Delray Beach magazine

RUSTIC ROMAN DINING • THE BACK ROOM IS BACK

[MAGAZINE] FLORIDA MAGAZ

SUMMER DECOR

COLOR MAKES A SPLASH

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BIKING DELRAY & BEYOND

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REASONS WE

LOVE DELRAY THE DELRAY DIFFERENCE 2012

“We wanted certain amenities and to be close to the beach. We walked into Latitude and knew we found our new home.

The design and detail was so unique, choosing a favorite was the hardest part. We are thrilled beyond expectations.”

Michael & Kim Shea

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Custom Kitchens 10’ Ceilings 8’ Solid Wood Doors Open Area Floorplans

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Phase II Townhomes Coming Soon! • Pre-Construction Pricing From the $300's 213 South Latitude Circle, Delray Beach, FL 33483

DELRAY BEACH

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Directions: Exit I-95 at Linton Blvd. Go east.

Turn right on Federal Highway (U.S. 1). Sales Gallery will be approximately 1 mile on your right at the corner of Lindell and Federal.

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Prices, terms, availability, features, amenities, specifications, plans, dimensions and designs vary per plan and are subject to changes and substitutions without notice by seller. †Down payment for qualified buyers with approved credit through our approved lender. *FHA financing for qualified buyers and only applies to townhomes. See sales associate for details.

ADVERTORIAL

Escape to The Seagate Hotel & Spa this summer.

Summer is the time to relax and worry less. This summer at The Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach you can “Turn Summer Into Some More.” This award-winning destination has earned a place in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards “2011 Top 200 Hotels in the U.S.” and “2010 Hot List,” as well as Travel + Leisure’s “2011 Best Kept Secret Getaway,” the knot’s “Best of Weddings 2012,” Southern Living’s “Best of the South” Travel Awards, and ShermansTravel’s “Top 10 Hotel Aquariums.” Loved by visitors and locals alike, The Seagate proves that you don’t have to travel far to get more from your getaway. With summer on the horizon, Delray’s premier luxury boutique hotel offers guests everything they could want, by presenting all of the amenities and accoutrements of the Hotel along with sensational summer spa treatments at the Seagate Spa and special seasonal menu items at the Atlantic Grille. Enjoy all of this and more while staying moments away from the beach and the many vibrant venues on Atlantic Avenue.

Upon entering the lobby of the boutique property, the seaside design, colorful aquariums, and modern furnishings create a tranquil and inviting scene. The recently renovated signature restaurant, Atlantic Grille, is where executive chef, Adam Gottlieb, creates a modern American menu with locally sourced produce and fresh Atlantic catch. Recognized as an OpenTable Diner’s Choice for 2012 and 2011, as well as a 2010 Best of Boca honoree

by Boca Raton magazine, Atlantic Grille offers an enticing seasonal menu featuring the flavors of summer in delicious dishes and drinks. Diners warmly embrace the special $35 three-course menu which changes monthly, as well as the fabulous weekend brunch filled with inspired selections and traditional favorites.

ADVERTORIAL Jellies, the popular piano bar located inside the restaurant, heats up the night with live entertainment all season long, from Tuesday to Saturday. Singer and piano player, Orson Whitfield, who has studied voice with pop singer Jon Secada, backed up Shakira on stage, and performed at Rush Limbaugh’s wedding, captures and entertains the buzzing crowd.

Since everyone will want to look and feel their best on the beach this summer, the Seagate Spa offers refreshing and rejuvenating treatments that let everyone shine in the summer sun. Kick off the season with the “Spring into Summer Spa Package” ($225) available through June 20. This seasonal special includes the exotic aromas of a 50-minute Frangipani Swedish Massage, along with a soothing and moisturizing 50-minute Cherry Blossom Pedicure and deeply nourishing 25-minute Fruit Active Facial. For a little pick-me-up, the Mint Mojito Manicure and Pedicure ($100) is available from June 1 through August 31. This delightful duo features a lime-and-mint-infused 30-minute spa manicure and 50-minute pedicure with a Mojito soak, Mojito scrub, an invigorating lime-zest mask and a soothing lime lotion.

To sweeten the deal, a complimentary Mojito drink and a limecolored take-home polish are included, while supplies last.

For locals looking to treat themselves to a “summer staycation,” The Seagate Hotel & Spa is the ideal nearby retreat. All hotel guests have access to the private Seagate Beach Club with

The Seagate’s private beach club

its fine dining and casual restaurants, as well as access to the beachfront pool and water sports, including snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, and kite boarding. Families will find more to love at The Seagate this summer with our new Kids’ Club. This fun, friendly club offers hotel guests and Beach Club members an array of activities to keep kids active, entertained, and inspired.

From creative crafts to beachfront games, the Kids’ Club is the perfect way to give children some excitement and offer parents an escape.

Since summer has a style all its own, The Seagate Hotel & Spa offers a unique selection of fabulous boutiques. Discover chic beach attire, jewelry, and locally crafted accessories at Seagate’s Aqua Resortwear, or browse delectable gourmet treats and signature items for the home and bath at etc. café & gifts.

From June 1 through September 30, The Seagate Hotel & Spa is offering summer specials with its Delray Summer Getaway.

Room rates start at $159 for a courtyard room or book a deluxe room with a minimum two-night stay between Sunday and Thursday and receive a $50 resort credit and special hotel gift.

This summer, enjoy more leisure and less travel by letting The Seagate Hotel & Spa turn summer into some more for you.

For more information, visit www.theseagatehotel.com or call 877-577-3242.

contents [ may/june 2012 ]

[m a g a z i n e]

editor’s letter [ 14 ] We’re back with more of the best of Delray.

By Marie Speed

on the avenue [ 17 ]

Lisa B good, The Back Room is back, our favorite kind of boardroom, and other notes and news from Atlantic Avenue and Delray Beach

By Bill Citara, ChelSea Greenwood, CaSSie Morien, and John thoMaSon

style [ 27 ] 27

South Florida’s summer home celebrates outdoor style with local color. photoGraphy By aaron BriStol

dine [ 32 ]

Angelo Elia brings his take on rustic Roman cuisine to Delray—and we are loving it.

By Bill Citara

play [ 34 ]

We say it’s wheels up this spring for a closer look at South Florida.

By riCh pollaCk

up close [ 36 ]

Anne Gannon has a taxing job she loves, and Michael Rosenbaum takes a walk on the wild side.

By John thoMaSon

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25 reasons it was a good year [ 50 ] Once again, we take a look at the Delray Difference over the past 12 months, and what made the past year so entertaining.

shark! [ 60 ]

Boca photographer David Pearlman gets up close with the sea’s most-feared predators.

out & about [ 66 ]

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Delray steps out this spring for good causes and great parties.

dining guide [ 73 ]

Dig into Delray’s only review-driven guide to great local dining.

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my turn [ 80 ]

The owner weighs in on his own sentimental journey.

By John Shuff may/june

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DELRAY’S CULTURAL CENTER [m a g a z i n e]

group editor-in-chief

Cornell Museum of Art & American Culture (c. 1913)

Crest Theatre (c. 1925)

Outdoor Entertainment Pavilion

arts, entertainment and education in an intimate, historic setting CORNELL MUSEUM

marie speed

editor

kevin kaminski

assistant editor

john thomason

web editor

cassie morien art directors

lori pierino kathleen ross

AHOY MAITZ! Pirates & Treasures

photographer

aaron bristol

production manager

May 8 - October 28 Bring the family! This unique exhibition celebrates pirates, myths and legends through the remarkable and imaginative paintings of celebrated artist, DON MAITZ.

adrienne acton

contributing writers

bill citara, sharie derrickson chelsea greenwood rich pollack

contributing photographers

cristina morgado david pearlman

Guess the number of gold doubloons on our pirate ship... take a treasure hunt... bring the kids to a Family Funday and more this summer!

account managers

georgette evans candace rojas, candace@bocamag.com

Award-winning painter, Don Maitz created the original Captain Morgan Spiced Rum character. His work has been exhibited in museums around the country and featured on the History Channel, Dateline NBC, the Today Show, Ripley’s Believe It or Not and others.

national account manager

carey mckearnan

director of special publications

bruce klein jr.

Moms receive free admission on Mother’s Day, May 13th.

Dads receive free admission on Father’s Day, June 17th.

Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4:30; Sunday, 1-4:30.

Spring/Summer Classes Start May 7th Terms run May through August

magazine@bocamag.com (general queries)

Join a dynamic group of artists and photographers who are discovering and expanding their creative potential!

Check out our art and photography Meetup groups: Meetup.com/Art-Out-of-School Meetup.com/Photography-The-Art-of-Seeing Registration and class brochure: 561-243-7922, x 317 or oldschool.org

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SCHOOL OF ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

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Delray Beach magazine is published six times a year by JES Publishing. The entire contents of Delray Beach magazine is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Delray Beach magazine accepts no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts and/or photographs and assumes no liability for products or services advertised herein. Delray Beach magazine reserves the right to edit, rewrite or refuse material and is not responsible for products.

Please refer to corporate masthead.

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JES publishing

president/publisher

margaret mary shuff group editor-in-chief

marie speed

controller

jeanne greenberg

circulation director

david brooks

subscription services

david shuff

JES publishing 5455 N. Federal Highway Suite M Boca Raton, FL 33487 561/997-8683 bocamag.com

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best overall magazine (Boca Raton)

2010 Charlie awards Florida Magazine assoCiation charlie award (first place) best overall magazine (Boca Raton) best overall design (Boca Raton) best overall use of photography (Florida Table)

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SAturdAy, June 9th, 2012 delray Beach’s 1st Annual city-wide Scavenger hunt to benefit the nonProfit Council and its local charities

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Teams of 5 = $50 per team • Individuals = $15 per person TenTaTive Schedule: 1:00pm Kick Off at the Elk’s Lodge, Packet Pick Up & Lunch 3:00 - 6:00pm SCAVENGER HUNT 6:00 - 9:00pm Awards Ceremony & After Party at Boston’s 7:00pm Winners announced

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2009 Charlie awards Florida Magazine assoCiation charlie award (first place) best overall magazine (Boca Raton) best overall design (Boca Raton) best feature (Boca Raton)

silver award

best written magazine (Boca Raton) best overall use of photography (Florida Table)

bronze award

best in-depth reporting (Boca Raton)

2008 Charlie awards Florida Magazine assoCiation (honors below all for Boca Raton) charlie award (first place) best overall magazine best feature best single, original B&W photo

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“The Best Real Estate Company in Town”

One of the Top Real Estate Companies in Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Highland Beach in 2011!

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Take a Virtual Tour of our magnificent properties at www.MiznerGrandeRealty.com

Spectacular brides are most definitely…NAKeD! You’ve planned the perfect day.

You’ve picked out the perfect dress.

Let us design your perfect look for your most spectacular day ever.

ServiceS directory Delray Beach magazine is published six times a year, with December/January, February, March/April, May/June, July/August/September and October/November issues. If you have any questions or comments regarding our magazine, call us at 561/997-8683. We’d love to hear from you.

Janine Rose & Adam Shuman Celebrity Stylists, Bridal Specialists, Fashion Consultants, Hair Stylists and Makeup Artists

[ subscription, copy purchasing and distribution ]

For any changes or questions regarding your subscription or to purchase back issues, call our subscription services manager David Shuff at 877/553-5363. To inquire about distribution points, ask for circulation director David Brooks at the same number.

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[ advertising resources ]

Take advantage of Delray Beach’s prime advertising space—put your ad dollars to work in the premier publication of South Florida. For more information, contact Candace Rojas (candace@bocamag.com).

[ custom publishing ]

Create a magazine tailored to fit the needs and character of your business/organization. Ideal for promotions, special events, introduction of new services and/or locations, etc. Contact Marie Speed (editor@bocamag.com).

[ story queries/web queries ]

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Delray Beach magazine values the concerns and interests of our readers. Story queries for the print version of Delray Beach should be submitted by e-mail to Marie Speed (editor@bocamag.com) or Kevin Kaminski (kevin@bocamag.com). Submit information/queries regarding our website to Marie Speed (editor@bocamag. com). We try to respond to all queries; but due to the large volume that we receive, this may not be possible.

[ letters ]

Your thoughts and comments are important to us. All letters to the editor may be edited for style, grammar and length. We reserve the right to withhold any letters deemed inappropriate for publication. Send letters to the address listed below, or to Marie Speed (editor@ bocamag.com).

