebrates 10 years of passion Chamber music has been called the music of friends. The musicians and patrons of
Above, an Egyptian mummy head. Below, the Tattooed Woman from ancient Peru, naturally mummified in the desert climate.
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4457 B.C.; and the Orlovits family, discovered during a Hungarian church renovation, mummified by the cool, dry air and oil from the pine wood of their coffins. In addition there are animal mummies, including elaborately embalmed and wrapped Egyptian cats. To peer into the lives of the mummies, scientists have used non-destructive technology, including DNA analysis, MRIs and CT scans. Their findings are conveyed in interactive and multimedia exhibits, which include three-dimensional images that allow visitors to see inside the mummies. Corwin has a reverential respect for the subjects featured in Mummies of the World, especially the human ones. “These are real people who lived lives like you and me…The presentation is very respectful and deferential, he says. Mummies of the World, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), Tampa, April 27-Sept. 3, 2012. Timed entry, reservations recommended. 813-987-6000, www.mosi.org, www.mummiesoftheworld.com.
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the Lyric Chamber Orchestra at Highland Beach likely would agree. For the past 10 years, the orchestra has been powered by friendship. It started with Ruth Stevens, a retired Boynton Beach music educator and violist, and a few of her friends. “I just wanted to play the classical works I had played in high school,” she says. Today the 22-member group is filled with high-caliber volunteer musicians, many of whom have played with major symphonies throughout North America. “We have created a medium for retired professional musicians who can still play and play very well,” Stevens says. They range in age from 48 to 80, one-third men and two-thirds women, “because that’s the reality of life,” she adds. They all share a similar passion – playing classical music with like-minded musicians in an intimate setting. Their final performance of the season, a concert in the round, will be March 30 at St. Lucy Catholic Church in Highland Beach, with Clark McAlister conducting. For Beverly Sanders of Boca Raton, playing with a family of musicians in a close setting adds to the joy of the music. “You really have to be on your toes. It’s a rush,” says Sanders, the orchestra manager and principal second violin. “That’s my drug of choice, that euphoric feeling when I play music...It fills your soul.” –Elizabeth Rahe The Lyric Chamber Orchestra concert, 7 p.m. March 30, St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3510 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, 561-733-3245, www.lcohb.org. Tickets: $15 donation.
MARCH 27 – MAY 20
Will Barnet at 100 Eight Decades of Painting and Printmaking
501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida bocamuseum.org | 561.392.2500 WILL BARNET (American, born in Beverly, Mass. 1911-) Ceres, 1975, oil on canvas, 36 diameter inches. Courtesy of private collection, Naples, Florida
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Former Architectural Digest editor-in-chief Paige Rense Noland on her life after AD, animal rescue and – what else? – snowbirds Paige Rense Noland, former editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest for 35 years, walked on stage at the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach recently to moderate a panel on “Timeless Design” holding Lucy, her white Maltese poodle. Lucy, who spent most of her 10 years in a cage breeding puppies, is symbolic of the new Noland, who devotes her time to saving animals and working on multiple new projects rather than anointing Paige Rense Noland designers’ careers with inclusion in AD. We chatted with her afterward to catch up on what she is doing now. What has life been like since you left Architectural Digest [in 2010]? I didn’t know what to expect. My husband [abstract painter Kenneth Noland] had just died and I had to take care of his estate. I have almost completed a book about him. It will be out next May. I am also writing a book on animal sanctuary and a book on the magazine. You own four properties here – two homes in West Palm Beach and two condos in the Brazilian Court in Palm Beach. How often are you here? I am living here now. I bought the condos to use as offices. I have so many friends here [such as John Loring]. I love West Palm Beach. It reminds me of Santa Barbara, where I used to live. People love coming here in the winter. It’s like I am running a hotel. What is the secret of your success as an editor? My ignorance was my biggest asset. I thought: I don’t know anything about interior design, but the designers do and I can learn from them. You were married to four different men, but it seems like Nolan was the love of your life. Was he? Kenneth was the love of my life. He had integrity and high standards. He was brilliant, funny and interesting. I was never bored with him. He made me a better person. What do you think of the new Architectural Digest? I knew that there would be changes, but they are more radical than I expected. A political answer. Ever think of running for office? I want to be Secretary of Interiors. –Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub
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Oh, Pioneer
From kerosene lanterns and dynamite to Frette, Sferra and Yves Delorme linens – 100 years of evolution at Pioneer Linens In 1912, Max and Rose Greenberg, owners of Pioneer Hardware, were among the first residents of Lake Worth, a town of 308 residents, 125 houses, 10 wagons, seven automobiles, 36 bicycles and 86 fowl. They sold everything pioneers needed – from dynamite to blow up tree stumps to kerosene lanterns for light. This year, because their descendents knew how to change with the times, Pioneer Linens, with stores in West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. By 1920, the name changed to Pioneer Hardware & Furniture. The Okeechobee hurricane of 1928 wiped out the store, but it reincarnated in 1929 as Pioneer Linens in West Palm Beach. Alan Murphy, Jr., explained why his grandfather, George Greenberg, transformed it in the late 1980s into an upscale linen store selling Frette, Sferra and Yves Delorme. Family members were teasing George about selling the same things as Bed, Bath & Beyond and Linens & Things; his answer was to sell high-end products his competition didn’t carry. Twenty years ago, George’s daughter, Penny Murphy, adapted again, founding www.pioneerlinens.com to increase market share. Alan Murphy, Jr. The company also changed when the economy tanked. Five years ago, Alan, now 32, founded the yachts and estates boutique business to cater to a niche market of moneyed clientele. “We went from catering just to the owners to working with their domestic staff to understand their needs and how they use the products,” he says. For example, if they don’t have a Miele steam-pressing machine, the sales staff helps them select sateen over a percale duvet cover so they don’t spend hours ironing. “We offer white glove service,” he says. “We are the ones who show up at the door and put booties on when we walk into the house. Our staff is available on e-mail until midnight. Our sales staff is trained on how to wash the linens, where it comes from and how it is made.” –Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub Pioneer Linens, 210 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561-655-8553, www.pioneerlinens.com; 1338 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-9904842, www.pioneerlinens.com/yachts.
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Children’s Spring Fair, featuring games, arts and crafts, exhibits, food, community service groups and sweet treats. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Patch Reef Park, 2000 Yamato Road, Boca Raton. Free entrance to event; $15 ride all day bracelet or $3 per ride. 561-367-7035, http://www. ci.boca-raton.fl.us/rec/specialevents/kids.shtm.
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“An Evening of Jazz,” a conversation with Grammy and Tony award winner Jennifer Holliday and a special appearance by Jon Saxx. Black-tie benefit for the John W. Ruffin, Jr. Scholarship and the United Negro College Fund Fort Lauderdale’s Campaign for Emergency Student Aid. Reception 6-7:30 p.m.; program 7:30-9 p.m. at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, One East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities, 954-527-3315.
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Broward Heart Walk, to raise funds for the American Heart Association’s research, education and community programs. The event includes a 5K Walk/Run, health screenings, heart-healthy refreshments, children’s activities and entertainment. 8 a.m., activities begin; 9 a.m., Heart Walk/5K Run starts. Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Ave., Fort Lauderdale. Free; walkers will receive a T-shirt once they raise a minimum of $100. 954-492-6996, www.BrowardHeartWalk.org.
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-18 8th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts, a two-day celebration of arts and culture, with a fine art show, contemporary craft festival, theatrical performances and a full line-up of live music. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Walk on University Drive in Coral Springs. Free. 561-7466615, www.artfestival.com
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Boating & Beach Bash Extravaganza, an annual event for people with disabilities that allows them to enjoy boat rides, pony rides, a beach barbecue and live entertainment. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spanish River Park, Pavilions 1 and 2, 3110 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton. Free. 561367-7827, http://www.ci.bocaraton.fl.us/rec/specialevents/ misc.shtm.
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In honor of National Ravioli Day, BRIO Tuscan Grille’s two Broward County locations – at The Village at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach and The Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines – will offer several of their most popular ravioli dishes at half price. Reservations are recommended. 954-362-1600 (Hallandale Beach); 954-431-1341 (Pembroke Pines), www.brioitalian.com.
26th Annual Levine/ Slaughter Golf Classic at the Woodlands Country Club in Fort Lauderdale with NFL Celebrity Host Marshall Faulk, a benefit for The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Tournament (10:30 a.m.), cocktails, hors d’oeuvres (5:30 - 6:30 p.m.) buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, awards presentations and prize raffles. Tickets are $300 per golfer and several
sponsorship levels are available starting at $250. Tickets www.northlauderdalebgc.com, 954-537-1010 ext. 226.
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Over 100 gifted young musicians, ages 10 to 18, from the Florida Youth Orchestra, will perform a varied program under the direction of Conductor Steven Burnes. 2 p.m. at Center Court at Aventura Mall. Free. 305935-1110, www.aventuramall. com.
of Discovery and Science. The Celebration will showcase a sequence of wine and food pairings, with over 40 of South Florida’s top restaurants and chefs represented, as well as wines from around the world. The event also features a silent auction, tasting seminars and a complimentary Reidel wine glass for every guest. 6 p.m., VIP admission; 7:30 p.m., general admission. $150, VIP tickets; $85, general admission. 954-713-0954, http://tinyurl. com/wine2012.
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The Riverwalk Trust will honor Mayor Jack Seiler at the Riverwalk Trust Annual Tribute. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a silent auction and a special presentation. Proceeds benefit the Riverwalk Trust. 6 p.m. at the Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. (VIP reception, 5 p.m.) $150; $200, VIP; discounts for members. 954-468-1541, www.goriverwalk.com. Some 1,800 guests will enjoy the 17th Annual Wine & Culinary Celebration, hosted by the Museum
Oceanographer and explorer Dr. Robert Ballard will be the featured presenter at the South Florida Science Museum’s Gala “What Lies Beneath: An Evening of Nautical Mystery and Adventure.” This elegant evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner and a special presentation by Ballard about his discovery of the RMS Titanic. 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers, Palm Beach. $500. 561-370-7738, www.sfsm.org. The Holy Cross Auxiliary presents the 56th annual Holy Cross Hospital
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March 23 26th Annual Levine/ Slaughter Golf Classic hosted by Marshall Faulk
calendar Auxiliary Gala, an evening of dancing, live music and fine dining to benefit the Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women’s Center, located at the Holy Cross HealthPlex. 6:30 p.m. at the Signature Grand, Davie. $200. 954-2298561, www.holy-cross.com.
Golden Bell Education Foundation. 6 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort. $300. 954-964-4040, www.DiabetesResearch.org/ AFWCG2012.
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17th Annual Las Olas Wine & Food Festival, a benefit for the American Lung
Classic, offering golfers the option to play nine or 18 holes within men’s, women’s or mixed divisions. After golfing alongside pros during the day, attendees will enjoy an evening of cocktails, dinner, an auction, prizes and more. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research
April -15 The 50th annual Delray Affair, held on palm-tree-lined Atlantic Avenue, from Swinton Avenue to the Intracoastal. Browse arts and crafts offered by over 800 artists, craftspersons and photographers, and let your taste buds run wild with delicious foods of all kinds. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday. Free. 561-278-0424, www.delrayaffair.com.
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Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run – West Palm Beach, a 5K Run/Walk that attracts over 800 South Florida companies and is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits. The goal is to promote health and fitness and boost company morale. 7 p.m. at Meyer Amphitheater, 104 Datura St., West Palm Beach. $30 until March 14; $35 from March 15-28. No registrations accepted after March 28. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the South Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross. 305666-7223, www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com.
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American Fine Wine Competition Gala, featuring a reception, fivecourse dinner (with the main course prepared on stage by Chef Emeril Lagasse), tastes of over 600 wines, a live auction conducted by Late Night with David Letterman announcer Alan Kalter and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute and the
April 19 American Fine Wine Competition Gala
Association in Florida. Live music, a Culinary Couture Fashion Show by the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, wines & spirits available to order; and more. 7:30-10 p.m. on Las Olas Boulevard (between Sixth and 11th Avenue), Fort Lauderdale. Tickets $100, visit www.lasolaswineandfoodfestival.com for tickets and a complete lineup, or call 954-524-4657.
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SOS Children’s Villages – Florida and the Club Manager’s Association of America Seminole Region Golf Tournament present the annual Hope & Home Gala, to benefit the foster children at SOS. This year’s gala includes casino games, delicious cuisine, dancing and auctions. 7 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz of Delray, 1001 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach. $175; guests purchasing tickets before March 31 will receive $25 in free chips. 954-4205030, www.sosflorida.com.
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Institute. 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Polo Club of Boca Raton, 5400 Champion Blvd. $275 per player; $200 for dinner only. 954-964-4040, www.DiabetesResearch.org/RFCGolf2012.
