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contents november/december 2017 JASON NUTTLE
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hot list
Brooke Logue, Delray hipster
Two Delray entertainment spots transform for the season, Death or Glory conceives a Christmas miracle, and a new footwear spot will have you dancing the Charleston. Plus, a legendary downtown business hangs up its trousers. BY CHRISTINA WOOD
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Delray never sleeps; here’s what you did over the recent shoulder season.
The Cornell Museum goes “beyond Art Basel,” the 100-foot tree gets a half-a-million-dollar makeover, Arts Garage welcomes a “blue” violinist and other winter delights.
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Your holiday table will have the Midas touch with these golden selections from local retailers.
Here’s what’s for breakfast, from al fresco mimosas to coconut French toast to a Nutella bacon panini. BY JILL PAVLOV
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A former cruise director captains Delray’s annual holiday festivities, and a rock ‘n’ roll power couple celebrates a new December tradition. BY RICH POLLACK AND JOHN THOMASON
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There’s nothing like a monster hurricane to reinforce old friendships. BY MARIE SPEED
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home
Tips to convert your landlocked décor into an island-style paradise. BY BRAD MEE
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You welcomed fall with anniversaries, app launches, singing competitions and cocktail classes.
Choose your own adventure, from indoor skydiving to Everglades pole boating to high-stakes Jet Skiing.
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64 10 places we love to eat
Our curated guide to the 10 restaurants whetting our palates right now includes killer sushi, a guac lover’s nirvana and a veritable pigsty. BY JILL PAVLOV
dining guide
Our review-driven dining guide showcases great restaurants in Delray and beyond. BY LYNN KALBER
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An anniversary reminds the author of the true meeting of “for better or worse.”
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We give thanks to a Delray advocate who brightens Turkey Day for up to 2,000 needy residents. BY RICH POLLACK
COVER PHOTOGRAPHY by Jason Nuttle november/december 2017
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 25 WHERE: Downtown Delray Beach WHAT: Shoppers are encouraged to patronize d, jazz band mom-and-pop stores for their holiday shopsual arts and ping—and come to downtown Delray Beach to get started. program.
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18TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN DELRAY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ART FESTIVAL WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With330 band, jazzAve. band WHERE: E. Atlantic WHAT: The show at the intersection chorus, visual arts and of Fourth and Atlantic avenues is an annual tradition and a drama program. th emphasis onfeatures work by local and visiting artists. Our high-performing
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[ events ] 100-foot Christmas tree at 7:15 p.m. This popular event is the official kickoff to the holiday season and will include local school performances onstage at the Pavilion. Activities include kids’ crafts, carousel rides and “ice-skating”! HOLIDAY TREE EVENTS WHEN: Nov. 30 through Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Christmas Day, 1 to 9 p.m.) WHERE: Old School Square Park at Northeast Second Avenue WHAT: Visit the 100-foot Christmas tree daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST WHEN: Dec. 1 through the holidays WHERE: Downtown Delray Beach WHAT: The Downtown Merchant & Business Association and the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority are hosting a window decorating contest with the businesses downtown. Winners will be announced during the second week of December for Most Creative, Most Festive, Most Delray and Best Overall.
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DELRAY HOLIDAY PARADE WHEN: Saturday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m. WHERE: Beginning east of the Intracoastal and continuing west to the Fire Department along Atlantic Avenue. WHAT: This festive holiday parade, presented by the Delray Parks and Recreation department, features many school bands, local businesses and floats, and culminates with the arrival of Santa Claus on a Delray Beach Fire Department truck. BOYNTON BEACH HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE WHEN: Friday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. WHERE: On the Intracoastal from the Lantana bridge near Old Key Lime House south to the C-15 Canal in Delray Beach.
WHAT: The Boynton Beach CRA’s 45th Annual
Boynton Beach Holiday Boat Parade showcases a flotilla of brightly decorated boats that seem to get more elaborate every year. The event at the Boynton Harbor Marina starts at 6 p.m. with live music, and the parade gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Those attending the parade launch are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
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[ editor’s letter ] B Y M A R I E S P E E D
Girl Talk
Hurricane Irma can’t put a dent in the power of friendship
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his is typically the time of year when everything revs up, snowbirds migrate to South Florida and the holidays blow through with parties and galas and special events every night of the week. It’s also the time of year you can’t help counting your blessings— and those of us who live here year-round know what that means. The people who summer points north and west of here could not have known what it was like for those of us who endured the whole Irma mess, from the emotional roller coaster of looking like we were headed for a direct hit, to the storm itself, to the aftermath of no power, no Internet, piles of rotting debris in front of every house in three counties. We all know now we were lucky to sidestep a direct hit here. But there is something else that involves more than luck, and that is how we helped each other. And more specifically, the help I received from a very fine friend of more than 20 years who always comes through for me—in every way and in every storm. Mary Branch grew up in Delray, and her Lake Ida house has been where I go (with my yappy dogs) when I have to evacuate (which is always). I barely knew her in 1995 when she offered to help me with my makeshift wedding so many years ago—buying up every white flower in every store from here to Palm Beach. Later, I recall riding my bike to her house in the predawn hours to drink Earl Grey tea and watch Princess Diana’s funeral. Or the times we went on road trips with our husbands—and then, later, without them. The Thanksgivings and New Year’s Eves and football games and Mother’s Day dinners and birthdays and all the rest. And riding out just about every hurricane since 2004. Mary always has a “weather station” where we keep all our batteries and lamps and flashlights, and we listen to the radio when the lights go out and we eat onion dip and chips and drink way too much Chardonnay and talk and watch the wind bend the palm trees in her front yard. She says we’re professionals when it comes to this. I say she is way more than that. She is the true port in every storm, the generous spirit who weathers every crisis with good cheer and kindness. She is my friend, and she never fails to extend her hand. Mary Branch is one very big reason I am thankful this season, and I’d put her up against a girl called Irma any day of the week. That’s real power.
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Bruce Gimmy
Season Revs Up A new Cornell, Charleston soft shoe, and Bruce Gimmy hangs up his trousers one last time
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LOOKING GOOD The Cornell Museum of Art at Old School Square may be housed in a building that dates back to 1913, but thanks to a major renovation project and the passion of its small staff, the museum’s vision is now squarely focused on the future. Over the past few years, the Cornell has staked out a place for itself in the world of contemporary art, and now, thanks to a nearly $1 million transformation made possible by the generosity of local philanthropist Margaret Blume, this cultural gem has taken a major step forward. Movable walls now maximize the space, upgrad-
ed lighting shines on the artwork and each gallery features sleek new window coverings. History buffs have nothing to fear—the project honored the historic character of the old schoolhouse. Last month, the glorious Dade County pine floors were swept clean of dust from the renovation, and the museum reopened. The first exhibition in the updated space is “Looking Glass,” which features the work of contemporary artists who have made reflections part of their work. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561/243-7922
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SAX IN THE CITY
Movies of Delray
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The Movies of Delray, on Atlantic Avenue just east of the Turnpike, has put a lot of thought into what people who love movies might like in a movie theater—and it shows, now more than ever. In addition to an eclectic offering of films, ranging from the latest blockbuster to thoughtful indie films, the theater features a recently remodeled lobby that feels sleek and modern. There are even multicolored lights behind the bar. Yes, that’s right—in addition to showing foreign flicks and following them with a discussion, the theater has a bar serving beer and wine. (If you haven’t made plans for your company holiday party, you might want to keep that in mind.) 7421 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/658-0020
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The Jazz Age was in full swing when the Colony Hotel opened for business in 1926. Maybe that’s why the saxophone Mervyn Johnston plays on the historic hotel’s patio every Friday night sounds so right. From 8 p.m. to midnight, you— and the folks wandering down the Avenue—can hear the transplanted Brit coax everything from jazz standards to a bossa nova or George Harrison ballad from his vintage sax. Jorge is generally on duty at the bar while the music plays, so get a little something to wet your whistle, pull up a chair on the patio—or inside, if you’d rather— and enjoy. And, if your canine companion is a fan of good music, bring him along; the Colony is a dog-friendly hotel. 525 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-4123 Mervyn Johnston
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Believe!
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus—but what may be even harder to believe is the existence of a shoe that is both cute and comfortable. If you have any doubts, head over to the Charleston Shoe Co., known for footwear that can easily go from “Cobblestones to Cocktails.” An array of colors, styles and heels combined with a certain something infuse the handmade designs with personality. Oh, and by the way, the shoes, which are made with rubber soles and elastic uppers, are washable. That might have something to do with the cult-like following the brand enjoys. 1126 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 855/996-7463 ext. 329
Neely Woodson Powell, owner/founder of Charleston Shoe Co.
