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editor’s letter

Sometimes even a painful past can be a testament to how far we’ve come.

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boynton & beyond

Paint yourself silly on your next date night at this bustling studio.

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out & about

Delray powers up the social season with events, parties and new openings.

BY Marie Speed

BY eMilY J. Minor

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Two new trendy boutiques, loving your tootsies, a tea room discovery and a nurse who really cares.

snapshots

Here’s who was out and about in the hood.

BY Stefanie cainto

40 calendar/top five

The holidays (kicking off the Year of the Sheep), have it all, from a tree lighting and free concerts to “A Chorus Line” and more.

BY John thoMaSon

up close

A lacrosse star ramps up the sport in Delray, and there is a new curator at the Morikami.

the jerrod miller story: 10 years later

A tragedy threatened to tear apart Delray; instead, the community managed to persevere.

BY rich pollack

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garden party

The tropical wonder of Sundy House is the backdrop for this season’s after-five fashions.

dining guide

Track the town’s explosive culinary scene with our review-driven guide to the area’s best dining.

110 my turn

The author salutes the ice bucket challenge—and its underlying message of hope.

BY John Shuff

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community connection

Pablo del Real is bringing the community garden idea to life—and we are sowing the benefits.

BY rich pollack

photographY BY ceMhan Biricik

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hotel dining goes uptown

The old hotel restaurant is over; here’s how it looks now.

BY Bill citara

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Fluff up your party table this season with these tips on great florals.

BY Brad Mee

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Huskers Alert Since you had cities north of Delray Beach like Lantana and Boynton Beach [Delray After Dark, October/November 2014 issue] listed for other schools, we thought you should have the Nebraska Cornhuskers listed, too. We have our watch party just south of Delray at Packy’s Sports Pub in Lighthouse Point (4480 N. Federal Highway, 954/657-8423, packysportspub.com). Packy’s treats us pretty well by creating our special sandwich for each game—it’s called a Runza—with our drink, a Red Beer.

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Randy Schultz continues to generate spirited buzz for the commentary in his “City Watch” blog, which runs twice each week at bocamag.com. Here is just some of the feedback connected to his recent posts on city, county and state issues.

Thank you for your ongoing coverage of Delray Beach’s political scene in your insightful “City Watch” blog. My husband and I moved from Boston to Delray Beach three years ago, and we’ve been working nonstop with our fellow concerned residents to get better-qualified people on the city commission. We’re administrators of a Facebook page called “TakeBackDelrayBeach,” which we started to educate citizens about the key issues affecting our city: overdevelopment, sober homes and political corruption. …

The colorful characters that inhabit Delray politics often make me want to write a book. However, it would be far more entertaining if they would just stay in the background instead of waging a constant battle for relevance. It’s been an arduous cleanup process for Mayor Cary Glickstein and Vice-Mayor Shelly Petrolia, which will undoubtedly go on for a long time since city hall is stocked with cronies.

Although this rancorous atmosphere is very discouraging at times, there are far more reputable people who love Delray and don’t want it to be spoiled by greedy developers, convicted felons and corrupt politicians. All of these good citizens are starting to wake up and make a difference; I believe social media has played a part in this resurgence. Please keep on writing, and we’ll do our best to keep everyone motivated.

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better all the time Delray continues to mature in more ways than one.

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very year when Season hits, I complain about the parking, the crowds, how much Atlantic Avenue has changed, how much better Delray used to be before it became its own success story.

And then I catch myself.

Yes, there are things I liked better before—like the smalltown you-run-into-people-you-know vibe. But if I am really honest with myself, I love the choice I have now at my fingertips—from free concerts at Old School Square Park to shows at the Arts Garage to reservations at one of a gazillion great restaurants.

I can sample local brews at Saltwater Brewery, pick strawberries out west at Bedner’s, sip sake with a view at Buddha Sky Bar, and have a choice between Fresh Market and Trader Joe’s at the same intersection. None of those places were here in the good old days, and I, for one, am happy to have them now.

Frivolity aside, the good old days weren’t always so good when it comes to community relations, as our story on the Jerrod Miller case illustrates (page 50). I can’t help but wonder how we as a community would have dealt with the tragic shooting death of this teenager a few decades ago. Things weren’t as open then; there was unrest, segregation, mistrust. Ten years ago, Delray reeled from the death of young Jerrod Miller, but we came out the other side and held together somehow. There was some talking done, some reaching out, some shared pain. There was no resolution as much as there was a coming together.

Maybe the Jerrod Miller story illustrates how Delray has grown up over the years—and is still growing—but in ways that matter much more than new restaurants and shops. Maybe it shows that we are slowly losing our tale-oftwo-cities dichotomy.

Maybe it’s like Carly Simon said—maybe these are the good old days.

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CREST THEATRE 2014 -15 MAIN STAGE SERIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS A CHORUS LINE December 5-14 12 performances!

Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm We’re kicking off our 25th Anniversary with our first-ever, in-house production – and what better way than with this iconic Tony Award-winning musical!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL December 16 Tuesday, 8 pm This new adaptation of Dickens’ classic is a spectacular, fully staged musical.

STEVE SOLOMON: Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt January 3 & 4 Saturday, 8 pm & Sunday, 2 pm Hilarious! Steve’s

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS March 20-22 Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm Set in 1850s’ Oregon, this show is all fun and romance – bursting with the energy of the original film!

BROADWAY CABARET SERIES Monday & Tuesday, 8 pm

MEGAN HILTY January 26 & 27 This star of stage, screen and music starred in Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

She played Ivy on NBC’s SMASH.

best bits from earlier shows with new comedy pieces.

VOCAL TRASH January 14 Wednesday, 8 pm Electrifying drumming, break-dancing and a cappella harmonies. It’s GLEE meets STOMP!

BACK ON BROADWAY January 16-18 Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm 10 amazing performers; song and dance from award-winning musicals.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY: The Interactive Beatles Experience February 17 — Tuesday, 8 pm Rock to the music of the Beatles!

At this concert, the audience creates the playlist.

THE UNITED KINGDOM UKULELE ORCHESTRA February 20 -22 Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm This talented orchestra combines pop classics and current hits with typical British humor and surprising interjections.

JEKYLL & HYDE, The Musical March 6-8 Friday, 8 pm; Saturday, 2 & 8 pm; Sunday, 2 pm Called “an over-the-top bloody hoot!” by the New York Daily News, this musical thriller is based on The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

by Robert Louis Stevenson.

LOUISE PITRE March 2 & 3 Canada’s “first lady of musical theatre” received wide acclaim for her starring roles in Mamma Mia!, Les Miserables and Gypsy.

LEA SALONGA March 16 & 17 One of the most powerful voices on the Broadway Stage, Lea won the Tony Award for her performance in Miss Saigon.

RON SHARPE & BARBARA RUSSELL WITH JAMES BARBOUR & NATALIE TORO “MARRIED TO BROADWAY” April 6 & 7

NEW THIS SEASON! COMEDY CLUB AT THE VINTAGE GYM

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The 2nd Thursday each month at 8 pm MAIN STAGE COMEDY AT THE CREST THEATRE

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Holiday Cheer(s) Things are bustling in Delray, with festive occasions and gift exchanges filling your days and nights. Here are some suggestions for gift giving. Save yourself a little time and enjoy the experience … one for you, one for me … december/january 2015

Tasty treats inside Shaffer’s Tea Room

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Sweet Spot

Shaffer’s Tea Room is nestled behind a bamboo hedge in a lush tropical garden, your first clue that there is nothing stuffy about tea time here. In fact, Shaffer’s is brewing a whole different experience. It serves Goodwater, the purest, cleanest water on earth. A portion of all profits is donated to providing clean water, so you can do good by enjoying one of more than 100 fair-trade, hand-selected artisanal teas and coffees.

Delicious locally baked cookies, cakes and empanadas also are available, but we’re partial to anything with the homemade peanut butter!

Messages from the Buddha are on chalkboards throughout the property, and workshops on astrology, essential oils and other topics feed your mind, body, spirit and soul. It’s a lovely oasis best enjoyed with a friend.

14 S. Swinton Ave., 561/865-7618

Tootsie Time

Tucked in a quaint cottage, Foot Haven Reflexology Bar is a quiet retreat in the middle of downtown Delray. Let the reflexologists here rub away your stress with a neck and upper-back massage while you enjoy tea or a glass of Champagne and soak your tootsies in an herbal bath followed by a heavenly foot rub. There are several treatment rooms, and appointments are required so your experience is more peaceful and relaxing and less like a foot-massage factory. Gift certificates are available, but bringing your friend is a gift for both of you. Customers can park in the municipal lot on the north side of Ace Hardware.

62 S.E Sixth Ave., 561/330-4084, foothavenreflexologybar.com

More Love

Find on-trend, contemporary women’s clothing without leaving the 33483.

LoveRich is a sensational alternative to scouring an overcrowded mall for the perfect outfit. Owner Jelena Lovric has translated her globetrotting upbringing and degree from Lynn University into a beautiful boutique just around the corner from The Avenue. Filled with elegant dresses for ladies who lunch to sleek and chic jumpsuits for dinner parties or pretty baubles that make excellent gifts for your besties, LoveRich is a hot spot for off-the-runway looks that will spice up your closet and have you pret-a-porter for any occasion.

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Delray After Dark

Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Week: Jan. 17 to 24 This year’s annual fashion week is themed “Gypsies to Jetsetters.” During the day, there will be trunk shows and shopping, while evenings sizzle with fashion shows and more.

Delray Beach Swim Show: Sat., Jan. 17, 7 p.m., Worthing Place Park Fashion in the Plaza: Tues., Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Atlantic Plaza Downtown Delray’s Own Designers: Wed., Jan. 21, time and location TBA (local designers’ fashion show) Fashion Night Out: Thurs., Jan. 22 (open house throughout downtown) The Stiletto Race: Fri., Jan. 23, 6 p.m., Southeast Fourth Ave.

tiki cHic Attention men! Morley may just be your ideal holiday shopping solution.

Morley is one of the new kids on the block this season, featuring beach chic wear for men and women as well as cool, coastal home accessories. Let the adorably fashionable and capable sales team tackle your shopping list while you catch a football game on its big-screen TV in its tiki hut. (Let’s face it: Who cares who’s playing? For most men, even watching the Bucs is better than shopping.) Leave with your gift-giving all wrapped up and perhaps a colorful new shirt for yourself.

415 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/270-7745, morleydelray.com

coacH julianne With all the excitement over the arrival of Trader Joe’s and Fresh Market in town, everyone is buzzing about healthy eating. How do you know which organic, wheat-free, dairy-free cracker tastes good when it looks like birdseed? And is it even right for your body, blood type or astrological sign? Maybe you’re not gluten-intolerant (gasp!). Nutrition coach Julianne Koritz can help you solve the mystery that is your diet. A simple blood test to detect food sensitivities combined with Julianne’s knowledge of vitamins, minerals and food can heal what ails you. Navigate the aisles of the markets with aplomb and become a healthier you in 2015.

100 E. Linton Blvd., Suite 102B, Delray Beach, 561/289-7215, leapdiet.com

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Fabulous Fashion Show: Sat., Jan. 24, 7 p.m., in front of the Colony Hotel Runway seating available; ticket sales benefit a local charity, visit downtowndelraybeach.com.