[ calendar ]

Touching hearts, saving lives

Having heart disease is scary, seeing the cardiologist shouldn’t be.

Board Certified clinical cardiologist, Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, provides expert, personalized, concierge-style cardiac care— without any extra fees— for all of his patients. He specializes in preventative care, hypertension, cholesterol management, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and second opinions.

Our independent reviews of restaurants in Delray Beach.

A fine, reliable resource for residents and tourists. For more information, contact Marie Speed.

[ out & about ]

“Out & About” Delray Beach magazine 5455 N. Federal Highway, Suite M Boca Raton, FL 33487

His office is located at Bethesda Health City, 10301 Hagen Ranch Road, Suite B-550, in Boynton Beach, Florida. Please phone 561.200.3583 for an appointment.

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[ dining guide ]

A photo collage of social gatherings and events in Delray Beach. All photos submitted should be clearly identified and accompanied by a brief description of the event (who, what, where, when); photos will not be returned. E-mail images to people@bocamag.com. Or mail photos to:

Dr. Lawrence Weinstein was the recipient of the 2011 Patient’s Choice Award in recognition of the care and expertise he gives to his patients.

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Where to go, what to do and see in Delray Beach. Please submit information regarding fundraisers, art openings, plays, readings, concerts, dance or other performances to editor Marie Speed (editor@bocamag.com). Deadline for entries in an upcoming calendar section is three months before publication (e.g., to list an event in July/ August, submit info by April 20).

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[ events ] Delray Beach magazine is pleased to be one of the sponsors of these events ChiCk-fil-a leaderCast hosted by: City of Delray Beach When: Friday, May 4, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Where: Office Depot Global Headquarters, 6600 Military Trail, Boca Raton What: A one-day leadership event featuring a speaker lineup of the world’s best leaders. Broadcast live from Atlanta to hundreds of locations throughout the world, Chick-fil-A Leadercast is a catalyst for new ideas and better leadership practice. The theme for this year’s event is the Power of Choice.

Who: Tim Tebow, NFL quarterback and best-selling author; Soledad O’Brien, anchor of the CNN morning show, “Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien;” Marcus Buckingham, strength strategist, best-selling author and researcher; John Maxwell, leadership expert and best-selling author; Roland Fryer, professor, Harvard University and CEO, Education Innovation Laboratory; Urban Meyer, head football coach for The Ohio State University; Andy Stanley, best-selling leadership author and communicator; Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author and president of The Table Group; Angela Ahrendts, Chief Executive Officer, Burberry; Sheena Iyengar, author of The Art of Choosing and world-renowned expert on choice Lunch, refreshments, parking and event journal are included in the ticket price.

Tickets will not be sold at the door. bonus: All ticket holders will be invited to join quarterly roundtable discussion events with local leaders throughout 2012 at no additional charge. for more information or tiCkets: http://bit.ly/delrayleadercast City of Delray Beach, 561/243-7127 or bast@mydelraybeach.com

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taste of the nation event chairs: Michele Byington, Zach Bell, Clay Conley, Kelly Murphy, Bill Sullivan, Allen Susser When & Where: Fort Lauderdale, May 17, Broward County Convention Center; Palm Beach, June 20, The Kravis Center; Miami, July 19, Turnberry Isle; Orlando, August 25, Orlando World Marriott Center What: A series of premier culinary benefits featuring top chefs and mixologists, all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America local beneficiaries: Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Feeding South Florida, FLIPANY, Florida Impact, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers Inc., South Florida Hunger Coalition, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for tickets: Visit StrengthFlorida. org. or Taste Of The Nation.org sPonsors: American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Acqua Panna/Pellegrino, Brown-Forman, Cadillac, Nespresso, Whole Foods, Bloomingdale’s

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A Consignment Gallery Invites you to visit our new expanded multi-dealer

Decorative Arts Mall

Located just next door at

350 South Federal Highway | Deerfield Beach, Florida 33441 | 954-421-2395 aconsignmentgallery@gmail.com | Monday-Saturday 10-6 | Sunday 12-5

Contact our leasing agent Bill Emanuel for more information at 954-798-0006 or decorativeartsmall@gmail.com Make sure to sign up on our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for the latest Delray-related news and events.Â

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Delray Beach wants to hear from you!

Please direct all mail to editor@bocamag. com or send to Delray Beach magazine, 5455 Federal Highway, Suite M, Boca Raton, FL 33417.

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t’s hard to believe we gathered a focus group one year ago in a room on a Friday afternoon to talk over 25 things that made Delray a great place to live. That was easy.

From the beach to downtown to nightlife and cherished events, we had more ideas than we could use. This year it was a little more edgy. We decided to look at the last year in review, to see what made the past 12 months distinctive—what had happened or changed that defined Delray.

There were good things and bad, but most of it was positive and hopeful—and the most promising aspect was how engaged our focus group was, how much they loved Delray and understood its quirks and strengths, its characters and its shining stars.

On everyone’s mind was the rehab center issue, the fact that the town is known for fly-bynight (as well as legitimate) rehab and recovery centers. Now that an upscale version of a rehab house is coming to a very chichi oceanfront neighborhood, people were quick to point out the escalation of concern as the NIMBY crowd grows—and rightly so.

There was also concern that no one is talking about job creation and worries that city leaders weren’t doing more to diversify the local economy. But the biggest gripe by far was in one word: parking. People hate valet parking, hate the meters, hate the dark garage, hate that all their “secret” spaces have been found and monetized.

Is it the price of success? Growing pains?

Still, the overriding sentiment in that room this year on a Friday afternoon was one of affection and pride in what Delray is, and how the town continues to grow in intelligent ways—adding a new hotel, an arts district, events people love— without losing its hometown feel. Once again, we had more ideas than we could use, and once again, Delray proved to be a winner.

But you already knew that.

5 things i love about Delray beach: 1. The Crest Theatre 2. Custard at BurgerFi 3. The kites in the air at the south end of the public beach, especially the snorkeler one 4. Vince Canning Shoes 5. Lunch on the terrace at the Morikami

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TasTemakers of Delray Beach Presented by Florida Table and Boca Raton magazines

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Save the Date! 2012

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5 pm to 10pm downtowndelraybeach.com Call 561.243.1077 for details

A portion of all passport sales will benefit the Delray Beach Public Library Centennial Celebration!

SpeCIAL proMotIon

Delray Beach magazine’s

Preview Calendar May/June 2012

SHop on IMpuLSe Now open! Check out Shop On Impulse, Delray’s newest fashion boutique specializing in clothing, jewelry, accessories and gift items, located at 14 N.E. Fourth Ave., Delray Beach. Be seen in: Yellow Racerback Tee by Spoiled, paired with a Tribal Skirt by Top Secret and woven beach bag with leather trim.

For more information, call 561/274-2150

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tASte oF tHe nAtIon Fort LAuDerDALe Savor the finest food, spirits and wine with South Florida’s hottest chefs, all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger in America during Share Our Strength’s 21st Anniversary of Taste of the Nation at the Broward County Convention Center. Join us for the VIP reception starting at 6 p.m. For reservations, visit theatlanticgrille.com or call 561/665-4900.

For tickets or more information, visit strengthflorida.org or tasteofthenation.org.

MILAgro Center The Milagro Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, provides superior arts education, values, academics and mentoring to disadvantaged elementary school-aged children and teens in our community. We have been named AutoNation, Inc.’s Market 2 Charity of Choice for its “15 Years of Caring” project and are displaying community-created murals throughout its 17 dealerships located in Palm Beach and Broward counties.

To learn more about how to become involved with the Milagro Center, contact Gina Genovese, Operations Director, at 561/279-2970 or ggenovese@milagrocenter.org.

inside: • hot list • cheers • great finds • calendar

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on the avenue News aNd Notes from delray beach

aaron bristol

boardrooms, blues & summer indulgences

may/june

It’s early summer and the lIvIn’ Is easy—and delIcIous. Try a buildyour-own Bloody, a little halo therapy, a visit to Lisa B and our guide to the best don’t-miss events of the season. Take a paddle in the big blue sea, and don’t forget Delray Beach magazine’s only review-based dining guide. See you on the Avenue.

John Yurt at the new Backroom Blues Bar

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summer preview

As spring drifts into summer, discover what’s new under the sun in Delray, from a salt spa to the kind of board meeting we really need.

By chelsea greenwood

ALL DECKED OUT

The months of May and June pay back-toback homage to all the parents out there with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. But if Mom and Dad are tired of the same old same old, and you’re fresh out of ideas, look no further than the new brunch offerings at Deck 84, served until 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Kick things off with a trip to the build-your-own-20-ounceBloody-Mary bar, featuring 12 different kinds of hot sauces, before perusing Executive Chef Jon Greening’s menu of choices. Highlights include the Smoked Salmon Scramble and the 24-Hour French Toast, made with brioche soaked for a day and prepared to order. Enjoy live reggae, watch yachts pulling up to the 150-foot dock (where they’re greeted by a dock master) … and then maybe take another trip to the Bloody Mary bar. (840 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/665-8484, deck84.com)

enjoy a memorable holiday, dockside, at deck 84.

PINKIES UP Tucked away in the Delray Square Shopping Center on the northeast corner of Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail, the cozy TeaLicious Tearoom & Gifts is bedecked in floral prints and comfortable furniture, serving up a menu of elegant fare fit for a queen.

The Afternoon Tea Luncheon comes with your choice of a spectrum of teas—ranging from traditional Earl Gray to the exotic Mango Tango—as well as soup, salad and fruit.

Main entrées include

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the Lady Camille Salad, the Princess Diana Quiche and the King Charles Croissant. There’s even a Princess Tea for girls.

But we recommend the Abigail Rose, a tiered variety of canapés, tea sandwiches, scones and more.

The menu warns that this special treat takes 30 minutes to prepare … but it follows that by quipping: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Indeed! (4997-B W. Atlantic Ave., 561/638-5155, tealicioustearoom.com)

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Adam Runyon in meeting mode

SUITE LIFE

In an area where indulgence and pampering are taken very seriously, it’s hard for a spa to differentiate itself from all the rest. That’s why we were so intrigued when The Salt Suite opened recently. The facility centers on the healing powers of salt in its namesake room, where the floor and walls are coated in salt and generators disperse miniscule particles of the mineral into the air. Guests lounge in chairs and soak in the benefits. Also known as Halo Therapy, this treatment claims to treat everything from asthma and allergies to eczema and the flu thanks to its antibacterial properties. Kids can play with toys while experiencing the therapy in the Children’s Salt Suite, while classes in the Halo Yoga Room combine Salt Therapy with yoga. (3100 S. Federal Highway, #3, 561/316-7258, thesaltsuite.com)

PADDLE OUT

It’s not hard to find a surf shop in South Florida, but we bet you’ve never come across one like this. The Board Room, a 1,000-square-foot space that opened this January, offers surf and paddleboard sales and rentals, as well as a stellar lineup of vintage beach and surf wear. Owner Adam Runyon has channeled his background in the fashion industry to curate a selection of such brands as Sundek, Maui and Sons and Toes on the Nose. The custom-designed shop also offers accessories (shoes, sunglasses, jewelry, etc.) in addition to an expert staff. But one of our favorite aspects of The Board Room is its community events, such as Runyon’s “board meetings,” which invite locals to hit the surf for an after-work paddle during the week. Now that’s an agenda we could get used to.

(1155 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 104, 561/3304203, boardroomonatlantic.com)

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Take in the healthier side of salt with this Delray Halo Therapy provider.

It’s that time of year: The kids are getting out of school, and they’re already bored. Well, try “The Adventures of Bella & Harry” by Delray Beach resident Lisa Manzione. These picture books, suited for children ages 5 to 10, follow the adventures of two globetrotting Chihuahuas as they visit the great cities of the world. First came “Let’s Visit Paris” and “Let’s Visit Venice”; now, just in time to bone up for the Summer Olympics, comes “Let’s Visit London.”

“After realizing that many children cannot locate major countries on a map, it became my mission to combine my passions for world travel and love of animals,” Manzione says. “If our children are going to thrive in a global economy, we need to teach them that there are places in the world beyond their backyards worth knowing about.”

The series recently won the Mom’s Choice Award, and 5 percent of book proceeds benefit the nonprofit American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals. The books are available at major booksellers and bellaandharry.com.

