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The French Connection

Over the past two years, a few fine French restaurants have planted their flags and baked their baguettes in Palm Beach—adding to the Francophile invasion of the Palm Beach County culinary scene. We explore the many ways locals mangez bien. By MARIE SPEED

History Alive!

Thanks to a $2.9 million infusion and the creation of five stunning permanent exhibitions, the Boca Raton Historical Society’s renovation proves that the future of our history is here. By JUDY DIEDWARDO

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Special Section: Florida Style & Design

From trends to tips, top designers show us that in our homes’ hardest-working spaces—our kitchens and bathrooms—aesthetic beauty and functionality are not mutually exclusive. By CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

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143 30 Editor’s Letter

Our dining scene’s recent flurry of French imports reminds the editor of her backpacking adventures through Europe, where French restaurants were “farm-to-table” before it became a buzzword. By MARIE SPEED

95 Backstage Pass

Boca Raton spouses with careers in the TV news business are working to make Mizner Park a funnier place. Plus, our curated events calendar’s 30-plus highlights include “Carmen” and Renee Fleming, Jay Leno and “Jersey Boys.”

176 Hometown Hero Peter Blum, the lifelong champion of Boca’s YMCA, celebrates the incredible growth and inclusivity of the community lynchpin that bears his name. By MARIE SPEED

By JOHN THOMASON

33 The Local

Meet an award-winning NASA employee with an inspiring Boca backstory and a Lynn University grad working to de-stigmatize mental illness. Plus, explore 10 South Florida museums off the beaten path, learn where to slurp the best ramen, discover the newest ways to smarten your home, and much more.

143 Eat & Drink

By JAMES BIAGIOTTI, MARIE SPEED,

By CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

See what our food critic has to say about SeaSpray in Boca Raton and Amar in Delray Beach. Plus, we put carbonara to the test in our Boca Challenge, and break down the signature events in this month’s Greater Fort Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival.

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42 The Look

Despite our mild temps, winter in South Florida is fuzzy and bright. Photography by AARON BRISTOL

The Ray Hotel finally opens, women anglers get reel off Islamorada, dogs and their owners gather to end Alzheimer’s, and golfers hit the links to support HomeSafe. By JAMES BIAGIOTTI

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After checking out our feature on the fully renovated Boca Raton History Museum (page 74), visit bocamag.com/january-2022 to learn about how the talented designers from Creative Arts Unlimited transformed this local institution.

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Launched in early 2020, Boca Goes Live is still keeping you connected to the community through conversations streamed live on Facebook with a curated roster of some of South Florida’s leading officials, entertainers and innovators. Follow us on Facebook so you don’t miss new entries, and visit bocamag.com/ live to see the full library of videos and watch them on demand.

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Boca Raton is anything but sleepy, and Randy Schultz is the go-to for all the city politics, development and business news you need to know. For updates delivered straight to your email every Tuesday and Thursday, visit the City Watch tab on our website.

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Here are a few inspirational quotes from a few people you know to get the year going… “I don’t know where I’m going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.”—David Bowie “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.”—Michael Altshuler

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“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.”—Buddha “Kindness, kindness, kindness. I want to make a New Year’s prayer, not a resolution. I’m praying for courage.” —Susan Sontag “To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”—Winston Churchill “Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach.”—Tony Robbins “You are never too old to reinvent yourself.” —Steve Harvey “The beginning is the most important part of the work.”—Plato “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”—Ralph Waldo Emerson “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” —Nelson Mandela

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”—Oprah Winfrey “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.”—Martin Luther King Jr. “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”—Maya Angelou “Listen. I wish I could tell you it gets better. But, it doesn’t get better. You get better.”—Joan Rivers “What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.”—Anne Frank “Strength shows not only the ability to persist, but the ability to start over.”—F. Scott Fitzgerald

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FROM THE EDITOR

French Kisses

Palm Beach County is having its own French revolution— and we are enjoying every bite. Written by MARIE SPEED

t’s already 2022, after the lost Time of COVID that seemed to swallow up 18 months none of us can quite remember. While we were housebound and insular in our suspended animation, things on the outside were changing. The change was slow, but persistent. The Historical Society was working on reimagining its museum (page 74), our cities were evolving with new businesses, and most of the Northeast had suddenly started to retrain its fixed and chilly eyes on the wonders of South Florida. With the resulting population migration came a new wave of escalating home prices, demand for office space and, oddly, high-end French restaurants. Of course in Boca, we’re no stranger to the impact New Yorkers have on elevating food standards; we’ve been thanking them for years. This latest flurry of luxe French imports from Manhattan may be concentrated in Palm Beach, but it’s already spreading. And that is why we explore French cuisine this issue (page 64). I get it. I can remember my first real brush with French food when I was almost 20, taking a couple of college semesters off to travel around Europe. Although my two best friends and I were ostensibly using Eurail passes, we were really backpacking and hitchhiking, although I can’t recall why we insisted this was the only way to live. And Paris was the first stop, after London. I can see it now, that first French breakfast: eggs, maybe ham, some French bread with butter. And I distinctly remember thinking I had simply never tasted real food before. Ever. Don’t get me wrong; my mother was an excellent cook. But there was something about eating vegetables and meats fresh off the farm, homemade cheeses, delicate sauces with real cream, bread so airy and crusty and flavorful it was a meal unto itself. It was like that most of the way through Europe, decades before we found ourselves playing catch-up with the notion that fresh-off-the-farm was a pretty good idea. Still, French cooking is far more than that, with codified techniques and standards and brilliance—and the passion of its chefs. We are happy to raise our glasses to our French restaurants in this issue. Happy 2022 and Vive la France!

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NEW THINGS TO DO IN PALM BEACH COUNTY THIS YEAR [ 1 ] Have a drink at the Rosewater Rooftop bar at The Ray hotel in Delray Beach. [ 2 ] Go to the“Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru” exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. [ 3 ] Explore the new addition at Loggerhead Marinelife

Center in Juno Beach, including a new marine life gallery and ocean view café.

[ 4 ] Check out Mizner Park’s new lineup if you haven’t

already, from Calaveras Cantina and Strike 10 Bowling to Hotworx fitness, Anna Zuckerman and, still to come, the widely anticipated American Social.

[ 5 ] The three-day Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance car show and charity gala put on by the late Rick Case and Rita Case in Boca Raton will return this year at the newly revamped resort, The Boca Raton, on Feb. 25-27, 2022. More information about this event can be found at BocaCDE.com. Artifact from the Machu Picchu exhibit; ring and necklace from Anna Zuckerman; Rosewater Rooftop

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

What is the biggest change you hope to see this year? “My wish for 2022 is to double down on the efforts we have already made to support local, shop local, eat local, and take care of one another. We are stronger and better when we work together, and when we are united we can accomplish anything we set out to do…”

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“In 2022 I hope to witness fewer people suffer and die from COVID-19—people could prevent the spread of this deadly virus. We need to understand the importance of getting vaccinated to help put an end to lives being lost prematurely.”

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“I hope to see more people working to find common ground, whatever our differences.”

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11 Pieces of Good New Year’s Advice— From The Queen of Advice

Adults who have lied to their partners over finances

The legendary Ann Landers, whose real name was Esther Pauline“Eppie”Lederer, wrote a wildly popular (and often controversial) newspaper advice column for 47 years, with a readership of 90 million. She died in 2002, but her common sense lives on. Here’s how she suggests you start the New Year. ✓ Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories.

✓ Give a compliment. It might give someone a badly needed lift.

✓ Vow not to make a promise you can’t keep.

✓ Think things through. Forgive an injustice. Listen more. Be kind.

✓ Pay a debt. ✓ Free yourself of envy or malice. ✓ Resolve to stop magnifying small problems and shooting from the lip. Words that you have to eat can be hard to digest. ✓ Find the time to be kind and thoughtful. All of us have the same allotment: 24 hours a day.

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✓ Apologize when you realize you are wrong. An apology never diminishes a person. It elevates him.

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✓ Don’t blow your own horn. If you’ve done something praiseworthy, someone will notice eventually.

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✓ Examine the demands you make on others.

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WHEN: Jan. 6-13 WHERE: The Wick

WHEN: Jan. 11-23 WHERE: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth

Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton COST: $75-$115

Ave., Fort Lauderdale COST: $35-$90 CONTACT: 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org Sydney Pollack’s 1982 film“Tootsie”was a watershed moment in American comedy—a modern (and plausible) narrative of gender-bending whose characters were sympathetic, and that lent mainstream credibility to a culture then relegated to the shadows. Now, “Tootsie”has migrated from the Silver Screen to the Broadway stage, updating the story of a talented but difficult male actor who disguises himself as a woman to earn a coveted part. In the show, which won a Tony, the protagonist auditions for a musical, instead of the movie’s soap opera, and this allows“Tootsie”to double as a satirical critique of its own genre’s conventional tropes.

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561/995-2333, thewick.org One of the crowning achievements of its popular art form, “Gypsy” riffs on the memoirs of real-life striptease entertainer Gypsy Lee and her overbearing stage mother, Rose, one of the titanic roles in musical theatre. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book of exceptional (for a musical) verisimilitude by Arthur Laurents, the result is one of the most dramatic and complex musicals of its, or any, time, featuring standards from “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” to “Let Me Entertain You” to the kitsch classic “You Gotta Get a Gimmick.” As often as “Gypsy” is produced, it’s still no tired warhorse, because it still yields fresh insights into human psychology.

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Palm Beach COST: $40 CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org This celebrated Cuban dance company, which turns 10 this year, has achieved an enviable amount of success in its relatively short existence, to the tune of 15 original works in its repertoire and commissions from such major contemporary choreographers as Trey McIntyre and “So You Think You Can Dance!” renegade Sonya Tayeh. A cultural omnivore, founder Osnel Delgado draws from a myriad of wide-ranging sources for inspiration: “Despedida” is inspired by a poetic farewell in a poem by Jorge Luis Borges, while “Dreaming of Lions” is a dance interpretation of Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. The music selections, likewise, span from Afro-Cuban jazz to neoclassical to glitchy dance music. Whatever is on the program at this Kravis Center engagement, it will surely be performed with the company’s typically transfixing grace.

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somethingbigyoga.com Forget an IV infusion or hair of the dog: There may be no better New Year’s Eve hangover cure than a collective“Namaste” with 2,500 fellow humans. Something Big Yoga canceled its annual gathering of conscious vibes last year but is poised to return bigger than ever on Jan. 1, starting 2022 off the right way: with warrior poses, cat lifts and sun salutations. Local founder Leslie Glickman and her Yoga Journey team will once again lead the flow alongside assistants from studios throughout South Florida; DJ Drez will provide a soundtrack of live music. Food trucks offering health-conscious gourmet fare will keep yogis fed after the workout, while specialty vendors will offer their wares at the on-site marketplace.

Some of these events may end up being canceled or postponed due to COVID-19. Please confirm before purchasing tickets and/or attending. —Ed.

MALPASO DANCE COMPANY

WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater WHEN: Jan. 1, 10 a.m. COST: Free CONTACT: 561/479-7819,

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espite a less than perfect childhood, Elizabeth (Beth) Bennett grew up learning how NOT to manage money and changed her path to protect her future. After graduating from Penn State University with a BS in accounting and earning an MBA from Meredith College, she worked in many wealth management positions and later continued the legacy of Chesapeake Financial Planning & Tax Services where she made it her calling to help clients navigate their finances with sensitivity, understanding and professional advice. “Interestingly, only 15% of financial advisors are women. I think we as women are very good at listening, then executing and implementing a plan. But we listen differently. Sometimes it’s a hand holding process and sometimes, it’s more like, let’s jump right in and let’s get this done. It really depends on what my client needs at that point in time,” she says. Beth is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and a Certified Financial Fiduciary. She and her mostly women firm provide a full scope of financial services from wealth management and preservation, insurance, taxes and family wealth transition. What truly hits home for her is when a client who has suddenly lost a spouse, gotten divorced or disabled and their financial world is turned upside down, without a clue as to how to handle finances. “I want to make sure my clients’ children don’t need to take care of their parents. Not only does that involve financial planning, it’s long-term health care planning, working with an estate planning attorney and a CPA as your “financial team” to be able to have everything coordinated for them. If I can help another woman feel secure, whether due to a life changing event, or after they’ve worked all of their life and they have amassed a certain amount of wealth so they can retire comfortably, those are the things that make my heart sing. There’s nothing like sitting across from a client and saying, you’re going to be okay, and here are the numbers in black and white,” she says.

Elizabeth Mary Bennett , CFP® Principal and CEO

Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory, insurance, and tax services offered through Bay Financial Planning and Tax Services, LLC DBA Chesapeake Financial Planning, a Registered Investment Adviser. Cambridge and Bay Financial Planning and Tax Services, LLC are not affiliated.

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Lynn University graduate Kevin Lynch founded a charity that is working to erase the stigma surrounding mental illness Written by JAMES BIAGIOTTI

hen The Quell Foundation was established six years ago, founder Kevin Lynch had no idea how prescient its slogan—”lifting the mask”—would prove to be. In the context of this nonprofit’s work, the phrase doesn’t refer to the masks we’ve grown so accustomed to, but to the metaphoric kind one might wear to hide mental illness. A Massachusetts native and military veteran, Lynch endured great hardship on the journey that

passion: to try to make a difference for those struggling with mental illness. With that decision, The Quell Foundation was born. Of the organization’s moniker, Lynch says,“I named it Quell because it means to bring balance and order to chaos. Whether that’s a person who has mental health challenges or a family member or friend that’s supporting someone with a mental health challenge, that’s what we’re always trying to do: bring some balance and order to their chaos.”

at 100-percent capacity. … I own it, and because it is so hard, for the last couple years I was the only one to read the applications. I didn’t want to put that on my colleagues. It’s hard to digest.” Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Quell’s process is that each applicant who meets the criteria for a scholarship is approved, with no exceptions. Typical scholarship criteria, such as GPA stipulations, are “not a requirement,”Lynch says.“If the college accepted you, we’re good with that.”

led to the beginnings of Quell. After discharge from service due to injury, Lynch moved to South Florida to be near his aging grandparents, where he began an administrative career in the health care industry. Facing career roadblocks due to his lack of a college degree and struggling to find mental health resources for his son, who struggles with addiction and mental illness, Lynch enrolled at Lynn University at 44, eventually earning his bachelor’s degree. Tragedy struck when Lynch’s son overdosed, violating his parole, and ushering in a troubled time for his dad—one that became so bleak that Lynch called a VA suicide hotline for support. Following this dark period, Lynch enrolled at Penn State University to pursue his master’s degree. After completing his master’s thesis on mental health in America while his son remained in jail, Lynch passed up an opportunity for a high-powered position in the health care industry to follow his newfound

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Quell’s primary mission is to award scholarships to students pursuing secondary education, which are split into three categories: “Survivor,”which supports students who have lost a parent or sibling to suicide;“Fighter,”which supports students who are being treated for diagnosed mental illness; and “Bridge the Gap,”which supports college students pursuing a“field of study related to the provision of mental health services.” In the six years since the foundation was established, Quell has grown from a startup nonprofit with 14 scholarship applicants to a booming operation with more than 1,000 applicants for the 2020-21 academic year. For the first few years, Lynch was the only member of Quell’s staff to review the applications, full of grim life stories that deeply affected him.“It trashed me for a couple of months afterwards,”he says. “Literally for months I don’t operate

Quell seeks to form lasting bonds with the kids whose education it helps fund.“Our relationship with our scholarship recipients isn’t a check and a ‘good luck.’ It’s a legit relationship,”Lynch says.“We’re gonna call you next month, we’re gonna call you in three months, we’re gonna come visit your campus.” At times, that relationship extends beyond the students’ academic careers—Quell has a junior board of directors comprised of current and former scholarship recipients who keep the foundation “plugged in” to what’s happening on campuses. In reading the applications and working with its scholars, Lynch knew he needed to start sharing the stories. “So I reached out to certain people I had met along the way, and asked them if they would consider being part of a documentary.”What followed, after years of work, is the 70-minute film “Lift the Mask,” which

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focuses on Quell scholarship recipients. “What I wanted to do is put a face to mental illness that’s incongruent with what you think it looks like,” Lynch says.“I grew up with ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,’ with the idea that people with mental illness are the homeless, the incarcerated, the hospitalized. That’s not the case. It’s the CEO of a hospital, it’s professors and students, it’s everybody. One in four people is going to have, at some point in their life, some form of mental health challenge. Everybody knows someone, so why don’t we talk about it? Why the stigma?” Quell has hosted screenings of “Lift the Mask”around the country, and surveys spectators before and after viewings to determine the film’s impact. The results have been so promising that data is being compiled for a scientific study that will eventually be peer-reviewed and published.“We have been able to, to some degree, change the way [people who watch the documentary] think, behave, and act around mental health,”Lynch says. Along with its scholarship programs and documentary filmmaking (a second film is in the works now, focusing on first responders), Quell hosts fundraisers including an annual masquerade ball and produces a podcast called“Lift the Mask—Voices of Heroes in the Silent Pandemic.” “The days are long, and we get tired sometimes, but profound things happen when we meet other people,” Lynch shares.“I say it all the time to the folks who work with me: We will never know how many lives we impact, but that impact is generational.”

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A George Snow Scholarship Fund recipient’s career is literally rocket science Written by HANNAH SPENCE

s consumers, we tend to take for granted what we buy. We don’t consider every ingredient that went into a computer chip, or a box of cereal. But Ledlyne Heriscar-Vazquez has made a career of doing just that. “I verify and validate requirements,” she says.“Like, if your manager told you to go to the grocery store and get cereal that contains such-and-such amount of vitamin D that is made with no gluten and has honey clusters, right? So your stakeholder gives you a set of requirements on the particular detail that you need for that particular item. Your team designed that item; somebody has to go forward and make sure that it is tested and is operating how the stakeholder wants it.” Only she is validating rockets instead of breakfast items. And she works for none other than NASA. For the past 17 years, the Olympic Heights High School graduate has been working out of the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, 13 of them with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Heriscar-Vazquez’s contributions included the Space Shuttle program until its dissolution in 2011, and a current focus on the Artemis mission, which expects to land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. In 2020, Heriscar-Vazquez earned the distinction of Employee of the Year in her department, one of three honors she has accrued since 2018. “I wasn’t doing my work

It’s one thing to think you’re doing a good job, and another thing when your manager says you’re doing a good job, but it’s a totally different thing when your colleagues have voted for you.” —Ledlyne Heriscar-Vazquez

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because I wanted the recognition; it just came,”she says.“My colleagues voted. It’s one thing to think you’re doing a good job, and another thing when your manager says you’re doing a good job, but it’s a totally different thing when your colleagues have voted for you.” The road to becoming an engineer may have started inadvertently when Heriscar-Vazquez, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, was bused from Delray where the family lived to a Boca high school to advance integration efforts. Landing at Olympic Heights High School, Heriscar-Vazquez joined an after-school science club called SECME (Southeastern Consortium of Minorities in Engineering), chaperoned by a teacher with an interest in helping minority students. SECME sparked a love of science, complemented by a teacher who opened even more doors, submitting Heriscar-Vazquez for a summer program at Florida A&M. “When I got to FAMU, my whole perspective about engineering changed,”she says.“The program involved sleeping in the dorms and getting a taste of college life.”And on the weekends, she visited different area industries, including Johnson & Johnson, excursions that gave her the opportunity to meet practicing engineers, including some that “looked and talked”like her. During her junior year at Olympic Heights, Heriscar-Vazquez attended a presentation by Tim Snow about his family’s George

Ledlyne Heriscar-Vazquez

Snow Scholarship Fund.“He gave a wonderful speech about scholarships, encouraging us to apply,” she recalls. Both Vazquez and her twin sister applied, and both received scholarships. “The crazy thing about Mr. Snow is that my father used to work at the Delray Beach Club when we were babies. On scholarship night, we ended up finding out that Mr. Snow was actually one of my dad’s supervisors. Divinely, he had been connected to our family longer than we had ever known.” Heriscar-Vazquez went on to attend the University of Central Florida, where she happend to attend a Minority Advisory Industry Board networking event. She met a representative from United Space Alliance, NASA’s chief subcontractor at Kennedy Space Center, and landed a job there. Four years later she was accepted at NASA. Now 40, Heriscar-Vazquez is happily married with two sons, ages 2 and 5. When asked what’s next,Vazquez replies,“I don’t know. And I never know. I just take it one day at a time. One thing I can say is that I don’t think women should miss out on opportunities. And don’t size yourself up [against] the next man.”

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SOFTWAVES shoe, $250, Wish & Shoes Clutch, $95, Infinity Boutique ARTEX sweater, $100, Infinity Boutique BRAVE belt, $110, Filly & Colt

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PAPUCEI boots, $225, Filly & Colt KINROSS cashmere scarf, $355, Wish & Shoes ELISA CERVELLETTI jacket, $695, Evelyn Rolleder Boutique

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A FEW MORE WINGS OVER MIAMI AIR MUSEUM This classic aircraft museum contains South Florida’s only Grumman F-14 Tomcat—the nonhuman star of “Top Gun.”

