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CAROLINA LABINAS ART & INTERIOR DESIGN Drawing and painting were more than just a pastime for Carolina Labinas, growing up in Sao Paulo, Brazil. For her, it was an innate talent that effortlessly flowed and a stepping stone into the world of design and architecture where she would make her mark. Carolina pursued a degree in architecture and urban planning from one of the leading architectural schools in Latin America, Mackenzie University, and elevated her skill set to include construction management studies at the University of California Irvine. Her portfolio grew quickly to include projects at renowned architectural and design studios in Sao Paulo, with a most impressive role as the lead architect for Viracopos International Airport, the largest cargo airport in Latin America. In the decade since, Carolina has cultivated her timeless designs to create a kaleidoscope of beautiful spaces that have garnered global acclaim. From her design studio in Boca

Raton, she inspires her select number of clients to fulfill their most personalized design dreams through her eyes; “One eye focused on artistic design, one eye focused on architecture,” she explains in her charming Brazilian accent. Her signature style has become the clamor of eager clients from Surfside to The Boca Raton; Akoya and Mizner Tower, to the Presidential Place. Her own original artwork is often infused into each spectacular setting she creates, an extension of her soul she offers to her appreciative high-end clientele. An outstanding artist, architect and interior designer, Carolina has been recognized as one of the emerging leading interior designers in South Florida, delving into the minds of her clients to truly understand and execute their vision. She remains driven by passion and inspired by cutting-edge international trends while defining her unique niche in America the Beautiful.

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Oldies But Goodies

The data tell us one in three restaurants won’t make it through its first year. But these 11 survivors have been staples of South Florida’s dining scene for decades, serving up quality and individuality that transcend generations. By MARIE SPEED and JOHN THOMASON

Hot & Spicy

Fire up your summer with these sparkly diamonds and luxury timepieces from local retailers. Photography by AARON BRISTOL Styling by LORI PIERINO

The Descendants

Boca Raton’s earliest settlers didn’t have a hospital, let alone valet parking at a supermarket—but they helped cultivate a modest agricultural town into a blooming city. Five descendants of these pioneers share stories of Boca’s frontier past. By RICH POLLACK

Storm Chasers

Boca Raton philanthropists Tim and Cindy Snow’s latest example of adventure travel moved at lightning speed. These images from the front lines of extreme weather bring the journey home. By TYLER CHILDRESS

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Rediscovering some classic South Florida landmarks reminds us why we love where we live. By MARIE SPEED

21 The Local

Meet the arena-rocking drummer with a passion for planning and zoning, local philanthropists perennially dedicated to lifting up the underserved, and an artist whose massive public sculpture recycles our collective castoffs. Plus, locals share their summer bucket-list goals, a makeup guru offers tips for summertime radiance and more. By TYLER CHILDRESS, MARIE SPEED and JOHN THOMASON

75 Backstage Pass

The Kravis Center’s new CEO has been a lifelong stalwart for the arts, with plans to expand and diversify the 30-year-old institution’s programming. In addition, our May-June arts calendar spotlights Bill Burr, the Black Crowes,“The Donna Summer Musical” and 30+ more cultural highlights.

Greet summer with a seasonal wardrobe of vintage prints, bright colors, stylish sunglasses and textured apparel. Photography by AARON BRISTOL

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As the chief custodian of our past, Susan Gillis makes history every day. By MARIE SPEED

By JOHN THOMASON

115 Florida Table

See what our food critic has to say about the Regional and Lulu’s. Plus, learn how to make a novel twist on an Old Fashioned from one of the region’s top mixologists, and discover the eclectic restaurants of West Palm Beach’s Dixie Corridor.

138 Social

Howie Mandel put laughter into overdrive at the annual Concours d’Elegance, HomeSafe netted $15 million to help“Heal the Hurt,”and locals sported their best Stetsons at the return of the Snow Scholarship Fund’s Rhinestone Cowboy Ball. Plus, news from Impact 100 and more. By TYLER CHILDRESS

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28 The Look

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ROLLING THUNDER

Want more crackling images from Tim and Cindy Snow’s trip into stormy weather (page 68)? Visit bocamag.com/ may-june-2022 for a slideshow of meteorological madness.

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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FROM THE EDITOR

Summer Places

When change is whipping through the community, sometimes it makes sense to recall how we were Written by MARIE SPEED

remember back when the coolest thing about South Florida’s culinary landscape was a great Cuban coffee walk-up window. I had been living in the South, so the whole Cuban thing and island thing and New-York-transplant thing was revelatory—everything from great pizzas to scorched conch to pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup. After those first couple of years here, even that became routine; the entire culinary landscape in South Florida shifted decades ago, evolving into what is now a distinct global dining destination. It has rolled all the way up the coast, with new concepts and star chefs trending every mile. In fact, it’s changing so fast it’s hard to track the very newest, brightest hot spot in the dining galaxy from one day to the next. That’s why it feels somehow comforting to recall a few Old Florida places (page 48) that predate Wagyu, gluten-free, açaí, omakase, poke bowls, and a million other things filling 2022 menus. These are places that still feel somehow like an occasion, or evoke someone’s birthday 20 years ago. Sometimes the floors creak, or the menus are laminated, or there’s still the option to order a Shirley Temple. Some have pristine white linen tablecloths; others have whiteglove service. All are beloved, all have become icons in their own ways. And these are just the ones everyone knows, or that didn’t morph into a luxury townhome development. What about the little guys we all miss now? A sub from Grace’s? Or how about the mile-high pie from Lucille and Otley’s in Boynton Beach? People still talk about the seafood buffet at the old Resort on a Friday night, and no one is over Uncle Tai’s yet; no one will ever be over Uncle Tai’s. Given the past two years of global weirdness, add in an overheated local economy with stratospheric housing costs, and all bets are off now. Nothing is the same. With change coming at us at a breakneck pace and new people and new business flooding in, we’re going to take a little breather this summer. We’re going to poke around in some of the old places for a little while. We’re going to remind ourselves why we love it here, how we like to remember it and, above all, why some things last.

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Summer kicks off and our Local pages show you where to go and how to do it in style!

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BOCA CHATTER

THE LOCAL

Don’t-Miss Event

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THE BOCA BACCHANAL, benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, is baaaaaccckk! Rescheduled for May 6-7 at The Boca Raton, this culinary event will have its elegant vintner dinners May 6 at select private homes and venues around Boca Raton, and the popular Grand Tasting on May 7 at The Boca Raton. Details were still being refined at press time, so visit bocabacchanal.com or email offices@bocahistory.org for more information.

How many hot dogs Americans eat each summer

650 million+ How many longdistance summer trips are made in the U.S.

1,085 How many women were in the longest bikini parade

Scenes from the Bacchanal’s Grand Tasting

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

What’s on your bucket list for this summer? “To go hiking with my family in the Rocky Mountains at the YMCA of the Rockies. Hotel rooms, cabins, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking... This YMCA was there— all 900-plus acres—before Roosevelt declared the Rockies a National Park.”

AARON BRISTOL

—Jackie Reeves, Managing Director, Bell Rock Capital, LLC

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“My oldest daughter is applying to colleges right now. My bucket list for the spring/summer is fast filling up with college campus tours and visits. It is an exciting time for her, and I am enjoying the travel also.”

—Greg Reynolds, V.P., Senior Personal Investment Portfolio Manager, Northern Trust

“If the past two years have taught me anything, it’s that having fun with family and friends is at the top of that list! I also want to take some time to exhale after a busy season, while planning my wedding and honeymoon.”

—Heather Vidulich, Vice President, Slatkow & Husak Public Relations

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THINGS ABOUT SUMMER WE LOVE

Sun Time Here are a few must-have picks for summer this year, from sunnies to suits to a hat or two. And you cannot have too many hats…

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The end of the season of whirlwind events (and they were back this year!)

1. VALENTINO GARAVANI, crochet fedora, $950; 2. GUCCI sunglasses, $625; 3. ANDREA IYAMAH bikini top, $105, bottom, $105; 4. ZIMMERMANN linen shorts, $425; 5. TOD'S sandals, $795; 6. DR.LARA SPF 47 Sun Shield, $95; 7. RAMY BROOK romper, $275; 8. LELE SADOUGHI headband, $195; 9. MOSCHINO Ice Cream shoulder bag, $895 all available at saksfifthavenue.com

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Road trips to all the places that were too crowded this winter

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Island time in the Bahamas

PRIME CATCH, 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach, 561/737-8822. This is summer dining at its best—from a sleek outdoor bar or a terrace smack-dab in and on the Intracoastal. The seafood here is divine and varied—and so is watching the bridge go up and down for megayachts passing by.

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Spotting sea turtle tracks on your beach walk

SEASPRAY INLET GRILL (at The Waterstone), 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, 561/226-3022. It feels like vacation here, pure and simple, on this outdoor patio with its bright umbrellas perched on Lake Boca Raton by the Camino bridge. The all-day menu has the prefect grouper sandwich and blackened mahi tacos. OLD KEY LIME HOUSE, 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, 561/582-1889. This old charmer goes on forever, with all kinds of waterfront seating (including right on the dock) and views from every rambling room. It’s Veggie stack from Prime Catch legendary for Gator games in the fall, but we love it all summer long for fish sandwiches, bloodies, and a looooong view of the Lake Worth Lagoon.

• In the U.S., cherry is the No. 1 flavor in Popsicles.

THE NAUTI DAWG MARINA CAFÉ, 2841 Mariner Circle, Lighthouse Point, 954/941-0246. This bright little cafe on the Lighthouse Marina comes with a side of clinking masts, seabirds and live music— and the occasional Yappy Hour, of course. A fresh and fun menu ranges from edamame to chicken wings and conch fritters.

• Studies show that men are more likely to cheat during the summer months.

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HOT LIST

THE LOCAL

TEARS FOR FEARS WITH GARBAGE

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WHEN: May 14-15, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach COST: $38-$45 CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org We all had quarantine projects during that Bermuda Triangle vacuum between March 2020 and the summer of 2021. In March 2021, Canadian comics Mike Delamont and Morgan Cranny filled their downtime by starting a podcast called“Florida-Duh,”recounting the week’s absurdist and site-specific Sunshine State headlines, like this gem from the Keys: “House Squatter Answers Door Naked, Wrestles With Deputies.”Or the case of the doorbell-licking deliveryman, or the zonked-out senior who drove his golf cart through the aisles of a Tampa Walmart. Florida continues to be a gift for all comedians, Canuck or otherwise, and even though Delamont and Cranny ended their podcast after 10 episodes, they’ve continued to collect stories, and they can’t wait to share them here, in the belly of the beast.

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Few artists loved color—or experimented with its inherent properties—as much as Venezuela’s Carlos Cruz-Diez. In his vivid installations, many of them seminal in the 1960s Op Art and kinetic art movements, he sought to shape color as “a reality which acts on the human being with the same intensity as cold, heat, sound and so on,” he said, in 1975. His public works are seen everyone from a Parisian railway platform to Caracas’ international airport to here in Miami: He designed the optically adventurous walkway leading to the entrance of Marlins Park.“Chromosaturation,” conceived in 1965, is a signature Cruz-Diez work: an immersive environment in which viewers enter three chambers, each lit with a single saturated hue (red, green and blue). The goal is to scramble our retinas and allow us to feel color as a bodily phenomenon.

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he smell of fresh paint and new drywall still emanates from the halls of the Stoops Family Foundation Residential Cottage in West Palm. Built in April 2021 as the residential wing of the HomeSafe Sylvester Family Foundation West Campus and dedicated to Jeff and Aggie Stoops after their $5 million donation to HomeSafe last year, the 9,984-square-foot cottage has become a home to girls who have suffered severe emotional and physical trauma while also serving as the genesis for something grander. Seeing the profound effect this new facility had on the 12 teenage girls living there inspired the HomeSafe leadership to launch the $15 million Healing the Hurt campaign to transform and expand their other facilities across Palm Beach County. During the March 1 announcement of the campaign, HomeSafe revealed renderings and floor plans for the new Boca Grand Cottage, which will provide private bedrooms and bathrooms as well as therapeutic services for 12 in-need Boca children. The state-of-the-art Boca Cottage owes its influence to the West Palm cottage that bears the Stoops’ name. Twelve private bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, line the two halls of the building, which join at an open area containing a rec room, complete with board games and a PlayStation, and a fully stocked kitchen. For the 12 teenage girls living there, the residential cottage is a safe space for them to live and learn the life skills necessary to have happy and productive lives. But for Jeff and

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Aggie Stoops, this building that bears their name is a way to spread the good fortune they have encountered in their lives. “The older we get, the more we see that there are so many less lucky, less fortunate in the world, and we just want to share what we have and help those folks out,” says Jeff. Such a large donation certainly makes the Stoops a stop on a tour of the philanthropic scene in Palm Beach, but the Sunshine State was not always their home. Jeff Stoops spent the first 20 years of his life in the suburbs of Wilmington, Delaware, and attended the University of Delaware before transferring to Florida State University where he met his college sweetheart, Aggie, who had also transferred to FSU from her home on Long Island. The two met in the co-ed dorms for transfer students but didn’t start dating until Jeff was starting law school at FSU and Aggie was finishing up her undergraduate studies in social work with an emphasis on child welfare. “For me it’s always been child welfare issues,”says Aggie.“I just had a passion for children in need.”The service bug bit Aggie early on in life, she says, with her parents volunteering at church functions and for Meals on Wheels. Aggie went on to volunteer at group homes when she was 19, and worked with women who had suffered from domestic violence. After completing their studies, the two married, moved to Wellington and reared four children. Jeff worked as an attorney for the

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Gunster law firm, and stayed there for 13 years until he joined SBA Communications, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world, in 1997. Within two years he became CFO and took the company public. In 2002, he became the CEO. In 2013, the couple formed the Stoops Family Foundation to better channel and organize their philanthropic efforts, which at the time included funding professorships at FSU and developing their relationship with HomeSafe, where Aggie now serves as vice president. As a mother, the mission of HomeSafe resonates intimately with her. “To be able to raise healthy and happy children, I feel very blessed, and I really feel for children and families that are hurting and don’t have that stability,” says Aggie. As for what’s next for the Stoops, their Foundation is helping to develop a new adult center they funded for the Els Foundation, a nonprofit focused on serving individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. “We look for underserved populations, and that is definitely an underserved population in Palm Beach County,” says Aggie.

