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CONTENTS MARCH 2018

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Features

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The Boca Roundtable

Three local comedians go beyond their“material”world for an in-depth chat about the state of South Florida standup, political correctness, bombing, sexual misconduct and more.

By JOHN THOMASON

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The Argentine Revival

Rugged beauty and an upturned economy have made this most European of South American countries an attractive option for luxury and adventure travelers alike.

By ERIC BARTON

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15 South Florida Treasures

Our pocket of paradise lays claim to exclusive people, places and things, from the Parrothead-in-chief to the Everglades’ most graceful avian to a post office the size of a postage stamp.

Did your favorite treasure make the list?

By MARIE SPEED

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Special Report: Women’s Health 2018

Seven medical professionals in Boca and beyond discuss the latest news, insights and preventive prescriptions for a healthy, vibrant and active 2018.

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By ALLISON LEWIS and LISETTE HILTON

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Departments 24 Editor’s Letter

In an issue celebrating South Florida treasures, the editor recognizes one of the region’s most endangered distinctions: its wild, woolly, undeveloped history.

By MARIE SPEED

27 The Local

Meet a teen-fronted rock band that keeps it all in the family, an award-winning foodie, and a former Boca police officer who dishes on the blue life. Plus, discover why shabby-chic Bimini is on the luxury upswing, and prepare to taste spring’s top wine and food events.

By ALLISON LEWIS, MARIE SPEED, SHAYNA TANEN and JOHN THOMASON

40: Dress Code: The season’s snazziest sun-

glasses throw plenty of shade, among a few other springtime trends.

60: City Watch: In the six years since Lynn University hosted a presidential debate, the private college is still reaping the benefits.

By RANDY SCHULTZ

63 The Biz

Learn about a pair of enterprising brothers who cast about for a great cause, a P.R. professional with a passion for the community, and a local titan in the field of workers’ comp analysis.

By GARY GREENBERG and JOHN THOMASON

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119 Dining Guide

Our review-driven guide to the finest dining in South Florida spotlights Max’s Harvest, Monet Café and Tradition. Additionally, we deconstruct a house-made experiment from Ramen Lab, and we put cheesy, drizzly, ballpark-ready popcorn to the Challenge.

Reviews by LYNN KALBER

Stopping to smell the roses is more than good advice: It might even regenerate memories. Additionally, a Delray spa provides facials that won’t break your bank, and a new form of therapy is a real stretch.

149 The Scene

By ALLISON LEWIS

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109 Backstage Pass

160 My Turn

His three-decade movie career has seen him chase ghosts, nuke aliens and patrol the Wild West. This month, Bill Pullman takes the Dramaworks stage for a dialogue about his industrious craft. Plus, our monthly cultural calendar curates more than 30 A&E events in Palm Beach County.

You spent this past holiday season filling bowls for charity, helping our warriors unlock their inner “Namaste,” and celebrating a watch retailer’s timely anniversary.

Soon to be retiring Marlaine Smith, dean of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, is Boca’s Florence Nightingale—exemplifying the best aspects of the time-honored nursing tradition.

By JOHN SHUFF

By JOHN THOMASON

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Check out these bonus items unique to bocamag.com, stories in our March issue and things to do this season: CITY WATCH City Watch is Palm Beach County journalist Randy Schultz’s twice-weekly column, which provides updates on city development, council meetings and more. Visit the City Watch tab to sign up for email updates every Tuesday and Thursday.

BOCA LIVE PULLING MORE OUT OF THE MAN You’ll find an extended interview with Bill Pullman—featured on page 110 of this magazine—on our website, where the conversation extends to Westerns, Pullman’s most underrated films, sexual harassment in Hollywood and more.

DECONSTRUCTING THE DISH Make your own steaming, comforting bowl of ramen noodles with the guidance of Louis Grayson, the sprightly young owner of Ramen Lab Eatery in Mizner Park. Find the full recipe online at bocamag. com/march-2018.

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Ladies and gentlemen, allow us to introduce Boca Live, our new podcast series that launched in February.

Each Monday we present a new listening experience, where you’ll hear all about movies, food, arts, culture and stories from South Florida from our editors and special guests. Visit bocamag.com/podcasts to listen, and subscribe to Boca Live on Apple podcasts or the iTunes store.

SHAKEN OR STIRRED? Try your hand at creative cocktail recipes from David Ortiz, a master mixologist from our partners at Republic National Distributing Company.

Learn your stuff, then attend Mixology on March 16 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, where you’ll sample dozens of premium liquors, spirits and gourmet bites from Boca’s best restaurants.

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Don’t miss Boca on everything from FACEBOOK (facebook.com/bocamag) to INSTAGRAM (@bocamag) and TWITTER (@bocamag) for community news, retail trends, foodie updates and much more.

GET IN THE KNOW After you scan our carefully curated A&E calendar in Backstage Pass, visit bocamag.com for even more community events.

If you’re hosting a public event, like a charity lunch, gala or speaker series, we encourage you to submit your event to share with thousands of Boca magazine readers at bocamag. com/add-event.

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GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Hidden Treasures

Paying tribute to South Florida’s iconic attributes may be one way of saving the dream Written By MARIE SPEED

n this issue I was trying to narrow my list of South Florida treasures to a manageable length (page 90), but there are way more places and things and people I could have mentioned, including a few that are gone now—but not forgotten. In the latter category I have to say I still pine for the tomatoes from Neil’s Farms in Delray, the Morikami galas in a tent, Boca Sunday afternoon polo, Tuesday nights at Ernie’s in Delray.

On a more serious note, I miss the days before everything was so crowded, so expensive, so franchised and paved over. I remember what a treasure it was to snorkel right off the beach in my boho neighborhood and spot the kind of tropical reef fish you’d see on vacation in Cozumel: parrotfish, sergeant major fish, seahorses, squid, turtles, barracuda. For years now that reef has slowly gone gray, then white, then blanketed by sand. I have not seen anything but baitfish there in several summers.

In those days we’d go to the Everglades and hike through wet prairies, never worried about running into something like a Burmese python. Or a Nile Crocodile. We used to be able to get home from Miami in an hour, and the one-and-only Stubbs & Wootton slippers were (only!) $200. Everything was less packed and more accessible; there were green parrots everywhere, and Lucille and Otley’s still had mile-high pie.

Nostalgia can become a tiresome soundtrack when you get older, but my reason in recalling an earlier time has to do with the fact that I never thought I would like it here so much when I arrived in 1991; I never expected to discover South Florida was a treasure in and of itself, from the Everglades to Calle Ocho to Worth Avenue. I never imagined I would panic when more people started flooding in, more developers encroaching on the agricultural reserve, sending high-rises to downtown Boca and green slime into the St. Lucie Estuary and our beaches to the north. Traffic has become abysmal all the way up 95 past Jupiter, and Miami is pure gridlock. The few people I know who were still kicking around the Everglades are largely gone; even Clyde Butcher mostly lives in Venice now.

I like to pay tribute to South Florida’s treasures, because I want to keep believing in them. I like to think this region is still fueled by its own brand of wacky magic, its wild heart, its eccentric spin on the American way, but it’s getting harder to recognize every day.

I think it’s worth protecting. For just a little bit longer.

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It’s a (Wo)man’s World On March 8, aka International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and their accomplishments and the obstacles they’ve overcome all over the world. Cheers to the women of Boca Raton and all they’ve done and continue to do for this city.

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Women-owned firms in Boca Raton. Compare that with the 10,713 men-owned firms, plus the fact that females comprise approximately 51.1 percent of the population in Boca.

The number of years the incredible Marie Speed has been our editor-in-chief here at Boca magazine.

Actually, it’ll be 27 years on March 15.

Send her a thankyou letter!

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2010 Census of Population and the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Economic Census

46,000 $5.2 million

How much Marilynn Wick paid for the Wick Theatre & Costume Museum in 2016, formerly the Caldwell Theatre.

The Wick produces theatre, runs a restaurant and, of course, houses Wick’s collection of extraordinary Broadway costumes.

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P.S. THERE ARE 14 OTHER WOMEN

who work hard every day to produce Boca magazine.

500,000

There are more than half a million members of Orangetheory, a gym that combines fitness with technology that’s headquartered in Boca Raton. Its founder is entrepreneur Ellen Latham, who first opened one small Pilates studio, which then turned into more than 700 Orangetheory studios.

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Three don’t-miss events St. Paddy’s Day

1.5 million How many students go on Spring Break every year.

1 billion Dollars students spend on Spring Break each year.

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Percentage of male college students who want to sleep with someone they meet on Spring Break.

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On the weekend of March 16-17, Delray goes green with an overall St. Paddy’s Festival—but more importantly the parade on March 17 at noon that marches the length of Atlantic Avenue. Oh, we miss the good old days when you could still walk around with a beer in your hand, but there are ways to keep your whistle wet, and the parade features World War II vets, pipe and drum corps from around the world, and other crowd pleasers.

Visit StPatrickParade.com for all the activities. In Boca’s Mizner Park, the Dubliner (“where strangers become friends”) is always a sure bet on St. Paddy’s Day; last year’s block party with an Irish buffet was epic.

Spring Training

Now you have no excuse not to see the boys of summer warming up—with TWO stadiums devoted to Spring Training. At Roger Dean Stadium you can catch the St. Louis Cardinals and the Florida Marlins; at the new Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals take to the diamond. Both offer a wide variety of pricing and a bird’s-eye view of baseball stars and up-and-comers. Play hooky one day and take it all in.

Visit rogerdeanstadium.com and ballparkpalmbeaches.com for schedules and more information.

Boat Show

The 33rd-annual Palm Beach International Boat Show comes aboard March 22-25 along the Flagler Drive waterfront in West Palm Beach. Cruise the $1.5 billion in yachts or go shopping for all things nautical, jewelry, the latest generation of coolers, pool toys, kayaks and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and until 6 p.m. on Sunday. Adults get in for $22.

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

How do you know when you have spring fever? What are the symptoms?

“I become antsy, feeling as if my feet are stuck to the floor. …

That’s when I schedule my next adventure to observe exotic wildlife in a distant part of the world.”

—HOWARD MINSKY, ADVENTURER AND WRITER

“My main symptom is when I start having this simultaneous craving for a Fenway frank (The Sox are starting Spring Training!) while failing to squeeze into last year’s bathing suit.”

—BIANCA BRAKTON, HAIR STYLIST

“My right thumb starts to twitch, which means it is time to plop on the recliner and start clicking the binge-switch on my remote.

Deadlines be damned. Reruns of ‘NCIS:LA’ are calling me, and I’m a sucker for familiar bang-bang.”

—GARY SCHWEIKART, PRESIDENT, PR-BS, INC.; CO–FOUNDER AND CO-PRESIDENT, GOLD COAST PR COUNCIL

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31 KEYS TRIP: Spring Break for Grown-ups Get OUT and head south; show your support for the Keys’ rebuilding effort and throw around some green this spring in some of the locations that were hit pretty hard. We all love Key West, but Key West has been up and running for months, unlike its neighbors to the north.

Why not elect to stay in Islamorada or Marathon this time around to keep things rolling?

Some ideas: Casa Morada in Islamorada, or oldtimey Banana Bay in Marathon.

But do your homework first and get an updated list of what has opened since this writing by visiting floridakeys.com. The Keys is our backyard and our playground—let’s help it make a great recovery.

Here’s what was trending in this spring’s runway shows: • Statement-making fringe on everything • Lavender (replaces the new millennial pink) • Art-infused prints • Bolder florals • Dark-wash denim • Plaid • White maxi dresses • Clear plastic rain gear and boots • Workout shapes gone haute couture • Reinvented trench coats (with everything from feathers and prints to ruffles and straps) • Pink (but not millennial pink)

PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT: Jerry Fedele’s upcoming retirement, and what will happen to the hospital?

Elections, especially the mayor’s race. And what about Susan Haynie?

Has the dustup over her Batmasian connection as mayor hurt her chances for the county commission?

What will happen with GL Homes and the Ag Reserve?

Will GL come back with a better offer and more firepower? Will the anti-growth faction lobbying for the Ag Reserve prevail?

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“March is a month without mercy for rabid basketball fans. There is no such thing as a ‘gentleman gambler’ when the Big Dance rolls around.

All sheep will be fleeced, all fools will be punished severely. ... There are no rules when the deal goes down in the final weeks of March. Even your good friends will turn into monsters.”

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“Flora” WHERE: Cornell Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach WHEN: March 30Sept. 9 COST: $8 adults, $5 seniors and students CONTACT: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org The Cornell’s spring exhibition is called “Flora,” but don’t expect your garden-variety (literally!) showcase of potted still-lifes and floral landscapes.

Instead, “Flora” will feature “artwork that is not your typical ‘floral painting,’” says curator Melanie Johanson. Floral depictions run the gamut from fresh growth to lovely decay, including a walk-through installation in which two artists will transform a gallery space into an outdoor wonderland.

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WHERE: Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale WHEN: 2 and 8:30 p.m. March 10 COST: $60-$250 CONTACT: 954/461-0222, browardcenter.org

With one excruciating exception, Martin Short never dabbled in standup comedy; by contrast, Steve Martin is one of standup’s wackiest frontiersmen. In recent years, Steve Martin has embraced music as a serious career commensurate with his acting and writing; Martin Short has only dabbled in melody and rhythm. But these undisputed funnymen—and two of film’s“Three Amigos,”we might add—share much in common, including an affinity for the Borscht Belt zinger, the freewheeling variety show, the convivial roast. This performance promises a bit of all of these nostalgic entertainment formats, with the stars sharing extemporaneous conversation, scripted sketches (Short’s Jiminy Glick and Ed Grimley might cameo) and mini concerts, with Martin’s banjo fronting the bluegrass royalty of his Steep Canyon Rangers, and Short’s impressive pipes backed by jazz pianist Jeff Babko.

Palm Beach Opera’s “The Marriage of Figaro”

WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach WHEN: March 23-25 COST: $20-$150 CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org

Quatuor Ébène

WHERE: Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach WHEN: 3 p.m. March 11 COST: $20 CONTACT: 561/832-7226, fourarts.org Formed almost as a lark in the practice rooms of the Boulogne-Billancourt Conservatory in France, Quatuor Ébène has evolved to become one of the world’s most adventurous string quartets. Shattering distinctions between classical, jazz and popular music, the award-winning group has mastered the standards of the string-quartet canon—compositions by Mozart, Brahms, the Mendelssohns and Schubert among them—while exploring unorthodox genres with equal respect and aplomb. Miles Davis, the Beatles,“Over the Rainbow” and the “Pulp Fiction”soundtrack all have received the Quatuor Ébène treatment. The Four Arts program includes a smorgasbord: string quartets by Haydn and Fauré, followed by a “Jazz and Crossover”program to be announced from the stage.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was not yet 30 when he composed “The Marriage of Figaro,” written alongside superstar librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte, aka the Hammerstein to his Rodgers. Da Ponte’s incisive, witty dialogue and Mozart’s effervescent but sophisticated music bolster one of the most-performed operas in the international repertory, not to mention one of the most successful sequels of any art form. Having graduated from being the barber of Seville, Figaro is now the valet to a philandering count. He’s set to wed Susanna, the countess’ maid—if the count doesn’t bed her first. One of the earliest operas to tackle the predations of the rich in a caste society, this multilayered masterwork is also a highlight of the opera buffa genre, taking place on one madcap day.

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Woman Volunteer of the Year Joyce DeVita serves up food and fun wherever she goes

“When you’re involved in activism, it becomes second nature. It’s part of your role: to take an active role in making the community a better place.”

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oyce DeVita spends as much time volunteering as she does cooking—which is to say, a lot. Oftentimes, the two overlap.

A professionally trained chef, DeVita attended cooking school in Paris. The Massachusetts native then earned a master’s degree in hospitality management before settling in Boca Raton to run a catering business for 22 years. She also began donating cooking demonstrations and wine pairing dinners as fundraisers for the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum.

“It’s something you can share with people,”she says of her culinary world.

DeVita is no stranger to volunteerism. As a child, she often helped her father, a civil rights activist.“When you’re involved in activism, it becomes second nature,” she says.

“It’s part of your role: to take an active role in making the community a better place.”

DeVita has volunteered at many organizations through the years: the Girl Scouts, the American Cancer Society, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Children’s Place at HomeSafe, Kids in New Directions, Spirit of Giving and the Junior League of Boca Raton, where she has been a member more than 20 years.

“In the Junior League, you can explore skills you might not have,”DeVita says.“It’s totally a learning experience.”

Her most beloved vocation is volunteering for the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, which she has done for 31 years, including a three-year term as president.

Additionally, DeVita and her husband Tom have hosted Vintner Dinners as part of Boca Bacchanal, which raises support for the Boca Historical Society. DeVita has twice chaired Boca Bacchanal and Bacchanalia.

In 2017, the Junior League celebrated its 30th Woman Volunteer of the Year Volunteer Luncheon at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. The Boca Historical Society nominated DeVita for the event’s namesake award, and she was this year’s recipient. Forty-two women were nominated, and DeVita had two past nominations.

“It was very exciting—truly a surprise,”she says of the award.“You don’t ever know you’ll be a recipient.”

This year, DeVita and her husband were honorary cochairs of the Junior League’s Flavors event in February, alongside their good friends Al and Joni Goldberg. DeVita and her husband will be hosting their 11th Vintner Dinner this April.

“You feel like you have an impact and get to know people,” she says of her service to Boca Raton.“That’s why I do it.”

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We get it done!

Lynn University has successfully completed its Lynn2020 strategic plan—two years early.

To all of the employees, students, donors, alumni, parents and friends who have been part of our journey, thank you for believing in our vision and for helping us achieve it.

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The Kids Are All Right

But don’t call Boca-based sibling rockers Anastasia Max a “teen band” Written by JOHN THOMASON

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nastasia Brenner’s voice is a beast that can’t be tamed, and it’s most interesting when it wanders off the reservation. This was evident from the first note of her band’s rendition of “Feelin’ Good,” at Arts Garage last year, with Brenner, all of 14 years old, commanding the stage with the authority of Nina Simone herself.

Cavernous guitar riffs, courtesy of her 18-yearold brother Maximillion, soon added thunderous accompaniment, and we were off to the races for 45 minutes of hypnotic, muscular rock—some covers, most original— with echoes of Garbage, Black Sabbath and the Strokes.

Anastasia’s chanteuse warble, which possesses the range and maturity of a vocalist twice her age, is matched by an equally confident stage presence. Dressed in gothic black, she’s an uninhibited frontwoman whose untamed hair often blankets her face, making her look like Wednesday Addams one minute and Cousin It the next.

Given Anastasia’s extroverted stage persona, it came as a surprise when the Grandview High student mostly remained as silent as a mime a couple of weeks later, at a table at Saquella alongside Maximillion

and their parents, Robyn and Mike.

“She’s like two different people,” Mike says.“She’s always been really shy, and music was empowering. That was one of the reasons she started doing open mics, because her music teacher said, ‘she sings really well, but she’s shy, and this will help her open up.’”

The sibling band formed nearly five years ago as an outgrowth of those music lessons.

“When she would have recitals for her voice, she would always make me sit on the stage,”Maximillion recalls.“At a certain point, we thought, this is dumb, I need to do something. I picked up the guitar to make it more versatile, and that’s how it started.”

Named Anastasia Max, the group began as a cover band, shredding through tunes by the Pixies and Regina Spektor that perked the ears of an adult demo.

