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Q&A: mikA brzezinski Boca Raton turns the interview table on the co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” who will be a featured speaker at Festival of the Arts Boca.

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DAting gAme Contemporary resources may have changed the age-old art of dating in Boca, but some things, thankfully, never change. Let Boca Raton help you navigate the local courtship scene with tips on everything from online dating to surefire first-date options.

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Visions of HAVAnA A local photographer captures modern-day life in Cuba— and finds inspiration along the way—during a rare tour of Havana. photography by tommy morrison

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PrescriPtion for ADDiction Teens in Palm Beach County are seeking the thrill of pills—a trend that has led to an increase in addiction to prescription medications. Boca Raton speaks to experts in the field as well as teen addicts who hit rock bottom—and lived to tell about it. by thomas r. collins Mika Brzezinski

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Editor’s lEttEr The variety in Boca Raton’s editorial arsenal is on full display in the February issue.

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stylE What could possibly be sweeter than Valentine’s candy? How about red-hot accessories from local retailers. photography by aaron bristol

FaCEs Meet one of the crowd favorites at this month’s Allianz Championship, a pawn shop owner with a jaw-dropping inventory, and a Boca family celebrating a medical miracle.

CurrEnts Boca Raton keeps you connected to South Florida with the latest trends and tips in five categories. 35 Shop: Color our February gift ideas red and pink. 41 Body: Rejuvenation awaits at the area’s top spas; the return of house calls. 47 home: Exploring ways to improve the shelf life of your home. 53 Travel: Isn’t it grand at two luxury retreats—one in Florida, one in the Bahamas. 61 a&e: Inside Boca’s cultural event of the year: Festival of the Arts.

dining guidE Don’t leave home without it—our comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in South Florida, including new reviews of Buddha Sky Bar in Delray and Biergarten in Boca.

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Florida tablE The weather may be cooler, but our chili ideas pack plenty of heat. In addition, Boca Raton’s expanded culinary section whets the appetite of readers on the eve of this year’s Boca Bacchanal—plus, we dish on the local restaurant scene and put cupcakes to the Challenge.

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PEoPlE You might just see some familiar faces in our snapshots from local social events—plus check out our Boca Bride section.

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sPEEd buMPs Has the dating game really changed that much over the years? Let’s break it down—then and now.

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FEstival oF thE arts Presenting your complete guide to the standout music and literary events at the city’s annual cultural extravaganza.

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My turn The power of commitment—and the true definition of love—is embodied in the spirit of a longtime family friend. by john shuff

our town Spend time with the local people who make our community so special in our expanded Our Town section—including a local toy inventor, the reigning Woman Volunteer of the Year, the first female headmaster at Saint Andrew’s School and a couple making waves on behalf of autism.

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We at DIG, Chef Wilson, Robert and myself, would like to thank you for the restaurant review [December/January 2011-12]. To see our restaurant’s name in Boca Raton magazine is an honor. Thank you for all you have done to support the restaurant. Amy Potter General Manager, DIG E-mail

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Thank you for giving such a precious gift to me and my family [“The Disappearance of George Snow,” December/ January 2011-2012]. Gaspar González did a wonderful job of telling the story and capturing the emotion of the experience. While reading the piece was, at times, difficult for me personally, it will forever be a record of what we went through as a family— and for that I will be eternally grateful. Timothy G. Snow President, The George Snow Scholarship Fund E-mail

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You’ve done wonderful articles on Ken Held [February 2011, Our Town] and received a lot of positive feedback. Please let your readership know that the “DooWop King” is on a new station—Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m. on South Florida’s powerhouse 850 WFTL-AM [the same station as conservative talk-radio host Joyce Kaufman, who appeared in the July/August 2010 issue of Boca Raton]. The show will be simulcast live online at 850wftl.com. As you know so well, when a talk station breaks format to increase ratings by broadcasting a music show, it’s a really a big deal. WFTL asked Ken to come aboard in large part because his show is considered a “heritage program,” one that has been on the air for more than a quarter century in this market. Jennifer Joy (J.J.) Suna E-mail

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Expect the Unexpected W

ith all due respect to books, you also can’t judge a magazine by its cover—at least not in the case of Boca Raton. Part of what separates our publication in the South Florida market—and around the state—is that what you see, at first glance, isn’t all that you get. Instead of forcing a “theme” that permeates virtually every page of a monthly issue, Boca Raton believes in a formula— something for everyone—that reflects the diversity of ideas, personalities and concerns that impact our community. The issue that you’re holding in your hand is no exception. The stylish, well-heeled model on our cover, along with the pink balloons, might suggest a February magazine filled with odes to romance and all its incarnations. While it’s true, we do give the world of modern-day dating its due, there is more inside this issue than meets the eye on the cover.  Teen addicTion: Tom Collins, who has produced several eye-opening features for our magazine—including special reports on downtown Boca and the city’s financial situation— spent the better part of three months delving into the world of prescription pill addiction among local teens. During his final stretch of reporting, Collins’ mother died. In the weeks after her funeral, he would secure several first-hand accounts of addiction and complete the feature that appears on page 126. Our hearts go out to our freelance writer, who never ceases to amaze us with his talent and professionalism.  FesTival oF The arTs Boca: In addition to our expanded supplemental guide to the cultural event of the year in Boca (page 135), A&E editor John Thomason takes readers inside the Festival with bonus coverage (page 61)— including an interview with music director Constantine Kitsopoulos, who will conduct a live orchestration of the classic film “Casablanca” on March 9.  Miracle girl: Minutes after her family welcomed me into their Boca home, Kendall Gillis, 7, reached for my hand and showed me all of the cool things in her room, including an autograph book filled with well-wishes from her elementary school classmates. Later, parents Bill and Greta would share the incredible details of Kendall’s recovery from a major stroke that nearly took her life (page 84). This is just one of several fascinating profiles in this issue, including stories on professional golfer Marc Calcavecchia (page 88) and MSNBC star Mika Brzezinski (page 96).

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 Yin and Yang: On the one hand, we torture you with red velvet cupcakes in this month’s Boca Challenge (page 75), but on the other we point you in the right health direction (page 41) with tips on world-class spa treatments and—how about this for a blast from the past—doctors who actually make house calls.  a gliMpse oF cuBa: With the doors of Cuba opening to American travelers, Boca Raton tapped local photographer Tommy Morrison to share the indelible images of Havana residents that he snapped during a recent trip to the country’s capital city. “Every little inch of Cuba seemed to give me something interesting to capture,” Morrison says. See for yourself on page 116.  daTing in Boca: As much as we’d like to think some things never change, courtship in the 21st century isn’t one of them. So we asked our Web editor, Cassie Morien, to produce her first feature for the magazine—a fun, thoughtful and in-depth guide to dating in and around Boca. Included in the mix is a detailed breakdown of the online dating sites that have become all the rage for today’s singles. Do they work? Just ask our A&E editor. John Thomason met his bride-to-be on OkCupid.com. So enjoy the cover of this jam-packed February issue—but, remember, it’s what’s inside that counts.

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Shades of Love

Valentine’s Day will have the savvy shopper seeing red in Boca Raton. Turn the page and check out some of the products sure to set your retail heart aflutter.

Men’s leather shoe, $99, from H&M, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; red satin bag, $1,395, from Marchesa, marchesa.com; “S by Shakira,” $35, from Sears, Town Center at Boca Raton; Tiffany Marlow Hobo, $4,900, from Tiffany & Co., Town Center at Boca Raton when U want to know

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[ ] RuBiES RuLE: Ruby is one of the most precious stones (after diamonds and emeralds) due to its rich red color, hardness, durability, rarity and high value.

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ers offers diamond and ruby bracelets and pendants. Hosh, who recently sold a ruby ring for more than $140,000, is able to order high-priced rubies upon request.

[ ] WHat GOES WitH RED: Diamonds best complement rubies. Ruby and sapphire pairings also are popular. [ ] HanDLE it WitH caRE: Rubies are 1.“Heart” bracelet set, $98, from Alex and Ani, Palm Beach; 2. Dita “Exeter” sunglasses, $700, from Glimpse Eyewear, Delray Beach; 3. Piazza Sempione silk cargo pants, $695, from Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center at Boca Raton; 4. “Marmalade Lips” coin purse, $65, from Diane von Furstenberg, dvf.com; 5. Multistone oval mosaic ring, $3,600, from David Yurman, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens; 6. Large gold bangle set, $178, from Alex and Ani, Palm Beach; 7. Bordeaux crocodile bag, $5,495, from Marchesa, marchesa.com; 8. Garnet infinity stud earrings, $1,400, from David Yurman, The Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens

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Patrizia rondelli, owner of TitiGirl Boutique (398 Via Naranjas, Suite 57, Royal Palm Place, 561/620-2610) in Boca, shares some tips about wearing shades of love this season.

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WHat cOlOrS Pair Well WitH red?

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Time to Rejuvenate

Looking to pamper a loved one for Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in luck; South Florida is Spa Central when it comes to world-class treatments. Turn the page for a sneak peek at some of the signature spa offerings in and around Boca.

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Not all South Florida spas are created equal. We’ve spotlighted some of the area’s premier pampering rooms based on your rejuvenation needs—including a signature superstar treatment. Best spa For: a Full Day oF relaxation

Best spa For: letting your Hair Down

Where: Eau Spa at The Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach Why: With 42,000 square feet (just short of a football field) of pampering space, Eau Spa is the perfect place to spend an entire day. We love the SelfCentered Garden, which is a relaxing oasis filled with waterfalls and hanging chairs; and the “spice market,” where mixologists concoct personalized body scrubs. Check out the “Delight” package (180 minutes; $425), which includes a soaking bath, “self-centered” massage, signature facial and relaxation time in a private villa. Champagne and light bites are on the house. ContaCt: 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan; 561/540-4960; eauspa.com

Where: Bliss Spa at the W Fort Lauderdale Why: Bliss, like the hotel that houses it, is a favorite of hip, jet-setting professionals who don’t have time to waste. The signature style of the original New York City spa—white and blue palette, and fast, discreet service—also defines the South Florida version. Try the “Hangover Herbie,” perfect after a late night at one of the hotel’s trendy bars. The treatment includes Bliss’s famous Triple Oxygen Facial, body wrap, foot massage and anti-migraine massage. ContaCt: 701 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.; 877/862-5477; blissworld. com

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Best spa For: Couples Where: The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach Why: The oceanfront Spa is tranquil and clean, and exudes elegance without trying too hard. The waiting rooms, steam/ sauna/whirlpool areas and the showers (a massage in itself with more than seven jets) are reason enough to visit. But The Spa also caters to romantic types with its “Couples Experience” (starts at $50 for 25 minutes), which can be added to the couple’s massage (prices vary). Enjoy a beautifully tiled, private relaxation room with a private steam room and rain shower for two, along with complementary healthy snacks and fruitinfused juice. ContaCt: 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach; 561/533-3715; fourseasons.com/ palmbeach/spa

Best spa For: giving BaCk to nature Where: The Spa at the

Mandarin Oriental, Miami Why: Get away without going too far by taking a short car ride to Brickell Key, home to the exquisite Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Inside, bask in the services offered at the only spa in Florida to be honored with the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Award. Among the full array of full- and half-day packages is the Thai Herbal Compress Ritual (90 minutes; $275 weekends, $250 weekdays). Warm herb and essential oil compresses are applied to the body’s muscles, and the massage focuses on areas of concern. It’s OK to feel good about indulging; for every Thai Herbal booked, a tree is planted in Everglades National Park. ContaCt: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami; 305/913-8332; mandarinoriental.com/ Miami/spa

Best spa For: staying loCal Where: The Maui Spa & Wellness Center Why: So you can’t make a day trip to Hawaii—but you can make a short trip to the Maui Spa, tucked away in Boca’s business district. We suggest popping in for a Lomi Lomi massage (starts at $60 for 25 minutes) on your lunch break. The continuously flowing massage feels like waves running over your body. If you have extra time, check out the tranquil relaxation room with a starry sky— it’s not quite Hawaii, but it’s a much-needed escape all the same. ContaCt: 2100 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd.; 800/768-6259; themauispa.com

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Doctor in the house Health care, for a change, comes to you—right here in Boca.

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emember the days when doctors were never too busy to make house calls? Neither do we. For the past three decades, the only doctors making house calls were on television. But, believe it or not, physicians in Boca are at the forefront of a movement to return to your doorstep. In a nod to the “good old days,” Dr. Donald Snyder created MD Housecalls, a medical practice where 100 percent of his appointments are at patients’ homes. Snyder says he created the service out of sheer demand. “As my patients were aging, I kept receiving requests to make house calls,” he says. “Since Medicare covers home visits, it makes it even easier.” The benefits of at-home appointments are more than just convenience. Snyder is fully mobile, so X-rays, ultrasounds, blood tests and EKGs all come to you. “People are clearly more comfortable in their homes,” he says. “We spend at least 45 minutes with each patient to get a better assessment of their health.” In true South Florida fashion, Botox and other cosmetic injectables are available too.

“Many men and women prefer the discretion afforded by coming to a patient’s home for these procedures,” Snyder says. Dr. Steven Schwartz, who makes house calls for Alliance Care, appreciates the extra time that he’s able to spend with his patients. “As a geriatrician, I have always been meticulous about medication review,” he says. “Being able to go through every pill bottle with a patient can be invaluable.” Although Schwartz sometimes feels like a famous television doctor, he is a big fan of making house calls. “I feel like the old Dr. Marcus Welby character because I get to know the whole family, spend more time with each patient and treat a variety of medical problems,” he says. “But in this day and age, I have much more available than Dr. Welby ever did.”

for more info MD hOuseCaLLs: 561/368-7878, mdhousecalls.org aLLianCe Care: 561/471-1205, alliancecare.com

february races 12th: Miles for Meso 8K (Spanish river Park; 7:30 a.m.; 954/303-5960; milesformesothelioma.org) 12th: Gift of Life 5K Walk for Life (Palm Beach Plaza, FaU; 9:00 a.m.; 800/962-7769; giftoflife.org) 18th: Together We See Eye Run (YmCa Boca raton; 5:30 p.m.; 800/978-4531; ymcapbc.org) 19th: Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and half Marathon (museum of Discovery and Science, 6 a.m.; 561/241-3801; a1amarathon.com)

CheCk List: Home HealtH Care hugo MacDonald, physical therapist for Alliance Care, makes house calls in Palm Beach County. Here is his advice for what to look for when choosing home health care.

1. Ask if they use in-house stAff: “This way the level of communication only goes through them and not through multiple contractors.”

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2. Do your homework: “When discharged from a hospital and given a list of names to choose from, make sure you look up each person and pick the best for you.”

3. Do they speAk your lAnguAge?

4. Do they Accept your insurAnce?

“Make sure the agency has staff that can accommodate your cultural and language needs.”

“Seems so simple, but you’d be surprised how many people don’t follow up on this.”

5. mAke sure the Agency speciAlizes in your neeDs: “Sometimes the person you speak to is a marketing person and not a medical specialist. Ask for the nursing director and speak with him/her directly.”

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This is how far we’ll go

to detect lung cancer. it ’s fi v e mi lli me te rs i n s i z e . It could be the start of lung cancer. And a chest X-ray can’t see it. But, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Lynn Cancer Institute, we’re using the latest imaging technology – helical computerized tomography or spiral CT – to detect lung

masses at their earliest and potentially most curable stage. According to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine, spiral CT can reduce lung cancer mortality for patients by 20 percent versus those who receive standard X-rays. Our lun g C a n Ce r sCre e ni ng P rO gram is available for smokers between the ages

of 55 and 74, with a 30-pack-a-year history and either are currently smoking or have quit smoking within the past 15 years. The scan is fast, easy and painless. No referral is necessary. For more information about lung cancer screenings or to schedule a chest CT, please call the Lynn Cancer Institute at 561.955.6627.

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home SHELF LIFE

Scot Zimmerman

Shelving, whether built-in, wall-to-wall or nestled into a nook, adds undeniable form and function to a room. But doing it with style and showmanship? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the tricky part. We offer ideas and inspiration to help ensure that your shelves stack up in every way.

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Common Shelf SenSe Part I For whatever reason, when it comes to shelves, we tend to get thrown

off by two things: character and clutter. Most shelves lack the former and are crammed with the latter. If your shelves are listless and overloaded, try incorporating the following tips.

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Wall brackets may be small, but their decorative power can be huge. Often used to shoulder objets d’art, small photos and treasured books, brackets or corbels (or even small ledges) can steal the show with their shapely profiles, intricate carvings and unique finishes. Used in a group or as a solo statement, a bracket can serve as a compact and stylish alternative to conventional shelving.

2. reJeCt PreDICtaBle PlanKS

To create shelves that are as stylish as anything placed on them, stagger their structure. Create customized openings that frame your favorite pieces. (Marc Michaels Design, Boca Raton)

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Create custom easy-to-make shelves from wood planks and galvanized pipe painted black. Tip: Use painter’s masking tape to outline your project on the wall in order to determine its design and dimensions before you begin cutting the materials. 48

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BooK Smart Boca Raton designer Shelly Preziosi (561/289-7613, interiorsbyshellypreziosi. com) doesn’t just stock shelves; she puts plenty of thought into—and personalizes— each project. Her strategies for using books to add volumes of style include the following.

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Here are two more ways to create a shelving sensation inside your home.

4. Create ContraSt

Paint the back wall of a shelf unit a contrasting color to promote visual depth and make displayed objects appear more prominent. Attach textured fabric or patterned wallpaper to make a similar statement.

[ ] Plan your shelves for accessibility and functionality; take your book inventory and accessory display needs into consideration from the start.

[ ] Accommodate any oversized volumes by preparing deeper shelves. [ ] Balance horizontally stacked titles with vertical books and even a few leaning volumes to avoid a library-like presentation of tightly packed, upright books. [ ] Use stacked books to create elevated stages for displaying notable collectibles and cherished objects. A stacked-book “plateau” makes anything topping it appear special. [ ] Categorize books—cookbooks, travel, design and fiction—to make them easy to find among vast collections. [ ] Display small, framed art in the shelves to create layers and dimension. Rotate art in and out of shelves to prevent them from becoming static. [ ] Keep a sturdy stool or library ladder on hand to enable you to access top-shelf books easily.

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5. Go WIth GlaSS

Glass shelves pack plenty of “wow.” Objects appear to float on their surfaces while light flows through to illuminate the pieces on display. The key to making the most of the transparent beauty of glass shelves: Don’t overcrowd them; allow room for light to seep through from top to bottom.

Photo finish

Here’s one for the books: Photocopy favorite fabrics to create decorative jackets for your tattered titles. To create continuity in your decor, choose textiles showcased elsewhere in the room. ADAM FINKLE

[ ] Emphasize ease of use. Position your most used books at arm level for easy access and, in family rooms, place children’s books and toys on the lowest shelves.

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Next time you head to Orlando, give yourself a “Grand” hotel experience. And in the same vein, Grand Bahama Island has its share of natural splendor. Turn the page for more on both of these getaways. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando

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An Escape Within an Escape The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers the best of all worlds in Orlando.

e all know that Orlando—and its dizzying array of attractions—is not just for kids and families. Perfectly well-adjusted single and mature adults also like to pop in at Epcot, or outrun a zombie or two at Halloween Horror Nights. Which is why finding a great hotel that offers adults (and families) a delicious refuge from Theme Park Madness is a daunting mission. Over the years, I have stayed at varying levels of theme park properties and offsite hotels, and something is always off. Either the hotel is too big (I hate having breakfast with 1,000 tourists), or it’s infested with giant padded characters, or it’s teeming with screaming kids in wall-to-wall strollers. But, this time, I think I have found the answer. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is a sprawling (1,500 acres), densely landscaped property on a small lake, about a 15- or 20-minute drive from most parks. The hotel is designed around the iconic Hyatt atrium, but the ambience is more serene and Zen-like these days, compared to the original bustling Hyatt model. The property is dramatically landscaped and wooded, with water features, sculptures, three lagoon-like pools, winding paths, a beach, even a bar in a grotto under a series of waterfalls (“On The Rocks”). One of the pools is a “quiet zone;” another has a water slide for the kids. Guests can rent bikes, canoes, paddleboats and kayaks, and there is a hammock enclave on a small rise above the beach and the lake. Golf enthusiasts will find The lavish grounds at the Hyatt are dotted with scupltures.

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The Hyatt’s dramatic pool and lakefront

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45 holes worth of Jack Nicklaus-designed layouts and a nine-hole “pitch-and-putt.” The resort also features tennis courts, a fitness center, jogging trails and a beauty salon. In short, Grand Cypress is its own destination, with all the amenities adults may desire, plus plenty of activities for kids (including Camp Hyatt for children ages 3 to 12). Rooms and suites are well appointed, with views of a dense tree canopy interrupted in the far distance by the Epcot dome and the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios park. The only weak spot was the dining. Aside from its signature fine-dining restaurants, Hemingway’s and La Coquina, there is a sushi bar and three more casual restaurants plus an in-room dining option—all with the identical menu. And all average at best. Hemingway’s is a step or two above and La Coquina has a much-loved Sunday brunch. Although the property is not linked directly to any of the theme parks, it is close enough to offer complimentary shuttle service. It is nearby but not too near, and it offers a vacation within your vacation—the perfect balance when it comes to an Orlando getaway weekend. —Marie Speed

Directions: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (One Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando) is an easy threehour drive from Boca Raton; take the Turnpike to Interstate 4 at exit 68. Amenities: Golf Academy and Jack Nicklaus Signaturedesigned golf course; halfacre pool with waterfalls, slides and sundeck; 24hour StayFitTM fitness center; Grand Cypress Tennis & Racquet Club Guest services: Complimentary resort shuttle; 24-hour business center; gift shop, florist and salon; Camp Hyatt and babysitting services; pet friendly contAct: 407/239-1234

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The outdoor atrium at Count Basie Square features live music and dancing. [2] Don’t Drive: When you go, don’t bother renting a car. Most everything on the island can be reached by bus, on a guided tour or by foot. Gasoline was $5.35 per gallon in Freeport this fall, and gas prices have become a major political issue in the Bahamas. [3] See how the other half liveS: Grand Bahama’s affluent part of town is known as Millionaire’s Row, and the island has one gleaming castle owned by Haywood Cooper, the

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businessman who brought KFC and Burger King to the island. It resembles something out of a Disney fairy tale and is a popular tourist destination. [4] Get Back to nature: Lucayan National Park (bnt.bs/parks_lucayan.php) is a don’t-miss attraction on the island, with its pair of limestone caves discovered during the Cuban Missle Crisis; if you go at the right time, you may spot bats hanging inside. On the walk to nearby Gold Rock Beach, look out for native flora and fauna, from mangroves and killdeer to osprey and upside-down jellyfish. The Garden of the Groves (the gardenofthegroves.com) is a historic landmark and 12-acre botanical garden with footpaths, bridges and stairs wending through a serene paradise. At the center is the Grand Bahama Labyrinth, a circular walking path rooted in Catholic theology. [5] take the tour: You can see most of these locations in a guided jeep tour, which runs about four hours and costs $80 per person, usually including lunch. —John Thomason

IF YOU GO WATER WORKS Dive in to these aquatic locales in GranD bahama. UnExSO: If “swimming with dolphins” is on your bucket list, make it happen in this protected lagoon neighboring the Pelican Bay Resort. (unexso.com) PARAdiSE COvE: Snorkeling and kayaking are recommended at this reef on the island’s southwest side, which abounds in tropical marine life. (deadmansreef.com) JUnKAnOO BEACh ClUB: There is no admission charge for this family-friendly club on Taino Beach, boasting a shallow coral reef and activities from volleyball to pedal boats. (junkanoobeachfreeport. com)

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Let the Festival Begin

With Festival of the Arts Boca a month away, we’re spotlighting the best of the fest. Turn the pages for an interview with the festival’s newly appointed music director and the five top reasons to attend the event.

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Constantine Kitsopoulos

MusiC direCtor, Festival oF the arts BoCa

t took six years for Festival of the Arts Boca to name its first music director, but the selection is no stranger to fans of the event. Constantine Kitsopoulos, music director for Queens Symphony Orchestra for six years, has conducted for operas, symphonies and plays in such venues as Broadway, Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall. He joined the Festival of the Arts family in 2010 when he conducted the Russian National Orchestra and, for festival chairman Charlie Siemon, his return in 2011 cemented his appointment. “He did unbelievable work with young Jackie Evancho at last year’s festival,” Siemon says. “He worked with her in a way that was just magical.” As music director, Kitsopoulos will introduce certain pieces of music and lecture on particular subjects, enhancing the festival’s educational component. He will conduct two performances, both of them flashing back on film history. On March 9, he will follow up last year’s successful live orchestration of “The Wizard of Oz” by offering the same treatment for “Casablanca.” On March 10, he will conduct the Boca Raton Symphonia with three young stars of the Metropolitan Opera in a program titled “Opera Goes to the Movies.” (Both programs will take place at Mizner Park Amphitheater.) The New Jersey resident spoke to Boca Raton about the particulars of live film-score re-creation.

is your approach different when conducting an abstract piece of music compared to something with a story? I try to approach it from the point of view of the music itself, and to me any piece of music is always telling some kind of story. In the case of a Beethoven symphony, I study the art and the literature and the society of the time in which it was written and what the composer was going through in his or her life, so there’s always some kind of a back story.

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What was your reaction this year to the “Casablanca” announcement? That’s one of my favorite films, and it has a score by Max Steiner, who actually studied with Gustav Mahler. A lot of these film composers of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s came over from Europe and studied with some of the great composers. It’s a wonderful score.

When you’re performing for these movies, do you want the symphony to be so integrated into the film experience that audiences almost don’t notice it? There’s always a balance you have to strike. Film music is meant to accompany a film. It’s not there to stand out by itself. But in a live concert situation, you have to have some sort of balance so that, yes, we’re accompanying the film, but since it’s such a unique situation, the audience can sit up and listen sometimes and notice what we’re doing.

With the audience laughing, applauding and reciting dialogue from the movie, are you able to play off their energy in ways you wouldn’t at a traditional concert? In an ideal situation you always play off the energy coming from the audience. When everything is right— when the music is coming out beautifully, and you can feel the audience engaged in what’s going on—it’s like riding a wave, to use surfing terminology. It’s like being on this wave and letting it take you where it takes you.

do you have any movie requests going into 2013? “North by Northwest.” I’ve done “Psycho” and a program with excerpts from four or five different Hitchcock films, and “North by Northwest” has a great score.