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Summertime means a natural easy look, with lighter makeup and a sunny glow Written by STAFF

he last cold front swept through South Florida weeks ago, and summer is slowly washing over us with longer days, a brighter sun and a heat index hovering on tropical. It’s time to embrace the new season with lighter, more natural summer looks in both fashion and makeup. We asked Skyler Ruth, a makeup artist and licensed esthetician at Estetiq International and owner of Sky Cosmetic Creations, to give us a few pointers on how to achieve that easy breezy summer girl look:

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1.“Instead of a heavy foundation wear a light tinted moisturizer with sunscreen. You want to be natural (not melted!).”

2. “Instead of a heavy lip, wear a lip tint or a lip gloss. A lip tint gives you a subtle color, almost like you are not wearing anything—and it feels clean and natural.”

4. “An eyelash lift curls and lifts your eyelashes for weeks. Even better is an eyelash lift and tint, which dyes lashes at the same time and lasts for five weeks.”

3. “Eyebrows are the new lips. You might want to get permanent brows for the summer, so when you hit the pool or the beach you don’t have to worry about your brows. Hybrid brows are a combination of soft hair strokes and shading that gives you a natural-looking eyebrow that will last three years. It’s different from microblading, because it’s not done with a knife; it’s done with a machine.”

5. “A pretty highlighter gives you a nice, summery, dewy glow. It can be any color, but it usually depends on your skin undertones; if you have a cool undertone, you’d use something from the pink family, but if you have warm undertones, you’d use a gold or bronzy one.” To contact Skyler Ruth for that special makeup session (she makes house calls!), or to schedule your permanent makeup appointment, contact skylermruth@gmail. com and via Instagram at designs. by.sky. Or visit Estetiq International Boca Raton, 2800 N. Federal Highway, 561/866-7171.

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A Boca artist’s “Recycled Reef” brings awareness to our polluted oceans Written by JOHN THOMASON

rom its newly installed position in Boca Raton’s South Beach Park Pavilion, the various tendrils of artist Gregory Dirr’s sculpture “Recycled Reef” snake this way and that. Weighing some 2,000 pounds, it would be an impressive simulation of a coral reef even without the 1,000-plus additions clinging onto its appendages like barnacles: the sunglasses, the calculators, the cassette tapes, the weathered sports trophies. With this accumulated plastic detritus plastering every inch of the sculpture,“Recycled Reef” becomes something deeper. It’s a monument to our collective waste—a totem to the stuff we throw away but that never goes away. Dirr and his wife, Ashleigh, scavenged many of these discards from Boca beaches. “Whenever I do stuff like this, I think it’s more about being beautiful and being a good object that people like, and feel proud of, in their community,” says Dirr, 35, from his home in West Boca.“[As for] being preachy and teaching a

[As for] teaching a lesson [with art], I feel like that should come after. It should be something that hits you after you already like it. It’s a subversive way of forcing you to take part in it.” —Gregory Dirr

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lesson, I feel like that should come after. It should be something that hits you after you already like it. It’s a subversive way of forcing you to take part in it. “Because it’s art; if it’s not beautiful and it’s not something cool to look at, then what’s the point, really?” The City of Boca Raton selected Dirr’s concept after putting out a call to artists to design a public work that integrates recycled material.“Recycled Reef”is not Dirr’s first foray into public art, nor his first deployment of recyclables. He upcycled Plexiglass for “Spirits of South Florida,”an immersive series of sculpted animals threatened by extinction that dotted the grounds of Dreher Park in 2020. As an accomplished professional artist with a lengthy and eclectic C.V. dating to 2004, Dirr often has several irons in the fire—he’ll juggle commissioned pieces for public and private clients with his own passion project: “The Big Book,”a series of intricate and motley acrylic paintings that comprise a larger narrative, and that will eventually

be accompanied by a book. Influenced by vintage American comic books and video games, it follows the adventures of Little Girl and Little Boy as they journey into mystical worlds that evoke both Lewis Carroll and Renaissance art. “It’s meant for young adults to adults, but I wouldn’t say it’s Harry Potteresque, where there’s adult situations,” Dirr says.“There’s no bad language, people don’t die in it. It’s very existential in the sense of, what’s worse than dying? Or how do you love someone if you can’t have a physical or sexual connection with them? So what is love in that sense?” Dirr has spent 10 years, on and off, toiling on “The Big Book,” and hopes to one day be awarded a residency where he can devote as much time to the words as he has to the visuals—and then to seek a publisher. A graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Dirr grew up in the same West Boca house in which he lives now; his parents’ sentimental Norman Rockwell scenes, which take up most of a living-room wall, make for a jarring contrast to Dirr’s modernist paintings hanging catty-corner. He has not held a full-time job since high school, confident that “the jobs will be there.” It has seen him through so far, while continuing to provide ample opportunity for his most personal work, and the universal, democratizing principles of“The Big Book.” “I try to make everything acceptable to everyone, whether you’re a baby [or] 90 years old,” he says.“If you go to see the Mona Lisa, that affects everyone. ... you get your own interpretation of this thing some guy made so long ago. Art has to be able to do that, or it’s just not really art.”

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From E Street to Delray Beach

Springsteen stickman Max Weinberg is as serious about local zoning as he is about rock drumming

o matter your generation or demographic, Max Weinberg has been available for your discovery. For late boomers and early Gen-Xers, it was, and is, his role as drummer for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band; Weinberg has held the sticks on the Boss’s recording sessions and marathon concerts since 1974. For millennials like myself, it was his time as bandleader for Conan O’Brien’s late-night talk show, beginning in 1993, in which he functioned as the deadpan foil to the host’s offbeat antics. Real estate buffs may have clued into Weinberg through his serial renovations, which have been featured in the Wall Street Journal. He has flipped 44 houses at the time of this writing. And as of last year, Delray Beach locals may know him as one of the seven members of the city’s planning and zoning board. “My avocation, apart from my profession, has been, over the past 40 or so years, buying properties, fixing them up. … These were houses that needed some tender, loving care, and were sold with the idea that you’re going to enjoy living in them,” says Weinberg, 70.“One of the reasons they asked me to put my name in for the planning and zoning board is because I had so much practical experience on the other side of the dais as an applicant.” Weinberg’s relationship to Delray Beach began in 2008, when Springsteen and the E Street Band toured the BB&T Center in Sunrise, and Weinberg chose to stay at the Seagate. Nine years later, Weinberg and his wife, Becky, moved to Delray Beach, after“two extremely bitter, cold winters”in his native New Jersey. “We were drawn into the life of Delray Beach,”he recalls.“As a member of the planning and zoning board, I’ve really delved into the history, and I’m a member of the Historical Society and the Preservation Trust, so I really do know the history here. It’s a lovely place to live. If my children were young, I’d say it was a lovely place to raise a family. Once I started living here, I started getting drawn into trying to help the town.” Weinberg jumped into these civic duties with both

—Max Weinberg

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feet, immersing himself in the minutiae of Florida land development regulations and Delray’s comprehensive master plan. He’ll spend days on homework, researching the board’s agenda items for meetings that can last up to six hours. He speaks eloquently and at length about all things building and zoning, an outgrowth of his longtime passion for architecture. To wit: “I think that in certain parts of Delray Beach, a watered-down version of Corbusier’s international style, which was conceived a hundred years ago, is inappropriate for the neighborhood.” Generally, while he describes his philosophy as“not anti-development at all,”his motto is“preserve the best, and improve the rest.You want to be very, very careful that in getting what you want, you don’t lose what you have—it’s a quote that was attributed to Little Richard, who some say is the architect of rock ‘n’ roll. It’s important that in looking toward the future, you respect the past, you learn from the past, and you honor the past. … If I have a soapbox, that’s the soapbox I get on.” In addition to his contributions to city planning and historic preservation, Weinberg has also enriched Delray Beach’s cultural venues with his presence, playing venues such as Arts Garage and the Old School Square Pavilion with his current outfit, Max Weinberg’s Jukebox, formed with three versatile musicians from New Jersey. Like the name suggests, the shows are a hodgepodge of material from rock history, with the audience selecting the entire set list each night in real time from a“menu” of some 200 songs. One show from last year, for instance, saw the group segue from AC/DC’s“Highway to Hell”into Tom Petty’s“American Girl” into Chuck Berry’s“Johnny B. Goode.”Weinberg often tells stories from his nearly 60-year career in music between songs. This sense of unpredictability onstage—of not knowing what the next song in the set list will be— isn’t new for a member of Springsteen’s band.“[Bruce will] turn around in a concert, and pick out a song we haven’t played in 20 years,”Weinberg says.“That’s the unspoken ability of the E Street Band, this ability to have the recall. It’s amazing; under the pressure of 50,000 people out there, you rise to the occasion. “I’ve always embraced Tom Brady’s saying; he articulated my thoughts perfectly. He said, ‘if you stay ready, you don’t have to get ready.’”

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These dining destinations have stood the test of time and are a great way to experience real Florida at its classic best The South Florida dining scene has evolved over the past decades from down-home simple to California cuisine to the Mango Gang to groundbreaking culinary stars and restaurants. James Beard-nominated chefs have come and gone and come back again; Miami spawns a trendy restaurant every six minutes. And through it all, some tried-and-true restaurants mark the passing years and continue to, well, pass the butter. Here are a few South Florida mainstays—some quirky, some old-school—that have stood the test of time.

Cap’s Place

2765 N.E. 28TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT; 954/941-0418

How long in business: 85+ years Why we love it: Many restaurants can claim to be“on the water,”but only Cap’s Place

requires an exclusive ferry ride to experience it. And it is an only-in-South-Florida experience: You board Cap’s motor launch at the restaurant’s mainland dock by the Lighthouse Point Yacht Basin and Marina and travel 10 minutes, enjoying a guided history of the area by the knowledgeable captain. You disembark on one of the few time-warped islands developers have yet to dig and strip, into an unspoiled world of Florida pine trees and mangroves dating back 80 years. You’ll follow in the footsteps of such notable Cap’s Place diners as the Vanderbilts, the Rockefellers, Al Capone, Casey Stengel, George Harrison, Errol Flynn, Gloria Swanson and Mariah Carey. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill reportedly spirited away to Cap’s to strategize during World War II. It’s that influential, and that long in the tooth.

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Opened in the 1920s, Cap’s claims the mantle of the oldest restaurant in Broward County, and is actually a cluster of five historic buildings—including the restaurant, bar, fish house and boathouse, all of which made the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Founder Eugene Theodore“Cap”Knight, a seafarer and third-generation son of lighthouse keepers, launched the business as a casino and Prohibition-era speakeasy. Built with coastal pine and pecky cypress and festooned with collected driftwood, fishnets, harpoons and other maritime detritus, the restaurant still conjures the low-ceilinged ramshackle charm intended by its founders. And, thanks to that exclusive waterfront location, it boasts some of the freshest seafood in town, from bacon-wrapped scallops to fried calamari to a daily catch cooked one of eight different ways. And trust us: After trying the Okeechobee Hearts of Palm Salad, a menu staple since Cap’s opened, you’ll never see a cabbage palm the same way again.

Left, the historic bar; above, the modern Cap’s Place experience

Anthony’s Runway 84,

330 STATE ROAD 84; 954/476-8484

How long in business: 46 years Why we love it: Airline food may not be synonymous with haute cuisine, but for nearly half a century, this airport-adjacent Italian staple has managed to square that circle—evoking both the golden age of American commercial flight and the rarefied atmosphere of fine dining. In some ways it’s everything you expect from upscale Italian: white tablecloths and crimson chairs, fresh-baked bread and mussels included with every meal, a maître‘d and service staff that treats each diner like family, and whose tenures with the restaurant often exceed 30 years. But Runway 84 marinates in air-travel kitsch too, like the un-missable jumbo jets painted onto the mirrored walls of the dining room, as if taxiing down a runway straight into your minestrone. In the adjacent bar/lounge, photographs of nocturnal cityscapes

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shot through airplane windows wrap around the booths; a model Delta airliner hovers over the array of bottles; and vintage maps and luggage tags are embedded into the bar. It’s no surprise Anthony’s Runway 84 is many travelers’ first stop after landing at FLL. Its clientele is fiercely loyal, and has included dozens of celebrities whose photos line its walls, among them Jake LaMotta, Peyton Manning, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Joe Theismann. Regulars swear by house specialties like the Chicken Rosie (chicken breast stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, capers and olives sautéed in a white wine sauce) and Chicken Scarpariello; in 2019, Miami New Times christened it the Best Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Best enjoy the place’s nostalgia while it lasts, however: We heard through the grapevine that the restaurant is planning a major renovation this summer, including a remodeled interior. Of course, like smoking— and legroom—on airplanes, nothing lasts forever.

