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HOT SHEET 28 Cirque du Soleil shines during Miami’s Art Week; holiday shipping solutions; and more.
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THE LAST WORDY 46 Fashion blogger Maria Tettamanti’s holiday gift picks.
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Bonnie Clearwater’s ďŹ rst year of accomplishments at Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale.
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THE FINAL COUNTDOWN Check out these 20 fast and foolproof gifts to grab when you’re under the wire.
RANCH HOUSE IN THE SKY A Midwestern couple merges two oceanfront penthouses to create their dream home in Fort Lauderdale.
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Everything is always happening so fast. The days, weeks and months go by in a blur, and Christmas seems to show up right after the Fourth of July. And though it may sound cliché, that’s why it really is important to stop and take a moment, chill out and breathe, whether it’s with a good book or magazine (like the one you’re holding now) or for an hour on a yoga mat. Whatever works best for you. When we stay hyper-focused on one thing (hello, work), we miss so many of the things that are going on around us, things—and people—that are of interest because they could make our lives richer, or they are doing things that are exciting and noteworthy. And they are all around us. In this issue of inWeston, we’ve spotlighted six of those people, all young and spirited, each with a passion that has driven them down the path to success. Meet them in “Ones to Watch” on page 60. And this time of year when we’re crazy-busier than ever trying to meet deadlines and prepare for the holidays, it’s nice to have a little help when it comes to figuring out what to get for family, friends and co-workers, particularly when there’s not a lot of time to ponder gift ideas. For that reason, as a follow-up to our November issue’s annual holiday gift guide, we’ve included a few last-minute suggestions to those of you who otherwise will inevitably be trolling the aisles of Walgreen’s on Christmas Eve, trying to choose between a box of Russell Stover chocolates and an electric blanket for your loved one. You’ll find those in “The Final Countdown” on page 72. Then there is the ultimate way to disconnect, rejuvenate and remind ourselves what a big, wonderful world we live in: by traveling. If you haven’t been, London is one of the most amazing, fulfilling cities on any continent. And a trip to the world’s most visited city is best optimized by a stay in one of the most storied and luxurious hotels anywhere: Claridge’s. If you don’t know firsthand, get an idea of just what a phenomenal experience this is in “Rarefied Air,” on page 92. There’s plenty more in between, too—so step away from your desk and settle into a comfy seat. Before you know it, you’ll be buying Halloween candy again.
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FIND A FAMILIAR RHYTHM. The TownePlace Suites Weston is ideal for the savvy traveler who appreciates value and requires accommodations for longer stays. Offering spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, TownePlace Suites hotels provide a thoughtful design of separate spaces that allow guests to comfortably work at their Home OfďŹ ceTM Suite and also relax when they are away from home. Key amenities include complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, as well as a TowneMap to help guests connect to the local neighborhood.
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On the Case The Rick Case Bikes for Kids program returns for the 33rd year to provide bicycles for the underprivileged. Now in its 33rd year, the Rick Case Bikes for Kids program is back to provide thousands of needy kids with bicycles during the holidays, and they’re currently collecting donated bikes through December 20. Launched in 1982 by Rick Case Automotive Group’s Rick and Rita Case, since its inception the program has been responsible for giving out more than 100,000 bikes over the years in South Florida, Cleveland and Atlanta. Bikes in good condition are being accepted at seven Rick Case locations in Davie, Weston and Fort Lauderdale; for specific locations, call 954.377.7410 or visit rickcase.com.
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South Florida sees a lot of philanthropic activity. “As wealth has grown here, the activity has increased,” says Tony Baumer, head of Miami JP Morgan Private Bank. “But today’s wealthy families want to make a lasting impact, not just write a check.” And today they are able to do that by setting up donoradvised funds, or organizations that allow them to give by investing, take tax deductions for those donations and distribute the dollars over a number of years, even involving the donor’s families. “They can include their
sons and daughters by placing them in charge of foundations they set up,” Baumer says, adding, “People don’t just want to give money away anymore; they want to make sure it will last and grow. They want their children to learn about the cause and about giving. There’s a strong degree of getting the next generation involved.” And staying on top of the details. For example, Jacqueline Elias, senior philanthropic advisor at JP Morgan Private Bank’s Philanthropy Centre, elaborates, “Someone interested
in children’s health issues may not just give to clinics, but also look at ways the pharmaceutical industry can focus on cures and drugs, so they’re using their investment and philanthropic dollars to fund early-stage research—they’re looking at the whole spectrum and utilizing their resources for social change.’” In the end, those who not only invest in a cause but also remain connected at the grassroots level are interested in making a social impact as well as funding a cause—and keeping their legacies alive while doing it.
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Q&A with Elizabeth Zayas, Director of PAL Academy and Clinic
Q:1 What’s your background and how did you come to join the team at PAL? “I always knew I wanted to teach and when I started in a pre-school class, somehow all of the undiagnosed children ended up in my classroom. At the time, I didn’t know what that meant, but I quickly educated myself in the best ways to help them succeed. After that, I worked for a family with autistic twins. I was their personal care assistant and shadowed them everywhere—at school and camp, in the house, wherever they went. This helped me learn all the moving parts of a child with special needs. Patty [LaBella] found me working at a different program and the rest is history. We’re a great team. She is certainly the brains and leader of the operation, and I stay behind the scenes, linking the school and the clinic together.”
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“In addition to the Academy, our staff therapists provide speech, behavioral and occupational therapy. We also offer a movement yoga program led by our in-house yoga instructor who has a psychology background and has worked with special needs children. And we have a sports program, too. We work on each URQTVtƂTUV ƃCI HQQVDCNN CPF PQY we are doing soccer—for six weeks. It gives the children an opportunity to try something new without boundaries and the fear of bullying, and they really enjoy it. The program is open to children in the community and we have been getting more and more inquiries about it.” PAL Clinic, 2685 Executive Park Dr., Ste. 5, Weston, 954.372.9710; palclinic.com.
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differing challenges on any given day, from treating newborns who don’t yet have the words to tell
Dr. Iris Silverberg joined the Dan Marino Outpatient Center at Miami Children’s Hospital a little less than two years ago. “I was very excited when they invited me to join the practice,” she says. “With so many varied specialists on staff, it allows for a continuity of care. Plus, when I have patients that require the care of a specialist, we can all work together. I’m constantly amazed at the specialists that come through the Center,” she adds. “We’ve recently added a pediatric rheumatologist, an allergist, and an endocrinologist.” Another bonus offered to patients at the Dan Marino Center is Saturday hours. “Our team of pediatricians rotate schedules to accommodate family-friendly weekend visits,” explains Dr. Silverberg. “We offer Saturday appointments twice a month so working parents can accompany their children to appointments. Plus, we understand that kids are usually so busy with school and extracurricular activities that it really benefits the entire family.” Even after 10 years in the business, Dr. Silverberg remains passionate about her work. “There’s so much variety on a day-to-day bases of the cases I treat, and I enjoy getting to know my patients. I feel fortunate that I have the opportunity to practice ‘old-fashioned pediatrics,’ where I can take my time with patients and truly understand their questions and concerns.”