TRUE LOVE
According to Troy Davis, when it comes to barbecuing absolutely gorgeous ribs, the secret ingredient is tender loving care. Davis cooks 25 to 40 slabs of ribs at a time, turning them regularly and basting them every 15 to 20 minutes. “You’ve got to watch them while they cook; you can’t walk off and leave them,” he’ll tell you. It’s a lot of work, but ask anyone who’s eaten those ribs at the barbecue joint that bears Troy’s name, and they’ll tell you it is definitely worth it. The Boynton restaurant doesn’t just season its ribs with TLC, though. It sprinkles some of that love on the community as well. Every Wednesday night at Troy’s Barbecue is Spirit Night; each week, a portion of all sales on that night are donated to a designated area school. “We want to be part of the community,” says Trevor—who represents the second generation of the Davis family to enter the barbecue business. 1920 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/740-1125
After Dark: Death or Glory A miracle would certainly come in handy this holiday season. Fortunately, Death or Glory will be serving one straight up—or, if you prefer, on the rocks. This December, the Delray Beach destination for cocktail connoisseurs will be joining a handful of select watering holes around the world participating in the Miracle Holiday Pop-Up. You can expect over-the-top holiday cheer and a festive menu of themed drinks, many made with intriguing seasonal ingredients. The fabulously spirited event first popped up in what might be New York’s coolest cocktail spot: Mace. This year, bars in Los Angeles, Seattle, Atlanta, Montreal, Athens, Hong Kong, Panama and Slovakia—as well as our little village by the sea—will be among those joining in on the fun. 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-8814
A holiday libation from Death or Glory
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SPOTLIGHT: BRUCE GIMMY
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he first time Bruce Gimmy came to Delray Beach, Military Trail was a shellrock road; I-95 and Congress Avenue didn’t exist. The year was 1964, and Gimmy had driven south for a seasonal job. When he came back in 1979, he was here to stay. Gimmy’s retirement this year at the age of 74 marked the end of one of Atlantic Avenue’s oldest and most iconic stores—The Trouser Shop. The men’s retailer specialized in resort wear or what Gimmy called pants that have “some pizzazz to them.” “I’ve only been there for 32 years,” he says, without a hint of irony, “but the store has been there for 55 years.” Gimmy hopes to continue serving many of his customers but now, instead of a street address, he’ll be doing business from a web address: TrouserShop.com. “You can’t live in the past; you have to live today,” he says. “I truly believe that.”
AARON BRISTOL
WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES DELRAY UNIQUE?
What I love about Delray Beach is it’s international. I deal with clients from all over Europe and South Africa, Australia, Japan and, of course, there are a lot of Canadians. It’s a mixing pot, and I love that. And, of course, the energy on the Avenue; there’s a buzz on the Avenue between the great restaurants and unique shops.
WHAT WILL YOU MISS MOST ABOUT BEING ON THE AVENUE?
People-watching. You see so many different kinds of people. Sometimes you wonder if they looked in the mirror before they went out.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO IN DELRAY?
It’s rare that a new restaurant opens and I don’t get there at least one time. I love restaurants. And if you can’t find a restaurant that you like in Delray Beach, you’re in trouble.
HOW HAS DELRAY CHANGED?
A little over 25 years ago, we narrowed the street and put the bricks in and put the utilities underground. We knew we were doing the right thing, we just didn’t know how right it was.
HOW HAVE FASHIONS CHANGED?
When I first had the store, none of the golf courses would allow you on without [full-length] pants. Then about five years later, not all of them, but some of them would allow shorts during the summertime. Then it gravitated to almost all and, I believe, now all of them allow shorts. I was originally all trousers, but because of that I was forced into getting shorts. I’d say in the last 10 years, I probably sell almost as many shorts as I do trousers. What I sell is different, though. What I sell are “fancy” shorts—tailored shorts that can be altered.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE?
I’m sort of a flamboyant preppy. I love color. I call a lot of people plain wrappers, because they look like everybody else. So many women are not plain wrappers; they’re color-coordinated, they have on stuff that has personality, and I love that.
EVERYONE’S DOING IT
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County would like to introduce you to Ove. He’s a curmudgeon with staunch principles, strict routines and a short fuse who could probably give South Florida’s condo commandos a run for their money. Behind the cranky face, though, you’ll find a well of sadness and one heck of a good story. Want to know what that story is? Get your hands on a copy of A Man Called Ove. The New York Times best-seller by Fredrik Backman has been selected for the Literacy Coalition’s 2017 Read Together Palm Beach County Campaign. Look for the book at the library, Barnes & Noble, Starbucks, Park Avenue BBQ and other Read Together PBC partners. LiteracyPBC.org or Facebook.com/LiteracyPBC
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Ambassador leadership team member Johnny Mackey played chef for the night and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs at the annual Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Social at Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas.
Meet YPAD’s (Young Professionals Association of Delray) newest leadership team: Elizabeth Burrows, Andrew Durham, Katie Frost, Chris Cascio, Allye Pugh, Stephen Chrisanthus and Kim Bentkover.
Delray Acura hosted a beach cleanup where dealership associates, factory reps, friends and families removed garbage from Delray’s beaches as part of Acura’s and Honda’s National Week of Service.
Jessica Scotten, Jeri Glynn, Melody Spano, Mercedes Loftus and Donna Hamilton at the 100+ Women Who Care—Palm Beach Chapter meeting at Sundy House.
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Beyond Art Basel
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Basel comes to Delray, Appalachia meets the bayou at the Kravis, and more winter delights
When: Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach About: One of the country’s most prolific maestros of the electric violin, Doug Cameron records approximately an album a year, often eliciting guest appearances from jazz luminaries like David Benoit and Boney James. As a session player, his list of collaborators is even more impressive—think Tom Petty, Cher, the Allman Brothers—and reflects his ability to move fluidly between genres. His live sets are a testament to this eclecticism; they find Cameron experimenting with everything from Bach to Coldplay, bluegrass to Celtic, always with his trademark blue violin and flat cap. Regularly leading orchestras with his effortless, sprightly playing, Cameron has lately turned his concerts into family affairs, with his talented young sons, Alex and Sean, joining their father as a string trio. Cost: $30-$45 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org
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When: Dec. 7-10 Where: Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: Based on a best-selling young-adult novel co-written by Miami’s own Dave Barry, “Peter and the Starcatcher” is the swashbuckling origin story about Peter Pan and Captain Hook, before they were Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Set on storm-ravaged ships, beaches, jungles and grottoes, this adventure meta-play is heavy on plot, humor and theatrical ingenuity. The future Peter Pan is a dispirited orphan, adrift on the H.M.S. Neverland, who evades a cavalcade of threats with fellow abandoned children in tow. The proto-Hook is known here as Black Stache—a comic, moustache-twirling role rife with deliberate scenery chewing. “Peter and the Starcatcher” won five Tony Awards when it premiered on Broadway, mostly for the technical wizardry it takes to immerse its audience in a world of exotic fantasy. Hopefully Slow Burn Theatre, which will produce this regional production with South Florida talent, will be up to the challenge. Cost: $65-$75 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org
When: Dec. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Where: Cornell Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: For four days in December, Art Basel Miami Beach will be attracting private jets full of celebrity glitterati from South Beach to points north, as art galleries, museums and pop-up fairs across the tri-county area save their most blockbuster exhibitions for this early-winter whirlwind. The Cornell Museum is getting in on the action too, wisely scheduling its “Beyond Art Basel” event the first day after Basel. Jeremy Penn, a contemporary artist whose work is featured in the Cornell’s “Shine” exhibit of reflective art, will mount a presentation about his work, which has earned comparisons to Andy Warhol. Penn’s paintings explore feminine strength, sexuality, divinity and immortality in a colorful style that combines Pop Art, text art and street art. Discover his muse while enjoying music, a screening of Penn’s short film “The Road to Basel,” a live painting demonstration, light bites and a cash bar. Cost: $15 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org
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When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach About: The founding members of the Bumper Jacksons discovered their sound on “the lawn of a radical bike house in Washington, D.C.,” whatever that is. It served this adventurous septet well. Its players hail from nowhere and everywhere, combining disparate genres from distinct regions into a trailblazing goulash of melody all their own. Most specifically, the Bumper Jacksons marry the brassy pomp of New Orleans jazz with the rustic front-porch harmonies of Appalachian bluegrass, a sound more influenced by the crackle of vintage 78s than the glistening sheen of contemporary pop. Banjoist Chris Ousley, boasting a lumberjack beard and hip-to-be-square suspenders, and washboard virtuoso Jess Eliot lead the group’s three albums of re-imagined roots music. Their bandmates contribute upright bass, percussion, pedal-steel guitar, trombone, trumpet and other instruments that sound equally great around campfires and bayous, cities and hollars. Cost: $35 Contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org november/december 2017
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When: Nov. 30, 5 to 9 p.m. Where: Old School Square Park, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach About: This holiday season, the city’s iconic, award-winning 100-foot Christmas tree is getting a much-needed makeover. After more than 20 years of service to the community, the rusting tower of tinsel was put out to pasture this year to make way for a brand-new aluminum version. Moved to the east lawn of Old School Square Park from its former location on the front lawn, version 2.0 of the 100-foot tree will feature all-new decorations while maintaining its statistical grandeur—15,000 LED bulbs, 12,000 ornaments, 3,000 branches. And visitors will still be able to walk through the base and marvel at the four replica houses within. Be the first to see it illuminate the sky at the city’s annual lighting ceremony, which includes a Santa cameo, performances from local schools, arts and crafts activities, carousel rides and faux ice-skating. Cost: Free Contact: 561/279-1380, 100ftchristmastree.com
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November/December TWINKLY BOATS TOAST THE HOLIDAYS, TRIBUTE ACTS ROCK THE CREST, AND MORE NOV. 4: FAMILY FUN DAY at Pompey Park, 1101 N.W. Second St., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/2437000 ext. 5112; mydelraybeach.com. This variety-filled event includes senior bingo, a Kidz Zone, food vendors, and performances by DJ AK Bandwagon, the Delray Divas and more.
NOW THROUGH JAN. 7: “EARTH WORKS: MAPPING THE ANTHROPOCENE” at Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; free; 561/832-5196; norton.org. This timely exhibition curated by the Norton features work by Justin Brice Guariglia, a veteran of seven NASA flights who blurs the line between photography and painting as he explores climate change. NOW THROUGH JAN. 21: “OUT OF THE BLUE: JAPANESE INDIGO TEXTILES” at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; $9$15 museum admission; 561/495-0233; morikami.org. Showcasing the long and cherished history of indigo dye in Japanese textiles, this exhibition includes examples of kimono, samurai jackets, festival robes, firemen’s coats and wrapping clothes that have been dyed the dark blue hue.
