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contents february 2015 58

30 editor’s letter

54 Westward ho

65 home

BY Marie Speed

BY rich pollack

BY Brad Mee

58 the Music Makers

68 out & about

BY John thoMaSon

BY Stefanie cainto

Atlantic Avenue’s westward development is a long time coming—and we couldn’t be happier.

hot list

Locals give us their Valentine’s picks, and our woman around town bestows a few other insider tips. BY dorothY MacdiarMid

snapshots

Check out who was on the Avenue recently.

After years of east Delray bursting with growth, West Atlantic Avenue is about to have its day in the sun.

These Delray-based musicians are some of the high notes in the town’s burgeoning arts scene.

128 The lowly bathroom is becoming a chic house of rock.

The season kicked off with a whirlwind of parties and events.

dining guide

BY Stefanie cainto

Our review-driven dining guide covers all the bases, from West Palm to Boca Raton.

40 calendar/top five

126 my turn

BY John thoMaSon

BY John Shuff

44 style

128 community connection

We’ve got it all, from a soul man and Shakespeare, to a garlic extravaganza and the Fab Four.

Here’s how we’re putting the best face on this season’s glam cosmetics. photographY BY aaron BriStol

The author decides to kick it up a notch for Valentine’s Day.

David Schmidt loves Delray—and all its sisters. BY rich pollack

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Where there’s Smoke, there are really great ribs. BY Bill citara

ON THE COVER:

Taylor Loren is a homegrown Delray musician (page 58).

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Meet a woman with a magic bus, and a man who brings world-class tennis to Delray. BY John thoMaSon

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Delray Beach Garlic Festival WHEN: Feb. 6-8 WHAT: The annual garlic fest is now in its 16th year, and it’s still promising the best stinkin’ party in town. Past festivals have featured garlic ice cream, Argentinean garlic barbecue and more mouthwatering dishes. Proceeds go to Delray Beach Arts Inc. COST: $10 to $25 CONTACT: 561/279-0907, dbgarlicfest.com

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Delray Beach Open by the Venetian Las Vegas WHEN: Feb. 13-22 WHAT: It’s the only combined ATP World Tour & ATP Champions Tour event in the world, and it calls Delray Beach its home. Every year, the Delray Beach Open attracts more than 50,000 spectators. Find out what all the commotion is about by attending a match—or a few matches—and checking out a special event like the Ladies Day luncheon and Valentine’s Day dinner. COST: Starts at $13 CONTACT: 561/330-6000, yellowtennisball.com

Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience WHEN: Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. WHAT: For a Beatles experience unlike any other, make your way over to the Crest Theatre for an interactive concert where the crowd is just as important as the band. Audience members put in song requests before the show and during intermission, along with the reason they chose these songs. The band then weaves the songs together in a narrative manner, taking everyone on a journey with iconic music that’s a tribute not just to the Beatles but to the impact of the songs on people’s lives. COST: $39 CONTACT: 561/243-7922, delraycenterfor thearts.org

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The day has finally arrived; there’s new life on West Atlantic Avenue.

ack in the 1980s, when I first came to Delray, the couple I was visiting gave me directions to their Lake Ida house—which included getting off I-95 at Woolbright and making my way there via Seacrest, then Swinton. It was a very convoluted route, and they told me later it was because they thought getting off on the Atlantic Avenue exit would be “too scary” for me. I can hardly believe that now. Number one, I have never found West Atlantic scary (which it was, presumably, because I was white and it was mostly black.) And number two, those days are rapidly becoming a thing of the past as West Atlantic Avenue’s redevelopment is finally getting a toehold. In the ’90s, there was the first Back Room, a key club that I loved, and Mr. Penny’s corner store at Fifth and Second, where I went for smoked ham hocks and greens. I wasn’t a good fit for the Paradise Club, and I went to one wedding at Mount Olive Baptist Church, but that was about it for me when it came to West Atlantic. It may as well have been Siberia back then. Everything new and exciting was happening in east Delray, like Jazz on the Avenue, or our first cool restaurants, like Damiano’s and Splendid Blendeds. Today, after years of the CRA quietly buying land and new development inching west of Swinton, things are revving up and filling in. (Shout out to departing CRA director Diane Colonna, who has been working on this for as long as I’ve known her.) There is a park, a new Fairfield Inn, towering “gateway” sculptures at I-95 and a large mixed-use project in the works. The CRA’s vision for a newly revived West Atlantic appears to be taking shape (page 54). It’s long overdue and promises to be an asset to our city. I think there are more great changes around the corner, and I’m anxious to see what they are. As for that scary factor? I’d say these days it’s way beyond that old racial thing. I say it’s parking. Try finding a spot on a weekend night anywhere near downtown— that’s enough to really strike fear in your heart. Enjoy this issue, and we’ll see you next time.

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How do we love Delray? Let us count the ways. Valentine’s Day is upon us, and just as Carrie Bradshaw of “Sex and the City” opted to fall in love with New York rather than fall prey to another bad date, we think falling in love with Delray may be the best way to celebrate the holiday. Don’t forget to capture the moment when you’re at a spot that appears on the Hot List with a picture to share on social media with the tag #DelrayHotList. Here are a few ways we are loving Delray this month.

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Black and White and Re(a)d All Over

For the past 75 years, the quintessential Main Street staple, Delray News, has been keeping residents au courant. While it no longer sells foreign newspapers, you can still find about a dozen daily papers as well as several weeklies (like Barron’s.) Leave your Nook at home and grab a seat at the counter at the Green Owl with the black-andwhite, old-school sexiness of a newspaper. 429 E. atlantic ave., 561/278-3399

By Car

With the beautification of Federal Highway taking longer than a high school girl getting ready for a date, it’s been difficult to muster any enthusiasm to get in the car. But the arrival of a few new drivethroughs near the burgeoning Linton and Federal hot spot has changed that. First of all, SunTrust bank finally has a drive-up ATM. It’s been a feature lacking at its other branches in east Delray and Boynton. And who doesn’t love the safety and convenience? Right next door is Chick-Fil-A, offering up relatively healthy fast food, and just a few blocks west is the long-awaited drive-through Starbucks. With all its frothy java deliciousness, you’ll be glad your car has six cup holders. SunTrust and Chik-Fil-A, 1800 S. Federal Highway; Starbucks, 401 Linton Blvd.

with that pampered feeling With some of the best lighting and mirrors around, you’ll feel every bit of the glamorous Vidal Sassoon influence that inspires Bond Street Salon. The Bond Street approach is rooted in the belief that healthy, relaxed hair is the key to beautiful hair. Clients are treated to weekly complimentary deepconditioning hair treatments that combat the environmental factors of coastal living. Its new Under the Sun products help protect your hair from the heat, sun and salt of our humid, beach clime, as well as maintain your sleek, chic Bond Street style at home. 25 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 112, 561/330-8760, bondstreetsalon.com

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Chocolate Covered

While nothing says Valentine’s Day better than traditional chocolate-covered strawberries, Kilwin’s also offers a new spin on sweets, from Sea Foam (aka airy maple sugar) and Krispie Marshmallow Treats, as well as all kinds of nuts dipped to decadent perfection in white, milk or dark chocolate. There are strawberry chocolate chunk fudges, caramel apples and Twinkies frosted like footballs. And let’s not overlook the bacon chocolate truffles. Oh, go on. This is one holiday designed for indulgence. Kilwin’s, 402 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/278-0808, kilwins.com february 2015

Delray After Dark

Where the locals go for a little romance mike cruz, married, father of two: A weekend at the Seagate Hotel with my lovely wife and a special dinner at our new favorite restaurant, Scuola Vecchia. I usually go skiing with the guys and miss Valentine’s, but that’s what I’d do if I were in town. megan Knott, manager at Periwinkle, in a relationship: Getting a great blowout from Bond Street Salon and picking out a sparkly new bauble from the store (Periwinkle). Then heading out with my guy to grab a craft cocktail at our favorite neighborhood watering hole, Sweetwater. And on to downtown Delray for a perfect filet [mignon] and fantastic bottle of red at Cut432 (this combo keeps both of us content). But what’s a Valentine’s Day without something sweet? City Oyster’s savory dessert platter is a little taste of everything! Now if only the Downtowner went to Ocean Ridge, that might just be my perfect evening … so many things to love!

On Foot

Delray Beach Running Company isn’t just for runners. It carries brands of athletic clothing and footwear not found at the major sporting goods stores. Upon strolling in, we found some unbelievably comfortable, lightweight Terox flip-flops available in bright tropical colors or more subdued neutrals—a treat for your feet. (They’re also good for your arches and your back.) Getting around Delray by foot is très pleasant in a pair. 20 W. Atlantic Ave., 561/270-7622, rundelraybeach.com

with a fourlegged friend So last summer, after we let the cat out of the bag by mentioning that dogs loved the north end of Delray Beach, law enforcement tightened up and put an end to that. So we went right to the top and asked Mayor Cary Glickstein where he and his dog like to hang out. The First Dog is a hound/ lab mix named Kona from the Big Dog Rescue Ranch. She has heaps of energy and loves exploring her neighborhood … on a leash with a mayoral escort, nonetheless. Occasionally, they walk to Boston’s, where Kona enjoys ordering off its special canine menu. Delray businesses are hospitable to well-behaved hounds, with many shops offering biscuits and water outside their doors.

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Brandon Brennan, trainer at slash fitness, engaged: I’d serve my fiancée breakfast in bed. We love bagel sandwiches from Bagels With and a blonde roast coffee from Starbucks. Then we would hit Slash for an energizing workout class followed by a walk on the beach. I would love to have a romantic dinner for just the two of us at Buddha Sky Bar before hitting Salt7 for some Champagne and dancing. caron Dockerty, real-estate agent, gemologist, married, mother of two: Our favorite way to celebrate is happy hour on the Avenue at Rack’s Oyster House, The Office, City Oyster or Cut432, then home for a fabulous dinner prepared by Chef Bob (her husband). We usually walk across the street to the beach and borrow our neighbors’ chaise lounges and admire the moon over the ocean. (My neighbors don’t know we do this, but if they are reading this, thanks!) Jacqui morocco, orthodontist, married, mother of two: I’d begin with a spa day at The Seagate Spa with a couples massage. Then we would relax at Seagate Beach Club together. I’d get my hair and makeup done at PeterMark Salon. I’d walk around the corner for clothes and accessories at Periwinkle, then grab a pair of shoes at Footcandy. Finally, finish with a fabulous dinner with Jack (her husband) at 32 East. I don’t think you’d get the same itinerary from my husband! He would want some golf to be worked into this day.

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Spotlight: Sarah Martin is sweet on Delray. She learned just how entrepreneurial she was in the six years she created events for the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative. Now she’s gone out on her own with Experience Epic, a vehicle for expressing her own unique vision for clients with experiential marketing. A member of the board of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, this happily married mother of two daughters (who attend Spady Elementary) shares her love of our Village by the Sea. What do you think MakeS delray unique? i think Delray’s continuous level of energy and activity. it seems as though Delray Beach constantly has something to offer, whether it is a new place to go or something new to experience. What’S your favorite thing about delray? My favorite thing about Delray Beach is all the 14 years of memories that this wonderful town has afforded me and my family. Delray Beach will always be a part of us. What’S your favorite thing in delray to do With your daughterS? My favorite thing to do with my daughters in Delray Beach would be ditching our responsibilities for a day and visiting the sights, having a delicious lunch at one of the awesome restaurants downtown, and finishing off with ice cream at Kilwin’s. they deserve it with all the hard work they put into school and their extracurricular activities.

“My favorite thing about Delray is the 14 years of memories this town has afforded me and my family.”

do you have a dreaM project you’d like to bring/create in delray? Yes … but i am keeping it a secret! it is being held safe in my “idea jar” until the right set of circumstances come together to make it happen.

free of charge At the Delray Beach Public Library’s Share-A-Pet Pawsitive Reading Program, children take turns reading books out loud to therapy dogs as a means of gaining confidence by reading in a friendly, nonjudgmental atmosphere. Share-A-Pet volunteers bring Splinter, a Havanese, and Dakota, a Golden Retriever, to the library the first two Saturdays of each month. No charge, no sign-up necessary, just come by and join in the fun! Dates: Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, 2:30 to 3:30 100 W. Atlantic Ave., 561/266-0194, delraylibrary.org

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For a fin-tastic time, the Sandoway house has daily shark feedings in its 15,000-gallon shark tank. Learn lots of interesting facts about the ocean’s top predators while watching them feed. Apparently, sharks are hungriest Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Admission is $4 per person (3 years of age and above). If you want the unique privilege of feeding the sharks yourself, $25 and an advance reservation gets you the opportunity. 142 S. ocean blvd., 561/274-7263, sandowayhouse.org february 2015

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Interactive fun with the Bard and the Fab Four, Delray’s pioneers take us back in time, and a familiar stinker makes its annual visit this month.

