Delray Beach magazine

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May/June

2013

50+ ThingS we

love abouT delray

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contents [ may/june 2013 ] 48

editor’s letter [ 12 ]

Observations on the real calendar we observe, and what 2012-13 brought to Delray.

By Marie Speed

on the avenue [ 15 ]

Paint by the numbers (with a glass or two), seafood and flamenco, fruit-i-licious jewelry, a prototype Foto Bar from Polaroid, smokin’ cigars, and other news and notes from Delray Beach.

By Bill Citara, ChelSea Greenwood & John thoMaSon

style [ 24 ]

The life aquatic defines these home accessories. photoGraphy By aaron BriStol

dine [ 28 ]

Gary Rack’s Fish House & Oyster Bar brings us all a little closer to shore.

By Bill Citara

play [ 30 ]

There’s almost nothing you can’t do on a paddleboard these days.

By riCh pollaCk

up close [ 32 ]

An artist who once hit bottom starts an arts district; a woman transforms her psychic gift.

By John thoMaSon 4

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50+ things we love about delray [ 48 ]

We salute the year the most fun small town in South Florida became the most fun small town in America—and 49 other ways Delray Beach rocked our world.

business [ 64 ]

The city’s high spirits get tangible as Mahalo Spirits Group launches a high-end rum and bourbon.

By riCh pollaCk

out & about [ 66 ]

As gala season draws to a close, our party pictures document who was where.

By CaSSie Morien

dining guide [ 73 ] Delray’s most respected review-driven dining guide.

my turn [ 80 ]

Long ago and far away, the author remembers a Mother’s Day that hit home.

By John Shuff

On The COver PAinTinG By ELLEn nEGLEy

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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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Our independent reviews of restaurants in Delray Beach.

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

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

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[ letters ] Library Love The library centennial eight-page story [March-April] was absolutely fabulous. It was so well done and just beautiful! It is the talk of town. Thank you for all your support for the library, the centennial and this milestone community celebration— thank you, thank you!

Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister, development director Delray Beach Public Library Thank you so much for giving the library such a prominent story. I really enjoyed the editor’s letter at the front; I also love the smell of bookstores/libraries.

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Farm FamiLies It was nice to see some of our local farms featured in the March-April magazine.

Delray has a rich farming history, and it’s heartening to see some farmers still have successful operations. One farm not mentioned in the article was Truly Tropical, an organic tropical fruit grove which is about two miles from downtown Delray Beach. The season for most tropical fruits is summer, so right now we don’t have much to sell. However, in June and July, our grove is one of the best Saturday morning destinations for enthusiasts. We grow over 40 varieties of mango, several varieties of lychee and jackfruit, and many lesser-known fruits.

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I was so thrilled when I picked up the last edition of Delray Beach. I applaud your article on the farming families of Delray Beach. These families work hard and are rarely given the credit they deserve for the economic impact or vibrancy to our community. It’s great to see you looking past Atlantic Avenue to some of these other businesses that make our area tick. With the article on the horse folks and the Blue Anchor, I may just have to have this issue laminated and hung on my wall. Bravo, great magazine, great articles and thank you for all you do for the community.

Bill Bathurst Delray Beach

GettinG to know you

I read the lovely piece that John Shuff may/june

wrote in the column, “My Turn,” in the February issue of Delray Beach magazine.

Thank you for sharing your love story.

I read that entire issue with a feeling that we’ve already met. My husband, Gary, and I have had such fun getting to know Delray Beach ever since we started having meetings at what was then Old School Square last spring to discuss what has become a major exhibit at the Cornell Museum. The feedback from those who visited it has been entirely positive.

Part of our routine when we meet friends there is to see the display, then go to one of the great restaurants on Atlantic Avenue and in Pineapple Grove. If you could hear me talk about Delray Beach you would think I worked for the chamber of commerce! I’m sure we’ll continue to drive down from time to time even after the exhibit has closed.

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ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN ALSO SEE DELRAY.

Missing You I had to sit down and drop you a line telling you how much I have enjoyed Delray Beach magazine. I lived and worked in Delray for a good many years, moving up to western North Carolina in 1995. I hardly know the city as it is today. Change is necessary, and Delray has come a long way since then.

I especially enjoyed the article in the March/April issue on the Delray Camera Shop. ... I remember Chris Reich from when he first started working with Dick Healy.

Dick was the president of our breakfast club that met at the 5 & 10 on Atlantic Avenue. ...

Thank you for taking the time to hear how much I am enjoying the magazine.

Marian A. Knudson Franklin. N.C.

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By Marie Speed

a year reimagined

Delray has its own special calendar—and a year’s worth of winning moments.

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f life were really measured by the 12 months between January and December, our feature story in this issue would make no sense; how do you have a year in review that starts with the end of last summer? But that’s how a lot of us here think—not by the pages on the Gregorian calendar or Greenwich Mean Time but by a wacky seasonal clock that starts with the school year, climbs through the holidays, peaks right after the new year with full-blown high season, then winds down again in April as we march resolutely toward the long, long summer. That was the year we defined as 2012-13 in our annual “50+ Things We Love About Delray” feature (page 48). (Last year it was 25 things, but we have blown right by that one.)

To come up with all that was best about the past year, we had a great meeting of minds comprised of Delray people from different walks of life, joined by a common regard for the city and a willingness to be frank about its shortfalls. But again, like every year, the overriding sentiment was one of pride. Most of us remembered when you could fire a cannon down Atlantic Avenue after 8 p.m.; several of us were also a little queasy about how rapid the growth has been, how fast the town has morphed into a full-blown entertainment district. But mostly there was shared optimism, the very real notion of possibility, a tangible sense of ownership. I think that is what makes Delray different. It is a town full of people who don’t know they can’t do things; they just do them. And I think that is what we all love about living here.

Even more high spirits are on tap in this issue with a man who is inventing them (page 64) as well as a woman who is communicating with them (page 34).

In addition, we have paddle boarders and the Porch Bar, mothers making jewelry, a new paint-by-thenumbers idea and much, much more.

We hope you enjoy this issue, and we’ll see you this summer, the beginning of Florida’s most magical season but the real end to the Delray year.

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on the avenue News aNd Notes from delray beach

winding down toward summer

aaron bristol

Early summer is great in Delray Beach. Most snowbirds have flown back home, the weather is soft and balmy, and many locals are gingerly stepping back out on the Avenue after weeks of hunkering down in obscure neighborhood hangouts or at home with friends. Now, you can find a seat at the Porch Bar, try a little gumbo at the Fish House, paint your way through happy hour at Vino Van Gogh or indulge in any number of things all the tourists have been doing while you were checked out. It’s a great transition from spring into summer—enjoy the season!

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Ceviche is one of the new menu items at The Office.

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the heat is on

Summer is on its way—get ready with these cool new finds around town. B y c h e l s e a g r e e n w o o d Fresh Flavor

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Here’s ample reason to revisit one of downtown Delray’s most popular restaurants: The Office just debuted a new menu of gourmet comfort food from chef Omar Montoya.

Emphasizing intriguing textural and flavor combinations, new lunch and dinner dishes include tempura-fried sea bass tacos with whipped avocado, grilled steak bruschetta and the togarashi tuna-steak sandwich.

Pair one or more of those with an equally flavorful cocktail, such as the Coconut Cloud, featuring fresh coconut milk, or Mary’s Day Off, a 23-ounce Bloody Mary with jumbo cocktail shrimp. Bottoms up!

(201 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/2763600, theofficedelray.com)

spanish sips

As the warm weather descends upon us once again, seek refreshment at the new Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant (in the former Falcon House spot). In addition to more than 75 different tapas selections, Ceviche serves up a variety of authentic and refreshing sangrias—including red (tinto), white (blanco) and sparkling Cava—prepared tableside. The Sangria Primero is the house favorite, boasting 10-year-old brandy and orange liqueur. Those watching their waistlines might opt for the “skinny” sangria, containing just half the calories and sugar—perhaps followed by a cardio session of flamenco dancing!

(Flamenco dancers and other live music are featured on selected nights.) Plus, enjoy Ceviche’s famous sangria for just $4 during happy hour, weekdays from 5–7 p.m. (116 N.E. Sixth Ave., 561/8948599, ceviche.com)

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Vino Van Gogh class

Palette Pleasing

Get creative on your next date night with a visit to Vino Van Gogh—a fun new addition to the downtown landscape. Class participants enjoy a guided lesson on re-creating a famous work of art while enjoying wine or beer and great company. Classes, which cost $35 to $40 for adults, last up to two and a half hours and include all needed equipment, as well as one complimentary drink. Children are welcome, too; kids under age 12 paint for $25. (153 N.E. Fourth Ave., 561/272-5272, vinovangoghflorida.com)

designing Women

Find Mom the perfect piece of jewelry for Mother’s Day—straight from the creative minds of two local mothers, Shauna Slavin and Nicki Galper. They are the founders and designers of Masonharlie, a new jewelry collection that has already received rave reviews from the press and celebrity fans. Galper, who lives in Delray, and Slavin, a Boca resident, draw on their collective 20 years of fashion experience in creating “classically edgy” pieces that are meant to be layered.

Their signature look is the elongation and transformation of iconic symbols such as the cross, the Star of David and the hamsa, resulting in modern, statementmaking designs. The line ranges from Hunter bracelet from $150 to $1,000 and comprises necklaces, Masonharlie bracelets, rings and earrings. Masonharlie is currently available in Delray Beach at Trilogy Boutique and Aquawear at The Seagate Hotel & Spa. (masonharlie.com) may/june

Worth a thousand Words

In this digital age, people are snapping tons of photos all the time—but how often are we actually printing out those pictures? Now, the classic brand Polaroid offers a convenient solution with its new Fotobar concept, the first of which just debuted in Delray Marketplace. Pull up to a userfriendly work station, take an image from your phone, your social media profile or an original photograph, and print it out on materials like canvas, bamboo, metal and more. You can also create a museum-quality framed art print; works are then shipped directly to customers within 72 hours. The sleek and stylish store also features a community wall displaying the works of budding shutterbugs.

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get happy

The battle for the best happy hour is being waged downtown, with all your favorite bars and restaurants getting in on the action. When timed right, the smart diner can score some incredible food and drink for far less than an average meal.

Newcomer Buddha Garden is proving worthy competition with its happy hour, offered seven days a week from 4–6 p.m.

Ninety percent of the diverse menu, ranging from sushi to dim sum to robata grill specialties, is discounted, including half-off specialty drinks, wine, beer and the great selection of house sake. Start with the edamame, featuring a unique combination of truffle oil and togarashi seasoning. Light and flavorful choices like the Handsome Robb roll (which pairs yellowtail and spicy tuna) and the blackcod miso skewers are great for sharing.

And the mochi trio—with housemade mochi ice cream—is a no-brainer for dessert. (217 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/266-9898, buddhagarden.com)

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A big new addition to ever-evolving Pineapple Grove is Addison Gallery, which just relocated after 20 years in Boca’s Mizner Park to the space vacated by Beached Boat. “We had two options: renew our lease in our current location or find a new space,” says Patricia Bowe of the gallery. “The Pineapple Grove Arts District was a clear choice for us. Delray is an exciting, thriving city that supports the arts and small business, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision.” They completely remodeled the Second Street space, adding windows to let in ample light throughout the day.

Now, patrons can expect an expanded roster of artists, including the likes of Michele Y Williams, Doug Kennedy and Carlos Domenech. “Plans are in the works for our Summer Group Show that will feature the abstract works of John Schuyler, Chris Kennedy and Madeline Denaro,” Bowe says. She adds: “It is our hope that we will add to and be a big part of the artistic appeal of this area.” (206 N.E. Second St., 561/278-5700, addisongallery.com)

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Up in Smoke

If Dad likes to indulge with a good stogie every now and again, stop by the new Smoke Inn cigar store to find him the perfect cigar for Father’s Day. The shop features a full liquor bar, a comfortable lounge and a huge walk-in humidor boasting brands like Arturo Fuente, My Father and Padrón. At this newest location from the South Florida chain, staffers are highly knowledgeable and can walk you through the extensive selection, even if you’re a cigar newbie. Smoke Inn also offers regular tastings and, on May 19, will host the seventh-annual Smoke Inn Series of Poker at the Greenacres location. (202 N.E. Sixth Ave., 561/819-1212, smokeinndelray.com)

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the porch bar The view from this porch is only part of the attraction. B y B i l l C i t a r a

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3 ounces Mandarin orange vodka 1/2 ounce mango liqueur 1 ounce each pineapple, cranberry and orange juices splash Grenadine Ginger ale to taste Combine first six ingredients in cocktail shaker. shake to blend.