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5 reasons to attend:

Festival of the Arts Boca The jewel in Boca’s cultural crown returns this spring (March 7–18). Here are just some of the reasons that the sixth annual event is shaping up to be one of the best ever. (Visit festivaloftheartsboca.org for complete schedule and ticket information.) 1. It opens wIth a lIvIng legend. George Costanza couldn’t conjure

José Carreras

the name of Three Tenors member José Carreras in an episode of “Seinfeld” (“Pavarotti ... Domingo ... the other guy”), but this dynamic opera singer is arguably the marquee star at Festival of the Arts Boca this year, kicking off the festivities March 7. The Spanish Catalan tenor is known for the mass concerts with his two renowned colleagues as well as his affecting, heart-wrenching portrayals in Verdi and Puccini operas. Carreras also is one of the world’s foremost medical inspirations, having combated acute leukemia after being given a 1-in-10 chance of survival.

3. It gets younger every year. The booking of such

young stars as singer Jackie Evancho (11) and guitarist Milos Karadaglic (27) at last year’s festival was no coincidence. Event chairman Charlie Siemon’s efforts to attract more young people onstage and in the audience continue. Along with bringing youthful acts to the Festival—such as three Metropolitan Opera stars in their 20s (March 10) and the hip string trio Time for Three (March 11)—the festival has been able to reduce ticket prices so that more families and young people can attend.

4. the lIterature program has been rebranded. The Festival has

prided itself on its variety of authors, from writers of classic literature to nonfiction columnists of today. This year, the festival renamed its literature portion “Authors and Ideas” to reflect this scope. While all the speakers lecturing at the festival— including Barbara McDonald Stewart (March 11), Andrew Ross Sorkin (March 16) and Doris Kearns Goodwin (March 18)—have written books, they are more about offering insights and observations.

2. the musIc program Is jazzed. From young jazz pianist Alfredo

Rodriguez (March 8) to Patti Austin and Tony DeSare’s traditional George Gershwin revue (March 15) to the Latin fusion sound of Poncho Sanchez (March 16), jazz music is present in its myriad forms throughout the festival. Siemon is hoping this eclectic mix will bring attention to genres that audience members wouldn’t normally explore. “We think it serves our broader mission of getting people who may not fully appreciate the linkage between classical opera and jazz,” he says. Poncho Sanchez

 5. It takes st. patrIck’s day out of the pubs. For the first time, the Festival of the Arts will run the same

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Seven Nations

day as St. Patrick’s Day. But rather than compete with or ignore the inevitable insanity in Mizner Park on March 17, festival organizers decided to complement it with family programming beginning at 3 p.m. (the Drake School Dancers) as well as the Irish rock band Seven Nations. The festival will bow in the evening, shortly before the Dubliner and other restaurants start to clog. “It will transform St. Patty’s Day into a much broader celebration of history, tradition and the arts,” Siemon says.

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theHOTlist AmericAn internAtionAl Fine Art FAir

Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Details: Now in its 16th year, the weeklong event markets itself as “America’s premier art and antiques fair.” International dealers offer fine art from classical antiquity to contemporary, and a full schedule of daily activities will coincide with the exhibitions. A special exhibition and lecture on the House of Fabergé will feature everything you wanted to know about the jeweled eggs. Other presenters include Victoria Wyeth, daughter of legendary painter Andrew; Roger Ward, former chief curator at the Norton Museum of Art; and Bruce Helander, editor-in-chief of Art Economist. tickets: $10–$20 contact: 239/949-5411 or aifaf.com

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SecretAry mAdeleine K. Albright

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Where: FAU’s Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton Details: Bill Clinton’s secretary of state during his second term, Albright was the first woman to hold the post, shattering the glass ceiling that has since ushered Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton into the nation’s chief foreign-affairs post. Far from easing into a quiet retirement, the 74-year-old Albright has remained active in public life in her decade out of office, penning four books, co-chairing several commissions and even appearing on “Gilmore Girls.” Her afternoon lecture at FAU likely will provide insight into a number of issues foreign and domestic, from the American economy to the rise of China to the turmoil in the Middle East. tickets: $35 contact: 800/564-9539 or fauevents.com

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Where: Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave. Details: The annual tennis spectacular drew its highest attendance numbers last year, and it’s easy to see why: The ITC has transcended its origins as a simple ATP Tour stop to become one of the major events during Delray’s cultural season. In addition to separate tournaments for Champions Tour (Ivan Lendl is a headliner) and ATP players (Andy Roddick will take the court), festivities include numerous charity and society events, live music

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between matches and dining options exclusive to the ITC. tickets: $25–$250 contact: 561/330-6000 or yellowtennisball.com

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“Working”

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Where: Caldwell Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton Details: A Tony nominee when it debuted on Broadway in 1978, “Working” is a musical adapted from unlikely source material: Studs Terkel’s 1974 nonfiction best-seller “Working,” which delved into the meaning of labor for dozens of workers, from cab drivers to yacht brokers. Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked”) co-wrote the book and music with a little help from his friends, among them James Taylor and Mary Rodgers. The musical numbers explore such timeless workaday realities as “Traffic Jam,” “Millwork” and “Cleanin’ Women,” though parts of the show have been revised to suit the zeitgeist. tickets: $27–$50, $10 students contact: 561/241-7432 or caldwelltheatre.com

Willie nelson & Family

Where: Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale Details: Nelson’s soybean-fueled bus will motor into Fort Lauderdale for a set of music from an artist who once typified the label “outlaw country.” In his personal life, Nelson is still a maverick—living off the grid in Hawaii, speaking out on whatever political issue is on his mind and running into frequent trouble with the law over marijuana possession. But his music has taken a traditional—one might say conservative—turn. He is touring in support of “Country Music,” his latest album of lovely genre standards, as well as 2009’s “American Classic,” a collection of songbook and jazz interpretations. tickets: $35–$75 contact: 954/462-0222 or browardcenter.org

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Chris Brubeck’s Triple Play Crest Theatre at Old School Square

Jazz musician and son of the legendary Dave Brubeck, Chris Brubeck has earned international acclaim as a composer and performer. Triple Play is his acoustic blues/jazz/folk trio, with vocals that include guitarist Joel Brown and harmonica virtuoso Peter Madcat Ruth. It’s a special event not to miss! See them perform February 2 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 561/243-7922 ext. 1 or visit oldschool.org.

JARC 26th Anniversary Gala Boca West Country Club

On March 11, beginning at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. dinner, JARC 26 will honor Dr. Debra Hallow, JARC’s executive director, for her 18 years of service and dedication to the organization. Guests will enjoy dinner, dancing, a wonderful program showcasing the organization and fabulous silent and live auctions. Michael Williams, an anchor on WPTV News Channel 5, will be this year’s gala emcee. The gala requires cocktail attire, and tickets are $250 per person. For tickets or more information, call JARC at 561/558-2550 or visit jarcfl.org. Dr. Debra Hallow, from JARC

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Country Club Chef Showdown At this “Iron Chef”-style competition between the chefs of Boca’s finest country clubs, a panel of celebrity judges will determine the winner. Guests can sample their creations, sip savory cocktails, sway to cool jazz and bid on high-end culinary- and wine-themed silent auction prizes. A special VIP ticket includes a private reception with the celebrity judges, a Champagne welcome and a VIP Swag bag. All proceeds benefit the patient care programs of Hospice of Palm Beach County. To purchase tickets, visit hpbcf.org or call 561/988-2742. The event takes place Thursday, Feb. 2 from 7 to10 p.m., with the VIP reception from 6 to 7.

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February may be all about hearts and flowers, but it also can mean a few blustery cold snaps—the perfect time to belly up to a great bowl of steaming chili. Here’s how to do it right. And, keep on reading—we’ve got cupcakes, the star chefs at Boca Bacchanal and much more.

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What Every Chili Kitchen Needs Texas Chili

Serves 12–15 3 pounds of chili-grind red meat (beef or other game) 1 large onion, diced small 1 medium bell pepper, diced 1 medium red bell pepper, diced 6 cloves of garlic, chopped 3 cups chicken stock 1 cup tomato puree 2 quarts water 7 teaspoons chili powder 3 tablespoons cumin powder 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder

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along The way ingredienTs salt and pepper Cayenne The Finisher 4 tablespoons Maseca (brand name for masa or corn flour) 1/4–1/3 cup cold water In chili pot, sauté red meat, onions, bell peppers and chopped garlic. Once meat is cooked through and peppers and onions are translucent, add remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to boil and reduce to low simmer. As chili simmers, begin to add salt, pepper and cayenne to taste; remember that your chili will reduce and these ingredients will intensify. Simmer until chili meat reaches right tenderness and seasoning is where it needs to be. If chili over-reduces before meat reaches desired tenderness, add more water and chicken stock. To finish, whisk Maseca and cold water in separate bowl, making sure all lumps are removed. Drizzle mixture into chili while whisking. This will tighten up chili and add touch of corn flavor. Simmer 10 more minutes.

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Three places To geT your chili on Skyline Chili

2950 N. Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale 954/566-1541 Skyline offers a version of Cincinnati chili famous for its unusual seasonings such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice or chocolate—served over spaghetti. Skyline Three Ways is the signature menu item: Skyline “secret recipe” chili over glistening steamed spaghetti, topped with a mound of cheddar cheese.

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le Tub

1100 N. Ocean Drive Hollywood 954/921-9425 Le Tub is almost as famous for its chili as it is for its burgers, which were ranked No. 1 in America a few years ago by GQ magazine. The ground sirloin is fried, drained and added to a “cauldron” of tomatoes, green peppers, onion and seasonings. We know foodies who swear by it.

beany’S GourmeT Café 126 N.E. Second St. Boca Raton 561/392-1085

Only in Boca is there a turkey chili—less fattening—that knocks our socks off. But we like to blow off that calorie thing and have it over one of Beany’s shoebox-sized baked potatoes. With a dab of sour cream.

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Whole dried chilies should be wiped off, toasted in a dry skillet, then seeded, stemmed and ground, or soaked, seeded, stemmed and chopped. Whole fresh chilies should be seeded and stemmed. If they have thick skins, blacken them over a flame, then sweat them in a plastic bag before peeling and seeding under running cold water.

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Chili Toppings How you eat your chili depends on many things—your roots and how much of a purist you are. If you’re the one in charge, it’s best to ladle it into the bowls and set out a variety of toppings and additions. ToasTies Use them to dip

up bites of chili, or crush them on top to add crunch.

THe HeaT You can buy chiles all over the place in South Florida,

from small Mexican markets in West Boca or Lake Worth to Bravo in Boynton Beach (1510 S.W. eighth St., 561/737-9916) and Whole Foods in Boca (1400 Glades Road, 561/447-0000). experiment with different combinations of dried and fresh chilies for a complex seasoned chili.

Chili powder: A blend of ground ancho and other peppers, with cumin, Mexican oregano and other seasonings.

Canned ChipoTle: These are smoked jalapeño peppers that usually come canned in adobo sauce.

anCho: The main chile used in most red chili and red chili seasoning mixes. Deep, smoky flavor.

Banana pepper: Different and milder than a yellow wax pepper.

Chile moriTa: A smoked and dried jalapeño.

Chile negro: A dried pasilla.

Chile arBol: Dried or fresh skinny red powerful peppers.

Fresh anaheim: Anaheims range from mild to hot. Also called New Mexico green chile, Big Jim or Hatch (if they’re grown in Hatch).

piCkled JalapeÑos: Not as hot as the fresh ones.

Fresh JalapeÑos: May be green or red.

Fresh haBanero/sCoTCh BonneT: Not exactly the same except for practical purposes: very, very hot.

dried guaJillo: A rich-tasting chile, often used in conjunction with ancho.

Fresh pasilla: Very dark green, mild-flavored chili; exchangeable with Anaheims and Poblanos.

Flaked Chimayo: Dried New Mexico pepper, crushed instead of ground.

serrano: Slimmer, darker green and thinner-skinned than a jalapeño, but similar.

salTines The cello two-

pack is the traditional diner go-with.

Rice The origins of this combo are thought to be from East Texas, where chili blends into gumbo. There used to be a place called Shanghai Jimmy’s in Dallas whose slogan was “Chili rice is very nice.” chopped onion Some

serve them sautéed, but if you use a really sweet onion, like you should, then raw is better because of the cold, crunchy contrast. Don’t chop them too far ahead of time.

GRaTed cheese

As much for its melting creaminess as its flavor, use rat cheese or Monterey Jack or mild cheddar. chopped scallions

Like onions, only prettier, and better if the only available onions are sharp. sliced Radishes

Believe it. sliced JalapeÑos

Some people are heat fiends. Instead of scaring off your main dining party, offer these on the side for the fanatics. FResh cilanTRo The fresh green taste sets off the toasty richness of the chili, especially if you’re from California.

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Boca Bacchanal: A Perfect 10

The area’s signature food and wine weekend celebrates a decade of culinary excellence.

or the Boca Bacchanal, there was no learning curve. Where other fundraisers need time to find their footing and formula, the annual weekend benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society struck gold right out of the gate. Launched in 2002, the Bacchanal took a threetiered approach over one lavish weekend in March. On Friday, top chefs paired with top vintners from around the world to host dinners at private residences; on Saturday, the toques and vintners relived their offerings at a “Bacchus Bash” at the Boca Raton Resort & Club that featured live and silent auctions; and on Sunday, an outdoor “grand tasting” with bythe-bite fare from area restaurants and samplings from vintners at the Mizner Park Amphitheater concluded the festivities. Wine Spectator rated the Bacchanal as one of the top 20 food and wine festivals in the country that inaugural year—and the basic structure hasn’t changed since.

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“That put us on the map,” recalls Ann Rutherford, one of the Bacchanal’s four founding chairpersons. At first, convincing Boca residents to open their homes to strangers for the Friday event was a tough sell. “Some people spent $20,000 to host this dinner,” Rutherford says. “To talk someone into that is not easy. But once it got going, we had people volunteering.” Bobby Campbell, CEO of the footwear company BBC International, has been one of the Bacchanal’s most valued volunteers from the beginning, hosting a dinner every year. At the 2010 event, Campbell donated $100,000 at the Bacchus Bash for new lampposts (16) at the FEC Railway Station and renovations to the train cars. Over its first nine years, the Bacchanal has raised $2.8 million for the Historical Society, leading to the creation of children’s programs, the digitization of the Society’s newspaper collection and the restoration of rail cars. “The Bacchanal has introduced the Historical Society to so many new people in the community—wine and food lovers who probably never knew much about us,” says Mary Csar, the Society’s executive director. “The value has been fabulous.”

What: Boca Bacchanal When: March 23–25 Where: Private residences, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Mizner Park Amphitheater Cost: $85–$300, depending on the event ContaCt: 561/395-6766 or bocabacchanal.com

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Top: Guests enjoy the festivities at last year’s Bacchanal. Above: Wine lovers sample offerings at the Grand Tasting. Right: Patrons cheer a winning bidder at the live auction.

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The Bacchanal: 2012 Chef Profiles

Ken Frank

Currently: Chef/ proprietor, La Toque at The Westin Verasa Napa; Napa Valley, Calif. Cuisine: Contemporary French Known For: Frank was one of the early California cuisine upstarts, along with Wolfgang Puck and Jonathan Waxman, among others. He was the opening chef at Michael’s in Santa Monica, known as the Los Angeles birthplace of California cuisine. In 1979, he opened the first La Toque on the Sunset Strip; today, the Napa La Toque is considered one the region’s landmark restaurants. In 2011, it was named one of “America’s Best 100 Wine Restaurants” by Wine Enthusiast magazine.

Kevin Garcia

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’Cesca and both Accademia di Vino locations in New York City Cuisine: Italian Known For: Once personal chef to Ron Perelman, this Johnson & Wales grad also has worked at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Prime Steakhouse at the Bellagio, at Lucca inside our own Boca Raton Resort & Club, and as chef de cuisine at New York’s Del Posto with Mario Batali.

Carlos Guía

Currently: Executive chef, The Country Club at Wynn; Las Vegas Cuisine: American (with classic French and European influences) Known For: Guía, reared in Venezuela, is a Culinary Institute of America (CIA) grad who received classical training in France under chef Georges Blanc (and others in Belgium and England). He honed his skills at Le Bernardin and Lutèce in New York City and at the revered Commander’s Palace in New Orleans. In 2006, while at Commander’s, he was nominated for “Best Chef Southwest” by the James Beard Foundation.

Pano i. Karatassos

Currently: Executive chef, Kyma; Atlanta Cuisine: Greek Known For: The son of restaurateur I. Pano Karatassos of the Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, Pano is a CIA grad who honed his skills under great chefs such as Thomas Keller at French Laundry in Napa Valley, Jean-Georges Vongerichten at Jean-Georges in New York City and Eric Ripert at Le Bernardin, also in New York. Today, Pano is internationally known for his modern take on Greek cuisine at Kyma, which is routinely regarded as one of the best restaurants in Atlanta.

Michael tuohy

Currently: Executive chef, Dean & Deluca; St. Helena, Calif. Cuisine: Mediterranean Known For: This veteran California cuisine chef

founded Grange Restaurant and The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento, as well as Woodfire Grill in Atlanta. Tuohy graduated from Hotel & Restaurant School at City College of San Francisco in 1982 and teamed up with legendary Bay Area chef Joyce Goldstein of Square One Restaurant to launch its sister establishment, Caffe Quadro. A pioneer in the farm-to-table idea and the seasonal approach to menus, Tuohy is active in the Slow Food movement.

Ken Vedrinski

Currently: Executive chef, owner and sommelier, Trattoria Lucca; Charleston, S.C. Cuisine: Low country with an Italian influence Known For: Vedrinski is well known as an early proponent of the rapidly growing farm-to-table movement. He has been chef at such notable restaurants as Opus in the former Swissôtel Atlanta and The Restaurant at Woodlands Inn & Resort in Summerville, S.C. He is a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist, including in 2011 as “Best Chef Southeast.” [ bocamag.com ]

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Feed Me: Glen Manfra wants to feed you. Spoon-feed you, really, at his new SpoonFed (217 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/450-7557) in downtown Delray. If the chef ’s name sounds familiar, well ... duh. Manfra’s local résumé is only slightly shorter than a hose, with stints at Bice, Amici, Sopra, Vic & Angelo’s and probably other restaurants that Buzz is too tired and out of breath to list. Anyway, SpoonFed is his latest venture, rescuing the prime Atlantic Avenue space from the “What were they thinking?” mess that was Atlantic Ocean Club, which wiped out faster than a one-legged surfer. Spoony has a whole new look; no more of that wannabe South Beach thing, plus a menu that’s kinda-sorta-butnot-really Italian at brunch and dinner. What all that means in your mouth is that you can get eggplant Parmesan and chopped chicken livers, meatball pizza and Blue Point oysters, rigatoni with Sunday gravy and grilled branzino with spicy mango salsa. You’ll need a fork for that, though.

Glen Manfra

Chilean sea bass with lobster nosh from SpoonFed

The Ohio-based chain now has eight little Brios in Florida and more than 40 across the country, all dishing up a lengthy menu of Italian and Italian-esque fare that ranges from Florence (bistecca alla Fiorentina) to Emilia-Romagna (lasagna Bolognese) to New York (pasta fra diavolo) to ... Texas (barbecued chicken flatbread)? Whatever. It’s a formula that works well enough to drop a sack of lira on re-imagining the old Wild Olives space, some 8,000 square feet of cypress wood flooring, antique doors, Venetian plaster walls, imported Italian marble and giant wrought-iron chandeliers with seating for more than 350 hungry diners indoors and out. That’s some brio. Hot CHa CHa: La vida loca comes buzzing into stately Palm Beach with the debut of Cha Cha’s Latin Fresh Kitchen & Tequila Bar (150 Worth Ave., 561/655-3319), a hip Latin-SpanishCaribbean-little-of-everything restaurant from the folks behind Cucina Dell Art’e, E.R. Bradley’s and Nick & Johnnie’s. Pollinating the upstairs space once occupied by Trevini, Cha Cha’s cuts an elegant figure with lots of dark wood, polished brass and marble, not to mention a buzz-worthy menu of tapas, salads, tacos and a handful of entrées. There are Spanish classics like gambas al ajillo and paella, Latin American faves like parillada and empanadas, Mexican dishes like carnitas tacos and tortilla soup, plus a few outliers like Caesar and wedge salads, short-rib risotto and tuna tartare. That’s a pretty packed dance card, if Buzz does say so himself. Burger Wars: As an original Mango Gangster and one of South Florida’s iconic chefs, the Buzz follows Allen Susser no matter where he goes. After closing his acclaimed Chef Allen’s in Aventura after more than two decades in the biz and a somewhat less successful stint consulting for Delray’s bumbling Taste Gastropub, Susser’s back in clover with his new Burger Bar (4650 Donald Ross Road, 561/6304545) in Palm Beach Gardens. A cool, industrial-chic space frames a burger-centric menu that features patties of a proprietary blend of short rib, brisket and sirloin tricked out with everything from papaya-pineapple barbecue sauce to 23-karat gold leaf(!), plus less beefy options like turkey, bison and lamb burgers, sliders, fritters, fries and more, more, more.

Full oF Brio: Actually, “brio” means “life” or “energy.” Which is what Brio Tuscan Grille (5050 Town Center Circle, 561/395-1770) certainly hopes to add to the dining mix at the Shops at Boca Center. 74

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Buzz oFF: West Palm Beach’s Raindancer Steakhouse closes, after 36 years. Ditto for both Caliente Kitchens in Boynton and Delray Beach. february

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Cupcakes

upcakes are the puppies of the culinary world. They’re tiny, cute and charming as all get-out. Of course, cupcakes don’t chew up the furniture or pee on the carpet. But it’s probably the cute-tiny factor that’s as responsible as anything for giving cupcakes their 15 minutes of gastronomic fame and inspiring a seemingly endless parade of TV shows, cooking competitions, cupcake-specific bakeries and, yes, Virginia, even a winery. Reason enough, then, for cupcakes to be the subject of this month’s Challenge. In sorting through the gazillion different flavors, we settled on red velvet, a cake of uncertain origin but definite popularity, typically made with cocoa powder, red food coloring and either cream cheese or buttercream frosting. Judging was based on the taste and texture of the cake, the quality of the icing, the marriage of the two and value, all considered to give a total score. Perhaps now someone will write a song: “How Much Is That Cupcake in the Window?” —Bill Citara

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OVERALL

Very moist cake but not much cocoa flavor. Smooth buttercream frosting is light and airy. Good value. $2.79.

ALL StAR CUpCAKE

Bright red cake is dense but moist and hides tangy cream cheese filling. Buttercream frosting is topped with candied pecans. $4.

ChAOS BAKERy

Moist cake delivers some cocoa flavor. Buttercream frosting gets garnished with red sprinkles and shaved chocolate. $3.95.

CUpCAKE COUtURE

Cake is dense but a little dry, with good cocoa flavor. Very rich and creamy buttercream frosting. $3.75.

SUGAR ChEf

Moist and chocolate-y cake under a big cloud of whipped cream cheese frosting. My favorite. An excellent value. $2.75.

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Chaos Bakery 1920 N.W. Second Ave., Boca Raton, 561/251-6326

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Cupcake Couture 328 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-2334

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Sugar Chef 600 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 561/835-2045

Sweet Surrender 870 Congress Ave., Suite 110, Boynton Beach, 561/733-2881

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Verdi Jewelers

Verdi Jewelers of Boca Raton offers the finest collection of unique and original designs. Verdi's creations withstand changing trends and are meant to last a lifetime for the classic, chic woman. At Verdi Jewelers, only impeccable is acceptable. Featured are a natural, fancy-colored and white diamond ring in 18-karat rose gold and an 18-karat yellow gold cuff with rough diamonds in various shades surrounded with white diamonds, from Verdi's exclusive collection. 78 Royal Palm Place Boca Raton | 561/393-3532 verdijewelers.com

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Silver Sleigh Designs Silver Sleigh Designs in Pompano Beach… not just a unique holiday shoppe but also your florist extraordinaire for all occasions! Exquisite holiday décor for all holidays, home treasures & gifts, and so much more… We tailor artfully-arranged florals to suit every occasion & venue… weddings, parties, banquets, and lovely office & home arrangements, as well as custom designed silks… expertly thought out and always designed with our renowned flair! Your “pearl in the oyster”… We’re open year-round for floral design, and for every holiday. What’s your desire? Come visit our shoppe! Visit us at 1319 E. Sample Rd, Pompano Bch | 954/943-9488 silversleighdesigns.com

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Boca Raton Museum of Art The Boca Raton Museum of Art gift store is known as one of the finest shops in the region, offering gifts in many price ranges. A perfect gift for the glass collector or sailing enthusiast, this jewel-colored glass sailboat with its festive sails is hand-painted in Venice. The artisan details each sparkling boat with luxurious gold accents. This 6-inch-by-8-inch sculpture costs $100. Don't miss the hand-painted Alphonse Mucha reproduction necklace and coordinating earrings of freshwater pearls, semi-precious stones and sterling silver. The exquisite pendant is intricately hand-painted on mother of pearl, with 22-karat gold highlights. It is 16 inches long and runs $379. 501 Plaza Real, located in Mizner Park Boca Raton | 561/392-2500 ext. 102 bocamuseum.org/store

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Scarf, $88, from Alene Too, Boca Raton; b.may python bag, $1,395, and Jeffrey Campbell wedge, $174, from Deborah James, Boca Raton; Streets Ahead belt, $250, and red beaded necklace, $395, from Apolonia Boutique, Boca Raton when U want to know

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Torrente Paris scarf, $98, from Deborah James; Lancaster Paris purse, $103, from Apolonia; snake-leather pump and pink patent-leather belt, prices upon request, from Ann Taylor, Town Center at Boca Raton; leather wrap cuff, $132, from Alene Too

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Necklace, $398, from Deborah James; Dareen Hakim leather purse, $300, from Apolonia; Natori nightgown, $98, from Drawer Full of Lingerie, Boca Raton

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style Faith Connexion fur vest, $1,059, from Apolonia; pearl and flower necklace, $425, from Deborah James; Lanvin clutch, price upon request, from Alene Too

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february

Pearl and silver necklace, $362, heart earrings, $68, and b.may python pouch, $179, all from Deborah James; heart key, $440, from Alene Too; braided mesh necklace and cuff, prices upon request, from Ann Taylor

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a few minutes with the people who help define south florida

The Gillis Family The InsIde sTory of a MedIcal MIracle

ife or death was the furthest thing from Greta Gillis’ mind when her daughter returned from an ocean swim last July 9 complaining of a headache. Probably a little saltwater in the ear, Greta assumed. That had to be why Kendall, then 6, was holding the left side of her head. However, by the time husband Bill returned from sailing with a friend, Greta knew something wasn’t right. Kendall couldn’t keep either the lemonade she drank or the goldfish crackers she ate from dribbling out the left side of her mouth. When the family, including son Wills (now 4), left the beach, Kendall was dragging her left leg and growing increasingly lethargic. The Boca residents called their pediatric group; the doctor on call alerted West Boca Medical Center of the symptoms. As Kendall entered the emergency room, she vomited. Hospital staff immediately drew eight vials of her blood and ordered a CAT scan. Minutes later, a doctor was pointing to a large pool of white on an image of Kendall’s brain. He told Bill and Greta that it was blood. Kendall had suffered a major stroke. And the clock was ticking. “No one thinks that children can suffer strokes,” says Bill, owner of a Greenacresbased telecom company, Lincoln Communications Group. “Believe us, they can.” According to the National Stroke Association, six out of every 100,000 people under age 15 will suffer a stroke, which remains one of the top 10 causes of death in children in the United States. In Kendall’s case, the stroke was due to an arteriovenous malformation (AVM), an abnormal entanglement of veins and arteries that led

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the Gillis family (from left): Greta, Kendall, Bill and wills

to blood-flow blockage and a ruptured vessel. As with stroke victims of any age, time is crucial because the leaked blood can be poisonous on the brain. Kendall was transported by helicopter to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, where doctors sedated her into a veritable induced coma to calm the brain and help reduce swelling. Nearly four days later, just the opposite happened. Kendall’s brain began to swell to such an extreme that she blew a pupil. If not for the nurse on call recognizing the situation, doctors would not have had time to inject Kendall with a drug that absorbed excess fluid off the brain, thus giving it room to expand. Initially, doctors felt that the AVM was too deep—and the risk of brain damage too high—for invasive surgery. However, Luis Rodriguez, lead neurosurgeon at Joe DiMaggio, told Bill and Greta that he felt

surgery was the best course of action. Five days following an afternoon at the beach they will never forget, the Gillises waited while their baby girl underwent a sevenhour operation to remove the AVM. “At that point, we didn’t know what to expect,” Bill says. “Was she going to come off sedation and start walking and talking? We had to be educated that, no, it’s going to take time and come back in pieces.” Greta, at her daughter’s side virtually the entire eight weeks of Kendall’s hospital stay, did anything and everything to help stimulate her daughter’s brain—from aromatherapy to massaging and stretching exercises. “That stimulation allows the brain to remap; so we immediately started physical, occupational and, later, speech therapy,” Greta says. “Her eyes weren’t open yet when we started. She couldn’t even hold february

warning signs Stroke SymptomS in children include: [ ] Severe headache [ ] Speech difficulties [ ] Eye movement problems [ ] Numbness or weakness on one side of the body [ ] Severe dizziness [ ] Trouble walking

her head up by herself. It was like having a newborn all over again.” It was more than a week after the surgery before Kendall, whose jaw was locked shut, finally swallowed something on her own. “You can’t imagine the joy of something so simple as seeing your child swallow an ice chip,” Greta says. On July 29, Kendall spoke for the first time since the stroke. She said “Da-da.” She wouldn’t take her first steps until August. One night, after another long day of therapy, Greta spoke to one of the doctors and posed the question that neither she nor Bill dared to ask during those initial five days. Just how close was Kendall to losing her life? “She told me that when they looked at Kendall’s CAT scan, they couldn’t believe what they were seeing,” Greta says. “It was a miracle, the doctor said, that she lived.” “Since this has happened, I know of six other families whose child has had an AVM,” Bill says. “Only two of the children survived.” Kendall, who turns 7 this month, continues to defy the odds. Though the family’s insurance only covers physical therapy, Kendall continues to undergo occupational and speech therapy (the family’s medical bills are estimated at $1 million) to go with county-mandated home tutoring. By fall, she was walking without a brace and had only slight paralysis on her left side. “We hope that other parents can learn from our story,” Greta says. “If we can save just one child by making families aware of the warning signs, then some benefit will come of all this.”