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SHEER INDULGENCE

For some pre-summer pampering, head to Lisa B and Company. This intimate day spa in Pineapple Grove is offering some great deals on treatments, including its European facial with microdermabrasion. “It makes your skin brighter and significantly smoother, so you can go without makeup,” says owner Lisa Marie Bunte. Normally $195, the facial is on special for $149. Or try the yummy vanilla-orange pedicure. A gentle exfoliating scrub is perfect to get rid of dry skin from the winter, Bunte says. It comes with a warm neck wrap along with detox tea or perhaps a sip or two of Chardonnay to soothe the cares of the day. Normally $55, the pedicure is on special for $45.

Try one of Bunte’s favorites, the Hand Glow, an exfoliator made with organic sea salts, sweet almond and peppermint oil. “It looks like you just had a manicure!” Bunte says. (155 N.E. Second Ave., 561/266-9666)

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john yurt & the back room

The longtime bar owner still sings the blues in Delray.

By Bill Citar a

EvEry day John yurt has thE bluEs. FivE nights a wEEk, too. rEally.

It’s not that he was born under a bad sign or anything. It’s just that as a guitarist and owner of Delray’s venerable Back Room Blues Bar, launched more than 20 years ago in (where else?) the back room of a liquor store, it’s both his calling and his job to get the blues. And Yurt delivers them up to a small but passionate group of fans of the music that’s at the root of everything from hardcore rock-n-roll to the most esoteric jazz.

Yurt, 48, was born in Johnstown, Pa., and began playing the blues himself in his 20s, gigging around the state in bands like TK and the Blues Review. He moved to South Florida in 1988, sold cars for a while, then went to work for his mother-in-law at her Westside Liquor Store on Atlantic Avenue. When she decided to revive the club that for 30 years ran in the store’s back room, the Back Room Blues Bar (and Yurt’s career as a club owner) was born.

It was a peripatetic journey from then on.

Despite acts like James Cotton and clients ranging from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Kennedys, the original Back Room lasted only a year, felled by neighbors’ noise complaints.

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John Yurt dishes Sometimes the blues really will make you blue.

In his more than two decades as a blues curator and club owner, John Yurt has hosted some of the country’s finest blues musicians— some of whom were also some of the genre’s biggest jerks.

John Mayall, for example. The founder of the eponymous and seminal Bluesbreakers, whose members included such luminaries as Eric Clapton, Mick

In 1991 Yurt opened the second Back Room, which had an eight-year run until rent increases forced him to move again, this time to the old Paradise Club closer to I-95. Back Room No. 3 was a “pretty rough place,” he recalls, and even with shows by the likes of Bobby “Blue” Bland, J. Giles and Leon Russell, “people were afraid to go out there.”

Back Room No. 4 was in Boca Raton, “a little shack out by the railroad tracks” that itself lasted only a couple of years until the building was sold and Yurt moved once again, this time to a nondescript strip mall at Atlantic may/june

Taylor and Mick Fleetwood, “was a pain in the ass,” Yurt recalls. “He had an attitude about this and that. A real green M&Ms kind of guy.”

Or Ronnie Earl. The veteran guitarist who once toured with Muddy Waters “wouldn’t get onstage unless I gave him half the money. I said, ‘Dude, I’ll gladly refund the money from the 20 people who showed up to see you play, then you and the band can haul ass.’ He

and Congress avenues. Now, just over a year old, Back Room No. 5 is a cross between a Keys dive bar and a Bourbon Street blues joint, done up in Old Florida and tiki kitsch, with a pool table, large U-shaped bar and small stage wedged into a corner.

The club can still pack them in on select nights, but running the place is as much a labor of love as a business. “It’s harder nowadays,” Yurt says. “The generation that’s really into the blues is getting older. They don’t drink as much, they don’t stay out late.

It’s hard to get them out on a Wednesday or

shut up and played.’”

Blues great Bobby “Blue” Bland was “a real pain” too during the show, but afterwards, “he was cool. I got to hang out with him on his bus.”

Dave Mason, guitarist for one of the 1960s’ greatest rock bands, Traffic, was “a sweetheart. We had a power failure during a song, and he just picked up his acoustic guitar and kept playing.”

The electricity may have failed, but not the blues power.

Thursday night. The generation now—twenty, thirtysomethings—they think DJs are musicians.”

Still, the blues will survive. Yurt notes that a new generation—teenagers—are getting back into playing the blues, showing up at Back Room’s open mike nights. And the music constantly refreshes itself “You can hear a band play, say, ‘I Got My Mojo Working’ a million times, and nobody ever plays it the same way. It’s like jazz; it’s how a person interprets the song and improvises. It never gets boring.” delray beach magazine

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Focus on Women Cocktail Hour

May 2, 7 p.m.

A delicious array of food and drink highlights this special networking program that engages and empowers women in business.

Max’s Harvest

561/278-0424

Spotlight on Young Musicians

May 3, 7 p.m.

Child musicians showcase their talent in this community outreach event in partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

Clifford the Big Red Dog Live!

May 5, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Memorable songs, choreography and positive messages highlight this children’s production, celebrating Clifford’s 50th anniversary.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

Sammy Figueroa

May 5, 8 p.m.

Percussionist Figueroa is a highly sought-after jazzman and session player whose diverse résumé includes recordings with David Bowie, Miles Davis and Mariah Carey.

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

Short Cuts 2

May 5 and 6, 2 and 8 p.m.

A staged reading of nine plays by nine local playwrights, including Marj O’Neill-Butler, Ellen Greenwald, Bill Shuman and Brian Reeves.

Lake Worth Playhouse

561/586-6410

South Florida Symphony

May 6, 7 p.m.

In this installment of the “Classical Explosion” series, the Symphony will perform compositions by Schubert and Trout & Dvorak.

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

Gipsy Kings

May 9, 8 p.m.

The offspring of Spanish gypsy families that fled Spain’s Civil War, the Gipsy Kings marry South American rhythms with flamenco guitars for a sound all their own.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

Straight No Chaser

May 11, 8 p.m.

This best-selling, humorous 10-member a cappella group began as a YouTube sensation, where its videos were viewed by 34 million users.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

Troy Roberts & Nu-Jive Quartet

May 12, 8 p.m.

An adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami, award-winning Australian saxophonist and composer Roberts is supporting his new record “Nu-Jive.”

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

The Straight No Chaser group, Sammy Figueroa and the Gipsy Kings

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“Les Miserables,” a goblin from “Ghosts , Goblins and Gods” and the Edward Gorey exhibition

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“Les Miserables”

May 16 to 26

The national tour of Boublil and Schonberg’s legendary musical, celebrating its 25th anniversary with new staging and reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

“12 Angry Men”

May 18 to June 3

Reginald Rose’s gripping, oft-staged teleplay-turnedBroadway hit about an intense jury deliberation and a life hanging in the balance.

Delray Beach Playhouse

561/272-1281, ext. 4

Negroni’s Trio

May 19, 8 p.m.

Jazz pianist and composer Jose Negroni performs in this trio with son Nomar, a supernaturally gifted drummer and a graduate of the Berklee College of Music.

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

“Ghosts, Goblins and Gods: The Supernatural in Japanese Art”

May 22 to Sept. 16

This exhibition includes paintings, woodblock prints, sculptures, masks and other objects depicting a host of legendary ghosts, gods, and other-worldly beings culled from the tenets of Shinto, Japan’s native religion.

Morikami Museum

561/495-0233

“Proof ”

May 25 to June 17

The daughter of a brilliant but emotionally disturbed mathematician realizes she may be inheriting her father’s illness in this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by David Auburn.

Palm Beach Dramaworks

561/514-4042

Gratitude Festival

May 26 and 27, 2−6 p.m.

Motivator Jo Englesson leads this four-hour celebration of love, life and gratitude in a variety show that is equal parts education and entertainment.

Lake Worth Playhouse

561/586-6410

“Call Me ‘Mr. Abbott’”

May 28 to June 6

A musical celebration of the 92-year career of Broadway writer, director and producer George Abbott, whose myriad stage musicals included “On the Town,” “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and “The Pajama Game.”

Delray Beach Playhouse

561/272-1281 ext. 4

“The Wizard of Oz”

June 2, 2 and 7 p.m.

Downtown Dance will perform this ballet version of the classic story, featuring talented dance students from Lake Worth.

Lake Worth Playhouse

561/586-6410

“Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey”

June 9 to Sept. 12

This traveling exhibition amasses 180 objects from the storied career of illustrator and author Gorey, who famously mixed the macabre and the mirthful.

Norton Museum of Art

561/832-5196

“United We Stand”

June 10, 2 and 7 p.m.

Dancers aged 5 to 18 will perform in this original ballet, themed to the patriotic music of John Philip Sousa, that celebrates America’s diversity.

Lake Worth Playhouse

561/586-6410

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Ceramic woven tray, $67, small colorful dishes, $10 each, italian ceramics finger bowls, $29 each, italian ceramics oval bowls, $47 each, patterned napkins, $8 each, and diamond canary and white area rug, $38, all from Excentricities; set of four Deborah rhodes braided place mats, $68, harvey and strait Pink dinner napkins, $58, both from Details of Delray, motherdaughter team Betty and Katie Barbatsuly.

Vivid patterns, neon brights and layered textures breathe new life into summer homes

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Marrakesh Pillow with eyelash trim, $156, Twirls pillow, $138, yellow pillow from Pompano chair (price upon request), Bazaar pillow, $136, and Java bright embroidered pillow, $177, all from Excentricities (sand dollar wall hanging by private arist)

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By Bill Citar a

angelo elia of d’angelo trattoria When in Delray, do as the Romans do.

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ame ol’, same ol’” just isn’t in Angelo Elia’s vocabulary.

It wasn’t when he opened his first Casa D’Angelo in Fort Lauderdale some 15 years ago. It wasn’t when he opened his second Casa D’Angelo in Boca Raton some 11 years later, or when he crossed a contemporary pizzeria with an Italian tapas bar in Oakland Park and called it D’Angelo Pizza + Wine Bar + Tapas.

And it especially wasn’t in his vocabulary when he eschewed all the usual culinary suspects in Northern and Southern Italy to instead turn out traditional Roman-style cuisine—“grandmother food,” he calls it—at his latest venture, the wickedly stylish D’Angelo Trattoria in the old Carolina’s Pizza building at Southeast Seventh Avenue.

“Everybody’s doing the same thing,” he says. “Same pastas, same everything. That’s why I wanted to go to Delray and do something completely different.”

And something different he did, from the Trattoria’s sleek, modern interior (think limestone walls, espresso-stained hardwood floor, copper-faced wood-burning oven and custom-made wall sconces) to a menu that dares to venture off the eatin’ path. Dishes like 32

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braised tripe with tomato sauce and mint, veal marrow bones with parsley-caper pesto, bucatini with wild boar ragout and oven-roasted milk-fed piglet surprise and delight.

It’s no stretch to say that Angelo Elia entered the world with San Marzano tomato sauce in his veins. Born into a food- and restaurant-oriented family 50 years ago in a small town south of Salerno, Italy, Elia began his restaurant career at age 9, working in a local restaurant with his mother. After immigrating to New York five years later, he cooked at restaurants as varied as the Four Seasons and the family-owned, Roman-style La Cisterna before moving to South Florida in the mid1980s and joining the burgeoning restaurant empire of Dennis Max. The South Florida dining scene was a very different place in 1998 when Elia opened the first Casa D’Angelo. “It was difficult at first,” he admits, but “word of mouth” spread the news, and the news was good—good enough to put him on the radar of food-savvy diners and build the base of loyal customers that’s crucial to the survival of any restaurant in this fickle and increasingly sophisticated and demanding market.

And it certainly is both.

“In the last 15, 20 years a lot has changed,”

he says. “It’s incredible. Now our guests know things like stracchino cheese and burrata; before they were like, ‘What is this?’ We’d serve tuna carpaccio and they’d say, ‘What’s going on? This is raw food.’ They’ve gotten much, much more sophisticated.”

Much more demanding, too. Elia tells of a recent evening at the Boca Raton Casa where a medical emergency necessitated calling an

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ambulance for one of his customers. Diners at two nearby tables demanded a 50-percent discount on their meals for the “disturbance.”

Did they get their half-off dinners? Elia gives a verbal shrug. “Yeah. What am I going to do?

Somebody else might not give it to them, but that makes us stand out among other restaurants, I think.”

To make sure the food at his restaurants continues to stand out to those ever-moresophisticated and demanding customers, Elia may/june

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1 pound squid tubes, cut in half-inch rings 8 artichoke hearts, cut in half 8 cherry peppers 1/2 cup “00” flour 1/2 cup Semolina flour 1/4 cup milk Salt to taste regularly seeks out the latest dining trends at their source. “I try to go to New York once a year to see what’s going on,” he says. “I go to Italy at least once a year and spend a month.