Pour into tall glass (with ice) and top with ginger ale. Garnish with maraschino cherry. “it tastes like fruit juice—but before you know it you’re drunk,” salvio says.

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“People like a lot of old drinks—Old Fashioneds, Brandy Alexanders,” Salvio says.

“For some reason I have this following of young kids, early to mid-20s, and even their parents, coming in for White Russians.”

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hen your front porch looks out onto Atlantic Avenue, you are definitely going to see it all.

“Oh, my god, it’s the best place to people watch,” says longtime bartender George Salvio. “It’s a real show, especially on weekends.”

It’s a show that went largely unobserved until 2000, though, when the Boughton family that owns the 1926-vintage Colony Hotel moved the bar from what is now the hotel’s music room to a spot facing Delray’s main drag.

Boasting no more than a dozen seats at the bar itself—and several tables on the porch—it attracts a mix of young and old, locals and tourists, regulars and one-time partiers, plus the occasional professional wrestler or former

the Colony PorCh Bar

525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach 561/276-4123 sitcom star. There’s live music Fridays and Saturdays; Friday is a grab bag of musical styles, Saturday the big draw is flamenco guitarist Eric Hansen.

“It’s a good mix,” Salvio says. “I’d say 50 to 80 percent of my clientele are regulars. Locals too. I’ve been there so long I kind of feel that I’m there just waiting for certain people to come and see me. I have people who come in once a month, people who come in once a year, every year.” delray beach magazine

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“The Radical Camera: New York’s Photo League”

Through June 16

This exhibition presents 150 vintage photographs from the pioneering New York Photo League collective, which journeyed across the five boroughs and beyond, searching for faces, stories and causes, always fighting for social justice while shooting the unfettered truth.

Norton Museum of Art

561/832-5196

“Doris Duke’s Shangri La: Architecture, Landscape and Islamic Art”

Through July 14

Duke’s historic five-acre Hawaiian palace is the subject of this unique collection, the first comprehensive traveling exhibition of furnishings and objects from Shangri La. The exhibit also includes newly commissioned photographs, vintage films and ephemera.

Norton Museum of Art

561/832-5196

SunFest

May 1−5

National headliners and local bands will perform on four stages along the waterfront in Palm Beach County’s biggest annual music festival. There’s also an art fair, as well as food and drink vendors.

Downtown West Palm Beach

800/786-3378

TEDx Delray Beach

May 3

More than 20 leading thinkers, innovators, artists, philosophers and entertainers representing such diverse fields as technology, entertainment, visual and performance art, design, music, ecology and education will lead discussions at this local event produced under license from TED, the Technology, Entertainment and Design nonprofit.

Delray Beach Center for the Arts

561/243-7922

Voices of Pride

May 3

The Gay Men’s Chorus of the Palm Beaches, which has become another jewel in the county’s cultural crown, will perform an evening of choral music.

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

“The Intergalactic Nemesis”

May 4

Three actors, a Foley artist and a keyboardist perform the voices, sound effects and music to accompany more than 1,200 hand-drawn slide projections in this unique science-fiction audio-visual experience about an alien invasion.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

Nonprofit council luncheon

May 7 and June 4

Nonprofit chamber members have free admittance to this meeting and luncheon, aimed to promote “win-win synergies” among its members.

For-profit chamber members may attend for $10.

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce

561/278-0424

Oriente

May 11

This eclectic six-piece band, launched by Cuban-born guitarist and composer Eddy Balzola, fuses Cuban roots with New Orleans-style jazz, Caribbean and Brazilian influences.

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

Celtic Woman

May 11

The singing quartet will perform its latest production of classic Irish tunes, pop classics from Simon & Garfunkel and Christopher Cross, and inspirational anthems such as “Ave Maria,” with distinct musical direction from an Emmy-nominated music producer.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

The Fabulous Third Friday

May 17, 5 to 9 p.m.

Boutiques, galleries, salons, restaurants and other establishments will stay open late for a fun night out presented by the Downtown Development Authority and downtown businesses.

Downtown Delray Beach

561/243-1077

“Sylvia”

May 17−June 2

A.R. Gurney’s quirky comedy is a love triangle between a middle-aged businessman, his wife and his new dog, a poodle mix that is bright, loyal and mischievous—and who can talk up a storm.

Delray Beach Playhouse

561/272-1281

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Doug Deming and Dennis Gruenling

May 18

Garnering recognition as one of the premier blues groups in the country, Arts Garage guitarist Deming and harpist Gruenling will perform with their Jewel Tones band of bassist Andrew Gohman and drummer Devin Neel.

561/450-6357

Tiempo Liebre

May 25

Classical orchestration and traditional Cuban music brew alongside American pop influences in the sonic canon of this unpredictable group, which has been nominated for three Grammy awards and performed on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Arts Garage

561/450-6357

“Harold Prince: The Man Who Transformed Broadway”

May 27− June 5

Part two of this musical revue will focus on songs produced or directed by award-winning Broadway impresario Harold Prince from 1970 to present day, including compositions from “Company,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Evita.”

Delray Beach Playhouse

561/272-1281

Luka Bloom

June 1

Irish rocker Bloom has been breaking musical boundaries with his electro-acoustic guitar for more than 30 years, building up a repertoire of original compositions and surprising covers, from Elvis Presley to ABBA to LL Cool J.

Kravis Center

561/832-7469

“Wood Be Kindred Spirits: The Kokeshi Dolls of Bob Brokop”

June 4− Sept. 15

This represents one of the largest and never-before-seen collections of kokeshi (wooden cylinders with round heads) assembled in the United States. The whimsical dolls debuted in the 19th century and are known to soothe teething infants and provide comfort to mothers who lose unborn children.

Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

561/495-0233

Contacts & Cocktails

June 13, 5:15 to 7 p.m.

Chamber members can mix and mingle with local colleagues and business owners while enjoying food, drink, raffle prizes and revelry.

Gym 111

561/278-0424

Clockwise, from top: Celtic Woman, “The Intergalactic Nemesis,” Doug Deming and Dennis Gruenling, Oriente, Tiempo Liebre and Luka Bloom

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on the avenue great finds

Pick your favorite juicy jewels from these Delray Beach boutiques.

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1. Flower multistone ring, $265, Ice In The Grove 2. Pink gem earrings, $12, The Mixed Bag 3. Purple ring, $22, The Mixed Bag 4. Yellow agate necklace, $118, Sequin 5. Blue beaded bracelet, $48, Excentricities 6. Pink beaded bracelet, $32, Excentricities 7. Pink glitter bracelet, $18, The Mixed Bag 8. Blue embellished bangle, $58, Sequin 9. Yellow embellished bangle, $58, Sequin 10. Teal coral cuff, $98, Sequin 11. Lime tennis necklace, $395, Ice In The Grove 12. Blue necklace, $49, Karma 13. Orange necklace, $42, The Mixed Bag

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Bronze lobster, $685, bronze snail, $45, hermit crab, $95, succulent curvy plant, $245, all from Sklar Furnishings; silver leaf Australian bat fish, $361, from Quigley Maguire Collections

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Alligator pitcher, $195, from Quigley Maguire Collections; blue fish tray, $114, large silver starfish, $30, small starfish, $18, seahorse bottle opener, $40, all from Excentricities; starfish towels, $12 each, from Art-Sea Living

shore things Infuse your home decor with a little of the life aquatic.

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Large wooden fish, $105, small wooden fish, $52, octopus pillow, $195, all from Quigley Maguire Collections; anemone vase, $198, orange botanical flower, $20, octopi, $23 each, all from Excentricities; dip bowls, $15 each, from Art-Sea Living

Shell box, $495, candlestick, $175, both from Beachcomber art; fish pillow, $175, from Quigley Maguire Collections; white crab box, $18, reed diffuser, $48, candle, $45, soap, $42, lucite tray, $150, all from excentricities

Sklar FurniShingS: 6300 n. Federal highway, Boca raton; 561/862-0800 Quigley Maguire ColleCtionS: 301 Pineapple grove Way, Delray Beach; 561/450-7471 exCentriCitieS: 117 n.e. Fifth ave., Delray Beach; 561/278-0886 art-Sea living: 1628 S. Federal highway, Boynton Beach; 561/737-2600 BeaChCoMBer art: 212 S. Federal highway, Boynton Beach; 561/315-5717

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By Bill Citar a

From left: Gary rack and Matthew Danaher

seafood sensation Gary Rack spins off a Delray hit with his Fish House + Oyster Bar.

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uilding a successful career is hard. Building two successful careers is business as usual for Gary Rack. The 60-year-old proprietor of three thriving local restaurants, including the recently opened Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar in the old VFW building in downtown Delray, parlayed a mid20s career change into ownership of a pair of steel fabrication firms with offices in three states (and more to come).

But when sons Anthony and Adam took on more of the heavy lifting in the steel business, Rack was left with time on his hands. For a man whose daily regimen begins at four in the morning and continues unabated until evening, that was unacceptable. An avid collector of Bordeaux

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and Burgundy with a palate (and 4,000-bottle wine cellar) to match, Rack was no stranger to the pleasures of fine wine and food. So on vacation in Europe seven or eight years ago he mused to his wife, Videl, that it might be “fun” to open a restaurant. “‘But you don’t know anything about restaurants,’” he recalls her saying. “I said, ‘I know, but business is business. It’s all about developing people, motivating, and creating something people want.’”

So he did, hooking up with a chef and teaching himself how to make the designer pizzas that were then a hot, new item on the food scene.

In 2006, he opened his first restaurant, Coal Mine Pizza (now Table 42), in Boca Raton. That was followed three years later by Racks Italian

Kitchen in North Miami, which didn’t quite live up to expectations and was sold in 2012. In the meantime, though, 2010 saw the debut of Racks Downtown Eatery + Tavern in Mizner Park, another restaurant that capitalized on an emerging culinary trend, the modern American gastropub.

For the Fish House, Rack and company executive chef Matthew Danaher did their typically exhaustive research, considering and rejecting concepts like Italian cuisine, sushi and barbecue in favor of seafood, then spending a year working on a menu that draws inspiration from regional seafood cookery throughout the country.

It must have struck a chord with local diners.

“We opened really busy,” Rack says. And since then, “Every day, every night we’ve put up record numbers. It’s unbelievable.” may/june

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Racks Fish House & Oyster Bar 5 S.E. Second Ave., 561/450-6718 What’s the word: Delray has been dying for a seafood place, and this one offers the New England spin: clams, oysters, grilled fish, crabs—you name it—in addition to a range of landlubber options, salads and sandwiches.

It’s been packed since it opened, despite its hefty prices. Locals might like the happy hour at the bar until the crowds thin out a little this summer.

RAck’s Recipe foR success [1] LOcatiOn, LOcatiOn, LOcatiOn: “[With the Miami restaurant] I thought I had a five-star location, but there was no foot traffic, and you really need that for a restaurant to be successful.”

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[3] Bad neWs is GOOd neWs: “I’d like to know if you had a bad experience. ... I need to hear what we can do to make the experience better for you. We always try to better ourselves.”

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[5] tHe Last sHaLL Be FiRst: “The first people I say hello to when I walk into any of my restaurants are the dishwashers. Without them, we can’t serve our food. I think they’re one of the most important parts of the restaurant.”

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By Rich Pollack

paddleboard mania Everyone’s favorite new ocean toy offers stand-up fun.