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Spotlight: leslie coughlan, nP, Pa

Board-certified family nurse practitioner leslie Coughlan isn’t new to Delray; she moved here with her family in 1994. But what’s new is her idea that she can treat people holistically—one on one—through her own nursing practice. Coughlan works with adults (older than age 17) on a myriad of issues, from anxiety to hypertension. here’s what she had to say about her calling to return things to a more personal wellness and prevention model: insPiration for her Practice: “i have been fortunate to work with some great doctors and nurses over the years, without whose guidance i would not have the experience needed to open my own practice. i enjoy caring for patients and feel like the medical system is in many ways losing touch with the small-town, person-to-person relationship between patient and health care provider. i love that i have the opportunity to bring that un-rushed, personal touch back to health care in this community.”

More on her weight-loss PrograM with nutritionist Julianne Koritz: “First, it’s an intimate, supportive group program personalized to meet client needs. it offers a unique combination of medical and nutritional education and counseling. Second, i respect and focus on the entire person, not just on eating or exercise habits. Making healthy lifestyle changes requires dealing with all of the issues and challenges which have led us to be overweight in the first place. third, my goal is long-term success for clients. Early success is meaningless unless followed by true, lasting, long-term weight and lifestyle stability.”

“i love that i have the opportunity to bring that un-rushed personal touch back to health care in this community.”

favorite thing about Delray: “the community feel and the dedication of so many who volunteer to give back to Delray. And pineapple grove is a favorite haunt of mine.”

leslie f. coughlan, 2623 s. seacrest blvd., suite 116, boynton beach, 561/509-6109

slo burn Anything slow sounds divine amid a bustling season. If you’re feeling stiff, tight or stressed out, SloBody has the cure for you. The “Slo” stands for Strengthen, Lengthen and Open your body. The brains behind this less-is-more workout are Kirk Slobody and Janine Tiede, two athletes who have combined conditioning from their sports training with conscious breathing and yoga poses. This is No Namaste, no incense, no overly technical stretching. Feel taller, stronger and closer to your fitness goals with their personal instruction.

209 N.E. Fifth Terrace, 561/400-0608, slobody.com

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Phyllis Strain and Linda Albright during Contacts and Cocktails at Eleven Spa Delray

Kyle Gonzales and Shane Weese at the Sloan’s Ice Cream grand opening

Sharon Koskoff at Delray Beach Center for the Arts

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Carol Stoller Eaton at the Mark Gerretson Memorial Fishing Tournament

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Stephen Greene and Ron Gilinsky at Cabo Flats’ customer appreciation night

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A smashing ‘Smash’ star, a Japanese New Year’s bash, fashion on the Ave and ways to ring in 2015

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Oshogatsu celebration

Miami City Ballet Program II

When: Jan. 26–27 Where: Delray Beach Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave. About: NBC’s series “Smash,” about the development of a Marilyn Monroe stage musical from its inchoate spark to its first Broadway curtain, started to go downhill around the time its shouldbe Monroe, Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty), became relegated to the chorus and then developed a drug addiction. These plot points strained credulity, because Hilty was born to play Marilyn: She’s a beautiful, curvy, husky-voiced bombshell who can single-handedly reinvent a standard or forge her own path with original songs. She’ll receive the chance to do a bit of both when she dominates the Crest Theatre spotlight at this cabaret performance.

The Broadway chanteuse, celebrated for her awardnominated performances in “Wicked” and “9 to 5: The Musical,” will likely perform pop classics like “Get Happy” and “The Man That Got Away,” as well selections she originated on “Smash,” such as “Second Hand Baby Grand.” If reviews of her previous shows are any indication, expect plenty of warmth and laughter, too.

Cost: $45 Contact: 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org

When: Jan. 11 Where: Morikami Museum, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach About: Legend has it that the Japanese zodiac, borrowed from the Chinese, came into being when the Buddha invited all of the world’s animals to come to him on New Year’s Day for a special gift. He could’ve learned something from Noah: Only 12 animals showed up, but each of them was granted its own calendar year in a 12-year cycle.

In January, the Morikami Museum celebrates the calendar’s transition from the Year of the Horse to the Year of the Sheep with its 37th annual Oshogatsu celebration, which brings a lively, festive atmosphere to traditionally quiet Japanese New Year customs. Enjoy New Year’s storytelling; live taiko drumming and koto music (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument); a DIY daruma wall, where visitors color a craft that signifies their wish for the coming year; a Mochi pounding demonstration; and an interactive scavenger hunt courtesy of Instagram. Libations will be provided by the Sake Station and Kirin Beer Garden, with food available from the museum’s Cornell Café and special vendors.

Cost: $10–$15, free for members Contact: 561/495-0233, morikami.org

When: Jan. 23–25 Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach About: There may be no better introduction to Miami City Ballet—and its rich history of producing works by the greatest choreographers in the world—than its second program this season.

It includes works by Paul Taylor, Twyla Tharp and George Balanchine, as formidable a choreographic trio as imaginable over a single evening. The program’s title refers to the special connection these dances have to organized sound: Taylor’s “Mercuric Tidings” blends animalistic movement with an attention to musicality that the New York Times described, in its 1982 premiere, as “a dance work that bursts seemingly into song.” Tharp’s contribution, “Nine Sinatra Songs,” also from ’82, wears its concept in its title: Nine standards from Ol’ Blue Eyes propel the action, which traces the swirling arc of romantic relationships across seven couples. Finally, the dancers will capture a jazz flavor in Balanchine’s “Symphony in Three Movements,” developed from three Igor Stravinsky compositions.

Cost: $20–$175 Contact: 561/832-7469, miamicityballet.org

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Opposite page, from left: Megan Hilty, Oshogatsu celebration, Miami City Ballet’s Program II. This page, right: A still from a previous production of “I and You.”

[2] Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Week

When: Jan. 17–24 Where: Downtown Delray Beach About: Delray’s Fabulous Fashion Week has continued to grow in size and stature since its inaugural, one-day event in 2013. For its secondannual week of festivities, Laura Simon of the city’s Downtown Development Authority has partnered with local designer Jule Guaglardi, proprietor of Roxylulu, to offer runway events, designer trunk shows, and hair and beauty workshops at 50 different cultural and retail locations throughout downtown. Variety is the spice of Delray, a city whose lack of a single signature style will result in an eclectic fashion showcase spanning retro, bohemian chic, ethnic-inspired, and edgy Manhattan-style designs, all of it culminating in a show-stopping finale at the Colony Hotel. Between 80 and 100 models will grace the catwalks and streets of Delray Beach during the week, which will involve more than 100 businesses and a handful of worthy charities. “Delray is a diverse and talented town with such great energy,” Guaglardi says.

“We wanted to showcase the fact that we have a lot of hidden treasures and skills and talents, and hopefully this is one of the ways people will be drawn to Delray.”

Cost: Mostly free with a charge for seating Contact: 561/243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com

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[1] “I and You”

When: Jan. 16–Feb. 8 Where: Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., Delray Beach About: Lauren Gunderson, the playwright behind the two-character drama “I and You,” describes her work as “a play about teens, for everyone.” It’s about two high schoolers— one boy and one girl, one white and one African-American, one healthy and the other chronically ill—who gather to complete a research project on Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass. Gunderson has been praised for her naturalistic ear for teenage dialogue as well as this play’s mystical third-act twist. “Lauren is very prolific and extraordinarily inventive,” says Lou Tyrrell, artistic director at the theater. “She deals with important issues and can bring unexpected humor to very serious issues. In this case, part of what all of us are trying to do is engage a younger audience, and this play happens to be about two high school seniors who connect through a school project. By the end of the play, we realize their connection is much greater than we initially thought. It ultimately makes this play and this journey an exceptional theatrical experience.”

Cost: $30–$45 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org

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On & Off the Avenue

As culturAl seAson kicks into high geAr, check out these other events in And Around delrAy beAch.

MonDays through FriDays, now through Dec. 31: pottery

Dec. 2-March 29: “Klara Kristalova: turning to stone” at Norton Mu-

Classes at Cloud house pottery, Artist Al-

seum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; $5-$12; 561/832-5196, norton.org. With influences ranging from Hans Christian Andersen to Oscar Wilde and vintage DC comics, this Swedish surrealist plumbs childhood memories, dreams and nightmares for inspiration, then combines them with myths and fairy tales, blurring the line between innocence and horror.

ley, 354 N.E. Fourth St.; class times TBA; $40 including materials; 561/862-9222, cloudhousepottery.com. Up to three people can participate in each two-and-a-half-hour pottery class, receiving beginning, intermediate or advanced instruction on a potter’s wheel.

now through Dec. 14: “over the river and through the Woods” at Delray

Dec. 4: Christmas tree lighting at Old

Beach Playhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach; various show times; $30; delraybeachplayhouse.com, 561/272-1281. Four doting Italian-American grandparents in New Jersey try to prevent their grandson from taking his dream job in Seattle by marrying him off to a local girl in this comedy by Joe DiPietro.

School Square Park, 95 N.E. First Ave., Delray Beach; starts at 5 p.m.; free; 100ftchristmastree.com. Enjoy one of the most celebrated holiday events in Palm Beach County: the lighting of downtown Delray Beach’s famous 100-foot Christmas Tree at Old School Square, which now has its very own website.

now through Feb. 22: “Coming into Fashion: a Century oF Fashion photographs at Condé nast” at Norton Museum of Art,

Dec. 5: miChael Wiley at Murder on the Beach, 273 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; free; 561/279-7790, murderonthebeach.com. The mystery author will speak and sign copies of “Blue Avenue,” his first novel in a noir series set in Jacksonville.

1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; $5-$12; 561/8325196, norton.org. The Norton Museum is one of just two American museum engagements for this traveling exhibition that studies the evolution of fashion photography across 150 photographic prints from Condé Nast’s archives in New York, Paris, Milan and London. Edward Steichen, Irving Penn and Miles Aldridge are among the photographic voices whose personalities resonate through their work.

Dec. 2: ChamBer oF CommerCe holiday party at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 5 to 7 p.m.; cost TBA; 561/278-0424, teri@delraybeach.com. Mix and mingle with colleagues and business owners from the Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce, and celebrate another successful year in business.

Dec. 5-14: “a Chorus line” at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; various show times; $45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts. org. In honor of its 25th anniversary, Delray Center for the Arts will, for the first time, co-produce a musical production with original South Florida talent. The Broadway classic “A Chorus Line” is set during a dramatic audition for a stage musical, as aspiring entertainers pour their hearts and souls to land a part in the chorus, under the guidance of an exacting choreographer.

Dec. 5-26: Free Friday ConCerts at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; free; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. Entertainment for this season’s free outdoor concerts includes classic tunes from the 11-piece Otis Cadillac Band (Dec. 5), the tropical pop of Jimmy Stowe & the Stowaways (Dec. 12), the classic rock and R&B of Solid Brass (Dec. 19) and the ’80s tribute act On the Roxx (Dec. 26).

Dec. 8-18: “top hat, White tie and tails” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 Lake Shore Drive, Delray Beach; various show times; $30; 561/272-1281, delraybeachplayhouse.com. Fred Astaire is best known as being one of the world’s master hoofers, but he was also an accomplished singer. This musical revue features tunes he popularized in his storied Broadway and film career, including “The Way You Look Tonight,” “Cheek to Cheek” and “That’s Entertainment.”

Dec. 11: Kojo prinCe at Delray Center for the Arts’ Vintage Gym, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. This comedian, who has worked with such stars as Eddie Griffin and Katt Williams, has an energetic and animated style that he describes as “silly and superficial yet satisfying.”