you how they are feeling, all the way to teenagers.” Dr. Silverberg focuses on comprehensive pediatric care, which includes a range of services and appointment types including well visits and routine physicals, as well as treating the common cold, injuries and illnesses, and the care and management of chronic diseases. “One of the things I enjoy most
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Upon graduating from Cornell Barry Belmont bought his ďŹ rst piece of property in 1989 out of an ad in the Wall Street Journal. It just so happened to be at Westonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bonaventure Town Center Shops. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even though my father was originally in law, at that point he started to focus on real estate full time,â&#x20AC;? says Joey Belmont, director of leasing at Weston Leasing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was an incredibly hands-on operator who worked very closely with his tenants, acting more like a business partner than simply a landlord. From the beginning, he had a great reputation, which he upheld over the years, and now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my turn to make sure that continues.â&#x20AC;? Tenants of the Belmonts speak highly of both Joey and his father and praise them for their support and business acumen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any partners, so we understand ďŹ rsthand what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be in business for yourself,â&#x20AC;? explains Joey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know our tenants are putting their lives on the line with their businesses, just as we have with ours.â&#x20AC;? Belmont praises his team, speciďŹ cally Jose Torres, his property manager, for helping continue their winning reputation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He is fantastic at ushering in new tenants and helping us review their business and architectural plans to look for ways that we might be able to save them some money.â&#x20AC;? In addition to his hardworking team, Belmont credits his continued success in large part to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business philosophy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We speciďŹ cally target clients we believe in. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a start-up, we often work with them to help them develop their concept. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of things business owners overlook in the midst of being so focused on getting their doors open, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the nittygritty that can make or break a business.â&#x20AC;? Weston Leasing, 1675 Market St., Ste. 213, Weston, 954.349.5900; westonleasingďŹ&#x201A;.com.
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$3.1 billion at the United States box office and over $7.6 billion worldwide (the Pirates of the Caribbean films alone have grossed $3 billion). All this talent has won him legions of fans the world over; but it also hasn’t gone unrecognized by industry peers. Depp has been nominated for three Best Actor Oscars, and he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. He also has garnered a sex symbol status in American cinema, being twice named as the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, in 2003 and 2009. Just before his film The Lone Ranger came out in 2013, Forbes listed him as the seventh-highest paid actor at $30 million per film. As we went to press with this issue, six months had passed since the release of Depp’s sci-fi thriller Transcendence, and he had been engaged for six months to 27-year-old actress Amber Heard (Depp turned 50 this year). In a chat with Savannah Guthrie on the TODAY show, he responded to a question about his fiancée being pregnant with, “What do you think I am, a savage? It’s not a shotgun affair.”
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Up next for Depp is Mortdecai, a crime comedy set for release on January 23, where he’ll play the title character of Charlie Mortdecai.
Having to answer those sorts of personal questions is one of the reasons Depp has repeatedly stressed how off-putting he finds fame, which he likens to “a little bit like living like a fugitive. Everything has to be some sort of strategy. To get you into the hotel, to get you out of the hotel, to get you into the restaurant, to get you out of the restaurant.” Not that he doesn’t appreciate what it’s brought him. He’s “honored” to have fans and said he’ll always be there for them, “because those people that buy the tickets are the people that I consider my boss.” But, he admitted, if he could do what he does minus the fame, he would definitely take that option. “Easily,” he said. Fame seems to have been his destiny, though. Even as a kid, he had “rock star ambitions” tied up in his desire to create art. That’s why he played in a garage band back in the days he was growing up in Miramar, right here in South Florida; at that time, he dreamed of working with the likes of then-superstars Alice Cooper and Willie Nelson. He still plays his guitar, but just because he loves to, just as he enjoys reading books. (He’s also a fan of Honey Boo Boo, along with other reality shows widely considered to be some of the “trashiest television imaginable”, he told Rolling Stone magazine last year). It’s no surprise that some of his best buds include musicians, like Keith Richards and Bob Dylan, and literary types, like the late Hunter S. Thompson. (Depp is actually working on a documentary about the Stones guitarist’s life and music, and Richards played his dad in the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels.) But today he is an actor, although arguably, he is also a rock star when it comes to his craft. Despite his leading-man good looks—that mop of dark hair, cheekbones so sharp they look like they could cut glass, heartshaped, full lips that many women pay good money trying to achieve—Depp has always chosen the risky roles, and ones that are among some of the most interesting in Hollywood. For this spring’s Transcendence, it was as a scientist whose brain is uploaded
to a computer after he’s injured. There was no crazy makeup or weird prostheses involved, as in so many of his part films. And even though he played a scientist in the film, Depp told the TODAY show that in real life, the advances of technology escape his grasp. “Technologically, I’m a complete and utter oaf,” he said. “A grown man, you know, attempting to send an important message with these thumbs? You know, it’s truly given meaning to the expression, ‘I’m all thumbs.’” He needn’t concern himself with tech-savviness for his next role, in the crime comedy Mortdecai, set for release on January 23. The film, which is directed by David Koepp and described in Variety as “the story of a hapless art dealer entangled in larceny on a globetrotting scale,” costars Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Olivia Munn and Aubrey Plaza, and sees Depp—who plays the title character, Charlie Mortdecai—back in quirky character again, handlebar mustache and all; he plays an art dealer who must juggle “some angry Russians, the British MI5, his wife and an international terrorist” as he runs around the world trying to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. Sounds zany, natch—that’s Depp’s stock in trade. And the way he plays it, one would think he never tires of it. Still, he told Rolling Stone, thoughts of retirement pop up every day, though he added, “I think while I’ve got the opportunity and the desire and the creative spark to do the things that I can do right now, I should do them. And then, at a certain point, just take it down to the bare minimum and concentrate on, I guess, living life. Really living life. And going somewhere where you don’t have to be on the run, or sneak in through the kitchen or the underground labyrinth of the hotel. At a certain point, when you get old enough or get a few brain cells back, you realize that, on some level, you lived a life of a fugitive.”
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Meredith Lasher President and CEO, Bombshell Productions Over-the-top productions are nothing new for Meredith Lasher, who grew up performing in South Florida. “I first set foot on a stage when I was 5 years old and I knew at that moment that’s where I would be the happiest,” she says. “I jumped around a bit, doing my own shows, working as a costume designer, and eventually becoming a producer.” Upon deciding to leave her former job, where she started its event production branch, Lasher had a long talk with her father, who told her, in no uncertain terms, that it was time to start her own company. With no financial backing and a handful of people dismissing her as an event planner, she leased a 4,000-square-foot space in Fort Lauderdale. “It was such a huge undertaking and I didn’t know what I was going to do with all that space, but I’m thrilled to say not only are we still here, but we have quickly outgrown it.” Three years, Lasher has a roster of clients that include Fendi, Harry Winston, Hermès and Mercedes-Benz. And 2015 will bring high-profile collaborations with a number of liquor brands, including Cointreau, Beluga vodka and Moet Ice. But first comes Design Miami/, where Lasher is working on the mammoth booth for architect Peter Marino, the recipient of this year’s Design Visionary award. “It’s the pinnacle,” she says, “The level of aesthetics and artfulness in the environment is ideal.”
