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SALT7, Delray’s most notorious brunch bacchanalia, has the quality, chef-driven cuisine that transcends its party-time reputation. BY LYNN KALBER
22 editor’s letter
Savor the Avenue is only one of the ways Delray moves to its own offbeat drum—and it’s music to our ears.
52 how does it feel
Take a walk on the wild side with a few locals who have experienced (and survived) amazing feats—from orbiting the earth to climbing Everest to chatting up sharks.
BY MARIE SPEED
BY CHRISTIANA LILLY AND JOHN THOMASON
25 hot list
62 love knows
A tireless hairstylist reflects on the blow-dried bustle of Delray Beach Fashion week, tennis stars hold court day and night, we’re crazy for a new chocolate emporium, and more news ‘n’ notes for the New Year.
no bounds
We say “I do” to the wedding venues only Palm Beach County has to offer—from zen gardens and art museums to rustic barns, lively markets and historic lighthouses.
BY CHRISTINA WOOD
BY CHRISTINA WOOD
31 snapshots
68 savor the avenue
Delray was popping this season. Here’s where we spotted you.
32 calendar/top five
The Norton Museum reopens with bold, hip colors; an all-female country quartet goes “Radioactive”; bluesman Watermelon Slim is fiery (and seedless!); and more than 30 other reasons to get out. BY JOHN THOMASON
This beloved dining tradition celebrates its 11th anniversary in March. These are the restaurants that will serve al fresco dinners on the five-block-long table in downtown Delray.
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The “Hidden Kitchen” is a stylish way to conserve space, vertical gardens take root in urban homes, and we’re big fans of big fans. BY ROBIN HODES
Delray Fashion Week is here; here’s a little glimpse of our style picks. PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL
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Meet a pair of environmental do-gooders with green thumbs and big ideas, and a holistic nurse who scales mountains for an inspiring cause. BY CHRISTIANA LILLY AND CHRISTINA WOOD
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Our review-driven dining guide showcases great restaurants in Delray and beyond. BY LYNN KALBER
94 my turn
The author didn’t let a physical handicap prevent him from hurtling down Utah’s snow-capped slopes—a reminder that a little self-confidence can go a long way. BY JOHN SHUFF
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Elks Lodge Treasurer Carol Eaton has taken initiative to lift Delray’s community spirit, in more ways than one.
This fall, costumed “witches” pedaled for charity, walkers pounded the pavement for heart health, arts supporters celebrated tiki fun at Crane’s, and more.
BY RICH POLLACK
BY CHRISTIANA LILLY ON THE COVER: Conservationist and photographer Jim Abernethy with offshore friend Photography by Nigel Moyter
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[ letters ] FOREIGN AID Hi, my wife and I are on vacation from England at Delray Beach. We have walked each day on the beach, ironically with a Walmart bag, and have [each] picked up about a kilo of plastic. People give us the thumbs-up, but don’t follow [our lead]. Your beaches are beautiful, but now need help. I have written to Walmart asking for their help to campaign, as I can’t do it from England for you. Please recognize what you have, educate the kids to find the plastic, and help clean the beaches. It will help the world. I am sure the wealthy won’t be bothered, but they also need to understand that it will affect their children. I am not a campaigning environmentalist, just an ordinary person on holiday. We have been coming to Florida for 18 years, and love your state. Please try and start a campaign to stop plastic and beach litter. Regards, Max and Sarah Winters
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TENNIS POLITICS I read [Randy Schultz’s “City Watch” column] about Match Point and Delray and their “dispute.” [City Watch blog, Oct. 2, bocamag. com.] I don’t think you understand the situation since you keep calling Match Point the “promoter” and mention they are the ones that can promote it best. Actually Match Point OWNS the tournament. It’s the way ATP events (and golf for that matter) work. The city does NOT have any relationship with ATP or the Tour event. The city only “provides” the facility. As a part of getting the OWNER (Match Point) to use us instead of some other venue (they used to be in Coral Springs) the City agreed to pay a fee to Match Point to entice them to put THEIR tournament on in Delray Beach. So if the contract, if voided the city, has no rights to hold an ATP tournament or any other tournament that is sanctioned, Mark [Baron, Match Point president] would simply find another venue by putting out HIS RFP asking people wanting to host HIS tournament to respond with what they would do/pay to host it. This is exactly what has happened with the
Davis Cup, Fed Cup and in fact Spring Training baseball in Palm Beach County. The teams open up to places that want to host the team/ event, and people interested BID on it. We bid on Davis Cup and Fed Cup ... and WON those bids. Hence they held the events here. I’m sorry the mayor and commissioners don’t understand this, as had they, it would have been a simple fix. That is to request to have Match Point renegotiate their agreement (which they are under no obligation to do, by the way). Being NICE to the guy who OWNS the tournament and actually seeing if there are ways the city could do other things to reduce the cost would have been the proper approach. But alas, several came in with the “sue them for no bids” mentality, and they applied that to the wrong circumstance here. Hope this helps you understand the actual situation. Let me know if you need more information. Jon Levinson, president REL Enterprises, Inc. Delray Beach
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[ editor’s letter ] B Y M A R I E S P E E D
Because We Can
Delray Beach may be growing, but it still honors the element of quirk
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ur favorite Delray event, the 11th-annual Savor the Avenue, is right around the corner (page 68), and we have the inside track on who’s participating this year. Most of us have been at least once, and I would venture to say no one in Delray is surprised that the main street of our city—Atlantic Avenue—is closed for this event. Doesn’t everyone shut down their main highway so residents can have a five-blocklong dinner party? That is just how Delray rolls. We do things that sound like fun because we can. Like building a 100-foot Christmas tree and having Santa fly in on a helicopter. Or shutting down a travel route through town on a Saturday morning so 200 women dressed as witches can ride bicycles through the city to raise money for charity. Delray has a massive art fair that started with a celebration of the gladiolus flower more than 50 years ago, and free concerts at Old School Square on Friday nights. It has free rides around town in golf carts. A stiletto race. Santas doing a bar crawl. And there is more, there is always more. Delray may be growing too fast for some, or losing some of that small-town charm, but it is a city that still has imagination—and the wherewithal to make crazy ideas work. Austin is famous for its “Keep Austin Weird” campaign, and I think Delray needs to do all it can to protect its own vibrant willingness to go out on a limb. Maybe that involves witches riding bikes or a 1,000-person dining table, but it’s all in the spirit of a town that chooses innovation over inflexibility. And in that spirit, let’s launch ourselves into the New Year with new ideas and a renewed commitment to work together. See you next time.
FIVE (MORE) THINGS I LOVE ABOUT DELRAY [ 1 ] Police Chief Maria Olsen [ 2] C onte’s Italian Deli and Gourmet Market homemade chicken soup [ 3 ] The outside bar at Rack’s [ 4 ] The Cornell Museum gift shop [ 5 ] The Elks Club
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THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
You don’t have to be a wine lover to know that where the grapes come from has a big impact on the flavor. So, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the same holds true for the cacao beans used to make chocolate—but it does! Who knew that cacao beans from Madagascar tend to be acidic and fruity or that those grown in the Dominican Republic are woody with tobacco notes? The big chocolate companies apparently don’t appreciate these differences, but Tyler Levitetz does. The Delray native personally sources the cacao beans you can see being made into chocolate at the 5150 Chocolate Co. Levitetz founded. Of course, you might be more distracted by the chocolate that has already been made. You’ll find beautiful bonbons and solid bars of chocolate in eye-popping flavors simply demanding to be eaten. It will be hard, very hard, but whether you go for a Bacon & Crouton chocolate bar or a raspberry bonbon sparkling with gold, try...to...eat...it...slowly. This is chocolate that is meant to be savored. (Hint, hint: It’s also chocolate that would make quite a statement on Valentine’s Day.) 1010 N. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 561/562-5731
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RESOLVE TO LAUGH MORE THIS YEAR! Research has shown that laughter can help relieve stress, ease tension, increase the endorphins in your system, boost your immunity and reduce pain, in addition to making you feel happier. So do yourself a favor—make a New Year’s resolution to laugh more. A ticket to “Laugh with the Library” on Feb. 1 at the Delray Beach Marriott will help get you off to a good start. This year, the annual event, which is a fundraiser for the Delray Beach Public Library, will feature the comedy of Cory Kahaney, who has an impressive resume. She was a finalist on “Last Comic Standing” and “America’s Got Talent,” has had her own specials on Comedy Central and HBO, and is a regular on the late-night talk shows. You can keep the laughs coming with Catch a Rising Star, a showcase for up-and-coming comics, at the Crest Theatre at Old School Square on Feb. 7 and 28. Corey Kahaney
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This winter, we celebrate chocolate, Delray Beach Fashion Week—and top athletes making a racket. BY CHRISTINA WOOD Milos Raonic
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A CHANGE IN VENU(E) You might not recognize Kelley Randall’s name, but if you are a patron of Vic & Angelo’s or The Office, you might have enjoyed his cooking. He served as the head chef at both Atlantic Avenue haunts before he joined the opening lineup at The Venu in Boynton Beach as executive chef. Randall admits that trading in the buzz and bustle along the Avenue for the more relaxing pace of life on West Boynton Beach Boulevard took some getting used to. On the bright side, he’s much closer to some of the farms that provide the fresh, local produce that is a hallmark of his cooking. Randall has created a menu for The Venu featuring dishes ranging from wild boar pappardelle to chipotle-crusted halibut. The pasta is made in-house—and so are the cookies. In addition to lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, The Venu also serves up some funky cocktails and a healthy dose of live music. 8794 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach; 561/200-0222 One of Venu’s decadent desserts