NOV. 2: THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. Musician brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed honor the legacy of another pair of siblings, the influential Everly Brothers, at this unique combination of personal history and tribute concert. NOV. 2: SCREENING OF “KOKOYAKYU: HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL” at Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $10 general admission, $7 members; 561/495-0233; morikami.org. This documentary, which aired on PBS, chronicles Japanese youth’s obsession with the American pastime of baseball, as evidenced by the intense, annual two-week championship tournament known as Koshien. Director Kenneth Eng will introduce the screening.
NOW THROUGH FEB. 18: “LOOKING GLASS” at Cornell Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $5-$8; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. In its first exhibition after a months-long renovation, the Cornell presents this group show of artists who deploy reflective surfaces in their work—a reference to the curator’s desire to “reflect” on the Cornell’s cultural contributions to Delray Beach.
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Bashaum Stewart and the B-Stew Band
NOV. 5: BASHAUM STEWART AND THE B-STEW BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $15-$20; 561/450-6357; artsgarage. org. This sought-after young jazz pianist and music educator from South Florida will perform a set of new and familiar jazz favorites tailored to an audience of all ages and sensibilities. NOV. 10: ELIO PIEDRA QUARTET at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357; artsgarage.org. This accomplished Afro-Cuban/Latin jazz drummer, who learned percussion at age 10 in his native Havana, founded this Fort Lauderdalebased quartet. Alongside a pianist, saxophonist and bassist, Piedra performs worldly sets integrating gospel, swing, classical and funk into his jazzy sound.
NOV. 16-18: SOUTHERN HANDCRAFT SOCIETY: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS at Old School Square Fieldhouse, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday; free; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. Complete your holiday décor shopping in one place courtesy of the Pineapple Grove chapter of the Southern Handcraft Society. This juried craft show features a variety of handcrafted ornaments, collectibles and more. NOV. 17: PAUL NELSON BAND at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357; artsgarage.org. A Grammynominated sideman for artists as diverse as Johnny Winter, Ben Harper, Vince Gill and Slash, guitarist Nelson is striking out on his own with last year’s hard-rocking LP Badass Generation, a throwback to the classic rock of Aerosmith and Bad Company. NOV. 18: LANZALLAMAS at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$35; 561/450-6357; artsgarage.org. This Afro-Cuban 10-piece, whose members have shared stages with Arturo Sandoval and the Rebirth Brass Band, specializes in what it calls “modern folklore”—a hybrid sound incorporating danceable grooves, world rhythms, island ambience and jazz improvisation.
NOV. 11: FLEETWOOD MAX at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $25 general admission, $75 VIP; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. Singer Sharon Epperson, who shares Stevie Nicks’ iconic look and exceptional vocal range, leads this definitive Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Look for accurate character work and deft musicianship alike, across hits from 1977’s Rumours album to current Nicks set lists.
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NOV. 19: BRANDON SANTINI at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357; artsgarage.org. Leading with his high-energy harmonica, this upstart Memphis vocalist and founder of the group Delta Highway has been racking up Blues Music Award nominations since his 2009 solo debut. See him perform his mix of traditional blues and colorful modern interpretations, backed by a three-piece band. NOV. 25-26: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ART FESTIVAL at downtown Delray Beach and Fourth and Atlantic avenues; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/243-1077; artfestival.com. This 18th annual juried art festival of handcrafted artwork—including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and much more—hosts more than 300 artists exhibiting and selling their work in an outdoor gallery, offering a unique alternative to Black Friday madness. DEC. 1: TANGO BUENOS AIRES: “THE SPIRIT OF ARGENTINA” at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $50-$60; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. One of Argentina’s most impressive cultural exports, “The Spirit of Argentina” features more than 20 authentic, jaw-dropping tango performances, to the live music of an onstage band.
DEC. 1-17: “ANNIE GET YOUR GUN” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St.; various show times; $30; 561/272-1281 ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com. Irving Berlin’s enduring musical has enjoyed Broadway and regional productions for more than 70 years. Songs including “There’s No Business Like Show Business” fortify this fanciful story about sharpshooter Annie Oakley’s romance with traveling entertainer Buffalo Bill Cody. DEC. 2: CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $15 for general admission; $50-$100 for VIP; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. Little River Band headlines this annual holiday charity concert, which culminates in an interactive candle-lighting ceremony. DEC. 3: EMPTY BOWLS at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. The tagline of this charity lunch is “eat simply so others can simply eat.” Local potters will create original bowls to be filled with chef-donated soups, and bakers from Old School Bakery will provide rustic breads. Guests can take home their bowls as a souvenir, with proceeds benefiting the Palm Beach County Food Bank. DEC. 6: “THE BRITISH INVASION: THE MUSIC THAT TOOK OVER OUR LIVES FROM 1964 TO 1967” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St.; 2 p.m.; $20; 561/272-1281 ext. 4; delraybeachplayhouse.com. This performance will combine commentary, slides and live music to explore the British floodgates opened by the Beatles circa 1964.
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DEC. 6: WILL & ANTHONY: “BROADWAY HOLIDAY” at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$40; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. From the comedy breeding ground of Upright Citizens Brigade to the sparkling confines of Carnegie Hall, these talented brothers have transitioned from comedy to music. Experience their soaring tenor voices on holiday favorites from “O Holy Night” to “New York State of Mind” and their original composition, “The Gift is You.”
DEC. 11-21: “ALL THAT JAZZ: THE MUSICALS OF BOB FOSSE” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St.; various show times; $30; 561/272-1281 ext. 4; delraybeachplayhouse.com. The Playhouse honors the trailblazing choreography and direction of Bob Fosse with a song-and-dance revue of his most celebrated numbers from shows such as “Damn Yankees,” “Pippin,” “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”
DEC. 8: 46TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE leaving the Boynton Beach Inlet south on the Intracoastal to the C15 Canal in Delray Beach; starts at 6 p.m.; free; 561/600-9097; boyntonbeachcra. com. A flotilla of sea vessels, of all shapes and sizes and lit up for the season, drift along the Intracoastal. Viewing areas begin at the Boynton Harbor Marina and continue along the parade route. DEC. 9: HOLIDAY PARADE in downtown Delray Beach; 6 p.m.; free; 561/243-7277; mydelraybeach.com. Santa will make a cameo atop a fire truck at this celebration of Christmas around the world, beginning east of the Intracoastal and continuing west to the fire department.
DEC. 15: JEAN CAZE QUINTET at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/450-6357; artsgarage.org. Jean Caze, a trumpet phenom from Haiti, performed alongside Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau and Chicago before he turned 28. A second-place finisher in the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Caze’s improvisatory talent has earned comparisons to Miles Davis. DEC. 31: “SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY: REMEMBER THE SONGS OF THE GREATEST GENERATION” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St.; 2 and 8 p.m.; $50-$80, includes Champagne reception; 561/272-1281 ext. 4, delraybeachplayhouse.com. This musical revue honors the songs and performers who helped bind the nation together in the World War II era.
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Shine On Dazzle your holiday guests this season with a tabletop that shimmers PHOTOGRAPHED BY AARON BRISTOL
GOLD RUSH Gold and silver holiday napkin ring, $64 for set of four, salad servers, $58, and gold cocktail shaker, $72, all from Spice; gold cowhide placemat, $29.95, gold square dinner plate, $16.95, gold square salad plate, $12.95, gold napkin, $5.95, gold goblet, $9.95, slanted decanter glass set (decanter not shown), $49.95, and gold palm frond, $17.95, all from Z Gallerie; gold pineapple, $118, gold grape leaf plate, $70, gold pomegranate plate, $140, and pineapple tray, $45, all from Excentricities; marble table by Ggz Inc.
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SILVER BELLS Silver placemat, $29.95, silver dinner plate, $12.95, silver salad plate, $9.95, rhinestone goblet, $12.95, and rhinestone flute, $12.95, all from Z Gallerie; silver napkin, $45 for set of four, and lobster napkin ring, $88 for set of four, both from Spice; silver elephant, $49, and silver dish, $49, both from Excentricities; marble table by Ggz Inc.
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GLITTERATTI Gold placemat, $44, and candleholder, $270 for set of two, both from Excentricities; gold decanter, $11, pink decanter, $11, and black decanter, $15, all from Rustic Rooster; purple charger, $16.95, purple and gold dinner plate, $14.95, purple and gold salad plate, $12.95, purple and gold bowl, $12.95, purple short glass, $8.95 and purple tall glass, $9.95, all from Z Gallerie; marble table by Ggz Inc.