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-28 The 2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival, where guests will enjoy foods from 50 South Florida chefs, wines from around the world, music, live cooking demonstrations, wine tasting classes, a farmers market, a shopping bazaar and an outdoor art gallery. The event also features a VIP Dinner Under the Stars (Friday), the Grand Tasting Launch Party (Friday), Jazz Blues Brunch (Saturday) and Grand Tasting event (Saturday). Quiet Waters Park. Times and prices vary. 561-338-7594, www.deerfieldbeachwineandfoodfestival.com.
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enchanting evening celebration, featuring dining, dancing, live music and creative arts experiences. 6:30 p.m. at the Museum, 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie. $250. 954-424-0085, www.youngatartmuseum.org.
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Broward Heart Ball, a prestigious black-tie social that hosts over 400 guests. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association’s mission to combat heart disease and stroke 6 p.m. at The Westin Beach Resort and Spa, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Sponsorships available. 954-492-6912, www.heart.org/browardflheartball.
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Live from South Florida… It’s Saturday Night, the signature fundraiser for Gilda’s Club South Florida, which includes a cabaret-style comedy show, a live auction, cocktail party and dinner. 6:30 p.m. at the Signature Grand, Davie. $125. 954-763-6776, www.gildasclubsouthflorida.org.
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The 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County Event, a benefit for The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, at The Signature Grand in Davie. The event celebrates and honors 100 outstanding women for their leadership roles in business, community and philanthropic fields. The gala event will include a silent auction, dinner and fashion show where the 100 women themselves will model the latest fashion designs. Tickets $100 per person. All proceeds from the evening will support The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. For more information about the 100 Outstanding Women Event, please email Danielle Cox at dcox@bgcbc.com or 954-537-1010. —Robyn Friedman
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Solid bow bandeau, $55, and floral ruffle side bottoms, $49, both by Gianni Bini, from Dillard's.
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“Riviera” monokini by L* Space, $130, from The Orchid Boutique, Miami.
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“Hamaca” swimsuit by Cote d’Or, $150$300, from www. cotedorshop.com and the Beach House Boutique, at the Atlantic Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale.
Sun Skin braid back halter, $67, and skin twist bottoms, $53, both by Antonio Melani, from Dillards.
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“Landscape Stripe” bikini by Shoshanna, $198, from C. Orrico,
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“Vivienne” green camo bikini by Inca, $200, from www. theincacollection. com, Kokonuts, Delray Beach; Roxy & Lulu, Delray Beach; and Boca Leche, Fort Lauderdale.
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“Antalya Illusion” monokini by Sabz, $138, from The Orchid Boutique, Miami.
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Gina “Pink Wave” swimsuit by Inca, $240, available from www. theincacollection. com, Kokonuts, Delray Beach; Roxy & Lulu, Delray Beach; and Boca Leche, Fort Lauderdale.
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“Sailor Luxe Pinup” by Sabz, $115, from The Orchid Boutique, Miami.
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“Lola Rose” swimsuit by Seafolly, $150, from The Orchid Boutique, Miami.
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Solid bow bandeau, $55, and floral ruffle side bottoms, $49, both by Gianni Bini, from Dillard's.
“Pansy Garden” ruched swimsuit by Shoshanna, $198, from C. Orrico, Delray Beach, Palm Beach and West Palm Beach.
Coral ruffle bandini, $77, and coral sash bottoms, $49, both by Antonio Melani, from Dillard's.
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Hit the spot
Lighten and brighten with skin-care products that banish brown patches BY DOREEN CHRISTENSEN
We love night spots and hot spots. But, dark spots?
Not so much. So we shined a spotlight on noted South Florida dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann, asking for some professional guidance on how to banish brown spots, also known as melasma. The board-certified dermatologist is founder of the Baumann Cosmetic & Research Institute in Miami Beach where she regularly conducts clinical trials on cosmetic products and procedures. “Unwanted dark spots account for about 20 percent of visits to the dermatologist,” says Baumann, a Dr. Leslie Baumann former professor of dermatology at the University of Miami. She’s also the author of Skin Type Solutions, which helps take the guesswork out of shopping for skin care products. Do over-the-counter lightening and brightening products really fight hyperpigmentation or are they a waste of money? They work very well if used correctly. I am a huge fan of skin care for lightening sun spots and melasma. I often try these first with my patients before laser treatments to save them money and to teach them how to treat these long-term. Spots may come back later with sun exposure. Which ingredients work best? Look for products that include hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin and mulberry extract. These block melanin production by blocking an enzyme called tyrosinase, which causes darkening. How do you prevent dark spots in the first place? Use sunscreen to protect against sun damage. What else helps? Exfoliation also is effective but must be combined with a product with a tyrosinase inhibitor. Retinol is a great choice. Glycolic acid is also commonly used. Are there downsides to using them? If you are on oral contraceptives and certain blood pressure medications you are more likely to get these brown patches so discuss with our doctor. Be careful what product you use and when because they can inactivate each other. For example, vitamin C is inactivated by glycolic acid. What if products don’t do the trick? An inexpensive laser treatment, which costs about $300, takes off a superficial layer of the skin to help smooth texture and lighten pigment. Light treatments such as the IPL are about $400 and you need a few treatments, but have no down time. More expensive lasers, such as the Nd:Yag or Alexandrite laser, work great in light skin but cost about $500. But only one treatment is usually needed. You have a scab in the area of the dark spot for about two weeks. No matter what you do, the skin care is a must. It’s crazy to do laser and not the skin care!
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Say Bye-Bye Clinique Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector, $49.50, at Macy’s. This is Dr. Baumann’s top pick. It contains CL-302 complex, a proprietary plant-derived ingredient. See more improvement with Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15, $26. It comes in 20 shades and is good for all skin types.
Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Bright Skin Tone Correcting Serum, $55, at Origins in Town Center in Boca Raton, Dillard’s in Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs. It contains Rosa roxburghii complex. This flowering fruit from an Asian plant is known as the “King of vitamin C.” The serum also contains licorice extract, which brightens.
Kiehl’s Clearly Corrective Dark Spot Solution, $49.50, at Aventura Mall and Bloomingdale’s in Boca Raton, has Activated C, a new stable vitamin C derivative. It works to break apart spots and prevent new ones from forming.
Estée Lauder Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator, $58, at Macy’s, has glucosamine-DP blended with vitamins C and E, rice bran extract and licorice. The combination helps reduce blotchiness, acne scars, redness and dark spots in all ethnicities, including black and Asian skin tones. Optical illuminators also blur imperfections and shadows.
Philosophy Miracle Worker Dark Spot Corrector, $62, at Ulta Beauty, evens and brightens skin tone without hydroquinone, which may irritate some sensitive skin.
Erno Laszlo Luminous Intensive Cream, $125, at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. This hydrating and firming cream helps calm inflamed skin and contains arbutin, a whitening agent, along with light-reflecting properties to help disguise fine lines.
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The dangers of texting are well known – but researchers at Nova Southeastern University want to know if texting can save lives, too. By NANCY McVICAR Texting can be dangerous – even deadly – if you are driving.
But researchers at Nova Southeastern University are using texting in a way that may actually save lives. In three separate studies involving underserved or uninsured patients with HIV or Type II diabetes, patients are getting regular text messages sent to their mobile phones reminding them to take their medications. This is particularly important for the HIV patients, says Shara Elrod, an NSU assistant professor of pharmacy practice, because missing the prescribed medication for only a few days allows the virus to mutate, making that pill ineffective. “They can’t ever take that pill again. HIV patients are a very special population that requires constant reminding of the importance of taking their medications, because adherence is really important,” Elrod says. “If that pill they were taking once a day stops working, they may have to start taking five or six pills a day instead.” The research at NSU’s Center for Consumer Health Informatics Research (www.cchir.com), which opened in October, is the first of its kind in the country and on the forefront of a nationwide push to harness the resources of the Internet and mobile devices to help patients maintain optimum health. “This is something that’s being done to engage patients, empower patients, and it really is gaining tremendous steam,” says Kevin Clauson, the center’s director and an associate professor in the College of Pharmacy. At a conference on the subject a year ago, both Bill Gates and Ted Turner attended, Clauson says. “That’s how much interest there is in this.”
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The HIV study, led by Elizabeth Sherman, an assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy, was the first to enroll patients. “So far the response has been very positive,” Clauson says. “Some of the patients were nearing the end of their six months in the study and they were asking, ‘well, what happens after six months? Who’s going to text me then?’ They were concerned, so we found a free program that would continue the texting, and we don’t cut them off cold turkey.” The texts sent to HIV patients are general in nature, saying “It’s that time,” or “Time for your health,” Clauson says. “You may not have possession of your phone all the time, so we wouldn’t want [to send] a message with the name of an HIV drug,” he says. “It’s a privacy issue.” Elrod is helping with the HIV study and is leading the first Type II diabetes study involving 130 patients at five of the Memorial system’s primary care centers. The third study, at NSU’s Clinic Pharmacy, is just getting underway and will enroll 160 patients, some who won’t get texts, some who get reminders to take their medication, and some who will get the texts and be able to respond with questions or say they are out of their medication. At first physicians were skeptical that their [diabetes] patients, who are mostly middle-aged, even had cell phones or were comfortable with texting, but so far only one patient could not be enrolled because of lack of a cell phone, Elrod says. “Now the physicians are excited about what we’re doing and grateful that we’re doing this,” she says. “They see it as a way to help their patient.” ●
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home Light up a room Whether you are looking for a table lamp or a chandelier, you don’t have to settle for good enough. There are plenty of tasteful choices – if you are decorating a beach house, a contemporary loft or a grand dining room in a multimillion dollar home. BY CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB
▲ Lofty idea One of the most difficult aspects of decorating a loft is how to divide the space but still keep the airy look. Filippo Caprioglio designed a great solution for the FDV Collection – a hanging LED light that has an industrial vibe perfect for a loft or any contemporary decor. The “nuts and bolts” metallic forms are suspended from a matte white lacquered square. The square provides the lighting through the crystal and metal hanging pieces. Suggested retail is $6,390. Call 732-225-0010 for where to order.
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Stella sizzles Sometimes your space cries out for a lighting fixture that is between sleek modern and classic crystal. Kichler Lighting’s Stella chandelier adds ambience no matter what your style and is perfect for a room with high ceilings. The 12-bulb fixture, with bronze or chrome finish, provides subtle lighting with its opal etched-glass shades. It sells for $1,020 at Hill Lighting 3340 Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, 33069; 954-971-5870; www.hillighting.com.
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Grand graffiti This chandelier may be dubbed Graffiti, but the style doesn’t resemble spray painted ramblings scribbled on a wall or even the more elaborate artistic versions. Corbett Lighting describes its light fixture as “similar to a flickering and delicate flame.” Hand-crafted iron stems are finished in polished silver and stainless steel. Suggested retail for the 12-light fixture is $2,173. Available at Farrey’s, 1850 NE 146th St., North Miami, 33181; 305-947-5451 and 3000 SW 28th Lane Coconut Grove, 33133; 305-445-2244; www.farreys.com. ▼ Simple grace Sometimes you need a simple chandelier that makes a statement without being flashy or over the top. Hudson Valley Lighting’s Waterloo does just that with glass carbon filament bulbs encased in a polished nickel silhouette - 41.5 inches high and 21.25 inches wide. Suggested retail is $975 for four-light pendant and $2,475 for eight-light pendant. Available at Shack Design Group, 4690 S. University Drive, Davie; 33328; 954-434-3267; www.shackdesigngroup.com; Hill Lighting 3340 Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, 33069; 954-971-5870; www.hillighting.com; Capitol Lighting South Florida locations or online at www.1-800Lighting.com.
▲ Catching the wave Authenticity Lighting’s Oceana Island Light, which takes its name from Greek for the sea, is an elegant way to reflect an oceanside location. The burnished gold design with open metal work captures the gentle rolling of waves and is accented with antiqued blown glass shades. The 17-inch wide by 32-inch long fixture contains eight lights and sells for $1,925 at Capitol Lighting South Florida locations or online at www.1-800Lighting.com.
▲ Glittering elegance Belgian architect Vincent van Duysen designed the Cascade Chandelier for Swarovski’s Crystal Palace series. The series was created to provide a stage for designers to conceptualize, develop and share their most radical work. The opulent chandelier features cascading chains of Swarovski crystals and strands of LEDs to evoke the flow of a waterfall. A work of art, it is 10 feet tall and 20 inches wide. Price available upon request. Available at Farrey’s 1850 NE 146th St., North Miami, 33181; 305-947-5451 and 3000 SW 28th Lane Coconut Grove, 33133; 305-4452244; www.farreys.com.