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Expand your horizons and visit these 10 niche museums of South Florida Written by JOHN THOMASON

id you know South Florida has its own museum of antique electrical technology—the kind that can literally make your hairs stand on end? Neither did we. It’s one of 10 under-the-radar museums across the tri-county area, places smaller than the Norton or the Flagler or the Science Museum but worth your time nonetheless.

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MUSEUM OF POLO & HALL OF FAME As an international capital of equestrian sports, it’s only fitting the world’s sole museum dedicated to polo would reside in the Palm Beaches. Art, historic trophies, artifacts, books, videos, recordings and memorabilia are included in its deep repository, and exhibits include Women in Polo, Best Playing Ponies and the

SOUTH FLORIDA RAILWAY MUSEUM Who can resist working modeltrain layouts?

1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, sfrm.org

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Mallet, which traces the history of the tool“from its birth as a sprig of bamboo to a finished mallet worthy of a 10-goaler.”9011 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth Beach, 561/969-3210, polomuseum.com FOGELMAN SPORTS HISTORY MUSEUM This hidden gem tucked inside FAU’s Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence contains more than 1,200 pieces of sports memorabilia. The personal collection of former Kansas City Royals owner and Boca resident Avron B. Fogelman, the museum’s priceless library includes uniforms worn by Roger Maris, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth; a football signed by the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins; and James Naismith’s original 13 rules of basketball. 777 Glades Road,

Boca Raton, fau.edu/artsandletters/fogelman-sports-museum ELECTRO MECHANICAL MUSEUM If you get a charge out of early electric technology, this is the museum for you. From its confines inside the private business RGF Environmental Group, the Electro Mechanical Museum houses historian and curator Jeff Behary’s collection of more than 640 pieces of rare antiquities dating back to the 1700s—miracles of glass, wood and leather designed by, among others, George Westinghouse, Nikola Tesla and Benjamin Franklin. Some are even interactive: Touch the Toepler-Holtz static electric generator and watch what it does to your hair. 1101 W. 13th St., Riviera Beach, 561/267-2679, rgf. com/electro-museum

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SALLY BENNETT BIG BAND HALL OF FAME MUSEUM Here visitors can admire items such as a drum from Buddy Rich and a cap from Count Basie.

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STONEWALL NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Though not technically affiliated with the Stonewall Riots—the 1969 Greenwich Village demonstrations that kicked off the modern gay-rights movement— this community space in Fort Lauderdale carries on its proud spirit. It houses the largest LGBTQ lending library in the United States, with some 28,000 books, CDs and DVDs, and its year-round exhibition schedule continues to illuminate the experience of LGBTQ individuals. 1300 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954/763-8565, stonewall-museum.org WORLD EROTIC ART MUSEUM You won’t find a towering golden phallus at just any museum. That sort of risqué artistic expression is the domain of this longtime home of erotic art, founded by renowned collector Naomi Wilzig as a home for her comprehensive collection. The WEAM has hosted landmark exhibitions in its 16 years on South Beach, and includes work by artists ranging from Rembrandt to Dali to Bunny Yeager. The sprawling space is divided into sections such as Pin Up, Lady Godiva, Humor and Folk Art. 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, 305/532-9336, weam.com

INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME MUSEUM Johnny Weissmuller, Olympic swimmer as well as vine-swinging Tarzan, spoke at the inauguration ceremony of this swimmer’s mecca in 1965, telling attendees “It is here where I will keep my swimming memorabilia [and] tell stories of my days in swimming.” More than 50 years later, the two-story waveshaped building features more than 40 exhibits and, reportedly, the world’s largest collection of aquatic memorabilia, including the starting block Mark Spitz used to win six of his gold medals. 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Fort Lauderdale, 954/462-6536, ishof.org

ed Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale in 1945, only to disappear over that star-crossed region of the North Atlantic. This museum pays tribute to that flight and its station (where George H.W. Bush served as an ensign) with a historic flight simulator, re-created soldiers’ barracks, ship and aircraft models, a“Broward Goes to War”exhibit and more. 4000 W. Perimeter Road, Fort Lauderdale, 954/359-4400, nasflmuseum.com

Left, protest jacket from Stonewall National Museum and Archives; above, antiquities from the Electro Mechanical Museum

NAVAL AIR STATION FORT LAUDERDALE MUSEUM The paranormal legend of the Bermuda Triangle owes much of its mystery to Flight 19, which depart-

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With hundreds—perhaps thousands—of restaurants in South Florida offering their own take on ramen, it’s hard to know where to get the really good stuff. That’s where we come in. Written by JAMES BIAGIOTTI with DAVID SHUFF

nless you’re still living in a dorm room, there’s no excuse to settle for subpar ramen. Boca magazine’s in-house ramen expert, David Shuff, certainly knows his fair share; he spent five years living in Japan, and can sniff out authentic ramen like a Japanese basset hound. The history of ramen is complicated and contentious; Though it originated in China, ramen is best known as a Japanese dish after it was introduced to Japan in the 19th century. The dish consists of noodles in stock or broth, and can include myriad combinations of proteins, vegetables and other flavorful additions. Perhaps known best for its “instant” iterations—think Top Ramen— it’s actually a traditional Asian dish that can explode with flavor when prepared with care and creativity. Below, find our picks for the best ramen spots in South Florida.

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TOP HAT DELICATESSEN 415 N.E. Third St., Fort Lauderdale; 954/900-3896

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Yes, we know—a deli isn’t typically one’s first thought when seeking out ramen. But this beloved Fort Lauderdale restaurant’s “Good Morning Ramen,” which is served in bacon broth and features soft-boiled eggs, is to die for, and gives you an excuse to enjoy this traditional lunch/ dinner dish for breakfast.

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NORI THAI 217 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561/392-2999 While Nori Thai boasts an impressive menu, including sushi, specialty entrées and more, it stands out for its ramen. Named the best ramen restaurant in Broward and Palm Beach counties by the New Times, its eight ramen options range from a spicy seafood medley to stewed short ribs, and all can be modified with add-ons. Don’t miss the killer lunch menu, but be careful: When they say“spicy,”they mean“spicy.” WE RECOMMEND: Spicy Miso Ramen, Nori’s tonkotsu broth with spicy bean paste, chashu pork, bok

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choy, corn, bean sprout, kikurage mushrooms, seasoned boiled egg, sesame, scallions and hot sesame oil. CHA CHA JAPANESE CAFE 155 S. State Road 7, Suite 108, Royal Palm Beach; 561/623-7110 The menu at this family-owned Japanese cafe changes daily, but our favorite option—ramen, naturally—is always available. Serving up traditional Japanese comfort food with the mantra“eat together,” David describes Cha Cha as“a good opportunity to taste what real ramen in Japan tastes like.”Toppings are a la carte, so be adventurous and try a few things. WE RECOMMEND: Sho-Yu Ramen in a soy-flavored noodle soup with bamboo shoots.

RAMEN 369 181 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 561/562-8399 Featuring a simple menu that highlights the quality and authenticity of its dishes, Ramen 369 is the go-to spot in Delray Beach to enjoy delicious and authentic ramen. With six base options and a slew of potential add-ons, this menu is as simple as it gets. After you order, you can even watch your dish being made from behind the venue’s four-seat counter. WE RECOMMEND: Tonkotsu Ramen, pork broth with chashu pork belly, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, scallions and ginger.

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JUST AN UBER (OR LYFT) RIDE AWAY FROM THE STATION WPB: The Breakers – A classic, and one of our favorite hotels in SoFla. Period. Worth Avenue – The premier luxury destination for shopping and dining anywhere north of Miami.

Brightline: What To Do When You Get There

With stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach—and a Boca Raton station in progress and expected to open sometime this year— Brightline is the best way to take a South Florida daycation

FORT LAUDERDALE: Fort Lauderdale Beach – Ideally visited outside of Spring Break season. Las Olas Boulevard – Fort Lauderdale’s premier shopping and dining destination.

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FTX ARENA Formerly AmericanAirlines Arena, this downtown staple is home to the NBA’s Miami Heat and is a frequent host to concerts by some of the music world’s largest acts. Chances are, something big is happening there while you’re in the Magic City.

MIAMI: Wynwood – The SoFla neighborhood that needs no introduction. Trust us, visiting The Walls is worth it. Time Out Market – While it’s no longer Florida’s largest food hall—Delray Beach Market now takes the cake— Time Out and its 21 vendors are still well worth visiting.

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MARY BRICKELL VILLAGE SHOPS A one-stop spot for both shopping and dining, Mary Brickell Village is one of Miami’s favorite lifestyle destinations. Boasting myriad dining options and plenty of choices for some retail therapy, it will likely take more than just one visit to check out every worthwhile stop.

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BAYFRONT PARK Home to South Florida’s most scenic music venue, concerts at Bayfront Park offer a beautiful view of the Miami skyline along with a sea breeze from Biscayne Bay.

When not in use as a venue, the park is open to the public. ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER Though it’s a little bit of a stroll from the train station—about 10

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Station at 101 N.W. Second Ave. HIMMARSHEE VILLAGE Just a few blocks from the Brightline station, this distinctively named strip of bars and restaurants along Southwest Second Avenue connects to Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk, the Broward Center, Museum of Discovery and Science and more. BROWARD CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Featuring everything from touring Broadway plays to standup comedians and musical acts, the Broward Center is an arts complex with multiple venues that serves as Fort Lauderdale’s cultural hub. MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE (MODS) Fort Lauderdale’s MODS is a must-visit for local families, and boasts interactive learning exhibits, frequent events, and one of South Florida’s only IMAX theaters, which—trust us—is worth the trip all on its own. WILD SEA AT THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL In the historic Riverside Hotel on Las Olas—Fort Lauderdale’s oldest hotel—Wild Sea Oyster Bar alone might be worth the train

RIVERWALK & WATER TROLLEY As picturesque as it is practical, Riverwalk connects different hot spots throughout downtown Fort Lauderdale while weaving through 10 different parks. And if you’re not up for traversing the whole area on foot, there are eight Water Trolley stops along the path so you can hitch a ride along the New River.

WEST PALM BEACH

Station at 501 Evernia St.

SUNFEST This annual music and art extravaganza is just a stone’s throw from the West Palm Brightline station, and each spring it brings nationally renowned musicians and local artists together on the waterfront for five days of magic.

THE SQUARE

West Palm Beach’s version of Boca Raton’s Mizner Park, the Square (formerly known as Rosemary Square) is WPB’s premier destination for dining, shopping and community events from yoga classes to an annual holiday tree lighting.

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PEREZ ART MUSEUM On Biscayne Boulevard in Maurice A. Ferré Park, the Perez Art Museum is South Florida’s flagship modern and contemporary art museum, exhibiting international art from the 20th and 21st centuries. While you’re there, don’t miss the Verde Waterfront Restaurant & Bar and its al fresco dining.

ride down. Boasting reasonable prices for the quality of its dishes, Wild Sea offers separate breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus.

PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO This beloved restaurant is a South Florida favorite and the closest you can get to a truly authentic French bistro in the neighborhood. Al fresco dining features views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park.

CLEMATIS STREET

The entertainment hub of West Palm Beach, Clematis Street has some of the best bars, restaurants and clubs SoFla has to offer, all just a short stroll from the city’s Brightline station. Some of our favorite hangs include Respectable Street, Lost Weekend and Voltaire, and the street’s 500 block hosts trendy events like the annual Moonfest.

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blocks—the Arsht Center is one of South Florida’s most important cultural hubs. The sprawling building includes a classic art-deco tower constructed in 1929, and the venue hosts traveling Broadway plays, international ballet performances and much more.

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Chief Technology Officer Raya Sevilla is leading Boca Raton-based security company ADT’s expansion into smart home technology

“It’s not just security that we’re providing, it’s the customer’s peace of mind.”

hether it’s the sound of a Ring doorbell or the voice of a virtual assistant like Alexa or Siri, these days we’re all familiar with the conveniences of “smart” technology. Local security company ADT, which is headquartered here in Boca Raton, is acutely aware of the increasing demand for smart home appliances, and is now diving headfirst into the industry. ADT’s pivot from traditional home security systems to leaning into the ever-expanding smart home market coincides with the arrival, eight years ago, of Raya Sevilla, who is now the company’s chief technology officer.

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Raya Sevilla at ADT’s Innovation House

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The Syracuse graduate is now happily settled into her role at ADT following a stint at PricewaterhouseCoopers that saw her traveling so much she achieved platinum status on two different airlines. “[PwC] took me all over the world, but I realized I really didn’t see it,”she says, of getting burned out from all the travel.“I just saw the conference rooms, and the conference rooms in Sweden and in Japan look exactly like the conference rooms in the United States.” After settling down in South Florida and gaining her footing with ADT, Sevilla’s focus eventually shifted almost entirely to the company’s products division, where she led hiring initiatives and eventually the development of what is now a sizable line of products. As she tells it, the average homeowner’s idea of home security is evolving, and ADT’s investment of time and resources into its products division is a response to those shifting attitudes. “The customer’s mindset of what security is is changing,”she says. “Consequently, we’re installing more cameras, we’re installing more locks, more lights, more thermostats. And what we realize is that it’s not just security that we’re providing, it’s the customer’s peace of mind.” Technicians work directly with customers to tailor home security systems to their specific wants and needs. These days, Sevilla says,“being able to provide that bespoke experience to the customer is what we’re focused on.” The goal of ADT’s products, she explains, is to keep customers safe in an easy, convenient way. Exam-

ples include new spins on traditional tools like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors along with a system that can detect water leaks, an open/close door sensor that can be placed on a medicine cabinet to help older people know whether they’ve already taken their medication, and more. The latter scenario is particularly important to Sevilla. “It’s near and dear to my heart, because my parents are aging, and I want to make sure that they’re safe and comfortable,”she says. The company plans to continue expanding its offerings, and at the core of these plans is its“Innovation House’’ in northeast Boca Raton, which acts as a showroom for the company’s growing line of products. Though it’s unassuming from the outside, the residence is equipped with every bell and whistle the company has to offer, and allows for product demonstrations that mimic real-life scenarios. It has hosted guests from the city’s police and fire departments to members of the FAU Owls football team and coaching staff. With the market expanding rapidly and the company’s offerings keeping pace, ADT—and Sevilla— show no signs of slowing down. At the time of our interview, Sevilla was looking for more than 100 new members for her own team, and the company was looking to fill many more positions in the area. “There’s a perception of ADT that we want to change,”Sevilla says.“We’re not just a security company. We provide more than the panel on the wall. We really are gravitating towards peace of mind, and we are a smart home company. Our customers are very surprised in a lot of cases that we actually do install thermostats and door locks and cameras.”

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Amid a new wave of legendary restaurants, Palm Beach County rediscovers cuisine with a French accent Written by MARIE SPEED

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irst came the tsunami of New Yorkers and other urbanites abandoning their respective cities for places like South Florida; then came more of the good life, right on their heels. French restaurants—names like Bilboquet, La Goulue, even rumors of an imminent La Grenouille—all landing in Palm Beach. These big names join Café Boulud, Almond, St. Ambroeus and Cafe L’Europe on the island itself, but there are many, many French restaurants thriving throughout our county. Why? Because French cuisine is still considered the best in the world, thanks in part to centuries of refined technique, devotion to fresh ingredients and layers of flavor. We decided to offer a taste of what makes French cuisine so beloved, and where to go here when the craving strikes.

The Maestros

In no other cuisine are great chefs so revered; French chefs are regarded with worldwide reverence and provide the inspiration for subsequent generations. Here are some of the original greats, who have given rise to the modern-day artists who have carried on—and refined—their techniques and passion. The first of these is undoubtedly Marie-Antoine Carême (1784-1833), a Frenchman many say was the first celebrity chef. He is best known today for his elaborate sugar, marzipan and pastry sculptures and his “systemization”of French cuisine in the early 1800s, essentially providing rational instructions through his books for building sauces and layering flavors to codify French home cooking. It was Carême who came up with the five essential sauces, known as “mother sauces,” which formed the basis of and garnish for hundreds of dishes. (see page 71). Carême cooked for royalty and the upper classes, and was a shameless self-promoter and absolute prima donna. He invented strawberries Romanov as well as Charlotte Russe, among many ornate desserts. George Auguste Escoffier (1846-1935) extended (and simplified) Carême’s notion of haute cuisine, building and refining his techniques, as well as establishing firm

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recipes for the five mother sauces. He was the chef of his day, much as Carême was, especially in London and Paris, and published Le Guide Culinaire, which is still used as both a textbook and cookbook. Escoffier is also credited with “elevating”the profession, bringing order, discipline and dignity to the kitchen—and undoubtedly raising the status of the chef in the process. Paul Bocuse (19262018) is best known for tempering traditional French cooking with a lighter touch—known as Nouvelle Cuisine— that was defined by lightly cooked vegetables, more low-fat ingredients, and a more sparing use of heavy sauces and dressings. He was a towering influence internationally for chefs in the modern period of French cooking; his restaurant outside of Lyon, L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, held three Michelin stars for 55 years. Bocuse also founded the culinary academy Institut Paul Bocuse in 1990 and launched the most prestigious cooking competition to date, the Bocuse d’Or, in 1987 in Lyon. Of course, there are many, many famous French chefs who came after and are practically household names now, people like Alain Ducasse, Julia Child, Alain Passard, Jacques Pepin, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud—and more on the way. It is the world’s most elegant and refined cuisine, with an ongoing and timeless appeal.

Other Great Things From France Edith Piaf

French fries Victor Hugo Kissing Statue of Liberty The hot air balloon Maurice Chevalier Champagne Francois Truffaut Chanel No. 5 Jacques Cousteau “The Little Prince”

“The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken.” —Julia Child

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Nicolas and Catherine Vernet

Things You Will Need In Your Pantry To Whip Up Something French OLIVE OIL. Extra-virgin, But you know that. HERBES DE PROVENCE. Fragrant, dried herbs from Provence like rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender and tarragon season savory dishes like poultry and roasted vegetables. But you probably already have this, right next to the Montreal steak seasoning. FLEUR DE SEL. Traditionally from Brittany, natural sea salt is your go-to instead of Morton’s.

TRUFFLES. A little goes a long way when you use truffles, and we know how expensive they can be. If you don’t want to splurge in season, you can always check out Urbani (urbani.com), which also has truffles mixed with mushrooms, cream or other ingredients to give you flavor without the price tag. Or check out our own Marky’s in Miami (687 N.E. 79th St., 305/758-2005, markys.com), which has a wide range of truffle products. And, of course, caviar. But we digress. DIJON MUSTARD. This slightly spicy mustard can thicken a marinade or emulsify a vinaigrette. SHALLOTS. Somewhere there must have been a dalliance between an onion and some garlic, which may be how we happen to have shallots, which are milder than either and really rev up sautéed fishes and stews and other dishes. FRENCH BREAD. Forget the whole bread-means-calories thing and get thee a baguette. You can’t go all French-inspired without one. WINE. Well, duh. And you can use it in the cooking, too.

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CRÈME FRAÎCHE. Heavy cream mixed with buttermilk is used in soups and sauces, as well as a topping for desserts.

Our Own French Grocery

If you want to try your hand at sampling (or cooking) French cuisine, we suggest a stop at Boca’s THE GOURMET MARKET, our hometown lifeline to French groceries (the mustards alone are worth the trip!), home-baked baguettes (said to be “just like in Paris”) and everything from croissants and paninis to quiches, wine, cheeses, meats and imported French pantry essentials. Nicolas and Catherine Vernet launched the market almost five years ago; both have serious culinary backgrounds, including Catherine’s stint at Michelin-starred Paris restaurants and Nicolas’s particular specialty in wine. The food here is casual and superb, and the guidance invaluable. “The bread and the products we get here are the very best you can find in grocery stores in France,” Nicolas says. “The quality is the best quality we produce in France.” He adds that one item in particular—fresh foie gras—is a rare treasure, but that other items in the deli section of the market are also crowd-pleasers. “We have the real Parisian butter croissant, the fresh baguette, paninis and French quiche.”