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ook out into the ocean on a clear day, just a few hundred yards north of Atlantic Avenue, and you might see Melanie Zorumski—along with a few friends—practicing yoga from atop her 11-foot-long standup paddleboard (SUP).

“It’s just the most perfect atmosphere you can ask for,” says the 44-year-old Delray Beach mother of two young children, who can often be found hitching a ride on their mom’s board. “It’s connecting with nature in its purest form. You open your eyes and there are fish swimming all around you.”

A stand-up paddleboard enthusiast who can be found on the water at least three times a week during the summer—often side by side with her husband, Matt, on his board—Zorumski is among a growing number of people discovering the versatility of their boards.

There are fishermen who are now casting their lines into the sea or rivers while standing on their boards, snorkelers who paddle out and jump into the ocean over the wreck just 150 yards off Delray Beach, and those who just want to spend a little time on the water peering down into the depths to watch sea creatures glide by.

“There’s so much you can do on a paddleboard,” says Ryan Pena, co-owner of the paddleboard rental and sales service, The Salt Fly, which opened recently in Delray Beach.

“It’s an all-inclusive tool for the water man or water woman.”

Look out at the ocean and you’ll also find those who are replacing jogging or weightlifting with paddleboarding.

“Nothing compares to paddleboarding for exercise,” says Adam Runyon, owner of the Board Room on Atlantic, which sells and may/june

Adam Runyon at the Board Room

How to do it Learning to PaddLeboard A one-hour lesson is generally all you need to learn how to paddleboard.

Lessons range from about $55 to $75 an hour; go online to find several places in Delray Beach and surrounding areas offering lessons. Individual and group lessons are usually available. renting equiPment Renting a board and a paddle can run from $20 for 90 minutes to $65 for a full day. There are several shops in the area offering rentals. buying equiPment Boards come in a variety of sizes with longer and wider boards usually better for novices. Most are between 11 and 12 feet long, and between 30 and 36 inches wide. Boards can run anywhere from $1,000 to close to $3,000 for a top-of-the-line carbon fiber board.

How it StaRted

The story goes that stand-up paddleboarding traces its roots back to the early 1960s, when a group of Hawaiian surfers known as the “Beach Boys of Waikiki” paddled into the ocean on their boards so they could take photos of tourists trying to surf. In the early 2000s, surfers in Hawaii and California were using paddleboards as a way to train when the seas were flat and waves were few and far between. Paddleboarding has been around in South Florida since at least the mid 2000s, but it wasn’t until the last few years that it has really caught on with the opening of several new shops and the formation of the Delray Beach Stand-Up Paddleboard Club.

rents paddleboards and offers lessons. “The core shape you get from paddleboarding far exceeds anything you’ll get from a gym.”

Recently, stand-up paddleboarding has taken on a decidedly more social aspect, with regular organized events as well as loosely gathered groups of paddleboarders, often families, floating together offshore, with some even bringing snacks or sandwiches along for a few hours on the water. The may/june

Delray Beach Stand-Up Paddleboard Club, started just a year ago, now has more than 160 members.

Because it’s easy to learn and relatively inexpensive compared to other water sports, paddleboarding is continuing to grow in popularity—not just in Florida, but around the country as well.

“Wherever you have water, you’ll have someone on a paddleboard,” Runyon says.

CLubs and meet uPs Delray Beach Stand-Up Paddleboard Club members usually hold gatherings every weekend, according to Ryan Pena, who helped start the organization. Novices are welcome.

To find out more, visit meetup.com/ DelrayBeachStandupPaddleboard.

Area shops, including the Board Room (1155 E. Atlantic Ave., Suite 104, 561/330-4203), also hold meet-ups for customers and contacts. eCotours the Salt Fly (3860 N. Federal Highway, 561/865-6235) offers paddleboard eco tours in the area around the Palm Beach Inlet and Peanut Island for about $65 a person. Boards and snorkel gear are provided.

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Next iN the District: ActivistArtistA’s BBAD on thursdays: Open Mic Night, with special performances, poetry and lots of music, 7 to 10 p.m. May 16 and June 20

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Art Walk: A monthly celebration of art and music, with open studios, gallery exhibitions, live music and more, 6 to 10 p.m. May 23 and June 27 may/june

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rolando chang barrero This artist and community organizer has cheated death and created something out of nothing.

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hree years ago, the cluster of warehouses at the corner of Industrial Avenue and Boynton Beach Boulevard looked like most industrial complexes, where the color grey predominated and where manufacturers and auto mechanics jump-started old jalopies and polished rusted metal.

Today, the walls of the buildings and the doors of the warehouses are covered by elaborate murals—a buxom brunette straddling a nuclear warhead, “Dr. Strangelove”-style; a cloaked Darth Vader figure wielding a lighting bolt in front of an apocalyptic sky; and a seven-armed Cyclops staring at visitors from an otherwise empty yellow face.

He doesn’t like to take all the credit, but Rolando Chang Barrero is the man primarily responsible for bringing vibrancy, color and nightlife to the area he rechristened and revitalized as the Boynton Beach Arts District. The artist, 50, was part of the Lincoln Road art scene from its inception; he eventually left South Beach in 2011 “to get out of the craziness.” He relocated to Delray Beach and, on a recommendation, rented a studio space in the industrial complex in Boynton.

“Then I got a little lonely,” he recalls. “I just started inviting people over. I had a couple of friends who were musicians, and we’d have these little gatherings, and the little gatherings turned into a formal exhibition, just among artists, musicians and poets. From there I was like, maybe I could turn this into an alternative gallery space. So I did.”

Barrero’s fellow artists used everything they could find as canvases, from Dumpsters to the cracked pavement, transforming three rows of warehouses into an exhibition space where outsider art and museum-quality craftsmanship merge. Eleven artists rent out garages, and the District, as Barrero calls it, has become a multidisciplinary arts hub where musicians, poets, comedians, dancers and visual artists convene for monthly open-mic nights and other events that draw dozens of visitors.

“I organize the open mics, but I’m trying to give ownership to others so they can feel that they are part of the community, that it’s not my event,” he says. “The press wants a figure, so they put me as the innovator, and that inadvertently caused some harm along the way, because other people saw it as my project, not a community project.”

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If Barrero tends to receive most of the media focus, it may be because his compelling background easily could be fodder for an Oscar-worthy drama.

His artistic career started young, with painting lessons at age 9. By 18, he was making a living as an artist, designing graphics and runway illustrations, directing experimental films and seeing his paintings in galleries.

Then, at 32, he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, which he suspects was due to overexposure to radiation during a two-year stint as a flight attendant. His career, and his life, came to a screeching halt, and Barrero went from established artist to hopeless wreck, expecting certain death.

“Treatment was something to do, because there was nothing else I could do,” he says. “I couldn’t go surfing, sailing, bike riding. So I said OK, let’s go be wheeled down a hallway.”

Barrero underwent an awake craniotomy followed by more aggressive treatments for the tumors that the surgery did not eliminate. He recalls that he was the only person in his age bracket at the time to survive the disease and the operation, but the result was far from relief, let alone euphoria. He struggled with survivorship, and the following 10 years became something of a lost decade, defined by pill addiction, alcoholism, weight gain and psychiatric hospitalizations. One suicide attempt was interrupted only because a friend returned to their shared home to retrieve a passport.

“I was vacant—spiritually, mentally, emotionally vacant,” he says. “I got my license as a real-estate broker because I didn’t believe my career could blossom again as an artist. Although I was participating peripherally, my name had come off the tabloids, the magazines, everything. I was relatively unknown again; from that point of obscurity I felt safe to attempt it again.”

Nowadays, the slim, jocular Barrero is a transformed man, thanks to recovery networks, transformational training programs and lots of internal reflection. Building an art community in Boynton has become his driving passion, and his paintings are as strong as ever, many of them self-portraits of his post-surgical visage, which he calls “inquisitive and soul-searching.”

“I’m happy,” he says. “It’s a lot of work to do what I do. I don’t recommend it unless your heart’s completely into trying to develop a community. ... You need to be pig-headed, a little bit stupid, and not know what impossible really means. You just do.”

“you need to be pigheaded, a little stupid, and not know what impossible really means,” barrero says. “you just do.”

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laura mendelsohn This local psychic sees dead people—and sees through her industry’s misconceptions.

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aura Mendelsohn will be the first person to tell you that she’s not special. Yes, the Delray Beach resident has been talking to dead people since she was a child, and she makes her living as a full-time psychic medium. But to an extent, anybody can enter this field, perfect their skills, and connect to another dimension.

“A lot of psychics will say, ‘It’s a gift. I’m special,’” says Mendelsohn, 59, her native Queens accent coloring her words. “I believe that some people have more talent for it, yes. Everybody can play the piano or paint by numbers, but not everybody can be Da Vinci or a famous composer. I believe there is a talent inherited, but that everyone has the gift.”

Mendelsohn uses hers on a daily basis, providing private readings from her cozy apartment in Delray Beach—she moved here to retire from the business world, and because she loved the weather—and offering free call-in readings on her weekly Internet radio show (8:30 p.m. Mondays at blogtalkradio.com). She’s penned six e-books about mediumship and is currently working on an old-fashioned book called Diary of a Sane Psychic: Messages for Miracles for Magical Encounters. For readings, she charges $60 for 30-minute sessions, and $2 for each additional minute.

In person and on the radio, Mendelsohn has an affable manner, referring to her clients as “sweetie” and “darling.” She tries to remain an objective messenger, but she has been known to cry with grieving clients.

She’s used to resistance toward her profession. At a recent social gathering, she read a man who didn’t believe in psychic ability, and she proceeded to describe his ex-wife’s appearance in detail, along with his mother’s health condition and other family details, all of which were accurate. (She also read my wife, connecting with my recently deceased mother-in-law with insightful specificity.)

That said, Mendelsohn is a grounded person, respectful of skeptics and skeptical of charlatans in her field. Part of her goal as a medium is to debunk what she sees as misinformation in the psychic industry—to be a sane psychic, as her forthcoming book suggests.

“One of the things I don’t like about this industry is that there’s so much superstition, so much herd mentality, so much politics,” she says. “It’s one

of my pet peeves. If we really understood things, there’s a lot of magic out there. It’s real, though. There’s a reason for it.”

Mendelsohn grew up in New York, surrounded by that magic. Her parents were both working artists—her father did some commissions for Disney—and, in addition, her mother was a full-blown intuitive. She conducted séances, told fortunes and even read Janet Jackson twice.

“My father was into being logical, and I tried to favor his way of thinking,” she says. “Yet, at the same time, I had experiences which at first were frightening as a little child.”

As a girl, when Mendelsohn would fall asleep, she would often hear a scrambled din of voices that would grow louder and louder before giving way to complete silence. At that point, she later realized, her mind would be entering another dimension, where she could communicate with her spirit guides.

One time, she tried to teach herself how to swim at a nearby lake and was struggling to stay afloat. She heard the crescendoing voices, then the silence, then a voice that screamed “Get out!”

“I was choking when I got out,” she says.

“I think it was a spirit guide. They make sure you’re going to live so you can be tortured later on.”

By 1983, Mendelsohn had learned how to channel her guides and develop her psychic ability. But for most of her life, mediumship was a party trick, nothing more. Her career was in the software industry and the stock market, where she became a self-made millionaire. But Wall Street can be a cruel mistress. By 2010, her portfolio had diminished completely, and the relationship with her fiancée disintegrated. She had no children, and had gone through her entire inheritance.

“I had kind of a nervous breakdown,” she says. “I said, ‘What should I do, God?’ And this little voice in my head [said]: ‘The only thing you’ve been doing that makes you any money are readings; why [not] focus on that?’”

She started as a full-time psychic in 2010, teaching mediumship classes and reading clients. Within four months, her income shot up 400 percent.

“I used to think [psychic work] was not secure,” she says. “One of my big things in life was, how do I tell people I’m a sane, reasonable, bright individual and still be a psychic? There’s a lot of misconceptions about it. I’m rejected a lot because of it, but I don’t care. I got over that.”

“There’s so much herd mentality, so much politics [in the industry],” she says. “It’s real though.”