“Despite her age, we definitely don’t want to be classified as a kid band,” adds Maximillion, who attends FAU. With influences stretching back to Etta James and Billie Holiday, the group’s tendency to transcend Tiger Beat continues across their debut EP of original material, The Haunt, and its brooding lead single,“All Went Black.”Addressing

Anastasia’s history as a bullied middle schooler, the video boomeranged around the Web late last year, prompting one music blog to praise the group’s“distinguished well of gothic, indie, alternative, rock and blues influences.”

Rock ‘n’ roll, of course, is a late-night lifestyle, which is something to which Anastasia’s parents have had to adjust.

“When she started playing out at large venues, she was 11,” Robyn says.

“At least now she’s in high school and is a little more mature. Their band mates are adults—25 and 27—so it’s more than a band. They really look out for her.

We’re very protective of the fact that she’s such a baby in this grown-up world.”

Like any siblings, Anastasia and Maximillion occasionally quibble about the direction of a song.

But Maximillion con-

cedes that“most of the time, she ends up being right.”

“Before the band, we didn’t get along that well,” he adds.“We were like ‘eh’ about each other.

But when we started performing together, that’s where we grew close. Now we’re best friends.”

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Crime Stopper A private investigator—and former Boca cop—opens up about her exciting career Written by JOHN THOMASON

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elray Beach resident Marcy Cava is more than just the head women’s tennis coach at Florida Atlantic University. She also catches men (and women) behaving badly as the proprietor of Down Low Investigations, her P.I. business.

Many of the skills required to bust philandering spouses, drug dealers and other illicit actors were honed in the public sector, where she served more than five years as an officer with the Boca Raton Police Department. In a revealing conversation with Boca, Cava dishes on secrets and insights from her dramatic life.

ON QUOTAS: Police officers don’t have quotas. Everybody thinks that they do. At the end of the month, your supervisor wants you to do an Excel spreadsheet. On that spreadsheet it shows arrests, misdemeanors, felonies, traffic tickets and it just goes on and on. So you don’t have to give out speeding tickets.

Just pulling someone over and giving a warning is enough in itself.

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ON AVOIDING TICKETS: If you ever get pulled over by Florida Highway Patrol, you can bet everything that you’re going to get a ticket. If you get pulled over by a motorcycle cop, they love giving out tickets.

But the best thing you can do, if a regular cop pulls you over, is make eye contact, be respectful and don’t come up with some bullshit excuse. Every cop is trained to see if you’re lying, so that just gets under our skin. Honesty, for me, was the best policy.

ON CRIME IN BOCA: There are just as many problems in Boca with

criminal activity.

It’s just not blunt.

If you go to Lake Worth or Fort Lauderdale, it’s in your face. You can see the hookers walking down the street.

In Boca, you don’t see it.

You’ve got to work harder.

ON (ALMOST) FIRING HER GUN: The closest I came to firing my weapon still haunts me to this day.

I was pulling over a car on I-95, on the ramp at Glades Road, and as I pulled the car over, the windows were tinted, and all I saw was a black gun being waved around. I had my firearm out, and my finger was on the trigger, and I was ready to shoot, and I saw a little kid’s face. It was a 5-year-old that had a fake gun that looked perfectly real.

I was a quarter of a second from pulling the trigger, and I would have been justified.

ON POLICING VS. PRIVATE INVESTIGATING: Everything I learned in the police department really helps me do my job now as far as mobile surveillance and following people and disguises and blending in and knowing how to lie, and believe my lies when I’m saying them. But the part that sucks is that when I saw, for instance, a man buying cocaine or heroin, I knew what he was doing, but I couldn’t do anything about it. By the time I called the police, they got there 10 or 15 minutes late.

ON DISGUISES: I have wigs of every color, hats, a little fat suit, makeup I can throw on really

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quickly. Every time I leave to go in the car, I have six different changes of clothes. And I have 13 different cars accessible to me. If I’m going to be in Woodfield, I need a nice car—anything I can do to blend in.

ON CATCHING UNFAITHFUL SPOUSES: They may go to a hotel, but it’s more like on their lunch break, they’re going to a parking lot and having sex in the car. That I can shoot very easily. In Patch Reef Park, they go into the wooded area. I just make sure I put on my running clothes, or carry a leash like I lost my dog, so if I get caught, I’m there for a reason.

ON WHY PEOPLE CHEAT: I think they’re just bored, and it’s exciting to have that butterfly-in-your-stomach kind of moment. But when you get caught, if you really love your significant other, that butterfly in your stomach is probably the shittiest feeling you could ever have. People don’t think about “what if.”And these days, with cameras everywhere, you can’t get away with anything.

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At the time of printing, Pretty Vulgar is set to launch at Sephora at Town Center this month. Shop online at prettyvulgar.com.

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ooks aren’t everything.

That sounds ironic when you’re describing a makeup brand, but when Pretty Vulgar was unveiled exclusively at Sephora stores across North America in April 2017, some people thought the beautiful packaging was just a gimmick. Founder and CEO Lewis Farsedakis said the opening created quite a stir. With its birdcage display, he says, haters were proclaiming that the makeup looked pretty, but they questioned the quality.“Then a couple months later, finally we got a lot of love from the influencers in the world,”Farsedakis says.

A founder of multiple cosmetics companies with years of experience, South Florida entrepreneur Farsedakis knew he had to develop a great formula and brand for Pretty Vulgar to be successful. Farsedakis moved his various businesses from Virginia to South Florida 11 years ago and began developing Pretty Vulgar about four years ago. With a tried-and-true formula in the bag, Boca-based Pretty Vulgar has woven its story into every product.

“We felt a lot of brands kind of told you what to do in a very single-faceted way, like ‘be elegant,’” Farsedakis says, but “we’re not one thing. It’s okay to be bat-shit crazy with our friends behind closed doors sometimes, and it’s okay to be very professional in an environment that calls for that.”

Pretty Vulgar was created to embrace the contradictions that exist in all of us, Farsedakis says, and he uses the bird motif to illustrate that idea in his packaging, makeup names and philosophy. For example, one day you could project the elegance of a swan, another the dark mystery of a raven.

“But you’ll never see a bird inside a cage,” Farsedakis says.

The eyeshadow palettes are shaped like birdcages; the super-pigmented shades in each palette can create both a sweet girly look and a fierce, fiery glare—and anything in between.

The makeup doesn’t just look good on your face. With artful designs and vintage inspiration, it’s made to look lovely on your vanity, too. Take the Feathers mascara: It’s literally a shiny, elegant birdcage with a tiny bird perched atop. Inside is a lightweight yet long-lasting pigment that doesn’t clump. (Seriously, we tried it!)

“We’ve lifted the bar in terms of packaging and formulations,” Farsedakis says.“We’re not just a pretty face.”

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SAYS WHO: Lisa Walsh WHERE TO FIND IT: Latitudes Restaurant WHY IT’S HER FAVORITE: “[It’s] hands down my happy place,”Walsh says.“The lump crab avocado salad, lobster roll and vibrant, exquisite seafood while dining alfresco, taking in the sea air and watching the waves simply melts away the stress of my busy life.”

Each lobster roll is made with fresh Maine lobster, sea salt and mayo on a hearth-baked roll, served with a pickle and choice of chips, fries or mango slaw.

“Running your own business is nonstop,”Walsh says.

“You have to stop and catch your breath from time to time [and] treat yourself to a wonderful lunch, dinner or simply some coffee and toast at Latitudes.” Plus, she adds, the decor is stunning, and the ocean views are breathtaking.

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ABOUT LISA: Lisa Walsh is the owner of Tim Finnegan’s Irish Pub in Delray, which is celebrating eight years in business. After 20 years in hospitality, Walsh took a leap, and switched to open the pub.“I’m so glad I did,”she says. Tim Finnegan’s was named Best Community Irish Pub in 2017 by Irish Pubs Global, which Lisa describes as“the Oscars of Irish pubs and distillers.”

Walsh is a wife to husband Noel and mom to a “growing 12-year-old lad”and a lovely beagle named Sally. She is extremely supportive of several charities and foundations in Delray, including St. Jude’s, the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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rink your way through some of South Florida’s best handcrafted libations at the third-annual Mixology event in Boca Raton. Our favorite local barkeeps and mixologists are gathering at Mizner Park on Friday, March 16, 2018 to bring attendees their latest creative, innovative concoctions.

Taste and sip renowned spirits, suds and signature cocktails from award-winning drink artists while noshing on bites from local restaurants and caterers. There’s plenty to sample, like craft beers fresh from the tap and velvety smooth spirits that need no additions. Past culinary participants include: Café MED Ristorante, M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom, Rebel House and Tanzy Restaurant. More than 20 of the nation’s top craft spirits brands will also be featured, thanks to Boca magazine’s partnership with Republic National Distributing Company.

If you’re at least 21, get those tickets now at mixologyboca.com. This is one of Boca’s most distinguished beverage events, and one you don’t want to miss.

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There’s no better way to usher in springtime than with Boca’s wildly popular Boca Bacchanal, now in its 16th year. This year’s Bacchanal, on April 6 and 7, features the two events that have made it a classic: vintner dinners in private homes and historical sites on Friday night, and the Bacchanalia, a large, wideopen grand tasting in the Mizner Park Amphitheater Saturday night.

Although as of this writing the chefs and chef/vintner pairings had not been announced, the vintners attending this year are Miles MacDonnell: Round Pond Estate Winery, Napa Valley; Robin Akhurst: Swanson Vineyards and Clos Pegase, Napa Valley; Sean Roney: BR Cohn and Delectus Winery, Napa Valley; Tony Apostalakos: Masi Agricolia, Italy; Megan Gunderson

Paredes: HALL Wines and Walt Wines, Napa/Sonoma; and Tim Duncan: Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars, Napa Valley.

Guests who attend the vintner dinners will experience an intimate five-course dinner and interact with both the chef and vintner. Tickets are $325 per person.

One of the most special dinners this year will be hosted by Bobby and Barbara Campbell (he’s been a top supporter for all 16 years!) at the Boca Resort.

The Bacchanalia is $100 per person and will feature food from more than 30 local restaurants as well as world-class vintners, live entertainment and a hightech auction. Proceeds from both events benefit the Boca Raton Historical Society.

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Bar Luna offers outdoor dining and a swath of tropical beach

Conch salad and a Junkanoo band at Bar Luna

IF YOU GO The thrill of staying at Resorts World starts with the trip over—via seaplane (reminiscent of the old Chalks days).

Book your trip with Tropic Ocean Airways out of Fort Lauderdale, a crew that is friendly and efficient, and brings your car to you when you land. Baggage is limited to 30 pounds per person, and yes, your bags will be weighed.

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Resorts World Bimini This Bimini outpost is the newest reason to head offshore Written by MARIE SPEED

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he last time I stepped foot in Bimini, just 48 nautical miles from Miami, was literally decades ago, on a press trip to what was then the old Rockwell estate, a mid-century vacation home previously owned by industrialist/conservationist Al Rockwell (Rockwell International) before he founded the Cay Cay Club, a private island eight miles to the south. Back then Bimini was ground zero for the drug trade; small wrecked planes plunged nose-down in the harbor, everyone in town was festooned with thick gold chains, the Compleat Angler and the Bimini Big Game Club were packed to the rafters every night. Decades

before that, Ernest Hemingway was in Bimini pulling in trophy marlin, only a few years after Prohibition rumrunners routinely loaded up their boats for delivery trips to coastal Florida.

Bimini has always rolled with the times—and the times are looking good again for this slip of an island.

Today, the place to go is Resorts World Bimini, a (Hilton) hotel and casino flanked by luxury vacation homes that is sleek, airy and spacious—modern luxury within reach. A pool (with a sexy swim-up bar) zigzags the length of the hotel; another one defines a party venue on the roof. The new Bar Luna at the beach is a wide-

open bar pavilion and dining deck overlooking a crescent beach and a stunning panorama of blue ocean.

In fact, the whole place shimmers with Caribbean views and a sense of open space that extends throughout the casino, the stellar Tides dining room, the comfy guestrooms (with balconies) and the resort property itself.

The best way to get around is by renting a golf cart, especially if you want to venture into Alice Town, the island’s largest settlement. Many guests likely do not even leave the resort; with eight dining venues, excellent food, four pools, a spa and the blissful Luna Beach, there’s no need to even put a toe in town. But those of us with

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a long romantic view of the island like the change of pace—lunch at a conch shack (We loved Sherry’s), or a side trip to Dolphin House, a labor of love by local renowned historian Ashley Saunders. Dolphin House is a two-story house on a side street with every inch inlaid with mosaics, bottles, sea glass, shells. Saunders, whose family came to Bimini 200 years ago as salvagers, has as much knowledge of the island as anyone you’d meet.

Bimini is as ragtag and poor as the Hilton is dreamy; some visitors may find that contrast uncomfortable. I elected to sidestep that issue, opting instead to drive past the crumbling shell of The

Compleat Angler (it burned to the ground in 2006) to grab a Kalik (“Bahamian coffee”) at the iconic Big Game Club, or to drive up on the high road and look at the turquoise ocean spinning out to the horizon.

Coming back to the Hilton was a delight, and even better were the conch fritters at Bar Luna, the best I have ever had.

Because whether you are in the lap of luxury at Resorts World or tooling down Queen’s Highway in Alice Town, there is an island vibe that stirs the palm fronds, paints the sky at sunset, ruffles the incoming tide. This is the Bahamas, after all, and that always wins out.

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Winning Lynn University banked on that presidential debate—and it paid off Written by RANDY SCHULTZ

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Randy Schultz, former editorial page editor at the Palm Beach Post and a Boca resident, reports on city, county and statewide issues twice a week at bocamag.com.

Catch his popular “City Watch” blog every Tuesday and Thursday for the latest buzz about Boca and beyond.

ynn University made a $4.5 million bet that hosting a presidential debate in 2012 would do for the small, private college what a national championship in football can do for a large, public institution. Just by the numbers, that bet— the cost of staging the final Obama-Romney debate—has paid off.

In late 2011, after the Commission on Presidential Debates had chosen Lynn, President Kevin Ross said one goal was to raise enrollment from 2,100 to 3,000. As of last fall, Lynn had roughly 3,000 students—2,200 undergraduates, 750 graduate students and 60 doctoral candidates. Undergraduate enrollment is up 33

percent, and graduate enrollment has increased 85 percent.

“I do credit the debate,” Ross said during an interview with Boca Raton last December.

The exposure, which included a broadcast audience of roughly 60 million, promoted Lynn to those who hadn’t known about the university on Military Trail in northwest Boca Raton.

“We had a lot of calls asking, ‘Tell me more about Lynn University,’” Ross said.“And that’s what we were hoping for. It’s hard to believe that it’s so far in the rearview mirror now.”

The other goal was to pay off the cost. Lynn raised $2.5 million of that $4.5 million in eight months. After that,

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Ross said, the university “built”the balance into its capital budget. Like Olympics hosts that try to absorb temporary facilities into the permanent city, Lynn sought to convert the budget investment into long-lasting upgrades.

Meeting the security and communications needs of hosting the debate meant that Lynn had to modernize almost everything about its network. Ross called the informational technology investment, which included 70 miles of new cable,“significant, but it was timed very nicely. It enabled us to leapfrog to a mobile, digital, collaborative classroom.”

All students now get an iPad loaded with the academic content. Rath-

er than have students sit through a lecture, the university asks them to read the day’s subject matter in advance and discuss it. Accordingly, the core curriculum is called Dialogues.

This shift buttresses one of Lynn’s selling points: small classes.

Almost half have fewer than 20 students. Ross said going digital saved the university $250,000 on textbooks in one year.

The campus also got a new perimeter road and entrance.“We had company coming over,” Ross said. Again, though, the focus was on what would happen next.“We asked, ‘How will this have a lasting impact?’”

Lynn is also willing to experiment. Last October, Lynn bought Digital Media Arts College, to enhance the college of communications and design. In 1999, the university took over the Harid Conservatory. Ross calls the Lynn Conservatory of Music “off the charts” in quality.

Willingness to experiment, however, also requires a willingness to junk what doesn’t work.

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hen Bill Donnell accepted the position as CEO of NCCI Holdings, in 2015, the job’s advantages were manifold. For one, NCCI is a durable brand with nearly a century in business.

Second, as an entity responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and providing rate information in the workers’ compensation industry, NCCI has penetrated 37 states and a significant portion of a $40 billion market.

“In the U.S., there are about 124 million full-time workers, and 95 percent of them are covered by this system,”Donnell says.“It’s a huge social safety net.”

There’s also the fact that NCCI’s corporate headquarters are based here in Boca Raton.

As an insurance industry executive with companies such as GE and Swiss Re America, Donnell had spent his career in the Midwest and Northeast, and he didn’t have to be sold on Boca’s temperate climate.

“My initial reaction when considering the job was, ‘this is the job I want,’ and of course that was the primary driver,” Donnell recalls.

“But I did appreciate that Boca was a great location with nice winter weather and a lot of good restaurants. I was coming off three years in a row of some terrible winters.”

By the time he settled in at NCCI, Donnell discovered that Boca Raton’s robust business culture rivaled its leisure-time perks.“People really want to preserve Boca as a great lifestyle city, but the other piece in terms of quality of life is a collaborative relationship between business and government,”he says.

“I didn’t realize how strong that was. I think Boca is a gem, and the local business and government leadership are committed to preserving that gem status.”

Because NCCI receives visitors yearround, Donnell also cites the city’s convenient proximity to two airports—Palm Beach International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International—as a bonus. For the 850 employees who work at the corporate head- ››

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Many positions are high-paying jobs in the STEM fields, including data scientists and actuaries, and NCCI tends to retain its staff.“Our tenure of employees is an average of 10 to 13 years,” he says.“Last year, we had the highest employee retention in the

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Donnell offers his employees 40 hours a year of paid volunteer time off, and the company donates its resources to more than 130 nonprofits in Palm Beach County.

“I remember we were packing some food for one of the local charities, and I was watching the precision of about 100 employees

putting together 1,500 meals, and how they were totally focused and engaged and proud of what they’d done,”he says.“That’s just one example of many. We have staked out a brand as a strong corporate citizen.

“I did have high expectations about Boca Raton,” Donnell concludes.“But frankly, they’ve been exceeded.”

Fish Out of Water

Two Boca brothers fell for a great idea hook, line and sinker Written by GARY GREENBERG

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he Metropulos brothers bring reeltime hope to underserved children.

Lucas Metropulos, 24, founded the nonprofit program Fishing for Families in Need (F4FN) while still a teen, and runs it with his little brother Nicholas, 18.

“Our parents always taught us to give back to the community,”says Nicholas, a Saint Andrew’s School graduate who serves as executive director of the organization.

Boca Raton-based F4FN teaches disadvantaged kids how to fish, along with marine ecology and conservation. The four- to eightweek courses include classroom instruction, guest lecturers and an educational field trip.

At the end, the kids get their own rod and tackle box, and are taken on a deep-sea fishing trip or to a local pier, where they get to utilize everything they’ve learned.

“Everything is funded by donors, and 100 percent of funds go toward the program,” says Nicholas, now a freshman at Hellenic College/Holy Cross in Massachusetts.

F4FN has been teaching up to 25 kids at a time at Boca’s Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, but the program has also been run in Miami, the Bahamas and Saint Martin. And opportunity for further expansion is limitless.

“The program is transferable to any location, as it can be in a saltwater or freshwater environment,” says Nicholas.“It can make a big difference because it can stretch so far.”

Along with teaching the kids, F4FN also partners with fishing tournaments to donate excess fish to local food programs.

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“The best part of the whole program is to see the look on kids’ faces when they catch a fish,”says Nicholas.“It’s a great experience for them.”

