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THE HOLIDAY ISSUE

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Red Sets The Stage For A Vibrant Christmas With Lots Of Sparkle And Glittery Detail

A Guide To Holiday Gifts You’ll Want To Keep For Yourself

Collectors Who Take The Holidays To Extremes

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elcome to our December Holiday Issue, where we celebrate all things festive!

We start the issue with cover girl Sandra Lee, TV food personality and unofficial first lady of New York. Lee is known for creating extraordinary dishes from ordinary ingredients, and including shortcuts in the process to make our lives easier. The glamorous Lee is also known for her charitable heart and often gives back to those less fortunate, as you’ll discover when you get to know her in “It’s A Wonderful Life” (page 60).

As we all know, the holidays tend to bring out the kid in people. This is especially true of the over-the-top local collectors we found. From dreidels and vintage ornaments to menorahs and snow villages, these are the people who make the season so much fun. Meet them and check out their collections in “Too Much Is Never Enough” (page 86).

Speaking of over-the-top holidays, in this issue we give you a peek inside a West Palm Beach homeowner’s festive retreat, which she decks out each year as though Santa Claus were moving in.

You won’t want to miss this fun tour in “Color Her Happy” (page 68).

And finally, we provide a fabulous gift guide featuring items for everyone on your list—from the man, woman and child in your life, to your favorite domestic goddess, aspiring interior designer, passionate pet owner and fabulous entertainer. Don’t go shopping without first visiting “Forget The Fruitcake” (page 74).

This issue is also packed with holiday recipes, cookbooks, events, restaurants and more. Consider it our holiday gift to you.

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The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of meetings, events and functions. Sometimes I am not even sure what day it is or what’s on my evening’s agenda. But for us at The Boca Raton Observer, it’s just a glimpse of the coming months. We are so proud to be the exclusive magazine sponsor of over 30 philanthropic events in our community this season. We hope to see you at some of them and we hope you stop and say hello. We appreciate our readers’ valuable feedback. It means so much to us to know that you read and enjoy our publication.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year filled with success, happiness and peace for all. Please appreciate what you have this holiday season—hug your families a little tighter and enjoy the festive spirit.

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ne reason I enjoy the holiday season so much—besides the spirited parties, sweater weather and Starbucks’ Peppermint Mochas—is that it gives me an excuse to shop. It’s the same reason I took on this year’s gift guide feature (scrumptious eye candy, thanks to Art Director Scott Deal).

While it was time-consuming, coordinating the project was like getting the chance to window-shop for everyone I know. This year, my friends and family are going to absolutely adore what I buy them!

That’s the hope, anyway.

Because there’s something so rewarding about finding the perfect gift for someone. The joy in their eyes and the genuine appreciation are priceless.

But sometimes, the best of intentions still somehow translate to astoundingly poor judgment (after all, some people think Snuggies make awesome presents).

And while a bad gift typically elicits from the recipient a forced “thank you,” and maybe a few nervous nods or giggles—many bad gifts can scar a person.

I’ve seen it happen.

The year was 1982. I was 17 and my sister, Loren, was 13. My parents went overboard with the holiday shopping and bought us piles of presents, all exquisitely wrapped in satiny paper and festooned with ribbons and bows.

Ecstatic, we’d thought we hit the present lottery.

I did, anyway (leg warmers, parachute pants, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” cassette, one of those giant Sugar Daddy caramel lollipops that rip out your fillings… heaven!)

Loren wasn’t as lucky.

Because my parents were unaware that she no longer worshipped the ’80s band whose posters plastered her bedroom walls, they worked diligently to find Duran Duran T-shirts, a Duran Duran wallet, a Duran Duran calendar (you see where this is going). With each gift Loren opened, her mood grew darker, her expression more stoic. It was a long night for my kid sister.

My parents felt terrible.

I, of course, found the whole thing hilarious.

To this day, the episode remains an inside family joke (to everyone but Loren, who suffers from PTDDS—Post-Traumatic Duran Duran Syndrome).

There are precautions you can take to avoid similar gift-giving disasters.

An obvious one is to consider the person’s interests: Does he or she enjoy film, food, sports, travel? Once you’ve narrowed down the list, visit gift-giving websites and check out those categories for ideas. Wrapables.com, dwellstudio.com, fredflare.com and etsy.com are all great places to start, according to Real Simple magazine.

Even better, check out the recipient’s Facebook page and see what pages they “like”—Netflix? Amazon? Best Buy? If you’re really stumped, the Gift Professor (giftprofessor.com) is a nifty site that serves as a personal consultant, taking you through a series of questions about the recipient and your relationship with him or her, and then presenting a highly customized list of suggestions.

You can also ask a third party for advice. Don’t be afraid to approach the recipients’ friends or colleagues to inquire about what he or she might enjoy. Gift cards to a favorite store, spa, theater or restaurant are always appreciated (accompanied by something personal, like a box of favorite chocolates or a scented candle).

The person for whom you’re shopping will be grateful for the time and effort you put into his or her present. And you’ll reap the rewards of a gift well-received.

Because we all know that, when giving a gift, it’s the thought that counts—unless it’s a Duran Duran poster.

Happy holidays, everyone!

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The Grand Marshal Showboat, Floridian Princess

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ROCK THE BOATS Double Emmy-winning “Inside Edition” host Deborah Norville has been on the scene for some of the world’s most significant news events, from the attacks on September 11, to the funeral of Pope John Paul II, to the inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Now she’ll be in Fort Lauderdale for the 2012 Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade, where she’ll serve as Grand Marshal and cover the December 15 event on her syndicated TV show.

It may not be the most important news event of her career—but we bet it will be the most festive.

Norville will lead the popular parade aboard the Grand Marshal

Showboat, the Floridian Princess, as an anticipated 1 million holiday revelers (and millions more TV viewers) enjoy the spectacle along 12 miles of Fort Lauderdale waterways.

This year’s big nautical event, themed “Musical Memories,” begins at 6:30 p.m. at Fort Lauderdale’s New River, then winds its way through the Intracoastal before ending at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. Along the route, about 100 yachts, paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks and gondolas—all decked out in their brightest holiday LOVES A PARADE: Deborah Norville

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finery—will pay homage to iconic Broadway shows and entertainers.

Want a great spot to view the parade?

Enter your private boat ($35) or reserve a seat at the Grandstand Viewing Area at Birch State Park ($22 for adults, $18 kids 10 and under), where the gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the family fun will include photos with Santa Claus, a rock-climbing wall, a bounce house, great food and live music.

Boaters not actively participating can still enjoy the parade waterside, anchoring at New River Cut (south of the turn at Bahia Mar), the northeast side of the Las Olas Bridge, the southwest side of Sunrise Bridge or the western portion of Lake Santa Barbara.

Don’t miss the greatest show on H20.

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– Linda Haase

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Being in the height of football season, we wondered: What are the best gifts some of our favorite Miami Dolphins players have ever given and received? Their answers may surprise you.

Nolan Carroll, Corner Back Best Gift Received: Super Nintendo Gaming System (when he was a kid).

Best Gift Given: A necklace for his mother.

Richie Incognito, Guard Best Gift Received: A dirt bike when he was in the 8th grade.

Best Gift Given: A diamond necklace for his mother from Tiffany.

Mike Pouncey, Center Best Gift Received: A picture from his daughter last year of the two of them.

Best Gift Given: Bought his sister a car.

Randy Starks, Defensive End Best Gift Received: A photo collage from his mother.

Best Gift Given: A charm bracelet to his mother (and he buys her a new charm every year).

[STATS] BETTER STRAP IN LITTLE JUNIOR: According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, it’s estimated that about 21,600 children end up hospitalized each year after falling or jumping from shopping carts.

This is especially prevalent among boys ages 5 and younger, with injuries such as fractures, and head and neck trauma.

Source: Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

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If all you’re getting from yourr spouse this holiday is a card, let’s hope pe it’s from Gilded Age Greetings. The commpany, founded by Parkland resident Melisissa Schechter, creates the world’s most expensive luxury greeting cards, with two couture lines ranging in cost from $1,000 to $5,000.

Why so pricey? Each card is a unique miniature painting by artist and company co-founder Rosemary Buczek, whose work is inspired by the 15th century techniques of Renaissance masters.

Oh, and it’s embellished with rare yellow diamonds, white diamonds, emeralds, rubies, platinum, 23k gold and authentic Swarovski crystals.

“The unique and heartfelt qualities that a gift of this nature represents cannot be compared to that of a flat-screen television or iPad,” says Schechter, who launched the company after her search for a unique card for her parents’ 50th anniversary proved futile. Each of her tassel-bound creations is penned to order and comes with three additional inserts that can be customized for heirloom giving. It’s presented in a black silk box with documentation and white gloves.

Perhaps this is a tad more than you want to spend? There’s also a limited-edition Signature Line, with cards that run $300-$500.

For more information, call 866-866-0138 or visit gildedgreetings.com.

– Linda Haase

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There are people like you and I standing in line. It gives me chills.

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- Former Long Island resident Michelle Grande, who successfully initiated a drive to collect blankets, warm clothing and other essentials for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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- Scott Chapman, owner of Scoop da Poo LLC, a Boca Raton-based dog poop removal business, about how he got into the trade.

drivers, we’ve got at least one: 17-year-old Tristan Nunez, the youngest person to win a sports car racing championship, so named after nabbing October’s International Motor Sports Association’s (IMSA) Prototype Lites race in Braselton, Ga. “I think a lot of doors will start opening for me now,” says Nunez, who began racing four years ago at the suggestion of his father, a retired tennis pro.

But what really motivated him was the inability to beat his twin brother Dylan, a semi-pro tennis player, at the net.

“There was a big sibling rivalry,” he admits.

Interestingly, these days he feels safer driving 155 mph on the track than he does on local streets in his 2011 black Subaru STI. “Drivers here are distracted and think they can multitask,” says Nunez, the national youth spokesperson for Safe America Foundation’s “DNT TXT N DRV!” campaign. “But you need to focus 100 percent.”

A junior at #1 Education Place in Wellington, he plans to become a professional race car driver—and one day win the LeMans Racing Series, the sport’s pinnacle competition.

In the meantime, the laid-back teen is enjoying the holidays with family and friends.

And that brotherly rivalry? Gone. “We are professional athletes making it big-time,” he says. “We support each other.”

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The lashes, which are handmade by owner/master lash artist Linda Tical, include a seamless adhesive band that permits them to be worn up to 25 times (that’s a lot of parties) while still maintaining their shape. The cost for all this sparkle? Prices start at $150. An eye-opener, indeed.

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People come up to me in the restaurant and say, ‘Hey, you’re an overnight sensation.’ I say, ‘Yeah, but it took me 20 years.’

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he winding road to destiny rarely turns out to be what we imagined as children—a confectionery-lined journey to Big Rock Candy Mountain.

And though this wasn’t the dream of celebrity pastry chef Hedy Goldsmith, that’s pretty much where she ended up.

Goldsmith, who once-upon-atime took a restaurant job to earn tuition while majoring in photography at Philadelphia College of Art, realized that food could provide the artistic outlet she’d been looking for.

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SWEET INSPIRATION Celebrity Chef Hedy Goldsmith Thinks Outside The Cake Box BY BILL BOWEN “I found I love cooking, the creative process of it,” she says. “But I didn’t want to go home smelling like meat and onions and garlic every night. I raised this concern with the chef and he said, ‘Go over there, work in pastry.’”

Fast-forward, and she’s a regular on TV food shows, has been written up in People, Food & Wine, The New York Times and a dozen other publications, was a nominee for the prestigious James Beard Award as Outstanding Pastry Chef 2012, and is in her third season with the Cooking 32

Channel show, “Unique Sweets.”

“People come up to me in the restaurant and say, ‘Hey, you’re an overnight sensation,’” says the Coral Gables resident, taking a break from her duties at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink in Miami. “I say, ‘Yeah, but it took me 20 years.’”

And if you need inspiration for your holiday parade of sweets, Goldsmith’s new book, “Baking Out Loud,” which took her a year to write, contains a wealth of great ideas.

“It’s important for me to give adults permission to indulge in

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their favorite childhood treats,” she says, explaining the thought process behind recipes based on her own childhood favorites, such as Oreo cookies and Pop-Tarts.

Though, she also understands that adult tastes respond to more sophisticated ingredients. That’s why her Red Velvet Twinks, inspired by Twinkies, include not just chocolate cake and cream-cheese filling, but a dash of goat cheese for tang, and her Chocolate Fudge Tart has an undertone of bourbon. She routinely adds an ingredient such as

alcohol, basil or curry to a pastry for an intriguing flavor combination.

She never dreamed she’d be so well-known.

“I started in this industry very humbly, with my head down,” says Goldsmith, who has worked in Miami for 23 years and is currently the executive pastry chef for the Genuine Hospitality Group of restaurants.

“I don’t view myself as a celebrity. I think of myself as a hard worker in the kitchen, but maybe someone who has the ability to think outside the cake box.” O

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BOND HEARING Daniel Craig Up To 007’s Old Tricks In “Skyfall” ew traditions have changed in film’s most ancient franchise, though Ian Fleming’s 007 could never have unraveled the high-tech plots of today’s evil geniuses.

In “Skyfall,” Daniel Craig’s third James Bond outing, he once again proves indestructible while saving England, exhibiting intimate knowledge on all subjects including the operation of a front-end loader, having sex with the woman closest to the evil genius, and enduring repeated firefights against vastly superior numbers who have bigger guns.

The 23rd Bond film, which arrives on the franchise’s 50th anniversary, remains true to Fleming’s plot preference of an eccentric but brilliant villain, and offers up one of its best—a disgruntled ex-MI6

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If it’s Bond you want, it’s Bond you get with the rugged Craig, who prevails against dismal odds. He falls off a bridge, runs a motorcycle off a bridge, nearly falls off a train (which he had fallen onto), survives several explosions, and even apparently returns from the dead after being shot and drowned. agent named Raoul Silva, played by the consummately mysterious Javier Bardem, who won an Oscar for his role as a psychotic killer in “No Country for Old Men.” But the trio of writers, Neal Purvis, Robert Wade and John Logan, falls a bit flat in explaining the bad guy’s motive. Silva is bent, not on world conquest, but on seeking revenge against his former boss, and Bond’s current boss, M (the stalwart Judi Dench).

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War gone and world domination mostly the pursuit of banks, it’s hard to come up with a good raison d’être for an evil genius.

But Silva, even with the lame backstory, is an excellent villain and projects curious menace while managing to survive several encounters with Bond, who can blithely dispatch dozens of henchmen into the next life but can’t quite kill Silva.

The Sam Mendes-directed effort introduces a new Q, a youth-

ful computer nerd played by Ben Whishaw, and a new Miss Moneypenny, played by the exotic beauty Naomie Harris, whom you might remember as the giant “Pirates of the Caribbean” sorceress.

The script also creates a past for Bond, something Fleming never did, and it seems to be copped from the Batman saga.

But if it’s Bond you want, it’s Bond you get with the rugged Craig, who prevails against dismal odds. He

falls off a bridge, runs a motorcycle off a bridge, nearly falls off a train (which he had fallen onto), survives several explosions, and even apparently returns from the dead after being shot and drowned.

It’s the authentic Bond experience, with muscular chase scenes careening through exotic locations such as Shanghai, Singapore, and Istanbul, frequent flirtations with beautiful women, and always a handy motorcycle to borrow when a bad guy needs chasing. O RATED R: contains adult language and some violent images.

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DOUGH RE MI Make Cookies, Not War As we take a collective deep breath following a most divisive presidential campaign season, let’s find something that we can all agree on—baked goods. Reaching across the aisle for bipartisan support is so much more effective with a plate of delicious home-baked cookies. These books provide a wealth of irresistible recipes.

Milk & Cookies: 89 Heirloom Recipes From New York’s Milk & Cookies Bakery

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Perhaps we’re exaggerating.