For some, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a day off. For those at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, it’s a day on. The national holiday, which falls on Monday, Jan. 21, celebrates the life and legacy of a man whose vision and accomplishments continue to inspire millions of Americans. The Spady Museum will honor the civil rights icon at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast on Jan. 21 at 8:30 a.m. at the Delray Beach Golf Club. Can’t make the breakfast? Head over to the Delray Beach Community Center at 1:30 p.m. to take part in another annual tradition—the Martin Luther King Jr. Delray Walk. From the Community Center, you’ll follow a route that will take you through the historic heart of Delray’s black community before winding up in Pompey Park, where light refreshments will be served. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, 170 N.W. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach; 561/279-8883
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AFTER DARK: THE 2018 DELRAY BEACH OPEN We all know that when the sun goes down, the action on the Avenue heats up. But did you know that also goes for the action at the Delray Beach Open? From Friday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 24, you can enjoy day after day—and night after glorious night— of world-class tennis at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. The 10-day tournament begins with ATP Champions team play, featuring some of the greatest players in the sport’s history. The ATP World Tour competition follows and will culminate with finals in both singles and doubles on Feb. 24. In addition to seeing some of the game’s top players in action, you’ll find opportunities to celebrate at the annual event—including a VIP Reception on Tuesday evening, Feb. 19. Tickets to the event include stadium court box seating for that night’s matches, featuring Frances Tiafoe and Nick Kyrgios, among others. 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/330-6000
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In May, Matt Stabile took over the reins at Theatre Lab, a professional theatre nce again, Deborah Balta will be drinking company in Boca Raton dedicated to developing and copious amounts of coffee during Delray producing new plays. He inherited the position from Beach Fashion Week. Behind the scenes at his mentor, Louis Tyrrell, the former artistic director the event, which runs Jan. 23-27, volunteer models will of Theatre at Arts Garage and Florida Stage. Tyrrell be slipping into the stylish creations of local designers launched Theatre Lab in 2015 and will now serve as and the diverse looks found in downtown boutiques. its founding director. Stabile, who grew up in Miami, It’s up to volunteer hairstylists, like Balta, to make says, “Having a dedication to new work is just a those models runway-ready. Balta, who can be found slightly different way of looking at art. It’s making art at the new My Salon Suites in the Pineapple Grove active. It’s making art present. New work is saying Arts District, blows, braids and styles hair to order dursomething about what we’re experiencing now.” The ing DBFW. When it’s a client sitting in her chair, it’s new mainstage season at Theatre Lab begins on Nov. different. “It’s not just about their hair. It’s also about 30. them,” she says.
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The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach celebrated its newly renovated $1.2 million backyard. The Fisher Family Science Trail, named for Jeffrey, Frances and Harrison Fisher, goes through the center’s five-acre expansion. From left, Keith James, Science Center CEO Kate Arrizza and Matt Lorentzen
The Quantum Foundation hosted Quantum in the Community, donating $750,000 to 94 organizations in Palm Beach County. This included $67,500 to Delray Beach nonprofits: Cityhouse Delray Beach, Family Promise of South Palm Beach, Wheels from the Heart, Suits for Seniors, Delray Students First, STEM HQ and WiseTribe. From left, Joe Paskoski and Jervonte Edmonds from Suits for Seniors.
Kaufman Lynn Construction was named Corporate Partner of the Year at the Palm Beach Partners annual Business MatchMaker Conference and Expo. From left, Ryan Reiter (director of Kaufman Lynn Construction), Heidi Galloway (awards chair for the School District of Palm Beach County), Ethel Isaacs Williams (senior vice president of Kaufman Lynn Construction) and Jeff Zalkin (vice president of Kaufman Lynn Construction).
Kolter Urban gave back to the community with Kolter Gives BACKpack, providing 440 students from six school districts with backpacks filled with supplies. From left, Executive Director Mary Kay Willson, Joseph Williams, Kathleen Bernard, and Kolter Urban President Bob Vail with three of the 90 students from Achievement Centers for Children and Families in Delray Beach.
The Annual 2018 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards recognized “Overdue in Paradise: The Library History of Palm Beach County” by Janet DeVries, Graham Brunk, Ginger L. Pedersen, Shellie A. Labell and Rosa Sophia, in the category of Florida Adult Non-Fiction, as a Silver Medal winner. From left, Dawn Frood, Janet DeVries Naughton, Ginger L. Pedersen, Shellie A. Labell and Rosa Sophia.
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Where: Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach When: Jan. 21-26 Cost: $10-$15 per event, some free Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org There’s perhaps no better respite from the noise of everyday life than the contemplative balm of great poetry—and Delray Beach’s annual celebration of poetic verse always attracts some of the best names in the field. Among this year’s diverse prime-time headliners: Sharon Olds, who has earned comparisons to Walt Whitman for her daring, confessional poetry; Tyehimba Jess, a slam poet and 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner; Campbell McGrath, a MacArthur Genius Fellow and the author of 10 poetry collections; and Ellen Bass, a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. These eclectic talents will read their work to rapt audiences of enthusiasts, but during the daytime programming, they’ll also discuss their craft at workshops ranging from “Invoking the Muse” to “Powers of the Strange + Particular.” Spend an hour with these geniuses, or even the whole week, and let them massage your brain, heart and soul.
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Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach When: Feb. 15 Cost: $35-$45 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org For adventurous listeners who enjoy traditional music served with a cheeky, progressive twist, it’s tough to resist an act named Isle of Klezbos. As this sextet’s moniker suggests, its musicians are New York City lesbians of Jewish descent, and they play a distinctively danceable blend of klezmer fusion. Formed in 1998 by drummer and film archivist Eve Sicular, the Isle of Klezbos have enough serious chops to transcend the lighthearted whimsy of their name. Reviewing their sixth album, Live From Brooklyn, in 2014, the New York Music Daily’s critic called the players “world-class” and opined, “this is minor key party music at its most deliriously fun and virtuosic.” Considering the group’s bona fides, that’s not surprising: Trumpeter Pam Fleming played with reggae legend Burning Spear, and toured with Indigo Girls and Queen Latifah; vocalist Melissa Fogarty is an opera singer with professional New York credits; and the entire Isle has collaborated with Scissor Sisters and Jill Sobule. Their Arts Garage debut marks their first Florida concert.
Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach When: Jan. 18-19 Cost: $35 Contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org Los Angeles-based performance artist Miwa Matreyek operates, quite literally, in the shadows. Cloaked on a darkened stage, she appears in her productions in silhouette form only—her whole body, or her head, or sometimes just her hands interacting with animated backdrops of her own design. Her wordless one-woman shows exist on the nexus of the analog and the digital, the fantastical and the corporeal. In “Myth and Infrastructure,” she’s a stringless marionette towering over a metropolitan skyline and kneeling in a natural wonderland, where her palms spawn schools of fish, trees take root from her spinal column, and bow-and-arrow-clad hunters take aim at gazelles from atop her back. In “The World Made Itself,” she emerges from a river of molten lava, and finds refuge in the depths of an ocean teeming with creatures worthy of “Avatar.” She’ll present both performances in this evening-long appearance at the Kravis. january/february 2019
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Where: Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach When: Jan. 31 Cost: $45-$55 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org This all-female country quartet of two guitarists and two violinists, which took its wistful name from an obscure Bob Dylan song, seems to have had no problem crossing over from its very inception. Formed in 2014, the group has released just one EP at the time of this writing, and with songs like “Shotgun Summer” and “Hillbilly 401K,” it captures the sassy, hardpartying side of its southern-fried genre. Performances at “Thursday Night Football” and the Kentucky Derby quickly solidified its country music purity, yet the ladies’ song list bucks tradition, revealing an eclectic palette of influences. They cover Guns and Roses and Grace Potter, Nirvana and ZZ Top, and it’s their evocative take on Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” that put them on YouTube’s map. Even the normally country-averse Rolling Stone loves them. Their Delray Beach debut is a great opportunity to see them in an intimate setting before they become the next Dixie Chicks.
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Where: Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach When: Feb. 9-June 25 Cost: $15-$18 museum admission Contact: 561/832-5196, norton.org Describing her work as “easy to swallow, hard to digest,” this New York spray painter, acrylic artist and collagist tackles subjects such as racial inequality, gender discrimination and gun violence in a style that is paradoxically bright and colorful, like cartoon hallucinations of societal ills. Infusing her work with jolts of unexpected humor, Abney’s influences include Stuart Davis and Henri Matisse, updating their modernist visual language with 21st century symbolism. The latest entry in the Norton’s “Recognition of Art by Women (RAW)” series, it will be one of eight exhibitions on display for the museum’s February re-opening, which promises to be the major arts story of the season. The completely redesigned space will also open exhibits on camera-less photography (“Out of the Box”), provocative Pop Art (“Oldenburg and van Bruggen: The Typewriter Eraser, A Favored Form”), watercolors beloved by the museum’s founder (“Modern Spontaneity: Ralph Norton’s Watercolor Collection”) and much more.