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When: Feb. 21 Where: Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., Delray Beach About: It’s hard to believe Danny Brooks hails from Canada, because his sound is so Southern American it’s practically Mexican. In fact, Brooks calls himself the Texassippi Soul Man, thanks to his impeccable cauldron of influences from both of those American states. The charismatic, longhaired singer grew up listening to Hank Williams and Taj Mahal, Solomon Burke and the Allman Brothers, and you can hear echoes of these legends in his band’s music, which he performs with a spiritual bombast akin to an old-time preacher. The distinctive gravel in his weathered voice is like the road-battered cherry on top. Brooks is supporting his third album, appropriately titled “Texassippi Soul Man,” with 16 eclectic tracks that span styles from Otis Redding to the Black Keys. Cost: $25-$35 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org

When: Feb. 10-11 Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach About: The Reduced Shakespeare Company has long held the most recognized position in Bard parody with its endlessly reproduced show “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Condensed.” Now, there’s a new game in town, and the Improvised Shakespeare Company takes a different approach: It makes up a “masterpiece” on the spot, each night, based on a title suggestion from the audience, and performs it with deadpan Shakespearean dialogue and themes. Performed by three men on a bare stage, every show is wildly different, with one recent performance, in Naples, integrating pickle juice and an undead Lionel Richie. This mix of Elizabethan drama and “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” has been hailed as “staggeringly brilliant” by TimeOut Chicago. Chances are, if comedic theater can do well in the home of The Second City, it can translate to anywhere in the country. Thou hast tickled thy funny bones. Cost: $28 Contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org

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When: Feb. 6-8 Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: Reggae-rockers Rebelution are accustomed to playing festivals, bringing smooth grooves and positive vibes to the stages of Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, among the 120 or so dates the band plays each year. Now, the Southern California road warriors can add the stinkiest of all Florida festivals to their growing schedule: The Delray Beach Garlic Festival. The quintet will headline Friday night at Garlic Fest, with reggae funk-rockers Bushwood opening for it. On Saturday, garlic lovers should stick around for headliner Trombone Shorty, the prolific 28-yearold phenom from New Orleans, whose mastery of the wind brass instrument encompasses jazz, funk and rap. But, of course, the food is always center stage, from the signature flaming shrimp scampi to garlic crab cakes and garlic Argentine BBQ. And at the Garlic Chef competition, local toques will dish their best inventions involving the aromatic clove in their efforts to unseat Dada’s Bruce Feingold, the reigning 2013 and 2014 champion. Cost: $10-$20 per day Contact: 561/279-0907, dbgarlicfest.com

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Opposite page, from left: Danny Brooks, the Improvised Shakespeare Company, Garlic Fest headliners Rebelution, Spady’s Living Heritage Day Festival and “Yesterday and Today”

[2] Spady Living Heritage Day

When: Feb. 28 Where: Spady Museum complex, 170 N.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach About: Each year, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum reminds its visitors what Delray Beach was like before five-star restaurants landed on every block, fashion models strutted the Avenue beside designer pooches, and shark tanks popped up in hotels. This was once a tumbleweedy land where pioneers had to turn nothing into something, planting and cultivating their own food—all of it, not just a few items in a community garden—and designing household items like lye, soap and straw brooms from scratch. At Spady Living Heritage Day, the Tradition Bearers of Renaissance Park of Marianna, Fla. will be on hand to explain how these products came to be, and it’s just one part of this beloved celebration. The exact lineup of talent has not been announced as of this writing, but you can be assured the Bahamas 2 Miami Junkanoo Revue will make its annual appearance, bringing Caribbean dance to the festivities along with stilt walkers, a bounce house, face painting, food trucks and, if past years are any indication, live storytelling and exotic animal encounters. Cost: Free Contact: 561/279-8883, spadymuseum.com

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[1] “Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience”

When: Feb. 17 Where: Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: They don’t wear mop-top wigs, and they don’t speak with faux-British accents, but they’re dressed in snappy suits and they have a Beatles oeuvre deeper than a millionaire’s pockets. Billy McGuigan and his two brothers need to have a versatile body of work because, as the tribute act Yesterday and Today, they rely entirely on audience input to decide their set list for each show. Unique among America’s bottomless well of Fab Four tribute shows, the players collect request forms from audience members before the show and then at intermission—so if you’ve always wanted to hear “Happiness is a Warm Gun” or “Golden Slumbers” next to “Let it Be” and “Help!” now’s your chance. Attendees are also encouraged to write the reason for their selection, which the musicians may integrate into their pre-song banter. Each show can run up to three hours and employ up to five keyboards and 19 guitars, to ensure the pinpoint accuracy of each song. Cost: $39 Contact: 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org

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On & Off the Avenue Enjoy thEsE othEr high-sEason EvEnts in our favoritE city.

Now through Feb. 8: “i anD you” at arts GaraGe, 180 N.E. First St.; various show times; $30-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. This two-character drama about two high schoolers—one boy and one girl, one white and one African-American, one healthy and the other chronically ill—who gather to complete a research project has been praised for its naturalistic ear for teenage dialogue as well as its mystical third-act twist. Presented by the Theatre at Arts Garage.

Now through Feb. 15: “other PeoPLe’s Money” at DeLray BeaCh PLayhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach; various show times; $30; 561/272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse. com. Playwright Jerry Sterner penned this award-winning, socially conscious and prescient dramedy about a rapacious Wall Street takeover artist planning to liquidate a company—and its 1,200 employees.

Now through Feb. 22: “CoMinG into fashion: a Century of fashion PhotoGraPhs at ConDé nast” at norton MuseuM of art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; $5-$12; 561/832-5196, norton.org. The Norton Museum is one of just two American museum engagements for this traveling exhibition that studies the evolution of fashion photography across 150 photographic prints from Condé Nast’s archives in New York, Paris, Milan and London. Edward Steichen, Irving Penn and Miles Aldridge are among the photographic voices whose personalities resonate through their work.

Now through March 1: “Les Liasons DanGereuses” at PaLM BeaCh DraMaworKs, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; various show times; $60; 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks. org. Frequently revisited and re-imagined, this Christopher

Hampton play, adapted from the French-language drama by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, focuses on rival aristocrats who deploy sex as a weapon of humiliation and degradation for their own amusement, at the expense of a virtuous Madame and a vulnerable music student.

Now through March 29: “KLara KristaLova: turninG to stone” at norton MuseuM of art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; $5-$12; 561/832-5196, norton.org. With influences ranging from Hans Christian Andersen to Oscar Wilde and vintage DC comics, this Swedish surrealist plumbs childhood memories, dreams and nightmares for inspiration, then combines them with myths and fairy tales, blurring the line between innocence and horror.

Feb. 4: Patsy CLine triBute show at LaKe worth PLayhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; various show times; $25-$30; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. Vocalist Barbara VanEycken celebrates the life and career of country-music sensation Patsy Cline in this one-woman show, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Cline’s passing.

Feb. 6-8: internationaL KinetiC art exhiBit anD syMPosiuM in eastern Boynton BeaCh; various event times; free; intlkineticartevent. org. The city of Boynton Beach will be alive with kinetic art at this biennial symposium, whose events include 16 kinetic artworks installed in public outdoor spaces, a Solar Tree kinetic art student exhibit, more than 60 indoor kinetic artworks and site-specific installations, educational presentations and more.

Feb. 8-May 3: “the triuMPh of Love: Beth ruDin DewooDy CoLLeCts” at norton MuseuM of art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm

Beach; $5-$12; 561/832-5196, norton.org. Cultural patron and part-time West Palm Beach resident DeWoody will be honored at this survey of her extensive art collection, which began in the 1960s and has never subsided. Areas of emphasis from the past four decades will be displayed, in an exhibit that reveals her openness to new artistic ideas.

Feb. 9-10: Levi Kreis at DeLray Center for the arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. This singer-songwriter and Broadway talent won a Tony award for his portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in “Million Dollar Quartet,” and also starred in “Rent” and “Smokey Joe’s Café.” He is performing as part of Crest Theatre’s cabaret series.

Feb. 9-10 Levi Kreis

Feb. 9-18: “Give My reGarDs to BroaDway” at DeLray BeaCh PLayhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach; various show times; $30; 561/272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com. British theatrical producer Cameron Mackintosh has been hailed for bringing countless American Broadway musicals to the United Kingdom, and this musical revue celebrates Mackintosh’s personality and the songs he helped bring across the pond, from “Oklahoma” and “A Little Night Music” to “Godspell” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”

Feb. 10: tiM Dorsey at MurDer on the BeaCh, 273 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; free; 561/279-7790, murderonthebeach.com. Dorsey, the venerable novelist known for his Florida-set crime capers, returns to speak about and sign his 2015 book Shark Skin Suite, a legal comedy set, in part, at a Key West courthouse.

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Feb. 13-22 Delray Beach Open

Feb. 20-22 The U.K. Ukulele Orchestra

Feb. 12 Michael Reagan

Feb. 11-12: “Rebecca” at aRts GaRaGe,

the art of tea among eight key cultures worldwide: China, Korea, Japan, Germany, France, Russia, England and the United States. pechter photo

180 N.E. First St.; various show times; $15-$25; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. The beloved Alfred Hitchcock drama about a self-conscious bride tormented by her husband’s deceased first wife will be presented as part of the Arts Garage Radio Theatre series, performed by professional actors and crew members, with live sound-effects wizardry and scripts in hand.

With You” will perform from his diverse repertoire of country, folk, bluegrass and blues tunes, in support of his 14th album, “Last Alaska Moon.”

Feb. 12: Michael ReaGan at DelRay centeR foR the aRts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 2 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. The eldest son of Ronald Reagan, Michael has continued to champion his father’s conservative vision as a radio talk show host, Fox News Channel contributor and “Today Show” commentator. The pundit and philanthropist will speak as part of Crest Theatre’s 2015 lecture series.

Feb. 13-22: DelRay beach open by the venetian las veGas at DelRay tennis centeR, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; various ticket prices and event times; 561/330-6000, yellowtennisball. com. The world’s only combined ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour event showcases the best in both current and retired tennis players. Televised nationally and internationally, the tour hosts more than 50,000 spectators and more than 10 hospitality and amateur tennis events.

Feb. 12: Richie MineRvini at DelRay centeR foR the aRts’ vintaGe GyM, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. As part of its “Catch a Rising Star” comedy series, Delray Feb. 12 Center for the Arts welcomes Richie Minervini this seasoned comedian and former owner of Long Island’s East Side Comedy Club; a regular at casinos, clubs and cruise ships, he has appeared in “The King of Queens” and “Grown Ups.”

Feb. 19: Music anD aRt in the paRk at veteRans paRk Gazebo, 802 N.E. First St., Delray

Feb. 13: livinGston tayloR at DelRay centeR foR the aRts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray

Feb. 19-May 24: “hiGh tea” at noRton MuseuM of aRt, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm

Beach; 8 p.m.; $49-$65; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. A performer for more than 40 years, the Top 40 songwriter behind “I’ll Come Running” and “I Will Be in Love

Beach; $5-$12; 561/832-5196, norton.org. Spanning a period of 1,200 years from the ninth to early 20th century, this exhibition of more than 100 rare objects will explore

Beach; 6 to 8 p.m.; free; 561/243-7350, mydelraybeach. com. At this impromptu and democratic “jam,” musicians of all ages are welcome to bring their instruments to the park and perform with their fellow-players; likewise, easels and art supplies will be arranged in the park for artists to create masterpieces on the spot. Professionals, amateurs and all park visitors are welcome in this non-instructional play environment.

Feb. 20-22: the uniteD kinGDoM ukulele oRchestRa at DelRay centeR foR the aRts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $45; 561/2437922, delraycenterforthearts.org. This British octet has mastered the bass, baritone, tenor, concert and soprano versions of the ukulele, drawing an eclectic palette of sonic richness from this venerable stringed instrument. Expect to hear quirky renditions of oldies, current hits and longforgotten treasures.

Feb. 26-March 15: “aRsenic anD olD lace” at lake WoRth playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; various show times; $23-$38; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. “Insanity doesn’t run in the family—it gallops,” according to this bonkers theatrical comedy, a madcap farce whose characters include kindly sisters who murder houseguests with a lethal elderberry wine; a man who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt; and another who bears an unusual resemblance to Boris Karloff.