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BEAM ME UP
Daren Stabinski CEO of Tenderbox, LLC Imagine cancelling your cable service. Imagine access to more than 140 live television stations from around the world. Imagine searching for videos on the Internet and then having the ability to stream those videos directly to your television, all without the worry of viruses and pop-ups infecting your system and slowing you down. That’s exactly what Westonites Daren Stabinski and Patrick Zuili have created with YouBeam, a device small enough to fit in your hand and the corresponding cable service that goes along with it. “We like to promote ourselves as a cable-cutting service. We’re not simply selling a device, like we’ve seen with Apple TV or Roku, which then require subscriptions to services like Netflix or Hulu. Once you become a subscriber, the device is free, and that’s all you need. We’re truly a one-stop-shop.” With no contracts, excellent parental control, interactive social features, up to 1080p HD service, and an independent search engine and a browser that avoids slow, virus-ridden sites, YouBeam is out to change the way people watch TV. Despite the fact that the product only launched a few months ago, it’s already available on Amazon and eBay, along with New Egg, the largest online computer retailer. “It’s incredibly rewarding to release something into the world that will actually affect people’s lives,” says Stabinski. “I’ve always been a techie, ever since I was a little kid, and now I’m creating technology.”
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BOTTOMS UP
Ryan and KC Sentz Founders, Funky Buddha Brewery Ryan and KC Sentz are living the dream. Behind the spacious taproom where crowds of craft-beer-loving fans flock, the brothers Sentz are brewing 900 gallons of beer at a time, and that’s just one batch. “We usually do two batches a day,” says Ryan, “and that doesn’t include our small test batches that still get made in our original Boca location.” While it may seem like theirs has been an overnight success, the Sentzes have actually been tinkering away for quite some time. “I opened a hookah bar seven years ago in Boca,” says Ryan. “I’ve always been a fan of craft beer and had been home brewing for some time, so I knew I wanted to include that in the concept.
When we outgrew our original space, we found a home in Oakland Park and began brewing on a small scale. Soon enough, we were getting national press.” And that was just the beginning. The brothers have tapped into the growing popularity of local and craft beers and the legions of fans who love them. Their Maple Bacon Coffee Porter made its way around the world, eventually becoming the No. 1 porter in the world. “Believe it or not, that was introduced on a 30-gallon system,” says KC. “We had 4,000 people show up to the inaugural release party. We never expected such success, but now we’re constantly thinking about the next step.” DEC 2014 /JAN 2015
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Lais Pontes Founder and President, The Pontes Group Lais Pontes has never set foot in an agency. And yet, she just happens to be running one of the most successful agencies in South Florida. “From the beginning, I always said I wanted to be the anti-agency agency,” she says. “I don’t want to just work for my clients. I want longterm partnerships.” Following that philosophy, she has garnered a boatload of national press for her clients, ranging from established events like Clearwater Beach Uncorked, the city’s wine and food festival, to Headbands of Hope, a company that was launched a little more than two years ago. When asked about her success, Pontes admits, “It’s been a lot of 20-hour days, but I know this is what I was born to do. I figured I could either build my own dream or continue working on someone else’s. It was a clear choice.” Pontes started her company out of a spare bedroom in her home. Since launching two years ago, she now has offices in both Lighthouse Point and Los Angeles. “You have to take big risks to do big things,” she asserts. “I know I’ve taken a nontraditional path, but I’ve always danced to the beat of my own drum. I never took a loan. I’ve never had a partner, just the blessing of generous clients and editors and that took a chance on me and let me be me.”
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A PERFECT CIRCLE
Henri Crockett Founder and Executive Director, The Crockett Foundation
Growing up in Pompano Beach, Henri Crockett, a retired NFL star who played for both the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings, yearned for a mentor following the loss of his father. He was lucky enough to cross paths with Dr. Daniel Kanell, an orthopedic surgeon with Broward Health and the team physician for the Miami Marlins as well as a number of other major league sports teams in South Florida. “He took me in like I was just another one of his kids,” he recollects. “I’ll never forget his kindness and guidance.” The Crockett Foundation, the non-profit Crockett started with his brother, Zach, which is committed to improving children’s quality of life by building strong community ties, is his way of paying it forward. “Broward and Miami-Dade counties have the highest dropout rate in the
country among middle school kids,” he laments. “It’s my mission to fix this. I want these kids to dream big and know they can achieve anything they want, but you have to show them what it takes. You have to give them ownership and make them accountable.” The Crockett Foundation currently operates three different after-school programs that include tutoring and mentorship, as well as a health and activity component. The School is Cool program pairs students who have behavior and attendance problems with those who are succeeding. “Kids are, by nature, competitive, so they want to do as well as their peers. Plus, they know my story; they’ve seen I come from a similar situation and have found success. To buy in, they’ve got to believe, and we help them do that.”
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RANCH HOUSE IN THE SKY A Midwestern couple merges two oceanfront penthouses to create their dream home in Fort Lauderdale. BY
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Stone pillars and rich woods in this Fort Lauderdale condominium set the stage for the dramatic living room overlooking the ocean.
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—MICHAEL BLUM
This stunning Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired space is as ideal for parties as it is for relaxing. The three cobalt-blue pendants are from Baccarat and complement the recessed lighting. The cabinets are all custom built.
Yet when Boca Raton interior designer Michael Blum was commissioned to create the interiors for this Chicago couple, he found himself facing some technical challenges. So he studied the plans, talked to some experts and let the ideas roll. It didn’t take long for Blum to learn that there was nothing he couldn’t overcome. After wrangling with work permits, he completed the project in about one year. The retired couple, who now live in Fort Lauderdale year-round, asked Blum to use the restaurant Seasons 52 for design inspiration. “They wanted a ranch house in the sky inspired by the sleek look of the restaurant,” explains Blum. “They dine out a lot and really like its decor.” The restaurant’s exterior is made of sedimentary stone; inside it’s glam, dark and designed with natural materials in shades of mahogany and caramel. With touches of Frank Lloyd Wright’s genius of designing in harmony with humanity and the environment, the feeling is warm and festive with a huge social space/bar. So why not translate aspects of this design into a residence? Blum decided to use Sapele mahogany wood veneer throughout the entire residence to evoke the feeling of richness and movement. He also selected a beige polished marble called Crema to create a neutral marble floor. “We wanted continuous flooring with classic marble, so we used area rugs to define
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The master bedroom is a wonderful respite for the couple, who like to travel. The cream and marble master bath (below) has overhead lighting, chrome sconces and his-and-her sinks. A hand-knotted wool throw rug softens the look of the custom mahogany cabinetry.
the spaces and separate the rooms,” says Blum. While the clients don’t do a great deal of cooking at home, entertaining is a passion. And they wanted to be sure the space always looks polished, structured and elegant. Since this was a firsttime collaboration between Blum and the couple, the designer had the opportunity to show them new ideas. His mind was swirling with concepts for such a magnificent waterfront space. For example, in an effort to add dazzle to the dining room, he introduced them to unique pendant chandeliers. “I wanted some sparkle in that space, so I suggested Baccarat,” says Blum. “At first they were skeptical because they were not familiar with the look. But I talked them into it, and now they love everything about it.” Similarly, in the foyer, Blum used elegant Lalique crystal fixtures, which the couple studied, asked about, and then ultimately “flipped over.”
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WE WANTED CONTINUOUS FLOORING WITH CLASSIC MARBLE, SO WE USED AREA RUGS TO DEFINE THE SPACES AND SEPARATE THE ROOMS. —MICHAEL BLUM
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The contrast of the splashy colors in the contemporary art works well with the wonderful view of the water. The owners and guests can enjoy the beauty of the seaside Fort Lauderdale location from various rooms.