I like to be on top of the game, which is very tough in this business.”

It was those travels, in fact, that were the impetus for him to open the trattoria, seeing the popularity of the Roman-style cooking in New York and hearing his globe-trotting clientele talk of the restaurants they visited in Rome. The Delray site, before a home to Carolina’s pizzeria and before that, Brisa Atlantica, “had everything to be a real Italian trattoria.”

At least it did after a total renovation that virtually rebuilt the restaurant from the ground up. To ensure that authenticity extended to the food, he spent a month working with friends in a Roman trattoria each summer for two years running.

When his own trattoria opened, it was so traditional—even, he says, “old-fashioned”— that it was almost radical. But Elia was confident in his judgment. “Osso buco, oxtail, veal marrow, tripe—were all out of style,” he says.

“But they’re coming back now.” And they’re all on the D’Angelo Trattoria menu, including the Paleolithic-looking veal marrow bones with house-made bread and piquant parsley-caper may/june

pesto, which surprised even Elia by selling almost a dozen orders a night.

With his two Casas, the trattoria, a new Italian tapas bar-pizzeria in Oakland Park and plans for two more in Miami and Palm Beach Gardens, it’s easy for a sole proprietor and hands-on chef who still works the line to find himself spread too thin. But “I have great people working for me,” he says. “They give me more than 100 percent.”

He gives that to his customers too.

“There’s only one way to run a business.

Just give the best to your guests and everything will be great.”

Mix flours together and set aside. Soak artichokes and calamari in 1/4 cup of milk for 5-7 minutes. Drain and toss in flour mix. When calamari and artichokes mix is completely covered with flour, deep fry for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Cut peppers into rings and sauté in olive oil. Add calamari/artichoke mix and sauté for about 1-2 minutes. Place in dish and garnish with fresh lemon and pinch of parsley.

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By Rich Pollack

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Get a little closer to South Florida—with a great bike ride. wo or three times a week, Ken Steinhoff straps on a helmet, packs a few bottles of water and a first-aid kit and heads off on a bicycle ride somewhere in Palm Beach County.

Whether he’s traveling with riding companions on a weekend afternoon or taking off on a night ride, Steinhoff isn’t really focused on where he’ll end up. Instead, he’s more interested in the trip itself and the people he could meet along the way.

“I might ride over to Palm Beach, or I might ride to Wellington,” says Steinhoff, a West Palm Beach resident and author of the Palm Beach Bike Tours blog. “It’s not the destination that’s important to me; it’s the journey.”

In Palm Beach County, bicyclists of all skill levels, from novices to veterans, can find bicycle rides that range from a trip on the 110-mile-long Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail—where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife—to a trip through exken Steinhoff clusive neighborhoods.

In southern Palm Beach County, bicyclists often discover a threehour historic bicycle tour through Delray Beach, a ride on the dike at Arthur C. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach, or a ride along State Road A1A that ends at either 34

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Boca Raton’s Red Reef Park or at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.

“Delray Beach is a great place to ride,” says Albert Richwagen, who runs a local bicycle shop that sets visitors up with tour information and also offers occasional guided tours. “There are so many things to see.”

Richwagen—working with the city, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, the Delray Beach Historical Society and the Delray Beach Preservation Trust—helped create the historic bike tour through the city that highlights historic homes and points of interest.

Like most of the rest of the rides that Steinhoff and Richwagen recommend, the historic tour of Delray Beach can be done at a leisurely pace, giving riders a chance to stop and take a break along the way.

For those who want to get a peek at some of the more exclusive homes in Palm Beach County, there’s the Palm Beach Lake Trail, a 5-mile ride along the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach. Starting at Royal Poinciana Way and ending at the northern tip of Palm Beach, the trail was originally created by Henry Flagler as a place where his guests could take an unhurried stroll.

“If you want to see beautiful views of the Intracoastal Waterway and West Palm Beach, it’s a great ride,” Steinhoff says. may/june

The Lake OkeechObee Scenic TraiL

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The 110-mile unpaved trail along the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee offers an opportunity for riders to see an abundance of wildlife. There are several points of entry, including the Belle Glade Recreation Area and the Pahokee Marina and Campground. More information is available at dep.state.fl.us/gwt/ guide/index.htm

The tour of historic homes and landmarks takes riders through six sections of the city on an eightmile loop, stretching from the beach and west through the historic West Settlers District.

Weaving through residential neighborhoods as well as a few commercial areas, the complete tour highlights 68 points of interest and can be done in about three hours. A map is available at the Cason Cottage, the Chamber of Commerce, the Visitor Information Center on A1A and Atlantic Avenue, and the Downtown Development Authority offices. It is also available online at downtowndelraybeach.com.

The PaLm beach Lake TraiL First built in 1894 by Henry Flagler as a place where his guests could stroll along the Intracoastal Waterway, the Palm Beach Lake Trail is a wide, paved path limited to pedestrians and bicycles. It is an easy ride, perfect for family outings and for Sunday morning rides. The trail starts and ends at Royal Poinciana Way, which has outdoor restaurants where you can relax after the ride.

OkeeheeLee Park TraiL A peaceful path that’s as isolated as the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, the Okeeheelee Park Trail takes riders near an abundance of wildlife, stretching for eight miles along the circumference of one of Palm Beach County’s prettiest parks. Off Forest Hill Boulevard, just east of Florida’s Turnpike, the trail includes a few hills that can offer a challenge. More information is available at pbcgov.com/parks/locations/ okeeheelee.htm

beach riDe frOm aTLanTic avenue TO GumbO LimbO naTure cenTer A 6.7-mile beach ride down State Road A1A to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center offers an opportunity to see the beach habitat with stops along the way at the Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach as well as Spanish River Park in Boca Raton. There is a designated bike lane on A1A along the full length of the trip and a paved path and sidewalk that riders can share with pedestrians for most of the ride.

5 Safety Tips 1 aLwayS wear a heLmeT, whether you’re riding on a road with traffic or not.

2 hyDraTe, hyDraTe,

hyDraTe. Take twice as much water as you think you’ll need.

3 be Sure TO brinG insect repellent and a first-aid kit along on the ride and sunscreen if you’re riding during the day.

4 even if yOu’re juST

riDinG during the day, make sure you have reflectors on your bike. If you’re riding at night, be sure to have lights as well.

5 aLwayS be aLerT and aware of your surroundings, and expect the unexpected.

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michael rosenbaum A Delray nature photographer goes national.

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n the bird photographs of Michael Rosenbaum, the world is always in motion. “I really like activity,” says the Delray resident. “I don’t particularly like shooting people, but if I see people playing sports, I will photograph them. I like action.”

In “Surfer Boy,” a double-crested anhinga skips across his own reflection in sky-blue waters, a stream of bubbles rising from its tail. In “Fish Eagle Botswana,” an eagle soars into the air with a fish in its talon, his elegant plumage spread proudly around him. “Snowy Catch” depicts an egret leaving the water with food dangling from its beak, its swooping cameo captured by ripples underneath.

But none of Rosenbaum’s photographs have the impact of “Embraceable You,” an

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image of two roseate spoonbills in lip-locked combat that, freed from its context, resembles avian paramours exchanging an earlymorning kiss on a jagged piece of tree. Shot in Texas last March, this is the photograph that put Rosenbaum on the national radar.

In the 2011 fall/winter issue of its magazine, Nature’s Best Photography granted Rosenbaum the year’s coveted Windland Smith Rice International Award (bird category). As a result, his lovin’ spoonbills will be on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., through September of this year.

Surprisingly, for an artist of Rosenbaum’s talent, he came to photography late in life. A 63-year-old Manhattan native who moved to Delray Beach in 1991, Rosenbaum didn’t Rosenbaum’s award-winning “Embraceable you”

begin photographing seriously until the late 1990s, focusing on botanical subjects with a point-and-shoot camera. But he always loved bird-watching, and in 2006, after the purchase of a single-lens reflex camera, he began his ornithological studies.

That same year, Rosenbaum joined the Photographic Society of America and began entering his photos in competitions. By 2009, he was offering a three-day workshop for local photographers on “advanced bird photography”—an event he hosted for the fourth year this past January.

Rosenbaum says that lines and curves make for the best bird photographs, and he has found that marsh birds and wading birds are the most aesthetically pleasing subjects. He advises his students to practice as much as possible and to be patient.

“Sometimes I’ll be out for 10 minutes; I’ll get the shot, and I’ll leave,” he says. “Other times, I’ll be out for three days and get nothing.”

Rosenbaum’s travels have taken him across the country and as far away as Botswana and Namibia, where he photographed lions and giraffes. But much of his work is done here in Palm Beach County, at places like Green Cay Nature Center and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach. He supports the efforts of these wildlife refuges and has served on the board of the Friends of Loxahatchee.

His heart broke when saw the notorious image of an oil-drenched pelican from the 2010 BP oil spill, and he hopes that viewers of his photographs will take an ecological message from his images of nature.

“I want them to see that [our environment] is sustainable, but only to a point,” he says. “People have to realize that nature is irreplaceable. We cannot afford to throw it away for a few dollars.” delray beach magazine

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nne M. Gannon may not have the most glamoroussounding job, but that doesn’t stop locals from treating the Delray resident like a celebrity. The constitutional tax collector for Palm Beach County is often approached—while dining at 32 East or Tramonti (she only dines at locally owned restaurants) or shopping at Home Depot or the grocery store—by people who have questions about property taxes or driver’s licenses.

“Wherever I go, people know who I am,” says Gannon, who is running for a third term as tax collector this year. “They go, ‘I don’t really mean to ask this, but ...’”

Gannon doesn’t mind the impromptu face time with the million-plus taxpayers who live and work in the county. On the contrary: She’s fostered an aura of accessibility by engaging with the community whenever possible. And, especially in an election year, she wants to be tuned in to public concerns. That formula led to her election in 2006 as she focused her campaign on client happiness, promising to streamline her agency’s operations to provide the county’s citizens with a speedy and pleasant experience.

“Just because we’re a government agency doesn’t mean we can’t make it easier on our client base to access our services,” Gannon says. “We look at every e-mail message we get and respond to every phone call.” Her positive approach has paid off for Palm Beach County residents, who

routinely compliment her on their experiences in her offices. It’s also led to recognition in the media and by civic organizations. In 2011, Florida Weekly christened Gannon one of the county’s top 16 “Power Women.”

Gannon is indeed powerful; she supervises nearly 300 employees across eight tax offices throughout the county. In the 2010-2011 fiscal year, her agency registered more than 1.16 million motor vehicles, collected $3.1 billion in property tax payments and processed more than 2,000 hunting and fishing licenses.

There are some people who dread seeing Gannon’s name on envelopes—and her agency sends a lot of envelopes. She’s had to deny license renewals to elderly clients because of safety concerns (her offices have designated “crying rooms” for these clients to express their reactions).

And part of Gannon’s job is to catch potential fraud and tax evasion and report her suspicions to the property appraiser’s office, the local police or the FBI. But scofflaws are few and far between, Gannon says. “Most people in Palm Beach County understand that taxes are part of our way of life, and what you get in return are street lights that keep your community safe, roads you can drive on that don’t have potholes, parks, all kinds of

Staying cloSe to home anne Gannon moved to Delray beach in 1983 and has watched, and participated in, its revitalization. Even if most of her business is in West Palm beach, she is an ardent supporter of local Delray establishments and can be seen regularly at the Green Market and the shops in Pineapple Grove. “the greatest strength that Delray has is the people who live here who care about our city and are involved in all its different aspects,” she says. “Delray has become an entertainment center, our restaurants are fabulous and the activities for children and families in the city have really changed over the last 10 years.”

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things. We have a very high quality of life here.”

Gannon’s career in public life extends beyond her tenure as tax collector. From 1989 to 1999, she ran a public policy firm in Delray Beach, where she represented clients on a broad range of issues. Beginning in 2000, she served three terms as a Democrat on Florida’s House of Representatives, District 86. During this time, she passed the bill that made human trafficking a crime and authored legislation that resulted in a groundbreaking brain tumor research center at the University of Florida’s McKnight Brain Institute (Gannon’s husband, Jim, died of a brain tumor in 2004, which led her to the cause).

Gannon remains passionate about these issues, but she says her life as a legislator is probably behind her.

