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PUBLISHER Carey Suissa EDITOR Rachel Galvin Sports Writer Allen Levin Contributing writer Starlet Anne GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Eduardo Passere and Fabio Passere

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6 Hurricane Season 9 Employee Of The Month 14 Art & Entertainment 24 Do You Know Where Your Favorite Bartender is? 28 Business Spotlight: Renewable Grease & Oil 30 Boca Burger Battle 32 Tricks Of The Trade 41 Live and Loud Spotlight 44 Classifieds 45 Drink Recipes Of The Month 46 Discounts about the cover Models: Francesca Nia Cohen

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South Florida bars deliver parties and fun this

Hurricane Season By Starlet Anne Contributing Writer

his hurricane season, the forecast for South Florida is buckets of beer, plenty of cocktails, bar food, karaoke, parties and more. Forget stocking up on water and canned goods! Throw out your flashlights and candles! Don’t wait in line for hours at the gas stations! Why sit around bored in a dark house when you can grab a seat with your friends at one of your local bars or restaurants. South Florida bars, nightclubs and restaurants will be powering up the generators and ordering up food, drinks and a side of fun while you are waiting for the storm to pass!

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Before a hurricane hits and after it has left, many of the beach bars located in Fort Lauderdale near Beach Place and A1A will be having pre and post-hurricane parties to get rid of their food and drinks! Look out for special hurricane events so you can enjoy a night out without breaking your bank account! There are sure to be many discounts and fun parties. Besides having blowout parties before and after the storm, many area bars and restaurants stay open during a hurricane. The Dive Bar located at 3233 N. Ocean Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale will be open for business if a hurricane hits South Florida. They will have lights, beer, liquor and karaoke! “At The Dive Bar, we are ready for Hurricane Season. We have enough

back up generators and fuel to run the bar during a full power outage. In fact, we have run Karaoke an entire night under generator power. We have hurricane kits that include battery powered lights and propane power lights and stoves. We can even run the kitchen with no power. We’ll even take credit cards with no wireless. Since our building has been here since 1960, we know it can withstand hurricanes. We’ll be open. We’ll have a party with lots of specials. Count on it!” said Gary Marcotte, co-owner of the Dive Bar. Many other bars will be open for business this hurricane season. Don’t stay home alone, join others who work In The Biz® for a hurricane party to remember!

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Kelsey Roberts Where do you work? Capones, Downtown Fort Lauderdale Where are you from originally? Born and raised in Ft Lauderdale How long have you been InTheBiz® ? I have been working for 6 years in the industry What do you like best about bartending/Serving? I love having fun and I especially enjoy making people happy. Why did you choose to become a bartender? I decided to become a bartender because it’s a fun way to make good money and I love people, put the two things together and you have the perfect job. What is the most ordered drink? At my bar the most ordered drink is Rum and Coke. What is your favorite drink to make? I like to make Mojitos, they are a bit time consuming, but the customer really appreciates the time I put into making it for them. What can you share with new bartenders to make the most in tips? If you are new to bartending the most important thing to remember is to always be kind and happy with customers. They appreciate that and you will be rewarded for your kindness. Come to Capones in Downtown Fort Lauderdale and have fun with all of the beautiful bartenders with amazing spunk! Editor’s Note: InTheBiz® Magazine will feature a story on the InTheBiz® Employee of the Month at your establishment. Please send us your suggestions on star employees to feature at contact@ITBnation.com or Visit us at www.InTheBizMagazine.com

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Art & Ente

By Starlet Anne Contributing Writer

here’s still a month left of summer fun and South Florida has plenty of events, parties, concerts and movies before it’s Back to School time. Be sure to check out one or more of these events before heading back to the classroom or to take a break from work this summer. Enjoy some music in the park at the Starlight Musicals Concert Series. The shows take place Fridays from 7 to 10 p.m. on the football field at Holiday Park, which is located at East Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway. Residents and visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, and coolers. On August 2nd, The Weedline, a classic rock band will be performing. Another outdoor event perfect for the summer sun is the SunTrust Sunday Jazz Brunch. The ongoing event has become a popular hangout for locals and visitors to relax and enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Riverwalk. This free, live outdoor concert series brings the area’s best local jazz artists. Listen to soulful

