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Summer is here—the best season to discover Delray Beach and the heart of South Florida. By Marie Speed
on the avenue [ 15 ]
A new beach pavilion, surf’s up at the Sandbar, macaroons pop up on the Avenue, and more surefire summer distractions By Bill Citara, ChelSea Greenwood & John thoMaSon
style [ 24 ]
Lilly Pulitzer was our own South Florida fashion icon—and her legacy lives on. photoGraphy By aaron BriStol
dine [ 30 ]
It’s not just a garden party anymore; “Texas Top Chef” contestant Lindsay Autry brings a new dimension to Sundy House. By Bill Citara
up close [ 32 ]
Meet the man who co-founded Woodstock and a conservationist with a way with (very small) monkeys. By John thoMaSon
summer fun guide to delray [ 36 ]
This is your ultimate primer for how to get the most out of summer in South Florida, from how to open a beer with your shoe to great getaways. By kevin kaMinSki, CaSSie Morien, riCh pollaCk, Marie Speed & John thoMaSon
business [ 62 ]
Footcandy brings designer shoes to Delray—and is our latest guilty pleasure. By riCh pollaCk
out & about [ 64 ]
Springtime was full of people, parties, festivals—and a five-block-long dining table. By CaSSie Morien
dining guide [ 71 ] HMF shakes up The Breakers, followed by Delray’s only review-driven dining guide.
my turn [ 80 ]
The author may have lost his dancing shoes, but not the memory of all that magic. By John Shuff
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[ letters ] A few comments from DelrAy fAns … We’ve been asking you, our readers, what you think make Delray Beach so special; here are a few comments we received on delraybeachmagazine.com: from toad squalor: There are some great restaurants and bars in the area, and Delray is pretty good about putting on events for adults and families. I especially love the free concerts and the fact that local businesses are eager to participate in stuff like Garlic Fest and charity races. However, the attempt at an art scene is pretty abysmal, and the chosen public art is dated before it gets installed. The worst thing, though, is that “welcome to the downtown district” light-up lollipop disaster. from John: I believe what Michael Walsh (Ocean Properties) has done in Delray—especially the beach area— has had a very positive impact on the city. Thanks, Michael. from elizabeth: Boca Riding Club in Delray Beach … BEST place to go horseback riding! Friendly horses and instructors … spring break and summer camp available :)
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from stephen Greene: Delray Beach certainly lives up to being voted by Rand McNally as the “Most Fun Small Town [in America].” Having moved to Delray five years ago, I could not agree more. There is never a moment when there is not a fair or event happening in downtown. One can’t ask for more nightlife. With a myriad of new restaurants, the town is bustling every night of the week. Kudos go out to the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, The CRA and the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. If you are looking for sun, fun and surf, you have come to the right place. There is no greater “Fun Small Town” around. from tmayweather: I love the downtown area, live bands, great food and happy people.
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ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN ALSO SEE DELRAY. … and some special summer events: July 4: No one does the Fourth of July like Delray Beach! Join in the Independence Day-themed festivities beachside at A1A and Atlantic Avenue. The Independence Day celebration is usually a daylong affair, starting with a sand-sculpting contest and other children’s activities and ending up with a spectacular fireworks show over the water. Visit julyfourthdelraybeach.com for more information. July-august-september: On the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m., the artists in Delray’s exciting new arts/ warehouse district keep their doors open and invite strollers to drop in and experience art and conversation. The Artists Alley Open Studios are in the Pineapple Grove Arts District of Delray Beach, which runs north and south between Northeast Third and Fourth streets, east of Third Avenue and west of the railroad tracks. Visit artistsalleydelray. com for more information. august 8 and 9: At Tastemakers of Delray Beach 2013, stroll through Downtown Delray Beach and visit our signature restaurants, providing all who purchase a Tastemaker Passport a tasting of their special cuisines paired with a beverage of their choice (soda, beer, wine or cocktail). Passports are only $30, and this popular event is always sold out. Contact the Downtown Development Authority for more information at 561/243-1077.
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By Marie Speed
kicking back
Dive into South Florida’s most underrated season: summertime.
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still have friends who dread South Florida summers like the plague—the heat, the humidity, the long stretch of blazing white skies and afternoon rains. But I made peace with summer here years ago, when I learned that the worst things that can happen to you in summertime are hurricanes, heartbreak and the occasional outbreak of sea lice. And so far, I’ve been lucky when it comes to hurricanes. Summer to me is the license to be a little lazy, to hunker down inside all afternoon reading a book if it’s too hot outside. It’s not wearing shoes unless you have to, and it’s Florida lobster time. It’s afternoon matinees and early morning swims. It’s the occasional road trip to the Keys or dinner out in a restaurant that is not stuffed with tourists. It is seeing old friends and making plans, and it’s a vacation from have-to-go “events” and black-tie parties. It is days lolling around in the shallow surf on a floatie with a beer in your hand—or watching a turtle nest on a moonlit night. And that’s just what comes first to mind. In this issue, our Guide to South Florida Summer (page 36) gives you more options than you’ll ever need to get the most out of summer (as well as a helpful playlist to use as background music.) From getaways to great local deals, we have you covered. Mix in a few brews from our local Sandbar (page 19), a dose of pure Pulitzer charm (page 24) and a few other highlights you’ll find in this issue, and summer may turn out to be your favorite time of year. Here’s wishing you and all of us a great season in the sun, and we’ll see you next fall.
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on the avenue News aNd Notes from delray beach
delray heats up The Delray pace slows down a little in summer— but all the better for locals to reclaim their turf. So check out the new beach pavilion, or sip a mojito from a beach bar. We’ve got everything from Sundy House magic to macaroons—and a summer calendar with all the fireworks (literally) you could ever hope for. Dive into summer; we’ll see you downtown.
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summer hits
New beach amenities, a shell game we love & other seasonal diversions By chelsea greenwood
THE LIFE AQUATIC
For years, the sea has served as a continual muse for artist Debbie Schaffer-Brookes—so much so that her marine-inspired creations are the featured merchandise at Beachcomber Art. The Ocean Ridge resident also uses the space as her studio, where she creates the home decor, lighting, jewelry and art pieces on sale. Items range from elaborate chandeliers to custom dressers to sterling necklaces. SchafferBrookes’ materials palette includes shells, coral, sea glass, acrylic paint and tile. Drawing on her art education in Pennsylvania, California and Florida, Schaffer-Brookes often works with customers to create pieces tailormade for their coastal homes. (212 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/315-5717, beachcomberart.com)
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EURO TRIP
Another new addition to the offerings along Congress Avenue in Boynton Beach is European Wax Center, one of the newest outposts from the nationwide chain, which is based in Aventura. If you’re thinking about a wax for summertime, this is the place. All first-time customers get free waxes, and the brand’s proprietary blend of beeswax is super-gentle on skin. In business since 1975, the company has perfected the entire process, from the clean, stylishly designed facility to the highly trained staff to the excellent after-care products. (1000 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/734-4200, waxcenter.com)
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It’s worth ducking out of work a little early to experience happy hour at Brulé, the cozy neighborhood bistro and “wine house” in Pineapple Grove. From 4–6:30 p.m. weekdays, specials include $4 wine and spirits and $3.50 craft beers from the likes of Oskar Blues and Blue Point (no Bud Light here, thank you very much!). Fivedollar small plates include fish tacos, corndusted oyster sliders and the delicious grilled avocado, while $7 gets you “bigger bites” such as eggplant and mozzarella flatbread or Angus sliders with Beemster gouda. Get your seats early, because it fills up fast! (200 N.E. Second Ave., 561/2742046, brulebistro.com)
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The thought of taking a staycation just became that much more appealing thanks to the Delray Beach Marriott’s new Villas by the Sea. On A1A and Atlantic Avenue, just steps from the beach and all the offerings of downtown, the new venue includes eight cottages, and a private pool and whirlpool bath. Available with one, two or three bedrooms, the spacious villas offer luxurious amenities like private check-in, personal concierge services and kitchenettes. Guests also enjoy a daily breakfast basket and a personalized welcome gift. Now we know where all the VIPs will be staying when they come to town. (10 N. Ocean Blvd., 561/274-3200, marriottdelraybeach.com)
FRENCH CONNECTION
What with cupcakes, ice cream, chocolates and frozen yogurt, you would think that Atlantic Avenue already had its fill of sweets. Think again. Newcomer Le Macaron is serving up its namesake French confection in a rainbow of colors and flavors. Traditionalists will go for the Madagascar black vanilla or Belgian chocolate; some of the more inventive combinations include passion fruit dark chocolate, rose cream, basil white chocolate and black currant. Slightly crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, they’re oh so cute and oh so addictive. P.S.: Le Macaron sells chocolates and gelato too! (520 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/266-3860, lemacaron-us.com) delray beach magazine
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on the avenue hot list The Seagate spa
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Pampering yourself is a no-brainer with the new Spa Lifestyle Package Program at The Seagate Hotel & Spa. Available in three-, six- or 12-month increments, the package features monthly treatments in the 8,000-square-foot spa, complete with a coordinating cocktail! For the month of August, “Beat the Heat” with an aromatherapy body cocoon, a pro-collagen marine facial, an eyelift treatment and a mojito mani-pedi, served with a cool mojito on the side. In the fall, expect services inspired by autumnal fruits and spices to kick off the season. (1000 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/665-4950, theseagatespa.com)
BEACHY KEEN
Breaking ground this summer is a new pavilion at the beach, designed to replicate a historic structure that stood there in the early 1900s. Just south of Atlantic, the elevated pavilion will provide shade and great views of the beach and water. Striped awnings and woodwork will lend a vintage look. The pavilion is part of a beach improvement project that will also include a redesigned intersection at A1A and Atlantic (featuring direct views of the ocean), new landscaping, open seating and walkways. You’ll also notice new gazebos, trash cans and showers—all in an effort to keep our beach beautiful. (downtowndelraybeach.com)
SOME LIKE IT HOT
Head over to Pineapple Grove to experience one of the hottest new health trends around—literally! InfraSweat is a sauna studio centering on infrared heat, which purportedly carries more health benefits than your traditional sauna. Guests enjoy solo or couples 40-minute sessions in Sunlighten saunas, which increase one’s core temperature nearly 3 degrees to help detoxify the body, reduce blood pressure and promote weight loss. Saunas also include sound systems and chromotherapy, which each guest can control to target varying ailments. Memberships and packages are available. (200 N.E. Second Ave., 561/276-5550, infrasweat.com)
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on the avenue cheers
the sandbar The ultimate summer sandbox is 100-proof fun for adults. By Marie Speed
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he Sandbar, once the site of Delray’s old Bermuda Inn, may as well be ordained the bar of South Florida summer. Between the massive tiki bar, the “artifacts” suggesting a shipwrecked island, the bikini-clad barmaids and lounge seating, this is where you come after the beach. Or while at the beach. Or before the beach. This is, in fact, pretty much an extension of the beach. The Sandbar is also the tropical extension of Boston’s and 50 Ocean, owned by Ocean Properties and intended to offer a distinctive sandThe SandBar between-your-toes experi40 S. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach ence for locals and tourists 561/278-3364 alike. Its menu lists heavily toward rum drinks and other tropical concoctions (one of its specialties is a build-your-own mojito), and it also serves a limited roster of happy island food like smoked fish dip, conch fritters, peel-andeat shrimp and more. Millie Wilkinson has been with Boston’s for 17 years and chief mixologist for the past nine. She says the Sandbar is tailor-made to “kick back and relax in one of our Adirondack chairs while enjoying the beautiful ocean breeze and a little music, while sipping on a tropical cocktail.” She says the most popular drinks include the specialty Rhum Rhapsodies like the Blue Wave (Bacardi RockCoconut, blue curaçao, Sprite, peach schnapps, and sweet and sour), the SunSplash (Bacardi Peach, Bacardi O, mango mix, sweet and sour, orange juice topped with Sprite) or the Corona–Rita (a margarita and an upside down Corona). “Once a customer sees it, everyone wants one,” Wilkinson says. Still, nothing beats a summer mojito. Or an afternoon at The Sandbar. july/august/september
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Top 5 In our new calendar section, we count down the most exciting events to hit town this summer.