“I have been asked to run for Congress, and I’m really not interested,” she says. “After my husband died, I really wanted to come home. ... I like being in Delray and Palm Beach County and living in my own house and not out of a suitcase.” may/june

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32 east delray Beach Favorite Restaurant 2009, 2010 Best American Cuisine 2005, 2006, 2007

eduardo de san angel fort lauderdale Best Eclectic/Mexican 2004, 2005, 2006

the addison Boca raton Best Romantic Dining 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Best Ambience 2004 Best Outdoor 2005 Favorite Restaurant 2008

grille on Congress Boca raton Best Business Lunch 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012

old CalyPso delray Beach Best Caribbean 2007, 2008, 2012 Best Intracoastal Dining 2005, 2006, 2009 P.f. Chang's Boca raton Best Chinese Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

house of siam delray Beach Best Thai Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

abe & louie's Boca raton Best Steak 2009, 2010, 2012

Jb's on the beaCh deerfield Beach Best Oceanfront Dining 2006, 2007, 2009

anthony's Coal fired Pizza Mulitple locations Best Pizza 2009, 2010, 2011

sundy house delray Beach Best Romantic 2004, 2005, 2012 Best Sunday Brunch 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

la Cigale delray Beach Best Mediterranean Cuisine 2007, 2008, 2009

arturo's Boca raton Best Italian Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006 brooks deerfield Beach Best Continental Cuisine 2006, 2007, 2010

legal sea foods Boca raton Best Seafood 2004, 2005, 2007 kathy's gazebo CafÉ Boca raton Best Continental Cuisine 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012 Best French Cuisine 2007

brewzzi Boca raton Best Microbrewery 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 Cabana nuevo latino delray Beach, West palm Beach Best Spanish/Latin 2009 Best Cuban Cuisine 2007, 2008

ChoPs lobster bar Boca raton Best Service 2009, 2012 Best Continental 2011

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taverna oPa hollywood Best Dining Entertainment 2010 Best Greek Cuisine 2004, 2006, 2007

tooJay's Multiple locations Best Kosher/Kosher-style Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012

new york Prime Boca raton Best Steak 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 Favorite Restaurant 2007

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truluCk's Multiple locations Best Seafood 2009 Best Service 2010, 2011

max's grille Boca raton Best Outdoor Dining 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 Best Business Lunch 2011 Favorite Restaurant 2007 Best American Cuisine 2004 Best People Watching 2012

CaffÉ luna rosa delray Beach Best Outdoor Dining 2004, 2006, 2010 Best Italian Cuisine 2009, 2012 Best Oceanfront Dining 2005 Best Sunday Brunch 2012 Best Wine List 2012

PunJab Boca raton Best Indian Cuisine 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.

Our Hall of Fame winners have been selected as a Readers' Choice favorite multiple times in a specific category since voting began 9 years ago. To qualify for the Hall, restaurants must capture a first-place award at least 3 times.

Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.

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Congratulations to this year's Readers' Choice Hall of Fame Inductees! brewzzi George Venezia Director of Operations

Regency Court Plaza 3013 Yamato Road • 561/997-9911 Polo Shops 5030 Champion Blvd. • 561/241-5903 Glades Plaza Entrance on Butts Road • 561/392-4181 toojays.com

abe & louie's John Wyner General Manager of Boca Raton anthony's Coal fired Pizza Pedro Andrade General Manager

34 South Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach 561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com

When it comes to delis, tooJay’s rises to the top.

truluCk's Ed Tanner General Manager of Boca Raton

memorable and authentic italian dining Caffé Luna Rosa is the Italian restaurant on the beach and the oldest Italian restaurant

ChoPs lobster bar Mimi Cogan General Manager

in Delray Beach. Caffé Luna Rosa offers an oceanview dining experience where great food and a great environment come together.

Open daily serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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Specialties include signature overstuffed sandwiches, chicken noodle soup and all the traditional deli classics. Try the fresh Nova salmon, the classic Reuben sandwich, potato pancakes and cheese blintzes! And for dessert, indulge in the outrageously sinful selection of sweet treats. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine in, take out, ask for delivery or enjoy our catering.

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The following winners were selected in a random drawing from the entire pool of submitted Readers' Choice ballots. Each person listed below was awarded a $100 dining CertifiCate to one of the following awardwinning restaurants. Congratulations to the winners! And thank you to everyone who voted, your recommendations make this annual special section possible. bon aPPetit! britt giannuzzi danielle gittlin stePhen ginsberg, md leanne Croft Joe eudoviCh

Glades Plaza 2222 Glades Road • Boca Raton 561/392-BREW (2739) CityPlace 700 S Rosemary Avenue • West Palm Beach 561/986-BREW (2739) facebook.com/brewzzi • brewzzi.com

yanni ageloPoulos Joe Callaghan

351 Plaza Real • Boca Raton 561/391-0755 • trulucks.com

edward Jansen diane vasiC deClan muldoon

2009 & 2011 great american beer festival Winner

We invite you to escape to truluck's. a getaWay for the senses.

Brewzzi is renowned for its enormous portions of quality Italian and American favorites. Enjoy gourmet pizza and pasta, oversized salads, trademark sandwiches, Angus hamburgers, fresh fish and more. With over 70 items on the menu, there’s something to please every palate (including a Kids Menu!). Our award-winning, brewed-on-site lagers and ales accent many of our recipes and complement all our fare.

We at Brewzzi welcome you to an exceptional dining and microbrewery experience.

Come savor the freshest crab, direct from our own fisheries. Delight in our fresh-catch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfection.

Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle.

The crowning touch?

Unparalleled customer service that will make your evening unforgettable.

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Best puB/gastropuB

RunnER-uP: OLD CALYPSO, DELRAY BEACh

RunnER-uP: DuffY'S SPORtS GRiLL, muLTIPLE LOCaTIOnS

DECk 84, Delray Beach

Best american cuisine HEnRy'S, Boca Raton

Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.

Best intracoastaL dining

Best itaLian cuisine

RunnER-uP: RACkS DOWNtOWN EaTERy & TavERn, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: SOLitA DELRAY, DELRAY BEACh

Best Bar Food

Best japanese cuisine

CaFFÉ Luna ROSa, Delray Beach

TRyST, Delray Beach

Best quick Bites

GREEn GOuRmET, Delray Beach RunnER-uP: BuRGER FI, muLTIPLE LOCaTIOnS

RACkS DOWNtOWN EaTERy & TavERn, Boca Raton

LEmOnGRaSS, Multiple Locations RunnER-uP: SuSHI Ray, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: CHOPS LOBSTER BaR, BOCa RaTOn

Best romantic dining

SuNDY hOuSE, Delray Beach RunnER-uP: CaFFÉ LuNA ROSA, DELRAY BEACh

Best kosher/ kosher-styLe cuisine

Best Business Lunch

GRILLE On COnGRESS, Boca Raton

FIRST PLaCE WInnER TIE

Best seaFood

BOnEFISH GRILL, Multiple Locations

RunnER-uP: Havana RESTauRanT, WEST PaLm BEaCH

BEN'S kOShER DELi, Boca Raton TOOjay'S, Multiple Locations

RunnER-uP: CITy FISH maRKET, BOCa RaTOn

Best cariBBean cuisine

Best Late-night dining

CHOPS LOBSTER BaR, Boca Raton

OLD CALYPSO, Delray Beach

Havana RESTauRanT, West Palm Beach

Best service

RunnER-uP: HEnRy'S, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: Havana RESTauRanT, WEST PaLm BEaCH

RunnER-uP: CHOPS LOBSTER BaR, BOCa RaTOn

Best southwestern

Best chinese cuisine

Best mediterranean

RunnER-uP: CHIPOTLE, muLTIPLE LOCaTIOnS

RunnER-uP: PHILIPPE CHOW, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: LA CiGALE, DELRAY BEACh

unCLE TaI'S, Boca Raton

TavERna Kyma, Boca Raton

Best continentaL cuisine

Best mexican

KaTHy'S GazEBO, Boca Raton

unCLE juLIO'S, Boca Raton

RunnER-uP: KEE GRILLE, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: ROCCO'S TaCOS, muLTIPLE LOCaTIOnS

Best dining entertainment

Best microBrewery

RACkS DOWNtOWN EaTERy & TavERn, Boca Raton

BREWzzI, Boca Raton

CanyOn, Fort Lauderdale

Best spanish/Latin

CaBana EL REy, Delray Beach RunnER-uP: Havana RESTauRanT, WEST PaLm BEaCH

Best steak house

aBE & LOuIE'S, Boca Raton RunnER-uP: CHOPS LOBSTER BaR, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: mILLER aLE HOuSE, muLTIPLE LOCaTIOnS

RunnER-uP: CaRmEn'S, BOCa RaTOn

Best new restaurant

Favorite restaurant

PHILIPPE CHOW, Boca Raton

HEnRy'S, Boca Raton

RunnER-uP: RACkS DOWNtOWN EaTERy & TavERn, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: Havana RESTauRanT, WEST PaLm BEaCH

Best oceanFront dining

Best French cuisine

BOSTOn'S On THE BEaCH/50 OCEan, Delray Beach

CaSImIR BISTRO, Boca Raton RunnER-uP: LE RIvaGE, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: CaFFÉ LuNA ROSA, DELRAY BEACh

Best sunday Brunch

CaFFÉ Luna ROSa, Delray Beach RunnER-uP: SuNDY hOuSE, DELRAY BEACh

Best thai

LEmOnGRaSS, Multiple Locations RunnER-uP: hOuSE Of SiAm, DELRAY BEACh

Best vegetarian options SEaSOnS 52, Multiple Locations

RuNNER-uP: SuBLimE, fORt LAuDERDALE

Best happy hour

Best outdoor dining

RACkS DOWNtOWN EaTERy & TavERn, Boca Raton

DECk 84, Delray Beach

RunnER-uP: max'S GRILLE, BOCa RaTOn

RunnER-uP: CaFFÉ LuNA ROSA, DELRAY BEACh

Best wine List

CaFFÉ Luna ROSa, Delray Beach RunnER-uP: fifth AvENuE GRiLL, DELRAY BEACh

Best peopLe watching

Best indian cuisine

max'S GRILLE, Boca Raton

PunjaB, Boca Raton

RunnER-uP: CaFFÉ LuNA ROSA, DELRAY BEACh

RunnER-uP: CuRRIES & mORE, BOCa RaTOn

Best wine/tapas Bar TaBLE 42, Boca Raton

RunnER-uP: vInO, BOCa RaTOn

Best pizza

TuCCI'S PIzza, Boca Raton RunnER-uP: TaBLE 42, BOCa RaTOn

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16850 Jog Road • Delray Beach 561/638-1949 • henrysofbocaraton.com

mizner Park 402 Plaza Real • Boca Raton 561/395-1662 • grrestaurant.com

henry's is the definitive american restaurant, featuring the best in-season products, select cuts of

racks takes pride in the quality and consistency of its american classics, revitalized for the 21st

meats and poultry and the freshest seafood available. Chef Adam Brown uses only the finest ingredients to make your dining experience perfect.

century. Alongside its lively bar and modern decor, Racks' array of sharing plates and farm-to-table entrées offers something for everyone to enjoy.

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1 LB. jumBO LumP CRaB 1 Oz. miNCED SCALLiONS 2 Oz. DiJON muStARD 4 Oz. mayOnnaISE 2 EA. SLiCED WhitE BREAD 1 TBSP. LEmOn juICE 1 TSP. WORSTERSHIRE SauCE 1/4 TSP. CayEnnE PEPPER

ConGRATulATIons To All THE WInnERs oF ouR 2012 REAdERs' CHoICE AWARds! We distributed ballots and asked our readers to choose their favorite restaurants in a number of categories.

This section represents the results of that vote, the dining establishments selected as the best of the best. In addition, we recognize the restaurants for which you've voted time and again during the nine years of these awards with our Readers' Choice Hall of Fame (on the previous pages). Thanks to all the restaurants that shared their recipes—thanks to you, our loyal readers, who voted for your favorites.

2 6 Oz. PORtiON SuShi-GRADE tuNA (CuT In 4" x 4" x 2" SquaRE) 2.5 tSP. CORiANDER CRuSt (RECIPE FOLLOWS) CORiANDER CRuSt 1 tSP. GROuND CORiANDER 1/2 tSP. GROuND BLACk PEPPER 1/2 TSP. KOSHER SaLT COmBiNE ALL iNGREDiENtS Using the coriander crust, season the tuna and sear in a hot sauté pan on all sides. thinly slice the tuna and plate.