Feb. 28-March 1: DoWntoWn DelRay beach cRaft festival at fouRth anD atlantic avenues; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/746-6615, artfestival.com. More than 100 of the nation’s most talented artisans will offer a variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and more, all handmade in America, at this 18th annual downtown tradition, with price ranges for all budgets.

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smoke

Good barbecue finally arrives in Delray.

moke is an ephemeral thing. It’s an opaque wisp, a gray-white vapor trail, a fleeting smudge hovering in the air—a scent that braces, tantalizes, then is gone. Smoke, when applied to meat, however, gains form, weight and heft. Also deliciousness, and at least the permanence of taste memory. The catalyst for this is a blue-collar alchemist called the pitmaster, who combines the ephemeral smoke with time, low temperatures and knowledge painstakingly gained through long, sweaty, smoggy experience to produce the work of culinary art we know as barbecue. Though barbecue is typically considered the rustic dish of the common folk, in preparation and execution it actually has more in common with fancier epicurean dishes like risotto, soufflés and beurre blancs, demanding an almost intuitive grasp of food chemistry and the complex interaction of heat, seasonings and the main ingredient(s). Also like these more “refined” dishes, barbecue takes one or two basic ingredients and elevates them into something much more (and much more delicious) than the sum of their parts. You could take my word for all this. Or better still, you could see (and taste) for yourself the elemental magic of the ephemeral smoke at downtown Delray’s most aptly named barbecue establishment, Smoke. The culinary alchemist here is Bryan Tyrell, an original member of Kansas City’s famed Slaughterhouse Five barbecue team and of the American Royal Grand Champion team in the World Series of Barbecue. Virtually any food—even tofu, if you insist on calling that food—can be given the barbecue 48

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8 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 561/330-4236 HoURs: Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday noon to 2 a.m., Sunday noon to 10 p.m. PRICes: Entrées $10 to $29 WeBsITe: eatbbqnow.com

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Smoke’s ribs with all the fixings

treatment (which, by the way, differs from grilling in that it involves wood smoke, low temperatures and lots of time). Pork shoulder, brisket, sausage and beef ribs all have their smoky, meaty charms. But to most connoisseurs of fine ‘cue, pork spareribs—not baby backs—reside at the very pinnacle of the barbecue mountain. Smoke serves what is called the St. Louis cut (spare ribs with the gristly tips removed). They’re smoked-cooked low-n-slow over oak and other woods, competition-style—which, among other things, means that the meat is gloriously tender but not falling off the bone. You’ll probably need teeth, but only very little ones. Teeth or not, these are simply the best ribs in South Florida. The smoke is a kiss rather than an assault, showing off a rosy ring beneath a crusty, spice-rubbed exterior. Add a smidge of nottoo-sweet sauce if you must, but meat this good needs nothing more than an appetite. Chicken, too, reveals Tyrell’s deft touch at the pit. Most barbecued fowl is, well … foul, poultry-flavored sawdust with rubbery skin about as appealing as a flab fondue. But even the breast meat of Smoke’s bird is moist and tender, and february 2015

The St. Louis cut ribs, smoke-cooked low and slow over oak and other woods, competition-style, means the meat is gloriously tender but not falling off the bone. You’ll probably need teeth, but only very little ones. the skin, though hardly cracker-crisp, has at least been rendered of much of its fat. Surprisingly, the much-touted burnt ends, the crusty trimmings of a barbecued brisket (and available only on Wednesdays), are less successful, swimming in sauce and so egregiously fatty that the shards of flavorful meat are but an afterthought. Pulled pork is better, a clump of gum-tender pig as big as the Jolly Green Gi-

ant’s fist nestled on a soft bun and topped with crunchy-tangy coleslaw. But it needs more salt and generous applications of Smoke’s bracingly tart vinegar-based Carolina-style sauce. Of course, barbecue without the expected sides is like BB without the Q. And Smoke nails the requisite side dishes with the same worthy hammer as its barbecue, especially the stellar house-made potato chips, thick-cut rounds golden and greaseless and presented with a pungent blue cheese dipping sauce with the addictive properties of substances usually investigated by the DEA. Baked beans are rich and creamy, laced with chunks of pork and judicious sauce. Potato salad jacked up with cilantro and jalapeños is thankfully not the dessert-sweet stuff served at many barbecue joints; the mac-n-cheese, cornbread and tater tots are creditable efforts too. And don’t forget the luscious coconut pudding, served in a mason jar and stuck with Nilla wafers and caramelized bananas. Smoke may be an ephemeral thing, but with food like this, expect Smoke to stick around for a long, long time. delray beach magazine

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estella pyfrom The founder of a brilliant local nonprofit goes national.

s an innovator and a humanitarian, you know you’ve arrived when Oprah Winfrey’s creative team comes knocking on your proverbial door—in this case, the sliding door of a 37-foot bus. That’s what happened last summer to 78-year-old West Palm Beach resident Estella Pyfrom, whose free mobile education unit, Estella’s Brilliant Bus, celebrated its third year in 2014. The bus, which Pyfrom tours across South Florida—often with herself behind the wheel—has enjoyed enormous success teaching computer skills to underserved students, to the benefit of some 61,000 children. Naturally, the media took notice, first the local press and then nationally by “NBC Nightly News,” which covered her story in January 2013 and led to a flood of donations. Next, CNN named Pyfrom one of its 2013 “Heroes: Everyday people changing the world.” Later that year, she spoke at Digital Divide 2013, a conference in the nation’s capital, where she met presidents Obama and George H.W. Bush. But nothing could prepare Pyfrom for the deluge of attention she received last year. Her Brilliant Bus participated in the 2014 Tech Innovation Bus Ride, an 11-day road trip in which Pyfrom drove 90 promising students from West Palm Beach to New Orleans— stopping at historic civil rights landmarks along the way—where her students participated in a “Hackathon” at the 20th annual Essence Music Festival. Her students took home top prizes in the coding competition, aimed at fostering the next generation of tech talent. Documentary filmmakers from Disney Channel shadowed her for parts of the trip, for a 2015 film to be aired on the network. The Huffington Post sent its own documentarians for a similar project. And then there was Oprah, right on their heels, inviting Pyfrom to speak at her “Life You Want Weekend” last October in Miami. All this for a soft-spoken woman who never sought press coverage. “I’ve always worked to do wonderful things, but I did not like the exposure,” she says. “But I’m at a point now where I cannot avoid it, so I guess I have a different respect for the media, because I know they are not all negative. The media’s been doing some great, positive stories, and the excitement has not let up.” Pyfrom, who spent 48 years in the Palm Beach County School District, mostly as a guidance counselor, retired in 2004. Two years later, she was back on the job, as a guidance counselor for an elementary school in South

Bay. But this position didn’t satisfy Pyfrom’s passion to assist underserved children, from pre-K to college-age. So she left the formal education system for good and created Estella’s Brilliant Bus. “I had the idea before I stopped working, but I couldn’t develop it because I was so busy at my job,” she recalls. “I knew that eventually, based on my age, I would have to either stop working or forget about this project. “I didn’t want to forget about it.” So Pyfrom went all in, investing some $900,000, mostly from her pension and Social Security allotments, into a bus built from scratch, customized to her needs, and incorporated as a nonprofit. The words “Estella’s Brilliant Bus” are emblazoned along the side in teal cursive, next to her mission’s slogan: “Have knowledge will travel.” Inside the immaculate air-conditioned vehicle are 17 Internet-equipped computers where, on any given day, a college student may be researching a term paper next to a third-grader working on basic arithmetic. Following a prearranged schedule, the bus will plant itself at a school, park or community center—Delray venues have included the Village Academy and the Tennis Center— where the learning stations will be individualized to a given student’s or teacher’s needs. Pyfrom may be too humble to think of herself as a world-changer, but she has national ambitions. A second South Florida bus is in the works, and she envisions a fleet of Brilliant Buses across the United States. “To me, the Brilliant Bus is just another one of my crazy ideas that I made work,” she says. “I’ve gotten a lot of invitations and requests to replicate and duplicate it in other countries. I knew it would come, because it was part of my vision. But I didn’t think it was going to come this fast.” The daughter of migrant workers in Belle Glade, who harvested produce during Florida’s long, hot summers, her parents set an example she’s followed ever since. Neither had more than a fourth-grade education, but they knew how to give. “Sometimes [my siblings and I] would go visit our parents from college, and they’d have strange people sitting in their house—people off the street,” Pyfrom recalls. “Anyone who wanted to come by, my mother would feed them. “I worked several jobs to provide extra income for my family, but I’d always been willing to share, and have shared, with other people. ... If you can help somebody, then your troubles will not be in vain.”

“I’ve always been willing to share ... If you can help somebody, then your troubles will not be in vain.”

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This former clothes wholesaler has turned an unpaid labor of love into an inventive tennis extravaganza.

ver the past two-plus decades, Mark Baron has become, arguably, the most important figure in Delray Beach tennis. It’s an ascent that began in a most unlikely place: women’s undergarments in Miami Beach. In the late 1960s, Baron, then 18, was a freshman at the University of Miami, majoring in business and paying for college by mowing lawns, vacuuming pools and bagging groceries. He was walking down Washington Avenue one day with his girlfriend (and soon-to-be wife) Sharon, when he noticed a clothing store that was going out of business. He took a chance and bought out the clothier’s inventory, selling the pre-priced and packaged bras and girdles at discounted rates at weekend flea markets. “I figured I’d try this,” Baron recalls. “After two weeks I quit everything else and just did this—because I made more money on a Saturday and Sunday than I did working all the jobs put together five days a week.” Thus, serendipity, rather than intention, launched what became a lucrative career. Baron spent the next 22 years in the clothing business as a wholesaler and importer, and he was able to retire at 39. But Baron is the kind of person who is too driven to stay retired, and “I went crazy after three days,” he says. He took an interest in tennis through his son Ivan, then a child athlete who would graduate to a successful professional career in the ’90s. “I didn’t know kids played tennis,” Baron says. “One of those days, my wife said, we’re going to watch my oldest son, who was 8 or 9, play in a tournament. I had no idea what she was talking about. I went and watched, thought it was fun, and that’s where it all started.” Having dabbled in small tournaments, and having made sufficient connections through Ivan’s emerging career, Baron launched his first Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tour event in 1993: the America’s Red Clay tournament in Coral Springs. The event lasted five years, but unlike Baron’s clothing enterprise, it was not a moneymaker. It couldn’t draw enough top athletes, who tended to play in more-established tournaments in Europe at the time, and the city would eventually sue the tournament over insufficient investment returns. Baron settled the case in 1998 and moved his tournament to the more hospitable environs of the Delray Beach Tennis Center, rechristening it the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) in 1999. “Delray was a sleepy town when we came here 17 years ago,” Baron says. “It did have the big tennis complex off Linton, the Lavers tennis center, which was a mega site for tennis. But it was at the end of its heyday. When we came

here, it was the quiet time, because they ended up tearing it all down. Tennis was probably low on the totem pole.” The ITC became Baron’s passion project, a slow-building venture requiring patience and a wellspring of savings to keep it afloat. For his first 13 years as a tournament director, Baron did not collect a paycheck. In the period of 2004 and 2005, his tournament suffered the effects of Hurricane Wilma and a schedule change that forced it to move from winter/spring to September—a recipe for hot, rainy disaster. “Between ’04 and ’05, we probably lost $1 million to $2 million. That’s the only time I stepped back and said, ‘Am I really going to keep doing this?’ And I decided, yeah. “I’ve only had two businesses in my life,” he adds. “One lasted 22 years, and now this one is in its 25th year. So when I start something, I get behind it 100 percent.” Baron’s overarching strategy has been a straightforward one: to keep building the event every year. To that end, in 2010 he expanded the tournament to include a three-day Champions Tour tourney of retired tennis greats (Michael Chang and Goran Ivanisevic will play this year) and added ancillary events throughout the 10-day program, including a Valentine’s Dinner Party, a Doubles Mixer, a USTA Kidz’ Day, two Ladies Luncheons and a Chamber Bash, a networking gathering catered by top Delray restaurants. At nearly all of these events, sellouts are customary. Along the way, the tournament’s international cachet has increased, with TV coverage growing from an initial nine hours to a span of seven days on 130 stations worldwide. In 2013, the tournament changed its name once again to the Delray Beach Open by the Venetian Las Vegas, and the support of this luxury hotel has provided Baron the ability to attract more Top 20 tournament players than he has in the past, while boosting the Venetian’s business beyond expectations. The next major change, slated for the 2016 tournament, is the addition of 15 luxury skyboxes to replace the Tennis Center’s backless grandstand bench seats. Simply put, Baron doesn’t possess the gene for resting on laurels, and as his vision nears its quarter-century milestone, expect more improvements. “Yes, we do not have the most gorgeous community center,” he says. “Even the city tells me it’s the biggest detriment we have right now ... but I think due to our personal relationships, we’re able to overcome that. If you look at all the places in the world where an ATP tour event is, and put Delray Beach next to all those names, you go, ‘Wow.’ I think we’re all excited to have an event like this in Delray Beach.”