▲ Venetian fantasy Venetian born interior designer Katia Bates of Innovative Creations, the design firm that restored the Versace Mansion in 2000 and 2004, has created Dilemma, a hand-blown Murano glass chandelier. The glass shown is light blue, but it can be custom colored. The fixture, 25 5/8 inches high and 33 ¼ inches wide, is handmade on the island of Murano, Italy, near Venice. Price available upon request. Sold exclusively through Innovative Creations, 1437 NE 4th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 33304; 954-565-4333; www.InnovativeCreationsusa.com.
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ORIENTAL RUG PALACE
Owner’s deal with vendor results in
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By GARRETT A. FOSTER PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
ene Kalil, owner of Oriental Rug Palace in Fort Lauderdale, has an unbelievable story — one that will enable his customers to G purchase authentic oriental rugs at rock-bottom prices. “During the summer, one of our leading suppliers offered us his entire inventory — a wholesale value of nearly $2 million — at a reduction of 50 percent,” Kalil says. “These rugs are superb quality with a great variety of designs in every imaginable color and size, ranging from 2-by-3-feet, to 16-by-26-feet.” Always looking out for the best value for his customers, Kalil made the vendor a counter-offer at a discount of 75 percent. They argued over the price for three days. On the fourth day, the vendor agreed to Kalil’s tough bargaining. “I know we have done the right thing as we are now offering our customers outstanding authentic oriental rugs in the latest designer-inspired colors at prices below what they can be imported from the East,” he says. Oriental Rug Palace, which was established in 1973 and is the oldest oriental specialty rug business in South Florida, sells only authentic rugs. “We’re specialists in the field and go back three generations,” Kalil says. It is important, he notes, for Oriental Rug Palace to make the best possible deals with its vendors. “We sell a very high-end product at a very small margin of profit, and we sell a lot of rugs using that formula,” Kalil says. “We deal with antique rugs and estate rugs. In spite of the economy, we’ve had an incredible response. There is no recession at Oriental Rug Palace — and there never has been.” Much like what’s happening in the gold industry, many people are selling their oriental rugs to make money in the current economy. “We’ve been known for decades for paying extremely fair prices for these rugs, which are recycled and then shipped all over the world,” Kalil says. “We also trade rugs. If someone moves here from another part of the country with a large rug that doesn’t fit their new living situation, we’ll trade it for a more suitable color, design or size.” According to Kalil, the oriental rug industry has gone through a major change in recent years.
“Rugs are no longer restricted to just grandma’s red and blue. You can now get rugs in every color and style. Even modern and contemporary rugs are now woven 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, new look.” Kalil says fresh, light colors — 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.
Re-Design
Restaurants, fashion houses and upscale furniture showrooms power a Miami shopping and lifestyle revival By CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB
The team of valets on Northeast 39th Street in the Miami
Design District whisked away the BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes into the night. Once inside the Kreiss showroom, trendsetters and design elite were treated with VeeV Acai cocktails, mini-roasted potatoes with caviar and crème fraiche, smoked salmon tartare and seared tuna with avocado mousse and citrus vinaigrette. Guests mingled with celebs such as retired NBA star and host Alonzo Mourning with wife, Tracy, former TV journalist turned philanthropist Jennifer Valoppi and style icon Elysze Held. Welcome to the new Miami Design District – exciting, trendy and a place to see and be seen. The district, like Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road, has experienced as many ups and downs as the stock market. But nothing in the past has been as dramatic as its latest incarnation, which has transformed its 18-square blocks into an upscale mecca for art, high-end retailers, restaurants and designer showrooms. (Go to www.miamidesigndistrict. net for a detailed map.)
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Poltrona Frau, which opened in 2001 in the Design District, recently moved into this new 27,000-square-foot flagship to showcase several Italian brands now under its umbrella. Photographer Robin Hill
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Al Alschuler, public relations consultant and freelancer specializing in interior design and architecture, has watched the ups and downs of the Design District since he came to Florida in 1972. He wrote a story reporting on the boom in the district in 1983, but two years later the late Marvin Danto opened the Design Center of the Americas in Dania Beach and siphoned numerous showrooms to a location that was safer and closer to many designers and clients. Danto made it one of the largest and most successful design centers in the world, according to published reports. “Even when the Miami Design District was at its peak, people vacated in the evening because of the crime,” Alonzo and Tracy Mourning, Alschuler says. Palm Beach designer Scott Snyder agrees. When he hosts of the party started his business 30 years ago, he says designers were afraid to shop in the district. DCOTA didn’t exist, and many designers shipped merchandise from New York. “You had to carry a gun, and chances are your car would be stolen,” he told a recent audience at DCOTA during a “Timeless Design” panel. Toby Zack, a Hollywood designer who is known for her clean, contemporary design, says she shops in the district because it offers more contemporary furnishings than DCOTA, but she doesn’t like its dilution as a design center. “It is becoming more of a destination, like SoHo,” she says. “It’s becoming all retail, and that’s difficult for the designer. Designers are lazy, and they don’t like to walk far to go from place to place, especially in the rain. When DCOTA was doing well, we had it all. But now many showrooms have left DCOTA.”
New offerings The Design District’s current mix of art, fashion, design and restaurants reminds Loren Kreiss, managing director of Kreiss Enterprises, of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District and the South Robertson neighborhood in Los Angeles. Kreiss says he waited until the Design District had evolved before opening a showroom for his “California Look” furniture, fabrics, fine linens and accessories. The new showroom replaces the Coral Gables location and joins showrooms in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. The first location in DCOTA closed after five years because Kreiss says his company never did well in design centers and “felt fenced in at DCOTA.” “My gut told me it was time to open a showroom in the Design District,” he said during the showroom’s opening party in January. “The bottom line is the energy here.” The district has become a destination for contemporary furnishings in South Florida, with one of the area’s best selections. The new Armani/Casa Miami joins Poltrona Frau Group’s first North America showroom (featuring Cassina and Cappellini), Anima Domus, Internum (featuring Baxter, Gervasoni and Casamilano), Campaniello Design Collection, Fendi Casa, Holly Hunt and Adriana Hoyos.
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SHOP LIKE THE PROS By CHARLYNE VARKONYI SCHAUB Want to shop like an interior designer? If so, head down to the 18 square blocks of the Miami Design District. The showrooms will allow anyone to browse, with or without a designer. Some will sell to you at the discounted designer price. Others will charge retail. Here are six examples we found on a recent trip to the district.
Hooray for Hollywood Kreiss evokes Hollywood glam in this four-poster bed with canopy railing. The bed posts are iron with a copper bronze finish, and the upholstered headboard and footboard are finished with channel stitching. King and queen each sell for $7,495, plus 14 yards of the customer’s own material, or $8,395 and $8,545 as shown using Alexander Beige fabric. Freight charge from California is extra. Available at Kreiss, 49 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-438-1555, www.kreiss.com. Out of Africa Inspired by the patterns of Africa’s Serengeti Plains, this upholstered chair offers an ethnic take on contemporary design. It features a giraffe-infused motif in Seike wood, which is similar to teak with an open grain. It sells for $888 at Adriana Hoyos, 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 105, Miami, 33137, 305-572-9052, www.adrianahoyos.com. Timeless tile Waterworks does the coordination for you in the Studio Stone Collection, which combines the ageless beauty of marble with mosaics. The tile can be used for flooring, walls and trim or together in any combination. Available in Dorset Cream, Graphite and Oyster White in honed or polished finishes. They sell for $10.50$14 a square foot for field tile, $20.75 a sheet for stacked mosaic, $8.75-$12.50 for border, $18.75 for chair rail and $21.25 for base at Waterworks, 167 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-7593, www.waterworks.com. Sexy silhouette Baloon, a tubular armchair upholstered in Dubois elastic fabric with a black satin nickel finish steel base, draws inspiration from 1930s furniture. It sells for $7,490 and can be teamed with a pouf ottoman for $3,550. Available at Armani/Casa, 10 NE 39 th St., Miami 33137, 305-573-4331, www.armanicasa.com. Bali low One of the elements that can elevate a room from ordinary to exceptional is the inclusion of a statement piece such as this coffee table, which is hand-carved out of teak by a Balinese artist. It is 15 inches high, 5 feet 8 ½ inches wide and 38 inches deep. One of a kind, it sells for $6,400 at SusaneR Lifestyle Boutique, 93 NE 40 th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-8483, www.susaner.com. Outdoor chic If you love the minimalist look of a Le Corbusier sofa or chair inside your home, you may want to echo the design outside with these pieces by Cassina. The chrome structure of the original is reinterpreted in highly polished INOX steel that is resistant to corrosion, and the cushions contain a self-draining polyurethane insert. The sofa sells for $7,095; a matching chair is $4,325 at Poltrona Frau, 3800 NE Miami Ct., Miami, 33137, 305-576-3636, www.poltronafraumiami.net. 66
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Shoppers also can find outdoor furniture from JANUS et Cie, bathroom fixtures from Waterworks and Decorator’s Plumbing as well as tile from Ann Sacks and Bisazza.
Wizard behind the curtain The man who helped create the new and improved Miami Design District is Craig Robbins, chief executive officer and president of Dacra, a real estate development company that played a major role in revitalizing South Beach. More than a decade ago, Robbins set his sights on transforming the district from a down-on-its-luck section surrounded by a crime-ridden neighborhood into a magnet for those who desire everything from gourmet food to designer clothing. “When we started in the mid-’90s, it was largely abandoned, and many furniture businesses had left, he says. “We brought it back, and it became one of the more interesting furniture locations in the United States.” Robbins says the opening of Holly Hunt 10 years ago was a huge step for the furniture category. But he credits Art Basel, which came to Miami in 2002, with kick-starting Miami’s transformation into a cultural hub, with its shows, exhibits and events. Three years later Robbins started Design Miami, described as a global forum for design, to draw the Basel crowd to the district. “Galleries started opening here, and it eventually led to having some great restaurants,” Robbins says. “We realized the next phase was fashion. We wanted it to be a creative laboratory in the heart of the city.” The area’s restaurants have become so well known for their quality that the New York Post recently included four Design District restaurants and one in neighboring Midtown in a top 10 list of Miami restaurants with “must try” dishes. They include Crumb on Parchment for the shepherd’s pie, Harry’s Pizzeria for its orange and radish salad, Mandolin Aegean Bistro for its village pasta with ground beef and
Michael Schwartz at his restaurant, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. Photographer Robin Hill
Driving directions to the Miami Design District from Broward, Palm Beach counties Take Interstate 95 south and go east at exit 87. Continue east and exit on Biscayne Blvd (US1). Continue straight onto 36th Street, cross Biscayne Boulevard and turn right on Second Avenue. More at www.miamidesigndistrict.net
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Christian Louboutin: Christian Louboutin, 155 NE 40th St., Miami, 33137, 305-576-6820, www.christianlouboutin.com. Marni: 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 100, Miami, 33137, 305-764-3357, www.marni.com. Maison Martin Margiela: 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 101, Miami, 33137, 786-718-1931, www.maisonmartinmargiela.com. Sebastien James: 130 NE 40th St., Suite 2, Miami, 33137, 305-576-5200, www.sebastienjames.com.
Marni, a Milan-based clothing boutique, opened its first flagship store in 2009 and designed it as an homage to Miami’s Art Deco style.
béchamel sauce, and Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink for kimchi Benedict with pork belly on a toasted crumpet. Midtown’s Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill was lauded for its crispy duck leg confit served on a waffle with a duck egg and mustard maple syrup. But the big news is the influx of high-end shops for fashionistas such as Marni, Maison Martin Margiela, Christian Louboutin and Sebastien James. The Design District also is attracting former tenants of Bal Harbour Shops, such as Hermès and Louis Vuitton. Dacra has increased security to make shoppers feel safer. On a recent visit, the area was patrolled by Miami police as well as private security guards in cars and riding the sidewalks on Segways. “The urban landscape in the U.S. is both enjoyable and sometimes susceptible to crime,” Robbins says. “Security on the streets deters crime and gives customers a sense of safety. It is a service one has to provide for real and psychological reasons.” For those who want even more safety, Robbins subsidizes valet parking so the price can be kept to $3.