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12th Annual Honda Civic Tour
When: Aug. 17 Where: Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., Delray Beach About: 21 Blue, the new project from veteran Florida-based session musicians Longineu Parsons and Ted Shumate, is part of the Arts Garage’s “Garage Blues” series, but it could just as easily be filed under its Jazz Project. The group’s foundation is built on the merger of jazz and blues, finding the boundarybreaking common ground between these most American of genres. In their debut album “Blues for the 21st Century,” Parsons and Shumate explore a diverse palette of innovative covers, from Louis Armstrong and Howlin’ Wolf to Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix. Parsons’ rich history as a flutist and trumpeter has taken him to 30 countries and such esteemed audiences as the king of Morocco and the president of Austria; collectively, Parsons and guitarist Shumate have performed with Cab Calloway, Ira Sullivan and Wynton Marsalis. Cost: $25–$40 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org
When: July 11–28 Where: Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth About: The times, they certainly are a-changin’ in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood, the setting for the Tony Awardwinning musical “In the Heights.” It charts a tumultuous three days in July in the largely Dominican-American community, where businesses are closing, prodigal daughters are returning home with unsettling news and others’ dreams of escaping their penurious lives finally seem plausible. You don’t have to be Latino to appreciate this witty, moving and innovative show, which features hip-hop music, salsa and traditional Broadway singing and choreography, often switching genres on a dime. It’s enough to restore faith in the possibilities of modern musical theater. Cost: $23–$35 Contact: 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org
When: Sept. 14 Where: Cruzan Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach About: It’s only fitting that one of the nation’s most ubiquitous cars, the Honda Civic, would sponsor a stadium tour of some of the world’s most omnipresent pop artists. Just six months after swinging by Broward County, Maroon 5 is already back, and tickets have been flying off the shelves. Expect an enticing stage show, with elaborate lighting effects, faux pyro and a five-paneled, five-camera projection screen, ensuring that Maroon 5’s band members will tower over themselves during hits like “Payphone” and “Moves Like Jagger.” They’ll be joined by Kelly Clarkson, the Grammy winner and flagship “American Idol” champion with 11 No. 1 singles to her credit. Cost: $35.50–$99.50 Contact: 561/795-8883, livenation.com
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On and Off The Avenue
From left: Ted Shumate, Maroon 5, Lego artist Dan Parker, and a still from “Sleepwalk With Me”
“Wood Be Kindred Spirits: The Kokeshi Dolls of Bob Brokop”: The exhibition of wooden, cylinder-shaped kokeshi dolls important to Japanese maternity continues through Sept. 15 at Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens. 561/495-0233, morikami.org On the Ave: Visit Delray Beach’s Artists Alley for an open-air gallery walk (July 3 and Aug. 8, 6 to 10 p.m.). 561/279-1380 ext. 17, ontheavedelraybeach.com Independence Day celebrations: There will be a sand-sculpting contest, a bathing suit contest, food, music and fireworks at this annual celebration (July 4, 2 to 9 p.m.). 561/279-1380 ext. 17, julyfourthdelraybeach.com
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“Block By Block: Inventing Amazing Architecture”
Art Cinema at the Crest
When: Through Oct. 20 Where: Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach About: Dan Parker is a bricklayer, the kind that requires little heavy lifting. The Tacoma-based Parker’s bricks are often 1 inch by 1 inch, 1.6 millimeter-thick plastic toys in all the colors of the rainbow—aka Lego, the medium of choice for a number of artistic kids-at-heart. Joining such established Lego art masters as Nathan Sawaya and Ryan McNaught, Parker says he “rediscovered” Lego at age 29, and he’s found his niche in ambitious re-creations of monumental edifices. The Norton’s exhibit, which opened in June, showcases 10 of Parker’s models, ranging from 4 feet to 9 feet in height, including One World Trade Center, Seattle’s Space Needle and Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Cost: $12 adults, $5 students Contact: 561/832-5196, norton.org
When: July 10–Aug. 28 Where: Crest Theatre at Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: It’s been about two years in the making, but the Crest Theatre will finally usher in its long-awaited transformation into an art-house movie theater on Wednesday nights for this two-month-long film series. Series programmer Brian Ridolfo, assistant artistic director at Center for the Arts, says the selection of movies will be “all over the place” and will include classic masterpieces and newer independent films. The titles are subject to change, but at the time of this writing, Ridolfo expects to screen “Casablanca,” Mike Birbiglia’s comedic memoir “Sleepwalk With Me,” the offbeat tech-savvy romance “Robot & Frank,” and the Coen Brothers’ cult favorite “The Big Lebowski.” The series is intended to slant toward a younger audience, which is always a good thing. Cost: $8 per film Contact: 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org
Palm Beach Chamber Music Festival: On Sundays throughout July, this festival, now in its 21st year, features performances of masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms at the Crest Theatre. 561/2437922, delraycenterforthearts.org Contacts & Cocktails: This popular monthly program offers opportunities to mix and mingle with members of the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce (5:15 to 7 p.m. on July 11 at Duncan Conference Center). 561/278-0424, delraybeach.com “Beyond the Rainbow: Garland at Carnegie Hall”: The Theatre at Arts Garage will pay tribute to the life of Judy Garland during this musical revue, framed around her 1961 concert in midtown Manhattan (July 19–Aug. 18). 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org Artists Alley Open Studios: The Pineapple Grove Arts District will open its warehouses on the third Thursday of each month (July 18, Aug. 15 and Sept. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m.). 561/279-1380 ext. 17, artistsalleydelray.com Bon Festival: The traditional Japanese festival of remembrance of late loved ones is celebrated in grand style at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens, complete with a street fair, folk dancing, taiko drumming, fireworks and lanternfloating (Aug. 17, 4 to 9 p.m.). 561/4950233, morikami.org Focus on Women/Beachalicious! The Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce will celebrate summer at the Delray Beach Club for an evening of networking (Aug. 21, 5:15 to 7 p.m.). 561/278-0424, delraybeach.com
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The beloved fashion icon may be gone, but her bright take on Florida lives on.
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Men’s bow tie, $84, Sophie Strappy Wedge, $198, chevron and blue striped Spring Fling clutches, $128 each, Goodie Goodie necklace, $88, green bow tie belt, $48, mini McKim pink baby sandal, $65, all from Lilly Pulitzer, Town Center at Boca Raton; green Kat Kitten heel, $198, chevron Spring Fling Tote, $168, Murfee scarf, $118, pink bow tie belt pink, $48, Cute as a Button Bangles, $28 each, Little Lilly Classic Shift, $68, all from C. Orrico, Delray Beach
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Shoreline State Tote, $78, Angelica white and pink sunglasses, $98, Louella Bandeau bikini top, $78, men’s trunks, $88, all from Lilly Pulitzer, Town Center at Boca Raton; Shelly Jelly flip-flops, $38, infant Cindy Lou swimsuit, $58, pink floral print purse, $98, Callahan Chomp Chomp shorts, $64, all from C. Orrico, Delray Beach; travel mug, $15, Hand’s Office & Art Supply
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Wine tote, $20, large holiday tray, $80, both from C. Orrico, Delray Beach; insulated beverage bucket, $26, set of two wine glasses, $26, coffee mug, $10, laptop tote, $34, iPad case with stand, $40, alligator keychain with 2GB flash drive, $28, mini notebook, $9, cover for iPhone 5, $28, all from Hand’s Office & Art Supply
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Lilly Pulitzer 1931-2013 I met Lilly Pulitzer many years ago when I interviewed her for Boca Raton magazine. We were thrilled that Lilly agreed to be photographed and interviewed, but we should not have been surprised; she was about as down to earth and accessible as anyone could be. That’s invariably how everyone described her—down to earth, natural, warm. She even made Carmel and Robert Brantley, our photographers, liverwurst sandwiches for lunch. Lilly lived in a tropical compound she called “The Jungle,” which was as dramatic and whimsical as she was. I remember how she talked about the impromptu parties she used to have when her beloved husband, Enrique Rousseau, was still alive, the late-night meals, the dancing in the kitchen. You could tell then she was a barefoot princess, a woman of enormous charm, with a generous spirit and a great love of life. Naturally, I wanted to be her BFF after that day; I think I followed her around like a puppy. Like everyone else who met her, you could see she was somehow just more alive than other people, more engaged. She said it best herself: “Style isn’t just about what you wear, it’s about how you live.” Exactly. We will miss her. —Editor
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sundy best “Top Chef” contender Lindsay Autry goes to one of Delray’s top restaurants— and shines.