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Kendall and Greta

—Kevin KaminsKi

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Seth Marcus Manager, Boca raton Pawn

top 5 most unique items to land on shelves at boca pawn [ ] John Lennon’s “Self Portrait” painting, one of 28 in existence [ ] Peter Max’s “Lady From Outer Space” painting, one of 165 [ ] Hublot “Big Bang” stainless steel diamond chronograph watch [ ] Fancy intense yellow radiant-cut diamond with GIA certificate [ ] Muhammad Ali autographed shorts, worn by the champion himself

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ne of Palm Beach County’s bestkept secrets for high-end shopping isn’t nestled in a via off Worth Avenue or tucked inside Royal Palm Place. It’s in an unassuming strip mall, bearing an unassuming name, sandwiched between an online brokerage firm and a hair salon on North Federal Highway, across the street from Mizner Park. But inside the 1,800-square-foot store is a cornucopia of eclectic luxury, from baseballs signed by Ted Williams and pristine motorcycles to original Picasso paintings and Louis Vuitton handbags—and even, on occasion, a Ferrari. Here’s the kicker: It’s a pawnshop. Needless to say, with its Sotheby’s-like merchandise roster growing every day, Boca Pawn is not your average pawnbroker, and its manager is not your average pawnshop proprietor. The shop, which opened last February, is run by Seth Marcus, a fresh-faced 23-year-old senior at Florida Atlantic University who had previously worked for Raymond Lee Jewelers, which also owns Boca Pawn. “We wanted to open a pawnshop, but we’re in Boca Raton, so we can’t open just any pawnshop,” says Marcus, who is majoring in finance at FAU. “We opened not really knowing what direction we wanted to take, but it was clear right away that we needed to be catering to the more high-end class of people. The market for it was there, so we’re taking advantage of that.” Boca Pawn is defined as much by what it doesn’t take as what it does. You won’t find the used guitars, worn stereo equipment and towers of $3 DVDs that clutter most pawnshops. The store’s competition isn’t

other pawnbrokers (there are about five other, more traditional pawnshops in Boca); it’s high-end jewelry and collectibles shops. Marcus’ transactions regularly exceed thousands of dollars. Surprisingly, about 80 percent of his customers end up buying back their pawned items, which still leaves Marcus the extra 20 percent of stock, plus whatever items he buys outright. Sometimes, customers sell their precious goods for more immediate pleasures; a woman sold her diamond engagement ring so she could buy a poodle across the street. But most of the time, Marcus says, Boca Raton’s affluent residents need the money because they’re hurting, just like everybody else. “I’ve been around the country, and I’ve seen how the recession has hit places,” he says. “If you go around Boca you wouldn’t notice it, but behind closed doors, it definitely has. A lot of those people are in here using us as a lender so they can keep up with the Joneses and look like they’re not hurting as bad as they are.” In addition to the physical store, Marcus sells even more goods on eBay, where global buyers can purchase everything from $20 golf clubs to $17,000 Rolexes. The eBay sales are Marcus’ forte; he’s been handling them since he was hired, at age 18, to do Web sales for Raymond Lee Jewelers. That post led to his employment at Boca Pawn. Marcus admits that he still learns on the job every day; his position has led to an otherwise unlikely knowledge of women’s couture items: “I would always walk around and see everybody’s watches and get excited about some, but now I’m walking around like, ‘I know that Hermès bag!’”

— John Thomason february

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What is TMJ/TMD? TMJ is an abbreviation for the TemporoMandibular Joint that attaches the lower jaw to the skull. Many people, even health care professionals, incorrectly use the term TMJ as the diagnosis of a disease causing facial pain and other debilitating symptoms. TMD is the acronymused for TemporoMandibular joint Dysfunction. TMD is a medical diagnosis, and may or may not involve the teeth.

What makes Dr. Menchel a nationally recognized expert? Dr. Menchel is one of a few private practitioners in Florida who possesses the comprehensive training and experience required to manage difficult and complex facial pain problems such as TMD. He has been practicing for more than 30 years, helping patients cope with TMD and facial pain. Today, his unique practice is now limited to diagnosing, treating

and counseling TMD and facial pain patients across the U.S., and beyond. He is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Orofacial Pain and has extensively studied the TM joint, neurological facial disorders, pharmacology and pain management.

How are TMD and facial pain diagnosed? When patients arrive at the Institute, they typically are frustrated from searching for answers to their questions. Dr. Menchel utilizes his skills and extensive knowledge to evaluate and diagnose each patient based on a detailed analysis of symptoms and medical history. Each patient receives a customized treatment plan supported by proven, scientific methods.

How are TMD and facial pain ideally treated? Dr. Menchel’s scientific-based approach focuses on conservative,

non-surgical and reversible treatments, including bite splints, physical therapy, therapeutic injections, pain medications and behavior modification. Less than 5% of TMD patients need surgery, according to the National Institutes of Health, university research and Dr. Menchel’s own experiences with thousands of patients. Also, according to scientific research, a “bad bite” is not the cause of TMD, but is oftentimes incorrectly treated with costly and unneeded dental procedures.

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Mark Calcavecchia Professional golfer/Pga and ChamPions tours

uring a two-decade stretch on the PGA Tour during which he notched 13 wins, perhaps the only thing more pronounced than Mark Calcavecchia’s aggressive style of golf was the aggression he occasionally took out on his clubs—and other inanimate objects. “I’ve been fined more than the average player, for sure,” says the resident of Tequesta in north Palm Beach County. “I’ve thrown clubs in oceans and lakes, against trees, into rain gutters, you name it. “Once, at a Disney tournament, I had just three-putted the prior hole, and I was steaming. So I gave the water cooler a swift karate kick. It rolled down the side of the tee box—and right at my mom. She had to do this little two-step to avoid a rolling cooler. Mom gave me a scowl and called me a few names.” Fans of one of golf’s most candid and popular players can expect a kinder, gentler Calcavecchia when it comes to club launching at this month’s Allianz Championship, the Champions Tour event that, for the sixth consecutive year, will be played at the Old Course at Broken Sound. But don’t expect the man ranked 23rd in career earnings on the PGA Tour to hold 88

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anything back when it comes to competing on the senior circuit. Last year, in 22 events on the Champions Tour, Calcavecchia carded one victory and 15 top-10 finishes, finishing No. 2 on the senior money list with more than $1.8 million in earnings. The consistency is hardly a surprise. A first-team, All-Southeastern Conference standout as an amateur at the University of Florida, Calcavecchia cracked the top 60 on the PGA money list for 17 consecutive years between 1986 and 2002, a streak longer than any compiled by golf luminaries Tom Watson, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino and Greg Norman. Despite a career marred by nagging injuries, Calcavecchia never experienced the kind of prolonged slump that drove other players off the circuit; he captured his last PGA Tour title at age 46—a year, 2007, that saw him collect nearly $3 million in prize money. However, the way that the 1989 British Open champion (his lone major) approaches the game—and manages his outbursts—has changed. Some of that credit, he admits, goes to his caddy, who happens to be his wife, Brenda.

“She had caddied for me a few times before the Champions Tour, including at the British Open,” says Calcavecchia, whose PGA career includes 27 second-place finishes. “We travel with our three dogs in a motor home; if Brenda is going to be out here with me anyway, she might as well caddy, right? “On the Champions Tour, I find that she helps to level out my patience. She reminds me all the time that if I don’t go crazy and lose my mind I’ll get it going at some point in the round and finish higher in the money.” Calcavecchia says that the less stressful pace of the Champions Tour came at just the right time. “By the time I hit 48, my enthusiasm for the PGA Tour was starting to wane,” he says. “The struggle, especially when you’ve been on the tour for more than two decades, starts to wear on you. It’s much more enjoyable on the Champions Tour. I know all the guys, and it’s fun competing against them. “So yes, I’ve settled down the past few years. I might drop a few f-bombs a little louder than I should, but I haven’t thrown many clubs. Lately.”

—Kevin KaminsKi february

2012 allianz championship Where: The Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton When: Tournament from Feb. 10–12; events/festivities starting Feb. 6 DefenDing champion: Tom Lehman purse: $1.7 million players: The field is expected to include Ben Crenshaw, Nick Price, Tom Kite, Hale Irwin, Corey Pavin, Craig Stadler and 2010 champion (and Boca resident) Bernhard Langer scheDule: Feb. 6—Broken Sound Pro-Am; Feb. 7— Women’s Pro-Am, presented by Lilly Pulitzer; Feb. 8— Konica Minolta Pro-Am; Feb. 9—Championship ProAm; Feb. 10—First round; Feb.11—Second round, plus Golf & Wine Experience; Feb. 12—Final round

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Cristina F. Keusch, M.D, P.A.

“The Total Lower Body Lift is a dramatic correction with dramatic results.” C r istina F. K e u s Ch , M . D, P.a . The 72-year-old woman who went to see Dr. Cristina Keusch had recently lost weight, but discovered to her dismay that what was left was an unsightly roll of excess skin that circled her body, like a belt. “She just couldn’t reduce the excess skin she had in the front, back and on the sides,” Dr. Keusch says. After determining that the patient was in good health and an excellent surgical candidate, Dr. Keusch recommended she undergo a total lower body lift, a procedure that is a tummy tuck and a buttock lift all in one. For the patient—who said the surgery made her look better and feel more confident—the results were immediate and dramatic. The bulkiness around her midsection was gone. “I wish I had known this was available,” the woman said. “I would have done it 10 years ago.” Dr. Keusch said that in the past, most people who had this procedure were massive-weightloss patients. “Now I am seeing patients of all

ages with moderate degrees of weight loss, who exhibit excess skin not only along their abdomens but also along their backs and sides,” Dr. Keusch says. Although an abdominoplasty addresses one aspect of these patients’ concerns, only the total lower body lift completes the correction by trimming skin along the hips and back as well. Often paired with minor liposuction for additional contouring, the total lower body lift is a surgical procedure that focuses primarily on the removal of excess skin. Thanks to technological advances, surgeons can now perform the surgery using a technique that reduces the scarring to a faint line similar to that of a thong bikini. Dr. Keusch has performed this procedure for both men and women, young and old. “This is a procedure for anyone in good health committed to a healthy lifestyle ,” she says. “Age per se doesn’t prevent an individual from having this surgery.”

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Who Should Get It? The total lower body lift is for anyone who has achieved a lower baseline weight, but wants to remove the baggy excess skin around the midsection that is often left over.

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Have you ever met a woman who could easily pass for 10 to 15 years younger, that is, until you see her hands? The hands can easily give away a person’s age, especially so if they have had facial rejuvenation, the contrast becomes very noticeable. Unfortunately, our hands tend to be ignored as we slather on the newest anti-aging concoctions and inject fillers in our faces. “Women (and men) tend to focus on fighting the signs of aging on their faces, but oftentimes the hands are overlooked,” Dr. Cabrera says. “Second to our faces, our hands are the first areas to show signs of aging.” Unavoidable sun exposure, loss of fat, collagen and elasticity are all contributing factors to the hands appearing bony, wrinkled and spotted. So, what can be done? Well, you could keep your hands in your pockets at the next social event, right? Dr. Rafael Cabrera of Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton has a better solution, NonInvasive Hand Rejuvenation. “I utilize a combination of dermal fillers, such as Restylane and Radiesse, and an IPL/RF (Intense Pulsed Light and Radio Frequency) laser treatment,” explains Dr. Cabrera. The combination of these treatments allows Dr. Cabrera to restore the volume to the hands and improve the texture and pigmentation of the skin. This 40-minute treatment provides immediate results with no pain and no downtime. “Patients can resume their normal activities the very next day, and results typically last approximately 12 months or more,” says Dr. Cabrera. Known as a “Master Injector,” Dr. Cabrera’s CV includes a degree with distinction from Cornell University, a medical degree from NYU School of Medicine and postdoctoral training at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.

Dr. Rafael Cabrera

“Women (and men) tend to focus on fighting the signs of aging on their faces, but oftentimes the hands are overlooked.” Dr. rafae l Cabrera Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, 951 N.W. 13th St., Suite 4-A, Boca Raton, 561/393-6400, www.pssbocaraton.com

Non-Invasive Hand Rejuvenation What It Is: A 40-minute treatment using dermal fillers and IPL/RF to restore volume and improve texture and pigmentation. No pain, no downtime.

How Does It Improve Quality of Life? No more hiding your hands and dead giveaways of your age!

Who Should Get It: Women and men who are unhappy with the appearance of their hands and are seeking safe and effective hand rejuvenation by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

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When she started Boca Nursing Services more than 17 years ago, Rose Glamoclija made it a point to provide concierge private-duty nursing care that truly focused on the needs of the client. “I saw a great need for kind, dependable and professional caregivers,” says Rose, a registered nurse with many years of experience caring for clients. Although her business has grown, Rose continues to make sure she meets all of her clients and to personally get to know how she can best provide them with the services and special attention they might require. She also personally selects all of the caregivers on her team—whether they are care managers, RNs, LPNs, therapists or aides—to ensure that they provide the personal and individualized service that best meets the needs of her clients and their families.

To ensure continuity of care and to help create peace of mind for her clients and their loved ones, Rose has developed a team approach that provides patients with a consistent team of caregivers. “I meet with the patients and immediately know which caregivers would be best for them,” says Rose. “We then establish a team that stays on the case, often for many years.” With the team approach, caregivers are able to provide consistent quality service because they are better aware of the patient’s needs, preferences and routines. The team approach also helps maintain continuity of quality care even during a staff transition, with other members of the team helping to ensure the client receives the same high-level of care. “At Boca Nursing Service, it’s always been the personal touch that has made the difference,” Rose says.

nursing care is one-on-one personalized quality care provided to patients whether they’re at home, in the hospital or in another facility.

How Does It Improve Quality of Life? By receiving quality nursing care and medication management in the comfort of their homes, patients avoid unnecessary complications, thus improving the quality of life.

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Dr. Anjali Noble knows firsthand how frustrating it can be for patients who can’t find solutions to their medical problems. Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Noble suffered from PMDD, a severe form of PMS following the birth of her third child. Traditional medicine did little to help her feel better and side effects of the drugs made the situation even worse. “I began looking at different modes of treatment,” Dr. Noble says. “And in searching to heal myself, I discovered functional medicine.” Driven by a desire to help patients live betterquality lives, Dr. Noble is using anti-aging and functional medicine to treat those who haven’t responded to a traditional medical approach, and to help patients who want to live a healthier lifestyle now so they can remain active in the future. A fellow in anti-aging and functional medicine, Dr. Noble uses a combination of strategies to help patients enhance their wellness. By reducing toxins in the body, optimizing nutrition, balancing hormones and reducing inflammation, Dr. Noble is able to help her patients feel better and improve their ability to avoid chronic diseases. Treatments include natural supplements, bio-identical hormones, specialized testing, IV therapies and more. Recognizing the connection between body and spirit, Dr. Noble also helps patients develop customized exercise plans and provides counseling on stress reduction and meditation techniques. “A lot of people think anti-aging is just dealing with the outside,” Dr. Noble explains. “But you have to go further and address the causes.” After treating the causes, Dr. Noble provides aesthetic services that are tailored for each patient, such as natural fillers, BroadBand light therapies and hydrafacials, to name a few. As part of her treatment, Dr. Noble spends quality time with each new patient and administers nutritional counseling and individualized tests. “Functional medicine is a passion for me,” Dr. Noble says. “We’re helping people live better lives.”

Anjali M. Noble, D.O. F.A.C.O.I.

“We have patients who have seen 11 doctors before they come to us. They cry to me and say ‘Thank you, you’ve given me my life back.’” Dr. An j A li n oble Noble Center for Healthy Aging, 2499 Glades Road, Suite 305A, Boca Raton 561/392-3788, www.noblehealthyaging.com

Anti-aging and Functional Medicine What It Is: Anti-aging and Functional Medicine is an integrative approach using natural products and traditional medicine to optimize the body’s ability to achieve vitality. How Does It Improve Quality of Life? An innovative, advanced preventative medicine approach, anti-aging and functional medicine can help patients avoid chronic disease that can limit their lifestyle as they age.

Who Should Get It: Anyone who wants to live a healthy and vibrant life.

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Mika Brzezinski MAY SHArE A DAIS oN MSNBC’S “MorNING JoE,” BuT THE CANDID Co-HoST AND A SPEAkEr AT THIS YEAr’S FESTIvAl oF THE ArTS BoCA DoESN’T TAkE lIFE SITTING DoWN.

ika Brzezinski is breathing heavily between sentences, but not because the line of questioning is wearing her down. The master multitasker is talking to Boca Raton at 4 p.m.—while running on a treadmill. It’s the end of a workday that began at 3 a.m., her typical wake-up time to prepare for “Morning Joe,” the MSNBC talk show based in New York City that she hosts alongside Joe Scarborough from 6 to 9 a.m. weekdays. Some days find her working until 9 or 10 at night. Somehow, Brzezinski manages to have a personal life as well. The 44-yearold daughter of Zbigniew Brzezinski, who was national security advisor during Jimmy Carter’s presidency, is married to ABC news correspondent James Hoffer and has two daughters in high school; they keep sane because they’re all busy, all the time. “We’re like a tornado that disguises itself as a family,” she says. Brzezinski unspools her hectic life and more in Knowing Your Value, (Weinstein Books, $14.76), her second nonfiction book in two years. It opens with the surprising news that Brzezinski was seriously prepared to quit “Morning Joe” at the height of the 2008 presidential campaign because the network wasn’t paying her enough to recoup the wardrobe and travel expenses she had to pay out of pocket. She was a national television personality, and she was bouncing checks. In the rest of this compact, 200-page hardcover, she shares her journey toward pay equity and the advice she gleaned along the way through candid interviews with everyone from Arianna Huffington to Donald Trump to Susie Essman. The book is also filled with humorous insights into life behind the scenes at MSNBC, including vivid descriptions of Scarborough’s frequent redfaced, finger-jabbing rows with network president Phil Griffin. She will speak about her book, her job and the 2012 presidential race in March at Festival of the Arts Boca. 96

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First oF all, does Joe scarborough really get out oF bed at 5:45 a.m., and make it on the set Just in time? When he’s in the city, yes. Often, he will pull up in front of 30 Rock at 5:59 and jump out of the car, and I’ll be standing at the door of the newsroom holding his jacket. He’ll throw it on and get on the set with 10 seconds to spare. In fact, when that first sound byte is rolling, he’s still getting dressed and trying to sit down. how did he Feel about the descriptions in your book oF his macho battles with phil griFFin, and the sound oF his spit plopping on the news desk? [Laughing] He was fine with it. He read the book in sections as I wrote it, and then we all read it alongside Phil Griffin. They had a few laughs; I think they were a little nervous. But the book has gotten such an incredible reaction, and we’ve had such a good time going on the road promoting it, and it’s helped so many people. We’ve both learned so much about interoffice politics and diplomacy, and the differences between men and women in their approach to my february

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q&a writing of this book; we actually think it worked out really well. I was both surprIsed and not surprIsed that hIgher-ups at the network and vIewers alIke contInually attacked you for your wardrobe. has that changed sInce the publIcatIon of thIs book? No. I still struggle. And a lot of it is stress I put on myself. I think dressing for any woman is complicated, and every two or three years her needs and requirements change, and that’s in a normal work atmosphere. If you don’t think it’s important, I disagree. It is important, fair or not. You can multiply that by 10,000 when it comes to being a woman on television. You know, sometimes I strike it just right, and sometimes I don’t. Every day is a challenge, trying to look appropriate, trying to send the right message, trying to feel fabulous, trying to be comfortable with who I am and who I’ve become. It all comes out in the clothes that you

wear and the way that you present yourself. That’s the first message you send people before anything comes out of your mouth. And it is such a challenge. It is the bane of my existence, I swear. Clothing to me is just the one thing I will never figure out.

sometimes decide that for you. But don’t set yourself up to set yourself back from the get-go. That’s exactly what I did a few times; I think I’d have been a lot less stressed if I had been honest with myself about how much I loved my job.

who dId you IntervIew for thIs book that most changed your way of thInkIng? Actually, spelling out my own story in black and white was the most revelatory part of it. Now, I loved hearing from Sheryl Sandberg, the CEO of Facebook, who talked about something I did—which is that women tend to set themselves up to take a step back in their careers. I wanted career and family, but I was like, I know I’m going to have kids, and I’ll need to slow down, but I didn’t want to do that. And I felt guilty about that struggle in my mind. Sheryl was like, “Women need to move forward. Press on the gas pedal.” You don’t have to set aside parts of your life where you need to step back. Children or life’s turns of events will

does thIs book have appeal for men as well? I’ve had a few men call me up and say, “I had to check if I was still a man, because this book really applies to me!” If you’re a boss, male or female, it’s a must-read. Also, I have had a tremendous response from minorities who feel like, literally, the word “woman” in this book could be replaced by any minority. are you earnIng your value now? Absolutely, but there’s always more money to be made. I’ve learned that my attitude, and yours should be too, is that it’s never enough. You should always be looking for the next goal. But in terms of the income disparity between me and Joe, that does not exist anymore.

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The DaTing game By Cassie Morien

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You’re single, and you’re ready to mingle. But when it comes to mingling with other singles in our area, you are not sure where to begin. Let Boca Raton help with a modern-day approach to the age-old art of dating—including everything you need to know about online sites and apps, matchmaking, first-date suggestions, safety tips and much more.

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ONLINE DATING

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Millions of singles around the world have turned to websites to take the guesswork out of dating—and singles in Boca are no exception. Here is a breakdown of the most popular online dating services.

Match.coM

What is it? This pioneer in online dating, launched in 1995, is available in 24 countries and 15 different languages. Match.com invites users to take a free personality test on its sister site, chemistry.com, before filling out an online profile. Users can upload 26 photos and select various dating preferences. Communication between members occurs within match.com, through an anonymous e-mail network; contact info is confidential until one or the other party decides to share it. Match.com Platinum provides a professional matchmaker to users who don’t have time to sort through potential love interests. Price: Free to post a profile, browse and search matches. You must pay before you can e-mail members. Users: 20 million Warning: Pricing is very difficult to find; there is no internal chat/instant messaging.

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What is it? Zoosk claims to be the world’s largest dating website with “Zooskers” in more than 70 countries. The site is available in 25 languages. Users can join, browse and send a limited number of messages for

there’s an app for that not near a comPUter? here are five smart Phone aPPs to get yoUr heart racing.

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(iPhone/free): This app integrates Facebook and FourSquare to check out other members and see who’s scoping you out. Chat via private messages or exchange e-mails. Meet the mobile user of your dreams with the geo-targeted spot finder.

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free before being required to upgrade to a subscription—hey, love comes with a price. Cartoonish and colorful, Zoosk allows users to interact through most social networking sites, including Facebook, Myspace and Bebo. Price: Free to join, browse and send limited messages. Subscriptions include one month ($29.95), three months ($59.95) and twelve months ($119.95). Users: 50 million Warning: There is no DiD you way to tell when a member know? eHarmony has a was last online or who is separate service currently active; users can for serious sameonly upload six photos.

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What is it? Clinical psychologist Neil Clark Warren, founder of eHarmony.com, believes in a scientific approach to finding love. eHarmony creates matches based on a 29 Dimensions of Compatibility model. Following a 258-question survey, more than 500 variables are analyzed to create matches based on common results. Looking for love that lasts? The dating site claims that, on average, “542 people get married every day in the United States because of eHarmony.”