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“When I start something, I get behind it 100 percent.”

IF YOU GO What: Delray Beach Open by the Venetian Las Vegas When: Feb. 13-22 Where: Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave. Cost: Varies per event and seating package ContaCt: 561/330-6000, yellowtennisball.com

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ward Ho At long last, West Atlantic Avenue is stirring with new life— and a bright future. By Rich Pollack

ohn Flynn wasn’t very familiar with Delray Beach in 2012 when he drove from Interstate 95 to the city’s vibrant downtown on his way to dinner with his fiancée. But as he headed through the first few blocks east of the interstate, an area of haphazard small businesses and rundown vacant lots, Flynn noticed a sign posted by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announcing that 6.5 acres on the south side of Atlantic Avenue were available for development. A developer whose family built one of the largest mixeduse projects in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, Flynn saw more than just a sign. He saw potential. “This is where the city is going to grow,” says Flynn, whose company will soon develop the property he saw advertised. “Delray is a fantastic town, and this area is going to take off now that things are starting to happen again.” For decades, it seemed as if the historically African-Amer-

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ican area between Swinton Avenue on the east and I-95 on the west was passed over as efforts to develop Delray Beach’s downtown, from Swinton Avenue to the ocean, blossomed. “When you came through, it wasn’t a welcoming atmosphere,” says Ann Stacey Wright, a resident of the area just south of Atlantic Avenue, president of Southwest Neighborhood Alliance and a member of the West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition (WARC). “You had areas that were unkempt and buildings that attracted undesirable people.” Now, however, long-discussed efforts to expand the city’s downtown to include all of Atlantic Avenue from the interstate to the beach finally seem to be taking root. First on the docket is the 95-room Fairfield Inn on the south side of Atlantic Avenue between Southwest Ninth and 10th avenues. At the same time, Flynn’s plans for Uptown Atlantic, a $25 million three-block project, are in the process of receiving final approvals. The project will be an anchor in the developing corridor, with everything from a pharmacy

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Clockwise, from top: West Atlantic Redevelopment Coalition’s Reggie Cox with John Flynn at Uptown Atlantic event, rendering of Uptown Atlantic, Diane Colonna, Bob Currie and Ryan O’Riordan.

and a grocery store to restaurants, Class A office space and apartments. Smaller changes are already taking place in the West Atlantic “forgotten zone.” In 2011, the Elizabeth (Libby) Wesley Plaza was built at Atlantic and Southwest Fifth avenues as a community gathering place, complete with an outdoor stage for occasional performances. Just last year local artist Aldo Conigliaro began converting an old garage near the interstate into a studio and gallery. The Saltwater Brewery, just west of I-95, is packing them in. A longtime lounge just west of

Southwest Fifth Avenue has become the Vintage Tap Juke Joint, an eclectic music venue with vintage furnishings and more than 20 beers on draft. “We’re pulling people from the east over here and providing an entertainment destination,” says Vintage Tap owner Ryan O’Riordan. “Most of our

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customers don’t normally come to this area.” O’Riordan, like many others in the city, hopes the changes along Atlantic Avenue will spark even more development, transforming the area into the gateway the city had envisioned 20 years ago. “If we allow ourselves to dream, West Atlantic Avenue could be incredibly special in five to 10 years,” says Diane Colonna, former executive director of the Delray CRA, which is on the front lines of redeveloping the area. That transformation will be good for surrounding neighborhoods, according to Colonna and residents like Wright, who have been waiting for improvements for years. “Development of West Atlantic Avenue is enormously good for Delray Beach, because it ties the entire town together from I-95 to the beach,” says architect Bob Currie, a longtime resident working with Flynn on the Uptown Atlantic project. “It’s the entrance to the city.” Howard Lewis, a former chairman of the CRA who owns the BP service station on West Atlantic Avenue, agrees. “The nicer the city is, the more people will want to come here,” he says. “The more people want to come here, the more consumer traffic there will be for all businesses.” Why now? It’s been 20 years since the city first floated a redevelopment plan for the neighborhood, yet nothing seemed to gain traction past the Atlantic Grove mixed-use development near the tennis center that was built in 2004. Perhaps it is a convergence of factors—Delray’s wildly booming popularity, an economy on the move, a new city leadership that wants to make something happen. Or maybe it’s been coming

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While there are always concerns about people being forced to give up their homes or property during a redevelopment, Wright says that has not been the case with Uptown Atlantic. “It’s not like anyone is being pushed out,” she says. Instead, according to Lewis, the former CRA board chair, residents were coming to the CRA wanting to sell their properties, which have been increasing in value. Although four businesses in a small shopping plaza will be displaced by the Uptown Atlantic project, the Community Benefits Agreement requires that those businesses be given a right to return or assistance in relocation. Reggie Cox, chairman of the WARC board, believes that a key turning point in the development of West Atlantic Avenue came in 2012

“Our goal is to keep the vision for West Atlantic alive.”—Reggie Cox during a community meeting to look at the 1995 West Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan and develop a needs assessment. “Our goal is to keep the vision for West Atlantic Avenue alive,” Cox says. “If you’re not talking about these things, how are they going to happen? I think this took so long because there wasn’t a real will to do it. What I think changed was the economy, the success of East Atlantic Avenue and the will. The will has changed.” Wright believes the development will help further diminish the dividing lines established decades ago between Delray Beach’s white community and its black community. “We no longer want to be considered West Atlantic Avenue,” she says. “We want to be considered part of downtown Delray Beach. We want to be part of ‘the Village.’”

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all along, just more quietly, behind the scenes. Colonna says the CRA has been laying the groundwork for the West Atlantic redevelopment for years, buying properties, including blighted homes, while at the same time making improvements to the neighborhoods two blocks to the south and two blocks to the north. She says the improvements were designed to make the area better for the residents, and appeal more to private developers. Over the years, the CRA has also implemented beautification projects, including the six massive graphic sculptures known as the gateway features, just west of the interstate highway. The 30-foot iconic sculptures, with artistic panels reflecting the diverse history of Delray Beach, were created by Texas artist Michelle Newman. Colonna says developers like the West Atlantic area’s proximity to I-95; Flynn says he likes its proximity to downtown Delray. Still, Flynn knew he couldn’t go it alone. In drawing up plans for Uptown Atlantic, he and his team made it a point to involve residents and community leaders in the process, working closely with WARC. The discussions helped lead to a Community Benefits Agreement, which requires the developer to hire residents from the community during the construction phase, and later for permanent jobs. The agreement also requires 20 percent of the residential units be set aside for workforce housing. “What people in the community have been concerned about was being involved in what was going to happen to their neighborhood,” says Wright. “We haven’t had much complaining this time, because we were at the table helping to create the menu of what was going to happen.”

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From left, Amber Leigh, Rod MacDonald, Drew Tucker, Chris Michaud and Taylor Loren

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Meet five locals who are keeping Delray Beach in tune.

elray Beach’s music scene has seen its peaks and valleys over the past 20 years of downtown development, with some cherished venues shuttering and others sprouting overnight. Through it all, the city’s rockers, jazzbos, cowgirls and troubadours have remained. Here’s a look at four stalwarts who have helped create a music scene in Delray Beach— and one emerging talent who is already making an impact.

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“PeoPle sTill Have ears, anD THey sTill wanT To Hear qualiTy.”

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Genre: Funk/hip-hop/jazz percussion His sTory: Drew Tucker says he “doesn’t remember life without music.” He started to play piano at age 4 and picked up the drums in middle school, at Loggers’ Run in Boca Raton. By age 15, he was a gigging musician at such Delray Beach hotspots as Erny’s and the newly opened Dada. He and a pianist friend would find restaurants that didn’t have live music, hustle themselves into a test gig, and tell the owners, “If you like us, you can keep us.” That wasn’t exactly a sustainable business model, Tucker says, “but there was a time in high school when I was working six nights a week and twice on Saturdays. It was better than working at Arby’s.” At the time, Tucker was already excelling on the instrument for which he is still most known: the vibraphone, whose chiming percussion can sound both retro and futuristic, lounge-y and funky. It’s created a valuable niche for him. “With piano and violin, there are only a couple different ways, pedagogically, that you can get taught how to do it,” he says. “With the vibraphone, it’s not like that. I can be a part of the fabric of creating the legacy for this instrument. The negative is always that my phone doesn’t exactly ring with lots of gigs from people who need a vibraphone player.” You couldn’t tell this from his résumé, which has included recording stints with Diana Krall, Deana Martin (daughter of Dean) and Engelbert Humperdinck. And he’s rarely without a project, between the four groups that keep him busy: His primary band Street Sophistication (hip-hop meets three-piece suits and pocket squares), Plaid Blazer (more hip-hop, suited well for corporate events), Freedom in the Groove 60

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(a funk duo with tuba virtuoso Bill Muter) and the Drumline Project (a teaching program for underserved youth). Part of the reason Tucker has been able to thrive so much in Delray Beach is because he helped create its seminal venue for jazz musicians: Arts Garage. When founder Alyona Ushe moved to the area, she knew of Tucker’s reputation, and Tucker developed the concept for Arts Garage after a venue he discovered in New York. “I went to this place called Small’s, in New York City, and they were ‘bring-your-own.’ I said, ‘We’ve got to do that here.’ It got us around the liquor license aspect of things. I also said, ‘We’ve got to have real jazz.’ Restaurants used to have jazz, but then came this onslaught of college mediocrity, these rock musicians who would play for 100 bucks and a beer tab, and bring all their friends through social media. “But it’s cyclical. Sooner or later, you’re sick of hearing that. People still have ears, and they still want to hear quality.” wHaT’s nexT: Tucker had his second child in October 2013, and he stepped down as Arts Garage’s director of education and outreach less than a year later to ensure more family time. But he’s ramped up his speaking schedule across the country, and he’s writing an instructional book, tentatively titled Bridging the Gap, aimed at helping musicians and artists navigate their transitional 20s. MusT Hear: His website, drew-tucker.com, offers videos of his vibraphone solos, performed with the intensity of a rock drummer. And don’t miss his imaginative interpretation of Prince’s “When Doves Cry.” nexT sHow: TBA

Genre: Country Her sTory: Swampgrass Willy’s, a favored watering hole in Palm Beach Gardens, has also become a cherished venue to see live local music in South Florida—especially the kind of heavy, eardrum-bleeding acts that other clubs might find inhospitable. In one month alone last year, the venue hosted bands named Bullet to Blade, Absolute Asylum and the Ghetto Zombies. This is the sort of environment Taylor Loren, a spritely, 22-year-old country singer with a girlnext-door demeanor, entered last October, when she made her Swampgrass debut. “When I walked in there the first time, there was this hardcore punk band, and I thought, ‘Oh my god, when I get onstage, everybody’s going to throw a beer at me or something,’” she recalls. “But it turned out fine, and everybody was really pleased.” Of course they were—because the cover tunes this Delray native chooses are filled with piss and vinegar, hard living and discontent. She regularly belts out numbers like Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder and Lead” (“His fist is big but my gun’s bigger/he’ll find out when I pull the trigger”) and Kacey Musgraves’ “Blowin’ Smoke” (“Well Janie got divorced again/her ex-husband’s in the pen”). Part of Loren’s appeal is the incongruence between her appearance and the lyrical content. She can’t have much personal experience with the topics, but she sings them with an authentic country twang and a confident, world-weary conviction, guitar in hand and harmonica poised beneath her chin. She’s a natural storyteller, as evidenced by her original songs, too: “Dreamin’,” her first iTunes single, which boasts modern production but a timeless narrative, is about a young musician slaving away as a waitress while struggling to make it in the Nashville country scene. february 2015