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very child once had a lemonade stand, probably a card table set up on the front lawn for peddling cool drinks (doubtless mixed from a can) to hot, sweaty, indulgent adults and neighborhood kids. Lindsay Autry had an ice cream stand. Certified by the local board of health. She made the ice cream herself from peaches grown on her family’s farm. She was 11. No wonder Autry became a chef. Twenty years later, Autry is executive chef at Sundy House, that mini Garden of Eden transported to downtown Delray, where the food often has struggled to match the gorgeously landscaped, blissfully romantic garden-like setting. Even if you haven’t eaten the North Carolina native’s food or heard her soft, lilting Southern accent up close and personal, the name is probably familiar. There’s this little TV show called “Top Chef.” Perhaps you’ve seen it. But defining Autry solely by her 15 minutes of television fame is as foolish as ignoring its impact on her life and career. Growing up in Fayetteville, where her retired father turned a peach-growing hobby into a thriving business, today’s “farm-to-table” ethos wasn’t trendy; it was just the way the family ate. Eclectic too, she says. “My grandmother is Greek, and I grew up in the South, so I grew up eating spanakopita and fatback on the same plate and never knew it was weird.” By the time she was 16, Autry knew she wanted to be a chef. By the time she was 20, she was cooking with an ascendant Michelle Bernstein at Azul in Miami’s posh Mandarin Oriental, moving on to become Bernstein’s sous chef at her newly opened restaurant in Cancun, destroyed a year later by Hurricane Wilma.
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Grilled POtatO “Salad” with chOrizO and tOmatO
Serves 4 2 pounds small creamer potatoes or fingerling potatoes, washed and dried 2 links argentine-style chorizo or any type of preferred sausage 1 over-ripe beefsteak tomato 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 bunch scallions; greens sliced thin
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PreParation: Place potatoes in large pot, cover with water and season generously with salt. Bring water to boil for 3 minutes. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Potatoes should be fork tender, but not falling apart. Remove potatoes from water and place on tray or large platter until ready to grill. Preheat grill to medium; if using charcoal, once coals have turned gray, spread out evenly and heat rack. Place chorizo or other sausage links on grill and cook, turning occasionally until cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into 1-inch slices. Set aside. Toss cooked potatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place on hot grill. Turn potatoes every couple of minutes until charred and crispy. Place grilled potatoes and sliced sausage in medium bowl. Cut tomato in half horizontally, exposing seeds. Place box grater in mixing bowl and carefully grate tomato until left with just skin in your hand. Discard skin. Add salt, pepper, vinegar and remaining olive oil to grated tomato, stirring to combine. Pour tomato vinaigrette over potatoes and sausage, gently toss to combine, and place in small bowl for serving. Garnish with sliced scallions.
Autry stayed in Mexico as chef de cuisine at the Fairmont Mayakoba; then, after a stint at a friend’s restaurant in South Carolina, where she picked up a Rising Star award from Restaurant Hospitality, she joined forces with Bernstein again at since-closed MB restaurant at the Omphoy Resort in Palm Beach. Before the Omphoy changed hands and Bernstein’s contract for MB was up, TV came calling. july/august/september
Having already assisted Bernstein on “Iron Chef,” Autry was talking to the Food Network’s “Chopped” when “Top Chef” producers approached her. The result? Casting on the 20112012 season of “Top Chef Texas,” where over a grueling two-month period she emerged as one of three finalists in a process that she describes as alternately exciting, empowering, stressful, intimidating, and, ultimately, life-changing.
On life after “tOp Chef”: “It was an amazing experience. It taught me that I was stronger than I thought. It gave me a little self-validation: I can hang with these James Beard-nominated guys. It was very stressful, very intimidating and very humiliating sometimes, but very exciting. It helped boost my career. It put me on the radar a little earlier.” On fame: “About a year ago, I was walking through the Charlotte airport, coming back from New York, and these high school girls start screaming. I’m thinking, ‘My god, it must be Justin Bieber or something.’ I realized they were yelling my name. I wasn’t wearing makeup; I’m wearing sweatpants. And these girls are freaking out, screaming, ‘It’s Lindsay from Top Chef!’ And I’m like, ‘Honey, I don’t save lives, I just cook.’ That was pretty bizarre.” On reality tV: “Nothing was ever typical. They didn’t want you to know what’s coming at you. All you could do was expect the unexpected, be really focused and be ready to go at all moments. It’s very tense; you don’t sleep a lot. You always have a microphone strapped to you. There’s always a camera in your face. Plus the fact we’re all executive chefs, we’re all alpha dogs. When they finally put us on the plane to go home, I felt like I’d been to war.” On mentOrs and miChelle: “It was such a great experience working with her. She taught me how to taste. She definitely gave me some tough love at times, but it was like having an older sister. I really admire her. She gave me a chance, and that’s what it’s all about.”
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How to Help The RSCF offers sponsorship opportunities and unpaid internships and accepts monetary donations – 90 percent of which go directly to conservation programs around the world. To learn more, call 561/790-5864 or e-mail info@ rarespecies.org.
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A passionate local zoologist makes the world a more diverse place.
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ow do you solve a problem like Ninita? Dr. Paul Reillo’s Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF) in Loxahatchee is a studious bastion of applied science in zoology and biodiversity, but as soon as you meet Ninita, a pint-sized pygmy marmoset that lives on Reillo’s back porch, all journalistic gravity goes out the window. Seven months old at the time of my visit, the adorable monkey had plenty of chutzpah, climbing up my back, cooing into my ear, posing on my head, nibbling on my pen, slaying my hardened cynicism. Ninita is not domesticated, but she’s become ninita something of an unusual housemate for Reillo and his partner/colleague, Karen McGovern. The monkey was born deaf, and her parents, thinking they’d birthed a defective pygmy, had tried to kill her. Now she’s bottle-fed and thriving, enjoying special privileges until she outgrows her current environs. Reillo resisted showing me Ninita until the very end of my tour of his facility, because if I encountered her first, I’d never want to move on. No kidding. But Ninita is simply the cutest blip on Reillo’s expansive radar. On a nearly 30-acre tract in a secluded area of Palm Beach County farmland, his Rare Species Conservatory Foundation houses some 25 to 30 different species, from the smallest of marmosets, like Ninita, to countless endangered birds and more than a dozen bongo, the largest and rarest species of forest antelope. The foundation focuses on threatened flagship species. It has footprints in Brazil, the Eastern Caribbean and numerous African nations, designing recovery programs in Loxahatchee and implementing them around the world. “Our mission is science-based, not entertainment, not gee-whiz,” says Reillo, 52, a slim and silver-haired environmental engineer who bears a resemblance to the actor David Strathairn. “Like many other people in this field, the overarching drive is the sobering reality that we are losing vast inventories of species, vast ecosystems, and the resources that, until recently, we more or less took for granted would be here on this planet. We’re looking at what the future will be, unless we act very decisively and swiftly.” Reillo’s interest in environmental issues began at a young age, when he saw his “rural childhood home slowly being converted to an urban
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landscape.” He grew up in Maryland and did his graduate work in the University of Maryland’s zoology department. He stayed at the school for his post-docs, one of which took him to Southeast Asia and led to a career-making epiphany. “It was the height of deforestation,” he recalls. “I was driving one Sunday morning out of the Genting Highlands [in Malaysia], listening to the siamangs singing in the rainforest trees. When we broke through the cloud ceiling, just seeing the logging trucks hauling out these incredible old growth rainforest trees, I realized at that moment that academic science really has no place unless we’re doing something to actively save biodiversity.” Reillo soon abandoned academia for hands-on activism. While in South Florida to interview for a job, he discovered a preserve in Loxahatchee that housed some endangered birds. He moved to the area in 1989 to become the director of the preserve, and three years later he incorporated the facility, calling it the Rare Species Conservatory Foundation, as a nonprofit. The RSCF has managed to make a great deal of change, despite its skeleton crew of seven employees. In the organization’s nearly 20-year existence, it has directed millions of dollars into field conservation. Reillo himself has never taken a salary (he does some consulting work to support himself), and at the turn of the century, he invested all of his personal savings into the foundation’s breakthrough project: the establishment of the world’s first national park of the new millennium in the tiny Caribbean country of Dominica. It ensured that the island’s rainforest and its endangered flagship animal, the Imperial Amazon parrot, would survive. In 2004, the RSCF celebrated another landmark, working with the United Nations to return 18 captive-bred bongos to Mount Kenya. Funding is a perennial issue, and all of these ventures have presented tremendous financial gambles for Reillo and his organization. But he says the rewards far outweigh the risks. “Every morning, I get up and I realize we’ve probably lost, in the last 24 hours, something on the order of maybe three or four rhinos in South Africa alone,” he says. “That rate is not sustainable. “This stuff is bigger than us. when you think of what is the most civilized thing we can do in our society, this has got to be way up there. There’s no taller order for mankind than to save nature.” delray beach magazine
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a Best of Kornfeld in addition to “the Pied Piper” and “Dead Man’s Curve,” artie Kornfeld has enjoyed dozens of songwriting credits that have made the Billboard charts. among them: ■ The Cowsills: “the rain, the
Park & other things” (aka “i love the Flower Girl”) ■ Wayne Newton: “if i only Had
a song to sing” ■ The Angels: “i adore Him” ■ The Shirelles: “tonight You’re
Gonna Fall in love With Me” ■ Bobby Hebb: “some Kind
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another Page” ■ The Bangles: “How is the air
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artie kornfeld Woodstock’s outspoken cofounder finally takes it easy in Delray Beach.