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Sea Watch

Sea Watch on the Ocean,

6002 N. OCEAN BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE, 954/781-2200

How long it’s been there: 48 years Why we love it: Everyone knows it’s about impossible to find an oceanfront restaurant in South Florida; most gave way to condo canyons and resorts decades ago. But Sea Watch is still there, updated, perched on a bluff in the dunes with long views of the Atlantic from just about every vantage point in this rambling icon. With post-and-beam design and a nod to its previous nautical décor, Sea Watch has long been a special occasion place, a wedding place, a destination for those out-of-towners on their annual pilgrimage to Fort Lauderdale. The menu has been updated to reflect modern tastes (and we hear the food is at its best these days) with seafood center stage, from baked oysters and crispy calamari to swordfish and mahi, seared scallops and a mean bouillabaisse.

they opened several years ago in the same strip center at the urging of their son, Troy. From the rustic wood-paneled dining rooms to the small but well-stocked fresh seafood market in its foyer, Seafood World is known for fresh local fish and seafood and a smattering of Bahamian classics like conch chowder, conch fritters and cracked conch as well as a longtime standby side dish, pigeon peas and rice. (Even the tuna fish sandwiches are made from fresh tuna, and the menu almost always has hogfish, arguably Florida’s best fish.) This place is not fancy, and it’s not chic; it’s just a down-home wonder of Old Florida, with one foot in the islands. The result is an extensive menu, old-timey warm service, and consistently excellent food. And although it hasn’t been around as long as Seafood World, Papa Hughie’s Raw Bar, which generally attracts a younger crowd, has inherited every great quality of its parent, and is really pretty much the same place, but with live music Wed.-Sun., a sushi component, about 8,000 beers and the free-spirited ‘tude of its motto, “We close when the conch shell blows.”

Papa Hughie’s Seafood World,

4602 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, 954/942-0740

How long it’s been there: 46 years Why we love it: Joy and Hugh Ganter opened Seafood World in 1976 after several years living in the Bahamas, which helps define its menu and its vibe, as well as that of Papa Hughie’s Raw Bar, which

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Rustic Inn,

4331 ANGLERS AVE., FORT LAUDERDALE, 954/842-2804

How long it’s been there: 66 years Why we love it: It started out as a hole-in-the-wall Italian restaurant on the Dania Cut-Off Canal not far from Griffin Road until a random customer spied the owner sitting at the bar picking at some crabs he’d just caught in the canal behind the restaurant. The story goes that the man said he was interested in having some for himself, and before long, a new era was launched and The Rustic Inn (the name came from a discarded motel sign up the road) was born. It was never fancy and it isn’t now; but it has plenty of plain outdoor seating (which is good, since whacking crabs with mallets gets pretty messy), a line out the door most days and a surprisingly extensive menu. Its signature dish is its famous garlic crabs, but the place has it all: oysters, clams (baked, fried, stuffed), frog legs, fried gator, conch fritters, lobster, ribs, steak and on and on. But the point here always goes back to the crabs (which used to be served by the bucketful), accompanied by cold beer, a glimpse of a canal—the kind of bare-bones hangout with enough nostalgia for an Old Florida few even remember now.

Tropical Acres Steakhouse,

2500 GRIFFIN ROAD, FORT LAUDERDALE; 954/989-2500

How long in business: 70+ years

Tropical Acres Steakhouse

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Why we love it: It sounds like a subdivision, but Tropical Acres is Greater Fort Lauderdale’s oldest steakhouse, a destination restaurant in the former boonies of western Broward County. Gene Harvey, a restaurateur in Yonkers, New York, purchased an old frame house on Griffin Road in 1949 and converted it into what would become his flagship beef emporium. A vintage postcard offers a peek into its founding: Enormous palm trees and a kitschy pink flamingo usher diners into its modest, low-slung confines. It is, the postcard brags,“one of Florida’s most popular eating places.” And it remains so, having survived, in its seven decades, two fires, the first of which, in 1964, completely gutted the interior. Harvey would go on to open three more Tropical Acres outposts—in Yonkers, in Boynton Beach, in Pompano Beach. But, like Lazarus risen from the ashes, the O.G. incarnation off Griffin is the only one still standing. Tropical Acres continues to pride itself on service that is as knowledgeable as it is pampering; an approachable design that eschews the glitz and pomp of many a newer steakhouse; and prices that won’t result in too much sticker shock. There’s still a live pianist entertaining customers, many of whom rave about the filet mignon, the salmon, the New York strip steak. This old dog has even learned a new trick or two: In 2020, when restaurants everywhere faced the coronapocalypse, Tropical Acres opened an on-site butcher shop, with dozens of fresh-cut, frozen and ready-to-cook options available for carryout.

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Clockwise from above: Interior of Ta-boo, brie and pear pizza, the tropical dining room and Coconut Lust dessert

Ta-boo,

221 WORTH AVE., PALM BEACH, 561/835-3500 TAYLOR JONES/THE PALM BEACH POST/ZUMAPRESS.COM

How long it’s been there: 60+ years Why we love it: Ta-boo is a tradition on the Avenue, and arguably its most well known culinary landmark, the place to see and be seen for more than 60 years and counting. It is a local favorite for its Happy Hour, and regulars know to ask for certain tables. Ta-boo stories include the one that says the Bloody Mary was invented here, and that Joe Kennedy had a tryst with Gloria Swanson in the ladies’ room. True or false, it’s that kind of place— full of great gossip, better steaks and a buzz that never really goes away. The food here is a WASPY grill mix that is always good, and certain dishes, like the Coconut Lust dessert, are legendary. The Happy Hour is extremely popular with locals and visitors alike and a great introduction to the restaurant’s mystique—because no one up there has a better bar. Ta-boo is at the heart of Palm Beach but is not off-putting; mere mortals can go there, even if they don’t snag the coveted front window table.

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And a few more hits from the ‘80s...

AARON BRISTOL

ARTURO’S, 6750 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/997-7373

This is old-fashioned white-linen fine Italian cuisine—and it’s been the standard for that in Boca for decades, ever since the Gismondi family launched it in 1983. The Gismondi family, led by late patriarch Arturo Gismondi, hails from Sora, Italy, and opened its first restaurant in the states in Queens in 1957, establishing Arturo’s in Boca Raton decades later. Now, it’s become an institution in Boca and is known for its soft tinkling piano, its garden room, its impressive wine cellar and its blackjacket-and-tie waiters, all an homage to a white-glove dining standard that is rare these days—but a delightful change from the trendy (and loud) pricy “fine dining” go-tos that crowd the market now. Gismondi’s daughters are the third generation to join the family working at the restaurant; Elisa, the eldest, is a pastry chef in her own right, having studied at New York’s famed Hyde Park Culinary Institute and at the renowned Villa d’Este Hotel in Lake Como, Italy. Do not miss the elegant torta primavera cart, the seafood antipasto, the fresh pastas—but you can’t go wrong with anything here. It’s romantic, it’s old world and it’s still a winner.

Arturo’s

KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE, 4199 N. Federal Highway, Boca

Raton, 561/395-6033

DARREL AND OLIVER’S CAFÉ MAXX, 2601 E. Atlantic

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Kathy’s Gazebo Café was one of Boca’s first “fancy” restaurants some 40-plus years ago, a French/Continental dining spot that has held on to its top-notch quality and reputation ever since. It’s fair to say that Kathy’s Gazebo Café and Arturo’s are the grande dames of Boca’s fine dining scene; both strive for classic cuisine, fine service and an elegant dining experience—and both succeed. 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-who-lunch place, the place for pâté and vichyssoise served in a tiny silver tureen. And, of course, its famous Dover sole. It’s a place for a special occasion, a dollop of caviar, celebratory Champagne and the sense that you are dining, not simply going out. Duck a l’orange from Kathy’s Gazebo

Blvd., Pompano Beach, 954/782-0606

This premier Fort Lauderdale restaurant helmed by celebrity chef Oliver Saucy (which may be the greatest name for a chef) for decades, evolved from the chef’s fascination with real cultural gastronomy—using a wide range of culinary influences from South America, Cuba, Southern Creole, the American Southwest and Asia—paired with the fundamentals of classic French and Mediterranean training. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, N.Y., and a protégée of his Black Forest chef-father, Saucy has been a major influence on South Florida’s culinary scene for several decades. His iconic restaurant reflects a loyal following; an understated but stylish icon dressed in white linen, with cozy booths and tables and straightforward California– esque charm. The menu is mouth-watering and ranges all over the map (literally). On any given night, you might see caviar pie, chilled foie gras mousseline, duck and smoked mozzarella ravioli, corned beef and cabbage, stone crabs and so much more. People come here because this is innovative and masterful cooking that is always top-rate and intriguing. It’s been an experience from, well, day one. And it’s still sublime.

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Okeechobee Steakhouse,

2854 OKEECHOBEE BLVD., WEST PALM BEACH, 561/683-5151

Clockwise from right: Owner Curtis Lewis and grandchildren circa 2011, filet mignon with South African lobster tail, the bar and trufflesmoked Gouda mac ‘n’ cheese

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How long in business: 74+ years Why we love it: When the Okeechobee Drive-In was founded on a remote wooded site west of downtown West Palm in 1947, it advertised“sizzling charcoal broiled steaks” starting at $1. Still at the same location—but now surrounded by strip centers and hunkered down roadside on bustling Okeechobee Boulevard—it was renamed Okeechobee Steakhouse in 1974 by Curtis Lewis, son of the founder. And it’s the oldest steakhouse in Florida. Today, the modest-looking ranch-style business is in its third generation, and has expanded to include the Okeechobee Prime Meat Market and the Okeechobee Prime Seafood Market. That sizzling steak has also expanded, spawning a whole menu of dry-aged and hand-cut options, including a bone-in rib-eye described as“what steak tastes like in heaven”for a mere $105.99. The charm of Okeechobee Steakhouse obviously starts with sublime beef (and seafood, of course), but it’s also the old-timey and slightly worn simplicity of the cozy booths, the wood paneling, the big comfy U-shaped bar. It’s never capitulated to a trendy Miami-esque re-do; it is what it is and always has been—an in-town outpost of the ranch, meant for special dinners, masterful steaks and tried-and-true a la carte menu favorites like shrimp cocktail, escargot, French onion soup, fire-roasted creamed corn, onion rings. And the martinis are still mixed in a silver shaker. As they ought to be.

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Three-row diamond and platinum band, 18k white and rose gold ring with diamonds and 18k white gold ring with diamonds (both convert to pendants), 18k white gold and diamond scroll bracelet, 18k white gold seven-row diamond bracelet, 18k white gold diamond necklace, all from Altier Jewelers

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Descendants Five Boca people whose families go back generations recall the way we were Written by Rich Pollack

LONG BEFORE IT BECAME the thriving city it is today, Boca Raton was little more than a small farming en-

clave carved out of mostly wilderness and swamp, settled by pioneers seeking refuge from cold weather or looking for work. Although they are all gone, many of their grandchildren—or even children—remain in South Florida, with several having never left Boca Raton. Here are the stories of five descendants of pioneers, each with memories of growing up here when stoplights were few and everyone knew everyone else.

Joe Ashe

Grandson of Haven and Maude Ashe Family Settled in Boca Raton in 1924 t was an accident that brought Joe Ashe’s grandparents to South Florida. Haven Ashe had been working on a road crew in Oak Hill in North Florida when he was injured on the job. “The governor gave him the job of bridge tender,”Joe Ashe says, explaining that the family would have to travel almost 200 miles so his grandfather could take the new assignment. Haven Ashe’s initial job was to maneuver the swing bridge over U.S. Highway 1 at the Hillsboro Canal. While there, Haven and his family lived on a working barge set on dry land. In all, there were 14 of them—Haven and his wife Maude and a dozen children, including Joe’s dad, David, who would later become an important civic leader in the community. (David Ashe, who died in 2015, founded the Boca Raton Historical Society, among other civic achievements.) “They all got along,”Joe Ashe says. In 1935, Haven Ashe would become the bridge tender at the span over the Boca Raton Inlet, and he held that position for 35 years. The original bridge was replaced in 1964 and renamed the Haven M. Ashe Memorial Bridge in his honor. “The bridge was like the corner drugstore,” Joe Ashe says.“Everybody called him Pappy and would come to talk to him.” Today, many of Haven and Maude Ashe’s descendants still live in the area. So many, that it can be difficult to keep them all straight. “When I get together with my family, we all need name tags,”Joe Ashe says. Joe’s father, Dave, returned to Boca in 1946 after serving in the Navy during World War II, and along with his wife raised two kids while becoming very active in the community. Dave Ashe started Causeway Lumber, which stretched from Second Avenue to the

Joe Ashe and opposite, the bridge his grandfather, Haven Ashe, operated

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railroad tracks north of Palmetto Park Road, and moved the family to a new home in the Royal Palm Yacht and Country Club, which was just being developed. Boca Raton was a great place to grow up, Joe Ashe says, recalling the time when you could play stickball in the middle of Second Avenue. “It was a true paradise,”he says.“Everybody that went by waved at you, because we all knew each other.” He recalls the time in 1964 when parents were up in arms over the location of the proposed new Boca Raton High School. “They signed a petition, saying why build a school that far west?” Ashe said.“It was considered the Everglades.” If young people did go out that way, it was probably to go drag racing on Perimeter Road next to the airport or to fire BB guns or shotguns. Ashe says that a lot of what made Boca Raton special back then has been lost over time. Congestion and growth have taken their toll, but there’s still something, along with family, that keeps him here. “Even though it’s overgrown and crowded, Boca Raton still sparkles,”Ashe says.“It’s still paradise.”