Dec. 13: ray Blue at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. This former cast member of the touring “Ray Charles Show” is a New York-based saxophonist, composer, arranger and educator whose music combines straightahead jazz with African grooves.

Jan. 3-4 Steve Solomon

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Jan. 10 Houston Person and Friends

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Jan. 15 Scott Hamilton

Don Friedman Trio

Dec. 13: Holiday Boat Parade leaving the Boynton Beach Inlet south on the Intracoastal to the C15 Canal in Delray Beach; starts at 5:30 p.m.; free; 561/6009097, 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 Inlet and continue along the parade route, and viewers are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to Toys for Tots. Date subject to change.

Dec. 16: “a CHristmas Carol” at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. Carl Rajotte, artistic director of the Palace Theatre in New York, lends his directing and choreography talents to this new adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. Expect lush costumes, veteran Broadway talent, a timeless message and beloved carols of the season.

Dec. 17: sarge: “tHe CHanukaH CHutzPaH tour” at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; 8 p.m.; $29-$35; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. This comedian, musician and singer will bring all-new “just for Chanukah” material to this variety show, which combines his many talents.

Dec. 17-19: “it’s a Wonderful life” at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 7:30 p.m.; $15-$25; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Arts Garage’s Radio Theatre series continues with a rendition of the yuletide classic about an angel who changes the heart and mind of a suicidal businessman. The story will be performed by top actors, scripts in hand, and will be supplemented by vintage sound effects.

Dec. 31: neW years eve: legends of song at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; 8 p.m.; $35; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. Native New York-

ers Barbara VanEycken and Bill Stabile will combine their cabaret talents for this tribute to the singers that changed popular music: Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli and more. Tickets include hors d’oeuvres and Champagne under the stars.

Jan. 2: don friedman trio at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 8 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. An elder statesman of the jazz piano, Friedman launched his career in the 1950s, working with the likes of Ornette Coleman and Chet Baker. At 79, he continues to innovate; he’s “a musician’s musician” known for his lyrical style, mastery of solo performance and his wide range, encompassing classical music and avant-garde jazz.

Jan. 3-4: steve solomon at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. The monologist behind the award-winning “My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish ...” series of one-man shows returns with his latest production, “Cannoli, Latkes and Guilt: The Therapy Continues,” combining the best material from his earlier three shows with loads of new pieces.

Jan. 8: mike marino at Delray Center for the Arts’ Vintage Gym, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. As part of its “Catch a Rising Star” comedy series, Delray Center for the Arts welcomes this standup veteran, a top headliner of world-famous clubs like The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Store who is known by his fans as “New Jersey’s bad boy.”

Jan. 8-9: freddy Cole at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 7:30 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage. org. The younger brother of Nat King Cole and the uncle of Natalie Cole has been recording music since 1952, echoing the successes of his musical kin while forging his own path.

Now 82, the singer-pianist is still relevant, with a discography of nearly 30 albums including 2013’s “This and That.”

Jan. 10: Houston Person and friends at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 8 p.m.; $25-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. This thick-toned tenor saxophonist cut his teeth on performances with blues-oriented organ groups, and he has shared stages with Etta James and Johnny Hammond. He is praised for his consistent excellence and rock-solid flair.

Jan. 14: voCal trasH at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35; 561/2437922, delraycenterforthearts.org. Water jugs and aluminum trashcans are among the percussive “instruments” played by this unique Texas-based ensemble, a group of a cappella singers, break-dancers and industrial drummers whose variety show has been described as “Glee meets Stomp.”

Jan. 15: sCott Hamilton at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 2 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. The winner of 16 consecutive figure-skating championships will discuss his storied and varied career at this lecture, which will likely touch on his Olympic gold, his best-selling books, his acting and producing credits, and his winning battle against brain cancer.

Jan. 16-18: “BaCk on BroadWay” at Delray Center for the Arts, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; various show times; $45; 561/243-7922, delraycenterforthearts.org. Ten talented singer-dancers perform numbers from such Broadway hits as “Mary Poppins,” “Avenue Q,” “Mamma Mia!,” “Evita” and “Anything Goes,” complemented by top-notch sets and costumes.

Jan. 25: Billy rogan at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 7 p.m.; $25-$35; 561/450-6357, artsgarage. org. Inspired by the styles and techniques of Leo Kottke and Keller Williams, this soulful acoustic guitarist combines classical and modern finger styles with surprising New Age sounds and the ability to tell stories with his instrumentals.

Jan. 8-9 Freddy Cole Jan. 14 Vocal Trash Dec. 17 Sarge: “The Chanukah Chutzpah Tour”

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uptown art

Unveil your inner Picasso at this painting party.

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hey went, but they went kicking and screaming. (Well, earbuds in, not smiling.)

Not to make a wide-sweeping sexist statement or anything, but what is wrong with men? Enlighten me.

For a girl’s night out, you could suggest sitting in a car, looking at magazines, drinking a light beer, and the gang would be good to go.

But when I dragged those two men of mine—husband and 23-year-old son—to this newfangled art studio in downtown West Palm Beach where you BYOB, then sit in a crowd and paint a picture, step by step by step, all the while following the directions of the young, cute instructor on stage, you would have thought I was taking them to a waxing salon.

We’re painting a picture of a WHAT? A tree? In pink and shades of gray? Shoot me now.

Turns out the folks at Uptown Art have heard all this kvetching before, and they know how to reel you in. Honest. Three hours and several beers later, we were posing with our paintings in front of the great chalk backdrop.

Six hours later, crawling into bed, my better half made a confession.

“I could do that again,” he said.

The first time I went to Uptown Art, I was slightly confused. What is this place? What do you do? You give them $35, you can lug in food and drink, and you walk out with something resembling an owl or a beach or a starry night? So my girl posse, always searching for new and improved ways to get tipsy, signed up for a Saturday afternoon.

There were eight of us, and we were hooked. And that’s just what Katie Lindsey and her sister, Kara Burnside, were hoping for.

“It’s just something different,” says Lindsey, who studied marketing in college. “It’s not a bar. It’s not a restaurant. And it’s pretty rewarding to leave with something you created yourself.”

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The chain started in Birmingham, Ala., which is where the two siblings and their mom discovered what they hope will be their profession for a long while. “We took a class as a family and found out they were franchising,” Lindsey says.

The sisters and their mother opened an Uptown Art in Tuscaloosa, and Lindsey and Burnside ran it full-time. “My mom would come every so often,” Lindsey says.

Eventually, though, adventure called. “Who doesn’t like Florida?” Lindsey says. Their first location opened in CityPlace in 2010—right next to what used to be Barnes & Noble.

About a year or so later, they found larger digs on Evernia Street. The location is still downtown but a bit off the beaten path, with plenty of studio space and parking. (BTW, they’re starting to hire for a second location in Boca Raton, but no address yet.)

Running a South Florida studio has been a bit of a learning curve. In Alabama, customers liked painting things like “crosses and angels and scenery.”

“We discovered pretty quickly that wasn’t going to work in Florida,” she says.

It seems we heathens like painting sea turtles and palm trees and wide-eyed owls. The paintings change each month, and they’re always posted online so you can take a peek and sign up for what you want. Lindsey says she and sis scroll through thousands of images to choose paintings that don’t look intimidating. Class prices range from $20—on $20 Tuesdays—to $45 for some of their knife palette classes, and that includes paint, brushes, canvas and the lesson. All you bring is your personal perception.

“No two are ever the same,” Lindsey says. “I think that’s my favorite part.”

Ours too.

For more information on Uptown Art, visit uptownart.com, or call 561/899-3980. The studio is at 510 Evernia St., West Palm Beach.

Uptown Art studio in full swing

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[ up close ] B y j o h n t h o m a s o n

tamara joy

A new chief curator helps guide the Morikami toward an expansive future.

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t the time of a recent visit to the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, the 37-year-old institution was in a state of flux. The museum was between exhibitions. The principle Yamato-Kan building was closing for renovation issues; railings were being added to make it ADA-compliant. The Cornell Café was about to close for a couple of weeks, too. This was a good thing—an intermittent growing pain for a museum that is continuing to find its place in Palm Beach County’s cultural landscape, sequestered as it is in Delray’s wild west.

More changes are in the air for the near future. On the day of my visit, representatives from the Morikami were presenting an expansion plan to the Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners, which would increase the museum and garden space by several acres. In the proposal, which has been supported by the board, exhibition space would balloon from 4,000 square feet to 8,000, and there has been talk of a Craftsmen Village, a separate outdoor garden and an outdoor teahouse. In all, the project could cost anywhere from $3 million to $13 million, funded by county money, Morikami Inc. and a significant fundraising initiative.

But most importantly, perhaps, in sustaining the institution’s future, is its bid for reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the museum field’s seal of distinction since 1971. In 2018, it will be time for the Morikami’s reaccreditation process, which occurs every 10-15 years and is based on self-study and peer review in areas ranging from Public Trust and Accountability to Collections Stewardship and Financial Stability.

The person in charge of obtaining reaccreditation—among countless other long- and short-term jobs she’ll be juggling—is the Morikami’s new chief curator, Tamara Joy, who accepted the job this past summer. It’s a process that involves pondering the hard questions, Joy says: “How do we acquire pieces? How do we choose what to take and not to take? How do we interact with donors, with the public? Is the education program all it can be? Is it unified? Is it holistic? Are we looking at all the possibilities when we decide on programming? Are we editing ourselves?”

These are concerns Joy will have to address as she enters her first full year with the Morikami. But the museum’s administrators and trustees are confident she can steer the ship in the right direction; after all, it took them more than a year of deliberation to name her as the successor to Tom Gregersen, who retired from

his senior curatorial post in 2013 after more than 35 years with the museum.

“Tamara’s passion for and strong background in Japanese art are tremendous assets,” says Bonnie LeMay, Morikami Park administrator. “Her knowledge and experience with AAM policies, interests in Japanese gardens and understanding of [a museum’s] best practices will be beneficial to the [Morikami] in the reaccreditation process.”

Indeed, reflecting on it now, Joy’s life has involved Japanese art and culture almost from the beginning. She grew up in Gary, Ind., where her father worked for U.S. Steel and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and was deployed to Okinawa from 1950 to 1953.

“He brought back a lot of items from his stay in Japan, and we had those around us when we were kids,” Joy recalls.

“We’d dress up in kimonos and other types of clothing articles; those were our go-to Halloween costumes. And he brought back other small items, works of art and everyday objects we would play with. It was something our dad brought to our solid Midwest upbringing.”

By the time she attended college at Indiana University, her passion for Asia was in full flower, thanks in large part to a yearlong sabbatical in Indonesia with her father. She later taught English and American culture in Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture, spending a year and a half “doing research on various aspects of Japanese culture, various textile traditions, paper-making traditions, martial arts, archery—everything I could get involved with.”

After her work visa expired, she brought her expertise of Japanese culture to the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, N.M., as curator of Asian and Middle East collections, and later the Japan Society Gallery in New York City.

She’s enjoyed a peripatetic life, but she never expected to wind up in Florida.

“But I saw the position, and it was like a dream job for me, after accumulating many years of experience,” she says. “I’ve done it all at this point, at various museums. I’ve had to weed the garden and write the education programs and be responsible for giving the tours or dealing with collections and curating. And then the experience working at larger institutions also is important, because that’s where [the Morikami is]. They developed a grassroots museum that sprung out of nowhere. Now it’s reached a point of maturity, and it needs to expand [and] grow. And I feel that I can really be of help and have an impact.