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Fold in crab and remaining ingredients until incorporated. let sit for 2 hours. Mold into desired shape. pan fry and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Continental Intracoastal & Outdoor dining

k at h y 's gaz ebo 4199 N. federal highway • Boca Raton 561/395-6033 • kathysgazebo.com

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at kathy's gazebo, guests Will find consistently high-quality meals prepared perfectly and served by an attentive and knowledgeable wait staff.

With its quiet, intimate setting, Kathy's Gazebo also offers specialities including bouillabaisse, fresh imported Dover sole and the Gazebo salad. As one reader noted, "It's the perfect place to take guests for dinner or a quiet lunch."

kosher style tooJay's gourmet deli Regency Court Plaza 561/997-9911 Glades Plaza 561/392-4181 Polo Shops 561/241-5903

840 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach 561/665-8484 • deck84.com

for over 30 years, tooJay’s has been delighting diners With a variety of eclectic and original dishes.

delray beach's favorite Waterfront dining destination serves up the perfect atmosphere for florida

Specialties include signature overstuffed sandwiches, chicken noodle soup and traditional deli classics, served in a casual, lively atmosphere with top notch service.

fun with delicious cuisine, quality wines and creatively crafted cocktails along with breathtaking views of the Intracoastal.

mini Black & white cookies Makes 6 dozen cookies

salmon tartare au caviar serves 10

2 LB. DiCED SALmON 1 LB. jumBO LumP CRaBmEaT 4 Oz. CavIaR OF yOuR CHOICE 2 Oz. OLIvE OIL CaPERS SHaLLOTS AvOCADO TaBaSCO PaRSLEy

burto's berry lemonade serves 1

2 Oz. SvEDkA RASPBERRY vODkA 1/2 LEmOn, CuT InTO SLICES 1 Oz. STRaWBERRy PuREE 6 Oz. fRESh LEmONADE Muddle fresh lemon slices in bottom of pint glass. pour strawberry puree around glass and fill to brim with ice. pour in svedka raspberry vodka and fill to top with fresh lemonade. cover and shake vigorously until puree and lemonade are well mixed. garnish with fresh lemon slice and enjoy!

Marinate salmon and crabmeat in lemon juice then add capers, shallots, avocado, olive oil, tabasco and parsley. salt and pepper to taste. Mix ingredients together. Fill 10 rings (molds) and top with caviar.

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philippe by philippe choW

50 ocean

200 E. Palmetto Park Road • Boca Raton 561/393-4666 • philippechow.com

40 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach 561/278-3364 • 50ocean.com

reserve a table at philippe choW and discover boca raton’s neWest hot spot for healthy chinese cuisine

50 ocean, delray's hottest neW dining spot located above boston's on the beach, takes casual elegance to a

with haute flair. Philippe Chow Boca Raton presents exciting menu affordability with prices up to 35 percent lower than other locations. Chicly modern decor, unparalleled ambience, and attentive customer service attract New York and South Florida’s most discriminating foodies. Award-winning and signature dishes include Chicken Satay, Crispy Beef, Peking Duck and Green Prawns.

new level. Indulge in contemporary seafood and personalized service made even more memorable by the panoramic ocean view.

taverna kyma 6298 N. federal highway • Boca Raton 561/994-2828 • tavernakyma.com

taverna kyma, meaning "Wave," offers an authentic greek fine dining experience specializing in fresh fish imported from Greece. The menu selections represent Greek cuisine in its purest form. This upscale, high-energy concept invites guests to savor an authentic Greek dining experience.

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chicken satays serves 3-4

1/2 LB. CHICKEn BREaSTS (SLiCED iNtO thiN StRiPS) 1/4 CuP FLOuR 1/4 CuP CORn STaRCH 3 EGGS 2 TBSP. CanOLa OIL 1/4 CuP CaRROT juICE 8-iNCh BAmBOO SkEWERS 2 TBSP. CanOLa OIL FOR FRyInG

Marinate 6 shrimp in 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil, lemon and orange slices, smashed garlic, rosemary and thyme branches for 30 minutes. pan sear shrimp in 1 oz. extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper until shrimp turn pink, about 2-3 minutes. add chopped garlic, white wine and squeeze the 3/4 lemon and orange wedges. top off with feta cheese. in separate pan, sauté spinach and leeks in a splash of white wine, remove when leeks are soft. plate spinach and leeks on rice, add shrimp and sauce.

Mix all ingredients except chicken in large bowl. add chicken and mix gently. place in fridge for 1 hr. thread skewer through chicken. Fry in a large pan on medium high heat with canola oil for 2 minutes on each side. add your favorite peanut satay sauce and enjoy!

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Hash: 2 oz. dice sweet potato, 1/2 oz. 1/4-cut green beans, 1/2 oz. 1/4-cut red peppers, 1/4 oz. chopped bacon, 1/4 oz. carmelized onions, 1/4 tsp. chopped sage, 1/4 tsp. chopped parsley, salt & pepper to taste. Rum Glaze: 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup dark rum, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. thyme, 1/2 tbsp. beef base, 1 tsp. clarified butter, 1 tsp. salt and pepper. carmelize onions, simmer all ingredients for 10 minutes, blend and let cool. season and grill chop, basting with rum glaze. in a hot pan, add all hash ingredients, season with salt and pepper, and cook through. cook chard in chicken broth and drain. Using hash as a base, set chard on top and then set chop on top of chard, brush with rum glaze and garnish with fried carrot shreds.

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Winners in all categories were voted by Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine readers, the accompanying recipe and write-up has been paid for and supplied by individual restaurants.

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106 S. Swinton Ave. • Delray Beach 561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com

with its mAgnificent views And superb culinAry creAtions by executive chef AddAm Actis,

Create your own or select one of the Special Pizzas. Plus, we have a full menu, from Fire-n-Coal Wings to Escarole-n-Beans.

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the renowned Sundy House Restaurant features globally inspired fare, to be savored indoors or al fresco.

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16 oz. pizza dough ball 3 tbsp. ricotta cheese (season to taste) 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 cup fresh tomato sauce 1/2 onion, sliced 2-3 oz. meatballs (approx. 1/2 lb. ground beef) season to taste

tomato molasses: 1 roasted plum tomato 3 tbsp. molasses 1 small shallot 1/4 cup water

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake or sauté onions to caramelize, set aside.

Season to taste and bake meatballs, let cool and slice. Roll out pizza dough. Spread ricotta cheese, then mozzarella cheese and spoon tomato sauce on top of cheeses.

Top with sliced meatballs and caramelized onions. Cook for 20-25 minutes (in wood oven only 8 minutes).

Boil parnsip until tender. Blend parsnips with heavy cream and butter. In a separate bowl, whisk parnsip mix, goat cheese, rosemary and egg. Fill tart and bake for 10 minutes.

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16 oz. ahi tuna 2 tbsp. english cucumber, diced 1 tbsp. lemon oil 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp. chives, thinly sliced 1 tbsp. shallots, fine dice 1 tsp. sea salt white pepper sweet soy reduction: 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup sugar Cut tuna in ¼-inch dice and add cucumber, shallots and oils. Season with salt and white pepper. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Drizzle with soy reduction. Pour sugar and soy sauce into sauce pot. Dissolve sugar in soy sauce and reduce while simmering by 50 percent. Pour in stainless-steel bowl and cool in refrigerator.

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table 42 is your friendly neighborhood restaurant, delivering impeccable italian flavors. unique in character, paralleled with a warm attentive staff, ensures every guest is treated as the owner's VIP.

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BurgerFi™ is changing the way america eats and thinks about burgers—one bite at a time. our never-frozen, all-natural angus burgers taste unlike any burger you have ever eaten. once you add in our fresh-cut made-to-order fries, Kobe-beef hot dogs, craft beer & wine, and fresh custard, BurgerFi is more than a great meal, it’s an experience!

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preheat oven to 375 degrees. in large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. add onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes. add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. remove from heat, stir in crab and lobster and let cool. add mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, 1 cup bread crumbs, salt and pepper, stir gently with a large wooden spoon. Mound 2 tablespoons of the crabmeat/lobster stuffing into each shrimp, press gently to close, and place, stuffed sides up, in prepared baking dish. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. serve immediately.

106 S. Swinton Ave. • Delray Beach 561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com With its magnificent views and superb culinary creations by Executive Chef Addam Actis, the renowned Sundy House Restaurant features globally inspired fare, to be savored indoors or al fresco.

dip mozzarella in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs and set aside. in a sauté pan, heat oil and pan fry mozzarella until golden brown. take out, reserve. in sauté pan, add oil, garlic and anchovy, cook over medium heat until soft. add lemon juice and butter, whisk well, and pour over mozzarella and serve.

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The lasT year in Delray was one of milestones and change, from a centennial celebration to new Wi-Fi service on the beach. here are 25 reasons it was a great year for Delray, a few observations on how it could have been better and a little miscellaneous commentary on the state of the city.

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AQUA-ROCKETTES

Delray’s own synchronized swimming stars—the palm beach coralytes— continue to compete in the nationals for this sport. The competitive youth group, ages 4 through 18, practices four days a week at Aqua Crest Aquatic Center in Delray and is sponsored by the Palm Beach County Division of Parks and Recreation Department.

(There is a Master’s group for adults.) Now in its 25th year, the team is only getting better. Coach Caroline Coralink says California and Arizona still have the top teams, but “Florida is the up-and-comer.”

Is it a sinister movement designed to undercut the current city administration? Or is it, as it states, only meant to give Delray the coverage it’s not receiving in local newspapers? Whatever its motive, the Friends of Delray blog at friendsofdelray.com (edited by local venture capitalist Vincent Dole) offers plenty of opinion as well as innuendo. Is it, as some people assume, a front for a few former political heavyweights in the city who still yearn to call the shots? Or is it a grassroots website designed to fill an information void and perhaps galvanize an apathetic public? Whatever its motives, people are talking about it.

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Weddings on the beach are now perfectly legal in Delray Beach—for the first time—so kick off those shoes and prepare to say those vows with your toes in the sand.

Savor the Avenue

Shorter than a Kardashian marriage a 1. How long chef Glen Manfr was at SpoonFed llo 2. How long chef Mark Milite works anywhere

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DDA AVENUE HIT PARADE

The doWntoWn development authority had a list of winners this year. In addition to its work on the Centennial Celebration and its successful Day & Night campaign, it had three events we especially loved: savor the avenue, with its five-block-long dining table under the stars; tastemakers of delray, which brought may/june

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in thousands of diners this summer with “passports” to local restaurants (Tastemakers and Savor are sponsored by Delray Beach magazine); and a new event, “Fashion on the avenue,” presented

by The Luxe Group, which highlighted Delray’s growing fashion retailers.

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GARAGE MAGIC

the arts GaraGe opens and is an immediate hit with Delray residents and greater Palm Beach County audiences.

Notable shows included Turk Mauro, the inimitable Jace Vek on piano and jazz singer Paulette Dozier. The arts center’s multidisciplinary approach has allowed for an unpredictable mix of jazz, pop and classical music,

visual art, films and, as of 2012, theater. “This venue’s got a pulse,” says Executive Director Alyona Ushe. “It evolved organically and quickly. I think there’s such a hunger for culture that people, once we opened our doors, welcomed it and embraced it so passionately.”

Now if they’d only get going on the “real” arts garage, the nearby warehouse/performance/studio space that has been stalled.

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taG, Delray’s first gay bar since Lulu’s closed, opens in the old Michelangelo’s Piano Bar location at 25 N.E. Second Ave., complete with drag queens. Finally— a little competition for the Thursday night Elvis show at Johnnie Brown’s.

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BURGER BREAKTHROUGH

BurGerFi opened in what is arguably the best location in Delray (and the most cursed, when it comes to failed restaurants) at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and A1A— and it’s a hit. Why, you say? Well, for starters, the all-natural Angus beef is antibiotic and hormonefree; you can build your own burger; and can we talk about the fries? You can order them “limp” or “well done,” and then you can choose from a whole menu of toppings, including sea salt and vinegar, Parmesan cheese and herbs, chili and cheese sauce. Did we mention it’s right across from the ocean? The Burger-Fication of the nation begins.

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Elise Johnson and her family opened their new puTT’n arounD miniature golf course last summer, at 350 N.E. Fifth Ave., and Delray has a great new outing that is as appropriate for kids as it is for adults.