A bit. But these recipes will provide you with enough knowledge to find your own jumping-off place and create delicacies heretofore unimagined. Casaceli, the owner of Milk & Cookies, is also an instructor at the French Culinary Institute, and Jacques Torres is an acclaimed pastry chef, author, TV personality and chocolatier.

By Tina Casaceli and Jacques Torres

Macarons

Want cookies that have bakery quality, yet offer the homey ambiance that reminds you of vigilant moments parked in front of your grandmother’s giant oven? Would 89 recipes be enough? Seriously. These recipes come from Tina Casaceli of New York City’s popular cookie shop, Milk & Cookies, and are accompanied by 45 vibrant photos that illustrate an array of creations representing virtually every cookie known to man.

Cupcakes can be so-o-o passé, with their tacky little wax paper skirts. Macarons, on the other hand, are adorable little confections that look like candy hamburgers. They’re delicate, stylish,

By Annie Rigg

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Cupcakes can be so-o-o passé, with their tacky little wax paper skirts. Macarons, on the other hand, are adorable little confections that look like candy hamburgers.

colorful and the perfect size for nibbling without ending up wearing them. Prepared properly, they have a crisp exterior and chewy biscuit interior with flavorful filling.

Baking queen Annie Rigg offers step-by-step instructions on how to create macarons that will make the perfect holiday centerpiece for your next gathering, in exotic flavors including salted caramel, pistachio, lemon, cappuccino, cherry and chocolate, malted milk chocolate, and raspberry and passion fruit. Rigg is a freelance food stylist and has worked on several food-related books and magazines.

approve of. It’s called a cookie exchange, although you can certainly call it a party, and it works like this: You make a truckload of cookies and so do your friends, then you have a big bash where guests exchange them with each other. This nifty little book makes an adorable holiday gift as well.

It has 120 recipes, plus tips for decorating, planning and throwing the party. Barbara Grunes has written more than 45 cookbooks, including the “Best Bake Sale Ever Cookbook.”

Very Merry Cookie Party

By Virginia Van Vynckt and Barbara Grunes, with photos by France Ruffenach

Cookies for Grown-ups Social gatherings are especially efficient when the goal is to have a wide variety of cookies for Christmas without having to spend days in a flour-smudged kitchen making them. It’s a simple concept Henry Ford would

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By Kelly Cooper, with photos by Frank Anzalone Let’s face it—tastes change with age, including that favorite cookie you used to love with a glass of milk on that special holiday morning.

Nowadays, you might choose a fig and berry cookie enhanced by a touch of orange liqueur, and accompanied by a glass of wine. Many of Kelly Cooper’s most inspired cookies for grown-ups have surprises you might have never

considered. The flavor of fresh thyme added to chocolate is something you have to experience to appreciate, and her savory cookies are also revelatory. Word is that no one’s better at cocktail cookies than Cooper. Try her antipasti cookie, featuring bits of Italian salami and cheese.

You may never go back to oatmeal raisin.

for cookie dough doughnuts, cookie dough popsicles, cookie dough wontons, cookie dough fudge, cookie dough pizza… You get the picture.

The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook

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Decorated Gingerbread

Some people make cookie dough and then use it to bake cookies. Others can’t seem to muster up the patience for that second step.

Latter group, this is the book for you. Food blogger Lindsay Landis has invented the perfect cookie dough, which is both delicious and eggfree (so there’s no steering the porcelain bus). You can use it to make dozens of creations—cakes, custards, pies, candies, brownies, granola bars, and even, you know, cookies. But wait, there’s more: there are also recipes

By Annie Rigg Gingerbread can be a light and tasty treat, but decorated gingerbread… well, that’s art. Baking connoisseur Annie Rigg teaches you how to wield a piping bag for those consummate icing touches.

Or, if you’re less into Matisse and more into kids’ party chic, turn to the “Cute” chapter and learn how to make everything from a gingerbread family to fluffy sheep. If you keep track of the seasons, a beautiful box of autumn leaf cookies can spice up a Thanksgiving gathering, or a batch of pretty shoe-shaped treats would make a fabulous Mother’s Day offering. Tired of the same old Christmas ornaments? This year, bake your decorations—then eat them the day after Christmas. O

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OLDIES STILL GOODIES Aerosmith Hits Rock The BB&T Center erosmith, the most successful American rock band with 150 million albums sold, is also one of the most compelling comeback stories. From ’70s superstars to ’80s drug-addled washouts, the band fronted by the theatrical Steven Tyler got its act back together in the mid’80s and has rocked on ever since.

The band, touring behind its 15th studio album, Music From Another Dimension, and as a continuation of its Global Warming Tour this summer with Cheap Trick, plays at the BB&T Center on December 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Aerosmith has maintained a frenetic touring schedule since reuniting in 1984, and its popularity soared in 1987 with the release of Perma-

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nent Vacation, which included the hit singles “Dude (Looks Like a Lady),” “Rag Doll” and “Angel,” all climbing into the Billboard Top 20.

Thus rejuvenated, the guys have sold 66.5 million records in the United States alone, had 21 Top 40 hits, nine No. 1 mainstream rock

hits, four Grammy Awards and 10 MTV Video Music Awards. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

Despite constant touring, the members have been resilient. Tyler as lead singer, Tom Hamilton on bass and Joe Kramer on drums have been at it 42 straight years. Lead guitarist Joe Perry and rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford left the band in 1979 and returned in 1984.

This past spring, Aerosmith was featured on a “60 Minutes” segment and lead guitarist Perry surprised Tyler by singing “Happy Birthday” to him on “American Idol,” where Tyler was a judge.

“Sweet Emotion,” “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” “Love in an Elevator,” “Janie’s Got A Gun”… the hits are legendary and unending.

Aerosmith scored its biggest smash in 1998 with “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” a song on the soundtrack of the blockbuster movie, “Armageddon,” starring Bruce Willis and Tyler’s daughter, Liv Tyler. It was a good match for a band named Aerosmith, with its space travel component. O For more information, call 954-835-7000 or visit thebbtcenter.com.

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aybe this isn’t the main vision of proponents of bilingual education, but there’s no denying Pitbull, a Miami rapper born to Cuban parents who named him Armando Perez, is doing his part to bridge the language barrier.

made it to No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts.

Pitbull chose a rap career after graduating from Miami’s Coral Park Senior High School, and made his debut with an acronymtitled album, M.I.A.M.I. From the beginning, he embraced his Cuban heritage, following up with backto-back albums, El Mariel in 2006 and The Boatlift in 2007, the latter of which he described as having a more gangsta-rap edge than earlier releases, and which includes “The Anthem,” which climbed to No. 11 on the Hot Rap Tracks.

In 2010, Pitbull released a fulllength debut Spanish-language album titled Armando, and was

Pitbull, 31, sings in English and Spanish. For instance, on his 2009 hit, “I Know You Want Me, (Calle Ocho)” he alternates languages and his video shows not just a procession of statuesque women, but lyrics spelled out as the rapper enunciates the words in each language.

Now he’ll ring in the New Year bilingual-style, when his show begins at 9 p.m. on December 31 at AmericanAirlines Arena.

The audience can expect to hear his above-mentioned hit, as well as “Krazy,” another release off his 2009 album, Rebelution, which

heavily nominated on subsequent Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Song of the Year for “Bon Bon,” Latin Rhythm Airplay, Solo Artist of the Year and Album of the Year.

His latest album, 2011’s Planet Pit, included collaborations with T-Pain, Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer. He’s also collaborated with Jennifer Lopez on her single “On the Floor.”

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SANS HER PIPS Empress Gladys Knight Performs At Hard Rock Live

nyone who’s ever watched “The Flip Wilson Show” comedy and variety hour in the early ’70s can’t hear the name Gladys Knight without thinking of his skits in which he was joined by only the Pips, Knight’s backup singers and dancers,

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Knight, who plays at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live in back-to-back shows on December 28 and 29 at 8 p.m., is an American institution— with or without her Pips (which

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were actually her brother, Merald “Bubba” Knight and cousins, Edward Patten and William Guest).

Raised in Atlanta, Ga., she and her Pips already had three Top 40 hits before making their way to Detroit, Mich. in 1966 to join the Motown roster, where they scored huge hits with “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “The End of Our Road,” “It Should Have Been Me,” “The Nitty Gritty” and “Friendship Train.”

Knight demonstrated talent at an early age, becoming a winner in 1952 on “The Original Amateur Hour” at age 7, and in 1961 by age 16 landing her first hit with the Pips after persuading Vee-Jay Records to give her a shot with “Every Beat of My Heart.”

The group had 26 Top 40 hits in the following 35 years, including the classic No. 1 hit from 1973, “Midnight Train to Georgia,” and a No. 2 hit that same year, “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye).” In fact, during 1973 and 1974, the band had five Top 5 records, including “I’ve Got to Use My Imagination,” “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me, and “On and On.” Knight has seven Grammy Awards, four as a soloist and three with the Pips. She’s ranked No. 18 on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest Women of Rock, and is still sometimes joined onstage by brother Bubba. O For more information, call 954-797-5555 or visit hardrocklivehollywoodfl.com.

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The production, which features an infectious score by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, enjoys a two-week run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts beginning on December 18 with 8 p.m. shows most nights and several 2 p.m. matinees.

For the most part, the musical remains true to the film: While aspiring ’70s Philadelphia disco queen Deloris Van Cartier tries to get ahead by dating a very married gangster, she witnesses him commit a murder. In fear for her life, she enters police protective custody and is sequestered in a convent that has fallen on hard times.

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The film role was perfect for Goldberg, who was pitted against the dour and rigid Mother Superior, played by the divine Maggie Smith, and all the while trying to evade her murderous ex-boyfriend and his hired thugs. In the musical version, the thugs are played by a trio of singing gangsters.

The key to the show’s success is the ebullient character of Deloris, who is the heart and soul of this feel-good musical. Her glamorous lifestyle and general fabulousness keep everyone rooting for her through her journey to the convent, her run-ins with the Mother Superior and her inspirational choir numbers.

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’TIS THE SEASON TO ARGUE How To Navigate—And Even Enjoy—Holiday Travel As A Couple BY EMILY J. MINOR hen you’re a psychologist in South Florida, you’ve seen just about everything, which means Steven Reisler has seen a lot of drama and dysfunction among couples in the seven years he’s been practicing in Boca Raton.

And this time of year, patients often come to him distraught just thinking about the frenetic days of holiday travel.

Mothers-in-law who irritate. Sisters who don’t discipline their kids. Grandmothers who drink and grandfathers who can’t hear—anything.

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“It can be very challenging,” says Reisler, about couples who travel out of town for Hanukkah and Christmas, many of them doing so under the burden of family duty. “You build up all this anxiety, and the way to deal with that is to anticipate things ahead of time.”

And usually, we anticipate the negative things.

With an improving economy and the everlasting hope that maybe this year won’t be as bad as last, 92 million Americans are expected to pack their bags and head out for the December holidays. And with those kinds of numbers, Reisler and other therapists who help couples and families through hard times are bound to be called in to help heal the wounds of the holiday wars.

plans, two things will go a long way: Saying “thank you” (often) and lots of compromise.

And it needs to start way before you even step out the front door, he says.

It’s important to nail down the details, such as how many bags to pack, where to go (his family or hers?) and what mode of transportation to take.

When each person thinks his or her way is the best, well, that’s where compromise comes in to play. Flip a coin, let the kids decide, or alternate years.

Reisler and Royal Palm Beach psychotherapist Fran Sherman both recommend the takingturns approach.

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The name of the game with this is really compromise, and having a discussion about it. Let the other person know how much you appreciate their sacrifice. Don’t assume they know. Tell them.

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“Some of the worst stories I’ve heard have been a combination of perfect storm-type problems, where you don’t get along with your in-laws or you don’t get along with your sister-in-law and everyone is crammed into a very small space,” Reisler says.

He points out that during any holiday season, especially one involving busy travel

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And why not? It worked when we were kids.

“I would sit down and have a discussion about your expectations on the trip,” Sherman says. “And my best advice to people is to really focus on the positives. I know it sounds so simple and so plain, but I think people really focus on the negatives and what can go wrong.”

Adds Reisler: “We anticipate the worst-case scenario and we build up for it, but the worst-case scenario almost never happens.”

Almost.

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will you sleep? Will it be secure and private? Will you both feel comfortable there? What’s the schedule? Do you have any say in how you’ll spend your days?

“The name of the game with this is really compromise, and having a discussion about it,” Reisler says. “Let the other person know how much

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you appreciate their sacrifice. Don’t assume they know. Tell them.”

Incidentally, if there’s already strife between two people, holiday pressures can add salt to the wound.

“Unresolved conflict between the couple can really play out this time of year,” Reisler warns.

If the way your spouse eats his breakfast drives you crazy in June and July, it’s really going to bug you in December. Same goes for him when, say, you constantly twirl your hair.

Little things tend to get exacerbated, so be patient with one another.

Even once the vacation is over.

“When you get home, it takes a few weeks to get everyone back to normal,

and that causes conflict,” adds Reisler.

Sherman tells her couples that, no matter what time of year it is, to remember to say three nice things to their partner every day.

Yes, every day.

During a holiday trip, comments like: “Thank you for coming.” “My mom appreciates you so much.” “Honey, why don’t you sleep in and I’ll bring you coffee?” go a very, very long way.

“The holiday is supposed to be such a nice time, and we’ve made it so stressful,” Sherman says. “Make it fun.

Make it an adventure.”

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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW The Hottest Toys Combine Hi-Tech Apps And Nostalgic Whimsy

BY CHERYL KANE HEIMLICH emember Furby, My Little Pony and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? They’re back in full force on toy store shelves this holiday season, as retailers hope that parents will welcome some nostalgia in their shopping carts.

“There are so many products this year that parents might remember from years past,” says Adrienne O’Hara, a Toys “R” Us spokesperson. “A lot of properties that came out of the ’80s have been updated for tech-savvy kids.”

Take Furby, for example. The owlish-looking robot, originally introduced in 1998, now is capable of altering its personality and “eat-

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ing” snacks prepared with an accompanying iPhone or iPad app.

Just like the original, though, the new Furby ($54 and up) has no “off ” button—and will keep talking even when you wish it would just shut up.

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Toys “R” Us also has created a gadget of its own this year with its first entry into the tablet computer market: the $149 Tabeo, featuring a seven-inch touch screen, WiFienabled Internet access and 50 preloaded apps. Although it’s similar in size and concept to Apple’s iPad Mini and Amazon’s Kindle Fire, the Tabeo is aimed squarely at kids ages 5 to12.

“We wanted to create something that is kid-appropriate and still allows them to engage and explore,” O’Hara says. “There are music apps, movie apps and they’ll be able to access the Toys “R” Us app store to download and purchase content. It’s a great value proposition for parents who are hesitant to purchase a $500 to $700 device for their child. You get all the benefits without the worry.”

One of the biggest selling points for parents, O’Hara says, is the ability to control the device’s content and usage for multiple children. “If you have a 5-year-old, for example, you may only allow them to be on from 3 to 4 p.m. in the afternoon,” she says. “You can customize what websites they can use and what hours they can use.”

Of course, the Tabeo won’t have the kid-friendly tablet market to itself. Other contenders this season include the Kurio Kids Tablet from Techno Source and the Meep! Kids Tablet from Oregon Scientific, both of which also offer seven-inch screens and $149.99 price points.

“These are all full-fledged tablets that compete against the tablets that parents are using,” O’Hara explains.

The Angry Birds game app, con-

life parents tinuing its long reign of popularity, also is spawning more real-world products this holiday season. A new Angry Birds Star Wars game, which launched in November on multiple devices, has brought with it a new line of plush birds and pigs dressed like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia (about $15 each).

But perhaps you’d prefer your child get away from all those computer games and grab some fresh air. One hot outdoor product this season is the YFlicker Scooter ($59.99 and up), a Y-shaped riding toy with one wheel in front and two in back that’s propelled by swaying the hips. With various sizes available for kids as young as 5, the scooter is new to the U.S. market but already popular in the U.K. Of course, tabletop games are always another way to engage kids in something that’s not electronic.