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Mendelsohn on: Tarot cards: “The cards are archetypes. And if the psychic is truly using his or her psychic abilities, it doesn’t even matter what card comes up. It will prompt them to get the right information.”

Palm reading: “Your hand does not have lines on it by chance. Your subconscious wrote in your hands the framework to express who you really are. It’s uncanny what they reveal.”

aaron bristol

Oujia boards: “They are safe if you use them properly, but they’re not a game. They are indeed a portal to spirit communication.”

Mendelsohn reads gems as part of her repertoire

may/june

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Colony Hotel & Cabaña Club

Ideally located on vibrant Atlantic Avenue, in the heart of Delray's restaurant, boutique, art gallery and historic centers. Bold and colorful spaces highlight the inside and create a welcoming casual atmosphere. The oceanfront Colony Cabana Club, just two miles from the hotel, has 250 feet of private beach, a heated saltwater pool, lunch served daily, beach cabanas, umbrellas and changing rooms.

525 e. atlantic ave., Delray beach 561/276-4123 • thecolonyhotel.com

sunDy House—a FresH new exPerienCe New executive chef Lindsay Autry’s inspired culinary creations are making heads turn—with her slowfood philosophy, Southern soulfulness and a dash of Mediterranean. Dine al fresco in our Taru Garden or in one of three distinct dining rooms with views of the gardens and fresh-water streams. Join us for lunch, dinner and our famous Sundy Brunch.

106 s. swinton ave., Delray beach 561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com

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2013 readers' Choice awards

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32 East

Delray Beach Favorite Restaurant 2009, 2010 Best American Cuisine 2005, 2006, 2007

abE & LouiE's

Boca Raton Best Steak 2009, 2010, 2012 Best Business Lunch 2013

anthony's CoaL FirEd Pizza

Mulitple Locations Best Pizza 2009, 2010, 2011

arturo's

Boca Raton Best Italian Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006

bEn's dELi

Boca Raton Best Kosher 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013

bogart's

Boca Raton Best Dining Entertainment 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013 Best Romantic 2011

brEwzzi

Boca Raton Best Microbrewery 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

brooks

Deerfield Beach Best Continental Cuisine 2006, 2007, 2010

Cabana EL rEy

Delray Beach Best Spanish/Latin 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013 Best Cuban Cuisine 2007, 2008

CaFFÉ Luna rosa

Delray Beach Best Outdoor Dining 2004, 2006, 2010 Best Italian Cuisine 2009, 2012, 2013 Best Oceanfront Dining 2005 Best Sunday Brunch 2012 Best Wine List 2012

ChoPs LobstEr bar Boca Raton Best Service 2009, 2012, 2013 Best Continental 2011 Best Wine List 2013

dada

Delray Beach Best Late Night 2010, 2013 Best Outdoor Dining 2013 Best People Watching 2011

dECk 84

Delray Beach Best Bar Food 2013 Favorite Restaurant 2011 Best Intracoastal Dining 2011, 2012 Best Oceanfront Dining 2011 Best Outdoor Dining 2012 Best Waterfront Dining 2013

griLLE on CongrEss Boca Raton Best Business Lunch 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012

hEnry's

Boca Raton Best American Cuisine 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013 Favorite Restaurant 2012, 2013

housE oF siam

nEw york PrimE

Boca Raton Best Steak 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 Favorite Restaurant 2007

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

PunJab

Boca Raton Best Indian Cuisine 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013

sEasons 52

Delray Beach Best Thai Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale Best Vegetarian Options 2009, 2012, 2013

Jb's on thE bEaCh

sundy housE

La CigaLE

Delray Beach Best Romantic 2004, 2005, 2012, 2013 Best Sunday Brunch 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013 Best Spot for a Private Party 2013

LEgaL sEa Foods

Fort Lauderdale Best Vegetarian 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010

Deerfield Beach Best Oceanfront Dining 2006, 2007, 2009

Delray Beach Best Mediterranean Cuisine 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013 Boca Raton Best Seafood 2004, 2005, 2007

LEmongrass

Delray Beach Best Japanese 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 Best Thai 2010, 2012, 2013

subLimE

tavErna oPa

Hollywood Best Dining Entertainment 2010 Best Greek Cuisine 2004, 2006, 2007

truLuCk's

kathy's gazEbo CaFÉ

Multiple Locations Best Seafood 2009, 2013 Best Service 2010, 2011

max's griLLE

Multiple Locations Best Kosher/Kosher-style Cuisine 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012 Best Deli 2013

Boca Raton Best Continental Cuisine 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013 Best French Cuisine 2007

Boca Raton Best Outdoor Dining 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 Best Business Lunch 2011 Favorite Restaurant 2007 Best American Cuisine 2004 Best People Watching 2012, 2013

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tooJay's

unCLE tai's

Boca Raton Best Chinese 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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 winner three or more times in any category since voting began 10 years ago.

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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It Pays to Vote

best

best

Microbrewery

Italian outdoor dining 2004, 2006, 2010 sunday2012brunch wine2012list

2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Late Night Dining Silver Award 2006

brewzzi

CONGRAtuLAtiONS tO OuR vOtERS! We asked our readers to vote online, choosing their favorite restaurants in a number of categories. 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 award-winning restaurants. Congratulations to the winners! And thank you to everyone who voted; your recommendations make this annual special section possible.

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2009, 2012, 2013

caffé luna rosa

Glades Plaza 2222 Glades Road • Boca Raton 561/392-BREW (2739) CityPlace 700 S. Rosemary Ave. • West Palm Beach 561/366-9753 facebook.com/brewzzi • brewzzi.com

ChuCk fARthiNG

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

DEiRDRE ALLEN SARAh vALLELy BEth yORk fRANk fEiLER ROBERtO SANtiAGO GEORGE h. DERN ANN vELLONE JERRy LOvE LESLiE LiPkiN JEAN fiSChER

2009 & 2011 GReaT aMeRIcan BeeR FesTIVal WInneR Brewzzi is Florida's most awarded brewery.

Always brewed on-site, our lagers and ales accent many of our recipes and complement all our fare. Our kitchen is renowned for enormous portions of quality favorites using the freshest ingredients brought in daily.

While our core menu is based on Old World Italian and traditional American comfort food, our selections have expanded to include an eclectic mix of global cuisines. We at Brewzzi welcome you to an exceptional dining and microbrewery experience.

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The ITalIan ResTauRanT on The Beach Offering authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable tableside service, providing an unforgettable dining experience—from homemade pastas to delicate sauces, prime meats and fresh local seafood. Enjoy a full service bar with signature cocktails and a

Wine Spectator award-winning wine list.

Open seven days, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with open-air dining room or outside seating and live entertainment. Valet parking available.

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best

best

best

japanese thai

deli kosher-style

2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013

2013

2010, 2012, 2013

2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2012

lemongrass

toojay's

Regency Court Plaza 3013 Yamato Road • 561/997-9911 Polo Shops 5030 Champion Blvd. • 561/241-5903 Glades Plaza Entrance on Butts Rd. • 561/392-4181 toojays.com 420 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach 561/278-5050 lemongrassasianbistro.com

The restaurant's goal is to offer its patrons a fresh, new and inspiring experience through food. Our food is made daily with traditional recipes and ingredients and our menu is always changing and evolving to keep our customers on their toes with new tastes and experiences.

uncle tai's

The Shops at Boca Center 5250 Town Center Cir. • Boca Raton 561/368-8806 • uncletais.com

uncle tai's is still as hot as ever. when it comes to delis, tooJay’s rises to the top.

taking exotic asian cuisine to new innovative heights

chinese

Reminiscent of New York’s finest, TooJay’s is the winner of numerous “best of” awards.

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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Our gourmet creations have become the toast of the town. Howard Tai maintains the family philosophy on judging a good Oriental restaurant. “A meat dish should be prepared with at least 70 percent meat and 30 percent vegetable to be considered first-class.” Howard ensures that the quality and integrity of the food, as well as the presentation, will never be compromised. “We serve Oriental food of the highest quality and include many unique offerings. To those discerning people who know and recognize fine cuisine, we are a favorite choice for dining out.” Private dining room and gourmet catering. Takeout available.

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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Best Dining entertainMent 561.544.3044

3200 Airport Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 On the Premier Level at Cinemark Palace 20 BogartsOfBoca.com

favOrite restaurant Best aMerican cuisine 561.638.1949

16850 Jog Road Delray Beach, FL 33446 In the Shoppes at Addison Place HenrysOfBocaraton.com

Best WaterfrOnt Dining Best Bar fOOD 561.665.8484

840 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33483 On the Intracoastal Delray Beach Deck84.com

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561.272.8049

561.638.6380

814 E. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33483 On Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach eandJssandwiches.com

9089 West Atlantic Ave. Suite 100 Delray Beach, FL 33446 In the Delray Marketplace BurtandMaxs.com rapoportsrg.com

Celebrating 10 Years!

iwinners q runners-up i AmericAn Henry's

JApAnese LemonGrass

southwestern rocco's tacos

RunneR-up: Max's GRille

RunneR-up: sushi Ray

RunneR-up: unCle julio's

BAkery Grandma's Bakery

kosher Ben's deLi

spAnish/LAtin caBana eL ray

RunneR-up: sequella

RunneR-up: toojay's

RunneR-up: paDRino's

BAr Food deck 84

LAte night dining dada

spot For A privAte pArty sundy House

RunneR-up: DublineR

RunneR up: Rebel house

RunneR-up: boGaRt's

Burger BurGer Fi

mediterrAneAn La ciGaLe

steAkhouse cHops LoBster Bar

RunneR-up: ChaRM City

RunneR-up: anatolia

RunneR-up: abe & louie's

Business Lunch aBe & Louie's

mexicAn rocco's tacos

sundAy Brunch sundy House

RunneR-up: henRy's

RunneR-up: baja CaFe

RunneR-up: DeCk 84

cAriBBeAn rock steady Jamaican Jerk caFÉ

microBrewery Brewzzi

thAi LemonGrass

RunneR-up: Cabana el Ray

RunneR-up: yaRD house

RunneR-up: house oF siaM

chinese uncLe tai's

new restAurAnt tanzy

vegetAriAn options seasons 52

RunneR-up: p.F. ChanG's

RunneR-up: kapow!

RunneR-up: DiG

continentAL katHy's GazeBo

outdoor dining dada

wAterFront dining deck 84

RunneR-up: henRy's

RunneR-up: Max's GRille

RunneR-up: CaFFÉ luna Rosa

deLi tooJay's

peopLe wAtching max's GriLLe

wine List cHops LoBster Bar

RunneR-up: ben's Deli

RunneR-up: CaFFÉ luna Rosa

RunneR-up: RustiC CellaR

dessert cHeesecake Factory

pizzA tucci's pizza

wine/tApAs rustic ceLLar

RunneR-up: tanzy

RunneR-up: anthony's Coal FiRe pizza

RunneR-up: CeviChe

dining entertAinment BoGart's

puB/gAstropuB duBLiner

RunneR-up: tanzy

RunneR-up: tRyst

French La ciGaLe

quick Bites BurGer Fi

RunneR-up: CaFÉ De FRanCe

RunneR-up: sequella CaFe

hAppy hour kapow! noodLe Bar

romAntic dining sundy House

RunneR-up: DeCk 84

RunneR-up: DaDa

Favorite restaurant

indiAn punJaB

seAFood truLuck's

runner-up: DaDa

RunneR-up: taj

RunneR-up: City Fish MaRket

itALiAn caFFÉ Luna rosa

service cHops LoBster Bar

RunneR-up: tRattoRia RoMana

RunneR-up: henRy's

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Henry's

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.

2013 readers' choice awards E

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.

2013 readers' choice awards E

dining entertainment bogart's 3200 Airport Road • Boca Raton 561/544-3044 • bogartsofboca.com Situated on the second level of the Cinemark Palace 20, guests can dine and drink (including liquor) at Bogart's with or without seeing a movie on the Premier Level or in general admission.

italian caffé luna rosa 34 S. Ocean Blvd. • Delray Beach 561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com The magnificent beach view sets the scene at Caffé Luna Rosa, featuring the freshest foods and dynamic ambience.