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sounds on three different stages on the first Sunday of each month from 11am to 2 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, including wellbehaved, leashed pets. There is plenty of room to set up chairs, blankets and picnic baskets to experience the fabulous entertainment. Patrons can also stroll along the historic bricklined walkway to enjoy live music while browsing items from local merchants and enjoying food from area restaurants. It’s Back to School for most Broward County students and teachers on August 19th and that means plenty of Back to School Parties before the big day! Your South Florida bars, restaurants and nightclubs will be hosting many Back to School events for hard working teachers and college students. There will be plenty of overflowing drink specials, food and much more! Also, many of the local bars will be offering many In The Biz specials as well. The Art of Wine and Food Series will take place on August 22 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, One East

Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. This month, the series will feature a special screening of the film SOMM - a humorous, emotional and illuminating look into the mysterious world of the Court of Master Sommeliers. In addition, Stephanie Miskew, certified sommelier and wine educator will host the event, and the guest chef of the month will pair perfect flavors with these fine wines, making our tastings the talk of the town. $50 per person includes the film and wine tasting. Reservations are required and seating is limited. To RSVP, contact Gail Vilone at 954-262-0249 or gvilone@moafl.org. Are you ready for professional mixed martial arts fights! Fight Time Promotions MMA: Fight Time 16 will take place on August 23 at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium. General Admission: $35, $45, $55, $75 Reserved. $5 off coupon for all ticket levels: MMA. Students and military veterans with ID get $20 best available; General Admission tickets at the WMA Box Office on the day of show. For VIP tables, call 786-543-1177. Visit www. fighttimepromotions.com for details. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com. Friday, doors open at 7pm. The Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop is back! The Bus Loop continues to spread fun throughout South Florida. The Fort Lauderdale Bus Loop will be held on Saturday, August 24th with the Beach Route. The venues include: S 3, Red Dog Cantina, Taco Beach, Blue Martini, McSorley’s, Tropic Cay Resort, Soprano’s Piano Bar, Quarterdeck and Sand Bar. The Bus Loop is serving your local community by raising funds for the designated charities in their respective cities, while giving the area’s young professionals a Bus Loop experience of a lifetime! All proceeds directly benefit the www.InTheBizMagazine.com

ertainment charities, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Jessica June Childrens Cancer Foundation, Jack & Jill Center, Covenant House Florida, Riverwalk Trust, and The Broward County Gator Club Scholarship Fund. Call 954-574-6000 for more information. Music lovers will be in for a melodic treat with a great lineup of Summer Concerts and artists during the month of August. Hard Rock Live will kick off their concerts on August 10th with Alabama: Back to the Bowery Tour at 8pm. One Republic with special guests Serena Ryder and Mayer Hawthorne will be performing live on August 13th at 7:30pm. Or you can rock out to the songs of KISS on August 18th at 7pm. The BB&T Center will also have some action packed shows this month. MetroPCS presents the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Summer Heat Series on August 16 at 7:30pm and August 17th at 2pm and 7:30pm. Crush Games 3 will be held on August 23 through August 25th. Your favorite pop and country stars will be crooning at Cruzan

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Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach starting with the Jonas Brothers on August 2 at 7pm; then the Backstreet Boys will be bringing back pop tunes on August 25th at 7pm; and on August 31st at 7:30pm, fans will be singing along to Blake Shelton. Revolution Live has a jammed packed lineup starting with Electric Flurry: The Ultimate Foam Experience featuring Crepso on August 6; Dillon Francis, Noisia with Heroes X Villians will perform on August 30th; and We The Kings with Breathe Carolina, T. Mills, The Ready Set, Dave Days, Like the Movies will be playing on August 31st, among more bands. Get ready for some action mixed in with comedy and a little bit of romance on top! August will surely bring some fun Summer Films to watch with friends for a cool night out! 2 Guns has an all-star cast with leads Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. For the past year, DEA agent Bobby Trench (Denzel Washington) and U.S. Navy intelligence officer Marcus Stigman (Mark Wahlberg) have been working undercover as members of a narcotics syndicate. The twist: neither man knows that the other is an under-