Diane Chapek

Granddaughter of Harley and Harriette Gates Family settled in Boca in 1907 health condition first brought Harley Gates to Boca Raton in 1907 as he fled Poultney, Vermont with the hopes of improving his asthma. He returned in 1913 with his wife Harriette and began his career as a successful farmer and later real estate man who was known as an early promoter of the town. It was the climate, however, that persuaded Gates to stay in South Florida. “He said he would never go back to that cold weather,” his granddaughter, Diane Chapek, now 85, recalls. The family originally settled on what was called the Palmetto Park Plantation on the northwest corner of Palmetto Park Road and the Intracoastal Waterway, where he grew mostly bananas. By the time Chapek, the child of the Gates’ daughter, came along in 1937, the family was well established. The city, on the other hand, was far from it, with a population of under about 750 residents at the time.“Everybody knew everybody else,” she says. Though there were a few cars, and even a gas station on the west side of U.S. 1 near Palmetto Park, most folks, especially children, did a lot of walking.“Some of the kids came to school barefoot,” she remembers. For Chapek, going to Boca Raton Elementary School meant crossing over railroad tracks, with her grandmother coming to get her and making sure she crossed safely. Trains were not the only thing to worry about back then, however. Chapek was standing in the tall grass one afternoon when she felt something on her leg. “I got snake-bit while I was coming home,”she says. With the nearest hospital miles away in either Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach—Bethesda Hospital in Boynton Beach didn’t open until 1959, and Boca Raton Community wasn’t built until 1967— Chapek and her grandmother walked to town and hitched a ride to

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Above, Diane Chapek and her mother, Imogene; right, Harley and Harriette Gates with daughter Imogene

the Army Air Field, which had opened a few years earlier, where a military doctor took a look and diagnosed it as coming from a non-venomous snake. The military presence was frequent in Boca Raton during the World War II years, and that had a strong impact on the local residents. “I would stand outside on U.S. 1 when there was a military convoy and wave to them,”she says. Chapek also accompanied her grandmother to the beach when she volunteered to watch for airplanes.“That was a big deal to me,” she says.“Back then I didn’t know it was so important.” Although she hasn’t lived in Boca Raton since she was still in grade school, Chapek visits now and then and says the change she’s seen has been gradual. It was the building of the 27-story tower at the Boca Raton Hotel and Club in 1967, however, that signaled the end of the town she once knew. “It was a sign of old Boca Raton disappearing,” she says.

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Irene Rufus

Granddaughter of Jasper and Sally Dolphus Family settled in Boca Raton in 1925 rowing up in Boca Raton’s small tight-knit Black community in the 1940s wasn’t easy for Irene Rufus and her relatives. In Rufus’ earlier years, she lived with six siblings and her parents in a two-room house with no running water and no indoor bathroom. School at a small schoolhouse lasted half a day so the children could go out into the field and pick beans. With the south still segregated, members of the community needed to be home before dark or risk a confrontation with the law. Still, Rufus says, it wasn’t a bad life. “They were good times,” she says, explaining that she didn’t know a lot about how others in Boca Raton lived.“You really didn’t have anything to compare it with.” Rufus can trace her roots in Boca Raton back to her grandparents, Jasper and Sally Dolphus, who arrived in the area in 1925, leaving Macon, Georgia to be with other family members and to work on area farms. “My family has been in Boca Raton for almost 100 years,”Rufus says.

uncle by marriage, Alex Hughes—one of the first to settle in the community—were related, and that brought the community closer. “If somebody in the community didn’t have something, somebody would make sure they got it,” she says. Now 82, Rufus has spent much of her life in Boca Raton, working for decades at the Florence Fuller childcare center. Like many Black teens in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, Rufus went to Carver High School. She later married Clarence Quinn, Boca’s first Black police officer. “White people didn’t like being pulled over by a Black police officer,”she recalls.“There were times my husband had to send us out of town because someone threatened us.” Although she now lives in Fort Lauderdale, Rufus still goes to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pearl City, where her roots are deeply planted.

School at a small schoolhouse lasted half a day so children could go out into the field to pick beans. With the South still segregated, members of the community had to be home before dark or risk a confrontation with the law. Initially, Rufus’ grandparents lived on a farm in what is now the Boca Teeca area until they could build a home in Pearl City—which encompassed about 50 feet by 150 feet and cost $75. Jasper and Sally Dolphus came to Florida with five children, including Rufus’ mother Irene, and then had two more children. Their youngest child, the late Lois Martin, would later become a leader within the Pearl City community. Like many of the Black men who came to Florida during that era, Jasper Dolphus found employment as a sharecropper, earning about 10 percent of the profits. Jasper Dolphus worked on Butts Farm and the Dewey Strickland Farm, while Sally washed dishes at a local restaurant. Growing up in Pearl City, Rufus climbed trees, rode bicycles and found ways to have fun with the little that they had. Ropes were turned into makeshift swings, and old shoes would be repainted several times over to look like new. Old bicycle frames would also be hung up and painted before new tires were added, transforming them into a new bike for someone in the neighborhood. Many of the residents of Pearl City, including Rufus’

Left, Sally Dolphus, and above, Irene Rufus

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Bill Mitchell

Grandson of J.C. and Floy Mitchell Family settled in Boca Raton in 1923 and Floy Cooke Mitchell had just arrived from Cooke Springs, Alabama on Oct. 1, 1923, when they discovered they were trading a home with all the modern conveniences, including indoor plumbing, for one with almost none. “We would have to take a bath in a zinc tub with water heated on the stove,” Floy Mitchell wrote in a 1978 paper for the Boca Raton Historical Society. After her husband asked if she was sure she wanted to stay, Floy Mitchell made it clear she had no intention of leaving. “I replied that wild horses couldn’t get me away from here,”she wrote.“I had hoped and prayed that we could live in Florida someday, and here we were. This was my first really big answer to prayer.” From that early beginning, the family grew, with three generations of Mitchells going into the real estate business and taking leadership roles in the community. J.C. Mitchell, who served as mayor from 1939 to 1949—and whose name christens a school— played a major role in bringing the Army Air Field to Boca Raton, according to his grandson Bill Mitchell, Jr. “He petitioned Congress to bring the base here,” says Mitchell Jr., now the senior pastor at Boca Raton Community Church, which was built by his grandparents on land donated by Floy’s father.

Mitchell, 63, was born after his grandfather died in 1955, but he grew up in east Boca, surrounded by other family members.“My whole family was just walking distance away,”he says.“I do miss that.” Because everyone was so close, not just in physical distance, Mitchell had a chance to spend time with Floy, who had also served on the city council back in the day and who was also known for having one of the largest spoon collections in the country.“People would come from all over to see her spoons,” he says. Mitchell says that while there were many advantages to growing up in Boca in the ‘60s, there was a downside.“It was a clean little town, but you had to go elsewhere to do anything,” he says.“If you wanted a good restaurant, you had to go to either Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach.” Although there are those who miss the early days and smalltown feel, Mitchell is pleased with how Boca Raton has transformed into a world-class city. “I love the downtown,” he says, adding that he has enjoyed its evolution.“When I was young, no one would live downtown.” Mitchell, too, has undergone a bit of a transformation over the years, having left a 25-year business career to become a pastor. He is following in his grandfather’s footsteps with a focus on helping to make Boca Raton a better community for all through community involvement. Mitchell is the founder and driving force behind BocaLeads, a monthly business lunch meeting focused on helping professionals grow leadership skills and on making South Florida the best place to work, live and play. “It’s about the common good of the city,” he says.“I spend a lot of time fostering it.” Mitchell says he is fortunate to have grown up in this community, and is glad he’s still here. “I love Boca,”he says.“I loved it then, and I love it now.”

“[Boca in the ‘60s] was a clean little town, but you had to go elsewhere to do anything. If you wanted a good restaurant, you had to go to either Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach.”

Pastor Bill Mitchell; right, J.C. and Floy Mitchell

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Arlene Owens

Daughter of Denver Brittian Family settled in Boca Raton in 1929 rlene Owens has had a front-row seat to watch her once small town transform into a big city. “I’ve lived here almost all my life,” she says. Born in the mid-1940s, Owens was here when the Boca population was under 1,000 in the postwar years; she was here in the ‘60s when the population was about 7,000; and she was here in the 1970s, when Florida Atlantic University and IBM transformed the small town into a big city of close to 30,000 residents. “Boca Raton was a small, tight-knit community that became a rich man’s playground,” she says. Today, as Boca Raton is closing in on 100,000 residents, Owens remains in the house she’s lived in near downtown—built in the 1950s— for more than half a century. Boca was so small when she was growing up that once, while Owens was in high school, she had severe abdominal pains and needed to be taken to the hospital. The only ambulance was a hearse from the local funeral home. “You really had to think positive on that ride,”she said in a piece she later wrote for the Boca Raton Historical Society. Back then, Boca Raton didn’t extend much farther west than the Old Floresta neighborhood. Fishing and hanging out at the beach and on the dunes near the inlet were favorite pastimes. The Floresta neighborhood plays a large role in Owens’ family history, since it is the area where her father, Denver Brittian, made a name for himself as an indispensable handyman, far too valuable to be sent into military service. Originally from Raymond, Georgia, Brittian had dropped out of high school and came to Florida to work on the farms and send money home. Soon, he was hired by architect Herman Von Holst, who along with two other partners took over the Floresta project after architect Addison Mizner went bankrupt. “My dad went to work for Mr.Von Holst as a teenager,”Owens says. “He did everything. He maintained the homes, did the plumbing, was Mr.Von Holst’s chauffer and was the all-around handy person.” Because he worked for Von Holst, Brittian received free housing, and the family lived in a two-story home on Palmetto Park Road and Fourth Avenue that had been built by one of the earlier settlers. With the coming of the army airfield in the 1940s, the house had to make way, so Brittian moved the house to 40 acres on Palmetto Park Road, piece by piece. During the war years, many of the homes in Floresta served as quarters for officers from the base and their families, and Von Holst used his connections with them to help get Owens’ father a deferment. In the 1960s, before Boca Raton High School was built, Owens graduated from Seacrest High School in Delray Beach. She later worked in a plastics factory in the industrial section of the city, near Glades Road and the railroad track. Back then, there was quite a bit of industry in the town, including a meat-smoking plant and a cookie factory. Though Owens enjoys living in Boca today, there are things from the past that she still misses. “It was cool when you could build a bonfire on the beach,” she says.

From top, Arlene Owens; Jim Brittian, Denver Brittian, Frances Brittian and Arlene Brittian; Denver, Frances and Arlene Brittian (in first car) at Africa USA

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Tim and Cindy Snow's electric vacation Written by TYLER CHILDRESS

hen most envision their summer vacations, they picture warm beaches, cool water and frozen drinks somewhere far from home and work. These pampered retreats from day-to-day life don’t usually include, say, tearing down a midwestern highway through a wall of sand to see where the next lightning strike will be. But Tim and Cindy Snow don’t vacation like most. Storm chasing has become more of a subculture than a hobby for those daring enough to venture into extreme weather for scientific discovery, or just for adventure. After seeing the work of storm chasing videographer Mike Olbinski, Tim and Cindy Snow decided their yearly“experience” vacation away from the duties of the George Snow Scholarship Fund would be in Arizona during monsoon season to learn the art of storm chasing photography in a workshop hosted by Olbinski himself.“We have such amaz-

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ing lightning here in Florida,”says Cindy, and they wanted to learn the skills to be able to storm-chase at home. Tim Snow says that Olbinski was like a dog chasing a bone when he caught wind of a storm. He’d quickly wrangle them into his Toyota 4Runner and speed across the mountainous desert highways, eyes half on the road and half on the radar on his phone, with the Snows white-knuckling the manic drive.“I was somewhere between the adrenaline high and fear for my life,”says Cindy, but that the lightning is so exciting that “you don’t really give a lot of attention to the danger of it.” Tim and Cindy would be the first to tell you that storm chasing is not a luxurious endeavor. Eating rotisserie hot dogs from a gas station where you’ve been parked for four hours waiting for lightning to blip on Olbinski’s radar meets the bare minimum criteria for a vacation dining experience. “It’s a lot of hurry up and wait,”says Cindy. But when a bolt strikes, life moves at lightning speed.“When it starts to happen, it’s happening, and you better be ready for it,” says Tim.

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The Snows were riding with Olbinski around Douglas, Arizona, after already driving for hours without even a hint of lightning. It had been an uneventful day until dark clouds began gathering across the Mexican border. “You could just see it was crazy, so we ran over there, pulled over on the side of the road and set up,” says Tim, and they managed to snap this picture just before the sunset. “When you hear [the camera] click and you know you nailed it, you get excited,” says Cindy.

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These photos were taken after a long day. Tim and Cindy were exhausted, and Olbinski was driving them back to their rental in Tucson when he saw lightning hitting east toward New Mexico. “We’re going home and he’s on his radar, and all of a sudden he cuts three lanes across, then goes in the opposite direction,” says Cindy. “He’s hauling ass on whatever road it was, and we got a speeding ticket,” says Tim, and apparently this wasn’t the first time. Cindy says the officer knew Olbinski, who tried to sweet-talk his way out of the ticket but ultimately failed. Undeterred, Cindy asked the officer if he could give them a police escort to the storm. “You can imagine how that went,” says Cindy.

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ABOVE: On the day this photo was taken, the Snows witnessed the Holy Grail of storm chasing: a haboob. A haboob is a giant dust storm, one that stretches from the ground to magnificent heights and rolls across the land like a thick, brown fog, and the Snows had the misfortune of encountering it while they were driving. “You see the dust rolling in, and it overtakes you where nothing is visible,” says Cindy. “It’s a little scary, because you don’t know what’s in front of you or what’s coming behind you, [and] you can’t pull off because you don’t know where the road ends or starts.” They saw a semi truck flipped over on its side from the haboob, which made the Snows think about how much lighter their 4Runner was than a semi. LEFT: Tim says that Mike Olbinski had a way of getting them to the perfect place to shoot while also making sure they were safe and dry. “When you’re dealing with lightning, my concern is how do you get on the right side of it,” says Tim. This photo, taken just outside a storm, is one Cindy particularly enjoys. “It’s kinda cool to see the clear sky with the lightning and also the rain and the buildup in the clouds,” says Cindy. Getting a perfect shot isn’t easy, but the work is well worth it. “It’s very fulfilling,” says Tim. “When you’re doing it, it’s kind of driving you crazy, because you’re in a little car, and you’ve read everything you want to read on your phone and there’s nothing to do, but when you get home, you start looking at some of the shots you got, and you’re like, ‘yeah this was totally worth it.’”