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january/february 2019 A JAZZ MASTER, AN UPCYCLING ARTIST, A LITTLE VIVALDI AND MORE NOW-FEB. 17: “THE TECH EFFECT” at Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; $5; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. This group exhibition surveys 22 artists reflecting on the way technology affects our lives and their art, from Matthew LaPenta’s oversized bronze emojis to Antoine Geiger’s dark photographs of smartphone users being sucked into their devices.
JAN. 4: WATERMELON SLIM at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. The only artist in history to receive 12 Blues Music Awards over two consecutive years, William Homans—aka Watermelon Slim—sings with gruff passion and plays his slide guitar lapstyle, leading his band through fierce and fiery compositions. JAN. 5-6: THE CAPITOL STEPS at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $65-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Founded by a group of moonlighting Congressional staffers, this durable troupe of political satirists has been skewering presidents, senators and the news for more than three decades— injecting much-needed levity into the fractious news cycle. JAN. 6: MARCUS ROBERTS TRIO at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. Hailed as a virtuoso by “60 Minutes,” Florida’s Marcus Roberts
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lost his sight at age 5, which did little to dim his burgeoning musical talent. Now a masterly jazz musician and composer, he leads his first-rate trio through complex rhythms and free improvisations. JAN. 8: “THE FOUR SEASONS” WITH DAVID KIM AND THE SYMPHONIA at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $65-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, lets his hair down at this casual, intimate Symphonia performance of Vivaldi’s masterpiece and Bach’s “Brandenberg Concerto No. 3.” JAN. 8-13: “ON YOUR FEET!” at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; $29-$89; 561/8327469, kravis.org. The tunes immortalized by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, including “Conga,” “The Rhythm is Gonna Get You” and “Get on Your Feet,” complement the touring production of this zesty and heartfelt musical based on the singers’ inspiring and vertiginous lives, courtesy of Kravis on Broadway. JAN. 11-12: JESSICA LANG DANCE at Duncan Theatre at Palm Beach State College, 4200 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth; 8 p.m.; $49.75; 561/967-7222, duncantheatre.org. A Juilliard graduate and former member of Twyla Tharp’s dance company, Lang founded her own NYC-based company in 2011, and has been showered with awards and commissions. She brings her dynamic, contemporary choreography to Lake Worth for the first time. JAN. 12: “CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: RUMOURS” at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Known for its recreations of rock masterpieces, Classic Albums Live will do Fleetwood Mac’s 11th album which sold 40 million copies on the strength of singles “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams” and more.
JAN. 13: OSHOGATSU CELEBRATION at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $10-$15; 561/495-0233, morikami.org. Entering its 41st year, this Japanese New Year’s celebration features a daylong slate of activities including taiko drumming, rice pounding, the making of mochi rice cakes and a sado tea ceremony. Relax with a high-end sake selection, and leave with a plant or craft from a local vendor. JAN. 14-15: EMILY SKINNER AND ALICE RIPLEY at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $65-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. A highlight of the Crest’s Cabaret Series, these versatile Broadway talents—who starred together as conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton in the offbeat musical “Side Show”—perform selections from that show, their Duets album, and more.
JAN. 16: MUSICWORKS: EARLY ELTON at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $47-$57; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Eschewing Elton John’s later hits, this tribute concert features Sir Elton classics such as “Take Me to Pilot,” “Levon” and “Amoreena,” performed by members of the Fab Faux and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. JAN. 19: MAX RABINOVITSJ TRIO at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. In his native Belgium, Rabinovitsj learned to play the violin at age 8 while hiding from Nazi occupation. After emigrating to the U.S., he graduated from the Curtis Institute of Music and has been a
solo violinist and concertmaster for worldclass orchestras. He’ll perform an eclectic set alongside a cellist and pianist. JAN. 19-20: DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS on East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/746-6615, artfestival.com. Hundreds of artists will line the Avenue at this 30th annual winter tradition, in which painting, photography, glass art, mixed media, jewelry and fiber art will be exhibited and sold in an outdoor gallery spanning from U.S. 1 to A1A. JAN. 23-27: DELRAY BEACH FASHION WEEK 2019 in Downtown Delray Beach; various event times and prices, some free; 561/243-1077, downtowndelraybeach.com. The season’s most stylish eveningwear, swimwear, hair designs and more will be featured at pop-up runways at this sixth-annual fashion confab benefiting local charities. Luncheons and markets complement the experience.
JAN. 25: SCREENING OF “A STORY OF YONOSUKE” at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $7; 561/4950233, morikami.org. Shuichi Okita’s sweeping coming-of-age drama from 2013 is set in 1987, and centers on a good-natured young man beginning his college life in Tokyo and the wealthy young woman he meets at driving school.
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JAN. 30: JOHN FORD COLEY at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $57-$77; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. The second half of the American soft-rock duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, this classically trained piano and guitar player continues to tour theaters, performing legacy hits like “I’d Really Like to See You Again” and “Love is the Answer.” FEB. 1: DR. LONNIE SMITH TRIO at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $40-$50; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. A stunningly versatile master of the Hammond organ, septuagenarian jazzman Smith is a veteran of the Blue Note records stable, has played on more than 70 recordings, and has performed tribute albums to artists as diverse as Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane and Beck.
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FEB. 6: MARTIN SEXTON at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. This singer-songwriter has been performing blue-eyed soul and Americana since 1991, at venues from Carnegie Hall to the Newport Folk Festival. He caught the eye of collaborator John Mayer, who called Sexton “the best live performer I’ve seen.”
FEB. 1-17: “CALIFORNIA SUITE” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; $30; 561/272-1281 Ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. This Neil Simon comedy is staged as a series of four vignettes set in the same suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel, in which the visitors range from a workaholic New Yorker to an aging British thespian to a pair of couples whose relationships are on the fritz.
FEB. 8-9: ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY: “JAZZ GOES TO THE MOVIES” at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $45-$55; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. The veteran cabaret songstress performs a celebration of jazz’s influence on the Golden Age of cinema—featuring compositions from “Casablanca,” “Cabin in the Sky” and more—as well as tunes she has recorded for more recent films.
FEB. 5-6: “IMAGINE: THE LIFE AND SONG OF JOHN LENNON” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 2 p.m.; $25; 561/272-1281 Ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. Spanning from Beatles classics like “If I Fell” and “Norwegian Wood” to solo favorites “Imagine” and “Woman,” this tribute to the musician and peace activist also explores
FEB. 9-10: ART ON THE SQUARE at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. The Cornell’s third-annual outdoor juried art fair showcases original works in all media by local and national artists and crafters. Live acoustic music and gourmet food and beverages complement the experience.
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FEB. 9-10: SOUTH FLORIDA GARLIC FEST at John Prince Park, 2700 Sixth Ave. S., Lake Worth; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; $10 per day; 561/279-0907, dbgarlicfest.com. Stinkin’ up Palm Beach County for two decades, this celebration of the titular aromatic herb features garlic culinary delicacies, a garlic chef competition, rides and games, art and craft vendors, and live music from local and national acts. FEB. 11-12: FAITH PRINCE at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $32-$42; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. This versatile Broadway entertainer, most famous for her Tony-winning performance in the 1992 revival of “Guys and Dolls,” presents a cabaret set of hits and surprises from her 35-year stage career. FEB. 14: THE MERSEY BEATLES at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:30 p.m.; $45-$59; 561/2437922, oldschoolsquare.org. This acclaimed Liverpool-born Beatles tribute band will perform a two-act set, opening with Abbey Road in its entirety and returning for a classic set of Fab Four hits. Julia Baird, John Lennon’s sister, will sign books before and after the show, and at intermission.
FEB. 16: OTIS CADILLAC AND THE EL DORADOS at Arts Garage, 180 N.E. First St.; 8 p.m.; $25-$40; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Octogenarian roots-rocker Cadillac performs classic R&B and vintage rock ‘n’ roll, emulating musical revues of the ‘50s and ‘60s with assistance from his 11-piece band, the El Dorados, and his female vocal trio, the Seville Sisters.
FEB. 16-MARCH 31: SAYAKA GANZ: “RECLAIMED CREATIONS” at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; $9-$15 museum admission; 561/495-0233, morikami.org. Ganz, a native Japanese artist educated in the U.S., presents her series of animal sculptures made from secondhand objects such as discarded utensils—a colorful, energetic formalism she dubs “3D impressionism.” FEB. 22: SCREENING OF “CLOSEKNIT” at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $7; 561/495-0233, morikami.org. In director Naoko Ogigami’s tender and progressive 2017 drama, a little girl neglected by her mother is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.
FEB. 16: JUSTIN HAYWARD at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $50-$100; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare. org. The voice of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Moody Blues will perform hits from his band’s illustrious career, as featured in his new retrospective release All the Way. He’ll be joined by guitar virtuoso Mike Dawes.
FEB. 22-24: “ELVIS MY WAY” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; $60; 561/272-1281 Ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. Triple-threat entertainer Brandon Bennett, who played Elvis Presley in Chicago’s acclaimed production of “Million Dollar Quartet,” performs this well-rounded tribute to the King, highlighting his proto-rock n’ roll of the 1950s on through his lounge act in the 1970s.