Putt’n Around is closer to a mini version of a traditional golf course, complete with water hazards and rolling greens, waterfall backdrops for the tees and tropical gardens. It offers two 18-hole layouts: the Everglades Course, surrounded by inland-style landscaping, and the Ocean Course, accented with plants you would find in coastal regions of the state.

“This is the Rolls-Royce of mini golf courses,” Johnson says. In fact, on Saturday nights, there often are lines out the door. At less than $10 per person, Putt’n Around is affordable as well as fun—plus, it offers beer, wine, ice cream and other snacks.

“People who come here discover it’s not just mini golf; it’s an experience,” Johnson says. “It’s friendly, and everyone is happy to be here.”

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The Johnson family just puttin’ around

This fall, Delray ushered in its next 100 years with free Wi-Fi between Southwest Fifth Avenue and A1A, including the beach. The service was launched by the Downtown Marketing Cooperative and BlueWeb Mobile Media, which installed the network at no cost, and will be selling advertising space in order to pay for the project. “With no cost for the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, we will have a reliable network that will not be dependent on city funds,” says Sarah Martin, executive director of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative.

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GROUNDBREAKING NEWS

Construction is underway on The Delray MarkeTplace, at 9025 W. Atlantic Ave., a giant planned shopping and entertainment destination that will be anchored by Frank Theatres, with 10 screens and 16 bowling lanes as well as restaurants, fashion boutiques, salons, a Publix and more—including, happily, a new Max’s Grille, Burt Rapoport’s latest venture.

And Pineapple Grove is about to get Hyatt Place, a stylish boutique hotel with 134 rooms slated to open later this year.

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WEST SIDE STORY

The WesT aTlanTic public plaza, at the corner of Southwest Fifth and West Atlantic avenues, was christened in 2010, but the parking came later, and last year marked a ban-

ner year for events there (some estimate as many as 40). Originally part of the city’s master plan to extend Delray’s downtown and make a western anchor for community activities, the plaza has Elizabeth Butler Burrows already become a popular spot for church and community events. It hosts music during On the Avenue nights and even had an Island Flair Caribbean Market this year. The CRA’s marketing and grants manager, Elizabeth Butler Burrows, says she thinks the plaza has room to grow, but early indications are that it is shaping up to be “one of the signature venues in Delray Beach.”

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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

The Free FriDay concerTs at The Pavilion at Old School Square that started last fall (and ended before Christmas) were the hottest ticket in town (and they are coming back this October). There was free admission, with a wide range of music from swing to a Beatles tribute band to country. People brought their own blankets or chairs or they could rent chairs—and then wined and dined with food trucks and a cash bar.

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❚ Max’s Harvest opened in Pineapple Grove at 169 N.E. Second Ave. (561/381-9970) and was an immediate hit with the foodie crowd for its locally sourced heritage foods and its imaginative menu. (The deviled eggs have their own fan club.)

Chef Chris Miracolo was described as “at the top of his game,” and neighborhood dining was elevated several notches.

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DINING GOES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Chef Franco Campochiaro of Scuola Vecchia

❚ scuola veccHia at 522 E. Atlantic Ave. (561/865-5923) redefined pizza this year in Delray, introducing “rigorously authentic pizza as it’s been made for 200 years in the world capital of pizza, Naples, Italy.” These old-school pies emerge from an imported pizza oven that runs on cured oak and, at 1,000 degrees, can cook a pizza in 90 seconds. Our magazine’s food critic, Bill Citara, describes the result as “the Pizza of the Gods.”

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❚ D’angelo trattoria at 9 S.E. Seventh Ave. (561/330-1237) took Italian dining to new heights with a rustic Roman menu that we can only describe as robust and authentic—and different from any South Florida Italian restaurant offerings we’ve seen. From milk-fed piglet roasted in a wood-fired oven, homemade pastas, dreamy burrata—even a veal bone marrow with parsley-caper pesto and homemade bread—this new Delray restaurant ranks with the best in the region.

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MOVIN’ ON UP

Best item for a Delray Beach scavenger hunt: ce parking spa Find the electric car plug-in in Bankers’ Row

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Even with the sluggish South Florida economy of the past year, there was movement in all sectors, from religious institutions to an arts bar. ❚ Café de franCe at 110 E. Atlantic Ave. (561/455-2140) doubled in size this year. We were always rooting for them— great classic French cooking and a warm atmosphere—so it’s nice to see mom-and-pop quality and hard work rewarded. ❚ The Milagro CenTer (561/279-2970) is “on the move,” according to its chief administrative officer, Barbara Stark—both literally and figuratively. The organization, which provides

cultural and “living values” as well as after-school and outreach programs to disadvantaged children in Delray, is taking its show on the road, expanding

its Art Reach program to locations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. It also has high hopes of moving to a new location in the Village of

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Delray, more proof that all good things come to those who wait—and especially those who are miracle (or Milagro) workers. ❚ Worthing Park is redone with walkways and benches, providing a chic, urban pocket park in the Delray business-scape— and a great amenity for diners at the new (and very snazzy) Park tavern. ❚ kevro’s art Bar at 166 S.E. Second Ave. (561/278-9675) always has been kooky, but it gained traction this year with a loyal clientele who go for its music, pingpong, open mike and art films. In a revitalized downtown commercial property off the beaten path, Kevro’s is a local fave, and, as owner Kevin “Kevro” Rouse likes to say, “an oasis in a world gone mad.” ❚ the avenue ChurCh is starting to make a name for itself. This small, nondenominational congregation meets at the Delray Beach Community Center (50 N.W. First Ave., 561/927-4000) at 10 a.m. on Sundays and sometimes at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square.

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Here’s to five classic Delray watering holes that offer a home away from home, year in and year out: ❚ Blue anChor (804 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/2727272) has become Delray’s favorite English pub, complete with a ghost or two, World Cup soccer games at all hours and occasional Beatles tribute bands. It’s our go-to place on a rainy day, or any day for that matter. ❚ sail inn (657 N.E. Eighth St., 561/276-5147) is the oldest tavern in may/june

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town, the original, the mother ship. Thanks to its friendly and high-spirited owner, Rick Jankee, the Sail has managed to achieve iconic status as the bar that really does know your name. ❚ FalCon house (116 N.E. Sixth Ave., 561/2439499) now calls itself the 888 Lounge at the Falcon House, but it’s still a great place to nurse your wounds at the long and comforting bar—and a party circuit destination later in the night. We still miss Ted and Timmy, but Karl Alterman has done a great job at keeping the spirit alive. ❚ Bull Bar (2 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/274-8001) is a great place to grab a drink early in a small, convivial setting—but it morphs into a major dance and party Mecca when the live music starts later. ❚ tim Finnegan’s irish PuB (1725 S. Federal Highway, 561/330-3153) is a real Irish pub, complete with all manner of Irish food, Irish music, Guinness, Jameson, Bushmills—the works.

There’s not a better place to wail happily away.

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Boston’s underwent a full makeover this past year—and people are uncharacteristically pleased. The first-floor tavern was brightened up and streamlined—but still feels like a Boston fan’s sports bar.

The second floor, formerly Boston’s Upper Deck, is now 50 oCean and— wow!—it is gorgeous. With floor-toceiling windows, an outdoor deck on the side and chic ocean-inspired furnishings, we couldn’t be more thrilled. And the food is way better. Good job, Ocean Properties; we are waiting for that tiki bar next!

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Five ways to make up the city’s $3 million to $4 million budget deficit: [1] Charge money to watch the “Chippendale” construction workers building the new Hyatt change clothes in the parking garage.

[2] Clone parking violation volunteer Bob Hare.

[3] Put the new luxury rehab house near the ocean back on the tax rolls.

[4] Turn Old School Square into a casino.

[5] Let Chamber president Mike Malone handle the budget.

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CHRISTMAS GETS AN UPGRADE

Santa ClauS scored his own digs this year, complete with air conditioning, courtesy of SeaSide BuilderS—and right next door to his workshop and Christmas tree. Now if they’d only lose the plastic skating rink.

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Vincent Cacace in his studio in Delray’s warehouse district.

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It’s the next big thing: a “village within a village,” according to artist Vincent Cacace, who recently moved his studio from Atlantic Avenue to Delray’s warehouse district. His studio at 354 N.E. Fourth St. (561/276-1177) is about three blocks north of Atlantic alongside the railroad tracks on a formerly unnamed alley east of Northeast Third Avenue near the future Arts Warehouse.

Cacace fell in love with the industrial chic space, the 14-foot concrete ceilings, the doorfront parking. A potter had already moved into one of the bays, and after Cacace moved, a sculptor and several painters followed. And it’s got a name now. Cacace, with the blessing of the city, christened it “artiSt alley.”

“It’s got the bones to be an art area, and it’s our last chance to establish a true arts enclave in the Pineapple Grove Arts district,” Cacace says. The warehouse spaces are full now, but more artists will undoubtedly come once more space is freed up.

“It’s taken on its own energy,” he says.

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Kite surfing at the beach Beachfront dining at Caffé Luna Rosa

The power lunch spot: City Oyster

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the praises of our beachfront—the kites and water sport concessions at one end, the comfy lounges and umbrellas you can rent, the fact that the beach is wide, the water blue. And it doesn’t hurt to have caffé Luna rosa just across the street if you feel like grabbing a beer and a bite.

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THE FIRST 100

Oct. 9, 1911, was the day Delray was incorporated, and the name officially changed to the Town of Delray from Linton— and the year 2011 was dedicated to celebrating Delray’s first 100 years.

The centennial was led by the centenniaL ceLebration committee, comprised of a group of volunteers from the city and community, including pioneer family descendants like Roy and Laura Simon.

Activities included lectures by author and Delray native Alexander “Sandy” Simon, historian Harvey Oyer and William S. Williams. There was a Centennial Celebration On the Avenue with historic vignettes and oldtimey games, a parade, an anniversary cake-cutting ceremony, a time capsule opening, a trolley Ride & Remember tour, a Family

Fun Day at Old School Square, a Centennial Stroll through downtown and the dedication of new historical markers at Cason Cottage. It was a great 12-month party, and the best was saved for last: the sweet “From Linton With Love,” an original play

by Roy Simon, cast with youngat-heart Delray residents who sang, danced and commemorated Delray’s first 100 years.

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BEST PLACE TO PLAY HOOKY (AND HAPPY HOUR)

Slip on over to what is arguably Delray’s only waterfront bar and restaurant—Deck 84 (840 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/6658484). Turn off your phone, order up a good drink and some tasty tapas, and watch the boats go by. They won’t even know you’re gone.

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Great white shark, South Australia “This shark has just breached the surface,” Pearlman says. “The interesting thing to note is the up-close look at the ampullae of Lorenzini (small dots on the snout)—these are the special jelly-filled sensing organs that allow sharks to detect electromagnetic fields in the water.”

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Boca Raton photographer David Pearlman doesn’t need a bigger boat to capture the most feared creatures in the ocean—only a steady hand and his underwater camera.

Blame it on “Jaws.”

Like so many others forever affected by the 1975 classic, David Pearlman has been “hypnotized” by sharks ever since he first saw Steven Spielberg’s film about a great white that terrorizes the fictional New England town of Amity.

Only that didn’t deter Pearlman from going into the water. The Boca Raton resident and owner of David Pearlman Photography and Absolute Image has made nearly 2,500 dives, establishing himself along the way as one of his industry’s best at capturing sharks in their natural habitat—especially great whites.

For Pearlman, whose images have appeared in countless publications, it’s about lending insight into a creature, he feels, is one of the most misunderstood on the planet.

“It is still a bit of a shock that there is an animal that is this beautiful and majestic, and this ancient, that has gone without being completely destroyed by its only natural predator, man,” Pearlman says. “When you look into their eyes, you see life—you see something mystic—and I try to capture that.”

Pearlman has traveled the world—including nine trips to Australia, and visits to Hawaii and throughout the Caribbean—to snap his underwater images. By day, the Chicago native earns his living as a commercial photographer.

To see samples of his work, visit davidpearlmanphotography.com.

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Bull shark, coral reef in Boca Raton “I was in about 80 feet of water.

The shark was hanging around that reef, darting in and out.

I happened to get lucky and capture this shot.”

Great white shark, South Australia “When I saw ‘Jaws’ that first time, and that shark came right at the underwater cage ...

Well, I dreamed about doing that. It took me nine trips to South Australia to finally get this shot. But it was worth it.”

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Sand tiger Shark, off coast of Morehead City, N.C. “I’m actually inside a shipwreck here in about 120 feet of water. The sand tiger, which is a lot less dangerous than it looks with all those teeth, swam right through this school of fish. Hundreds of photographers dive that wreck looking for such a shot. This is what makes underwater photography worth it.”