“Plus, I love the material. It’s a beautiful, unique place.”

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“The Morikami has reached a point of maturity, and it needs to expand and grow. I feel I can really be of help and have an impact.”

Planning to visit JaPan? tamara Joy offers 5 mustsee Points of interest: 1. Yama-dera, located in Yamagata Prefecture, is a tiny Buddhist temple built into the side of a steep mountain. It is a nationally designated historic site.

2. Mt. Zao is an expansive group of active volcanoes with huge lake-filled craters in the Tohoku region. There are also many ski resorts and hot springs in the area.

3. Every May, during Golden Week, the castle town of Yonezawa holds a re-enactment of the Battle of Kawanakajima between the warlords Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen.

4. The Hokkaido Snow Festival in February invites teams from all over the world to participate in a snow sculpture contest and is attended by several millions of people.

5. For an infusion of high energy and stimulus, visit the Shinjuku ward in Tokyo, a huge shopping, business and entertainment district.

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A former lacrosse champion helps widen the field for Delray athletes.

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evin Finneran is a man with a vision.

“I want Delray Beach to be known as the lacrosse hub of South Florida,” says Finneran, a former top-tier college and professional lacrosse player who wears a world championship ring and is now considered by many as one of most well-respected lacrosse coaches in the country. Members of the tight-knit but ever-expanding South Florida lacrosse community already recognize Delray as a magnet for some of the best-known names in the game—former players now coaching one of the growing number of area youth and high-school teams.

The sport has become so popular here, in fact, that Delray Beach is now home to one of the best professional lacrosse players in the country, Casey Powell, and even has its own lacrosse store—Macwear Athletics, at 600 N. Congress Ave. “A lot of people know Delray is a great lacrosse town in the sense that a lot of kids are now playing the game, and many people who used to play and coach at a high level are living here,” Finneran says.

Now he is doing his part to expand that reputation and provide Delray with an even bigger footprint on the lacrosse map. In January, Finneran will help Atlantic High School launch a brand-new lacrosse program for both boys and girls.

“It gives boys—and girls—an opportunity to play another sport at the high-school level,” he says.

Lacrosse is already an important part of athletic programs at several private and preparatory schools, including American Heritage and Elev8 Sports Institute in Delray, and Saint Andrew’s School and Pope John Paul II High School in Boca Raton, along with public high schools such as Spanish River in Boca and Park Vista in Lake Worth. It was in high school, while growing up on Long Island, that Finneran—or Coach Finn, as he’s now known in the local lacrosse world—discovered the sport.

Playing baseball on the varsity team, even though he was just in ninth grade, Finneran was sitting on the bench between innings when he looked to a field beyond the diamond and saw the high school lacrosse team playing.

“I said, ‘That’s for me,’” he recalls.

Finneran received his first lacrosse stick for his 15th birthday and quickly became hooked on the game. While other kids in the neighborhood were out shooting hoops or playing baseball, Finneran was bouncing balls off of

a nearby supermarket wall and perfecting his stick-handling.

“I would go for hours on end,” he says. “I had four sisters, and I wanted to be out of the house.”

After going to a summer camp led by legendary Cornell lacrosse coach Richie Moran, Finneran decided this would be his sport, and by his junior year in high school he was the team’s top scorer and continued to be a standout at Nassau Community College on Long Island, where he led his team to two junior-college national championships. At Ohio Wesleyan University, Finneran again helped his team get to the national finals and was also named a first-team All-American for small colleges.

Over the next 13 years, Finneran played professional lacrosse—starring on teams in Major League Lacrosse and the National Lacrosse League.

Along the way, he started Coach Finn Lacrosse, which hosts camps around the country; he also coached at various schools. The highlight of Finneran’s career came in 1998, when he played on the U.S. National Team that beat Canada in double overtime to win the World Lacrosse Championship.

Three years after he retired in 2005, Finneran came to Delray Beach, lured by friends and coaches such as Jeff Goldberg, a longtime coach at Saint Andrew’s School, who is now at American Heritage.

“I came to Florida to help grow the sport,” says Finneran, who continues to run Coach Finn Lacrosse.

From 2011 to 2013 Finneran served as the director of lacrosse for Riptide, Delray’s youth lacrosse league, and helped to expand the program. As a coach, he continues to receive praise from his friends and coaching counterparts, who are quick to point out that Finneran’s passion for the game is what drives him.

“What makes him stand out is his enthusiasm and his ability to connect with the players,” Goldberg says. “He was one of the best players, indoor and outdoor, at all levels in the history of the game.”

With the challenge of beginning a program at Atlantic High ahead of him, Finneran will be putting his coaching skills to work and doing his best to build Delray Beach’s reputation as a lacrosse town.

Already, he says, college coaches are stopping here to scout players and to offer scholarships. And professional teams, visiting here to compete against the newly formed Florida Launch team, based in Boca Raton, are also taking notice of Delray’s programs.

“Lacrosse is already bringing people to Delray,” he says.

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“I want Delray Beach to be known as the lacrosse hub of South Florida.”

Coach Finneran with Kai Cheslack and Alexis Fisher

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Ten Years Later: The Jerrod Miller Story It’s been a decade since the night police shot a black teenager in Delray—and a city on the brink managed to reunite in the wake of tragedy.

By Rich Pollack

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had been a good night for Jeff Perlman.

The then-Delray Beach mayor and his wife, Diane, had attended a fundraising event at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach. It had been what Perlman remembers as “a nice evening.”

A few hours after arriving home, however, everything changed. The phone rang at 3:30 in the morning. It was the Delray Beach Police Department, and the news was not good.

“A white rookie police officer shooting a 16-year-old black teenager outside a school dance,” Perlman recalls. “It doesn’t get any worse than that.”

It has been almost 10 years since that February night in 2005 when the lives of that rookie police officer, Darren Cogoni, and that teenager, Jerrod Miller, collided in a breezeway of what was once Delray Beach’s iconic, allblack Carver High School. In a split second, Miller’s young life came to an end and Cogoni’s law enforcement career was destroyed. It was an incident that could have torn the community apart—especially a community with a history of racial tension—and for a while, it was touch and go.

But perhaps times had changed. Or maybe people sought to stop the violence before it escalated. Whatever the reason, the Jerrod Miller story was either a benchmark in Delray’s cultural evolution, or a cautionary tale.

And it all started with a school dance.

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Former Delray mayor Jeff Perlman

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Jerrod Miller, about two years before his death

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Administrators at the Delray Full Service Center, an alternative school then housed in the old Carver High buildings, wanted to reward their students for doing well and had agreed to host a dance. The principal, Lena Roundtree Wallace, had taken extra steps to increase security, which was typical for a community event. Two Palm Beach County School District police officers were brought in, and two Delray Beach police officers, on special detail, were hired as well. Wallace had also asked all her administrators to come to help a small group of teachers who had agreed to serve as chaperones. In all, according to investigators, there were eight administrators and teachers on hand to supervise the dance.

An hour or so after the dance began, Jerrod Miller, a high school student at Olympic Heights in Boca, showed up in a borrowed Cadillac. According to his uncle, Alphonso Cornelius, who had loaned him the car, Miller was a Seventh Day Adventist and had spent the day in church with his family, which included a twin brother, Sherrod. Afterward, the uncle told reporters at the time, Miller was sent to pick up dinner. He was also going to pick up a friend, a licensed driver, who would take over the driving. Along the way, according to Cornelius, Miller stopped at the school to drop off friends going to the dance.

Parts of a lengthy report filed by special agents

from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement—which conducted a detailed investigation of the shooting—piece together what happened next.

Miller, sitting in the stopped Cadillac, was approached by Cogoni and another officer. As Cogoni repeatedly asked to see a driver’s license, Miller sped off, prompting the other officer to leap out of the way. With two officers chasing the car as it sped through a courtyard, Miller came close enough to the gymnasium entrance that Wallace, the principal, rushed four nearby students inside to safety.

Another student would later tell investigators that Miller’s car came within inches of hitting her.

She credited her sister, who pulled her out of the way, with saving her life.

As Miller’s car continued through a covered breezeway with Cogoni running behind it, the officer unleashed two rounds from his Glock 22.

One of the bullets struck Miller in the back of his head, killing him instantly.

Cogoni would later tell investigators he fired his weapon in order to stop Miller’s vehicle from advancing.

“Officer Cogoni stated at the time he fired the fatal shot [that] the vehicle was headed toward a group of people gathered at the end of the covered breezeway and that his actions were specifically geared toward the safety of these individuals,” FDLE case agent Richard Caplano wrote.

Within hours of the shooting, the school was cordoned with yellow police tape, and an FDLE investigation was underway. Assistant State Attorney Paul Zacks had arrived on the scene; shell casings were found and identified. Officer Cogoni returned to the scene to do a walk-through of the “incident.” And the questions began rumbling through West Atlantic neighborhoods.

Looking back, Perlman says, “it was a worrisome, tense and emotional time. We came close to unraveling as a community. But we didn’t.”

A Sun-Sentinel article from that weekend chronicled the confusion and grief that overcame Jerrod Miller’s family—and the black community.

As Miller’s aunt, Joelle Cornelius, said, “Our only question now is why? What justified this shooting? What crime did the boy commit for the police officer to feel it was necessary to take his life?

We’ve been told nothing.”

Tensions rise

On Sunday, two days after the shooting, a small group of people gathered at the site where Miller had been shot, milling around, asking each other what was next. By Monday morning, the phones were ringing off the hook in City Hall, with the media and the community clamoring for more information about what had happened. december/january 2015

Alberta McCarthy

“The family wanted justice, but they didn’t want violence to disrupt the justice.”

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—Alberta McCarthy

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Pastor Wesley Bruce reacts to the coroner’s inquest.

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As tensions grew during the first few days after the shooting, people took to the streets in a peaceful demonstration, with between 75 and 100 protesters marching along Atlantic Avenue carrying signs and demanding justice. It would be the first of three or four marches that took place over a two-month period.

By that Thursday, the anger and frustration flowed beyond the Delray city limits and onto a meeting in West Palm Beach, where Palm Beach County community leaders and others—including then-county commissioner Addie Greene and Stuart attorney Willie Gary—came together to condemn the shooting. On the same day, residents and town officials in Delray Beach gathered at a news conference, asking for patience.

One of those credited with playing a key role in maintaining calm was Alberta McCarthy, the sole African-American on the city commission at the time.

“I expressly took steps to keep this a local issue,” McCarthy says.

Within five days of the shooting, McCarthy had gathered Delray Beach black community leaders for the news conference.

“Our message was simple,” McCarthy says.

“It was, ‘a terrible thing has happened, a life has been lost. We are aware. We are involved. Let us work the process.’”

The point at which Delray Beach came closest to coming apart was on the Saturday after the shooting, when Perlman and police chief Larry Schroeder attended a meeting at Delray’s Pompey Park called by the county NAACP chapter. For two to three hours, speaker after speaker stood up and criticized the city and the police department for using excessive force, especially when it came to the black community. “That was a tough moment,” Perlman says. “But there had to be a forum to express hurt and anger.”

Allowing residents to express their frustrations, many say, was critical to maintaining the calm.

“A lot of right steps were taken to deal with the concerns,” says former city manager David Harden. “We gave people a forum to discuss their frustrations and fears.”

McCarthy says that Jerrod Miller’s grandmother, Phyllis Miller, also played a role in helping to

maintain the calm.

