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FLAVORITES
Vanilla Ice
Kris Kampsen Roxanne Stein
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Flavors | The Preview Issue
on the
scene by Elizabeth Mathews| Writer Just outside of Wellington, we visit Swank Farms for an experience unlike anything in Western Palm Beach County. Check out where some of the country’s best chefs hang out and what they do with 150 of their dining buddies.
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the flavors
interview by Jeanne Willard | Staff Writer We sit down with Polo Hall of Famer Tim Gannon. As co-founder of one of the world’s most successful restaurant companies, we talk to one of Wellington’s most iconic figures about his fresh new vision. Get an exclusive sneak peek into his new project, and how he is applying his expertise to grow it across the region. (It’s coming here too)
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The stories from inside our quarterly departments from our
word of
kitchen
mouth The Collection
Guide to Greens
sweets Uncorked + Tapped
A collection of elegant edible leaves
What you should be drinking
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See + Scene
Best Dressed
Key Lime Meringue
Partners redefining local dining
Happening at Welli Deli
Top salad toppings for this season
Contemporary twist on classic favorite
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pg 47
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Off the Chain
Buca diBeppo offers small plates
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Secret Ingredient
Hidden in Whole Foods
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The Experts
Advice from the industry
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current
trends Spring Forward
Seasonal tablescape trends
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Editor’s Picks
Season’s must have gadgets
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the
final word with Gabriel Finocchietti
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What’s Cookin’ | Secret Ingredient | Vanilla Ice: Flavorite
Which
celeb is chef
smiling at?
What’s Cookin’
who dines here?
our team hits the town to find out We dish with local chefs, talk to diners and find out what is going on in all things foodie. Call it the talk of the town, at Flavors Magazine we will call it Word of Mouth. Here is what’s happening in Wellington.
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word of mouth
The Collection
juan gando and partners build the area’s food benchmarks, celebs follow By Jordan Miller Photos by Francesca Coviello
[Wellington has always had good restaurants. The kind of places locals like and visitors will stop into when they are in town. That has been our foodie profile for as long as any of us can remember. While that system has worked well, attracted nearly every national chain and kept most places relatively busy, we can’t think of a time when we were near the top of anyone’s list of culinary destinations for the sake of food. That is changing, and changing fast.
When these people are in Wellington, they can be seen eating at Oli’s and the Grille
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In 2010, Ecuadorian transplant Juan Gando and his partner Dustin Parfitt opened their first establishment in the Wellington Green Square shopping plaza. Oli’s Fashion Cuisine, aptly named in honor of C. Oliver Wellington (namesake of our town), offered a unique approach to food and good service. It was the beginning of a growing collection that now has expanded to three restaurants in the village and has changed the way people are dining in Wellington as well as the way people think about Wellington as a potential culinary community. No small feat. -read the complete story, in the full version 4/5 (fm)
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Looking to people watch some of the most celebrated equestrian athletes in the world? There is one place in Wellington where lunch is served with a side of celebrity. Breakfast is served but the scene picks up at noon where Wellebrities go to nosh on soups, sandwiches and salads as well as fro-yo before afternoon horsey activity.
If You Go 13501 South Shore Blvd | 7am-6pm
Off the Chain
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Known for their ginormous family stlye portions, Buca is serving up some single sized lunch specials of macaroni, lasagna, or pizza that are super tasty and only $5. Check them out and stay tuned as the new Pope bust gets installed in the Pope Room.
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Spring Palate | Editor’s Must Haves | Kris Kampsen: Flavorite
Spring Palate bright colors, classic patterns We go shopping for the latest table trends and find simple elegance is back for Spring/Summer. Check out the fabulous accessories we found and get out there before the next dinner party.
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Spring Set what is happening on tables this season keeps it classic bright and simply elegant kris kampsen - local flavorite -
Childhood Food Memory:
That’s an easy one, fish sticks with lots of ketchup with macaroni and cheese! Favorite Midnight Snack:
Chinese food or pizza
Open your fridge, we would find:
Chinese food from midnight the night before
By Angela Cooper Photos by Francesca Coviello
[While the 2013 winter season was full of oppulent design and tablescapes, the spring/summer warmth is showing through with lots of brights, elegant patterns and luxurious carved chargers.
Tips
Keep it simple with whites and brights as your staple. Throw in simple patterns to make it interesting but keep it clean. Fresh (and faux) flowers are in this season, so make use of what ever you have. Go big to make a real statement - don’t be shy. fm
Favorite food to cook:
If I’m not in the kitchen you can always find me cooking anything on the grill When I drink, I drink:
Just water, nothing fancy When in Wellington, I eat at:
The Grille. I can’t get enough of the Pan Fried Snapper. I’m a huge fan of the Skirt Steak at Oli’s too. Known for:
All American 6-Goal Professional Polo Player who can be seen dominating the field at the International Polo Club. Great Local Examples $3 - $29.95 | Pier One Imports Wellington Green
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Editor’s Picks Everyone loves a great new gadget, here are our picks for the season’s must haves
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[You know the shelf life of your favorite gadget gets shorter every year. However, there are a few new things on the market that we think are must haves for this season. Here is our overview on those essential kitchen tools for spring/ summer 2013. 1. Click and Grow | Each kit comes with a seed cartridges and a base unit that acts as the brains, water resevoir and a flower pot that reminds me of a Mac Mini. You can always buy replacement cartridge and comes in various seed types. Never kill your plants, herbs or veggies again.