Most of the problems Blum encountered in the penthouse’s design pertained to the creation of the fireplace area, a dominant feature of the living room. So he hired some helpers to work their magic. They created a vignette with motorized art above the fireplace as a way to hide the television. This took some clever maneuvering, but the end result was cool, like a scene out of a spy thriller. “The clients weren’t sure how to install and hide the TV, but with the push of a button—James Bond-style—we worked it out,” says the designer. “A splashy contemporary canvas camouflages the TV until the couple wants to see it.” The fireplace is warm and inviting, with a mahogany mantel and Black Galaxy granite from India with copper
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STEEPED IIN N TRADITION AND RICH HIST TO ORY, THE GLORIOUS HISTORY, CLARIDGE’S CLARIDGE E’S S HOTEL LIVES UP TO ITS LONG-HELD LONG-HEL LD D REPUTATION AS THE FINEST HOTEL HO OT TEL IN LONDON, AND PERHAPS ALL A OF THE UK.
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ONDON HAS ALWAYS BEEN a cool cat’s town. As far back as April 1966, Time magazine dedicated an entire issue to “London: the Swinging City,” in which writer Piri Halasz wrote, “Ancient elegance and new opulence are all tangled up in a dazzling blur of op and pop.” Nearly 50 years later, it’s an observation that anyone who has spent time exploring the city will agree is spot on. Then, as recently as two years ago, CNN Travel posted an article entitled “50 Reasons London is the World’s Greatest City,” citing many we already know—edgy fashion, ubiquitous sausage, its international flavor (300 languages spoken in the capital!), Sunday roasts—in addition to a few that even the most schooled Anglophile may not be aware of, such as a cocktail called The Flintlock, a concoction consisting of gin and gunpowder tincture. Speaking from experience, there’s also the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus, the wonderful abundance of markets, the awe-inspiring historical aspect… the list goes on. But one of my newest reasons to love London, I discovered on my most recent visit this past summer, is the very hotel in which I stayed. And deciding which section of this vast metropolis to stay in when you’re planning a trip can be daunting, because thousands of appealing-looking hotels are spread throughout its 607 square miles. London is historical, yet modern, and each of the various sections reflects this in some way or another. It doesn’t really matter what your personal interests are; it behooves you to take the time to visit as many of the city’s neighborhoods as you possibly can. From the West End, considered the heart of the city and the location of the Theatre District and the Times Square-like Piccadilly Circus, to hipsters’ paradise Soho and Covent Garden; from the
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Claridge’s Magical History THE LORE OF THIS LONDON LANDMARK COULD FILL A BOOK, BUT HERE ARE 5 FASCINATING FACTS TO ENJOY IN THE MEANTIME.
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Z Claridge’s Christmas trees are designed and decorated by a different notable in the fashion industry each year. Last year, Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana decorated the 22-foothigh Christmas tree displayed in the lobby. Z General manager Thomas Kochs hand-writes a personal thank-you note to all guests who stay in the hotel. Z Florida Big Sugar magnate Jose “Pepe” Fanjul has spent so many nights at the hotel over the past 10 years that Claridge’s keep his suits and hats stored there for him, positioned exactly as they were when he left them. Z The hotel served as the London home for Winston Churchill and his wife, Clementine, in 1945. Z When Dame Barbara Cartland would come Ì Ìi> >Ì >À `}i½Ã] Ì i Ìi Ü Õ ` V wÀ with her secretary ahead of time what color she was wearing so they could set her table to match her attire.
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South Bank, home to the Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and St. Paul’s Cathedral, to smaller neighborhoods like Notting Hill, South Kensington, Hyde Park and Chelsea, to name a few, there is a confounding array of options to consider. And I’ve never been more certain that I made the best decision than after I chose to spend my most recent week in London at Claridge’s, in the heart of Mayfair in Central London. This 5-star hotel at the corner of Brook Street and Davies Street, whose long-standing connections with royalty have led to it being referred to as an “annex to Buckingham Palace,” is the epitome of meticulous elegance and service, the standard of which it is difficult to find in any city or country in the hospitality industry these days. Originally founded in 1812 as Mivart’s Hotel, it was sold in 1854 by its founder—the father of biologist St. George Jackson Mivart—to William and Marianne Claridge, who owned a smaller hotel next door. They combined the two operations, and after a period of being called “Mivart’s at Claridge’s”, they simplified to the current name. Claridge’s has hosted heads of state, international moguls, Hollywood royalty—from legends such as Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and Alfred Hitchcock to modern-day A-listers Brad Pitt, Anne Hathaway and Victoria Beckham—and discriminating travelers without marquee names who just find its caliber of accommodations and service to be unrivaled and worth the pretty penny it costs to stay there. Like the hotel itself, its location is perfection, just a short walk to the London underground, Regent Street shopping, local pubs and a number of major tourist attractions. Everything about Claridge’s, from the moment you step out of the vehicle that transports you to its revolving front door—manned by the dapper doorman decked out in top hat and tails—to the time you emerge from the elevator (and by the way, Claridge’s has the distinction of having the last manned “lift” in Europe,
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Mayfair Ladies IN ADDITION TO CLARIDGE’S, THERE ARE TWO MORE LOVELY LONDON HOTELS UNDER THE MAYBOURNE GROUP’S UMBRELLA: THE BERKELEY AND THE CONNAUGHT. You may need to make three separate trips to London to experience the best it has to offer in hotels, or at the very least, book a couple of nights at each of the three owned by the Maybourne Hotel Group. The Berkeley was at one time named the Gloucester coffee house, as it was the base for drivers of mall coaches traveling to the West Country. It later expanded to become a hotel for travelers who were using the mail coach services to travel to and from London. Since 1972, it’s been in a new building in Knightsbridge and is home to the city’s only rooftop swimming pool. It is well known for its health club and spa, which in the winter transforms its rooftop terrace into a pinew i` v ÀiÃÌ° Ã `i] }ÕiÃÌÃ > ` ` iÀÃ V> ` i >Ì Ì i V i 2-star rated Marcus at The Berkeley, stop by The Caramel Room’s Pret a Portea for afternoon tea or enjoy a cocktail in the fabulous Blue Bar, decorated entirely in Lutyens Blue, a hue so named for the favorite color of the late, great Edwardian architect Edwin Lutyens. Wilton Pl, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RL, UK; +44 20 7235 6000; the-berkeley.co.uk. The Connaught has a rich history ry itself, having opened nearly 200 years ago as the Prince of Saxe Coburg Hotel. In the late 1800s, itt underwent a complete renovation n and in 1917 was renamed, then in n 2007 it closed while a £70 million restoration took place, transforming it into a more contemporary property. Luxe, immaculate and meticulous, today it offers its guests not only posh accommodations but also a swimming pool, Aman spa, the Espelette Restaurant, and the clubby-feeling g Coburg Bar, which is perfect for a drink and a nosh before dinner. Carlos Place, Mayfair, London W1K 2AL, UK, +44 20 7499 7070;; the-connaught.co.uk.