Dateescape (iPhone/99 cents): Bad date? Abort the mission with this app that places a fake phone call or text message that can excuse you from the night. Customize messages with fake caller names—and then make a run for it.

Dating Dna (iPhone/free): Find singles in your area with an app that allows users to upload photos, take an in-depth compatibility test and locate potential matches using GPS. It also logs all e-mail conversations and can be integrated with Facebook.

Price: Free to make a profile and take the personality tests, followed by a range of payment plans per month (one month/$59.95, three months/$39.95, six months/$29.95, 12 months/$19.95) Users: 20 million Warning: Roughly one in five people are not accepted (often due to multiple past marriages, age, and inconsistent answers); no browsing singles.

instant Wingman (iPhone/free): Created by Men’s Health magazine, this app is for the single man. See a pretty face across the bar? Answer three questions: What kind of bar are you in? Where is she in the bar? Who is she with? Then, wait for instructions.

iflirt (iPhone/99 cents): This app provides 250 pickup lines at the touch of a screen. Scroll through different categories including “Corny,” “Sweet” and “For Laughs.”

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FBO: An acronym for Facebook Official, signifying your relationship is public to the masses. POke: A Facebook feature that alerts a user when someone is saying hello or is potentially interested in them.

Chemistry.Com

What is it? Though owned by Match. com, this is a much different site. After potential members fill out a lengthy profile, someone from the customer care team reviews it before posting, a process that can take between 48 and 72 hours. Subsequent profile updates also require a review process. The biggest difference between this and other sites is that members do not browse their matches. The site provides personalized matches for each member and then suggests activities for the date. Price: Three membership options: one month ($49.95), three months ($99.95) and six months ($159.95) Users: 11 million Warning: Users are unable to browse other singles.

okCupid.Com

What is it? OkCupid, one of the fastest growing dating sites, generates matches based on basic math. The service, by its own admission, is imperfect—but it does profess “to find someone who claims to fulfill your claimed requirements, exactly.” Whatever that means. The site is filled with hilarious member-created quizzes, personal blogs and public forums. Users can send instant messages, e-mails and “winks.” when U want to know

Tips from an online insider ready to create a dating profile? Journalist, author and Match.com relationship insider Whitney casey has a few tips to keep in mind.

Keep it real: Do not post a picture from 10 years ago when you Price: Free were 10 pounds Users: 3.5 million thinner and had Warning: OkCupid members can rate more hair. Do not other users based on attractiveness, which post a photo that has led to online awkwardness. has been altered or airbrushed. If it doesn’t pof.Com look real, someone is What is it? The site, Plenty of Fish, is going to be disappointed. primarily used in the United States, Canada, stay engaged: Update your Australia and the United Kingdom. It begins pictures and profile. A profile is not with a “chemistry test” that analyzes five a static thing you put out to the factors: self-confidence, family orientation, universe. Things are constantly self-control, social dependency/openness influencing your life, and your profile and easygoingness. Fish also offers 33 should reflect that. discussion topics to help users uncover their consider the reader: Speak to long-term relationship needs. your audience. If you’re a woman Price: Free writing a profile, do not write a Users: 17 million novel—you are speaking to men; Warning: The site has a “hot or not” use bullet points, and make the rating system. profile succinct. If you are a man writing a profile, do not leave items fACeBook.Com blank. Make an effort; provide detail. What is it? One of the largest websites Also, use spell-check—keyboard to assist in dating is not a dating site at all. clumsiness is not attractive. Facebook is the most used social networking stay tasteful: Your initial e-mail website in the world and, as an offshoot, should never read, “Hey, you’re has fostered its share of relationships. hot.” Avoid anything related People connect through mutual friends, to physical appearance in an friend suggestions, group forums and introductory e-mail. poking. Chances are, you are already active the rule of three: Swap three on Facebook. Looking for love? Poke that e-mails before deciding on a date, cute girl you met at your friend’s and maybe one phone call for housewarming party or “like” good measure. That should a new guy’s profile picture. give you enough material “Dating is a It could be the start of to make a first-date numbers game, and you have to something new. decision. Also, don’t spill play the numbers Price: Free the secrets of an entire like you’re in Users: 800 million lifetime in the e-mails; Vegas, baby. Play Warning: save something for the and play wisely.” Relationship status actual date.

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MATCHMAKING

Leave it to the Expert

Feeling overwhelmed or intimidated by online dating? The old-school approach of matchmaker Carol Morgan is as relevant as ever—especially in Boca Raton. the expert: Carol Morgan has been running a private matchmaking business for 24 years. The first match she ever made was for her father, who was 66 and widowed after 46 years of marriage to Carol’s mother. She ran a personal ad in the Sun-Sentinel and dozens of people responded. Her father would soon find a new partner—and Morgan, when word spread of her success, soon had a new profession. Today, her client base numbers in the hundreds. the fee: Price upon request; call 561/3063131 or visit carolmorgan.com for more information. the serviCe: Morgan meets potential clients at her home in Boca Raton and puts them in the “hot seat” (a section of her beautiful white couch) for an in-depth discussion about their life, background, likes, dislikes, hobbies and more. She takes that information and looks for a possible match within her pool of clients. “It’s rare that at least one or two matches don’t come to mind immediately,” she says. “If I feel I can’t match, I’ll recruit while I’m out at social functions.”

the MatCh: Morgan calls with a possible match, and if the client is interested, names and numbers are exchanged. The gentleman always makes the first phone call, keeping the courting process very traditional. the afterMath: Morgan waits to hear feedback after the date from both clients, which she says is critical. “I learn a lot about the clients that way,” Morgan says. “The women generally call within the hour; the men, within a week.” the future: Morgan has enjoyed so much success with her mostly middle-aged clients that she has decided to begin matching young adults in their 20s and early 30s. “I get so many e-mails from younger people, and they have nowhere to go,” she says. “Young people are looking for real relationships, and that’s what matchmaking is all about. Real “Looks [ultimately] relationships. have little to do with the success Committed, of a relationship. soul-mate The qualities that relationships.”

[people are looking for] have nothing to do with lust.”

Courtship tips Carol Morgan offers six tiMeless bits of dating wisdoM, based on her two-plus deCades of MatChMaking.

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2 It never hurts

for men to show up with a little bouquet of flowers.

3 Men: Don’t

talk about another woman on a date.

4 If you have a

definite feeling at the end of the first date that you want to go out again, say so. If not, don’t say, “I’ll call you.” That’s the coward’s way out. Say, “I had a pleasant evening. I’m not quite sure the chemistry is right, but it was

so nice to have spent some time getting to know you.” Women will appreciate that.

5 Don’t be afraid to look your best.

A smile goes a long way, especially when someone is nervous.

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Good Dates, Bad Dates

Residents from in and around Boca share some of their favorite—and not-so-favorite—dating tales.

Karen Pagano, Delray Beach

I went out on a few dates with a nice guy. He was a big guy who wore mostly jeans. He says that he has something to tell me. “I’m a cross-dresser,” he says. I didn’t know the first thing about cross-dressing, but I knew about fashion. So I asked him if this had to do with enjoying the fabrics that women’s clothes are made out of. I thought we might be able to remedy the situation with a shopping trip and some silk shirts. But apparently there was more to it than a fashion prescription could fix, so that was it for us. The details made for a fun story, and I told a lot of people. Someone who heard the story thought that I needed a real man, so she set me up with Gerry Pagano—who is now my husband.

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WenDy & BIll Burns, Boca raton

My husband is 6 feet 4 inches tall. Our first date was on Jan. 15; I remember that because it was my brother’s birthday. So he comes over to our house, and my father looks at him and says, “Wait a minute, don’t go anywhere.” My father goes and stands on a dining room chair to match my husband’s height. He sticks his hand out, and goes, “What are your intentions with my daughter?” I was horrified. After a few years apart, we reconnected on the Fourth of July. The next July 4 we got engaged. We’ve been together for over 30 years.

MelIssa schocK & roBert MontalBano, Boca raton

Schock: I went to Blue Martini, not looking super attractive. I had been crying; I’d just broken up with my boyfriend. I looked pissed off. Montalbano: Melissa happened to walk over, and I thought she worked at Blue Martini. We were the only two young people. Everybody else looked like they died and somebody forgot to tell them. Schock: I said something to him and then got another drink and walked away. He didn’t come after me, and I was floored. So I went back over to him and told him I was leaving. Montalbano: Yeah, she wouldn’t leave me alone. ... No, I really wanted to talk to her, but I still thought she worked at the bar. I’m not going to lie; I was intimidated. I thought she was the manager. Schock: We ended up exchanging numbers, but I stored his name in my phone as “Blue Martini”; I couldn’t remember his name. The next day, I tried to be sly and say, “Oh, text me your last name so I can store it in my phone.” He knew I didn’t know. Montalbano: How would this have turned out if I had forgotten Melissa’s name? Schock: I said, “If you want to give me your name, that’s awesome; if not, I’ll see you around.” Montalbano: She got it. We’ve been together since.

JessIca cleary, Boca raton

The second date is when the trouble began. He lived in Miami, and I drove down to see him in the rain. I get to his place relatively early and football is on, so I did not matter one bit. This is fine when you are 87, married, and have no teeth—but on a second date you do not ignore the girl.

Max FrIeDMan, Delray Beach

I’m on a date, and there is an old married couple at the table next to us. The girl I am with starts gazing at them, wondering if that is going to be us in 60 years. Try making small talk with a girl you barely know—while she is thinking about what you are going to be doing on your 60th anniversary. It’s no easy task. Now, if I’m going on a first date at a restaurant, I look for an unhappy, bickering old couple and ask to sit near them.

He says he wants to eat in because his favorite team is playing. Stupidly, probably because I was hungry, I agree. We decide on pasta. He fills a pot with water—and then sits back down in front of the TV. So now I’m cooking the dinner and making myself a drink. He asks me if I can make him one. “Does this work for you?” I asked. That was it.

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DATING INTANGIBLES Dressing for a Date stephanie solomon, Bloomingdale’s operational vice president of women’s fashion direction, shares a few general fashion tips for men and women. How sHoulD a woman Dress on a first Date? First and foremost, she should always feel comfortable in her own skin and dress in her own style. Be yourself. That said, you can never go wrong with a perfect-fitting little black dress.

sHoulD age play a role in wHat women wear? It’s important to be ageappropriate at all times. If you’re in your 40s or 50s, don’t dress like you’re in your 20s.

How sHoulD a man Dress on a first Date? Just like for women, a man should dress in attire that makes him feel comfortable. If you prefer conservative attire, that’s OK; if you’re a bit more casual, that’s fine too. In my opinion, a man can never go wrong with a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up.

wHat else can make or break a first Date wHen it comes to presentation for men? Grooming. Clean nails, clean hair and nice cologne are just as important as attire when it comes to making a first impression for men. 112

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Talking: Term for when two people are seeing each other non-exclusively and have yet to establish that they are a couple. Hooking up: This can refer to everything from a simple meeting to the fullblown act of lovemaking. It all depends on the person.

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daTeS

SafeTy firST

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Not every date has to resemble aN episode of “CrimiNal miNds,” bUt it’s still importaNt for siNgle womeN, espeCially, to take basiC preCaUtioNs iN their datiNg life. offiCer saNdra booNeNberg of the boCa ratoN poliCe departmeNt offers the followiNg adviCe.

under in and around BoCa [ 1 ] Take a nature walk at gumbo limbo. (1801 N. Ocean Blvd.)

[✓] Use a reputable dating service with a large database, and make sure client information is kept confidential.

[ 2 ] Book a clay court at delray beach tennis Center. (201 W. Atlantic Ave.)

[✓] Create a free e-mail account, and do not use your full name; use just your first name or be creative with the name.

[ 3 ] Check out a $10 hookah night at the funky buddha. (2621 N. Federal Highway) [ 4 ] Play one of the many board games at spot Coffee. (44 E. Atlantic Ave.)

[✓] Use caution when revealing personal information—address, workplace, etc.—until you are completely comfortable with a new acquaintance. If someone you’ve just met is overly aggressive in seeking this information, cut off contact.

[ 5 ] Book a lane for one hour at strikes at boca. (21046 Commercial Trail)

[✓] Be aware of scams and fraud: Don’t ever send money to someone you meet online, especially by wire transfer.

[ 6 ] Listen to open-mike poetry readings most Tuesdays at dada. (52. N. Swinton Ave.)

[✓] Use available resources to research your date—Google; online background checks (there are various providers and usually fees); MyFlorida.com, which has links to Florida Department of Law Enforcement for criminal background checks (there is a fee).

[ 7 ] Have a picnic at green Cay wetlands. (12800 Hagen Ranch Road) [ 8 ] Grab an old-fashioned milk shake at doc’s all american (10 N. Swinton Ave.) and window shop along Atlantic Avenue. [ 9 ] Recitals and performances by students and staff of lynn University’s Conservatory of music (check out upcoming events at lynn.edu). [ 10 ] Catch a matinee at Cinemark palace 20 (3200 Airport Road).

[✓] Drive yourself to and from the initial meeting, and stay in public places on a first date. [✓] Be sure someone knows where you are going, who you are meeting and when to expect you back. Bring your phone with you and check in with a friend periodically. [✓] If someone attempts to lead you into an uncomfortable situation, refuse, enlist the help of wait staff, security or even a passerby—or just leave. Never compromise your safety.

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[✓] Stay in control. Monitor your drinking—and keep your drink with you at all times to avoid being drugged.

The SoundS of Love

Don’t let a poor music selection ruin the mood. Christie Banks, assistant program director and radio personality for Sunny 104.3, presents her best and worst date songs. when U want to know

Top 5

Lady GaGa: “Edge of Glory” TayLor SwifT: “you Belong with Me” EddiE MonEy: “i Think i’m in Love” JaSon Mraz: “i’m yours” Bruno MarS: “Just The way you are”

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GrEG Kihn Band: “The Break-up Song” Lady GaGa: “Bad romance” PaT BEnaTar: “Love is a Battlefield” Taio Cruz: “Break your heart” GLoria Gaynor: “i will Survive”

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WHERE TO GO

8 Great Places for a First Date

Managers and personnel from eight local establishments tell readers why theirs is the perfect spot to get to know someone new.

Putt’n Around

Where: 350 N.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/450-6162 What: 36 holes of miniature golf amid lush landscaping, cascading waterfalls and more. Why: “Our extensive botanical gardens create a romantic atmosphere. There is music playing throughout the course, but not too loud, so couples can talk to each other while enjoying their round. We even deliver beer and wine to you while you play!”—Elise Johnson, owner

Fred AstAire dAnce studio

Where: 151 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/391-8591 What: Dance within two spacious ballrooms; all levels and styles of dance are available. Why: “Having the chance to dance with somebody for a first date [is great] because it is just good clean fun. It’s a way for you to hold hands and have some innocent, fun, harmless interaction. That being said, if you’ve been together awhile, it is also a great way to reconnect.”—Jean-Marc Casanave, owner

PubLix APron’s cooking schooL

“Art & LiterAture” Poetry reAdings

Where: 512 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/278-7877 What: Two hours of different types poetry from local artists in the serene setting of the Artists’ Guild Gallery. Why: “This event is for the right type of couple. You have to be interested in art and the written word. You have to be flexible, hip and youthful, and I don’t mean age-wise. I mean mentally. Age has nothing to do with it. Appreciate a free evening out on the Avenue that is inspiring and creative. Afterward, you will have a lot to talk about with your partner.”—Teresa Frazee, host and poet 114

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Where: 5050 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/994-4883 What: Publix offers a wide selection of cooking courses, featuring cooking celebrities or renowned restaurant chefs, focusing on particular cuisine and technique for two and a half hours. Why: “Tired of the same routine of dinner and a movie? Join us at the Cooking School for a dinner experience where you will learn to have fun in the kitchen. You can choose to get your hands dirty in one of our hands-on classes, or you can sit back and relax while enjoying multiple courses paired with wine. Either class is sure to spice up the traditional date night.” —Wes Bonner, resident chef

rAcks downtown eAtery And tAvern

Where: 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/395-1662 What: Chic, casual restaurant in Mizner Park with American comfort food and farmto-table offerings prepared brilliantly by chef Matthew Danaher. Why: “Racks is a place where a couple on a first date or a married couple can come and share great food, great spirits, great wine, great

conversation and just be in a restaurant that’s full of excitement and energy. That is what Racks in Mizner Park holds. It’s for everybody. It’s for every age group.—Gary Rack, owner

choPs Lobster bAr

Where: 101 Plaza Real South, Boca Raton, 561/395-2675 What: Upscale destination dining at its best; this award-winning restaurant at Royal Palm Place features USDA Prime cuts of beef as well as jaw-dropping selections from the sea, from Maine lobster to Atlantic swordfish to Florida black grouper. Why: “I think people like to take their dates to Chops because they know the food and the service will be exceptional; we have a way of making everyone feel special. Chops always makes a good february

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WeB eXtraS

Check bocamag.com during the month of February for even more dating tips.  Learn the lingo: We have definitions of more modern dating terms (like the difference between a puma and a cougar).  Where to go: We preview upcoming concerts, new movies, and local art shows.  Built for the long run: Marriage/family therapist Naomi Berger tells how to make your new relationship last.

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SPeCIaL thaNKS tO: Cara Rosenthal and Mark Zeidman for playing our dating game; and to everyone at Mizner Park for their cooperation.

Vibing: To hang out, relax, listen to music or watch TV SmuSh: Courtesy of MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” this term means to have sex.

impression, so it’s an obvious choice for date night.”—Pano Karatassos, CEO and founder

The SpaniSh RiveR paddle Company

Where: 107 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 561/705-2716 What: Enjoy eco, sunrise, sunset, full moon and shallow water guided tours aboard

kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. Why: “Being out on the water is relaxing, and enjoying nature is relaxing too. When people are relaxed, they tend to communicate more. We cater our trips to our clients’ needs. At the end we offer a little wine and cheese—what can be more romantic than that?”—Mike Bell, manager

moRikami muSeum and GaRdenS

Where: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Boca Raton, 561/495-0233 What: Explore world-class exhibits, programs, seasonal events and six beautiful gardens at this unique center celebrating Japanese art, culture and cuisine. Why: “Rich in culture and beauty, the Morikami offers plenty to spark conversation while providing a comfortably romantic when U want to know

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HaVana Local photographer Tommy Morrison brings the reality of modern-day Cuba into sharp focus through the sights on its streets and the faces of its people.

“At the turn of the 20th century, this was a beautiful Havana mansion. The entire street was lined with these mansions— each, back in the day, built for one family. Now, 10 to 15 families, with five to 10 people per family, live in each dilapidated building.” (All quotes by Tommy Morrison) when U want to know

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“We were on a boat heading to the other side of the bay on this rainy day, and I was taken by the colors on the buildings and the domes on this religious structure.”

“This picture, to me, captures what I sensed people really felt like in Cuba. There is a resignation in the air. They’re not happy about what’s happening in Cuba. They don’t like Fidel; it’s not a better life—but you can’t say anything or do anything about it. There isn’t an ‘Occupy Wall Street’ coalition in Cuba. They accept this life.”

“You see political slogans like this one [which means “Long Live Free Cuba”] throughout the city. They all revolve around thanking Fidel for freeing Cuba. People have to take this stance; neighbors are apt to rat you out [for criticizing Castro].”

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“My girlfriend and I were with [Cuban artist Kadir López Nieves], and he pulls the car over in this neighborhood with some thrift shops— but he doesn’t stop, and he’s looking up at the buildings. He tells us that the previous week, a balcony from the structure collapsed and missed his car by 2 feet. The decay is so bad; it looks like the buildings have been bombed.” “The cars are fascinating. People have no access to motor parts, so you have this incredible classic car—and it’s running on parts from a weed whacker. In Cuba, you learn to make something out of nothing.”

“The school children were all in uniforms. Education is very important to Cubans. We walked around the university, and it was like walking around Harvard— beautiful, grand buildings with incredible statues. The education is great, but there are just no opportunities.”

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“Here is the perfect example of someone trying to make an extra buck. She’s too old to work, but for five cents, she’ll sell you a bag of little tomatoes.”

“The houses are so small, and the heat is so oppressive in the summer, that you’d see most people out on their stoops.”

“The clothing is worn, but the people are very clean. They can’t afford to get sick; there are no antibiotics and no over-thecounter cough medicines. You have to take care of yourself— while working 70 to 100 hours a week for $10 a month.”

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Sarah Scheffer and Tommy Morrison in Havana

About the photogrApher NAme: Tommy Morrison Age: 30 resideNce: West Palm Beach bio: The son of Palm Beacher Carlos Morrison studied photography at Rochester Institute of Technology and briefly worked with legendary French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier in New York City. Tommy put down his camera for several years following the December 2003 death of uncle Pedro, the renowned Palm Beach polo patron, and worked with his father in the family’s commercial real estate and investment business. (Editor’s note: Carlos and Pedro, adopted twins, were heirs to the Fisher Body automotive empire.) Why cubA? Having established himself as a premier collector of classic 20th century and contemporary photography, Tommy decided it was time to once again capture his own images. Last June, he and girlfriend Sarah Scheffer traveled to Havana with a Miami-based tour outfit and weeklong visas for the sole purpose of shooting photographs. Tommy and Sarah were escorted around Havana by internationally hailed Cuban artist Kadir López Nieves, who gave them an insider’s view of Havana. “I’ve been in the bush in Tanzania; I’ve traveled to Vietnam and Hong Kong; I’ve been all over Europe—I even lived in a Buddhist monastery in Thailand at age 15,” he says. “Cuba was the one place I had always wanted to go. Because of this trip, I feel energetic again about taking photos.” photos for purchAse: Anyone interested in purchasing images from Tommy’s trip to Cuba can reach the photographer at tjm222@me.com. He will donate all proceeds from sales to the Palm Beach Photographic Centre (workshop.org), which exhibited a collection of his Cuba pictures last November. —Kevin Kaminski 124

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“I took this from the car just as he looked up. This is a local butcher; he’s cutting government-supplied beef—right outdoors along a street with cars passing by. It’s not quite Publix, is it?”

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A local teen deals with his addiction to pills at The Palm Beach Institute.

By Thomas R. Collins The drugs of choice for a generation of south Florida teens are often found inside their household medicine cabinet. Boca Raton explores the rise in prescription pill abuse among adolescents through the eyes of those whose lives have been destroyed because of it.

he ache was nothing short of crippling. Not a headache or stomachache. Jamie’s entire body ached. She was sweating so profusely that her clothes were soaked—and yet she still had the chills. Her nose was running. Her eyes were watering. It was 6 a.m. Jamie had to find money, and fast. She needed it for her “blues”—30-milligram pills of OxyContin, each one costing her about $7. Jamie took 30 a day. By 8 a.m., she had the cash. Jamie was only 17, but she knew exactly how to fund her habit. She would take money from bums, promise to bring them pills— and never return. She would lift cash off of addicts going through withdrawal because they were too weak to resist. She swiped gift cards and sold them for half price on the street. She worked at local massage parlors. She prostituted herself. By 9 a.m., the ache had faded. Jamie would score her blues, crush them and shoot up on the street, in the back of a bus or inside a public bathroom. It didn’t matter. The high would last six to eight hours. By dawn the next morning, the 30 blues were history.

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The pain would return, creeping into her bones. And the cycle would begin anew. Just one blurry cycle: Find money, get pills, crush pills, shoot pills, feel better, shoot more pills, run out of pills, writhe in pain, find money, get more pills. “You just get so tired of it,” Jamie says. “You’re out there trying to make money walking up and down the street, just sitting there crying while you’re doing these pills [and thinking] ‘I want to stop, I can’t.’ ... Not knowing where to go, not knowing what to do. Having nowhere to go. “It’s like you’d rather be dead than to keep going on like that.”

Jamie, a recovering pill addict

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The danger with opiates and with the prescriptions is that these are pretty perfect in terms of [how] they are manufactured to target our central nervous system. These drugs are built to get in and do what they are meant to do.

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It might start in a school hallway. At a park. Or at a party. Maybe he’s overwhelmed by peer pressure. Maybe she finds it’s an easy way to deal with a recent breakup. Maybe it plays to a sense of adventure. Whatever the reason, one out of every 10 high school seniors across the state has used prescription pain pills recreationally, according to a 2010 Florida Youth Substance Abuse survey of 73,000 middle- and highschool students. In Palm Beach County, 7.4 percent of all high-school students reported having tried prescription pain medication. It may seem far less dangerous to a teen than experimenting with a heavyweight narcotic like heroin, but make no mistake: Such usage can have deadly consequences. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement report on medical examiner findings in 2010 listed a combined 6,841 deaths in the state (of all ages) related to the following six prescription meds—Alprazolam, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Amphetamine and Lorazepam. Nearly 70 percent of those deaths involved use of either Oxycodone pills (such as OxyContin) or Alprazolam pills (such as Xanax); Oxycodone-related deaths in Florida nearly tripled over a four-year span, from 923 in 2006 to 2,384 in 2010. According to the same report, prescription pills were either the direct cause of death or discovered during the autopsies of 68 people ages 18 and under—a 17-percent increase for this age group compared to 2006. “[Teens] are innocent in the sense that they just want to have a good time,” says Karen Corcoran-Walsh, who, along with husband Christopher, runs Inspirations, the

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nationally renowned residential rehabilitation program for adolescents in Fort Lauderdale. “You don’t have to be an addict [to experiment]. Maybe the teen was devastated or embarrassed at school that day. Or they have ongoing issues with emotional development. Mom and Dad might be breaking up. There might be domestic violence going on in the home. Life is often fraught with emotional roadblocks for young people who are trying to make sense of it all. “So they happen to be at a place where someone says, ‘Hey, look what I have. Let’s just forget about it.’ So they combine a couple of pills that could end their life.” Teens may account for only a fraction of the thousands of deaths due to prescription pill-related tragedies in Florida, but as Jamie can attest, there is more than one way to lose a life when it comes to this addiction.