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www.clickandgrow.com | $79
2. Corkcicle | Oprah’s favorite thing and I’m pretty fond of it too. Keeps wine cold from inside out. Get it!
Bed, Bath & Beyond | $24.95
3. Four-in-One Avocado Tool Not just for avocados, you will use this tool all season long.
William Sonoma | $15.00
4. iPad Mini | It’s either this or shelves full of cookbooks. With apps and videos - no better kitchen gadget.
Mac Store | $329.00
5. Kitchen Aid Coffee Grinder Make fresh coffee then move onto fresh ground spices and seasonings. That’s when it gets fun.
Macy’s Wellington Green | $29.95
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Mason Jars are back this season, use for everything from dressings to drinks. Go online to see our entire list of kitchen must have’s by our food editor
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Ahead of Lettuce
this season’s best guide to elegant greens
In this issue, we take a look at the most delicious greens of the season and bring you our picks in taste and in elegance. Because every salad should always look its best, here is what you will find in our kitchen this season.
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greens farm swank pg. 40
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tender tim
the iconic restaurateur’s fresh vision by Jeanne Willard | photography by Rochalle Stewart
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In every issue,
the editorial team at Flavors Magazine will bring you an exclusive interview with someone who is making an impact on the restaurant and hospitality industry. As we feature these individuals who are making significant contributions to our local economy, we will encourage others to follow their lead. Few people can be considered in the same class as restaurateur and Polo Hall of Fame inductee Tim Gannon. Co-founder of one of the most successful restaurant brands in the world, he is the guy who brought us Outback Steakhouse and the Bloomin Onion appetizer on his way to building a restaurant empire. We sat down with the polo enthusiast as he brings his visionary leadership to a new project.
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Key Lime Meringue | What to Drink | Roxanne Stein: Flavorites
With a Twist
classic tart with floridian seasonal citrus Meringue wisps top this Floridian Classic as we go into the summer season. While historians argue it’s origin, we think it’s all deliciously irrelevant. Check out our favorite recipe.
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fun new cocktail details online
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The Wine Pick with so many summer whites coming to the market, here’s what you will find in our glasses
[ While we all know a good chardonnay is always in fashion, summer is traditionally when avid wine drinkers make the switch to whites. With an immense selection of bottles to choose from, here is our pick for a great drink this season.
By Jordan Miller Photo by Francesca Coviello
You will find that the 2010 Gallo has aromas of sweet smoke, with integrated notes of oak and fruit on the palate. A true expression of the Russian River Valley in Sonoma, this wine has aromas of sweet vanilla and freshly baked bread, combined with flavors of crisp apple, lemon meringue and ginger.
The 2010 Gallo Signature Series Russian River Chardonnay is 100% Chardonnay We love it because it is a complex, refined aged primarily in French oak as carefully and well-structured wine that compliments selected by winemaker Gina Gallo at her the flavors of summer. fm distingushed Californian family winery. For over 20 years, Gallo has carried on Gallo Signature Series Chardonnay 2010 the tradition of her father and grandfather $21 - $30 | Locally in Whole Foods creating a singature collection of critically acclaimed wines.
What’s Brewing beer lovers rejoice, floridian brewery makes cans cool again
By Jordan Miller Photo by Francesca Coviello
[ Making the distant journey (all the way from Tampa), this can of Jai Alai India Pale Ale is one of the coolest brews you will enjoy this summer. You can take that all the way to your fancy wine bank. Cigar City is one of the hottest new breweries in the country following in the craft beer craze that is surging. This particular Jai Alai India Pale Ale pays tribute to the original extreme sport that is making it’s way back into fashion. Recently switching over to cans from glass bottles, you are more likely to find these in your fine area markets and specialty retailers. As for the brew, here is what we know. The India Pale Ale style of beer has its roots in the strong ales sent from England to thirsty British troops in India during the 18th century. To survive the journey the beers needed more alcohol and more hops (which act as a natural preservative). This brewing practice made India Pale Ale a favorite among the Queen’s military men in India and most definitely around the editoral desks here at Flavors Magazine. fm 46
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The Local Best chamber members featured in listing
As a part of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Flavors Initiative, we are excited to launch this new local dining guide. Featuring their fine collection of members, we invite you to explore the culinary diversity of this great community.
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