Restaurants draw shoppers Suzane Ronei, who has operated her SusaneR Lifestyle Boutique in the Design District for 20 years, cites restaurants as the most important change. Her small shop features a good section of lighting, antiques and 12 chairs she has designed. “People who go to eat visit the shops,” she says. “But my place is so sophisticated that I need a very upscale clientele that understands it. They understand it when they are looking at quality.” Nisi Berryman, who worked for designer Tui Pranich and opened the Holly Hunt Miami showroom, has seen a lot of changes in the district. Since 2004, she has owned NiBa Home, a showroom with an eclectic mix of accessories, furniture and lighting. “The biggest change for me in our end near Miami Avenue is we were really off the radar, and that’s changing,” she says. “We have a lot more foot traffic. It has become a go-to place for lots of different things – having lunch, cocktails or even going to Midtown.” Unlike DCOTA, these showrooms allow the public to browse without a designer. Some even will sell the furnishings at net (the designer price). Robbins believes every showroom should be open to all shoppers, not operated like a members-only club. “We require in our leases that every showroom be open to the public,” Robbins says. “Some still adhere to the antiquated idea that they will show only to the trade. It is a mistake to hide design from the public. Isolating it is in no one’s best interest. I look at design in the same way as fashion and art. People should be able to come in and experience it.” ●
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Design showrooms Adriana Hoyos: 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 105, Miami, 33137, 305-572-9052, www.adrianahoyos.com. Anima Domus: 25 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-576-9088, www.animadomus.com. Armani/Casa: 10 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-4331, www.armanicasa.com.
Bisazza: 3740 NE Second Ave., Miami, 33137, 305-438-4388, www.bisazzausa.com. Campaniello Design Collection: 180 NE 39th St., Suite
121, Miami, 33137, 305-576-9494, www.campaniello.com. Decorator’s Plumbing: 109 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-576-0022, www.decoratorsplumbing.com. Fendi Casa: Fendi Casa, 90 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-438-1660, www.fendicasa.it.
Holly Hunt: 3833 NE Second Ave, Miami, 33137, 305-571-2012, www.hollyhunt.com. Internum (formerly Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams): 3841 NE Second Ave., Suite 101, Miami, 33137, 305-576-1135, www.internum.com. JANUS et Cie: 3930 NE Second Ave., Suite 106, Miami, 33137, 305-438-0005, www.janusetcie.com. Kreiss: 49 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-438-1555,
www.kreiss.com. NiBa Home: 39 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-1939, www.nibahome.com.
Poltrona Frau: 3800 NE Miami Court Miami, 33137, 305-576-3636, www.poltronafraumiami.net. SusaneR Lifestyle Boutique: 93 NE 40th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-8483, www.susaner.com. Waterworks: 167 NE 39th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-7593, www.waterworks.com.
Restaurants Crumb on Parchment: 3930 NE Second Ave., Miami, 33137, 305-572-9444. Harry’s Pizzeria: 3918 N. Miami Ave., Miami, 33137, 786-275-4963, www.harryspizzeria.com. Mandolin Aegean Bistro: 4312 NE Second Ave., Miami, 33137, 305-576-6066, www.mandolinmiami.com. Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink: 130 NE 40th St., Miami, 33137, 305-573-5550, www.michaelsgenuine.com.
Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill: 3252 NE First Ave., Miami, 33127, 786-369-0353, www.sugarcanerawbargrill.com.
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BY ROBYN A. FRIEDMAN Marsha Posner is the proud new owner of a two-bedroom condominium in Boca Raton. The former Manhattanite and her husband wanted to be able to walk or bike to local restaurants and shops, so they sold their home in Weston and moved to 200 East, a luxury condominium in downtown Boca. And while Posner won’t disclose what she paid for her new home, she’s confident she got a great deal. “Home prices are down, so it’s the perfect time to get your dream house,” she says. “Two years ago, this apartment would not have been affordable for us.” Is this a good time to buy a home? You bet. Interest rates are at historic lows. Prices have dropped, allowing entry into the real estate market for many who were previously priced out. And despite the fact that prices are still declining in many areas, industry insiders say the time to buy is now. “It’s an excellent time to buy a home,” says Tim Elmes, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker in Fort Lauderdale who specializes in the luxury waterfront market. “We’re seeing a firming up of prices in the high-end waterfront homes. I think condos are still declining, but high-end waterfront homes are becoming scarce.” What can you do to get a good deal on your next home? Work with a qualified agent. Real estate is local; every neighborhood is different. Prices in some areas, like Weston and the beaches, are rebounding; others are still falling. “Make sure you’ve got a good Realtor who is a strong negotiator and experienced in the area you’re considering,” Elmes says. “If you just use your cousin with a license, they may not know about listings about to come on the market or values in your area.” Research, research, research. The more you know about the neighborhood, the better you can negotiate. “Ask your agent to provide you with the most recent comparables for the past 120 days,” suggests Michael Sadov, director of operations for Aventurabased Pordes Residential Sales & Marketing, the exclusive sales agent for Canyon Ranch Living Miami Beach. “Look at closed sales, active sales and pending sales.” By reviewing these statistics, you’ll learn how long it takes similar houses to sell — and for what price. Consider new construction. While some builders are holding steady on their prices — particularly in neighborhoods where there is little new construction — others are offering incentives, throwing
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City & Shore writers searched near and far for the people, places and Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée featured this issue. Elizabeth Rahe hit the pool and sea to catch up with two hometown Olympic medalists training for a London reprise – swimmer Dara Torres and sailor Anna Tunnicliffe. Dave Wieczorek went back to school to find educators who are teaching much more than the A, B, C’s. John Tanasychuk headed off on a Caribbean cruise as a skeptic but returned a changed man. Fine Dining writer Rebecca Cahilly set off on a quest for luscious local desserts and brought back sweet bounty, including that Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée. Finally, Wine & Spirits writer Bob Hosmon took a virtual trip to California to discover pinot noirs worthy of the name.
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At 45 Olympic hopeful Dara Torres is training shorter, smarter – and sometimes colder BY ELIZABETH RAHE Dara Torres hits the water and shivers before propelling her long, lean, finely sculpted body down the length of the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex pool. Training for her sixth Olympics berth at age 44, she has braved that first jolt of temperature adjustment thousands upon thousands of times, yet it’s still a shock. “I don’t like cold water,” she says later at her home in a gated Parkland community. Given her chill factor, it’s surprising to hear that she recently subjected herself to a cryosauna – at 200 degrees below zero – in an effort to boost tissue repair and metabolism. “Yeah, I was dying,” she says. “What did you have on?” asks her trainer, Anne Tierney. “Socks,” Torres responds, to a burst of laughter from Tierney and fellow trainer Steve Sierra, who are mashing – a type of deep massage – the 12-time Olympic medalist’s body with their feet. Torres was willing to brave the icy blast of liquid nitrogen in the cryosauna for the same reason her days are filled with carefully orchestrated training and recovery, consultation with a team of experts and close attention to how her body performs and feels. It’s all for the chance to make the U.S. Olympic team in the 50-meter freestyle in Omaha, Neb., this July and to compete in London in August. She will be 45 – if she makes the team, the oldest Olympic swimmer ever. Achieving this goal is also the reason she is getting poked, kneaded and stood upon while lying on her dining room floor, next to a playroom dominated by little-girl pink. That’s the domain of her daughter, Tessa, in kindergarten class this day, whom Tierney describes as “5 going on 18.” “Oh my lower back,” Torres laments, arching in discomfort. “Oh my gosh, from a lot of traveling, sitting on the airplane. Whoa.” It’s her lone complaint during the 40-minute mashing session, which she says she enjoys. “It’s a little bit painful, but I know that they are getting the knots and lactic acid out.” Then Sierra and Tierney, creators of Innovative Body Solutions in Coral Springs, begin bending and rotating her limbs and torso while she resists the movement. Tierney says their resistance stretching, which they call Ki-Hara, develops strength and flexibility throughout the range of motion and aids in recovery after workouts. Torres has just returned from a weeklong trip that could be a metaphor for her life. It included time with family and friends, a brush with celebrity and a lot of hard work. She traveled to Boston to be with her sister during minor surgery, then to Palm Springs, Calif., for its film festival gala – she tweeted photos of George Clooney and Brad Pitt on stage. Her last stop was Scottsdale, Ariz., for a workup at the American Center for Biological Medicine, an alternative clinic recommended by Canadian elite
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fitness coach Andy O’Brien, the guy she credits for her lean strength and rippled abs. The three-minute cryotherapy treatment was one of several alternative procedures and diagnostic tests Torres underwent at the center in an effort to coax the highest possible performance from her middleaged body – within Olympic guidelines. To underscore her clean status, she volunteered for enhanced drug testing with the U.S. Doping Agency before the 2008 Olympics. “They just came Wednesday and tested my urine and blood. I welcome it,” she says. Jeoff Drobot, a naturopathic doctor and founder of the Scottsdale clinic, says she is “one in a million” to be able to achieve such a high level of success for so long, given the effects of aging – changing hormonal levels, joint wear, increased recovery times. “She is the most motivated person. She doesn’t waver from a plan once she has it.” Even on this trip, Torres squeezed in her workouts, including a swim at the Palm Springs Swim Center, reflected in a Twitter post. “Wish they had lent me a pull buoy & kick board instead of [making] me rent it!” she tweeted to more than 200,000 followers. Back home at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex pool, Bruno Darzi coaches Torres in her morning workout, consulting with her at lane’s end to fine tune her stroke technique. He says she is by far the most dedicated and professional swimmer he has ever worked with. “Everything she does or works on has the same purpose: Swim fast,” he says. Darzi tailors her training to her physical status, which she continually communicates to coaches and trainers. “We have to respect her body so we can help her achieve her goals,” he says. Earlier in her swimming career, she didn’t concern herself with such matters. A gifted and intensely competitive athlete, she first broke the American record in the 50-freestyle at age 15. She went on to earn 28 NCAA All-American swimming awards while at the University of Florida and set three world records. She also has won a matched set of Olympic hardware – four gold, four silver, four bronze. In Beijing at age 41 – the oldest female swimmer in Olympic history – Torres collected three silver medals, two for relays. In the individual 50-meter freestyle she set an American record at 24.07, missing gold by only 1/100th of a second. Training for the 2012 Olympics, she has faced a few more hurdles. Her beloved swim coach, Michael Lohberg, who helped guide her to the 2008 Olympics, died last April of a rare blood disorder. In addition to being four years older, Torres has undergone two shoulder surgeries, a hernia operation and the reconstruction of her left knee. The knee still hurts a little, but she asks
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“EVERYTHING SHE DOES OR WORKS ON HAS THE SAME PURPOSE: SWIM FAST.” —Coach Bruno Darzi, Coral Springs Swim Club
Spoils of speed Swimming fast has led to a string of endorsements for Dara Torres – McDonald’s, Sleep Innovations, HP and Bengay, among others. In addition, she has been a TV commentator, motivational speaker, print model and best-selling author. She told her inspirational story in her first book, Age is Just a Number (with Elizabeth Weil, Crown, 2009), and shared her training philosophy and fitness program in Gold Medal Fitness (with Billie Fitzpatrick, Crown, 2010).
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Olympian Dara Torres trains at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex
a lot of it. Pointing out her five-inch long scar she says, “I just look at it as a challenge – to overcome that and make the Olympic team after dealing with it.” Dealing with it requires four knee strength-training sessions each week, in addition to her five pool workouts, four weight-training workouts, three Ki-Hara sessions and a couple of massages. With her busy life of training, business obligations and – above all, she says – taking care of Tessa, time is at a premium. She no longer dates Tessa’s father, South Florida reproductive endocrinologist David Hoffman, but they remain close friends, she says. The precocious and strong-willed 5 year old has helped her gain perspective on life and taught her another important lesson: “Pick your battles,” she says. Torres speaks philosophically about the battle she has picked for herself, swimming in her sixth – and, she says, definitely her last – Olympics. “I’m always trying to push the limits and see what I can do. I am doing less now than four years ago. I’m older and only swimming one event. But I’m still trying to push the line…to see where the line is drawn.” ●
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Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra perform Ki-Hara resistance stretching exercises with Dara Torres at training camp in Singapore before the 2008 Olympics.
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PHOTOS: JOHN PAYNE/ US SAILING AND MICK ANDERSON /SAILINGPIX.DK Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi at the Oct. 2011 Olympic Team Qualifying Regatta off Key Biscayne.