“What inspired the chorus was the head and the heart: Your head is being realistic, but your heart wants to do whatever it wants,” she says. “There were elements of me in there, but I just thought about this girl who’s trying to make it in Nashville. That’s my dream, to move to Nashville and pursue that.” Loren has been playing guitar and singing since the age of 10, but only recently—after leaving Florida State University after two years to pursue music, and attend FAU, back home—has she started playing clubs on a regular basis, including Pepe’s Hideaway, N2 Wine Bar and Bull Bar. “I would love to get radio play, but if the country star thing doesn’t work out, I would love to be just a songwriter,” she says. “I would be ecstatic to be able to share my songs through someone else.” What’s next: Loren is in the process of distributing her debut EP. “We want to release it through iTunes and see where that goes—and if that reaches a positive response, then we’ll go with possibly physical copies.” Must hear: For a different side of Taylor Loren, search for “Find Me,” a 2010 song, with slick Top 40 production, that brings out her inner pop diva. She has since rerecorded this tune as a country ballad. next shoW: TBA

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Genre: Folk/acoustic his story: You always know where Rod MacDonald stands on an issue. And it’s usually off to the left, conveyed in a crisp tenor, and delivered with arresting clarity on an unplugged guitar. MacDonald has written many a love song, sea shanty and popular ballad—his biggest hit, the oft-covered “A Sailor’s Prayer,” is a bit of all three—but his wit and insight shine brightest in his revivals of a venerable ’60s folk tradition: the protest song. Some of the most enduring tunes in his oeuvre address issues like income inequality (“American Jerusalem”), conservative media february 2015

(“Moron Radio”), religious hypocrisy (“Hole in the Bible”) and the NRA/gun violence (“We Are One”). The ideal image of MacDonald may be that of the perennial dissident, standing outside the gates and chucking rocks of musical truth at the towers of power. “I try to write my socially engaging songs in such a way that they give people something of their own to put into them,” he says. “I don’t write a political song to insult anybody, as strange as that may seem. I really write political songs to open up the conversation.” MacDonald has been involved in this dialogue for a long time. A former Newsweek reporter and Navy corpsman—he was discharged from the military as a conscientious objector—he began playing his own songs at a Newport, R.I., haunt in 1972. He continued to pursue music professionally in Greenwich Village in the ’80s, releasing his first of 14 albums, “No Commercial Traffic,” in 1983. He has shared stages with acts as varied as Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco and the Violent Femmes. And since 1995, he’s called Delray Beach home, moving here to help his parents and, like everybody else, staying for good. He’s watched the local music scene grow in his two decades in the city, though it’s still not easy to play original music at local clubs on a regular basis. To help combat that, and because it was a lot of fun, he launched a Bob Dylan cover band, called Big Brass Bed, that gigs regularly around town. But he believes folk and acoustic music are thriving, even if most of it has migrated underground. “I think there are more people listening to this kind of music than there ever have been, but it’s

not publicized by the mainstream music business. They’re so busy whining over how sales are down that they forget the vast amounts of music people are making.” But why are so few millenials penning protest music like MacDonald’s? “I honestly don’t know,” he says. “Maybe people have to look up from their smart phones once in a while.” What’s next: In addition to touring—on a national and sometimes international level—MacDonald has enjoyed an unexpected second life as a college instructor, thanks to the Lifelong Learning programs at the FAU campuses in Jupiter and Boca Raton. Last year, he premiered an eightweek course titled “Music Americana: The Search for Inspiration,” covering Jule Styne to Mumford & Sons. His winter course is ongoing now, and he will likely have another starting in the fall. Must hear: Check out MacDonald’s song “My Neighbors in Delray,” a moving account of the last days of some of the 9-11 hijackers, who lived in Delray Beach. next shoW: TBA

Chris MiChaud

Genre: Rock/soul/blues his story: When Chris Michaud was growing up in New Hampshire, he would absorb sounds like a sponge. “I would hear a vacuum cleaner, so I’d mimic a vacuum cleaner. Or I’d hear car noises and try to mimic that,” he says. “And that kind of led to, well, Greg Allman’s singing like this, so let me see if I can do that. I do it at work, still—I’ll hear someone’s phone go off, and I’ll mimic it, and people laugh.” By his senior year of high school, Michaud had written his first song, and, as his bio states, he “bashfully played for any audience he could find.” In 2006, he moved to Brookline, Mass., to further his music career and enter the open-mic rat race. “There’d be 20 singer-songwriters playing that night, and they’re all my height, with dark hair, wearing the same clothes—you’re basically coming off an assembly line,” he recalls. “I graciously accepted the challenge to reinvent myself and let the songs I’d written back home adapt to this area.” He’s referring to Delray Beach, where he relocated in 2009. He had become disenchanted with the Boston music scene and was living hand to mouth: “I was poor as hell, no furniture in our apartment, no food outside of hot dogs and canned tuna fish. My brother’s like, ‘Dude, cut your losses, come down to Florida, you can work for our company, and you can book some gigs until you get your feet on the ground.’” So Michaud took a part-time position at his brother’s mobile commerce company, 3C Interactive, where he has since been promoted to full-time employment. He would play shows at night, at venues like Pineapple Groove, Dada and the Boynton Beach Arts District events, mostly solo acoustic performances showcasing his soulful vocals and naked lyricism. His four releases—EPs and singles that can be downloaded for free on his Bandcamp page—run a stylistic gamut, suggesting a restless artist impatient with his status quo and still seeking a signature style. It looks like he’s finally found it, thanks to a chance meeting, in his first days in Delray, with Eric Perna, a musician and hair stylist who runs the Beat Cup Café and Hair Salon off Linton, an incubating hub for Delray musicians. Michaud and Perna would launch jam sessions at the Beat Cup, which have led, some five years later, to an official new four-piece cheekily titled Michaux. “I had been doing the singer-songwriter thing since John Mayer came out in the early 2000s, and it was getting kind of boring,” Michaud says. “I felt like I had written everything that I could write in that genre, and my roots are really in soul music and Motown, and soulful Southern rock stuff.” 62

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Michaux’s music incorporates all of this and more. A handful of early demos, recorded at Perna’s house, sound raw and cavernous but pure and inspired, with howling blues rubbing against clattering soul, surf noodling and the occasional half-hour jam. The group spent nine months rehearsing before it played its first show, at 3rd and 3rd last September. “It’s been a fun journey, oscillating off the path, and I don’t know where it’s leading necessarily,” Michaud says. “This is the first time I’ve committed to a music project. Usually I get bored and want to try something else already—but I’m really invested in what we’ve got going here.” What’s next: All signs point to Michaux recording an EP or album with David Lucas, a Boca Raton-based composer, producer and musician whose work with Blue Oyster Cult included integrating the nowiconic cowbell in “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” Must hear: Michaux hasn’t publicly released any music at the time of this writing, but for an overview of Michaud’s spectrum-spanning range, check out his seven-song “Joe Bahada Files” on his Bandcamp page (chrismeesho.bandcamp.com). It includes everything from hip-hop and art-rock experiments to alt-country covers and comic funk. next shoW: TBA

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Amber Leigh

genre: Country/Celtic her story: Amber Leigh is so widely respected in the country music culture here and across the continent that she doesn’t play clubs anymore. She doesn’t need to. Except for one: Boston’s on the Beach. For the past 18 years, Leigh has cultivated a special relationship with her hometown bar. Leigh’s father, Randy James, started playing rock-n-roll shows at Boston’s more than 30 years ago, and around 1996, he proposed a new act to Boston’s management: his 11-year-old daughter Amber. “My dad said, ‘Give us one Sunday afternoon, and you don’t have to pay us, we’ll just bring a tip jar,’” says Leigh, now 29. “’And if you like us, we’ll do that for a month. And if it’s good for a month, you can start writing us checks.’ It turned into a weekly thing, and we’ve been doing it ever since.” By 1998, Leigh had already released her second album, “Live at Boston’s,” and regularly packed the normally 21-and-older venue with her friends and their families. “There’d be 20 kids sitting out front, and running around—it’s still kind of the same scene when you come in now. It’s really family-friendly.” These days, Leigh’s Saturday afternoon sets at Boston’s have become a fixture—three hours (with breaks) of music, played with her four- or five-piece band, that bridges Riverdance and Grand Ole Opry, rock and pop, originals and inventive covers. It’s a place to experiment, to revive forgotten songs from her seven-album oeuvre, to have fun. Of course, much has changed since Leigh first took the Boston’s stage as a prepubescent, fiddle-playing cowgirl. She has added guitar and mandolin to her instrumental palette, has seen her music played locally on 99.9 KISS Country and globally on Disney Channel International, and, for two years, hosted a national talk show on The Country Network, where she interviewed industry superstars. Leigh plays upwards of 250 dates a year, and she’s opened for everyone from Toby Keith to Christina Aguilera. Her performances ooze rock-star bravado—enough to attract one attendee at a private show in Miami, Steven Tyler, to leap onstage and sing AC/DC’s “You Shook Me All Night Long” with her. “She knows what she wants, and she’s very hands on,” says Silvio Richetto, her Grammy-winning producer. “Others I’ve worked with are not so laser-focused on what they’re doing. She wants to be involved in every single part of the process, which makes it very interesting, because when the product is finished, it really reflects what she wanted.” february 2015

WhAt’s next: At the time of this writing, Leigh was supporting her 2014 album “Make {you} Believe,” a high-energy collection of instrumental Celtic music. This year she’ll be launching a theatrical concert, combining country and Celtic music and autobiographical stories, at venues across the country. It will premiere this spring at Delray Beach Center for the Arts. must heAr: Leigh’s spirit of genre-clashing reinvention is perhaps most apparent on her covers. Check out her homespun take on Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” and her exciting, Irish rock rendition of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” next shoW: Every Saturday at Boston’s; Feb. 21 at the St. Coleman Italian Festival in Pompano Beach

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rock stars

It may be old as dirt, but stone is breathing new life into bathrooms of all types. Surprising treatments and unique fixtures are elevating the material to dazzling, dynamic heights. Turn the page for more rock-solid inspiration.

Get the Look

Barely visible patterns in CaesarStoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s white quartz animate this cutting-edge modern bathroom. Backlighting the translucent quartz walls and floors accentuates the materialâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s luminosity and shadowy white tones.

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Turn To STone

From glowing onyx and classic marble to ornate agate and patterned granite, stone has become today’s decorative must-have for splashy spaces, from showy powder rooms to luxurious master baths.

Earth tonE

A cantilevered asymmetrical sink brings color and light into this stunning powder room, while the use of undulating sandstone in the wall grounds the space with an earthy vibe.

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Need a big style statement in your small bath? Think showy stone, but don’t overuse it. To make your space livable over time, limit eye-catching stone to an accent wall, shower stall, backsplash or trim that accents neutral treatments.

Basins fashioned from CaesarStone’s white quartz transform a bathroom vanity into a modern work of art. The natural stone’s inherent shadings and tone-on-tone patterns add visual depth to the monochromatic space.

Sink it

Crosshatch sections of agate create a stunning patterned backsplash in a handsome powder room. The treatment is positioned at mid-wall level where it could be easily studied and admired.

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Soak it UP

Carved from a single block of natural stone, Stone Forest’s Travertino soaking tub can create an unforgettable statement in bathrooms of all styles.

PErfEct comPlEmEnt

Natural stone balances the glitz of glass tile in this master bathroom. A tray-like travertine sink sits atop a quartz countertop, and the same quartz performs as a base for a wall-mounted faucet, unifying the multistone treatment. february 2015

Green calcite Veronica sconce, Matthew Studios, matthewstudiosny.com

Limestone soap dish, Jayson Home, jaysonhome.com

Crosshatch agate stone mosaic, Inside Out Architecturals, insideoutarchitecturals.com

Like a Rock Polished fixtures and sparkling accents bring the natural beauty and timeless essence of stone to modern bathrooms.

Custom smoky-quartz cluster knob, Matthew Studios, matthewstudiosny.com

Selenite votive holders, Z Gallerie, Boca Raton

Alabaster swirl accent lamp, Baker Furniture, DCOTA, Dania Beach

Beekman marble two-leg single washstand, Waterworks showroom, Miami

Onyx 101 Here are the pros and cons of incorporating the most stunning stone into a bathroom. Cons

Stone Forest amber onyx drop-in vessel sink, Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery, Boca Raton

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■ Onyx is soft; it scratches and stains easily. Avoid acidic liquids and any objects that will scrape the surface. Seal onyx after installation, and clean with stone cleaner on a regular basis to help prevent scratching and staining. ■ Check your wallet. Onyx is one of the most expensive natural stone options and not a top choice for those on a tight budget.