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complete with velvet-covered sofa inside) and cross the threshold of your guestroom (or, should you be so fortunate, your suite), bespeaks the grandeur that one associates with a palace, but without the stuffy air we imagine a palace would contain (at least, in the presence of certain royals). The décor is primarily Art Deco, with plush, inviting beds and conveniences of every sort. In the suites, flatscreens are present in the living areas, the bedroom and even the bathroom, so you can soak in the tub and take in the latest news from the BBC or anything else you choose. Beds are dressed in Pratesi linens, and in case the oversized pillows aren’t exactly right for you, a pillow menu offers a dozen other options (including a V-shaped one for back support as well as a contour pillow for your legs). As for the suites, there are six “normal” suites to choose from, and then there are the Signature Suites; three of those include the 2-bedroom Grand Piano Suite designed by fashion icon Diane von Furstenberg, the Prince Alexander Suite decorated with a musical theme and which includes sheet music for those guests who may want to tickle the ivories of the grand piano, and the Royal Suite, with a dining room that accommodates ten guests and is set apart from the rest of the space by magnificent double doors. And about the bathrooms: Gleaming marble abounds, but the little touches, such as heated towel racks, Bamford toiletries and white Frette bathrobes make it a room that invites lingering long after you’re finished conducting the business at hand.
There’s a practical element at work here as well— the closets contain umbrellas for those inevitable rainy London days—but then the luxury is part of this, too, as the provided rain trenches hanging in the closets for your convenience are courtesy of Burberry. Because the hotel is centrally located in a posh shopping neighborhood, with Aspinal of London and Jo Malone just a couple of doors down, a lovely shopping tote is also provided for your use. If you’d rather not venture out much, you needn’t. Off the hotel foyer is the Map Room, where you can tuck into a book or a newspaper (imagine!) amid the red velvet walls. The Fumoir cocktail bar—which, despite its name, no longer sells cigars following the city’s smoking ban—dates back to 1929, though it was renovated in the 90s, and is a relaxing spot for enjoying one of the specialty drinks prepared by the affable house mixologist. Even the Foyer, with its massive Chihuly chandelier and inviting seating vignettes, beckons one to sit and take in the surrounding goings-on—or just the surroundings. For 12 years, the main fine-dining restaurant at Claridge’s was run by Gordon Ramsay, but after the famously temperamental chef couldn’t work out contract negotiations with the hotel in 2013, it closed. No doubt, British dining patrons aren’t pining for him, for a number of reasons, but speaking purely gastronomically, that’s because they now have Simon Rogan in their midst. At Fera at Claridge’s, Rogan—who made his name in 2002 with L’Enclume, his 2-Michelin starred restaurant, by masterminding a menu utilizing produce, chickens, sheep, cattle and bees raised on his very own farm—shows with each plate why he was named Chef of the Year and Restaurateur of the Year at the 2013 Catey Awards, a UK ceremony that’s widely considered the Oscars of the hospitality industry. (Tip: If you hope to add this to
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your list of magnificent experiences, reserve your table well in advance.) And on the subject of sublime culinary adventures, it would be criminal to stay at Claridge’s and not take afternoon tea. There are teas all over the fine city of London, but this one sets the gold standard, and why wouldn’t it? They’ve been at it for 150 years. (Again: make a reservation in advance.) The hotel’s resident tea connoisseur, Henrietta Lovell, brings in teas from all over the world, then, together with executive chef Martyn Nail, orchestrates a symphony of sumptuous finger sandwiches, warm scones and sublime pastries that are baked daily on site— accompanied by tiny pots of Cornish clotted cream and Marco Polo gelée—that could very well cause your eyes to roll back in your head. Eight different seating times are available, 15 minutes apart between 2:45 pm and 5:30 pm daily, and the price is £50, or approximately $80 US, per person. But for as regal and majestic and formal as Claridge’s may be, it is all at once comfortable, warm and welcoming. The concierge, the doormen, and the entire staff, from the servers at breakfast to the housekeeping staff to the butlers that tend to your every whim, are not only friendly, they seem to have been schooled in mastering the art of respecting you as a guest of the hotel and getting to know who you are, where you’re from, and what you seek from your stay at this magical place—and they set about making sure you get it.
ABOVE: Afternoon tea is as visually enticing as it is appetizing, a true experience. LEFT: Suites come with the advantage of a private butler, such as the jovial Stephen, who presented lemon cakes, scones and other freshbaked delights when we ordered afternoon tea in our room.
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international presence—and Clearwater can check that off her list, too: in August, the New York Times published a glowing front-page review of the William Glackens retrospective (“This show reveals an inveterate Francophile who quickly moved beyond Ashcan realism to develop a late, Americanized version of Impressionism: it may not have changed history, but it still looks fresh and original.”), and in October, the Wall Street Journal featured a piece in which it asked six luminaries to weigh in on the topic of escape, among them the artist and film director Julian Schnabel, whose work was part of a joint show at MoAFL. It’s that kind of attention that brings just the sort of awareness Clearwater was and is determined to raise for the museum.
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The trend is likely T to co continue. “Café Dolly: Dolly Picabia, Schnabel, Willumsen”—which Willum Clearwater refers to as her Clearwa “first big eexhibit” since arriving MoAFL—is currently running at MoAFL—i February 1st, 2015; “American through Februa Photography: Martin Z. Margulies Scene Photography Collection” runs through March 22, 2015; and 2015, more than 30 from February 26-May 31, 2 works from Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera will be on display from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection in Mexico alongside works from NSU’s own Mexican Modernism collection. In tandem, Rizzoli is publishing a book by art historian and Frida Kahlo expert Helga Prignitz-Poda that will contain illustrations and document the works in the exhibition. And the hits keep on coming. In addition to the exhibits, Clearwater has implemented a number of new programs, many of which have been more well received than she could have expected. “Our lectures and talks in our 256-seat Horvitz Auditorium have been consistently attracting standing-room only crowds,” she reports. “The artist panel for the exhibition of first-generation Cuban exile artists, which took place on a Saturday evening this past July, was sold out, and we had to turn away over 100 people for my art talk with Julian Schnabel in
October. Schnabel also presented a day-long Master Painter Workshop at our AutoNation Academy of Art + Design, which was the event of a lifetime.” In August, a new series of conferences was announced that is dedicated to presenting innovative methods in art education for children, teenagers and adults called The Art of Teaching Art, to be held in the Spring of 2015 and 2016. “It’s important to show we’ve established a certain level of scholarship and tutorial expertise,” Clearwater explains. “Dr. Barbara Buhler Lynes, our senior curator, is a foremost expert on Georgia O’Keefe, and the director and founder of the O’Keefe Research Center in Santa Fe; she is now working with me on our scholarship research, curatorial program and our publications as well as establishing three major research centers.” Yet another goal, Clearwater adds, is transforming the museum’s AutoNation Academy of Art + Design, which offers year-round art classes in everything from drawing to painting to photography and digital and gaming arts, to students of all ages from childhood through adulthood, “into a major center.” It’s only been a little more than a year, but Clearwater’s already leaving her mark—and there’s much more to look forward to. Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale, 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, at the corner of Andrews Ave., 954.525.5500; moafl.org.