cover agent. When their attempt to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel and recover millions goes haywire, the men are disavowed by their superiors. Trench and Stigman must go on the run or they will wind up in jail or in a grave. We’re the Millers is a hilarious summer comedy. Small-time pot dealer David (Jason Sudeikis) learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished; trying to help some teens, he is jumped by thugs and loses his cash and stash. Now, David is in big debt to his supplier and -- to wipe the slate clean -- he must go to Mexico to pick up the guy’s latest shipment. To accomplish his mission, Dave devises a foolproof plan when he packs a fake family into a huge RV and heads south of the border for a wild weekend that is sure to end with a bang. Elysium centers around the year 2159, when humanity is sharply divided between two classes of people: the ultrarich live aboard a luxurious space station called Elysium, and the rest live a hardscrabble existence in Earth’s ruins. His life hanging in the balance, a man named Max (Matt Damon) agrees to undertake a dangerous mission that could bring equality to the population, but Secretary Delacourt (Jodie Foster) vows to preserve the pampered lifestyle of Elysium’s citizens, no matter what the cost. Enjoy your summer of fun and entertainment! August 2013 • ITB • 15

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Business Spotlight

Renewable Grease and Oil:

What Restaurants Should Know About Their Exhaust Hood Systems! By Starlet Anne Contributing Writer

here are a lot of key factors that go into running a successful restaurantand some may be overlooked.

Besides the obvious of maintaining good quality food and cleanliness of the establishment, restaurant owners need to be aware of this important information about exhaust hood systems. Renewable Grease and Oil can help you! Exhaust hoods are found over your cooking line, prep area and dishwashing area. All parts of your exhaust hood system (filters, duct work and fans) must be professionally pressure cleaned on a regular basis to prevent a potentially devastating fire! FILTERS: Filters are the first line of defense against contaminating vapors and vary in quality, size and material (disposable mesh 28 â&#x20AC;˘ ITB â&#x20AC;˘ August 2013

filters are NOT very effective and do not meet code requirements in most cities). Their purpose is to catch some of the grease, charcoal, etc., on its way up and out of your restaurant. A common practice is to remove these filters nightly and run them through the dishwasher. This is a great practice, especially in restaurants where the kitchen is a showpiece, however it does nothing toward removing the grease inside ducts and fans. These aluminum filters need to be professionally cleaned a minimum of every three months in most restaurants to prevent a fire hazard. EXHAUST DUCT SYSTEM: Next, vapors travel up the exhaust duct system. Typically this duct work will have one, two, or more bends. Grease, charcoal, etc. becomes trapped in the bends and stuck to the sides of this system. It also needs to be professionally pressure cleaned (down to the bare metal) a minimum of every three months in

most restaurants to prevent a fire hazard. Duct systems have strategically located cleanouts around the bends and in the long vertical areas to allow access for pressure cleaning. EXHAUST FANS: Exhaust fans are usually located on the roof of your restaurant. A few are located on the side wall. They must be hinged in order to tip them over for pressure cleaning. Your electric cord to this fan should be long enough to accommodate this process. Fan blades and housing (not the motor) need to be professionally pressure cleaned (down to the bare metal) a minimum of every three months in most restaurants to prevent a fire hazard. If not cleaned regularly, grease will accumulate on the top of your restaurant, causing serious damage to your roof. Also, fan blades laden with grease turn slower. A newly cleaned fan will operate much more efficiently. www.InTheBizMagazine.com