Howard Ross, co-owner of Learning Express in Pembroke Pines, says two games are seeing particularly strong sales at his toy store this season. Spot It (about $12) is a fastaction matching game that comes in a nifty tin, can be played four different ways and allows kids to compete easily with adults. Suspend! (about $16, from Melissa & Doug) involves a rickety sculpture that players create with rubber-tipped rods on a tabletop stand.

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ends differently, because there are multiple combinations to put the rods together,” Ross says.

At Genius Jones in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, owner Daniel Kron says he’s more interested in carrying classic toys than staying on top of yearly trends.

“We don’t sell the battery-operated toys, or things that are browserenabled or integrated with iPad apps,” he says. “We look for clean, beautiful design that encourages kids to use their minds and their own creativity—not just pressing play and seeing what happens.”

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is big on products from Kid O, a New York City-based company with an emphasis on streamlined design. His newest Kid O favorite is Magnatabs ($20 and up), a line of magnetic bead boards that lets kids draw shapes, letters and pictures with a stylus that pops the beads to the surface.

“The kids love them because they don’t even think they’re playing with a learning toy,” he says. “They just think the magnets are fun.”

Kron also favors toys that introduce other languages, like Janod’s Body Magnet (about $30), “which teaches kids about skeletons, or-

gans and body parts in nine languages,” he says. And he carries wooden block sets from Uncle Goose (about $33 and up), which feature the ABCs in Chinese, Russian, Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

But despite Kron’s general antitechnology attitude, he admits there’s one battery-operated toy that’s flying off his shelves this year: dancing animal speakers from the Japanese company Kuchipaku (about $75).

“They come in the form of elephants, lions, frogs or bunny rabbits,” Kron says. “You plug them into the headphone jack of any music device, and the music comes out of the animal, but the animal also moves in time with the music—and his mouth moves as well. The Japanese designers have a way of doing these animals that are all super cute, even though they’re not a licensed character, or any specific character that you’ve ever seen before.”

And once you’ve spent enough time catching up with Furby, the Ninja Turtles and all those Little Ponies, that might be exactly what you’re looking for. O

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, PARTY! The Peninsula Beverly Hills Does The Holidays In Glam Hollywood Style BY LINDA HAASE

he holidays in Beverly Hills dazzle with the je ne sais quoi for which its famous zip code is known. After all, 90210 is famous for its glamorous celebrities, posh venues and striking scenery (and we’re not just talking about the gems on Rodeo Drive).

Throw in the glitzy holiday decor and it’s hard to imagine spending time anywhere else.

Or staying anywhere other than The Peninsula Beverly Hills, an AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star-rated hotel where star treatment is the norm (VIP guests sleep on personalized pillowcases embroidered with their first and last initials).

This is an especially gracious destination during the holiday season, when fragrant cups of hot apple cider await guests, along with bellmen who seem to materialize out of thin air to help with shopping

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bags (and you’ll have many, with top-tier stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Barneys nearby), open cab doors and ensure you’ve left nothing behind on the seat. The staff seems to demonstrate a sixth sense. For example, at one point we briefly mentioned a spot we were interested in visiting, and later found the information waiting for us in our room.

The Peninsula Beverly Hills, a longtime bastion of luxury, is even more glorious since the recent renovation of its 193 guest rooms (which include 36 suites and 16 private villas) nestled amid lush, tropical gardens. The new look is designed to celebrate color and enhance the connection between the bright interiors and light-filled surrounding gar-

dens. New decorative elements include crystal chandeliers, Mario Grimaldi handcrafted tables and Chinoiserie wall panels and line drawings. Designers were careful to retain the hotel’s beloved classic elegance and intimate setting, which is reminiscent of a glamorous Beverly Hills private estate.

We were especially impressed with the four specialty suites (ranging from 1,500 to 2,250 square feet) which feature fireplaces, flat-screen televisions, audio systems and sleek contemporary kitchens outfitted with the latest appliances.

State-of-the-art appliances are also prevalent in the hotel’s award-winning restaurants, run by Executive Chef James Overbaugh. The celebrated chef is known

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But there’s even more to appreciate at The Peninsula Beverly Hills, with its 60foot Roof Garden pool, luxurious spa and personalized exercise classes, and distinctive, indulgent amenities known as “experiences.”

The Red Carpet-Ready Experience, for example, will make you feel like a star—and look like one, too (imagine that holiday photo). How it works: A professional stylist arrives at your room, glamorizes your hair and makeup, adorns you with exquisite jewelry from the hotel’s exclusive Henri J. Sillam boutique, then helps set up elegant poses captured by award-winning Hollywood photographer Ryan Forbes.

For those who prefer a musical experience, there’s a one-on-one 90-minute pi-

The Afternoon Tea is legendary in The Living Room, where diners indulge in miniature caviar cakes by one of two roaring fireplaces while listening to live harp music.

for his Oysters Overbaugh dish, which includes spicy baked oysters with horseradish-parsnip purée and spinach-lemon cream, and his Truffle Macaroni and Cheese—elbow macaroni with black truffles, Hen of the Woods mushrooms and parmigiano-reggiano.

There are myriad of dining experiences here, including the award-winning Belvedere (the only AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurant in Los Angeles for 17 consecutive years), which is known for its Grilled DryAged Kansas City Strip Steak served with sweet potato, roasted white turnips, red pepper compote and burgundy-mustard sauce.

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Living Room, where diners indulge in miniature caviar cakes by one of two roaring fireplaces while listening to live harp music. During the holiday season, a portion of Afternoon Tea proceeds is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Beverly Hills.Guests can also purchase an ornament to hang on the lobby tree, with proceeds also benefitting the charity. When evening comes, during season the Living Room is transformed into a Holiday Supper Club, with traditional holiday music and fare.

Other options include the alfresco Roof Garden, where breathtaking views are served up with Chef de Cuisine Brandon Weaver’s market-fresh grilled fare and spa-certified “Naturally Peninsula” cuisine, and The Club Bar, where premium-brand cocktails, rare vintage wines,

ano lesson and lunch with resident pianist Antonio Castillo de la Gala, who shares musical history and personal stories about playing for Hollywood legends at the Polo Lounge and Hotel Bel-Air. Another option is the museum lover’s experience, which includes a private tour of the Paley Center for Media, a Beverly Hills museum with a collection of nearly 150,000 domestic and international TV, radio and new media programs from the past 80-plus years.

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Food Celebrity Sandra Lee Survived A Tumultuous Childhood To Become The Queen Of All Things Festive And Semi-Homemade

t’s barely 9 in the morning on a crisp fall day, pre-Hurricane Sandy, and beautiful Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef Sandra Lee is driving in White Plains, N.Y., desperate to find a Michaels craft store.

She flags down a UPS guy, politely asks for directions and then as she navigates the early morning roads, juggles an interview with The Boca Raton Observer by phone, informing this writer she has only a few minutes to spare before her day takes off like a balloon in a windstorm.

Lee, whose longtime boyfriend is New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, talks fast, changes subjects often and seems very comfortable chatting with people she doesn’t know. She’s used to doing on-the-run interviews and managing 20 things at once because that’s the life this former QVC host has chosen. How else would she be able to

handle her popular cooking shows (with two new shows debuting this year), string of successful cookbooks, brand-new magazine and the proud moments she dedicates to yet another passion—serving as a children’s anti-hunger advocate. Her commitment to feeding the hungry also led her to the streets of New York after Hurricane Sandy pummeled the area, where she delivered food to the elderly and served meals at a mission in Manhattan.

Amazingly, Lee also manages to squeeze in time for a personal life, which sometimes has her visiting friends in Miami Beach, where she stays at the Soho Beach House, one of her favorite haunts because every floor overlooks the ocean.

“I go there to relax and breathe,” she says.

Right now, however, whatever personal time she has is being dedicated to

the holidays and decorating the home she shares with Gov. Cuomo and his three daughters.

Christmas allows Lee to do what she does best—turn the ordinary into the extraordinary with lots of creativity and little money spent. She will decorate seven gorgeous Christmas trees this year and will likely do this while listening to holiday music, her all-time favorite being John Denver’s “Aspenglow,” a song about the beauty of wintertime in Aspen. But it’s also a simple song about living a happy life.

And that is something Lee tries to do every day.

“This holiday season and every day in between, I’m always thankful I’m just here and I’m healthy and my family is healthy,” she says. “Christmas should be an everyday occasion.”

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RAGS TO RICHES Lee is known as the TV food personality who invented the semi-homemade cooking concept—quick, simple recipes geared toward busy moms that consist of 70 percent packaged food and 30 percent fresh ingredients.

The 70/30 concept came from an average grocery store layout because 70 percent of the store is in the aisles—boxed or canned food—and 30 percent is fresh produce.

“If that’s the way the store is laid out then that’s the way we’re shopping,” she says.

She created the concept after attending Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada.

“When I was sitting in class, I was looking at some of the ingredients we were making and I thought, why am I buying all of this stuff? Why am I making a sauce from scratch when I can buy Swanson? I’m not going to boil chicken bones,” Lee recalls. “So I would go to the grocery store and look at the different items. And instead of it being 20 ingredients it was four or five and instead of costing 50 bucks it was 15.”

Her grandmother, the late Lorraine Waldroop, was a huge influence on Lee’s cooking style because her kitchen served as a safe haven and place of love when Lee was just a little girl. Lee lived with her grandmother for a short time during her difficult childhood and some of her happiest memories were made in her grandmother’s kitchen, where she taught Lee how to bake and cook affordable meals. She also taught Lee how to save money by coupon-clipping and how one can dress fashionably even if the clothes come from Salvation Army, where they often shopped.

Viewers can find Lee’s recipes and decorating ideas on her website, sandralee.com, as well as on her long-running TV shows, “Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee” and “Sandra’s Money Saving Meals,” both which air on the Food Network.

Last month, Lee also debuted “Sandra’s Restaurant Remakes,” on the Food Network, where she samples dishes from lavish restaurants across the country and then heads into the kitchen to make them her own special way. And late this year, she introduced another new program, “Sandra Lee’s Taverns, Lounges and Clubs,” which airs on the Cooking Channel. During the

show, Lee visits American bars in search of one-of-a-kind cocktails and then shares the recipes with her viewers.

Lee says she’s gained 20 pounds in six months (126 pounds to 146) because she’s been eating out so much, sampling yummy foods and drinks for her shows. ”I don’t mind the rear end,” she scoffs.

“But I have to work out just to keep up!”

(Because Lee is forthcoming with her weight, she jokingly says she doesn’t need to offer her age, too. But research shows she’s 46 years old.)

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SO YOU’RE PLANNING A HOLIDAY GATHERING, BUT WANT TO KEEP THINGS SIMPLE SO THERE’S TIME FOR YOU TO ACTUALLY ENJOY THE PARTY. TRY THINGS THE SEMI-HOMEMADE WAY, WITH THE FOLLOWING RECIPES HAND-PICKED BY SANDRA LEE.

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In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, egg, and salt and pepper.

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Separate yolks and place in a bowl.

Place whites on a separate plate.

Add mayonnaise, mustard, relish; salt and pepper the yolks to taste; mash with a fork until smooth.

Spoon yolk mixture into a pastry or re-sealable plastic bag. To use plastic bag as a pastry bag, cut 1 corner off to make a ¼-inch diameter opening and fit with a large star tip. Pipe yolk mixture into egg whites. Dust with paprika.

Refrigerate. Serve cold.

White Chocolate Ornament Cookies Makes 6 large cookies. Prep time: 25 minutes. Bake time: 14 minutes.

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17.5-ounce package sugar cookie mix cup butter, softened large egg tbsp. all-purpose flour cup white chocolate morsels, Ghirardelli ® Silver dragées in assorted sizes

Preheat oven to 350˚ F. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, butter, egg and flour, stirring until soft dough forms. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to ¼-½inch thickness. Using large ornament-shaped cookie cutters, cut out 6 cookies. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. If desired, poke a hole in top of each cookie with a toothpick or skewer (if using as hanging ornaments). Bake for 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.

Cool on a cooling rack. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.

Melt white chocolate morsels in

double boiler. Frost cookies with melted white chocolate. Decorate with dragées. Let stand on cookie sheet until set.

Christmas Punch Pizzazz Makes 18 drinks. Prep time: 10 minutes.

Cook time: 4 to 6 hours (low) or 2 to 2.5 hours (high).

8 whole cardamom pods 16 inches stick cinnamon, broken McCormick ® 12 whole cloves 4 cups dry red wine, Sterling Vintners Collection ®, Cabernet Sauvignon 1 (11.5- or 12-ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate 1 /3 cup honey

Cut a 6-inch square from a double thickness of 100-percent cotton cheesecloth for a spice bag. Pinch cardamom pods to break. Center the cardamom, cinnamon and cloves on the cheesecloth square, bring up corners and tie closed with clean kitchen string. In a 3.5to 6-quart slow cooker, combine spice bag, wine, frozen juice concentrate and honey. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 4 to 6 hours or high-heat setting for 2 to 2.5 hours.

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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR STRESS-FREE ENTERTAINING RELAX. “We’ve all been to parties where people are so stressed out about the menus that no one has a good time,” says Sandra Lee. “A great cocktail, simple appetizers and great music make up for a lot.”

USE FLOWERS FOR TABLESCAPES. Lee suggests buying one poinsettia plant and cutting the blooms to save money. Place various blooms in different assortments of vases, then line the vases down the center of a table or along a window sill, or scatter them around the house. They will look like expensive tiny bouquets when really you didn’t have to spend much money at all.

DECORATE WITH COLLECTIBLES. Another idea is to buy cookie cutters. Lee collects silver and copper cutters and uses them as Christmas tree ornaments.

MAXIMIZE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE. If you put your tree against a wall, she suggests cutting the back of the tree (since you don’t see that part anyway) and using the scraps to create nosegays to decorate other parts of the house.

CREATE A UNIQUE CENTERPIECE. Wrap fragrant citrus fruits such as green apples, pears, lemons or limes in layers of tulle or sparkly ribbons. Secure them with pins with heads that resemble pearls (you can find these in the wedding aisle of a craft store).

DECORATE GIFTS WITH FLAIR. If you’re looking for something other than ribbon to use, Lee suggests digging through your craft supplies or leftover scraps (like those tree branches).“You’d be surprised at what you can recycle,” she says.

“Those seashells you collected this summer can serve as beautiful bauble on a gift box. The key is to be creative and have fun.”

ENJOY YOURSELF! “Just do the best you can,” Lee advises, “and let it go.”

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Lee stands at 5’9” and, even with the weight gain she seems to hide so well, has a body most women would envy. She’s usually dressed to the nines with flawless makeup and not a hair out of place, and last March even graced the cover of Vogue magazine. And her voice—the way she speaks to the camera—makes viewers feel like they’ve known her for years, which is one of the many reasons Lee has such a large following.

There’s no question that Lee is a successful, strong woman.

But putting all the fame and fortune aside, what’s more impressive is that she is a survivor.

She stunned the public five years ago when she revealed her stormy past in the memoir, “Made From Scratch.” In it, she reveals a childhood growing up in poverty with an abusive, depressed and ill mother who neglected her children daily.

Lee was forced to take care of her four

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She always had a knack for decorating and in the early 1990s, channeled her energy into creating “Sandra Lee Kraft Kurtains,” in which she used a wire rack and fabric samples or sheets to create inexpensive but beautiful drapery. She sold it via infomercials and eventually landed a gig on the home-shopping network QVC, where she sold $20 million worth in less than two years.

Lee’s dream was to have her own craft show like Carol Duvall’s on HGTV and the DIY Network, but that wasn’t what the Food Network had in mind when they came calling a few years later. They wanted Lee to focus on food and the higher-ups finally persuaded her after promising she could decorate the kitchen set in which she cooked. “Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee” debuted in 2003 and contains not just a food demonstration, but tips on how to decorate the table so it matches the meal’s theme.