For more information on the program or how to donate to F4FN, visit f4fn.org.

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As ADT’s leader of civic engagement, Bob Tucker always cares Written by JOHN THOMASON

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ew Florida brands are older than ADT, which this year celebrates its 144th birthday.

Launched as a telegraph delivery service—its initials stand for American District Telegraph— ADT has persevered long after the telephone rendered its original business model obsolete.

Around the turn of the 20th century, the company transitioned into security, including live guard service.

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It wasn’t until the 1980s that ADT established a foothold in the emerging home security business, which now makes up the vast majority of its output, to the tune of 8 million customers, more than a quarter of the U.S. residential market share.

Tucker facilitates these poignant rendezvous, which are often covered by local media.

Tucker also spearheads ADT’s Always Cares program, the company’s corporate volunteer service organization, in which employees from its 200 offices help improve

"At ADT, we get to help save lives for a living. We're in that rare category with cops, firefighters, doctors and nurses.”

— Bob Tucker

With all of that great power comes great responsibility, which is where Bob Tucker comes in. The director of ADT’s public relations is based out of the firm’s voluminous corporate office in Boca Raton, where he spotlights the positivity in an industry rife with potentially ominous headlines—burglaries, fires, carbon monoxide poisoning.

Tucker appreciates that ADT has a central role in preventing emergencies like this.

“Working at ADT, we get to help save lives for a living,”he says.“We’re in that rare category with cops, firefighters, doctors and nurses. It’s a noble calling, and that’s what gets me out of bed every day— knowing that even in my world at the corporate office, I can play a part in that, along with our 20,000 other employees.”

Approximately five years ago, ADT launched The LifeSaver Award, an initiative connecting survivors of home emergencies with the ADT call-center reps who responded to their alarm signals.

the communities in which they live and work. The corporate headquarters are no exception: Here in Boca Raton, ADT has fostered beneficial relationships with some of the city’s most prominent nonprofits.

Employees have prepared and served food for the underserved visitors to Boca Helping Hands, have donated time on weekends to build houses for Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County, and have created memorable dance parties for The Arc of Palm Beach County, which advocates for children and adults with developmental challenges.

In 2016, ADT gifted Medical Alert monitoring devices to 100 client families of the American Association of Caregiving Youth.

“We believe strongly in giving back through volunteerism and philanthropy,”Tucker says.

“Companies need to be engaged.

We’re a part of this community.

The majority of employees who work in this building either live in Palm Beach or Broward counties, and we believe it’s important to support those nonprofits.”

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Seeing Red? Seeing blood in the toilet bowl or on toilet paper after a bowel movement can be quite alarming.

And although rectal bleeding is very common, only about one-third of those affected seek care. Fortunately, most cases are treatable and not of major concern. Yet, in some, it can be a symptom of serious disease, like colo-rectal cancer.

At the Center for Colo-Rectal Surgery at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, we provide a host of advanced diagnostics and technologies to determine the cause of your rectal bleeding and address the underlying problem. And we offer next-day appointments so you won’t have to worry needlessly.

So if you’re seeing red, call us at 561.395.2626 to schedule an evaluation.

March is National Colo-Rectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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ome fitness trends boast results that are a bit of a stretch. But at Lymbr, those results are within reach—no exaggerating necessary.

Lymbr is a personalized stretching therapy service in the Glades Shopping Center. Using Active Isolated Stretch (AIS) techniques, Lymbr therapists help clients stretch major muscle groups to relax, recover and improve athletic performance.

“We’re really focused on athletic performance, on stretching you out,” says Lymbr’s chief creative officer, Angela Lutin.“We’ve been out on the golf course with golfers where we’ll do stretch events and they’ll hit a few shots, and then they’ll come and stretch with us and then hit [the ball] 40 feet longer.”

Unlike physical therapy, which

focuses on strengthening muscles that have atrophied, stretch therapy is a collaboration of patient and therapist stretching to increase mobility and range of motion for better athletic performance and handling of everyday tasks.

“With therapist-assisted stretching, they can see the point where we’re able to take our arm, then they’re trained to take it back even further,”Lutin says.“They know the exact place and how often to do it.”

At Lymbr, a visit starts with a visual assessment from a trained and certified therapist. He or she asks about a client’s lifestyle and what is bothering them.

“Let’s say you have a tight calf.

It’s not necessarily just coming from the tight calf. Our issue probably starts in our back or hip,”Lutin says.“They [therapists] are able to connect the dots between where

you’re feeling pain and where the actual pain is radiating from.”

After the assessment, clients are treated to a customized stretch session, depending on their goals. On average, Lutin says people come in two or three times per week.

“The great thing about stretch therapy is you really can feel the work from the very first time you experience it,” she says.“Yes, you can stretch, but let us show you how much further we can get.

The critical point is when you get deeper into that stretch.”

Lutin has lived in Boca for 20 years and is partially responsible for bringing Lymbr to the area.

“Boca really emulates the healthy wellness lifestyle,” she says.“I know the trends well, and I saw Lymbr as being, unquestionably, the next level of wellness.”

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alking into the room, it’s bright and fragrant. The flowers are fresh from soaking in water overnight. A variety of green filler plants, donated by Boca Raton Garden Club members, are ready and waiting beside colorful vases. It’s a simple concept, but it means the world to patients at the Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center.

The Garden Therapy program, a floral arranging class, started about 10 years ago through the Boca Raton Garden Club, says Marie Young, chairman for the committee. Each month, 13 members of the Garden Club gather to help patients with memory loss design beautiful floral arrangements.

“Eye contact, smiles, conversation,”Young says.“It’s enjoyment for the clients.”

The goal of each floral arranging session is to help patients bring back memories through verbal interactions, Young continues.

When working with roses, for example, volunteers will ask patients if they’ve ever given or received a rose. This can lead to discussion about receiving a corsage at a dance, which may then evolve into conversation about dancing or music.

Additionally, the class allows adult participants to increase their fine motor skills by putting flowers into containers. Patients also flex their creativity while choosing flowers and greenery to include in an arrangement. “[The final design] is for the enjoyment of a patient or a roommate,”Young says. Men and women find joy in the monthly class, which changes the floral design based on a holiday, season or special occasion.

For families of the participants, the benefits are encouraging and visible. Seymour Flaster’s wife, Anita, was an art major in college and loves the class.

“The flower arranging is an offshoot of this artistic creativeness.

She thoroughly enjoys this activity, and I thoroughly enjoy displaying the flower arrangements in a prominent position in our home,” he says.

Michael Nikolas definitely sees the positive responses in his mother, Helen, who also participates.

“My mother has always had a love for creative expression,” he says.“The garden flower program has allowed her to continue to experience that creative joy in making a beautiful flower arrangement. She brings the flowers home with a big smile on her face!

It just shows us how beauty can penetrate many obstacles.”

Each session is an opportunity to spark conversation and learn more about every person, no matter their age or disease.

“Interaction, complete attention. That’s what we all want deep down,”Young says.

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At Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute, you’ll find a host of the region’s most accomplished and skilled neurosurgeons and neurologists. Like Frank Vrionis, MD, MPH, PhD, Director of Boca Regional’s Marcus Neuroscience Institute. The former Chief of Neurosurgery at the renowned Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Vrionis is internationally recognized for his clinical capabilities in spine disease and brain tumors.

It’s expertise like this that’s making us the leading network of specialists in the region. And all of these clinicians practice at Boca Raton Regional Hospital — designated as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report.

If you’re in need of a specialist, talk to your doctor about BocaCare, our physician network. Visit BocaCare.com for more information or to schedule a consultation, call 1.844.BOCADOC.

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Newly open in Delray, FacialMania Spa offers members their choice of a medical-grade facial or massage treatment once a month for as low as $50, which is, as the owners coin it,“affordable beauty.”

Business owners Anthony Moura and Marcello Cesarini say the goal of FacialMania is to give customers the highest-quality facials and massages without the large, takemy-wallet price tag.

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to bring our customers luxurious treatment options at an affordable price,” Moura said at a recent press event.“We’re excited to be open in Delray.”

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e’re living in a boom time for standup comedy. Everyone and their brother have had Netflix specials. At least three television series have launched in the past year exploring the world of standup: CNN’s “The History of Comedy,” HBO’s “Crashing” and Showtime’s “I’m Dying Up Here.”

Podcasts proliferate by the day.

What does this mean for South Florida’s comedy scene? On a recent afternoon, we corralled three of its most talented comics—Lisa Corrao, Lindsay Glazer and David Stebbins—for a roundtable discussion in one of their favorite performance venues, Boca Raton’s Funky Buddha Lounge. Here are just a few of their insights from a two-hour conversation that stretched from Flori-duh humor to the #metoo movement to reclaiming the original“magic” of standup.

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How does South Florida influence or inform your comedy?

Lisa Corrao: It’s not known for having the best standup fans. Compared to the amount of people in Florida, it’s a small ratio.

Lindsay Glazer: Florida is different from New York, L.A. and Chicago. They have builtin comedy scenes that have been there for so many years, and in a lot of ways, we had to start from scratch here again. We had clubs that went away, so we’re building it up.

David Stebbins: I’ve been here since 1991.

There have been zillions of comedy scenes here. This was right after the late ‘80s boom, which was right after, like,‘oh my God, standup comedy is a thing!’ So the market got so oversaturated that you could walk into a gas station and ask,“Can I do five minutes over by the popcorn machine?”Then on top of that, people don’t need to go out to comedy clubs.

There’s streaming, there’s YouTube, there’s TV.

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and L.A., and I can tell you that you don’t have to be based there anymore. I spent a lot of my career trying to impress the gatekeepers, and one day I looked around, and I’m like, there’s no fence. You don’t have to impress gatekeepers anymore. We have the Internet.

David: I’ve had so many younger comics that say,“I need to move to L.A. or New York.”I say, no you don’t, because once you do, you become a number. You’re part of a thousand million comics doing the same thing.

OUTTAKES “The rock band The Who are SO old and deaf, they’re changing their name to “THE WHAAAAT?!!!” ­­—DAVID STEBBINS (davidstebbins.com) And on top of that, you don’t realize how shitty Florida is until you go to other places and tell people you’re from Florida. You can literally tell people where you live in proximity to whatever kind of strange thing damaged the national psyche. So I live an hour north of the dude that ate the other guy’s face on bath salts.

I live an hour south of where the 21-year-old mom drowned her kid so she could go clubbing.

You can see Lindsay, Lisa and David play a show together!

They’ll take the stage at 8 p.m. April 21 at the Funky Buddha, 2621 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

Admission costs $7. Call 561/3684643 or visit thefunkybuddha.com.

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But that means there’s a lot of material to mine in South Florida.

Lisa: It’s actually a good place to learn comedy because of those reasons.

Lindsay: We’re like a melting pot, so to speak. That includes rude people, different cultures, etc. You’re getting a sports-conditioning kind of training. You don’t become good on the football field on the final round of the Super Bowl by practicing in perfect conditions. You get good from practicing in battlefield conditions.

Do you need to move to New York or L.A. or Chicago to make it as a comedian?

Lisa: No. And I’ve lived in New York

Do all of you have other things you need to do for money?

Lindsay: It depends on your lifestyle.

I could, I guess, live off comedy money, but I’m not making enough to support my family from it, and I was already an attorney.

Lisa: I quit my teaching job, but I do everything in entertainment that I possibly can to pay the bills. Standup is the least amount of money I get from everything, whether it’s commercials or voiceover or radio or writing.

David: I do escort work, massage parlors …

When you think about it, how many working comedians today are famous enough to make it a full-time career?

Not many—Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld—you could probably list them on two hands.

David: When you just said Seinfeld, I consider Seinfeld the downfall of civilization in a certain way, and I’m not saying that as a pejorative. But that is when it changed. Standup comedy used to be an art form. In the late ‘70s, you had Pryor and all those cats doing just standup ... because it was this magical new form.

And in the late ‘70s, clubs started to capitalize on that. And a standup scene happened.

Then what happened was, standup became a vehicle to get a sitcom.

TV was still king, so Seinfeld was the beginning and the end of that.

Seinfeld set a precedent that was impossible to meet.

Lindsay: I think Seinfeld was the

beginning of the downward trending of political correctness. It didn’t start with Seinfeld, but it eventually got there. Comedy started to have these gag orders that weren’t there during Pryor and Kinison. Now, if you have some opinion that isn’t pandering to the majority of the audience, it can hurt you.

Have you experienced any of that?

David: My whole career. Are you kidding me? Why do you think I’m doing this interview?

Lisa: I don’t censor myself. If you’re going to offend someone, I feel like they shouldn’t be in a comedy club.

Lindsay: Someone said that great art divides—and that if people both hate and love you, that’s way better than, “eh—she’s OK.” I don’t say something to shock people or anything like that. But because of who I am—a lawyer and a mouthy chick—I say stuff. Because it’s coming from an authentic place, people are more receptive to it.

David: That’s the key word, authenticity. I do bits where I talk about the N-word in black audiences and have gotten standing ovations, because I’m willing to go into a very uncomfortable place. And what they can sense is what Lindsay mentioned. I’m not a racist; I’m having an authentic moment with you.You can join me in this authentic moment, or you can crumble back into whatever denial mechanism you have. But we’re going to have this authentic moment.

And isn’t that something unique to this art form?

David: Yeah, because if I walked into Pollo Tropical and did that … I’ll try the N-word bit at Pollo Tropical, and I’m not sure they’d say,“That’s insightful, and you’re being authentic.”

Let’s talk about Louis CK. Is his career over, and should be it over?

David: I hate the harassment of women. I find it deplorable and sick.

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In 10 years he’ll write a book, he’ll reinvent. People forget.

Lisa: [Sexual harassment is] one of the things we dodge all the time from men—and from women—who think it’s OK to touch us and grab us and say disgusting things in our ears before we go onstage, and take advantage of us because they have power over us. The Louis CK thing didn’t shock me. Even the first time I heard about it, I wasn’t surprised, because so much of it goes on that people don’t know about. Think about all the non-famous people who are trying to touch you and masturbate in front of you.

Lindsay: I’m lucky that I have mentors who are protective of me so I don’t have to deal with that. Also, I was a little older when I started, which made me more aware of what was happening.

David: You’re not some kid off the street. You’re a lawyer.

Lindsay: It helps that young men are terrified of me, in some cases.

Lisa: You definitely figure out who’s going to have your back. When I started comedy, I was super-naïve, because I’d been a sheltered human being my entire life. So when I was new, I was easier to corner in a green room. But after years of being a comedian, I’ve figured out that I don’t have to be treated that way.

Do you get sexist heckling from the audience, too?

Lisa: You do get heckled in a different way.You have to have a response ready for,“show us your tits,”or “take off your shirt,”or“shake your moneymaker,”which I got one night and didn’t know what to do, so I just shook the microphone. I don’t make much money, so this is all I can shake.

How do you deal with bombing?

Lindsay: We have a saying in law that if you say you’ve never lost a trial, then you’ve never been to trial. Everyone bombs. And you learn a thousand times more from a set where you bomb than in a set where you do well.

David: I don’t bomb. If I feel myself losing them, I have 20 years of A material I could pull out in a second and start winning them back. But that’s a cheat for me. I hate doing that, because I’m pulling out bits. Fun, for me, is working without a net. I take huge risks onstage.

Is it ever the audience’s fault?

David: It’s mostly the audience’s fault, are you kidding me?

Lindsay: I don’t think it’s the audience’s fault or the comedian’s fault. If this joke didn’t hit, you can tell another joke, you can do crowd work, you can do a save line, or you could give up. There’s a zillion choices you’re making in that split second, and when you get more seasoned,

OUTTAKES “My girlfriends are always asking me if I’m worried my nanny is going to sleep with my husband. Worried?

It’s her job to free up my time! I hope she sleeps with my boyfriend next.”

— ­­ LINDSAY GLAZER

(lindsayglazer.com)

OUTTAKES “When Wonder Woman wraps up a bad guy in the lasso of truth, how is his first response not, “Your boobs are amazing!”

Female superheroes always have amazing breasts. That’s the ultimate superpower. The power to blind men! ... and some women! To make dollar bills disappear! ... and to breastfeed from across the room!”

— ­­ LISA CORRAO (lisacorrao.com) you make those choices faster.

David: Jerry Seinfeld said,“I don’t bomb anymore.”You should get to a place in your career when you’re so good at what you do that you don’t bomb anymore. But I’m also willing to bomb. I’m willing to destroy my set for an authentic moment. I’ve been wrestling with this lately, because I’ve been writing a book about comedy. The thing I don’t like about comedy is that it’s an act. It’s a magic trick. And the magic is making the audience believe it’s a new conversation. And that’s bullshit—it’s 90 dates before that and everything’s perfected.

Lisa: I can’t understand when you see comedians at little indie rooms or open mics, where they come up with the same couple of minutes they’ve always done. The joy for me is, I just thought of something. I want to say it, and see what reaction I get. And when it gets a reaction, that’s why I do this.

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aybe we would have lost our nerve if it wasn’t for the biting wind cutting through our puffy jackets, carrying bullets of snow from the freezing mountain caps. Our desire to be warm again kicks our fear. And slowly, one by one, we step off the ledge.

It’s hard to imagine a more picturesque place to rappel. Above us, the Argentinian Andes are topped with jutting rocks that look like the shattered underbite of a giant.

Below, the mountains slide into a bottomless fjord that’s full of snowmelt. Behind us, as we hang off the side of the cliff, is nothing but sky, no sign of where we might find our feet on land again.

“Come on,”our guide urges.“It’s not as steep as it looks.”

It might seem, before traveling here, that Argentina itself required a leap into the unknown. In recent memory, the country suffered from political unrest, crippling inflation, and warnings that tourists should probably go elsewhere. But recently, with political stability returned and the peso finally leveling out, there has been a return to a place that often feels like the southernmost country of Europe.

Has Argentina come back? Finding out requires taking that first step off the ledge.

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efore our descent into the Patagonian sky, we began our trip in Tupungato, a village in Argentine wine country, south of Mendoza. Here in the high desert, straight rows of grape vines separate wide expanses of scrub brush that are drained of color. Along the western horizon, the Andes are treeless hulks of green and gray, painted white on top with the remains of the winter.

Our home for the next two nights is the Auberge du Vin, a boutique resort that appears sprouted from the soil, concrete

painted the color of the gravel around it.

The resort is assembled with squares and rectangular concrete shapes that form dramatic angles against the rolling hills. The resort itself is an indication of Argentina’s turnaround: last year, Marriott Latin America purchased it and other Tribute Portfolio properties in an effort to expand the chain’s presence in the country.

That afternoon, the resort’s general manager, Jimena Sanchez, gave us a tour to the clifftop spot where a new winery tasting room is coming soon, past the crayon-green polo courses, and to the edge of a golf course that makes its way across valleys and hills in the desert.

On the Auberge rooftop that night, chefs feed hot coals into the outdoor grill for a traditional Argentine asado: cuts of beef, blood sausages, sweetbreads, goat ribs and rabbit. Just a few feet away, the hotel sets up a wine tasting for its guests as the sun begins to dip behind the Andes.

Leading the tasting is Walter Nesiti, a winemaker who created two of the five reds in front of us. He begins with a pinot noir, then Malbecs, then sneaks in a cab blend.

He asks us to analyze the flavors coaxed from the grapes: spice, chocolate, cherry,

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raspberry, and especially the granite minerality this region is known for.“These are like my babies,”Nesiti says, lifting his hands as if cradling a newborn.“It’s a huge joy for me when people try them.”