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French Restaurants We Love La Goulue Palm Beach is the latest outpost of the revered (and very clubby) New York restaurant, famous for its classic French dishes and signature cheese soufflé. Opening in 2020, it capitalized on the wave of pandemically traumatized Upper East Siders fleeing to Palm Beach, where dining was wide open and you could get a decent foie gras, by god. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561/284-6292. Le Bilboquet, a fancy Manhattan rival of La Goulue’s, was originally opened in New York by Ronald Perelman, Eric Clapton and Steven Witkoff, and made its way to Palm Beach in 2021, alighting in Via Encantada in a building owned by former Warhol muse “Baby Jane” Holzer. Its signature dish is Cajun chicken, and its clientele is A-list Manhattan transplants. 245a Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561/812-2363. Café Boulud, by the venerated chef Daniel Boulud (who makes appearances frequently), opened at the Brazilian Court Hotel years ago, and is a mainstay in Palm Beach. Although you won’t find Boulud’s signature “DB Burger” on the menu, this is classic French,“modernized,”in what may be Palm

Beach’s loveliest setting. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, 561/655-6060. La Nouvelle Maison is part of Arturo Gismondi’s restaurant troika (along with Trattoria Romana and Luff’s Fish House), so you would expect a first-class operation, and it is. The restaurant is modern and sophisticated, with excellent French cuisine and the impossibly happy news that the dessert menu includes bananas Foster. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561/338-3003. Chez Marie French Bistro is tucked into a Boca shopping center and owned by a couple from the French Alps, Marie and Stéphane Gattacieca, the latter of whom earned his chops at the world-famous Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon, France. This is neighborhood dining with an authentic French accent—and all your favorites. Polo Club Shoppes, 5030 Champion Blvd., #D3, Boca Raton, 561/997-0027. Café L’Europe is a landmark French/European restaurant in Palm Beach opened 40 years ago by Norbert and Lidia Goldner, which quickly became the place to be, with

its glam champagne and caviar bar back in the 1980s, as well as its signature weiner schnitzel. Norbert died in 2018, Lidia retired recently, and the landmark is now being run by the Marcello family, which had long been involved. Today, Café L’Europe’s waiters no longer wear black tie, the vibe is less formal, but the pianist David Crohan is still on the ivories. 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561/655-4020. For 14 years now, Casimir French Bistro in Royal Palm Place, owned by Laurent and Doris DiMeglio, has been a Boca favorite, with the best French bread this side of Paris and a hugely popular duck l’orange. It’s easy, it’s nearby and it never disappoints. 416 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, 561/955-6001. Le Rivage is a Parisian-styled bistro with very traditional and well-wrought French classics, including calf liver with onion, veal sweetbread and frogs’ legs—in addition to the standard exquisite dishes executed by its longtime chef Paul Collange. Le Rivage has been in Boca for decades, and has a loyal following. 450 N.E. 20th St., #103, Boca Raton, 561/620-0033. Kathy’s Gazebo Café was one of Boca’s first “fancy” restaurants some 30-plus years ago, a French/Continental dining spot that has held on to its top-notch quality and reputation ever since. Once owned by the late Kathy Sellas, who died in a traffic accident in 1997, the Gazebo is still our special-occasion restaurant, the ladies-wholunch place, the place for pâté and vichyssoise served in a tiny silver tureen. And, of course, its famous Dover sole. 4199 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/395-6033. Since 2008, Pistache French Bistro has been the West Palm Beach catcher’s mitt when you want to escape Clematis Street, boat shows and just about anything else. This handsome Parisian brasserie run by restaurateur genius Thierry Beaud (who opened PB Catch in 2011 and was a partner in Lindsay Autry’s the Regional Kitchen and Public House) is consistently excellent and has great steak frites in the best location downtown. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561/833-5090.

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Left, duck l’orange at Chez Marie; Clockwise from top, Daniel Boulud’s sweet potato gnocchi fritti, steak frites at La Nouvelle Maison, Casimir’s escargot and Dover sole from Kathy’s Gazebo

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CHAMPAGNE About two hours northeast of Paris sits the bubbly motherland. The sparkling wine, which has to be made in this region to be called Champagne, can be made with pinot noir, meunier and chardonnay grapes. The wine comes in a variety of classifications including cru, vintage and non-vintage, alongside styles that can range from sweet to dry, like blanc de blancs, rosé and blanc de noirs. TO BUY: Möet & Chandon Impérial PAIR WITH: fried chicken or sushi

And the Wine… Wine

LOIRE VALLEY On the opposite end, in the northwestern part of the country, you’ll find the land of chateaux and white wines like chenin blanc, which can be dry or sweet, and sauvignon blanc with bright floral notes. The cooler climate region also produces sparkling wines with tart fruitiness, reds including cabernet franc with red fruit notes, and dry rosés. Vouvray is one of its regions famous for chenin blanc. TO BUY: Bernard Fouquet-Domaine des Aubuisieres Vouvray PAIR WITH: light meats like turkey or pork

PROVENCE While cerulean views of the Med with lavish backdrops of mega yachts along the coastal towns of Cannes and Nice may come to mind when you think the South of France, its superstar rosé wine is the complement to it all. Its largest area, Côtes de Provence, produces about 80 percent rosé wine, mainly using grenache, mourvèdre, syrah and cinsault. Its wines are light and crisp, with fruit notes that make them the perfect cool sip on hot days. TO BUY: Château Vignelaure PAIR WITH: seafood

BURGUNDY (BURGOGNE) In the center of the country, closer to Switzerland, Burgundy is known for pinot noir and chardonnay. There are five primary wine-growing areas, like Chablis, that rarely age in oak and produce white wines with more of a citrus and floral palate. While Beaujolais sits to its south, it’s not part of this region. TO BUY: Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne Pinot Noir PAIR WITH: salmon, veal or chicken

BORDEAUX These wines can be overwhelming when getting down to details of Right Bank versus Left Bank, etc. Red blends reign and mainly feature merlot, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. Left Bank wines are cabernet sauvignon-focused with earthy fruit notes, while Right Bank wines are merlot heavy with deep cherry, chocolate and dark berry flavors. TO BUY: Chateau-Figeac Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru PAIR WITH: game or tuna —Christie Galeano-DeMott

French Chefs

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Dieter Samijn, from Antwerp, Belgium, has been at Café Boulud Palm Beach since January 2021, although he has worked with Chef Daniel Boulud since 2018. Upon graduating from cooking school, he started working for the legendary Alain Ducasse in Monte Carlo and Paris, followed by stints with Peter Goossens at Hof van Cleve, which has three Michelin stars, and Bart Vandaele in Washington, D.C. He sees French cuisine as a “foundation for menus as we know them today. … If you know your basic French techniques well, you basically have a base to understand so many other styles of cuisine. When you work with cooks and chefs who have a great technique, they typically have a great work ethic, too. It goes hand in hand.”

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BÉCHAMEL SAUCE, a versatile white sauce based on milk thickened with a white roux, is used in Mornay sauce, in croque monsieurs, macaroni and cheese, lasagna and more. ESPAGNOLE SAUCE is based on a brown stock reduction, and thickened with brown roux. Ingredients typically include roasted bones, bacon and tomato. You’d use this sauce in dark meats like beef or duck and in soups, stews and risottos. TOMATO SAUCE (sometimes“Tomate” or “Tomat”) made in France also includes carrots, onion, garlic, butter and flour, pork belly and veal broth. This sauce is used in chutney, polenta, beans, grilled cheese, poultry, fish and, famously, in eggs, Provence-style. VELOUTÉ SAUCE: Made by reducing clear stock (made from un-roasted bones) and thickened with a white roux, velouté is French for“velvety”and goes well with vegetables and more delicate meats like seafood or chicken. It can also be used as a gravy. HOLLANDAISE SAUCE: This warm emulsion of egg yolk, melted butter, and lemon juice or vinegar is most popularly associated with asparagus and eggs Benedict, but it’s also great on poached fish and even steak.

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French Chefs

“I have been at the Gazebo about 38 years— since 1983. I was trained by the original chef at the Gazebo, Bill Sellas, as well as Jean Banchet, who owned the famous Chicago restaurant La Francaise, and Chef Dominique Fortin, who was a pupil of Paul Bocuse. French cuisine is more complex and intense than others, and involves a long preparation, particularly the base sauces and the fact that everything we do is made to order. Our most popular dish—as everyone in Boca knows—is still the Dover sole.” —Miguel Martinez, Executive Chef, Kathy’s Gazebo

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What Comes From Where: Your Foodie Cliff’s Notes AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES This southeast region of France is the home of Lyon, known as the “gastronomic capital of France”and home to more than 4,000 restaurants. The city is known

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for its exceptional cuisine and dishes like salad Lyonnaise and Vichyssoise—and the Michelin-starred (three stars for 55 years!) L’Auberge du Pont de Collonges, known simply as Paul Bocuse, the chef who helped

put Lyon on the map, and the Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an elaborate indoor market known around the world simply as “foodie heaven.”

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BURGUNDY AND FRANCHE-COMTÉ Outside of Paris, there are more Michelin-starred restaurants in Burgundy than any other region in France. Naturally you’re going to want to sip Burgundy here the whole time, but the region is also known for its escargot, its beef bourguignon and a little town called Dijon—the birthplace of everyone’s favorite mustard. CHAMPAGNE, ALSACE, LORRAINE (GRAND EST) Champagne speaks for itself—what greater contribution to life than“stars in a bottle?”But this area is also known for its fine cheeses, and Lorraine is, of course, the home to quiche Lorraine and the Madeleine butter cake, which we generally call a cookie. ÎLE DE FRANCE You could never leave Paris and have a field day with world-class cuisine. There are 9,000 restaurants. (10 with three Michelin stars!) But stars or no stars, dining here is the epicenter of French culinary excellence, from bakeries to bistros to elegant dining, sidewalk dining, in-the-park dining, you name it. You have it all here— plus a few in-between stops like the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. LOIRE VALLEY AND CENTRAL FRANCE The Loire Valley is a day trip from Paris and is known for its fruits, the French rustic staple coq au vin, the wide use of beurre blanc sauce as well as very good goat cheese and rare mushrooms.

NORD PAS-DE-CALAIS, PICARDY, NORMANDY, BRITTANY Where do we start? This seaside region specializes in seafood, especially shellfish, like moules à la crème Normande (mussels cooked in white wine, cider, garlic and cream), but it’s also Calvados apple country, the home of Camembert cheese, and the home of crêpes, which is worth the trip alone. POITOU-CHARENTES AND LIMOUSIN This region is known for fresh shellfish and maybe the best butter and cream in France—as well as a potato pie to die for (paté de pomme de terre). PROVENCE-ALPES-COTE D’AZUR And then there’s Provence, with its spices, its lush fruits and vegetables, its seafood, the French Riviera. It’s everything swoon-worthy. This region’s food is affiliated with Italy’s, so you’ll see more olive oil used here than butter, as well as garlic aioli. Don’t miss salade Nicoise, bouillabaisse and ratatouille here. SOUTH OF FRANCE This region is more heavily influenced by Basque and Spanish cuisine, and is famous for its cassoulet, a dish of white beans and confit of duck or goose. Armagnac brandy is also from here. There are more culinary regions to explore, of course, from the island of Corsica, known for its seafood and some of the best pork in the world (wild pigs feed on chestnuts); Aquitaine for foie gras; Roussillon, Languedoc and Cevannes, for Roquefort cheese; Toulouse-Querey-Aveyron, for haricot beans and what may be the finest sausage in France, saucisse de Toulouse—but it’s all good. It’s France. Where exquisite food was invented.

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BOURDEAUX, PÉRIGORD, GASCONY AND BASQUE COUNTRY This region is best known for its saltwater and freshwater fish as well as top-tier lamb, beef, chicken turkey, duck, capon, the works. Which also means foie gras. And of course, that spanky little Bordeaux grape, which we’ve been drinking forever.

French Chefs

“French cuisine’s contribution to the culinary world is immeasurable, starting with the basics like the first true standardized recipes and the brigade system which created a structural hierarchy in the kitchen. … You see French influence in cuisine all over the world, from Vietnam to Mexico, India to Canada and right here in the U.S. As an example, take my favorite sandwich, the Vietnamese Bahn Mi, which we occasionally serve as a lunch special at Pistache. It starts with a crispy baguette brushed with a creamy aioli. Add any kind of pâté, and that alone makes it a delicious meal, but the addition of Vietnamese ingredients—fresh herbs and vegetables, and pickled components—elevates it to an entirely different level.” —Michael Burgio, Chef de Cuisine, Pistache, West Palm Beach

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Boca Raton’s historic timeline

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History Alive! The Boca Raton Historical Society’s new state-of-the-art multimedia exhibit honors Boca Raton’s celebrated past in style

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he stories behind Boca Raton’s past are on display in an unprecedented collection of memorabilia and exhibits that have visitors singing their praises ever since doors of the renovated 1927 Historical Society building opened in November 2021. Nearly three years in the making, the $2.9 million passion project was spearheaded by Boca Raton Historical Society Director Mary Csar; Curator/Archivist Susan Gillis; Education Director Laurie-Lynn Jones; and the trustees and local benefactors who remained steadfast in seeing their creation come to life despite multiple installation and renovation delays during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are grateful that the city supported us,” says Csar.“We needed updated facilities for the museum and town hall, and the timing could not have been more perfect.” “This has been a dream-come-true project for us, to really see Boca Raton’s beginnings through its evolution,”says Gillis.“We like to think of ourselves as time travelers!” The museum reopened under its new name—the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum—thanks to a $1 million donation from the Schmidt Family Foundation, led by Barbara and Dick Schmidt.“This donation—one of the largest in the Museum’s nearly 50-year history—will underwrite a significant portion of our ongoing reimagination, redesign and renovation,” says Csar.“The Schmidt Family Foundation has been a longtime generous supporter of this museum going all the way back to Boca Raton’s original downtown redevelopment plan in the 1980s.” Csar says that although historic Town Hall has been home to the museum since then, space has been limited and exhibitions have been“temporary and largely two-dimensional.” Not any longer. The dynamic redesign of the new museum allows for both permanent and changing exhibitions that will appeal to families, students and research buffs of all ages.

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THE BOCA STORY The five exhibits named Timeline, Pioneer Days, Addison Mizner, World War II and IBM each chronicle meticulously curated stories that Csar, Gillis and Jones set out to tell of the people and events that propelled the evolution of seminal periods and innovations in Boca Raton’s history, growth and development from a small farming town to the dynamic, internationally known city it is today. The new permanent galleries include:

Timeline This wall-mounted installation begins with the earliest pre-Columbian inhabitants up to the 21st century, and features static and interactive elements extending the length of the museum.

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Addison Mizner (1920-27)

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HIGHLIGHTS: • Artifacts from the BRHS collection of Mizner Industries (based in West Palm Beach) products, including many furnishings from the Cloister Inn, chairs, windows, lighting fixtures and beds. • Model of Mizner’s own home, Castle Mizner, which was never built. • An antique vargueno, or vintage cabinet, from Mizner’s personal collection.

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This room features the museum’s important collection of Mizner Industries, including actual furniture and architectural drawings. Mizner’s ambitious vision was to create the western world’s greatest dream city with all the charms of an ancient Spanish city with American amenities: mansions, villas, Spanish-style shopping centers, golf courses, beaches, airport, even an Olympic stadium. But his dream was never realized, or certainly not in the way he imagined. The California-born architect is also credited with creating the“Palm Beach”style. While designing houses on Long Island he befriended Paris Singer, son of wealthy American inventor Isaac Singer, and together they shared an interest in art and architecture. Singer commissioned Mizner to design a hospital on Palm Beach for returning WWI vets and created a beautiful Mediterranean palace. Society mavens gravitated to his style and vision, which thus became the Palm Beach style we see today. But the war ended and, instead, the palace became the very exclusive Everglades Club. The great Miami storm of 1926 dealt Mizner the final blow as South Florida sank into a Great Depression years ahead of the rest of the nation. By 1927 Mizner’s ambitious Boca Raton project was bankrupt. Although his association with Boca Raton was brief, his impact and distinctive style was ever lasting, despite not coming to fruition in the timeline he imagined. The Cloister Inn (now The Boca Raton), several administration buildings (Addison’s), 29 homes in Old Floresta and 10 houses in Spanish Village are the survivors of Mizner Development Corp. “His distinct vision not only created Boca Raton’s unique style, but it was a template that influenced others even though he left here a broken man,” says Csar.“Despite his short-lived time here, his influence was profound and long lasting.”

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Architect Addison Mizner is the centerpiece of Boca’s early history.

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Thomas Rickards

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS: Thomas Rickards memorabilia: A surveyor and grower, Rickards platted Boca Raton for the railroad in 1896 and is considered the city’s founding father. “We are blessed to have his pocket watch, wooden filing cabinet, walking cane and survey ledger from 1899, with a 1904 entry showing plans for a Japanese colony before Yamato was officially established the following year,” says Gillis. “Early Boca Raton was home to three communities: the Japanese Yamato colony, the African-American community in Pearl City, and the white community. An interactive map and photos show this interesting past. We even have desks that were rescued from what was the Boca Raton Negro School from the days of segregation.” Packing house mural: The mural on the west side of the room depicts a packing house showing buildings next to the railroad where locals packed tomatoes, pineapples, etc. for shipment to northern markets.

Pioneer Days This room is now home to the pioneer-era exhibit story, which begins in 1895 with the arrival of the Florida East Coast Railway. For several decades, the town was a small farming community growing tomatoes, pineapples, citrus, peppers, beans and many varieties of vegetables and fruits. “The different rooms represent the collections that we have and relate to our ability to tell the story,” explains Gillis.“Being the curator, I especially wanted to tell the story of the pioneer era, because this is a story of everyone in South Florida, and there are very few places where you can actually see this depicted this way.” The room will also serve as a classroom for school-age visitors.

Frank Chesebro’s diaries: Chesebro arrived in 1903 from Michigan and kept a daily diary until 1936, when he died. “The diaries represent a true time machine of Boca Raton’s past,” says Gillis. “Here you can read part of his 1906 diary ‘virtually’ in a vitrine [display case] on the west wall.” Other pioneers came from New York, Vermont, Alabama, North Florida and even Scotland. Lillian Race Williams’ kerosene stove: This stove was used by the owner of Singing Pines (the Children’s Museum), which is the second-oldest existing house in town. “She cooked on this little stove for nearly 20 people and even boarded women in that tiny house during the war,” remarks Csar. “Can you imagine?” Interactive engine cab: The south wall features a fun, interactive engine cab where visitors can pull the whistle, open the fire door, and learn fun facts about the early days of rail travel.

The museum celebrates Boca’s pioneers.

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This exhibit commemorates Boca Raton as the birthplace of the IBM personal computer after the company came to Boca Raton in the late 1960s to build the IBM System 360 Model 20 small mainframe computer. It was hurriedly created by a team of engineers known as the “dirty dozen” in a record 11 months using opensource architecture, meaning its elements came from a variety of sources: The computer used IBM parts but also Intel processors and, famously, an operating system created by a young man named Bill Gates.“Gates reportedly had to buy a tie before meeting with the IBM team,” notes Gillis. The PC was expected to sell hundreds. Despite its multi-thousand-dollar price tag, it sold millions, and quite literally changed the world. Today, all personal computers are descendants of this early PC. Its open-source architecture revolutionized the computer world by allowing companies other than IBM to create compatible software and hardware. Not only did that make the PC more widely affordable and accessible; it allowed it to compete successfully with its major rival, Apple. Susan Gillis and below, the IBM story

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Early computers and Don Estridge, who led the PC development team

HIGHLIGHTS: • Vintage IBM PCs and its descendants all built wholly or in part in Boca Raton. • Groundbreaking IBM products and devices that were created in Boca Raton, like robotics, software and hardware for the vision- and hearing-impaired.

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• An audio panel featuring recorded oral histories from local IBM pioneers.

Highlights from the World War II exhibit

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World War II Home to one of the largest military installations in Florida from 1942 to 1947, the Boca Raton Army Air Field contained as many as 100,000 men and women who were stationed in a town of 750 residents. The main function of the 6,000-acre base (now FAU) was the Army Air Force’s airborne radar training, which was top-secret technology. Pilots, mechanics, navigators and all who dealt with airborne radar in the Army Air Force came here along with the Women’s Army Nurses (WACs). The newly refurbished Town Hall also features a redesigned research library that houses the museum’s extensive archival collections and workstations for research patrons; the old city council chambers room, redone and updated, which will serve as a meeting room, lecture hall and showcase for temporary exhibits; a lobby with monitors where visitors can preview museum events; and a visitor information center and small gift shop that hosts many unusual ‘Boca-centric’ gifts to commemorate the visitor experience. The museum is in Historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton. For more information, admission fee and hours, call 561/395-6766 or visit bocahistory.org.

Top-secret radar was at the core of Boca’s Army Air Field.

HIGHLIGHTS: • Artifacts from radar training and from veterans of the BRAAF • A 20-pound World War II-era AN MK-43 practice bomb, which came to the collection in 2019 when it was discovered in a local resident’s backyard • A model of 1/6 scale portion of a B-17 bomber created by Creative Arts Unlimited and suspended from the ceiling to heighten the visitor experience of being inside the capsule. • An audio panel featuring spoken memories from veterans and civilians about wartime Boca Raton. • An actual vintage coffee can (with coffee inside!) which floated ashore in Boca Raton from the galley of one of 24 merchant ships torpedoed by German U-boats off of the Florida coast.