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his name and an impressive roster of songwriting credits, including “Dead Man’s Curve” (recorded by Jan and Dean) and “The Pied Piper” (popularized by Crispian St. Peters). But it’s Woodstock that cemented his legacy. In The Pied Piper of Woodstock, Kornfeld wrote that the festival’s genesis dates to a 3 a.m. conversation with his friend Michael Lang over a game of bumper pool. He told Michael, who would become Woodstock’s cofounder, “Wouldn’t it be cool if we could have a party and invite maybe a hundred of our friends. Maybe have Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones … and every other act we’d love to see perform. We won’t charge admission, and it’ll be one of the greatest parties of all time. Maybe it’ll even help us get out of Nam.” Reflecting on his career from his elegant Delray home, Kornfeld remembers Woodstock’s origins in more divine terms. “Whatever I did, I was able to go to the top, because God’s given me gifts,” he says. “When I talk about Woodstock, I say I was the messenger. It was my job to pass it on.” Woodstock, of course, became the cornerstone of the 1960s counterculture, and some believe it did help to end the war in Vietnam. It has proven to be inimitable, despite revivals in 1994 and 1999, the latter of which was marred by rape and violence. “They were a travesty,” Kornfeld says. “They did so much damage to the name. Michael [Lang] put Woodstock Two together, and I told him it was crazy. How could it be Woodstock when you have Pepsi-Cola sponsoring it? How could you have the feeling of Woodstock when you have corporations paying for it to go on?” These days, Kornfeld remains active, discovering and promoting new artists and hosting Woodstock Nation, a weekly Internet radio show, launched in 2009, that has garnered a loyal fan base on artistfirst. com. He discusses politics as well as interviews musicians, because for him, the two will always be connected. “Woodstock was a heavy political statement, and it’s not about the music. In 400 years, people won’t know who the Beatles were. But they’ll know there was a peaceful event with half a million people that took place back in 1969, and that’ll be forever—if we don’t burn up from the ozone layer and die.”
“When I talk about Woodstock, I say I was the messenger. It was my job to pass it on.”
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Live here long enough, and you’ll be looking forward to summertime in South Florida. Between everything that’s happening in Delray—from downtown to the wide white beach—to all the great destinations a short drive away, there’s no better place to dive into the lazy days of summer than right here. We’ll help get you started. By Kevin KaminsKi, Cassie morien, riCh PollaCK, marie sPeed and John Thomason july/august/september
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Reasons We Love Summer in Delray
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Bowling
Don’t visit Frank TheaTres CineBowl & Grille expecting to sign up for a summer league. The entertainment hub at Delray Marketplace features 16 lanes, not to mention a killer arcade, and IMAX and stadium theaters. If there is competition, it’s among friends—and the more the merrier. From Sunday through Thursday, guests can purchase an “Appintizer Party” package that includes two hours of bowling, appetizers from the Red Brick Grille and soft drinks for $19.99 (or customize the package with alcohol and different bites).
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Summer in Delray means no ridiculously long weekend waits at our favorite local restaurants. Take advantage of the off-season calm on Atlantic Avenue and snag a Saturday night table at the likes of 32 easT.
SUMMER PLAYLIST “In the Summertime” (Mungo Jerry, 1970) “Summertime Blues” (Eddie Cochran, 1958) “Indian Summer” (Beat Happening, 1988) “All Our Summer Songs” (Saturday Looks Good to Me, 2004) “Surfin’ Safari” (The Beach Boys, 1962) “Let’s Go Surfing” (The Drums, 2009) “School’s Out” (Alice Cooper, 1972) “Summer of ‘69” (Bryan Adams, 1985) “Summer Nights” (John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, 1978) “Boys of Summer” (Don Henley, 1984) “Wild Bikini” (Tullycraft, 2002) “That Summer Feeling” (Jonathan Richman, 1984)
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“Summer Love Sensation” (Bay City Rollers, 1974) “Long Hot Summer” (Helen Love, 2005) “Summer in the City” (The Lovin’ Spoonful, 1966) “Rockaway Beach” (Ramones, 1976) “Cruel Summer” (Bananarama, 1983) “Summer Night City” (ABBA, 1978) “Summer Nights” (Van Halen, 1986) “California Girls” (Beach Boys, 1965) “California Dreamin’” (Mamas and Papas, 1965) “Big Wave” (Pearl Jam, 2006) “Summer, Highland Falls” (Billy Joel, 1977) “Bad Girls” (Donna Summer, 1979) “Heat of the Moment” (Asia, 1982)
3Tennis Anyone?
In addition to the outstanding skills programming offered throughout the summer, Delray BeaCh Tennis CenTer serves an ace with its Friday Night Mixers. The progressive round-robin format ($12 for members; $15 for non-members) includes food, drinks and prizes.
4 Happy Trails
Of all the summer camps in Delray, only one includes guaranteed time in the saddle. At GolDen GaiT riDinG sTaBles, campers are assigned their own horse for the week; they learn about everything from grooming and care to basic riding skills. Camp runs through Aug. 9 (three-week, one-week and daily sessions are available). july/august/september
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Squid and mackerel may not sound like the breakfast of champions, but it is on the morning menu most days at sanDoway house. Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the nature center feeds its resident nurse sharks and conducts a brief educational program. Those interested in serving breakfast can do so as part of the “feed your own shark” program. Guests (ages 3 and up) must pre-register; cost is $25.
Starting Aug. 31, Saturdays at Bru’s room belong to fans of the Florida Gators, who pack the popular sports bar on game days during college football season. The Room should be rocking especially loud on Sept. 7 (at the University of Miami), Oct. 12 (at LSU), Nov. 2 (vs. Georgia) and Nov. 30 (vs. Florida State).
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Games Begin
Beginners should always leave the head on the fish to use it as a guide. Make an initial cut behind the pectoral fin, slicing toward the belly. Bring knife back toward the head. Your knife is going to rest on the backbone. Slice all the way down the backbone with your knife. There is a set of five or six pin bones that attach the entire fillet to the backbone. Take your knife and pop those without breaking the ribs. Take your fillet and lay it back over the knife, then slide your knife a little bit at a time, using the head as a guide all the way through the fish until the fillet is completely separated from the fish. (Keep your hand on top toward the head so you don’t cut yourself.) Discard inner organs and bones and rinse fish.
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“During the summer, there are a million different species of fish running. A nice piece of hog snapper with some seasoning and lemon and some rice is an awesome summer dinner. You can grill it, bake it—you can do anything with that fish.” —Daniel Thomas aDeimy, manager, Pop’s Fish Market, Deerfield Beach Sharks at Sandoway House july/august/september
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Reasons We Love Summer in Delray
7 Get Your Lobsters
For those local lobster lovers who don’t mind going overboard for their meals—but who prefer someone else handling the kitchen detail—we
have the perfect proposition. Divers can snag up to 12 lobsters per person per day during “mini season,” which begins at 12:01 a.m. on July 24 and ends at midnight on July 25 (divers are limited to six per person per day during regular lobster season, Aug. 6 to March 31, 2014). Once cleaned, take your catch to deck 84—where the kitchen will cook your lobster, and serve two side dishes, all for $10. The restaurant runs the same deal for any caught-and-cleaned fish.
8 Tee It Up
For the weekend golfer strapped by high-season greens fees, summer is a time to get back in the swing of things. delray Beach Golf cluB, the venerable public tract designed by Donald Ross, offers discounted rates
How To open a Beer with Your Shoe 1. First, establish what type of shoes you are wearing: hard-sole shoes, flip-flops, sneakers, high heels or Crocs. If you are wearing Crocs, put this magazine down and go home and change. They are cool on boats and at the beach but not in public. 2. If you are wearing sneakers, this is a no-brainer. Take one sneaker off, tie a small circle about the size of the bottle cap at one end. Put the beer between your feet, bend over forward, and put the shoelace circle over the forward side of the cap. Use the circle to leverage the front side of cap. Pull back toward the body using the sneaker as your handle, with your feet holding the beer bottle—and it will pop. 3. If you are wearing shoes of any type with hard soles or high heels, this is a little more complex; it’s somewhat like opening a beer with a lighter. Hold the beer in one hand (whether you are right- or lefthanded) and leverage the hard sole—or the high heel—with the other hand against your thumb of the holding hand and under the front side of the bottle cap. Push up until the cap pops.
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4. Flip-flops can be utilized similar to the abovementioned hard-sole shoe, although the effort is far more difficult because of the lack of rigidity in the sole of a flip-flop. However, it is doable—and I have done it.
“There is nothing like an ice cold beer in the heat of summer. Whatever you’ve got to do to open it is fair game.” —BoBBy Shepherd, senior bartender, Baja Café, Boca Raton
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How To Build a Sand Castle 1. To build the initial “pound-up,” create the sand pile using a “volcano” technique, with a pit in the middle of the pile that holds the water and perks down to the center. This creates fluid sand grains that allow you to pack the sand hard. 2. When packing the initial wet sand into a bucket, it is best to stop halfway through, add water, mix the water and sand around, and fill the bucket, layer by layer. If done properly and packed hard, it should hold together, like a light sandstone. 3. Always have a picture of the sculpture/artwork you want to build on a clipboard to refer to, especially if you are building it as a group.
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4. Tools you can use include margin trowels, spreaders and paintbrushes, and spatulas– stainless steel in a saltwater environment is always a plus. Melon ballers are great for making buttons, rivets and eyes.
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through Nov. 15. Residents playing 18 holes pay $27 (cart included) on weekdays until 11:30 a.m. ($29 on weekends); $22 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and $16 from 4 p.m. to closing. The rates are even less for permit holders.
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entertainment—and one of the most soothing garden strolls in all of south county.
10 Something
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delray Beach parks & recreation offers so many programs and activities that it takes eight pages on its website to list them all. Summer activities range from adult softball leagues and ballet to swimming lessons and belly dancing.
“All the tools are simple—blades with handles. It’s just a matter of size and how you are pushing the sand around. All you need to be a sand sculptor is in your garage or your kitchen right now.” —Mark Mason, professional sand sculptor, Team Sandtastic
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Ways to Beat The Heat
1 Museums
An image from the Boca Raton Museum of Art’s “Create” exhibition
There is no off-season for Palm Beach County’s top museums, which will continue to enlighten in their air-conditioned edifices while the sun scalds their parking lots. Delray Beach’s own Cornell Museum will touch the skies all summer with “Flying High: The Story of Kites,” an exhibition that traces the kite’s origins from ancient China on through its surprising scientific uses, and includes interactive kite-flying. The South Florida Science Museum will host weeklong summer camps all season long, and the adults can stick around for the rockin’ laser concerts honoring Led Zeppelin (July 13) and Michael Jackson (Sept. 14) in the starry planetarium. At the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the enormously popular All Florida Juried Competition and
Exhibition shows the best art the Sunshine State has to offer for the next two weeks, and starting July 29, come back for the anticipated “Create” exhibition, showcasing outsider art by developmentally disabled artists.