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RAZZLE-DAZZLE Gold chair, $475.95, gold nesting tables, $199.95 and gold cougar pillow, $129.95, all from Dizzy Rock; glass candelabra, $129.95, Parfum snow globe, $24.95, gold flute, $9.95 and gold goblet, $9.95, all from Z Galllerie; book, $40, from Spice; linen and gold pillow, $195 and faux fur throw, $87, both from Excentricities
RUSTIC ROOSTER: 605 S.E. First Ave., Suite B, 561/243-1303 EXCENTRICITIES: 117 N.E. Fifth Ave., 561/278-0886 SPICE: 521 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/562-8869 DIZZY ROCK: 3860 S. Federal Highway, 561/877-8515 Z GALLERIE: 309 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/347-5966 STYLIST: Jenna DeBrino for Hot Pink Style ASSISTANT STYLIST: Amanda Miller for Hot Pink Style PHOTOGRAPHER: Aaron Bristol ART DIRECTOR: Valentine Simon Fracassi
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a small place with a mighty menu—and served all day! My eye immediately went to the most decadent item: Coconut Macadamia French Toast. Those four words brought a small tear to my eye, joy to my heart, and a party in my belly. The French toast isn’t just topped with coconut flakes and macadamia nuts—it’s actually encrusted with them, which gives it a delicious crunch, and a mouthful of coconut and macadamia in every bite. It was delicious both with and without syrup, and can be ordered with two or three slices—and trust me, you’ll be wanting that extra slice. I also loved the Hawaiian Omelet stuffed with diced ham steak, grilled pineapple and provolone cheese. These are typically the items I top my pizza with, and I wondered how that flavor profile would mix with eggs. It turns out that pineapple in an omelet is just like a Taylor Swift song: You don’t want to accept it at first, but eventually you just surrender to the goodness of it. Delray residents may be familiar with Lilo’s for its tacos and tasty small sandwiches but have probably overlooked the fact that it serves breakfast all day. Luckily I stumbled upon this find on a Monday morning when I was too lazy to get out of bed and called up my good friends the Delivery Dudes for some speedy service. First order of business was to get an omelet with cheese and bacon, which probably doesn’t sound that exciting until you witness its sheer size. One thing is for sure: Lilo’s does NOT skimp! And no need to ever ask for extra cheese; Lilo’s omelet oozes it from the moment you dive in. But Lilo’s real claim to breakfast fame? Five words: Nutella Bacon French Toast Panini. Sinful? Maybe. Worth it? Definitely. This is the kind of dish your friends halfway around the world will visit you for. Every bite is savory, salty, sweet, and brings you to a place where you wonder if this is the true meaning of life. I recommend that even the cleanest of eaters and/or vegetarians try this at least once—it’s just that good. Waking up from a nice, deep sleep isn’t always easy. But discovering hidden gems like these breakfast places certainly puts the “shine” in rise and shine. delray beach magazine
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Tiffany Mazer The cruise director of the DBMC is off and running
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iffany Mazer was interviewing for a job at the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative almost five years ago, when the organization’s executive director asked her if she’d had any experience handling special events. “She said, ‘When you work on a cruise ship, every day is a special event,’” Stephanie Immelman recalls. “I said, ‘That’s it, you’re hired.’” Initially Immelman’s executive assistant, Mazer is now the nonprofit organization’s operations manager whose wide range of responsibilities includes running the back office functions, handling social media and, in essence, being the glue the holds the marketing cooperative together. “If you need something from the DBMC, I’m your go-to person,” she says. This time of year, however, much of her responsibilities are overshadowed by her work at Delray Beach’s 100-foot Christmas tree, where she manages volunteers and basically shares responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day operation with Immelman. “I was born to run the Christmas tree,” says Mazer, 30. “My birthday is Christmas Eve.” Coordinating Delray Beach’s holiday festivities is just one task of the Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative, an organization funded by the city, the Community Redevelopment Agency and the Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce. Responsible in large part for promoting tourism in Delray Beach, the marketing cooperative also produces several events, including the city’s Fourth of July celebration and its “On the Avenue” street festivals. The winter holiday activities, however, are the most demanding part of the organization’s functions, with several weeks of preparation for the tree-lighting ceremony followed by almost a month of supervising the activities that take place once the tree is up. This season will be especially exciting, because the city invested at least $500,000 to upgrade the tree. In addition to a new aluminum foundation, the tree will feature brand-new branches and decorations. “I love the Christmas Tree,” Mazer says. “I put my blood, sweat and tears into it.” During much of November, Mazer will be at Old School Square almost
daily to ensure that construction of the tree and efforts by volunteers are done correctly. Once the tree is erected and other activities such as the faux skating rink and gift shop are open, she will be there every day, either in the morning to set up activities or in the evening to shut everything down. Detail- and results-oriented, Mazer has been nicknamed “The Commander” by her coworkers because of her get-it-done approach. “It’s because I run a tight ship,” she says. Running a tight ship is something Mazer gleaned, literally, during a three-year stint working on and off on Holland America cruise liners as a member of the youth staff, where she ran the ships’ kids clubs. “I always wanted to work on a cruise ship from the time I went on my first cruise when I was 7 years old,” she says. As the daughter of travel agents, Mazer had been on more than 50 cruises by the time she graduated from high school. Growing up in Delray Beach and then Boca Raton, Mazer went to Florida Atlantic University and majored in hospitality and tourism management, minoring in marketing. As soon as she graduated, she fulfilled her dream, and before she knew it was off to Seattle and soon assigned to the Amsterdam, one of Holland America’s smaller ships. Over the years she was able to see many parts of the world while on ships, including Europe and the Baltic Sea nations, while working with people from all over the globe. “Working on cruise ships was one of the best experiences of my life,” she says. It was also an experience that would prepare her for working stateside once she decided to settle down. Mazer says the customer service skills and the work ethic she developed at sea help her greatly today with her job at the marketing cooperative. “There’s so many things involved in running a tight ship that the outside world doesn’t see,” she says. “And the same thing happens here.” And just as on a ship, she says, you have to be a team player—also a critical job skill for her now. “Tiffany takes on responsibilities and handles everything perfectly,” Immelman says. “Our team would be lost without her.”
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WHAT: Carols by Candlelight with Little River Band and openers Andy Childs and John Ford Coley WHERE: Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 2 COST: $15 general admission, $50 premium, $100 VIP CONTACT: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org
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A rock ‘n’ roll road warrior and his author spouse bring candlelit magic to Delray
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he rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle can take its toll. When Delray resident Wayne Nelson, bassist and vocalist of “Reminiscing” hit-makers Little River Band, sits down for an interview with Delray magazine amid the mid-day clangor of El Camino, he’s two days removed from a typical whirlwind tour. “We bused from Nashville to northern Indiana to do a show in a town that didn’t have a hotel,” says Nelson, 67. “We were staying about 10 miles further up the road. That creates its own logistical problems. Then we got on the bus after that show and drove 1,100 miles to get to the other side of Nebraska. That took 16 hours and two drivers. We didn’t play till 10:30 that night. We got back on the bus at 2 a.m. and drove another 1,400 miles to get back to Nashville.” Rhonda Nelson, his wife of 17 years, is used to her spouse’s schedule—in fact, she often hits the road with them, in a tour bus with nine other guys. These experiences are at the heart of her new book, A Different Life, a colorful coffee-table book that functions equally as memoir, photo album and recipe collection. A warm, homey read, it seeks to demystify the perceived high life of an influential rock band. Rhonda met Wayne at a Little River Band concert at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon in 1999, maintained a mostly long-distance courtship, and married a year later. “We had a proposal breakfast at IHOP,” Rhonda writes. “How’s that for glamorous?” “Sometimes people have a misconception of what our life is like,” Rhonda says, over a plate of fish tacos. “We’re attached to a name of a band that’s been nationally and internationally known for over 40 years, and they think we’re protected in this bubble. They think we always are in a Four Seasons or a Ritz-Carlton or that we have everything catered for us. It’s absolutely not like that at all. We’re the same as everybody else.” A Different Life is as eccentric as it is personal. Rhonda chose food as its narrative motif, punctuating passages with recipes from her history as a foodie, from pickled peaches and New Orleans barbecue shrimp to red velvet cake and vodka gimlets. It also traverses tragedies the Nelsons have endured, from the death of loved ones to Rhonda’s battle with a rare con-
dition known as AERD—aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease—which has sent her to the emergency room six times. “We decided to do [the book] in late spring [2016],” Wayne recalls. “Suddenly part of the house just became memory central, with scrapbooks and vintage pictures that had to be scanned and enhanced. It was an eye-opener. … I was crying in sections and laughing in sections, but I actually learned some things I didn’t know.” The Nelsons are nomadic: According to Wayne, they’ve lived in seven houses throughout the U.S. since they’ve been together. But after moving to Delray Beach in 2011—in part because the climate agreed with Rhonda’s health condition—they seemed to have found their forever home five minutes from Old School Square, where, in 2016, Little River Band debuted Carols by Candlelight, which went on to win this magazine’s Concert of the Year. More than 1,000 fans turned out for this charity fundraiser to hear LRB hits interspersed with Christmas carols. The event culminated with the lighting of candles throughout the audience. “It was magic in that we had brought something to the community that everybody embraced so quickly,” Wayne says. “It was such a slam-dunk that the town decided it would become an annual thing.” Carols by Candlelight will return Dec. 2 at the Pavilion at Old School Square, with LRB once again headlining, and with proceeds benefiting the venue’s educational programming. Wayne’s bandmates will bus in from Nashville, and then it’s back to the grindstone, with Little River Band’s next tour starting Dec. 3 in Fort Myers. “We take every show very seriously. We don’t take it for granted,” says Wayne, who, while not a founding member of LRB, has been carrying its torch as lead vocalist for nearly two decades. “A lot of bands show up, but they don’t really have their heart in it because of whatever circumstance— crowd size, their mood. The band and the crew are and always have been totally committed to making sure that every show is of a high quality. That’s our benchmark. If we get to the point where we can’t do that anymore, we would stop. “But we’re not there. We’re not even close.”
“We take every show very seriously. We don’t take it for granted. That’s our benchmark.”
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living in South Florida is that we simply don’t have the outdoorsy activities you find elsewhere. New Englanders will say they miss the hiking, and those who grew up with the Rockies will say they can’t live without the mountain peaks on the horizon. Luckily, though, we have far better options. Our tropi-
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This year, Amanda LeCheminant might just be a champion Jet Ski racer, rewarding her sponsors for their support with a Florida Series trophy. But last May? LeCheminant didn’t even own a Jet Ski. That’s just how accessible her sport is, LeCheminant says. For her, it began when her now-boyfriend and racing partner, George Holmquist, bought a couple Jet Skis and invited her along for a trip to the Keys. She couldn’t get enough, and soon she was researching how she might get into racing. Entering Jet Ski racing begins by taking a required classroom and water training course—LeCheminant can still recall all those times practicing how to fall and get back on her ski. A month later, there she was, on the starting line of her first race. For LeCheminant, Jet Ski racing just fit her personality. She has always been a risktaker, speed demon and athlete, back to her days at St. Andrew’s high school in Boca. Now, it’s all she can do to not think about it every moment of her day. Her day job is in-house counsel for an engineering firm in Hollywood, but every weekend she’s on the water, either
Catch LeCheminant at the Ford P1 AquaX Fort Lauderdale Grand Prix, the final race in the 2017 season, Nov. 18-19 at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. For information, visit p1aquax.com.