WEB EXTRA: To learn about how the creative designers at Creative Arts Unlimited put together this immersive transformation of the history museum, visit BOCAMAG.COM/JANUARY-2022.

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Hardest Working Spaces Kitchens and baths are having a moment. Again. Take a look at these fresh new trends in some of the most important rooms in the house.

et’s kick off the year by celebrating the rooms in the house that are the most popular regardless of the season. Kitchens are the heart of the home, where loved ones gather to enjoy time together. While bathrooms may not be as openly beloved, everyone needs a haven where they can unwind. The kitchens and baths in this section are as stylish as they are hardworking. We’re touring two stunning kitchens and two heavenly bathrooms and speaking to local designers on what kitchen and bathroom trends will continue into the new year.

HOME TOURS

This kitchen balances a clean white look with touches of color and neutrals

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We’re stepping inside four South Florida homes featuring spaces that embrace a white canvas to showcase unique details. White doesn’t mean boring, and in these kitchens and bathrooms you’ll also see that not all white is created equal. Let’s see what designers are doing to create rooms that are balanced and welcoming.

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Jackie Armour’s clients, who are Chicago transplants now living in Jupiter, were ready to embrace the Florida lifestyle with this golf community home. As part of the great room, the kitchen (above) is an integral part of the open floor plan as much as it is in the life of Armour’s clients who love to entertain. While the clients like white, they didn’t necessarily want an allwhite kitchen, so Armour added contrast with the Carrara marble island’s charcoal base and the marble flame stitch pattern backsplash. Though the kitchen is transitional with its clean lines, heavy soft white shaker cabinetry and streamlined hardware, the impressive island’s stainless steel legs give it a modern touch while the patterned backsplash adds texture and grounds the space by running into the bar area beyond the range. jmainteriordesign.com

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RIGHT: Overlooking both the Intracoastal and ocean, this contemporary Boca Raton unit features a modern kitchen that is anything but sterile. White quartz countertops, white ceramic backsplash, white polished porcelain floor tile and a white marble island are balanced with warm wood cabinetry.

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Designer Angela Reynolds literally tore down walls to create this brilliant kitchen for her client. The former kitchen, cut off from the living room, wasn’t ideal for her client, who loves to entertain and cook. So Reynolds transformed a guest bedroom, using the plumbing from the bathroom, to create a modern space that’s also comfortable and inviting. Rift-cut oak cabinets stained in a taupe hue add a warm textural element that counterbalances the cool white center island and sculptural outer island. A Velum Design stretch ceiling detail with a mirror-like quality and linear racetrack LED light complements the reflective polished chrome chairs that also add a sculptural element and give interest to the clean, subdued interior. angelareynolds.com

Sherwin Williams Extra White

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Incorporating South Florida’s sought-after tranquil tropical lifestyle for its designs in ALINA Residences Boca Raton, Garcia Stromberg l GS4 Studios didn’t just create a master bathroom but a luxurious, serene personal retreat. Porcelain flooring in light grey tones leads the eye to the room’s pièce de résistance, a striking 13-foot shower. As the focal point of the master suite, it’s framed by natural stone (that matches the countertops) as a way to emphasize what a work of art the shower truly is. Inspired by the natural feel of Persian Grey marble, the porcelain mimics its beauty while offering low maintenance functionality. The shower floor, a contemporary broken pebble natural stone, continues that play on grey and white. The shower has dual heads and dual entry-door controls to create a space that couples can enjoy together, explained designer Jackelin Rodriguez. The European freestanding tub adds that sculptural element, breaking the hard straight lines with its curviness. The lighting, designed to warm up the space, also adds drama with a rear wall wash that’s elegantly understated.

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It took a team effort to design and create this Southwest Ranches home for an MLB player and his family. Choeff Levy Fischman, known for its tropical modern design, partnered up with B+G Design in this natural preserve sanctuary. Paul Fischman, the architecture firm’s principal, imparted their goal to incorporate the home’s vistas into each room, and it’s evident in this contemporary master bathroom. Both his and her vanities reflect the sprawling views, and they can be admired equally in the glass-enclosed shower and Blu Bathworks freestanding tub. But while the clients specifically requested a Calacatta-inspired all-white bathroom, the team played with plenty of elements to create interest. The landscape’s vibrant greens and blues soar into the space through the bronze framed sliding door and outdoor ipe wood architectural screen. Together with the Lacava brushed gold hardware and grey rich veining of the porcelain tile, they work to balance the space and juxtapose with the white canvas.“We pride ourselves in creating a warm, livable modernism,”says Brett Sugerman, co-founder of B+G Design.

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Six local designers share with us what kitchen and bathroom trends we’re going to continue to see in 2022.

TREND: TEXTURE

DIANA VIERA, managing partner, ITALKRAFT

TREND: STATEMENT MARBLE

LINDSAY PUMPA, principal, LPumpa Designs

hen Pumpa’s designing for a client, her goal is to create a livable modern home that’s contemporary but also comfortable. Whether in bathrooms or kitchens, she’s now seeing statement marble and porcelain emerging as front-runners instead of the classic white marble with grey vein. “These statement pieces are a new great way of expressing your design style,” she says. And especially now that both materials are available in a wide selection of colors and patterns, it’s easy to do just that.

fter a decade in the design industry, the Miami-based firm specializes in designing every aspect of a home and manufacturing its custom pieces in Italy, striving to innovate and bring new materials to its clients. Whether it’s in a kitchen or bath, Viera is seeing texture pop up in designs to give depth to the space. While she mainly incorporates it by using fluted wood (pictured), the fluted texture can be seen in different materials like lacquer, metal or stone. She explains that this allows you to limit the materials you’re working with simply by adding texture.

TREND: FLOATING VANITIES

BARBARA GELLER, creative leader, The Place for Kitchens and Baths

eller cares about her clients, and it’s evident from her nearly four decades of successfully creating impressive rooms in Boca Raton and Palm Beach. “I’ve never done the same kitchen twice,” she joyfully exclaims. For her, the goal is to give clients a functional space that’s beautiful and that they can enjoy for many years to come. It’s not necessarily a new trend, but Geller is continuing to see floating vanities in bathrooms. Whether they’re in transitional or contemporary spaces, moving the vanities off the floor elevates the design.

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TREND: VANISHING HARDWARE

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S TREND: EXPANSIVE SHOWERS

BILL FEINBERG, president, Allied Kitchen & Bath

staple in both the design industry and our South Florida community for nearly four decades, Allied is a retail store, design firm, construction company and charitable supporter all rolled into a beautiful showroom in Fort Lauderdale. Feinberg, who helms it alongside his brothers, explains that a shower is like a spa in that you can add as many features to it as you want, like multiple shower heads, a bench and steam. “You shower every day, so if you have the room, make yourself a big shower that you can enjoy,” he says. Additionally he notes that his designers are certified aging-in-place specialists who can help empty-nester clients think long-term and design rooms to fit their lifestyle with safety in mind.

pecializing in luxury residential projects, the firm prides itself on its attention to detail and relationship with its clients. From modern to traditional and every style in between, the design team works with each client to achieve their dream homes. In modern kitchens and bathrooms, hardware has vanished and has been replaced by the sleek clean look of finger pulls. If hardware is used, Diverio explains it’s more of an accent than a necessity. The firm mainly works with European brands like Leicht and Boffi, where they’re seeing most of the innovation in these integrative details.

TREND: WARM COLORS

ELLIOTT LANDMAN, owner, Kitchen Renovations Perfected

ffering luxury crafted products and stellar project management services, KRP is the one-stop shop for home décor and remodeling. Landman and his expert team ensure that their clients’ needs are taken care of every step of the way. Currently, he’s seeing clients stray away from the usual white or grey tones and welcoming warmer, rustic colors into their homes, like taupe.

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Dave and Stephanie Siegel Two industry veterans bring much-needed comedy to Boca’s cultural landscape Written by JOHN THOMASON

t was always the plan for Dave and Stephanie Siegel to move from their 700-square-foot apartment in New York City after the birth of their second child. They picked a serendipitous time to follow through on their plan, moving to Boca Raton Feb. 28, 2020—two weeks before their former metropolis would emerge as the epicenter of the coronavirus. The Siegels’ day jobs involve the news business—she’s an Emmy-winning former TV reporter who runs the insider website newsblues.com, and

“It’s not going to cater to the typical Boca crowd. I think it’s going to bring some new people that have not come out before, and are psyched about it.” —Stephanie Siegel

he produces anchor Ashleigh Banfield’s news hour on the cable network NewsNation—jobs they have fortunately been able to continue remotely. But they share a passion for standup comedy, too. Stephanie met Dave when he was 26 and opening for Tom Arnold at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles. He’s continued to moonlight as a distinguished comic, twice appearing on Comedy Central. Late last year, they decided to bring their love of comedy to their adopted home, launching Comedy on the Green, a monthly socially distanced comedy series, at Mizner Park Amphitheater, with a professional New York comic headlining each performance. Attendees enjoyed lawn seating, picnic-style family seating on rented blankets, and VIP tickets in rented Adirondack chairs. The Siegels hope to continue Comedy on the Green into the new year, with Dave noting that its perks are both creative and financial; in December’s show, he opened for the headliner.“[In New York City], we literally lived around the corner from a comedy club where I would work pretty frequently, so much so that I would do two shows on a Friday or Saturday and come home between the two. Coming down here, we knew that there were going to be a lot fewer options. While performing is going to be a small part of the work that goes into this production, it also is going to exercise those creative muscles as well.”

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How would you describe your own style and your material as a comic? Dave: Not that I’m splitting the atom or anything. It’s sarcastic anecdotes about family and relationships and observational humor. My favorite part is trying a new bit and slipping it in, wedging it in a strategic place between two bits that work, and seeing how it goes. When it comes to booking talent for this series, do you have a large Rolodex of comics from which to choose? Dave: Yeah, but the challenge is, Mizner Amphitheater said a couple of curse words here and there are fine, but there’s going to be people eating dinner outside… Stephanie: We can’t have comedians screaming the f-word, because people in Max’s Grille might fall off their chairs. Dave: That eliminates probably 70 percent of the comedy pool.You want someone who’s hilarious but who’s also relatively clean. That’s a testament to the comedians we’re bringing down. How important is laughter in the time we’re currently living in?

Dave: A common response when I stand outside clubs after a show is,‘thank you, I needed that.’ I do feel that chemically, it releases endorphins, and makes you happy. I think it’s just accentuated in the era of COVID. People do need this, and we’re happy to provide it. Did you expect that in fall 2021, when your series began, that we’d all still need to be socially distancing? Stephanie: A lot of these venues aren’t doing it now. But I think we’re choosing to social distance now. We feel like it would make us feel like better citizens if we didn’t pack people in, even if our bottom line would be much higher if we could. Is COVID funny; are we at a point where it can be joked about? Dave: I think any topic can be joked about if you’re a talented enough comedian to make it funny. If you’re not a talented enough comedian, you’re going to fail miserably, the higher the stakes of the subject matter get. COVID is obviously a very serious subject matter, so if a comedian is able to pull it off, all the kudos to him or her.

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“A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard” at Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; cost TBA; 561/655-7226, fourarts. org. Eleven intrepid female artists, working with rope, yarn, clay and wire, contribute to this contemporary textile exhibition, which raises the bar for the once-marginalized genre of fiber arts through works rich with personal narratives and sociopolitical context.

“Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $15-$18 museum admission; 561/8325196, norton.org. This comprehensive survey of Mexico’s post-revolutionary art features some 20 paintings from Kahlo, the godmother of magical realism, and another 13 from Rivera. It’s supplemented by works from 11 of their contemporaries, candid photographs of the artists, and examples of their period clothing.

“Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru” at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $10-$12 admission; 561/3922500, bocamuseum.org. The never-before-seen Andean gold collection is just one facet of this blockbuster, museum-wide exhibition, which immerses spectators into the awesome power of Incan architecture from valley to mountaintop. The region’s flora, fauna and cosmology come alive through state-ofthe-art, multisensory technology.

“Painting Enlightenment” at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; $9$15 museum admission; 561/495-0233, morikami. org. This acclaimed exhibit showcases late artist Iwasaki Tsuneo’s practice, which involved transcribing the sacred Buddhist text known as the Heart Sutra, an act of devotion typically rendered as vertical blocks. Instead, Iwasaki embedded the Japanese characters into forms such as lightning bolts, bubbles, ants and a double helix of DNA, effectively marrying the sacred to the scientific.

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“I Ought to Be in Pictures” at Levis JCC Sandler Center, 21050 95th Ave. S., Boca Raton; 2:30 p.m.; $25-$40; 561/558-2520, levisjcc.org. One of Neil Simon’s well-received but lesser-staged plays, “I Ought to Be in Pictures” is an observational three-character comedy about a 19-year-old aspiring actress who hitchhikes from New York to Los Angeles to visit her estranged screenwriter father, who proves to be an unproductive shell of the Hollywood hero that existed in her teenage mind.

Elvis Birthday Bash at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 7:30 p.m.; $27.50$52.50; 954/462-0222, parkerplayhouse. com. Chris MacDonald, the only tribute artist hired to perform at Graceland’s Heartbreak Hotel, honors the King’s 87th birthday with a heartfelt tribute to Presley’s music and legacy—including costume changes, songs and video clips from Elvis’ entire career.

Tyler Henry at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $49-$150; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.com. Nicknamed the Hollywood Medium, Henry has given revelatory psychic readings to celebrities such as Sophia Vergara, RuPaul, Howie Mandel and Kim Kardashian. During this “Evening of Hope and Healing,” Henry will offer live audience readings and answer questions.

“Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook” at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; various show times; $45; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. Tribute artist Suzanne O. Davis re-creates the music and atmosphere of a 1970s Carole King concert, performing King’s landmark album Tapestry along with selections from the prolific Goffin & King Songbook, which included hits for the Beatles, James Taylor, Aretha Franklin and more.

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Donna the Buffalo at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $30; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. The so-called “hippie-fied zydeco” of this hard-touring New York band combines elements of Cajun, bluegrass, rock, reggae, country and folk into a sonic stew that is both complex and approachable. Expect its “herd” of fans to stampede this intimate club show.

Renée Fleming at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$105; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. This international ambassador of opera has performed in six languages, lending her lyric soprano voice to works by Strauss, Mozart and Handel, as well as to styles as far-ranging as lieder, jazz, chansons and indie rock.

Marc Broussard at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $30; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. This top-charting progenitor of “Bayou Soul” blends a philanthropic spirit with a powerful baritone and a swampy musicality that marries funk, blues, R&B, rock and pop. At this performance, he’ll perform favorites in an acoustic duo format, with opening act Kristopher James.

Ronald K. Brown: Evidence, A Dance company at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $49.50$59.50; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.com. Choreographer Brown presents his 35-year-old, award-winning Brooklyn dance company, celebrated for its singular fusion of Afrocentric movement and spiritually transformative modern dance, for a double bill: Brown’s newest work “Mercy” and a 20th anniversary staging of his masterpiece “Grace,” originally created for Alvin Ailey.

“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $35-$87; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. This jukebox musical about the record-breaking disco diva follows her tempestuous love life and meteoric ascent to dance music superstardom—dividing her life story into three pivotal stages of her career.

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Eisenhower Dance Detroit at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday; $40; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. Celebrating 30 years of performance and instruction, this acclaimed contemporary dance collective will perform “F.E.E.L.,” a program featuring an evening of exhilarating dances by artistic director Stephanie Pizzo and others, some scored to uplifting Motown classics.

“Jersey Boys” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, 4751 Main St., Jupiter; cost TBA; 561/7751818, jupitertheatre. org. The Maltz’s production of the beloved Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons musical is as notable for its location as its content: In a first for the company, the musical will be staged in the open air, in the comfortable and sprawling confines of Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

Jay Leno at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $39 and up; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. This indefatigable funnyman and automotive enthusiast cut his teeth in New York’s Darwinian standup scene in the late 1970s before landing his dream gig, hosting “The Tonight Show” for 20 years. His amiable nature and relatable material continue to capture the public consciousness.

Ledisi Sings Nina at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $29 and up; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. Single-named Grammy nominee Ledisi honors singer, composer and civil rights activist Nina Simone, performing Simone’s eternal classics reimagined with strings and a horn section—and shaping the concert into a narrative about how an artist from one generation can imprint herself on another.

Judy Collins at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $37-87; 954/462-0222, parkerplayhouse.com. Now in her 80s and still touching hearts with her mellifluous vocals, folksinger Collins has recorded an astonishing 55 albums, with her latest, Girl From Colorado, due this year. The Grammy winner will perform original tunes and re-imagined covers from pop and Broadway.

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The Randy Brecker & Ada Rovatti Quintet at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. One-half of jazz fusion virtuosi the Brecker Brothers, trumpeter Randy Brecker has enjoyed an illustrious career of more than four decades, sharing stages with artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Funkadelic and Frank Zappa. In this latest collaboration, the seven-time Grammy winner will perform with his wife, saxophonist Ada Rovatti, and her quintet.

“Almost, Maine” at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; various show times; $79; 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org. A chance encounter in a laundry room, the majesty of aurora borealis, and other tender stories of connection and loss define John Cariani’s touching and reflective suite of nine short plays set around the fictional town of the title.

Parsons Dance at Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College, 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth Beach; 8 p.m.; $45; 561/8683309, palmbeachstate. edu/theatre. The New York-based contemporary dance company, which performs the diverse repertoire of choreographer David Parsons, has played 445 cities in 30 countries on five continents, and continues its mission of diversity and inclusivity while racking up awards.

Downtown Delray Beach Festival of the Arts on East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/7466615, artfestival.com. Hundreds of artists will line the Avenue at this 31st-annual winter tradition, in which painting, photography, glass art, mixed media, jewelry and fiber art will be exhibited and sold in an outdoor gallery spanning from U.S. 1 to A1A.

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An Evening With Gaelic Storm at Culture Room, 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $20-$55; 954/5641074, cultureroom.net. Finding their way onto the set of “Titanic” in only their second year of existence propelled this spirited Celtic-rock quintet to overnight success. A dozen albums exploring timeless Scottish and Irish music have followed, with the band occasionally topping the Billboard World Music charts.

Little Feat at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $37.50-$87.50; 954/462-0222, parkerplayhouse.com. On and off since 1969, Little Feat has been fusing rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly and swamp boogie into a sound that can be described, not disparagingly, as Grateful Dead lite. Fans will curate set lists on this “By Request Tour,” which is sure to include deep cuts among hits like “Dixie Chicken” and “Spanish Moon.”

“Foster: A Discussion with Hollywood Filmmaker Deborah Oppenheimer” at Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; noon; $15; 561/237-9000, lynn.edu. Oppenheimer, a film/ TV producer who has worked on “Downton Abbey” and with comics like Will Ferrell, will join Lynn professor Robert Watson for a discussion of her latest documentary “Foster,” about the American foster-care system.

Roseanne Cash at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $33-$73; 954/4620222, parkerplayhouse. com. Over the course of 14 albums and 21 Top 40 Country singles since 1978, Johnny Cash’s eldest daughter has embraced folk, soulful Americana and shimmering pop, while remaining faithful to classic country’s lyrical directness.

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Martin Barre Band at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $55-$75; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. Guitarist Barre has built up a formidable resume through his nearly 50 years with Jethro Tull, scoring accolades for his inimitable solo on “Aqualung” and a Grammy Award for 1988’s “Crest of a Knave.” His current incarnation tours both the hits and deep cuts of Jethro Tull’s catalog.

“Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus—Live” at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; various show times; $55; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. This Off-Broadway hit, inspired by John Gray’s best-selling nonfiction book about the hard-wired differences between men and women, combines theatre and standup comedy as it explores dating, marriage, sex and other timeless topics.

Michael Bolton at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $29 and up; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. The two-time Grammy winner and seller of more than 75 million records enjoyed an unlikely career in hard rock before finding his signature voice as a blue-eyed soul crooner. His latest release, A Symphony of Hits, features symphonically arranged re-recordings of his most popular cuts.

“Rx” at Boca Stage, 3333 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; various show times; $40-$50; primalforces.com. In this play from the rebranded company formerly known as Primal Forces, an unfulfilled editor at a middling agricultural magazine finds promise in a new miracle pill—as well as the doctor prescribing it—in this satire skewering the predatory world of Big Pharma.

Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs; 8 p.m.; $27-$57; 954/3445990, thecentercs.com. Renowned for their note-for-note, cut-forcut re-creations of rock’s greatest albums, the dexterous musicians of Classic Albums Live perform Fleetwood Mac’s watershed 11th album, with masterworks from “Dreams” to “Go Your Own Way.”

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Robert Cray Band

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Randy Rainbow: “The Pink Glasses Tour” at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $37$127; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.com. The song satirist/parodist, known for his viral YouTube videos skewering conservative politicians, brings his trademark hot-pink frames to a tour of his most popular compositions and brandnew originals written with Marc Shaiman and Alan Menken, all accompanied by Broadway musicians.