What to ask your Exhaust Hood Cleaning Company: 1) Do they have the proper equipment to do the job? They need a pressure cleaner that is at least 3000 psi (pounds per square inch), and HOT water. Ladders to get on your roof and long hoses to get into your duct work are also essential. 2) Do they clean all three integral parts of your system: filters, ducts, and fan? 3) What chemicals (if any) do they use? Acid based chemicals will damage your system and kitchen equipment. Non-acid based cleaners is the answer you want to hear and see. 4) Do they have Workers Comp and General Liability Insurance? They should show you proof of insurance prior to working in your restaurant. If they are not insured, the restaurant owner is liable in case of an accident. 5) Do they cover your kitchen area to protect equipment during the cleaning process? They should! 6) Check the price. Prices vary depending on the size and complexity of your system. If your system hasn’t been cleaned on a regular and timely basis, expect to pay more. Generally prices range from $300 for a small restaurant $500 and up for larger restaurants. Check after cleaning and before paying: 1) Check all three areas of your exhaust system. Go on the roof to check the fans. Pull and check the filters. Open the clean outs and check the ducts. They should “walk” you

through this process. Ask them. 2) Check to make sure a NEW “Certificate of Performance” sticker is provided. NFPA codes require this Certificate to be posted on the hood, much like the tag on your fire system. The Certificate should state the date the system was cleaned and expiration date. Health and Fire Inspectors will check for this certificate. 3) Check your kitchen area and floors. They should be as clean as before they started the job. Cleaning Frequency: A) Monthly- Systems serving solid fuel cooking operations such as charcoal or wood burning.

B) Quarterly- Systems serving high-volume cooking operations such as charbroiling or wok cooking. C) Semi-Annually- Systems serving moderate-volume cooking operations. D) Annually- Systems serving low-volume cooking operations such as churches, day camps and seasonal businesses. National Fire Protection Association Standard 96 This standard covers ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations and is one of the U.S.A. food service industry’s most recognized and referenced fire safety standards. The scope of this standard applies to “the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of all public and private cooking operations except for single-family residential usage.” For more information on Renewable Grease and Oil, or to schedule a cleaning please call 954-917-7476. Mention InTheBiz® and save $50 on your first cleaning.

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2nd Annual

Boca Burger Battle hails best burgers in town By Starlet Anne Contributing Writer

f you’re looking for a juicy burger to satisfy your taste buds, search no further! The 2nd Annual Boca Burger Battle has named its best burgers in town. Despite the rain, over 1,500 carnivores came out to taste test burgers from 18 restaurants at Sanborn Square in Downtown Boca Raton for the 2nd Annual Boca Burger Battle, A Grilling Affair! held on July 13th. “The rain sure did not disturb guests from coming out. The event has grown from last year in terms of vendors and attendees. We did not only have burger contenders but also additional food bites along with beer, wine and spirits and desserts. We would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor Big Green Egg in partnership with JM Lexus and many others whose contribution helps make our events stand out from the rest!” said Russell Spadaccini, Founder of BocaRaton.com & The Bites! Network, which produces the event each year. The winners of this year’s Boca Burger Battle include: Judge’s Pick for Best Grill Master : 1st place - Bite Gastrotruck; 2nd place - Potions In Motion, and 3rd place - Shake Shack.

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Judge’s Pick for Best Alternative Grill Master went to: 4th Generation. People’s Choice for Best Boca Burger : 1st place - Morton’s Steakhouse; 2nd place - Rebel House; and 3rd place - Potions In Motion. Judges said that winner BITE Gastrotruck was a burger worth raving about. BITE Gastrotruck’s double patty with thick melted cheese topped with a perfectly caramelized sweet onion jam blew the judges away. The contenders created their grilling masterpieces and present them to a prestige table of Grill Master Judges which included a few well known “burger conneseuirs” like Sef the Burger Beast, Jamie Frankel from Burgers by the Beach, Stephanie Miskew from the Glamorous Gourmet, and well known celebrity Chef Dean Max, in hopes of winning the Golden Burger Trophy and holding the title of the Best Boca Burger. This community event with its “backyard bbq theme” not only showcased some of the best beef, turkey, fish, and vegetarian burgers that can be found, but also had an array of summer food tasting stations sampling gourmet French fries, onion rings, tropical salads, chicken wings, rum cakes, liquor infused ice cream and good