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practicing for a race or competing. For a newbie, the sport is surprisingly easy to enter. A Jet Ski and trailer might cost 12 grand, with another thousand required for safety gear. The league restricts Jet Skis to nearly stock parts, meaning racers won’t be constantly spending money on upgrades. Instead, LeCheminant says the trick is mastering the stamina it takes to run a Jet Ski for the 30-minute races. Sometimes the sport is a smooth coast on flat water, Caribbean blue zipping past at up to 63 mph. Things get tricky in the turns. Jet Skis have no brakes, and they won’t maneuver without applying the throttle. “You need to really know how to read the water, and that doesn’t come until you’ve actually done it,” LeCheminant says. Other times, though, the sport can be a slog through rough water. During a race in six-foot seas in Daytona in April, the ski jumped up and caught LeCheminant right in the helmet. She didn’t realize how bad it was until she stopped and discovered her helmet was full of blood from her broken nose. Yet she managed to capture first place, hanging on when other racers simply couldn’t finish or let the waves best them. Work was interesting that week, what with her two black eyes. Being up on that podium in Daytona was addicting. “You definitely are going to like the feeling of being up there,” she says. “You just want it again so much.”
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GLIDING THROUGH THE GLADES Groups pole boating and sightseeing
Jack Shealy stands in the stern of the pole boat as it glides over the top of the Everglades. In his hand is a pole worn smooth over the years. He dips it into the water, pushes off the muddy bottom, and heads through the grass. There’s barely a sound, just the rustle of Everglades grasses, crickets, the chirps of birds and the throaty calls from a gator. You, you’re up front, in a row of four seats, listening to Shealy tell stories. His grandfather came to the place where southern Florida fades into the sea in the 1850s, and the Shealy boys have called themselves Gladesmen ever since. He learned how to construct pole boats from
his father, and someday he’s hoping to teach his son. Unlike the Seminoles, who hollowed out trees for pole boats, Shealy uses plank wood now. But the serene feeling of gliding across the glades in a 35-acre preserve is the same. Sure, you could travel into the Everglades by gas-guzzling swamp buggy or airboat, with its fan billowing like a 747. But in the pole boat, you’ll see all the creatures scared away by the machines. Gators, of course. Be on the lookout also for snail kites and wood storks and limpkins—at least 325 species of birds. “The quiet, transcendent communing with nature, that’s what you experience out here,” Shealy says. “There are some intangible things about being out there that people don’t know until they do it.”
JACK SHEALY
Everglades Adventure Tours, 40904 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee, 800/504-6554, evergladesadventuretours.net; $109 for a two-hour pole boat tour, or rent a tiki hut for $200 per night.
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A SLICE OF THE CARIBBEAN F R O M C AT O ’ S BRIDGE Let’s take a minute to feel sorry for the Northerners who work all year to spend one week near tropical waters. For us, there’s just a short drive to Cato’s Bridge, a place that’s like swimming in an aquarium, right from shore. Technically, the bridge is just an unnamed expanse of State Road A1A as it passes over the Intracoastal, just east of the Jupiter Lighthouse. But locals named the bridge for the tender who started working there in 1947 and became a fixture for the kids who used to wade in from the sandy shores nearby. It’s still just as popular, a snorkeling and free-diving spot to rival many Caribbean islands. In high tide, the ocean waters rush in from the nearby inlet, flooding the Intracoastal with tropical fish, striped and spotted and a rainbow of color. They duck between the barnaclecrusted pylons of the bridge, seeking refuge in the shadows. In warm waters, sometimes you’ll find squid and octopus and starfish the color of citrus. In cooler months, manatees might drift by, searching for warmer waters upstream. Perhaps you’ll spot the invasive lionfish, with its wild plumes, or bizarre puffer fish, or crabs scurrying across the rocks nearby. No matter what you happen to spot on the day you go, no doubt it’ll be like a vacation trip to somewhere tropical, right here in our backyard. Cato’s Bridge, just east of the Jupiter Lighthouse, with limited parking along the street and from the nearby lighthouse park; free.
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Cato’s Bridge; below, the Everglades Conservation Levee
BIKING ON TOP OF THE WORLD—FROM SEA LEVEL The tourists line up early morning for the airboat rides and alligator wrestling at Everglades Holiday Park. You’ll be leaving them behind. Lift your bike over the metal railing that keeps out vehicles and head south, to a place where you will likely see nobody else. Beyond civilization, pedal along the earthen levee that keeps the glades from
swamping all of South Florida. To the east you can see the highway in the distance, the last sign of civilization. To the west there’s grass, to the horizon, swaying in the breeze, reflecting the sun like whitecaps. The wheels below you crunch on the gravel and flatten grass that comes up knee-high in spots. Sometimes you’ll see lanky deer and wise-looking cranes watching you pass. But mostly it’ll just be you, for as long as you could possibly want. Heading south from the park is a loop of about 13 miles. It cuts through a rustic fish camp on its way back. For those who want more, there are hundreds of miles of bike-friendly levees, cutting through western Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The view through most of it is a stunning, humbling expanse of Old Florida. At dawn, the sunrise reflects between lily november/december 2017
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pads in the wade pools. Rain clouds look like burned marshmallows, drifting in the distance, and the sun becomes a whiteout at midday. Sunset brings about a new adventure, traversing the levee by headlamp or even moonlight, nothing visible but the small stretch of path in front of you. At times, riding the levee can be frightening or painful, like when a busted tire means getting devoured by bugs. Then there are moments where you stop for water and realize you’re not far from the sprawling metropolis of South Florida, yet you seem to have the world all to yourself.
But even experienced skydivers can find the wind tunnel a challenge. Any slight change in the position of your hands or a crane of your neck can make you spin or fall or climb. The guide, however, catches you, yanking at your flight suit to keep you level. Almost nobody can follow the rules about keeping your head up, meaning you’re constantly dropping toward the netting below. There are those who have mastered this. Private lessons teach the experienced flyers how to backflip, coast upside-down, climb and fall, and plummet headfirst, like a scene from “Point Break.” For most who try it, though, it’s a few minutes of fighting the wind, failing to remember to keep flat and just let the air pick you up. But then there’s a moment, maybe on your second or third attempt, when you get control of your body and assume the exact correct pose. Then the guide lets you go. You’re actually floating on the wind. For a minute, you’re flying, inside. iFLY, 11690 W. State Road 84, Davie, 954/2804359, iflyworld.com; $70 and up.
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It is undoubtedly a cliché to say something takes your breath away, but that happens in the first seconds of stepping into a wind tunnel. Below you is a net and then beyond it a fan that’s literally blasting the air right from your lungs. You start to wonder if you’ll actually be able to breathe at all. Finally, you take a breath, and then the guide urges you into position, a superman pose. Legs slightly bent. Chin up. Hands out in front, a horizontal version of the pose you assume in one of those TSA body scanners. And you fly—float really, like a bird. Or maybe more like a skydiver, except right here, inside a wind tunnel. This is an entirely new sport that has taken off in the last five years or so, as wind tunnels make indoor skydiving a thing. In South Florida, there’s iFLY in suburban Broward County, where about $70 will give you a few minutes in a simulated free-fall. Founder Alan Metni opened the first iFLY in Orlando after being frustrated that he couldn’t take his kids skydiving with him. Wind tunnels don’t carry the adults-only restrictions of skydiving, so it’s common to see birthday parties of preteens in the simulated free-fall.