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Jamie, now 21 and residing in one of the Stepping Stones halfway houses in Palm Beach County, was a star student in New Jersey, where “B’s were low for me.” She always wanted to work in medicine. “I’m like a sponge; you tell me something, and I don’t even need to study,” she says. “I guess I was born smart when it comes to things like that. When it comes to drugs, I guess not.” In high school, Jamie started a cocaine habit but downplays it as not serious— something that was “just on weekends.” february

She used pot, too, and eventually smoked it every day. She somehow managed to graduate high school two years early, but her parents knew she was using drugs and sent her to South Florida for rehab. The treatment center, Jamie says, kicked her out for smoking cigarettes in a smoke-free environment. From there, her life slowly spiraled out of control. She went to live with her uncle in West Palm Beach and started going to parties with her cousin. That’s when she tried OxyContin. “I knew from the first time that there would be no turning back,” she says. Soon, Jamie was enslaved by the innocent-looking “blues.” “Those are the tiniest pills I’ve ever seen,” she says. “The way they run your life you would think they’re the biggest, baddest things in the world. They take over everything. I haven’t spoken to my mother in two years since my dad died, all from these pills. It got so bad that I stole everything from her to where she didn’t want to talk to me.” The problem with “these pills,” according to experts, is the ease with which teens can obtain them, especially in the curiosity stage. “We’re not talking about drugs—cocaine and so on—that you go out into the community and seek a dealer to buy the drugs; these are drugs that are in our households,” says Corcoran-Walsh of Inspirations, which has an evidence-based treatment program that yields information and statistics for the community about teen addicts and the effectiveness of treatment. “The issue is accessibility. When we have a society that is writing prescriptions for OxyContin, Percocets and prescription painkillers in the amounts that we are, it’s going to trickle down to the adolescents.” At least 50 percent of teens in the state report that prescription pain relievers are easy to swipe from parents’ medicine cabinets and easy to obtain through other people’s prescriptions, according to the latest annual report from the Florida Office of Drug Control. About 56 percent of teens report that they strongly agree or somewhat agree that prescription drugs are easier to obtain than illegal drugs. And more than half of non-medical users of prescription drugs—including pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants and sedatives—say that they obtained the drugs they used most recently for free from a friend or relative. when U want to know

commonly Abused pills 1. AlprAzolAm: branded as Xanax; part of the benzodiazepine class, used to

treat anxiety and panic disorders; possible side effects include headaches, irritability,

talkativeness, changes in sex drive or ability, weight change

2. oxycodone: branded as OxyContin, Roxicodone; an opiate analgesic used to

relieve moderate to severe pain; possible side effects include nausea, constipation, sweating, weakness, mood changes, decrease in pupil size

3. Hydrocodone: branded as

Vicodin, Lortab; an opiate analgesic used

to relieve moderate to severe pain, as well as coughs; possible side effects include

nausea, drowsiness, dizziness, abnormally happy or sad moods, rash and itching

4. diAzepAm: branded as Valium;

a benzodiazepine drug used to relieve

anxiety, relax muscles spasms, relieve

seizures and to control agitation caused by alcohol; possible side effects include

drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, dry mouth, changes in appetite

5. AmpHetAmine: branded as Adderall; a psychoactive drug and stimulant used to treat attention deficit disorder with

hyperactivity and narcolepsy; possible side effects include allergic reaction, irregular heartbeat, hallucinations

6. lorAzepAm: branded as Ativan;

a benzodiazepine drug used to relieve anxiety; possible side effects include

drowsiness, diarrhea, restlessness, difficulty urinating, blurred vision and changes in sex drive or ability

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Chris and Karen Corcoran-Walsh of Inspirations in Fort Lauderdale

It’s no wonder that “pharm parties,” in some quarters, have replaced the high school kegger as the get-together of choice. At such gatherings, teens raid their parents’ pill bottles and pour whatever they swiped into bowls of “trail mix”—an assortment of pills that participants grab and swallow like candy on Halloween. Partygoers will tell you that’s when the fun begins. Experts in addiction to prescription meds will tell you that’s also when it can end.

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People suspicious that a friend or family member is using drugs will say that so-andso just “isn’t himself.” He isn’t. Prescription pills alter the brain’s chemistry. Each drug triggers a major neurotransmitter—serotonin eases tension and brings about a feeling of well-being; dopamine and norepinephrine produce a feeling of alertness. When pills are abused, the brain begins to need the drug to work right. “Once it goes from experimental to preferential, at that point [the teen is] looking for that particular drug and the effect that it offers or creates,” says Jim Hughes, who has a doctorate in psychology and is a certified addiction professional at Inspirations. The brain “becomes used to that particular energy charge from that particular drug. The body establishes a cellular craving. Cognitively speaking, [the person starts] obsessing or thinking more about the want and the use of that particular drug.” 130

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Cocaine and heroin might carry more frightful connotations, because of their associations with crime, trafficking and deals on dangerous street corners. But in terms of addiction, pills can be worse. “The danger with opiates and with the prescriptions is that these are pretty perfect in terms of [how] they are manufactured to target our central nervous system and work,” says Kevin Bandy, who runs the adolescent program at The Hanley Center in West Palm Beach. “These drugs are built to get in and do what they’re meant to do.” This potency increases the odds of someone becoming physically dependent—and fast. It doesn’t help that some teens view an anti-anxiety drug like Xanax as less of a threat than, say, prescription painkillers. But Bandy has seen the damage caused by Xanax, especially when mixed with alcohol—as often happens with high-school and college students who try pills.

“Those two things combined can shut someone’s system down,” Bandy says. “Maybe they’re used to having four or five beers at a party … and they take a Xanax. Their inhibitions are down, and they don’t think about it. They have three more beers.” Those seven beers are now more like 10 in terms of effect. The teen is “more compromised than they’ve ever been. They’re not prepared for it.” “Teenagers have the freedom of choice,” Corcoran-Walsh says. “And once they leave your front door, they’re making choices.”

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For Ben, the choice seemed easy: Just say no. He was offered marijuana—often a precursor to pill use—many times. He always declined. Ben was 13 at the time. He played on a travel baseball team. His family read the Bible together every night. Weed wasn’t his thing.

In JackIe’s Words

Jackie was 16 when she started taking pills while partying with friends. Eventually she switched to OxyContin. She didn’t consider her problem too serious, until her brother overdosed on methadone and died. That’s when she stopped caring. Eventually her pill addiction led to an addiction to heroin. She is now recovering and living in a halfway house run by Stepping Stones in West Palm Beach. I can remember sitting in a room crying because I didn’t want to put the needle in my arm, but I didn’t have control [over] it. I knew that if I didn’t, I wouldn’t be able to function. But I didn’t have a choice. When you do any kind of opiates or heroin, it gets to the point where it controls you; you don’t control it. I used to wish to die. I used to walk down the street saying, “Can I just get hit by an 18-wheeler or hit by lightning?” You have to feel that emptiness to want to live a different way. In a matter of six months my life has done a total 360. I’m starting my own tattoo business. Just to wake up and not be dope-sick is like the most amazing thing. It would be nice to get high, because that’s what I like to do. But if I get high, I know the consequences of doing it.

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PrescriPtion Pill-related deaths in Florida (2010) Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement report

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But for Ben, now in treatment at the Palm Beach Institute in West Palm Beach, it was complicated. The kid who kept asking him to try it was his older brother. Ben had caught him using pot in the backyard with his friends. His brother didn’t want him to snitch; instead he wanted to make Ben a partner in crime. “I was actually scared of it, because I saw what it was doing to [my brother],” Ben says. “He was brutal. It finally got to the point where I was just like, ‘All right, I’ll try it once.’ You can only say no so many times before the peer pressure gets to you.” Next came the offers of Lortab pills, a hydrocodone and acetaminophen mix that relieves pain. His brother asked him to pop them almost every day for six months. Finally, Ben caved. “I loved everything about it,” Ben says. “It was more of a body high; it made me feel energy. [I had] the zoned-in feeling.” He started stealing them from his mother. She noticed, and the fighting began. She put the pills in a lockbox. Ben easily broke into it. He became a different person. “She got to the point where she was actually getting scared of me,” Ben says. “Addiction took over my life so much that I didn’t know what I was doing. “My mother was a prisoner in her own home.”

Battling addiction

Part of the challenge in combating prescription pill addiction is perception. Despite the supposed advances in understanding addiction, it’s still seen by many as a personal shortcoming and not a disease—at least not as disease-like as diabetes or cancer. “Addiction creates behavioral problems on an individual, family and community,” says Lori Kearse, clinical director at the Palm Beach Institute. “Therefore it’s much easier to put a moral label on it.” when U want to know

Oxycodone Alprazolam Hydrocodone Diazepam Lorazepam Amphetamine total

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* In Palm Beach County, 487 people of all ages died from prescription pill-related incidents in 2010. Oxycodone-related deaths in the county (among all ages) rose from 111 in 2006 to 177 in 2010.

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The following facilities in Palm Beach and Broward counties deal with teen addictions.

Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, 561/841-1000, hanleycenter.org The Palm Beach Institute, West Palm Beach, 561/833-7553, pbinstitute.com SandyPines, Tequesta, 561/7440211, sandypineshospital.com, (addiction treatment done only when primary treatment is mental health) Inspirations, Fort Lauderdale, 954/376-4783, inspirationsyouth.com Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs, West Palm Beach, 561/844-6400, carpinc.org [ bocamag.com ]

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Kicking a pill addiction is an enormous undertaking—and a process that often doesn’t end successfully, at least on the first try. The professionals at Inspirations in Fort Lauderdale break down the elements of treatment. Bio-psycho-social assessmenT: When the teenager first arrives, the counselor gets a sense of the degree of addiction and any underlying psychological and social factors that are involved. TreaTmenT plan: A list of objectives is written, spelling out what the teenager needs to do. Therapy: A weekly individual session with a therapist; therapists also are available any time when needed. family sessions: The teenager meets with family weekly to work on issues particular to them. Group sessions: Sessions with other teenagers are considered by some counselors to be the heart and soul of treatment. acTiviTies: Outings outside the treatment center are a way to have fun without pills; it gets teenagers used to the community so that they’re prepared to re-enter it.

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But the truth is that addiction is a disease, one the cuts across all economic demographics in Palm Beach County and throughout the state. Complicating matters, in the case of teens, is that a youth isn’t mature enough to respond to a wake-up call the way an adult hitting rock bottom might. “A 40-year-old may lose a job because of [an addiction]; they may have two or three DUIs,” Corcoran-Walsh says. “What is a middle-class teen going to a Boca high school going to lose? They’re still living at home. Rock bottom for a teenager is death.” But, as Corcoran-Walsh says, kids need help long before they hit rock bottom. Teens whose families get them that help at places like Inspirations, the Hanley Center and the Palm Beach Institute rarely go willingly. They enter a facility worried that the one thing they’ve come to rely on to cope— the pills—will be taken away with nothing to replace them. “They’ll tell you, ‘I like to use drugs because I like to numb out,’” says Rose Lyons, a counselor at Inspirations. “What they’re really telling you is, ‘I use drugs because I don’t want to feel these uncomfortable feelings that I’ve been feeling.’ Our job is to figure out what those feelings are—and help them deal with them without using drugs.” A lot of treatment, counselors agree, involves distracting teenagers from the pills. That’s why so many out-of-state families february

WelcoMe To FlorIda: PIll caPITal oF The U.s. For years, pill addicts from all over the East, Midwest and South have driven to South Florida to get their fix. And with good reason. Florida leads the nation in the number of “pill mills,” the prescription-drug equivalent of a fast-food joint. In Broward County, long the epicenter, there were more pain clinics (115) than McDonald’s (70) in 2010. Due to lax state laws and the longtime absence of a statewide database to track how many pills each patient gets, Florida has been a go-to sanctuary for pill addicts. That, in turn, makes them all too accessible for teenagers. The state finally started a database and started cracking down on pain clinics, resulting in fewer pill mills—but that came only after resistance to the database from Gov. Rick Scott. Meanwhile, the CVS drugstore chain recently announced it was refusing to fill prescriptions written by certain high-prescribing doctors. But the mess is far from being cleaned up.

bring their teens to programs in South Florida—away from the people and places loaded with memories of getting high. In addition to working through emotional and behavioral problems, teenagers— through sessions with licensed counselors and group sessions with kids going through the same thing—have to rediscover fun in life that doesn’t involve pills. “Every child has a dream,” Corcoran-Walsh says. “It’s finding out what each child’s dream is and reminding them that no matter what they’ve done, that dream is still possible.” Experts agree that the most important element of recovery—and prevention—is family. Children who learn about the risks of drugs from their parents or caregivers are up to 50 percent less likely to use drugs, according to an annual report by the Florida Office of Drug Control. when U want to know

In MelIssa’s Words

Despite living with parents who were addicts, Melissa’s descent into pill addiction didn’t begin until she was 17; a friend turned her on to the effects of taking several Xanax at a time. She later discovered Percocets. She is now living at a Stepping Stones house and trying to stay clean. It’s a “second-to-second struggle,” she says. All I’ve known is drugs. I grew up in heroin and crack houses with my parents. There was this one guy [who was constantly seizing]; it was just crazy. I was curious as to why my mother could never get right for me. I look just like her, a spitting image of her. And I loved her, but she just never, ever could get it right my whole life. Jail scared me. I almost started prostituting, but I caught myself and came here right before that. I have morals and standards. The thing that’s gonna keep me clean is to keep on going to meetings and keep on doing what I know is the right decision. Because it’s all insanity if I don’t.

In the outpatient program at Hanley Center, Bandy says that parental cooperation is crucial. “Where I’ve seen it work every time— I mean, every time—has been when the family gets past their bias that addiction only happens to adults,” he says. “If a teen is alone with an addiction—and they don’t have a family that really understands and supports them—they’re done.”

The road To recovery

Kevin Bandy of The Hanley Center in West Palm Beach

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About the FestivAl he festival of the arts Boca ushers in its sixth season march 7 to march 18, 2012 at the Schmidt family centre for the arts’ count de Hoernle amphitheater and mizner park cultural arts center in Boca raton. individual tickets range from $20 to $100. pack-

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Festival of the Arts Schedule of eventS Festival of the Arts Boca* March 7 to March 18, 2012 festivaloftheartsboca.org

7:30 p.m. ConCert: time for three Venue: Amphitheater

Wednesday, March 7

Monday, March 12

7:30 p.m. ConCert: José Carreras (presented by AeG Live) Venue: Amphitheater

7 p.m. AuthorS & ideAS: mika Brzezinski, “Knowing Your Value” Venue: Amphitheater

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Tuesday, March 13

7:30 p.m. ConCert: Alfredo rodriguez and his trio Venue: Cultural Arts Center

7 p.m. AuthorS & ideAS: President’s Panel with moderator dr. Susan resneck Pierce, president emerita, university of Puget Sound; mary Jane Saunders, FAu; and Kevin ross, Lynn university, “the role of the College President in Preparing Citizens of the World” Venue: Cultural Arts Center

Friday, March 9 7:30 p.m. FiLm: “Casablanca” with Boca Symphonia conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos Venue: Amphitheater

7:30 p.m. ConCert: Pianist Valentina Lisitsa, performing with the Lynn Philharmonia, conducted by Jon robertson Venue: Amphitheater

4 p.m. AuthorS & ideAS: Kevin Bleyer, tBA Venue: Cultural Arts Center 7:30 p.m. ConCert: night at the opera with Angela meade, James Valenti and Jennifer Johnson Cano and the Boca Symphonia conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos Venue: Amphitheater

Thursday. March 15 7:30 p.m. ConCert: Jazz roots: Patti Austin trio, tony deSare trio, “An evening of Gershwin” Venue: Amphitheater

sunday, March 11

3 p.m. ConCert: Saint Patrick’s day Bash with drake School dancers and Seven nations Venue: Amphitheater

sunday, March 18 5 p.m. AuthorS & ideAS: doris Kearns Goodwin, distinguished Writer in residence, tBA Venue: Cultural Arts Center * Showtimes, performers and programs subject to change

Festival of the Arts Boca 2012, march 7 to march 18, presented by the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts at Count de hoernle Amphitheater (mizner Park), 590 Plaza real, Boca raton, 561/368-8445; and mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza real (second floor) For information, please call: 561/368-8445 tiCKetS: 866/571-2787

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7 p.m. AuthorS & ideAS: Andrew ross Sorkin, “how to Fix the Financial System” Venue: Amphitheater

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artists José Carreras hailing from barcelona, spain, José carreras is an acclaimed tenor known for his performances in the operas of verdi and puccini. carreras made his debut on the opera stage at the age of 11 as trujamán in manuel de falla’s “el retablo de maese pedro” and went on to a career that encompassed more than 60 roles on the stages of the world’s leading opera houses and in the recording studio. he gained fame with a wider audience as one of “the three tenors” along with plácido Domingo and luciano pavarotti in a series of mass concerts that began in 1990 and continued until 2003.

alfredo rodríguez Discovered by Quincy Jones at the 2006 montreux Jazz festival, cuban-born rising star alfredo rodríguez, 25, calls up images of legendary jazz pianists Keith Jarrett, thelonious monk and his compatriot chucho valdés. collaborating with Quincy Jones, tan Dun and siedah garrett, rodriguez composed the anthem “better city, better life,” a song selected as the official theme song of the 2010 shanghai World expo. his debut album, produced by Jones & rodríguez, will be released on Qwest/mack avenue records this spring. in Jones’ words, “he is very special, and i do not say that easily, because i have been surrounded by the best musicians in the world my entire life; he is one of the best.”

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opera goes to the Movies this event is an evening filled with repertoire including beloved opera arias, duets and orchestra overtures as featured in such popular movies as “pretty Woman,” “philadelphia,” “raging bull,” “moonstruck,” “the bridges of madison county” and many more!

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artists AngelA MeAde less than four years after her professional debut, meade, winner of the 2011 richard tucker award, has quickly become recognized as one of the outstanding vocalists of her generation. meade excels in the most demanding heroines of the 19th-century bel canto repertoire as well as in the operas of verdi and mozart. in the 2011/12 season, meade will return to the metropolitan opera in the title role of David mcvicar’s new production of Donizetti’s “anna bolena,” and will make her professional debut in a reprise of verdi’s “ernani” as elvira, opposite Dmitri hvorostovsky and ferruccio furlanetto, also conducted by marco armiliato. she has previously sung on the met stage as one of the winners of the 2007 metropolitan opera National council auditions, a process that is documented in the film “the audition.” she is a native of Washington state and currently resides in New York.

JAMes VAlenti american tenor James valenti has been hailed for having a voice of italianate beauty, for his handsome stage presence and for his elegant performances with the leading opera companies of the world. he studied at the academy of vocal arts in philadelphia and made his professional debut at the age of 25 as rodolfo in “la bohème” (rome opera). considered one of the brightest rising stars of his generation, valenti was the winner of the prestigious 2010 richard tucker award and 2009 maria callas award recognizing an american singer poised on the edge of international stardom. plans include concerts in toronto, copenhagen, london, Dallas, sydney and more.

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Jennifer Johnson CAno mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnson cano is recognized for her naturally lustrous sound as well as a fresh and appealing presence on symphonic, operatic and recital stages. a 2011 sara tucker study grant recipient, cano joined the lindemann Young artist Development program at the metropolitan opera in 2008 and made her metropolitan opera debut in 2009-2010 as a bridesmaid in “le Nozze di figaro” and sandman in “hansel and gretel.” highlights of this season include appearances at the hollywood bowl in los angeles and performances with New York philharmonic.

ConstAntine Kitsopoulos recently named the festival of the arts boca’s first-ever music director, constantine Kitsopoulos brings musical experience that spans the worlds of opera and symphony, where he conducts in such venues as carnegie hall, alice tully hall and royal albert hall, as well as musical theater, where he leads orchestras on broadway. this is his third season with the festival of the arts boca. Kitsopoulos is in his sixth year as music director of the Queens symphony orchestra and continues as general director of chatham opera, which he founded in 2005. highlights of his 2011/12 season include a philadelphia orchestra debut at the saratoga performing arts center and a summer tour of “Dream with me” with singing sensation Jackie evancho at the ravinia and sun valley festivals, atlanta symphony, Dallas symphony and at the omaha holland performing arts center.

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Boca Raton Symphonia performing for its third season with festival of the arts boca, the boca raton symphonia is committed to showcasing musical excellence through the performance of renowned works of classical and contemporary composers, featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists. the symphonia’ goal is to educate, inspire and excite both traditional and new audiences; to create innovative programming and presentations to engage a new generation; and to encourage the participation and collaboration of south florida’s diverse cultural community. the new season will welcome the return of principal conductor philipe entremont and former principal conductor and audience favorite alexander platt.

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time FoR thRee the groundbreaking, category-shattering trio time for three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. the members—Zachary (Zach) De pue, violin; Nicolas (Nick) Kendall, violin; and ranaan meyer, double bass—carry a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging, all prime elements of the ensemble’s playing. in January 2010, the group released its first commercial cD, “three fervent travelers,” which debuted in the top 10 on billboard, amazon and itunes, remaining in the top 10 on the billboard crossover charts for more than 10 months. this followed the group’s first two self-produced albums, “time for three” and “We Just burned this for You!,” which sold more than 20,000 copies.

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Valentina liSitSa the multifaceted piano playing of valentina lisitsa is described as “dazzling.” she is at ease in a vast repertoire ranging from bach and mozart to shostakovich and bernstein. her orchestral repertoire alone includes more than 40 concerts. in may 2010, lisitsa performed the Dutch premiere of rachmaninov’s “New 5th” concerto in her debut with the rotterdam philharmonic, and in august 2010 she made her debut with the orchestra sinfonicia brasileira under maestro lorin maazel. she has recorded three independently released DvDs, including her best-selling set of chopin’s “24 etudes,” which long held the coveted No. 1 spot on the amazon music video list.

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artists Patti austin patti austin is best known for many r&b hits in the 1980s, including “Do You love me?,” “the genie” and “baby, come to me,” a duet with James ingram that peaked at No. 73 on the hot 100 chart in early 1982. the song re-entered the pop chart later that year and went to No. 1 in february 1983. that year, austin’s single “it’s gonna be special” was featured on the soundtrack for the olivia Newton-John/John travolta film “two of a Kind” and became one of her highest-profile hits. she sang the duet “it’s the falling in love” with michael Jackson on his album “off the Wall.” other duet partners have included george benson and luther vandross. in 2008, a full 53 years after getting her first record contract, patti austin was awarded her first grammy, winning best Jazz vocal album for “avant gershwin” at the 50th annual grammy awards.

tony Desare tony Desare—the singer, pianist and songwriter whose third cD, “radio show,” hit stores in 2009 —was named a “rising star” male vocalist in the Downbeat critics poll. he has won critical and popular acclaim for his concert performances throughout the United states as well as in australia, Japan and hong Kong. he recently made his carnegie hall debut performing with the New York pops and regularly opens for legendary comedian Don rickles. With a sexy, distinctive sound, Desare’s second recording, “last first Kiss,” spotlights a refreshingly contemporary combination of originals and standards, from prince’s “Kiss” and carole King’s “i feel the earth move” to classics like “how Deep is the ocean.” the cD—which debuted at No. 5 on the billboard chart, No. 3 on amazon.com and No. 2 on the itunes jazz chart—was featured on Npr’s “Weekend edition saturday.”

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Poncho sanchez for more than three decades as both a leader and a sideman, conguero poncho sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straightahead jazz, gritty soul music and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of latin american and south american sources. at any given show, on any given record, fragments of latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa and other infectious grooves collide, with results that are no less than dazzling. sanchez grew up in a suburb of l.a., where he was raised on an unusual cross-section of sounds that included straightahead jazz, latin jazz and american soul. by his teen years, his musical consciousness had been solidified by the likes of John coltrane, miles Davis, cal tjader, mongo santamaria, Wilson pickett and James brown. Whatever the genre, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from poncho sanchez’s youth has telegraphed across the decades and continues to inform his creative sensibilities to this day.

saint Patrick’s Day extravaganza the sixth annual festival’s finale will be a st. patrick’s Day extravaganza, with an afternoon filled with folk dancers, acclaimed fiddlers and celtic bands to entertain the community in addition to food and libations honoring great irish traditions.

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Seven nationS seven Nations is not your father’s celtic band. With a passionate, tender and rollicking style that winningly veers from roots and folk to dance and fusion-rock, seven Nations has earned a growing reputation as an adventurous band with a charismatic stage presence. “seven Nations” refers to the seven original celtic nations of scotland, ireland, Wales, cornwall, galecia, isle of man and brittany—and officially began in 1993 in New York city with a standard lineup of drums, guitar and bass. they introduced bagpipes into the show, and over time the number of songs using bagpipes grew until it became obvious that they were integral to their emerging sound. most of the band members grew up playing celtic music, and they perform original music with primarily bagpipes and fiddle. in addition, seven Nations has played the Winter olympics in salt lake city, a New Year’s eve performance at scotland’s royal mile for some 40,000 people, and at the New York city marathon.

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Authors Kevin Bleyer Kevin bleyer, multiple emmy award-winning writer for “the Daily show with Jon stewart” and co-author of the New York Times No. 1 bestseller Earth: The Book, returns to the festival for a second year. previously, he was a writer/ producer for “Dennis miller,” ”politically incorrect with bill maher” and the executive producer for showtime’s “Nightly,” in which he was featured as an on-air correspondent. since 2008, he has contributed to a number of president barack obama’s speeches, including the president’s remarks at the 2009 and 2010 White house correspondents’ association dinners. a frequent commentator on National public radio, bleyer is the author of the upcoming book Me The People: An Order To Form a More Perfect Union (random house, 2012), an account of his attempt to rewrite the american constitution single-handedly. a graduate of stanford University, he lives in manhattan.

BarBara McDonalD Stewart trained as a historian, Dr. barbara mcDonald stewart will speak about the diary of her father, ambassador James g. mcDonald, from 1933-1950, the day-to-day recording of the extraordinary insights and observations of the times and meticulous recollections of his personal meetings with hitler, pope pius Xii, president roosevelt, David ben gurion and others. she will add her own reflections on history for the years when she accompanied her father as america’s first ambassador to the new state of israel in 1948. When her mother could not join her father, 21year old barbara served as the official embassy hostess, where she met and entertained israel’s political leaders and visiting dignitaries from around the world.

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MiKa BrzezinSKi mika brzezinski is co-host of msNbc’s “morning Joe.” in January of 2010, she published her memoir All Things At Once, which became a New York Times best-seller. brzezinski followed up the success of her first book with Knowing Your Value, which discusses perceptions of value and how successful women today have achieved their deserved recognition and financial worth in the workplace.

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Andrew ross sorkin andrew ross sorkin is the New York Times’ chief mergers and acquisitions reporter, columnist and editor of DealBook (nytimes.com/dealbook), an online daily financial report he started in 2001. in addition, sorkin is an assistant editor of business and finance news, helping guide and shape the paper’s coverage. his first book, Too Big to Fail: How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System—and Themselves, became a best-seller and was made into an hbo movie. sorkin has appeared on “the today show” and “charlie rose” and is a frequent guest host of cNbc’s “squawk box.” he won a gerald loeb award, one of the highest honors in business journalism, in 2004 for breaking news, and a society of american business editors and Writers award for breaking news in 2005 and 2006. in 2007, the World economic forum named him a Young global leader. he is a term member of the council on foreign relations.

doris keArns Goodwin returning to the festival for the fifth year is Doris Kearns goodwin, pulitzer prize-winning presidential historian and the festival’s Distinguished Writer in residence. goodwin has been writing and speaking around the world about politics and baseball for more than two decades. author of several best-selling biographies and a memoir of her childhood love for the brooklyn Dodgers, she currently serves as an Nbc-tv news analyst as well as a consultant and on-air personality for pbs documentaries on lyndon b. Johnson, the Kennedy family, franklin roosevelt and Ken burns’ ”the history of baseball.” goodwin received her b.a. from colby college and her ph.D. in government from harvard University, where she later taught. she next served as an assistant to president lyndon Johnson in his last year in the White house and later assisted Johnson in the preparation of his memoirs. goodwin’s books include Lyndon Johnson & The American Dream; The Fitzgeralds and the Kennedys; No Ordinary Time—Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front In World War II; Wait Till Next Year: A Memoir; and Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln.