“The family wanted justice, but they didn’t want violence to disrupt the justice,” she says.

During many weeks that followed the shooting, Perlman and other city leaders remained visible and willing to listen. Perlman says he and others visited influential Former residents—including vetcity manager David Harden eran educator Elizabeth Wesley and the widow of community leader C. Spencer Pompey—on several occasions asking for help in keeping the situation from getting out of hand. Perlman even took the uncertain step of going—uninvited—to Jerrod Miller’s funeral.

“I went not knowing what I was walking into,” he says. Trying not to be conspicuous, Perlman was sitting in the back row when he felt a tap on his shoulder. “I thought I was being thrown out,” he says.

Instead, the church pastor asked him to come up and speak to the congregation.

“I couldn’t help looking into the casket,” he says. “I have seen that image in my mind almost every day for the last 10 years. It just struck me how young he was.”

As he spoke, Perlman expressed his sorrow for the family’s loss and his belief that the city had to take steps to keep similar incidents from happening again.

“I had a tremendous amount of people come up to me after the funeral with hugs, kisses and tears,” he says. “It was the first time I had exhaled since the shooting.”

In the months that followed Jerrod Miller’s death, a coroner’s inquest was conducted. After three days of testimony, a judge issued the opinion that Miller’s death was an unjustifiable homicide and that there was probable cause to charge Cogoni with manslaughter. Still, tensions gradually subsided, and six months after the incident, a grand jury refused to indict the officer, who would, however, lose his job. delray beach magazine

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Mayor Cary Glickstein

“Race relations are better now than they’ve ever been.”

—Josh Smith

There is a phrase that some of those in the know use when talking about the relationship between the city and the community. It’s called a “reservoir of goodwill.” It’s an idea, first brought to Delray Beach in the early 1990s by former police chief Rick Overman, which has been infused into the culture of the police department.

The concept is simple: If you build up a reservoir of goodwill, you can tap it when something unexpected occurs.

In the early 1990s, when Overman came in, Delray Beach was in need of a deep reservoir of goodwill. For decades, the relationship between the black community and the police department had been strained, at best. There were many who felt there was an “us against them” mentality, and an unequal treatment of the black community by the city as a whole.

McCarthy credits efforts made by city leaders to improve relationships with the community during the decade and a half prior to the shooting as a factor in keeping the situation calm in the aftermath of Miller’s death. At the police department, community policing—where cops got out of their cars and met with residents—had become a way of doing business.

“People who lived in fear because of illegal things in their neighborhood felt they could communicate with police so they could remain safe,” McCarthy says.

She worries, however, that the high-water mark in that reservoir has since receded. McCarthy

Bishop Thomas Masters escorts then-commissioner Maude Ford Lee into the courtroom for the inquest.

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Mending fences

says that during the time she was on the city commission, improving race relations had become a priority and was included in the strategic plan.

The city had contracted with a consultant, Sam Mathis, to study the issue and identify positive actions that could be taken. McCarthy was to later take over that consulting role after she left the commission. But subsequent city commissions lost confidence in the program’s value and eliminated its funding.

“We need to keep people involved in the process,” she says. “It’s important to address uncomfortable subjects and come together to create resolve.”

She also expresses concern about what she sees as an erosion of programs throughout the city—in areas such as community improvement—to address needs of the black community.

“In the past, the city put money into action for the benefit of the citizens,” she says. “People knew what the city was doing for them.”

Harden, the former city manager, believes that budget cuts and what he sees as “a bit of complacency” may have also taken their toll on the relationship between the city and community. “I think we’re not in as strong a position as we were back then,” he says.

Along with worrying about a slide in relationships with the community, McCarthy also worries that the next generation of black community leaders has yet to surface.

Others, however, disagree.

“Race relations are better now than they’ve ever been,” says Josh Smith, a community leader and member of an informal group of elder statesman in the black community that calls itself the Village Elders. “The African-American community has a great relationship with the current city commission. There’s mutual respect.”

Smith, a longtime educator and former highschool principal who was on the front lines during Palm Beach County’s school desegregation in the early 1970s, believes the black community has the ear of city leaders and can effect change.

“We’ve made a lot of progress, but we still have a long way to go,” he says.

Few can assess this progress better than Alfred “Zack” Straghn, who in the late 1950s and early 1960s joined a group of community residents leading efforts toward the integration of Delray’s public beach. He believes the opportunity the city has given the black community to be heard on issues has been instrumental in keeping the relationship solid.

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Zack Straghn

Straghn and Smith were among a group of community leaders who met this summer with Delray police chief Jeff Goldman and other city leaders to discuss the department’s selection of an assistant police chief. What made the meeting different than many in the past is that it wasn’t hosted in City Hall. Instead, this meeting occurred at Donnie’s Place, a restaurant in what has historically been the heart of the black business community. It is the same restaurant where the Village Elders meet every Thursday morning.

In addition to representatives from both Straghn’s and Smith’s generation, there were also emerging leaders in the community, including Herman Stevens, an attorney who now chairs the Community Redevelopment Agency board of directors; Reggie Cox, also a member of the CRA board; and Joycelyn Patrick, president of the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance.

Representing the city were current mayor Cary Glickstein, city commissioner Jordana Jarjura, then-interim city manager Terry Stewart and Goldman.

“This was the first time I can remember when our mayor, our police chief, a commissioner and our city manager sat down at the same table with African-American stakeholders to address concerns in the community,” Smith says.

Patrick believes the meeting was one more step in the right direction toward building a stronger relationship between the police department—as well as the city as a whole—and the black community. “They want to gain our trust and our respect, and it will become mutual,” she says.

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the African-American community has never been stronger.

“We are an even more collaborative community than ever before,” Glickstein says. “Throughout my time as mayor, I have worked to make our town one cohesive community with shared goals, a shared vision—and shared results.”

Within the police department, few know—or will disclose—what became of Cogoni. Those who do remember him from his short time in the department believe he is no longer in law enforcement.

Members of Miller’s family did not return several requests for comment, but undoubtedly the pain is still there, even 10 years after the teen’s death. Goldman, who took over as chief in September after 25 years in the department, has not forgotten the Jerrod Miller shooting, but he is focusing on the future and continuing his efforts to build strong relationships with all communities.

He is instituting a number of programs—a Walk and Talk program and Donuts with Delray PD, for example—to complement existing programs such as Problem Oriented Policing (POP) as well as community policing.

A disciple of Overman and of subsequent chiefs, including Schrader and Tony Strianese, Goldman speaks often about the reservoir of

“When things got rough we could always sit down and talk things out.”

—Zack Straghn

goodwill but also likes to compare the city to a bank. “Our organization must continue to make deposits into the community,” he says.

Like Goldman, Neighborhood Alliance Joycelyn Patrick president and emerging community leader Joycelyn Patrick is focused on building relationships on the foundation put down over the years. She is looking beyond the difficult days in the recent past, not easily forgotten by those who felt unfairly treated and who battled to correct what they saw as institutional injustices.

“We cannot move forward if we’re always looking back,” she says.

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Left: Rigatoni carbonara with cured egg and sturgeon caviar, from Jové. Below: The bar at Jové

featuring: Temple Orange (eau palm Beach) 100 S. Ocean Blvd.

Manalapan 561/533-6000 templeorangerestaurant.com cafÉ BOulud (Brazilian cOurT hOTel) 301 Australian Ave. Palm Beach 561/655-6060 cafeboulud.com/palmbeach JOvÉ (fOur SeaSOnS reSOrT) 2800 S. Ocean Blvd.

Palm Beach 561/533-3750 joverestaurant.com

GGGG Festive Hotel Dining Some of the best restaurants are in luxury hotels these days; here are a few local ones to experience this holiday season.

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By Bill Citara f you want to have a five-star hotel, you’d better have a fivestar restaurant.

That bit of wisdom has never been truer than it is today, when good food of every type at every price point is available just about everywhere. Guests at these high-end properties expect not only luxurious accommodations and gold-plated amenities but restaurants that offer the same kind of dining experience as the best stand-alone restaurants in the area.

And hotels have stepped up to the challenge, hiring talented, even celebrity chefs, doing lavish renovations and adding encyclopedic wine lists and bar programs on the mixological cutting edge, not to mention sourcing the finest available ingredients and crafting menus designed to satisfy both adventurous and more conservative diners.

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GGGGG Temple Orange at Eau Palm Beach The former Ritz-Carlton on the beach in Manalapan changed more than just its name when it morphed into Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa last year. Its high-profile restaurant, Temple Orange, has undergone some major changes as well.

The dining room is much the same, but lightened and brightened to give it an airier, more inviting ambience. The restaurant’s food and beverage program, however, has been dramatically reworked. Sommelier Krystal Kinney has been brought on-staff; she’s already hosting wine tastings and revamped the bar menu.

On the food side, new chef de cuisine Armando Galeas has overhauled the comfort foodoriented menus at breakfast, lunch and dinner to give them a healthier side, adding vegan, gluten-

free and pescatarian dishes. So while hearty appetites might go for the brioche French toast with house-made marmalade, those seeking lighter fare might opt for the breakfast “baco,” a bread-like flatbread that comes with turkey bacon, avocado and low-fat mozzarella.

A restaurant signature is the daily Mediterranean breakfast buffet, featuring everything from traditional egg dishes to cured meats, cheeses and smoked fish.

At dinner those breakfast bacos get lustier— topped with slow-cooked pork, pickled red peppers and cabbage, for example. Other offerings include a summery watermelon and feta salad, spring vegetable pappardelle, and a selection of simply grilled and sauced fish.

A restaurant signature at Eau Palm Beach Resort is the daily Mediterranean breakfast buffet.

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Many of the world’s best chefs have been inspired by cooking in the family kitchen, and Armando Galaes is no exception. The Honduran native has made a unique culinary journey, from his home country to New Orleans, where he took his first professional job as a prep cook in a local French bistro.

His big break came when he snagged a job with the Bam! man himself, Emeril Lagasse, cooking at Lagasse’s NOLA restaurant in the French Quarter. He stayed with Lagasse but moved to South Florida, opening Emeril’s Miami Beach and Tchoup Chop in Orlando. From there he moved on to positions at several local restaurants, including at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, before taking over the kitchen at Temple Orange earlier this year.

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GGGGG Rick Mace —

café Boulud, Brazilian court

If you were going to design the ideal upbringing for a chef, it would probably be Rick Mace’s. He spent his childhood on the family’s 100-acre farm in Ohio— hunting, gardening, fishing, farming—getting up close and personal with the fresh, local, seasonal ethos that now rules the American culinary landscape.

He spent his next years traveling around the world, following his father’s military career, immersing himself in local cultures and cuisines. A culinary degree was followed by stints in restaurants from Vermont to San Diego; then, in 2007, he joined Daniel Boulud as executive sous chef at Daniel Boulud Brasserie in Las Vegas. After three years as executive chef at the RT Lodge in Tennessee, Mace rejoined Boulud as top toque in Palm Beach.

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“If it’s not broke, don’t fix it,” might well be the motto of Café Boulud at Palm Beach’s quietly elegant Brazilian Court hotel.

But that doesn’t mean the team of chefs and managers at the namesake local restaurant of famed New York chef Daniel Boulud are standing around letting arugula grow under their feet. Newly arrived chef Rick Mace is putting his stamp on the menu, highlighting Mediterranean flavors with classic French technique and the occasional inventive twist. Though the menu is now changing with the fall-winter season, you might find anything from chicken tagine with honeyed eggplant and preserved lemon to chilled Maine lobster with curried aioli.