2TV marathons
Watching TV shows when they’re actually on is so last-century. We suggest waiting for the Blu-ray or DVD box sets and watching longform series in all-day marathons, the best way to appreciate their complex narratives. Given that most TV is a vapid wasteland in the summer, this is the best time to beat the heat with “Breaking Bad” and “Dexter” (seasons five and seven, respectively, just hit stores) or “Homeland” (season two is due in August). Catch up now so you can finally have something to say around the water cooler.
How To Make the Perfect Margarita 3 ounces La Quinta agave liqueur 4 ounces fresh orange juice 1 ounce fresh lime juice Splash, agave nectar Ice Salt, for rim of glass.
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Preparation: Rim margarita glass with salt. Mix ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into glass. (Add ice if margarita is on the rocks.) Enjoy.
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—Emilio DominqguEz, native of the Yucatan, Mexico and owner of Deerfield Beach’s Casa Maya, award-winning Mexican restaurant
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3 Sandbar
This back-porch extension of Boston’s on the Beach only needs four words to sell itself: Sun, sand, bar, music. Sounds pretty solid to us, and you can still enjoy the last two if you want to avoid the first two, and kick back under the canopy with Key West conch fritters and a pair of signature mojitos during the three-hour weekday happy hour. It’s the best way to experience the beachy ambience without getting your feet wet and skin scorched.
Summertime Things We Can’t Live Without
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[ 1 ] The Hobie Revolution 13 kayak with its fancy Mirage guiding system—the Cadillac of kayaks, at home on the ocean or in the backcountry. $1,899, available at South River Outfitters, Stuart. [ 2 ] The Margaritaville ExplorerTM Cordless Frozen Concoction® Maker, or “paradise unplugged,” can create up to 60 drinks (20 pitchers) on a single charge. $299.99, available at margaritavillecargo.com. [ 3 ] A tiki hut by Tikis and More can bring summer home all year long. Dale Hemmrich, a master carpenter, has been crafting tikis for decades, and they are sturdy, authentic, playful and expertly made. Visit tikisandmore.com or call Dale at 561/386-4120. [ 4 ] Don’t get burned! Lather up with Kiss My Face’s Face Factor. This unscented sunscreen protects your face and neck from the sun’s harsh rays, but is gentle on your pores. $13.95, available at Publix and Whole Foods Market. [ 5 ] Keep your drinks cold with a cute koozie. This life preserver won’t save any lives, but it will save your beer from the heat. $12.95, available at Hand’s Office Supply, Delray Beach. [ 6 ] Stroll from the Avenue to the sand in these shimmery Tkees sandals. These lightweight, leather flip-flops go with jeans, dresses and bikinis. $52, available at Periwinkle, Delray Beach. [ 7 ] Keep the sun out of your eyes with this easy-to-store sun visor. This khaki-colored hat rolls up for easy packing, and stays chic with a little bow in the back. $12.95, available at Hand’s Office Supply, Delray Beach. [ 8 ] Keep your lips smooth and soft in the hot sun with Eos “Lemon Drop” lip balm. The kissable balm contains SPF 15, so pucker up! $3.29, available at most convenience stores.
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4 iPic Theaters
This summer’s movie offerings include such sophisticated fare as a robots-vs.-aliens epic (“Pacific Rim,” July 12), the sequel to a geriatric shoot-em-up (“Red 2,” July 19) and a sci-fi comedy about an apocalyptic pub crawl (“The World’s End,” Aug. 23). Their Oscar potentials may be limited, but their special effects will no doubt look mind-blowing at iPic Theaters at Mizner Park, a luxury cinema haven outfitted for spectacle. Order some of its gourmet in-theater dining, kick back in the reclining chair, and forget about your problems— with the movies’ plots, that is.
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Ways to Beat The Heat Florida’s only ice and roller skating center.” It’s a familyfriendly place fostering egalitarian embarrassment: Parents can laugh as their kids topple onto the ice, then watch their children laugh at them when they take even sloppier plunges. Teenage audiences will love Friday nights, when the rink transforms into a “club night,” complete with a deejay and light show. The facility also offers summer camps, and hockey and figure-skating lessons.
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Country Safari
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5Vino Van Gogh
Understanding that the best kind of art is the kind created with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of merlot in the other, the creators of the art bar Vino Van Gogh concocted an idea so brilliantly simple we wish we’d thought of it. Stickfigure connoisseurs and veteran painters alike can show up for a two-to-three-hour session with a professional instructor and leave the bar with the masterpiece
Vino Van Gogh
they created on-site, a couple of beers in their bellies and hopefully some new friends. The best part? You leave with both your ears intact.
6 Palm Beach Skate Zone
Contrary to meteorology, there is one impenetrable sheet of ice in Palm Beach County in the middle of August, and it’s at this Lake Worth roller rink, which proclaims to be “South
s e i v o 25 great summer m • Endless Summer • Summer Vacation • Caddyshack • Summer of ‘42 • (500) Days of Summer
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• American Graffiti • Independence Day • In the Heat of the Night • Dirty Dancing • Body Heat • Summertime
• Jaws • Grease • Woodstock • Breaking Away • The Seven-Year Itch • Rear Window • Do the Right Thing
This isn’t just any safari—this is a Palm Beach County kind of safari, where no camouflage, mosquito repellant or granola bars are needed, and where the 900 or so animals on the premises are viewable from an air-conditioned car. Designed on the concept that the humans are caged and the animals aren’t, automotive safari-goers trek slowly through the 4-mile preserve to view lions, tigers and bears—not to mention rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches and many more—roaming freely.
• Stand by Me • Bull Durham • Point Break • The Great Outdoors • A Streetcar Named Desire • Deliverance • The Graduate
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How To Tell Time by the Sun
Blizzard Beach
Determine your position. If you are at the beach, you know that to the east is the ocean; west is inland. Estimate how many hours are in the day. In summer, we have longer days, about 14 hours. Look at the big arch of sky to the south, toward the equator, at the line on the earth that the sun moves across. (The line in the sky that the sun takes is called the ecliptic. The planets move along the same line.) Segment the arch out according to how many hours are in the day—seven hours on the eastern side of noon at the center, and seven on the other side, to the west. (It also helps if you know what time the sun came up that day.) Then you look at the position of the sun in the sky, determine what segment of the arch the sun is in based on the hour of sunrise, and you should be able to determine the hour.
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Public Library
This library, which also functions as a cultural nonprofit, is more than a book depository: it’s a hundred-year-old incubator of ideas and a meeting place for the community at large. You can pop in just about any day of the week—and you will, when the unbearable heat starts to melt your tires—and find a free event at the library, from vintage movies to book clubs to art exhibits and knitting classes. And it’s only getting better.
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9 Blizzard Beach
Delray Beachers don’t need to travel to Aspen to experience a ski lodge. Instead, they can drive a few hours to Disney World’s Blizzard Beach, a faux ski lodge with water instead of snow. Visitors are chair-lifted onto Mount Gushmore, whose highest point, the 120-foot Summit Plummet, is the tallest water slide on record; no wonder the Travel Channel has ranked Blizzard Beach one of the best water parks in the world.
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“The sun is the heart of all life, shining day in and day out like a pulse.” —Carla Duhaney, director of education and exhibits, South Florida Science Museum
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Great Summer Getaways—within a few hours
3 Mandarin
Oriental, Miami
Atlantis
1‘Tween Waters
Inn, Captiva Island
Why you Should Go: If you like being in the water, on the water or near the water, you’ll love the ‘Tween Waters Inn. Sandwiched between the Gulf of Mexico and a bay ideal for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, the 137-room historic resort still offers 19 cottages that hearken back to its origins almost 100 years ago. hoW to Get there: It’s about 185 miles to the ‘Tween Waters Inn and should take between three and three and a half hours. Summer deal: The resort offers a three-night package for $135 a night and a five-night package for $125 a night. The offer is good through Dec. 19.
and watching the sunset, the lushly landscaped Island Bay Resort is ideal for a stay of a few days, with all of the cottages featuring kitchenettes and private decks. hoW to Get there: Not far from Key Largo, the Island Bay Resort is about 120 miles from Delray Beach, a two- to two-anda-half-hour drive if traffic isn’t too heavy. Summer deal: Summer rates through August start at $189 per night plus tax for an efficiency cottage.
Why you Should Go: Arguably one of Miami’s finest luxury hotels, The Mandarin offers a five-star experience, including a world-renowned spa, close to all that Miami has to offer. The hotel’s 326 rooms all include balconies with outstanding views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. hoW to Get there: The hotel is about 60 miles away from Delray Beach and about a one-hour drive. Summer deal: The Mandarin has the Insider Offer through the end of September, which includes luxury accommodations, an American breakfast and complimentary valet parking starting at $219 a night.
4 Atlantis,
Paradise Island
Why you Should Go: This flamboyant island playground with its extravagant water parks and beaches, its casino and restaurants, is a little like Vegas in the Bahamas. Atlantis is especially popular in the summer, when there are good deals for the entire family. hoW to Get there: There’s a
55-minute direct flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Special deal: Atlantis offers a special Florida Residents Package with rates starting at $50 per person at Beach Tower per night. The packages also include airfare credits on stays more than four nights, as well as the Atlantis Experience Pass, which features $500 worth of free experiences.
5 Eden House, Key West
Why you Should Go: Built in 1924, the Eden House is a throwback to the good old days in Key West, where you’ll find hammocks and porch swings around every corner, a free happy hour poolside every day and a cold one when you check in. Just a short walk from Mallory Square and Duval Street, Eden House offers a wide range of accommodations and a very cool boho vibe. hoW to Get there: From Delray Beach, plan on driving the 175 miles in about three and a half hours. Summer deal: Stay three nights at the Eden House, and you get the fourth night at half-price. Stay six nights, and the seventh night is free. The offer is good through Dec. 20. Off-season rates start at $120 per night.
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Resort, Tavernier
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How To Stand-Up Paddleboard Fit the board to your size. The average length of a board is 10 feet, 6 inches, which is appropriate for beginners. The board should be 4.5 inches to 5 inches thick for a beginner or someone who has trouble with balance. The average width is 34 inches. As a beginner, keep in mind that the wider the board, the easier it is to balance. If you are not great at balancing or if you are a bigger person, you want to go wider and a little longer. But you need to make sure you can carry the board. Start out on the board on your hands and knees. Then sit back on your feet and try kneeling and paddling to get your sea legs.