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President’s PAnel New this year will be a University president’s panel moderated by Dr. susan resneck pierce, president emerita of the University of puget sound and author of On Being Presidential: A Guide for College and University Leaders (Jossey-bass, 2011); with mary Jane saunders, president of florida atlantic University, and Kevin ross, president of lynn University. their topic: “the role of the college president in preparing citizens of the World.”

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dining room is so small, narrow and crammed with tables that you feel cojoined to your fellow diners like chopsticks in their paper package. Speaking of chopsticks, a most excellent use for them is to lever crispy nuggets of tempura-fried rock shrimp from their cool-looking globular bowl to your mouth, pausing only to swill down one of Buddha’s inventive, mixological cocktails, like the delicately refreshing Last Samurai, a blend of sake, agave, yuzu and cucumber juices. Yes, the mayonnaise-y “Japanese sauce” gracing the thumbnail-sized crustaceans could have used a bit of chili bite, but by the time you realize that you’ve inhaled every last morsel. The kitchen really shows off its chops with veggie fried rice, a dish typically as exciting as airkissing your sister. It shows up looking good, sesame-scented rice studded with tri-color pep-

pers, scallion and egg, but it’s taken to the next level by the application of “wok chi.” The magical “energy” of a wellseasoned, super-heated wok meets ingredients that are kept constantly moving and searing, and it caramelizes them slightly, giving them a faint, subtle smokiness. Grouper ceviche comes Peruvian style, with thin slices of fish “cooked” firm-tender in lime juice and the traditional toasted corn kernels and slab of sweet potato. A little heat from the advertised aji limo peppers would have perked up the flavor, as would draining off some of the lime juice so it didn’t pool at the bottom of the serving bowl and make the last few bites of fish mouth-puckering tart. But, really, that was the only quibble. Chinese-style char sui pork buns were puffy-fluffy clouds of remarkably light dough filled with shards of tender roast pork. If you couldn’t

actually taste the fillip of white truffle oil ... well, it wasn’t much missed. And while skewers of ridiculously tender, flavorful marinated Wagyu tenderloin were themselves the kabobs of the gods, their accompanying chimichurris—a tart, garlicky Argentine and miso-spiked Japanese—made them that much more heavenly. Even the Buddha would crack a smile at the arrival of his namesake’s bento box dessert, a little treasure chest of sweet treats that begins with a luscious, molten-centered milk chocolate “lava cake,” then segues into silken ginger ice cream topped with crunchy “coconutcurry crumbles,” a tangy yuzu marshmallow, a bit of fresh fruit and a stupid-good green tea “cigar” filled with plush strawberry mousse. And that sound you hear? It’s the sound of two hands clapping. —Bill Citara

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hat’s the sound of one hand clapping? It’s probably the sound you hear at Buddha Sky Bar, one hand applauding the surprisingly sophisticated, exactingly prepared food while the other shovels it in as fast as possible. No knock on Buddha with the “surprisingly.” It’s just that, as anyone who’s eaten Chinese at the source or in any of the country’s food-centric Chinatowns can tell you, South Florida can be a nuclear wasteland when it comes to the spectacularly diverse and delectable cuisine of the Middle Kingdom. Especially dim sum, the Chinese tapas that translate literally to “touch the heart.” The dim sum at Buddha does indeed touch the heart. It touches the taste buds too, yet lays a light hand on the pocketbook. Just don’t let the restaurant’s yup-scale vibe fool you. The staff is sweet and welcoming, and the kitchen turns out some seriously tasty Chinese-inspired cuisine. If it’s not 1,000 percent, swear-on-the-Great-Wall “authentic,” well, frankly, who gives a shiitake? Not me, and not a lot of other folks, either. In fact, the thirdfloor restaurant with the killer views of the Delray skyline has become so popular that the owners added more space on the floor below. This is a very smart thing, because the original Asia-meets-industrial chic

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palm beach county boca raton abe & louie’s—2200 W. Glades Road. Steaks.

This outpost of the Boston steak house cooks up slabs of well-aged, USDA Prime beef like nobody’s business. Two of the best are the bone-in ribeye and New York sirloin. Start with a crab cocktail, but don’t neglect side dishes like steamed spinach and hash browns. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/447-0024. $$$

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 giant shrimp with tomatoes, cannellini beans, rosemary and an exceptionally well-done risotto. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/997-7373. $$$ bistro provence—2399 N. Federal Highway.

French. With the convivial ambience and hearty good food of an authentic Parisian bistro, this inviting, unpretentious restaurant deserves its local popularity. Mussels are a specialty, and roasted duck is excellent too. • Dinner nightly. 561/368-2340. $$

bonefish grill—21069 Powerline Road. Sea-

food. 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. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-9142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

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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 Wagyu beef carpaccio to a lighter version of the hardy chopped salad 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 daily. 561/368-1077. $$$

carmen’s—999 E. El Camino Real. Continental. The Rat Pack lives and the view of the Intracoastal is sublime at this throwback restaurant on the top floor of the Bridge Hotel, where pianist-singer Michael Masci channels the likes of Sinatra with aplomb. The menu mixes the familiar with a few more modern updates, veering from a mild-tasting Caesar salad and tender charbroiled filet mignon to a tempura snapper with sweet chili sauce. Cocktails are a strong suit. • Dinner Thurs.–Sat. 561/368-9500. $$$ caruso ristorante—187 S.E. Mizner Blvd.

a 1,700-degree broiler. There’s all manner of fish and shellfish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Australian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with crab. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$

cuban café—3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd.

Cuban. Diners pack into this traditional Cuban restaurant at lunchtime for specials that start at $6.95, including lechón asado, slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $

curries & more—217 E. Palmetto Park Road. Indian. There’s a lot more than just curries at this cozy Indian restaurant—crisp, beignet-like pakoras, perfect for dipping in one of three mild but flavorful chutneys; tender and juicy grilled meats and poultry; an array of palate-piquing vegetarian dishes. The curries are good, too. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. Dinner Sun. 561/392-2999. $

Italian. Former Chicago chef-restaurateurs Lillo and Gina Teodosi bring big-city dining to town. The ambience is welcoming, the service rigorously professional and the food is so lovingly prepared it makes even the most familiar dishes special. Among them: a farm-fresh caprese salad, giant truffleperfumed veal chop and zabaglione that’s made to order. The light, feathery, delicate gnocchi are merely the best in South Florida. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/367-7488. $$$

gary woo asian bistro—3400 N. Federal Highway. Chinese. Everything about this popular restaurant is restrained—the ambience, the decor, the presentations. And the food can be that way, as well. Even supposedly spicy dishes are bereft of heat. Still, the ingredients and preparation are first-rate. Try the duck spring rolls to start, and then enjoy steak kew or Grand Marnier prawns. • Lunch Mon., Wed.–Fri. Dinner Wed.–Mon. 561/368-8803. $$

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Italian. Angelo Elia’s impeccable Italian restaurant is a delight, from the stylish room to the suave service to the expansive wine list, not to mention food that’s by turn elegant, hearty, bold, subtle and always delicious. Dishes off the regular menu make excellent choices, like fat prawns wrapped in pancetta and grilled. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-1703. $$$

the cheesecake factory—5530 Glades

Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain even 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) $$

chops lobster bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under

American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$

the grille on congress—5101 Congress Ave. American. Dishes range from the aptly named “big ass” T-bone steak (a generous 32-ouncer) to more healthful options like pistachio-crusted snapper or simply grilled yellowfin tuna. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$

houston’s—1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle. American. With rustic features like butcher-block tables and comfy padded leather booths, Houston’s has successfully created a “nonchain” feel, although there are more than 40 nationwide. The menu is straightforward—big burgers on sweet egg buns, Caesar salad, roasted chicken, filet mignon—but it’s not lacking in ingenuity. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$ february

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jake’s stone crab—514 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Seafood. South county foodies need not drive to Miami for stone crabs. Jake’s is making a name for itself with delicious claws and excellent service. Crusty hash browns and nutmeg-y creamed spinach are fine accompaniments. Lobster and filet mignon surf ’n’ turf comes generously adorned. • Open at end of September. Dinner nightly. 561/3471055. $$$

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josephine’s—5751 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

Familiarity breeds content with the soulful Italian cookery at this Boca favorite, where tradition trumps trendy and comfort outweighs chic. 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. $$

ife is good at the top. You’re taken care of, pampered. You eat and drink well. You’re swathed in comfort, bathed in luxury. Your satisfaction is all. Life at Top of the Point is good too. The private club by day/public restaurant by night is indeed atop the Phillips Point tower, offering million-dollar views of the Intracoastal and the millionaires’ paradise of Palm Beach. Operated by the folks behind the Breakers, it also offers million-dollar service amid the kind of understated luxury to which the beneficiaries of such millions are accustomed. The Breakers’ folks know a thing or two about eating and drinking well, and we’re not talking bland, by-the-cookbook fare for taste-challenged millionaires. With dishes like octopus a la plancha and Campari tomato tart tatin, chef Brian Schuyler is unafraid to take a whack at the culinary envelope. The octopus, though a smallish portion, is knock-your-socks-off terrific, dusted with smoked paprika and lightly charred on the flattop grill, firm and tender at the same time. It comes with a nifty “Calalan” salad of frisée, green beans, fried chickpeas, Marcona almonds and cherry tomatoes with piquillo pepper aioli and chorizo oil. The tart tatin substitutes tomatoes for

the traditional apples, layering caramelized slices on a pastry crust and topping them with arugula, candied Gaeta olives and an insanely good blue cheese gelato. The whole thing was a touch sweet for me but you may think differently. Million-dollar service rescued an entrée of olive oil-poached Alaskan halibut, a minnow-sized fillet of overcooked fish on an enormous white plate with tiny

PRiCe RANge: Entrées $18–$52 CRediT CARdS: All major cards HOuRS: Tues.–Thurs. 6–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 6–10 p.m. dabs of sauce gribiche, minted zucchini puree, a single fried squash blossom and a $44 (!) price tag. One look and assistant manager Christina Lisi comped us a pair of desserts by way of apology and promised to take the matter up with the kitchen. Provençal-style lamb chops—two double-cut slabs of tender, flavorful, mediumrare lamb with roasted fingerling potatoes and hearty vegetable ragout—needed no apology. Nor did our free desserts: lacy crêpes Suzette with Grand Marnier-orange sauce and warm bread pudding with killer rum-raisin ice cream and caramel. They were very good, just like life at the top. —Bill Citara

kathy’s gazebo café—4199 N. Federal Highway. Continental. This local stalwart smoothly rolls along with its signature blend of French and Continental dishes. The ornate, formal dining room and equally formal service are anomalies these days but are comforting nonetheless. Classic dishes like creamy lobster bisque, house-made duck paté, broiled salmon with sauce béarnaise and dreamy chocolate mousse are as satisfying as ever. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$ kee grill—17940 N. Military Trail. American. The attraction here is carefully prepared food that is satisfying, flavorful and reasonably priced. The fist-sized crab cake is a good place to start, followed by sea bass with a soy-ginger-sesame glaze. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$ la rosa nautica—515 N.E. 20th St. Peruvian.

Expect no ambience, no pretensions, low prices and food that satisfies on a very high level. Good starters include antichuchos, chunks of grilled beef heart, and causa, a terrine-like layering of mashed potatoes and chicken salad. Ceviche and the lomo saltado are among the best in South Florida. • Lunch daily. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/296-1413. $$

la tre—249 E. Palmetto Park Road. Vietnamese. For almost two decades, this elegant little spot has been celebrating the delicate, sophisticated flavors and textures of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. A house signature, shrimp tossed with coriander curry pesto, is an inspired riff on Vietnamese classics. Even better, service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$ la villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

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menu, complete with homemade pastas. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt, deboned tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$

legal sea foods—6000 Glades Road. Seafood.

This faux-New England-ish seafooder in Town Center mall may be a little short on fish shack romance, but it makes up for it with a full roster of fresh fish and shellfish, well prepared and competently served by an earnest young staff. The signature clam chowder is made in corporate kitchens but is still better than most, while crab cakes chock-full of sweettasting crab and hardly any binders have even fewer equals. There’s a selection of DIY fish and sauces too. And for dessert, what else but Boston cream pie? • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/447-2112. $$

le rivage—450 N.E. 20th St. French. It’s easy to overlook this small, unassuming, furiously untrendy bastion of traditional French cookery tucked away in an obscure strip mall off North Federal Highway. That would be a mistake, because the loud, noisy 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. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$ maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Ital-

ian. The concept behind Maggiano’s Little Italy is that of a neighborhood spot where families might congregate for great food, fun music and a good time. 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, two salads, two pastas, two entrées, two vegetables and two desserts. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Like

the wheel, Matteo’s brand of 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 daily. 561/392-0773. $$

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restaurant is as popular as ever due to consistently tasty and well-prepared food. Dishes run haute to homey, from seared-raw tuna to meatloaf wrapped with bacon. And don’t miss the luscious crème brûlée pie for dessert. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-0080. $$

morton’s the steakhouse—5050 Town Center Circle. Steak house. There’s seemingly no end to South Florida diners’ love of huge slabs of highquality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this Boca Raton meatery. The star of the beef show here is the giant bone-in filet mignon, which trumps the filet’s usual tenderness with unusually deep, meaty flavor. The side of Grand Marnier soufflé is a cloud of luscious, citrus-y beauty that says while beef may be what’s for dinner, I am what’s for dessert. • Dinner daily. 561/392-7724. $$$ new york prime—2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steak house. There are several reasons why the steak house has flourished since the caveman roasted a hunk of woolly mammoth over a fire. All of them are obvious at this popular Boca meatery, from the swift, professional service to the classy supper club ambience to the extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner daily. 561/998-3881. $$$$ nick’s new haven-style pizzeria—2240 N.W. 19th St. 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 Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens at this surprisingly stylish Boca pizzeria-restaurant. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. And you gotta like a place that has Sierra Nevada on tap. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $ ovenella—499 S. Federal Highway. Italian.

Fernando Davila’s modestly stylish Boca ristorante promises “a new take on Italian classics” by former Dennis Max executive chef Mennan Kekeli. Pizzas from the oak-fired oven are a particular joy, especially the Etruscan, laden with chicken, bacon, escarole and creamy-dreamy Stracchino cheese. Vegetarian lasagna is simply terrific, good enough to make the meat version obsolete. And don’t miss one of the inventive cocktails from the bar, like a sweet-smokysalty bacon-maple old fashioned. • Lunch Mon.– Fri, Dinner daily. 561/395-1455. $$

p.f. chang’s—1400 Glades Road. Chinese. There

may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at 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) $$

pinon grill—6000 Glades Road. Contemporary

American. With a menu that seemingly lists every recent trendy dish to come out of modern American restaurant kitchens, you might think Pinon is a “been there, done that” kind of place. If the execution weren’t so spot-on, the portions so large and the prices so reasonable, it might be. But you can’t argue with grilled artichokes with a zippy Southwesternstyle rémoulade, a pair of giant crab cakes with more of that good rémoulade or a chocolate-peanut butter pie that is the irresistible definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/391-7770. $$

racks downtown eatery + tavern—402 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. Though the menu generally falls under the heading of modern American comfort food, that can mean anything from elegant dishes like wicked-good crab and shrimp-stuffed snapper with lobster mashed potatoes to homier offerings like burgers and pizza, fiery Buffalo-style calamari, succulent chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven and an uptown version of everyone’s campfire favorite, s’mores. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-1662. $$ renzo’s of boca—5999 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Renzo’s is very Italian, very friendly and very family. The buzzword is fresh. Fish is prepared daily oreganata or Livornese style, sautéed in white wine with lemon and capers or grilled. Each homemade pasta dish is artfully seasoned, and Renzo’s tomato sauce is ethereal. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-3495. $$ 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 Milan 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. $$ ristorante saporissimo—366 E. Palmetto

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elk chop. Homemade desserts, including tiramisu, panna cotta and zuppa ingles, will take your breath away. Service is out of this world. • Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/750-2333. $$$

rosario’s—145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. A

simple menu reading doesn’t reveal the quality of ingredients and the care and skill that go into the preparation here. The often fusty, rubbery clams casino is remarkably light and fresh-tasting. Perciatelli Amatriciana is hearty and meaty but no less finely crafted, while the signature chicken Rosario’s (with sausage, potatoes and peppers) is full of oldfashioned goodness. With effortlessly competent service and comfortable, unpretentious ambience, this is one book you’ll want to read all the way through. • Dinner daily. 561/393-0758. $$

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ometimes you just need a hug—especially when it feels like the world is going to heck in a golf cart. They don’t actually hug you at Casa di Pepe, the cozy, charming little Italian trattoria that took over the Northeast Second Avenue space that was once home to Café Veri Amici. But the food, the service, the staff’s good-humored solicitude ... well, they’re like a hug. Maybe better. There’s nothing trendy or fancy or nouveau or fusion-y about the place. It’s a small room, maybe a dozen tables, not much to look at, with a more spacious outdoor patio under a fixed awning that on weekends becomes something of a party spot with a fairly raucous guitarist. The menu is limited and moderately priced; if you’ve eaten out at Italian restaurants anytime in the last millennium, you’ll recognize every dish on it. But we’re looking for a hug, not a kick in the taste buds. So start with a creditable Caesar salad and a meatball as big around as a baby’s head. The creamy Caesar dressing is mild rather than wild with garlic, anchovy and lemon; it will keep you breathing easy in polite company. The meatball is a good effort, perhaps a bit dense but just as flavorful, topped

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with a dollop of milky ricotta and set in a pool of bright-tasting tomato sauce. They make most of their own pasta at Casa di Pepe, and you can really tell the difference in a bowl of briny linguine con vongole. It’s light and elemental, focusing on the freshness of the tender clams and the toothy bite of well-cooked pasta.

PRiCe RANge: Entrées $8.95–$38.95 CRediT CARdS: All major cards HOuRS: Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m. Veal Francese is similarly straightforward, three fork-tender scallops of veal (pounded thin) in a rich, eggy batter, sautéed with lemon and parsley and presented with an entrée-sized bowl of pasta. (You can choose your own sauce at Casa di Pepe, and I highly recommend the tomato-basil for the summery flavor of the tomatoes and herbal zing of fresh basil.) Among the house-made desserts is tiramisu, which is basically a hug wrought in liqueur or espresso-soaked ladyfingers, dreamy mascarpone and cocoa powder. You won’t find a better one anywhere, even in a golf cart headed for heck. —Bill Citara

Mizner Blvd., Mizner Park. Steaks. This Ruth’s Chris is a refreshing departure from the darkwood-and-cigar-crowded ambience common to many steak houses; the room is large and comfortable, and conversation is possible. Naturally, we come here for the steak (they are sublime), but the lobster and fish are great. All your favorite sides are here, too. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660; CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544) $$$

seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive.

Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is first-rate, from barbecued pork and cheddar cheese flatbread to 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) $$

sushi ray—5250 Town Center Circle. Japa-

nese/Sushi. Sushi Ray offers all the comforts and ambience of an upscale “white tablecloth” restaurant while serving up impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties. 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 assortment of nigiri and maki for an exceedingly reasonable $20. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/394-9506. $$

table 42—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. A contemporary Amer-Italian osteria with pizza is as good a way as any to describe Gary Rack’s reborn Coal Mine Pizza. The menu is compact but offers many february

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mix-and-match opportunities done with great attention to detail. The results are on your plate in the form of irresistible chicken wings spiked with lemon, scallions and Parmesan; linguine in deliriously rich and creamy pesto and tiramisu so good it transcends cliché. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$

taverna kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway. Greek/Mediterranean. Few present Greek cuisine better than Kyma, whose attentive, friendly staff makes customers feel right at home. The menu is brimming with expertly prepared dishes that cover the spectrum of Mediterranean cuisine, from cold appetizers (dolmades; grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) to hot starters (spanakopita, baked phyllo with spinach and feta cheese) to mouthwatering entrées like lamb shank (slow-cooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or a variety of kebobs. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/994-2828. $$ trattoria romana—499 E. Palmetto Park

Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The cozy dining room is a welcome respite from the outside world, and service is at a level not always seen in local eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done softshell crab oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner daily. 561/393-6715. $$$

truluck’s—351 Plaza Real. Seafood. This stylish

and sophisticated Mizner Park restaurant applies the steak house formula of classy, clubby ambience, formal service and an extensive wine list to seafood from across the nation, generally with success. Crab is the specialty here and there are myriad versions—stone, Dungeness, Alaskan, softshell and more. Crispy soft-shells stuffed with crab and andouille are very good, if served without a drizzle of ketchup-y sauce on top. • Dinner nightly. 561/391-0755. $$$

uncle julio’s—449 Plaza Real, Mizner Park.

Mexican. Taking Tex-Mex cuisine gently upscale with better-quality ingredients and more skillful preparation, this raucous, colorful eatery offers a bit more than just the usual Mexican culinary suspects. You can get frog’s legs and quail (the latter quite tasty under a mop of chipotle barbecue sauce), as well as favorites like beef and chicken fajitas, chicken enchiladas smothered in a tangy-spicy tomatillo sauce and one of the only palatable tamales around. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/300-3530. $

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restaurants than cookies, Uncle Tai’s stands out for the elegance of its decor, the professionalism of its service and its careful preparation of familiar and less-familiar dishes, especially those from Hunan. The “specialties’ section of the menu is where the most exciting dishes are, like the Hunan vegetable pie, finely minced veggies sandwiched between sheets of crispy bean curd skin, and Hunan-style lamb, whose seared and succulent meat shows off the kitchen’s skill in the use of wok qi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-8806. $$$

villagio italian eatery—344 Plaza Real. Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment, which opened in 2009, 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 opportunities given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$ vino—114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian.

A globe-trotting wine list of some 250 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of excellent choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” serves up everything from tasty breaded and fried artichoke hearts to a trio of Italian sliders (topped with three different cheeses) to ravishing ricotta and fig-stuffed ravioli with prosciutto, balsamic syrup and brown butter. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $

vivo partenza—1450 N. Federal Highway. Italian. On the heartier side of the menu at Tony Bova’s eatery is an appetizer of three giant meatballs in a well-made San Marzano tomato sauce that could easily serve as an entrée. More delicate fare includes Alaskan halibut in an aromatic broth with plump clams, cherry tomatoes and the large couscouslike grain called frugula. Do the zabaglione with fresh berries for dessert. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561-750-2120. $$

west boca city fish market—7940 Glades Road. Seafood.

A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house. The whole package is here: friendly and efficient service, lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with much care and little artifice. Do sample the fresh oysters and the plump crab cake. Simply griddled fish is an honest, uncomplicated pleasure. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/487-1600. $$

phuket thai restaurant—Palms Plaza,

22191 Powerline Road. Thai. It’s nothing to look at—just another little restaurant in another west Boca strip shopping center. But appearances can be deceiving; this restaurant serves excellent and authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/447-8863. $$

tempted thai & sushi—21065 Powerline Road. Thai/Japanese. There’s more than sushi to lure you here, though the sushi is up to the caliber of local competitors. There’s an extensive menu of Thai dishes and Thai- and Japanese-style creations, among them spaghetti in a fiery green curry sauce with grilled shrimp; a sushi roll with sheets of seared-raw New York steak; and a zippy take on tuna tartare that gilds the fish with kimchee sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/353-2899. $ tempura house—9858 Clint Moore Road,

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

villa rosano—9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian.

Step into the dining room, and you could 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 excellent house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto, delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese and one of the few versions of tiramisu to actually hold your interest. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/470-0112. $$

boynton beach bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie mostly succeeds, offering a variety of old and new favorites, from burgers and pizzas to fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. Don’t miss the carrot cake bites dessertini. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ china dumpling—1899-5 N. Congress Ave.

Chinese. This is a nice neighborhood restaurant where the food is the star. The dim sum basket is an absolute must-try. A choice of signature steamed dumplings are likewise spot on. The steak kew is delicious, and the clay pot casseroles are mighty enticing. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/737-2782. $ february

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Check out these five Miami-based restaurants drawing raves for everything from chef star power to cutting-edge cuisine to show-stopping presentation. The dining room at Azul

Azul 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami, 305/913-8288 Clay Conley may have moved on to Palm Beach, but Azul, the chic, elegant dining destination at the Mandarin Oriental, hasn’t missed a beat under new chef Joel Huff, whose résumé includes stints with such culinary celebs as Ludo Lefebvre and José Andres. Huff brings Asian and “molecular gastronomy” influences (plus a touch of Thomas Keller) to the restaurant’s contemporary American menu in such dishes as “Bacon, Eggs & Toast” (suckling pig, tempura duck egg, black truffle potato puree) and almond gazpacho with foie gras “snow,” argan oil, orange essence and golden raisin pudding. The wine list is a cork dork’s dream, with multiple vintages from such legendary châteaus as Pétrus, Haut-Brion and Latour.

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270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, 305/577-0277 This wickedly stylish newcomer to the Miami restaurant scene takes its inspiration from the casual Japanese dining style called izakaya. The only U.S. Zuma of seven worldwide, its plush, earth-toned interior, which boasts a main dining room, robata grill, sushi bar and sake bar/lounge, is as thoroughly modern as chef Rainer Becker’s take on Japanese cuisine. That can mean sea bass sashimi with yuzu, truffle oil and

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salmon roe; grilled king crab with ponzu lime butter; and spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chili and sweet soy. Zuma, at the posh Epic Hotel, also boasts a terrace overlooking the Miami River and is even accessible by boat.

Pubbelly 1418 20th St., Miami Beach, 305/532-7555 From the neon pig’s head above the entrance to the pig logo splashed all over the restaurant, you might get the feeling that this “Asian-inspired gastropub” in an obscure corner of South Beach is all about pork. You’d pretty much be right. Pork belly with kimchee barbecue, baconwrapped dates, pork belly and scallion dumplings, and udon noodles with pork belly confit and poached egg are just a few of the piggy dishes on the mostly small plates menu. Of course, there is more, from oysters on the half-shell to Buffalo-style sweetbreads, all of it served in a cozy 45-seat space with an extensive selection of craft beers, sakes and boutique wines.