old apple pie. Boca Burger Battle’s Chief Grill Master this year was Chef Wes Bonner who is Publix Aprons Resident Chef. Wes graduated Summa Cum Laude from Johnson and Wales and has a strong passion for the culinary arts. The Chief Grill Master oversaw all of the Battle’s Contenders, created the judging criteria and fiercely led the Grill Master Judges on their path to burger nirvana. The judges decided on Best of Show and Best Alternative Burger, while the guests voted with their wooden chip where the “People’s Choice” will determine the champion and hold the title for one year as the Best Boca Burger! Portion of proceeds from the Boca Burger Battle benefit PROPEL, www.PropelYourFuture. org, People Reaching Out to Provide Education and Leadership, a 501c3 Non Profit Organization located in Boca Raton. PROPEL’s goal is to address the needs of youth and be a catalyst for change, one life at a time. They offer weekly programming and special events in the areas of arts, education and recreation to best forward the future of our youth. For more information on Boca Burger Battle, visit http://BocaBurgerBattle.com. Be sure to check out their next event, the 4th Annual Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival in November. Enjoy Discount Pre-Sale Tickets Now! www.InTheBizMagazine.com

Wiley Street Pub • 1819 Wiley St. - Hollywood • 954-921-9459

Marsha’s Pub • 358 South State Road 7 - Margate • 954-969-9779

7 Seas Bar • 2200 SW 57 Ave, Miami, FL • 305-266-6071

Sandbar Fort Lauderdale • 900 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale • 954-990-7578

Green Room • 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-727-0950

Studio Karaoke Club • 1801 Collins Ave, Miami, FL • 305-695-1770

Gerri’s Sports Pub • 6500 W. Atlantic Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-972-6266

Village Well • 1023 SE 17th St. Fort Lauderdale • 954-524-2531

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub • Hard Rock Hard Rock • 954-791-4782 Goal Line Sports Bar • 6969 Taft Street, Hollywood • 954-399-8156 JD’s Bar & Lounge • 10311 W Sample Rd Coral Springs 954-7523227 Hunters Beach Bar • 235 Almond Ave - Fort Lauderdale • 954-467-9166 The Oasis Pub • 3224 W Commercial Blvd. - Tamarac • Red Dog Cantina • 3134 NE 9th Street - Fort Lauderdale • 954-4404382

Jesse’s Xtreme Sports Bar • 5442 W. Atlantic Blvd. Margate • 954-917-2855 MUGSHOTS BAR & GRILL OF MARGATE • 1049 N. STATE RD 7, Margate • 954-974-4420 Slackers Bar & Grill • 995 State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL • 954-530-4758 Automatic Slims South Beach • 1216 Washington Ave, Miami, FL • 305-672-2220

Turn 3 Sports Bar • 23032 Sandalfoot Plaza - Boca Raton • 561-483-1964

DaVito’s Italian Restaurant • 19635 State Rd. 7 - Boca Raotn • 561-482-2323

Dive Bar • 3233 N. Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954-565-9264

Muddy Waters • 2237 W. Hillsborough Blvd • 954-428-6577

Singers Karaoke • 3521 NW Eighth Ave. Pompano Beach • 954785-1945

Packy’s • 11379 W. Palmetto Park Road • 954-657-8423

My Buddy’s Place • 830 S Dixie Highway, Hollywood • 954-668-0166

New Moon Bar • 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors • 954-563-7660

Blue Jay Lounge • 301 SW 15 Ave, Pompano Beach • 954-941-4616

Smarty Pants • 2400 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954561-1724

Bills Filling Station • 2209 Wilton Drive. Wilton Manors • 954567-5978

Da Big Kahuna • 17 S. Federal Highway, 3rd floor at Beach Place • 954-530-4867

Play By Play • 440 S. Cypress Road Pompano Beach • 954-946-7908

J’s Bar • 2780 Davie Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale • 954-581-8400

Cheers • 941 E. Cypress Creek Road Oakland Park • 954-771-6337

Trotter Inn • 2471 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale • 954-788-4801

Flip Flops Dockside Eatery • 3051 NE 32nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale • 954-567-1672

Sports Den at Manor Lanes • 1517 Northeast 26th St. Wilton Manors • 954-566-7457

Atlantique Cafe • 777 E Atlantic Avenue Suite c-8, Delray Beach • 561-272-1170

All Shows are subject to change, Please contact the location for times and dates. To list your location please email Karaoke@itbnation.com

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John “JJ” Judge Bartender at Lucky’s Tavern By Starlet Anne Contributing Writer

veryone knows John “JJ” Judge for his larger than life personality and welcoming demeanor.