The best part about being in the public eye is you can really make a difference when you use your power in the right way. siblings at age 12 and recalls times she would bite and chew her fingernails until they bled because of the stress.

The family was on welfare and it was up to Lee to make what little food they did have last an entire month, until the food stamps were replenished. So Lee used what she learned from her grandmother to make meals that were filling but cheap.

Lee is now estranged from her mother and her father is deceased. She considers her grandmother, who died 14 years ago, to be her true mother because she provided Lee with security and love when she needed it the most.

The woman who seems almost perfect to outsiders has been incredibly brave in sharing her story and has perhaps scored even more points with fans because they feel they can relate to her in ways other than cooking or decorating.

But scoring points isn’t why Lee chose to let the world know about her imperfect past. Rather, she wanted women in similar positions to know that they’re not alone, and that, indeed, life can get better.

It certainly has for Lee.

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Besides her TV shows, Lee has published more than 25 books and earlier this year received her first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host for her “Semi-Homemade” cooking show and another for outstanding makeup. She’s also venturing into the magazine world again (her last magazine stopped publication in January), and debuts Sandra Lee, the Magazine this month. It focuses not only on cooking, but entertaining and fashion, and a new copy can be found on newsstands every two months.

Lee is teaming up with TV Guide to publish the magazine and, in turn, will write a column for TV Guide, an honor she is very proud of.

“I’m the only television personality to have a magazine with TV Guide,” she says. “People love it!”

People love her, too, which is something Lee uses to her advantage at times.

She says fame helps her get what she wants when it comes to helping the hungry.

Her bout with hunger when she was a child has led her to become a spokeswoman for Share Our Strength, a na-

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tional organization whose goal is to end childhood hunger in America by ensuring that every child receives healthy food every single day.

Lee is a strong supporter of the group and has helped collect enough money and food to help feed 16 million children across the country daily.

Her passion for feeding the hungry prompted her to take action during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, when she could be found walking flights of stairs in apartment buildings with no electricity so she could deliver food to the elderly.

Though she had no power in her own home, she volunteered countless hours serving warm meals to storm victims at the Bowery Mission in Manhattan. And she encouraged Sears and Kmart, both which carry her houseware line, to donate supplies and money—$25,000—to help with relief efforts.

She knows she wouldn’t be able to do any of this if it weren’t for her celebrity status.

“The best part about being in the public eye is you can really make a difference when you use your power in the right way. I can really get a lot done in a short period of time,” she says. “But the worst part is, when I am with my family and friends, I just want to be with them. I understand people want autographs but sometimes you just want to be normal.”

Is she usually friendly to the strangers and reporters who approach her?

That depends on who the person is.

“Seventy percent (of the time) I’m good, and 30 percent I’m naughty,” she quips.

ENTERTAINING FAME If you ask Lee’s friends and family what she’s like, most would agree she’s someone who’s always there if they need her.

Since she doesn’t have children, her nieces and nephews are fortunate enough to receive Lee’s motherly affection and love.

And that includes doing things like traveling to Europe with her niece, who is studying abroad in France. Lee recently helped her niece set up her room and bought her a stylish wardrobe. She also dotes on her three “semi-homemade” daughters, as Lee has called them, referring to her boyfriend’s three girls.

Lee strives to be giving because that’s exactly what her grandmother was.

FROM TOP: Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sandra Lee at a Gotham magazine party at The Four Seasons Restaurant in Manhattan; Lee and Gov. Cuomo’s daughters attend the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” film premiere at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center; Lee volunteering with City Harvest and Food Bank for New York City at Yorkville Common Pantry

“I will never be as good as she was in this area, but she was a very selfless person and she thought about other people more often than herself,” Lee says. “As busy as I am, I really try to be thoughtful about participating in my own personal life and making sure everyone is well taken care of.”

Being thoughtful is a characteristic she even encourages in her viewers, as she loads them with advice on how to prepare for the holidays.

People often ask her how to prepare for holiday parties and one of the first things she says is to be grateful to your guests for the tokens of appreciation they may bring for inviting them to your home. (She recalls a time when she brought a woman a candy bowl wrapped in a beautiful box with a red bow; the woman simply threw the box onto her hutch. This upset Lee greatly.)

“You must be gracious,” she says.

“Even if someone just brings you a candle maybe that’s all they can afford.”

For her own family’s holiday celebration, Lee is looking forward to decorating her seven Christmas trees, each with its own theme.

There’s a white tree for the “white room,” a trio of brown trees for the family room, two trees with a Victorian copper angel motif for her dining room and, new this year, a wire metal tree from which she’ll hang gingerbread cookies (another inexpensive, but creative idea for ornaments).

She’s already craving the turkey and cornbread stuffing comfort meal she and her family make every year.

“You want to eat it forever,” she says.

But perhaps what she really looks forward to the most every holiday is spending time with family and being grateful for what she has.

Lee once endured a life of poverty and abuse and now she enjoys a lavish world that includes money, fame and the power to make a difference. She will never take those things for granted.

This holiday season and always, Lee will remember where she came from.

And where she is now.

“We are all going to be gone way too soon,” she says. “So do what you love and spend your life with the people that you love.”

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LABOR OF LOVE: The tall tree in the living room overlooking the balcony takes Agostinelli three days to decorate. She bought the four bejeweled Eiffel Tower ornaments in Paris. The ice-skating boot ornament is a gift from daughter Jacqui. Snowmen in scarves, lace slippers, bells, bows and a Santa Claus on skis add whimsy to the tree, which is illuminated in blue, green red, gold and white lights, and crowned with a favorite red bird. Crystal candlesticks add a glow, and beautifully wrapped gifts under the tree light up in red and green. ▲

SHARING HER JOY: Agostinelli stands near

her largest tree, admiring the holiday glamour.

“I am so amazed at how beautiful it looks in here,” she says. “Christmas season is my favorite time of the year because I love to see people so excited and happy.”

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COLOR HER HAPPY

RED SETS THE STAGE FOR A VIBRANT CHRISTMAS

WITH LOTS OF S PARKLE AND GLITTERY DETAIL

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FLAME-HAIRED EDIE AGOSTINELLI’S MOST

vivid memories of growing up as a little girl in Rochester, N.Y. are of her mother’s large home filled with glorious red and green Christmas decorations.

There were lavish trees in every room, glowing lights everywhere and beautiful red bulbs handed down from many generations. Now living in the 610 Clematis building overlooking downtown West Palm Beach, Agostinelli continues her family’s tradition using her favorite color, red, as the dominant theme in her holiday-decorated condo.

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“I like red because it makes me happy,” says Agostinelli, a widow who celebrates Christmas with her two sons, Robert and Richard, and daughter, Jacqui, along with her grandchildren. “Christmas is the most wonderful season of the year. It’s colorful and cheerful. And I use a lot of red to make things bright and beautiful.”

Agostinelli shops for holiday delights year-round, especially during her trips to Paris and to London, where her son, Robert, works as chairman and co-founder of the Rhone Group, a private equity firm. And each year, she admits, she waits excitedly for the season to arrive so she can start decorating as soon as possible.

This year, her interior wonderland includes 18 Santa Clauses and five colorful trees with glittering angels, flickering lights and sparkly ornaments. The holiday appointments extend from the living room, dining room and foyer to the granite counter-topped kitchen, where showcased are six Santas, three mini holiday houses from Geneva, Switzerland, and a jolly snowman—all of which match her appliances.

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FLOWER POWER Hanging in the kitchen is a wreath crafted of velvet red

roses Agostinelli found at Dillard’s last year. “It matches the reds of the kitchen and the rest of my decorations so it blends in beautifully,” she says. “I had to have it!” ▲ WING WOMAN Agostinelli covered one of her Christmas trees with white doves, red bulbs, cherries and poinsettias with blue, red and white lights.

Atop sits an angel she found years ago in a New York store. “My mom had canaries on her tree so I decided on doves,” she says. “I shop nearly every day all year for more decorations. I love it.” ▲

LET IT SHINE “I bought this gold and silver angel because she’s made of shiny

crystal,” says Agostinelli, who found it last year at a Christmas store in Manhattan. “She is delicate yet strong.”

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A HOLIDAY SPIN Agostinelli received this red-and-white-striped merry-go-round as a gift from a friend. The playful unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horses go up and down, and lights up at night. For a creative touch, she placed a pair of sparkly birds on top.

FEAST YOUR EYES Displays of Santa Clauses and Swiss-designed Christmas houses highlight Agostinelliâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s granite countertop, which leads to a red-appointed kitchen. She found her holiday treasures at various specialty shops around Florida and New York.

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▲ THREE’S COMPANY A trio of jolly Santa Clauses flanked by poinsettias greets guests in the foyer. The large Santa with the lantern wears a gold belt; one smaller Santa dons a coat and cap and a third holds a horn and a golden bag of candy. “I made it look like Santa with his matching little children,”

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DINNER IS SERVED For Christmas dinner with her family, Agostinelli uses matching red placemats

and napkins, and decorates with doves, flowers, colored balls with garland and little boxes that look like wrapped gifts. She prepares rack of lamb, meatballs, lasagna and fruit salad. “I always serve cookies on red china and wine in Lenox crystal I had from years ago,” she says.

From the coffeepot, clock and canisters, to Santa’s cookie jar, china, glass, silver and even the telephone, everything looks seasonal in bright red.

The result is vibrant and oh-so-festive.

“I get inspired by seeing my red and sparkly decorations come out of their boxes each year,” says Agostinelli, who spends a full two weeks creating her holiday home. “I don’t copy ideas from magazines or my friends. I arrange everything myself. It’s original and what I like. Seeing it all come together with my children and grandchildren makes me feel great.” O

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This AIRPLANE WINE CADDY not only provides storage for favorite bottles, but serves as a whimsical sculpture made from recycled steel and copper that complements any home or office decor. Pilot not included. Available at frontgate.com.

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A G u ide To H o liday G i f ts Yo uʻl l Wan t To K e e p Fo r Yo u rs e l f Hey all you procrastinators out there: tick-tock.

The holidays are fast-approaching and you have yet to check a single name off your gift list.

As it so happens, you’re in Iuck because staffers at The Boca Raton Observer love to shop. Ergo, we did the research, so you don’t have to. We scoured retailers online and in stores, seeking gifts that are fun, fashionable and quirky.

The litmus test: Whether we wanted to keep them for ourselves (we really, really did).

Looking for imaginative kids’ toys, stylish women’s accessories or awesome guy gear? How about clever paraphernalia for the home entertainer, devoted pet lover or wannabe interior designer?

You’ll find it all here.

Warning: You’ll have a difficult time parting with some of these great finds.

Our suggestion? Buy two of everything.

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LET IT RAIN THE BOOT UMBRELLA STAND, made with hard-baked terra cotta, is a funky way to store your umbrella while keeping floors dry.

Almost makes you wish for rain. Available at zgallerie.com.

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This COPPER TONE BROOCH FRAME acts as a virtual shrine to its photo subject, handcrafted with bejeweled pins of faux amber, pearl, amethyst and aquamarine stones. Available at pier1.com.

BATHROOM BREAK Add some humor to your powder room during the holidays—while keeping it fresh for guests. The motto for POO-POURRI AND SANTA POO SPRAYS: “Spritz the bowl before you go, and no one else will ever know.”

Available at poopouri.com.

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This MOROCCANINSPIRED GIBRALTAR POUF in metallic silver provides portable seating while adding festive, sexy style to a room. Available at zgallerie.com.

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This RECLAIMED 45 RPM RECORD MIRROR designed

by Philadelphia artist Jeff Davies makes a fun vintage statement piece, composed of classic rock, soul, pop, opera, folk and ’80s records. Available at uncommongoods.com.

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This YEAR OF WISHES CANDLES set makes a memorable gift, featuring bold colors and special messages for every month of the year. Also included: a nifty glass tray and set of tweezers for retrieving charms that emerge as candles burn.

Available at redenvelope.com.

f f HANDLE WITH CARE These lovely GOLD PATINA VASES with handles are dramatic in stature and feature a warm, golden Old World finish that lends elegance to any space. Available at pier1.com.

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Whimsical RECYLED ANIMAL PILLOWS are handmade by individuals with cognitive disabilities who learned to sew as part of a life-skills training program.

Each pillow is made of materials salvaged from a high-end women’s apparel shop. Available at uncommongoods.com.

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Kids ages 3 to 5 love this character from TV’s “PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE WORLD,” a cartoon that teaches science through exploration. Peep is narrated by actress Joan Cusack, but kids like the character because it’s adorable. So is this toy. Available at tystoybox.com.

INSTRUMENTAL FUN SCHOENHUT 5-STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR for kids lets future rock stars take center stage. Sturdily constructed with six steel strings, it permits a wide range of amazing sounds and rarely needs tuning. Available at gilt.com.

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JURASSIC LARK THE REMOTE CONTROL T-REX KIT is a customizable 3D puzzle that comes to life via remote control and motion sensor. Put it together, paint it your color of choice—and chase your prey. It’s like a remote control car, but much cooler. Available at uncommongoods.com.

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WORK IT, BABY! This fitness-inspired BABY BUFF RATTLE for kids ages 3 and older features a gentle whoosh sound, natural hand-grips— and hours of entertainment for parents, who can watch their little ones “bench-press” sets of 10. Available at zgallerie.com.

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PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF LITE BRIX LUMI-PORT from Cra-Z-Art lets kids ages 6 and older put their inner architects to good use, building airports, planes, robots and more with super-bright bricks featuring LED lights. Available at toysrus.com.

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MOD POD This ULTRA-MODERN DOLL HOUSE AND FURNITURE SET puts your childhood Barbie dream home to shame. This manse is move-in ready with an open floor plan, contemporary stairway, operating windows and furnishings that replicate 20th century master designs.

Available at chiasso.com.

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CHIASSO SCOOTER ROCKER is for little dudes or chicks ages 3 and older who prefer more modern modes of transportation to mundane rocking horses. Looks like a motor scooter, but stays stationary—and makes for some great photo opps.

Available at chiasso.com.

EARS THE SCOOP Tech-savvy tweens will love UGG AUSTRALIA QUILTED FONTANNE TECH EARMUFFS in shearling, with ear bud attachments in black, white, sugar plum, mushroom or pine needle. Available at bloomingdales.com.

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This nostalgic PEANUTS CHRISTMAS BOXCAR is actually part of Lionel Trains’ brand-new Made In America collection, with a metal frame, operating couplers and doors that open. This could be the start of a wonderful family tradition.

Available at lionel.com.

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GINGERBREAD HELLO KITTY targets the trendy tot, garbed in a red sequin faux-fur dress, white faux-fur trim purse, red heels and a gingerbreadscented cookie. Available at buildabear.com.

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THE DOLL PARTY PILLOW is snuggly soft and comes with four felt dolls and six sets of outfits and accessories, allowing girls 3 and older to mix and match ensembles to their stylish little hearts’ content. Available at redenvelope.com.

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MEAT GOODNESS

For when iPhones get cumbersome, hook up the NATIVE BLUETOOTH HANDSET and chat in stylish comfort. Buy it in blue, gray or red. Available at bloomingdales.com.

The CLASSIC BBQ BRANDING IRON allows your favorite carnivore to put his Western-style stamp on steaks hot off the grill—before they’re devoured by the hungry masses. Presented in a personalized wood storage box.

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STYLISH TO A TEE Your man may be no Ian Poulter, but this super-functional leather HARLEQUIN GOLF BAG

by The MacKenzie Golf Bag Company will make him look like a pro. Available at neimanmarcus.com.

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f EXCECUTIVE CACHE Send him off to work in style with this PRADA NYLON COMPUTER CASE made with tonal saffiano leather trim, silvertone hardware and adjustable shoulder straps.

Available at neimanmarcus.com.

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Protect treasured technology naturally with the VERS WOOD IPAD CASE. It’s slim, trim and ecofriendly—for each tree used to make the cases, Vers will plant 100 more through the Arbor Day Foundation. Monogramming optional. Available at redenvelope.com.