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4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305/538-2000 New York celebrity chef and Food Network personality Scott Conant is the force behind this opulent Italian ristorante in the über-luxe Fontainebleau

Hotel. Though no expense has been spared to create this swank, view-rich setting, Conant’s “Italian soul food” relies on prime ingredients and surgically precise technique rather than puffed-up “creativity” and showy presentations. The restaurant is probably best known for the chef’s deceptively simple (but surprisingly complex) “spaghetti with tomato and basil,” an astonishingly flavorful and rich-tasting pasta that is to the stuff at your local red sauce joint what a Rolls-Royce is to a bicycle.

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255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, 305/421-8800 Daniel Boulud’s second local restaurant (after Café Boulud in Palm Beach) is in downtown Miami’s upscale JW Marriott Marquis hotel. The pair of dining rooms ooze big-city sophistication— modern but not stark, elegant but not pretentious and boast soaring 18-foot ceilings. There’s also an outdoor patio with views of the Miami River. Boulud’s contemporary European-American fare shows off that kind of seemingly effortless sophistication, whether reimagining classics like vitello tonnato with tuna crudo and crispy sweetbreads or celebrating local ingredients in slowroasted grouper with royal trumpet mushrooms and smoked bacon jus.

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prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Fresh seafood, prepared simply and with care, is at the heart of this popular spot with a pleasant view of the Intracoastal. There are contemporary dishes as well, but it’s tough to get past the simple pleasures of full-belly clams, fried sweet and crispy, or a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or first-rate bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish and shellfish. Don’t miss the Key lime pie; it’s one of the best around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway.

Japanese/sushi. Simon says this small, modest sushi bar in a strip mall serves some of freshest and finest raw fish around. It’s already been discovered by local sushi-philes, who gladly jam the long, narrow dining room for a taste of such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi, tilefish and uni (when in season), as well as more elaborate dishes like the sublime snowy grouper Morimoto and opulent tuna tartare. Creative and even more elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$

delray beach 32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. At a time when chefs and restaurants seem to be constantly shouting their own praises, Nick Morfogen and 32 East go quietly about their way of serving thoughtfully conceived, finely crafted dishes with a minimum of fuss and artifice. The menu changes daily, but recent examples of Morfogen’s culinary expertise include plump scallops given an elegant bouillabaisse treatment and fork-tender venison with a terrific Asiago-fig risotto. When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$ atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. SeafoodContemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa mines quality ingredients for maximum flavor. A light, chunky gazpacho with soothing cucumber cream is perfect warm-weather dining, and though braised short ribs with mashed potatoes is heartier fare, it’s hard to resist the gum-tender meat ringed by a silken potato purée. The butterscotch-white chocolate bread pudding with rum crème anglaise is pure wickedness. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/665-4900. $$ cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray Beach. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue. Mariquitas (fried banana chips) are a tasty way to start your meal. For dinner, seafood paella is a winner, with mussels, shrimp, conch, octopus, scallops and clams. And the churrasco is terrific. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$ when U want to know

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caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 16-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$

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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 seems to disappoint, such as Chilean sea bass in a saffron bouillabaisse sauce and crab-stuffed shrimp in white-wine butter sauce. The menu does include some turf, too. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

cucina mio—16950 Jog Road. Italian. There are Thai beef salad

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many Italian restaurants in our culinary universe, most mining familiar culinary territory. This popular eatery does so, too, offering sturdy renditions of Italian favorites in enormous portions at correspondingly modest prices. The menu highlight is perhaps tiramisu, rarely made as well as it is here. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/499-9419. $$

cugini steakhouse & martini bar—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The food here is just as stylish as the room, from spicy chicken frascatana, served with black olives, onion, pepperoncini, Chianti wine reduction and julienne vegetables, to roasted sole roulade stuffed with crabmeat. Save room for the hazelnut ice cream, which has a hazelnut fudge center and is coated with fresh roasted hazelnut and dark chocolate. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-6244. $$

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

Steak house. 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 ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$

deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

t’s not often you see as many children as adults at a Thai restaurant, which tells you something about House of Siam. For starters, it’s a real neighborhood restaurant, a place where moms and dads know that their kids, some still in diapers, will be welcome. It tells you that prices are affordable, that the ambience is casual and that the staff is sweet and willing to accommodate the needs of parents and infants alike. It also tells you the food is familyfriendly. That means if you’re looking for a pleasant, affordable, not-too-challenging meal, you’ve come to the right place. To accommodate this crowd, the kitchen occasionally eases off the throttle when it comes to the more explosive flavors of Thailand—like the tart blast of lime and sweet pique of galangal, or the slow burn of curry paste. Take yum nua,

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the classic Thai beef salad, a typically sinus-clearing dish that artfully combines sweet, tart and fiery. At House of Siam, all the ingredients are skillfully prepared, but the dish doesn’t pack that over-thetop punch. This is not to say that the accommodating kitchen doesn’t have this arrow in its quiver. Boneless breast of duck, crisply fried and sliced thin, come with an assortment of vegetables in a mild red curry sauce that is nothing short of eye-wateringly hot. The best bets are delicate steamed dumplings bulging with ground chicken and shrimp with a thick sweet soy sauce for dipping and airy Thai “donuts” made for dunking in a pool of sweetened condensed milk. House of Siam is open daily for dinner, with entrées that run from $12 to $22. —Staff

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 remarkably light yet beefy meatball topped with ricotta and tomato sauce, thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey apple cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $

dig—5199 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

American. Proprietor Robert Greenfield has turned the former Greenfield’s restaurant into organichealthy-sustainable DIG (“Doing It Green”). Luckily, diners don’t have to suffer in pursuit of gastronomic rectitude with dishes like plump pan-seared diver scallops with anchovy-olive dressing and luscious chocolate mousse cake. The four different greens mixes at the salad bar are crisp and pristinely fresh. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/638-0500. $$

fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$ february

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gol! the taste of brazil—411 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The classic churrascaria formula—grilled meats, served until you can’t eat another bite—is done efficiently and quite satisfyingly. Start off at the well-provisioned salad bar, which offers more than three dozen preludes to meat eating, among them well-made calamari and ham salads, rounds of smoky eggplant, and rich and delightfully old-fashioned four-cheese chicken. Meats with a bit of fat are the best choices, especially the garlicky sirloin, slices of medium-rare flank steak and hugely flavorful beef ribs. • Dinner daily. 561/272-6565. $$

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greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway.

Greek. If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters and belly dancers shaking their falafel in your tzatziki, you’ll love this modest little restaurant off the beaten Delray path. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $

henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual,

unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport 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. $$

house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai.

The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, generally well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crispfried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/330-9191. $$

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il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern

Italian. Il Girasole is one of those oldies but goodies, which is no small thing when it comes to South Florida. It’s not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frogs legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$

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wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to entrées like fruits of the sea, pistachiocrusted snapper and jerked pork. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials— every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3390. $$

jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic.

Look up “cozy” and “charming” in the dictionary, and you’ll see a picture of Jimmy Mills’ tiny restaurant. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets

Casual Corner

South Florida has its share of restaurants with a friendly, neighborhood vibe and highquality cuisine at reasonable prices. Here are some of our favorites. Brewzzi Generous portions of Italian and American fare—from thin-crust pizzas and homemade pasta fagioli to the milehigh Brewzzi meatloaf sandwich—put this bistro a step above the rest. Then there is the famed microbrewery, which keeps this locally owned chain crowded throughout the year. The popular Boca Blonde Lager blends Saaz and Hallertau hops into a smooth, crisp brew. 2222 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/392-2739; CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/366-9753

CariBBean Grill The Grill feels like a Little Havana lunchroom with daily specials that could feed a family of eight—including lots of yellow rice, pork, and plantains and beans. This is a family-style plastic-tablecloth kind of place with no pretensions. 1332 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/362-0161

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reef road rum Bar This downtown spot is modest in both appearance and culinary ambition, dishing up a roster of competently done seafood shack favorites. The plump, sweetly crabby crab cake is first-rate, as is the sizeable lobster roll. Finish with the parfait-like strawberry shortcake tower. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561/838-9099.

Toojay’s GourmeT deli Like a nice warm bowl of chicken soup, TooJay’s is there for you when you need a little comfort food, such as matzo ball soup, chopped liver, a to-die-for Reuben and stuffed cabbage. Don’t forget the legendary black and white cookies. 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/2415903; 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/392-4181; 3013 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 561/997-9911; 419 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 561/582-8684; 2880 N. University Drive, Plantation, 954/423-1993; Boynton Beach Mall, 561/740-7420; The Mall at Wellington Green, 561/784-9055; 313 Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach, 561/659-7232; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/622-8131

are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner daily. 561/865-5774. $$

la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. There is great satisfaction in watching professionals at work, and the staff at La Cigale is indeed a pleasure to watch. That professionalism extends to the kitchen, which turns out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are simply glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. And watching your server skillfully debone a whole (and impeccably fresh) Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$ 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 original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular eateries around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge, as evidenced by impeccably fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $ max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Con-

temporary American. Restaurateur Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredientdriven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like plump Cedar Key clams with housemade tasso, savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly, and crispy-skinned wild salmon with yuzu-truffle vinaigrette. The made-to-order donuts are pure decadence. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$

the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

American. It’s a safe bet that your office is nothing like David Manero’s eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports red leather and cowhide chairs, more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to Maine sea scallops wrapped in Serrano ham. 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. $$

old calypso—900 E. Atlantic Ave. Island. The restaurant is airy and wide-open, but the draw is the Intracoastal view. A popular happy hour takes february

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prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood.

Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this goodlooking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$

sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. Everyone knows about the spectacular garden, home to hundreds of species of exotic plants. But the comfortingcontemporary food deserves notice too, realized in such dishes as expertly fried calamari with zesty Moroccan-style aioli, savory rack of lamb crusted with herbs, mustard and horseradish, and seared salmon with rich coarse-grain mustard sauce. Portions are enormous, so bring your appetite. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$

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vic & angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian.

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chop. Portions are substantial. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9570. $$$

Lake worth couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soulsatisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic; house-smoked mozzarella—breaded, fried and presented with a tangy tomato-basil fondue—is equally tasty. • Dinner nightly. (Mon.–Sat. May to Oct.). 561/585-0320. $$ fiorentina—707 Lake Ave. Italian. Though it

may seem like the last thing we need is one more Italian restaurant, this cozy spot fills a niche marked by modest prices, a menu with more than just the most familiar Italian culinary suspects, and an easygoing ambience that’s more like that of a familiar neighborhood bar. Burrata imported from Puglia is a luscious part of caprese salad. Giant shrimp with white beans is a fine rendition of a Tuscan classic. Chicken cooked under a brick and the signature rigatoni alla Bucaiola are worthy contenders too, as is the light, airy ricotta cheesecake. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/588-9707. $$

paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Ital-

ian. 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 sea bass branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$

safire asian fusion—817 Lake Ave. PanAsian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $ LaNtaNa bar italia—210 E. Ocean Ave. Italian. Apicius was the perhaps the pre-eminent gourmand of ancient Rome, and while this Apicius is a good deal more contemporary, its gourmet take on the cuisine of Italy would make old Apicius proud. The two open-air dining rooms are delightful, as is the extraordinary wine list and menu of Italian classics and modern interpretations. Vitello tonnato is superb beyond its generic description as “cold 166

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poached veal with tuna sauce.” Roasted duck cooked en confit with Grand Marnier sauce is fine too; as is the stellar cacuicco alla Livornese. • Daily 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5–11 p.m. 561/533-5998. $$$$

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 8 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. (Other location: 1544 S.E. Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954/420-9314) $$$ PaLM BeaCh bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island for the see-and-be-seen crowd. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, sautéed chicken breast and stuffed rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$

buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary

American. The casual elegance of Palm Beach meets the modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design that offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (Caesar salad, fried calamari, burger) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). But they’re all good. Dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 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. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 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 with a scallion potato cake, and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$

chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French. Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-and-be-seen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside. When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$ cucina dell’ arte—257 Royal Poinciana Way. Italian. The wide range of items on the menu includes a sausage and fennel pizzette for one and Barolo-braised short ribs with white polenta. The great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$ echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine

reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam and is spec-ta-cu-lar. Crispy jumbo shrimp with soybean plum sauce is delectable, the Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the Mongolian beef tenderloin is perfection. Sake list is also tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$

leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. This is British Colonial decadence at its finest. 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. $$

nick & johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers. Try the ahi tuna tacos or short-rib sliders as appetizers, and don’t miss the four-cheese tortellini as a main course. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-3319. $$ renato’s—87 Via Mizner. Italian with conti-

nental flair. This most romantic hideaway is comfortably buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black february

olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$

Chef Paul Collange offers a selection of timeless French classics in a warm and friendly environment, which is sure to delight your senses and your palate.

the restaurant— Four Seasons Resort, 2800 South Ocean Blvd. Contemporary American. With a casual, yet refined ambience, The Restaurant is the premier dining venue at the Four Seasons Palm Beach. Savor fresh Atlantic seafood in a contemporary setting complemented by innovative cocktails. Don’t miss the mouthwatering dessert selections. Live entertainment is featured on Saturday nights. • Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/5333750. $$$$ ta-boó—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-andbe-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from spicy shrimp-crab cakes and roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$

trevini ristorante—150 Worth Ave. Ital-

ian. Maitre d‘ Carla Minervini is your entrée to a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. We love the crispy fillet of herb-crusted sole in a rich, buttery sauce and the veal scallopini in a lemon caper Chardonnay sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

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palm beach gardens cabo flats—11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another—that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the terrific tuna ceviche in “tomatillo broth.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/624-0024. $ café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contemporary American. This longtime stalwart never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to dish finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness to keep things interesting. The popular herb-and-Dijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and specials like swordfish with rock shrimp in shellfish-fennel broth, reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/627-2662. $$ when U want to know

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eer,” the saying goes. “It’s not just for breakfast anymore.” True indeed. Nor is the union of malt and hops only for sofa tubers sprawled in front of their televisions, college students majoring in Getting Hammered 101 and the kind of restaurant that serves precooked, prepackaged crud purchased from some giant “food service” company. Which brings us to Biergarten, a combination of vaguely Germanic beer garden, restaurant and sports bar occupying a prime space in Boca’s Royal Palm Place that, for whatever reason, has devoured dining establishments like a hungry burgher chowing down a plateful of wurst. Biergarten appears poised to change that fate—for better and wurst. Two kinds of wurst (German sausage), in fact, are on the menu, along with pretzels and schnitzel, goulash and spatzle, plus such sportier offerings as gumbo, burgers, wedge salad and fish tacos. And, of course, there is beer—some two-dozen quality offerings on tap and about the same number by the bottle. Once you’ve settled on your suds, the question is, “Do I want to dine Teutonic or sports bar?” If it’s the former, begin with Biergarten’s ferris wheel-sized pretzel, a twisted rope of salty, nicely browned dough that arrives dangling on a wrought-iron hook. It comes with a trio of dips—brown mustard, sweet mustard

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pangea bistro—10140 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Contemporary American. Add culinary influences from the tropics, Europe, Asia and Latin America to a trio of chefs from the Four Seasons Palm Beach, plus one Venezuelan designer-turned-restaurateur, and the result is this smartly modern bistro that’s bringing a real sense of gastronomic adventure to Wellington. Every dish sports an element that will tickle your taste buds, whether crunchy Asian slaw on ahi poke flatbread, inspired sweet potato-plantain gratin with savory grilled lamb chops or beguiling lemongrass-kaffir lime vinaigrette with a slab of blackened mahi. • Lunch and dinner Mon. –Sat. 561/793-9394. $$ WEsT paLm bEach b.b. king’s blues club—550 S. Rosemary

and mildly spiced cream cheese. Skip the “bier cheese,” a $1.50 add-on that tastes like liquid Velveeta. Wedge salad is your basic sports bar fare, a slab of iceberg lettuce, chunks of

PRiCe RANge: Entrées $7–$19 CRediT CARdS: All major cards HOuRS: Mon.–Sat. 11–2 a.m., Sun. 12 p.m.–12 a.m. bacon, tomato and hard-boiled egg in a Russian-style dressing. A bit of the beer garden gets into the upscale “Biergarten burger,” loading a cylinder of beefytasting Florida Wagyu with a knockwurst, cheddar cheese, slaw, tomato, onion and house dressing. It’s a fine burger, enough to feed two, and comes with a mountain of crisp, greaseless fries and tangy house-made catsup. Apple strudel—made with imported German dough, according to our waiter—is neither particularly light nor especially flaky. But it does taste fresh and apple-y and, like beer, is not just for breakfast any more. —Bill Citara

Ave. American. The restaurant at this club-dining spot won’t leave you singing the blues, but it will leave you wishing for more than a spoonful of the lusty flavors of its Southern/New Orleans cuisine. Punch up the flavors of pan-fried catfish and shrimp with jambalaya sauce and chicken-fried chicken on a bed of mac ’n’ cheese, and you could let the good times roll. Buffalo wings, fried pickle chips and luscious banana bread pudding are good bets. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/420-8600. $

cabana las palmas—533 Clematis St. Nuevo Latino. With its bold, vibrant decor and flavors, this colorful restaurant is a treat for the palette and palate. Must-orders include mariquitas, thin, crispy plantain slices that are the irresistible Cuban answer to potato chips; cookbook-perfect ceviche of shrimp, octopus and calamari that shows how chili heat can be both fiery and subtle; and the signature “Coco Cabana,” a habanero and coconut milk-infused curry with a wealth of veggies, tubers and fat, succulent shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-4773. $$ café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian. There are many things to like about this modest little osteria—the unpretentious ambience, piano nightly after 7 p.m., the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce, gilds snowy fillets of bass with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/514-4070. $$ china beach bistro—407 Northwood Road.

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should be fired up about this chic restaurant. From exquisite dim sum (like steamed chicken and mushroom dumplings perfumed with kaffir lime leaf) to a superb version of Peking duck with impossibly crisp skin, tender meat and house-made pancakes, the food here is a revelation. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-4242. $

gratify—125 Datura St. American. This youthful

American gastropub gratifies more often than not with friendly and efficient servers, a surprisingly sophisticated wine list and food that—when it clicks—is quite good. Try not to gorge on the addictive house-made potato chips so you have appetite to gorge on the pulled pork sliders and the blue cheese-dressed iceberg lettuce salad. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5300. $

leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean.

Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. Take your Turkish coffee to the patio for an arguileh (water pipe) experience. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$

Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as mussels mariniere, coq au vin and steak tartare. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$

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. 561/8333406. $$

rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome restaurant that dishes all your Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 150 tequilas. Tacos feature housemade tortillas and a variety of proteins, though all have the same garnishes. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start, perhaps followed by when U want to know

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umi fishbar + grill—2401 PGA Blvd. Asian fusion/sushi. The tired Asian fusion genre is worked so carefully and sensitively here that it all seems new again. Choices abound on the fusion and sushi menus, but highlights include fluffy Chinese-style pork buns with heritage pig filling, terrific Mexican-style corn cooked on the robata grill and Nobu-esque sake-miso-marinated sea bass that’s a symphony of delicate and lusty flavors. • Dinner daily. 561/472-7900. $$

broward county deerfield beach brooks—500 S. Federal Highway. Continental.

Brooks remains a reliable source for fine cuisine. Guests may choose from an à la carte menu or the more economical “complete menu,” which includes first course, entrée and dessert and a bottle of wine. There also are plenty of alternatives to seafood, including duck, rib-eye or rack of lamb. • Dinner Wed.–Sun. 954/427-9302. $$$

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tamarind asian grill & sushi bar—949 S. Federal Highway. Asian. Quiet and soothing, this multicultural venue serves sushi, sashimi, yakitori and wide-ranging Japanese appetizers, but Tamarind also presents a full menu of Thai classics and a sake lounge. Try the hot and spicy fish or the complex masaman curry. Share if you must, but finish with the red bean or green tea ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/428-8009. $$ fort lauderdale 15th street fisheries—1900 S.E. 15th St.

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Seafood. Surrounded by views of the Intracoastal, this Old Florida-style restaurant features seafood and selections for land lovers. Start with a stone crab appetizer or oysters from the raw bar. Entrées come with a choice of soup, salad, a sorbet course and fresh breads. We love the tuna filet mignon and the prime rib. Finish it off with raspberry cappuccino tiramisu. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/763-2777. $$

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heavy on seafood and changes several times a week. We recommend the sautéed Florida red snapper or the indulgent butter-roasted Maine lobster. For dessert, try the popular roasted banana crème brûlée. • Dinner nightly. 954/7653030. $$$

bistro 17—Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 1617 S.E. 17th St. Contemporary American. This small, sophisticated restaurant continues to impress with competently presented food. The menu is surprisingly diverse, with everything from seafood chowder, burgers and pizza to cherry-glazed breast of duck. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/626-1701. $$ bistro mezzaluna—741 S.E. 17th St. Italian. The bistro is all Euro-chic decor—blond wood, mod lighting, abstract paintings. It also has good food, from pastas to steaks and chops and a wide range of fresh seasonal fish and seafood. Don’t forget the phenomenal wine list. • Dinner nightly. 954/522-6620. $$ bongusto ristorante—5640 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-kept secret, featuring dishes that will meet the standards of those who savor authentic Italian. Mussels with scallions, garlic and heavy cream sauce is an appetizer highlight. Involtini capricciosi—tender-rolled veal stuffed with spinach, prosciutto and fontina cheese—is equally satiating, while the yellowtail snapper oreganatta melts in your mouth. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 954/771-9635. $$ by word of mouth—3200 N.E. 12th Ave. Eclectic. It’s not just the words from the mouths of satisfied customers that make this obscurely located restaurant so consistently popular; it’s the homey, satisfying food that goes into those mouths. The menu changes, but you can always count on home cooking with a gourmet spin, like pork tenderloin with raspberry jalapeno sauce, or coconut-crusted snapper. Go all out with any of a dozen or so unique desserts, cakes and pies. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Wed.–Sat. 954/564-3663. $$ café martorano—3343 E. Oakland Park

Blvd. Italian. What’s the magic that has people lining up for tables? We pondered the question over crispy calamari in marinara sauce, tender meatballs and sweet-buttery scampi with huge shrimp, followed by intensely flavorful veal osso buco. Our conclusion: explosive flavor, attention to all the details and fresh, high-quality ingredients. Waiters whisper the night’s specials as if they’re family secrets. • Dinner daily. 954/5612554. $$ february

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café sharaku—2736 N. Federal Highway.

Fusion. Chef-owner Iwao Kaita’s Japanese-French restaurant may be modest in scale but is hardly modest in culinary ambitions. Its sophisticated offerings include an ethereal bay scallop soufflé with an unctuous sauce Americaine and roasted duck breast with a divine port-foie gras sauce that would be the envy of any classically trained French chef. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Fri. 954/563-2888. $$

canyon—1818 E. Sunrise Blvd. Southwest-

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

casablanca café—3049 Alhambra St.

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

casa d’angelo—1201 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Complimentary bruschetta begins an adventure that runs from course to course to course. Many of the dishes are specials—gnocchi, risotto and scaloppine. The veal chop is grilled and blanketed in a thick layer of Gorgonzola. A delightful pasta entrée is the pappardelle con porcini: thick strips of fresh pasta coated in a light red sauce and bursting with slices of distinctively perfumed porcini mushrooms. • Dinner nightly. 954/564-1234. $$ chima—2400 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Steaks. The Latin American rodizio-churrascaria concept—all the meat you can eat, brought to your table by a succession of waiters—is done with high style, fine wines and excellent service. The prime rib, sausages, filet mignon, pork ribs and lamb chops are very good. So are the swordfish and salmon. • Dinner daily. 954/712-0581. $$$

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eduardo de san angel—2822 E. Commercial Blvd. Mexican. Try master chef Eduardo Pria’s pan-sautéed Florida blue crab and yellow corn cakes. As far as soups go, there’s the pasilla-chileflavored chicken broth with fresh “epazote” (fried corn tortilla strips, sliced avocado, sour cream and homemade cheese) and the hearty Mexican minestrone. The pan-seared beef tenderloin filet mignon has so much gusto, it’s far too much to consume in one sitting. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 954/772-4731. $$$

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organic. Don’t let the New Age “spirituality” of this quaint restaurant throw you off. Instead, focus on the fresh, organic ingredients that are incorporated into inventive sushi, soups and salads and (mostly) Asian-influenced entrées. • Lunch and dinner Sun.– Thurs. Sat. late evening hours. 954/561-6411. $

hi-life café—3000 N. Federal Highway. American. Get ready to enjoy delicious food and excellent service in chef Carlos Fernandez’s unpretentious but pretty venue. Check out the Cajun kisses, jalapeños stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. For the main course, we love the braised short ribs or the Hawaiian butterfish in a red curry sauce. Hi-Life has a nice contemporary wine list with good choices by the glass. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 954/563-1395. $$ himmarshee bar & grille—210 S.W.

Second St. American. This narrow little gem is the perfect spot to enjoy dinner before catching a show at the Broward Center. Fresh salads such as the nut-crusted goat cheese salad with apples and baby greens complement heartier appetizers like the butternut squash purses. Entrées are decent-sized portions of fresh fish, chicken and steaks. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 954/524-1818. $$

il mulino—1800 E. Sunrise Blvd. Italian. This

modest, unpretentious Italian restaurant doesn’t attempt to reinvent the culinary wheel. Instead, it dishes up big portions of simple, hearty, flavorful food at extremely reasonable prices. Zuppa de pesce is a wealth of perfectly cooked seafood over linguini in a light tomato-based sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/524-1800. $

indigo—Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Seafood. Enjoy delightful alfresco dining along Las Olas while sampling fresh seafood and exotic specialties. Dependable choices like ahi tuna and Florida grouper are joined by more intriguing dishes like sea bass and salmon, and landlubbers will enjoy a selection of steaks and chops. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/467-0045. $$

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johnny v—625 E. Las Olas Blvd. American. Johnny Vinczencz made his mark at Boca’s Maxaluna and Max’s Grille and (the former) De La Tierra at Delray’s Sundy House. Now in his own restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard, Vinczencz has evolved. Don’t miss the red chili venison chop. As for the impressive wine list, Johnny V has more than 600 selections. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 954/761-7920. $$ rare—401 E. Las Olas Blvd. Steak house. Run by

the same folks who operate Boca’s New York Prime, this dramatically designed meatery (the former Bova Prime) has an impressive pedigree. For the most part, Rare, with its USDA Prime steaks, lives up to it. One of the less-expensive cuts—the “steak” in “steak frites”—is one of the better cooked. And the thin, wispy frites are the legal definition of addictive. • Dinner daily. 954/527-3365. $$$$

sea watch—6002 N. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. For

a right-on-the-beach, welcome-to-Florida dining experience, there’s Sea Watch. Decked out in a pervasive nautical theme, this is definitely tourist country, but it’s pretty and on the beach. The perfect entrée for the indecisive: Sea Watch medley, with lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and scallops broiled in butter, garlic and white wine. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/781-2200. $$

shula’s on the beach—Sheraton Yankee Trader, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Steaks. This steak house on the beach provides what could be the best ocean view in two counties. Meat is the focus, with a compact menu of all your faves, as well as your new favorite steak, Mary Anne: two mouthwatering 5-ounce filets in a creamy cognac and shallot sauce. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/355-4000. $$ sublime—1431 N. Federal Highway. Vegetarian. You can’t help but appreciate the passion of Nanci Alexander, founder of the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida and owner of Sublime. Not only does her menu offer an alternative to animal agriculture, the company’s profits support animal welfare. The haute vegetarian cuisine delivers with dishes like mushroom ravioli and the Tuscan quiche. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/539-9000. $ sunfish grill—2775 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Seafood. This spot continues to turn out the kind of inventive, sophisticated food that made the original Pompano Beach restaurant a major foodie destination. Its take on tuna tartare is still the gold standard, and you can’t go wrong with entrées like onioncrusted salmon or the grilled Atlantic swordfish. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 954/561-2004. $$ february

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Olas Blvd., #110. Italian. Sink yourself into oversized booths with elegant white tablecloths and prepare to dive into excellent signature bone-in steaks. The menu includes chops and rock shrimp oreganata, and there is a diverse array of fresh fish and pasta dishes. For dessert, try the truffle molten-lava cake. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 954/462-9119. $$

trina—601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.