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Blue Life Swim black and white bikini, $123 top, $132 bottom, from Elektrik Boutique Delray; Acacia Swimwear bikini, $110 individually for top and bottom, heart sunglasses, $58, and round sunglasses, $24, all from Periwinkle Delray
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MYSTIQUE sandals, $176, and Cleobella purse, $158, from Elektrik Boutique Delray; makeup bag, $64, clutch, $70, sandals, $98, all from Periwinkle Delray; orange bangle, $350, turquoise bangle, $435, from Nina Raynor; fedora, $60, from Lord & Taylor
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Delray Fashion Week! Maybe you thought Delray was all about flip-flops and board shorts. Or Gretchen Scott tunics with white Lisette pants and Jack Rogers sandals. Not so fast. The town has been amping up its fashion profile for a decade now, with original designers, edgy boutiques and more national names. Nowhere is this more evident that in its annual Fashion Week designed by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. The event is aimed at “increasing awareness of Downtown Delray’s fashion shops and sophisticated style,” and showcases the small downtown business boutiques. All proceeds benefit The Achievement Centers for Children and Families. This sixth-annual event will run from Wednesday, January 23, to Sunday, January 27, and feature these popular events: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23: 7 to 10 p.m., Opening Night, eveningwear in front of the Colony Hotel. THURSDAY, JANUARY 24: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shop The Runway throughout downtown Delray FRIDAY, JANUARY 25: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Resort Wear luncheon and show at Che! Restaurant SATURDAY, JANUARY 26: 7 to 10 p.m., closing event Swim & Surf Show at Old School Square SUNDAY, JANUARY 27: Retailer events and activities For more information, visit downtowndelraybeach.com. Dolce Vita heels, $150, from Periwinkle Delray; SCHUTZ heels, $220, from Elektrik Boutique Delray; boots, $195, and belt, $195, from LF Delray
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Matt Shipley and Mark Cassini
The founders of Community Greening are planting the seeds for Delray’s future
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att Shipley and Mark Cassini are a breath of very fresh air. Together, they will show you that getting a little dirt under your nails and giving a tree a name will go a long way toward improving the world— and the way you look at it. Cassini and Shipley are the twin-engine thrust behind Community Greening, a Delray Beach-based nonprofit dedicated to planting trees. To say they are passionate about the need to plant and protect green spaces as a way to combat climate change is something of an understatement. After only two years on the job, they have overseen the planting of 1,612 trees, including a sugar apple on Northwest 23rd Avenue named Lucky and a gumbo-limbo in Knowles Park named Hank. Community Greening is patterned on a host of other grassroots urban forestry organizations around the country that are working to increase the local tree canopy and educate people on the critical role trees can play in the urban infrastructure. It provides native trees and certain fruit trees to eligible groups and neighborhoods at no cost. The organization takes on the site and species selection, makes sure any necessary permits are in place and provides the tools needed for planting. Volunteers provide the labor needed to get the trees in the ground. What’s not to love? Shipley, a third-generation Delray resident, and Cassini, a father of four who hails from Indiana, are pursuing their mission with contagious delight while the silver palms, red maples, avocados and other trees Community Greening is planting help clean the air and water, increase property values, improve health and well-being and reduce energy bills. Volunteers are neglecting their cellphones, leaving text messages unread while they transform vacant lots and unsightly dumping grounds into shady groves.
The job isn’t over when the trees are planted. For Community Greening’s two founders, it seems the work is never done. In addition to writing grants, soliciting donations, organizing events, researching potential sites, maintaining a database of all the trees they have planted and staying on top of a sometimes-daunting amount of paperwork and red tape, there are all those trees that need to be watered. “But we both really love it,” Cassini says, while Shipley grins and nods his head. Shipley no longer drives around town with a 400-foot-long hose. Instead Community Greening’s mascot, a mixed-breed rescue pup named Migo, is at his side. The dog might help out by digging a hole here and there, but it is Dre Dildy, Community Greening’s first employee, who now carries the hose and the responsibility of caring for the trees. “Community Greening is more to me than a job,” Dildy, a third-generation resident of Delray’s SW neighborhood who now dreams of becoming a certified arborist, says. “Community Greening has become a cornerstone for the future of Delray Beach. Lots that were filled with drug use and drug dealing have turned into beautiful fruit groves.” “Ever since Community Greening has been doing its work in Delray Beach, and in specific areas of The Set (NW/ SW neighborhoods), I have seen an increase in community involvement and overall beautification of our neighborhood,” says Dupree Jackson, Jr., founder of the EJS Project, a nonprofit youth mentoring organization, and a member of Community Greening’s board of directors. “When we come together for a tree planting event, it’s a time for youth and elders to connect and work collectively to improve the community.” “Our goal in the beginning was to really make an impact on Delray,” Shipley says. They just didn’t realize at the time it would be on the people as well as the tree canopy.
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To say they are passionate about green spaces is an understatement. ... After two years, they have overseen the planting of 1,612 trees.
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This nurse is all about service—from her day job at a cutting-edge wellness spa to her mountaineering adventures
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unning, yoga, spinning, tennis—Dany Schaper loves all these activities, but nothing compares to hiking. She’s been around the world, ascending Machu Picchu, seven summits in Colorado, and more as an act of community service. By taking on these peaks as part of the international Freedom Challenge movement, she raises money and awareness for human trafficking victims. The all-female hikes, tackled by both seasoned mountaineers and less experienced climbers, symbolize climbing out of terror and reaching new heights. “I’ve always loved doing community work and that I was able to combine my physical abilities along with my need to do service,” says Schaper, 55. “Not only are we able to help with the rehabilitation and rescue of women and children involved in human trafficking, but being a part of the Freedom Challenge helps me motivate other women who need more help with the physical challenges. That has been really rewarding. “I love service, and that’s just part of who I am—that’s why I’m a nurse, probably.” In her day job, Schaper is the director of medical services at the biostation, a wellness spa that’s gained a reputation as a high-end clinic where patients get holistic health treatment. Last fall, the biostation opened its third location at the Boca Raton Resort & Club for its members and guests, following locations in Delray Beach and Miami. The biostation is rooted in functional medicine, or looking at the cause of a problem in the body rather than just focusing on the symptoms. For example, physicians at the biostation don’t just get rid of a headache; they find out why a patient’s head aches in the first place. At the clinic, patients get help with weight loss, sexual health, fatigue and other ailments, and are treated with nutrient therapy, hormone therapy, platelet-rich plasma and more. The biggest draws for patients are hormone
therapy and nutrient injections—by using injections or IV methods, vitamins and minerals are absorbed better than with a pill. Every patient who steps into the biostation undergoes an extensive blood work panel, taking a look at different markers. When evaluating the results, the staff doesn’t just make sure that a patient’s numbers are within normal range—they see whether they’re at the top or bottom of the range. Schaper says that even though two patients might have two different Vitamin D levels within normal range, the one with a level close to the bottom of normal could still be feeling sluggish and fatigued. For Schaper, follow-up is important. She doesn’t just want patients to come, receive a shot and go. Patients actually sign contracts that they’ll follow the plan they’re given and to alert the staff to any changes. “We really want to find out what is causing those symptoms and then help the body strengthen those areas that need support,” Schaper explains. A nurse for more than 30 years, she spent much of her career working in different departments in hospitals, from neonatal intensive care units to same-day surgery and orthopedics. Her method was always teaching patients and their family members wellness tips to take home with them. As a nurse, Schaper says, her job is to teach. In 2012, she joined Dr. Cecilia Lacayo to open a private practice in Boca Raton. Two years later, the biostation opened its first location in Delray Beach and the two were invited to be a part of the practice. “It’s just a great set of people that shared our vision,” she says. “There are people out there that need to know this stuff, and we just wanted to make it more mainstream for everybody.” Meanwhile, Schaper is set to embark on two Freedom Challenge hikes in 2019: to the glacier peak of Oregon’s Mount Hood, on July 8-13, and to the 14,000-foot summit of Washington’s Mount Rainier on Aug. 8-12. To register, visit thefreedomchallenge.com.
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“I love service, and that’s just part of who I am— that’s why I’m a nurse, probably.”
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Executive Chef Paul Niedermann from SALT7
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How does Locals open up about their dramatic life experiences, from swimming with sharks to leaving Earth entirely BY CHRISTIANA LILLY AND JOHN THOMASON
To Be on Top of the World Grant Maughan, boat captain and adventurer Afraid of heights and blind in one eye, Grant Maughan took on the world’s highest mountain: Mount Everest.
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’ve been scared of heights my whole life, but I hang-glide and free-fall parachute. I started climbing three years ago after doing ultra marathons—it seemed like a natural progression to start climbing, and I already had the advantage of being in peak fitness and having good endurance. From there, it escalated to ice climbing and taking on big mountains. This year, I climbed Mount Everest. It took six weeks to acclimate
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to the altitude before we began our trek up the mountain. Each day varied, from just four hours a day to summit day, when we climbed for more than 24 hours nonstop. This is all with sub-zero temperatures and winds barreling down the slope. Meanwhile, we had 50 pounds of gear on our backs, just enough to carry what we needed without impacting our oxygen intake. Being an ultra-marathoner, I know what it feels like to be beaten down and be low on calories. But up there in the death zone, it’s something different. I’ve never felt the fatigue and hopelessness like that. It’s understandable when
you see those dead bodies—the human body is not supposed to be there. I saw someone laying in a fetal position, and I told a sherpa he should wake him up. The sherpa told me he had been asleep for eight years. What really got us through was the sherpas—it’s unimaginable trying to do that climb without their support. They can carry three or four times the weight we can at that altitude. Those guys will do it without a word of frustration, and they do it with a smile on their faces. On summit day, you’re especially glad they’re around. They’re the only ones that are going to be able to function without oxygen.