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When you’re ready to stand up, hold the paddle in both hands flat on the board in front of you, place your feet shoulder-width apart in the center of the board, bend your knees, absorb the movement of the board in your hips, and push up until you’re standing. Your feet should be at the center of the board, and that is usually where the handle is. Alternate strokes from the right side to the left side, with the nose of the board heading into the waves. When you are paddling in the ocean, you should have a leash on your board that connects to your calf or ankle. If you are paddling in the Intracoastal, make sure you have a life jacket and a whistle.
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Place the paddle in the water—it’s almost like a railing, and it allows you to balance a little bit better.
“Paddleboarding is for everybody—it’s like riding a bike.”
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Local Summer Specials There are great deals in our own backyard with local hotels offering discounted summer rates and special packages for a great staycation. Check these out:
1 Colony Hotel
Summer Special The package includes breakfast, free wireless Internet service, parking and use of the private beach club and is available through the end of October. Rates start at $99 per night. Yoga at tHe colonY Includes a historic king room, two yoga passes, breakfast, wireless Internet service, parking and use of the private beach club. It is available through the end of October. Summer rates start at $159 per night. july/august/september
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BeachHouse
Summer Deal The offer includes special summer rates through Sept. 30 starting at $129 a night for a cabana room and $159 a night for a onebedroom suite Sunday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday rates are $179 for a cabana room and $219 for a one-bedroom suite. Restrictions may apply.
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FloriDa FamilY Summer SuntaStic package The package includes discounted rates starting at $155, including WiFi. Kids eat free. Rates are
valid for reservations booked by July 21 for stays through Sept. 30. Blackout dates may apply.
4 Hyatt Place Delray Beach
FloriDa reSiDent Special Includes breakfast, wireless Internet access and parking; good through Sept. 30. It costs $109 per night, and restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Summer in tHe Fun package Includes a picnic basket with lunch and beverage, and beach bag including toys for children. $30 per night in addition to regular room rate for two, $15 in addition to regular room rate for one. Package is good through Sept. 30; restrictions may apply.
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Hotel and Spa
BeacH package The package includes a one-night stay in deluxe accommodations, a Seagate signature beach towel, luxury beach bag and more for $259 per night, through Sept. 30. moSt Fun Small town in america package Includes a two-night stay in deluxe accommodations, two-hour boat rental for two, miniature golf at Putt’n Around Delray Beach for two, two 80-minute Rain Massages at the Seagate Spa, dinner for two at the Seagate’s private oceanfront Beach Club and much more. $1,120 through Nov. 20. delray beach magazine
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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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Visit 18 restaurants in downtown Delray Beach and sample delicious food paired with wine, beer or a cocktail. Buy your dining passport for access to these special tastings and drink pairings, which are available only during the exclusive two-night event. Plus, use it as often as you like for 3 months (July 1–Sept. 30) of dining deals before and after the event. One dollar ($1) from each passport sold will be donated to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.
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Purchase your passport at any of these Tastemakers locations (cash only):
Q: How do I take part In tHIs event? a: Buy a passport
Purchase a passport for $30 cash at any of the participating restaurants listed in this section (while supplies last). $1 from each passport sold will be donated to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.
Q: wHat do I receIve? a: 18 tastes and 3 montHs of dInIng promotIons
Your passport entitles you to complimentary tastings and wine, beer or cocktails during the Tastemakers of Delray event, Thursday, Aug. 8 and Friday, Aug. 9. In addition, you’ll receive fabulous foodie promotions at participating restaurants starting July 1 and running through Sept. 30.
Q: wHere can I park? a: parkIng garages
The city’s biggest parking garage is in Pineapple Grove, at the corner of Northeast Second Avenue and Northeast First Street. Parking will be $5. There are many other free parking lots and valet spots throughout downtown. Check out downtowndelraybeach.com/events for details and maps.
Q: How do I get around? a: sHuttLe servIce or waLk
Downtown Delray Beach is a walkable town, and all the restaurants are located within 14 blocks. There is also free shuttle service on Atlantic Avenue from First Avenue to the beach with seven convenient stops from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Q: How do I sHare tHIs event wItH a frIend? a: vIa onLIne or socIaL medIa
Log onto bocamag.com or downtowndelraybeach.com/events to share the link with your friends and family. You also can check Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazine’s Facebook pages for updates. Remind your friends that passports are limited, so they need to stop by the participating restaurants to purchase them! Contact the Downtown Development Authority for more information: 561/243-1077.
twitter: @ bocamag Facebook.com/bocamag
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50 Ocean
Floor-to-ceiling windows offering Delray’s most breathtaking ocean views, coupled with Chef Blake Malatesta’s delightful seafood-inspired menu await you at 50 Ocean. Indulge your culinary senses, or just enjoy a classic cocktail sitting at the most beautiful bar on the beach!
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Lobster Gazpacho
Brulé Bistro
Cabana El Rey
A chic and casual bistro tucked away in the Pineapple Grove district of Delray Beach serving modern American cuisine, artisan wines, craft beers and hand-crafted cocktails.
Serving quality Nuevo Latino Fare since 1994. A meal at Cabana transports diners to an island vacation.
tasting tasting Seared Diver Scallop
with truffled parsnip puree and shiitake pea relish
fresh Maine lobster, cucumber melon salad, essence of gazpacho and blood-orange patron foam
pairing
pairing
Cedilla Açai Caipirinha
the caipirinha, the national drink of brazil, is made here with leblon cachaca and the first true açai liqueur, cedilla, an all-natural product made with 100-percent organic berries from the amazon rainforest
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Honey Jack Lemonade
Honey Jack daniels shaken with fresh lemon juice and mint
passport dining special
complimentary appetizer
witH purcHase of 2 luncHes and 2 beverages (liMit 1 per table) Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
50 S. Ocean Blvd. 561/278-3364 • 50ocean.com
Anticuchos
marinated skirt steak skewers topped with a rocoto and red onion salsa
Baileyana Chardonnay
with exotic pineapples and guavas; new oak and lees aging add richer notes of buttered toast and cream
passport dining special
passport dining special
15% off entire check
10% off any food purchase
sundays only
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
200 N.E. Second Ave. 561/274-2046 • brulebistro.com special advertising section | tastemakers of delray beach
alcoHol not included
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
105 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/274-9090 • cabanarestaurant.com
Caffé Luna Rosa
Casa di Pepe
Caffé Luna Rosa is the oldest Italian restaurant in Delray Beach. Luna Rosa offers an oceanview dining experience where great food and a great environment come together.
Casa di Pepe in Delray’s Pineapple Grove district serves up fresh classic Italian dishes. Just off Atlantic Avenue, come join us in our dining room or outside patio for a beautiful evening out where you are treated like family.
Deck 84
Deck 84 was voted Boca Raton magazine’s Best Waterfront Dining and Best Bar Food for 2013. Deck 84 is Delray Beach’s favorite waterfront dining destination.
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Florida Lobster and Crab Bisque
homemade bisque with fresh lump crab and florida lobster tail meat finished with cream and sherry
tasting Bruschetta Fresca
a combination of local grown tomatoes and basil with a hint of crushed garlic and olive oil, all topped on a crusty toasted baguette with parmesan cheese
pairing
Ahi Tuna Ceviche
with coconut-lime marinade, avocado, mango, Bermuda onion, habanero and crispy lotus root
Dark n’ Stormy
pairing
Mount gay Black Barrel rum, ginger beer and fresh lime
pairing
Cupcake Riesling a medium-bodied riesling with a nice lingering fruit flavor making it a spot-on choice for lobster and crab dishes; foodfriendly wine
Frescobaldi Rémole Toscana reveals red and dark fruit lifted by black pepper spices and liquorice—a classic wine for all dishes
passport dining special
passport dining special
passport dining special
free bottle of wine
buy 1 entrée, get 2nd entrée 50% off
half off bottles of wine
with purchase of 2 entreés; 2 free Bottles with purchase of 4 entreés; house choice; sun.-thu.; not valid on holidays
Monday-thursday; not valid with any other offer; one per taBle
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
34 S. Ocean Blvd. 561/274-9404 • caffelunarosa.com
189 N.E. Second Ave. • 561/279-7371 casadipepeofdelray.com
Monday-thursday
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
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840 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/665-8484 • deck84.com
DIG
El Patron
DIG (doing it green) is Delray Beach’s only organic restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. With seating in our courtyard and all-natural beef, chicken and sustainable fish, DIG is a great dining destination. Come experience “Organic on Atlantic.”
If you’re looking for good times and tasty Mexican cuisine, you’ve come to the right place. At El Patron we offer authentic Mexican cuisine served in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Our tequila bar serves over 140 different quality tequilas.
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tasting Lamb Lollipops
with tzatziki sauce and date salad or a vegan option
pairing Organic Screwdriver
Mama’s Pork Carnitas Tacos with arugula, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo and pickled onion
HiWay Burger
We are committed to providing our customers with a smile and friendly service as well as “Simply Good Always Fresh” burgers, shakes and fries. We have created a bright, fun, enjoyable environment with enthusiastic staff and management team here to serve you. For your convenience, we offer online ordering at hiwayburger.com.
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that are fresh and never frozen with delicious potato buns, top quality iceberg lettuce, plump ripe tomatoes and real allamerican cheese
pairing Anderra Carmenere, Chile, Baron Philippe de Rothschild
with organic orange juice and organic rain vodka or a virgin screwdriver
100% All-Beef Patties
pairing
black currant and blackberry aromas open up to reveal bright strawberry and cherry notes, and a subtle spicy character
Shakes
made with the freshest all natural dairy products
passport dining special
passport dining special
passport dining special
$5 off lunch or dinner
$5 off dinner
10% off entire check of $5 or more
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
1122 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/330-3181 • elpatrondelray.com
12 S.E. Fifth Ave. 561/243-6430 • hiwayburger.com
with purchase of a beverage
with purchase of a beverage Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
777 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/279-1002 • digdelray.com
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass Delray Beach has been the place to go for Thai, Japanese sushi and Vietnamese since opening. The eclectic expansive menu will have you coming back multiple times to see how one little kitchen can put out so much. With all rolls and dishes made to order, the chefs can create just about anything to your liking. The notable wine and sake list provides the perfect pairing to any entrée. Zagat 2004–2008: Excellent; Sun-Sentinel: Top 10 Asian Restaurants in Florida; Florida Trend: Best New 20 Restaurants in South Florida.