Simulated free-falling at iFly
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PLACES WE LOVE TO EAT
FROM DELRAY TO POINTS NORTH, WE SOUGHT OUT 10 DESTINATIONS (IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER) SERVING INNOVATION ATOP A BED OF CULINARY EXCELLENCE. AND THE GOOD NEWS? WE’VE GOT ABOUT 50 MORE WAITING IN THE WINGS. WRITTEN BY JILL PAVLOV
SUSHI SIMON 1614 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/731-1819 Why we love it: Because it is, simply put, hands down the best sushi in town. Many of us hail from the Northeast, where Asian fare is a way of life. And one of the most important things we do when we first move here (besides buying hurricane insurance) is lock down our go-to Chinese delivery and our go-to sushi. The Chinese I have yet to find,
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but Sushi Simon was my deliverance for sushi. Upon first look at the menu, the usual suspects are there: Tuna Tataki, shrimp tempura roll, sunomomo salad. But look closer and you’ll see why Sushi Simon stands out. For example, its crab roll isn’t made with imitation crab; it’s made with real king crab. Its scallops are imported from Hokkaido, and the sushi is
served with a variety of different sauces versus the typical eel sauce. Sushi Simon takes sushi to the next level by turning it into works of art, with each plate more gorgeous than the next. Sushi Simon’s high-quality, super-fresh sushi is just what you’ve been searching for, and you can’t go wrong with any of the rolls. Don’t miss this dish: Hawaii dragon roll
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Latitudes
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LATITUDES Chef James King Delray Sands Resort, 2809 South Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, 561/278-2008
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Why we love it: Ambience plus food plus oceanfront makes for a win-winwin—not to mention James King in the kitchen. By day, enjoy the sweeping ocean views and Florida sunshine on its outdoor patio. By night, the main dining room transforms into an underwater fantasy as you dine beneath spectacular lighting effects and gorgeous wall-to-wall décor. Whether you live here or are just visiting, as soon as you step into Latitudes, your vacation mode will be turned to “on.” If you’re looking for Florida seafood (without all
the sauce-y stuffed nonsense), look no further. Latitudes presents a wide variety of simply prepared fish, made solely with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon and sea salt. Indulge in its perfect simplicity, or add enhancements such as grilled pineapple relish or sweet corn fresca. And don’t leave without sampling at least one item from the famous Chef’s Seafood Bar featuring stone crab claws, Alaskan king crab, and an iced shellfish tower fit for the royal family. Don’t miss this dish: East coast halibut with hand-spun pasta delray beach magazine
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MAX’S HARVEST Chef Blair Wilson 169 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/381-9970 Why we love it: One of the original farmto-table concepts in Delray, Max’s Harvest stands strong while many have come and gone. That’s due in part to the brilliance of the ever-changing menu, as well as the commitment to locally grown, sustainable ingredients. Diners can look forward to new, fresh concepts every season, and sometimes even twice within a season. New rock star chef Blair Wilson brings a southern accent to this innovative spin on regional cuisine, and Max’s has promised to keep a few tried-and-true favorites for happy hour (because honestly, where would we be without its pimento mac ‘n’cheese? Deviled eggs?) Max’s Harvest is also famous for its unique Bloody Mary and mimosa bar and St. Louis ribs at brunch, where guests can fill up as many times as they’d like for just $15 (with purchase of an entrée), and adorn their drinks with Sour Patch Kids and Gummy Worms for the mimosas, and a variety of spices, sauces and pickles for the Bloody Marys. Don’t miss this dish: Goat cheese croquettes, St. Louis ribs
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Tried & True
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LEMONGRASS 420 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/278-5050 Don’t-miss dish: Lobster pad Thai -------------------------------------------------------32 EAST 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-7868 Don’t-miss dish: Oak-roasted grouper -------------------------------------------------------CUT 432 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/272-9898 Don’t-miss dish: Blue cheese tater tots -------------------------------------------------------CAFFE LUNA ROSA 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/274-9404 Don’t-miss dish: Coconut-crusted French toast -------------------------------------------------------PAPA’S TAPAS 259 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/266-0599 Don’t-miss dish: Spanish paella -------------------------------------------------------CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 561/272-0220 Don’t-miss dish: Peruvian bass -------------------------------------------------------J&J SEAFOOD 634 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 561/272-3390 Don’t-miss dish: Coffee- and pecan-crusted wild salmon
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JOSIE’S RISTORANTE Chef Sebastiano Setticasi 1602 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/364-9601 a wide variety of Italian dishes, from pizza to panini to almost 20 different pasta dishes including its famous San Francisco Cioppino, a dish that mixes clams, lobster, scallops, mussels and calamari in a spicy lobster saffron broth, all served over linguine. Plus, Josie’s gives a good bang for the buck; check regularly for specials such as 15 percent off the entire menu (and with the large portion sizes, it will feel like a steal!). Don’t miss this dish: Eggplant Stefania
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Why we love it: One word: Authenticity. You’ll know real Italian when you taste it, and Josie’s is the real deal. In fact, you’ll probably question whether you’ve ever had real Italian after trying any of these traditional, homemade dishes. Don’t believe me? Just bite into a meatball (which are only $2 each on Mondays, paired with half-price martinis). You truly get a sense of “la famiglia” at Josie’s, as the restaurant is family-owned and -operated, and once you dine, you become a part of that family, too. There is
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AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach, 561/623-0822
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Why we love it: Talk about a unique concept: One food item, one restaurant, but a whole ton of menu options! There’s a reason places like Chipotle charge extra for guac: because they can, and because people will always flock to guac; it’s almost a cult following. Avocado Grill expands on this phenomenon with one of the most imaginative menus in South Florida. Fresh takes like grilled avocado wedges with spiced mango and watermelon salad or the ginger guacamole will take your respect for avocados to a whole new level. Visit for brunch and you’ll be treated to a Nutella avocado mousse. Yep, that’s right —Nutella and avocado—the power couple of the food world in one dish. There are, of course, plenty of other inventive options such as the roasted mushroom empanada and a crispy zucchini blossom stuffed with goat cheese, walnuts, mint and tomato jam. Avocado Grill is the kind of restaurant that makes it hard to decide what to eat, because you want to order every item on the menu. Luckily for us, it doesn’t look like this West Palm staple is going anywhere anytime soon. Don’t miss this dish: Sweet potato and coconut-crusted mahi november/december 2017
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GRATO Chef Clay Conley 1901 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561/404-1334
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Why we love it: Because anything that Clay Conley touches is pure restaurant gold. Any foodie in South Florida knows that when you’re about to get a meal from Chef Clay, you are in for something extra special. The dishes at Grato are no different. From the succulent meatballs served with Parmesan polenta and broccoli rabe pesto to the variety of handmade pastas, each dish is perfectly crafted with refined elegance. But of course, you can’t talk about Grato without mentioning its main draw: the brick-oven pizzas. The brick oven is the
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centerpiece of the restaurant, and diners can actually watch their pizzas being made. And as expected, all pizzas are slightly elevated with the Conley spin: The Hawaiian’s pineapple is roasted, and its jalapeños are pickled. The buffalo chicken pizza is topped with caramelized onions and Brussels sprouts. There’s even a breakfast pizza available for brunch. And save room for dessert; the “carrot cake” waffle is served with cream cheese, walnuts and bourbon caramel. You are welcome. Don’t miss this dish: The Dak pizza
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SWEETWATER BAR & GRILL Chef Alberto Diaz 1507 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/509-9277
A sushi dish from Sweetwater
Why we love it: First off, any restaurant that describes itself as “Cocktails, Whiskey & Kitchen” immediately gets a point from me. Walking in to Sweetwater, you’re immediately struck by the retro vibe of this speakeasy-themed restaurant and bar. It’s super-cool in a low-key way, a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the often-overcrowded Ave. But what really makes Sweetwater stand out is the art of its craft; without a doubt, it takes craft cocktails to a new level by consistently developing new, inspired drinks. That same uniqueness can be found in the menu, which is also constantly being updated. Most plates are shareable, which is great news because you won’t be able to choose just one dish. Don’t miss this dish: Try one of Sweetwater’s inventive flatbreads—and its take on sushi.
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Why we love it: It’s the best place to go out and feel like you’re home. In the historic Falcon House, Death or Glory’s goal from the beginning was to be the place for locals to share a craft cocktail in a cozy neighborhood atmosphere. The owners have revamped it with quirky touches to the décor, such as the half-mannequin in a corset that greets you in the private party room. Death or Glory also has a killer cocktail list, thanks november/december 2017
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to head bartender and craft cocktailer extraordinaire Keith Popejoy. There are ultra-creative drinks like the Aloe Can You Go, made with Botanist gin, sageinfused aloe juice, pressed celery and a winter melon ice cube. It’s so expertly crafted, you’ll almost think you’re drinking from a healthy juice bar instead (or at least that’s what I told myself). The menu boasts a variety of small and large plates and even has two different
vegan offerings, although meat eaters are definitely going to want to dive headfirst into the Korean short ribs. A universal agreement is that you cannot leave without trying the Cheeto-crusted chickpeas. Sundays, Death or Glory offers a fried chicken sandwich that will have you counting down the hours until the next Sunday. Don’t miss this dish: The “Always Sunny In Delray” cocktail delray beach magazine
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KAPOW NOODLE BAR Chef Tim Nickey 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 561/246-3827 Why we love it: Kapow is aptly named—each of its dishes packs a true punch. West Palm Beachers rejoiced as soon as the Boca-based restaurant opened the doors of its second location on Clematis Street, and it wasn’t just because of the insanely good Happy Hour deals (although the prices on drinks and small plates are definitely a huge draw). Kapow introduced new menu items available exclusively at the West Palm Beach location, including two crispy rice
dishes, salmon crudo, duck lettuce cups, tofu tots, barbecued duck ginger fried rice, and the aptly named “crack fries” (yes, they are just that addictive). Even the edamame is atypical—wok-charred and served with soy, ginger, garlic and togarashi, which is frankly the best I’ve ever eaten. My only complaint? That they haven’t made plans for a third location in Delray near me. Don’t miss this dish: Truffled steak tartare “crispy rice”
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PIG-STY BBQ Chef Bryan Tyrell 706 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, 561/810-5801 Why we love it: Because when you have the chance to sample a World Champion Pitmaster’s barbecue, you do it. You might easily drive by this gem, in a small strip mall in Boynton, without even realizing what you’re missing. But as soon as you step in to Pig-Sty BBQ, there’s no mistaking the delicious aroma of smoked meats. Two-time American Royal World Championship BBQ winner Bryan Tyrell puts all of his talents to use, offering cafeteria-style barbecue in a quaint, rustic setting with quirky wall décor that transforms into a venue for live bands at night. Guests can choose from expertly november/december 2017
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smoked brisket, pulled pork, turkey, ham, sausage, pastrami, salmon, ribs or chicken sandwiches—or by the pound. Sauce? Who needs it. And the ribs are so tender you couldn’t keep them on the bone if you tried. The smoked chicken wings are an unexpected favorite, and the sides are getting their own press, with a unique triple-frying process that turns out some of the best French fries in South Florida. Chef Bryan even makes his own ice cream in house, which tastes great atop his homemade ooey-gooey butter cake. Don’t miss this dish: Burnt pastrami ends
Bang for your Buck EL CAMINO 15 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/865-5350 Don’t-miss dish: Smoked brisket nachos -------------------------------------------------------ZIREE THAI & SUSHI 401 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-6549 Don’t-miss dish: Hawaiian fried rice -------------------------------------------------------BEAR’S FOOD SHACK 540 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/562-8736 Don’t-miss dish: Kona super bowl -------------------------------------------------------EAT MARKET 32 S.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/278-2328 Don’t-miss dish: Mama Luke sandwich -------------------------------------------------------LILO’S 814 E. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, 561/272-8049 Don’t-miss dish: Nutella bacon French toast panini -------------------------------------------------------SURF SHACK SUBS & SMOOTHIES 916 S.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/501-7868 Don’t-miss dish: Bahn Mi
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LOOK WHO’S
READING STEPHEN CHRISANTHUS Associate Director, Delray Beach Marketing Cooperative Who he is: Stephen has a background in marketing and finance. In another life, he owned a beach club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. As the Associate Director, Stephen focuses on destination marketing, specifically promoting Delray Beach internationally to travelers, both for business and relaxation. He also started “People of Delray,” a project similar to the popular “Humans of New York.” Why he reads Delray: “Delray Beach magazine is my go-to publication for entertainment and information. It’s fun to see all the photos of friends and events in the Out & About section and find new things to see and do on the Hot List. Its profiles and stories introduce me to interesting people in our community that I wasn’t even aware of. Great photos, fun topics and useful info. It’s just a really well done magazine all around.” To advertise in our next issue, email us at sales@bocamag.com or visit us online at advertise.bocamag.com.