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Anna Tunnicliffe sails for gold once more, but this time with a couple of friends BY ELIZABETH RAHE Here’s some Olympic trivia: Name the South Florida woman who won an individual gold medal in the 2008 Games. Unless you’re a sailor, you might not know that it’s Anna Tunnicliffe of Plantation, for Laser Radial sailing. Now her sights are set on 2012 gold but in a new Olympic sailing category, women’s match racing – two sailboats, with three crew members, in a one-on-one duel. A growing sport, match racing requires precise boat handling, strategic moves and a lawyer’s mind to interpret complex rules – and wield them against your opponent. “I always say it’s a chess game on the water,” Tunnicliffe says. Her switch from individual racing in a fleet to team match racing has been no small feat. “For the people who aren’t sailors, what she is doing…is akin to a pro pitcher deciding to switch over and becoming a quarterback,” said sailing champion JJ Fetter, presenting Tunnicliffe with her third Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year Award for 2010. So far, it’s been a winning change. Her team’s success recently
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“Anna, Molly and I are all very close friends, and that is and has helped her earn the Yachtswoman award for 2011, making her the always been the foundation of our team,” Capozzi says. She sailed only woman to receive sailing’s top honor four years in a row. Capping the year was Team Tunnicliffe’s match-racing victory at with Tunnicliffe at Old Dominion University in Virginia, and they the ISAF World Sailing Championships in Australia, which secured both competed against Vandemoer, who sailed for the University a berth for the United States in the event at the 2012 Olympics. of Hawaii. Together they are known as Team Maclaren for their title Whether or not that spot will go to Tunnicliffe’s team will be sponsor, the British baby stroller company. They also have a halfdozen other sponsors, including 11th Hour Racing, which promotes determined at the U.S. trials in Weymouth, England, May 4-9. Although she is at the helm, the 29-year-old sailor always shines environmentally conscious regattas. Even with strong financial support, competing at this level the light on her crew, Debbie Capozzi, 31, from New York, and Molly Vandemoer, 32, from California. Indeed, the trio recently received requires sacrifice. The women are away from home for about eight the 2011 Best Team Performance award from the US Sailing Team months a year. Tunnicliffe is fortunate that her husband, sailor Brad Funk, is nearby when they are training in Miami. (The two have AlphaGraphics. “It’s usually the skipper that gets all the credit, but honestly it’s coached sailing at the Lauderdale Yacht Club, which was home the crew that deserves it all,” Tunnicliffe has said. “I just drive the base for Tunnicliffe while training for the 2008 Olympics.) After breakfast the team members boat. They tell me where to go and pull the sails.” The three teammates, each head off to Key Biscayne Yacht a champion sailor in her own Club, where they rig one of the right, share a strong mutual Elliott 6m sailboats stored there for respect. “The nicest thing competitors in US Sailing’s Rolex is that it’s definitely a level Miami OCR Regatta (Jan. 22-28). It’s pushing 80 degrees, and playing field. No one is a the cerulean sky is littered with rock star,” Vandemoer says. wafts of white as they sail out for “Anna brings an incredible an afternoon of practice – boat amount of drive…and she is handling, starting, turning and driven in a way that pushes speed drills. Later they meet up you rather than turns you off.” with the Dutch team for a few Capozzi shares a similar races. As Team Tunnicliffe rounds view, noting that Tunnicliffe’s the buoy, the Dutch women hold push for excellence inspires up a yellow-and-red striped flag, those around her. “She is the protesting that their opponent first to offer encouragement did not give them enough room. when things are not going well Capozzi, Vandemoer and Tunnicliffe beat Team or to offer congratulations when Macgregor for the 2011 somebody has done a good ISAF world title. job,” she says. Match racing requires extreme coordination among crew members, the result of many hours of practice and analysis. For this reason, the three sailors and their coach, David Dellenbaugh from Connecticut, moved into a Key Biscayne apartment in January. In addition to time spent sailing and debriefing, they also work to be in top physical condition. “It’s not a regular cruise around the bay. It’s quite intense,” says Dellenbaugh, a much-decorated sailor and publisher of the racing newsletter Speed & Smarts. And no one in the sport is in better shape than Tunnicliffe, he says. Her workouts five or six days a week lend credence to his assessment. In the warehouse-like Cross Fit in Coral Gables, she deadlifts a barbell bearing 180 pounds before tackling the day’s drill with the class – repeating sets of 20 dumbbell thrusts, a 100-meter run and 20 single-arm kettlebell swings. The class is set up as a friendly competition, which suits Tunnicliffe. “Anna raises the bar for everyone, and she has an awesome spirit,” says Nikki McGowan, a Cross Fit coach. “Everybody’s always chasing her – even the male athletes.” After the workout she joins her teammates at the apartment. While cooking breakfast, Tunnicliffe speaks about the challenge of match racing and all its complexities. In addition to harnessing the ever-changing elements of wind and waves, match racers use the rules to outsmart their opponents or cause them to earn a penalty. “It’s such an in-depth game, I want to know every strategy,” she says. As Tunnicliffe sits down to her paleo-diet breakfast of scrambled eggs and spinach, the team discusses sailing plans for the day, interspersed with light conversation, peppered with inside jokes.
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[ Coach David Dellenbaugh checks the wind, Tunnicliffe pumps iron and the team trains off Key Biscayne.
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Dellenbaugh holds up a green flag to deny the penalty. Dellenbaugh is well qualified to serve as impromptu umpire. He was tactician on the winning yacht for the 1992 America’s Cup – the ultimate match race – and he serves on the US Sailing Racing Rules Committee. Today he zips around in a Zodiac boat, offering the sailors feedback on their drills and tossing them food and water bottles (refilled from a larger container). They appear eager for his comments and deliberate in their practice, analyzing each exercise, but they also clearly enjoy one another, chatting and laughing during breaks. “They are very focused on their goal and the steps to get there,” Dellenbaugh says. “They have a good mix of seriousness and fun, which is important for the long run, for the bumps in the road that come along – like when things are said in the heat of the moment.” Later in January they had some tense moments in the quarterfinals of the Miami OCR Regatta. They faced Great Britain’s Lucy Macgregor and crew, the team they had narrowly beat in the world finals. Tunnicliffe says some critical errors cost them this race. “It was great, intense and challenging sailing so we are not quite as upset as we thought we would be,” she wrote in her blog. “It is never fun to lose, but we sailed well, and are looking forward to the sail-offs tomorrow.” The following day they sailed to a fifth-place finish in a field of 24 teams. It’s not the result they had hoped for, but they see Team Tunnicliffe races it as a learning opportunity. Tunnicliffe says the trick is to stay Team Macgregor in the disciplined through the low times and not get overconfident 2012 Miami OCR Regatta. during the highs. There’s always the next race, as well as the ultimate goal – Olympic gold in Weymouth. ●
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EXAMPLES Talk with a few educators at South Florida’s private elementary and high schools and soon a theme
emerges linking their goals for the second decade of the 21st century. More than ever before, the focus of teachers and administrators is on educating well-rounded young people who can meet the challenges of their futures with vitality, with imagination, with a commitment to creating a better world. The educators City & Shore spoke with for our annual peek inside the classroom want their graduates to think on their feet, to think outside the box, and to think with compassion and concern for the people in their communities and beyond. Good grades are great, but the educators you’ll meet here all agree that there’s more to life than A’s, B’s and C’s. BY DAVE WIECZOREK PHOTOGRAPHED BY GINNY DIXON
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Elise Ecoff, assistant headmaster, North Broward Preparatory School, Coconut Creek
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lise Ecoff was principal of North Broward Preparatory’s Lower School a few years ago when she decided students and faculty were sailing slightly off course. “We were inconsistent, not getting where we wanted to go in terms of the curriculum,” says Ecoff, now assistant headmaster for academics who will become headmaster in July. “We had lots of different pieces of things but not one consistent philosophy that would move our school forward and foster critical thinking by students and faculty.” That’s when she learned about Project Zero, a summer institute program run through Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, which developed a curriculum enhancer called “visible thinking.” “Part of the idea is to create a culture of thinking in your school,” Ecoff says. “You do that by starting with visible thinking, which is exactly like it sounds. It’s making students think visible to themselves and to others in the classroom.” Visible thinking is processed through “routines.” If a student is looking at a piece of art, for example, the routine is to See, Think and Wonder. What do you see? What do you think about the picture of George Washington crossing the Delaware? What do you wonder? There are routines for all kinds of creative thinking, from complex math equations to looking at both sides of an issue. That’s called the Tug of War. Another is Step Inside, where a student takes on a person in history and how he might be thinking. “The idea is to delve deeply into content and learn how it applies to real life,” Ecoff says. Visible thinking begins with North Broward’s pre-kindergarten 3-year-olds and continues through 12th grade. It’s an approach that works especially well at North Broward, with a small enrollment of 1,300. “We’re like Cheers – where everybody knows your name,” Ecoff laughs. “That’s a cliché, but you want teachers and administrators to know your child, to know his strengths and weaknesses. That’s part of what we do at North Broward, so the idea of creating a culture of thinking fits naturally into who we are as a school and what we continue to aspire to grow to be.”
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Doctor of Difference
Dr. Carlos Pulido, pre-med instructor, American Heritage School, Plantation
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arlos Pulido was 16 when he graduated from high school in Barranquilla, Colombia. At university, he became an assistant professor of anatomy – before he finished his medical training – and volunteered as a teacher of science and algebra to underprivileged high-school kids. When he earned his medical degree, he went to work as a trauma doctor, and that’s where he figured to spend the next few years of his life. Wrong diagnosis. “I came to the United States and intended to practice here but never did,” the doctor says. “I got tangled up with teaching and have been at American Heritage for 18 years. I love it.” In 1999 he helped the school’s vice president, Douglas Laurie, launch American Heritage’s Medical Professions Program and establish ties with Broward General Hospital, where pre-med students visit with their classes and organize an annual Christmas party for underprivileged kids with cancer. “Pre-med classes start freshman year, and it’s a really unusual program. We use the same textbooks as college medical schools,” says Pulido, who teaches pathology and forensics science and supervises a professional-quality lab at the school. “The students fall in love with the program. It’s a life-changing experience that gets them thinking: I would like to be able to make a difference with my life.” He says two of the goals of the program are to “increase the amount of knowledge kids can handle by using technology such as digital and animation that will expose kids to a lot more in a shorter time” and to instill integrity and compassion in the students. “We want them to give something back to society and to care for all people,” Pulido says. “That’s what they’re learning when we take students to the hospital or they do things like hosting the holiday party for kids. “At American Heritage, we hope that at some point every student develops a passion for medicine or law or whatever it is, and that they feel they want to make a difference.”
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Stairway to the Future
Jackie Hanke, literature teacher, Cardinal Gibbons High School, Fort Lauderdale
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ackie Hanke tends to speak in aphorisms, those of the famous and those of her own creation. For example, she likes to tell students in her freshman literature classes at Cardinal Gibbons High School that it was writer-philosopher George Santayana who said: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Her favorite pithy summary of life, though, is of her own making. “I tell the students, if you sit with turkeys you can’t soar with the eagles,” Hanke says. Hanke’s homespun homilies are grounded in literature, and maybe that’s why they’ve hit home with three generations of students: The 75-year-old has been teaching for 50 years, the last 30 at Gibbons. “I have a great love for education, and I have a great love for literature,” Hanke says. “If we want to understand life, we have to read literature. I never give my students anything to read that they can’t put to use in their life experience. “Literature is what life is about whether it’s Shakespeare or Dickens – or, for that matter, Grisham or Crichton.” Literature and life. At Gibbons, students are encouraged to read deeper into both. “We want to teach our students loyalty and good discipline and to do the best they can,” Hanke says. “I tell them it doesn’t matter if they didn’t get straight A’s, if they got a B or a C, as long as that was the best they could do. We want their education here to give them a purpose in life. We want them to give to the world whatever gifts they can. Cardinal Gibbons is just a stairway, their first step into their future.” Hanke doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. She’d like to keep going as long as “my hero,” Sister Marie Schramko, the co-founding principal of Cardinal Gibbons who still shows up to work every day – at 95. “I’ll teach as long as I can give something useful to the students,” Hanke says. “That’s what I’m here for.”
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Lisa Ockerman, third-grade teacher, Pine Crest Lower School, Boca Raton Kerri Alexanderson, psychology teacher, Pine Crest Upper School, Fort Lauderdale
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ach month, chair person Lisa Ockerman helps organize Community Building Assemblies, student gatherings designed to enhance “character education, part of Pine Crest School’s mission to promote good character inside and outside school.” The theme might be “kindness” one month, “integrity” the next. “Students need to be reminded of these kinds of things all the time,” says Ockerman, a third-grade teacher whose three children attend Pine Crest’s lower and upper campuses in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, respectively. “The world has changed, and we have to give kids the tools to meet the challenges they’ll face. I want them to feel a passion for learning, and I want to inspire them to learn how to become good citizens.” At the assemblies the students receive a list of suggestions on how to put that month’s character building block into practice. When it comes to integrity, for example: “Think before you act.” The students also are encouraged to become involved in Pine Crest’s community-service initiatives, such as visiting a seniors community where they play games with the residents or read magazines and books to them. Pine Crest also partners with a school in Haiti, for which students collect clothes and school supplies to send to the island kids. “At Pine Crest we’re not just developing the academic side of a student,” Ockerman says. “We want to build ‘whole’ people who will go out into the world to do good things.” In fact, says Kerri Alexanderson, a psychology teacher in the Upper School, doing good things is an expectation at Pine Crest. “These kids expect greatness from their teachers, and the teachers expect greatness from the students,” says Alexanderson, who teaches sophomores, juniors and seniors. “Our expectations are a little higher at Pine Crest than at some schools, but we – both students and teachers – can achieve those expectations.”