“Armature” at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors; various show times; $35; 954/9289800, islandcitystage. org. Andrew Kramer’s world-premiere play is set at the fictional titular bar, where a pair of troubled gay men and a Black family whose matriarch is running for political office collide in a maelstrom of homophobia, racism and eroticism, promising the sort of edgy theatre in which Island City specializes.

“Oh, Canada!” at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $35-$45; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter. com. In this new original production, three talented vocalists, backed by a band, perform hits popularized by singers from our neighbor to the north, including Shania Twain, Michael Buble, Paul Anka, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams and Gordon Lightfoot.

Palm Beach Opera’s “Carmen” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $25 and up; 561/8327469, kravis.org. Portraying a liberated female title character that unapologetically chose between two men—a naïve soldier and a glamorous toreador—George Bizet’s crowning achievement scandalized the populace in 1875. Today, few operas are more requested or anticipated.

Robert Cray Band at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $43$63; 954/462-0222, parkerplayhouse.com. Traversing blues, roots music and R&B, guitarist Cray is a recipient of the Americana Music Lifetime Achievement Award and has played alongside Tina Turner, John Lee Hooker, Chuck Berry and many more, and winning five Grammys under his own name for his illustrious studio albums.

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Born in England, Collins was raised in Monte Carlo where she started her career as house manager and private secretary, scheduling personal affairs and projects for British Aristocracy. Discipline and attention to detail were required. These skills transferred to what she does best ... anything your heart desires! She is a proud member of the Professional Standards Committee for the National Association of Realtors. They ensure that the Code of Ethics is interpreted and understood correctly.

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he magic and mystique of Worth Avenue has been drawing visitors worldwide for decades, with its glamorous history and timeless temptations. Turn the pages and get to know more about one of the select “Faces of Worth Avenue” and a dynamic woman who retreats often to this divine destination as her favorite haute haunt. Enter the Marina St. Barth boutique and experience fashion that will transport you to the most exotic destinations. Feel the sensuous fine fabrics, adorn yourself with sparkling accessories and top off the look with a Panama hat that is a popular accessory from the store’s namesake Island. Looking the part as a Worth Avenue regular is as easy as riding her award-winning polo horses. Meet Melissa Ganzi, “The Queen of Polo” and breast cancer survivor and be inspired by her warrior spirit on and off the polo field. Then take a walk, unwind and go explore the many “Faces of Worth Avenue” you’ll meet along the way; each one exuding the sophisticated ambiance of a shopping experience unlike any other....

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Grand Champions Polo Club Melissa Ganzi fell in love with the game of polo the minute she hit her first polo ball in 1993 when she was dating her husband, Marc. Wally Ganzi, Marc’s father was playing competitive polo and got them both hooked on the game. A few years later, Wally gave Melissa a polo pony for her birthday and she started playing the sport. The rest is history, says the “Polo Queen,” and cofounder of the World Polo League. “Marc and I saw a need to fill the void in American Polo, and we decided to make a difference. From our perspective, having 26-goal polo in the United States was key to the preservation—as well as the future— of the sport, especially as this is the highest level of polo played in the world, outside of Argentina. We have had a well-established polo club in Wellington for several years, so we used The Grand Champions Polo Club to host the World Polo League (WPO),” says Melissa. “Polo is my passion and way of life. I could not have been happier to play last season after battling Stage 2 breast cancer. It was the most wonderful feeling to be back on the field after the humbling experience of being a patient and a cancer survivor,” she says. “I will be playing polo again this season in The World Polo League.” This year spectators at Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington can look forward to truly being entertained and impressed with the majestic equine athletes. “2022 will be filled with excitement, surprises and unforgettable polo,” says Melissa.

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kyler Ruth was displaying her artistic talents as a young child, painting on lipstick with the precision of a pro, to the amusement of her friends and the seasoned Bloomingdales’ Chanel cosmetician. In front of the vanity mirror in her bedroom, she would effortlessly apply her mother’s cosmetics and transform her looks into sophisticated runway chic. Throughout her childhood Skyler showed an affinity for design that led to her pursuing a degree in interior design from the University of Alabama, graduating in 2021. While exploring her career options after returning to her hometown Boca Raton, Skyler was drawn again to the beauty industry, fascinated by the newest technology that would use her talents on a smaller scale than her interior design flair, and allow her to take clients’ best features and accentuate them. This includes her work as a licensed scalp micropigmentation artist, trained by International Hairlines, where she learned the revolutionary technique for women and men who are balding, have thinning hair, bald spots, have a receding hairline or have a scar that needs camouflaging. She is also a licensed esthetician, licensed make-up artist and licensed tattoo artist.

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“We stay current with the latest trends, and most importantly we prioritize the health of the hair, offering non-toxic keratin treatments and invisible bead extensions that don’t adhere to or damage the natural hair. They are very luxurious and customizable for thickness and length,” Jodi explains. “We are the only salon in the US to have a direct, personal relationship with Dyson Hair, which speaks to the integrity of our business. I know I am giving my clients the best there is, and making Joe proud,” Jodi says.

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esthetics expert and skincare coach Nancy Reagan found herself needing a change from the stress of her previous job securitizing mortgages. She had also suffered from adult acne and health issues related to nutrition that plagued her skin for years. “It was a vicious cycle that led me to want to learn as much as I could about the beauty industry and how I could help others feel more confident and radiant in their own skin,” Nancy explains. Her efforts paid off as Bella Reina Spa & Beauty was named the best spa in Florida in 2021 by World Spa Awards. Bella Reina is a medical skincare spa with a professional team of seven highly trained estheticians educated in facials, HydraFacials MD®, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and many more facial, body and medicalgrade treatments. “I try to offer spa services and treatments that actually treat conditions. For example, we feature massages for dehydrated skin and medical pedicures to help toenail fungus. We have incredible products from Korea to treat acne and get to the root cause of the problem, along with a full menu of indulgent spa services for men and women,” Nancy says.

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Nancy opened the first Day Spa in Delray in 1996 and has been enjoying the world-class oasis she created at Bella Reina for the last 14 years. “Not only do we offer exclusive spa treatments and global premium skincare products, we laugh and have fun. I expect the best, so I give the best,” she says. “Come see for yourself, and feel the love.”

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eter and Nahomi Sciallo have an instant connection with their clients, many whom travel hours to seek their services and welcome the discerning inspection of their appearance from their brows down to their bottoms. With celebrity looks and an impressive clientele following, this husband-and-wife beauty team each perform their own select techniques that transform clients’ features at both Brows & Beyond locations. Eyebrow and facial threading is a popular hair removal technique they offer with precise and long-lasting results. Once the facial canvas is pristine, the magic begins with eyebrow services including tinting and powder/ombré brows, which is a semipermanent procedure with results that last up to five years! The desired shape and fullness to natural eyebrows or non-existing eyebrows is achieved with minimal to no pain and instant results.

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To enhance lips, a needle-free lip plump infusion is less abrasive than other lip procedures since there are no needles involved. Results last six months to a year, with just a few sessions needed. Lip blush/ ombré lips is a semi-permanent procedure that also boosts the shape and color of natural lips for a more youthful look, lasting up to three years, with touch-ups every 1-2 years.

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A non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift with no down time is a fan favorite and a revolutionary technique that dissolves fat for stubborn areas without the need of liposuction are also on many clients’ to-do list. “All of our services are in high demand, and we offer the latest trends in the beauty industry,” says Peter.

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12/8/21 5:37 PM

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Stacy Musselman DNM, Ph.D. Quantum Care

ost patients who seek Dr. Stacy Musselman’s expertise have heard about her comprehensive blood analysis and Quantum Care program by word of mouth or from one of her lectures, health talks or interviews.

to become part of the solution with subtle yet sustainable changes and supplementation protocols. “Education and personal accountability are paramount with my programs,” she explains.

Dr. Musselman holds a master’s degree in nutrition and a Ph.D. in natural medicine. As a board-certified holistic health practitioner, she is an advocate of preventive medicine and practices functional medicine. Dr. Musselman has developed a program focused on increasing optimal biomarkers with quantum protocols to provide personalized care based on a patient’s unique blood chemistry and lifestyle.

Her patients benefit from non-synthetic, non-toxic, (safe and natural) protocols with the ease of having supplements and products home delivered. Office visits along with blood draws are done in the safety and privacy of a patient’s home with her concierge services, followed up with virtual consults.

With Quantum Care, patients receive a comprehensive health report detailing their biomarkers, probability of dysfunctions and recommendations based on her findings within the patterns and trends of their bloodwork. Dr. Musselman explains the complicated health report in an understandable straightforward way that invites the patient

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From male and female hormonal issues to diabetes, nutritional deficiencies and undiagnosed conditions yet to be discovered, Dr. Musselman is a wealth of knowledge whose Quantum Care program provides patients with increased health benefits they desire all while being part of the solution. 786.260.2655 yourquantumcare.com

12/8/21 6:08 PM

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ometimes fate puts you on your path of purpose. That is exactly what happened to Tracy McDonough when she was hit by a driver who suffered a heart attack while doing 80 mph on the turnpike. Every bone in her foot was shattered and she endured a nine-hour reconstructive surgery. But she says this event enriched her life forever. During her recuperation she learned the power of meditation and energy medicine. She learned how the mind can help heal both physical and emotional trauma. Being fascinated by Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and many holistic medicine experts on mind-body medicine, she decided to help others by using massage therapy, energy medicine and holistic health coaching. During her 15 years at Boca Lago Country Club she was inspired to go back to FAU for a master’s degree in clinical social work to further help her clients. She calls this adding to her “healing tool kit.”

Tracy McDonough

“I then developed breast cancer,” she shared in her typical upbeat manner, calling it “another dimension of learning.”

MSW, LMT, Owner/Founder Healing Moments Integrative & Holistic Spa Boutique

She went on to work at a plastic surgery center for 12 years, integrating lymphatic work and mind, body medicine in her healing.

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“I’ve had 6,000 clients in 25 years, I’ve learned to facilitate true healing; you cannot just treat one part of the body,” she says.

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She went on to create a mind-bodyspirit center that utilizes her tool kit and explains, “If I can’t calm your nervous system, nothing I do to your body is going to stick.” 561. 931.2187 HealingMomentsFL.com

12/8/21 6:07 PM

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Darcie Pritchett Owner Eden Day Spa

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t Eden Day Spa, we believe everyone deserves to feel wonderful, and our team is passionately committed to ensuring this is how our guests feel after each and every experience at our spa,” says Darcie Pritchett, owner. “Ensuring clients leave happy first involves finding out what they are seeking to achieve from their visit, as well as any preferences or dislikes, and then tailoring their treatments to meet those needs and desires,” Darcie explains. The team at Eden was carefully selected from the best service specialists in the area, who also feel a calling to serve others. When this expertise and care is combined with Eden’s commitment to ongoing education and continual growth and improvement, it creates a consistently excellent experience for their guests.

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Hydrafacials™ stand out as a favorite among the services offered at Eden. Performed with a specialized machine that provides deep cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, hydration, and an infusion of targeted concentrates, it improves fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and age spots, a loss of firmness, enlarged and congested pores and more. “Your skin will look plump, smooth, dewy and more even-toned after just one Hydrafacial™, and maintenance treatments provide amazing, long-lasting results,” Darcie says. “We’re experts at combining results with relaxation, and that’s one of the main reasons we have so many loyal, long-term guests since we opened our doors in 1996. I believe when your team has a true passion for helping others and you provide 5-star customer service while delivering relaxing and results-oriented services, it equals a winning combination for everyone,” Darcie concludes. 561.447.7700 edendayspa.net

12/8/21 6:10 PM

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ike most women, Nina Presman was always in tune with her body and critical of the areas she disliked and couldn’t seem to change. Despite her best efforts, extra weight around her mid-section troubled her. With a background in psychology, nutrition and personal training, she worked hard to find a solution to help women and men feel good about their bodies and gain their confidence back.

Nina Presman Founder Anti Aging Center of Boca

She founded a revolutionary body sculpting technology, Ageless Beauty, that takes High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, (HIFU), Acoustic Lipoliser and Ultrasound Cavitation to a new level. Instead of just puncturing the fat cells that cause unsightly bulges, they liquefy and melt them. “Tightening and rejuvenation of the skin occurs from the inside out, building collagen and smoothing stretch marks, bumps and lumps,” Nina explains. “We can tighten and permanently eliminate loose skin anywhere on the body, face and neck, and especially the arms, removing fat and cellulite with no pain, downtime or side effects. I look and feel better at 58 than I did at 38 thanks to the treatments with this technology!” Nina recalls a client who hated her sagging “turkey neck.” After treatment it disappeared. When she saw her three years later, her neck was still smooth and taut. “We are so confident in our offerings that we adopted the policy of no money upfront because we want to show visible and measurable results before our clients get charged. The policy is, if you don’t lose, you don’t pay!” 888.287.3989 antiagingcenterofboca.com

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12/8/21 6:19 PM

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n the four years since obtaining her massage therapy license and National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork certification, (NCBTMB), Guzel Nurova has honed her expertise at the illustrious The Spa at The Breakers and ventured out on her own to do what she knows and loves at her own Guzel Nurova Spa and Bodywork in Spanish River Plaza. With mobile massage treatments in the intimacy of her own new space, she is in her element using her hands and her heart to make people feel great. “I am an empathetic massage therapist,” she explains. “When my clients feel pain, I understand and feel for them. When they feel wonderful getting up from the table after their sessions, I feel wonderful too.” Guzel offers clients the new “sculptural face lift massage,” which is a combination of massage techniques to give clients a younger look. She also offers Thai massages, deep tissue work and a variety of bodywork techniques and modalities that offer relaxation, stress relief and pure enjoyment. She also offers a massage performed by feet, which delivers a broad, deep, and less painful pressure.

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LMT, NCBTMB Guzel Nurova Spa and Bodywork, LLC

“My goal is to be a long term provider for my clients, building relationships with them so that they are as comfortable coming to me. I love what I do and am constantly learning and researching how I can better serve my clients. I customize each session so that when clients leave my table, they have experienced something very personal and special,” says Guzel.

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12/8/21 6:25 PM

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DC, CACCP Rothman Health Solutions

r. Nicole Rothman has been through her own health journey since childhood, plagued with conditions that prescription medicines, steroids and antibiotics would only mask and could never allow her to truly heal. At 50 years old, she says, “I get it,” and she shares “it” with a grateful world-wide following and practice members who seek her out for problems ranging from hormone imbalances to autoimmune, mold, lyme, digestive problems, stress, energy and sleep disturbances and weight problems. As a vivacious international speaker, author and intent listener, she delves deeply into each person’s health issues and overall lifestyle choices, once they become selected as a member of her functional wellness practice. Dr. Nicole firmly believes and asserts that people need to be ready and willing to do what it takes to awaken wellness before being accepted for her customized step-by-step comprehensive programs.

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“I want people to know that they have the power to control their own health and to understand what it is to have a healthy body in a very toxic world,” she explains. Dr. Nicole mainly works with women from 40-60 years old who often end up being stretched too thin and not living their life to the fullest. “ I invite women to check out my book Awaken Wellness and listen to my free webinars online for inspiration and life-changing solutions,” Dr. Nicole says. “My job, and goal is to support people through the process and to give them the tools and time to be empowered not just for now, but to have their health independence for the rest of their lives. We all deserve that.” 561.740.2340 drnicole.com

12/8/21 6:27 PM

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Peggy Zapantis Clinical Director Ageless Energetics Medical Spa

geless Energetics Medical Spa specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments. Located in Boca Raton, the spa has been operating for over 10 years under the Medical Directorship of Dr. David Hevert. Peggy Zapantis is the Clinical Director and a double boarded certified nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience in healthcare and cosmetic dermatology. She is a highly qualified, experienced and innovative injector with exceptional aesthetic skills and techniques. Ageless Energetics specializes in all injectables including dermal fillers and wrinkle relaxers. Also offered is IV hydration, a critical coenzyme treatment, (NAD) and weight loss programs. Some of the other services the spa offers are Polydioxanone (PDO) dissolvable special medical grade threads for collagen stimulation, hyper-pigmentation and anti-aging treatments. Peggy is excited to introduce

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the Spa’s newest device, the Potenza, a cutting-edge Radio Frequency (RF) Micro-needling treatment that delivers amazing results with no downtime! The Medical Spa combines both medical and aesthetics into a boutique-style spa that ensures patients feel comfortable in a private and soothing setting. “I am sensitive to the uniqueness of each patient’s aesthetics goals and adapt my consultations based on individual treatment plans customizable for that person,” states Peggy. She also explains, “I want people to feel and look their best regardless of their age. Here at Ageless Energetics, they are in a nonjudgmental environment where they can build a trusting relationship between injector and patient!” 561.394.5160 agelessenergetics.com

12/8/21 6:56 PM

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mpruv-U Health & Wellness Medspa is an elegantly appointed, multi-level proactive health-optimizing facility that welcomes men and women to indulge in luxurious treatments and state-of-theart aesthetic procedures to achieve inner and outer beauty. Within the serene and tranquil environment, clients can benefit from services including CryoSkin Slimming & Toning, CryoSkin Facials, IV Drip Therapy, Photo Bio Modulation, NormaTech Compression Sleeves and Advanced Facials. Functional Medicine, PRP/Fat/Stem Cells, DNA Genetic Analysis, Botox and Cosmetic Fillers administered by Alison Levitt, MD. Founder Christina Davies’s experience and training has given her unusual expertise as a licensed, certified medical aesthetician specializing in advanced skin care, with history as an associate to plastic surgeons and dermatologists on Long Island, NY for more than 25 years. Clients are always so thankful for how much improvement they see. Her background also includes training from the prestigious Raynor Institute of Advanced Aesthetics in Washington, DC and in the use of chemical peels, advanced cystic acne and anti-aging skin care from Fuentes Cosmetic Surgery Center, Huntington, NY.

Christina Davies Founder/Owner Impruv-U Health & Wellness Medspa

Her early career as a professional illustrator ultimately led to her passion of working with mastectomy patients to artistically tattoo strikingly realistic looking areolas and nipples for women whose bodies have been compromised from the consequences of breast cancer. Through referrals from plastic surgeons, Christina continues to compassionately give back both beauty and dignity to women seeking to complete their breast reconstruction surgeries with lifelike representations. Men and women looking to enhance their appearance with her expertise as a licensed micropigmentation artist will find that her knowledge and deep compassion for her clients can be truly life changing. 561.757.5814 Impruv-u.com

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12/8/21 6:55 PM

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calming tranquility surrounds you as you enter the living room-like waiting room of Allure Aesthetics—beautifully clean and pristine, but far from clinical. The passion for perfection transcends as Heather Schwartzmann, a NCCPA boardcertified Physician Assistant takes the time to understand each patient’s specific objectives and to educate them about expectations and timelines. From fillers and facials to lasers and non-surgical procedures, Heather offers the latest and most advanced technological procedures available including the renowned Profound laser found exclusively in Boca, only at Allure. In one treatment, patients enjoy results comparable to 37 percent of what a surgical facelift procedure offers, but without the scars, pain or downtime. Using FDA approved radiofrequency to deliver concentrated energy to target areas of tissue, it lifts and tightens the thin skin of the neck and lifts the jawline and cheeks, delivering the specifically intended results every time. Another specialty offering is Renuva, a procedure that adds fat permanently, and can be used anywhere you need volume, including the face, hands and body, and is often used as an alternative to the Brazilian Butt Lift.

Heather Schwartzmann, PA-C Physician Assistant & Founder Allure Aesthetics

“Typically, Renuva is only available at plastic surgery practices, but I have been able to offer it to my patients for two years because of my impeccable experience with advanced procedures. I always say, when you look your best, you feel your best, and we have all the tools and procedures for patients to accomplish their most desired beauty goals.” 561.409.2791 allurefl.com

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12/8/21 6:29 PM

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Paula Quintero

Sales and Operations Manager Foggiare Wellness Center

n Italian, the word Foggiare means “to form.” Foggiare programs are created with unmatched analytical precision to meet each client’s specific treatment goals. At Boca Raton’s Foggiare Wellness Center, women and men come to enhance their body’s form, beauty, wellness, combat the signs of aging, detox, recover, relieve pain and lose weight by combining the most advanced methods of body cleansing, infrared light therapy, muscle stimulation and presso-therapy. Originating in Europe, the first U.S. location opened in Boca Raton in 2019. A second Center will open in St. Petersburg, Florida soon, with more than 350 locations already operating in Europe and Asia. Thierry Germanovitch, the French owner of Foggiare, now lives in Florida and wants the American market to also benefit from this unique concept which has already attracted hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

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Paula Quintero, Sales and Operations Manager of the Center, along with lead technician, Maria Arcila have been at Foggiare since day one and have more than 25 years of combined experience in the wellness field. “From scheduling to assisting with procedures, sales and social media, my plate is full…and I love it,” says Paula. Clients who want to improve their body shape or skin tone, manage and lose their weight, build strength and muscle tone, combat the signs of aging, detox, recover and relieve pain find that Foggiare has a customized solution tailored specifically for them. 561.923.9161 foggiare.com

12/8/21 7:00 PM

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Carolyn Zaumeyer, MSN, ARNP

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arolyn Zaumeyer studied under the most renowned hormone experts throughout the country and has mastered bio-identical hormone and thyroid optimization therapy, treating more than 300 patients a month at her practice, LowTE Florida®. She was the first Nurse Practitioner in Florida to own her own practice and has consistently treated more patients than any other provider in Florida, ranking in the top two in the nation. To add to her scope of services, she has a built a thriving nutritional supplement business to complement her therapy, which has become extremely popular with her patients and clients nationwide. At LowTE Florida®, Carolyn provides individualized treatment based on patients’ biochemistry and medical history to correctly dose their treatments.

we see something that raises a flag that is not in our hormone world, we get them connected with the correct specialist,” she explains.