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Easy, high-style decorating ideas to help infuse your home with the laid-back comfort and sun-kissed character of island living.
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sland style inspires us to lighten up and brighten up at home. This intoxicating look is relaxed, chic and easy to create, so go ahead and set your dÊcor free. Ditch buttoneddown details and fussy formality, and definitely avoid kitschy anchor prints and seashell lamps. Instead, choose timeless elements and natural materials that capture the serene ambience of by-the-beach living. Using freshly decorated Bahamian interiors as inspiration, we offer tips and techniques for creating blissful island-style rooms that invite you to relax and stay awhile. Interior design: Denton House Design Studio, dentonhouse.com Location: Baker’s Bay Golf & Ocean Club, bakersbayclub.com
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DOUSE IT IN WHITE
White is relaxed, breezy and easygoing. No wonder the pros at Denton House Design Studio use it on walls to create a fresh backdrop for sun-kissed colors. A darker-hued floor or ceiling often help anchor white in a room. They weigh the design down while the white walls and furniture pieces lift the décor. Remember, all whites are not created equal, designers warn. You have to study the white you’re considering in the actual space to determine if it is right. A tip: Paint samples on walls or create painted boards that can be moved from room to room to help pick the perfect white. Observe them at different times of the day as the light changes in the room. Once you have the right white, then unleash your love for color.
THE RIGHT WHITE Dickamore’s paint picks for a freshly fashioned room
CLOUD WHITE Benjamin Moore OC-130 A clean, warm white that doesn’t resemble cream walls from the 80’s.
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DECORATOR’S WHITE Benjamin Moore CC-20 A bright, modern white that pairs very well with grays and blues.
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LOOK TO NATURE
Natural elements offer easy ways to conjure the look and feel of island living. Wood? Absolutely. Lighten it or add a wash to make it look less formal. Wicker, rattan and grasses? You bet. They add instant texture and looseness to the décor. Reeds, grass cloth, stone and countless other natural elements tie any room to the outdoors—a key strategy for creating a casual, relaxed style.
HAVE SOME FUN
Surprising details and playful patterns add wit and character to a room. If they frighten you, try them in a little space and see how it goes. A bathroom, stairwell, entry or powder room are perfect for bold style statements. Because we don’t spend prolonged periods of time in these areas of the home, they are ideal for vibrant colors, punchy wallpapers and memorable, over-the-top treatments that can charm and personalize a décor.
LET IT SHINE
Mirrors, lacquered wood, glass, lucite and tile are among many materials that add sparkle and shine to island-styled space. Plus, they reflect light, making a room feel larger, open and airy. To create big impact with a reflective surface, pair it with a matte or low-sheen element. The strong contrast accentuates a shiny surface, adding interest and intrigue.
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Great Gifts
Bright Watches
Bright Watches Jewelers carries the leading brands of watches and clocks, and is sure to have something just right for your timekeeping needs. Whether you require elegance and sophistication, or rugged durability that can survive extremes of environment or climate, we have a perfect watch or clock for every situation. 4600 Linton Blvd., Suite 16, Delray Beach | 561/403-5337 | BrightWatches.com
Featured gifts: Citizen Eco-Drive Watches use the simplest, yet most technically advanced power generating system in the watch industry. A solar conversion panel and energy cell provide power for these quartz watches. Eco-Drive’s ability to use light from any source to generate power means that the supply is limitless and free!
Blings & Things
The store is located in the heart of the Pineapple Grove Arts District in Delray Beach. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 25 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 110, Delray Beach | 561/266-3538 | Blings-Things.com
Featured gift: Beautiful, sparkling rhinestone sneakers—perfect to match with your holiday outfits and comfortable enough to dance the night away! Available in four different colors. $89.95 at Blings & Things.
Aspire Skincare
Give her the gift of beauty. Experience Aspire Skincare & Beauty age erasing skincare treatments. We guide our clients to the right answers for total skincare, facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Choose from collagen boosting treatments, skin tightening therapy treatments and glowing facial treatments. Beauty enhancing programs that will bring back her glow. 140 NE 2nd Ave., Suite 23, Delray Beach | 561/504-3992 | AspireSkincareBeauty.com
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Give the gift of a season of artistic exploration with a membership to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. The historic home, studio and rare palm gardens as well as world-class temporary exhibitions provide one of the finest cultural experiences in South Florida. 2051 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401 | 561/832-5328 | ansg.org
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[ out & about ] AIRTAB LAUNCH WHAT: Airtab, a social dining app, officially launched at its special event at Breeze Ocean Kitchen. Guests interacted with the app while enjoying drinks from Perfect Vodka and food from Breeze. The app was created in South Florida, and it offers exclusive specials and free tastings from partner restaurants, bars and other brands, as well as the opportunity for users to interact with each other and meet IRL. WHERE: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Lennette Campbell, Vivian Bordieri Moir, Jennifer Vanderlin
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Launch attendees enjoyed the views, drinks and cuisine offered at Eau Palm Beach’s Breeze Ocean Kitchen.
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The crowd cheers on idol finalists as they sing for the judges.
IDOL BATTLE WHAT: Eight finalists competed for the chance to be the Boca Raton Bowl Idol, who will sing the national anthem at the 2017 bowl game at FAU Stadium in December. Nick Aquilino was named the winner of the idol contest at the event, and all proceeds from the evening were donated to Spirit of Giving. WHERE: Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery
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COCKTAIL CLASS WHAT: As part of Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week, Death or Glory hosted a cocktail class that taught patrons how to make six classic cocktails at its Shaken vs. Stirred event. WHERE: Death or Glory
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[ out & about ] ANNIVERSARY WHAT: Juice Buzz, a fresh juice and smoothie bar that treats food like medicine, celebrated its four-year anniversary in Delray. The store gave away free snacks from Jodie’s Bites and FROPRO, discounted smoothies and samples galore. There was music playing, and the Delray Chamber honored Juice Buzz with an anniversary ribbon cutting. WHERE: Juice Buzz
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OLD SCHOOL SQUARE REMODEL WHAT: Board members, museum employees, donors and volunteers helped remodel Cornell Art Museum, which opened in October more beautiful than ever. The $1 million redesign added moveable walls, new lighting, sleek window coverings and more. It helped showcase the museum’s contemporary art and galleries while still preserving the character of the historic 1913 building. WHERE: Old School Square’s Cornell Art Museum
On stairs, from bottom to top: Bill Branning, Margaret Blume, Rob Steele, Adriana Portobanco, Kim Jones, Gino De Santis, Melanie Johanson, Steve Cautoros. Below: Brenda Zappitell, Marusca Gatto, Emily Debevec.