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The Kravis Center’s new CEO continues her lifelong passion for the arts Written by JOHN THOMASON

iane Quinn can pinpoint exactly when she fell in love with the arts. She was in second grade in her native Canada, watching a marionette production of“Pinocchio”from the cheapest seats in Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre. “That particular theater, which is still around today, had a very steep rake,”she recalls.“And I remember being in the first row of the upper balcony, leaning so far over that my teacher came and pushed me back; she thought I was going to fall over. “And I knew at that moment that’s what I wanted to do; I wanted to be in the arts. It was etched in my brain.” But in what capacity? Quinn studied acting at the Banff School of the Arts, until she realized“there were a lot better actors than me out there. And so I thought, I’m going to go into directing. There are a lot better directors than me out there. And I ended up being a producer, and starting up a couple of my own theater companies. And that was really the trajectory for the rest of my adult life.” Quinn would go on to direct Harvard University’s esteemed American Repertory Theater for three years. Most recently, she spent 17 years with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; as chief creative officer, she oversaw the tragic layoffs of 2020 as well as the brand’s triumphant post-COVID recovery. She assumed the role of Kravis Center CEO in January 2022, becoming the organization’s second such executive in the past two years, following the short-lived tenure of Terence W. Dwyer. The timing and location, she says, couldn’t have been a better fit. How is it that you ended up here? I was very lucky. A few years ago I was looking to go on a fitness boot camp … to take some of the stress out of my system. And I found a place in Delray Beach. And I loved Delray Beach, and I started to come to this part of the world annually, and my husband and I bought a house in Delray Beach. However, I was in Montreal, and he was working on a project here in Miami. So the impetus is, I was not living in the

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same country, or under the same roof, as my husband. And that’s why it was time to leave Cirque. I reopened more than 80 percent of [the Cirque productions]. So I also felt like I could leave feeling very proud of what I was able to accomplish. What do you believe the Kravis Center does really well right now? I would talk about the amazing team; I’m doing something called Coffee with Quinn weekly. The

team is bright, energetic, really committed to the organization. And then the second thing is the facility itself. I had not been here previously. When I first came to the Center, I was really impressed: size, scope, the quality of the facilities. And the third thing is the support we get from the community. We have incredibly generous donors and a very committed board of directors. Have you pinpointed areas where the Kravis Center could improve? There’s always room for improvement everywhere. As I look to the changing face of the community, the changing demographics and growth of the entire county, that gives us a great opportunity in terms of new audience development, which allows us to look at programming in an expanded way. We have some new folks in our programming team. We’ve been working together to see how we can make sure that we are servicing an ever-growing population with a variety of interests, and our programming needs to reflect that. Do you have any specific changes in programming in mind, looking ahead to the next season? The one thing I will say without giving it away,

because we haven’t announced the programming yet for next season—and of course we want to make a big splash when we do that—is to make sure we’re covering all genres. I think our Broadway programming has been very successful. Our classical music programming has been successful. And now is a big opportunity to look at areas in addition to those. Where are we with spoken word; where are we with comedy? There’s a great opportunity to expand the breadth and reach of that, and to make sure everyone is welcome. In terms of how the sausage is made, is there an aspect of running an arts organization like the Kravis that might surprise people? We like to make sure that the magic is on the stage. However, I would like to say that a big part of that magic actually happens backstage. It’s something people don’t normally get a chance to see. And when you walk into a facility and it’s clean and organized and well-run backstage, you know you’re at a world-class facility. I’ve been in places where that’s not the case, and I can honestly say that our facility is first-class because of everything that’s on the stage and behind the scenes.

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“I’ve been here almost every night. I’m in the lobby, introducing myself to people. … I feel a big part of my learning is to get to know who our audience is. So I’m shaking hands and asking people’s opinions, and that’s been a way for me to learn about the community and about how people feel about the Kravis Center.”

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“Breaking Up is Hard to Do” at the Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 2:30 p.m. matinees, 7:30 p.m. evenings; $75-$85; 561/9952333, thewick.org. In the Wick’s rendition of this jukebox musical, two girls nurse various heartaches at a dilapidated club in the Catskills. The musical features 18 Neil Sedaka favorites, from the title tune to “Stupid Cupid,” “Sweet Sixteen” and “Where the Boys Are.”

“The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop” at Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $12 adults, $10 seniors; 561/392-2500, bocamuseum. org. This exhibition spotlights the largely unknown artists behind the painted backdrops of movies such as “North By Northwest” and “The Wizard of Oz,” while immersing viewers in their large-scale masterworks.

“A Remarkable Gathering: The Fisher Landau Family Collection” at Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; $15-$18; 561/8325196, norton.org. Excerpts from this breathtaking collection of late 20th century art showcases a who’s-who of important modern artists from Europe and the Americas, from Pablo Picasso and Georgia O’Keeffe to Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana to Willem de Kooning and Cy Twombly.

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Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$49; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. The head writer on “The Howard Stern Show” for nearly two decades returns to Boca by popular demand. Martling remains one of the country’s foremost “blue” comedians, whose filthy riffs continue to be enjoyed in book, radio and musical formats.

“One Night of Queen” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25$90; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. Singer-songwriter Gary Mullen marries Freddie Mercury’s range, pitch and onstage flamboyance with an already uncanny resemblance to the late rock icon. The result is the closest thing we’re likely to get to a Queen concert circa 1985, with all the hits turning up in the two-hour concert.

John Mulaney at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $68-$138; 954/797-5531, myhrl.com. An effortlessly funny comic and former writer for “Saturday Night Live,” Mulaney’s public battle against drug and alcohol addiction, culminating in a 60-day rehab stint in late 2020, has served as an inspiration, and is a subject of his new standup tour, “John Mulaney: From Scratch.”

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Hannah Gadsby at the Parker, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 7 p.m.; $37.75$57.75; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. This Australian comic rewrote the rules of standup comedy with her intensely personal, intellectually profound and furiously woke 2018 Netflix special, “Nanette,” which won Peabody and Emmy awards. Her new live show, “Body of Work,” was conceived while bunkered in her homeland during the early days of the pandemic.

Three Dog Night at Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs; 7:30 p.m.; $40.66$83.46; 954/344-5990, thecentercs.com. Founding frontman Danny Hutton still leads the legendary Los Angeles sextet—now in its sixth decade of blending blueeyed soul and hard-edged rock—through such ecstatic hits as “Joy To the World,” “Let Me Serenade You” and “Celebrate.”

“An Officer and a Gentleman” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $32-$66; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A cocky U.S. Navy recruit runs up against the limits of his arrogance, while falling in love for the first time, in this touring musical adaptation of the Oscar-winning 1982 drama. The jukebox score is heavy on ‘80s rock and power ballads from Pat Benatar, Styx, Rush, Debbie Gibson and many more.

“Pretty Woman: The Musical” at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; various show times; $35 and up; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. Garry Marshall, director of the smash 1990 romantic comedy, co-wrote this musical adaptation, which mirrors the movie’s once-outré narrative: A buttoned-up executive falls for the free-spirited prostitute he hires as his escort for a momentous week. Bryan Adams and his collaborator, Jim Vallance, wrote the musical’s music and lyrics.

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“Fela! The Concert” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $15$95; 561/832-7469, kravis. org. This celebration of the music and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti honors both his joyous, danceable songwriting and the confrontational politics that undergirded it—complete with a live band, singers and dancers whose rhythms conjure Kuti’s own, and vivid projected images complementing every note.

Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $60 and up; 561/7958883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Texas singer-songwriter Lambert helped redefine outlaw country for a new generation across hits like “Gunpowder & Lead” and “Fastest Girl in Town.” She joins the swooning four-part harmonies of Little Big Town on this co-headlining tour, with opening act the Cadillac Three.

Paris Ballet: “Cinderella” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $14-$49; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A fresh dance take on the timeless rags-to-riches fairy tale headlines this mixed-bill program from this leading European ballet company. International dancers Nicole Graniero and Brooklyn Mack will star, and France’s Ballet Julien Lestel is scheduled to perform as well.

Five For Fighting at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 8 p.m.; $39.50-$59.50; 954/4620222, browardcenter.org. Five For Fighting is the solo project of tuneful balladeer John Ondrasik, whose “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” and “100 Years” were ubiquitous pop-radio hits in the early aughts. Ondrasik will be joined by a string quartet at this stripped-down performance.

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Warren Wolf Group at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage. org. Leading vibraphonist Wolf learned the percussive instrument from the tutelage of vibes legend Bobby Hutcherson. A member of the SFJAZZ Collective, Wolf brings his jazz and bop flair to his own quintet, which includes saxophone, drums, piano and upright bass.

Bill Burr at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $130 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com. Influenced by Sam Kinison, Burr specializes in an aggressive, relentless, and decidedly un-P.C. form of standup comedy, airing his contrarian views through material and delivery that, even in a divided populace, can’t help but attract audiences from all sides of the aisle.

Craig Robinson at Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250, West Palm Beach; various show times; $35-$45; 561/833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com. This expressive and gifted comedic actor began his professional career as a K-8 teacher; he was receiving his master’s in education when he tried out for Second City Chicago. Education’s loss is entertainment’s gain, with Robinson making his mark on “The Office,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and much more.

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Spidey at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com. No, he’s not a wisecracking superhero, but this Spidey is likely to spin his own webs of illusion. A master of mentalism and the power of suggestion, Spidey has stunned celebrities from Jennifer Lopez to Neil Patrick Harris.

Delray Beach Craft Festival in downtown Delray Beach, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; artfestival. com. The Memorial Day weekend tradition celebrates its 24th year of bringing affordable and eclectic crafts to Delray Beach, with dozens of vendors offering paintings, jewelry, glasswork, pottery, live orchids, soaps, gourmet sauces and more.

Dave Matthews Band at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $83 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The jazz-inflected jam band returns to its longtime South Florida venue for another two-night residency of hits, deep cuts and elaborate interpretations of fan favorites. Expect a different set list each night from these generous spelunkers of their impressive back catalog.

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“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; various show times; $35-$87; 561/8327469, kravis.org. Concluding the Kravis Center’s Broadway season, 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.

“The Belle of Amherst” at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; various show times; $79; 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org. A passion project for both playwright William Luce and actor Margery Lowe, this one-woman play explores the life and work of poet Emily Dickinson, incorporating her work, diaries and letters into a balanced portrait of the light and dark forces in her life.

Art & Jazz on the Avanue at SofA neighborhood in Delray Beach (Southeast Third Avenue from East Atlantic Avenue to Southeast Second Street); 6 to 9 p.m.; free; downtowndelraybeach.com. Live music from local jazz artists highlight this community favorite, with the street closed off for art-making, pop-up entertainment, vendors and special promotions from retailers and merchants.

Tinsley Ellis at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 9 p.m.; $25; 561/3952929, funkybiscuit.com. Forced off the road for the first time in his career by the pandemic, this South Florida-raised blues rocker found renewed inspiration during lockdown, penning some 200 new songs. He whittled down the 10 best on 2022’s Devil May Care, his 19th album.

“Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”

Michael Winslow

Dave Matthews Band

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The Black Crowes at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $65-$135; 954/797-5531, myhrl.com. Ten years after a commercial and personal falling-out led to the dissolution of blues rockers the Black Crowes, brothers Chris and Rich Robinson have reconciled—and are celebrating the anniversary of their breakthrough album Shake Your Money Maker by playing the record in its entirety on this world tour.

“The Mystery of Irma Vep” at Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors; various show times; $35; 954/928-9800, islandcitystage.org. This cult comedy from playwright Charles Ludlam is a cheeky sendup of classic gothic horror fiction—“Irma Vep” is an anagram for “vampire”—and a benchmark for LGBTQ theatre since its 1984 premiere. Expect lightning-fast costume changes and nods to Alfred Hitchcock, “Wuthering Heights” and penny dreadfuls.

“Head Over Heels” at Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; various show times; $49-$65; 954/462-0222, browardcenter.org. The ‘80s pop confections of 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Go-Gos animate this Slow Burn Theatre musical based on an unlikely source: a 16th century romance about a royal family’s journey to stave off their kingdom’s extinction. Jeff Whitty, of “Avenue Q” fame, conceived the show.

Michael Winslow at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $26.50-$36.50; 561/4839036, bocablackbox.com. Known as the “Man of 10,000 Voices,” comedian Winslow took his peerless ability to imitate natural and man-made sounds to seven “Police Academy” comedies, cementing his celebrity status. He’s recently enjoyed a late-career revival, reaching the semifinals of last season on “America’s Got Talent.”

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Keith Urban at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7 p.m.; $70 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre. com. This country music powerhouse—and talented spouse of Nicole Kidman—has cultivated a polished American country sound that belies his Australian origins. He’ll bring many of his 37 charted country singles to the “Speed of Now” tour, his first in four years.

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Backstreet Boys at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $44 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. The Boys are now decidedly men—Kevin Richardson has, in fact, crested 50—but Orlando’s chief exports of shiny, immaculately produced earworms remain tops in their field at what they do. Now nine albums into their career, they continue to defy boy-band stereotypes, plying their trade as a legit vocal harmony group.