John has many regulars that come to Lucky’s Tavern in Fort Lauderdale each week to hang out with their favorite bartender. “I try to make them laugh and keep them happy. I always have a smile on my face,” said John, who has been bartending at Lucky’s for over 2 years. Working in the hospitality business for 24 years, John knows the tricks of the trade to keep his customers satisfied and having a good time. When you walk into Lucky’s Tavern, you are immediately greeted with a warm hello and JJ pours your favorite drink without even having to ask. John is more than just a bartender, he has become a confidant to many of his regular customers. “I treat them like I’ve known them all my life. I’ve had a following for years. Most of my customers are regulars. I am a little bit of everything to them- their bartender, friend and someone to talk to,” said John. Over the years, John has bartended at various South Florida bars. He especially enjoys working at Lucky’s Tavern. “To me, it’s the staff. Everyone I work with is great. It’s a great place to hang out; and on the weekends, it’s party time,” he said. Many of his loyal customers also work In The Biz and Lucky’s offers an ITB discount of 25 percent off your entire tab every night. His advice to others who are working in the hospitality industry: “kill them with kindness!” JJ works at Lucky’s Tavern on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights! Come in and see him for great service! Lucky’s Tavern is located at 214 SW 2nd Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. For more information, call (954) 356-8140.

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InTheBiz® @ B.E.S.T Charity Event

Chico V

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ince Colon aka Chico Vroc aka Chico V, was born December 14,1968 in Bronx, NY. At the age of 3, his family relocated to California. Growing up in L.A. and the discovery of music; more especially the different elements of Hip-Hop, that fueled his passion. Chico V always knew he was made for greatness. “Graffiti, B Boy, DJ and Emcee, I Am All Elements of Hip-Hop”, he says.” Performing has always been in my blood; my mother was a big influence. She was an entertainer in the disco era, and my father was an artist and

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played over 17 different musical instruments. Growing up in a home where vinyl’s were everywhere, I loved to touch the turntables and put the needle to the groove”. His influences are Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, Soul Sonic Force, Uncle Jams Army and the Jam Pony Express DJ’s. “I wasn’t very good in school, so I tried to do it all. From sports to lyrical battles, there really isn’t anything I can’t do. I scratched, I danced and was known for the sickest “Up Rock”, I freestyle, and I always keep a pencil and paper at hand to write to any beat that is playing. The microphone is my passion, it’s my way of expressing my emotions.

I’m a good storyteller, but I want to be known for being ingenious”. In time Chico V made his presence known and felt as he captivated his audience with his clever wit and quick comebacks. He earned a great deal of respect and acclamation in the streets. He is poised to leave his mark on the minds of true hip-hop mavens who appreciate authenticity, lyrical skills and unique vocal delivery. Chico V describes his music as having being reminiscent of the early years of Rap from back in the day, but is still relevant and modern to serious Hip-Hoppers and old school music lovers. Chico V is currently immersed in several projects. He is the former host for the internet reality show named “Chico V T.V. DALE!”. He just finished the filming of “Skeptic” a movie that was released in the summer of 2012. He played the role of Big Brother in the Colombia Fox Network Novela “El Capo 2”. Hosted the mixxtape for Hood Stock 2012 Compilation. He is the host of Miami’s hottest local late night show called “The Wicked Show”, where he show-cases South Florida’s finest artists. Chico V has released two official music videos, JAM ON IT and WICKED. He is currently working on the third official music video named LEBRONS ON. He is also working on his mix-tape with some of Miami Best Artists. Chico V is also playing as Stretch in independent film “It’s a Dirty Game”. “The game is about to be reintroduced to thought provoking lyrics that move the mind mixed with an undeniable swag and a natural flow that the game has been missing. I love music and I love what I do, it’s purely based on the amount of people who are depending on me to make something out of nothing; out of myself and I know my nephew J.T. HollyHood is one of them. POWERED BY FAMILY. “If I make it, We all make it. 1 time 4 me, 2 times 4 you.” For more information on Chico V Check out his facebook http://facebook.com/vincecolon2 or call for booking information, (786) 329- 3110/ (305) 834- 6367 August 2013 • ITB • 41