The desert air turns frigid after the sun disappears, so we head downstairs, past the lounge’s roaring wood fire, and into a private room surrounded by walls of artfully dusty cava bottles. There, the table holds the accoutrements of an asado: roasted vegetables, potatoes and garlicky chimichurri sauces. The chef arrives in intervals with an overflowing carving board, first filling our plates with blood sausages, followed by fistsized beef ribs with centers the color of the Malbec we’re drinking.

It’s a meal that preps us for what’s ahead.

In the morning, we take an 11-mile downhill bike ride to the Domaine Bousquet winery. A cellar tour precedes lunch on a terrace overlooking the vineyard. It’s there that the conversation turns to the state of things in Argentina. It happens to be election day, and Argentines are required by law to vote.

Our guide for the day is Emiliano Griffone, who explains that the winery gave him and the other workers an hour off that morning to be sure they followed the law.

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WHERE TO STAY AUBERGE DU VIN, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Mendoza Uco Valley Tupungato, Argentina, 54/2614764-520, starwoodhotels.com This 28-room wine-country boutique resort in the high desert is backed by the snow-capped Andes rising in the distance.

Modern rooms boast large slider windows that let the breeze float off the vineyards that surround the property. Above the indoor-outdoor pool is a rooftop deck where chefs roast meats for an asado feast that can be requested in advance; it’s also an ideal spot to watch the sun set over the dramatic peaks in the distance.

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PARK TOWER, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Buenos Aires Avenue Leandro N. Alem 1193, 1001 CABA, Argentina, 54/114318-9100, parktowerbuenosaires.com Gilded in gold and outfitted with Victorian-inspired furniture from the lobby to the rooms, the Park Tower feels like something special. White-gloved bellmen, a shoeshine service and butler service are among the ways the hotel sets itself apart from the sister Sheraton tower next door. A lounge in the lobby full of high-backed chairs makes for a stellar spot for afternoon tea or a cocktail with the captains of Argentine industry.

ARELAUQUEN LODGE, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Bariloche Ruta 82, frente al, Lago Gutiérrez, San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina, 54/294447-6150, arelauquenlodgehotel.com With the dark wood siding and chunky beams across the ceilings, you’d be mistaken for thinking you’ve entered a mountain lodge in the Alps. The look continues out back, with a wide porch that overlooks the golf course, lake and mountains that appear within touching distance. In winter, Arelauquen serves as a home base for skiers, and in summer it’s the starting point for an adventure into the Andes.

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The chic Florería Atlántico cocktail bar behind a florist’s freezer

Griffone spent the last year in Paris working in a wine cellar there. He came back to find things a bit more stable in his home than when he left. But he’s still initially pessimistic.“Our government is nothing but corrupt,”Griffone explains.“Things are getting better and they are also getting worse at the same time.”

To explain, he calls out to a server nearby and asks about her new iPhone. Excise taxes are so expensive in Argentina that, like a lot of people, she drove 15 hours through a mountain pass to Chile to buy it.“Ridiculous,” Griffone says, shaking his head.

Yet it appears things may be stabilizing, he says hopefully, with the Argentine peso finally, after a decade, holding its value: about 17 to a U.S. dollar.“Maybe it is time for optimism,”he says.

It’s that optimism that carries us to our next destination, the capital of Buenos Aires, the Western Hemisphere’s fourth-largest city, and, arguably, its prettiest.

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n our first morning in Buenos Aires, we get back on bikes for a tour of the city’s sprawling parks, with duck ponds and paddleboats and wide-open green spaces. For a weekday, they’re unbelievably busy with sunbathers and dog walkers.

Ringing the parks and the city’s wide boulevards are low-rise apartments and offices with Victorian, Moorish and baroque architecture that look transplanted from Seville or Paris.

Leading us is Santiago Negri, who moonlights as a bike guide while also working as a playwright and actor. Like many Argentines, he’s theatrical also in the way he speaks, with a singsong Spanish that sounds Italian and dramatic hand gestures as if he’s conducting an orchestra.

Negri says there’s an undeniable uptick these days in his hometown. Tourists fill his bike groups every day. Locals crowd his shows nightly. He points to the storefronts—not a shuttered one anywhere—and the mass of people who fill every sidewalk in the city center.

“It was very bad not a long time ago,” Negri says. He recalls several years ago when runaway inflation forced the government to freeze bank accounts and business simply stopped. Nobody could pay their rent or utilities, and they scraped together whatever cash they could simply to eat.

“I look back on that now and can’t believe how far we’ve come.”

That night, on the suggestion of a local, we enter a flower shop overflowing with bouquets. We must look lost when, finally, the proprietor points to a walk-in freezer door. There’s a stairwell behind it that leads down to a Brooklyn-esque cocktail bar.

The bartenders make us gin and tonics with rose petals and an Old Fashioned-inspired drink in a beaker filled with wood smoke. Crisp tempura vegetables arrive in paper. Later, we will take in a tango show packed with tourists, but for now we sip

drinks the way the locals do, slowly, over long conversations, ours wondering what the morning’s trip into the mountains of northern Patagonia will bring.

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ater that morning, we are headed out.

The dirt road ahead of us has been washed away into a stream full of rapids, but the man behind the wheel of our Land Cruiser barely slows as we approach it. The front end drops in to the rush, and we plow through to the other side. Nahuel Alonso doesn’t even pause in the conversation, making it clear this is part of his daily commute.

“When you listen to the news on the radio today,” he says, gesturing to the dashboard with a flourish,“it is very optimistic.

You hear optimism in people’s voices for the first time in a long time.”

Alonso isn’t a native of Argentina, but it is perhaps in his blood as much as anyone. He was born in Ibiza, and his mother gave him the common Patagonian name of Nahuel simply because she thought it sounded adventurous. Alonso would ask his mom to bring him to the place where his name came from, and when he was 5, she

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88 WHAT TO DO Domaine Bousquet Ruta 89 S/N km 7, Tupungato, Argentina 54/2622-480-000, domainebousquet.com The Bousquet family traces its winemaking history back to France, four generations ago, and claims to make the world’s most awarded organic wines. A tour of the property includes a trip into the original historic-looking brick cellar, the more modern loft-style tasting room attached to it, and should end with a multicourse lunch on a second-story patio.

Florería Atlántico Arroyo 872, C1001 CABA, Buenos Aires,

Argentina floreriaatlantico.com. ar, 54/11-4313-6093, floreriaatlantico.com.ar Follow Buenos Aires locals into this tuckedaway flower shop, through a door that looks to hide a walk-in freezer. Instead you’ll find a stairwell down to the alley-length cocktail bar. At the bar, order small plates—and watch the bartenders find creative ways to shake new flavors into old drink recipes.

Rojo Tango Martha Salotti 445, Buenos Aires, Argentina rojotango.com, 54/114952-4111 The tango gets an

upscale treatment at Rojo Tango. The night begins with a three-course meal and nonstop pours of Argentine wine. The troupe makes its entrance from all corners and quickly shows that the tango requires all the skill of a gymnast and ballet dancer, from the jumps and dramatic dips to the constant costume changes.

Freddy’s, tucked away next to the bustling Mercado San Telmo in a neighborhood of Colonial-era buildings.

Locals grab a choripán, or a simple sandwich of grilled chorizo and copious chimichurri on crusty bread. Eat while leaning casually on the narrow bar that runs along the wall, watching Buenos Aires pass by.

Freddy’s Nuestra Parrilla C1066AAT, Bolívar 950, C1066AAT CABA, Buenos Aires Asado—a selection of grilled meats—is best sampled at simple storefronts like

Biking Buenos Aires 54/11 4300 5373, bikingbuenosaires.com With several locations, Biking Buenos Aires will build an itinerary for its riders. Take a trip into the city’s sprawling parks system, with

its enviable bike lanes, to a tour of neighborhoods such as the crumbling-yet-charming San Telmo.

Cassis Restaurante RP82, Lago Gutiérrez, Río Negro, Argentina 54/9-294-459-3650, cassis.com.ar In a remote modern lodge in Patagonia lake country, Chef Mariana Müller crafts dishes as pretty as the lake and mountain views out front. Her meals are presented in small tastings that highlight ingredients, including local roasted lamb leg and vegetables she picked from her garden out back. The

freshness and tweezers-were-likely-used presentation earned her the designation of Best Argentine Restaurant from the Argentine Academy of Gastronomy.

Esencia Travel esencia.travel, 54/9294-35222 Mountain guide Nahuel Alonso will plan a simple day trip or a vacation’s worth of excursions to the Argentine lake country, from hiking to brewery tours. Meals, made by his mother, rival the picturesque views, served sometimes on a table mountainside or on a remote island.

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did. There, they took a day trip to a remote island in the middle of Lake Nahuel. That’s where his mother met a park ranger who would become Alonso’s stepfather. After moving from Ibiza, Alonso spent his childhood sailing the lake he was named after and climbing the peaks that rise from it.

Now, he leads tourists, mostly from the United States, on custom-made adventures—horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, or maybe just touring the breweries you’ll find along highway switchbacks.

Some tourists are day-trippers from Buenos Aires, while for others he plans a weeklong adventure in the Andes.

Alonso parks his Land Cruiser along the bank of the lake that bears his name, and still we don’t know where we’re headed.

He likes it that way. Even though most U.S. tourists want a detailed itinerary, with activities planned to the minute, he insists they simply go with his free-spirited approach, figuring out whether to go climbing or kayaking based on “how things feel [at] that moment.”

We begin with a hike into old-growth forest that clings to the steep mountain, requiring hand-over-hand climbing.“Don’t look down,”Alonso warns, and yet there it is below us, white-capped water lapping against a distant shore, where we’d land with a misstep.

“Almost there,”Alonso says as we take a step out on a rock that appears to have been lopped off by a giant machete. He explains that the last ice age caused these dramatic

features, glaciers cracking off the edges of boulders.

Next comes rappelling, and we suit up in harnesses and then tie in to ropes hooked into the boulder. As we lower ourselves down, it’s hard to catch a breath. It’s not the exertion as much as it is the unknown below us, as we take baby steps into the air.

But then it’s clear that Alonso was right: It’s not as steep as it looks. Actually, the boulder is more rounded as it descends down maybe a hundred feet. Behind us is a view down the fjord toward Chile, where it will cascade down waterfalls toward the Pacific. To our left, the lake is broken up by the triangle shapes of the mountains that rise to the sky.“Don’t forget to stop and look around,”Alonso reminds us.

We land on a path that takes us to a clearing tucked into the mountain. There, waiting for us, is a Patagonian feast of vegetable tarts, smoked fish wraps, and a dessert of local farmers’ cheese and jellied sweet potato. We wash it down with light pinot noir and then warm up with tea flavored with ginger and cloves.

As we eat, looking out over a view that is simply impossible to capture in any photograph, there’s something Alonso said earlier that is especially relevant. After a trip to the most European city in the Americas, a wine country built from high desert, and a mountain region that might rival any other, how can you not feel optimism about Argentina?

From left, Nahuel Huapi Lake and the Patagonia mountains; rappeling in Patagonia; adventure tour guide Nahuel Alonso

How can you not feel optimism about Argentina?

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efore trendy bistros and big-box plazas, turnpike rest stops with Wi-Fi and Florida Keys boutique resorts, there was a place just stumbling into its own. I-95 was underway, mermaids swam through Weeki Wachee and there were orange groves everywhere. Over the past 50-some years all that has been transformed, but some places and people from the old days still conjure up what we love about South Florida.

Here are a few of them.

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Traffic on the Shark Valley road

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92 This road on Highway 41 about 25 miles west of Florida’s Turnpike draws off one of the entrances to Everglades National Park and offers a way into this wild

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country without having to wade through hip-deep marshland. You can walk, take a tram or bike the 15-mile loop, which extends into a vast wet prairie dotted with tropical hardwood hammocks and bayheads. This is the Everglades as it should be, isolated and primeval, with big skies and wading birds and bobcat and deer and signs that helpfully suggest to“keep a safe distance from alligators.” Forget airboats and swamp buggies; just pedal

your bike along the River of Grass backdrop, breathe in the earthy glades smell and discover what Florida’s beating heart feels like.

This has been South Florida’s most famous dive bar since 1938, and had its close-up in the 1960 movie “Where The Boys Are,”starring Connie Francis. With the oldest continuously operating liquor license in Broward County, the turquoise-andwhite Elbo Room is a fixture at the south end of the

Lauderdale strip, a cash-only joint known for live bands, cheap cold beer and spring break, when it was still a Lauderdale thing. (It has also been known to stay open during a hurricane or two, which we think may be considered a public

service.) The Elbo Room was sold as part of a land deal last year worth $7 million, but regulars can rest easy; along with the tattoo parlor and liquor store next door, it still has 20 years left on its 99-year lease.

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Clockwise from top, the Observation Tower at Shark Valley, the Elbo Room, alligator and Shark Valley Road

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93 THE TIKI BAR

The original tiki bar in America was likely Don the Beachcomber in Los Angeles in 1933. This romanticized ode to Polynesian culture only escalated after America’s discovery of the South Pacific in World War II, and was characterized by kitschy totems and exotic drinks and the obligatory palm-thatched roof.

Florida’s version has drifted beyond this Polynesian motif, however, into the singular realm of a laid-back Jimmy Buffett-esque brand of island chill. The thatched roof is more like a Seminole chickee, the

dress code is flipflops and T-shirts, and the whole idea is that life is one long delicious weekend on the beach. Or the water.

Or by the pool. Tiki huts are everywhere; we own them, we expect them, we demand them. This is the Florida state watering hole, and we are never giving them up.

THE COPPERTONE GIRL

The original Coppertone Girl we all remember dates from the late 1950s Coppertone ads (“Tan—Don’t Burn!”), an illustration of a small dog tugging on the

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bathing suit of a toddler. A replica of that image has been hanging in Miami for decades, first on the now-demolished Parkleigh building in downtown Miami from 1959 to 1991. The sign was donated to Dade Heritage Trust and kept in storage until it was resurrected and hung on the Concord building on Flagler Street near the Miami courthouse in 1995. The sign was restored yet again for a move north to the MiMo historic district on Northeast 73rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard in 2008.

Unfortunately, Irma took part of her head, and last we heard, people were still looking for the missing piece. Whether they found it or not, the Coppertone Girl—our perpetual goddess of Florida sunshine—was repaired and restored to her rightful place somewhere on the Miami skyline.

CONCH CHOWDER

Conch chowder is a Bahamian staple we claimed for ourselves long ago, and South Florida seafood places routinely offer it.

The best was made by the same cook for 35 years at Dirty Ernie’s on South Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale (served with soft Bimini bread), but they never revealed the secret recipe, and Dirty Ernie’s is gone now, so we’ll never know the magic ingredient.

Still, nothing beats a spicy cup of red chowder with a splash of sherry.

We’ve provided you with a starter recipe on this page, which will turn out better if made to the sounds of Bob Marley on Spotify.

8 cups water 2 cups conch, pounded with a mallet to tenderize and chopped into small pieces (3/4-1 pound, may substitute large shelled clams) 2 tablespoons shortening (Crisco) or 2 tablespoons bacon fat 2 cups onions, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 1 cup green pepper, chopped 1 cup carrot, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 3 quarts water 4 potatoes, peeled and diced (4 cups) 110-ounce can tomato puree 1 6-ounce can tomato paste 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried) 3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried) 2 bay leaves Hot pepper sauce Salt Pepper In large saucepan (soup pot) over high heat, bring conch and 8 cups water to a boil. Drain and set aside.

In large skillet over medium high heat, melt shortening (or bacon fat).

Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot and garlic and sauté until browned. You may have to cook in batches depending on size of skillet. Transfer vegetable to soup pot when cooked.

Add drained conch and 3 quarts of water to soup pot along with potatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil, bay leaves and hot pepper sauce.

Put soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until conch are tender and potatoes are cooked.

Discard bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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94 Parker in finding a way to cook the local crabs that this seafood became a delicacy. They finally hit on the right cooking method, and a star was born. Today, stone

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This three-blocklong shopping enclave may be the most beautiful shopping street in America, and it’s right up the road. Between the Old World Mizner architecture, the romantic vias, the bougainvillea—and a glass of Champagne at Ta-boo—this elegant collection of upscale stores and restaurants is the retail heart of Palm Beach, and a perfect place to stroll, window-shop and dream on.

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OCHOPEE POST OFFICE

Florida has always had its share of oddities (including live mermaids at Weeki Wachee), but everyone knows about the Ochopee Post Office, the smallest in the United States.

This post office is a little larger than a telephone booth on U.S. Route 41, about three miles east of the intersection of U.S. 41 and State Road 29. The building used to be a storage shed for a local tomato farm but was converted to a post office in 1953 after the original one in an Ochopee general store was destroyed in a fire. The post office today is up and running and

mostly serves the surrounding Miccosukee and Seminole Indians. People often stop, though, to secure the famous Ochopee postmark on their mail.

THE JUMBO STONE CRAB

The stone crab should have its own song. Or poem. Or fan club. And the jumbo stone crab is the kingdaddy of them all (unless you count colossal ones, which are in another league entirely). But it was not always thus.

It wasn’t until Joe Weiss, who owned Joe’s Diner (later, Joe’s Stone Crab) on Miami Beach in 1920, collaborated with visiting Harvard professor George Howard

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Above, Worth Avenue; right, the Ochopee Post Office

for four or five stone crabs, 25 cents for potatoes and 25 cents for an order of coleslaw. Later, Joe’s would offer stone crabs with its signature“Joe’s Mustard Sauce.”

crabs are harvested during a season starting October 15 and lasting until May 15, and are one of South Florida’s most prized (and expensive) foods.

But when Joe’s started serving them (read it and weep), they were 75 cents

THE ROSEATE SPOONBILL

If Florida had a show-off bird, it would be the roseate spoonbill, a large wading bird with a distinctive wide flat bill and brilliant pink plumage. A flock of

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THE CAFECITO

The walk-up Cuban coffee window is to Miami as German beer is to Munich.

The coffee window was social networking before that term was even invented, with a camaraderie born of high-octane sugary coffee poured into tiny cups (this is a cafecito) or the larger colada size. This is how people in Miami

(and now all of us in South Florida by osmosis) keep going in the afternoons. In fact, The City of Miami has declared 3:05 (also the city’s area code) each afternoon cafecito time, making it the only place we know with an official al-

PUBLIX

Publix is synonymous with the Florida grocery store (there are almost 800 in Florida), an institution since 1930 when it was founded by George W. Jenkins.

Most of us grew up with Publix. It’s also the largest employ-

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spoonbills erupting from a marsh is like confetti in the sky; when one wings by there is a flash of sunlit pink. We never get tired of our birds in South Florida, but spotting a spoonbill is a big bonus.

lotted coffee break.

And by the way, do not even think of having this without real sugar—and lots of it.

ee-owned company in the world. Which may have a lot to do with the way customers are treated there, and how

the store maintains its consistency in quality, service and image. Publix has what you need, it caters to its customers, the quality is top-notch and the attitude is helpful.

Oh, the new guys come and go, like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods and Fresh Market, but Publix is our go-to, day in and day out.

Not to mention those weepy TV commercials during the holidays.

THE BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB

At one time this was Boca Raton’s reason for being, and it’s arguably still our single biggest point of

pride. A landmark billed as the most luxurious—and ambitious—resort of its day, Addison Mizner’s The Cloister Inn, built in 1926, was fashioned after a Spanish castle, and there were grandiose plans to add a Venetian canal where Camino Real is today. After weathering the Florida land bust and the Depression, the resort withstood World War II and a succession of owners, becoming an iconic, sprawling international destination, complete with 10 or 11 restaurants, a beach club, golf courses, its own ferryboat and a conference center. Today, it’s known in everyday

parlance only as “The Resort” where Boca holds society galas, big weddings, important community events and special occasions. In fact, you’d expect it to feel like nothing special at this point to most Boca residents—but that is not the case. The resort still has its own sense of grand magic, timeless elegance, tropical charm. The original Mizner vision has prevailed somehow, and the legend continues.