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College Conditioning Mellesia Nelson, college counselor, Sagemont School, Weston
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ellesia Nelson starts her college conditioning drills with students at Sagemont School as early as sixth grade. Overaggressive? Overzealous? Not to her way of thinking about their future, a future that requires establishing balance today. “We’re not drilling this into their heads, but we do start working on it when they’re in sixth, seventh and eighth grade,” says Nelson, Sagemont’s college counselor. “I say to them, ‘You need to have balance in school. You have to do more than just go to class. You should want to be involved in sports or clubs, summer programs and community service.’ “So when they get to high school these activities will be a natural thing, they’ll want to do these things. You don’t have to be involved in 10 things, I tell them, but develop a focus on what you’re passionate about.” The early conditioning obviously works at Sagemont. Nelson says 98 percent of graduates attend four-year colleges, with most of the other 2 percent enrolling at two-year colleges. “I get to know the kids in a variety of ways,” Nelson says. “I sponsor the National Honor Society, for example, and I have lunch with kids every day. If you’re sitting in your office you won’t get to know them, you won’t have those conversations where they tell you they have a problem or need help with a class. That’s how you build relationships with kids over the years.” Nelson says that in today’s world, “college-bound students have to be ready for life, not just taking tests,” and so sometimes she reminds students that their parents are paying for a private-school education for a reason. “You’re not here to lollygag,” she tells them. “We have a supportive atmosphere at Sagemont, and that keeps everyone – students, parents, faculty – in the loop,” Nelson says. “But sometimes I have to tell the students, ‘Yes, I’m on your case, but it’s because we want you to succeed.”
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MY TASTES of the CARIBBEAN
PALM TREES. SUNSHINE. TOURISTS. WHAT’S THE CARIBBEAN GOT THAT WE DON’T HAVE HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA? A SKEPTIC PUTS OUT TO SEA TO FIND OUT. BY JOHN TANASYCHUK
It’s not that we had anything against the Caribbean. Caribbean It’s just that we had avoided it. After all, isn’t living in South Florida kind of the same thing? Do we really need to see more palm trees? More sunshine? More cruise ship passengers? When I allowed myself to think about the Caribbean, that horrible Kenny Chesney song inevitably came to mind. No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problem. Problem For a guy like me — whose vacations more often involve big cities, new restaurants, museums and shopping — the mantra of the Caribbean r felt anathema to my aesthetic. a M l e D Victoria But then in January, the Caribbean — the British Virgin Islands in particular — came calling. Our niece, Staci, cheffed on yachts for almost two decades before the arrival of her first child a year ago. She and her captain husband, Dusty, had invited us on board luxury yachts countless times. We had said no to the south of France. No to Italy’s Amalfi Coast. So I’m not sure why four days in the BVI suddenly sounded like a good idea. But it did. Our only plan, if you will, was that we’d sleep aboard the Victoria Del Mar, a 121-foot Moonen with five state rooms (IYC.com). It’s the yacht Dusty captains. His crew would be coming off a busy two-week holiday charter and they too could use some R and R. We’d be guests on the yacht and get a taste of the rock star pampering that guests on a chartered yacht receive. The itinerary was up to Dusty and Staci. Sure enough, landing in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands was everything I had expected from the Caribbean. A crowded minivan. Too many T-shirt shops. Too many jewelry stores. Too much traffic. Too many cruise ship passengers…
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"The Indians'' rock formations in the British Virgin Islands.
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A state room in a private yacht isn’t unlike an oversized jewelry box. There are more hidden drawers, more dimmer
switches and more of everything you’d think a room this size couldn’t accommodate. After unpacking, we head upstairs to the aft deck and over glasses of Veuve Cliquot, we start to get a feel for the vegetation. In St. Thomas, and everywhere we soon discover, there are few palm trees. Most of the flora is a kind of natural scrub that’s resistant to wind and salt. It's hilly, and we can see cable cars moving up Flag Hill to Paradise Point, a look-out destination over Charlotte Amalie Harbor where Staci and Dusty had their wedding rehearsal dinner 15 years ago. Just after eight, we’re in one of the yacht’s two tenders. A tender, I find out, is an easier-to-maneuver smaller boat that we'll be in and out of too many times to count by the end of four days. We take a quick trip across the starry-skied bay and by 8:30 p.m., we’re at dinner at Craig & Sally’s (CraigandSallys.com) in Frenchtown. It’s a
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mostly residential area with a few restaurants. Open by Americans originally from New Jersey, the restaurant features a mix of culinary classics (coq au vin), American fare (strip streaks) and freshly procured seafood done with Caribbean flair (mahi mahi with sweet pea rice pilaf). Like so much of this part of the world, Craig & Sally’s feels like a comfortably worn neighborhood joint, with its trellised ceiling, honey colored wooden bar and a pleasant musty smell that comes from being on such a tiny island.
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More than 50 islands make up the British Virgin Islands,
but less than a third are occupied by the country’s 30,000 citizens. On the 90-minute ride from St. Thomas to Virgin Gorda, our first stop in the BVI, we can see why so many people have declared this one of the most beautiful parts of the world. There are no soaring high rises. The water is food-coloring blue. There’s a stillness about the place. Only about 330,000 tourists visit the BVI in an average year.
We pass the majestic St. John Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, much of which is now a national park. Laurance Rockefeller bought most of the island and then donated it to become the country’s 29th national park. But we’re on our way to a entirely different kind of national park known in the BVI as The Baths, on Virgin Gorda’s north shore. It looks as if a giant got tired of playing with a bunch of granite boulders and gently tossed them along the shoreline. The result is a kind of obstacle course, in which the rocks form sheltered pools and visitors crouch and crawl to make their way through the park. While it’s one of the most popular places to visit, it feels entirely new to us, as we make our way through the maze. That night, we anchor in Norman Island, which some believe was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island. Dinner is miraculously served on board. Chef Justin Remo, 34, graduated from college in hotel management, but quickly gravitated toward the kitchen. He’s spent most of the past five and a half years cooking on yachts.
“I didn’t know this industry existed until a few years ago,” says Remo, who on this night puts out an exquisite Asian-inspired family-style meal that gives us a taste of what it’s like to live aboard a chartered yacht. There’s brined and tea-smoked duck breast on crispy wonton squares. (He smoked the duck onboard). There’s also tempura shrimp and fresh vegetable spring rolls to start. We move on to grilled tenderloin marinated in a mixture of lemon grass and soy. His creamy crab cakes starts with a shrimp mousse. There are soba noodles and an Asian slaw. I’m amazed not just at the meal, but at the planning that goes into conceiving dishes on land, purchasing the ingredients and then putting it all together days later at sea. This may have been the first night that we took notice of the sky. If you were living in South Florida after Hurricane Wilma, you’ll remember the unfortunate days-long power outages. You might also recall the absence of light pollution. Here in The Bight, the night sky is alive with stars.
The Baths on the north shore of Virgin Gorda in the BVI.
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Snorkeling The Baths in the BVI.
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I like to start most days with a bit of physical exertion.
Thirty minutes on the elliptical. But on this day, before I’ve even finished my coffee, I’ve been compelled to jump from the top of the Victoria Del Mar into the water. Forty feet. Wow! The crew tells me about the unfortunate guy who belly flopped from 40 feet. Ouch! It’s actually just the beginning of our most physical day. We make our way back to Norman Island for some of the best snorkeling in the BVI. At The Caves, you enter two caves with loads of coral and sponges covering the walls. You can see why some call this Treasure Island. We learn later that those annoying jet skis aren’t allowed in the BVI. It’s what makes it so appealing to snorkelers, divers and sailors. And in our four days, we didn’t see a single cruise ship. Back in the tender, we head to Cooper Island for lunch. At 1 ½ miles long by ½-mile wide, the eco-friendly Cooper Island Beach Club (CooperIslandBeachClub.com) is the only reason tourists come here. Snorkelers and divers use it as a base camp. Each 114
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guest cottage is furnished with recycled teak furniture. Seventy-five percent of the power comes from the solar panels on the roof of the restaurant, where we ate conch fritters served with Marie Rose dipping sauce (a spicy combination of ketchup and mayo) and traditional chicken curry roti, a kind of West Indian meal in a tortilla. After Cooper Island, we head to Tortola, the largest of the islands and its capital, where we dock at Soper’s Hole. Later that night, we dine at Foxy’s (FoxysBar.com) on the island of Jost Van Dyke, which has been serving barbecue ribs and chicken since 1966. We’d called ahead and arrived to a reserved table where platters of food were served family-style to our group. Foxy’s even brews its own beer. This is a beach bar, after all, where visitors leave shirts, flags and other articles of clothing hanging from the ceiling. We left nothing but smiles.
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Jost Van Dyke, population 225, looks more like a movie set than a place to live. From far away, all you see are sailboats
and a few houses. It’s also home to one of the most famous bars
Regis Bou rdon and Claudine P earson
in the BVI. The Soggy Dollar Bar is where a cocktail known as The Painkiller was invented in the ’70s. It’s a lethal combination of rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, orange juice topped with freshly grated nutmeg. To get to The Soggy Dollar, you have to swim in: Thus you end up with soggy dollars. I forgo The Painkiller, but it’s here on the beach on Jost Van Dyke that I realize why the BVI is such a magical place. Many of the folks around me no doubt own the yachts we see anchored further out in the bay. But in bathing suits, we’re all the same. Unlike so much of South Florida, there’s no VIP room. No velvet rope. I can’t remember being so relaxed. That night, we all climb into a van and head from the West End of Tortola to the East End. We’re having dinner at Brandywine (284-495-2301), the restaurant that our friends Regis Bourdon and Claudine Pearson have recently purchased. To get to the restaurant, you drive uphill through a walled gate. While it’s dark when we arrive, from the cobblestone garden terrace we get a glimpse Sir Francis Drake Channel. The entire restaurant is open, and the constant breeze makes air conditioning unnecessary.
Chef Bourdon has created a mostly Mediterranean menu on which he’ll use as many local ingredients as possible. The night we dined, there were local green beans and tuna tartare with locally grown avocados. We leave the way we came in. Enchanted.
Epilogue A few weeks after our return, we were offered free
tickets to a Jimmy Buffett show at American Airlines Arena. We remembered the engineer aboard the Victoria Del Mar had quoted Buffett extensively during our time aboard – Buffett made his career from his experiences down in the BVI. We couldn't make the show. But we are planning a Caribbean-themed party in April. There’ll be barbecue ribs and chicken, yellow rice and cole slaw. We’ll try to recreate the meal at Foxy’s. I’m also going to try to perfect a roti recipe by them. We will, of course, serve Painkillers; maybe even play a little Jimmy Buffett. Funny what four days in the Caribbean can do to a guy. ●
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DESSERTS to DRIVE for Going to town for ice cream was a big treat when I was a child. I lived on a farm
— some would say in the middle of nowhere — and that bumpy, 25-minute drive to the ice cream shop in Olean, N.Y., was the perfect end to a perfect summer day. My order was always the same: one scoop of homemade black raspberry ice cream on a cake cone. No matter how long I tried to savor it, the cone was gone long before we got back in the car. But the sticky, sleepy ride home was pure heaven. Perhaps there was a second, more subconscious reason behind my move to South Florida some 25 years later: here, it’s perpetually summer, and you can have dessert any day of the week. Equipped with a spoon, a toddler and a three-year-old, I set out on a dessert-seeking mission to recapture those sweet summer days and discover tasty treats worth at least a 25-minute drive. BY REBECCA CAHILLY
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CREATIVE FOCUS
Hey Sugar Cupcakes' "Gimme S'More'' cupcake.
Sweeter Days Bake Shop
MAKE CUPCAKES, NOT WAR I might have a bit of a cupcake fetish, (after all, I have little
people at home and cupcakes are a staple food item), but there was never someone
more excited than yours truly
when the cupcake craze hit. A shop dedicated to cupcakes? I’m there! Cupcakes freshly baked and delivered? Yes, please! Sadly, many of the once-fabulous cupcake
shops haven’t weathered the recession, but there are still a few places to enjoy two bites of creative genius.