Enjoy a full-service bar with signature cocktails and a Wine Spectator awardwinning wine list. Open seven days for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. VIP rewards program, live entertainment and valet parking.

KEY LIME MAHI

4 mAhi filetS, 7 Oz. 1½ cupS cOOkeD BASmAti Rice 2 cupS DiceD pineApple ½ DiceD ReD peppeR 1 chOppeD ScAlliOn 2 tBSp. chOppeD cilAntRO ½ lB. SpinAch ½ cup White Wine 3 tSp. lime juice 1 SpRig fReSh thyme 1 tSp. cReAm ½ lB. DiceD ButteR SAlt & peppeR

Marinate mahi. Caramelize pineapple and red peppers, add cilantro, scallion and basmati rice. In sauce pot, add thyme, peppercorns, wine and lime juice; reduce by half. Add heavy cream, cook 2 minutes.

Whisk in butter, season with salt and pepper. Grill fish, sauté spinach, top with rice, fish and sauce.

waterfront dining & bar food deck 84 840 e. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach 561/665-8484 • deck84.com Delray Beach's favorite waterfront dining destination serves up the perfect atmosphere for Florida fun with delicious cuisine, quality wines and creatively crafted cocktails along with breathtaking views of the Intracoastal.

crab cakes

Marinade 1 cup eAch ORAnge & lime juice 1 tSp. gARlic ¼ tSp. cumin 2 tSp. SAlt ½ chOppeD OniOn ½ Bunch chOppeD cilAntRO

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Combine the following wet mix ingredients:

CACCIUCCO di MARE Serves 2 - 4

¾ cup mAyOnnAiSe 1 egg ¼ Oz. WORceSteRShiRe 2 tSp. lemOn juice 1 tBSp. DijOn muStARD 1 tBSp. OlD BAy SeASOning 1 tBSp. SAlt ½ tSp. BlAck peppeR pinch Of cAyenne peppeR

2 Oz. extRA viRgin Olive Oil 2 clOveS SliceD gARlic SeA SAlt & cRAckeD BlAck peppeR 8 cOlD WAteR littleneck clAmS (WASheD) 8 meDiteRRAneAn muSSelS (WASheD) 8 jumBO gulf ShRimp (peeleD & DevieneD) 2 Oz. eAch cut cAlAmARi, mAhi mAhi & SnAppeR filet 3 Oz. eAch DRy White Wine & clAm BROth 12 Oz. SAn mARzAnO tOmAtOeS ½ Oz. eAch chOppeD fReSh BASil & pARSley 10 Oz. linguini fini (pAR cOOkeD Al Dente)

2 cAnS jumBO lump cRAB Wet mix fROm ABOve ½ cup finely gROunD pAnkO BReADcRumBS, pluS A little extRA fOR DuSting 3 tBSp. chiveS, finely chOppeD 3 tBSp. itAliAn pARSley, finely chOppeD

In large sauté pan, brown garlic in olive oil.

Add mussels and clams right away. Add remaining seafood, season with sea salt and cracked pepper, sauté for 2 minutes. Add white wine followed by clam broth and San Marzano tomatoes. Cover and stew until mussels and clams pop open. Stir in fresh herbs and cook for 1 minute. Toss in partially cooked pasta and cook for an additional 2 minutes, so pasta absorbs the sauce.

Combine the herbs, wet mixture and breadcrumbs, mix well to combine. Fold in crab, ensuring not to overwork mix. On clean work service, make 4-ounce balls, then with either hands or ring mold, form cakes. Dust each side with some of extra breadrcrumbs. Sauté using half canola oil and butter (½ ounce each) in nonstick pan until golden brown on both sides and heated through.

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french & Favorite Restaurant mediterranean & American henry's 16850 Jog Road • Delray Beach 561/638-1949 henrysofbocaraton.com Henry's is proud to be the Favorite Restaurant and Best American Restaurant two years in a row. Henry's serves top quality classic and contemporary American cuisine.

la cigale

Celebrating 10 Years!

people watching max's grille

a taste of the mediterranean

404 Plaza Real • Boca Raton 561/368-0080 • maxsgrille.com

253 S.E. Fifth Ave. • Delray Beach 561/265-0600 • lacigaledelray.com

Going strong after 22 years, Max's Grille still has what it takes to keep the dining room full and the bar buzzing! The menu is designed to elevate traditional American favorites to a new level of contemporary delicacy. Max’s uniquely fresh and artistic influence on the modern American bistro has resulted in culinary excellence at a reasonable price.

La Cigale is a trendy restaurant with a full menu of mouthwatering, Mediterranean cuisine coupled with impeccable service and an extensive wine list to complement your meal. La Cigale features a full bar with outstanding happy hour and tapas menus. Our separate dining rooms are the best in town!

Seafood Paella chicken Pot Pie 2 TBSP. BuTTER 1 SmAll YEllow onion, 1 CARRoT, 1 STAlk CElERY, 2 ClovES GARliC & 1 iDAho PoTATo (All DiCED) 2 TBSP. All-PuRPoSE FlouR 1 CuP ShERRY winE 2 CuPS ChiCkEn SToCk ½ CuP hEAvY CREAm 1 TBSP. ChiCkEn BASE (oPTionAl) 2 ChiCkEn BREASTS 2 PiECES PiE DouGh oR PuFF PASTRY 1 EGG

Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, roast at 350 degrees. Melt butter in small stock pot and add vegetables (not potato), stirring until onions are translucent.

Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir, cook for 3 minutes. Add sherry, bring to boil and reduce by half. Add chicken stock and heavy cream, bring to boil and simmer until desired thickness. Dice chicken and add to pot. Pour mixture into bowl and cover with pastry. Mix egg with some water, then brush over top. Bake at 350 degrees until top is golden and crispy.

Yield 5 Quarts Rice

Sesame-Seared Yellowfin Tuna

2¾ quARTS wATER 4 oz. BuTTER 36 oz. SPAniSh RiCE (lonG GRAin) PinCh oF SAFFRon 1 TBSP. PAPRikA 4 RED PEPPERS, JuliEnnED 2 GREEn PEPPERS, JuliEnnED 3 SmAll whiTE onionS, DiCED 8 oz. ChoRizo, ¼" ThiCk (REmovE CASinG) 2 oz. olivE oil 1 CuP whiTE winE 1 TBSP. SAlT ½ TSP. PEPPER 1 lB. u-10 ShRimP, PEElED & DEvEinED 1 lB. BAY SCAlloPS 2 lBS. muSSElS

12 oz. CEnTER-CuT YEllowFin TunA 4 oz. whiTE & BlACk SESAmE SEEDS, mixED 3 oz. DAikon RADiSh, PEElED & JuliEnnED 3 oz. CuCumBER, PEElED, SEEDED & JuliEnnED 3 oz. PiCklED DAikon, JuliEnnED 2 oz. Snow PEAS, BlAnChED & JuliEnnED 2 oz. CARRoTS, JuliEnnED 1½ CuPS Yuzu Ponzu SAuCE 1 oz. wASABi PowDER mixED wiTh 1 TBSP. wATER 4 oz. PiCklED GinGER vEGETABlE oil FoR SEARinG

Place oil in paella pan on low and add chorizo; let bleed until oil is reddish color, remove chorizo. Add onions, peppers and cook on medium heat until softened. Add rice and stir; add white wine, saffron, paprika, salt and pepper, butter and water. Add back chorizo and simmer for 10 minutes. Add seafood and cook for additional 10 minutes. Remove from pan and serve with lemon wedge.

Mix all vegetables with half of ponzu sauce.

Heat heavy-bottomed skillet over mediumhigh heat. Season tuna lightly with salt and pepper; roll tuna pieces in sesame seeds.

Add oil to skillet and allow to heat until almost smoking. Add tuna to skillet, sear each side quickly, just to toast the sesame seeds and lightly cook outside of tuna.

Remove from pan and place on towel to absorb excess oil.

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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.

2013 readers' choice awards E

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.

2013 readers' choice awards E

wine/ tapas rustic cellar Fine Wine & Tapas

409 S.e. mizner Blvd. • Boca Raton 561/392-5237 • rusticcellar.com Borne of a passion for wine, the Rustic Cellar lives up to the belief that great wine should be offered by the glass.

As proof, the Rustic Cellar offers an authentically authored wine list with more than 200 hand-selected vintages from across the globe.

romantic, brunch & private party sundy house HisToric inn & resTauranT

106 S. Swinton Ave. • Delray Beach 561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com The Sundy House is set against an acre of lush, tropical gardens. With her slow food philosophy, Southern soulfulness and a dash of Mediterranean, Chef Lindsay Autry offers a sublime dining experience.

Dine al fresco in the Taru Gardens or in one of three distinct dining rooms.

Crispy Brussel Sprouts & Hot Sauce Sundried Cherry, Brie & Caramelized onion Quesadilla 1 LARge (10-inch) ToRTiLLA 6 oz. FReSh BRie SunDRieD cheRRieS 1 viDALiA onion (cARAmeLizeD, BRowneD in BuTTeR) 2 oz. ShReDDeD PARmigiAno, ASiAgo oR miLD whiTe cheDDAR

Lightly spray organic olive oil in warm crêpe pan or shallow frying pan. Take tortilla shell and place on flat surface. Debrine brie and spread over half the tortilla.

Sprinkle sundried cherries, vidalia onion and shredded cheese over brie. Fold other side of tortilla across and lightly smash it down. Place in pan and brown bottom; flip once. Entire cooking process should take less than 5 minutes. Place on wood serving board and slice into 4 pieces.

Serve with sour cream or balsamic glaze.

Hot Sauce 2 TBSP. cAnoLA oiL 10 cLoveS gARLic 1 SmALL Piece choPPeD gingeR (ABouT 3") 2 choPPeD JALAPenoS (wiTh SeeDS) 4 oz. TomATo PASTe 1½ cuPS whiTe DiSTiLLeD vinegAR ½ cuP gRAnuLATeD SugAR 1 LB. QuARTeReD BRuSSeL SPRouTS cAnoLA oiL To FiLL SmALL DeeP FRyeR SALT To TASTe

In small pot, combine whole garlic and oil over medium heat. Gently stir garlic until toasted, add ginger and chopped jalapeño.

Sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, cook for 3 minutes until well combined and tomato paste sticks to bottom. Carefully add vinegar and sugar. Return to a boil, then simmer. Reduce sauce by half. Cool and blend until smooth and set aside. Preheat deep fryer to 350 degrees. Fry quartered brussel sprouts until golden. Place in bowl, season with salt and toss with hot sauce.

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new restaurant tanzy Mizner Park 301 Plaza Real • Boca Raton 561/922-6699 • tanzyrestaurant.com Drawing inspiration from the Italian villas in Southern Italy, Tanzy invites guests to experience its unique culinary direction of artisanal Italian cuisine and imaginative and whimsical interiors, creating a memorable dining experience, day or night.

Pan-Seared Calamari 10 oz. cALAmARi FiLeT (noT RingS oR TenTAcLeS) 2 TBSP. SALTeD BuTTeR 1 TBSP. FineLy choPPeD gARLic 1 TBSP. cAPeRS ¼ cuP QuARTeReD ARTichoke heARTS 5 eAch QuARTeReD RomA TomAToeS 4 oz. whiTe wine 1 TBSP. Lemon Juice ¼ TSP. SALT Pinch gRounD BLAck PePPeR 1 TBSP. micRo gReenS 1 TBSP. chive oiL

Heat butter in sauté pan until slightly browned. Add calamari with chopped garlic, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and capers; cook for 1 minute. Deglaze pan with white wine and lemon juice; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Add tomatoes and continue to cook until all liquid has been evaporated. Place calamari mixture in center of a plate, neatly stack the items on top of each other, creating height. Top with a small ball of micro greens. Drizzle chive oil around base of calamari.

deli toojay's

seafood truluck's

Celebrating 10 Years!

wine/tapas ceviche

gourmet deli

Seafood, Steak & Crab HouSe

tapaS bar & reStaurant

Regency Court Plaza • 561/997-9911 Glades Plaza • 561/392-4181 Polo Shops • 561/241-5903 toojays.com

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

116 n.e. Sixth ave. • delray Beach 561/894-8599 • ceviche.com

For more than 30 years, TooJay’s has been delighting diners with a variety of eclectic and original dishes sure to please any palate. Specialties include signature overstuffed sandwiches, blintzes, potato pancakes, Matzo ball soup and a host of traditional deli favorites, served in a casual and lively atmosphere.