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SALT of the Earth
We know it’s a party place, but the Delray restaurant also has some serious chef-dom going on W R I T T E N B Y LY N N K A L B E R
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hen “Hell’s Kitchen” winner Paul Niedermann stepped back briefly in front of the TV cameras to give advice in 2016 to two finalists before they battled, he was succinct: “You need to look at the big picture.” He knew what he was talking about, and he’s following his own advice. Niedermann has been the executive chef of SALT7 for about a year now. The restaurant, opened in 2012, is a fixture on its busy Atlantic Avenue corner. It was known in the biz as a chaotic bar/party place/nightlife scene. The food was an afterthought. No more. Now it has a serious, chef-driven intent on the bigger picture. Now, you should go to SALT7 for the food. Seriously. All the pieces needed to create a top-notch restaurant are here: talented chef, great food, excellent service. Stride past the replica of a Jeff Koons Popeye sculpture at the front door. It’s big, brassy, and the original sold for $28 million in Las Vegas. It heralds the enormous bar, busy with women servers in garter belts. Keep going and grab a table in the quieter dining room or outside. The techno music in these areas is a few decibels lower, so you can concentrate on a crab cake ($16) stuffed with crab meat, topped with greens and grapefruit pearls (imitating caviar, but light-pink and sweet) with a creamy lemon aioli january/february 2019
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topper. Also creamy is the pea risotto ($13) with a hint of mint. Now for the signature steaks: a 12-ounce New York strip ($49) and an 8-ounce filet mignon ($42), silky meat cooked to a mediumrare perfection and worth every penny. Seasoned with seven sea salts (hence SALT7) and finished with maître d’ butter, they are mouthwatering by themselves. But it’s worth dipping into the four house-made sauces: SALT7 BBQ (soy ginger sriracha), creamy horseradish, chimichurri and green peppercorn. The meal is not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and that’s the point. Veggies are a la carte, so we added the roasted carrots (orange, basil, candied pecans) and creamed corn with jalapeño and coriander ($10 each). These will win over anyone who thinks they don’t do vegetables. And remember to try the bourbon peach cobbler. Served with Blue Bell vanilla ice cream on top, with steam rising when it arrives, it’s a crispy, sweet end with layered tastes. Granola on top of the cobbler is slightly burnt and adds a crunchy tartness. Brunch is close to an all-day affair, and serves up dishes like fried chicken and red velvet waffles ($19), Chef ’s Southern Cajun shrimp & grits ($18), croque monsieur ($18) and a boozy French toast casserole that includes bourbon caramel sauce, Grand Marnier, Kahlúa and Godiva white chocolate ($15). Whoa. This is serious food made by a serious chef. Here’s hoping serious diners can see past the garter belts. delray beach magazine
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At one point during the climb, some of our gear was stolen. You can’t sleep without a sleeping bag at 26,000 feet. We weren’t able to get to a lower camp, and up on the mountain, a small problem can quickly turn into a big one. We don’t know how, but the sherpas managed to get us sleeping bags. I wonder if they gave up one of their own for us. It was 11 p.m. when we made the last push to the summit of Mount Everest. It was a lot harder and more dangerous than I expected. Being blind in one eye, it impacted my depth perception—how my foot was going to land, working with my equipment, connecting safety ropes, getting gear on and off. Particularly in the dark, I just couldn’t make out enough of the details to make sure I was 100-percent safe—all the while breathing through an oxygen mask filled with sweat, trying to see through your goggles, and your mitts and boots desperately trying to hang onto crags. It was 8 a.m., a day and a half later, when we reached the summit. The temperature was minus-40 degrees with the wind going at 40 knots. I was really surprised how scared I was, and how I didn’t want to be there. I just wanted to get back home. We quickly tried to take a photo, but all three of my cameras were frozen. Mostly, we spent our time at the summit checking our gear. There weren’t high-fives or people yelling ‘yahoo!’ I was on the summit for just 14 minutes. I also have a hard time remembering a lot from that day, probably from the oxygen deprivation. I was seeing black spots. The group did create a Dropbox of all our photos from the entire trip, and when I look back at some of the photos I think, Oh my god, I can’t believe I was doing that! Sometimes when I’m laying in bed at night, it’s scarier than when I was up there. I didn’t feel a sense of relief until two days later, when we got down to advanced base camp. There’s not many people that climb the north side—it’s the side of the mountain that George Mallory and Andrew Irvine attempted to climb in 1924 and never returned. Maybe one day I’ll go back and try the south side.”
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HOW DOES IT To Treat Mass Shooting Victims David Margolis, trauma surgeon Valentine’s Day 2018 began as a festive morning at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach. Employees were looking forward to date nights with their loved ones, once they completed their shifts. Most of those plans would be postponed: Feb. 14 was the afternoon of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Broward Health North would receive eight patients from the massacre. David Margolis, a trauma surgeon at Broward Health for more than 25 years, was on duty that day. While HIPAA and confidentiality laws prevented Margolis from discussing details about specific patients, he spoke to us about how his team managed to keep calm and save lives on one of South Florida’s darkest days.
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a new plan at the time. Patients didn’t arrive evenly spaced; sometimes they were five minutes apart, sometimes 10 minutes apart. Three patients that day sustained minor injuries. Some were from bullets that had ricocheted, and did not strike them directly. We had to proceed really rapidly to figure out what was wrong. And each case still requires the same thorough evaluation: You have to do all the physical examinations, get the labs drawn, do any preliminary X-rays, do a CT scan, do all the imaging, and you need to do that fairly quickly in this situation. We had three major, more serious injuries that likely would have been fatal had we not intervened. And we had two that passed away. You’re remarkably focused when these things happen. There’s very little emotion. You’re just doing everything you’re trained to do every day. You’re completely on adrenaline, just managing one case after the other. You’d see one, take care of them, move on to the next one. If things calm down for a few minutes, you make a run around the ER and see how everyone else is doing. I think I put in 24 hours that day, maybe 35. The emergency department was completely full of people who wanted to help. Doctors in the hospital doing other things came down to the ER. Everybody was even more focused than they typically are. It was like a machine; considering the gravity of the situation, it went smoothly. Afterwards, that’s when it hits you: My goodness, all these nice, good kids. They’re not the patients you typically see on the trauma service. Frequently the people who are brought here were doing dangerous things before they were injured. In this case they were completely innocent victims.”
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HOW DOES IT FEEL… To Survive a Violent Haunting Tim Yancey, Palm Beach County ranger Tim Yancey was 6 years old in the late 1960s when he and his brother Tom first encountered the “entity” outside their Lake Worth home. They would endure months of terror from sources both explainable—their father, a shell-shocked Korean War veteran and domestic abuser—as well as supernatural forces that assumed many forms. The Yancey brothers survived poltergeist activity, shape-shifting, destruction of property, even physical harm. Now 56, Yancey has moved back into the house of his youth, cleansing and reclaiming the space. As a freelance ghostbuster, he spends his own time and money to help families survive ordeals not unlike his own.
and other times it would be a bunch of them, 20 to 30. Every night we’re getting poked and scratched. It loved to rake us at the bottom of the feet and scare the shit out of us. At first it’s very frightening, and then over time, as you realize it’s part of your nightly routine, it becomes more of an annoyance. It tries to pull the covers off you, and you just pull the covers back up. One night I was in bed, completely asleep, and the feeling of claws came across my ribcage. It was really painful. I sat up and screamed bloody murder, and took off, just to get away from it. I hit the wall across from my bed at full speed. When I hit the ground, both of my collarbones had snapped. The doctor said I could have died from it. This thing waxed and waned over the years. By the time e thought, at first, there was a guy living I was around 17, I was in my room, I came out, and there in the woods behind our house, a hobo was a lady standing there. And it was the most horrific or a bum. I could sit up against the winthing I’d ever seen in my life. It looked dead. And it ran dow, and we could see a guy out there, right up to my face. That was it; I ran out of the house, walking among the trees. We never saw features—it went across the street over to John Prince Park, and slept was black but it was three-dimensional. on a park bench. I was done. I slept there for three days. I Whatever it was, it moved into the house and started called a friend of mine and slept on their back porch for six fixating on my brother. Over time, it affected different months. That was the start of my members of our family, but independence from this house. it probably affected him the most. He struggled with it all That energy, that negative “One night I was in bed, stuff happening in our house his life. and the feeling of claws … it’s easy to give it a label like My brother would start came across my ribcage. I sleepwalking. Something “demon.” I call it a parasite. screamed bloody murder, and You have something that is was drawing him to the woods outside our house. attracted to this dysfunctional took off. I hit the wall across family environment, and it My parents tried barring his from my bed at full speed. bedroom doors with chairs; When I hit the ground, both of couples with a group and crethe conditions necessary my brother opened the door, my collarbones had snapped.” ates for its own survival. crawled underneath the chairs and walked out of the The way we fix hauntings now is we reintroduce the idea of house. They established a hook latch outside our front door. While sleepwalking, he positive imagery and positive vibes back into you and your location. Negative energy will stay in a place until something would go and get the broomstick, unlatch it, and walk outcomes along to displace it. I have constant reminders around side. Sometimes he’d wake up in the middle in the woods, not knowing why he was there. my house: ‘Bless this Home,’ ‘Family Lives Here.’ I’m the antenna that’s doing the transmitting of the energy down here, I’d be just in that state between sleep and wakefulness, and all of a sudden, something would be dropped to cleanse that space and create an area that’s livable for us.” from the wood ceiling. You know those big-ass palmetto (NOTE: While Tim’s mother believed her children, it took bugs? It started with those. Then it started bringing his father years to grudgingly come to terms with the family’s other stuff—little sticks, pebbles, stuff you’d find laying out in the woods. Lizards. Sometimes it’d be one or two, ordeal. Mostly, he blamed everything on his kids. —Ed.)