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Off the Ave
Off the Ave Food & Spirits is one of Delray Beach’s favorite local hangouts, located just “Off the Ave” on South Federal Highway. Our pizza and sandwiches are the best in town. We provide a great local atmosphere suitable for people of all ages, whether on the way to the beach or a night out on the town.
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Authentic New York-Style Pizza
made with the freshest all-natural ingredients and imported cheeses
The Office
The Office on Atlantic Avenue in Delray pairs your favorite comfort foods with unique modifications, keeping your taste buds wanting more. Offering a huge selection of delicious food and tasty beverages, The Office sets the perfect vintage-meets-chic atmosphere for any kind of gathering.
tasting Fancy Fried Green Tomatoes with spiced shrimp, cheddar cheese, crispy serrano bits and green onion aioli
pairing
pairing
Sushi Assortment
pairing Saketini
Harpoon UFO White
passport dining special
passport dining special
10% off entire check
$5 off purchase of $20 or more
not valid for sunset menu, happy hour special, email/text promotions and coupons Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
420 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/278-5050 • lemongrassasianbistro.com
Magic Hat #9
light, crisp, refreshing ufo White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for over 300 years
a sort of dry, crisp, refreshing, not quite pale ale, #9 is really impossible to describe because there’s never been anything else quite like it. 5.1% aBv
passport dining special
15% off lunch or dinner
may not Be comBined With any other offers
sunday-thursday; excludes Bar seating
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
19 S.E. Fifth Ave. 561/450-6768 offtheavedelray.com
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
201 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/276-3600 • theofficedelray.com
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Orange Leaf
SoLita
America’s Frozen Yogurt
Italian Restaurant and The Parlor Lounge
Orange Leaf is a self-serve, choose-your-own-toppings frozen yogurt shop where customers are the master of their own dessert. We’ve got more than 16 flavors to choose from and plenty of outdoor seating for those warm summer nights. Come by today and see why we’re America’s Frozen Yogurt.
SoLita Italian restaurant offers delectable Italian specialties, exotic culinary cocktails, and a sizzling latenight atmosphere. From happy hour to after dark, it’s the perfect place for an intimate date, dining with friends or hosting a fabulous dinner party.
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SoLita Signature House Made Meatball
Sundy House
Dine indoors or al fresco amid paradise at the award-winning Sundy House, overlooking one acre of lush, tropical gardens. Inspired by the seasons, Executive Chef Lindsay Autry infuses her special brand of Southern soulfulness into her innovative, culinary creations.
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served with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil and ricotta cheese
Frozen Yogurt
Black-eyed Pea and Orzo Greek Salad with vine ripe tomatoes, feta and house-pickled vegetables
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pairing
Las Rocas
Housemade Italian Sangria
deep pink color offering a fragrant bouquet of strawberry, cherry and rhubarb leading to a medium-bodied, fleshy wine with tons of flavor, excellent depth and a vibrant personality
made with a delicious variety of selected red wines, fresh seasonal fruit including strawberries, oranges, pineapple and blueberries mixed with a variety of flavorful fruit liqueurs
paSSporT dining Special
paSSporT dining Special
paSSporT dining Special
10% off your purchase
15% off enTire check
free glass of house wine or champagne
Sunday-ThurSday. May noT be coMbined wiTh any oTher offerS or proMoTionS
wiTh The purchaSe of an appeTizer; Valid for lunch and dinner; noT aVailable aT bar or wiTh any proMoTional MenuS; liMiT one per paSSporT
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
25 N.E. Second Ave. 561/899-0888 • solitaitalian.com
106 S. Swinton Ave. 561/272-5678 • sundyhouse.com
of a cup of yogurT. May noT be coMbined wiTh oTher offerS Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
418 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/894-8230 • orangeleafyogurt.com
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SWIG Wine Bar
Vic & Angelo’s
Sip wine in the Grove, sit outside and enjoy wine from all over the world paired with exciting Mediterranean small plates with a focus on Italian cuisine brought to you from Executive Chef Antonio. Live music Thursdays 6-9:30 p.m. Pets welcome.
Want to know what classic Italian tastes like? Vic & Angelo’s is the answer. Using our coal oven that heats to 1,200 degrees, Vic & Angelo’s offers delicious menu items such as the infamous giant Kobe beef meatballs, handmade fresh mozzarella, cold antipasto plate and a variety of handmade pastas.
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Ziree
Ziree Thai & Sushi is the place to experience the art of eating well. Quality food and service in an elegant Zen atmosphere creates the finest dining experience.
tasting Steamed Dumpling
stuffed with chicken and shrimp, bamboo shoots, water chestnut, and shitake mushroom served with house special sauce
Fagottini al Tartufo
homemade pasta filled with whipped black and white truffle butter in a truffle cream sauce, garnished with shaved truffle
tasting
Four Cheese Pear Tortelloni
with truffle cream sauce
pairing
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Centonze Grillo
100% sicilian grillo— light yellow in color with greenish reflections, aromas of pleasant citrus and mediterranean herb notes, has a supple, long finish
Lychee Saketini
passport dining special
passport dining special
15% off dinner
$69.95 dinner for two
tuesday-saturday 5-11 p.m.
with a bottle of house wine
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
passport dining special
15% off entire check
not valid for takeout or gift certificate purchase; can’t be combined with any other offers
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
145 N.E. 4th Ave. • 561/243-2004 crepesbythesea.com
290 E. Atlantic Ave. 561/278-9570 • vicandangelos.com
Use your Tastemakers Passport as often as you would like for the offer above July 1 – September 30, 2013.
401 W. Atlantic Ave., 561/276-6549 • zireethai.com
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orange leaf 418 E. Atlantic Ave.
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lemongraSS 420 E. Atlantic Ave.
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off The ave 19 S.E. 5th Ave.
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dig 777 E. Atlantic Ave.
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deCk 84 840 E. Atlantic Ave.
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Old School Square Parking Garage
N.E. 4th St.
N.E. 3rd St.
Federspiel Parking Garage
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N.E. 4th St.
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N.E. 3rd St.
S.W. 1st Ave.
N.W. 2nd St.
S.W. 2nd Ave.
N.W. 4th Ave.
N.W. 3rd Ave.
ATLANTIC AVENUE
S.W. 2nd St.
S.W. 3rd Ave.
Martin Luther King Blvd.
N.W. 1st St.
S.W. 4th Ave.
S.W. 1st St.
S.W. 5th Ave.
Use your passport at any of these Tastemakers locations:
N.W. 6th Ave.
S.W. 6th Ave.
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By Rich Pollack
shoe biz
Footcandy is capturing the hearts and soles of Delray women. Footcandy delRay Beach
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he prediction from her eighth-grade classmates hangs on the wall of Shannon Boueri’s new high-end shoe boutique, Footcandy Delray Beach. “Shannon will open a shoe store,” says the prophecy that dates back to the 1980s, well before Boueri left her native New Orleans and long before her shoe collection at home reached the point where she’s now lost count of just how many pairs she actually has in the closet. “I’ve always loved shoes,” Boueri says. “Even when I was in grade school, I was known for my shoes. Back then, whenever we went to parties, Shannon always had her shoes on.” Now Boueri is parlaying that love into Footcandy, a destination store in what is becoming known as the SOFA (South of Atlantic Avenue) district, with shoes from top designers such as Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik and Stuart Weitzman— and designer handbags that can run into the thousands of dollars. Here, there are $50 flip-flops, crystal-studded flats and a pair of $1,100 Giuseppe Zanotti platforms with 7-inch stiletto heels. Boueri is quick to point out that her store isn’t for everyone, but she’s discovering that most women in the Delray Beach area share a similar passion for footwear. “There are a lot of women just like me,” she says. “They’re crazy for shoes. They come here because they’re fashion forward, have a sense of style and believe july/august/september
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Jimmy Choo “Fayme”
For Date Night
Jimmy Choo “Fayme” $1,095 “Sexy, stunning and makes a statement.”
girls’ Night out
Stuart Weitzman “Visual” $425 “A fun, flirty, trendsetting shoe that shows off a fabulous pedicure.”
Stuart Weitzman “Visual”
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Jimmy Choo “Demi”
Jimmy Choo “Demi” $425 “Fun, sparkly, fashionable—and practical on the field” that shoes express who they are.” One of those women is Mimi Haley Meister of Delray Beach, a Footcandy regular. “I love that I can go in my backyard and get shoes that are right off the runway,” Meister says. “At Footcandy I can get a gorgeous shoe that’s classically timeless, with high fashion.” While Footcandy carries designers whose lines are carried at high-end department stores in Palm Beach or Boca Raton, they most likely won’t find the same styles. That’s because Boueri gets her shoes directly from vendors and has a pretty good idea of what department stores have already selected. Another edge she has is that the store is actually an exclusive franchise of Napa Valley-based Footcandy Shoes, run by a husband-and-wife team for more than a decade. Boueri and her husband Rabih discovered Footcandy during a trip to California and have been working with the owners for more than three years to hammer out an agreement. In the end, the two couples have become good friends as well as business partners. On the corner of Southeast First Avenue and First Street, in a building that was built by Rabih Boueri, a structural engineer and contractor, Footcandy is a little off the beaten path. But Shannon Boueri says that hasn’t been a problem. “The reaction so far has been off the hook,” she says. “Women will find their shoes.” july/august/september
arouND the house
Footcandy “Cabo” $150 “This espadrille is uber-comfy to chase after the kiddos!”
Footcandy “Cabo”
charity gala
Jimmy Choo “Vero” $750 “Elegant, classy, simply beautiful.”
at the Beach
Footcandy “Bliss” $65 “Gorgeous flat in yummy colors to go with any swimsuit.”
Jimmy Choo “Vero” Giuseppe Zanotti “Punto”
Pizza with the Family
Jimmy Choo “Porto” $450 “A wedge is always comfortable, and this one is nice enough for dinner with the family.”
Power luNch
Giuseppe Zanotti “Punto” $695 “Black and white, with a killer suit, says ‘I’m in charge.’”