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96 The small old building in the center of Boca’s downtown is Town Hall, originally designed

by Addison Mizner and completed by Delray architect William Alsmeyer in 1927. Celebrating its 90th birthday this year, Town Hall was built using ironwork, tile and woodwork from Mizner Industries, and now houses the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. The building is one of the city’s few historic edifices, a charm-filled refuge

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that is a warm testament to the way buildings used to smell, the way floorboards creaked and books nestled on shelves. It is one of the few things from Boca’s old days we have left.

Which is enough to make more than that dome a solid gold treasure.

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OLD TOWN HALL

JIMMY BUFFETT

He was born in Mississippi and reared in Alabama but he belongs to Florida, as any Parrothead would tell you. Jimmy Buffett, who owns a house

in Palm Beach, is our troubadour, our pirate, our man in flip-flops who singlehandedly invented Margaritaville, the fantasyland we all check into now and then that is part Caribbean, part Key West, part sailboat.

His long songbook has codified the Florida dream for the past few decades, and made him a gazillionaire in the process. But he’s still our boy.

THE BOCA BEACHFRONT

It is no mistake that Boca has a whole five-mile stretch of beachfront you can see. No towering condo canyons— just a dazzling pristine public coastline people who live here can enjoy. That kind of foresight was sheer genius and came about between 1965 and 1973 when the

city approved seven bond issues that raised $33 million to buy up hundreds of acres, much of it oceanfront. (Former Boca Resort owner and unsung hero J. Meyer Schine owned a lot of beach property but held off development plans until Boca could buy the land.) In 1974, a special taxing district was created to buy and maintain public lands. That is when the town secured its beachhead, a decision that former City Manager Jim Rutherford said in a 1988 interview was “probably the single most important decision that this city made in the last 25-30 years.”

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here’s an old adage that women take care of themselves last—after family and children and friends. But as leading women’s medical issues such as breast cancer have taken center stage, there’s been a growing awareness of the need for preventive care, for regular checkups, for women to start paying attention

to their own bodies—body image to heart health.

In this special section, we take a look at several areas affecting women’s health, from infertility to cancer to heart health and menopause. We report the latest news on these hot points—health risks to new findings—and what women should be

doing to monitor their bodies and their overall health.

It’s a new day to take charge of our own health and well-being; we hope this special report provides an impetus for our women readers to take better care and discover a healthier, more satisfying life.

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Although heart attacks have been called a “man’s disease,” they are anything but.

“Women tend to get the disease about a decade later than men, but they still have a very high prevalence and a high incidence of heart attack and stroke,” says Dr. Seth Baum, medical director of preventive cardiology at the Jean and David Blechman Center at the Women’s Institute.“When women have unusual symptoms—they get short of breath or they get a little tightness in the chest or they get nauseated when they exert themselves or they just don’t feel right—they have to take that seriously.”

In the same vein, Baum is personally concerned with something that’s not in normal cardiovascular guidelines: a blood clotting disorder called factor V Leiden thrombophilia. Factor V Leiden occurs through a genetic mutation in the F5 or factor V gene. The disorder can cause various types of cardiovascular events, especially dangerous blood clots like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolisms (PE), especially when combined with oral contraceptives.

“It’s present in 5 percent of the Caucasian population,” he says.“When people have this, they’re at higher risk for clots in their legs and clots in their lungs.”The genetic mutation affects 2 percent of Hispanics and 1 percent of African-Americans.

“I always worry, given the high prevalence of factor V Leiden and the high prevalence of the use of oral contraception, that women can get into trouble,” Baum says.

Almost 10 years ago, Baum surveyed 500 women on their knowledge of factor V Leiden and oral contraceptives. About 90 percent of responders said they wanted to know their risk for factor V Leiden, as it would impact their use of oral contraceptives. Since completing the research, Baum advises that women who take oral contraceptives be tested for the factor V Leiden genetic mutation.

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Ta-ta to Breast Cancer?

Dr. Cheryl Moss-Mellman firmly believes that proactivity is imperative to women’s breast health and cancer prevention.

As a physician at the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health Institute, Moss-Mellman focuses on breast health and breast cancer risk assessment.

“We know not all women are at the same risk of developing breast cancer,” she says.“We can perform individualized breast cancer risk assessments to find out [her] risk of developing breast cancer.”

As women get older, there are several risk factors that play into breast cancer development. The most important of these factors is age.

“As a woman gets older, not only is her risk still present, but it’s actually higher than what it was when she was younger,” Moss-Mellman says. Family history, reproductive history, BMI, alcohol intake and breast biopsy history are all factors that Moss-Mellman considers in assessing a patient’s breast cancer development risk.

From there, she can monitor a woman’s health and suggest treatment options.

Moss-Mellman also recommends that women begin annual mammograms at age 40. For women with a personal or family history, it’s imperative to start even earlier.

“When we pick up breast cancer earlier, that woman is going to have less aggressive treatment most likely, which would ... possibly not subject her to chemotherapy and more advanced or aggressive surgery,” Moss-Mellman says.“We truly believe in the benefit of yearly mammography.”

One other important part of breast health is simply being aware of it, Moss-Mellman says.

“It’s a good idea to stand in front of the mirror,” she says.“Do your breasts look symmetric? Is the contour normal to you?

There could be redness, dimpling of the skin. There could be a scaliness. Do the nipples feel normal?

“Women often find things when they’re in the shower or getting dressed,” Moss-Mellman adds.“The takeaway message is ‘Come in and be evaluated.’”

Say Cheese Remember the last time someone commented on your beautiful smile? It’s probably one of the best feelings in the world.

Dr. Clive Rosenbusch practices general dentistry in Boca Raton, with a special focus on cosmetic dentistry, laser dentistry and implant prosthetics.

Teeth discoloration, teeth drifting or moving, gum issues and wear-and-tear from teeth grinding or clenching are some of the most common oral problems Rosenbusch sees in patients. Women with osteoporosis are at risk for bone thinning, which can cause issues with tooth support. “[Women] must always make their dentist aware of medications they are taking to prevent osteoporosis, as these could affect the type of dental treatment they will receive,” Rosenbusch says.

Serious symptoms, such as bleeding gums, chipped or loose teeth, ulcers or lumps inside the mouth, should not be ignored. Rosenbusch encourages patients with any of these conditions to see a professional as soon as possible.

Cosmetically, Dr. Rosenbusch provides female patients of varying ages with several treatments, including: Invisalign, bleaching, veneers, and even using Smoothlase Laser on the lips and cheeks. He adds that laser dentistry “can be much less invasive and can often be performed without the use of novocaine.” Proactive patients can help preserve their dental health a bit longer with a few simple tips. “[Have] regular dental and gum checkups, including an oral cancer screening,” Rosenbusch suggests. This includes assessing the lips, cheeks and surrounding structures, plus a cosmetic evaluation of the teeth.

Doctors Cheryl MossMellman, Seth Baum and Clive Rosenbusch

Sources: Christiane Northrup, MD, at drnorthrup. com;Kaiser Permanente, thrive.kaiserpermanente.org; Oprah.com; fda.gov; medicalxpress.com; The Age Management Medicine Group, at agemed.org; Age Healthier Live Happier, by Gary Donovitz, MD

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ature has played a cruel joke on many families trying to conceive.

It’s easy to conceive at around age 16. But for those who wait until their mid-30s and beyond, when they feel ready to welcome a child, chances of conception become slimmer, according to Dr. Christine Edwards, a perinatologist with West Boca Medical Center.

Many define fertility as the ability to conceive with regular intercourse within a year for women younger than 35, and

“You do need to have a certain amount of body fat. Women who are very skinny may actually end up not having regular cycles, which decreases the chances that they’ll get pregnant,” Edwards says.

The solution isn’t to avoid exercise; rather, it’s to do it in moderation, she says.

While having too little body fat can work against a woman trying to have a baby, so can having too much body fat. Being obese decreases fertility, according to the doctor.

Moderation is a theme when one is

"Once you get to 35 years of age, time is of the essence. An infertility evaluation can take a long time, so starting earlier is preferable.”

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within six months for those 35 and older.

“Once you get to 35 years of age, time is of the essence. An infertility evaluation can take a long time, so starting earlier is preferable,” according to Edwards.

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Sometimes it’s the woman; sometimes not It’s a misconception to always blame the woman for problems conceiving.

“There are just as many reasons on the male side as on the female side,” she says.

The man is either the only cause or a contributing cause of why a couple can’t conceive in about 40 percent of couples, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. And, sometimes, problems with conception are unexplained, Edwards says.

Fertile ground There are things women and couples can do to improve fertility.

Over-the-counter ovulation kits have become more accurate at predicting ovulation, according to Edwards.

Exercise, which is good for just about every physical and mental health issue, can work against those wanting to have babies, if (an important if) it’s too much, or excessively.

trying to conceive, including with alcohol consumption, coffee drinking and eating processed foods.

“Alcohol can have a negative effect on the fetus. And most people do not know exactly when they get pregnant. So we do ask people to restrict alcohol use when they’re trying to conceive,” Edwards says.

Smoking decreases fertility, as does drug use, according to Edwards.

Taking prenatal vitamins even before pregnancy can help to create a good environment for the baby and for the uterus to receive the baby, she says.

“The recommendation is to take prenatal vitamins even before they conceive.

That’s more for the health of the baby.

Especially folic acid, which people should take about three months before they conceive,” Edwards says.

Then there are things people might not consider, like going in a hot tub. Going in a hot tub before having sex heats a man’s sperm, which might decrease the chance of pregnancy.

On the other hand, having had a miscarriage doesn’t lower a woman’s ability to conceive, nor does getting off birth control.

“Nobody knows what the right time is to stop oral contraceptives to conceive.

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The next step There are treatment options for those who haven’t gotten pregnant on their own.

To determine the best approach for a patient, specialists generally first check for obvious hurdles in both partners. If everything appears normal, including the uterus, the first step might be intrauterine insemination, in which doctors insert sperm directly into the uterus, Edwards says.

If that doesn’t work or when a woman doesn’t have a healthy uterus or fallopian tubes, another option is in vitro fertilization, or IVF, during which doctors surgically remove a woman’s eggs from the ovary and mix them with sperm in a laboratory dish to potentially place later in the uterus.

Cryopreservation, where women preserve their eggs for future fertilization, is also becoming a viable option, she says.

With these and other options, the national live birth rate is about 38 percent, according to Edwards, who says that’s better than it used to be. It’s higher at around 54 percent for women younger than 35 who go through IVF and use their own eggs.

The good news is there are options for people who didn’t have options before.

Using donor eggs makes it possible for older patients to have babies. “My oldest patient was 55,” Edwards says.

Dr. Edwards practices at Florida Perinatal Center: 561/4885015, 9325 W. Glades Road, Suite 206, Boca Raton. She also has an office in Coral Springs.

Sources: National Survey of Family Growth, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reproductivefacts.org

RESOURCES

• reproductivefacts.org/faqs/ quick-facts-about-infertility • The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: acog.org • American Society for Reproductive Medicine: asrm.org • RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, a nonprofit patient advocacy organization: resolve.org.

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Heart to Heart

Heart disease is public enemy No. 1 for women. Here’s what you need to know.

Written by LISETTE HILTON

A STAGES OF HEART DISEASE

Optimal blood pressure is when a woman’s readings are consistently less than 120/80 mm Hg; elevated is from 120 to 129 systolic and less than 80mm Hg diastolic.

Stage one hypertension is a consistent reading from 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 mm Hg diastolic, and stage 2 hypertension is a regular reading of 140/90 mm Hg or higher.

Dr. Michael Metzger

1 in 4 Number of women who die from heart disease.

2 of 3 Number of women over age 60 who have high blood pressure.

RESOURCES

• American Heart Association: heart.org (multiple resources on this site) • CDC.gov (search for women and heart disease) • WomensHealth.gov (search for heart disease)

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woman dies from heart disease about every minute, making it the No. 1 killer of U.S. women, according to the American Heart Association.

As bleak as those statistics sound, up to one in four of the deaths from heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure can be prevented, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), by making lifestyle changes and controlling risk factors like high blood pressure.

Be aware When it comes to heart disease, there are similarities and important differences between men and women, according to Dr. Michael Metzger, a Delray Beach cardiologist.

“Unfortunately, women more commonly have atypical presentations of heart disease. Classic angina in women might not be manifested as chest pain, like it is in the books. But it can be manifested only as jaw pain or neck pain or arm or elbow pain— something that’s not classic,” Metzger says.

Making change is powerful Heart-unhealthy behaviors, including tobacco use, a lack of exercise, a poor diet and excessive alcohol use, coupled with uncontrolled high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity account for 80 percent of heart disease deaths, according to the CDC. In other words, women often can change or control their heart health destiny.

Metzger offers these tips for a hearthealthy diet: Get protein from chicken and fish versus red meat. Stay away from fried food. And think Mediterranean—a way of eating known to increase the high-density lipoprotein, or good, cholesterol, which is heart-protective.

“The lowest [heart disease] risk tends to be in cultures that have vegan or grainbased diets,” he adds.

Limit alcohol to one drink a day, according to the CDC, and as for exercise, Metzger recommends women sustain heart rates of between 70 to 80 percent of their maximum heart rates, for 20 to 30 minutes at least three to four days a week.

Bad genes? Don’t throw in the towel!

Heart disease might rear its head in a woman’s older years, but it starts happening in young to middle age. “… We can identify metabolic risks in premenopausal and middle-aged women that can put them at future risk of developing heart disease,” Metzger says.“That’s called an advanced lipid profile, which looks at the sizes of the particles that your body makes.”

The blood test comes in especially handy with families that have clusters of heart disease among younger family members. The advanced lipid profile can identify some cholesterol abnormalities at younger ages, which, when treated, can prevent heart disease later on.

“We’re in the era of prevention—identifying people now, in whom we can prevent [heart disease] from happening in 10, 20, 30 years,” he says.

Blood pressure odds, ends Adults should monitor their blood pressures at home—not just in the doctor’s office, where anxiety might drive up blood pressure readings, Metzger says.

“It’s also important to check it at different times of the day. Some people only have hypertension when they wake up in the morning or later in the day,” he says.

And be aware of the newest American Heart Association recommendations, released in 2017.

In the news Coffee drinking is more likely to help than harm the heart, according to a 2017 study in The British Medical Journal; three or four cups of coffee a day had the greatest benefit. Those who might want to think twice before drinking coffee include pregnant women and women at increased risk of fracture, according to the study.

And don’t forget to lose the coffee addons, like refined sugars and unhealthy fats.

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No doubt, cancer is scary. The good news is a lot of what we know about cancer and how best to treat it has changed for the better.

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he National Cancer Institute estimates that nearly 40 percent of women will get a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Among the most common culprits: breast, lung, colon and bladder cancers and melanoma, a deadly skin cancer. But women today have access to powerful information about cancer prevention, far better ways to detect cancer early, and more targeted treatments, according to Dr. Louise Morrell, medical director at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Screening breakthroughs

RESOURCES

• The American Cancer Society: cancer.org • The National Cancer Institute: cancer.gov • Boca Raton Regional Hospital: brrh.com, 561/955-5966 (Lynn Cancer Institute) Sources: Cancer.gov, cdc.gov, thelancet-press.com, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, American Cancer Society’s Breast Cancer Facts and Figures 2017-2018

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Lung cancer is the second most common cancer among women, after breast. But it’s the No. 1 cause of death from cancer among women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We now have an actual lung cancer screening, which should be considered by any woman who smokes or has smoked and is between ages 55 and 75, according to Morrell.

“It’s a very rapid CT scan of the chest. So it’s very quick, doesn’t require much radiation exposure and doesn’t require any kind of injection,” she says.“Medicare covers the cost, as do most insurances.”

The focus of breast cancer screening for dense breasts has shifted from mammography only to mammography and ultrasound, because ultrasounds see what mammography cannot, Morrell says.

“It’s like looking for a snowball in a snowstorm, and ultrasound can find that snowball,” she says.“That is a routine thing now—that everyone who has dense breasts really should have an ultrasound done, because you are missing those cancers.”

Preventive power of exercise, diet Increasingly, studies show exercise and diet not only affect whether a woman will get cancer but also how well she survives the disease if she’s diagnosed. Morrell says

studies show that “reasonable exercise” where a woman breaks a sweat and can feel her heart working, can greatly reduce cancer risk. Translated: three hours a week of various forms of exercise, including vigorous walks.

“The same diet that applies to heart disease and bone disease is applicable to cancer, which is to control the amount of carbohydrates, fats, sugars and animal fats,” Morrell says.

Another thing emerging in studies is that drinking alcoholic beverages seems to increase cancer risk, and that risk can start with as little as one drink a day in women.

For minimal alcohol use, the increase in risk is relatively small, according to Morrell, but with greater consumption on a regular basis, cancer risk can increase.

Treatment triumphs One of the biggest cancer breakthroughs is a better understanding of the immune response to cancer. “[This] is related to a new category of drugs that harnesses your own immune system, called checkpoint inhibitors,” Morrell says.“It turns out cancer cells know how to turn off your immune system, and these drugs basically reverse that [your immune system] and can attack the cancer.”

Anything women can do to strengthen the immune system, including making good lifestyle choices, will help them win the cancer war, she says.

A note about genetics Morell says genetic breakthroughs include genetic panels for breast cancer that have gone from a few key genes to several hundred and the genetic analysis of tumors that better target therapies.

In the news Nearly 6 percent of cancers worldwide are attributable to diabetes and high body mass index (BMI) of over 25 kg/m2; Another study stressed the importance of staying socially connected.

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Bill Pullman

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nscreen, Bill Pullman has saved the planet from extraterrestrial annihilation (“Independence Day,”1996), investigated voodoo horror with terrifying results (“The Serpent and the Rainbow,” 1988) and thwarted a man-eating crocodile (“Lake Placid,”1999). Off-camera, the ubiquitous character actor is a more peaceful presence, operating an orchard in the backyard of his Los Angeles estate, and living part-time on a cattle ranch in Wyoming.

Indeed, Pullman is interested in growing more than just his IMDb page. When asked by Larry King last year which three items he would take on a desert island, he only supplied two: a shovel and a field guide to the trees of the eastern United States. When asked with whom he would trade places for a day, he cited Florida naturalist Richard Campbell.

I asked him about these esoteric answers as well as his acting career, which continues to thrive on film, television and Broadway. Last year was particularly fertile, with three studio releases (“The Battle of the Sexes,”“LBJ”and the starring vehicle“The Ballad of Lefty Brown”) and a critically acclaimed TV miniseries, “The Sinner,”that ranked as the year’s most-watched cable series.

These projects may surface in his live discussion March 6 at Palm Beach Dramaworks, part of the theater’s annual“Dramalogue”series of talks with industry professionals.

“It’s always good to play powerful people. Many of those parts, interestingly enough, are compromised people.”

Is the pressure to succeed higher in theatre than in film, where you can reshoot something until it’s perfect?

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Yes. There are levels of urgency in film, though, that make the ability to get something perfect very difficult, depending on budget and timing and weather and other variables. I wouldn’t say one is easier than the other, but it’s very chal-

lenging to make a great production of a play.