We invite you to escape to Truluck's— a getaway for the senses. Come savor the freshest crab, direct from our own fisheries. Delight in our fresh-catch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks prepared to perfection. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass and bottle.

The flare and flavors of Spain are carefully fused together to create a unique dining and entertainment experience. The menu consists of more than 75 tapas, or small plates, meant to share. Ceviche offers an award-winning wine list and pitchers of sangria are prepared tableside.

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We Love About Delray It was a very good year for the city, from its designation as the most fun small town in America to scores of innovations, a few surprises and an endless well of community spirit.

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Positive Art News

The Arts Garage is safe in its present location, at least for now, following a brouhaha when the city leaders were approached by Kenner and Pintaluga, a personal injury law firm, to buy the space for $1.7 million. Supporters of the Creative City Collaborative, which currently runs and occupies the space, stepped up to the plate with a counter offer of $2.5 million, which the law firm matched. The ball was then in the court of the city commission (most notably, former mayor Tom Carney), which postponed the vote, encouraging the CRA to provide the law firm with alternative space. The groundswell of support for the Arts Garage included a petition numbering nearly 2,000 signatures and a march on city hall. Stay tuned.

Stores We Can’t Resist

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Hand’s: From art supplies to cocktail napkins, lamps to metal lobsters, this is a store that can suck you in for hours no matter how many times you have been there.

Periwinkle: Great dresses and jewelry, home furnishings and candles. sPotted on second: This fun store with handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glass, metal, wood and wall art is great for gifts. kilwin’s: Ice cream, candy, you name it—it’s our own little sweet spot. tHe delray newsstand: One of the last in the dying newsstand breed, this is our pick for an Avenue classic.

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Wish list for this year • More parking • More retail/less dining • More business development; acceleration on the Innovation Corridor on Congress, between Atlantic Avenue and Linton Boulevard • A movie theater • A roundabout driving course for downtown drivers • No more Italian restaurants

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• Less influence from behind-the-scenes, would-be power brokers • Less valet parking (it is taking over downtown) • A restraining order against the militant parking attendants at Esplanade Plaza • Less crime in Delray

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Top 5 new restaurants The Grove: What’s not to like about a chic, minimalist restaurant that serves up artful, sophisticated, big-city fare with zero pretension from a kitchen the size of a postage stamp? It’s no surprise given that the chef duo has worked with the likes of Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller. may/june

CeviChe Tapas Bar & resTauranT: The old Falcon House has a new lease on life as one of the area’s few authentic Spanish restaurants, boasting more than 100 different tapas and a wine list that’s an exhaustive compilation of Spanish wines, sherries and cavas.

raCks Fish house + oysTer Bar: Gary Rack’s first Delray restaurant draws its inspiration from the classic fish houses of New England and its extensive menu from the seafood cookery of regions stretching from Boston to New Orleans to Southern California.

salT 7: They don’t serve your granddaddy’s surf-n-turf at this sleek, contemporary restaurantbar-lounge, unless your granddaddy chowed down on 27-ounce, USDA Prime porterhouses and inventive sushi rolls with Alaskan king crab and tempura shrimp.

papa’s Tapas: There really is a papa at Papa’s Tapas. He’s Cristobol Parra, an ageless 70-year-old who runs this cozy Pineapple Grove eatery like an extension of his own kitchen and living room.

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Mussels, J&J Seafood Bar & Grill; sliders, Salt 7

• Deviled eggs from Max’s Harvest • Sliders from Salt 7 • The grilled shrimp wrap at Tryst • French fries at BurgerFi • Meatloaf at Dada • Mussels & Bleu cheese at J&J Seafood Bar & Grill • The BLT with a fried egg from Brulé, especially if you have a hangover

More Great Arts News

Vincent Cacace and other local artists launched a grassroots movement to form a new arts district north and west of Pineapple Grove in what was formerly a warehouse district. Artist’s Alley has taken hold, and on the third Thursday of each month, it hosts an arts stroll with participating galleries, a tradition that is gaining steady momentum.

Old School Goes New

Old School Square ramped up its image last fall, changing its name to Delray Beach Center for the Arts at Old School Square. The change has helped to position what has been the cornerstone of the city’s resurgence—the renovated school, theater, museum and grounds—as something much more than an 52

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event venue. “Our demographics changed,” says Joe Gillie, director of the center. “They have become younger, and we have a responsibility to work with the community to readdress what it wants.” The name change came with a “different look and feel,” as well as new programs and more emphasis on outdoor offerings (thanks to a brand-new $100,000 sound system), like the popular free Friday night concert series at The Pavilion, which was extended to 16 consecutive Fridays this season.

The Center also stepped up its theater, exhibits, events and learning programs. “Our mission remains the same,” Gillie says. “We continue to be the community gathering place for Delray Beach and a leader in developing partnerships within the community may/june

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Hats Off To Crane’s beachhouse for its thursday night “fun-raisers” the newly revamped Worthing Park, a great little pocket park on the avenue the Gateway sculptures on west atlantic avenue and with other organizations to nurture artistic expression. We will continue to strive to present diverse experiences in visual and performing arts, education and entertainment, and we will always preserve this National Historic Site.”

Favorite Foodie event

Savor the Avenue, in its fifth year (the brainchild of Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority), once again sold its allotment of reservations—a testament to the wonder of gourmet dining with 999 of your closest friends al fresco down the middle on the Atlantic Avenue at the longest dining table in the state of Florida. may/june

lindsay autry, former “top Chef” contender and new face at Sundy house Crêpes by the Sea, a quiet (and delicious) alternative to hanging on the avenue or in the Grove; is northeast Fourth avenue the next big thing?

Fit Food, the best name in guilt-free (and delicious!) take-out food Flydry, aka emergency blow-dry assistance deck 84 on Sunday afternoons the new delray marketplace, especially the Foto bar and Cinebowl

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SpOt Coffee is the place to run into half the people you know holding on-the-fly meetings, but the enduring power lunch spot is still City Oyster. However, if your “meeting” is on the down low, slip into a booth around the bar at Fifth Avenue Grill. There is almost always a Simon brother there, and you might even have a George Elmore sighting if you’re lucky.

Worst Retail News

Mercer-Wenzel closes after nearly 70 years.

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Emerging Power Brokers

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the board of directors for Old School Square and the Site Plan Review and Appearance board. He also chairs the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs committee, a role for which he recently won director of the year at the chamber’s 22nd annual Luminary Gala. Porten was instrumental in Old School Square’s name change, plus he helped the organization obtain a liquor license, increased its education programming, brought more youthful content into the Crest Theatre and launched an enormously popular series of free outdoor concerts on Friday nights. Porten is also on the Visions 2020 Committee, as well as the Delray Economic Leaders Political Action Committee. connor Lynch has followed his father, former mayor Tom Lynch, in his service to

Delray. He is COO of the family insurance firm Plastridge Insurance, with four offices in South Florida. He is on the board for the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce and is past chair of the Plumosa School of the Arts Foundation. He remains involved with organizations that help children in education and as a board member of several young professionals organizations. He is the chair of the planning and zoning board and was the chair of the Site Plan Review Advisory Board (SPRAB) for two years. He is currently chair of the government affairs committee for the chamber and former chair of the Delray Economic Leaders Political Action Committee, or Del-Pac. The heir to the Lynch family legacy, Connor’s goals are not political as much as civic, and he is considered a rising star among town decision makers. may/june

Top Five Cocktail Destinations

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1. Porch Bar at the Colony Hotel; your launch pad to an evening out on the town 2. Blue anchor, a true neighborhood pub 3. DaDa, even though they quit doing that angry underground poetry night 4. Bar-hoPPing, starting at Tryst and heading toward the railroad tracks through 32 East, Park Tavern, City Oyster and Cut 432 5. Max’s harvest’s back bar for happy hour

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Big Unsolved Issues 1. atlantic Plaza, to be rechristened Atlantic Crossing, is still embroiled in controversy, topped off by a lawsuit filed by local residents who are against the scale of the redevelopment. The mixed-use project on a nine-acre site in east Delray near the Intracoastal would take up four blocks on Atlantic Avenue, and have Class A office space, shops, restaurants and residential units—at about 43 units per acre. Residents believe the project is too big for the city and would create a traffic nightmare.

Others say it’s a much-needed jobs booster and will help solve the city’s office space problem. But the story is far from over; the lawsuit is one more wrench in the works.

2. the soBer house issue continues to be a thorn in the side of city residents who have watched Delray Beach become one of the seven rehab wonders of the

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world. In addition to legitimate rehab programs, residents have seen an uptick in addict warehousing facilities with little or no supervision. The coup de grâce came when Caron decided to open an upscale facility in a mansion near the ocean, sending the affluent east Delray community up in arms over “transient housing”—and prompting the city to quickly modify its transient housing laws. Last May, a federal judge granted an injunction against the city, saying that it may have “unlawfully discriminated” against people in recovery through this modification. So what’s next?

The city may entreat the state to intervene with legislation regulating sober houses and recovery living facilities in singlefamily neighborhoods, which may be an uphill battle against the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Acts, which protects recovery patients. The Most

Fun Small Town In America may have to live with its twin moniker as Most Popular Rehab Destination in America.

3. the Price of Delray’s success may be measured in decibels; noise is another issue that tends to divide the town.

Business owners resent having to tone it down to what they regard as unreasonable levels; community residents say they can hear music from Atlantic Avenue all the way to Lake Ida and beyond. The city commission has abandoned plans to adopt a new ordinance—which will drop the hammer on music if the noise is “unreasonable” and plainly audible 100 feet from the property line (it also entails enforcement in the downtown area after 11 p.m. on weekdays and after 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays)—until residents can weigh in.

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Gone But Not Forgotten The ArcAde TAp room—Visited by royalty and writers, artists and average Joes, and even Winston Churchill, this was the gathering spot for Delray Beach’s who’s who from the time it opened in 1933 until it shut its doors in the late 1980s. The place to go for that Friday power lunch, before anyone knew what a power lunch was, the Arcade had the best crab cakes and Eggs Benedict you’d find anywhere.

The BeAched BoAT— Packed with one-ofa-kind, seaside-styled home furnishings and accessories, this was one of the earliest and most successful businesses in Pineapple Grove, thanks, in large part, to the personalities of its owners, Jimmy Deitch and Patty McWilliams. After a 12-year run of offering the best of “Floribean Chic,” The Beached Boat recently closed its doors and moved to Naples.

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Blood’s hAmmock Groves—A slice of “Old Florida,” Blood’s Hammock Groves was where you’d find rows and rows of orange trees, and bins filled with tangelos, Honeybells and Valencias, most picked that day.

A trip to Blood’s, down a gravel road south of Linton Boulevard just off Military Trail, wasn’t complete without a taste of freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice and a sampling of one of the citrus varieties that you could have shipped anywhere in the country.

Busch’s seAfood resTAurAnT—This was an Ocean Ridge landmark for decades before it reopened in a new location on the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Avenue (now home to Deck 84).

Busch’s offered a great environment and excellent seafood ranging from crab soup to fresh lobster. The reincarnated Busch’s struggled to live

up to the standards of its predecessor but was a great place for a waterside happy hour cocktail to sip while watching boats sail by. colony Wine & liquor shoppe—You can’t recall the Colony Wine & Liquor Shop without thinking about Beaujolais nouveau, a wine that would arrive every November with great fanfare to the small shop that was tucked into the Colony Hotel.