The coolly sophisticated dining room, with its sunny yellow walls, plush seating and colorful modern artworks, has a timeless charm that needs no remaking. It’s a cozy, comfortable space, one that lets the food (and wine, from star sommelier Mariya Kovacheva) be the star.

Monthly wine dinners, like a recent one featuring fresh white truffles, are perpetual sell-outs. And the typically slower summer months are enlivened by the addition of the “Boulud Sud” menu, where the classic French influence recedes and is replaced by more rustic pan-Mediterranean flavors. There’s also a daily happy hour, which recently added twice-weekly live music performances, the kind of “fix” you do when something’s not really broken.

Chef Rick Mace highlights Mediterranean flavors with classic French technique.

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Jové at the Four Seasons Jové is named after the Italian god of the sky. It’s a most appropriate moniker, as the newest restaurant at the Four Seasons Palm Beach, replacing the more prosaically titled The Restaurant, has sky-high ambitions, with talent to match.

In the kitchen, that’s chef Mauro Zanusso, a peripatetic native of Italy who’s channeling the highly evolved simplicity of his country’s cuisine and infusing it with contemporary and local-seasonal élan. What that means in your mouth are dishes like bacon-wrapped cobia with olive tapenade and fava beans, and pasta carbonara with guanciale, poached egg and caviar, along with more familiar steak and veal scallopine preparations, stone-fired pizzas and a small selection of charcuterie.

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The restaurant proper has been completely reborn. After closing for extensive renovations, it boasts a stylish look that blends modern and traditional elements, with an array of luxurious fabrics, a wine wall of antique brass and glass, and eclectic touches like starburst chandeliers and accents of acid green amid a color scheme of stone and earth tones.

Jové’s cocktail program is as ambitious as its food. In fact, according to general manager Karma Tsepal, it adheres to the same fresh, local, seasonal philosophy that guides the kitchen.

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GGGGG Mauro Zanusso — Jové, Four seasons

“Globe trotting” is an understatement when it comes to Mauro Zanusso. Born in the northern Italian town of Biella, he’s lived and worked in Paris, London, Brazil, India, Turkmenistan and Egypt. And now Palm Beach, where he arrived in 2013 from the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh to head up the kitchen at Jové.

Lusting after the contents in pastry shop windows as a child, he knew even then he wanted to be a chef. Which was hardly surprising, as his food-centric family cooked from his grandmother’s garden and his father was in the meat business, supplying local restaurants. What really opened his eyes to the food world, though, was his time at the first Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in London, a step that set him firmly on his current path.

Chef Zanusso channels the highly evolved simplicity of Italy’s cuisine and infuses it with contemporary and localseasonal élan.

Facing page: A delicate octopus salad. Left: Jové’s sleek dining room

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setting the scene Easy-to-make centerpieces for your holiday table photography By adaM finkle

Few things truly finish a holiday table like a beautiful centerpiece.

That’s a lot of pressure for these festive florals—and for those who create them. But don’t stress. These six easy-to-make centerpieces are guaranteed to be the tops on your table this season.

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SIMPLY STATUESQUE

Stand wheat stalks upright in a tall crystal vase, fill with water, and top off with an unexpected ornamental blossom like leafy kale. This tall arrangement is ideal for a buffet or sideboard.

GORGEOUS GREENS

A fresh mix of juniper, bay leaves, china berries, figs and cymbidium orchids create an elegant island of green when staged in florist foam and displayed in a low, white ceramic planter.

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CARNATION SPHERE

PLATTER OF PRODUCE

This ruby red globe consists of frilly carnation flowers pressed into a water-soaked ball of florist foam.

Silver ornaments add a touch of sparkle. A silver candle stand serves as an unexpected base for the gorgeous globe.

A glass cake plate makes a surprising and handsome pedestal for a sculptural arrangement of green apples, mixed mushrooms, and assorted pinecones. A single pillar candle anchors and illuminates the centerpiece.

ORCHIDTINI

A martini glass performs as a stylish bud vase for a single cymbidium orchid floating above a stem of chinaberries. Create impact by clustering a number of orchidtinis in the middle of a round table, positioning them on a serving tray, or running them down the center of a long dining table.

LUXE LAYERS Start with a stocky glass bowl or vase and fill it with layers of your favorite flowers and fruits. Then top it off with water.

Stylishly submerged, strata of wheat grass, pinecones, and Habanera chilies perform as a colorful base for exotic Makara orchid flowers.

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50 Ocean’s Bites and Brews dinner

Where: Delray Beach About the event: 50 Ocean wrapped up the summer season

with a craft-beer pairing dinner featuring Saltwater Brewery. The six-course dinner included dishes like the Florida wadoo crudo, buttermilk fried frog legs and a suckling pig ballotine.

Kinna Denowitz and Mitch Denowitz Christine Metzger, Chris Gove and Katelyn Perkins

Peter Alex Agardy, ChrisCaroline Gove, Blake Malatesta, Cenizo, Moran, Victoria DustinMcCullough Jeffers andand Marshall Vicky Coe Lynch

Kate Pemberton and Paul Reid

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Billy Estis and Leah Gensman

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Scott and Tatiana Goldberger

Charlie DaBrusco, Sharon DaBrusco, Seth Marmor and Fran Marmor

Alon Ruschin, Karen Levine and Corey Levine

John and Mary Lou Eastham

Paul Roman, Art Samuels, Alan Rosenthal and Lanny Marks

Jeffrey Tholl PhoTograPhy

Gala SeaSide Celebration

Where: Delray Beach About the event: The Delray Beach

Club dance floor was packed for the Greater Boca Raton Estate Planning Council’s endof-the-season gala. The celebration featured dishes from the club’s executive chef, Jason Miranda, and a live performance from the band Atlantis.

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[ out & about ] Delray Beach Bus loop Where: Delray Beach About the event: Cocktails and appetizers were abundant

during Delray Marketplace’s Delray Beach Bus Loop, which raised more than $8,000 for the Delray Beach Center for the Arts. The event featured seven local restaurants and bars, where each of the 700 or so attendees received one drink and appetizer. A shuttle ran all night long, providing free transportation to participating restaurants which spanned from Delray Marketplace to downtown Delray.

Jeanine Chiarenza, Gail Wright, Deana Clark and Kevin Kurlowski

Suzanne Haley, Patty Reed and Mary Ann Canuso

Ron Godfrey, Deana Clark, Kevin Kurlowski, Gail Wright, Bill Giberson, Lana Godfrey, Tawny Moore, Harry Weiss, Mandy Kaster, Mike Borman and Angie Payton

Nick Kitchen, Barry Riddell, Mandy Kaster, Rachel Humphrey, Tom Sandler, Charlee Marie and Liz Baldwin

Delray Beach Donor Wall

Where: Delray Beach About the event: Patrons of the Greater

Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce were honored during the unveiling of the chamber’s Donor Wall. Through their contributions, the chamber was able to open up a new office space in Downtown Delray, adjacent to the Delray Beach Center for the Arts.

Christina Morrison, Karen Granger, Nichole Carosella and Alessandra Bianchini

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Zane at the Spady Cultural heritage MuSeuM Where: Delray Beach About the event: The Spady Cultural Heritage

Museum hosted New York Times best-selling author Zane for a book signing of her latest publication. The event included food and drinks provided by Onli Beverages, Donnie’s Place, Deck 84 and Pat’s Beverages and Liquors, plus a live performance from jazz musician Jesse Jones Jr.

Zane, Sharon Blake, Vera Farrington, Akbar Watson and Charlene Jones

Charlene Jones, Joycelyn Patrick and Rhonda Turner

Alan Burgess, Elaina Norlin and Patricia Wright

SaCk lunCh Marketing ribbon Cutting

Where: Delray Beach About the event: Sack Lunch Marketing celebrated its launch

Kara Clapp, Laura DiBartolo-Bishop, Gladiola Quintanilla and Elena Scheiner

with a grand opening party at its west Delray location. The creative agency treated its guests to fashion and food trucks, plus an array of flavorful drinks from Onli Beverages.

Andrew Stallone, Nadav Haimberg, Lauren Driscoll and Kyle Watson

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Palm Beach SymPhony 40th anniverSary SeaSon

WHERE: Palm Beach ABOUT THE EVENT: The Palm Beach Sym-

phony completed its 40th anniversary season with a Sunday concert at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Members and guests enjoyed brunch followed by beautiful classical music.

Marietta and Dale McNulty Christa Kramer and Renate Mierins Bernadine Rand Mileti, Candide Booth and Marguerite Rosner

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Mary Bryant McCourt and Jean Dolan

Brenda Hoopes and Dorothy Sullivan

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review DADA

52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561/330-3232

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f Marcel Duchamp were alive today, you’d probably find him at Dada in Delray.

Duchamp, a French artist, writer and chess master, was, for a time, one of the leading lights of the avant-garde art movement also known as Dada. Founded by a group of artists in Switzerland as a response to the social and political insanity IF YOU GO that caused World PRICE RANGE: Entrées $10.50–$28 War I, Dada the HOURS: Daily 5 p.m.–2 a.m. movement was WEBSITE: sub-culture.org/dada provocative, whimsical, wildly idiosyncratic and serious of purpose without taking itself too seriously.

Rather, come to think of it, like Dada the bled a moustache and goatee, Feingold is not above taking familiar, homey, comfortrestaurant. food dishes and giving them some (figuraDada the restaurant is the quirky, artsy tive) chin whiskers. teenager of local nightlife-dining parents Rodney Mayo and Scott Freilich, and chef Not that he can’t color between the lines, Bruce Feingold. Turning 14 this year, the and expertly so, as evidenced by a crab cake appetizer that was as delicious and perfectly trio’s creation resides in a thoroughly (and realized as most crab cakes are tasteless mischievously) renovated 1920s-era house so unlike any restaurant in town that it and mealy. This one must have been held makes the merely eclectic seem mindtogether mostly with good intentions, as numbingly normal. beneath its golden, crispy crust, the ratio At first glance, Dada’s menu might seem of fat chunks of sweet-briny blue crabmeat more latter than former. But like Duchamp, to binder was lots and lots to hardly any. one of whose most-famous pieces was a A squirt of a tangy coarse-grain mustard print of the Mona Lisa on which he’d scribsauce was a welcome acidic counterpoint, just as dabs of fire-breathing red and green sauces were a piquant flourish.

Flatbread topped with shards of braised short rib was as multicultural as the United Nations, the slightly flabby crust further gilded with scallions, water chestnuts, guava, blue cheese and a dribble of sweet soy sauce, though all you could really taste was the blue cheese.

Duchamp would appreciate both the big, meaty flavor and the sly, chop-in-cheek wit of Feingold’s “Shake-n-Bake” pork chops.

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Crab cakes appetizer Below: The eclectic interior at Dada

Two thin-sliced but fork-tender bone-in medallions were breaded and pan-fried and presented with mashed potatoes, veg and something called “butterscotch onions,” a brilliantly imaginative melding of sweet and savory that would make the napkin in your lap edible.

Half a partially boned roasted duck riffed on the familiar a l’orange theme, gracing the thoroughly cooked but still moist and meaty quacker with an orange-ish Cointreau sauce and sweet-tart raisin-onion chutney.

At Dada, nothing says “dessert” quite so splendidly as bacon, especially when Feingold cloaks strips of bacon in Chinese fivespice powder and sticks them into a gob of vanilla ice cream atop a square of superdense chocolate brownie. Then he drizzles the whole thing with porky bacon caramel.