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years. Every item on the Neapolitanstyle pizza restaurant’s happy hour menu is just $6, and the taste, quality and portions are just … beautiful. The fact that the Margherita pizza is only $6 during happy hour makes it extremely enticing, but that’s not the reason I love it. The pie is simply adorned with creamy homemade mozzarella, a bright San Marzano tomato sauce, pecorino Romano, extra-virgin olive oil and basil, atop dough made with imported Italian flour that comes out fluffy yet perfectly chewy from the 1,000-degree wood-burning pizza oven. Scuola Vecchia is a member of the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani, which preserves the integrity and quality of Neapolitan pizza making around the world. Other happy hour items include the luscious Polpette (two meatballs in San Marzano sauce), homemade fettuccine in a wood-fired tomato sauce, and a Nutella dessert pizza, among other salads and antipasti. There are also 24 specialty pizzas on the regular menu, and each somehow sounds more delicious than the last. One easy decision: Always ask for a bottle of the hot chili-infused olive oil to drizzle on your pizza (or anything, really). The way I see it, you go to Scuola Vecchia for the food. The $6 happy hour is just a bonus. —Shayna Tanen
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American. There are trendier, flashier, more celebrated restaurants than this beacon of vibrant modern American cuisine in downtown Delray, but there are no better restaurants anywhere in South Florida. The menu changes weekly, but still look for items like the sublime black truffle-Gruyère pizza and the venison-wild boar sausage duo, which is the stuff of carnivorous fantasies. For dessert, the chocolate-peanut butter semifreddo is truly wicked in its unabashed lusciousness. • Dinner nightly. 561/276-7868. $$$
terranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccanspiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$
50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$
angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chickenturkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $
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atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$
brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. American. While the regular menu of this Pineapple Grove hipster hangout always has satisfying dishes (filet mignon carpaccio, seared tuna poke, seared diver scallops, slow-cooked lamb pappardelle), the nightly specials will amaze: beef Oscar, Tangier crusted yellowfin tuna. Oh, and the Meyer lemon tart? ‘Nuff said. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$
buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-in-
fluenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly. 561/450-7557. $$
burt & max’s—9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$ cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$
cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another— that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $ november/december 2017
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[ dining guide ] 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 housemade pasta with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served with San Marzano tomato sauce. For breakfast, indulge in a crab meat benedict, and for dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-9404. $$ cena—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Like death and taxes, heat and humidity, Italian restaurants are a certainty in these parts. Most prize comfort and satisfaction over ambitious feats of culinary derring-do, as does this small but stylish restaurant in a space once occupied by one of Angelo Elia’s stable of eateries. Tender artichoke bottoms bathed in garlicky olive oil are a worthy starter, as is a salad of peppery arugula with figs and mild, creamy goat cheese. Sun-dried tomato-crusted halibut with Chianti sauce is a break from the familiar. Tiramisu, though as familiar as apple pie, is exceptionally well done. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/330-1237. $$ 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 shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$
cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$
location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $
fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées like lamb osso buco and tenderloin brochette teriyaki. Add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$
the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef-partner Michael Haycook and chef Meghan O’Neal change their menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything— from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$
house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave., #116. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/330-9191. $$
il girasole—2275 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 more than three decades. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the calves brains. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-3566. $$
j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina— serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$ jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. 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 nightly. 561/865-5774. $$
la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. True culinary professionals turn out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$
latitudes ocean grill—2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Contemporary American/Coastal. This seaside restaurant at the Delray Sands has been given a new lease on life by Chef James King, who is delivering arguably the best coastal cuisine around. The “simply prepared fresh fish” choices alone are a breath of fresh (seaside) air. Combine near-flawless food with the jawdropping view, and we have a winner. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$
dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms too, like shaken-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232 $$ deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront
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max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the ingredient-driven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest’s new chef Blair Wilson soars with savory and innovative dishes—with a Southern acccent. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/381-9970. $$
the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$ park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary Ameri-
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prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neosupper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5845. $$$
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scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neapolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neapolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $
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terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at Wendy Rosano’s latest venture. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$
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tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classy, classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/272-1944. $$$ vic & angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Giving old-school Italian eateries a modest jolt of more contemporary cuisine and more youthful ambience has proved a winning formula for V&A. Best bets include succulent november/december 2017
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[ dining guide ] little baked clams, lusty and hugely portioned rigatoni with “Sunday gravy,” and lemon and caper-scented chicken cooked under a brick. Tiramisu is delicious, as is the Italian version of doughnut holes, zeppole. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 844/842-2632. $$
portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $
lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$
josie’s—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Although
been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), and more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$
the station house—233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$
famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello has moved along now from his stint at Josie’s, his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant has been duly noted. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either. • Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly. 561/364-9601. $$
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bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd., #100. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting
Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key
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LAKE WORTH couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$
paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crust-
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safire asian fusion—817 Lake Ave. PanAsian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Among the newer items are panang curry and duck noodle soup. Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/588-7768. $
bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/8351600. $$$
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café boulud —The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$
chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French. Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-and-beseen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside. When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$
echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine
café l’europe—331 S. County Road. Current
reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$
international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.– Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$
hmf—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanadi-
tas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$
imoto—350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$
jové kitchen & bar—2800 S. Ocean Blvd. Contemporary Italian. Jové is named for the Italian god of the sky, and when the folks at the tony Four Seasons decided to remake their premier restaurant, they reached high to offer the kind of food, service and ambience that would appeal to both their affluent older clientele and a younger, hipper, foodie-oriented crowd. Mission accomplished with dishes like the inventive take on octopus marinated and grilled with baby fennel, red pepper sauce, artichoke and olives. Desserts sparkle too. • Dinner nightly. 561/533-3750. $$
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[ dining guide ] leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$
m.e.a.t. market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse. “Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steak house but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-nturf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$
renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like
the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$
ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This selfdescribed “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is poshcasual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honeyginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$
PALM BEACH GARDENS café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contemporary American. This longtime stalwart never rests on
grato—1901 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. “Grato” is Italian for “grateful,” and there is much to be grateful for about
trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.– Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$
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WEST PALM BEACH café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian. There are many things to like about this modest little osteria— the unpretentious ambiance, piano Thursday through Saturday during season, the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce and gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$
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its laurels. Instead, it continues to dish finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness to keep things interesting. The popular herb-andDijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and always superlative specials reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/627-2662. $$
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[ dining guide ] Clay Conley’s sophisticated yet unpretentious take on Italian cookery. Anyone would be grateful to find such delicate, crispy and greaseless fritto misto as Grato’s, ditto for lusty beef tartare piled onto a quartet of crostini. Spinach gnocchi in porcini mushroom sauce are a revelation, so light and airy they make other versions taste like green library paste. Don’t miss the porchetta either, or the silken panna cotta with coffee ice cream and crunchy hazelnut tuille. • Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch. 561/404-1334. $$
leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$
marcello’s la sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$
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rhythm café—3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual American. Once a diner, the interior is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$ rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 200 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Also at 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100.) $
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[ my turn ] B Y J O H N S H U F F
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Another anniversary underscores the rare gift of true love
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ast Saturday night when I saw her across the table, I saw the face of the woman I fell in love with almost 57 years ago. It was the same face I saw a few days earlier when I was rummaging through old family pictures. She was much younger then, of course, a lively brunette with a radiant smile. You could see in the picture that great sense of humor, the undaunted spirit. It was the face, now and then, of the person who has been at the center of my life. I met Margaret Mary Scanlan on a blind date my sophomore year at Notre Dame, and after a long courtship we were married in 1963. During our 54 years of marriage we’ve had our ups and downs, disagreements and fights. I can still remember the plate of meatloaf she dumped on me six months into the marriage. I’d made a remark about her cooking and the food landed on me and halfway up the wall. Then there was the time some years later after we moved to Florida when I mouthed off about something and she pushed me—in my wheelchair—into the swimming pool. Suffice to say that I learned the hard way not to mess too much with Margaret Mary. I have also learned that marriage demands commitment, courage and good communication. In the eyes of the world, Margaret Mary has always been in the background, her work for our business and our family not always visible. But my life and the lives of our children would be nothing without her. She’s solid as a rock, dependable, a good friend to many and the backbone of our family. In the era when everyone wants to renegotiate—to give less than 100 percent while expecting more—Margaret Mary has always been there for everyone. She has lived patiently with my multiple sclerosis of 42 years. She’s been instrumental in the rearing of our children and
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has been the leader of our business since its inception in 1981. Given the roller coaster she’s been on during the last four decades, she’s never tried to renegotiate her deal. Marriage requires work and attention, and ours is no exception. This often entails being honest or even critical of a mate. You simply owe it to your partner to be honest. Such openness, given a setting of love and acceptance, can propel a partnership to a higher level. This is what happened in our case. In its first six years our marriage was nothing to write home about. In fact, it was headed down the tubes largely due to my inability to communicate. I was the workaholic, the guy who never needed to talk, who did what he did—when he wanted. We were occupying the same space but there was no connection, no sense of a shared life. Marg was the one who called me out. Her deal was simple: “I’ll hang in there if you get help.” After almost two years of counseling, things became much better. Our marriage flourished, and our respect for one another grew immensely. Marg’s candor and patience and our willingness to adjust helped establish and maintain a much-needed equilibrium. This courage on her part to address a problem and be part of the solution has helped shore up our marriage, year after year. Margaret Mary’s accomplishments, while unknown to most people, will endure forever. She’s been the best partner a guy could ever have. In our 54 years of marriage there have been many bumps in the road, a few flat tires and the realization that riding on the rims is not a pleasant experience. However, Marg’s equanimity has guided us with a steady hand. It has made our life together worth the ride. Thanks for hanging tough when I needed it most. I love you. Happy Anniversary.
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“When you see the people who volunteer and who we serve, you don’t see just one race, one culture or one religion. You see a wide spectrum of the community and none of the differences matter. What matters is that we’re coming together and serving those who are less fortunate and giving what we can.” Dedrick Straghn with grandparents Alfred and Lois
Dedrick Straghn Organizer, Keith Straghn Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry Drive; Member, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Board; Attorney
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THEN:
Dedrick Straghn remembers being at his grandparents’ home and watching his uncle Keith raid the kitchen cabinets, stuffing all the canned goods he could grab into a paper bag. That was a few decades ago during the early years of the Keith Straghn Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry Drive. Since its inception more than three decades ago, it has become an annual tradition in Delray 112
Beach. Dedrick assumed a leadership role in the event after returning from law school in 1999.
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The event, started after Keith Straghn saw a homeless person eating out of a dumpster, continued to grow even after its founder’s death in 1995. Dedrick, who took over the event two years ago from one of its original organizers, oversees
the preparation and distribution of between 1,500 and 2,000 dinners on Thanksgiving Day, serving between 500 and 600 people at Pompey Park and distributing dinners to the homes of more than 1,000 residents. “This all came about because Keith saw one person eating out of the garbage, and from that one person, we’ve been going for 36 years and feeding thousands,” he says.
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Spectacular Private Gated Estate on 1.12 Acre Lot and Incredible Amenities 12,397 Total Square Feet—$3,895,000
Incredible Estate Home in Ocean Ridge with 100’ of Deeded Beach Access Over 7,400 Total Square Feet—$3,500,000
Exclusive Bel Lido Isle Deepwater Dream Estate at the Beach with Private Beach Access 5,903 Total Square Feet—$2,995,000
Beautiful Deepwater Modern Contemporary with Wide Water Views of the Bird Sanctuary 7,605 Total Square Feet—$2,995,000
Spectacular 2-Story Deepwater Estate with Approx. 185ft of Waterfrontage on the Famous Gated Street of Lilac Drive with Double Waterfrontage and Dockage $2,595,000
Showplace on Deepwater! Custom Built in 2006 with Fireplace and Elevator and huge Gourmet Kitchen 7,016 Total Square Feet
Spectacular Double Lot Gated Estate on an Incredible Lakefront Golf Course setting. 5 Bedrooms Plus Library 7,647 Total Square Feet
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