Carolyn has focused on this area of practice because she can give people hope that they can actually feel better. “We test each patient very carefully, and if

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Carolyn once worked with a physician who was referring all menopausal women to a psychiatrist “to get their lives together.” After optimizing their hormones, patients reported that they slept well for the first time in years, their energy was back, they liked themselves better and their partners saw a noticeable difference in their moods. Carolyn invites you to call to schedule your free virtual consultation with Florida’s premier bioidentical hormone expert and “start the new year with a pep in your step!”

12/8/21 7:05 PM

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Staci Dial

Owner Namaste Nail Sanctuary

taci Dial and her husband of 30 years have always worked together, from yachting across the seas as a Captain and Chef team for 15 years, to owning four Orange Theory Fitness studios. They became interested in the health and fitness industry because it simply makes people feel good. They gathered all they have learned from Orange Theory’s successful business model and opened Namaste Nail Sanctuary, whose tagline summarizes it best: Experience the difference. MIND.BODY.NAILS. “Bringing luxury back to the nail industry was our priority, combined with exceptional, personalized service, which I believe is lacking across the board. I bring my Midwestern work ethic to Namaste, with a friendly welcome and a smile for starters. We are appointment based, which enables us to custom tailor to clients’ needs before they even walk in,” says Staci. Upon entering the lemongrass fragrance-infused lobby and discussing desired services, a nail artisan escorts

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clients back to the Sanctuary. With soft low lighting and zero gravity chairs set six feet apart with privacy curtains, tranquility beckons. Music plays softly, noise canceling headphones provide guided meditations by Deepak Chopra and serenity streamed television transports clients to places unknown. There is no talking permitted on cell phones in the Sanctuary—texting only—although who would want to? “Nothing makes me happier than to walk back in the Sanctuary and find clients with their eye masks on, relaxing and reclining in our zero gravity chairs. The chairs not only provide sumptuous comfort for the client, but for the artisans as well who perform their craft without having to strain or hunch their backs. I deeply care that everyone here is having the most comfortable and memorable experience,” Staci says. 561.299.5439 namastenail_boca_raton

12/8/21 7:07 PM

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Michael Gallagher

Founder AXIS-Integrated Health and Human Performance Coaching

ichael Gallagher‘s career in health and human performance coaching has evolved over the course of the last 20 years; an elevated personal training experience born from a passion he discovered as a 14-year old teen who felt most at home at the gym, body building and eventually wrestling professionally. He went on to work for the high-end luxury fitness brand, Equinox, for 20 years, where he attained success by climbing his way up to become a Tier X Coach, the highest level attainable within the company. Michael then took some time off in between to not only hit the reset button in his life, but also earn his bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University in Queens, NY. “Equinox was the vessel for me to make contacts in the health and wellness industry. I am now able to deliver a higher-level experience for my clients with my own personal training business, AXIS-Integrated Health and Human Performance Coaching,” says Gallagher.

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“With advanced data tracking and advanced measures, we have been able to specifically customize a client’s program. The shift in the personal training industry is going away from traditional reps and sets and counts to more of a preventative medicine model. I’m the conduit between the medical and the fitness communities. I seek to optimize someone’s performance, utilizing a wide range of modalities and scientific assessment protocols, integrating strength, cardiovascular, nutrition, recovery, and mindset programs specific to the individual to get results,” Gallagher explains. “I go above and beyond for my clients and always overdeliver. Everyone who works with me shares that passion,” he says. 347.821.2415 axis-integrated.com

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fter traveling the world to work for distinguished companies like Thomas Keller Restaurant Group, Wynn Las Vegas and the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Nicolas Kurban went back to his Lebanese roots when he decided to open his own restaurant with his wife Susanna. From the moment you step inside, there’s a familial feeling, a hidden gem that everyone is drawn to. The wood-burning oven’s warmth, mixed with the urban rustic décor and mouthwatering aromas emanating from the kitchen, invite you in. Amar is a quaint bistro amid buzzy Atlantic Avenue that serves Lebanese food. But this isn’t your typical hummus-and-pita joint. Kurban’s family recipes take center stage. Dishes his mother would make for him to enjoy after school in Lebanon are featured alongside Mediterranean favorites that Kurban has elevated. Lebanese food celebrates the camaraderie of sitting around a table to share a

meal; thus plates here are made to be enjoyed as a group, with a wide selection of cold and hot mezze (or small dishes). We started with the Hummus with Lamb ($16); the tender and well-seasoned protein was a welcome addition to the creamy chickpea puree. I’m not sure what was better, the hummus itself or the warm, puffy, straight-out-ofthe-oven pitas that we dunked into it. The Moudardara ($9), a dish of lentils and rice, had a homey Latin feel, but the caramelized crunchy onions added an extra level to it. An unexpected favorite was the Muhammara ($11), a roasted red pepper and walnut dip that was both creamy and crunchy with a slight, sweet finish. Growing up with Greek relatives, I ate a lot of moussaka, so I was interested to try the Lebanese Moussaka ($12). The two biggest differences I saw were that this one didn’t have a creamy béchamel sauce, and it was served cold. It’s topped with a slice of tomato under layers of eggplant, onion and chickpeas,

with all the flavors perfectly merging in each bite. For main entrées we shared the Mixed Grill ($36), a sizable variety of tender chicken, steak and kafta kebab (a mixture of beef and lamb) with a side of almond rice. Garlic lovers will enjoy its potent dipping sauce. I know I did. We also ordered the Sheikh El Mehchi ($29), a special dish from Kurban’s family history, a recipe from his mother that he’s now sharing with all of us. The openface roasted eggplant is stuffed with minced meat, baked with tomato sauce and topped with pine nuts. Save room for dessert. Susanna makes them, and there’s something for everyone, from dark chocolate cake to baklava. If you like warm, cheesy goodness, order the Kanafeh for 2 ($18). I could probably eat it all myself, but I shared with the table. It’s a semolina and melted cheese tart that’s then drenched at the table in rosewater and orange blossom syrup. Every bite is magical, trust me.

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ucked under a canopy of trees on Camino Real right before hitting the Inlet, Waterstone Resort & Marina underwent a half a million-dollar renovation last year and rebranded its waterfront restaurant as SeaSpray Inlet Grill. While it is a hotel restaurant, the ambiance, views and overall tropical vibe lend itself for residents to (re)discover. Going with the faux getaway theme, I started with a frozen Mango Mojito ($13). I find it difficult to find a well-balanced icy cocktail that’s not too sweet or too alcoholic or too watered down, but this one impressed me. The Myers’s Rum dark honeyed spirit blended effortlessly with the mango puree and hints of mint to make that seaside escape feeling linger. The appetizers were the standouts of the meal: Once they hit the table, the conversation quickly lulled as we savored the Sticky

Cauliflower ($12), Smoked Fish Dip ($14) and Pear Tortellini ($14). The tender cauliflower, marinated in a sesame soy glaze, was both savory and sweet and woke up the taste buds, while the fish dip wasn’t overpowered by mayonnaise (as it sometimes is at other places) and thus allowed the smooth, smoky notes to come out with just a hint of heat. The pasta, an unusual starter, was the star. The purses are stuffed with al dente pear that gives them a crunchy texture blended with uber-creamy truffle sauce. For main dishes, we tried the SeaSpray Cobb ($14 + $6 for chicken), Caesar ($14 + $9 for shrimp), SeaSpray Burger ($17) and the Chicken Club Wrap ($16). Both salads could have easily been shared. The Cobb was beautifully presented with solid sections of tomato, applewood bacon, cheddar cheese, avocado and hard-boiled egg over romaine

and iceberg lettuce and a side of balsamic vinaigrette. The Caesar also offered a generous amount of romaine hearts with large grilled shrimp, while the wrap’s filling didn’t skimp on the grilled chicken, with a balanced portion of protein, Swiss cheese, bacon and lettuce in a garlic aioli. If you’re craving a juicy burger, SeaSpray is serving it up with melted cheddar cheese and all the fixings in a toasted brioche bun. It also has the Beyond Burger for those looking for a plant-based alternative. Sweet end-of-the-meal treats include Key lime pie, flourless chocolate cake and apple cobbler. But if you want to try something a little different, order the Campfire S’mores ($26). Feel like a kid again while you roast your own marshmallows over a petite fire and slather them onto a graham cracker while letting your hands get extra sticky and enjoying every minute of it.

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dish, though, is the charred filet mignon with a red wine bone marrow reduction, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly. 561/226-3022. $$$

Abe & Louie’s —2200 Glades Road. Steakhouse.

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All Americans are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among them the right to a thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steak. At this posh, comfortable (and expensive) meatery, the USDA Prime steaks are indeed thick, juicy and perfectly cooked, also massively flavorful and served in enormous portions. Don’t miss the New York sirloin or prime rib, paired in classic steakhouse fashion with buttery hash browns and ubercreamy creamed spinach. Chased with an ice-cold martini or glass of red wine from the truly impressive list, it’s happiness pursued and captured. • Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner nightly. Brunch on Sat. and Sun. 561/447-0024. $$$$

New American. Known for its reliable food as well as its non-gluten, Paleo and “B Choosy” kids menu, the first Florida location for this restaurant is deservedly crowded, so make reservations. Don’t miss the General Tso’s cauliflower, the pan-seared salmon (Paleo), the crab cakes or the Key lime pie. Popular half-portions are available, too. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/465-2036. $

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Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like the veal shank served on a bed of risotto. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/997-7373. $$$

Basilic Vietnamese Grill—200 S. Federal Highway. Vietnamese. This popular restaurant offers satisfying food and reasonable prices. Plus, there’s bubble tea. Opened in 2014, it has a wide range of Vietnamese favorites, such as cha gio tom heo, fried shrimp and pork Imperial rolls, all kinds of pho, noodle bowls, chicken curry and more. • Lunch and dinner six days a week; closed Tuesdays. 561/409-4964. $$

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Bluefin Sushi and Thai—861 N.W. 51st St., Suite 1. Sushi/Thai. Arrive early for a table at this Asian hot spot— it’s popular with no reservations for parties fewer than six. Don’t skip the tempura lobster bomb, big in both size and taste. The ginger snapper will impress both Instagram and your stomach. Try the chicken satay and pad Thai. Bluefin offers a variety of dishes from multiple cultures, all well done. • Dinner daily. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 561/981-8986. $$ Boca Landing —999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. The Waterstone Resort & Marina’s signature restaurant, Boca Landing, offers the city’s only waterside dining and shows off its prime location and views. Heavy on small plates, the menu features tuna crudo, fried calamari and a killer cheese and charcuterie board. Probably the best

The Capital Grille —6000 Glades Road. Steaks. This is one of more than three dozen restaurants in a national chain, but the Boca Grille treats you like a regular at your neighborhood restaurant. Steaks, dry-aged if not Prime, are flavorful and cooked with precision, while starters from the pan-fried calamari to the restaurant’s signature spin on the Cobb salad (lunch only) are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/368-1077. $$$

Casa D’Angelo —171 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. Chef Rickie Piper, who has mastered the menu and cuisine of this fine-dining staple for more than a decade, knows when to say when with both plating and ingredients. His dishes, including the sides and accompaniments, are visually appetizing and aromatic. A grilled veal chop easily 3 inches thick proved tender and juicy, and the wild mushrooms served alongside in a marsala added earthiness. • Dinner nightly. 561/996-1234. $$$ Casimir French Bistro —416 Via De Palmas, Suite 81. French. Take a trip overseas without leaving the city and enjoy excellently prepared traditional French dishes, such as duck l’orange or beef bourguignon, or go with Cajun chicken and veal Milanese. The comfortable dining room is a Parisian experience, as is the apple tarte tatin. This is a local favorite, and may we add they have what is as close to real French bread as anyplace in Boca? • Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/955-6001. $$$

Chez Marie French Bistro —5030 Champion Blvd. French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French restaurant tucked in the corner of a strip shopping area. This feels like an intimate neighborhood bistro and is a welcome discovery. From

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escargot encased in garlic butter, parsley and breadcrumbs to a tender duck a l’orange to an unforgettable crepe Suzette, you’ll be in Paris all evening. Voila! Also on the menu: pan-seared foie gras, tasty onion soup, coq au vin, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. (closed on Mon. in summer) 561/997-0027. $$

Chops Lobster Bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. At this upscale downtown restaurant, steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under a 1,700-degree broiler. There’s all manner of fish and shellfish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Nova Scotian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with lobster. Let’s face it: Trendy menus come and go, but a great steakhouse is a win-win on all occasions. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$ Cuban Café—3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Suite B-30. Cuban. One thing Boca needs more of is coffee windows—and real Cuban restaurants. Which is undoubtedly why diners pack this traditional Cuban restaurant for lunch specials that start at $10.95, including slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. Full bar. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $

Dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental. The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about. The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese mousse, and a cookbook-perfect rendition of veal scaloppine lavished with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a tangy lemon-white wine sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/961-4156. $$

Farmer’s Table—1901 N. Military Trail. American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, organic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Choice short rib and the popular Raman Bowl, with veggies, raman noodles and shrimp. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/417-5836. $$

Frank & Dino’s —39 S.E. First Ave. Italian. The Rat Pack is alive and well here in both décor and soundtrack. So, too, are traditional Italian dishes such as Dentice oreganata, capellini Pomodoro and tiramisu. But you may want to get there early for one of the longest happy hours around (11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) for Damiano meatballs, filet mignon sliders or antipasto misto between lunch and dinner. • Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly. 561/218-4636. $$$

Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. American. Natural, seasonal, sustainable. You’ll enjoy the varied menu, and won’t believe it’s made without butters or creams. Try the too-good-to-be-true buffalo-style cauliflower appetizer, the seared salmon or buffalo burger, and have apple skillet for dessert. Healthy never tasted so good. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$

Grand Lux Cafe —6000 Glades Road, inside Town Center at Boca Raton. American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$

Everyday Favorites For an affordable bite at any time, consider these durable chains and homegrown Boca favorites—where the attire is understated and reservations are rarely necessary. Biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. German/Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $$

Bonefish Grill—21065 Powerline Road. Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone, like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. Lunch on Saturdays. Brunch on Sundays. 561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-1310; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/9652663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$ The Cheesecake Factory—5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes, from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711). $$ Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria—2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out of Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/3682900. $$ P.F. Chang’s—1400 Glades Road. Chinese. There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at the Boca outpost of P.F. Chang’s—the portions are large enough to feed the masses—and the exquisite tastes in each dish could soothe any tyrant. We particularly like the steamed fish of the day, as well as the Szechuan-style asparagus. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-3722. (Other Palm Beach County location: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/691-1610) $$

The Sandwich Shop at Buccan—350 S. County Road, Palm Beach. Takeout stop. Like big sister Buccan Italian restaurant, the Sandwich Shop is full of flavor and builds your favorite sandwich with just a touch of delicious creativity you won’t find elsewhere. Owned by celeb chef Clay Conley and partners, the menu has hot or cold sandwiches, salads, sides and drinks (both alcoholic and non). Good-sized portions mean the Italian and prosciutto subs include leftovers if you have some willpower.• Lunch daily. 561/833-6295. $$

Shake Shack—1400 Glades Road. American. We’re not sure there is really any such thing as a bad burger joint and when you have a really good one—like Shake Shack— there’s a little piece of heaven just a short order away. Shake Shack in University Commons has great all-Angus burgers, non-GMO buns, and a frozen custard that makes grown men weep. Throw in some crinkle-cut fries and life is the way it should be. And the outdoor patio is a definite bonus in these times. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/932-0847. $ Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza—9180 Glades Road. Italian. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and rigorous preparation—the hand-rolled dough rises for three days before use—this reliable purveyor offers varieties of ‘za that are both familiar and novel, from BBQ chicken and veggie primavera to Mom’s White Roasted Garlic and the Mupsa (mushroom, pepperoni and sausage) . • Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat., dinner Sun. 561/483-5665. $$

Tap 42—5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 247. Gastropub. This hugely popular nouveau-Industrial gastropub is not for the faint of eardrums when packed, but don’t let that discourage you. The kitchen here executes the hell out of a short, simple all-day menu. Grilled salmon chopped salad with tomatillo ranch dressing is delightful, as is guacamole studded with fat chunks of bacon and charred corn. Same goes for decadent shrimp mac-n-cheese. The wicked-good chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce would be the envy of any Big Easy eatery. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/235-5819. $

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temporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable service are hallmarks of this local outpost of the Hillstone restaurant chain. There are plenty of reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all January 2022

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his third-annual food and wine festival will take place January 10-16 and is set to host a slew of events, including chef-hosted dinners, cooking classes and educational seminars. Events will be held around Broward County, with the Grand Tasting taking place at Las Olas Oceanside Park on January 15. Look forward to food tastings, cooking demonstrations and live music. The educational series includes chef-hosted classes like pasta and sushi making and the art of charcuterie, while the wine seminars include a journey through New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. For an evening celebration, the signature Cocktail Confidential at Rooftop @lWLO is back on January 12 featuring cocktails and light bites by TRP Taste. The Poolside BBQ Battle at the Hyatt Centric Las Olas, a new addition to the lineup, will welcome local and celebrity chefs like Season 7 “MasterChef”winner Chef Shaun O’Neale, and “Chopped”BBQ Champion of Handsome Devil BBQ Chef Ed Randolph to compete for the Best BBQ bragging rights. Taking place on January 14, the event will also host a silent auction benefiting Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. For family fun, check out the Family Day on January 16 where kids will be able to take part in cooking classes and kid-friendly cooking demonstrations. The event, presented by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, is complimentary to attend, but there is a suggested donation of a new, unwrapped toy. For more info and to see a full list of events, visit: gflfoodwine.com.

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of Boca, including menu items like Cajun trout, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$

taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is its angry shrimp dumplings and the char sui pork belly bao bun. The Saigon duck pho is yet one more reason to go. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $$

Il Mulino New York Boca Raton —451 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. From the four pre-menu bites to the after-dinner coffee from freshly ground beans, this is a white-tablecloth venue that delivers on its upscale promises. Try the langostino, the red snapper, the risotto, the pasta, or go for the ceviches, caviars and seafood tower. Save room for dessert and complimentary lemoncello. Make a night of it. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/338-8606. $$$

Kathy’s Gazebo Café —4199 N. Federal Highway. Traditional French. Elegance, civility and very good food meet here for dinners that last at least two hours, and it’s worth it. Try the Dover sole (pricey, but it won’t disappoint), the escargot, coq au vin if it’s a nightly special, gazpacho, duck, veal, lobster and more. Don’t forget the rich, well-crafted desserts. Classical dining at a longtime standard; jackets recommended. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$

La Villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$$

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Ke’e Grill —17940 N. Military Trail, Suite 700. Tradition-

porary American. Going one better than soup to nuts defines this Boca restaurant, an easygoing, affordable bistro that really does offer fries, caviar and more. Four varieties of fish eggs are shown off nicely crowning a quartet of deviled eggs, while the thick-cut fries complement a massively flavorful, almost fork-tender hanger steak in the classic steak frites.Try the seasonal soups as well. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/617-5965. $$

al American. In this busy dining scene for more than 30 years, you will find a lot of seafood (fried calamari, blue crab cakes, yellowtail snapper Francaise and lots more), a few steak, chicken, lamb and pork options, and a quality house-made apple crisp. Your traditional choices are baked, fried, breaded, grilled, broiled, sauteed. With Provencal, Francaise, maple mustard glaze, toasted macadamia nut pesto and piccata twists. A consistent crowd for a consistent menu. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$

overlook this small, unassuming bastion of traditional French cookery. That would be a mistake, because the dishes that virtually scream “creativity” can’t compare to the quiet pleasures served here—like cool, soothing vichyssoise, delicate fillet of sole with nutty brown butter sauce or perfectly executed crème brûlee. Good food presented without artifice at a fair price never goes out of fashion. • Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$

Josephine’s —5751 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Tradition trumps trendy, and comfort outweighs chic at this Boca favorite. The ambience is quiet and stately but not stuffy, and the menu is full of hearty dishes to soothe the savage appetite, like three-cheese eggplant rollatini and chicken scarpariello. • Dinner nightly. 561/988-0668. $$

Kapow! Noodle Bar—431 Plaza Real. Pan-Asian. This Asian-inspired gastropub delivers an inventive punch to the

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La Nouvelle Maison—455 E. Palmetto Park Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to Boca’s storied La Vieille Maison the home away from home to anyone who appreciates the finer points of elegant dining. The cuisine showcases both first-rate ingredients and precise execution, whether a generous slab of silken foie gras

with plum gastrique, posh lobster salad, cookbook-perfect rendition of steak frites and an assortment of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-3003. $$$

Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St., Suite 103. French. Don’t

Loch Bar —346 Plaza Real. Seafood. This sister restaurant to Ouzo Bay includes fried oysters, moules frites and Maryland crab cakes. The bar offers literally hundreds of whiskeys, a noisy happy hour crowd and live music most nights. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/939-6600. $$ Louie Bossi’s—100 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This jumping joint serves terrific Neapolitan pizza (thin crust), but don’t miss the other entrées. Start with a charcuterie/cheese plate and grab the amazing breadsticks. All breads and pastas are made on

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bone-in pork chop, thin-crust pizza and seafood specials. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are on the menu, too. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/314-6840. $$

Luff’s Fish House—390 E. Palmetto Park Road.

ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief. Food and decor favor refinement over rusticity, even in such hearty and ubiquitous dishes as pastitsio and spanakopita. Standout dishes include the moussaka, the creamy and mildly citrusy avgolemono soup and the precisely grilled, simply adorned (with olive oil, lemon and capers) branzino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3673. $$

Seafood. A renovated 1920s bungalow houses this shipshape restaurant, in addition to two large, outdoor deck and patio areas. It’s known for familiar dish names with new tweaks: smoked fish-hummus dip, falafel fish fritters, crab guacamole, mussels in coconut curry broth, plus the paella on Sundays only. Don’t leave without the enormous slice of the Key lime pie, topped with meringue on a graham cracker crust. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/609-2660. $$

Maggiano’s —21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian. Do as the Italians do, and order family-style: Sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, a salad, two pastas, two entrées and two desserts. The menu also includes lighter takes on staples like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo and chicken piccata. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

Mario’s Osteria—1400 Glades Road, Suite 210. Italian.

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This popular spot is swanky, but the rustic Italian fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions. Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$

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Matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway, Suite 108. Italian. Hearty Italian and Italian-American food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing. Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out. Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-0773. $$ Max’s Grille —404 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. After 24 years in Mizner Park, This modern American bistro is a true local classic. The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, and the ambience is that of a smooth-running big-city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from the applewood bacon-wrapped meatloaf to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/368-0080. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse—5050 Town Center

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Circle, Suite 219. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with one of the decadent desserts.• Dinner nightly. 561/392-7724. $$$$

New York Prime —2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery Monday, Monday packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner nightly. 561/998-3881. $$$$

Prezzo —5560 N. Military Trail. Italian. A reincarnation of a popular 1990s Boca venue, this version has updated the dining room, kept the yummy oven-baked focaccia bread slices, and added a 21st-century taste to the menu. Don’t miss the tender

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Rebel House —297 E. Palmetto Park Road. American Eclectic. As wild visually as it is in the kitchen, this place rocks on all points. Start with the popcorn flavor of the day (instead of bread) and don’t miss the cauliflower Caesar salad, Uncle Pinkie’s Fried Rice, the lobster meatballs or whatever duck option is on the menu. You can’t miss with these dishes. • Dinner nightly, brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/353-5888. $$ Ristorante Sapori—301 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Italian. Sapori features fresh fish, veal and chicken dishes imbued with subtle flavors. The grilled Italian branzino, the veal chop Milanese and the zuppa di pesce served over linguine are especially tasty, and the pasta (all 17 kinds!) is available in full and half orders, with your choice of 15 zesty sauces. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/367-9779. $$ Ruth’s Chris —225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Suite 100. Steakhouse. Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from its competitors by just serving better food. The signature chopped salad has a list of ingredients as long as a hose but they all work together. And how can you not like a salad topped with crispy fried onion strings? Steaks are USDA Prime and immensely flavorful, like a perfectly seared New York strip. The white chocolate bread pudding is simply wicked. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544; 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660.) $$$$ Seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive. Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is firstrate, from salmon roasted on a cedar plank to desserts served in oversized shot glasses. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-9952. (Other Palm Beach County location: 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/625-5852.) $$

Six Tables a Restaurant—112 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton. American. Owners the Finns have a unique, elegant, one-seating, prix-fixe dinner and only six tables. The decor reflects the food, which is innovative in unexpected but attractive ways. Open since 2004, but with new owners for the past two years, this restaurant’s staying power proves the pull of a beautiful space, amazing food and special attention from a talented staff. The velvety lobster bisque is a signature dish. The night’s options can include rack of lamb, filet au poivre, wild Scottish king salmon, crispy duck and more, all done beautifully. Plan on a two-to-threehour dinner. It’s worth it. • Dinner nightly. 561/347-6260. $$$$

Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 111. Japanese/Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $22. • Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner nightly. 561/394-9506. $$

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Buzz Bite I Warren Hosts Champagne Brunch

French Continental

he West Atlantic Avenue hot spot is serving up everyone’s favorite weekend meal with two bubbly pairings. Tier One includes unlimited Charles Lafitte Brut Prestige Champagne for $25, and Tier Two gives you unlimited Pommery Brut Apanage Champagne for $45. If you’re more of a rosé fan, don’t worry: Warren is also featuring Rosé All Day options with $10 glasses of La Fête du Rosé and $35 bottles. Pair your Champagne or rosé with brunch favorites like the Wayne’s Hangover Cure that comes with 2-ounce dry age blend patties, crispy pork belly, hash browns, aged cheddar, a fried egg and cherry pepper relish on a brioche bun with a side of hand-cut French fries, or the prime short rib hash with eggs, crispy potato, bell peppers and Creole hollandaise. 15084 Lyons Road, Delray Beach; 561/455-4177; warrendelray.com —Christie Galeano-DeMott

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Tanzy—301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases. The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. The scarletta pepper steak and bone-in pork chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the red velvet bread pudding and your choice of a trio of sorbets. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$

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hile carbonara pasta can be found on menus all around town and thoroughly enjoyed, some of us may be surprised to find out that the traditional Roman dish is made with eggs, cheese (Pecorino Romano and sometimes Parmesan) and pork (mainly guanciale). Yes, that’s it. But travel to another part of Italy or around South Florida, and chefs are putting their own twist on the dish, with creamier sauces or additional ingredients, like peas or onions. This month I dove into four carbonaras with a Roman palate to see if tradition wins. —CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

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MEAT TOTAL Served with fettuccine instead of the classic spaghetti, the al dente pasta blended easily with the sauce, which did stray from tradition with a hint of cream. The pieces of guanciale were larger than other locations I visited and were quite tender and slightly crispy on the outside.

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Housemade tagliolini was cloaked in a standout sauce that, if it did have cream, was barely noticeable (unlike other locations). The pancetta was also well cooked, tender and crispy and then topped with fresh basil. The chef did add onions to a dish that could have done without.

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LE SORELLE

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9560 Glades Road, Boca Raton 561/235-5096 lynoras.com

LOUIE BOSSI’S

100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 561/336-6699 louiebossi.com

Upon arriving to the table, the dish was well presented and looked appetizing. Unfortunately it was so overly salted that it was difficult to even praise the house-made spaghetti. House-cured pancetta was used instead of guanciale (pork belly vs. pork cheek), but I would have liked the pieces to be larger.

LOUIE BOSSI’S RISTORANTE BAR PIZZERIA

This Delray Beach Market vendor allows you to customize your dish with your choice of pasta, sauce and sides like truffle oil, proteins and vegetables. All the pasta is made in house, so the al dente spaghetti was excellent. The sauce was seasoned well with pepper, and the generous amount of pancetta, which topped the pasta, was visually charred but tender.

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33 S.E. Third Ave., Delray Beach 561/562-7000 delraybeachmarket.com

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E AT & D R I N K RESTAURANT DIRECTORY Taverna Kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway. Greek/ Mediterranean. Hankering for a traditional Greek meal, and a menu that offers just about everything? This is where you want to try the meze plates (cold, hot, seafood, veggie), saganaki, grilled entrees and kebobs. From the taramosalata to the branzino and pastitsio, servings are generous and good. Don’t forget dessert. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-2828. $$ Trattoria Romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local restaurants. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if they include impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner nightly. 561/393-6715. $$$

Twenty Twenty Grille—141 Via Naranjas, Suite 45. Contemporary American. You’ve probably licked postage stamps that are larger than Ron and Rhonda Weisheit’s tiny jewel box of a restaurant, but what it lacks in space it more than makes up for in charm, sophistication and imaginative, expertly crafted food. Virtually everything is made in-house, from the trio of breads that first grace your table to the pasta in a suave dish of tagliatelle with duck and chicken confit. Don’t miss the jerk pork belly and grilled veal strip loin. • Dinner nightly. 561/990-7969. $$$

Villagio Italian Eatery—344 Plaza Real. Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment is served with flair and great attention to detail. The reasonably priced menu—with generous portions—includes all your favorites (veal Parmesan, Caesar salad) and some outstanding seafood dishes (Maine lobster with shrimp, mussels and clams on linguine). There is a full wine list and ample people-watching given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$

Vino —114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian. An impressive wine list of some 250 plus bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $$

Warike Peruvian Bistro —2399 N. Federal Highway. Peruvian. Classic dishes, such as aji de gallina, and classic drinks—Warike Sour—make this small restaurant a place to remember. Modern, clean décor and a menu that includes well-prepared seafood, meat or vegetarian meals means it’s a busy venue, so reservations are recommended. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/465-5922. $$

Yakitori—271 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Asian. This Japanese restaurant that has sat for nearly a decade in Royal Palm Place is still welcoming devoted diners and delivering consistent, premium dishes. Sip on one of its refreshing cocktails like the lychee martini or green tea mojito before perusing the vast menu that offers everything from sushi and sashimi to fried rice, ramen and entrées from the robata grill. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/544-0087. $$

WEST BOCA Boon’s Asian Bistro—19605 N. State Road 7. Japanese/Thai. This is one of two Boon’s (the other is in Delray Beach), and it’s where the rush to eat excellent sushi started. The fast-moving staff is choreographed to deliver dishes such as shrimp pad Thai that’s light, delicate and happily filled with shrimp. The Thai fried rice is unusually delicate too, with lots of egg, and is some of the best around. The sushi rolls are as fresh and inventive (try the Daimyo roll) as they are beautifully presented. Go early or call for a reservation. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/883-0202. $$

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Chloe’s Bistro—6885 S.W. 18th St. Italian. One of the few venues that’s on the water, with food to match the view. Try the seafood linguine, the large snapper filets in Marechiara sauce, and the desserts to end on a sweet note. House-made pasta and a good wine list ensure a pleasant, satisfying meal. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/334-2088. $$ City Fish Market—7940 Glades Road. Seafood. A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/487-1600. $$

Ditmas Kitchen—21077 Powerline Road. Contemporary kosher. This west Boca restaurant is named after a Brooklyn avenue in a district known for its food. Here you’ll find very good casual food, and no dairy products are used. Try the Hibachi salmon, all-kale Caesar salad, the shnitzel sandwich. • Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 561/826-8875. $$$

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La Ferme —9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Mediterra-

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Sushi Simon—1628 S. Federal Highway. Japanese. It’s

ern American. With the unusual name comes a menu sporting lobster risotto to tuna tacos, grilled mahi and more. There are Italian, vegetarian, steak, flatbreads, salads and desserts, all pleasing to the eye and palate. Inside is a bit noisy, so try the outdoor, lakeside patio for a quieter meal. • Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast weekends. 561/571-6920. $$

been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$

After nearly a decade of dishing out elevated Beijing cuisine at MR CHOW inside the posh W South Beach, chef Aden Lee left his sous chef position to venture out on his own. Here, you’ll find both playfully named sushi rolls and fresh sashimi alongside protein-rich house specials, fried rice and noodles. Don’t miss the Toro Roll and Tangerine Peel Beef. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/556-1688. $$

Tempura House—9858 Clint Moore Road, #C-112. Japanese/Asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer portion of Age Natsu, fried eggplant, is a consummate Japanese delicacy. Don’t miss the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$

Villa Rosano—9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian. You can be forgiven for imagining yourself in some rustic Italian hill town as the smells of garlic and tomato sauce waft through the air. Start by sopping up the house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto and delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/470-0112. $$ bocamag.com

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Josie’s Italian Ristorante—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello is back at Josie’s after a brief stint at Boca’s Prezzo, and his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant is duly noted. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/364-9601. $$

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine —6897 S.W. 18th St. Mod-

Skyfin Asian Bistro —8221 Glades Road. Asian.

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ican. Take food combos that sound unusual (popcorn sauce, avocado chocolate ice cream) but that taste wonderful and you’ve got Chef Jimmy Everett’s ideas on the table. They don’t last long, because they taste terrific. Try the smoked swordfish, the lobster with pickled okra, ricotta dumplings, the burger with gouda, the grilled octopus and pastrami’d chicken breast with roasted cabbage. • Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/733-4782. $$

Prime Catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood.

ern Greek. The owners’ goal of bringing together the best of Greek cooking under one roof, much like the melting pot that is Athens, is covered here in an extensive menu. The best way to enjoy the food is to share it: the Pikilia trio with tzatziki, spicy feta and eggplant spread is a starting place. Try the mix grill platter and the hearty red Greek wine. End the night with a unique, velvety frappe cappuccino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-2049. $$

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Driftwood—2005 S. Federal Highway. Modern Amer-

nean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall. Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with the foie gras terrine and proceed to lamb rack or pan-seared salmon with braised baby artichokes. C’est délicieux. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$

Oliv Pit Athenian Grille—6006 S.W. 18th St. Mod-

Leave the office and try a fun Bento box for under $15 at Skyfin Asian Bistro.

BOYNTON BEACH

Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/303-1939. $$ 50 Ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$

Angelo Elia Pizza • Bar • Tapas— 16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $ Atlantic Grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish

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n the spirit of the “Knife Fight” TV show, two local chefs go head-to-head in a fierce live cooking competition once a month through March. The chefs find out who their competition is upon arrival and are then given specific ingredients they must use in their three dishes. While they battle it out in the open kitchen, attendees watch, cheer and sip on cocktails. After one hour, the chefs are critiqued by three industry judges to proclaim the winner of the evening. The monthly knife fights will raise money for EJS Project, a local charity that works to empower children. Tickets are $25 and include a welcome cocktail and light bites. Additional drinks and pizza are available for purchase. 169 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 561/271-9423; rosesdaughterdelray.com EVENT DATES: Jan. 4 Feb. 1 March 1 Doors open at 8:30, and the fun starts at 9 p.m. —Christie Galeano-DeMott

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and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with a jumbo crab cake. This is the place to see and be seen in Delray, and the food lives up to its profile. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

Avalon Steak and Seafood—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/Steakhouse. The enticing reasons we all go to a steakhouse are present here—boozy cocktails, a diverse wine list, dry aged steaks, prime cuts, rich accompaniments, decadent sides and indulgent desserts. The menu is then enhanced with a selection of seafood like a raw bar medley of oysters, shrimp and crab alongside the customary octopus, fish, scallops and lobster. Don’t miss Avalon’s signature dish, the Angry Lobster, and for an unusual surprise check out the kimchi fried rice. • Dinner nightly. 561/593-2500. $$$$

Cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a

Beg for More Izakaya—19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki (octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice. There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers). You’ll be back to beg for more. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-8849. $$

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Brulé Bistro —200 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The regular menu of this Pineapple Grove favorite always has satisfying dishes. Its specialties include crab tortellini with black truffles, chicken meatballs with coconut broth and cashews, plus signature dessert pistachio crème brùlée. Spirits and house cocktails steeped in speakeast style are paired with an ever-changing menu. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$ Burt & Max’s —9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. This bastion of contemporary comfort food in west Delray is approaching local landmark status, forging its own menu while borrowing a few dishes from Max’s Grille, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$

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Cabana El Rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical.

Henry’s crispy Long Island duckling

Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$

Caffe Luna Rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Italian. This multiple Delray Beach-award winning restaurant has sparkling service, comfort food taken to a higher level, and a setting just steps from the Atlantic. Open since 1993, and a success since then, they dish up big flavors in a tiny space, so call for reservations. Try the calamari fritto misto, then the rigatoni pomodoro and leave room for dessert. Or come back for breakfast. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner. 561-274-9404. $$

Casa L’Acqua—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. You’ll get what you pay for here: very good Italian food in an upscale, modern, cool gray and white restaurant that is a refreshing change from busy Atlantic Avenue. The antipasti (bread, balsamic/honey dipping sauce, Parmesan chunks, bruschetta) are so good, they could be dinner. But save room for the pollo Parmigiana, the scallopine piccate al limone, the four kinds of risotto, and dessert. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-7492. $$$ City Oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably

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more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$

Dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms, too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232. $$

Deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $ El Camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

Elisabetta’s—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. An ornate Italian spot, with classically prepared dishes including spiedini shrimp, burrata de prosciutto bruschetta, costoletta di vitello (veal), a guanciale pizza, cacio e pepe pasta, malfadine Amatriciana and gemelli puttanesca. Portions are large and that, thankfully, goes for the homemade gelati, too. The best seating outdoors is the second-floor balcony overlooking Atlantic Avenue. • Lunch and dinner daily; weekend brunch. 561/650-6699. $$ The Grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef and sommelier Michael Haycook and Dining Room Manager Paul Strike change their menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$ Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar—1841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken. Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$ Henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

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Il Girasole—2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. If you want Northern Italian in a low-key atmosphere, and nobody rushing you out the door, this is your spot. Start with something from the very good wine list. Try the yellowtail snapper, the penne Caprese and the capellini Gamberi, and leave room for the desserts. Reservations recommended. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$ J&J Seafood Bar & Grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. This is is a bona fide local go-to spot that never disappoints. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$

Jimmy’s Bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. This small gem off noisy Atlantic Avenue is big on taste and ambience, and has been busy since 2009. You can travel the world with dumplings, conch fritters, pork schnitzel, rigatoni Bolognese, étouffée and more. Reservations are recommended at this laid-back, comfortable venue. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$

Joseph’s Wine Bar —200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair—owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$

La Cigale —253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. Popular venue since 2001, with Greek and Italian dishes and more. Highlights are seafood paella, roasted half duck and grilled jumbo artichoke appetizer. Lots of favorites on the menu: calf’s liver, veal osso buco, branzino, seafood crepes. Nice outdoor seating if weather permits. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

Buzz Bite III Coming Soon to Mizner Park Boca’s luxe open-air shopping plaza is welcoming a couple of new tenants and celebrating the relocation of one of its prominent fixtures. KAPOW NOODLE BAR Since its opening in 2011, Kapow has been the go-to for Southeast Asian fare with a lively indoor/outdoor bar scene. On the heels of its 10th anniversary, it’s celebrating by moving into a 5,175-square-foot space just across the bricked paved street. Doubling in capacity with several event spaces, Kapow will feature an omakase bar and three full-service private karaoke rooms alongside a larger indoor/outdoor bar and covered patio. Brought to us by Sub-Culture Group, which also owns the neighboring Dubliner Irish Pub and Delray’s Dada, among several others, the menu will still have Kapow’s signature items mixed in with several new plates that will reflect its time-honored personality. The restaurant group will also be opening up a new venue: Penelope, a New Orleans-inspired concept with vibrant Cajun dishes, in Kapow’s current location. 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/347-7322; kapownoodlebar.com SUBCULTURE COFFEE Another one of Sub-Culture Group’s concepts is coming to Mizner with the opening of this coffee shop. Brewing carefully selected beans from global coffee growers, this will be the place to get your morning cup o’ joe or mid-afternoon pep talk. AMERICAN SOCIAL The Fort Lauderdale restaurant and bar that elevated sports bars to another level plans to repeat that success here in Boca. Taking over the former Truluck’s space, the concept will feature its signature American comfort food dishes with a long list of draft and bottled beers to complement them.