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Fifi will stand out in the crowd wearing one of these SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL PET NECKLACES, made with tarnish-proof chains and Italian leather bands. After all, nothing’s too good for your furbaby.

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6-PACK FROSTY DOG CAKE POPS look so tasty you’ll be tempted to eat them yourself. Each gourmet pumpkin cake ball is made with organic human-grade ingredients, has a biscotti-like texture and is set upon a carob cookie stick. Available at frontgate.com.

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DOG TIRED Inspired by Parisian couture, the MARLEY DOG BED is tailored with finely coordinated fabrics, modern lines and a cushy surface for tres-chic napping.

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This elegant, neatly illustrated DOG TREAT JAR FROM MUNGO & MAUD will have Fido begging for what’s inside, and complement any kitchen’s decor. Available at mungoandmaud.com.

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SETTING A TONE Rather than losing your phone at the bottom of your handbag, try MARC BY MARC JACOBS PHONE IN A BOX, a clever and petite tote with a crossbody chain. It’s fully lined, includes two inside pockets and is available in black or tan. And it’s really cute. Available at bloomingdales.com.

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN DECOLLETE LEOPARD-PRINT PONY HAIR PUMP features this season’s sexy pointed toe, the designer’s signature red leather sole—and will make any woman’s leg appear endless. Available at saksfifthavenue.com.

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Available at familymattersjewelry.com.

GOOD MEDICINE The next time you pop an aspirin, impress friends in the process. The JUDITH LEIBER MACARON PILLBOX in vibrant hyacinth features the designer’s signature Australian crystals and a convenient push-lock closure. Available at neimanmarcus.com.

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MARIMEKKO’S PINAATTI COSMETIC BAG features the line’s bold signature pattern and offers a safe and durable mode of transport for your favorite cosmetics. Available at marimekko.com.

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ALL CHOKED UP This INC INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS BIB NECKLACE features chunky gold, bronze and silver stones offset by a series of tri-color chains. The result: simply stunning.

Available at macys.com.

MAKES SCENTS Gardenia fans will adore BOND NO. 9’S NEWEST FRAGRANCE, CENTRAL PARK WEST. Not only does it smell divine, but the bottle’s houndstooth-patterned surface is completely encrusted in Swarovski crystals, making it a sparkling art piece for your bedroom dresser or perfume tray.

Available at saksfifthavenue.com.

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INC INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS HANNAH BOOT AND BOOTIE in leopard pony hair make bold statements with almond-closed toes and zipper closures. Giddy-up! Available at macys.com.

LADY IN RED Women are sure to stand out in KATE SPADE EARRINGS in ruby, featuring 12-karat yellow-gold plating and glass crystals that catch the light at all angles.

Available at neimanmarcus.com.

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The tribal-inspired MOYNA ZIGZAG FOLDOVER CLUTCH is delicately crafted with lime and coral beads, and makes a smart gift for the fashionista who has everything. Available at bloomingdales.com.

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Designer Dylan Kendall’s anthropomorphic piece, aptly titled FOOTED BOWL, merges creativity and practicality, and is sure to amuse dinner guests as they reach for the pasta or string beans. Available at uncommongoods.com.

BREAKFAST IS SERVED ALESSI’S LE NID RAMEQUIN is a whimsical serving piece reminiscent of the mid-century modern egg chair design. Crafted of stoneware and stainless steel, it’s used to cook and serve eggs in style. Available at alessi.com.

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This clever SPEAKEASY TRAY provides a nostalgic nod to clandestine drinking establishments of the past. It’s made of wood with a reflective black glass inset and convenient bronze metal handles.

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JAM ON This JINGLE BELL SPREADER SET makes a jolly addition to any holiday table, with color-coded mini knives for slathering on butters, jellies and other toppings.

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NO CALORIES After dinner, serve up a side of humor with these ceramic WEIGHT FOR DESSERT PLATES, inscribed with clever sayings and packaged in a lovely gift box. Available at zgallerie.com.

f CORDIALLY YOURS Glasses with hand-painted swirls and beads are complemented by a gold-and-black lacquered tray in this vibrant FESTIVE SWIRL CORDIAL SET. Cheers to a great hostess gift.

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MACKENZIE CHILDS’ COURTLY CHECK CERAMIC STAND in handcrafted ceramic features fluted edges and an elegant color combination of ivory, onyx and gold luster. It makes the perfect perch for cakes, pies or quiches. Available at saksfifthavenue.com.

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SECRET CRUSH This ICONIC PEPPER MILL disguised as a Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle will spice up dinner parties. It’s practical too, crafted with dishwasher-safe contemporary glass and modern metal, with three grinder settings. Available at chiasso.com.

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WINE NOT? What vino connoisseur wouldn’t appreciate this PERSONALIZED WINE CASK, a perfect replica of full-sized models and constructed of American white oak and reinforced steel hoops? It’s the next best thing to being in Napa. Available at redenvelope.com.

Sophisticated cocktail aficionados will appreciate this CUBIST MARTINI SET, which keeps drinks ice-cold between swallows.

Also included: an elegant tray which can be monogrammed for a special personal touch.

Available at redenvelope.com.

WE SENSE A PATTERN: This surface-saving PAINTED PAISLEY COASTER SET comes with its own colorful case, so when not being used it still makes a statement.

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Collectors Who Take The Holidays To Extremes

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ver wonder what drives people to collect things—oodles and oodles of things—long after they’ve run out of the space to store or display them?

The following Palm Beach County residents, all of whom own colossal holiday-themed collections, are driven not by the desire to own things, but by the pure joy they receive from amassing their beloved items while paying homage to the season.

A bit obsessed? Perhaps.

Interesting and fun? You bet.

From collectors of vintage ornaments and menorahs to snow villages and dreidels, these over-the-top folks make the holidays even more festive.

SNOW VILLAGE PEOPLE WHO: TOM AND SUSAN SHETLER, WELLINGTON HOLIDAY OBSESSION: APPROXIMATELY 200 SNOW VILLAGES

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om and Susan Shetler feel the holiday spirit 365 days a year.

Maybe it’s because they play Christmas music January through December. Or because they’ve devoted an entire room in their home—all 14-by-18 square feet of it—to their elaborate snow villages.

These are miniature masterpieces with tiny trees, hills, shops and the like.

Many of the little landscapes remind the Shetlers of their own childhoods.

“We try to find pieces that reflect who we are or something memorable. Many are reminiscent, say, of something in your town when you were growing up,”

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Susan says.

“This is about you and your memories,” adds Tom. “That’s what makes them special.”

It’s also about creativity. Each village is made of stand-alone buildings, all of which can be moved and arranged in various ways.

Tom is the head architect of the snow village collection. He’s the one who builds the landscaping, including hills and mountains carved of Styrofoam, waterfalls created with clear caulk and bridges constructed of balsa wood.

“It’s quite a production,” says Susan.

“The detail is what (matters) in all these villages. It makes the villages come alive.

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Otherwise, they’re just buildings.”

Another of Tom’s personal touches dates back to when they built their home in 2002. At the time, Tom also had the builder add a special breaker for his snow villages.

“You just hit one breaker and (the lights) all come on,” he says proudly.

During the holidays, the Shetlers put up seven Christmas trees—there’s even one in the bathroom. They look forward to hosting their friends from the Village Landlords Club in Fort Lauderdale each year, and sharing the wonders of their snow villages.

Says Susan: “It’s really a nice time to get together with people.”

WE TRY TO FIND PIECES THAT REFLECT WHO WE ARE OR

SOMETHING MEMORABLE.

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DREIDELS THEY WILL PLAY: Dr. Bob and Elise Dolgow

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GOING FOR A SPIN WHO: DR. BOB AND ELISE DOLGOW, BOCA RATON HOLIDAY OBSESSION: APPROXIMATELY 675 DREIDELS

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o say that Dr. Bob Dolgow is a collector of dreidels is really an understatement and maybe even a disservice.

Dr. Dolgow, a dentist by occupation, is a connoisseur of dreidels. He collects them, studies them, and even lets his grandchildren play with one of them during the Hanukkah season.

His wife, Elise, shares his interest.

“I’m the spinner,” she says, laughing. “He really has a passion for this and I’ve really enjoyed sharing that passion with him.”

He says that 90 percent of his dreidels are in his living room’s display case, including the most valuable ones. While Dr. Dolgow won’t reveal how much he’s spent on his collection over the years, it’s really impossible to assign a dollar value to something that means so much to him.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he started collecting dreidels in 1983 after traveling to Israel for the first time. His pieces are made of ceramic, Roman glass, silver, wood, bone, marble, crystal and Milano glass.

Some of them open into menorahs. One

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dreidel spins for five minutes at a time. A special favorite is an eight-inch-tall dreidel that depicts the Maccabees.

“It has (images of) hand-crafted Maccabees inside made of silver,” he says.

Another favorite is a replica of the dreidel that traveled into space aboard the space shuttle Endeavour. The artist, Gideon Hay, made a series of 36 of those dreidels and Dolgow traveled to Jerusalem to acquire one for his collection.

“I have No. 22,” he says. “Of course, the first (one) is in the Smithsonian.”

He's made a total of 12 trips to Israel and he never comes home without at least one dreidel.

Says Dr. Dolgow: “I definitely know which stores I want to go back to when I’m there.”

He usually finds a dreidel or two wherever he travels, from Italy to Russia.

Oh, and he also collects baseball memorabilia to the tune of about 300 signed baseballs. His team?

“Please. I’m from Brooklyn. I’m a Yankees fan.”

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HOUSE OF CHRISTMAS PAST WHO: SUZETTE JOHNSON, DELRAY BEACH HOLIDAY OBSESSION: APPROXIMATELY 1,200 VINTAGE HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

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he most astonishing thing about Suzette Johnson’s vintage ornament collection is the sheer number of items she’s garnered since she began collecting in 1970.

Her Christmas tree alone contains more than 700 ornaments and 1,000 lights.

“It’s on a revolving stand so every inch of the tree is covered,” says Johnson, adding that her husband, Bill, greets people to their home by saying, “Welcome to the house of Christmas.”

Included in her collection are 400 or so replicas of Santa Claus, ranging in size from a quarter-inch to 4 feet tall, and crafted of

wood, porcelain, resin and paper mache.

“The tall Santa stays out all year,” she explains.

Johnson also owns a variety of vintage German smokers, nutcrackers, nativity scenes and various holiday knick-knacks.

One of her prized ornaments is a woodcarved Mickey Mouse made in the 1950s.

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as she painstakingly wrapped them. I was just enthralled with the whole thing,” says Johnson. “It’s all part of the Christmas traditions I got from my mother, and that she got from her mother.”

And just like her mother, Johnson goes to great lengths to store her vintage ornaments. They’re individually wrapped and each ornament has its own box. The boxes are then placed and stored in larger boxes.

Johnson typically begins the process of holiday decorating the day after Thanksgiving, when it takes around six hours just to unwrap her treasures. Her decorations stay out through the first week of January, which is when the Epiphany is celebrated in the Greek Orthodox faith.

“When we take them down each year,” says Johnson, “my husband starts the countdown for next year.”

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FESTIVAL OF (MANY) LIGHTS WHO: ELLEN AND STEVEN SAPOSNIK, DELRAY BEACH HOLIDAY OBSESSION: APPROXIMATELY 100 MENORAHS

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hen someone walks into Ellen and Steven Saposnik’s home, it’s safe to say they can’t miss the menorahs.

“They’re all over the house,” says Ellen.

“You can see them wherever you’re standing. When people walk in, the first thing they say is ‘Whoa. You collect menorahs.’”

Menorahs, collected during the 38 years she and her husband have been married, are displayed year-round. They fill bookcases, tables, cabinets and dressers. They’re made of every conceivable material—wood, glass, gold-plating and silver-plating.

But before you call the fire department, Ellen wants to make clear that only one menorah is lit during the eight

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of Hanukkah.

“The only one we light is one that I made when I was 8 years old,” she says.

“It’s ceramic.”

The collection began when the couple met as graduate students in Arad, Israel. The two were attending the World Union of Jewish Students. Three weeks after they met, they were engaged. A friend, also a student in the graduate program, gave them a menorah as an engagement gift and they’ve been adding to the collection ever since.

“Many of them, if not most of them, are Israeli. We try to support Israel and Israeli products,” says Ellen, adding that they often give menorahs as wedding, birthday and bar mitzvah gifts.

The smallest menorah in the collection is made of brass, fits in the palm of a hand and holds teeny birthday candles. The largest is silver-plated and stands around 12 inches high.

Ellen says she never tires of being surrounded by her beloved menorahs, and when it comes to dusting them, well, she has that figured out as well.

“You do it in shifts,” she explains. “Ya know, you dust some and then take a break. I’d pretty much always rather be reading than dusting.” O

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TASTE OF THINGS TO COME: Foodies at last year’s Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting BELOW: Pig Ear Terrine, served at buccan during last year’s festival

EAT, DRINK, BE MERRY Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival A Decadent Five-Day Culinary Affair he Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival arrives just in time for some delicious pre-holiday noshing.

The much-anticipated event kicks off its sixth year on December 7 with an all-star lineup of nationally renowned food and wine personalities, including Food Network’s “Unwrapped” host Marc Summers and renowned chefs Daniel Boulud and Fabio Viviani. Also planned are about a dozen dazzling events, including parties, meet-andgreets, cooking demos and more—all held at luxurious

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Palm Beach venues.

The festival this year has expanded to a five-day affair running through December 11. New and exciting events include Corks & Champagne with Bites by Chef Norman Van Aken, where guests will be served canapés paired with wine and Champagne (recipes will be made available), and Burgers by the Beach, where Bravo’s “Top Chef ” winner Kevin Sbraga and others will grill up their sizzling signature burgers.

Other highly anticipated

happenings include Food4Thought, a farm-to-table multicourse lunch held at Swank Specialty Produce’s organic and hydroponic farm, featuring dishes prepared by James Beard Award winners Mike Lata and Marc Vetri, along with other chefs. At Southern Hospitality: Pig and the Goat, chefs Stephanie Izard, Stephen Stryjewski and Julien Gremaud will roast their signature fare. The Sixth Annual Grand Tasting at 150 Worth will showcase local winemakers and bites prepared by nearly 30 chefs

and restaurants from Miami to New York and New Orleans. And capping off the event, The Last Supper at buccan will feature a celebratory dinner prepared by chefs

TRÈS Hastings, BIEN: Clay Conley, Chris Stéphane’s Mike Lata, famous Jeff McInnis Pouletand de St. Tropez Elizabeth Falkner.

The festival dishes up a generous serving of philanthropy, too, benefitting charities including Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, American Humane Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Chefs Feed the Need, Edible Schoolyard Project, Feeding Children Everywhere, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Share Our Strength, World Vision International and many others.

“With the exceptional talent showcased and the first-class programming all presented in the timeless style of Palm Beach, the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival is quickly becoming the premier culinary event in Florida,” says David Sabin, festival director and president of Brickhouse Public Relations.” O

Want to check it out? For information and tickets, call 561-389-1222 or visit pbfoodwinefest.com.

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The holidays are the time to be naughty and indulge in life’s sweet offerings (you can diet in January). And while eating dessert is oh-so-decadent, making it is also really fun, especially with the kids. It’s time to hide the floor scale and get your hands messy. The following recipes, courtesy of “Sweet Christmas”

by Sharon Bowers, are easy to make and delectable to eat. They make nice gifts, too.

Be Naughty MAKE YOUR DESSERT AND EAT IT TOO

WHITE CHOCOLATE, CHERRY AND PISTACHIO DROPS

This candy is similar to bark, only fancier, and made as individual little drops. Feel free to substitute the pistachios with macadamia nuts, if they’re more your taste. However you make these, they’re delicious.