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Train: AM Gold Tour at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; 6:30 p.m.; $50 and up; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. Train, the sunshine-y San Francisco hit-makers behind “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” are supporting AM Gold, the group’s first new album in five years. Arrive early for an unusually stellar undercard: Golden-voiced soprano and “Masked Singer” winner Jewel and harmonica-driven rockers Blues Traveler.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band at Hard Rock Live, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 8 p.m.; $45$185; 954/797-5531, myhrl. com. The Beatles’ irrepressibly good-natured drummer returns for his first performances since the pandemic, playing tunes from the Fab Four, his extensive solo career and the music of his bandmates, including Colin Hay and Edgar Winter.

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Prior to Stamm Development Group, Kronberg spent seven years at Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) in both KKR’s Capital Markets and Client Partner Groups. Best friends since college, Joe Kronberg and Mike Stamm remained close throughout the last two decades. When the opportunity to build, literally, something great together in Florida presented itself the decision was clear for Kronberg. “My intent was always to lean more into the real estate, operationally and on the development ownership side, outside of just financing transactions and working at a mega PE firm,” Kronberg explains. “I came to Florida having identified strong secular market trends prior to the pandemic which further accelerated during the pandemic.” For now, we’ve targeted Delray Beach, seeing it as an already growing market with tremendous upside. It has the heartbeat of a destination city with beautiful beaches and amazing restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. I am here to make an impact in real estate creating value for people, but also in the community with our commitment to philanthropic organizations in Palm Beach County. I have a passion giving back and believe it is one of the most important things you can do.” says Kronberg, who sits on the board of several charities.

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“As an organization we are creating a lifestyle around our brand and the products we bring to the market as developers. We work with world class design teams to bring our visions to life for the ultimate luxury experience. The success we have already accomplished is truly inspiring and it’s great to do it with a best friend,” said Kronberg.

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Stamm Development Group Michael Stamm entered the real estate business a decade ago, investing in the city of Philadelphia where he was raised. He later relocated to New York City in a corporate role but returned to Philly with the goal of attracting private capital to grow into a full-scale development firm. “I always had the vision to create Stamm Development Group. Since inception, we’ve grown organically year after year and become one of the most active development firms in the greater Philadelphia area, focusing on ground-up boutique apartment complexes and luxury forsale homes. When the pandemic hit, we connected into our national brokerage network established over the last decade and spent a considerable amount of time scoping opportunities throughout Palm Beach County with the goal of inserting our Philadelphia infrastructure into the Florida market on a national scale,” Stamm explains. He fell in love with Delray Beach and 18 months ago took his capital partners and relationships to the charming town, purchasing land at a very high volume. His goal then was to become the prominent development firm in Delray Beach, and it has now come to fruition with over $250 million in development projects.

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Darren Odesnik graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and magna cum laude from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center. Through his early career as a defense litigation attorney, Darren gained critical experience and insight into the defense strategies used by large insurance carriers in the personal injury legal arena. He worked his way up to partner in a large volume law firm, handling over 10,000 personal injury claims and recovering millions of dollars in compensation. After 10 years of handling cases in a large firm environment, in February 2021, Darren started his own firm with the goal of providing more personalized representation. “As founder of Odesnik Law, I now spend more time with my clients which helps me achieve my original goal in starting the firm. By fully understanding a clients’ unique experiences, I can best advocate for them, they benefit from a better outcome and they experience an easier process,” Odesnik explains. “Some clients just want to receive an update when something significant happens in their cases, but most truly appreciate me taking as much as possible off their shoulders and advocating for them through a very difficult time. Injured clients can feel overwhelmed and hassled. Focusing on healing and not worrying about auto repairs and medical bills makes the process of recovering compensation for their injuries easier and less stressful for them.”

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Walk into any of one the six Revival Boutiques and you won’t know where to venture first for the ultimate in ladies’ fashions that await. Organized and inviting, the selections range from tie-dyed sweats and denim to casual to dressy separates and accessories. Eli Kadosh and Ronnie Gilboa have honed their craft for decades, from managing clothing stores to putting their signature stamp on their Revival Boutiques since opening in Miami’s Bayside in 2006. With Kadosh’s astute business mind and Gilboa’s fine-tuned flair for today’s fashion trends, the dynamic duo has blanketed South Florida with Revival Boutiques from Ft. Lauderdale to West Palm. The Shoppes of Boca Center is their newest location, and like every Revival store, it has a welcoming vibe from moment one. Customers are so comfortable they often venture out of the dressing rooms to ask the manager for honest feedback on their selections, and for more options to ponder. There’s no guessing when it comes to where the next Revival Boutique will provide the ultimate experience in retail therapy, as Kadosh carefully seeks out the perfect lifestyle centers that are a fit for the clientele he knows so well: 20 to 80 year-old women.

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Fueled by his fascination for the intricate artistry of handmade timepieces, Danny Goldsmith is putting Goldsmith & Complications on the map as a global watch destination. Since opening his Delray Beach boutique last fall, Goldsmith has been busy expanding the number of brands that horological enthusiasts can experience in person at his showroom. The most recent additions are Schwarz Etienne and Blaken—two enterprising companies that are catching collectors’ attention. The list of brands for which Goldsmith & Complications is an authorized dealer will continue to grow in the coming months, Goldsmith promises. “We have several exciting brands in the works, but we’re waiting for the right time to make an official announcement.” Goldsmith is already an authorized retailer for some of the world’s top luxury watchmakers and clockmakers, including Angelus, Oris, Purnell, L’Epée, and more. Rarity is one of the top traits collectors consider when researching a new timepiece. Goldsmith caters to that by focusing primarily on hard-to-find brands like Urwerk, which only makes about 150 watches for the world every year. “One of my biggest thrills is showing someone a watch from a brand they’ve only read about in watch magazines. I can totally relate, because I feel the same way when I discover something new,” Goldsmith says.

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Marius J. Ged, Esquire GED Lawyers, LLP

For more than 16 years, Attorney Marius (Marty) Ged has garnered a deep understanding of all practice areas his firm, GED Lawyers, LLP represents, from personal injury and wrongful death, PIP insurance recovery, disaster recovery, and estate planning to asset protection and real estate. Each practice area operates with skilled division heads handling a high volume of cases throughout Florida. Ged and his colleagues strive to be as transparent as possible with their clients by creating portals where they can securely log in and see the most updated information about their cases, the documents filed and the record activity. “That helps us communicate with our clients whenever they need, with 24 hours accessibility,” he explains. The firm operates with a “Grow or Die” mentality. “We must continually grow and improve on our processes. We must be able to have a meritocracy for people to express their opinions without getting emotional, and to call people out if they are not doing what they are supposed to be doing. And then, we need to figure out how we can do things better,” Ged says. “One of the many things I am most proud of about our firm is that despite the pandemic, we have been able to grow,” he says. “We protected 100 of our families at GED Lawyers; we did not lay off one person, we made sure they were safe and we actually hired even more people.”

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The Institute of Regenerative Medicine When it comes to looking younger and feeling better, Dr. Joseph Purita, founder and medical director of the Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Boca Raton, has the knowledge and resources to help patients do just that. As a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon and regenerative physician, he is a pioneer in the use of regenerative cells for orthopedic ailments and has even developed highly effective protocols for systemic conditions, like autoimmune diseases. “We utilize the patient’s regenerative cells and look at disease in a more scientific, rather than traditional, way,” Dr. Purita explains. “We don’t just practice regenerative medicine; we set the standard for it.” Dr. Purita treats patients with a more natural, less invasive approach, as opposed to surgery and/or long-term pharmaceuticals. “The majority are looking for an alternative; they don’t want to face long, traditional recoveries,” he says. “We have a very active population that comes to us with various orthopedic sports injuries, along with other systemic inflammatory conditions.” Dr. Purita, who has lectured on six continents on regenerative medicine and is considered a leader in the industry, saw such great results that he opened his own regenerative medicine practice 10 years ago—and has never looked back.

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“I get bored with the mundane and always try to innovate to see how I could treat my patients more effectively,” he says. Dr. Purita and his staff look forward to many new, exciting things coming to their practice later this year.

Ian M. Berkowitz, Esquire Berkowitz & Associates, P.A.

With an eclectic background that included the hospitality and entertainment industries, Ian M. Berkowitz decided to go in another direction and follow in his attorney father’s footsteps. After earning a J.D. degree from Nova University and a Masters in Government from The Johns Hopkins University, he worked in Washington, D.C and later took his 5 years of government agency experience to Florida as a business and corporate attorney. He realized he needed to help the broadest amount of people and do as much good as he could. “I truly believed in the mission of the US Small Business Administration,” Berkowitz said. Long before Covid, and shortly after Category 5 Hurricane Andrew decimated Florida, Berkowitz was already assisting those picking up the pieces of their lives. From disaster loan funds that poured like torrential rain in 1992 to SBA and PPP loans that became lifesavers for millions suffering the plight of the pandemic, Berkowitz has spent his career assisting men and women to start, expand and grow their businesses to their full potential.

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Stephanie Kaufman, PA REALTOR®, ABR®, CNE®, EPRO®, GRI®, SRES®, SRS® Lang Realty Born and raised in the tough New York garment industry has served as a strong foundation for Stephanie Kaufman’s transition into the real estate profession with Lang Realty. Kaufman is one of its ‘Original 50 Agents’ and has been at Lang for 21 years—and counting. Her finesse, patience, and refined people skills combined with the invaluable education she has acquired has helped Kaufman learn how to deal with buyers’ needs, their budgets, inventory, as well as the changing landscape of consumer demand. It’s proven to be a winning combination for Stephanie’s career. “I was fortunate enough to have the finest mentors in my past career and with my present broker, Scott Agran at Lang Realty, who helped me to shift my experience and insights gained from the garment center into buyers of real estate,” she says. While many agents concentrate on selling a particular community, Stephanie considers herself a buyer’s agent for the most part, focusing on the myriad of South Florida lifestyles and communities. She refers to her business model as Private Client Representation. “Buyers come to me for guidance on where to live, work and play. I take the time to educate them and look for the very best match for their needs. I am extremely knowledgeable about all communities, resales and new construction. For buyers who want to custom build, I guide them through the ins and outs of the entire design process to alleviate all their stress.

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private education camp guide 2022 The following section presents helpful information provided by prominent private schools and camps in Palm Beach County. All listings include a brief synopsis of the programs’ achievements, curriculum highlights, and many more important details families look for when choosing the best fit for their children. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you make informed decisions at a glance.

POWERFUL PURPOSEFUL PERSONAL Empowered to be self-starters and innovative learners, DKJA students excel in an academically rigorous and enriching dual curriculum rooted in Judaic culture and tradition. With an emphasis on each student’s unique interests and strengths, DKJA prepares its graduates for lifelong success. For admission inquiries or to schedule your personal campus tour call: (561) 852-3310 or email: admissions@dkja.net.

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ADVENT SCHOOL - Grades: Infants - 8th - Students: 450

DONNA KLEIN JEWISH ACADEMY - Tuition Range: $5,000 - $15,000 - Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies by class - Denomination: Christian

At Advent, your child will become a CONFIDENT, CAPABLE, CHRISTIAN LEADER making a difference in the world! Advent combines rigorous academics with leadership development in a safe in-person learning environment. Innovative programs include Elementary & Middle School STEM enrichment, 1:1 Technology, Spanish for K -8th grade as well as Dual Language and Emergent Reader groups in the Early Childhood School and more. Advent also provides opportunities in spiritual growth, fine arts, robotics and athletics. Aftercare/camp programs offer engaging activities. The Early Childhood School offers VPK. State Scholarships (FTC, FES, and Gardiner) are accepted K-8. Tuition assistance available. For Infants to 8th Grade – you can grow with us!

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- Grades: K - 12th - Students: 602

- Tuition Range: $23,985 - $27,060 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 - Denomination: Jewish

Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA) provides an education of extraordinary power and purpose for each of its students through a rigorous curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of a diverse student population. DKJA offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities including JV and Varsity sports, and an extensive fine arts program including music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Our students are provided with the skills and knowledge required for success in college and beyond.

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- Grades: K - 8th - Tuition Range: $9,500 - $11,000 - Students: 100 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 - Virtual Classes: Optional - Denomination: Non-sectarian, Co-educational

- Grades: EC 3 - 12th - Students: 380 - Virtual Classes: Yes

- Tuition Range: $13,200 - $23,150 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 - Denomination: Independent

The French American International School (FAIS) offers a bilingual dual curriculum, satisfying American and French academic standards. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate school, FAIS offers the PYP to all primary school students. Students not only become proficient in a second or third language but have access to an array of enrichments courses. Program available in-person and on-line. Call us for a visit: (561) 479.8266. Merci!

Founded in 1997, Boca Raton’s Grandview Preparatory School (GPS) is a small, diverse community committed to the philosophy that education is a personal endeavor. Grandview pairs timeless ethics with modern thought and personal attention with global consciousness while preparing students for college and life beyond. GPS is an independent, non-sectarian, college preparatory, co-educational day school enrolling students from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve.

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23 Valedictorians or Salutatorians have been St. Joan of Arc School Alumni at local High Schools in the past 16 years, reaffirming that St. Joan of Arc is a foundation for the future! Camille Grimaldi 2022 Valedictorian at Boca Raton High School

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BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STREAM CERTIFIED SCHOOL Pre-Kindergarten 3 – 8th Grade • Christ-centered community of faith • Progressive technology skills • 1:1 Digital learning environment • 30+ clubs including academics, sports and fine arts • Brand new Arts Conservatory and STREAM Laboratory • All-weather Gazebo with USDA standards Cafeteria • Extended care available daily in a safe and secure campus • Fully accredited with state-certified faculty • Pre-Kindergarten 4 tuition discount available •

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LEVIS JCC BETTY & MARVIN ZALE EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER - Grades: Two – PreK - Students: 235

- Tuition Range: $ 3,915 - $19,995 - Student Teacher Ratio: 1:4, 1:5, 1:6 - Denomination: Jewish

NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Grades: PreK3 – 12th - Students: 1,700

- Tuition Range: $25,000 - 36,000 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 - Denomination: Non-Denominational

At the Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center we provide an enriching multi-faceted early childhood program designed to foster your child’s imagination, curiosity and intellect. Our fundamental goal is to provide the highest quality preschool education in a warm and nurturing environment. Zale teachers work closely with each child to provide innovative experiences that help build a strong foundation in language, math and early literacy while instilling a love for learning that will truly last a lifetime.