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laugh with the library The Delray Beach Public Library recently held “Laugh with the Library, Chapter 6” event at the Delray Beach Marriott. More than 400 guests gathered to laugh along with comedians Randy Singer and Sebastian Maniscalco. Delicious food and drinks were served, and prized diamonds, gift cards and a vacation to Sunset Key Resort were raffled off. The library raised more than $50,000 at the event to enhance the Delray Beach Public Library’s outreach programs for children and teens.

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The Salt Suite celebrated its grand opening with the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests were treated to bites and wine from area restaurants, including Lemongrass, Nature’s Way Café and Sophie N Me. Each guest also was given a complimentary halotherapy session. The Salt Suite, a 2,000-square-foot healing and relaxation destination, touts services that help heal skin and respiratory issues and assist in overall wellness. [ 5 ] Michael Malone, Jessica and Elliot Helmer, and Kimberly Camerjo

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A parade of participants clad in pink gathered near the Meyer Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach for the 21st annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure. More than 22,000 people came downtown to promote awareness for breast cancer. Among the race participants, volunteers, and spectators were a number of high-profile South Floridians, as well as Hoda Kotb, co-host of the final hour of NBC’s “Today.” Last year’s event raised more than $1.8 million. Up to 75 percent of net proceeds raised by the affiliate stay in its service area of Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties.

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The City of Delray Beach, in conjunction with the Community Redevelopment Agency, Worthing Place, DeBilzan Gallery and the Downtown Development Authority, unveiled the largest William DeBilzan sculpture in Worthing Park in downtown Delray. Following the event, guests had an opportunity to meet the artist and enjoy cocktails at his local gallery. The original art sculpture will serve as the centerpiece to the park, which was redesigned in 2011 to promote recreational activity. [ 5 ] Laura Simon and William DeBilzan

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American Friends of The Hebrew University recently awarded Roberta and Stanley Bogen with the Scopus Award, its highest national honor, during the organization’s gala at The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach.

More than $1.5 million was raised at the event for the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the university. The night featured dinner, an awards ceremony, dancing and a special performance by Grammy winner Dionne Warwick. Roberta and Stanley Bogen have a strong bond with the Jewish community, which has been a defining force in their lives.

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The Jewish Association For Residential Care hosted its annual golf tournament at Del Aire Country Club in Delray Beach. The tournament was held to benefit the programs of the organization. While 100 golfers gathered on the course, 40 card players enjoyed mah-jongg and other card games inside the luxurious clubhouse. All guests enjoyed a gourmet brunch, as well as a cocktail reception and awards ceremony.

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Hanley Center’s 17th Annual Family Luncheon was held recently at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. Former Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner was the featured guest for the benefit luncheon.

The equestrian-themed afternoon featured children’s activities, including animal encounters, a magic show and face painting. Proceeds from the luncheon help support Hanley Center’s Education and Prevention Programs, which offer training to professionals worldwide on how to identify and treat addictions.

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dining guide Your resource for Greater DelraY beach’s finest restaurants

review PATIO DELRAY

800 Palm Trail, Delray Beach, 561/279-0880

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ucked away across the street from the Intracoastal off Eighth Street in Delray Beach is this quintessential neighborhood café.

Patio Delray is an obvious labor of love for Dirk and Lily Buccheit, who took the old Pineapple Grille and turned it into a bright, cheery Key West-style restaurant, complete with terra-cotta tile floor, high-pitched ceiling, stylish glass-block bar and, of course, a spacious outdoor patio.

The eclectic, moderately priced menu channels Asian, European and American influences, with dishes ranging from pheasant and pistachio pâté to blackened ahi tuna with sweet chili aioli to white chocolate/macadamia nut brownie. The short wine list is equally well-priced and offers several good values.

Try not to gorge on the complimentary sun-dried tomato relish with pita chips while waiting for the pâté, three thick slices with dried fig compote. The compote also graces a meaty Duroc pork chop on a mixed-grain pilaf. In addition, the menu features a huge Madagascar prawn stuffed with crab meat, napped with tarragon cream sauce and plated on wild mushroom-ricotta ravioli. It’s a little ambitious for a neighborhood café, but consistent with such a passion project.

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Blue-crab stuffed Madagascar prawn.

Insets (from top): Head chef Scott Thomas; owner Lily Buccheit

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[ dining guide ] Dining Key $ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ Delray beach 32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. The chef plans a new menu nightly— creative food, prepared with passion, based on the ingredients available during each particular season. The oak-roasted black mission figs wrapped in prosciutto with sweet Gorgonzola and frisée is just one example of the exquisite offerings at this award-winning restaurant. • Dinner Mon.–Sun. Outdoor dining. 561/276-7868. $$$

brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. american. This cozy Pineapple Grove restaurant has small tables as well as less formal seating, a market counter and a wall of very good wines. It has the ambience of an intimate neighborhood bistro (you can take out gourmet meals as well) with 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 to veal scalloppini. This may be your catcher’s mitt for great downtown dining when you can’t decide where to go. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/274-2046. $$

cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray Beach. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue. Mariquitas (fried banana chips) are a tasty way to start your meal. For dinner, seafood paella is a winner, with mussels, shrimp, conch, octopus, scallops and clams. And the churrasco is terrific. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/274-9090. $$

caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 16-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana.

For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$

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city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never seems to disappoint, such as Chilean sea bass in a saffron bouillabaisse sauce and crab-stuffed shrimp in white-wine butter sauce. The menu also includes some turf. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly.

Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

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

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

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dig—5199 W. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. Proprietor Robert Greenfield has put his green where his green is, turning the former Greenfield’s restaurant into organic-healthy-sustainable DIG (“Doing It Green”). Luckily, diners don’t have to suffer in pursuit of gastronomic rectitude with dishes like plump pan-seared diver scallops with anchovy-olive dressing and luscious chocolate mousse cake. Don’t turn up your nose at the salad bar here; the four different greens mixes are crisp and pristinely fresh. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/638-0500. $$

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house.

fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway.

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. $$$

american. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite, a place where locals know they’ll get consistently good steaks and seafood.

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. Entrées 561/265-0122. $$

cucina mio—16950 Jog Road. Italian. There are

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 remarkably light yet beefy meatball topped

gol! the taste of brazil—411 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The classic churrascaria formula—grilled meats, served until you can’t eat another bite—is done efficiently and quite satisfyingly. Start off at the well-provisioned salad bar, may/june

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[ dining guide ] which offers more than three dozen preludes to meat eating, among them well-made calamari and ham salads, rounds of smoky eggplant, and rich and delightfully old-fashioned four-cheese chicken. Meats with a bit of fat are the best choices, especially the garlicky sirloin, slices of medium-rare flank steak and hugely flavorful beef ribs. • Dinner daily. 561/272-6565. $$

greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek.

If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters and belly dancers shaking their falafel in your tzatziki, you’ll love this modest little restaurant off the beaten Delray path. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrees 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. $

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house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, generally well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and 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. Il Girasole is one of those oldies but goodies, which is no small thing when it comes to South Florida. It’s not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frog legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$ Owner/Agent

j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic

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henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty, composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

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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 entrées like fruits of the sea, pistachio-crusted snapper and jerked pork—a diversity that is unusual in a place this size. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3390. $$ may/june

Free your skin. jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic.

Look up “cozy” and “charming” in the dictionary, and you’ll see a picture of Jimmy Mills’ tiny restaurant. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets 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. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/865-5774. $$

la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean.

There is great satisfaction in watching professionals at work, and the staff at La Cigale is indeed a pleasure to watch. That professionalism extends to the kitchen, which turns out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation.

Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are simply glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. And watching your server skillfully debone a whole (and impeccably fresh) Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

lemongrass bistro —420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its younger siblings some of the most popular eateries in Palm Beach County. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge, as evidenced by impeccably fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $

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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 local fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like plump Cedar Key clams with house-made tasso, ridiculously savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly, and crispy skinned wild salmon with yuzutruffle vinaigrette. The made-to-order donuts are pure decadence and not to be missed. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$

the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. It’s a safe bet that your office is nothing like David Manero’s eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports red leather and cowhide chairs, more than two dozen craft beers on tap, and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to may/june

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[ dining guide ] Maine sea scallops wrapped in Serrano ham. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maplefrosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

old calypso—900 E. Atlantic Ave. Island. The restaurant is airy and wide-open, but the draw is the Intracoastal view. A popular happy hour takes place at the center bar, and during Sunday brunch, music is added. The food is reliable and consistent, from a rich roasted-corn and crabmeat chowder to real fried green tomatoes to crispy fried lobster tails. • Brunch Sun. Lunch and dinner daily.

Outdoor dining. 561/279-2300. $$ prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood.

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

scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neopolitan pizza. They like to say they make the “best pizza under the sun” and, well, we just have to agree. This bright new 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 f lavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. Try the Kesté pizza: imported fresh bufula mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, proscuitto di Parma, rucala, shaved gran cru, extra virgin olive oil and basil. Pair that with a nice vino and you are transported to a pizzeria in Naples. In short: This is a don’t-miss Delray dining experence. Go now. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $ sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The first thing everyone mentions about this Delray Beach fixture is its spectacular garden, home to hundreds of species of exotic plants, waterfalls, gazebos and more.

But the comforting-contemporary food deserves notice too, realized in such dishes as expertly fried

calamari with zesty Moroccan-style aioli, savory rack of lamb crusted with herbs, mustard and horseradish, and seared salmon with rich coarsegrain mustard sauce. Portions are enormous, so bring your appetite. • 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. Entrées 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-theusual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. The dining experience has stepped up to the plate, so to speak.

Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with Thai-style dipping sauce and the fat wedge of iceberg lettuce with bacon bits and tomatoes in a tangy ranch dressing. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/921-0201. $$

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By John Shuff

the song is never ended Decades later, we’re still dancing the night away.

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his past Sunday at 3 p.m. I religiously moved the radio dial to 90.7 FM to tune into Dick Robinson’s popular show, “The Great American Songbook.” The show that originates from his yacht, Airwaves, has become the talk of South Florida radio with an evocative format featuring songs from America’s great musical artists: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Count Basie, Mel Torme, Vic Damone, Ella Fitzgerald, Jack Jones, Nancy Wilson, Keely Smith and more. It’s a litany of old timers laced with a touch of the current greats like Diana Krall, Michael Buble, John Pizzarelli, Michael Feinstein and Jane Monheit, to name a few.

I believe the American songbook, as we knew it, has ended—at least around here. The closest we came to experiencing this in Delray was in the 1980s and ’90s at Erny’s, where the Seagate Hotel is now. This popular watering hole and restaurant featured the big band sound of the Dorseys, jazz nights, Sinatra wannabes and local orchestra leader Vic Knight’s band. It was a place that brought back the memories of our famous songwriters and composers, names like Gershwin, Porter, Mercer, Carmichael, the kind of songs that never get old, that stay with you year after year. They were songs you sang in the car, songs you could dance to, back when people really danced together.

I can still remember the last time my wife and I danced together. It was May of 1980, about five years after I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, which pretty well ended my dancing days. It was a beautiful spring evening in New York, and we danced the night away at the Waldorf to the music of the Lester Lanin orchestra at the Madison Square Boy’s Club Gala. Thirty-two years later I still remember the smell of her hair, her head cradled against my shoulder and the feeling of my arms around her tiny waist. The memory of stealing a kiss as we glided through the room that was just ours is still so special.

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That night we were in our own world, one that couples find from time to time when they know they are in the zone. Years later, I still dream of that intimacy, how focused we were on one another that evening as we danced. It reminds me of the words from Irving Berlin’s “The Song is Ended”:

John and Margaret Mary Shuff in their dancing days

My thoughts go back to a heavenly dance A moment of bliss we spent Our hearts were filled with a song of romance As into the night we went And sang to our heart’s content The song is ended But the memory lingers on You and the song are gone But the memory lingers on Some songs like this one still bring back memories, and I can’t think of anything more precious than the one of Margaret Mary in my arms some 32 years ago. It still brings a smile to my face, and I can’t help harboring the hope that we’ll have that next dance.

In the meantime, maybe someone could bring back Erny’s. That would be a good first step.

John Shuff is a contributing writer to Delray Beach magazine. He and his wife, residents of South Florida for 32 years, are the owners of award-winning Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines.

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