(Makes about 2 ½ dozen candies)

INGREDIENTS 2 cups white chocolate chips ¼ tsp. pure orange oil or the grazed zest of one orange 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries, plus more for garnish (optional) ½ cup chopped pistachios, plus more for garnish (optional) INSTRUCTIONS

“Sweet Christmas” by Sharon Bowers is published by Abrams Books. Photography

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Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly buttered foil. Put white chocolate chips in a microwave bowl and nuke for 1 minute on high. Stir vigorously, adding oil and continuing to beat chips until smooth. If necessary, nuke chips for additional 10-second bursts (to avoid scorching). Blend in orange oil or zest; add cherries and pistachios. Working quickly, drop teaspoonfuls onto prepared pan. (Optional: press additional cherries, pistachios and/or orange zest on top of each drop.) Let drops sit until firm, or refrigerate them. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups butter, softened ²/³ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 recipe royal icing (see below) 1 4.25 tube of decorating icing INGREDIENTS FOR ROYAL ICING 1 egg white 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar Food coloring, as desired INSTRUCTIONS

SALTINE CHOCOLATE ALMOND TOFFEE If you don’t have time to wait for traditional toffee to boil to the hard-crack stage, this is the recipe for you. Kids love to lay the crackers out on the baking sheet like a giant puzzle, while you boil the sugar and butter. (Makes about 2 pounds of toffee) INGREDIENTS 40 salted soda crackers 1 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup thinly sliced almonds (or any nut you choose) INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or buttered foil. Place crackers on baking sheet in a single layer. In a small saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to boil. When mixture begins to boil, let it bubble for three minutes. Pour toffee over crackers and bake for 5 minutes. Remove toffee from oven and sprinkle chocolate

chips over top. Let sit for a minute or two; use a spatula to spread chocolate evenly over surface. Sprinkle chocolate layer with chopped nuts, let cool and break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

SHORTBREAD HOLIDAY BOXES Shortbread has lots of butter, which means it doesn’t rise much and generally keeps its shape. These 1-inch cubes make perfect tiny presents just large enough to accommodate a ribbon and bow of icing. Use red for Christmas, or blue for Hanukkah. (Makes 1½ dozen shortbreads)

Using an electric mixer, beat butter and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Stir in vanilla. Mix in flour; shape dough into a disc and wrap in plastic.

Chill for at least an hour.

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mold dough into 1-inch cubes, using your fingers to smooth sides and pinch edges sharp. Arrange boxes onto baking sheet; bake for 10 minutes, until just lightly golden. Let cookies cool completely.

Spoon royal icing over each box, letting it drip down and dry. Use tube of decorating icing to pipe ribbon up one side, then across and down opposite side. Turn cookie and repeat. Finish with loops of icing to look like a bow. Best served immediately. Otherwise, store as a single layer in a shallow container.

For royal icing: Beat egg white and lemon juice with electric mixer until frothy.

With mixer on medium speed, beat in confectioners’ sugar a bit at a time. Then beat on high until very thick and glossy, for about 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap until ready for use.

DARK CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACAROONS These macaroons are so simple to make, you’ll have plenty of time to gussy them up.

Editor’s suggestion: Create this Christmas wreath, or for Hanukkah, try using white chocolate, sprinkle on some coconut flurries, and create a whimsical pile of snowballs. (Makes 6 dozen macaroons) INGREDIENTS 6 egg whites 1 ¾ cups sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. pure almond extract 8 cups flaked coconut

1 ½ cups heavy cream 12 ounces dark chocolate INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350°F and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy; add sugar, salt, vanilla and almond extract. Whisk to dissolve sugar. Stir in coconut.

Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture onto prepared baking sheets, with 2 dozen on each sheet. Bake 18-20 minutes, until they turn golden around the edges. Cool on baking sheets. While macaroons cool, put cream in

large heavy saucepan over medium and heat just until boiling. Remove pan from heat; break chocolate pieces into hot cream. Let sit for 3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Dip each macaroon into the chocolate to make a thick base; lay macaroons back on parchment paper after dipping. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm chocolate. To store, refrigerate in airtight container for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. O DECEMBER 2012

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taste review SUMPTUOUS BOUNTY: (Below) Rosso’s Gourmet Neapolitan-style Pizzas (Right) Roasted Fennel, Chilled Chick Peas, Celery and Roasted Peppers, Asparagus and Pancetta, Garlic Toast

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Rosso, Italia Adds A Modern Twist To Traditional Favorites BY LINDA HAASE rom spicy sauces and tangy cheeses, to unique cocktails and dazzling desserts, Rosso, Italia creates flavors all its own.

The mastery begins in the open kitchen of this Boca Raton restaurant, where robust aromas emanate as Chef de Cuisine Tim Crandall and his staff create nearly everything from scratch (including mouthwatering pastrami and dough for the delectable Margherita pizza).

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Chef Crandall’s philosophy: “Simple food, done exceedingly well.” Yet, his dishes are works of art. Take the Fried Eggplant Napoleon appetizer, for example, a blend of creamy ricotta and goat cheeses topped with a thick slice of fresh-from-the-farm heirloom tomato sandwiched between tender eggplant, topped with homemade lemon oregano oil and garnished with finely julienned fried eggplant shavings. The whole towering concoction

Mushroom Cannelloni with roasted mushrooms, house ricotta, spinach, pecorino cream and oregano

of deliciousness sits atop spicy marinara sauce.

Even salads, such as the Chopped Italian, with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, peppers, celery and croutons drizzled with Romano vinaigrette, are beautifully presented on rectangular plates to showcase their ingredients.

Rosso, Italia, which opened in April, is the first Italian concept for the Red Restaurant Group, known for signature steaks at its

“Red” eateries. And with this powerhouse of talent behind the new venture, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular.

Nothing is predictable here, which is why you’ll never taste anything quite like Chef Crandall’s amazing version of Mushroom Cannelloni. This light homemade cannelloni is wrapped around ricotta cheese, spinach and pecorino cream, and topped with a heaping portion of button, oyster and shitake mushrooms and fresh herbs.

And because the food here is traditional Italian with a modern twist, you won’t find olive oil served with the complimentary homemade bread, but refreshing chick

where Rosso, Italia is located at 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-353-9819 or visit rosso-italia.com.

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pea tapenade and fried chick peas. Even the cheese selection is out of this world, with a plethora of options ranging from sweet, tangy and salty to fruity, almond-like and creamy (the Pecorino Tartufo, Chef Crandall’s favorite, contains a thin ribbon of truffles).

There’s something for everyone here: Even diners craving classics such as Spaghetti and Meatballs and Chicken Parmesan won’t be disappointed.

Libations include an appealing selection of beer and wine, and the cocktail menu is diverse (we suggest the Key Lime Pie Martini).

To cap off your evening, the vast array of must-have desserts are all made inhouse (we recommend the Warm Apple Crisp, topped with caramel gelato).

Our meal finished, we were already scheduling a return visit to Rosso, Italia.

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ATLANTIC GRILLE Seagate Hotel & Spa ❘ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.665.4900 ❘ Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

BISTRO 241 241 N.E. Second

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.4080 ❘ Lunch and dinner daily.

BOGART’S BAR & GRILLE

Cinemark Palace 20 ❘ 3200 Airport Rd. ❘ 561.544.3044 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

BONEFISH GRILL Boca Grove

Shopping Center ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ 561.483.4949 ❘ Dinner daily.

BREWZZI Glades Plaza ❘

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pair of Delray Beach restaurants, 50 Ocean and Boston’s on the Beach, are ushering in the holidays with eight luscious libations, all laced with a dizzying array of tasty ingredients from Godiva white chocolate liqueur to ginger beer (and of course that must-have eggnog). Two standouts include the Holiday Mojito, with seasonal cranberries that add sweetness, and the Winter Solstice, which includes powdered ginger for a festive kick.

THIS MIXOLOGIST’S MENU IS ALMOST GOOD ENOUGH TO DRINK: Spicy Gingerbread: Svedka vanilla vodka, Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, butterscotch schnapps, ginger beer and a cinnamon stick

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Winter Solstice: Grey Goose L’Orange, Disaronno Originale liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, powdered ginger and sugar

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Candy Cane Martini: Grey Goose vodka, crème de cacao, peppermint schnapps and a splash of grenadine Frostini: Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, Rumple Minze peppermint liqueur, whipped cream, mint leaf, cinnamon and a graham cracker rim Winter Wonderland Martini: Godiva, half-and-half and Grand Marnier

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

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Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.421.9272 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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HOUSTON’S 1900 N.W.

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KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE

4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

KEE GRILL 17940 N. Military Tr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus

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

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

MAX’S HARVEST Delray Beach ❘

Santa’s Sleigh: Eggnog, brandy, Amaretto liqueur, ground nutmeg, vanilla Ice cream, a sugar rim and cinnamon sticks

50 Ocean is located at 50 South Ocean Blvd; for more information, call 561-278-3364 or visit 50ocean.com.

Boston’s on the Beach is located at 40 South Ocean Blvd.; for more information, call 561-278-3364 or visit bostonsonthebeach.com.

CARMEN’S Boca Raton Bridge

Plaza Real South ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.2675 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Snowy White Night Martini: Svedka vanilla vodka, Godiva white chocolate liqueur, white crème de cacao, cream, coconut flakes and a chocolate wafer stick

Thirsty?

THE CAPITAL GRILLE

CHOPS LOBSTER BAR 101

Holiday Mojito: Bacardi Superior and cranberries

HOOTERS Glades Plaza ❘ 2240 N.W. 19th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8903 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Addison Place ❘ 16850 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.1949 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

169 N.E. Second Ave. ❘561.381.9970 ❘ Dinner nightly, Brunch Sunday.

MIA'S GRILLE 2399 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.6388 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Friday, Sunday. Closed Saturday.

MILLER’S EAST BOCA ALE HOUSE Shoppes at Blue

Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILLER’S WEST BOCA ALE HOUSE Boca Lyons Plaza ❘

9244 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

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

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W.

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

561.998.3881

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OCEANS 234 234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

THE OFFICE 201 E. Atlantic

THE SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch FridaySaturday, Dinner TuesdaySunday, Brunch Sunday.

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

TRIPLE EIGHT LOUNGE AT THE FALCON HOUSE 116 N.E. Sixth

THE PAVILION GRILLE 301

Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.9499 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY & TAVERN Mizner Park ❘

402 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1662 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

REBEL HOUSE 297 E. Palmetto

VINNY’S ALL DAY CAFE Regency

Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9883 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

WATERCOLORS CAFE Boca

Raton Bridge Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.5888 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ASIAN/SUSHI

RED, THE STEAKHOUSE 1901

Shoppes of Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.989.1688 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9139 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE 225 N.E. Mizner

Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

75 MAIN DELRAY 270 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.7975 ❘ Brunch and Dinner daily.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday by reservation.

TEMPLE ORANGE The Ritz-

Carlton, Palm Beach ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.533.6000 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

5 SPICE ASIAN STREET MARKET

Raton ❘ 561.395.1109 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner daily. Closed Friday night.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO Boca Valley Shopping Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

FUSIONARIE JAPANESE SIGNATURE Royal Palm Place ❘

500 Via de Palmas, #79 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.3283 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

GARY WOO ASIAN BISTRO

3400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8803 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesdays.

HOUSE OF SIAM 25 N.E.

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

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

PHUKET THAI Palms Plaza ❘ 22191 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.8863 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily except Monday.

PINE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT 1668 N.

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

RISE MODERN ASIAN CUISINE AND SUSHI 6060

S.W. 18th St., #108 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.8808 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Second Ave., #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

JAPANGO Riverstone Shoppes

SHINJU BUFFET 7875 Glades

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.

of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

KANSAI 7140 Beracasa Way ❘

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

Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8862 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

CAY DA VIETNAMESE

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.7322 ❘ Dinner nightly. Cloased Sundays.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL

7400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Friday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

EDO SUSHI-UPSCALE JAPANESE SUSHI & PANASIAN BUFFET Waterway

Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7611 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.755.3191 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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EURO FUSION RESTAURANT AND BAR 6877 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca

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561.330.9191

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR 431 Plaza

KYOJIN BUFFET Shops at Boca

Grove ❘ 21073 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.1708 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

LA TRE 249 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

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

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

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

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades

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

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

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

TEMPURA HOUSE The Reserve ❘

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

UNCLE TAI’S The Shops at Boca

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd.

Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

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

PEI WEI 1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

YAKITORI SAKE HOUSE 271 S.E. Mizner Blvd., #41 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.0087 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

CHEF FRANK ROSANO & WIFE ANTONELLA Exclusively at Villa Rosano

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YOKOHAMA 9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly. 60 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9328 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner nightly.

561.451.1707

BARBECUE

Genuine Cuisine From The Homeland The Boca Raton Observer

Best Of Boca And Beyond 2009 Boca Raton Magazine

One Of Those Fabulous Finds

LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency

Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MISSISSIPPI SWEETS BBQ CO. 2399 N.

Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6779 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday.

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BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CIELO The Boca Raton Resort & Club

❘ 501 E. Camino Real ❘ 561.447.3222 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

FLEMING’S BISTRO 6060 S.W. 18th St., #103 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1117 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT W W W. V I L L A R O S A N O. C O M LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

LE PAVILLON 14812 S.E. Military Tr. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9882 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Mondays.

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

RUSSIA HOUSE RESTAURANT AND VODKA BAR 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.361.8170 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

OLIO BISTRO 42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

ST. TROPEZ 7860 Glades Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.8580 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS 4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

THE BOCA BEACH HOUSE 887 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.8850 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch Tuesday-Sunday. Closed Monday.

TIN MUFFIN CAFE 364 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9446 ❘ Lunch MondaySaturday. Closed Sunday.

FONDUE THE MELTING POT 5455 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7472 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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In exquisite food, fine wine and a sophisticated atmosphere. Chef Mario and his wife Nadia are looking forward to welcoming you! Ask about our Private Party Room.

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FRENCH BISTRO PROVENCE 2399 N. Federal Hwy.,

#4 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.2340 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CAFE DE FRANCE 110 E. Atlantic Ave., #120 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2140 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

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

COTE FRANCE CAFE Royal Palm Place ❘

101 Plaza Real S., Ste. K & L ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Breakfast and Lunch MondaySaturday, Brunch Sunday.

561.955.6021

STÉPHANE'S Boca Raton ❘ 2006 N.E.

Executive Circle ❘ 561.893.8838 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

Featured on Channel 7’s Deco Drive and NBC 6’s South Florida Today

GERMAN 6370 N. State Road 7 | Coconut Creek

954.420.3100 www.marioristoranteitaliano.com

BIERGARTEN Royal Palm Place ❘ 309 Via De Palmas #90 ❘ 561.395.7462 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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

Holiday Catering, TooJay’s Style.

Sumptuous Party Platters Delicious Hot Entrees Lavish Desserts Home or Office Delivery & Set Up

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

ITALIAN ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Shops at

Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ASSAGGIO DEL FORNO Regency Court at Woodfield ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.613.6460 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

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

CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray

WWW.TOOJAYS.COM

BOCA RATON Polo Shops (561) 241-5903 Regency Court (561) 997-9911 Glades Plaza (561) 392-4181 REAL. GOOD. FOOD.

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Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAFE MED BY BICE 2096 N.E. Second Ave. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.5840 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

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

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CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch Sunday, Dinner nightly 335 E. Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9393 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

CARUSO RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘ 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.7488 ❘ Lunch daily except Saturday; Dinner, Monday-Saturday.

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

DAVITO’S 19635 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.482.2323

❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DOMINICS I 8177 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.487.3186 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

DOMINICS II Westwinds of Boca ❘ 9834 W.

Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.6325 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Boca Raton

FERRARO’S 8208 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘

233 S. Federal Highway | 561.392.0773 www.matteosrestaurants.com

561.477.2750

❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

FRANK & DINO’S 718 S. Federal Hwy. ❘

Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.427.4909 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

GIOVANNI’S COAL FIRE PIZZA Waterway Shoppes at Parkland ❘ 7625 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.9282 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7785 ❘

Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Monday.

NEW YEAR’S EVE EXTRAVAGANZA!