The brownie was a tad dry and betrayed a faintly metallic refrigerator taste, but OK. The provocative, whimsical, idiosyncratic, serious/not-serious Dada the restaurant is still a culinary Mona Lisa. Even with a moustache and goatee.

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Potato-crusted grouper from 50 Ocean

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

32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. At a time when chefs and restaurants seem to be constantly shouting their own praises, Nick Morfogen and 32 East go quietly about their way of serving thoughtfully conceived, finely crafted dishes with a minimum of fuss and artifice. The menu changes daily, but recent examples of Morfogen’s culinary expertise include plump scallops given an elegant bouillabaisse treatment and fork-tender venison with a terrific Asiago-fig risotto. When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily.

561/276-7868. $$$ 50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$

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

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Paul Kline’s quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, shrimp and chorizo skewers with corn puree, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ contemporary american. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor deliciously inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$

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

buddah sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan asian.

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

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

burt & max’s—9089 W. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to the underserved denizens of west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and baconwrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, from boniato and yuca chips with blue cheese to a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner daily. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$$ caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$ casa di pepe—189 N.E. Second Ave. Italian. A welcoming staff, familiar Italian dishes done right and moderate prices define this cozy spot with a spacious outdoor patio. Two could share the fist-sized meatball with fresh-tasting tomato sauce and dollop of milky basil, before moving on to house-made linguine with clams, tender veal Francese and one of the best versions of tiramisu this side of Veneto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/279-7371. $$ december/january 2015

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Daringly Traditional.

Holiday Catering TooJay’s Signature Sandwich Platter Enjoy any combination of the Triple J, J&J, Italiano, Shrimp Salad, Turkey BLT, Roast Beef, Breast of Turkey or Turkey Avocado.

Served with potato salad, Cole slaw and pickles.

city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as crabstuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$ cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting.

Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$ d’angelo trattoria—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian.

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

Since 1981 TooJay’s has been delighting diners and catering to our communities with an exciting and eclectic menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So whether you are planning a holiday party, family get together, or office celebration, TooJay’s is the perfect partner. With over 30 years experience as restaurant and catering professionals, we bring a lot to the table.

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

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deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads or the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger. And the waterfront location can’t be beat. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $ dig—777 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American.

Recently purchased by a mother-and-daughter team, the vibe here is organic, local and sustainable. Expect dishes ranging from barbecue sea-whistle salmon to lump-crab guacamole. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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el camino—15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the dusky red chili and tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class tacos of fish clad in crisp, delicate fried skin and set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And do check out the margaritas, especially the half-and-half blend of smoky mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$ fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from december/january 2015

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greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway. Greek.

If you care more about well-prepared, generously portioned and fairly priced food than Opa!-shouting waiters, you’ll love this modest little restaurant. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $ the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. American. The Grove offers excellent food, the kind that gives hope that our part of South Florida can be a culinary destination on par with the best in the country. There’s excellent service too, and an equally commendable wine list, one that boasts by-the-glass selections actually worth drinking. The menu changes biweekly and, like the restaurant, lacks even a crumb of pretension— and is uniformly excellent. • Dinner Tues.–Thurs.

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henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything— from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$ house of siam —25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/3309191. $$ il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frogs legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/2723566. $$

j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue—owned

by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina— serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/2723390. $$

jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Jimmy’s cheerily unpretentious atmosphere applies to the eclectic menu, which flits from China to Italy to New Orleans at will. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner daily. 561/865-5774. $$ la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. This kitchen turns out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are simply glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

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[ dining guide ] latitudes ocean grill—2809 S.Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Contemporary American. This seaside restaurant at the Holiday Inn has long been an unfussy local favorite—with a jaw-dropping view. Think gold standard faves like calamari, mom’s chicken soup, stuffed portabello, steaks, chops, the always-great yellowtail snapper.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$ lemongrass bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. PanAsian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular restaurants around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $ max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Restaurateur Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef- and ingredient-driven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly, goat-cheese croquettes with red chili-guava jelly and grilled local swordfish with orange cumin vinaigrette. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$ the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. It’s a safe bet that your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports red leather and cowhide chairs, more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2763600. $$

park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cake featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or mustard-barbecue pork belly with Carolina gold cheese rice. Don’t miss the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29—or the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2655093. $$

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prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime has a neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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[ dining guide ] racks fish house & oyster bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$ scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neopolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neopolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $ sundy house —106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American/Mediterranean. It’s always been historic, with a changing lineup of top chefs. These days the Sundy House menu is a “soulful” blend of Mediterranean flavors and Southern comfort food— served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and

imaginative. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$$

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

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

vic & angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Vic’s Buffalo mozzarella, house-made pastas and San Marzano tomatoes are first-rate, and execution is spot on. Try the “Old School” meatball to start, then sample the perfectly cooked veal chop. Portions are substantial, so expect leftovers. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-9570. $$$

boyNtoN bEACh bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ china dumpling—1899-5 N. Congress Ave. Chinese.

The dim sum basket is an absolute must-try. Meanwhile, the pork dumplings and shrimp dumplings are not to be missed. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/737-2782. $ prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood.

Simple pleasures soar—full-belly clams, fried sweet and crispy, or a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese/ sushi. Local sushi-philes jam the long, narrow dining room for a taste of such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (only on Thursdays), as well as

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more elaborate dishes like the sublime snowy snapper Morimoto and opulent tuna tartare. Creative and more elaborate rolls are a specialty. This is arguably some of the best sushi in Palm Beach County. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$

Lake worth couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly.

(Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$

paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean sea bass branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$

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

This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently mar-

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

LaNtaNa the station house—233 Lantana Road. Seafood.

If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go.

Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 8 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly.

561/547-9487. $$$ PaLM BeaCh bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island for the see-and-be-seen crowd. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack

of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$

buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary american. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). But they’re all good. Dinner daily. 561/833-3450. $$ café boulud—The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with american flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-6060. $$$

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chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French.

Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-andbe-seen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside. When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$

cucina dell’ arte—257 Royal Poinciana Way. Italian. The wide range of items on the menu and the great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$

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

hmf—1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, American.

This posh Adam Tihany-designed space in the historic Breakers resort, an icon of Old Palm Beach, offers imginative small plates and hand-crafted cocktails in an atmosphere reminiscent of the 1950s. • Open daily from 5 p.m. 561/290-0104. $$

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leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American.

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

nick & johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers.

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renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is comfortably buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly.

561/655-9752. $$$ ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This selfdescribed “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is poshcasual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honeyginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$ trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian.

Maître d’ Carla Minervini is your entrée to a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfort-

able room and excellent food. We love the crispy fillet of herb-crusted sole in a rich, buttery sauce and the veal scallopini in a lemon caper Chardonnay sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

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All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the terrific tuna ceviche in “tomatillo broth.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/624-0024. $

café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. contemporary American. The newer, more “trendy” restaurants come and go, but this longtime stalwart maintains its consistency—and never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to feature finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness and inspired execution to keep things interest-

cabana las palmas—533 Clematis St. nuevo latino. This colorful restaurant is a treat for the palette and palate. Must-orders include mariquitas, thin, crispy plantain slices that are the irresistible Cuban answer to potato chips; cookbook-perfect ceviche of shrimp, octopus and calamari that shows how chili heat can be both fiery and subtle. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian.

There are many things to like about this modest little osteria—the unpretentious ambience, piano nightly after 7 p.m., the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/514-4070. $$

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Inspired by the chateaus of France, Chateau Ami is a luxurious retreat that reflects that moment when inspiration & architecture meet. Created by renowned architect Randall Stofft & Cudmore Builders, Chateau Ami is a masterpiece of design & craftsmanship featuring inlayed onyx, intricately hand-painted ceilings, & crystal chandeliers. Infinity pool flows to the tranquil lake beyond. 2.5 acres of lakefront acreage. $6.899M

Jennifer is an award winning producer in Boca Raton & Delray Beach. Call today!

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This 7,058 total-square-foot home has 6 bedrooms, 7½ bathrooms and is truly a masterpiece with superior quality and craftsmanship throughout. Upon entering the home, you are greeted with a grand entryway and an open floor plan. One of the first details to catch your eye is the glamorous 23-foot soaring coral fireplace in the living room with coffered ceilings and columns throughout. The open floor plan of the main floor is a perfect compliment to the floor-to-ceiling windows that offer residents mesmerizing waterfront views of the Intracoastal. You can gain access to the second floor via the winding staircase with beautifully detailed iron railing or by elevator. Complete with a 4-car garage, spectacular gourmet kitchen open to the large family room, maid’s quarters, this property is truly spectacular. In addition, this incredible property is located on the most amazing 170-feet of prime

Intracoastal waterfront, with uninterrupted views from both the ground and second floors. This unique lot juts into the Intracoastal more than 60 feet, creating a private island feeling and is arguably the best point lot in Boca Raton. Your only neighbors to the south are the trees, federally protected mangroves, and the natural wildlife and endless Intracoastal views galore.

Designed with the entertainer in mind, the back of the home has over 170 feet of boat dock with two state-ofthe-art boat lifts, a heated pool with spa overflow and a grill area with covered loggia.

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Spectacular Intracoastal Point Lot Estate with 270 feet of the most precious waterfront imaginable. $4,375,000

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Approximately 158Ëšof panoramic views gallore and dockage. Movie theatre club room fireplaces, elevator, librar, loggia, incredible resort style pool and spa, 8400 sqft and much more.

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BROKER/OWNER Mizner Grande Realty, LLC 155 NE Spanish River Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33431 561 702-0413 cell 561 393-7000 office www.MiznerGrandeRealty.com

EDUCATION ▶ Saint Andrews School ▶ Boca Raton ▶ Jacksonville University ▶ B.S. in Marketing

AWARDS ▶ Prestigious Pinnacle Award ▶ Boca Raton News Spirit Award ▶ Prestigious Chairman Circle Award

CHARITIES ▶ Camp Sunshine Retreat for Children Boca Club Life, The Real Estate Book, the South Florida Real Estate Guide, as well as TV ads, movie theatres and tremendous Worldwide Online Marketing reaching over 800,000 unique monthly visitors, 200 countries and qualified buyers locally, internationally and worldwide.

The duPont REGISTRY and our Worldwide Marketing approach to 54 Countries has allowed Mizner Grande Realty to obtain Top Dollar for their sellers by exposing their properties worldwide. Their winning team of 65 Elite Superstar Agents will market your property locally, globally and internationally to the most qualified buyers.

For more information, call the office at (561) 393-7000, or Ari Albinder, BrokerOwner, on his cell (561) 702-0413. Mizner Grande Realty is located at 155 NE Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431. Take a Virtual Tour of their Magnificent Properties at www. miznergranderealty.com

with Life threatening illnesses ▶ Multiple Sclerosis ▶ American Heart Association ▶ Boca Raton Children’s Museum ▶ Big Mama’s Team of Life ▶ Make A Wish Foundation

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Mizner Grande Realty is Celebrating $1.5 Billion Dollars in Sales and is one of South Florida’s Leading Powerhouse Real Estate firms, specializing in luxury homes and luxury condominium sales in Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Gulfstream, Hillsboro Mile, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, the Las Olas area and south to Miami Beach. Mizner Grande Realty has negotiated over $1.5 billion dollars in real estate sales in South Florida, and their successful approach to global and international marketing includes exposure in: Mizner’s Dream (the Official Magazine of The Boca Raton Resort and Beach Club), duPont REGISTRY (Around The World to 54 Countries), Homes & Land of the Palm Beaches, Boca/Delray Lifestyle Magazine, Boca Raton Magazine, Delray Beach Magazine, Sun Sentinel (full color),

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19722 Black Olive This beautiful updated home is located in the much sought after community of boca isles and is priced to sell quick. Just painted, updates include flooring, new kitchen & baths with granite, appliances, hvac, beautiful pool, great for entertaining, privacy at its best!