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To my three year old (OK, and to me too), going to this cute little bake shop in Fort Lauderdale is like jumping into a magical cupcake fairytale storybook. Each one of their delicious cupcake and cake creations is handcrafted on site daily, and is simply a work of art. Try the Pancake Cupcake — a vanilla, maple buttercream cake topped with brown sugar and crumbled bacon bits — for a sweet and savory treat; or their signature creation, a rich chocolate cake infused with chocolate buttercream with vanilla-flavored Aqua Swiss Buttercream icing topped with chocolate sprinkles. Take your cupcake to go in a sweet little container or order a selection online to be delivered for your next event or cupcake emergency. 1497 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 33304, Tel: 954-396-3979, www.sweeterdaysbakeshop.com
Hey Sugar Cupcakes
In our search for the best cupcake, we were sent directly to Mark and Deborah Rogge, the creative duo behind Hey Sugar Cupcakes. Focusing on an ethos of creating a very high quality product and flavors that matter, the Rogges are not only passionate about cupcakes, they stand behind their claim that their cupcakes are not only "Filled, Frosted and Fabulous", they are the “absolute best cakes you’ll ever eat.” Bold claim? Au contraire. This wholesale-only commissary delivers cupcakes all over the tri-county area and also worldwide. But if you simply must know where to go to taste the best cupcake ever, head to the Cheese Course in Weston (other locations can be found at www.thecheesecourse.com) where you can sample the jumbo size of their most popular red velvet, chocolate and carrot cupcakes. “We don’t do cutesy cupcakes,” says Mark, “It’s food. You don’t eat with your eyes; you eat with your mouth. If you’re going to spend the calories, you’d better enjoy what you’re eating.” Curious? Call Mark or Deborah and order a few for yourself or have them direct you to a retail outlet near you where you might enjoy some worthwhile calories — we hear that Hey Sugar Cupcakes are also offered on select restaurant menus… Tel: 954-600-3747, www.heysugarcupcakes.com
THE PROOF IS IN THE (BREAD) PUDDING Evolving from the practice of
utilizing stale bread in either a
sweet or savory mixture, bread pudding goes back centuries,
and this dessert is often listed on South Florida dessert
menus. Who has the best?
You’ll have to see for yourself.
YOLO
Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding This hip and happening restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale might not be immediately known for its desserts, but try the chocolate chip bread pudding and you’ll instantly be transported to Gram’s kitchen table snuggled in your pajamas with the feet in them. One of the secrets to this recipe is that the bread comes from croissants, which lends a rich, buttery texture to the pudding. Chocolate chips, pecans and raisins give it a delightful sweetness punctuated by a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of warm caramel sauce. Just don’t wear your bunny pajamas to the restaurant. People will think you are strange.
YOLO Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 33301, Tel: 954-523-1000, www.yolorestaurant.com
PRIME
Signature Chocolate Bread Pudding
PRIME Signature Chocolate Bread Pudding
This authentic supper club on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach invites guests to slip back to a glamorous era when dining was a social experience. While the restaurant’s steak and seafood items draw a crowd, this decadent dessert has its own following. “Baked just for you,” PRIME’s Signature Chocolate Bread Pudding is lusciously rich and custardy, topped with vanilla ice cream, raspberry purée and a touch of caramel drizzle. It’s just the sort of thing you’d imagine Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers might have shared. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33483, Tel: 561-865-5845, www.primedelray.com
Canyon Southwest Café
Mixed Berry White Chocolate Bread Pudding “Good grief, what is THAT?!” was the way my husband alerted me to the monstrous bowl of gooey, berry-laden goodness set down on the table next to us. Why, it was none other than the Mixed Berry White Chocolate Bread Pudding that subsequently had our neighbors feigning euphoria and falling out of their chairs. Canyon is our must-stop for any date night, as you simply can not go wrong with any of their fabulous “American Artisanal” menu items, including the Prickly Pear house margarita famous in its own right. But now we’ve added this always-packed, no reservations, don’t-even-think-of-asking-forour-recipe gem to our favorite desserts list. Canyon Luckily for us, we don’t have to drive far. Southwest Café Mixed Berry White 1818 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Chocolate Bread Pudding 33304, Tel: 954-765-1950, www.canyonfl.com
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HAVE YOUR CAKE… From cakes to pies to
everything à la mode, selecting the most
fabulous desserts in South
Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlour and Restaurant I’m not going to pick a favorite dessert when it comes to Jaxson’s old-fashioned ice cream parlour in Dania Beach. That’s because, in my opinion, you can’t go wrong with anything you order from this charming, 1950s-style ice cream bar and candy shop. Bring an old license plate to add to the wall and enjoy some popcorn while they prepare your order. The best part? All of the ice cream is homemade, on the premises. I’ll leave you with this: It takes us about 30 minutes to drive to Jaxson’s from our home. On the way the rear-view mirror shows the excitement building in the back seat. It’s not even summer yet, and I’ve already introduced my daughter to a scoop of black raspberry on a cake cone. 128 S. Federal Highway, Dania Beach, 33004, Tel: 954-923-4445, www.jaxsonsicecream.com
Florida was no easy task.
There are simply too many
Brimstone Woodfire Grill
tidbits round out our list.
Yeah, this isn’t really a pie; it’s more like a perfectly formed, chocolatecovered cylinder of sin. The Peanut Butter Pie at Brimstone Grill in Pembroke Pines wins the award for “dessert to drive for” because if you live east, it’s a haul. Located at the open-air Shops at Pembroke Gardens, this is a great restaurant for steak and seafood or, as we discovered, a perfect apres-shopping slip-into-something-morecomfortable (like peanut butter) retreat.
to mention, but these tasty So grab your keys and
relive your childhood in
the more sophisticated, South Florida way.
Peanut Butter Pie
14575 SW Fifth Street, Pembroke Pines, 33027, Tel: 954-430-BEEF (2333), www.brimstonewoodfiregrill.com Piñon Grill Flourless Chocolate Waffle
Piñon Grill
Flourless Chocolate Waffle Gluten-free or wheat-intolerant foodies rejoice! The sister restaurant of Brimstone Woodfire Grill (mentioned above) shares the same passion for decadent desserts. Tantalizing the taste buds of the most discerning foodie is the Flourless Chocolate Waffle, comprised of flourless chocolate batter mixed with sun-dried cherries and cooked on a Belgian waffle iron. The presentation is simple and effortless: ice cream, raspberry sauce and chocolate ganache; the result is delightful. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431, Tel: 561-391-7770, www.pinongrill.com
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Philippe Chow Red Velvet Cake
Philippe Chow
AiZiA
Every time I bite into a piece of the red velvet cake at Philippe Chow’s location in Boca Raton I want to say, in my best raspy New Yorker voice, “This is beautiful. What is this, velvet?” This in-house dessert is the creation of Philippe Boca’s own pastry chef, Keith Freiman, who adds a splash or orange juice to the filling to give a natural sweetener to this, ahem, velvety creation.
Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
Red Velvet Cake
200 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 33432-5623, Tel: 561-393-4666, www.philippechow.com
at The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa Indulge your taste buds and your senses at this waterfront Asian fusion restaurant and nightclub, where meals are served in a spectacle of fire, smoke, ice and lights. The desserts here are no less illuminating, but it is the Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée that takes the cake; this sweet and creamy creation has just the right amount of zing for your zang. 3660 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 33019, Tel: 954-602-8347, www.aziahollywood.com cityandshore.com
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NOIR THRILLERS
California begins to catch – even surpass – the world-class French pinot noirs BY BOB HOSMON nce upon a time — and not that long ago — if you wanted a good glass of wine made from pinot noir grapes, you had to pour something from the Burgundy region of France. And that was it. Try as they might, vintners in California just couldn’t make a pinot noir that could even begin to compete with the French. Some opined that California wineries should just forget about pinot and concentrate on cabernet and merlot. Fortunately, not everyone followed that advice, and by the last decade of the 20th century, California pinots had begun to come into their own. They were good — and sometimes great. Three pinots from California – a 2009 from Donum Estate, a 2009 from Jim Ball Vineyards and a 2008 from Bernardus Winery – just won double-gold medals in the American Fine Wine Competition, judged in January at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Most remarkable, the Best of Show in the AFWC’s red wine category is a 2009 Manchester Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir from La Follette Wines in Mendocino County ($50). The key to success seemed to be finding the right places to plant pinot noir vines, and once they were identified and proven to be successful, pinot production in California moved ahead. Today, those looking for quality should look on the bottle label for the name of the locale where the pinot grapes were grown; it’s the one piece of information that can provide you with some surety that a particular pinot should be pretty good. One of the best regions for growing pinot noir is the Russian River Valley in California’s Sonoma County. Some favorites produced there include pinots from Donum, Patz & Hall, Dehlinger, Russian Hill, Rochioli, EnRoute, Toad Hollow, Sequana, Tudal Family and Davis Bynum. With price tags that range from $30 to $85 a bottle, the choice is up to the consumer. However, whichever wine you choose, it should be as good, if not better, than a comparably priced pinot from Burgundy. If you’re looking for a real bargain, look for the Picket Fence Russian River Valley Pinot Noir ($18).
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Other locales in Sonoma County also produce first-rate pinot grapes. Vineyards along the Sonoma Coast provide grapes for Kutch and MacRostie, two of Sonoma’s premium pinot vintners; and Robert Stemmler’s and Robert Mondavi’s attractive pinots are produced from grapes grown in Sonoma’s Carneros district. Serious bargain hunters should look for the Sebastiani Sonoma Coast Pinot and Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir ($18 and $22, respectively). One over-looked California location that deserves our attention for pinot is Monterey County. I can certainly vouch for the quality of pinots produced by Morgan, Talbott, Paraiso, Hahn and Siduri, all from vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands; and for the J. Lohr pinot from Monterey’s Arroyo Seco region. Last, but certainly not least, Santa Barbara County is another place in California where pinot noir grapes excel. Indeed, the county plays “pinot central” in the award-winning movie Sideways. Two wineries helping to maintain that reputation are Byron and Sea Smoke. Byron pinots are well-made, ready to drink, and affordable, while the Sea Smoke famous libations are higher priced (but worth every penny), extremely complex, and, I believe, will be even better after a couple years of bottle aging. A budget-priced Santa Barbara pinot that deserves your attention is Hitching Post, named for the real-life restaurant that’s featured in movie; it’s a nice, easy-to-like red. In the 1980s I asked a well-known California wine maker what was his greatest challenge, and he responded, “I want to make a first-rate pinot noir.” Fortunately he and others like him never gave up. They discovered the best places in California to plant pinot noir grapes, and we are the beneficiaries. Sample some award-winning pinot noirs including the Best of Show 2009 La Follette, and other varietals - at the American Fine Wine Competition Gala, presented by Patriot National Insurance Group, Inc. The gala, starring Chef Emeril Lagasse, Alan Kalter and over 600 American wines to sample with the five-course meal, will be April 19 at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Proceeds from the silent auction. featuring all 600+ award winning wines each signed by the winemakers themselves, benefit The Diabetes Research Institute and the Golden Bell Education Foundation. Tickets are $300. 561-504-8463, www.americanfinewinecompetition.com
Delight.
Indulge.
Three Incredible Restaurants. One Incredible Destination. Whatever you’re in the mood for, we have it right here. The best Hollywood restaurants are located in one place - The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. Whether you’re in the mood for cross-fusion Asian, gourmet steaks and seafood, or burgers and beers, there’s no reason to go anywhere else.
Reservations: 954-602-8347 Hollywood Prime is located inside the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa - 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood AiZiA & Rivals are located at Diplomat Landing - 3460 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood
Enjoy.
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
American Big City Tavern 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-727-0307. Comfortable, just like the old-time taverns it’s meant to evoke. The modern American menu includes very good meat and seafood. Moderate-expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 6/17/11. – J.T.
are greeted by, yes, the friendliest of staffs, as well as a décor that easily can be described as Hollywood chic. We can recommend the grilled Caesar salad, a contemporary twist on the traditional Caesar, served as a roasted heart of Romaine and drizzled with a garlic lemon aioli and topped with grated parmesan. One of our Best New Restaurants of 2011. Reviewed Sept/Oct 2011. – R.C.
New York Prime introduces Rare Las Olas, located one block west of Federal Highway. Contemporary and upscale, Rare merges the vibe of South Beach with New York Prime-quality food, serving only the best USDA Prime steaks. Reservations accepted. Runyon’s 9810 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs,
Himmarshee Bar & Grille 210 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale, 954524-1818. 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. Hollywood Prime Westin Diplomat, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954-602-6000. This 15-table steakhouse does everything right, from sourcing exquisite prime beef to providing pampered service. Outstanding prime rib is available on weekends. Reviewed 7/29/11. – J.T. Ireland’s Steakhouse 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, 954349-5656, www.bonaventure.hyatt.com. Ireland’s Steakhouse is an outpost of culinary excellence. Here, you’ll find a restaurant that produces straightforward cuts of grilled beef while showing spunk with menu items some may consider offbeat for a steakhouse. Reviewed 2/2/12. – D.S. Market 17 1850 SE 17th St. Causeway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-835-5507. Chef-driven, farm-to-table restaurant. Florida shrimp fritters and pan-basted Florida red snapper among highlights. Expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 1/28/11. – J.T. Michele’s Dining Lounge 2761 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-533-1919. This family owned and operated restaurant’s strip-mall location on Fort Lauderdale’s Oakland Park Boulevard — and its unassuming signage — bear no hint to the glamour and, dare we say, luxurious experience that awaits within. But once inside you 124
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Mojo 4140 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-568-4443. Fine preparation of updated contemporary classics from escargot and Caesar salad to crab cakes, steaks and pasta. Moderate-expensive. Dinner. Reviewed 5/6/11. – J.T. } Rare Las Olas 401 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-527-3365, www.rarelasolas.com.