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Miami Heat Stand Pat in Offseason as They Look to Three-Peat By Allen Levin Sports Editor

fter back-to-back championships, the Miami Heat decided they didn’t need to do any retooling with their roster. After all, they haven’t lost a playoff series since 2011 with essentially the same core. Fresh off a second-straight celebration down Biscayne Bay, the Miami Heat had a quiet offseason. They picked up their team option on point guard Mario Chalmers, resigned Chris “Birdman” Andersen and got Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis and James Jones to pick up their player options. They also orchestrated a last second trade with the Atlanta Hawks in the draft to acquire the 50th overall pick, and used it on 6’7” forward James Ennis out of Long Beach State. All in all, the Heat chose to rely on internal improvement from the same roster that’s added two more championship banners to the

American Airlines Arena rafters. The Heat could have two roster spots open once training camp begins, and there are reports that they have interest in center Greg Oden and guard Mo Williams. Either one would be a welcome addition and make Miami deeper than they already are. Still, if they don’t make any free agent splashes, it’s safe to say the Heat’s outlook for the 2013-14 season is very bright. The Heat return their superstar trio of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. There is no question that James could return even better after two years of championship pedigree under his belt. They will also have a fully healthy Wade. In addition, all the Heat’s role players are still very capable of performing. Miami benefits from having a rare attribute in which every single one of their rotation players has at least one championship ring to their name.

Miami will have the most experience, the best player in the world and the drive to go for the NBA’s first “three-peat” since the Los Angeles Lakers accomplished the feat from 2000-2002. Standing pat may not be the most attractive move, but the current group of guys on the Heat has worked out just fine for Miami.

Miami Marlins Recent Success Encouraging for Future

eading into the 2013 season, there weren’t very high expectations for the Miami Marlins after dismantling the team in the offseason. The Marlins front office traded away key free

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agent additions from the prior season, such as Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell, who were supposed to make Miami one of the premier teams in baseball. However, the Marlins finished in last place in the National League East and decided to go in a different direction. The 2013 Marlins lack the firepower from last year and rely on a team full of rookies and inexperienced players in both the hitting and pitching department. That inexperience showed in the beginning of the season, as the Fish got off to a 14-41 start through the first two months of the year. Since that slow start, the Marlins have quietly put together a respectable run. They went 15-10 in the month of June and 11-12 in July as of the writing of this article. Miami actually has the best record in the NL East since early June. They have been able to hit their stride due

to outstanding pitching from young pitchers Jacob Turner and Jose Fernandez, as well as improved hitting from Giancarlo Stanton and Logan Morrison. Turner and Fernandez have combined to go 10-8 and both hold under a 3.00 ERA as of the writing of this article. Fernandez, a rookie, has been a sensation for Miami, becoming the only Marlins player to be selected as an AllStar this season. Stanton, after battling from some early health issues, has emerged to lead the team in homeruns (13) and RBIs (33) as of the writing of this article. While the Marlins are still in last place, they have made big strides in a short amount of time. If the Marlins can build off that success and continue to foster the young player, there are some encouraging signs for the future of the club. August 2013 • ITB • 43