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To Go Into Space Bob Crippen, astronaut He may not have known it, but Bob Crippen’s love for speed and flying groomed him to become an astronaut. As a pilot, he eventually joined NASA and went up into space four times, including on the Columbia, the first orbital spaceflight in the Space Shuttle program. Today, the retired Navy pilot and Congressional Space Medal of Honor winner lives with his wife Pandora in Palm Beach Gardens.
When the two white solid rocket boosters come off the shuttle after two minutes, it gets very quiet and very smooth. It’s eight-and-a-half minutes from liftoff to orbit, so it’s very quick. We would actually fly into orbit upside down. It was at the main engine cutoff when the view of the African coast came into view. It’s a beautiful sight. Two of the most spectacular things of being in space are looking at the beautiful spaceship called Earth and … being able to float around weightless. he first time I was launched into space was on April Floating seemed very natural. John said, ‘Crip, take off your 12, 1981. I had been staying at the crew quarters at boots.’ I took those off before I climbed out of my seat, since Kennedy Space Center for about a week with Compeople tend to start kicking as if they’re swimming and you can mander John Young. The morning of the flight, we hit someone or the equipment. I was floating around in my socks, got up very early, dressed in launch suits, and were taken to the and I learned that it’s very easy to control Columbia space shuttle launch pad. It your movements when you’re weightwas its inaugural flight. From there, we lay on our backs for less, and it’s a little like flying. It’s hard to “When it actually describe to people who haven’t done it. hours, counting down. I wasn’t conlaunched, it was such a But I didn’t have much time to look out vinced we were going to actually take thrill. The main engines off; just two days before, we scrubbed the window and enjoy the weightlessness, ignite about six seconds because we got right to work doing procethe flight because of computer probprior to liftoff. It’s a nice dures. On that mission, our objective was to lems. But a minute before we took kick in the ... bottom ... see if we could get the vehicle up and bring off, it hit me—I’m going into space! I her back down safely and check out all the think my heart rate went up to 130. to get you off. [It’s like] When it actually launched, it was such systems we could while we were in orbit. a catapult shot off an Going into space was one of those a thrill. The main engines ignite about aircraft carrier.” things I dreamed about and was lucky six seconds prior to liftoff. It’s a nice kick enough to achieve. It’s certainly right up in the ... bottom … to get you off. About there [with] my most exciting life experithe only thing I’ve been able to liken it to ences. I was 28 when I was selected to be on the Manned Orbiting is a catapult shot off an aircraft carrier. It was a nice push, and you Lab, which ended up getting scrapped. That was one of the low knew you were headed somewhere. The ascent is not all that violent, [but] it shakes a lot when the points of my life, but I turned it around and I went into space when I was 43. It took me a while to get there, but if you want solid rockets are on there. I would liken it to driving on an old something bad enough, it’s worth it to continue pursuing it.” country road—bumpy.
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HOW DOES IT FEEL… To Swim With Sharks Jim Abernethy, conservationist and photographer He was terrified the first time he saw a shark as a kid diving off Palm Beach, but for the last 20 years, Jim Abernethy has befriended the misunderstood creatures and works to turn shark lovers into shark conservationists.
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out of the way to get affection. If a shark follows you around and stops swimming and sits up on its pectoral fins waiting for you to rub its head, it likes you. I also earn their trust to help them. Millions of hooks go into the ocean and wind up in the mouths of sharks—some through their jaws, others through the top of their heads. Imagine how painful that must be. As I rub their heads, I can get a closer look at the hooks and figure out the best way to get them out. A lot of them are hooked in the front of the jaw; those are much easier to take out than the ones that are hooked in the hinge. I’ve spent hours and even months working on removing these hooks from them. In one case, it took me five months to remove three hooks from a single shark. While I’m not afraid for my safety, it does get risky sometimes. During one trip, my guests yelled out that a tiger shark was being aggressive, swimming around with its mouth wide open. I put on my SCUBA equipment and dove down 30 feet, and there he was, but what they couldn’t see was a huge hook thrusting its jaw open. He could not close his mouth if he wanted to. I didn’t have time to befriend him. The hook needed to come out immediately. Some people would say this was stupid, and they would partially be right, but I have a vast knowledge and experience with sharks. I grabbed the shark by the top of its head, put its neck in a headlock with my legs, stuck my camera between his teeth so he couldn’t bite me, and pried the hook out. When it could finally close its jaw, it tried to bite the crap out of me and I showed him the hook. I let the shark realize I had just helped him. I don’t know that there’s words to describe the feeling when you successfully help a wild animal that most people would never think of getting close to.”
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Palm Beach County weddings are about more than ballrooms and banquet halls. They’re also wild and woolly, artistic and cosmic, bookish and zen. Consider saying “I do” at these one-of-a-kind venues. BY CHRISTINA WOOD
hese days, being a geek is not only cool—it can be downright romantic. If you love your intended to the moon and back, you could tie the knot in the planetarium at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium. If your tastes are a little more down to earth, you could dance the night away around a giant globe, 6 feet in diameter, showcasing animated displays of Earth systems. The Science Center’s 10,000-gallon Aquariums of the Atlantic, which houses colorful Florida natives like queen angelfish, moray eels, stingrays and seahorses, might make a lovely backdrop for those who have no hesitation about diving into married life.
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“Probably once a month, we do weddings here at the Science Center,” says the nonprofit’s CEO, Kate Arrizza. The Science Center might also be a more affordable option for many couples, Arrizza says. It’s certainly a more entertaining one. “Here, you can have your wedding and go and play with exhibits and see big fish and all sorts of stuff!” If you want to get married outside the box, you’ll be happy to know the Science Center isn’t the only wedding venue in the area that can be found off the beaten path. From wild animals as witnesses to bridesmaids that are pretty as a specific picture, here are some other options you may not have considered.
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THE FIELDHOUSE AT OLD SCHOOL SQUARE
Josh Carter and his wife, Becky, had a rustic setting with woodland-inspired décor in mind when they were planning their wedding. They found just what they were looking for at Delray’s historic Old School Square. “We absolutely loved the vintage look of the Fieldhouse,” Carter says. “The thick, solid wood structural posts are gorgeous, [and] the Dade County pine floors hold their own stories as well.” The Fieldhouse, a restored 1926 gymnasium that can handle table seating for 225 guests, offers a whimsical retro vibe. It also provided the Carters with a range of settings—including a loggia, where the couple held its ceremony. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561/243-7922
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If the two of you believe life is an adventure, you may want to exchange your vows in the shade of the zoo’s Mayan Ruins, pledge your love beside the dancing fountain or take over the Tropics Café for a wild reception. Don’t be surprised if you hear a chorus of monkeys congratulating you as you wander down lush tropical pathways or dance beneath the glow of bistro lighting. A distant roar might be Api or Kadar, the zoo’s endangered Malayan tigers, adding their best wishes. You could even add Wilbur the sloth, Paris the macaw, Oz the koala or some Chilean flamingos to your guest list! 1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/547-9453
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Artists see the world differently. The same could probably be said for the discerning couples who choose to celebrate their nuptials in the museum’s Grand Hall or Sculpture Garden, either of which can accommodate traditional seating for up to 125 guests. It would certainly hold true for the bride who coordinated her bridesmaids’ dresses with the colors of a grand painting on display in the hall. The museum’s major exhibitions change regularly, each infusing the space with its own unique energy and ambience, ensuring that your special day will be truly distinctive. 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/392-2500
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If you love nature almost as much as you love each other, the outdoor amphitheater at the Daggerwing Nature Center might be for you. From there, you can share evocative views of the lush wetland preserve with more than 100 guests. In addition to friends and family, an osprey or woodpecker might enjoy the festivities from january/february 2019
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their own unique vantage point. If you’re lucky, the park’s namesake—the ruddy daggerwing butterfly—might crash the party as well. The nature center, complete with a picture-perfect boardwalk that meanders through the preserve, is nestled within Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park. 11435 Park Access Road, Boca Raton, 561/629-8767
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Trendsetters will want to check out this new way to step outside the box. The Market is a collaborative, community-driven food hall where you can be sociable—without a digital device. The idea is for people to feel “at home” as they enjoy an always-evolving lineup of food, drinks and entertainment. If you and your special someone grew closer over flavorful food and a desire to shop local, consider exchanging rings in the Market’s Living Room, an indoor warehouse space where you can celebrate with 80 of your nearest and dearest. If your wedding is going to be the event of the season, you may want to go for a Market Buyout, which provides exclusive use of the entire market and allows your 300-plus guests to create their own menu as they explore the space and visit the various vendors. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach, 561/771-6100 BLINK AND CO PHOTOGRAPHY.