Pros

■ Onyx is unique and rare, making it a standout choice for those interested in a one-of-a-kind look for their bathrooms. ■ Onyx is available in a broad selection of colors and features distinctive patterns and veining that create bold visual statements. ■ The translucent quality of onyx allows you to accentuate its beauty with backlighting.

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[ out & about ] B y s t e fa n i e c a i n t o Celebration by the Sea Where: Delray Beach About the event: More than 200 guests enjoyed dinner by the

beach during the Celebration by the Sea fundraiser. The event, which was hosted at the Delray Beach Club, featured a surprise junkanoo band, dancing and tasting stations from ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. Money raised from the event benefited Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and Hospice by the Sea Foundation.

Georgette Evans, Marie Speed and Greg Leach Junkanoo band

Leonard Hock and Anne Hock

Walter Mortimer and Marian Nease

Mary and Mark Nicols

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Mimi Sadler and Jerry Gotkin

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Cathy and Bill Quinn

Vernon and Christine Pitts

Mike and Cathy Arts

Janet and Hector Romero

Eileen and Al Travasos

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[ out & about ] Delray Beach historical society turns 50

Where: Delray Beach About the event: The Delray Beach Historical Society celebrated its

50th birthday last year. The celebration included the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest pineapple cake and a family-friendly gathering, where visitors each walked away with a beautiful orchid stem.

Zoey Wexler and Debbie Wexler

Leslie Callaway and William Williams

Roy Simon and Laura Simon Karen Cruz, Stephanie Miskew and Steve Miskew

emiliano brooks

Louise Glover and Bill Bathurst

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Havana nigHts

Where: Delray Beach About the event: Cuban music filled Arts Garage

for “Havana Nights–An Evening of Music and Mojitos,” a fundraiser that benefited Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse. More than 120 guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from Cabana El Rey while listening to Bohemia Cuban Music perform danzon, bolero and cha cha cha, all traditional music from Cuba.

Jeffrey Diaz and Dakota Diaz

Cynthia McDonough, Patty Looney and Jean Magrella

Kim Champion and Renee Plevy Roy Jones, Nadia Dewar, Debbie Faris, Frank Aliaga and Dorothy MacDiarmid

Jeannette DeOrchis and Douglas DeOrchis

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SeaSide CoCktail ReCeption

Where: Delray Beach About the event: More than 130 people at-

tended HOW Foundation of South Florida’s inaugural Seaside event, co-chaired by Carolyn Duper, the wife of former Miami Dolphins wideout Mark Duper. Held at Crane’s BeachHouse, the event raised funds and awareness for people suffering from brain injury.

Philip Lawrence, Herbert Bryant III and Charles Riviezzo Dan Tauriello and Sue Tauriello Erica Cruz, Alex Cruz, Mark Duper and Lisa Archer

Mason Howard, Philip Lawrence and Michael Crane

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Cheryl Vorcheimer, Debbie Vorcheimer and Carolyn Duper

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Caffé Luna Rosa, also known as the “Italian Restaurant on the Beach,” was recently awarded the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce 2014 Restaurant of the Year honor. Caffé Luna Rosa, open seven days a week, serves its award-winning brunch and dinner menus every day. Check out the restaurant's free VIP rewards program. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., delray Beach 561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com

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SOCIAL

There is only one word to describe Downtown Delray Beach, Florida â&#x20AC;Ś SOCIAL! Whether you are casual, urban, sophisticated or chic, the heart of our historic Village by the Sea will never disappoint the social side of you. Our thriving community of artists, culture and entertainment, along with our eclectic shops and mouth-watering cuisine, will have you spreading the word about Downtown Delray Beach far and wide. Take your family and friends for a warm dip in the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic along two miles of pristine beach. Come and explore SOCIAL Downtown Delray Beach!

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Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of dining under the stars—and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue—at the food and wine event of the year. Join hundreds of guests—and an estimated 16 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants—at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks. Savor the Avenue reservations are made with the restaurants directly beginning February 1, 2015. This is the event you don’t want to miss. For more information, visit bocamag.com or downtowndelraybeach.com or call 561/243-1077.

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Event Charity: Restaurants will donate $2 for every attendee at their restaurant to Delray’s Campaign for Grade Level Reading.

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WHERE & WHEN: Location: Downtown Delray Beach

on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1)

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2015 Rain Date: Friday, March 27, 2015 Time: 5:30–9 p.m.

CHARITY: Campaign for Grade Level Reading, City of Delray Beach $3.00 of each reservation will be donated to this non-profit to assist in funding books and tutoring programs that will prepare children for life. Over 45% of the children in Delray Beach do not read on a grade level in 3rd Grade. We are thrilled to be able to support this program.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT: Last day to reserve your seat is March 19, 2015 Review the restaurant listings within this section. Each ach restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner paired with complimentary wines. The menus are available only online at bocamag.com or downtownderlaybeach.com/savor-and-tastemakers or at the restaurant. Contact the restaurant of choice to make your reservation. Seating is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

HOW TO CHECK IN: Arrive the evening of March 26 and make your way to the restaurant location on East ast Atlantic Avenue. Each restaurants’ tables will be set near their physical location. Check in with the host/hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue bracelet. Show the bracelet to receive a complimentary cocktail at your restaurant at 5:30 p.m.

Visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com for a Savor restaurant map.

SAVOR THE AVE TABLE DÉCOR CONTEST: For the third year, the Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table! From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant puts its unique touch to showcase their style at each table. We encourage you to arrive early and walk the avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables.

GREET, TOAST & DINE! 5:30–6:15 p.m.

After checking in, enjoy a complimentary drink during the welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant. Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night!

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Seating begins.

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Welcome Comments, Grand Toast, Table Decor Contest Winners Hosted by Steve Weagle, Storm Team 5 Chief Meteorologist, WPTV NEWS

6:30–9 p.m.

Four-course dinner to be served with donated custom adult-beverage pairings

Attire:

Downtown Delray Beach evening casual

PARKING: Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations. Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event. Side streets will remain open for vehicle access. Visit downtowndelraybeach.com/parking for more parking information. Old School Square Parking Garage: Northeast First Street and Northeast First Avenue ($5.00 for the evening) Robert Federspiel Garage: Southeast First Aveune

Chef Nick Morfogen changes his menu daily to accommodate only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. 32 East has a neighborhood bistro ambience, offering a fine dining experience in a comfortable setting. There is a street-side terrace providing an outdoor dining option, along with our lively, full-service bar and lower and upper-level dining rooms. 32 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-276-7868 / 32east.com

32 EAST

5O OCEAN Located above the iconic sports bar, Bostonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the Beach, 50 Ocean features a sophisticated, Old Florida atmosphere, panoramic ocean views, and exquisite cuisine with exciting local influences, presented by a knowledgeable and seasoned staff. Award-winning chef Blake Malatesta is a master talent at creating unique dishes, offsetting different textures and custom sauces in his signature dishes of seafood and meats. 50 S. Ocean Blvd. (A1A) / 561-278-3364 / 50ocean.com

CABANA NUEVO LATINO

ZAGAT 2015: “Delicious” Nuevo Latin eats are the draw at this “colorful, vibrant” Delray Beach cantina well served by a “good” staff; festive drinks, including “authentic” mojitos and “thirst-quenching” sangria, “set the scene for a fun evening” including “people-watching” from the sidewalk seats. 105 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-274-9090 / cabanarestaurant.com

Caffé Luna Rosa is the Italian restaurant on the beach and the oldest Italian restaurant in Delray Beach. Recently awarded the 2014 Delray Beach Restaurant of the Year award Caffé Luna Rosaoffers an oceanview dining experience where great food and a great environment come together. 34 S. Ocean Blvd. / 561-274-9404 / caffelunarosa.com

Caffe Luna Rosa

City Oyster && Sushi Bar

Featuring fresh seafood delivered and prepared daily, City Oyster has a full sushi bar and a rotating selection of fresh oysters from both coasts. House-made desserts, pies, bread, crackers and pasta are fresh from our bakery located above the restaurant. Our large selection of wines is recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the premier wine selections in the country. 213 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-272-0220 / cityoysterdelray.com

CUT 432

CUT 432 continues to please. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been seven years since CUT 432 opened its glass doors and began to challenge the idea about what a steak house could and should be. It offers succulent cuts of beef, inventive dishes and a great wine list. 432 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-272-9898 / cut432.com

D.I.G

We here at DIG (doing.it.green) strive to provide amazing flavorful food by utilizing fresh, seasonal organic and naturally fed & ethically tended products whenever possible. All of our meats are free range, grass fed and antibiotic free; seafood is wild caught. We actively pursue to be environmentally friendly in order to leave as small a footprint on Mother Earth as possible. 777 E Atlantic Ave. / 561-279-1002 / digdelray.com

LEMONGRASS Lemongrass Delray Beach has been the place to go for Thai, Japanese sushi and Vietnamese since opening. With all rolls and dishes made to order, the chefs can create just about anything to your liking. The notable wine and sake list provides the perfect pairing to any entrée. Zagat 2004–2008: “Excellent”; Sun-Sentinel: Top 10 Asian Restaurants in Florida; Florida Trend: Best New 20 Restaurants in South Florida. 420 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-278-5050 / lemongrassasianbistro.com

Since its debut in 2011, Max’s Harvest has been a favorite destination for evening and weekend brunch in Pineapple Grove. It’s heritage of fresh, local, natural ingredients and simple preparations has earned Max’s Harvest distinction among its guests and peers as a premier farm-to-table restaurant. Food tastes naturally delicious when grown with care, harvested at precisely the right moment and delivered to our kitchen directly from the source. Fresh ingredients are a delight to the senses and the essence of great cooking. We hope you enjoy the sheer pleasure of seasonal, locally-grown ingredients and the simple, sophisticated flavors that result when you let the land speak for itself. 169 NE 2nd Ave. (561) 381-9970 / maxsharvest.com

MAX S HARVEST

MAX S

Social House

Like our sister restaurant, Max’s Harvest, in Pineapple Grove, “SoHo” is off the Ave. The vintage 1925 cottage in historic Delray Beach once known as the “Falcon House” is Max’s newest concept. SoHo is a gathering spot for locals, foodies, in-the-biz folks and Delray’s many visitors. The Max heritage for quality food is evident throughout the menu, from small plate selections to salads and entrees, using seasonal ingredients and simple preparations. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders serve-up a generous selection of craft beers and small batch spirits, every night until 2 AM. At SoHo, meet your friends, make new ones and have a good time. Remember, all of our friends were strangers once! 116 NE 6th Ave. / (561) 501-4332 / sohodelray.com

PRIME

Discover the age of decadence at PRIME, Delray’s first and only authentic prime supper club. This glamorous supper club, inspired by the 1940s, promotes dining as a social experience. The largest restaurant on Atlantic Avenue, PRIME, brings the best of land and sea to guests with spectacular yet affordable menu selections. 29 SE 2nd Ave. (right off the Ave.) / 561-865-5845 / primedelray.com

A New England seafood house featuring refreshing, unique cocktails and Grand Central Oyster Barinspired steam kettles, RACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar features a unique, nouveau-nautical decor along with a responsibly sourced ocean-to-table menu that excites and inspires. Guests will discover ever-evolving recipes for oysters Rockefeller, pan roasts and po’ boys as well as an extensive live raw bar featuring what’s fresh and in season. 5 S.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-450-6718 / racksdelray.com

RACKS FISH HOUSE

OYSTER BAR

SALT SEVEN

Our concept presents Prime Steaks, award-winning sushi and premium cocktails in a trendy upscale atmosphere. We pay attention to every detail to ensure your experience is remarkable from the moment you step into the restaurant. The ownership group has more than 15 years of experience in upscale dining and nightlife. They have traveled the world, having visited the hottest spots in the top destinations across the country and overseas. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-274-7258 / salt7.com

SoLita

Enjoy the tastes of SoLita, “South of Little Italy,” where our Italian-American recipes have been passed down for generations. We splurge on the freshest and finest hand-picked ingredients, and our tasty, made-to-order dishes will take you to an experience you can only get at our “home.” 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-899-0888 / solitaitalian.com

Taverna Opa

Taverna Opa is the embodiment of the Greek spirit of Opa–a gathering place for guests to celebrate the basic elementsof life–food, drinks and music enjoyed with family and friends. Come experience a different approach to dining that energizes, where previous dining norms are broken and spirits are lifted with every single napkin in the air. 270 E. Atlantic Ave. / tavernaopa.com

Feast on delicious, gourmet comfort food, at this outstanding American gastropub, where the food is as important as the creative cocktails, the selection of craft beer, and the noteworthy wine list. This wonderful, four-course meal will showcase gifted executive sous chef Derek Ernsting’s innovative cuisine, including refreshing salads, sublime small plates, award-winning burgers, enticing chicken, steak, and fish dishes, and delectable desserts. 201 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-276-3600 / theofficedelray.com

THE OFFICE

Tryst Tryst is a local restaurant with a neighborhood pub feeling. We offer lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night bites. The menu is inspired by the rich bar culture of Europe, with an emphasis on seasonal, mostly local, farm-fresh ingredients. 4 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-921-0201 / trystdelray.com

Dine on mouthwatering, rustic Italian cuisine created by talented executive chef Erick Miranda. The expansive menu truly pays homage to the fine culinary traditions of Italy. This enticing, four-course meal will showcase the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb salads, house-made pasta, fresh fish and seafood, scrumptious veal and chicken entrĂŠes, and decadent desserts. The full bar features inventive cocktails, as well as an impressive selection of wine and beer. 290 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-278-9570 / vicandangelos.com

VIC &

ANGELOS

A new addition to Boca Raton, 13 American Table serves New American cuisine with a twist in a casual yet elegant environment.