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a waitress with experience!!!! Only SERIOUS inquiries PLEASE!!! Must be 19 and over!!!! Please Come into Restaurant to fill out application Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm. We are located in Oakwood Plaza next to GNC and Mattress Store. 4009 Stirling Road, Oakwood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33020. Please do not call us about applications!!! Come in and fill out application. Immediate position open Part time, wait staff/bartender (Seven Bridges at Springtree Golf Club). Experience necessary / Golf experience helpful Drug free work place Back round check. Apply at Seven Bridges Golf Club, 8150 Springtree Drive, Sunrise, Florida 33351. No phone calls, must apply in person at location. Great money for the right person! Experienced Pizza Maker, Hostess (Boynton Beach) Cafe Frankie’s is now accepting applications for: PIZZA MAKER- Must have experience, and be able to help out in other areas of the kitchen. We are a Small, Eclectic, Italian Restaurant with amazing food and tons of regulars! Apply in person! 640 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, Fl. 33435 Full-time Bartender needed!! Must have a good personality, be well spoken, like sports and be a team player!! Experience and local references required. Shifts are 10 p.m. -5 a.m. Must live in central Palm Beach County.This bar is located west of The downtown West Palm Beach Area. Call between 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 561-3102281 We are still looking for friendly, competent, and experienced part time or full time servers and cashiers. Must have reliable transportation. Apply in person between 2:00pm 4:30pm; Mon – Sat 3:00 - 5:00pm; Sunday. Greek Corner , 2257 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431, or Send your resume to apply.greekcorner@gmail.com MUST BE IN adobe PDF FORMAT PHONE CALLS ABOUT THIS POSITION FOR ANY REA-

SON ARE NOT ACCEPTED Bus Person/Prep Margate: Looking for a team player just opened. Please have some experience in the food business. If you are interested call Joe or Serena (561) 7022864 Looking for dedicated Cashier/ Service help for new Barbecue Restaurant. Great customer service skills required. Food and beverage/restaurant/cashier experience preferred. Must be on time , all the time. This can become very fast paced position with numerous responsibilities, including handling cashier transactions , serving , cleaning ect. Southern accent a bonus, but not required for this old school establishment. No BS tolerated , no cell phone usage allowed during working hours . Looking for very responsible, hard working employee for this exciting opportunity send info to willy@ Bluewillys.com J. Alexander’s Ft. Lauderdale is accepting applications and interviews for experienced upscale casual dining servers. Please apply on location at: 2415 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305, Interviews will be taken Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm - 4:00 p.m. Please no Phone Calls Chef/Cook needed Full-time for busy Irish Pub and Restaurant, Maguires Hill 16, 535 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale. Apply in person only between 9am-12noon and 6pm-8pm. Mon to Sat. No phone calls please. !!!!WANTED!!! Cowboys Saloon NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! Servers, Bartenders, Barbacks, Security, Kitchen, Shot girls, guest bartenders for Tuesdays and Thursdays, Take this opportunity to grow with our company. Please email your resume to info@cowboys-saloon.com Place your classified ad here!!! Call 800-445-3719 or email classifieds@itbnation.com www.InTheBizMagazine.com www.InTheBizMagazine.com

Drink Recipes of the month Mimosa

Chilled champagne 2 oz. orange juice Pour the orange juice in the chilled champagne flute. Fill it with champagne. Stir gently to mix well.

Five o’clocktail

6 fresh raspberries 1/2 oz maple syrup 2 oz Victoria gin 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice 1 can club soda 1. Muddle raspberries, maple syrup, gin and lemon juice in a shaker. Shake well. 2. Strain into a tall (Collins) glass filled with ice. Top with club soda and a lemon wheel

Summer’s Best

1 ½ oz. Malibu Fresh Rum 1 ½ oz. Pomegranate blackberry tea 5 Blackberries 5 Mint leaves Soda water Add mint, blackberries and Malibu Fresh Rum into a shaker glass, then muddle. Add tea and stir. Strain over ice into your glass of choice, and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.

The OMG

2 oz. Carolans® Irish Cream 1 oz. Hazelnut liqueur 2 Ice cubes ½ Chopped frozen banana (from freezer, peel removed) Blend all ingredients on the highest setting for 30-45 seconds, or until it’s well blended and has the consistency of a thick milkshake. Ensure that the mixture is evenly blended before pouring into the glass of your choice (martini, coupe, snifter), and line the inside of the glass with chocolate syrup drizzle. Garnish with chocolate shavings. www.InTheBizMagazine.com

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