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If you’re planning on tying the knot for a second time, an intimate setting—like that offered at the Serenity Garden Tea House—might be just the thing. Couples with a smaller guest list (and, perhaps, a smaller budget) as well as those renewing their vows may also want to consider this cottage setting, which can accommodate up to 40 guests. The somewhat fanciful Old World décor provides a romantic backdrop for the big day. For a breath of fresh air, there is a patio or a deck where you can exchange vows or guests can sip cocktails. Owner Audrey Farrelly, whose Irish accent may also add a special touch to the occasion, still remembers the names of the first couple she saw get married at the tea house—Julia and Greg. And she sees them return every year to rekindle the memories of their special day. 316 Vallette Way, West Palm Beach, 561/655-3911
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of certain guests. When it comes to scenic backdrops, the sparkling waters of the lake are just the beginning. The library offers lush landscaping, graceful trees and even a romantic little bridge. And, for those who like their nature untamed, there’s the Pondhawk Natural Area in the library’s backyard. Still need convincing? The library also offers a Rooftop Terrace, bridal suite and an area for catering prep as well as an indoor mezzanine, just in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. And, as book lovers know, if you’re looking for a happy ending, the library is definitely the place to go.
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Plant the seeds of a long and happy life together at Swank Specialty Produce, a 20-acre hydroponic farm. The farm grows more than 280 varieties of vegetables that are prized by area chefs and can accommodate 320 guests in its 8,500-square-foot pole barn. The barn can be dressed up to stunning effect or simply enjoyed for its rustic charm. Amid the wildflowers, strawberry plants and resident chickens, you can also find more intimate settings for a pre-ceremony cocktail or private toast. You can even add a specialized tour of the farm to what will no doubt be a memorable celebration. 14311 North Road, Loxahatchee, 561/202-5648
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For more than 150 years, the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse has stood watch as ships sailed past, the community grew, and, in more recent years, as loving couples exchanged their vows on the Keepers Deck, which can accommodate as many as 150 guests. As if the iconic red landmark and stunning waterfront views aren’t enough, the location also features a gazebo and abundant foliage—including a majestic ficus tree planted in the 1930s on the site of the first lighthouse keeper’s house. The tree generously offers bridal couples and their guests the gift of its shade. Any ceremony held at the lighthouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is sure to have an impact—not only on those gathered for the happy occasion but also on future generations. That’s because proceeds from events held there benefit the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, which is operated by a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the site’s history, ancient cultural heritage and sensitive natural systems. 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, 561/747-8380
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Couples from all 50 states and more than three dozen countries around the world have chosen the Morikami’s garden setting for a destination wedding. Photogenic Japanese bridges, spritely waterfalls, shady garden paths and other scenic backdrops abound. A series of terraces overlooking the lake is ideal for entertainment and dancing. If you prefer, take the party inside and enjoy your first dance in the museum’s distinctive foyer. There’s even an onsite restaurant that can cater your celebration. 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, 561/495-0233
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subtropical finery in the heart of Palm Beach County. Imagine saying “I do” while surrounded by vibrant tropical foliage or fragrant roses. Embrace the charm of the Tropical Cottage Garden or see your love reflected in the clear waters of the award-winning Windows on the Floating World display. Within this 14-acre haven you will find 23 different garden settings; some are perfect for intimate gatherings of 20 or 30 guests, while others—like the Rainbow Garden, Great Lawn or Gazebo Garden—can accommodate anywhere from 100 to 200 guests. 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 561/233-1757
Clockwise from left, the patio at the Morikami, Katie and Diego on their wedding day at the Morikami; Rodina and David’s wedding at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse
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50 S. Ocean Blvd., 561/278-3364 Imagination becomes reality at 50 Ocean, the only second-floor restaurant and bar on Delray’s beachfront, where meals are served overlooking the Atlantic. Before taking a seat, stop by the Hemingway Lounge, where the American author’s story lives on through vintage pictures mounted on the walls. As the name suggests, 50 Ocean has plenty of seafood options to please any palate, organized under offbeat menu categories such as “This and That,” “Why Not” and “Maybe.” The mussels, octopus or lobster bisque is a good place to start. Follow up with a wedge salad or anchovy-topped Caesar, then decide on an entrée. The swordfish, salmon and filet mignon are all winners.
Cabana El Rey
105 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/274-9090 Cabana El Rey is authentic Cuban food at its finest, with Zagat praising its “305 flavors without the drive.” Choose from crispy plantains, jerk chicken wings, fried shrimp and more to begin a meal. Or jump into the extensive menu with originals such as the Coco Cabana, which combines yucca, yautia and vegetables with a signature coconut milk and habanero curry reduction seasoned to perfection. Cabana is lauded for its authentic cocktails, too, especially the sangrias and mojitos. With its spicy Latin ambience and friendly atmosphere, it encourages patrons to relax and have a good time.
Caffé Luna Rosa
34 S. Ocean Blvd., 561/274-9404 Directly across from the Atlantic Ocean, Caffé Luna Rosa is undeniably a local favorite—all day long. Chef Ernie DiBlasi and his staff prepare each dish with precision and prestige, and guests are treated with utmost respect and care. Mornings at Caffé Luna Rosa are notorious for crowds because, yes, the brunch options really are that amazing, from a breakfast pizza topped with sunny-side-up eggs to coconut-crusted French toast. Dinner is noticeably different— the extensive menu covers veal, 70
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chicken, fish and vegetarian plates. The wine list exceeds 200 options, and the staff is trained in wine presentation and service. No matter when the craving for a homemade, generously portioned Italian meal strikes, Caffé Luna Rosa will be ready and waiting.
Che!!!
900 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/562-5200 The name of this Argentinean steakhouse has little to do with the Marxist revolutionary favored by college hipsters. Rather, “Che!!!” translates colloquially to “friend” in Argentina, and you’ll feel like one when you visit the flagship U.S. location of this venerable Spanish restaurant chain. Opening in 2016 in the former Hudson at Waterway East site, Che!!! boasts a primo waterfront location and abundant outdoor seating ideal for sunset-gazing. The voluminous menu straddles Spain, Argentina and even the Southern U.S., from chicken ‘n’ waffles and a farm-fresh salad to Galician-style octopus, Buenos Aries-style chorizo, and Argentinean veal Parmigiana, which is served with ham. A tapas bar and “12 for 10” lunch menu will satisfy the budget-conscious, helping this recent participant in Savor the Avenue earn its exclamation marks.
City Oyster & Sushi Bar
213 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/272-0220 City Oyster is a local see-and-beseen hangout, and if there’s room at the bar, find a spot near one of the bartenders, who are practically as famous as Sam Malone. They’re happy to serve up their best Old Fashioned or the perfect Rob Roy alongside excellent service and conversation. City Oyster is an ideal spot for a power lunch or dinner, too, with a menu that is creative and diverse. For example, you can start with items ranging from soppressata flatbread to rock shrimp and blood orange ceviche to a frutti de mare or steaks and chops. City Oyster has sushi to soup and everything in between.
Cut 432
432 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/272-9898 Brian Albe, Brandon Belluscio and Anthony Pizzo are part of Delray’s infamous restaurant owner troika. Together, they own and operate three cherished eateries, the oldest of which is Cut 432 (Park Tavern and El Camino are the others). Cut 432 is a brilliant steakhouse with arguably the best happy hour in town, maybe even along A1A. The happy hour menu includes $5 snack and cocktail selections, $4 house spirits and $3 house wines,
all available at the long white modern bar. Delve a little deeper for a selection of dry-aged steaks, classic seafood (can you say oysters Rockefeller?) and favorites such as Mom’s meatball and a mac ‘n’ cheese people swear by. This has all the attributes of a fine steakhouse with a much hipper spin. And do not forget the vino—Cut 432 has more than 300 options.
Death or Glory
116 N.E. Sixth Ave., 561/808-8814 This is the bar/restaurant that is always shaking things up, from special “pop-up” bars at Christmas (complete with snow machine) to a summer tiki menu and other special events. Nestled inside the historic Falcon House, Death or Glory is only two years old but has already carved a name for itself in Delray with its innovative menu and its quirky vibe. You can dine indoors or along the front patio or out back at the cozy tiki bar with its casual South Florida motif. We love the food, too (this never happens at cool bars), especially the rosemary fries, the crispy chick peas dusted with “Cheetos” (trust us on this one) and more substantial dishes like the house-made tagliatelle or the Tagareshi seared tuna. Death or Glory is a solid Delray hit, and a great place for a night out. january/february 2019
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Farmhouse Kitchen
204 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/266-3642 Owned and operated by South Florida restaurateur Gary Rack, Farmhouse Kitchen offers diners a cozy, rustic vibe—with a healthy menu. The indoor-outdoor bar provides a great view of the Ave, and focuses on the “clean” eating trend that eschews culinary staples like fat, butter or cream in favor of ancient grains, vegan alternatives and plant-based proteins. But that’s not to say it doesn’t serve up a lot of flavor and popular signature dishes like the Buffalo cauliflower and a battery of delish flatbreads. Farmhouse Kitchen relies on seasonally fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Look for twists on classics, such as sweet pea and avocado guacamole and bison meatloaf, and standard favorites including seared scallops and skirt steak.