Latitudes —2809 S. Ocean Blvd. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-6241. $$$ Lemongrass Bistro —420 E. Atlantic Ave. PanAsian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this a popular destination. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $

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during an excellent happy hour menu that includes deviled eggs, pork sliders, chicken wings and a happy crowd. Entrees are generous and well executed. Try the fish and chips, one of six burgers, fish tacos and more. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar —5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$ Rose’s Daughter—169 N.E. Second Ave. Italian. While not your traditional Italian trattoria, it is a place to find new favorites and revisit old standards updated with delicious ingredients and high standards. Try the Monet-colored lobster risotto, or house-made pasta, pizza, bread and desserts. From the mushroom arancini to the tiramisu, you will be glad Owner/Chef Suzanne Perrotto is in the kitchen. Indoor and outdoor seating. • Dinner Wed.-Sun. 561/271-9423. $$ Salt7—32 S.E. Second Ave. Modern American. All the pieces needed to create a top-notch restaurant are here: talented chef, great food, excellent service. From the pea risotto to the crab cake to the signature steaks and a lot more, this is a venue worth the money. Thanks goes to Executive Chef Paul Niedermann, who won TV’s notorious “Hell’s Kitchen” show, and his talent is displayed here on the plate. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-7258. $$$

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on crowded Atlantic Avenue is a reason to sit down and take a breath. Then take up a fork and try the linguine with white clam sauce or the ravioli Sazio or grilled skirt steak or pretty much anything on the menu. Prices are reasonable; leftovers are popular. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/272-5540. $$

Sundy House —106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. Set in a lush, tropical garden, the outside tables here are the most coveted, second only to the tastes and combinations in the shrimp and grits, or the eggs Benedict, Taru burger, Nutella French toast and prime rib roast. This is a place to sit and savor your meal and the surroundings. • Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/272-5678. $$$

Tramonti —119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-1944. $$$ Veg Eats Foods —334 E. Linton Blvd. Creative Vegan. This is comfort food for everyone; the dishes will impress carnivores, too. Smell the fresh coconut vegetable curry soup, which tastes as good as it sounds. Try the grilled brawt sausage, the Ranch chixn, the banh mi and a Ruben—all from plantbased ingredients that will fool your taste buds. • Lunch daily. 561/562-6673. $

Vic & Angelo’s —290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. People watching is a staple ingredient here, a complement to the Italian fare. The wine menu is robust, mainly grounded in Italy but with choices from around the world. Larger than personal pies, thin-crust pizzas are family-friendly, while you won’t want to share the Quattro Formaggi Tortellini, fluffy purses filled with al dente pear and topped with truffle cream. For a protein, try the traditional chicken parmigiana, a hearty portion of paper-thin breaded chicken breast topped with a subtly sweet San Marzano sauce under a gooey layer of fresh mozzarella, and a substantial side of linguine pomodoro. If you have room for dessert, the classic sweets include cannoli and tiramisu. • Dinner nightly; brunch weekends. 561/278-9570. $$

LAKE WORTH BEACH Couco Pazzo —915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. There’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$

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order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$

Paradiso Ristorante —625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a musttry. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$

Terra Fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center here. Enjoy the delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$

The Station House —233 Lantana Road. Seafood.

LANTANA If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are reasonably priced. • Dinner nightly. 561/5479487. $$$

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PALM BEACH Bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ Buccan —350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly. 561/833-3450. $$$

Café Boulud —The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard, the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/6556060. $$$

Café L’Europe —331 S. County Road. Current International. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$ Echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$

Henry’s Palm Beach—229 Royal Poinciana Way. American Bistro. Part of The Breakers’ restaurant properties, this venue opened in 2020 and is an elegant addition to The Island. Try the pigs in a pretzel dough blanket, beer can corn, the lobster roll, butter crumb Dover sole and chicken pot pie. All comfort food with a Palm Beach twist, and it’s all delicious. • Lunch and dinner daily. 877/724-3188. $$$

HMF—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-

made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$

Imoto —350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$ Leopard Lounge and Restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$ Meat Market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse. “Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steakhouse but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop

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Renato’s—87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist— like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$

Ta-boo —2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$

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Banko Cantina —114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Northern Mexican. Start with the Adelita cocktail and don’t look back. The bacon-wrapped shrimp, the Al Carbon steak tacos and the house guacamole add up to a full-flavor dinner. The west-facing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) is a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner daily. 561/355-1399. $$ Café Centro —2409 N. Dixie Highway. Modern American. A cornerstone in the Northwood neighborhood, this venue draws because of a complete package: food, drinks and great nightlife and music. Take some char-grilled oysters, add shrimp pesto capellini or a marinated pork chop with polenta, plus local singing fave Tessie Porter, and you have a fun and delicious night out. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$

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Grato —1901 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. “Grato” is Italian for “grateful,” and there is much to be grateful for about Clay Conley’s sophisticated yet unpretentious take on Italian cookery. Anyone would be grateful to find such delicate, crispy and greaseless fritto misto as Grato’s, ditto for lusty beef tartare piled onto a quartet of crostini. Spinach gnocchi in porcini mushroom sauce are a revelation, so light and airy they make other versions taste like green library paste. Don’t miss the porchetta either, or the silken panna cotta with coffee ice cream and crunchy hazelnut tuille. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/404-1334. $$

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Leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$

Marcello’s La Sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$ Pistache —1010 N. Clematis St., #115. French. Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as coq au vin and steak tartare. All that, plus guests dining al fresco have views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park. • Brunch Sat.– Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$

Planta —700 S. Rosemary Ave. Vegan. For those who savor every juicy, tender and flavorful bite of a well-prepared burger, patronizing a vegan establishment may seem like a sacrilegious act. But what if a restaurant served up plant-based dishes that surprised your taste buds with exploding flavors? Here vegans don’t have to worry about ingredients making the cut, and non-vegans can enjoy approachable and appetizing plant-based dishes that won’t make you yearn for a steak. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/208-5222. $$

Rhythm Café —3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual American. Once a diner, the interior is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$ Rocco’s Tacos —224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 425 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/416-2131; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/623-0127) $

Cuban dishes and pair them with barbecue, you end up with a place you visit a lot. Local celeb chef Rick Mace smokes the meats himself, and his recipes include all kinds of citrus in tasty spots (sour orange wings, pineapple carrot cake); you’ll discover new favorite flavors. Don’t miss the BBQ pulled pork, brisket and ribs. Try the hot and sweet hushpuppies or the homemade chorizo queso in this very casual spot that we can happily say is also unique—there’s nothing else like it. • Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/323-2573. $$

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Table 26°—1700 S. Dixie Highway. Contemporary American. Take a quarter-cup of Palm Beach, a tablespoon of Nantucket, a pinch of modern American cookery and a couple gallons of the owners’ savoir faire, and you have Eddie Schmidt’s and Ozzie Medeiros’s spot. The menu roams the culinary globe for modest contemporary tweaks on classically oriented dishes. Try the fried calamari “Pad Thai.” • Dinner nightly. 561/855-2660. $$$

Tropical Smokehouse—3815 S. Dixie Highway. Barbecue. When you take the distinct tastes of Florida/Caribbean/

French. A little bit of Palm Beach, a little bit of France come to Deerfield Beach in the form of this elegant, sophisticated restaurant in the oceanfront Royal Blues Hotel. Service is as stellar as the views from the cozy, modestly opulent dining room, notable for the 1,500-gallon aquarium embedded in the ceiling. Consistency can be an issue with the food, but when it is good it is very good. • Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Tues.-Sat., brunch Sun. 954/857-2929. $$$

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Tradition —626 S. Federal Highway. French. This is a petite place with a large following, for good reason. Owners Eric and Anais Heintz start meals with an amuse-bouche and a menu that spans the length of France. Order a creamy Caesar salad with a light anchovy-based dressing. Try the coq au vin (sauce cooked for two days), and if you like calves’ liver, this is the best you’ll find in the area. End with a Grand Marnier soufflé (worth the 15-minute wait), and make your next reservation there before going home. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. 954/480-6464. $$

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Cap’s Place—2765 N.E. 28th Court. Seafood. Eating here requires a boat ride, which is very SoFla and terrific for visitors. This is one of—if not the only—family-run, old-Florida seafood restaurants you’ve never heard of, open since the 1920s. The heart of palm salad is the best and purest version around. Seafood abounds; fish can be prepared nine ways and much more. (There are non-seafood dishes that are done well, too.) Go for the short boating thrill and for the food. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 954/941-0418. $$ Mystique Gems 1/3SQ AD B0122.indd 1

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Le Bistro —4626 N. Federal Highway. Modern French. The menu is modern and healthy—98-percent gluten-free, according to chef Andy Trousdale and co-owner Elin Trousdale. Check out the prix-fixe menu, which includes pan-roasted duck to beef Wellington. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/946-9240. $$$

Seafood World—4602 N. Federal Highway. Seafood. This seafood market and restaurant offers some of the freshest seafood in the county. Its unpretentious atmosphere is the perfect setting for the superb king crab, Maine lobster, Florida lobster tails and much more. Tangy Key lime pie is a classic finish. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/942-0740. $$$

POMPANO BEACH Calypso Restaurant—460 S. Cypress Road. Caribbean. This bright little dining room and bar (beer and wine only) has a Caribbean menu that is flavorful, imaginative—and much more. Calypso offers a spin on island food that includes sumptuous conch dishes, Stamp & Go Jamaican fish cakes and tasty rotis stuffed with curried chicken, lamb or seafood. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri. 954/942-1633. $ Darrel & Oliver’s Café Maxx—2601 E. Atlantic Blvd. American. The longstanding institution from chef Oliver Saucy is as good now as when it opened in the mid-1980s. Main courses offer complex flavor profiles, such as the sweet-onion-crusted yellowtail snapper on Madeira sauce over mashed potatoes. Parts of the menu change daily. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 954/782-0606. $$$

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COCONUT CREEK NYY Steak—Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, 5550 N.W. 40th St. Steakhouse. The second incarnation of this Yankees-themed restaurant swings for the fences—and connects—with monstrous portions, chic decor and decadent desserts. The signature steaks are a meat lover’s dream; seafood specialties include Maine lobster and Alaskan king crab. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 954/935-6699. $$$$

FORT LAUDERDALE 15th Street Fisheries—1900 S.E. 15th St. Seafood. Surrounded by views of the Intracoastal, this Old Florida-style restaurant features seafood and selections for land lovers. We love the prime rib. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/763-2777. $$

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3030 Ocean—Harbor Beach Marriott Resort, 3030 Holiday Drive. American. Now led in the kitchen by Adrienne Grenier of “Chopped” fame, the new-look 3030 has a farm-to-table focus, along with an emphasis, as always, on locally sourced seafood. • Dinner nightly. 954/765-3030. $$$

Bistro 17—Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 1617 S.E. 17th St. Contemporary American. This small, sophisticated restaurant continues to impress with competently presented food. The menu is surprisingly diverse. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/626-1748. $$

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Bistro Mezzaluna —1821 S.E. 10th Ave. Italian. The bistro is all Euro-chic decor—mod lighting, abstract paintings. It also has good food, from pastas to steaks and chops and a wide range of fresh seasonal fish and seafood. Don’t forget the phenomenal wine list. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/522-9191. $$

Café Martorano—3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Italian. Standouts include crispy calamari in marinara sauce and flavorful veal osso buco. Our conclusion: explosive flavor, attention to all the details and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Waiters whisper the night’s specials as if they’re family secrets. • Dinner nightly. 954/561-2554. $$

Canyon—620 S. Federal Hwy. Southwestern. Billed as a Southwestern café, this twist on regional American cuisine offers great meat, poultry and fish dishes with distinctive mixes of lime, cactus and chili peppers in a subtle blend of spices. The adobe ambience is warm and welcoming, with a candlelit glow. • Dinner nightly. 954/765-1950. $$

Casablanca Café —3049 Alhambra St. American, Mediterranean. The restaurant has an “Arabian Nights” feel, with strong Mediterranean influences. Try the peppercorn-dusted filet mignon with potato croquette, Gorgonzola sauce and roasted pepper and Granny Smith relish. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/764-3500. $$

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WHAT: In lieu of Brain Bowl’s annual Country Club Luncheon, in 2021 event organizers invited participants, exhibitors and their pets to “Bark to End Alzheimer’s” by taking part in an outdoor shopping experience at Boca Raton’s Burt Aaronson South County Park. The theme was “Bark & Browse,” and attendees shopped at various vendors that had set up in the park. Proceeds benefited the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s for Boca Raton and the Tri-County Animal Rescue. WHERE: Burt Aaronson South County Park, Boca Raton 4

1. Charlotte Beasley, Robert Weinroth, Pamela Higer-Polani, and Mrs. Super Senior Universe 2. Olympic Heights High School Student Volunteers 3. Canine attendee Daisy 4. Ariel Griglin 5. Debra Tendrich with her pup

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6. Andrea O’Rourke, Yvette Drucker, Scott Singer, Mark Larkin, Ted Deutch, Sunshine Polani, Tina Polsky, Mark Polani, Pamela Higer-Polani, Robert Weinroth, Monica Mayotte 7. Alisa Cohen and Punim 8. Pamela Higer-Polani, Sunshine Polani and Mark Polani

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THE RAY GRAND OPENING WHAT: The highly anticipated new Delray Beach hospitality hub The Ray finally opened its doors last fall, and community leaders were on hand to celebrate the grand opening. Menin Development Founder and CEO Craig Menin and President Jordana Jarjura spoke at the event, and attendees were treated to tours of the hotel conducted by Hilton staff.

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2. Craig Menin and Andy Masi 3. Keith Clampet 4. Jose Gonzalez, Jordana Jarjura and Craig Menin 5. The Menin Developement team 6. Deputy Vice Mayor Adam Frankel, Jordana Jarjura, Mayor Shelly Petrolia, Craig Menin, Commissioner Ryan Boylston, Commissioner Juli Casale and Vice Mayor Shirley Johnson 7. Craig Menin speaking to attendees

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WHAT: Participants came together from across the state of Florida last summer to compete in the Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Screamin’ Reels tournament in Islamorada. Together, the 26 participants reeled in 225 fish over the competition’s three days. Debbie Decker from Rotunda West took home the top offshore prize for a red grouper caught on Costa Morada with Capt. Claude Tristram. Linda Harrell from Oakland Park was awarded the top inshore prize for a trout caught on Scales 2 Tales with Capt. Chris Hanson. WHERE: Islamorada, FL 2

1. Debbie Decker, Rotunda West, First Place Offshore with her red grouper on Costa Morada 2. Annabelle Goulart, Belle Isle, Second Place Offshore and Top Junior Angler with her mutton snapper on Costa Morada 3. Melissa Ritchie, Stuart; Robin Krueger, Parkland; Annabelle Goulart and Noelle Goulart, Belle Isle and Debbie Decker, Rotunda West 4. Ronda Trajbar, Key Largo; Sam Levine, St. Pete Beach; Vicki Hogan, Marathon; Imilsy Gatell, Miami Springs, and Jessidee Valdes, Miami Springs

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5. Vicki Hogan with mahi on Costa Morada 6. Pam Ford, Weston, snook, with Capt. Chris Hanson, Scales2Tales 7. Debbie Decker, Rotunda West, snook, with Capt. Chris Hanson, Scales2Tales

8. Tamara Doehring, Naples, snook, with Capt. Chris Hanson, Scales2Tales 9. Ronda Trajbar, Key Largo, with mahi on Sea Horse 10. Paul Doehring and Tamara Doehring, Naples; Vicki Hogan, Marathon; Andrea Mills, Fort Lauderdale and Pamela Ford, Weston

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WHAT: Periwinkle partnered with the Delray Beach Historical Society to host a cocktail party commemorating the 100th year of its location at 399 E. Atlantic Avenue. The historic building was originally constructed in 1921 as the First Bank of Delray, and has hosted a variety of tenants over the past century, including Periwinkle since 2011. WHERE: Periwinkle Delray Beach 4

1. Beau Delafield, Carrie Delafield, Kirsten Stanley, Tom Stanley 2. Roy Simon, Bill Bathurst, Marie Speed, Laura Simon, Jim Chard 3. Laura Simon, Megan Mignano, Carrie Delafield, Robert Brewer, Phoebe Elder 4. Phoebe Elder and DDA Director Laura Simon flanking Periwinkle staff: Laura Trask, Sarah Strong, Sumintra Mohammed, Megan Mignano, Jen Giliani, Rashelle Moore, Siobhan Boroian 5. Lee Weekes, Reggie Weekes, Phoebe Elder

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HOMESAFE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT WHAT: After cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, play resumed in HomeSafe’s annual charity golf tournament last summer. Sixty-four players representing all skill levels enjoyed a round of golf at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club in Boca. Bill Burke served as tournament chairman, Cathy Zumkehr was the tournament ambassador, and more than $64,000 was raised for HomeSafe programs benefiting victims of child abuse and domestic violence. WHERE: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club 3

1. Rochelle LeCavalier and Danielle Rosse enjoy lunch

2. The Verdex Construction team: Lisa King, Rex Kirby, Richard Tambone and Frank Guerra 3. The winning ladies team: Teri Kennedy, Jayne Malfitano, Michelle Bernardo and Jori Farrell 4. Joe & Kimberly Scaggs, Fern Schmidt and Jim MacCutcheon. The MacCutcheon Family Foundation was a platinum sponsor of the tournament. 5. Tournament Chairman Bill Burke and HomeSafe CEO Matt Ladika

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WHAT: Last summer, the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation named its new board for the 2021-22 season, with Philosophy Tank CEO Amy Brand serving as its new president. Founded in 1982, the goal of the foundation is to support women in business and community leadership through networking, educational programs and mentorship. WHERE: West Palm Beach, FL 3

1. Past presidents, from left: Pam Payne, Monica Manolas, Amy Brand, Trudy Crowetz and Michelle Gurto 2. Amy and Robert Brand 3. New Member of the Year Jo-Ann Clynch and Katie Newitt 4. Member of the Year Kae Johnsons and Immediate Past President Trudy Crowetz

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January 2022 issue. Vol. 42, No. 1. The following are trademarks in the state of Florida of JES Media, and any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of JES Media is strictly prohibited: Savor the Avenue; Tastemakers of Delray; Tastemakers at Mizner; Florida Style and Design; Delray Beach magazine; Boca Raton, South Florida At Its Best; bocamag.com; Florida Table; Boca Raton magazine. Boca (ISSN0740-2856) is published 8 times a year (September/October, November/December, January, February, March, April, May/June and July/August) by JES Media. Editorial, advertising and administrative offices: 1000 Clint Moore Road, Suite 103, Boca Raton, FL, 33487. Telephone: 561/997-8683. Please address all editorial and advertising correspondence to the above address. Periodicals postage paid at Boca Raton, Fla., and additional mailing offices. Subscriptions: $24.95/6 issues, $34.95/12 issues (shipping fee included for one- and two-year rates). Single copy $5.95. No whole or part of the content may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission of Boca magazine, excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Boca magazine, P.O. Box 820, Boca Raton, FL 33429-9943.

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Building Community

Peter Blum has a lifetime of civic involvement under his belt— including his beloved Y of Boca Raton Written by MARIE SPEED

People back then said Boca is a small town— there are no kids—what are you going to do with a YMCA? But I knew it was going to grow.”

eter Blum and his family came to Boca Raton from Peoria, Illinois, when it was still just this side of a sleepy resort town. It was 1962 and there was no IBM yet, FAU was still an idea and Lynn University was still the College of Boca Raton. But all that would change soon, and it’s fair to say Blum had a hand in many of those changes. The Blums opened what was then a small furniture store in Boca, and, like many, began investing in real estate. (“If you move to Florida and don’t get into real estate, you’re a fool.”) Along the way, he began a lifelong involvement in the community that would change it forever. Now 92, Blum says the business was successful from the start, and the family had a “wonderful life.”

—Peter Blum

That life included starting the Boosters Club at Boca High, being a Boca Raton Community Hospital trustee for 20 years (chairman of the board for nine), a seat with the FAU Foundation, work with the College of Boca Raton and much more. But the achievement of which he is most proud is the founding of Boca’s YMCA, first in a tiny downtown storefront and now commanding the sprawling campus of the Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton near Boca Del Mar.

Why the Y: “I grew up in Peoria, and when I was a little boy I lived at the Y—I played all the sports. They had a swimming pool, and I learned to swim. When I moved to Florida there was no YMCA in Boca Raton, and I said, ‘We ought to start a YMCA.’ People back then said Boca is a small town—there are no kids—what are you going to do with a YMCA? But I knew it was going to grow.”

How he got it off the ground:“Everything just happened—with a lot of hard work and a lot of money out of your pocket. I was a fundraiser who went out and picked peoples’ pockets to raise money for the Y. [Financial advisor] Bill French, [Boca pioneer and historical society advocate] David Ashe helped, [insurance magnate] Gene Lynn came along—he was a good friend, and he kicked in a good amount of money. We opened in 1972.”

Why he did it: “It makes me feel good; it’s a lot more fun to give than to get. My father was a giving person. It’s just something that’s born in you.” Peter Blum

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On the importance of the Y: “Last year we had 10,000 members, and it’s not a YMCA anymore—it’s a Y—boys and girls. There are fitness programs for elderly people; we give swimming lessons to babies starting at 6 months old. The Y has probably saved 100,000 lives teaching young people how to swim. We just welcome everybody. It’s a safe place, it’s affordable, it’s a family center. It’s more than I ever thought.”

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