Floor plan offers split bedrooms, great for the growing family. Guard-gated community, This is the best buy in West Boca! Low $400’s.

9706 Via Emilie Well maintained home in the beautiful community of Villaggio, conveniently located to everything. Situated on a great lot with water views, this home offers tons of living space, updates include, newer roof, beautiful screened pool with lake views. Homes in this community rarely come available. Upper $300’s.

8676 Vista Del Boca Totally renovated ranch home in the ever popular gated community Escondido. Custom renovations completed with attention to detail throughout. Custom kitchen and baths with granite, stainless appliances, painting, newly landscaped yard with fresh sod w/ sprinkler system. Bright open floorplan, private rear yard. Everything is pristine from top to bottom. home is located in one of Palm Beach County’s leading school districts. Upper $300’s.

828 Hickory One of Palm Beach County’s top school districts, in a much sought after community, Camino Gardens! This beautiful home is conveniently located to everything, just minutes from the beach, downtown, Mizner Park, night life, shopping, worship, schools, parks, libraries, restaurants, highways and much more. You will fall in love with this home from the second you drive up, great curb appeal. Low $600’s.

10092 Canoe Brook Circle No membership equity!! Boca Raton’s best kept secret ‘’Boca Greens’’!! You will fall in love from the second you drive past the man guarded gate! This beautifully maintained community offers golf, tennis and country club. HOA of $203 a month includes cable, phone, internet, garbage and recycle. This large open floor plan home offers plenty of room for the growing family with 4 large bedrooms, high vaulted ceilings, open kitchen to family room with beautiful view of the pool over looking the golf course and lake. Upper $400’s.

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Located on the grounds of the world famous Boca Raton Resort & Hotel. Mizner Court, along with Mizner Tower and Mizner Grand, make up the luxurious Mizner Village, complete with fabulous vistas overlooking Lake Boca Raton. Amenities include: Resort Style Pools, Fitness Centers, Tennis Courts, & 24hr security. Boat docks are available with ocean access from Lake Boca with no fixed bridges. These prestigious residences offer luxury living for those who will settle for nothing less than the very best.

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Costin’s Cottages pineapple grove • delray beach, fl

$2,100,000 • 8 Offices • 3 Bathrooms • 10 Parking Spaces • 3,600 sq. ft.

• Historic Office Building • Close to City Parking • Two Separate Buildings • Flexible Workspace • OSSHAD Zoning 1045 E. Atlantic Ave. • Delray Beach, FL • GoldenBearRealty.com • 561-247-2455 • Bill Bathurst, Real Estate Broker

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MAGNIFICENT DIRECT OCEANFRONT PENTHOUSE Highland Beach | $7,900,000 | Modern and expansive 5 bedroom, 5 full and 2 half bath penthouse. Over 6,300 sf of living space, sprawling private rooftop patio with splash pool, 4 car garage spaces and private elevator. Steven Solomon 561.289.3609

OLD WORLD ELEGANCE 5678 Vintage Oaks Circle | Delray Beach | $6,500,000 This exquisite estate sits on 3 lots, one of which is fully buildable and deed-able. Spanning over 16,000 sf, the property boasts 24 ft ceilings with architectural details throughout.

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MERIDIAN 1 North Ocean Boulevard | Boca Raton | $1,695,000 This gorgeous residence mimics a sensational New York Westside apartment and will take your breath away. New York sleek home in the sky with 3 bedrooms plus office, 3.5 baths and 3,500 sf. Arlene Rampulla 561.901.5365

DOLCEVITA - NEW OCEANFRONT BOUTIQUE BUILDING 155 South Ocean Avenue | Singer Island | $995,000$1,650,000 | Impressive 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condominiums that live like a single family home.

Chris Cox 561.714.6815 | Jeff Cohen 561.654.7341 Marisela Cotilla 561.413.8262

BEAUTIFUL LES JARDINS RESIDENCE 2345 Northwest 46 Street | Boca Raton | $1,200,000 This rare 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 half bath offers a library/ family room designed by Barry Sugarman, mahogany builtins, complete with private yard and pool. Also available for corporate lease. Susan Edens 561.294.3228

FABULOUS EAST BOCA GATED COMMUNITY Trieste | Boca Raton | $995,000 | Ultra high-end finishes abound in this tri-level townhouse built in 2007. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage and private elevator.

Also offered fully furnished for $1,200,000. Steven Solomon 561.289.3609

HAMPTONS ESTATE AT WOODFIELD COUNTRY CLUB 3210 Harrington Drive | Boca Raton | $775,000 | Stunning 1-story home in desired country club of Woodfield includes 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, marble floors, inviting pool and yard overlooking a beautiful lake. Tali Israel 561.319.1000

SLEEK MODERN DESIGN Boca Grove Country Club | Boca Raton | $770,000 Contemporary one-level home comprises 4 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half bathrooms, over 5,000 total sf, expansive screened pool and patio with South facing fairway views.

Steven Solomon 561.289.3609

GORGEOUS ARUBA MODEL IN CANYON TRAILS 10557 Cape Delabra Court | Boynton Beach | $419,900 Features a chef’s dream kitchen, stainless steel appliances, double ovens, eat-in kitchen with a beautiful lakefront view and fabulous open great room. Randi Pilato 561.866.8263

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The Bélanger Estate | Delray Beach | $7,395,000 | This Delray Beach gated showpiece estate is a serene hideaway with an extensive palm-fringed outdoor entertainment area.

Designed by renowned Marc Michaels, this newly built Estate is a stylish masterwork with Mediterranean influences. The Estate features an extraordinary 120 ft of Intracoastal Waterway, a private dock and an infinity edge pool. Located in the prominent area of the Delray Beach Historic District, the property is situated only blocks away from the ocean and Atlantic Avenue. Experience Florida living at its best. Web# RX-10045466.

Presidential Place | Boca Raton | $4,195,000 | A spectacular oceanfront four bedroom luxury condominium offers breathtaking views of the ocean and Lake Boca Raton. Ralph Lauren design and an open floorplan make this a very elegant and inviting sun-filled residence. A beautifully finished oceanside cabana completes the offering.

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One Thousand Ocean | Boca Raton | $4,495,000 | An oceanfront villa with the most impeccable modern details sets a new standard for luxury living at the trophy address of One Thousand Ocean, the modernist architectural icon of South Florida. With high ceilings and spacious outdoor living space, Beach Villa 102 is complete with a private plunge pool on the terrace.

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700 Osprey Point Circle | Boca Raton | $15,500,000 | Opulence abounds from the first glimpse of this architectural masterpiece. Quietly situated on the largest canal in The Sanctuary, complete with a 258Âą foot of protected deep water dockage and 7-bay garage, this stunning 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 3 half bath estate boasts nearly 16,000 sf of exquisite craftsmanship. From the gourmet kitchen, large walk-in wine cellar, cantilevered balconies, loggias and outdoor living room to the resort-style pool and immaculate landscaping down to the smallest details that extend to the guest home, no detail has been spared.

Named one of Forbes Top Ten Most Exclusive Communities in the US, The Sanctuary is a small, private enclave of luxurious homes that embodies the spirit of its name at every turn. www.700ospreypointcircle.com

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A Season of Hope The future unfolds with faith, day by day.

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very time someone dumps a bucket of ice on his or her head, I can’t help thinking about a moment or two I had a few years ago when I was working out in the pool at our condominium.

There was a man sitting above the main deck with a newspaper in his hands; just below him in his line of sight was my wheelchair, parked by the pool.

As I pulled myself up the pool’s steps, I caught his glance and watched him slowly descend the stairs, reluctantly coming towards me. As I toweled off, he asked, “Is that your wheelchair?”

I nodded.

He pointed to a woman ascending the same stairs from the pool, her partially paralyzed left hand and leg conspicuous. “My wife, Patty,” he said, “was diagnosed five years ago with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [Lou Gehrig’s disease]. She’s participating in an ALS research program at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, our hometown.”

I was caught off guard. Except for the chilling fact that the wheelchair was mine, we had nothing in common as far as I could see. I was a complete stranger, sitting at the edge of a pool on a warm autumn morning. Still, he began to tell me all about it and I saw the tears start in his eyes. I knew those tears; they were the same ones I had in my eyes 25 years ago when I called my wife from a phone booth outside of the Mayo Clinic to tell her that I had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

As we talked, I realized this couple’s journey was just beginning—and it was one that would end for them in a year or two. I knew then that they would experience the emotional peaks and valleys that are a part of living with a chronic illness, but back then I couldn’t tell him this. And today, he is on my mind with every “ice bucket challenge” I see on TV or Facebook. For those living under a rock, the ice bucket challenge involves dumping a bucket of ice water on your head—or

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someone else’s—to prompt a monetary donation to ALS research, and to raise awareness. The idea came from a guy in Boston named Pete Frates, who was diagnosed with ALS in March 2012.

The ice bucket challenge went viral on social media this summer like nothing I’d ever seen before—I think that movement raised almost $22 million for ALS research. I wonder if Pete Frates will ever know how much his idea really did for ALS. Money is one thing, but he managed to create hope, and hope is worth more than any dollar amount.

Hope is not wishing; it’s not asking for miracles. Hope is knowing we can make positive changes in our lives through practical, purposeful actions, like changes in diet, exercise, moderate drinking, meditation, visualization. Hope is the sustenance that keeps us going. It is knowing that each day things will be better because we want them to be better. Hope may not bring a magical cure to those who are ill but it can change the perspective of how we live our lives; it can fill us with peace and joy and acceptance.

The fortune cookie that I opened recently at the Chinese restaurant near our office read, “He who has hope has everything.”

That says it all.

May God bless you and your loved ones this holiday season.

HOPE O HAS HING H W E H VERYT HAS E

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[ community connection ]

“People working together in a community garden produce the joyful fruit. It’s a collective effort that feeds body, mind and spirit.”

Pablo del Real Founder, Auroras Voice Co-founder, Frog Alley Community Garden A student of Mahatma Gandhi, Pablo del Real was reading a biography of Martin Luther King when he decided to follow the path of non-violence and social change that had defined both men’s lives. In 2007, he founded Auroras Voice, a nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering people to shape their own lives and the environment around them. Through Auroras Voice and its Sow Share program, del Real in 2012 co-founded the Frog Alley Community Garden on Southwest Fourth Avenue in Delray Beach, now in its second season.

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Del Real, also a poet and a writer, has worked as a content editor for a Delray Beach search-engine startup.

Still, his heart is at the center of the Frog Alley Community Garden (in which people “rent” garden beds and are helped by community volunteers), and he’s working to create additional community gardens in Delray Beach.

With more than 20 individual plots and support from community businesses, the Frog Alley Community Garden continues to grow—literally and figuratively—bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and ages for what del Real calls a spiritual activity, connecting people to the earth and to each other.

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