Locally owned and operated, the Colony Wine & Liquor Shop was where you always felt welcome and you could always get expert advice from folks like Bill Blakeman and Robert Walker, who knew their stuff. elWood’s dixie BArBecue—There was Elvis every Thursday night and an antique gas pump that drew gawks from tourists. Motorcycles were everywhere, and the smell of barbecue and burgers filled the air. All came courtesy of Michael “Elwood” Gochenour, who transformed the old Flamingo Service Station, just a stone’s throw from the SEC tracks, into Elwood’s Dixie Barbecue in 1993.

A key element in the renaissance of Delray’s downtown, Elwood’s closed in 2009; it’s now

the home of Johnnie Brown’s. Gochenour, who died in 2011, is still mourned by the locals he always celebrated. erny’s resTAurAnT—Jazz always sounded good at Erny’s, whether it was played at the tiny spot tucked away on the north side of Atlantic Avenue or at its last home on the south side, where the Seagate Hotel now sits. Brought to life by jazz-loving Nancy Murphy and her family, jazz at Erny’s was a tradition that brought folks like Artie Shaw and Flip Phillips to town, or locals like Vic Knight and local blues and jazz artists who could always bring the crowd at Erny’s to its feet.

GleAson sTreeT cAfé—Sunday morning breakfast at the Gleason Street Café was always worth the wait. Just a few blocks from the beach, the café had a few tables inside, but the appeal was sitting outside on sunny mornings under one of the umbrellas (this was before sidewalk dining was the norm), maybe with your fourlegged best friend next to you, and enjoying the “Morning Sun”—eggs, broccoli, mushrooms and cream cheese— cooked to perfection.

ken And hAzel’s— You could sit at the counter with the city manager on one side of you and the Chamber of Commerce president on the other. Eggs were “strangled,” not scrambled, Joanne the waitress would remind you, and your cup of coffee would be waiting before you even reached the stool.

If you needed to have a conversation, there was always Mary’s Back Room, which was usually pretty quiet—unless a freight train was passing close enough to shake the yolks right out of your sunny-side-up eggs. mercer Wenzel—A walk into Mercer Wenzel’s small department store was like stepping back a few decades to the days of good oldfashioned customer service and salespeople who knew your first name. From Scout uniforms to seersucker suits and spring fashions, Mercer Wenzel sold them all during its run.

For most of that run, owner Bruce Wenzel was a constant figure, greeting customers who had been coming to the store for years, knowing they could always find that “38 short” sports coat or that perfect print dress to wear while sipping cocktails on the Colony Hotel patio.

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More Reasons to Come Downtown (even if you can’t find parking)

1. Café De franCe, for great French dining above the bustle on the Avenue 2. The Green MarkeT on Saturdays (Don’t miss Svetlana Simon’s fresh eggs.)

3. PineaPPle Grove (From Brulé to Max’s, it’s the new hangout street.)

4. The PorCh at the Seagate Hotel (You can watch all the tourists walk by.)

Up-and-Coming Spot

This year saw a confluence of outdoor kinetic art, new dining spots and imaginative land uses in the downtown/marina district up the road in Boynton Beach. There is an incipient entertainment node forming between The Backyard, The Little House and Hurricane Alley—and growing culinary stature for nearby Sweetwater Grill. Add in a Saturday green market, some additional outdoor concerts and events, and Boynton Beach is finally starting to take shape.

Missed Opportunity

Delray continues to lag behind other cities in terms of economic development and job creation—one more reason to help the law firm embroiled in the Arts Garage controversy find adequate space.

Comebacks

Mary McCarty is back—and she’s already working behind the scenes. may/june

Business Idea We Wish We Would Have Thought Of

The Delray Downtowner, a squadron of young guys in oversized golf carts who ferry guests on demand throughout downtown—for tips.

How the West is Being Won

West Delray, often overlooked, is starting to show major signs of life. In addition to the far west new Delray Marketplace, Ziree Thai & Sushi has become a favorite dining spot for locals; Donnie’s Place has great soul food; a new Fairfield Inn is scheduled to break ground near I-95; the Men’s Room is a hit; the Gateway sculptures are beautiful; and the Southwest Fifth Avenue Plaza hosted 40 community events last year.

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irst, it was an All-American City—twice. Then the stakes got higher when Delray Beach was one of several small towns in the country up for Rand McNally’s “Most Fun Small Town in America,” a competition it won handily a few months ago. The national exposure that ensued came as no surprise to locals, snowbirds and longtime visitors who have known for years that Delray Beach was one of South Florida’s best-kept secrets for a great vacation.

And, indeed, Delray has it all, from fine dining and gorgeous beaches to a vibrant downtown and fun hotels and resorts. There are museums, Segway tours, deep-sea fishing and kite boarding. There is golf and shark feedings and fashion shows and jazz. There are festivals, a 100-foot Christmas tree, farmers’ markets and Elvis. And it only gets better.

Welcome to Destination Delray—the most fun small town in America and your perfect South Florida experience.

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Visitor’s Guide

The Delray Center for the Arts at Old School Square is the town’s cultural center and includes: the Cornell Museum of Art and American Culture, the 323-seat Crest Theater and the outdoor Entertainment Pavilion.

Corner of Atlantic and Swinton avenues.

The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is the former home of the late Solomon D. Spady, who was the most prominent African-American educator and community leader in Delray Beach from 1922 to 1957. 170 N.W. Fifth Ave., 561/279-8883, spadymuseum.com Delray Yacht Cruises at Veterans Park in Delray Beach offers cruises down the Intracoastal waterway as well as private charters aboard the Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray. 801 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/243-0686, delraybeachcruises.com.

The Sandoway House Nature Center is in a historic 1936 beachfront home on the National Register of Historic Places and preserved as a unique Nature Center. 142 S. Ocean, Delray Beach, 561/274-7263.

The only museum in the United States devoted to Japanese culture, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens features a 32,000-squarefoot building, as well as the one of the largest Japanese gardens of its kind. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, 561/495-0233.

A diving trip to the reefs off Delray Beach provides an up-close view of marine life, from small reef fish such as sergeant majors and angelfish to rays and an occasional barracuda. The “Delray Wreck” is just 150 yards off the south end of Delray’s public beach. The Scuba Center, 885 S.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/278-7020, scubadelray.com The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 30 minutes west of Delray, covers about 145,000 acres in the northern Everglades and has walking and bike trails, canoeing, boating (there are three boat ramps), fishing, etc. 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, 561/732-3684, loxahatchee.fws.gov. Airboat Rides are offered at the refuge’s southern end through Loxahatchee Everglades Tours, 15490 Loxahatchee Road, Parkland, 800/683-5873.

At the south end of Delray’s beach is Delray Beach Water Sports, renting all kinds of beach toys, from Hobie cats to kayaks. 401 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/279-0008, delraybeachwatersports.com bocamag.com/delray

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Great Places to Stay

crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & tiki Bar This intimate oasis has a laid-back, tropical vibe, complete with live music and quite an in-the-know scene at its Tiki Bar. [ 82 Gleason St., Delray Beach, 561/278-1700, cranesbeachhouse.com the colony Hotel & cabana club This historic resort hotel in the center of downtown Delray is home to the hotel’s famous "Porch Bar" overlooking vibrant Atlantic Avenue, and also has a charming private beach club with quaint, Old Florida Club atmosphere. [ 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-4123, thecolonyhotel.com delray Beach Marriott Right across A1A from the beach, this comfortably appointed hotel features the excellent Seacrest Grill and nightly entertainment in O’Grady’s Lounge. [ 10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/274-3200, delraybeachmarriott.com Hyatt Place delray Beach Hyatt Place Delray Beach is in the heart of Delray’s Arts District and has 134 guest rooms, a full service lobby bar, outdoor pool, Jacuzzi and 24 Hour Fitness Center. Guests are in the thick of outdoor bistros, boutiques, galleries and nightlife. [ 104 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 561/330-3530, delraybeach.place.hyatt.com the seagate Hotel and spa One of the newest properties in town, this luxury boutique hotel is perfectly situated between the beach and downtown, and it has a beach club. [ 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 877/57-SEAGATE, theseagatehotel.com sundy House Famous for its lush tropical gardens and romantic atmosphere, Sundy House also has great dining and is close to all the Atlantic Avenue action. [ 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561/272-5678, sundyhouse.com Wright By the sea This comfortable beachfront hotel is loaded with Old Florida charm, from its palm-shaded nooks to its observation deck on the ocean. A Delray favorite for generations. [ 1901 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/278-3355, wbtsea.com

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A new company in town is crafting designer rum and bourbon.

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he small office tucked away just a block off Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach seems about the size of a walk-in closet. Yet it is world headquarters for a company producing a Kentucky bourbon ranked as the top super premium spirit by Wine Enthusiast—not to mention a new premium craft rum being enjoyed here in Florida and, soon, in key markets around the country.

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Sitting behind the desk in the nondescript office is Steve Groth, 52, CEO of Mahalo Spirits Group, parent company for the firm that produces Angel’s Envy bourbon and for the group (Hemingway Rum Company) that recently started producing Papa’s Pilar, named after the boat that so inspired Ernest Hemingway.

If you haven’t heard of Papa’s Pilar yet, just give it a little time. If all goes according to plan, the rum in the domed-shaped container soon will be showing up on top shelves of bars, restaurants and liquor stores throughout Delray Beach.

“Where Hemingway and rum meet is a really good place,” says Groth, a serial entrepreneur (he’s bought and sold more than 100 companies over the past few decades) who has had a hand in businesses in the music and marketing industries. “Local Floridians have an enormous appreciation and awareness of Hemingway’s lust for life and literary contribution to the world.”

Groth and his team spent several hours hanging out with the novelist’s 84-year-old son, Patrick, while developing Papa’s Pilar in conjunction with the Hemingway Estate. The brand’s tagline—“Never a Spectator”—is aimed at those who enjoy a certain lifestyle, those who will take charge of their own destiny.

“Hemingway never sat by watching the world just happen,” says Lindsey Kops, the may/june

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Papa’s Pilar Dark (86 proof) price: $39.99 Blend: Selected rums up to 24 years old nose: Complex notes of vanilla, cinnamon, coffee beans and honey with hints of sherry and port.

TasTe: Sweet mixed with earthy vegetal tones and a touch of spice, bourbon, almond and apricot.

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finish: Robust, full-bodied with a long finish.

Papa’s Pilar Blonde (84 proof) price: $29.99 Blend: Selected rums between three and five years old nose: Rounded nose with citrus notes of grapefruit, mandarin and Key lime mixed with vanilla, oak and a touch of crisp almond.

TasTe: Creamy, buttery, vanilla taste; layered with soft mango, orange peel and pineapple hints. finish: Nutty, clean and exceptionally smooth.

brand manager for Papa’s Pilar. “And rum was definitely part of his lifestyle.”

The super premium product is designed to fill a void in the industry when it comes to affordable top-shelf rums. “We like to operate in that open white space that no one else is in,” Groth says.

He also likes to operate close to home,

cess to capital—Groth joined forces with contacts he had at companies such as Bacardi and Cruzan Rum to launch Angel’s Envy. From there, he and his partners set their sights on creating an equally compelling top-shelf rum. Working with some of the best minds in the industry, Groth and the team at Hemingway Rum Company came up

Finding just the right rums to use and creating the perfect blend took three years and the expertise of some of the most seasoned industry innovators. Among them is Jay Maltby, president of Hemingway Rum Company and a former executive at Bacardi.

“It’s a luxury brand,” Groth says, “but it’s

“We didn’t want it to be so far out of the price range that it would be considered elite,” Groth says. “It’s a luxury brand, but it’s also for the every guy.” which explains why the company—which initially will be producing its rum in Kentucky— has its headquarters in Delray Beach, where he has lived for 28 years. Groth’s home is just a bike ride away from the office, where a lot of the decisions about marketing, branding and product development are made.

A CPA who early on made his mark (and lots of money) as a top executive with concert promoter Cellar Door, Groth later found a niche building brands for celebrities such as country singer Kenny Chesney by connecting them with companies in the spirits business.

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with two different blends, both created through a unique distilling process.