Mon–Thu: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Fri–Sat: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm 451 E. Palmetto Park Rd. • Boca Raton, Florida 561.409.2061 • 13americantable-hub.com

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VAlentIne’S tIP For you romantic types, it’s worth noting that Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. Given Caffé Luna Rosa’s reputation as one of the area’s most romantic dining destinations in town, it might be worth making your reservations early. And if you’re still hungry on Sunday, don’t forget about the restaurant’s zuppa di pesce and prime rib specials. Pasta from Caffé Luna Rosa

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IF YOU GO

CAFFÉ LUNA ROSA

34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/274-9404

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here’s an old saying in the restaurant business that the quality of a restaurant’s food decreases in direct proportion to the quality of its views. Whoever coined that saying never ate at Caffé Luna Rosa, where the beach and ocean views from across A1A are so splendid you can almost feel the sun on your face and the sand and water between your toes. It’s also where, for more than

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20 years, the classic, Italian-inspired food consistently has been some of the best in town, starting with ingredients like government-certified San Marzano tomatoes, imported prosciutto and mozzarella di bufala, locally grown produce, grass-fed beef and impeccably fresh seafood. What’s also notable about the restaurant is its ownership. Founder Francis Marincola brought in four longtime employees as partners, includ-

entrÉe PrICe rAnGe: $15-$29 HOUrS: Open daily from 7 a.m. to around 10 p.m. WeBSIte: caffelunarosa. com

ing veteran chef Ernesto DeBlasi. You don’t change what’s not broken but DeBlasi keeps up with culinary trends, adding a roster of lowcal, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, as well as extending the hours of the popular weekend brunch to 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. And you still get that great view. —Bill Citara

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[ dining guide ] Steak and chicken skewers at 3rd & 3rd

dInInG Key $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ delray beach 3rd & 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. John

32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. At a time when chefs and restaurants seem to be constantly shouting their own praises, Nick Morfogen and 32 East go quietly about their way of serving thoughtfully conceived, finely crafted dishes with a minimum of fuss and artifice. The menu changes daily, but recent examples of Morfogen’s culinary expertise include plump scallops given an elegant bouillabaisse treatment and fork-tender venison with a terrific Asiago-fig risotto. When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$ 50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$

angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthypungent mélange of pears, pancetta, gorgonzola, sundried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/381-0037. $

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Paul Kline’s 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, shrimp and chorizo skewers with corn puree, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ contemporary american. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor deliciously 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. $$

brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. american. This chic and casual bistro tucked away in the Pineapple Grove district of Delray Beach serves modern American cuisine, artisan wines, craft beers and hand crafted cocktails. This intimate neighborhood bistro has the culinary IQ of a very fine restaurant. It is local Delray at its best, with entrées like Snake River Kobe flank au poivre to Maine lobster bisque with fennel pollen. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/274-2046. $$

buddah sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chineseinfluenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. • Dinner Wed.–Sun. 561/450-7557. $$ burgerfi—6 S. Ocean Blvd. american. The burger at this snappy oceanfront bistro—all-natural Black Angus beef—is A big hit, whether a single “All the Way” burger or the $10 Ultimate Cheeseburger, which is a pair of ground brisket burgers, plus Swiss and blue cheeses. You can customize your burger too, choosing from a roster

of free add-ons like mayo, relish and grilled onions, and from a list of “premium” toppings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9590. $

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 the underserved denizens of west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and baconwrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, from boniato and yuca chips with blue cheese to a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner daily. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$$ caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$ casa di pepe—189 N.E. Second Ave. Italian. A welcoming staff, familiar Italian dishes done right and moderate prices define this cozy spot with a spacious outdoor patio. Two could share the fist-sized meatball with fresh-tasting tomato sauce and dollop of milky basil, before moving on to house-made linguine with clams, tender veal Francese and one of the best versions of tiramisu this side of Veneto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/279-7371. $$ february 2015

[ dining guide ] city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as crabstuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$ cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$

d’angelo trattoria—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Don’t go here expecting all the tired old “Italian” culinary clichés; open your palate to more authentic and exciting Roman-style cuisine, like roasted veal bone marrow with brisk caper-parsley pesto, creamy-dreamy burrata with roasted fava beans and watercress salad, the classic tonnarelli cacio e pepe (“cheese and pepper”) and the best gelato this side of a real Roman trattoria. • Dinner daily. 561/330-1237. $$

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 or the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger. And the waterfront location can’t be beat. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $

dig—777 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Recently purchased by a mother-and-daughter team, the vibe here is organic, local and sustainable. Expect dishes ranging from barbecue sea-whistle salmon to lump-crab guacamole. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/279-1002. $$ el camino—15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the dusky red chili and tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class tacos of fish clad in crisp, delicate fried skin and set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And do check out the margaritas, especially the half-and-half blend of smoky mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$ fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$

greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek. If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters, you’ll love this modest little restaurant. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $

the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. American. The Grove offers excellent food, the kind that gives hope that our part of South Florida can be a culinary destination on par with the best in the country. There’s excellent service too, and an equally commendable wine list, one that boasts by-the-glass selections actually worth drinking. The menu changes biweekly and, like the restaurant, lacks even a crumb of pretension— and is uniformly excellent. • Dinner Tues.–Thurs. 561/266-3750. $$$ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything— from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$ house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner daily. 561/330-9191. $$

il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frogs legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/2723566. $$ j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina— serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/2723390. $$

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jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner daily. 561/865-5774. $$ la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. This Deck 84

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latitudes ocean grill—2809 S.Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Contemporary American. This seaside restaurant at the Holiday Inn has long been an unfussy local favorite—with a jaw-dropping view. Think gold standard faves like calamari, mom’s chicken soup, stuffed portabello, steaks, chops, the always-great yellowtail snapper. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$

max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Restaurateur 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, goat-cheese croquettes with red chili-guava jelly and grilled local swordfish with orange cumin vinaigrette. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$ the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. It’s a safe bet that your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports red leather and cowhide chairs, more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maplefrosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

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 is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cake featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or mustard-barbecue pork belly with Carolina gold cheese rice. Don’t miss the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29—or the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2655093. $$ prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime has a neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby 94

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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 original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular restaurants around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $ Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$

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. $$$ scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neopolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neopolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $

sundy house —106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American/Mediterranean. It’s always been historic, with a changing lineup of top chefs. These days the Sundy House menu is a “soulful” blend of Mediterranean flavors and Southern comfort food— served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$$

tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. With its roots in New York’s Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, this venue is

always packed. Homemade stuffed manicotti is aromatic and glorious. Tramonti’s platter for two, containing fillet marsala, veal cutlet with prosciutto, fried zucchini and potato croquettes, is terrific. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-1944. $$

tryst—4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with chipotle-mayonnaise sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/921-0201. $$

vic & angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Vic’s Buffalo mozzarella, house-made pastas and San Marzano tomatoes are first-rate, and execution is spot on. Try the “Old School” meatball to start, then sample the perfectly cooked veal chop. Portions are substantial, so expect leftovers. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2789570. $$$ boyNtoN bEACh bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ china dumpling—1899-5 N. Congress Ave. Chinese. The dim sum basket is an absolute must-try. Meanwhile, the pork dumplings and shrimp dumplings are not to be missed. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/737-2782. $ february 2015

The Flavor of Delray Comes Alive at the Atlantic Grille Savor deliciously inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Enjoy signature seafood, steaks, pasta and salads, all prepared with finesse and flair.

Live Entertainment Tuesday: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Doo-wop, Joey Dale and The Gigolos Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Orson Whitfield Thursday: 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Blues Night, Atlantic Blues Band Friday: 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Orson Whitfield Saturday: 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Orson Whitfield and Emelee Sunday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Acoustic Guitarist

NEW ENTICING WINTER MENUS | NOW OPEN FOR LUNCH 11:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Ocean-themed specialty cocktails • Moon jellyfish aquarium and shark tank • Sensational seasonal menu Gift cards are available at TheAtlanticGrille.com/GiftCards

Open Daily (Lunch & Dinner) • Happy Hour Daily 4 – 7 p.m. Delray’s Best Brunch Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

For information or reservations, visit TheAtlanticGrille.com or call 561-922-7748 At The Seagate Hotel: 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach

[ dining guide ] 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). But they’re all good. Dinner daily. 561/833-3450. $$

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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. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-6060. $$$

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café l’europe—331 S. County Road. Current

prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood.

safire asian fusion—817 Lake Ave. Pan-asian.

Simple pleasures soar—full-belly clams, fried sweet and crispy, or 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. $$

This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese/ sushi. Local sushi-philes jam the long, narrow dining room for a taste of such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (only on Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like the sublime snowy snapper Morimoto and opulent tuna tartare. Creative and more elaborate rolls are a specialty. This is arguably some of the best sushi in Palm Beach County. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$ Lake worth couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$ 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 sea bass branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$ 96

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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-andbe-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. $$$

the station house—233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 8 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$

cucina dell’ arte—257 Royal Poinciana Way.

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

bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island for the see-and-be-seen crowd. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, 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

Italian. The wide range of items on the menu and the great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$

echo—230A Sunrise Ave. asian. The cuisine rever-

hmf—1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, american. This posh Adam Tihany-designed space in the historic Breakers resort, an icon of Old Palm Beach, offers imginative small plates and hand-crafted cocktails in february 2015

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[ dining guide ] an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1950s. • Open daily from 5 p.m. 561/290-0104. $$

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leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. This is British Colonial decadence at its finest. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$

You crave it. We serve it. The Triple J Sandwich Corned beef, roast beef, turkey and Swiss cheese rolled with lots of Cole slaw and Russian dressing. Exclusively at TooJay’s

nick & johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers. Try the short-rib or jerk chicken quesadillas as appetizers, and don’t miss the four-cheese tortellini as a main course. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Breakfast Sun. 561/655-3319. $$ renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is comfortably buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$

Since 1981, TooJay’s has been delighting diners with an exciting and eclectic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When the craving strikes indulge in authentic NY–Style deli sandwiches or settle in with slow roasted turkey, old fashioned pot roast and other time–honored comfort food favorites. Friendly, professional service is a part of every meal, so make plans today to join us for “a little taste of home”.

Legendary desserts: carrot cake, black & whites, chocolate Killer Cake.

ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This selfdescribed “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is poshcasual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honeyginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$ trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Maître d’ Carla Minervini is your entrée to a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. We love the crispy fillet of herb-crusted sole in a rich, buttery sauce and the veal scallopini in a lemon caper Chardonnay sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

pAlm beACh gArdens cabo flats —11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Boca Raton Polo Shops (561) 241-5903 • Regency Court Plaza (561) 997-9911 Glades Plaza (561) 392-4181 • Locations also in Coral Springs, Plantation, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach • www.toojays.com

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[ dining guide ] as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the terrific tuna ceviche in “tomatillo broth.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/624-0024. $

satisfying Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/514-4070. $$

Park for those dining al fresco. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$

café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contem-

leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. mediterranean. Flowing

rhythm café—3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual Ameri-

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

can. Once a diner, the interior of this spot along the area’s Antique Row is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$

porary American. The newer, more “trendy” restaurants come and go, but this longtime stalwart maintains its consistency—and never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to feature finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness and inspired execution to keep things interesting. The popular herb-and-Dijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and always superlative specials reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/627-2662. $$

marcello’s la sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Ital-

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ian. You’re in for a true Italian treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. There are countless other top choices at this cozy mainstay, which opened in 1986, including the chicken breast, pounded thin and filled with fontina and prosciutto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$

café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian.

pistache—101 N. Clematis St. French. Pistache

There are many things to like about this modest little osteria—the unpretentious ambience, piano nightly after 7 p.m., the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple,

doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as mussels mariniere, coq au vin and steak tartare. All this, plus views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial

rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and some 150 tequilas. Tacos feature housemade tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start, perhaps followed by a grilled yellowtail (an occasional special) with mangopineapple salsa. The happy hours draw great crowds. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/416-2133; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/623-0127) $

table 26°—1700 S. Dixie Highway. Contemporary American. Take a quarter-cup of Palm Beach, a table-

Ristorante Experience authentic cuisines of Italy, such as risottos, fresh fish, roasted lamb, homemade desserts and pastas, as well as exotic fare like duck, octopus, Maine lobster and whole Bronzino (Mediterranean Sea Bass). Full liquor Bar Happy Hour: Mon.-Sun. 4-6:30 p.m. 2-for-1 Specials hours Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-close | Sun. 4 p.m.-close services Dine In, Take Out, Delivery & Catering location 1602 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach | 561-364-9601 (SE corner of Woolbright Rd. & Federal Hwy.) daily specials josiesristorante.com

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The Office is a modern American gastropub that serves delicious, gourmet comfort food, in a setting reminiscent of a luxurious home office. Menu favorites include an array of juicy burgers, inventive salads, swell sandwiches, wonderful appetizers, mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Dine Indoors or on the Patio 290 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-278-9570 4520 PGA Blvd. • Palm Beach Gardens • 561-630-9899 vicandangelos.com

Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soul-satisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh fish and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting. • Lunch & Dinner Served Daily • Early & Late Happy Hour at Indoor & Outdoor Bars • Brunch Served Saturday & Sunday • Indoor and Outdoor Dining 201 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach • 561-276-3600 theofficedelray.com

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34 S. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach • 561-274-9404 caffelunarosa.com • facebook.com/caffelunarosa Serving Our Brunch & Dinner Menu 7 Days Live Entertainment • Valet Parking Available

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boca raton 13 american table—451 E. Palmetto Park Road. contemporary american. This cozy, artfully rustic spot is one of the few restaurants in the U.S. that has a Josper oven, a pricy, charcoal-fired grill-oven hybrid that cooks foods quickly at high heat to retain maximum flavor and texture. It works like a charm on chicken, resulting in remarkably crisp skin and tender meat, as well as on fist-sized shrimp you can customize with one of several sauces. Don’t miss feather-light profiteroles filled with caramel and pumpkin mousse. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/409-2061. $$

abe & louie’s—2200 W. Glades Road. Steaks. This outpost of the Boston steak house cooks up slabs of well-aged, USDA Prime beef like nobody’s business. Two of the best are the bone-in ribeye and New York sirloin. Start with a crab cocktail, but don’t neglect side dishes like steamed spinach and hash browns. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/447-0024. $$$ arturo’s ristorante—6750 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like giant shrimp with tomatoes, cannellini beans, rosemary and an exceptionally well-done risotto. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner daily. 561/997-7373. $$$ biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. German/Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $ bistro provence—2399 N. Federal Highway. French. With the convivial ambience and hearty good food of an authentic Parisian bistro, this inviting, unpretentious restaurant deserves its local popularity. Mussels are a specialty, and roasted duck is excellent too. • Dinner nightly. 561/368-2340. $$

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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 daily. 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) $$

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the capital grille—6000 Glades Road. Steaks. This is one of more than three dozen restaurants in a national chain, but the Boca Grille treats you like a regular at your neighborhood restaurant. Steaks, dry-aged if not Prime, are flavorful and cooked with precision, while starters from Wagyu beef carpaccio to a lighter version of the hardy chopped salad are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/368-1077. $$$

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Steak house/Contemporary American. This casual steak house with a Mediterranean twist 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; the New York strip is 12 ounces of carnivorous pleasure. Seafood, whether raw (tuna crudo) or simply grilled (wild-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. $$$

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[ dining guide ] 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 char-grilled 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. 561/338-1703. $$$

the cheesecake factory—5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain even has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes—from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711) $$ chops lobster bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA

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

cuban café—3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. Cuban. Diners pack 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. $ dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental. The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about. The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese mousse, and a cookbook-perfect rendition of veal scaloppine lavished with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a tangy lemon-white wine sauce. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/961-4156. $$

farmer’s table—1901 N. Military Trail. American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, organic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Prime short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/417-5836. $

grand lux cafe—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; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$ the grille on congress—5101 Congress Ave. American. Dishes at this longtime favorite range from tasty chicken dishes and main-plate salads to seafood options like pistachio-crusted snapper or simply grilled yellowfin tuna. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$

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[ dining guide ] and comfy padded leather booths, Houston’s has created a “nonchain” feel, although there are more than 40 nationwide. It’s one of the hottest lunch spots in town, hosting business types and power shoppers. The menu is straightforward—big burgers on sweet egg buns, Caesar salad, roasted chicken, filet mignon—but it’s not lacking in ingenuity. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$

josef’s table—5030 Champion Blvd. Continental. Josef ’s touts itself as offering “the slightest dash of nostalgia,” and that’s a good thing. Though the kitchen does have a timid hand with sauces and seasonings, there’s no quibbling about the execution, whether a light, refreshing “tower” of lump crabmeat with mango, cucumber and tomato; rosy-rare double-cut lamb chops with port wine-mint sauce; pan-seared hogfish with orange beurre blanc; or the richly decadent half-moon chocolate tart. • Dinner daily. 561/353-2700. $$$

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. $$

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wickedly stylish Asian-inspired gastropub delivers a delicious and inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters are green tea-cured salmon with micro and fried basil and longan berries stuffed with yuzu kosho gelee, and cheesecake springrolls with a banana caramel dipping sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $

French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, whiteglove service and a trio of (differently) stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to the Boca’s storied La Vieille Maison. The cuisine showcases both first-rate ingredients and precise execution. • Dinner daily. 561/338-3003. $$$

kathy’s gazebo café—4199 N. Federal Highway. Continental. This local stalwart smoothly rolls along with its signature blend of French and Continental dishes. The ornate, formal dining room and equally formal service are anomalies these days but are comforting nonetheless. Classic dishes like creamy lobster bisque, house-made duck paté, broiled salmon with sauce béarnaise and dreamy chocolate mousse are as satisfying as ever. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$

ke’e grill—17940 N. Military Trail. American. The attraction here is carefully prepared food that is satisfying, flavorful and reasonably priced. The fist-sized crab cake is a good place to start, followed by sea bass with a soyginger-sesame glaze. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$

la rosa nautica—515 N.E. 20th St. Peruvian. Expect no ambience, no pretensions, low prices and food that satisfies on a very high level. Good starters include antichuchos, chunks of grilled beef heart, and causa, a terrine-like layering of mashed potatoes and chicken salad. Ceviche and the lomo saltado are among the best in South Florida. • Lunch daily. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/296-1413. $$ la tre—249 E. Palmetto Park Road. Vietnamese. For almost two decades, this elegant little spot has been celebrating the delicate, sophisticated flavors and textures of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. A house signature, shrimp tossed with coriander curry pesto, is an inspired riff on Vietnamese classics. Service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$

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la villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/3628403. $$

le rivage—450 N.E. 20th St. 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. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$ madison’s—2006 NW 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 capa-

cious space, as well as service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/9940808. $$

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

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the Italians do and order family-style, sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, two salads, two pastas, two entrées, two vegetables and two desserts. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

porary American. Though its signature Californiainfluenced cookery and “American bistro” ambience are no longer furiously trendy, this stylish restaurant is as popular as ever due to consistently tasty and well-prepared food. Dishes run haute to homey, from seared-raw tuna to meatloaf wrapped with bacon. And don’t miss the luscious crème brûlée pie for dessert. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/368-0080. $$

mario’s osteria—1400 Glades Road. Italian. This popular spot is swanky in its reincarnation, but the rustic Italian and Italian-American 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 posh veal osso buco ravioli in truffle cream sauce and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$ matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway. 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

morton’s the steakhouse—5050 Town Center Circle. Steak house. 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. The star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, which trumps with unusually deep and meaty flavor. The side of Grand Marnier soufflé is a cloud of luscious, citrus-y beauty that says while beef may be what’s for dinner, I am what’s for dessert. • Dinner daily. 561/392-7724. $$$

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Attitude Adjustment Even the best of marriages can use a tune-up now and then.

he other evening I was with my wife, Margaret Mary, at one of our favorite restaurants. We were having a good time chatting about the events of the day and catching up. From the time we sat down, we noticed that the couple having dinner across the table from us never said a word to one another. No conversation, no playing footsie and very little eye contact. This isn’t the only time I’ve noticed this behavior. That’s all you see nowadays—people either looking vaguely into space, or worse, staring at an iPhone in their hands. This is not how my wife is. At cocktail parties, weddings—even funerals—my wife takes off to chat with her friends, an animated group of women who have long enjoyed being with one another. Meanwhile, the men amble around aimlessly with drinks in their hands, occasionally staring at their watches, while the women are huddled together laughing and talking. Older guys are boring. I’m boring. I have lost the old me—the guy who was playful, the practical jokester, the life of the party. I was the ultimate wedding crasher, the guy at the piano. In fact, 25 years ago I was practically entertainment for the party on one memorable occasion. I remember it well: There I was, singing as usual at the piano, and a guy holding a cake box walks up to me and says, “Happy Birthday.” I replied, “It was last week.” He says, “Don’t you want to see your cake?” I leaned over to look inside the box, and he jams the cake in my face. The cake explodes all over the piano, lands on the wall behind it and badly stains my tuxedo. Everyone in the room is bent over laughing as the dude who launched the cake escapes through the front door. To this day, I think I know who was behind it, but I’ll never be sure.

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So what the hell happened? The older I get, the louder the voice in my head becomes that says, “Get a grip, John. Relight the old spark that once super-charged your personality and made you engaging and interesting.” I wasn’t a wild and crazy guy, but at least I offered a change of pace in our marriage that made it stimulating and, at times, unpredictable. So forget the clichés that men are burned out, tired or lonely. The fact is that most men are mentally lazy. They fall victim to a routine and accept it as the norm. They become complacent, then sour. They forget what matters. I think there’s no better time than now—Valentine’s Day—to regroup, refocus and change my monotonous behavior so that the predictability in our marriage can be relegated to the back burner. Here are some things that I’m going to do to put the excitement back in our relationship: • I’m not going to continually tell Margaret Mary that I love her—she knows that. • I will dance with her, wheelchair or not. It’s time to get back in the hunt, and I couldn’t think of a better partner. • I will never place another gambling bet. It’s time-consuming and costly. • I will slow down and be a better listener, remembering the second mouse always gets the cheese. All these are little things I know I can do, but the big picture for all of us is a little more challenging: It requires tapping into the joy in our lives—rather than focusing on what could be better. To be grateful for all we have, not what we’ve lost. If we keep that in our sights, then I think everything else will follow—including a new spark in our marriage.

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“The Sister Cities program provides an opportunity for interaction with people of different countries and cultures which helps eliminate prejudice. It goes back to the common denominator—we’re all human beings.”

Dave Schmidt

President, Sister Cities of Delray Beach A lawyer by trade who has practiced primarily real estate law in Delray Beach for 30 years, Dave Schmidt first got into local politics while helping a friend run her campaign for the Delray Beach city commission. A few years later, after serving on the city’s Code Enforcement and Planning and Zoning boards, Schmidt was elected to the city commission and then elected mayor in 2000. It was during his three years in that office that Delray Beach developed a downtown master plan and focused on stabilizing declining neighborhoods.

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After leaving office due to term limits, Schmidt returned to the board of directors of Sister Cities of Delray Beach, where he had served before joining the city commission. Today, Delray Beach has two sister cities, Miyazu in Japan and Moshi in Tanzania. As president of the Delray Beach program, Schmidt has led eight trips to Miyazu and helped initiate a student-exchange program. He’s also led two trips to Moshi and helped administer a $125,000 Gates Foundation grant to improve sanitation and public health in the underdeveloped city. Schmidt also serves on the board of the Achievement Centers for Children and Families Foundation.

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