Contemporary American. Trina features a luxuriously appointed room with finely crafted food and smooth, professional service. The yellow snapper with sweet potato purée is a delight, as is the grilled Tasmanian salmon and the lobster and scallop risotto. • Dinner nightly. 954/567-8070. $$$

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HOllywOOd lola’s on harrison—2032 Harrison St. New American. Chef-owner Michael Wagner reinvigorates quintessentially American dishes with exacting technique and inventive flavor combos. Potato skins go upscale with purple potatoes that are filled with sun-dried tomato crème fraîche and caviar. Short ribs braised in Coca-Cola come with thick-cut onion rings and indecently rich, tarragon-laced creamed corn. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 954/927-9851. $$ taverna opa—410 N. Ocean Drive. Greek.

Bring all your friends here and order a million mezes (Greek appetizers). Whatever you do, try the keftedes, Greek meatballs, and the lamb chops or snapper, which is filleted at the table. Don’t be surprised when your waiter pulls you up on the table to dance. • Dinner nightly. 954/9294010. (Other locations: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 561/820-0002). $$

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Tradewinds Ave. Seafood. This is one of the best spots around for outdoor, waterside dining. The two-for-one lunch special makes it one of the most affordable spots, as well. Choose from a raw bar, fish nearly every which way, as well as daily, seasonal fish specials. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sun. 954/267-9888. $$$

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seafood world—4602 N. Federal Highway.

Seafood. This seafood market and restaurant, more suited to a pier, 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 Tues.–Sun. 954/942-0740. $$$

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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. $

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lantic Blvd. American. The longstanding institution from chef Oliver Saucy is as good now as when it opened in the mid-1980s. The peppered sea scallops appetizer is a must, as is Café Maxx’s cheese plate. 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. Oh, and don’t miss the sensational wine list. • Dinner nightly. 954/782-0606. $$$

romantico ristorante—1903 E. Atlantic Blvd. Italian. This is the perfect setting for good conversation, a glass of wine and delicious food. The rollata Romantico, homemade rolled pasta stuffed with spinach, mushrooms and ricotta, is bursting with flavor. Fettuccine alla Romantico is hot homemade fettuccine poured into a wheel of ParmigianoReggiano. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Dinner nightly (closed Sun.). 954/946-9100. $$

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Locals flock here for the made-to-order bistro sandwiches on fresh baguettes, daily quiche selections and cheese plates. Favorites include the applewood-smoked bacon with goat cheese brie sandwich and the Spanish salad with manchego, orange slices and black olives. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/384-8183. (Other locations: 3451 N.E. First Ave., Unit 100, Miami; The Village at Gulfstream Park, 601 Silks Run, #1480, Hallandale, february

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Drive. Steaks. Michael Mina’s elegant steak house in tony Turnberry Isle features impeccable service, an encyclopedic wine list and a roster of USDA Prime Angus, Wagyu and Kobe steaks. You’ll also discover such Mina-esque flourishes as irresistible foie gras “sliders,” and feather-light beignets accompanied by cookbook-perfect crème brûlée, chocolate pot du crème and butterscotch pudding. • Dinner Mon.–Sun. 786/2796600. $$$$

bal harboUr la goulue—Bal Harbour Shops, 9700 Collins Ave. French. La Goulue means “the glutton,” and this stylish brasserie offers many excuses for gluttony. Glisteningly fresh oysters for one, luscious foie gras presented in a green apple for another, opulent lobster risotto under shaved black truffles for a third. • Lunch and dinner daily. 305/8652181. $$$

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baY harboUr island the palm— 9650 E. Bay Harbor Drive. Steaks.

The Palm’s signature caricatures add a touch of comedy to the classic gentlemen’s-club scene. The portions are giant, but you’ll surely clear your plate of 3- to 7-pound jumbo Nova Scotia lobster or a tender filet mignon. S&S cheesecake shipped from the Bronx is pure heaven. • Dinner nightly. 305/868-7256. $$$

coconUt grove bizcaya grill—Ritz-Carlton, 3300 S.W. 27th

Ave. European-American. The versatile menu features “simply grilled” items like dry-aged prime rib and Colorado rack of lamb. The boldly flavored menu also offers “house specialties,” contemporary takes on bistro fare. • Brunch Sun. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 305/644-4670. $$ See our complete tricounty dining guide at bocamag.com.

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t doesn’t take a degree in engineering to figure out the connection between Janie Forbes and NASA. But that degree does begin to explain why Forbes is making such a connection—and a bit of history—as a doctoral student in the department of geosciences at Florida Atlantic University. The mathematics major at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., was struggling to find a graduate level opportunity that allowed her to combine her expertise in computational science and math with environmental factors. She spent time at Florida State University but quickly grew frustrated. Meanwhile, her only child, Brandon Henry, had finished his second tour of Army duty in Iraq—an 18-month stint—and was ready to attend college. His goal? An engineering degree. Enter FAU. Mother and son moved to Boca Raton, where Henry completed core classes at Palm Beach State College while applying to the engineering school at FAU. Forbes found the intersection of interests for which she had been looking in the geosciences department at FAU, where she earned her master’s degree in geography and began working on her three-year doctoral dissertation. This fall, Forbes became the first FAU student to ever receive a grant from the NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC), a one-year $21,000 fellowship (renewable for three years, pending government funding) that will support her research regarding a specific coastal hazard in our area. “Using data from NASA and other sources, I’m going to examine what has changed through time because my particular South Florida coastal hazard has been increasing in occurrences,” says Forbes, who can’t talk in specifics about the research until it’s complete. “I want to find out why.” Forbes will have the on-campus support of faculty and experts in her field—as well as a familiar FAU student. Henry was accepted and started his engineering classes in January. “I wanted to come here to support my son,” Forbes says. “But it worked out perfectly for me as well.” when U want to know

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Two major sporting events come to our area this month—the Allianz Championship (Feb. 6–12) at the Old Course at Broken Sound in Boca; and the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (Feb. 24–March 4). A Boca resident will be part of the storyline at each tournament.

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The headmaster at Saint Andrew’s School breaks barriers while leading the institution in progressive new directions.

[ ] In 1997, Krejcarek realized that future, moving to Boca (with husband Randy and their three children) to become head of the upper school at Saint Andrew’s School. A decade later, following the retirement of George Andrews, Krejcarek would become the first female headmaster in Saint Andrew’s history, a position that requires her to manage everything from curriculum, staffing and human resources to the independent college preparatory school’s $30 million budget— all while reporting to a board of directors. [ ] “What scared me was whether I was going to be able to do the work while breaking these glass ceilings,” she says of the school and its 1,315 students in grades pre-K through 12. “When people think of a leader and CEO of an institution, they don’t always think they’re going to encounter a woman. ... I thought, ultimately, that it was going to take more courage to stay than leave—and it would make me a better leader.” 178

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Where to see him: ATP Champions

Tour (Feb. 25 vs. Pat Cash; Feb. 26 vs. Jimmy Arias; Feb. 27 vs. Michael Chang) Claim to fame: Winner of nine singles titles; victories in career over everyone from Ivan Lendl and Boris Becker to Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras. DiD you knoW: Krickstein, director of tennis at St. Andrews Country Club since 2001, is the uncle of LPGA golfer Morgan Pressel. Playing on the atP ChamPions tour: “Going back and competing is

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[ ] As a high school physics teacher at The Westminster Schools, the prestigious coeducational Christian academy in Atlanta, Ann Marie Krejcarek had no way of knowing that one of her students, Ed Helms, would ultimately co-star in the highest-grossing R-rated comedy in U.S. movie history (“The Hangover”). But as faculty liaison to the business manager and director of studies, in addition to part-time teaching duties, Krejcarek could see that her time at Westminster was preparing her for a future beyond the classroom.

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[ ] Under Krejcarek’s watch, Saint Andrew’s received International Baccalaureate World School designation; and, last year, the school gained membership in Round Square, the exclusive organization that is steeped in the theories of educational philosopher Kurt Hahn, who felt it was imperative for pre-college students to experience life’s challenges headon to better prepare for tomorrow. In fall 2013, Saint Andrew’s will host the World Round Square Conference; more than 1,000 educators and students from Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas will descend on Boca Raton for curricula prepared by the host school. [ ] “Hosting the conference has the potential to impact the entire city,” Krejcarek says of the nineday event. “Our students who’ve participated have called it life-changing. It’s a way to view the world through the eyes of people who [live all over], and then bring those ideas together.”

strange if you haven’t seen someone in 15 years. You remember little idiosyncrasies and what their weaknesses were. In the end, you still want to play well and beat them. ... We’re not has-beens who can’t move around the court—if the competition was bad, we wouldn’t be out there.”

BernhArd LAnger Where to see him: Allianz

Championship (first round begins Feb. 10)

Claim to fame: Two-time winner of the

Masters (1985, 1993); 14-time winner on the Champions Tour, including the 2010 Allianz; career earnings heading into 2012 of $7.9 million in 82 Champions Tour events; he made $10.1 million in 307 PGA Tour events. DiD you knoW: Langer moved to Boca Raton with wife Vikki and their four children in 1986. Playing on the ChamPions tour:

“In golf, unlike football, you don’t need to be 20 or 30 to play fantastic. You see guys on the Tour who are overweight, but still performing at high levels.”

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[ ] I like you before I even meet you. I see god— whatever god is—in everyone. You may prove me wrong, but I start from the premise that everyone is the same.

n the North Carolina of Lu-Lu Thom[ ] We were the Culpeppers. as’ youth, no one asked questions. Everybody knew Mr. Her siblings and step-siblings had Culpepper, my daddy, in assigned chores on the family’s DeRocky Mount, N.C. If you pression-era tobacco farm, and if that owned land, you were meant chopping wood—or chopping a somebody. It’s not an ego thing, but it gave me a strong chicken’s head—so be it. “We didn’t analyze things in those sense of self. I’ve always days,” says Thomas, who turned 86 in been confident in my skin. December. “Somebody said, ‘Do this,’ [ ] We lost our farm after the and you did it. Some things, to be honest, you don’t want to think twice about.” Depression. It was a time of turmoil at home. My future A similar sentiment resonates husband told me he was going through the Boca resident’s lifelong deto Texas, and he asked me to sire to pay it forward. Since serving as a nurse’s aide for the Red Cross during meet him. He was 21. I was World War II at age 15, Thomas never 16. I left even though I was has thought twice about donating time in the 10th grade. Daddy said or helping others. that whenever we came back, In October, the local Junior League hailed Thomas as its Woman Volunteer of the Year for her three-plus decades at the Boca Raton Historical Society—but that only hints at a philSlic anthropic résumé that includes e of service stops in Brazil and Australia while late husband Vernon (aka Pat) was with Ford Motor Co. After the couple settled in Boca in 1977, Thomas rolled up her sleeves for dozens of organizations, from the hospital and police department to WXEL and a slew of cultural entities. With sharp insight and pull-nopunches candor, the endlessly engaging Thomas shared snapshots of a rich life with Boca Raton.

he would kill my husband. We returned after three months; he was so glad to see me that nothing was said. [ ] Before Daddy died at 63 of cancer—he smoked three packs of Camels a day—my husband told him how sorry he was for taking me away at a young age. Daddy said, “I forgave you long ago because you’ve been good to her.” [ ] I tried to smoke. I even stole some of my daddy’s cigarettes and put them in my textbook because the girls were all smoking in the seventh grade. ... But I didn’t like it. To me ladies didn’t smoke. And they didn’t wear slacks. [ ] My husband was not a confident man. He became a big CEO with Ford, but it didn’t

matter. His family worked in the mills, and his father was not educated. Pat struggled with that. We were married 49 years, and he was always trying to prove himself. He searched for that internal happiness, and he never really found it. [ ] You don’t have to agree with people. But you also don’t have to be disagreeable. This is what has happened to our Congress. Both sides. [ ] I tell my great-grandchildren [Thomas has five, along with four granddaughters and one daughter] to do three things a day that involve an act of kindness. Hold the door for your teacher, or pick up something for a senior who can’t reach down. Kindness, like volunteerism, is something you pass along.

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OurTown Hometown Heroes Don anD Kim Ryan

or many children and young adults dealing with autism, the thought of climbing onto a surfboard and riding a wave is too much to handle—let alone doing so on a beach jam-packed with thousands of onlookers. But these are the people Don and Kim Ryan aim to change, and have been changing, for the past five years through Surfers for Autism (surfersforautism.org). “Some of the kids have to be carried from the car to a beach towel because their sensory issues with the sand are so bad that they can’t touch it,” says Don, 49, a Boca resident and the nonprofit’s president/CEO. “All we have to do is get them into their first wave, and it’s a 180-degree immediate change almost 100 percent of the time. By the end of the day, they are burying themselves in the sand, bear-hugging, high-fiving, screaming, smiling. They’re getting their own surfboards.” Funded by corporate dollars and run by generous community support, Surfers for Autism hosted its first single-day event in April 2008 on Deerfield Beach. It has expanded each year since, with annual events in Stuart, Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, even Tybee Island, Ga. Don expects to coordinate up to 14 events in 2012, with each one raising between $7,000 and $20,000 for autism-associated charities. Two hundred and fifty volunteers, therapists and community members make each event happen. The tour starts up again this April in Deerfield, the flagship beach. “The growth is exponential,” Don says. “There is no agenda from anyone in this organization other than kids and their families. We treat them like rock stars for a day and show the parents what their kids are capable of. We’re registering 200 kids per event and touching their lives directly; the ripple effect is tens of thousands of people that have been impacted from this.” It’s not uncommon for Don to work 90-hour weeks for Surfers for Autism, even though he’s never collected a paycheck for it. Kim, his wife of 19 years and a product profitability manager at a food base and spice company in Pompano Beach, is the family’s breadwinner. “It’s completely selfless,” Kim says. “Don gets us to the beach, but if we didn’t have the volunteers to help us, and if we didn’t have the sponsors to help us, the events wouldn’t take off. It takes everyone’s involvement, and it’s amazing to me what people are willing to give up for that. ... Kids will come out just for community service, and after they spend the day with us, they’re like, ‘Wow, can I come out to more events?’” 180

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Why Boca is Talking About

Gary Carlin

Lynn University professor/toy inventor Professor with a Pedigree: Gary Carlin practices what he preaches. An executive-inresidence at Lynn University, Carlin teaches classes in public relations and advertising in society—courses in which his personal background plays a key role. A former product manager for Hasbro International, Carlin spearheaded the expansion of popular brands like Monopoly and Scrabble into the online world, and he has been a successful toy and game inventor ever since. He likes to share his insights with students. “When I’m teaching something from a textbook, I often get a very blank look, so I try to make the classrooms interactive,” says Carlin, 53, who teaches similar courses at Florida Atlantic University. the making of a toymaker: Carlin left

Hasbro in 2001 because, he says, “I’m really an entrepreneur at heart.” He became a toy consultant and a toy inventor, attempting to join the ranks of what he soon discovered was a cliquey club: Richard G. Levy, a Delray resident and successful inventor who works closely with Carlin, says that only a couple hundred toy inventors in America receive the opportunity to pitch their products to major companies. Carlin’s first original invention was a toy called the Bug Cam, which allowed children to see the world through the eyes of a tarantula. It died at Toy Fair, the industry’s annual convention.

from Pitch to ProdUction line: The process of pitching a toy involves developing

a prototype and presenting it to a select group of toycompany professionals in a controlled environment. Carlin says many ideas are rejected at the door, others are put on hold pending further review and only the very best are green-lit on the spot. Carlin comes up with some 50 to 100 ideas a year; of these, maybe one or two will be licensed, and one every two years might go to market. career sUccess: Carlin

caught his first big break with Playskool’s Cool Crew, a line of talking tools for preschoolers—hammers, drills and the like— distributed by Hasbro. “The original idea was you’d use a tape measure, and it would say out loud how many inches it was,” Carlin says. “They dumbed it down, because it was too expensive. Now it says ‘Yay! Let’s measure something.’” His biggest seller has probably been a girls’ board game based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “Princess and the Pea.”

fresh brew: Carlin’s latest product, developed with Levy, is an adult board game called Coffee Talk, and it promises to be his most successful invention yet. Of the six toy companies they approached, Pressman was the most enthusiastic, and in mid-2011,

less than a year after the first pitch, Coffee Talk hit stores at Toys R Us, Amazon.com and other retailers. In this fun, breezy game packaged in a coffee bag, players are given a topic—“shopping,” “Charlie Sheen,” “Las Vegas.” They have a short amount of time to scribble down everything that relates to it. Visit bocamag.com for a review of the game.

[ 3 things yoU DiDn’t Know AboUt: the history of bocA rAton ] [ 1 ] Boca’s first radio station, dubbed “The Voice of Tropical America,” began on Jan. 16, 1927 as WFLA. Its two towers were on Palmetto Park Road. when U want to know

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[ 3 ] Early Boca pioneers used foxfire remedies and cures. For a cold, they used mashed-up onions in a cloth and tied it around the neck or placed it on the chest.

A spoonful of turpentine added to water was thought to cure worms. And if you cut your foot, the injury was wrapped in a rag containing salt pork or bread and milk.

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Boca Ballet Theatre’s 20th annual fundraising event, A Princely Affair, drew more than 300 guests to the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The event launched the ballet’s 21st season, honored past event chairs and helped raise funds to support Boca Ballet Theatre. Guests were treated to mimosas and live dancing. Preluncheon festivities also included themed raffle tickets and a silent auction.

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Around the same time, Ben’s brother finally got help. The same person who had turned him on to pills would become a role model in his battle to kick the habit. Ben, now 17, began treatment at the Palm Beach Institute. The program has helped him find emotions that he never thought he had. “I woke up [one morning] and was just happy for no apparent reason,” he says. “I looked in the mirror, and I loved myself. It’s hard to explain. You get a relief in your heart where you know things are going to be all right, that it’s different from here on out.” As for Jamie, who was expecting a child at press time, the road to recovery carries an inherent contradiction. It’s impossible to quit without help, but, frequently, that help is simply rebuffed. “You’re not going to do it for anybody else,” she says. “Until you want it for yourself, it’s not going to work.” Over the last several years, Jamie tried rehab several times. Each stay took a little nibble out of her desire to use. Jamie says that she’s been drug-free since April. She talks to and exchanges texts with her sponsor every day. For the first time in as long as she can remember, Jamie is happy with who she is and what her future holds. “It’s simple, little things,” she says. “Even brushing your hair every day. Showering every day. You know what I mean? Like simple, stupid little things that you would never think could make you happy just is the best feeling in the world.” February 2012 issue. Vol. 32, No. 1. The following are trademarks in the state of Florida of JES Publishing Corp., and any use of these trademarks without the express written consent of JES Publishing Corp. is strictly prohibited: Florida Funshine and Florida Style. Boca (ISSN0740-2856) is published seven times a year (September/October, November, December/January, February, March/ April, May/June and July/August/) by JES Publishing Corp. Editorial, advertising and administrative offices: 5455 N. Federal Highway, Suite M, Boca Raton, FL, 33487. Telephone: 561/997-8683. Please address all editorial and advertising correspondence to the above address. Periodicals postage paid at Boca Raton, Fla., and additional mailing offices. Subscriptions: $14.95/7 issues, $19.95/14 issues. Single copy $5.95. No whole or part of the content may be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission of Boca magazine, excepting individually copyrighted articles and photographs. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Boca magazine, P.O. Box 820, Boca Raton, FL 33429-9943.

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speedbumps [ by marie speed ]

Love in the Fast Lane The daTing game has changed in The pasT few decades—or has iT?

n this issue we do a story about being single and dating, the kind of feature magazines do in February to acknowledge Valentine’s Day, the holiday of a) roses at the office, followed by one expensive Italian dinner or b) “Pretty Woman” on the Lifetime channel at home in your pajamas. And it got me to thinking about how much dating has changed in the past couple of decades, and how it was when I was out there. We used to meet in person, by chance or by kismet, to sound really old-fashioned. Now people surf JDate or Match.com or eHarmony and go through all these cyber steps before anyone even says hello. I can remember hating dating, and I can remember loving it. I remember when Tommy Netter asked me out to a Sigma Nu party in the produce department at a Gainesville Publix—and I practically floated home. I can remember a date with an attorney here who told me he was looking exclusively for a rich woman. There was the guy who took me to church in a surprise move for a born-again Bible reading, and the one who took me to The Breakers for Champagne at the Seafood Bar. There was the Packers coach who sent me flowers in a box and the man who showed me how to gaff a kingfish. It was always an adventure, and usually in a good way. But now? I am mystified when I talk to my 25-year-old colleagues. OK, some things never change, like how women try not to eat on dates or that awkward moment at the end of the date when you have to figure out how to say good night (or good morning, in some cases). I decided to apply a sociological comparison to the practice, to see how much things have really changed in 25 or 30 years—and if it’s harder to be single now.

Then: If the phone does not ring by Wednesday, you are

sitting home Saturday night.

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Then: Friday night is when everyone

goes out; Saturday night is Date Night. now: People travel in packs, both nights, and there is no such thing as Date Night. Then: He picks you up at your house. now: You meet him somewhere. Then: He calls you the next day to say he had a good time. now: He texts you to see what’s up and do you want to hang out again. Then: Dating escalates to going steady and seeing each other several nights a week. now: No one goes steady, weekends are when you hook up, and everyone has their own lives. Then: You both really hit it off and have a great time. And then he never calls you again. now: You both really hit it off and have a great time. And then he never calls you again. Then: On the way home from dinner, you break up with him, explaining in detail how it’s not him, it’s you. now: You text him and say it’s over in up to 140 characters. Then: When you find the Right One, you tell everyone you are “seeing someone.” Mission accomplished. now: You take yourself off Match.com. You change your Facebook status. Mission accomplished. So I guess all this technology and cyber shopping and self-sufficiency all comes down to the same objective people were seeking decades ago: A Happy Ever After. And a merciful end, once and for all, to the dating game. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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The Real Meaning of Love

From left: The author, daughter Molly Rocha, Michael Niklas, the late Nancy Niklas, son David Shuff, and Paul Niklas

One family’s cOmmitment changes a life. “Love is patient, love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude, never selfish, not quick to take offense. There is nothing love cannot face; there is no limit to its faith, its hope and endurance. In a word, there are three things that last forever: faith, hope and love; but the greatest of them all is love.”— Corinthians 13:4-7

’ve referred to this Biblical passage many times to help me put things in perspective, to keep my head screwed on straight and my priorities in order. It’s just about the best thing ever written about what love means, and it pretty well describes the relationship between my old friend Paul Niklas and his severely developmentally challenged son Michael. Just after we were married in August 1963, Margaret Mary and I met Paul and Nancy Niklas. At that time their youngest child, Michael, was 6 months old. As the years progressed Michael didn’t develop mentally. He never uttered a word; he never expressed any emotion. These days he might be described as severely autistic. Back then, maybe the words were different, but the outcome was the same. After years of visiting doctors and experts and hospitals around the country, the Niklas family was told Michael would never change; [ by john shuff ] he would always be a little boy who was inexplicably lost inside himself. In 1970, the Niklas’ made the difficult decision to place their son with the Brothers at Mt. Aloysius Home for Men in Columbus, Ohio about two hours from their home in Cincinnati. This decision was wrenching, but it also gave them the gift of more time with their two older daughters, it allowed Michael the care of experienced professionals, and it gave their life a new rhythm and routine. Over the years they saw Michael once a month, bringing him home and

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involving him in family activities. Paul is 75 now; Nancy died two years ago. These days, my friend is both mother and father to Michael. When he and Michael came to visit us a few weeks ago, it was the same old Paul—laughing and upbeat— but with Michael always close by his side. He attended to his son, now a 49-year-old man, with great sensitivity, bathing him in the mornings, helping him in the bathroom, holding his hand and leading him through restaurants. I watched him kiss him on the forehead. “I love you, Michael,” he said. For a moment, I thought I could see a little light in Michael’s face, but then it was gone. He stared ahead at something I couldn’t see. Paul Niklas doesn’t care for his son out of duty, or guilt or resignation or parental obligation. He loves him. That’s all. He isn’t sad for his son; he is committed to his son. He, like most parents and most people who understand what love is, has a deeper commitment, an unconditional love for his son. Michael is different, but his dad has taken that—and more—in stride. These days, “love” seems to last about as long as it’s convenient or novel or easy. There are celebrity marriages that last 72 days; people who marry four and five times. Parents who abandon children, children who divorce their parents, babies who are unwanted from the moment of birth. It’s a world that exists as a parallel universe to people like the Niklas family, a world where commitment is oldfashioned at best. So when Valentine’s Day rolls around, and romance is in the air, I like to think about what love really means. I like to think of my friend Paul and his son, Michael, and the kind of love that emanates from the heart.

Closer to Home

There’s a group here in Boca that is reviving the notion of commitment among families. It’s a group that reminds me of Paul Niklas and his son, Michael, and one that is dear to my heart. JARC (Jewish Association for Residential Care) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization that operates 10 group homes for families with adult children with developmental disabilities in the Boca/ Delray area. JARC offers apartment living as well as vocational training for those who do not require 24-hour supervision. Boca Raton has proudly supported JARC, powered by people who take care of God’s children with deep devotion. For more information call 561/558-2557 or visit jarcfl.org.

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