Papa’s Pilar Dark is a stronger and bolder 86-proof rum blend designed to be sipped, not mixed. It’s comprised of rums from throughout the Caribbean, South America and Florida that are up to 24 years old. Papa’s Pilar Blonde, 84 proof and designed to be sipped and/or mixed, is a lighter blend made with younger rums aged for three to five years. In both cases, the blends are created from rums that are aged in American bourbon barrels and port wine casks and finished in Spanish sherry casks to create a unique flavor.

also for the every guy.”

In keeping with the Hemingway spirit, the Hemingway family will donate the royalty profits it receives from Papa’s Pilar to charitable organizations that represent causes meaningful to Hemingway and his heirs.

One of the first contributions will be a $30,000 donation to the International Game Fish Association in Dania.

Although the offices they work from are small, the team at producing Papa’s Pilar is continuing to think big.

“We believe there’s a great opportunity in super premium rums,” Kops says. delray beach magazine

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three’s a companY The trio behind The Grove has some serious bona fides. Chef-partner Michael Haycook is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and is an alum of such highly regarded Miami restaurants as Area 31 and Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro Moderne. Partner Paul Strike is a 20-year vet of the restaurant biz, also late of Area 31. Chef de cuisine Meghan O’Neal is another CIA grad, one whose résumé includes stints in such esteemed kitchens as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon and Chicago culinary alchemist Grant Achatz’s Alinea.

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emember when you went out to eat just for the food?

Too often these days, it seems a restaurant isn’t a place that serves food, it’s a “concept” that dishes an “experience,” a threering circus in three courses, the culinary version of the supremely annoying Kardashian Klan, constantly shaking their Botoxed booty in our helpless faces.

That’s one reason why The Grove is such sweet relief. There are no dogs or ponies, DJs, light shows or flat-screen TVs. There is, however, excellent food, the kind that gives hope that our part of South Florida can be a culinary destination on par with the best in the country. In addition, The Grove has excellent service and an equally commendable wine list.

Credit partners Paul Strike, executive chef Michael Haycook and chef de cuisine Meghan O’Neal. Your first taste that their work will be memorable: complementary house-made brioche rolls adorned with dill and sea salt.

The pair’s menu changes biweekly and, like the restaurant, lacks even a crumb of pretension.

An octopus appetizer is simply, “Octopus: sundried tomato tapenade, parsley, chorizo.” No ruffles, no flourishes, no place to hide if it isn’t perfect. But it is. The octopus is terrific, tender with just the right amount of chew, braised and seared and dusted with smoky pimentón.

A breakfast classic—steak-n-eggs—is presented as a dinner entrée featuring Creekstone Farms flank steak crowned by a sunny-side-up egg. Slices of tender duck grace cauliflower florets a la gratin, set off by a dab of sweet-tart cranberry compote. Desserts don’t quite hit the same high notes. Pineapple braised in muscovado sugar could have used some caramelization, and beignets were more dense than airy. But on balance, The Grove is a winner. As for the Kardashians and pony shows ... ah, who needs ’em?

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Grove owners Paul Strike and Michael Haycook

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pudding with rum crème anglaise (an occasional special) is pure wickedness. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/665-4900. $$

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brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109.

$$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ delray beach 32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. At a time when chefs and restaurants seem to be constantly shouting their own praises, Nick Morfogen and 32 East go quietly about their way of serving thoughtfully conceived, finely crafted dishes with a minimum of fuss and artifice.

The menu changes daily, but recent examples of Morfogen’s culinary expertise include plump scallops given an elegant bouillabaisse treatment and fork-tender venison with a terrific Asiago-fig risotto. When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$ 50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to duck confit egg rolls and well-executed potato-crusted grouper. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ 75 main—270 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. After a bit of rocky start, this Atlantic Avenue sibling of Zach Erdem’s celebrity magnet Southampton parent is the equal of any restaurant in town, thanks mostly to the work of chef-turnedrestaurant doctor Mark Militello. The food here is less about breaking new culinary ground than being really delicious, whether it’s grilled artichoke with frothy lemon beurre blanc, or immaculately fresh tuna tartare.

Lunch and dinner daily. • 561/243-7975. $$$

american. This cozy Pineapple Grove restaurant 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. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/274-2046. $$

buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meetsindustrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline.

Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Wagyu tenderloin skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. • Dinner Wed.–Sun. 561/450-7557. $$

burgerfi—6 S. Ocean Blvd. american. The burger at this snappy oceanfront bistro—all-natural Black Angus beef—is A big hit, whether a single “All the Way” burger or the $10 Ultimate Cheeseburger, which is a pair of ground brisket burgers, plus Swiss and blue cheeses. You can customize your burger too, choosing from a roster of free add-ons like mayo, relish and grilled onions, and from a list of “premium” toppings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9590. $ 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 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$

atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood-

casa di pepe—189 N.E. Second Ave. Italian. A

contemporary american. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa mines quality ingredients for maximum flavor. A light, chunky gazpacho with soothing cucumber cream is perfect warm-weather dining, and though braised short ribs with mashed potatoes is heartier fare, it’s hard to resist the gum-tender meat ringed by a silken potato purée. The butterscotch-white chocolate bread

welcoming staff, familiar Italian dishes done right and moderate prices define this cozy spot with a spacious outdoor patio. Two could share the fist-sized meatball with fresh-tasting tomato sauce and dollop of milky basil, before moving on to house-made linguine with clams, tender veal Francese and one of the best versions of tiramisu this side of Veneto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/279-7371. $$

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city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as crab-stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$

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

Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$

d’angelo trattoria—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Don’t go here expecting all the tired old “Italian” culinary clichés; open your palate to more authentic and exciting Roman-style cuisine, like roasted veal bone marrow with brisk caper-parsley pesto, creamydreamy burrata with roasted fava beans and watercress salad, the classic tonnarelli cacio e pepe (“cheese and pepper”) and the best gelato this side of a real Roman trattoria. • Dinner daily. 561/330-1237. $$ deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the steallar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey apple cobbler. And the waterfront location can’t be beat. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $

dig—5199 W. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. Proprietor Robert Greenfield has turned the former Greenfield’s restaurant into organichealthy-sustainable DIG (“Doing It Green”). Luckily, diners don’t have to suffer in pursuit of gastronomic rectitude with dishes like plump pan-seared diver scallops with pineapple-mango salsa, and luscious chocolate mousse cake. The four different greens mixes at the salad bar are crisp and pristinely fresh. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/638-0500. $$ fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. american. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$ gol! the taste of brazil—411 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The classic churrascaria formula— may/june

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latitudes ocean grill—2809 S.Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Contemporary American. This seaside restaurant at the Holiday Inn has long been an unfussy local favorite—with a jaw-dropping view.

Think gold standard faves like calamari, mom’s chicken soup, stuffed portabello, steaks, chops, the alwaysgreat yellowtail snapper. Add in the rare oceanfront panorama and you have a reason to slip into something this comfortable. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.– Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$ lemongrass bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave.

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Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular eateries around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge, as evidenced by impeccably fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/278-5050. $ grilled meats, served until you can’t eat another bite—is done efficiently and quite satisfyingly. Start off at the well-provisioned salad bar, which offers more than three dozen preludes to meat eating, among them well-made calamari and ham salads, rounds of smoky eggplant, and rich and delightfully old-fashioned four-cheese chicken. Meats with a bit of fat are the best choices, especially the garlicky sirloin, slices of medium-rare flank steak and hugely flavorful beef ribs.

• Dinner daily. 561/272-6565. $$

greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek.

If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters, you’ll love this modest little restaurant.

Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying.

And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/266-8976. $ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything— from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp

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dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/330-9191. $$

il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frogs legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$

max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Restaurateur Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredientdriven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like plump Cedar Key clams with housemade tasso, savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly, and crispy-skinned wild sockeye salmon with yuzutruffle vinaigrette. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$

j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3390. $$

old calypso—900 E. Atlantic Ave. Island. The

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

the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary

Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner daily. 561/865-5774. $$

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

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

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

This kitchen 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. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

Prime has a 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. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$

restaurant is airy and wide-open, but the draw is the Intracoastal view. 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. $$

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Try the Kesté pizza first. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $

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this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with chipotle-mayonnaise sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/921-0201. $$

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union—8 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. This downtown purveyor of “Asian comfort food” has brought in wacky-maki expert Candyfish Gourmet Sushi as a sort of restaurant-within-a-restaurant.

Union dishes like salt-and-pepper calamari and pot stickers with panang curry sauce are well-prepared, and Candyfish’s sushi rolls blend all manner of fish and shellfish with cream cheese, fruits and veggies in different combinations. Dinner Tues.– Sat. 561/330-4236. $$

ALSO NEXT ISSUE: • The New Sundy House with Star Chef Lindsay Autry • Down Under: Your Guide to Area Diving • The Margarita: Delish and Demystified And much, much more from your hometown magazine experts of summertime.

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tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. With its roots in New York’s Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, this venue is always packed. Homemade stuffed manicotti is aromatic and glorious. Tramonti’s platter for two, containing fillet marsala, veal cutlet with prosciutto, fried zucchini and potato croquettes, is terrific. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-1944. $$ tryst—4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat

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sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American/Mediterranean. “Top Chef” Lindsay Autry and pastry chef Sarah Sype have transformed the Sundy House menu into a “soulful” blend of Mediterranean flavors and southern comfort food—served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try to crispy whole branzini, the roasted bone marrow or any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$$

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

Vic’s Buffalo mozzarella, house-made pastas and San Marzano tomatoes are first-rate, and execution is spot on. Try the “Old School” meatball to start, the whole-wheat tagliatelle with garlic and chili-infused olive oil and the perfectly cooked veal chop. Portions are substantial. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2789570. $$$ 3/26/13 4:31 PM

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[ my turn]

By John Shuff

once a parent …

There is one Mother’s Day we will never forget.

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ne of the paradoxes of being a parent is the desire to have your children leave the nest, yet have them close at hand both physically and emotionally. Most parents want to let go but find it agonizing to do so. We are constantly reassuring ourselves that once the kids are gone, the worry and attendant concerns will stop. In reality, it’s just the beginning, as we are forever parents.

I remember when our son, David, left to pursue a career in Japan. He was in that country for almost five years, and during that time we saw him only once; the sole contact we had with him was by phone or the occasional letter. I remember our last goodbye at the West Palm Beach airport, hugging him, feeling the stubble of his beard against my cheek and then watching him disappear down the airport jetway.

Every month when the American Express bill arrived I reviewed it for activity from Japan. I remember a charge of $32.61 from the Hard Rock Café in Osaka where David lived. He rarely used the card, so it signaled that he had the cash shorts. Although he was always positive and said things were going well, I knew that Japan was prohibitively expensive. A movie ticket, his favorite form of recreation, cost $18. A McDonald’s value meal was $9.

So when those charges appeared on the AMEX statement, the doting father in me said, “Is he eating properly?” and “Is this the only square meal this kid has had in a month?” The parent in me couldn’t let go, and that

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was my problem. On a number of occasions he reassured Margaret Mary and me that he was on track with his career goals and that he genuinely loved the culture that had fascinated him since he was 9.

During his time in Japan teaching English, our confidence and respect for him was buoyed by the fact that he was living and working in a country radically different from ours, that he could speak conversational Japanese, that he had survived economically and that he had lived out a lifelong dream to be part of the Japanese culture. I question whether I could have embarked on such an odyssey at his age.

I recall when David called us and said he was coming home for a visit for Mother’s Day. Marg and I felt a sense of renewal as parents, albeit for only six days.

It validated a role that we had quietly abdicated when he went down that airport jetway. That our son would again sleep in his room, eat his mom’s cooking, laugh with his sister and play with his dog said that we were again a family.

It is memories like these that make a parent smile. David has been home for many years now, and although he is still finding his way in the world, we have tried to let him go, knowing we have done our best to help him cope. But that Mother’s Day in 1997 will always be special for us.

Here’s wishing all parents a happy Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

The author’s children, Molly and David Shuff

John and Margaret Mary Shuff are the founders of both Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines.

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