954-752-2333. Old-school steakhouse with generous cuts of beef and great seafood appetizers. Moderate-expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 7/30/11. – D.S. Sea 235 Commercial Blvd., Lauderdaleby-the-Sea, 954-533-2580, www. seatherestaurant.com/. Excellent quality meets good value at this charming 22 seater. Moderate-expensive. Reviewed 12/2/11. – J.T.
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Fulvio’s 1900 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954-9271900, www.fulvios1900.com/. Italian food doesn’t get much better than at this store-front charmer where pasta, such as tigatoni in Sunday gravy, is a specialty. Excellent desserts. Expensive. Reviewed 11/4/11. – J.T. Philomena’s 906 S. Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, 954-917-7778. Everything is deliciously homemade. Double-cut stuffed pork chop and braciola among highlights. Must RSVP. Moderateexpensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 3/18/11. – J.S. } Via Luna The Ritz-Carlton, One Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-4652300. Via Luna (“Moon’s Path” in Italian) is the new, sexy oceanfront spot in Fort Lauderdale. It’s absolutely worth a visit for the best Italian grill cuisine, whether it’s a casual business lunch, a beautiful dinner or the most elaborate Sunday Brunch in town. Whether you choose the spaghetti pomodoro ($16), a recipe Chef de Cuisine Jason Coperine borrowed from his Sicilian grandmother; Italian Flat Breads or the hand-selected, hand-cut beef from a local butcher, the menu items are as delicious and approachable as the prices, making it an everyday Italian restaurant, not just a special occasion locale. Start with Happy Hour every day from 4 to 7 p.m. for a mouthwatering “10 for $10” – a selection of gourmet Bar Bites and signature cocktails for just $10 each.
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-toceiling 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. 126
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} 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 farmto-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, we can recommend the Ahi Coconut Tuna Ceviche, a play on traditional ceviche that, upon first bite, instantly transports the lucky diner to an exotic island paradise: fresh ahi tuna in a delicate coconut milk sauce with serrano peppers and a touch of cilantro. Served in a coconut and topped with cool watercress, this appetizer is, simply, a happy-maker. Reviewed Sept/Oct 2011. – R.C. BurgerFi 6 Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561-2789590. This growing South Florida-based franchise serves incredible burgers, house-made custard and craft beer in a comfortably modern setting. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 10/14/11. – J.T. buccan 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-833-3450. This place is shaking up the quiet town of Palm Beach, with its great location, hip atmosphere and small plates of amazing creations. Chef/co-owner Clay Conley is quickly becoming something of a celebrity chef; his impressive culinary experience and
travels having influenced the menu offerings at this “Progressive American Grill.” One of our Best New Restaurants of 2011. Reviewed Sept/Oct. – R.C. Chops Lobster Bar Royal Palm Place, 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561-395-2675, www. ChopsLobsterBar.com. A deservedly popular restaurant that gives equal attention to both prime steaks and seafood. The service is professional and refined, but always friendly. Exquisite wine list, at every price point. Reviewed 6/24/11. – J.T. DIG 5199 Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-6380500. Unusual organic gourmet dining and imbibing in a friendly atmosphere and at an affordable price. Moderate. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 8/26/11. –C.L. DD Flats Wine Bar and Flatbread Company 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-9888895. Superlative one-of-a-kind international gourmet cuisine, artful presentation and outstanding service at a surprisingly affordable price. Moderate-expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 6/2/11. – C.L. Deck 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561665-8484. Great Intracoastal setting where you’ll find everything from burgers to steaks plus inventive seafood. Moderate. Lunch. Reviewed 4/1/11. – J.T. Efes Bistro Fish & Grill House 8903 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561488-8883. Turkish cuisine at its finest, personally prepared and served in a cozy, intimate atmosphere by the chef/ owner. A flawless dining experience. Reviewed 8/12/11. – C.L. Fifth Avenue Grill 821 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, 561-265-0122. A classic prime-quality steak house with a comprehensive wine list and clubby ambience. Expensive. Lunch, dinner. Reviewed 10/7/11. – C.L. Max’s Grille 404 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-3680080. This mostly dependable mainstay features something for everyone and an always bustling patio. Moderateexpensive. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Reviewed 5/27/11. – J.T.
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Piñon Grill 6000 Glades Road, Suite 1390, Boca Raton, 561391-7770. Piñon Grill made our recent list of Best New Restaurants for its wide-ranging menu that encourages clientele to join in on an exploration in flavor. Menu items range from traditional New York strip steak and filet mignon with béarnaise sauce to the more daring roasted chicken with Key lime sauce and pecan-crusted trout. The homemade Santa Fe chicken soup is a personal favorite, but you also can’t go wrong with any of the amazing burgers — especially the Kobe beef sliders. Reviewed Sept/Oct 2011. – R.C.
Asian Kapow! Noodle Bar Mizner Park, 431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-3477322, KapowNoodleBar.com.The amusingly designed Kapow! may feel like a concept right out of New York or Los Angeles, but it’s actually a homegrown creation. The menu fuses several Asian traditions to create big-flavored, convivial food you’ll want to share with friends. Reviewed 2/3/12. – J.T. 22 NE 1st Avenue Hallandale, FL 33009 954 367 6543 www.tabletopoutlet.com FREE GIFT WRAPPING | Use coupon code “csmag” at checkout online or present ad in store for10% off.
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Philippe Boca 200 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561-393-4666, www.philippechow.com.Philippe focuses on the Beijingstyle of Chinese cooking, which tends to be lighter, deeply flavorful and, of course, MSG-free. The Peking Duck is a must, carved tableside and absolutely delicious, flavored beautifully with just the right amount of crispiness. Also, don’t miss the nightly noodle show, performed by Chef Wei Ming Cheng. One of our Best New Restaurants of 2011. Reviewed Sept/Oct 2011. – R.C.
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Intimacy of Miami, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, 786-629-9229. The Orchid Boutique, 175 SW Seventh St., Suite 2103, Miami, 877-288-9564. Aqua Beachwear, 1213 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-767-0012; Garden Square Shoppes, 10945 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 561-7757476; Plaza Del Mar 267 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 561-585-8211, www.aquabeachwear.com.
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Palm Beach Opera 50th Anniversary Concert and Gala: Alvaro Martinez-Fonts, Hillary Matchett, Jonathan Diamond and Brad Deflin.
United Way of Broward County’s 11th annual “Red & White – Wine and Culinary Delight” fund-raiser: Mike Gelin, Chae Haile and Gregory Haile.
Weston Jewelers attends annual 24 Karat Club Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City: Edward and Tracey Dikes along with Howie Mandel.
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Palm Beach Opera 50th Anniversary Concert and Gala: Zach Solomon with Cathy and Marc Solomon.
Rising Voices benefit for Broward’s abused, neglected and abandoned children raises more than $1,000: Amy Goldin, Ashlea Ayer, Alicia Evolga, Alexis Evolga and Victor Bettencourt.
New Ghost Light Society members at Jersey Boys reception: Peter Neirouz, Laurie Menekou and Jene Kapela Korzeniowski.
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BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards, presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Co-chairs Susan Renneisen and Marcia Barry Smith, Jasmin Shirley, and co-chair Jen Klaassens.
BankAtlantic Non-Profit Academy Awards, presented by 2-1-1 Broward and hosted by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Gavin Goukroger, Berger Singerman; Nancy Merola, BankAtlantic; Chae Haile and 2-1-1 Broward Chair Gregory Haile, of Broward College.
PHOTO: JASON LEIDY Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts JA World Uncorked!, presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida: Catherine Baez, Alyssa Lovitt and Renee Quinn.
The Art School of The Boca Raton Museum of Art presents 3rd Art Rocks Celebration: Beverly and
Jack Circle, honorees; Andrea Kline, and honorees Betty and Marvin Koenig.
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Junior Achievement of South Florida hosts JA World Uncorked!, presented by Southern Wine & Spirits of South Florida: Kalyn Schulman and Kit Schulman, event chair.
Dwyane Wade’s 30th birthday party at The Setai: Usher and Dara Levan, President of SpeakWrite Communications.
Addison Reserve Country Club ride & drive event: Dr. Steven Goldenberg behind the wheel of a Ferrari FF.
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Robin Levinson, co-owner of Levinson Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale, with Ewan McGregor at SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Geneve).
Addison Reserve Country Club ride & drive event: Cliff Osinoff test drives a Ferrari California.
Levinson Jewelers and Steve Martorano launch Yo Cuz! line of jewelry: Mark Levinson, Steve Martorano and Scott Herman.
2012 Conine All-Star Golf Classic: Austin Miller, president and general manager of Calder Casino & Race Course; and Marlins great Jeff Conine.
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Levinson Jewelers and Steve Martorano launch Yo Cuz! line of jewelry: Ralph Stringer and Scott Wooley.
JAFCO South Palm Beach County Chapter raises over $30,000 at book luncheon: JAFCO speaker Debbie Tomares, Executive Director Sarah Franco, Co-President Elise Repath and Chair Flora Aranson.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF PACKAGE Starting from only $225 per person, per night, stay in a Garden View room and play one round on our Red, Gold or Jim McLean Signature course. Plus, start the day at our breakfast buffet, relax with unlimited spa facility access, enjoy unlimited use of driving range and golf bag storage and tune up at an introductory golf clinic hosted by the Jim McLean Golf School.* For more information, call our golf travel specialists at 800.71.DORAL or visit doralresort.com.
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JAFCO South Palm Beach County Chapter raises over $30,000 at book luncheon: Author and keynote speaker Laurence Leamer, Helene Weicholz and David Goldstein.
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Deerfield Beach grand opening: Jason Goldsmith, clinic owner; Larry DeVille, executive director, Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce; Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland and Dr. Charles Goldsmith, founder, Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness.
Dr. G’s Weight Loss & Wellness of Deerfield Beach grand opening: Sasha and Jason Goldsmith, clinic owner; and their twins, Jake and Jade.
Spring trend fashion show from Neiman Marcus Fort Lauderdale aboard the MS Statendam, sponsored by Holland American and benefiting the Junior Welfare Society of Fort Lauderdale.
The Westin Diplomat toasts the landmark Hollywood resort & spa’s 10th anniversary: Kathleen Bernesby, director of sales and marketing; and Nancy Brenner, director of catering and convention services.
Jewish Federation of Broward County Community Campaign Celebration: Bill Gross, Dorit Genet, Bernie Friedman, Debbie Gober, Max Weinberg, long-time drummer for Bruce Springsteen and Late Night with Conan O’Brien; and Adam Gross.
Go Red For Women: Feroza Gutta, Eloise Kubli and Susie Bond. Supporters will spend the next several months preparing for the 7th Annual Go Red For Women Celebration & Love Your Heart Workshops in late September.
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Ed Walls, General Manager of The Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa, raises the 10th anniversary toast.
Fund-raiser for the Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre, hosted by Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Fort Lauderdale, raises over $4,500: Patrick Daoud and Janet Erlick, FLCT executive artistic director.
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The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American Studio Glass Movement
Glass may be fragile and perishable,
Beth Lipman (American, b. 1971) One and Others, 2011. Glass, wood, paint, glue, 65 x 78x 41in. Collection of the Norton Museum of Art.
but for Beth Lipman, “Glass has a perpetuity, or immortality to it.” The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach commissioned the Wisconsin artist to create a major piece in the medium for its permanent collection. The result, called One and Others, will be on display through May 27. The sculpture is part of the Norton’s 50th anniversary celebration of the founding of the American Studio Glass Movement, which elevated glass artistry to a level never before seen. Other works in glass from the museum’s collection also are on display. In addition, the Corning Hot Glass Roadshow has rolled into town. Artists from the Corning Museum in Upstate New York are demonstrating glass-blowing techniques daily in their studio, housed in a 28-foot trailer. The traveling atelier will be on the Norton’s grounds until March 25. With glass involved, visitors to the museum should probably by mindful of the old warning: “If you break it, you bought it.” —Kingsley Guy
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