Footcandy “Bliss” Jimmy Choo “Porto”
Giuseppe Zanotti “Marilyn”
shoe i caN’t live without that’s iN the store Now
Giuseppe Zanotti “Marilyn” $1,095 “Simply delicious! This shoe is a work of art.”
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About the event: More than 1,000 guests feasted at South Florida’s longest dining table during Boca Raton and Delray Beach magazines' fifth annual Savor the Avenue. Co-hosted by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority, Savor the Avenue showcased 20 local restaurants—including 32 East, 50 Ocean, Buddha Sky Bar, Cabana el Rey, Caffé Luna Rosa, City Oyster & Sushi Bar, Cut 432, Linda Bean's Perfect Maine, Max’s Harvest, Park Tavern, Prime, Racks Fish House & Oyster Bar, Salt 7, Solita Delray, Sundy House, The Office, Tramonti, Tryst, Union and Vic & Angelo’s. The extended table stretched from Swinton Avenue east to Fifth Avenue. Participating restaurants served four-course meals with wine, and competed in a table decorating contest. Special thanks to our sponsors: Mercedes-Benz of Delray Beach, Atlas Party Rental, Waste Management and Delray Garden Center. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
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ou’re sitting in the posh Adam Tihany-designed space in the historic Breakers resort, an icon of Old Palm Beach, where the atmosphere is so staid it’s almost reverential, and opulence appears to have been melted down and poured like liquid gold over every available surface. You open the menu and flip through the pages. What is this?! Wild boar empanaditas and Korean-style short ribs? Lamb meatballs with Spanish molé and wild salmon yakitori? Pumpkin praline bread pudding and butterscotch panna cotta? It’s as if the mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet suddenly ripped off his pastel Ralph Lauren sweater to reveal the shredded vintage T-shirt of ... Superfoodieman. How can you not love that? Cosseted in luxury’s mink-lined lap, you can taste your way through contemporary small plates inspired by hip urban cafés and culture-bending food trucks and inventive young chefs from around the country, all gilded by a roster of mixological cocktails and a wine list to make connoisseurs weep, served up by breathtakingly gorgeous women in scrumptious little black dresses. I’d suggest beginning with HMF’s terrific warm onion and Parmesan dip, a tuxedo-clad reimagining of a ’50s standby, to be scooped by tissue-thin fingerling potato chips. Then, perhaps, some finger food: those cute little wild boar empanaditas, or salmon yakitori, or surprisingly delicate chicken albondigas tacos. If you’re in the mood for raw fish, the sushi bar dispenses all manner of nigiri, maki, tiraditos and tatakis. More substantial selections include lamb meatballs, swimming in a fruity-chocolate-y molé sauce with strips of roasted red pepper, or a wild mushroom and sausage pizzette or the Korean-style short ribs. If you have any appetite left, reserve it for the luscious pumpkin praline bread pudding, which comes with crunchy pecans and a ramekin of silken crème anglaise, or for the irresistible butterscotch panna. I may not be Superfoodieman, but I can tell you one thing: I’d leap tall buildings in a single bound for another meal at HMF. —Bill Citara
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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. $$ 75 main—270 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. After a bit of rocky start, this Atlantic Avenue sibling of Zach Erdem’s celebrity magnet Southampton parent is the equal of any restaurant in town, thanks mostly to the work of chef-turnedrestaurant doctor Mark Militello. The food here is less about breaking new culinary ground than being really delicious, whether it’s grilled artichoke with frothy lemon beurre blanc, or immaculately fresh tuna tartare. Lunch and dinner daily. • 561/243-7975. $$$
atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafoodcontemporary american. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa mines quality ingredients for maximum flavor. A light, chunky gazpacho with soothing cucumber cream is perfect warm-weather dining, and though braised short ribs with mashed potatoes is heartier fare, it’s hard to resist the gum-tender meat ringed by a silken potato purée. The butterscotch-white chocolate bread pudding with rum crème anglaise (an occasional
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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. $$$
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ish and grilled onions, and from a list of “premium” toppings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9590. $
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american. This chic and casual bistro tucked away in the Pineapple Grove district of Delray Beach serves modern American cuisine, artisan wines, craft beers and hand crafted cocktails. This intimate neighborhood bistro has the culinary IQ of a very fine restaurant. It is local Delray at its best, with entrées like Snake River Kobe flank au poivre to Maine lobster bisque with fennel pollen. • Lunch and dinner Mon - Sun. 561/274-2046. $$
cal. 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. $$
buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meetsindustrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Wagyu tenderloin skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. • Dinner Wed.–Sun. 561/450-7557. $$
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, rel-
caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$
casa di pepe—189 N.E. Second Ave. Italian. A welcoming staff, familiar Italian dishes done right and moderate prices define this cozy spot with a spacious outdoor patio. Two could share the fist-sized meatball with fresh-tasting tomato sauce and dollop of milky basil, before moving on to house-made linguine with clams, tender veal Francese and one of the best versions of tiramisu this side of Veneto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/279-7371. $$ july/august/september
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[ dining guide ] the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. American. The
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Grove offers excellent food, the kind that gives hope that our part of South Florida can be a culinary destination on par with the best in the country. There’s excellent service too, and an equally commendable wine list, one that boasts by-the-glass selections actually worth drinking. The menu changes biweekly and, like the restaurant, lacks even a crumb of pretension—and is uniformly excellent. • Dinner Tues.- Thurs. 561/266-3750. $$$
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crepes by the sea—145 N.E. Fourth Ave. Casual French/American. This casual and comfy spot off the Avenue offers breakfast and lunch salads, crepes and sandwiches, and morphs into a tapas and wine bar for dinner in the evenings. This is when things get really interesting, as the café ups its game to include a cheese-and-salumi board, and small plates ranging from $4 to $17. Menu selections here can be as humble as real pommes frites (french fries to you) and bruschetta to a bresaola carpaccio or a chicken Francese. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/243-2004. $
city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as crab-stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$
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. $$$
d’angelo trattoria—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Don’t go here expecting all the tired old “Italian” culinary clichés; open your palate to more authentic and exciting Roman-style cuisine, like roasted veal 74
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greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek. If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters, you’ll love this modest little restaurant. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual,
bone marrow with brisk caper-parsley pesto, creamydreamy burrata with roasted fava beans and watercress salad, the classic tonnarelli cacio e pepe (“cheese and pepper”) and the best gelato this side of a real Roman trattoria. • Dinner daily. 561/330-1237. $$
deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary
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. $$
American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the steallar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey apple cobbler. And the waterfront location can’t be beat. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $
house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai. The
dig—777 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Proprietor Robert Greenfield has turned the former Greenfield’s restaurant into organic-healthysustainable DIG (“Doing It Green”). Luckily, diners don’t have to suffer in pursuit of gastronomic rectitude with dishes like plump pan-seared diver scallops with pineapple-mango salsa, and luscious chocolate mousse cake. The four different greens mixes at the salad bar are crisp and pristinely fresh. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/279-1002. $$
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. $$
fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$
normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/330-9191. $$
j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3390. $$ jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies july/august/september
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. $$
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la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. This kitchen turns out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are simply glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$
latitudes ocean grill—2809 S.Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Contemporary American. This seaside restaurant at the Holiday Inn has long been an unfussy local favorite—with a jaw-dropping view. Think gold standard faves like calamari, mom’s chicken soup, stuffed portabello, steaks, chops, the always-great yellowtail snapper. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.– Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$
lemongrass bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular restaurants around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $
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max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Restaurateur Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef- and ingredientdriven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like plump Cedar Key clams with housemade tasso, savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly, and crispy-skinned wild sockeye salmon with yuzutruffle vinaigrette. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$
old calypso—900 E. Atlantic Ave. Island. The 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. $$
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[ dining guide ] to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$
prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime has a neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$
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scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neopolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neopolitan pizza— according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $
sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American/Mediterranean. “Top Chef” Lindsay Autry and pastry chef Sarah Sype have transformed the Sundy House menu into a “soulful” blend of Mediterranean flavors and southern comfort food—served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/2725678. $$$
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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. $$ tryst—4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with chipotle-mayonnaise sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/921-0201. $$
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the song is never ended Remembering the last dance—and waiting for the next one
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ost Sunday afternoons I tune in to Dick Robinson’s nostalgic radio show “American Standards by the Sea,” dedicated to the “preservation of the Great American Songbook” and broadcast Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. on WPBI-FM (90.7). The program originates from his yacht, Airwaves, and features music from America’s great musical icons like Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Mel Torme, Vic Damone, Nancy Wilson and big bands like Stan Kenton, The Dorseys and Harry James. Interspersed with these legends is a blend of musical stars like Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, John Pizzarelli, Jack Jones and Michael Feinstein. Whenever I see Dick, we always seem to end up bemoaning the disappearance of the contemporary American songwriter—the Gershwins, and Mercers, the Carmichaels and Porters. The last composers in this vein that I remember are Jimmy Webb (whose songs were immortalized by the 5th Dimension in the 1970s) and Burt Bacharach, whose songs Dionne Warwick made a living belting out. The American song as we know it has ended, but the memory of those days still resonates. As I listen to this music, which I do often, I remember how things were—and how they have changed. For starters, our children and their partners don’t really even dance together. They don’t even know what it’s like to let the magic of music take over, to hold your best girl for hours as you glide from one romantic song to another. I recall the last time my wife and I danced. It was a soft spring evening in New York in May 1980, where we
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danced at the Waldorf Astoria to the music of the Lester Lanin Orchestra at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club gala. That was my last dance with Margaret Mary before multiple sclerosis took all that away. However, it has not eradicated the memory of that evening. Thirty-three years later I still remember the smell of her hair, her head cradled against my shoulder, my arms around her tiny waist. The memory of stealing a kiss as we glided through a room that was ours alone brings a smile to my face. That night we were in our own special world, the one that only couples in love find now and then. Years later, I still think of that night. I have a recurring dream that we will dance together again, that we will find a way back to that night, the one where Margaret Mary is twirling in my arms, sending chills down my spine even now, some 33 years later. For me, the possibility of that next dance lingers on. Which brings to mind the old song that says it all: Irving Berlin’s “The Song is Ended.”
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My thoughts go back to a heavenly dance A moment of bliss we spent. Our hearts were filled with a song of romance As into the night we went And sang to our hearts’ content. The song is ended, But the memory lingers on. You and the song are gone But the memory lingers on.
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