One of the things you’ve cultivated in your characters is a sense of authority, even when things are slipping from their grasp—which makes you ideal to play powerful people.

It’s always good to play powerful people. Many of those parts, interestingly

enough, are compromised people. In“LBJ,” it’s Ralph Yarborough, a principled man who gets antagonistic with LBJ and is run over by LBJ. When LBJ becomes the president, you get the sense they’d buried the hatchet and begun to work together. But he’s not a powerful man— he’s just a man with a lot of integrity who sticks with his values...

The political thing is interesting. I’ve just been doing Nelson Rockefeller for this movie“Backseat,” about Dick Cheney, and his movement through American politics. Rockefeller was a progressive in some ways—pro-environment, pro-education, and conservative toward social and cultural laws.

He assumed he would run, but a groundswell of right-wing Republicans removed him from the ticket.

I wonder if your President Whitmore (“Independence Day”) created the ideal of what a president should be for a generation.

It seems to have persisted. We wrapped around 1995, and at that point there hadn’t been any kind of heroic character that was the president.

The detractors said it was a popcorn movie—really cartoony. But then you went on to have“Air Force One,”in

which the president is an action figure. In some ways Whitmore ended up being one of the first ones, and it was enough to stick as a profile of an idealized president.

You told Larry King that you’d take a shovel and a book about trees on your desert island.

Are you somewhat removed from the bustle of Hollywood culture?

I was amazed when I came to California by what you can grow here.

I’m from western New York State, and in L.A., when I could pick a ripe orange from a tree, it just intoxicated me. [Because I lost the sense of smell], I sometimes feel I’m driven to it because I can taste things so vividly, and it connects me to my natural world.

Is there a film you’ve done you thought was brilliant but didn’t take off with audiences and/or critics?

Some of the comedies didn’t quite make for an audience at the time, like “Sibling Rivalry,” that I did with Carl Reiner.

I would say that even “Spaceballs” wasn’t a bust-out hit at the time.

Critically it was pretty hard-hit. [Now] it has come to get the attention I thought it always should have.

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Pullman’s many roles

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“ARTHUR CARTER: SCULPTURES AND DRAWINGS”

KAKI KING at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $35; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. A prodigious

“HANDLE WITH CARE” at Sandler Center at Levis JCC, 9801 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton; $25-$40; 561/558-2520, levisjcc. org. A missing corpse on

BILL MURRAY, JAN VOGLER & FRIENDS at Mizner Park

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Famous for his New York City monuments at NYU and on Park Avenue South, Carter prizes precision, mathematics and the elegance of the Golden Ratio in his abstract sculptures and wall-mounted reliefs and drawings.

guitarist and composer with a chameleonic approach to genre, Kaki King has collaborated with artists ranging from Timbaland to the Mountain Goats. This concert experience, “The Neck is a Bridge to the Body,” is a multimedia extravaganza in which her guitar melds into the psychedelic imagery projecting behind her.

Christmas Eve kick-starts this comedic and otherwise heartwarming play, in which an inept deliveryman and the Hebrew-speaking recipient of the stolen corpse find romance amid the chaos and miscommunication.

Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $25-$125; 561/368-8445, festivaloftheartsboca.org.

Murray, the esteemed comic actor and Oscar nominee, headlines an evening of music, poetry and prose.

The former “SNL” lounge singer will tackle material from Gershwin, Mancini and “West Side Story,” alongside cellist Vogler and others.

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BILL MAHER at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $40.50-$255.50; 561/832-7469, kravis.org.

ANA POPOVIC at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. The exot-

at Kaye Auditorium at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 2 p.m.; $20-$45; 800/564-9539, fauevents. com. FAU’s Klezmer Com-

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TRIAL” SCREENING WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA at Mizner

Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 6 p.m.; $15-$125; 561/3688445, festivaloftheartsboca.org. Steven Spielberg helped normalize alien life with this family-friendly classic. Festival of the Arts Music Director Constantine Kitsopoulos leads the Boca Symphonia through a live performance of John Williams’ evocative score.

President Trump has been keeping this comedian’s weekly talk show, “Real Time,” stocked with its most provocative material in years. Expect Palm Beach’s most famous semi-resident to consume much of the oxygen in Maher’s new standup tour.

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CATCH A RISING STAR: SOPRANOS NIGHT at Crest

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Actor Vincent Pastore, most famous for starring as the colorfully nicknamed “Big Pussy” on “The Sopranos,” headlines this comedy night.

Football player turned bodyguard and comedian Johnny Sialiano opens the show.

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rium at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $48-$110; 800/5649539, fauevents.com. This

all-female quartet has been spreading the joy of Irish music to a worldwide audience for the past 18 years, to the tune of more than nine million albums sold. Its stirring live shows feature timeless music, ethereal vocals and lavish production values.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $15-$150; 561/368-8445, festivaloftheartsboca.org.

Backed by the Boca Symphonia, young American violinist Hoopes and breakout pianist Khozyainov perform an evening of Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky, including the latter’s “Fantasy Overture” from “Romeo and Juliet.”

at South Florida Fairgrounds, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach; $16-$30; 561/795-8883, westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com. WIRK, the

country station of the Palm Beaches, returns with its star-studded annual music festival featuring Jake Owen, Luke Combs, Kane Brown, the Cadillac Three, Lanco and more.

Peter Yarrow Celtic Woman

Chad Hoopes

“The Illusionists”

Jake Owen “DaVinci & Michelangelo”

Chad Pregracke

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“THE ILLUSIONISTS”

PETER YARROW at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $57-$77; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org.

“DAVINCI & MICHELANGELO: THE TITANS EXPERIENCE” at Mizner Park

at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; $28-$68; 561/832-7469, kravis.org.

This Broadway box-office smash is a fast-paced marriage of the magical and the macabre, the harrowing and the hilarious, featuring a dream team of conjurers specializing in magic subgenres from levitation and mentalism to grand illusions.

Yarrow is the Peter of Peter, Paul & Mary, the folk-singing trio whose “Puff, the Magic Dragon” is the most famous drug anthem that’s not actually about drugs.

Yarrow will perform this song, as well as other hits from the PP&M oeuvre.

Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $25-$35; 844/6722849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com. Performer

and curator Mark Rodgers’ reverent solo theatre piece explores the Italian Renaissance through two of its undisputed geniuses—DaVinci and Michelangelo. These competitive contemporaries come alive through a multimedia presentation.

March 8 CHAD PREGRACKE at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 2 p.m.; $32-$67; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare. org. Featured as a CNN

“Hero,” environmentalist and lecturer Pregracke was working as a commercial shell diver when he decided to singlehandedly clean up the Mississippi River. He has since worked with more than 70,000 volunteers to remove more than 8 million pounds of debris from 17 U.S. rivers.

March 8-April 8 “BRIGADOON” at The Wick Theatre, 7901 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; $85; 561/995-2333, thewick. org. In Lerner and Loewe’s

effervescent, time-traveling classic, a pair of New York tourists stumble upon the titular village in the Scottish Highlands, which materializes only once in a century, and begin to fall under its romantic spell. “Brigadoon” is produced often, but familiarity hardly lessens the impact of this magical musical.

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TONY DESARE at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $40-$55; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com.

“FLY ME TO THE MOON”

BODEANS at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $45-$65; 561/395-2929, funkybiscuit.com. With 13 albums to

ROGER MCGUINN at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $57-$92; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Don’t

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Adept at singing standards and contemporary pop alike, this piano-playing cabaret crooner will perform a gamut from Prince to the Bee Gees, and Bruce Springsteen to Ray Charles.

at Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $39-$49; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter. com. Jazz keyboardist Co-

peland Davis and Broadway talent Avery Sommers— both longtime veterans of South Florida music—band together for this spirited tribute to the Great American Songbook.

their credit, these heartland rockers from Wisconsin have weathered shifting industry tides, remaining productive for more than 30 years. Famous for its hit TV theme song “Closer to Free,” the group will perform a quiet, stripped-down set of its classic material.

Tony DeSare

“Turn! Turn! Turn” away (sorry) from this founder of the Byrds, one of the most influential folk-rock bands of all-time. McGuinn has been active in the music business for 60 years, helping fuse folk, rock, jazz and country into a plangent stew we now call Americana.

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ing with live orchestra at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25$115; 561/832-7469, kravis.org. There’s no

better way to experience “Amadeus,” Milos Forman’s Oscar-winning saga of the young Mozart, than at this concert/film hybrid.

A full orchestra and choir will perform the movie’s soundtrack live and in person, from the requiems and concertos to samples from “The Marriage of Figaro” and “Don Giovanni.”

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“Amadeus”

March 21 JIMMY MAZZ: “THE GLEN CAMPBELL EXPERIENCE”

at Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Suite 10, Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $25$35; 561/483-9036, bocablackbox.com. Singer

and impressionist Mazz devotes this concert to the music and legacy of the late Glen Campbell. Inspired

by Campbell’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Mazz’s joyful and poignant show features all of Campbell’s hits along with iconic songs from colleagues like Johnny Cash and John Denver.

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“BILLIE THE MUSICAL”

“TRUMAN AND THE BIRTH OF ISRAEL” at Mizner Park

LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III at Crest Theatre, 51 N.

at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare. org. Writer-director Mimi

Johnson’s musical play is set during the hard-lived childhood of Eleanora Fagan, who would eventually ascend to fame as Billie Holiday. Themes of challenge and sacrifice ripple through the production, courtesy of Women of Jazz South Florida.

Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; various show times; $28-$66; 844/672-2849, miznerparkculturalcenter.com.

This world-premiere play by Chicago writer William Spatz examines Harry Truman’s transformation from penurious farmer and unsuccessful businessman into the 33rd U.S. president—as well as his role in shaping the nation of Israel.

“A PERFECT EVENING”

with Eric Bergen at Lynn University’s Wold Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $50-$70; 561/237-7000, lynn.edu. Singer-actor

Bergen, a cast member on “Madam Secretary” and co-star in Clint Eastwood’s “Jersey Boys,” performs an energetic tribute to his influences: Peter Allen, Barry Manilow, Elton John and Billy Joel.

Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $47-$57; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org.

In the early 60s, Wainwright was one of the countless folksingers to earn the sobriquet “the new Dylan.” Indeed, over a five-decade career, he’s managed to channel the social commentary and self-effacing humor of the early Dylan recordings—his biggest hit is the 1972 novelty hit “Dead Skunk”— with an autobiographical poignancy all his own.

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March 17-19

“MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET” at Crest Theatre, 51

“MILK AND HONEY” at

in 1956, four musical titans descended on the Sun Records studio in Memphis: Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. The members of this impromptu jam session were not known for playing nice together, and this jukebox musical dramatizes both the great music and the inflated egos.

Jerry Herman’s sweet-natured 1961 musical, inspired by Israeli folk music and dance, is set during the early days of Israel’s independence, where romance blooms between a lonely American widow and a retired American businessman.

N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; various show times; $75-$85; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare. org. For one fraught night

Lynn University’s Wold Center, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday; $50-$70; 561/237-7000, lynn.edu.

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“EDGAR & EMILY” at Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; $75; 561/5144042, palmbeachdramaworks.org. This world-pre-

miere play imagines an encounter between an emerging Emily Dickinson and a desperate Edgar Allan Poe, who appears at her doorstep on the run from a murderous stranger. In playwright Joseph McDonough’s comic fantasia, the two writers share a night of wit and whimsy.

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with golden cubes of fall squash, placed on a thin puddle of apple gastrique. The wild mushroom gnocchi was rich comfort food, the flavor seared in each small piece, the Swiss chard and pork belly gremolata making it lip-licking good.

Eat inside or outside; you can’t miss in either place.

The only lackluster element was the spotty service. Dishes moved in and out at a good pace, but then time stopped, and dessert/coffee/ check were a tussle to get, despite

our being the only table in the immediate area. I have to confess the hot ricotta doughnuts helped make up for that, being light, airy and a lot like beignets. Dunk them in dulce de leche and espresso dark chocolate cups, and then work them off during the stroll back to the car.

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t’s five minutes and a nice stroll from Atlantic Avenue, but Max’s Harvest has always been at least five years ahead of the pack.

The brainchild of SoFla restaurateur-extraordinaire Dennis Max, it seems like a small place compared to the big, bigger and blown-out new restaurants popping up with searchlights and streamers tooting their own horns.

Max always lets the food in his venues do the talking, and the plates prepared with the creative eye of Executive Chef Blair Wilson are no exception.

The dishes arrive in quiet beauty for the first act, like the king crab wontons on a bed of pickled peppers, roasted corn and ginger ponzu sauce. Then the flavors go to work for the second act, a combo of savory and slightly sweet tastes in this case. The chives are not mere decoration; they add a small bite on the back of each forkful. The urge is to order a second plate and call it a night.

But that would be forgoing other items that take locally produced and sourced ingredients to interesting heights. The sweet corn hushpuppies come four to a tiny cast-iron pan. I could swear there’s cinnamon in there, but no—the de-seeded jalapeños, corn, aged cheddar and buttermilk vin for dipping generate the spice.

When Wilson started here in June 2017, he had some big shoes to fill, the former chef being a popular figure. He can relax now.

Since taking over the kitchen, Wilson has put his own spin on some familiar dishes—and improved them. Try the St. Louis ribs, tender and zesty with chipotle honey, with crispy edges to nibble.

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f Monet walked into Monet Café today, he would amend his remark by ending, “it is simply necessary to eat.” And eat good, reasonably priced French food.

The café channels Giverny in the bright green lower walls, dark blue tile accents and Monet prints on the walls. The crepe Normandy (turkey, ham, brie, apples) and the croque monsieur (baked ham and cheese sandwich) place you on a French side street in a bistro similar to this one.

Monet Café has been operated since 1990 by Jean-Louis Quellier and his wife, Gloria. It’s a tiny lunch-only storefront in a strip mall between a Publix and a sub shop. It’s definitely worth seeking

out. The menu covers everything from salad Nicoise to seafood salad, vegetarian salad, quiche and sandwiches. The soups are homemade with onion soup always available, and daily special soups such as split pea, chicken, etc. The onion soup is covered in a lightly broiled gruyere, loaded with onions and croutons in a dark, rich broth. It isn’t salty, which lets the soup shine through.

Most of the dishes come with a small salad and a good vinaigrette on the side. The soup-and-sandwich option is popular, too.

My crepe Normandy was the size of a small beret and filled with meats, cheese and a bit of sliced apple in every bite.

The croque monsieur, with its crusty cheese, firm (but not hard) bread and ham was perfectly proportioned. Each

ingredient could be enjoyed. It was a pleasant surprise, because that’s unusual for most croque monsieurs. (I have a friend who judges French restaurants by the croque monsieurs; she’s a Le Cordon Bleu graduate and knows how hard it is to make them correctly.)

Make sure you try Jean-Louis’ pear almond paste tart. The almond extract lingers in each forkful like a rich liqueur, and the pastry is as delicate as a Monet brushstroke.

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“Everyone discusses my art and pretends to understand, as if it were necessary to understand, when it is simply necessary to love.”

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radition is tucked on the south end of the tiny Deerfield Square strip mall.

Small, with only 11 tables inside, a few at the bar and a couple of tables outside, the place is almost filled by 7:30 on a Saturday night. Groups of four or six arrive smiling and laughing, and there is bantering among the tables that suggests these are loyals back for a French food fix.

Owners Eric and Anais Heintz have filled their intimate shop with traditions of their own, as well as traditional dishes on the menu.

They open the door for all who enter, a welcoming gesture that says a lot.

They serve an amuse-bouche, compliments of the house, and you don’t see that done on a regular basis. This night, it’s a soothing cream of vegetable soup with carrots, tomatoes and “whatever else the chef has on hand.

It’s different every day,” says our server with a grin. As it should be.

This tiny, square-shaped dish of soup is similar to an exotic cream of tomato, but richer. It’s also the soup of the day.

Caesar salad has anchovy-based dressing; the dressing is creamy, too, and the light bite of anchovies makes this a winner. The PEI mussels mariniére has big, fat mollusks, and you can taste the brine of the sea in them. The broth is soothing and substantial but not thick; it’s good for whatever ails you. The rest of the warm French bread goes into this.

The bread is made in-house, as is everything else. Open since February 2017, it’s a restaurant full of passion, and Eric is the seventh generation carrying on his Alsace family’s passion for serving food.

The passion comes through in the

calf’s liver with caramelized onions and bacon. Beautifully seared, it’s slightly sweet, and that’s magnified with the onions. The richness of the tender liver hits your palate a few moments after each bite.

This is a local product, like most everything on the menu. I confess to eating liver dishes all over the world, and this is one of the best I’ve ever had.

The time and effort put into each dish is apparent. The coq au vin is simmered for two days. The Grand Marnier soufflé takes 18 minutes to make; I’d wait an hour if I had to. This soufflé should come with netting,

because it’s lighter than air and threatens to take off like a hot air balloon. It melts in my mouth.

The table next to me asks to have a look at it, and they’ve just sat down. But they’re drooling anyway; already the “what can I eat and still have room for that?” maneuvering begins.

I’m already planning to go back and have my palate pampered again.

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Abe & Louie’s—2200 Glades Road. Steakhouse. All Americans are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among them the right to a thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steak. At this posh, comfortable (and expensive) meatery, the USDA Prime steaks are indeed thick, juicy and perfectly cooked, also massively flavorful and served in enormous portions. Don’t miss the New York sirloin or prime rib, paired in classic steakhouse fashion with buttery hash browns and uber-creamy creamed spinach. Chased with an ice-cold martini or glass of red wine from the truly impressive list, it’s happiness pursued and captured. • Lunch/brunch Sun.-Fri., dinner nightly. 561/447-0024. $$$$

Seven-layer chocolate cake from Abe & Louie’s

Arturo’s Ristorante —6750 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like the veal shank served on a bed of risotto. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

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Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/395-7462. $$

Bluefin Sushi and Thai—861 N.W. 51st St., Suite 1. Sushi/Thai. Arrive early for a table at this Asian hot spot—it’s popular with no reservations for parties fewer than six. Don’t skip the tempura lobster bomb, big in both size and taste. The ginger snapper will impress both Instagram and your stomach. Try the

chicken satay and pad Thai. Bluefin offers a variety of dishes from multiple cultures, all well done. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/981-8986. $$

Boca Landing—999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. The Waterstone Resort & Marina’s signature restaurant, Boca Landing, offers the city’s only waterside dining and shows off its prime location and views. Heavy on small plates, the menu features tuna crudo, fried calamari and a killer cheese and charcuterie board. Probably the best dish, though, is the charred filet mignon with a red wine bone marrow reduction, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly. 561/226-3022. $$$ Bonefish Grill—21065 Powerline Road.

Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone, like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. Lunch on Saturdays. Brunch on Sundays.

561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-1310; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

Brio Tuscan Grille —5050 Town Center Circle, #239. Italian. The Boca outpost of this national chain does what it set out to do—dish up big portions of well-made, easily accessible Italian-esque fare at a reasonable price. If you’re looking for bruschetta piled with fresh cheeses and vegetables or house-made fettuccine with tender shrimp and lobster in a spicy lobster butter sauce, you’ll be one happy diner. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/392-3777. (Other Palm Beach County locations: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., 561/622-0491; CityPlace, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., 561/835-1511) $$

Butcher Block Grill—7000 W. Camino Real.

Steakhouse/Contemporary American. This casual steakhouse with a Mediterranean twist, an all-kosher menu, and a local, seasonal, sustainable ethos gives the stuffy old-fashioned meatery a swift kick in the sirloin. Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed, delivering big, rich, earthy flavor.