North Broward Preparatory School is an extraordinary community of learners and has been educating, empowering and inspiring day and residential students since 1957. We think beyond traditional education to transform learning by fully integrating technology, and providing unique learning experiences outside of the classroom. Our rigorous curriculum is enhanced through collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT and UNICEF giving our students the opportunity to explore and discover new interests. With residential students from 20 countries, our students are immersed in a multicultural community and become global citizens with a worldview and the confidence to influence beyond borders.

9801 Donna Klein Blvd. • Boca Raton • 561.710.4340 • Levisjcc.org/early

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- Grades: PreK - 8th - Students: 2,688 - Virtual Classes: Yes

- Grades: PreK3 – 8th - Students: 540

- Tuition Range: $26,785 - $36,140 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 - Denomination: Independent

- Tuition Range: $4,115 - $10,985 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 - Denomination: Presbyterian

True to tradition and inspired by innovation, Pine Crest School offers a researchbased, challenging curriculum complemented by arts and athletics. We believe that building social and emotional competencies in a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment is fundamental to our students’ success. Pine Crest classrooms foster creativity and innovation, giving students opportunities to practice ethical thought leadership and to become curious, adaptable learners. Our goal is to send our graduates out into the world as leaders who know their strengths and who have the courage to challenge norms, break barriers, and move forward with confidence. #PCFutureReady

Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds (Gold Seal Quality Care Program). Academic program K-8th with high quality, challenging academics enhanced by robust technology innovation in the classrooms; leadership skill building; strong fine arts and performing arts programs; critical thinking and project based learning. High school-level honors Algebra 1, Geometry, and Spanish I for middle school students. Accredited by CSF and MSA. Before and after-school programs. Interscholastic Sports program. After school enrichment for elementary. State-of-the-art technology, including 3-D printing, video productions, coding. Competitive robotics. Stanford Achievement Test. Lunch program. Clinic with fulltime nurse. Uniforms required. Parent-Teacher Fellowship. Summer Camp.

2700 St. Andrews Boulevard • Boca Raton • 561.852.2800 • pinecrest.edu

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- Grades: PreK - 8th - Students: 450 - Virtual Classes: No

- Grades: PS3-8th - Students: 350

- Tuition Range: $9,000 - $12,150 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:20 - Denomination: Catholic

- Tuition Range: $4,542 -$11,860 - Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 - Denomination: Lutheran

St. Joan of Arc Catholic School is a Blue Ribbon School of Academic Excellence and a Florida Catholic Conference STREAM certified school. St. Joan’s offers a challenging curriculum such as: Accelerated Math and Spanish for Heritage Speakers (3rd through 8th grade) including Geometry & Algebra 1 Honors. Our students benefit from our 1:1 iPads, a beautiful campus which has a Athletic Center, Fine Arts Conservatory, and STREAM Lab, as well as numerous clubs and a competitive sports program in a faith-filled nurturing environment. For more information contact us at info_school@stjoan.org.

Since 1962, St. Paul has been an accredited traditional Christian school in east Boca Raton. St. Paul offers leveled reading and math groups, art, music, band, advanced technology, physical education, Spanish as well as STEM in grades 6-8. Our extracurricular sports programs often excel to state and national levels. Our Early Childhood Program is nurturing and provides flexibility with days and times. After school care and summer camp are available. Our Parent Teacher League offers many opportunities for parents to be involved. Contact us for a tour or more information. St. Paul is a family fostering a foundation for the future!

501 SW 3rd Avenue • Boca Raton • 561.952.2946 • stjoan.org

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TRINITY DELRAY LUTHERAN SCHOOL - Grades: Age 1 – 8th - Students: 375

- Tuition Range: $4,670 - $11,130 - Student-Teacher Ratio: Varies - Denomination: Lutheran

Trinity Delray, Excellence in Christian education since 1948. For over seventy years, Trinity Delray Lutheran School has been providing academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. Trinity Delray is committed to providing the best instructional environment for students. Trinity Delray is a Cambridge International School. Cambridge International helps students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, engaged, and ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a better world for the future. We offer class sizes that give students the opportunity to have curriculum differentiated to their needs. Trinity Delray students develop critical thinking skills that are needed to be successful after elementary and middle school.

400 N Swinton Ave • Delray Beach • 561.276.8458 • Trinitydelray.org

TWISTER GYMNASTICS BOCA RATON - Ages: 5 - 10 - Pricing: From $439/Weekly - Dates: June 6th - Aug 12th - Denomination: Gymnastics Whether your child spends a session, a day, a week or the whole summer at Twisters, their time here will be filled with loads of fun! Our professional and safety certified staff will lead your children in gymnastics instruction, games, organized activities, fitness, arts & crafts, and supervised play in our fun, clean, safe, and fully air conditioned facility!

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189 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 561/453-2628

O Clockwise from bottom: steak skewers, Brassicas Bowl, panini burger

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ne of the many reasons I love Delray Beach is its cultivation of culinary entrepreneurs. These small businesses bring such a variety of cuisines to the neighborhood, all with their own personalities. Lulu’s, one of Pineapple Grove’s newest additions, is the handiwork of five partners, including Avalon’s Curt Huegel. Its relaxed ambiance instantly makes you feel welcome. Sometimes what you need is unfussy, approachable food in a comfortable space, and that’s exactly what you’ll find here under the towering banyan tree. After Huegel opened Avalon, he persuaded his partners to look to Delray as a possible home for their next restaurant. When they found the former Banyan restaurant space they decided it was time. The new space embraces a modern and airy natural aesthetic with whitewashed brick walls, lush greenery, bamboo details, vibrant tiles and plenty of al fresco dining. We started off with the cheeky Pornstar Martini ($14) and crisp Cucumber Mojito ($14). The vod-

ka martini is blended with Passoã, a Brazilian passion fruit liqueur, which gives it a sweet, juicy texture. If you prefer less sweet, more refreshing drinks, try the mojito. The way the menu is curated, it gives you the option to dine tapas-style on shareable plates, or you can enjoy individual entrées. The Bao Buns ($15) are fluffy clouds of goodness. There are pork belly and shrimp options. I tried the shrimp, and while the sriracha mayo gave it a slight spice that wasn’t overpowering, I did wish there was more than one lonely shrimp per bun. The Lemon Basil Scallops ($24) were well seared, tender and topped with a pomegranate sauce that was sweet with a fun, crunchy texture. While I tend to stay away from meat on a stick due to a previous embarrassing encounter with skewers, the Steak Skewers ($17) were recommended and I’m happy we ordered them. The filet mignon was well prepared, but it was the Singapore slaw that the table raved about, a tangy crunch with a hint of heat. Plus, the usual

long metal swords were replaced with delicate, less intimidating bamboo picks that allowed the steak to easily slide off. Lulu’s offers a few salad and bowl options like the Brassicas Bowl ($16), which resembled a salad that had been categorized and spread out on a plate—the avocado, hummus, Brussels sprouts, charred broccolini, poached egg and kale all in their separate corners. The two sandwiches we tried, the Korean Fried Chicken ($16) and Panini Burger ($15), were straightforward and flavorful. The chicken was crispy but also juicy, and delivered the heat while the burger didn’t make me miss the bun thanks to the toasty bread and sweet chili. Make sure to dunk the steak fries into the garlic aioli. Named after one of the partner’s daughters, the quaint café serves an all-day menu including breakfast until 3 p.m. and a unpretentious selection of apps, sandwiches, salads and entrées that are ideal for an executive lunch, lively tapas happy hour, casual dinner or late night snack (until 2 a.m.!).

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651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/557-6460

W Clockwise from above: Pimento cheese appetizer, tomato pie, Regional gumbo

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hat could have been a tragic and unfortunately familiar loss has turned into a triumphant comeback story. Celebrated chef Lindsay Autry opened The Regional with business partner Thierry Beaud in 2016 to rave reviews. Her take on southern fare garnered three James Beard Foundation nominations for Best Chef in the South. Then the pandemic forced The Regional to shutter for 17 months. It finally reopened late last year with a few tweaks to the menu, and its sultry bar, Mockingbird, opened earlier this year. Stepping into the restaurant after so many months still evokes that familiar farmhouse vibe with its cozy banquettes, warm wood floors and cheerful staff. The manager, making his rounds to each table, welcomed us back. It’s a wonderful touch I don’t encounter very often. A North Carolina native, Autry embraces her southern roots and does a stellar job of also adding a dash of her Mediterranean heritage (her grandmother was

from Crete). You’ll find traditional southern ingredients and dishes like collard greens, tomato pie, okra, fried chicken, and shrimp and grits on the menu alongside smoked burrata, Greek salad, octopus and bucatini. For appetizers we slathered Pimento Cheese ($15) onto buttery house-made crackers. While the dish wasn’t necessarily invented in the South, the creamy mix of cheddar, red bell pepper and mayonnaise has become a staple for the region. The portion, spread into a thin layer topped with a variety of vegetables, ensured we had enough room for the rest of the meal. Autry’s Warm Tomato Pie ($16) is one of her signature dishes—a petite and flaky tawny-hued crust stuffed with ruby red sun-dried tomatoes. The herb aioli and caramelized onions gave each bite a creamy, sweet note. A favorite, the Shrimp & Grits ($17) delivered exactly what you’d want from the dish. It was a respectable serving of Florida pink shrimp, still radiating hints of the sea. Wrapped in cornmeal

and lightly fried, they were placed on creamy grits and topped with paper-thin fried okra and pickled jalapeños. If you want to kick it up a notch, add a few drops of Autry’s special house sauce. You can tell Autry and Chef de Cuisine Mario Beabraut have refined the menu by adding elevated elements to it, like lobster to the low country boil that was reworked into the Regional Gumbo ($46). The generous serving, which can be shared, also comes with clams, Key West pink shrimp and house-made sausage over fluffy rice and topped with crunchy slices of okra. The broth is poured over the dish tableside, and while its hints of Old Bay and warm spices were enjoyable, I had hoped it would be a bit thicker. While we hesitated to order the Bucatini ($27) at the southern-inspired restaurant, it won us over. The sweet corn added interest, and the sunflower seed pesto was perfection. While I know many regulars keep coming back for the tomato pie, I would make the drive for this pasta.

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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. $$$$

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AlleyCat—409 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Japanese. Chef Eric Baker’s Japanese izakaya, or a casual spot for drinks and bites, is serving up dishes like sushi, dumplings and fried rice that have an unexpected whimsical element. Here you’ll find king crab tacos and hot fried chicken alongside the hamachi ponzu and spicy scallop roll. And to deliver the freshest sushi in town, he has partnered with celebrated sushi chef David Bouhadana of Sushi by Bou. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/717-8415. $$

Arturo’s Ristorante —6750 N. Federal Highway. 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. $$$

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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. $$

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

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 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. $$$

Burtons Grill & Bar —5580 N. Military Trail. 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. $

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

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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 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. French food in an unassuming atmosphere.• Dinner Mon.-Sat. (closed on Mon. in summer) 561/997-0027. $$

Chops Lobster Bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. There is nothing like a classic chophouse every now and then for a special dinner. 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. Part of the charm of South Florida is its melting pot of Latin cultures, and Cuba is the granddaddy of them all. 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, the media noche and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. Full bar. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $

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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. $$

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. $$

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. $

Farmer’s Table—1901 N. Military Trail. American.

Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza—9180 Glades Road. Italian. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients

In the pantheon of healthy dining, Farmer’s Table is a standout in Boca, one of the first restaurants to elevate natural foods to fine dining. 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 Ramen Bowl, with veggies, ramen noodles and shrimp. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/417-5836. $$

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. $$

Frank & Dino’s —39 S.E. First Ave. Italian. Cue the music. Dim the lights. Retrieve the chilled martini glass and shaker; it’s time to dine. 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. $$$

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. $

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. $$

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s downtown West Palm Beach continues to develop, its neighborhoods to the south are also flourishing. Dixie Highway from Okeechobee Boulevard to Forest Hill Boulevard, which is home to the famous Antique Row district, has welcomed an impressive influx of restaurants and shops in recent years. These days you can find a wide selection of international cuisines to satisfy any craving, including Latin, Caribbean and Mediterranean. We’ve compiled a short list of stellar restaurants in hopes of inspiring you to take a drive north and discover your new favorite restaurant.