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ESSENSIA Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh in the garden this time of year? If you really want to know, call and reserve a table at Essensia in The Palms. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where creative genius Chef Julie Frans awakened us to the best kale Caesar salad on the planet (the secret, she says, is to soak and squeeze the kale hours in advance to make it tender), snapper ceviche so fresh you half expect the ďŹ sh to bite you back, and Grilled Mesquite Korabuta Pork Ribs that fall off the bone, with smoky mango and aji amarillo sauce. You know a chef has some chops (pun intendedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sorry) when she can make a Sprouted Organic Tofu Skewer mouthwatering. Even the cocktails bespeak the freshness of the ingredients, from a Pineapple Cardamom Caipirinha to a Spicy Thai Basil Gimlet made with meyer lemon vodka, Domaine de Canton lime, jalapeĂąo and garden Thai basil. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Miami dining should always be about. IN THE PALMS HOTEL & SPA, 3025 COLLINS AVE., MIAMI BEACH, 305.908.5458; ESSENSIARESTAURANT.COM.
American & Continental BIG CITY TAVERN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 609 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954.727.0307, bigtimerestaurants.com. Located in the middle of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Big City Tavern serves up brunch, lunch and dinner, plus a late-night happy hour and snacks menu. BIN 595 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1230 Pine Island Road, Plantation, 954.308.4595, renaissanceplantation.com. This restaurant inside the Renaissance Plantation Hotel offers up favorite sandwiches like the Plantation Cuban Sandwich, entrĂŠe salads, and pasta specialties like grilled vegetable penne.
BRIMSTONE GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 14575 SW 5th St., Pembroke Pines, 954.430.2333, DTKOUVQPGYQQFĆ&#x201A;TGITKNN EQO %QPVGORQTCT[ American cuisine is offered during brunch, lunch and dinner. Steak Benedict and pancakes with coconut whipped cream and bananas foster tempt you at brunch, while dinner offers Kobe sliders, cedar plank salmon and even a selection of sushi. BUCCAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 350 South County Road, Palm Beach, 561-833-3450, www.buccanpalmbeach. com. Hot new high-end bistro, bar and lounge serving up small plates created by the inventive Chef Clay Conley, like meatball spring rolls, bacon-wrapped peaches on a YQQF Ć&#x201A;TG ITKNN CPF C JQV FQI 2CPKPK
DUFFYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SPORTS GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1800 Bell Tower Lane, Weston, 954.389.2552; duffysmvp.com. With all the big games and an abundance of daily specials, Duffyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is the place to watch your favorite sporting event. And with a full menu of burgers, sandwiches, wings, pasta, salad, and even gluten-free options, you certainly wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave hungry. HOWIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TOP DOG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5021 S. State Road 7, Suite 209, Davie, 954.792.8686; howiestopdog.com. Casual Chicago-style eatery serving up classic Chicago fare that GZRNQFGU YKVJ Ć&#x192;CXQT +PFWNIG KP VJG HCOQWU Chicago Dog and Italian beef sandwich, gyros, salads, burgers, sausages and more, but the hot dogs are the star here. DEC 2014 /JAN 2015
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J. ALEXANDERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 8550 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 954.916.8837; jalexanders.com. A popular gathering place for locals who love to lunch here, socialize over cocktails at the bar, or come out on weekends for a really good dinner. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the grilled artichoke appetizer or the pan seared scallops with couscous. Wines by the glass and the bottle are available. LA BROCHETTE BISTRO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2635 N. Hiatus Road, Cooper City, 954.435.9090; labrochettebistro.com. A shoebox-sized restaurant thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a favorite of locals for many years, this charming bistro is perfect for dinner with friends or a romantic tete-atete, and the food is out of this worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to wit: scallops with pork belly, cipollini onions and white balsamic syrup. And, appropriately for the season, they recently offered up pumpkin spice cheesecake. Call for reservations. LOLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ON HARRISON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954.927.9851; lolasonharrison.com. The culinary delights at this unassuming little storefront restaurant off the main drag in Hollywood include ricotta gnocchi with pesto cream sauce, diced mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, Coca Cola BBQ beef ribs, grilled Scottish salmon with warm lentil salad and Ć&#x192;CVKTQP UVGCM HTKVGU YKVJ TQCUVGF ICTNKE JGTD butter, red wine jus and shoestring potatoes. LUCILLEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S AMERICAN CAFĂ&#x2030; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2250 Weston Road, Weston, 954.384.9007; lucillescafe.com. An upscale 1940s-style diner that has a luncheonette feel but serves up decidedly fancier fare, such as Marylandstyle crab cakes, Blackened Chicken and Brie on a Kaiser Roll, and all sorts of salads and entrees, from the Key West Shrimp Scatter to homemade meatloaf. MAXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GRILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 404 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, 561.368.0080, www.maxsgrille.com. Popular American bistro thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been around for 20 years, serving an #UKCP CPF .CVKP KPĆ&#x192;WGPEGF EQPVGORQTCT[ menu, along with wine and cocktails. MICHAEL MINA 74 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.674.4636; fontainebleau. com/web/dining/michael_mina_74. The latest dining concept from Michael Mina wows locals and tourists alike with an KORTGUUKXG UJGNNĆ&#x201A;UJ ECTV VJCV ITCPFN[ RCTCFGU through the restaurant, along with dishes like Grilled Quail & Foie Gras, Lobster Pot Pie and 6TWHĆ&#x192;G &QPWVU MUSTARD SEED BISTRO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 256 S. University Drive, Plantation, 954.533.9326; mustardseedbistro.com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here, each with a nice selection of options, from Vanilla Custard 114
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ZINBUGER WINE & BURGER BAR AR Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let its Sawgrass Mills Mall location fool you: this ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your average burger joint. nt. With made-from-scratch burgers using freshly ground CertiďŹ ed Angus beef and American-style Kobe beef perfectly paired with a variety of wine selections, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise that the restaurant has developed a cult-like following. Popular choices include the Zinburger, Manchego burger, with Manc cheego cheese and Zinfandel-braised onions, and the Kobe Burger, Vermont wild rger topped with Ve ermont cheddar and w ild mushrooms. On the lighter side, there are also turkey burgers, veggies burgers, ahi burgers, and a variety of salads. And it goes without saying that diners have access to a full bar with 17 beers and a wine menu that includes 23 varieties by the glass. While you may be in the throes of a love affair with your El Diabloâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a juicy patty topped with ďŹ re-roasted jalapeĂąos, pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions and chipotle mayoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;leave room for dessert. You wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss that Bananas Foster shake. IN THE COLONNADE OUTLETS AT SAWGRASS MILLS, 1800 SAWGRASS MILL CIRCLE, STE. 2460, SUNRISE, 954.846.9360; ZINBURGEREAST.COM.