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127 caught salmon), is palate-pleasing as well. Don’t miss the fresh mozzarella, made and assembled into a salad at your table. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3035. $$$

The Capital Grille—6000 Glades Road. Steaks.

Casa D’Angelo —171 E. Palmetto Park Road.

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 chargrilled jumbo prawns with artichoke, arugula, lemon and olive oil. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/996-1234. $$$ Casimir French Bistro —416 Via De Palmas, Suite 81. French. Take a trip overseas without leaving the city and enjoy excellently prepared traditional French dishes, such as duck l’orange, beef bourguignon and rack of lamb, or go with Cajun chicken and veal Milanese. The comfortable dining room is a Parisian experience, as is the apple tarte tatin. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/955-6001. $$$

The Cheesecake Factory —5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya.

Don’t forget about the cheesecakes, from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711). $$

Chez Marie French Bistro—5030 Champion Blvd. French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French restaurant tucked in the corner of a strip shopping area. From escargot encased in garlic butter, parsley and breadcrumbs to a tender duck a l’orange to an unforgettable crepe Suzette, you’ll be in Paris all evening. Voila! Also on the menu: pan-seared foie gras, homemade veal sausage, tasty onion soup, seabass Bouillabaisse, coq au vin, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. • Dinner nightly. 561/997-0027. $$

Chops Lobster Bar —101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under a 1,700-degree broiler. There’s all manner of fish and shell-

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

fish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Nova Scotian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with lobster. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$

Cuban Café —3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Suite B-30. Cuban. Diners pack this traditional Cuban restaurant for lunch specials that start at $7.95, including slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $ DaVinci’s of Boca—6000 Glades Road.

Italian. Expect carefully prepared Italian fare that will satisfy both traditionalists and the more adventurous.

The former will like crisp, greaseless fried calamari and hearty lasagna made with fresh pasta. The latter will enjoy creamy burrata with prosciutto, bacon jam and arugula and a branzino served with spinach, clams and shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-8466. $$

Domus Italian Restaurant—187 S.E.

ganic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Choice short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/417-5836. $$

Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. American. Natural, seasonal, sustainable.

You’ll enjoy the varied menu, and won’t believe it’s made without butters or creams. Try the too-good-to-be-true buffalo-style cauliflower appetizer, the seared salmon or buffalo burger, and have apple skillet for dessert. Healthy never tasted so good. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$

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

Mizner Blvd. Italian. The “Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Ever” dish is pretty darn close to being just that. The burrata with tomato carpaccio, melt-in-your-mouth Dover sole almondine, orecchiette con sausage and linguine vongole are part of a very good menu. From Sicilian fish salad to veal piccata, a light calamari fritti to chicken Parmesan, you can find something for all appetites. Save room for the tartufo. • Dinner nightly. 561/419-8787. $$$

The Grille On Congress—5101 Congress Ave. American. Dishes at this longtime favorite range from tasty chicken entrees and main-plate salads to seafood options like Asian-glazed salmon or pan-seared yellowtail snapper. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$

Dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental.

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

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

Contemporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable service are hallmarks of this local outpost of the Hillstone restaurant chain. There are plenty of reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all of Boca, including menu items like Cajun trout, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$

Farmer’s Table —1901 N. Military Trail. American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, or-

Jimmy’s Fries to Caviar —6299 N. Federal Highway. Contemporary American. Going one better than soup to nuts is Jimmy Mills’ latest March 2018

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Sebastiano Setticasi Josie’s second-gen chef thrives post-Militello

“It’s more than just the food, it’s the experience.

It brings people together. You build a lot of relationships without even realizing it.”

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osie’s Ristorante sits on the corner in a strip shopping mall near Boynton Beach’s Intracoastal. Ordinarily, the outside wouldn’t make passersby look twice, but the food pulls them in.

Chef/co-owner Sebastiano Setticasi and his father are the restaurateurs, and it’s always been a family affair for this chef. He grew up playing, then working, in the kitchen to help his father. And when his dad wanted to ease out of the business, Sebastiano stepped in and said he’d do it, because he enjoyed it.

— Sebastiano Setticasi

What’s your favorite part of running a restaurant?

Giving people a good time. It’s more than just the food, it’s the experience. It brings people together. You build a lot of relationships without even realizing it.

Famous SoFla “Mango Gang” chef Mark Militello worked alongside you at Josie’s for a year. What’s the best training for a chef?

I learned quite a bit from him, but also by being in the restaurant for so long.

I do a lot of research myself. With the internet, there’s no reason not to look up anything you want to know.

Your menu is traditional Italian.

What do younger diners order?

I have all different ages. I have younger customers coming in later—late-night happy hour from 9 to close. I’ve been doing a lot of cool salads, and they go for that. The younger kids are starting to eat a bit more healthy. I do a snapper Milanese instead of chicken or veal.

What’s your guilty meal pleasure that you don’t cook in your restaurant?

I like tacos and fish. I’m not picky.

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JOSIE’S RISTORANTE 1602 S. Federal Highway Boynton Beach 561/364-9601

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endeavor, an easygoing, affordable bistro in the old Darbster space that really does offer fries, caviar and more. Four varieties of fish eggs are shown off nicely crowning a quartet of deviled eggs, while the thick-cut fries complement a massively flavorful, almost fork-tender hanger steak in the classic steak frites. Lobster bisque is indecently rich and luxurious, ditto the Grand Marnier-infused chocolate mousse. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/617-5965. $$

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

Tradition trumps trendy, and comfort outweighs chic at this Boca favorite. The ambience is quiet and stately but not stuffy, and the menu is full of hearty dishes to soothe the savage appetite, like three-cheese eggplant rollatini and chicken scarpariello. • Dinner nightly.

561/988-0668. $$

Junior’s—409 Plaza Real. Deli Restaurant/Bakery.

A meal starts with a crunch of garlic-tangy pickles, with excellent coleslaw and pickled beets. That’s before you order. Try the corned beef (of course!), the potato pancakes and go from there. You must, however, not miss the “World’s Most Fabulous” cheesecake. Because it is. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner. 561/672-7301. $$

Kapow! Noodle Bar—431 Plaza Real. Pan-

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Asian. This Asian-inspired gastropub delivers an inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is its angry shrimp dumplings and the char sui pork belly bao bun. The Saigon duck pho is yet one more reason to go.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $$

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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 Gazebo is classic and formal, with equally 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. $$$ Ke’e Grill—17940 N. Military Trail, Suite 700.

Tre Delicious

La Tre has been serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine for more than 30 years, and it remains one of the few restaurants to offer dishes such as truc duck salad and grilled quail.

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

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n early April, it will be the 16th year that Boca Raton has hosted the Boca Bacchanal, a two-day celebration of all things food and wine. On April 6, foodies will be seated at private vintner dinners hosted in estates and historical sites (The Addison and the Boca Raton Resort & Club among them). These feature a vintner and chef pairing wine and food for a five-course meal that starts at 7 p.m. Cost: $325 per person.

The Boca Bacchanalia, on April 7, is a festive event at Mizner Park Amphitheater from 7 to 11 p.m. This casual eat-sipstroll gathering will feature more than 30 restaurants and vintners, along with a DJ and electric violinist Timothy Lovelock.

There’s also a high-tech auction.

Among vintners attending in 2018: • Round Pond Estate Winery, Napa, Calif.

• Swanson Vineyards and Clos Pegase, Napa Valley, Calif.

• B.R. Cohn and Delectus Winery, Napa Valley, Calif.

• Masi Agricola, Italy • HALL Wines and Walt Wines, Sonoma, Calif.

• Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars, Sonoma, Calif.

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assortment of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-3003. $$$

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. Service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$

La Villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp

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Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St., Suite 103. French.

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

561/620-0033. $$

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Italian. This jumping joint serves terrific Neapolitan pizza (thin crust), but don’t miss the other entrées. Start with a charcuterie/cheese plate and grab the amazing breadsticks. All breads and pastas are made on the premises. Other faves include the carbonara and the calamari, and save room for house-made gelato. Unusual features: Try the bocce ball court included with the retro Italian décor. • Lunch and dinner daily, weekend brunch. 561/336-6699. $$$

Madison’s—2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle.

American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four eateries preceding this local outpost of a Canadian chain that styles itself a “New York grill and bar.” What Madison’s has going for it is an exceedingly handsome and capacious space, and service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-0808. $$$

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Maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian.

Do as the Italians do, and order family-style: Sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, a salad, two pastas, two entrées and two desserts. The menu also includes lighter takes on staples like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo and chicken piccata. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$ Mario’s Osteria—1400 Glades Road, Suite 210. Italian. This popular spot is swanky, but the rustic Italian fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions.

Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$ Matteo’s —233 S. Federal Highway, Suite 108.

Italian. Hearty Italian and Italian-American food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing. Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out.

Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-0773. $$

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inding popcorn these days isn’t a problem. It comes popped and bagged, in a smorgasbord of flavors for all times of day or night.

Quite a difference from shaking a round, aluminum pan over a stove top, waiting for the tinfoil top to bunch up like a balloon until you were sure it would explode and you’d have to clean up the kitchen all by yourself.

With as many toppings now as an ice cream shop, selecting popcorn can be as complicated as ordering in a coffee shop. How about beer with lime, or spicy Buffalo with bleu cheese, birthday cake, or peanut butter chocolate? Macadamia CaramelCrisp? Spicy cheese?

We tried to smooth out the potential pitfalls of popcorn so your mindless munching can commence.

There are two local, retail popcorn outlets, the Original Popcorn House in Delray Beach, and an outlet of the Pops Corn chain in the Boynton Beach Mall. To set a high standard, we ordered some popped stickiness APPEARANCE FRESHNESS

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from the original Garrett’s, in Chicago, which has been popping since 1949 and is a national landmark.

The caramel and cheddar cheese varieties were our mission. It was a tough job.

—LYNN KALBER

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TOTAL This popcorn was very fresh, cooked in coconut oil and gluten-free, with properly distributed caramel/cheddar flavors. The harder outer caramel shell gives way to the soft, fresh popped corn inside, and the mix of textures creates a great popped corn. The cheddar is good; the caramel’s better. Unusual flavors are a plus and get extra points for novelty. $4.99 for a mini-bag.

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The caramel was evenly distributed, but with a light hand. The cheddar is made in front of you, and while each popped kernel isn’t entirely covered, it’s enough cheese to coat most of the pieces. This is fresh popped corn; the caramel and cheddar are cooked in canola oil. The caramel is lighter on taste, sans cloying sweetness; the cheddar tastes a bit oily. $3.75 for a small.

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Boynton Beach Mall 801 N. Congress Ave., Suite 795, Boynton Beach 561/737-2200 popscorn.com

All hot-air-popped, the caramel is the best here, hands-down. Each piece tastes fresh, crunchy and full of flavor, as well as being the most uniform in size. The cheddar cheese isn’t as crunchy, but the cheese is everywhere, including on your fingers and front of shirts. $34 for a one-gallon can, plus shipping. Garrett’s has about 17 stores in the U.S., none in Florida.

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Amen for Ramen The Lemongrass empire expands with a quirky, if not dive-y, ramen joint Shoyu Ramen, From Ramen Lab Eatery, 100 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton; 561/750-4448

T “It’s the most simple ramen I can think of that’s easy to make at home and easy to enjoy.”

—Louis Grayson

o his disbelief, Louis Grayson watched as customers slurped down hot soup on unbelievably hot days in the Florida summer at his new restaurant. Ramen Lab Eatery, opened by the 27-year-old Grayson in March 2017, held its own throughout the scorching months largely because of its scorching soups.

“You should have seen it,”he says.“I mean, I’m so thankful for it.

They’re sitting outside having a bowl of ramen, and they’re sweating!”

As the firstborn son, Grayson says he has a responsibility to help his family. While he was working

Shoyu broth is a mixture of chicken broth that’s cooked with chicken bones, onion, scallions, ginger and garlic for more than six hours, and a soy sauce base.

The soy base is a house-made sauce with soy sauce, mirin (a sweet and tangy rice wine) and sesame oil.

Every plate needs a little green.

Julienne-cut scallions add a fresh bite and pungency to round out the ramen’s rich flavors.

Succulent and tender pork belly is marinated overnight in soy sauce and sugar, then charred on the grill for a smoky, crispy bite.

from home for Expedia in Washington, D.C., his family called and asked for help. They wanted him to bring something new to their restaurants, which include four Lemongrass spots, and after finishing in second place at a competition that would have won him a restaurant inside a trendy food hall, Grayson finally felt the strings pulling him into the food industry. So he opened Ramen Lab at the old Sushi Thai, a restaurant his mother owned for more than 16 years.

While Grayson and his family are Thai, his menu is inspired by what he likes to eat. He’s always dreamed of opening a poke shop,

and he once had a Korean girlfriend who taught him about Korean dishes. So those things are on the menu, as are his grandmother’s gyoza; she comes into the restaurant every morning with her team of senior helpers to make them.

But the core of Ramen Lab is scratch-made Japanese ramen, a hearty noodle soup with a meatbased broth, wheat noodles, and vegetables and meat toppings. The shoyu ramen is the lightest ramen on the menu, Grayson says. While simple, its flavors are bold, multifaceted and satisfying. Animated slurping is 100-percent allowed.

— SHAYNA TANEN

Grayson’s chefs marinate and cook their own bamboo shoots, stir-frying them with sugar, sesame oil and chili oil.

All the noodles at Ramen Lab are handmade using only high-gluten flour and water.

But you can buy quality fresh or dried ramen noodles at specialty Asian stores.

Called “ajitsuke tamago,” the marinated egg is a staple in ramen soups. It’s boiled for six minutes, which creates the perfect jammy yolk. Then the shell is cracked, and the egg is marinated in water and soy sauce.

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Max’s Grille —404 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. After 24 years in Mizner Park, Dennis Max’s modern American bistro is a true local classic.

The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, and the ambience is that of a smooth-running big-city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from duck spring rolls to the applewood bacon-wrapped meatloaf to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie.

• Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly.

561/368-0080. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse—5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 219. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with the blueberry white chocolate bread pudding. • Dinner nightly.

561/392-7724. $$$$

New York Prime—2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender

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and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner nightly.

561/998-3881. $$$$

Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria —2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out of Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $$

Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar —41 E. Palmetto Park Road. Japanese/sushi. “Whatever floats your boat” isn’t just a saying at this hipster sushi bar. Your sushi really does float on a boat, one of many bouncing along a channel cut into the top of the restaurant’s large, square sushi bar. High notes are the Mexican roll with tempura shrimp and avocado, and the Seafood Volcano, with spicy kani and cream cheese. If sushi doesn’t float your boat, gingery gyoza and crispy fried shrimp with a drizzle of spicy mayo probably will. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/361-8688. $$

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Ouzo Bay Greek Kouzina—201 Plaza Real. Greek-American. This sleek Mizner Park destination combines Maryland and Greek dishes, reflecting the flagship Ouzo Bay in Baltimore. You’ll find classic Greek dishes done right here: the spanakopita, dolmades and baklava are excellent. A large variety of fish are flown in daily and served whole or deboned, but always well prepared. Try the crab cakes with your ouzo. Opa! • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/757-0082. $$$

P.F. Chang’s —1400 Glades Road. Chinese.

There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at the Boca outpost of P.F. Chang’s—the portions are large enough to feed the masses—and the exquisite tastes in each dish could soothe any tyrant. We particularly like the steamed fish of the day, as well as the Szechuan-style asparagus. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-3722. (Other Palm Beach County location: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/691-1610) $$

Piñon Grill —6000 Glades Road, Suite 1390.

Contemporary American. The menu seemingly lists every recent trendy dish to come out of modern American restaurant kitchens, but Piñon succeeds with spot-on execution, mammoth portions and reasonable prices. Try the steak Benedict, the chicken paillard or

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the chocolate and “cherried” waffle with ice cream, which is the definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/391-7770. $$

Rack’s 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 presentations like the jaw-dropping lobster cobb salad to homey 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. $$

Rafina —6877 S.W. 18th St. Greek. If you find the ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief.

Food and decor favor refinement over rusticity, even in such hearty and ubiquitous dishes as pastitsio and spanakopita. Standout dishes include the moussaka, the creamy and mildly citrusy avgolemono soup and the precisely grilled, simply adorned (with olive oil, lemon and capers) branzino. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/409-3673. $$ Ristorante Sapori —301 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Italian. Sapori features fresh fish, veal and chicken dishes imbued with subtle flavors. The grilled Italian branzino, the veal chop Milanese and the zuppa di pesce served over linguine are especially tasty, and the pasta (all 17 kinds!) is available in full and half orders, with your choice of 15 zesty sauces. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/367-9779. $$

Roots Italian Kitchen—212 S. Federal Highway. Italian. No pretentiousness here, with truffled burrata cream on sliced Roma tomatoes. Or gnocchi, linguine vongole, or risotto. All done well. Sauces and desserts are made in-house. Speaking of the cheesecakes, there are many varieties, so save room. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/757-6581. $$$ Ruth’s Chris—225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Suite 100.

Steakhouse. Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from its competitors by just serving better food. The signature chopped salad has a list of ingredients as long as a hose but they all work together. And how can you not like a salad topped with crispy fried onion strings?

Steaks are USDA Prime and immensely flavorful, like a perfectly seared New York strip. The white chocolate bread pudding is simply wicked. • Dinner nightly.

561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544; 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660.) $$$$

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reotypes of Indian cuisine or the restaurants that serve it. It’s sleek and stylish, with a well-chosen wine list and a staff that’s eager to please. The food is elegant and refined and alive with the complex blend of spices that makes Indian cuisine so intriguing. Try Bagarey Baigan, plush-textured, thumb-sized baby eggplants in a lush coconut-curry sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/362-2299. $$

Seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive.

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

Six Tables a Restaurant—112 N.E. Second St., Boca Raton. American. Chef/owner Jonathan Fyhrie has a unique, elegant, one-seating, prix-fixe dinner and only six tables. The decor reflects the food, which is innovative in unexpected but attractive ways.

This 13-year-old restaurant’s staying power proves the pull of a beautiful space, amazing food and special attention from a talented staff. The velvety lobster bisque is a signature dish. The night’s options can include rack of lamb, filet au poivre, wild Scottish king salmon, crispy duck and more, all done beautifully. Plan on a two-to-three-hour dinner. It’s worth it. • Dinner nightly.

561/347-6260. $$$$ Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle, Suite 111.

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

561/394-9506. $$ Tanzy —301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky

Buzz Bites II Savor the Avenue: A decade of great dining at the long table

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his year, March 26 will mark the 10th time diners will eat and drink at what has become one of the longest dining tables in the world.

It’s five blocks of great food and drinks from Delray Beach’s fine Atlantic Avenue restaurants.

Nearly 15 restaurants will participate in this always-sold-out event. More than 1,100 diners will make reservations to sit outside at beautifully decorated tables for the evening. Reservations are required and must be made by calling each individual restaurant.

Table décor is a second competition to the meal. Extravagant tableaux are de rigueur. Prizes are awarded to the top three table décor winners, and this year there’s a People’s Choice Award, where you can vote for your favorite décor on social media.

Savor the Avenue benefits a local charity each year and has raised more than $60,000 to date. This year a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Not One Homeless Hungry Student Delray Beach initiative.

Some restaurants participating this year include 50 Ocean, Avant, Cabana El Rey, Caffe Luna Rosa, Che!!!, Cut 432, City Oyster, Lemongrass, Max’s Harvest, RACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar, Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen, Rocco’s Tacos, Salt7, The Office and Vic & Angelo’s.

iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases. The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. The scarletta pepper steak and bone-in pork chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the red velvet bread pudding and your choice of a trio of sorbets.

• Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$

Tap 42—5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 247.

Gastropub. This hugely popular nouveau-Industrial gastropub is not for the faint of eardrums when packed, but don’t let that discourage you. The kitchen here exe-

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cutes the hell out of a short, simple all-day menu. Grilled salmon chopped salad with tomatillo ranch dressing is delightful, as is guacamole studded with fat chunks of bacon and charred corn. Same goes for decadent shrimp mac-n-cheese. The wicked-good chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce would be the envy of any Big Easy eatery. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/235-5819. $

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American tapas. Even though it’s a tapas place, the portions are large, so plan to share your dishes or take home leftovers. Try the Temper Yakisoba noodles spicy or hot, lamb pops, shrimp bites and steak chimmis. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/717-8081. $$

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Greek/Mediterranean. Few present Greek cuisine better. Expertly prepared dishes 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 kebobs. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-2828. $$

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Trattoria Romana —499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner nightly.

561/393-6715. $$$ True—147 S.E. First Ave. American. True is the only place in South Florida to eat authentic Baltimore crab cakes. This small, unpretentious venue reminds us of a Key West food shack. The food is fabulous. Try anything with crab (crab dip, crab soup, crab sliders), but don’t miss the bacon-wrapped dates, beef brisket sliders and Fetacomply salad. End with the desserts made by Chef/Owner Frank Hawkins’ wife. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/417-5100. $$

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, with great and consistent success. Crab is the specialty here and there are myriad versions—stone, Dungeness, Alaskan, soft-shell and more. Crispy softshells stuffed with crab and andouille are very good, if served without a drizzle of ketchup-y sauce on top. • Dinner nightly. 561/391-0755. $$$$

Twenty Twenty Grille —141 Via Naranjas, Suite 45. Contemporary American. You’ve probably licked postage stamps that are larger than Ron and

Come discover a hidden gem filled with pastries, cookies, espresso, gelato, cappuccino, Italian imports, daily lunch menu, wine and an authentic Italian family!

We change our menu daily!

Visit our site to see what mamma is cooking today: www.cosaduci.com

Cosa Duci Italian Artisan Bakery & Café 141 NW 20th Street B21 Boca Raton • 561.393.1201 Baking for a good cause: A portion of our proceeds will benefit research for Multiple Sclerosis.

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Rhonda Weisheit’s tiny jewel box of a restaurant, but what it lacks in space it more than makes up for in charm, sophistication and imaginative, expertly crafted food. Virtually everything is made in-house, from the trio of breads that first grace your table to the pasta in a suave dish of tagliatelle with duck and chicken confit.

Don’t miss the jerk pork belly and grilled veal strip loin.

• Dinner nightly. 561/990-7969. $$$

Uncle Julio’s —449 Plaza Real, Mizner Park.

Mexican. Taking Tex-Mex cuisine gently upscale with better-quality ingredients and more skillful preparation, this colorful restaurant offers more than the usual suspects. You can get honey chipotle chicken fajitas, as well as beef fajitas, and one of the only palatable tamales around. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/300-3530. $$

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Uncle Tai’s —5250 Town Center Circle.

Chinese. In an area with more cookie-cutter Chinese 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. The “specialties” section of the menu has exciting dishes like the sliced duck with plum sauce and the Hunan-style lamb, whose seared and succulent meat shows off the kitchen’s skill in the use of wok qi. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly.

561/368-8806. $$

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Last Hurrah

Diners have until May 13 to enjoy Atlantic Avenue landmark 32 East, which will shutter this year after 28 years, to be replaced

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Villagio Italian Eatery —344 Plaza Real. Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment is served with flair and great attention to detail. The reasonably priced menu—with generous portions—includes all your favorites (veal Parmesan, Caesar salad) and some outstanding seafood dishes (Maine lobster with shrimp, mussels and clams on linguine). There is a full wine list and ample people-watching given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$ Vino —114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian. An impressive wine list of some 200 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $$

WEST BOCA Boon’s Asian Bistro —19605 N. State Road 7. Japanese/Thai. This is one of two Boon’s (the other is in Delray Beach), and it’s where the rush to eat excellent sushi started. The fast-moving staff is choreographed to deliver dishes such as shrimp pad Thai that’s light, delicate and happily filled with shrimp. The Thai fried rice is unusually delicate too, with lots of egg, and is some of the best around. The sushi rolls are as fresh and inventive (try the Daimyo

roll) as they are beautifully presented. Go early or call for a reservation. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly.

561/883-0202. $$

City Fish Market—7940 Glades Road. Seafood. A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/487-1600. $$

Ditmas —21077 Powerline Road. Contemporary kosher. This west Boca eatery is named after a Brooklyn avenue in a district known for its food. Here you’ll find very good food, and no dairy products are used. The menu is full of one-liners, so try the Not Stolen salmon with beat puree, The Butcher is Dead hangar steak, the Tony Fries (these are addictive) and the sangria. • Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 561/826-8875. $$$

La Ferme —9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall.

Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with gougères, cheesy pastry puffs filled with béchamel; don’t miss the unconscionably savory cassoulet; and finish with pineapple upside-down cake. • Dinner nightly.

561/654-6600. $$$

Sybarite Pig —20642 State Road 7. Gastropub.

While the beer selection is comprehensive and changes regularly, the food is equally high on our list. Chef/owner Daniel Naumko smokes, dries, cures and prepares all the meat he serves in dishes like his Crazy Hipster Wagyu burger, duck fat burger and more. Don’t miss the yucca fries with aji Amarillo sauce, or the Mama’s Dirty Slaw. Try the bacon chocolate cookie on ice cream— you won’t be sorry. This is a casual atmosphere venue that’s serious about food and drinks. • Dinner nightly.

Weekend brunch. 561/883-3200. $$ Tempura House —9858 Clint Moore Road, #C112. Japanese/Asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer portion of Age Natsu, fried eggplant, is a consummate Japanese delicacy. Don’t miss the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$

Villa Rosano —9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian.

You can be forgiven for imagining yourself in some rustic Italian hill town as the smells of garlic and tomato sauce waft through the air. Start by sopping up the house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto and delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly.

561/470-0112. $$

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BOYNTON BEACH Bar Louie—1500 Gateway Blvd., #100.

Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $

Voted Delray Beach Restaurant of the Year in 2014 and 2015 Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 2012-2017

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

561/364-9601. $$

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

Sushi Simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/731-1819. $$

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DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub.

This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray.

The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

32 East—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. There are trendier, flashier, more celebrated restaurants than this beacon of vibrant modern American

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cuisine in downtown Delray, but there are no better restaurants anywhere in South Florida. The menu changes daily, but still look for items like the sublime black truffle-Gruyère pizza and the venison-wild boar sausage duo, which is the stuff of carnivorous fantasies. For dessert, the chocolate-peanut butter semifreddo is truly wicked in its unabashed lusciousness.

• Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$

The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing. Also popular are the brisket and short rib burgers, the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar. But the drinks are what you’ll remember.

• Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/877-0000. $$

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

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Angelo Elia Pizza • Bar • Tapas— 16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella.

• Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $ Apeiro Kitchen & Bar—14917 Lyons Road.

Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccan-spiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$

Atlantic Grille —1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/

temporary American. While the regular menu of this Pineapple Grove hipster hangout always has satisfying dishes (filet mignon carpaccio, seared tuna poke, seared diver scallops, slow-cooked lamb pappardelle), the nightly specials will amaze: beef Oscar, Tangier crusted yellowfin tuna. Oh, and the Meyer lemon tart? ‘Nuff said. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$

Buddha Sky Bar —217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly.

561/450-7557. $$

Burt & Max’s —9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly.

Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$

Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

Cabana El Rey —105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$

The Banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American.

Cabo Flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons

Snuggled under its namesake banyan tree in Pineapple Grove, this modern restaurant boasts a bright pink neon bar with bright cocktails, too. Try the purple Aviation gin cocktail paired with the Maryland crab bites or the Yum Yum Shrimp with spicy-sweet sriracha aioli. Sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads do not disappoint. Order the crème brûlée cheesecake if it’s available. • 561/563-8871. $$

Road. 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 crispy tuna tacos.

Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

Batch Gastropub —14813 Lyons Road. Gastropub. Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name. bocamag.com

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Buzz Bites III Bacon & Bourbon fest: Good food, drinks, seminars

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ead out to the Wellington Amphitheater for the weekend of March 23-25, 2018, to the Bacon & Bourbon Festival. After all, admission is free, so what’s not to like? The delectable seminars offered each day are ticketed and cover a myriad of subjects—centered on bourbon, of course.

Days and times are March 23, 4-10 p.m.; March 24, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and March 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Seminar ticket sales end on March 16.

Seminars include: March 23, 6 p.m.—Interactive Cocktail Creation seminar with David Ortiz, $40.

Create a Manhattan and Old Fashioned bourbons. Drinks provided by Executive Chef Bruce Feingold of Dada and Dubliner.

March 23, 8 p.m.—Sazerac Portfolio with Kyle Wilson, $60. Bourbon tasting involving EH Taylor Single Barrel, Stagg Jr., Sazerac Rye, Blantons, 1792 Single Barrel Pairing.

March 24, noon—Sazerac Portfolio with Kyle Wilson, $50.

March 24, 2 p.m.—Buffalo Trace Distillery Proof Tasting Tour, $65.

March 24, 4 p.m.—Low to High Rye, $60.

March 24, 6 p.m.—Interactive Cocktail Creation seminar with David Ortiz, $40.

March 24, 8 p.m.—Pappy Van Winkle Tasting Experience, $175.

March 25, noon—Bottomless Bourbon Bloody Mary lunch, $75.

To go with the interesting bourbons on hand, try some Forever Roasted BBQ Pork & Bacon sandwiches, or a Bacon Ice Cream Sundae with Bourbon and Caramel sauce. And everything in between. Games will be set up, so you can try Jenga, checkers and a pig race game.

winning restaurant has sparkling service, comfort food taken to a higher level, and a setting just steps from the Atlantic. Open since 1993, and a success since then, they dish up big flavors in a tiny space, so call for reservations. Try the calamari fritto misto, then the rigatoni

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561-274-9404. $$

City Oyster —213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This

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Cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steakhouse favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$ Dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms, too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232. $$

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Deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $

El Camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$

Fifth Avenue Grill—821 S. Federal Highway.

American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées like lamb osso buco and tenderloin brochette teriyaki. Add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$

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out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$

Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar— 1841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken.

Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$ Henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant 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.

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Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for more than three decades. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the calves brains. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$

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J&J Seafood Bar & Grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$

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

561/865-5774. $$

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Joseph’s Wine Bar —200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair—owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered.

Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly.

561/272-6100. $$

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Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

Latitudes —2809 S. Ocean Blvd. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food.

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

Max’s Harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredient-driven 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 savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/381-9970. $$ MIA Kitchen & Bar—7901 W. Atlantic Ave. American. Well-known local Chef/Partner Blake Malatesta is famous for his locally sourced, inventive dishes—and for the most impressive Bloody Mary cart in the county. At his latest venture in Delray Marketplace, try the great, giant harissa lamb/sheep’s feta meatballs and the Maestro Del Mar (named after a competition Malatesta won with this recipe), a Florida seafood stew that can include gator, mofongo de yuca and a “fin to tail” broth. Good for what ails you, and worth the trip out west. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/499-2200. $$

The Office —201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$ Park Tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu

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is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. Don’t miss the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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Prime—29 S.E Second 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 good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5845. $$$

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Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$

Sundy House —106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$

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Taverna Opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$ Terra Fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian.

The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at Wendy Rosano’s latest venture. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$

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like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-1944. $$$

Vic & Angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Giving old-school Italian eateries a modest jolt of more contemporary cuisine and more youthful ambience has proved a winning formula for V&A. Best bets include succulent little baked clams, lusty and hugely portioned rigatoni with “Sunday gravy,” and lemon and caper-scented chicken cooked under a brick. Tiramisu is delicious, as is the Italian version of doughnut holes, zeppole. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 844/842-2632. $$

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, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly.

(Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$

Paradiso Ristorante —625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/5472500. $$$

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.” Among the newer items are panang curry and duck noodle soup. Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

LANTANA The Station House—233 Lantana Road.

Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$

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pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$

Buccan —350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly.

561/833-3450. $$$

Café Boulud —The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world.

Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$

Café L’Europe —331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$ 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. $$$

Echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam.

The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$ HMF—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly.

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Imoto —350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas.

Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$ Jové Kitchen & Bar—2800 S. Ocean Blvd. Contemporary Italian. Jové is named for the Italian god of the sky, and when the folks at the tony Four Seasons decided to remake their premier restaurant, they reached high to offer the kind of food, service and ambience that would appeal to both their affluent older clientele and a younger, hipper, foodie-oriented crowd. Mission accomplished with dishes like the inventive take on octopus marinated and grilled with baby fennel, red pepper sauce, artichoke and olives.

Desserts sparkle too. • Dinner nightly. 561/533-3750. $$ Leopard Lounge and Restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$

Meat Market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse.

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

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

Ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$ Trevini Ristorante —290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

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

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Leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$ Marcello’s La Sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day– Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$ Pistache —1010 N. Clematis St., #115. French.

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EMPTY BOWLS DELRAY BEACH WHAT: For the second year in a row, nearly 1,000 community members sampled delicious soups from dozens of area restaurants in a symbolic show of support for Palm Beach County’s hungry citizens. Mayor Cary Glickstein, Police Chief Jeff Goldman and other notable Delray residents served soup and bread during the event. Each patron took home an empty bowl to represent the empty bowls on the tables of hungry families in our community. All proceeds from Empty Bowls Delray Beach benefited the Palm Beach County Food Bank to help the hundreds of thousands of PBC residents who don’t know where their next meal will come from.

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CONNECTED WARRIORS GALA WHAT: Connected Warriors—a nonprofit that provides free yoga to military service members, veterans and their families, and headquartered in Boca Raton—held its annual fundraiser with a live auction, acro yoga performance and keynote speaker Barb Schmidt, author of The Practice. The event raised $250,000 toward the nonprofit, which operates in 24 states, eight countries and 14 military bases, and contributes 92 cents of every dollar it receives toward its programming.

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Lt. Commander Kenneth Bingham and the Boca Delray Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets

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TIMELY ANNIVERSARY WHAT: Time flew at Jewels in Time’s 19th anniversary and holiday party as friends, family and customers enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks and music while viewing unique timepieces.

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To register visit: www.jewishboca.org/bpnetworking A minimum gift of $1,000 to the 2018 UJA/Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County Annual Campaign is required to attend.

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devices to see whether they are in class.

The goal made sense. Research shows that students who miss one-fourth of their classes are two-thirds more likely to get less than a C. But Lynn didn’t like C120. Professors take attendance the old-fashioned way, and students know that Lynn doesn’t tape classes.

Though marketing always has mattered in higher education, it matters now more than ever. There are roughly 6,000 colleges and universities in the United States. Some won’t survive the next decade. As tuition rises steadily at private universities, even parents who can afford to pay are questioning the return on investment. Across Interstate 95 from Lynn are Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College, cheaper public institutions.

So for Ross, the priority is to “create value for students and their families.”Nearly 600 students can earn degrees in three years, which could ease their debt load. Full-price tuition fees and room and board at Lynn cost nearly $50,000 per year. The university is bringing back two-year associate’s programs.

“We’re not trying to be an elite university,”

Ross said. The acceptance rate is 82 percent.

The four-year graduation rate is 46 percent.

“Not where we want to be,”Ross said, but up 14 percent in roughly the last decade.

In the last two decades, Lynn has become known nationally as a place where students who have learning differences can succeed.

Lynn also continues to recruit foreign students.

Roughly 30 percent of the study body is from Florida, with foreign students largely coming from Asia, India and South America.

Those students—like their counterparts at all universities—bring with them new levels of anxiety for which more and more already take such drugs as Adderall.“I am blown away by the numbers,” Ross said,“and it’s only going to get worse.”

So at the technology-free Snyder Sanctuary, Lynn offers a Dialogues course called Self in Society.“We can step in with programs” for stressed students, Ross said, more quickly than larger institutions.“We want to emphasize 360-degree wellness.”

In 2005, Lynn adopted a 15-year $100 million strategic plan that reshaped the campus with new facilities such as the Wold Performing Arts Center, without which Lynn could not

have hosted the debate.

Based on “design thinking”—the hot term for innovation—the new plan will run through 2025. According to a Lynn spokeswoman, the plan “will be designed to be a roadmap for the university’s future.”

Ross said neither the debate nor the iPad initiative was part of the 2005 plan, yet both emerged from it, and Lynn now touts them. So was that expensive moment on the world stage in 2012 worth it? At Lynn, there’s no debate about the answer.

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—William Osler

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argaret Mary and I have experienced many things that were exhilarating and exciting. We have traveled the world, met Presidents Ford and Clinton, visited the Sistine Chapel, prayed at Lourdes. We were in Vienna when the Russians invaded Prague in 1968, we’ve been to the top of the Eiffel Tower and attended Super Bowls. And at the age of 48, I accomplished what has become a high point in all those memories: skiing in a handicapped program in Park City, Utah.

I had never skied before the day I wheeled into the offices of Park City Handicapped Sports (now The National Ability Center) and signed up. My ego cried out for a challenge—something daunting—to get the juices flowing, to get back in the hunt. I had never dreamed that you could ski in the Rockies in a sit ski. And that day on the mountain was thrilling— and a big confidence builder.

Those are the kind of memories that have become increasingly precious to me as recent years have involved fewer adventures—and a great many more doctors. The familiar drill of the anesthesiologist saying,“count backwards from 100.”(I don’t think I ever passed 99.) Or the muffled pain you feel hours later when you wake up in a cold room, someone feeding you ice chips from a Styrofoam cup.

During my young life, I’ve gone under the knife 14 times, starting with a tonsillectomy at age 5, and logging in yet another wound care procedure last June.

Margaret Mary has long accepted the fact that she married a train wreck; I’ve spent more time on my back than a prostitute.

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tous—and deeply grateful for my business. I sometimes wonder what happens when they spot my name on the appointment calendar; do they salivate when the see my name, licking their chops, saying,“Here comes Johnnnnnnnyyyyy…?”

But all these operations have taught me that sometimes the best care comes after the surgeon tears off his scrubs. That’s when the experts take over: the nurses. They and their aides initiate the healing and caring process 24/7, doing all the heavy lifting, the mundane tasks, the careful monitoring of every vital sign. They become your doctor, your advocate, your lifeline, your friend. Most have great compassion. They know that complaints are part of the drill, with food being the primary target. They have several balls in the air at the same time, and as the daily pressure mounts, you would never know it by their complete composure.

One of the places we find these caring angels is right here in Boca Raton at the Christine E. Lynn

College of Nursing on the FAU campus (made possible by former nurse Christine Lynn). The school, under the leadership of Marlaine Smith, has been rated by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 schools of nursing in the country.

The college has achieved national recognition but is little known in its own hometown of Boca.

Dr. Smith, who is retiring this year after seven years, has taken ownership of this program, which is based on three core values: caring, comfort and compassion for every patient. Although I don’t know if any of my nurses have gone through this college, I have seen the qualities it advocates on a first-hand basis. They are at the core of good nursing.

Being sick or slated for surgery or going to doctors’ appointments may not be the kind of exhilarating life events we like to celebrate, but they are part of the ride—part of who we are. And I like to think the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing has made all of that a much better experience for all of us.

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