NOMAD @ SEAN RUSH

Is it a restaurant? Is it a store? It’s both! Designer Sean Rush has blended his ultra-stylish shop with Nomad, a quaint restaurant that serves boutique wines and a globally inspired menu. He also hosts weekly wine tastings and live music on the weekends. You’ll feel right at home here as you sip on bubbles among stunning furniture and art. 3700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/621-3700; nomad.seanrush.com

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Chef Matthew Byrne and his wife Aliza created this intimate restaurant to share their take on international cuisine and to host old and new friends in a relaxed ambiance. Look forward to dishes that are packed with flavor like the asparagus, prosciutto, chevre and poached egg appetizer. 319 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach; 561/249-2281; kitchenpb.com

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The butcher shop focuses on Wagyu beef from Japan, Australia and domestic providers while also selling quality pork, organic beef and lamb. It also houses a deli market with a variety of cheeses, pastas and spices. But its hidden gems are the pop-up lunches and decadent wine pairing and tasting dinners. 4812 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/623-7471; palmbeachmeats.com

CHOLO SOY COCINA

This is the spot for Latin street food with a focus on local quality ingredients. At the helm is chef Clay Carnes, a Food Network“Cutthroat Kitchen”winner. Tacos take center stage here with choices like brisket, octopus, chorizo and pork belly. There are also bowls, sandwiches, ceviche and don’t forget the churros. 3715 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/619-7018; cholosoycocina.com

HAVANA RESTAURANT

This is an icon in this neighborhood, with a vibe that is historic hacienda, and traditional Cuban food, including the ventanita, or outdoor takeout window, that’s never closed and always has a line of eager patrons waiting for their caffeine fix. Enjoy arroz con pollo, tostones, croquetas, guava pastries and a slew of other satisfying dishes. 6801 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/547-9799; havanacubanfood.com

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HONORABLE MENTIONS TO ALSO CONSIDER

The Restaurant at The Norton (for an art-filled lunch), Table 26 (for elegant, fine dining), Howley’s Restaurant (for a nostalgic diner experience), La Casa Del Mofongo (for savory Caribbean cuisine), Lynora’s (for an Italian family meal), Grato (for when you’re indecisive and it’s a Clay Conley restaurant, so there’s that major perk), Darbster Bistro (for truly great vegan) and Tropical Smokehouse (for Florida barbecue that went to college).

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tasty chicken entrees and main-plate salads to seafood options like Asian-glazed salmon or pan-seared yellowtail snapper. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$

Houston’s —1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle. Contemporary 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 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. $$$

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 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. $$

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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. $$$

ditional 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. $$$

Fries to Caviar —6299 N. Federal Highway. Contemporary 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. $$

Ke’e Grill —17940 N. Military Trail, Suite 700. Traditional 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. $$$

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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. $$$ La Villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$$ Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St., Suite 103. French. Don’t 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. $$

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

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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 the premises. Other faves include the carbonara and the calamari, and save room for house-made gelato. Unusual features: Try the bocce ball court included with the retro Italian décor. • Lunch and dinner daily, weekend brunch. 561/336-6699. $$$

Luff’s Fish House—390 E. Palmetto Park Road. 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. 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. 561/2397000. $$

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. $$

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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. $$ No Campfire Needed For a decadent dessert choice, SeaSpray’s campfire s’mores are served with a flaming Sterno Stove and all the sugary fixings.

Morton’s The Steakhouse—5050 Town Center 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

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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 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. $$ Rafina—6877 S.W. 18th St. Greek. If you find the ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief. Food and decor favor refinement over rusticity, even in such hearty and ubiquitous dishes as pastitsio and spanakopita. Standout dishes include the moussaka, the creamy and mildly citrusy avgolemono soup and the precisely grilled, simply adorned (with olive oil, lemon and capers) branzino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3673. $$

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.) $$$$ Seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive. Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is firstrate, from salmon roasted on a cedar plank to desserts served in oversized shot glasses. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-9952. (Other Palm Beach County location: 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/625-5852.) $$

SeaSpray Inlet Grill—999 E. Camino Real. American. Unobstructed views of Lake Boca Raton, soaring palm trees and coastal décor peppered with fringed umbrellas all set the mood for a relaxing experience that will make you feel as if you’re on vacation. The menu accommodates different dietary preferences with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options. Don’t sleep on the pear tortellini pasta starter; it’s a star item. Portions are hearty and can be easily shared. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/226-3022. $$

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Six Tables a Restaurant—112 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton. American. The dimly lit chandeliers, burgundy velvet curtains and smooth Sinatra lyrics set the mood for a memorable evening that’s dedicated to fine dining without pretention. With a seasonal menu that’s ever changing, you can rest assured that whatever husband and wife chef-proprietors Tom and Jenny Finn prepare for you, it will truly be special and made with love. • Dinner Thurs.-Sat. 561/347-6260. $$$$ Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 111. Japanese/Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $22. • Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner nightly. 561/394-9506. $$

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. $$

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. $$ MayJune

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Cheers to Whisk(e)y Old Fashioneds are new—and innovative—once again Written by CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

s one of the most consumed spirits in America, whiskey is on a thriving trajectory. It’s certainly having its day on the drinking scene, with Old Fashioned cocktails popping up on menus around town. The distilled liquor can be made from a variety of ingredients like corn, barley, rye and wheat. A whiskey is from the United States or Ireland, while a whisky (no ‘e’) comes from Scotland, Canada, Japan and a few other countries. Scotch can only be produced in Scotland, like bourbons are only from America. While some have been sipping on this caramel-hued spirit for years, others are just discovering its allure, and with such a vast variety of brands, expressions, styles and price points it can definitely get overwhelming. So we sat down with Angela Dugan, co-owner of Dugan & Dame and head mixologist at Kapow!, Penelope and Shaker & Pie, to get tips for novices and advice on how to grow our whisky bars at home. WHERE TO START: Stay within the bourbon category. To oversimplify it for a newbie, bourbons are primarily made with a corn base, so they will be a little sweeter and friendlier on the palate.

TO SIP OR TO MIX? Start with mixing it into a cocktail. It’ll have a sweeter profile and be smoother. To go straight to the spirit is pretty intense. With that said, Maker’s Mark is approachable with a good price point and tends to be a decent sipping whiskey. (Note: it’s labeled as a whisky—without the e—even though it’s made in Kentucky because the company is honoring its Scottish heritage.) Other categories have completely different profiles; ryes have a spice to them, and Japanese whiskies tend to be smokier. So it really depends on your taste. FAVORITE COCKTAIL? Old Fashioned is the trendiest, but it’s also the most versatile to play with. It’s the go-to because it’s so simple, with just the whiskey, bitters and sweetener, but that can be honey syrup, maple syrup or something with fruit. Bitters also can change the profile. Plus you can make it more acidic or sweeter. It’s my staple. STARTING A HOME BAR: Entry-level go-to whiskeys are always Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. But it’s more fun to pick a brand—like Redemption—and then choose their bourbon and their rye, etc., and have an entire line at home. Then you’ll understand how one distiller uses different grains, and taste what those grains do to the whiskey. It’s a great way to understand the versatility of whiskey. PROPER STORAGE: Bottles don’t have to be tucked away in the cupboard—you should showcase them—but keep them out of the light and away from heat.

Ingredients for a Double Fashioned; inset, Angela Dugan

RECIPE FOR NOVICES: DOUBLE FASHIONED 2 ouces Dewar’s 15 year 1/2 ounce orgeat 2-3 dashes of D&D chocolate bitters Orange + lemon peel twist Add whisky, orgeat and chocolate bitters to the glass. Add ice to the glass and stir until chilled. Garnish with orange + lemon peel twist.

FAVORITE FOOD PAIRING? Whiskey can go with anything, and it depends on the whiskey, but I like pairing it with chocolate. FINAL ADVICE: Don’t be afraid to venture out, and don’t listen to anyone else. It’s what your palate prefers. So just start tasting.

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E AT & D R I N K RESTAURANT DIRECTORY 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. $$ Chloe’s Bistro—6885 S.W. 18th St. Italian. One of the few venues that’s on the water, with food to match the view. Try the seafood linguine, the large snapper filets in Marechiara sauce, and the desserts to end on a sweet note. House-made pasta and a good wine list ensure a pleasant, satisfying meal. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/334-2088. $$ MayJune

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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. $$$ La Ferme —9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall. Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with the foie gras terrine and proceed to lamb rack or pan-seared salmon with braised baby artichokes. C’est délicieux. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$

Oli’s Fashion Cuisine —6897 S.W. 18th St. Modern 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. $$

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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. $$

Skyfin Asian Bistro —8221 Glades Road. Asian. 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. $$

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Avalon, the city’s sleekest new steakhouse, is inspired by the cuisine and high culinary standards of Nantucket island.

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. $$

BOYNTON BEACH Driftwood —2005 S. Federal Highway. Modern American. Take food combos that sound unusual (popcorn sauce, avocado chocolate ice cream) but that taste wonderful

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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. $$ Prime Catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

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

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. $$ 50 Ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$

800 Palm Trail Grill—800 Palm Trail. American. This contemporary space is serving up American fare and classic cocktails. The menu has a steak-and-seafood-house feel to it but without any stuffiness. Instead, you’ll find dishes that entice the palate, like the loaded baked potato eggrolls and Wagyu boneless short rib. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/865-5235. $$

Amar Mediterranean Bistro—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Lebanese. From the moment you step inside, there’s a familial feeling, a hidden gem that everyone is drawn to. Amar is a quaint bistro amidst the buzzy Atlantic Avenue that serves Lebanese food. But this isn’t your typical hummus and pita joint. Here, the proprietor’s family recipes take center stage alongside Mediterranean favorites that have been elevated with slight tweaks. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5653. $$

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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. $

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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 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. $$

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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. $$ Brulé Bistro —200 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The regular menu of this Pineapple Grove favorite always has satisfying dishes. Its specialties include crab tortellini with black truffles, chicken meatballs with coconut broth and cashews, plus signature dessert pistachio crème brùlée. Spirits and house cocktails steeped in speakeast style are paired with an ever-changing menu. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$ 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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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. $$

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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. A success from day one, 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. $$$

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City Oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably 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. $$ Cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$

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,

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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-turnedrestaurant 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. $ Eathai—1832 S. Federal Highway. Thai. If you’re craving approachable and affordable Thai food, put Eathai at the top of your list. While you can expect to find curries, noodles, soups and fried rice on the menu, the dishes here aren’t the typical ones you’ll find around town. Indulge in the Thai Chicken French Toasted or Crispy Duck Breast with Lychee Curry Sauce or Oxtail Basil Fried Rice to savor the true talent of owner and chef Sopanut Sopochana. • Lunch and dinner daily, except Tuesday. 561/270-3156. $ 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. $$ The Grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The Grove, which has been tucked inside the tranquil Pineapple Grove district for nearly a decade, continues to surprise diners with its vibrant dishes. The upscale but casually comfortable nook has an international wine list that spans the globe and a seasonal menu that’s succinct and well thought out. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/266-3750. $$ 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. $$

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. $$

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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. $$

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ay is National Hamburger Month. This iconic American food comes in countless forms, complemented with mouthwatering toppings from the classic to the extreme. Some simply prefer lettuce, tomato and onion on their burger, while other, more adventurous diners like to go big or go home with selections like runny eggs, crunchy chips or even gooey mac and cheese. And we haven’t even gotten to the vegetables, like fried onions, tender avocados, tart coleslaw, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms or mango salsa. So where did this meaty meal come from, and how did it become such an American staple? Well, for those answers we have to go back to Hamburg, Germany. The port city was known for its quality beef, so when Germans started to immigrate to the States in the 19th century and open their restaurants, they served Hamburg-style steak. Determining how the bun was then introduced is a matter of contention, as several cities and restaurants claim to be the originators. What we do know is that the hamburger was introduced on a large scale at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. From there, the first White Castle in 1921 allowed the hamburger to garner more popularity until McDonald’s, In-NOut Burger, Burger King and Wendy’s all cemented it into our mainstream culture when they opened after World War II. —Christie Galeano-DeMott

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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. Pan-Asian. 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, 561/5448181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $

The Office —201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

Park Tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Check out the high-top seating or bar stools 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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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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Sazio —131 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. This long-lived venue 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. $$$

Taverna Opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can 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. $$

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. $$ Tramonti —119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-1944. $$$ 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 plant-based 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 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. $$$

LANTANA The Station House —233 Lantana Road. Seafood. 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. 561/547-9487. $$$

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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. 561/655-6060. $$$

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. $$ Meat Market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse. “Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steakhouse but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-n-turf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$

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

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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. $$

WEST PALM BEACH 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. $$ Café Centro —2409 N. Dixie Highway. Modern American. A cornerstone in the Northwood neighborhood, this venue draws because of a complete package: food, drinks and great nightlife and music. Take some char-grilled oysters, add shrimp pesto capellini or a marinated pork chop with polenta, plus local singing fave Tessie Porter, and you have a fun and delicious night out. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$

French Corner Bistro & Rotissorie — 4595 Okeechobee Blvd. Classic French. It’s France in a tiny venue, with big-taste dishes that include all the faves: beef bourguignon, rack of lamb, duck à l’orange, frog legs Provencale, veal kidneys, tender branzino and simple desserts to end the meal. Reservations are mandatory for dinner. • Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/689-1700. $$

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. $$

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) $ 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. 561/8552660. $$$ Tropical Smokehouse —3815 S. Dixie Highway. Barbecue. When you take the distinct tastes of Florida/Caribbean/Cuban dishes and pair them with barbecue, you end up with a place you visit a lot. Local celeb chef Rick Mace smokes the meats himself, and his recipes include all kinds of citrus in tasty spots (sour orange wings, pineapple carrot cake); you’ll discover new favorite flavors. Don’t miss the BBQ pulled pork, brisket and ribs. Try the hot and sweet hushpuppies or the homemade chorizo queso in this very casual spot that we can happily say is also unique—there’s nothing else like it. • Lunch and dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/323-2573. $$

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Leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes

Chanson —45 N.E. 21st Ave. Contemporary American/

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. $$

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. $$$

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. $$

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Oceans 234—234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach. Contemporary American. One of the only oceanfront (as in, on the beach) options in South Florida, this familiar-with-a-twist venue is fun to both visit and eat. Try the Infamous Lollipop Chicken Wings, a starter that could be an entrée. Seafood is definitely top-shelf, as are the desserts. A true Florida experience. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/428-2539. $$

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

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. $$$

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. $$$$

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