Dinner, Dancing & Cirque-A-Licious A Spectacular Production with Stars of Cirque Du Soleil

Meyer Amphitheater West Palm Beach

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING

159 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

561.544.2081

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

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

MAGGIANO’S 21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MARIO’S OSTERIA 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.239.7000 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MARIO’S RISTORANTE & WINE BAR 6370 N. State Rd 7 ❘ Coconut Creek ❘ 954.420.3100 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

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MATTEO’S RESTAURANT 233 S. Federal Hwy.

❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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NICK’S NEW HAVEN-STYLE PIZZERIA & BAR 2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904 ❘ Boca

Raton ❘ 561.368.2900 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

NINO'S 1930 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.9075

❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

OVENELLA 499 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.1455 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

PELLEGRINO'S RISTORANTE 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Wednesday-Sunday.

PICCOLINO RESTAURANT 78 S. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8858 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

POSITANO 4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RAFFAELE RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘

508 Via De Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.1110 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

RENZO’S OF BOCA 5999 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI Royal Palm Place ❘ 99

Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

Featured on FOOD NETWORK’S “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” - November 2010

Rosarios From The Original Owner of “La Viola Restaurant”

ROSARIO’S RISTORANTE Royal Palm Place ❘

145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.0758 ❘ Dinner nightly. Closed Monday.

ROSSO ITALIA 1901 N. Military Trail ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.353.9819 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

SAPORISSIMO 366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘

RISTORANTE

Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly.

Closed Monday.

TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR Royal Palm

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

561.826.2625

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

TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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

Accepting Reservations For Christmas Eve and Day & New Years Eve

Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.2930 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

561-393-0758 145 SE Mizner Blvd.

Royal Palm Place Boca Raton, FL 33432

FULL BAR • OUTSIDE PATIO • TAKE OUT • PRIVATE DINNER ROOM AVAILABLE WWW.ROSARIOSRISTORANTE.COM

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VIC AND ANGELO’S 290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

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

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

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VILLA ROSANO The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint

Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS 114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

LATIN/CARIBBEAN CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second Ave. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT 3350 N.W.

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

Closed Sunday.

CABANA RESTAURANT 105 E. Atlantic

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Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GOL, TASTE OF BRAZIL 411 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.6565 ❘ Dinner nightly.

4631 N. State Road 7 Ste. 26 ❘ Coral Springs ❘ 954.755.0941 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MEDELLIN RESTAURANT

OLD CALYPSO 900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

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PADRINO’S Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ROCKSTEADY JAMAICAN JERK CAFE 1179

S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.910.1562 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday.

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Members of the 51st Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball committee

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION 51st Annual BRRH Ball Honors Wold Family Center For Emergency Medicine here will be cause to celebrate when the 51st Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball takes place January 12 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Attendees will be treated to a glamorous evening while paying tribute to Elaine J. Wold and the transformation of the Emergency Department into the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine. January also marks the debut of the newly renovated and expanded Emergency Center, which was made possible through the philanthropy of Elaine J. Wold and the entire Wold family.

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Outstanding physicians will also be honored at the event, all of whom will be recognized for the superb care they provide their patients. They in-

C. Robert Johnson, D.O., Joseph Kleinman, M.D., Mark Rubenstein, M.D., Anthony Salvadore, M.D, Natasha Singh, M.D. and Stephen Steinberg, M.D. One of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights will be the live auction of an exquisite one-of-a-kind Nini-designed pearl ring. Donated by Neiman Marcus, the ring has a retail value of $22,000.

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Since then, the Wold Family Cen-

ter for Emergency Medicine has evolved into a critically important component of the hospital.

Treating more than 40,000 patients a year, the Emergency Center handles everything from heart attacks to ankle sprains, 24 hours a day. For the third consecutive year, the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emergency medicine department has been named among the top 5 percent in the nation, according to HealthGrades, the leading healthcare ratings organization.

Consequently, the hospital has once again received HealthGradesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Emergency Medicine Excellence Award.

Tickets are $400 per person and include a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing. The Boca Raton Observer is the exclusive media sponsor. O For more information, call Sandra Longo at 561-955-3249, email slongo@ brrh.com or visit brrh.com.

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MEN OF HONOR Rotary Club Of Boca Raton Announces 2013 OPAL Award Honorees he Rotary Club of Boca Raton revealed the names of the 15th Annual OPAL (Outstanding People and Leaders) Award recipients for 2013 at an event held at The Meridian in Boca Raton. Honorees will be recognized at The OPAL Awards Gala on January 19 at Boca Pointe Country Club.

Each year, The OPAL Awards event celebrates the accomplishments of five remarkable individuals in the local community who have spent their lives dedicated to making Boca Raton a unique place to live, work and raise a family.

This year’s honorees are: Bobby Campbell for Philanthropic Leadership; Leif Ahnell, CPA, CGFO, CPFO for Civic; Dr. Kevin Ross for Education; Rick Zimmer for Rotarian Lifetime Achievement; and Jay

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Nicole Richard, Mayor Susan Whelchel and Peter Baronoff

DiPietro for Community Service.

Campbell, founder and CEO of BBC International, is an avid philanthropist with his Two Ten Footwear Foundation, the American Heart Association and other local Boca Raton charities. Ahnell, a certified public accountant, certified public finance officer and certified government finance officer, has been the Boca Raton City Manager since 1999. Dr. Ross, president of Lynn University, has made significant strides at the

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Each year, The OPAL Awards event celebrates the accomplishments of five remarkable individuals in our community who have spent their lives dedicated to making Boca Raton a unique place to live, work and raise a family. school, most recently hosting the final presidential debate.

Zimmer, a registered professional engineer in Florida and the Virgin Islands and a certified general contractor, founded Zimmer Construction Consultants. Finally, DiPietro, president/COO/general at Boca West Country Club for 27 years, is a member of the boards for S.O.S. Children’s Village of Florida, Lynn University and the Tri-County Humane Society. He’s been a guest speaker at Harvard Business School,

a past honoree of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County and a past recipient of the National Jewish Humanitarian Award.

The Rotary Club of Boca Raton is dedicated to providing scholarship assistance, mentoring and other educational programs for local high school students. It’s been serving the greater Boca Raton community for more than 54 years. O For more information, call 561-4777180 or visit rotaryclubbocaraton.com.

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UNITED EFFORT Stand Among Friends Names Christine E. Lynn 2013 emb(race) Honorary Chair he Boca Raton-based nonprofit organization Stand Among Friends has named philanthropist Christine E. Lynn the 2013 honorary chair of its annual emb(race) fundraising event, which takes place for the third year on February 24 at the Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University’s Disability Center.

Organizers are especially proud to honor Lynn, as their headquarters are located inside FAU’s Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing. Lynn joins SAF founder Shawn Friedkin and FAU President Mary Jane Saunders as permanent and official chairs.

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Whether you run, walk, roll, stroll, use a wheelchair or a walker, there will be something for everyone in this all-inclusive race. family walk, and will be open to participants of all ages and abilities.

Last year’s participants included many notables, such as Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel, NBC Channel 5’s Keli Fulton, FOX 29’s Rachel Leigh and Olympic Gold Medal-

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ist Boxer Howard Davis, Jr. All event proceeds benefit SAF’s programs and services that support individuals with disabilities.

The organization saw tremendous growth between its inaugural emb(race)—which attracted more

than 1,200 participants and raised more than $72,000—and last year’s event, which drew a crowd of more than 1,500 and generated more than $140,000 in proceeds.

This time around, Ability Explosion and SAF have joined forces to bring a series of events to the community, including emb(race). Ability Explosion has a vision for not only enriching the lives of disabled people, but also the lives of people everywhere. This event, along with future events, will raise money to help people with disabilities of all kinds to lead more independent and more enriched lives.

The emb(race) event is a message of hope—a historic day that celebrates everyone’s abilities. It’s an opportunity for friends, families and neighbors to come together and learn side by side about diversity in the local community.O For more information, call 561-2974400 or visit standamongfriends.org.

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DOLLARS AND SENSE FAU Exceeds $6.3 Billion Economic Impact On Service Region lorida Atlantic University has an estimated economic impact of more than $6.3 billion annually in its six-county service region, according to a recently released project report led by Khi Thai, Ph.D., FAU professor of public administration, and designed by William B. Stronge, Ph.D., FAU professor emeritus of economics.

“FAU clearly fulfills the responsibility of servicing and engaging in the lives of the communities within its six-county region on many different levels,” said FAU President Mary Jane Saunders. “This university is dedicated to economic development, research and community engagement and will continue to expand upon these areas in the years to come.”

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According to the report, FAU is a major economic driver as a purchaser of goods and services from private businesses and an employer of 3,543 men and women who spend their incomes in the local market. FAU graduates and students also hold jobs in the region, and alumni, students and visitors purchase goods and services in the local economy.

Study highlights include: FAU contributed $2.5 billion to direct spending in Florida for the 2010-11 fiscal year; FAU activities are responsible for more than 60,450 in-state jobs and FAU students spend more than $509.9 million annually in Florida over and above tuition, fees and university-supplied room and board.

“FAU’s Board of Trustees is committed to the university’s incredible ability to drive the economy within the six-county region it serves,” said Board Chair Robert J. Stilley. “FAU is an impressive institution, and the impact it has will only increase in importance as it continues in vast discoveries of research, as well as the growing potential to recruit science-based companies to relocate here.” O For more information, call 561-297-0777or visit fau.edu.

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ROARING GOOD TIME SPBC Jewish Federation Lion Of Judah Luncheon To Feature “60 Minutes” Correspondent Lara Logan he “pride” of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County will rededicate and celebrate at their annual gathering, the 2013 Lion of Judah Luncheon, which takes place January 17 at Boca West Country Club.

“The heartfelt bonds and power of our sisterhood are unmistakable when hundreds of women who care and do so much for so many come together each year,” said April Leavy, vice chair of Lion of Judah. “Our nearly 800 Lions roar loudly among 17,000 worldwide.”

“We’re thrilled to be featuring Lara Logan, CBS News Chief Foreign Affairs and ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent,” said Denise Zimmer-

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The Lion of Judah Luncheon speaker has been underwritten by the Marleen Forkas Chair of Contemporary Jewish Issues. Margie Baer will be honored at the luncheon for her passionate, longstanding dedication to Women’s Philanthropy and to the Federation.

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“Part of a dynamic couple that helped lay our Federation’s solid foundation, Margie is a trailblazer who galvanized the women in our community and helped them realize their potential,” said Barry. “Her belief in the impact can have Jameswomen A. Ballerano, Jr. continues to inspire a new generation of leaders and philanthropists.”

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STEPPING UP Boca Raton Sisters Raise More Than $1,300 For Colon Cancer Research weens Haley and Molly Mussary of Boca Raton recently planned a fundraising walk that generated more than $1,300 for the Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death. The walk was dedicated to their Aunt Dawn, who in 2003 lost her battle with the disease.

“We grew up hearing a lot about our aunt and how much she meant to my mom and her family,” said Haley, who was 2 years old when her aunt passed away. “She was important to us and we wanted to do something that could help so other families wouldn’t have to go through that.”

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The Mussary family for the past seven years has participated in the annual Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation walk in New York City, which in 2011 attracted more than 6,000 participants. Because family members were unable to attend this year’s event, with support from the CCCF they brought the walk to Florida.

“We wanted to do something to raise money in the fight against colon cancer that would tell people about the walk and bring a branch of the walk to Florida,” said Molly.

The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation set up aA.website forJr. the James Ballerano, girls’ walk where the community could donate online and learn more about the family’s commitment to colon cancer prevention. Due to

support from the community, the Mussary family more than doubled its initial fundraising goal.

The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit organization registered in New York state and listed by the Federal IRS as a public charity dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death. Its mission includes supporting research into the causes and cures for colorectal cancer, increasing public awareness, educating the public about the importance of early detection and forming strategic partnerships in the fight against colorectal cancer. O For more information, call 914-3056674 or visit coloncancerchallenge.org.

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DECEMBER 22 Country superstar Carrie Underwood is a small-town-girl-makes-good story if ever there was one. Born in Muskogee, Okla., Underwood, 29, grew up on a farm with her two sisters and father, a sawmill worker and mother, an elementary school teacher. With hopes of a singing career, she competed in beauty pageants and talent shows, but became disillusioned with the industry and chose to study journalism at Northeastern State University, where she graduated magna cum laude. Not quite ready to give up her dream, in 2005 she auditioned for “American Idol,” won the title and the rest is Nashville history. She’s now the show’s top-grossing alumnus and a multiplatinum crossover phenomenon, dominating Billboard country and pop charts and receiving just about every industry accolade there is, including several Grammy Awards. Check her out at the BB&T Center, where her opening act is Hunter Hayes.

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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-949-6722; arshtcenter.org DECEMBER 5-9 “Stomp” Show times vary.

DECEMBER 1-30 “The Nutcracker, a Magical New Play” Show times vary.

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DECEMBER 8-9 UR1 Festival featuring Kanye West, Lou Reed, Jane’s Addiction, Fun., The Offspring, Slash and more (Bayfront Park) Show times vary.

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DECEMBER 8 Y100 Jingle Ball Show begins at 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 9 Aerosmith with Cheap Trick Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 14 Trans-Siberian Orchestra Show times vary.

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DECEMBER 1-13 “Skyfall 007” Show times vary.

DECEMBER 15 Eric Church with Justin Moore and Kip Moore Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 7 “Sinatra Sings Santa” Show begins at 8 p.m.

DECEMBER 1, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25 Miami HEAT Basketball Show begins at 8 p.m.

DECEMBER 14-31 “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Show times vary.

DECEMBER 22 Carrie Underwood with Hunter Hayes Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 9 Paul Todd’s “Illuminated: The Music of the Lights” Show begins at 7 p.m.

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DECEMBER 4 Michael Bolton Show begins at 8 p.m.

DECEMBER 5 “So You Think You Can Dance” Tour 2012 Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 13 Joe Bonamassa Show begins at 8 p.m.

DECEMBER 16 Jose Jose Show begins at 7 p.m.

DECEMBER 28-29 Gladys Knight Show begins at 8 p.m.

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DECEMBER 29 Comedy Explosion 2012 Show begins at 8 p.m.

Parker Playhouse 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; parkerplayhouse.com DECEMBER 22-23 Vladimir Issaev’s “The Nutcracker” Show times vary

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DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve with BB King Show begins at 9 p.m.

The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater

DECEMBER 16 “The Colors of Christmas” with Peabo Bryson, James Ingram, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. and Stephanie Mills Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 22 Tony Orlando Show begins at 8 p.m.

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DECEMBER 31 Kool & The Gang Show begins at 10:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 7 The Irish Tenors Show begins at 8 p.m.

DECEMBER 13-15 Moscow Classical Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” Show times vary.

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DECEMBER 3 Stella McCartney Appearance At Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Meet the British designer and preview her 2013 ready-to-wear collection during this fundraiser for Florence Fuller Child Development Centers in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-391-7274 ext.128 or visit ffcdc.org.

DECEMBER 6 Sandler Family Major Gifts Event: “Evening of Intrigue” An evening of celebration for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s most generous donors with speakers Dan Raviv, author and CBS correspondent, and Efraim Halevy, former Mossad director. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3270 or visit bocafed.org.

DECEMBER 1 The Lois Pope Life Foundation & LIFE’s 19th Annual “Lady in Red” Gala A glamorous evening with entertainment by Jay Leno and the Sultans of Swing band. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561865-0955 or visit life-edu.org.

DECEMBER 4 28th Annual Adopt-AFamily Tree Lighting Celebration A festive evening with cocktails, silent and live auctions, and a gourmet dinner. Proceeds benefit Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches. Takes place at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. Starts at 6 p.m.

For more information, call 561-253-1361 or visit adoptafamilypbc.org.

DECEMBER 2 Christmas Tree Lighting at Flagler Museum Festivities include a visit by Santa, live piano and organ music, and caroling in the courtyard. Takes place at Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.