French Toast for breakfast to a refreshing BBQ Salmon Salad with chipotle vinaigrette for lunch to a dinner menu that includes crispy FWEM YKVJ EJGTT[ ICUVTKSWG $WV FGĆ&#x201A;PKVGN[ donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Cupcake Menu (try the Maple Bacon Butter Pecan). PALM BEACH GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, 561-835-1077, www. palmbeachgrill.com. Everything from ribs to cedar plank salmon to hot dogs make this a local hotspot thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth the often lengthy wait in line to get a table. PRIMETIME â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1744 Main St., Weston, 954.349.2100; primetimeweston.com. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, this casual, upscale American spot will become your new go-to in the neighborhood. With dishes like rock shrimp quesadilla, fettucine with Ć&#x201A;NGV OKIPQP CPF YKNF OWUJTQQOU CPF /KUQ salmon, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why. SEA BREEZE BAR & GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4995 SW 148th Ave., Davie, 754.206.2900; seabreezebarandgrill.com. Open early for
breakfast on the weekends and late into the evenings for other pursuits, this local resto is a sure bet for good eats and strong drinks. From bison chili to crispy duck potstickers, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone, including an impressive beer list that boasts 50 varieties. Oh, and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about the 19 TVs showing the Sunday NFL Ticket, all college football games, British Premiere games, and more. SUGAR REEF GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 600 N. Surf Road, Hollywood, 954.922.1119; sugarreefgrill. The location of this restaurant alone is enticing, as it is oceanside on the Hollywood Broadwalk, but the food only enhances the experience. Elegant but simple recipes such as mussels in green curry, pork loin Jamaican with mashed potatoes, whole yellow snapper with Creole salsa and refreshing endive and beet salad with mustard vinaigrette are but a small sampling of the temptations. TEXAS DE BRAZIL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In The Village at Gulfstream Park, 800 Silks Run, Hallandale Beach; 954.843.7600, www.texasdebrazil. com. A Brazilian churrascaria where skewers
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You may only live once, but following six successful years as a staple in the Fort Lauderdale dining scene, YOLO has proven that you can, indeed, be born again. Both the restaurant and its sister property, O Lounge, recently underwent a major renovation, replacing everything from the carpet and ďŹ&#x201A;ooring to the landscaping and lounge furniture. The top to bottom revamp wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been complete without a few new menu items as well. A Vietnamese steak salad, Mediterranean lamb
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of beef, sausages and chicken are brought to your table and carved onto your plate until you put up your little stop sign. THE LE TUB SALOON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1100 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood, 954.921.9425; theletub.com. The burgers served up here have made this endearingly dumpy little spot on the water famousâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in fact, GQ magazine voted them best burgers in 2006. There are no signs, so it may VCMG VKOG VQ Ć&#x201A;PF DWV KVoNN DG YQTVJ VJG LQWTPG[ VIENNA CAFĂ&#x2030; & WINE BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 9100 W State Road 84, Davie, 954.423.1962; viennawinebar.com. Located in the center of Fort Lauderdale, this little â&#x20AC;&#x153;houseâ&#x20AC;? serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, including Viennese-inspired dishes like Frikadeller (Danish meatballs) and Duck & Port Wine PatĂŠ. Cocktails, after dinner cordials and wine are all available. VILLAGE TAVERN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; SW 2nd St., Pembroke Pines, 954.874. 1001; villagetavern.com. The diverse menu here includes a lengthy list of starters from nachos to crab cakes and a 116
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Asian COCO ASIAN BISTRO & BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1841 Cordova Rd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-525-3541, cocoasianbistro.com. Asian fusion cuisine is served in an upscale setting, plus sushi rolls and weekly specials. HAKKASAN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 786.276.1388; fontainebleau.com/web/ dining/hakassan. While rooted in Chinese Ć&#x192;CXQTU CPF VTCFKVKQPU VJG OGPW CV *CMMCUCP is decidely modern, complemented by a signature cocktail program created by the TGUVCWTCPVoU OCUVGT OKZQNQIKUV +P CFFKVKQP to cocktails and dinner, stop by for Dim Sum lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. ECHO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach, 866-918-1719, www.echopalmbeach.com. A
EWNVWTCN GZRGTKGPEG VJCV EGNGDTCVGU VJG EWKUKPG of China, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam, such as sushi, dim sum, Thai curry chicken and UYGGV CPF UQWT JCNKDWV 6JGTGoU CNUQ C NKXGN[ bar scene and creative cocktail menu. MOON THAI & JAPANESE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2828 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.384.7275. A stylish eatery serving up Thai favorites along with Japanese specialties such as sushi, rolls and Bento DQZGU RNWU C HWNN DCT YKVJ TGOCTMCDNG EQEMVCKNU MYUNG GA TOFU & BARBECUE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1944 Weston Road, Weston, 954.349.7337. Little family-run Korean spot with a truly unique menu in this area, serving everything from ribs to tofu to vegetable and noodle dishes. PARC 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1382 Weston Road, Weston, 954.389.7029; parc28weston.com. A full traditional Chinese menu with delicious soups and appetizers as well as Cantonese and Malaysian entrees. Try the Buah Mango: shrimp or chicken sautĂŠed with shredded mango and pepper in a spicy house sauce served in a mango shell.
dining guide TA-BOO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 221 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, 561-835-3500, www.taboorestaurant.com. Since 1941, this has been a favorite with presidents, royals and celebrities who love the #UKCP KPĆ&#x192;WGPEGF CODKGPEG CPF EQPUKUVGPVN[ good, classic food. THAI GARLIC & SUSHI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 116 Weston Road, Sunrise, 954.384.8840; thaigarlic.net. Pick either from the Thai menu or satisfy your dual cravings for Massaman Curry, and tuna roll, because this place offers both Thai and Japanese all on one menu. TOA TOA CHINESE RESTAURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4145 N. Pine Island Road, Sunrise, 954.746.8833; toatoachineserestaurant.com. Hong Kongborn owner and Chef Wong opened this spot 25 years ago, but he began mastering the art of dim sum at age 15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it shows at this Zagat-rated spot. Get it for breakfast, lunch or dinnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the possibilities really are endless. TSUKURO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 225 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954.523.1407; VUWMWTQĆ&#x192; EQO 6JG #UKCP KPURKTGF GCVGT[ HGCVWTGU VTCFKVKQPCN KPĆ&#x192;WGPEGU HTQO ,CRCP China and Korea, with a full sushi and raw bar, small plates like noodles and rice bowls, and composed plates, including Korean-style short ribs. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a full bar with signature EQEMVCKNU JQV CPF EQNF UCMG UCMG Ć&#x192;QCVU CPF more than 50 selections of wine.
Deli & Bagel BAGELMANIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15842 W. SR 84, Sunrise, 954.384.8090; bagelmania.com. This longtime shop selling New York-style bagels has been around for decades and is still a favorite. EINSTEIN BROS BAGELS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1356 Weston Road, Weston, 954.384.6479; einsteinbros. com. Tasty bagels and sweets like cookies and cinnamon twists, Panini and sandwiches, sandwiches, and of course delicious coffee and coffee drinks for breakfast and lunch. OFFERDAHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAFĂ&#x2030; GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2274 Weston Road, Weston, 954.384.1043; offerdahls.com. Grab a full breakfast, a sandwich or salad for lunch, or dinners like Curry Chicken with rice CPF 2CEKĆ&#x201A;E 4KO UCNOQP YKVJ IKPIGT UNCY CPF teriyaki sesame sauce.
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to gnocchi to pasta dishes and the house specialty, Pollo Scarpariello â&#x20AC;&#x153;Acquolina,â&#x20AC;? a half chicken with garlic, lemon, herbs, sausage, broccoli, peppers, onions and roasted potatoes. ANTHONYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COAL FIRED PIZZA OF WESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4527 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.358.2625; acfp.com. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got lots of locations, but each one serves up the same mouthwatering well-done pizzas, chicken wings topped with fried onions, homemade meatballs with a side of ricotta and the famous Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House Salad with gorgonzola and lemon vinaigrette. BELLINI ITALIAN BISTRO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2780 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.306.0781; www. belliniitalianbistro.com. From antipasti like beef carpaccio and creamy Burrata to traditional pastas like fettucini bolognese and mushroom risotto, and any pizza you could dream of, including a canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-miss Nutella pie, Bellini is the place to go when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re craving authentic Italian dishes.
MALLARDIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TUSCAN GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2282 Weston Road, Weston, 954.385.5883; mallardituscangrill.com. A casually elegant spot, this is the place for tucking into traditional Italian favorites, from pastas like Fettuccine Alfredo to risotto to steaks, chicken dishes such as Pollo Cacciatore, seafood and veal. MAROLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TRATTORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 5822 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City, 954.434.3420; marolas.com. This unassuming little corner spot in a strip center in Cooper City has been a longtime favorite for decades of nearby residents who crave the lasagna, chicken Francese (in wine, butter and lemon sauce), zuppa di pesce and New York strip topped with onions, brandy, peppercorns and gorgonzola, served over hash browns. SOLITA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1032 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-357-2616; www.solitalasolas.com. Serving Italian specialties such as antipasti, pizzas, pastas, chops, beef and seafood in an elegant setting at the heart of Las Olas.
BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Shops at Pembroke Gardens, 14576 SW 5th St., Pembroke Pines, 954.431.1341; brioitalian. com. This popular spot for brunch, lunch and dinner serves up Tuscan-inspired pastas, seafood risotto, chops, beef, salmon and yummy Chicken Under the Brick. Plus, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss brunch dishes like the Tuscan omelette and Ham & Biscuit Benedict.
TARANTELLA RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1755 Bell Tower Lane, Weston, 954-3493004; tarantellas.net. Named after the Sicilian dance of the same name, this cozy spot with handpainted tiles all over the tables and walls offers up fresh baked bread, homemade pasta, brick oven gourmet pizza and a combination of traditional and modern Italian specialties.
CAFE MAXX â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, 954.782.0606; cafemaxx.com. A casual, cozy ambience is the perfect backdrop for innovative food at this longtime HCXQTKVG 6T[ VJG ITKNNGF CPF UVWHHGF Ć&#x201A;IU KP prosciutto and Phyllo to start, Cashew and Macadamia Crusted Red Snapper, and the Duck & Smoked Mozzarella Ravioli in brown butter, basil, sundried tomato and Parmigiano Reggiano.
VITA ITALIAN RESTAURANT t )TKHĆ&#x201A;P Road, Cooper City, 954.434.8422; vita8422. com. The proof is in the staying power when it comes to this 47-year-old family-operated spot, where simple Italian staples like antipasti, baked and traditional pastas, pizzas, calzones and chicken, veal and seafood entrĂŠes never disappoint. Eat in or take out a big salami and cheese sub for lunch.
Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ANGELOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PIZZA WINE BAR & TAPAS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1370 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.306.0037; dangelopizza.com. Chef Angelo Eliaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Weston outpost for artisan pizzas, charcuterie, tapas NKMG \WEEJKPK Ć&#x192;QYGTU UVWHHGF YKVJ OQ\\CTGNNC and Angeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fries tossed in basil, Panini, ceviche and carpacci, and of course, plenty of wines and desserts. LIRIOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ITALIAN RESTAURANT â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 189 Weston Road, Weston, 954.217.1910; liriosrestaurant.com. Italian specialties for lunch and dinner here include pastas, salads, risotto, and veal, chicken, beef and seafood dishes. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu.
SCARPETTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.674.4660; fontainebleau.com/ web/dining/scarpetta. With recent Top Chef runner-up, Nina Compton, at the helm, Scarpetta is at the top of its game, serving classic Italian dishes featuring homemade pasta and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best Pomodoro this side of Naples,â&#x20AC;? according to Travel & Lesisure. VIGNETOS ITALIAN GRILL â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1342 SW 160th Ave., Weston, 954.660.0470; vignetos. com. The weekday lunch menu features create-your-own-pizzas, while the dinner offerings include baked pastas such as lasagna and penne Romano, classic pasta like spaghetti, and veal, chicken, beef and UGCHQQF FKUJGU YKVJ CWVJGPVKE +VCNKCP Ć&#x192;CXQTU
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International BAR ZEN â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, 954.389.3300; bonaventureresort and spa.com. Inside the Bonaventure Resort and Spa, Bar Zen servies up snacky foods like rock shrimp salsa cocktail, chicken tenders, burgers and salad. LA COTE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305.674.4710; fontainebleau.com/web/dining/ la_cote. Inspired by the Cote dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Azur, this QRGP CKT UGCUKFG TGUVQ QHHGTU Ć&#x192;CXQTU QH VJG French Riviera using Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fresh local ingredients.
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From fattouch and falafel to fried kibbeh and shawarma, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sure to enjoy every last bite. SUGARCANE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3250 N.E. 1st Ave., Miami, 786.369.0353; sugarcanerawbargrill.com. Executive Chef and partner, Timon Balloo, was recently nominated by Food & Wine as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best New Chef,â&#x20AC;? while the TGUVCWTCPV KVUGNH YCU VCRRGF CU C UGOK Ć&#x201A;PCNKUV for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not reason enough to check it out, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what is!
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MAZZA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15749 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, 954.436.9997; mazzarestaurant.com. This little space inside a strip center belies the dining experience to be had here, from the pita triangles with an addictive garlic dip to shawarma, kabobs, moussaka, and lamb chops.
GOURMET MARIACHI â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 2210 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.384.4473; mariachigourmet.com. Tableside guacamole is just the beginning of a great night, thanks to this restaurant, one of four in a chain that has been family owned and operated for 17 years. Combining the best of Mexican and Spanish cuisine, choose from classics like enchiladas con mole, lechon asado, ropa vieja, paella and much more.
MIJANA LEBANESE CUISINE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In the Village of Gulfstream Park, 801 Silks Run, Ste. 1585, Hallandale Beach, 954.404.7423; mijana. us. Middle Eastern ambiance, authentic cuisine and Lebanese hospitality form the perfect trifecta at this Gulfstream resto.
MERCADITO â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 3252 NE 1st Ave., Miami, 786.369.0430; mercaditorestaurants.com/ midtown This gourmet Mexican joint in Midtown doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t disappoint with their creative twist on typical Mexican dishes.
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With nearly a dozen taco varieties, four kinds of guac, and three ceviche options, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone. Their hand-crafted cocktails and lengthy list of tequilas are a canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-miss.
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CHOPS LOBSTER BAR â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, 561-395-2675, www.buckheadrestaurants.com. USDA prime aged steaks and fresh seafood are served in a clubby atmosphere, another favorite of A-listers and professional athletes.
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Specialty THE CHEESE COURSE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 1679 Market St., Weston, 954.384.8183; thecheesecourse. com. European-style cheese shop and quickservice bistro where cheeseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what else?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;is the star, with over 150 kinds of cheeses imported from dairy farms all over the world. Sandwiches and salads are offered on the bistro menu, or pick up a baguette and take home your goodies. MY ORGANIC CORNER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 127 Weston Rd., Weston, 954.888.4700; myorganiccorner. EQO (TGUJ QHHGTKPIU HTGG QH RTGUGTXCVKXGU and hormones including sandwiches, soups, wraps, salads, juices and smoothies, and organic coffee and teas.
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