Starts at 3 p.m. For more infor-

DECEMBER 5 The Center for Family Services’ 50 Year Celebration An evening of dinner and dancing under the disco lights. Takes place at Club Colette in Palm Beach.

Starts at 7 p.m. For more

DECEMBER 6-9 2012 Art Basel Miami Beach More than 260 leading galleries and 2,000 artists from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa showcase their works at this prestigious, world-renowned event.

Times and locations vary.

For more information, call 305-674-1292 or visit miamibeach.artbasel.com.

DECEMBER 8 Arthur R. Marshall Foundation’s Annual River of Grass Gala An evening of dinner, dancing and an exciting auction.

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happenings calendar Takes place at The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-233-9004 or visit artmarshall.org.

DECEMBER 9 Gingerbread Holiday Concert The Lynn University Philharmonia performs holiday classics with conductor Albert-George Schram.

Proceeds benefit the Lynn Conservatory. Takes place at the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-237-7745 or visit events.lynn.edu.

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DECEMBER 9 FAU Presents a Madrigal Dinner An evening with court jesters, wandering minstrels, live entertainment, food and music. Presented by Florida Atlantic University’s music department. Takes place at St. Jude Parish Life Center in Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-297-2337 or visit fauf.fau.edu.

DECEMBER 9 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s 20th Anniversary Tour Learn about the continuing relevance of the Holocaust at a riveting exhibition featuring survivors and WWII veterans. Takes place at the Marriott at Boca Center in Boca Raton.

Starts at 9 a.m. For more information, call 484753-4384 or visit USHMM.org.

DECEMBER 12 “Unwrap Your Beauty” Event Join Dr. Gregory Albert and his staff for an afternoon of food and beauty treatments (special pricing on Botox, Dysport, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, laser resurfacing and Obagi) at his state-ofthe-art facility in Delray Beach. For more information, call 561-495-2700 or visit drgregoryalbert.com.

DECEMBER 13 2012 Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service’s Annual Gala: “A Night of Hollywood” An evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment and silent and live auctions. Takes place at St. Andrews Country Club in Boca Raton.

Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561852-5013 or visit ruthralesjfs.org.

DECEMBER 13 17th Annual March of Dimes Women of Distinction Luncheon Broward County women are celebrated for their significant contributions during this networking lunch. Takes place at Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale.

Starts at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 754-300-2614 or visit marchofdimes.com.

DECEMBER 14 Chanukah Under the Stars Temple Beth El of Boca Raton presents an

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happenings calendar outdoor holiday celebration with a children’s area, kid-friendly cuisine, a gourmet food truck expo and Chanukah and Shabbat services.

Takes place at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton. Starts at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org.

DECEMBER 15-16 “The Nutcracker, Act II” An afternoon of classical, modern and character dances presented by The HARID Conservatory. Takes place at the Countess de Hoernle Theater in Boca Raton. Starts at 3 p.m. For more information, call 561-998-8038.

DECEMBER 16 Downtown Open Market Hosted by Royal Palm Place Enjoy arts, indie crafts, vintage goods, food and much more. Takes place at Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza in Boca Raton. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-3928920 or visit royalpalmplace.com.

DECEMBER 18-23 Holiday Evening Tours at the Flagler Museum A celebration by the glow of original 1902 light fixtures, with carols sung by a choral group. Takes place at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach.

Show times vary. For more information, call 561655-2833 or visit flaglermuseum.us.

DECEMBER 19 B’nai Torah Congregation’s Joy of Life Series Enjoy lively music by the Richard Shapiro Klezmer band and a lecture by prized educator Richard Birdie. Starts at 2:30 p.m. Takes place at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-392-8566 or visit bnai-torah.org.

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DECEMBER 24 26th Annual Matzo Ball The event promises to deliver a night of highenergy networking and matchmaking for singles ages 21-49. Takes place at Il Bacio in Delray Beach. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call 561-300-4222 or visit matzoball.org.

DECEMBER 25-30 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Holiday Circus Spectacular Experience the magic of the season with circus performers and holiday spectacle. Takes place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Show times vary. For more information, call 800-745-3000 or visit ringling.com.

DECEMBER 29-30 Sixth Annual Downtown Delray Beach New Year’s Weekend Craft Festival Enjoy arts, crafts, food and fun. Takes place at 4th Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach. Starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 561-746-6615 or visit artfestival.com. O

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ALTIER JEWELERS PRETTY IN PINK EVENT Guests of Altier Jewelers in Boca Raton were treated to entertainment, pink cocktails, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and a live auction as part of this fundraiser to support the Go Pink Challenge. The event raised more than $25,000 for Boca Raton Regional Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute.

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KYLE BY ALENE TOO GRAND OPENING Boca Raton’s Alene Too owners Debbie Weisman and Lizzy Schwartz traveled to Beverly Hills, Calif. for the grand opening of Kyle by Alene Too, their new boutique launched with Kyle Richards, star of Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” The fashionable, celebrity-filled crowd was treated to music, cocktails, swag bags and previews of stunning designer collections.

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happenings flash 23RD ANNUAL CHRIS EVERT/RAYMOND JAMES PRO-CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC The popular annual event started by tennis icon and philanthropist Chris Evert included a star-studded gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club and celebrity tennis matches at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.

The weekend affair raised more than $600,000 for the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida and the Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County.

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SUSAN G. KOMEN PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON Nearly 300 attendees gathered at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton to honor breast cancer survivors and meet with nonprofit groups that receive grants from the Komen South Florida Affiliate. Nearly 75 percent of funds raised by the local organization go toward community breast screenings, treatment and education.

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Reserve Your Holiday Party At Mario Ristorante Italiano And Wine Bar Mario’s offers a fabulous and contemporary private dining room which seats up to 30 people. Equipped with a 90foot screen for presentations, the room is ideal for all types of events. Mario and his wife Nadia will customize your event menu to ensure that all guests have an exceptional dining experience.

Contact us to reserve your special date. Mario Ristorante Italiano and Wine Bar, 6370 North State Road 7, Coconut Creek, 954-420-3100; marioristoranteitaliano.com.

Local Benefits Firm, Peck Financial, Focuses Attention On Boca Raton Business Owners Peck Financial, a national executive benefits firm, introduced a concierge service as a professional courtesy for Boca Raton business owners. According to founder Randall W. Peck, “This service is typically part of much larger engagement but we decided to focus efforts on the professionals in our local community. It is a great service for a busy executive. We coordinate their employerprovided and personal insurance to achieve specific goals important to them.” Peck Financial, 950 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Suite 1000, Boca Raton, 561-948-6539; peckfinancial.com.

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happenings [the local real estate report] SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

$675,000

PRIOR SALE DATE

ADDISON RESERVE

7778 VILLA D ESTE WAY

FELDER ROBERT CHARLES

KLEIN BERNARD

$367,500

ADDISON RESERVE

7841 TRIESTE PL

SHAPIRO HOWARD

KIRSHNER DAVID INDIV TRUSTEE

$570,000

27-FEB-08

AVALON AT BOCA RATON

9737 PARKVIEW AVE

MATHEWS YRYSKHAN

AARON ARNOLD H

$430,000

$357,700

15-OCT-98

AVALON AT BOCA RATON

21849 CYPRESS PALM CT

MIJARES SANDRA

GANIN-OLSON CAROLINE

$568,000

$562,000

06-AUG-10

BOCA FALLS

12590 YARDLEY DR

SHAYNE ALAN F TRUSTEE

TANNENBAUM BARRY

$472,500

$405,000

09-MAY-02

BOCA FALLS

12600 YARDLEY DR

MILLMAN FARYL

ROCHELLE MICHAEL J

$460,000

$460,000

20-AUG-03

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB - GREENS

17347 BERMUDA VILLAGE DR

SIVEL INVESTMENTS LLC

QUIN GROUP INC

$235,000

$60,000

18-MAR-99

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19512 PRESERVE DR

YOUSHAK DAWN

GAMBLE DOUGLAS R

$454,000

$400,000

25-JUN-12

BOCA MARINA YACHT CLUB

5248 BOCA MARINA CIR S

HIXSON DONNA

LICHTERMAN DAVID

$815,000

$715,000

28-JUN-07

BOCA POINTE CC - COSTA BRAVA

6456 COLOMERA DR

WILLIAMS LARRY J

FEDERAL NATIONAL MTG ASSOC

$325,000

$382,653

26-JUL-11

COLONNADE AT GLEN OAKS

2840 NW 49TH ST

LIMA CINTHIA HELENA

ARONSTAM PETER J

$542,000

$386,500

01-AUG-95

ESTANCIA

6798 VIENTO WAY

CAPILLE MICHAEL A

ADATO JERRY

$385,000

18-MAR-03

12-DEC-03

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

11560 ISLAND LAKES LN

PIPER PAMELA

BROWN GARRET S

$400,000

$385,000

29-JUL-11

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

11321 LAKE TREE CT

UCROS MAURICIO F

MYERS DONALD C

$345,000

$620,000

29-JUL-05

ISLAND LAKES AT LOGGER’S RUN

20712 WATERS EDGE CT

CARTER GINA Y

PARKER CARLO

$372,500

$326,950

22-JUL-02

MARINA DEL MAR ESTATES

5038 MARINA CIR

LOVATT LINDA M

BARSOTTI LORETTA C

$377,000

$490,000

06-SEP-05

MARINA DEL MAR ESTATES

5075 MARINA CIR

GRAY JEFFREY

SCHIED BARBARA H

$360,000

$150,000

01-JUN-86

MISSION BAY - THE ISLES

10616 AVENIDA SANTA ANA

MARIL PAULA

TAFAZZOLI FARZAD

$390,000

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

16487 BRAEBURN RIDGE TRL

GOLDENBER NORMA

CUBILLAN MERCEDES HELENA

$495,000

$664,099

15-OCT-01

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

8808 VALHALLA DR

LEDERMAN ISAAC

HAMMERMAN JAY L

$349,000

$853,727

28-SEP-05

02-FEB-11

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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happenings at home SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

SALE PRICE

PRIOR SALE PRICE

$358,000

PRIOR SALE DATE

NEW FLORESTA

2798 NW 28TH ST

MAGNACCA JOHN

KCM ENTERTAINMENT LLC

$489,999

NEWPORT BAY CLUB

6810 PORTSIDE DR

BALDOCK PHILIP

AGLER RICHARD D INDIV TRUSTEE

$456,500

OLD FLORESTA

854 AZALEA ST

BUCHHOLZ MARILYN E

LEBBAD JOHN A

$1,000,001

$1,200,000

PALM BEACH FARMS

1040 SW 15TH ST

FRIEDMAN FRANCES G

SIROTKIN LORI A

$440,000

$427,500

23-OCT-09

PALM BEACH FARMS

1275 SW 20TH ST

RORY LEMISE D

VALA JOSE L

$632,500

$180,000

01-AUG-93

PALM BEACH FARMS

1198 SW 20TH ST

JOHNSTON DARYL W

BOUDET NICOLAS

$630,000

$730,000

11-AUG-08

POLO CLUB - SAN MICHEL

6412 SAN MICHEL WAY

GREENBERG MARK

ROSENTHAL SELMA R INDIV TRUSTEE

$328,000

SANTA BARBARA

6359 NW 24TH ST

KINNEARY THOMAS A

DOVE PALM HOLDINGS LLC

$415,000

SATURNIA

19638 ESTUARY DR

WELLIKOFF ROBYN

WELLS FARGO BANK NA

$474,500

$421,600

SATURNIA

19202 N CREEKSHORE CT

YAN YAN

GIER JACK

$600,000

$662,196

SATURNIA

19215 SKYRIDGE CIR

ANDERSON ED

GANC DANIEL

$572,500

SATURNIA ISLES

16011 MATARO BAY CT

KRAUTMAN SCOTT

EYERLY JAMES E

$400,000

$777,000

22-JUN-05

SATURNIA ISLES

9604 SAVONA WINDS DR

SWARTZ MARLA

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUSTEE

$627,000

$422,900

19-MAR-12

THE ESTATES

727 TOLEDO DR

PILLITTERI RIAN

TROUT JOHN P

$650,000

$455,000

28-MAR-03

THE SHORES

18597 HARBOR LIGHT WAY

FOLADORI HORACIO

FLAGG MARCUS W

$502,500

$440,000

27-JUN-01

THE SHORES

11241 SEA GRASS CIR

TRYCHET LYSBERTHE

SIEGEL BARRY D

$300,000

$400,000

THORNHILL GREEN

22263 LARKSPUR TRL

YOUNG DEBORAH E

MARKOVITCH NANCY

$605,000

WOODFIELD CC - SOMERSET

6524 NW 40TH CT

OLSON RONALD A

PASHCOW NEIL V INDIV TRUSTEE

$580,000

WOODFIELD CC - STRATFORD GREEN

3367 NW 53RD CIR

REIFINGER ROBIN

RAPHAN JANICE

$550,000

$490,000

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

3055 ST JAMES DR

GARCIA ROBERTO RIVERA

MANDEL BRADLEY S

$530,000

$575,000

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

3150 EQUESTRIAN DR

WILLIAMS KIMBERLY J

RINE SERAPHIM M INDIV TRUSTEE

$750,000

WOODFIELD HUNT CLUB

4850 REGENCY CT

BRANDFON ALAN

FINGER MICHAEL N

$770,000

31-JUL-12 17-DEC-09 01-SEP-05

13-OCT-11 09-JUL-12 28-DEC-11 12-JUL-00 07-DEC-10

21-DEC-07 06-MAR-09 09-NOV-11 14-DEC-09 26-MAY-10 24-MAR-10

$650,000

01-JUN-98

Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser

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IS YOUR HOME PREPARED FOR A FLOOD? Most people don’t realize that just inches of floodwater can cost thousands in damage, and unlike other natural disasters, floods aren’t covered by homeowners insurance.

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MAKING AN IMPACT Children’s Home Society Of Florida Helps Those Who Need It Most BY STEPHANIE SLATER ina started her freshman year of high school with no self-confidence, no belief in a successful future.

Living in three different foster homes because your mother is addicted to drugs will do that to you.

It all changed when she moved into the Nelle Smith Residence for Girls, a foster home run by the Children’s Home Society of Florida.

In a year, her grade point average jumped from a 1.8 to a 3.0, and she blossomed into a funny and happy teenager excited to become a high school sophomore.

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All year-round, but especially during the holiday season, gifts given to the children we serve send a message of hope, a message that people care.

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– Cora Brown, director of development, Children’s Home Society’s Palm Beach Division

It turns out that all she needed was someone to show her they cared.

“She said, ‘I believe in myself now,’” recalls Cora Brown, director of development for the organization’s Palm Beach Division. “The children we serve have not had the stability of living in a home, and here, they are finally in a place where they have a group of people looking out for them, giving them the resources they need.”

Ensuring that children grow up in stable, safe and loving homes has been the core mission of CHS since its inception in 1902. Last year, the not-for-profit organization provided services, educational outreach and support to more than 18,000 160

FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT: (Clockwise from Top) Steve Bardy, CHS executive director and Linda Coffin, CHS board member; Alma, a resident; Laura and Elisabeth, residents; Tammi, a resident

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local children and their families, Brown says.

They do it by giving emergency shelter and counseling to runaway teens and at-risk youth; teaching pregnant teens and teen moms how to become self-sufficient, healthy families; and seeking out loving, permanent adoptive families for children in foster care.

The holidays can be especially hard on the children CHS serves, Brown says.

“We try to make it a little brighter by providing them with gifts,” she adds.

But they can’t do it without the public’s help. CHS has a wish list that ranges from diapers and baby wipes to polo-style shirts and khaki pants for school uniforms.

The most wanted item: gift cards.

“Our teens love gift cards, which sounds boring but they so like the opportunity to go into a store and buy what they want,” Brown explains. “All yearround, but especially during the holiday season, gifts given to the children we serve send a message of hope, a message that people care.” O A complete list of gift ideas, as well as information about CHS programs, is available on their website. For more information, call 561-868-4300 or visit chsfl.org/PalmBeach. Their mailing address is 3333 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33136.

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