Lemongrass Asian Bistro
420 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/278-5050 We love Lemongrass, as it’s one of the only places in Delray that can offer a wide variety of Asian cuisine under one roof. Lemongrass is a modern, contemporary bistro where Thai, Japanese and Vietnamese influences flourish. It’s popular with locals and visitors alike, and the menu spans sushi wraps to curries, small plates to nigiri. Seating options include indoor and outdoor tables presided by a friendly, reliable staff. Stop by for appetizers and sake or stay for the evening.
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
110 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/808-1100 Start off with guacamole prepared tableside and warm tortilla chips. It’s a necessary staple alongside a refreshing margarita or mojito (there’s 425 tequila options) or an ice-cold cerveza. Find a chair at one of the tables under the neon sign and red awnings, or dine indoors. The casual, relaxed atmosphere is great for groups big and small. Rocco’s Tacos prepares january/february 2019
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all orders from scratch, including the addictive chips. Try a few tacos or enchiladas and add a side of queso—the menu is affordable. If it’s after midnight, stop by for the late-night menu, which offers $2 tacos, $3 beers and $5 specialty drinks until 3 a.m.
Salt7
32 S.E. Second Ave., 561/274-7258 “Brunch” and “Salt7” are famous for being inseparable—mention one, mention both, and for good reason. After 2 p.m., Salt7 turns into a nightclub, with blackout curtains, DJs and performers. As beloved as brunch is, there’s also a dinner menu that deserves notice. The tuna poke appetizer is on trend, and the raw bar selections are plentiful. But steak is what Salt7 does so confidently and deliciously. Try the 22-ounce bone-in cowboy rib-eye, the filet mignon or New York strip. Accessorize with Salt7’s signature steak sauce or savor every delicious unadulterated bite. The sides are endless: creamed spinach, duck fat fries and marinated beets. With its sleek atmosphere and menu offerings, Salt7 is on the cutting edge of culinary innovation.
Vic & Angelo’s
290 E. Atlantic Ave., 844/842-2632 Classic Italian meets American cuisine at Vic & Angelo’s corner location near Delray’s railroad tracks. Surrounded by exposed brick, colorful accents and an aroma of baked bread, guests will feel like they’re lost in Italy. Using San Marzano tomatoes and the freshest ingredients, traditional favorites like V&A’s lasagna, rigatoni Bolognese and fettuccini alfredo are absolutely delicious. Don’t forget to try the coal-fired pizza— we recommend the original or the margherita. Stop by for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Office
201 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/276-3600 The Office, with its sleek sidewalk bar, is a great hangout spot after work or on the weekend. The outdoor bar and seating area is perfect for casual conversation with friends or family. When the menu arrives, take note of its whimsy: angry cauliflower, chipotle deviled eggs and bacon, charred Spanish octopus. Arguably, The Office has the best burgers in Delray— splurge on a veggie burger, CEO
burger or turkey burger. No meal is complete without a beverage, and The Office’s drink menu won’t disappoint. Try one of its handcrafted cocktails or draft beers. Check out the late-night menu, which runs daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Even Dwight K. Schrute would approve.
Rack’s Fish House + Oyster Bar
5 S.E. Second Ave., 561/450-6718 One of Gary Rack’s well-known establishments, Rack’s Fish House + Oyster Bar is a staple on the Ave. Besides its $1 oysters during happy hour, Rack’s is known for its delicious raw bar selections, signature seafood entrees and nouveau-nautical decor. Start with a shellfish platter, then dive into the Skuna Bay salmon, stuffed shrimp or seared scallops. The day boat platter is good for those who want a little bit of everything: cod, shrimp, scallops and crab. Try a Prohibition-esque cocktail or stick to a draft beer. No matter what you order, you’ll be reeling in a great catch.
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At this Moderne Boca townhome, white provides the perfect backdrop for a coastal interior. Blue accents and light woods reference the beach while organic forms—a stone-shaped coffee table and sculptural wall tiles—foster a natural vibe. Interior design by Bob Martin, The Decorators Unlimited.
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Sarah Hiers, Deborah Joy, Marie Speed, Mary Branch and Kelly Husak dressed as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on the Notorious RBG Team
WITCHES OF DELRAY WHAT: In the spirit of Halloween, several covens of witches took to their bikes to fly through Delray Beach in the seventh-annual Witches of Delray ride. Teams dressed to the theme and decorated their bicycles in the fundraiser for the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. Biking through downtown Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue and A1A, the ride ended at the Delray Beach GreenMarket, where a contest for the best decorated bike, best witch costume and best witch cackle were conducted. The event raised $13,000 for the nonprofit. WHERE: Throughout Delray Beach
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[ home ] OPEN AND SHUT A true chef never divulges his or her secrets. The latest concept from Arclinea is the “Hidden Kitchen” designed by architect/designer Antonio Citterio. Fully customizable, made to measure, and crafted in Italy, the Hidden Kitchen is available in a selection of rich finishes and features a high-performance food prep area, complete with a dedicated worktop and ambient lighting, which can be hidden or revealed as desired. The easy-to-open door offers privacy, and it also serves as a beautiful furniture element. 4141design.com
FAST FACT: Interior LED lights are not only energysaving and environmentally conscious, they have a greater color temperature range than incandescent lights—which means you have more design control over the look and feel of your space. C-Life provides optimal clear daytime light, while C-Sleep syncs with your sleep cycle, transitioning from calm light at bedtime to vibrant light upon awakening. Both from GE, cbyge.com •••
OPPOSING FORCES Harmonizing your home is as simple as black and white. In a feng shui environment, each color represents an element. Black is associated with the water element and invokes mystery and tranquility. When used sparingly, black has a grounding effect. Consider black for doors that face north, east or southeast. Place a few black accessories around the house. Black in your kids’ rooms can have a calming effect. At the other end of the spectrum, white is a powerful color that expresses the element of metal. Wood and glass accents work well with white. White is great for kitchens and bathrooms, and white flowers arranged in white vases, while subtle-looking, yield a strong energy in the practice of feng shui.
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Marie Occhigrossi, Miss Teen America Olivia Occhigrossi, Frank Occhigrossi, Sharon Alexander, Palm Beach County Commissioner Paulette Burdick, Amy Mann, Marjorie Bernstein and Gregory Fried
COMMUNITY INCLUSION AWARDS WHAT: The Unicorn Children’s Foundation sponsored the Special Needs Advisory Coalition of Palm Beach County 2018 Community Inclusion Awards, where unsung heroes were recognized for creating a more inclusive community for those with special needs and their families.
WHERE: Boca West Country Club
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Jay Van Vechten, Direct Service Professional of the Year, with Miss Teen America Olivia Occhigrossi
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CREATIVE COASTERS Keep your tabletop safe and make an artistic statement at the same time with these adorable “Artist Palette” ceramic coasters from the brand Fishs Eddy, known for its edgy and unique cookware and servingware. The item is merely one of an endless selection of endearing home goods from Mizner Park’s family-owned specialty store, Sugarboo & Co., whose owner, artist Rebecca Puig, hopes “that each Sugarboo piece we send out into the world will add a little good!” $10 each, 347 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/465-2407, sugarbooandco.com
COOL TOUCH When it comes to ceiling fans, pull chains have become a distant memory, and now even handheld remotes are becoming obsolete as technology advances. The Energy Star-rated, multi-design-award-winning Haiku indoor ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans offers the Haiku Home App, allowing you to conveniently set and adjust speed preferences from your phone or via voice command. The fan must be paired with a Haiku Wi-Fi Module to enable these integrations. More info is available at haikuhome.com.
GROWING UP Even if you live in an apartment with limited balcony or patio space, that doesn’t mean you have to think small when it comes to gardening. Vertical gardening is the best way to maximize your growing area as well as produce vegetables, flowers and herbs just outside your sliding door. ApartmentGuide.com, a time-trusted resource for apartment living, emphasizes that a careful analysis of sun exposure to your upward garden, as well as selecting plants that thrive under similar conditions, are two important factors to consider. Many options for vertical gardens, such as “pocket gardens” or “vertical container gardens” exist, and the more homework you do, the greener your thumb will be. Visit apartmentguide.com for a complete list of tips on vertical gardening.
WEAR IT OR PEAR IT It’s no secret that home design gleans inspiration from the fashion runway. When we saw this look presented during Etro, the Italian couture brand’s fall/winter 2018 collection, we couldn’t help but note how the wizard of whimsy, Mackenzie-Childs, is never “on the fringe” of style, but instead is always on trend. Display the Courtly Check Pear Tassel ($98) on a chair, window treatment or anyplace else that calls for a fashionable flourish. Available through Neiman Marcus at Town Center at Boca Raton, 561/417-5151; or mackenzie-childs.com.
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[ out & about ] TASTINGS AT THE TIKI WHAT: Lovers of the arts gathered for a tiki-themed “fun-raiser” benefiting Arts Warehouse. Guests enjoyed wine and beer tastings from Chalk Hill Winery, Smith & Hook Winery and Saltwater Brewery, and noshed on bites from Tim Finnegans Irish Pub. Attendees were also able to participate in a raffle to purchase works of art from area artists. WHERE: Crane’s Beach House
Cathy Balestriere, Grace Gdaniec and Dustin Jeffers from Saltwater Brewery
Marusca Gatto, Jane Glatz and Jo Gatto
Cheryl Penn, Debra Rosmarin and Bruce Spizler
Agata Ren, Vicki Seigle, Grace Gdaniec and Sixto Garcia
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CARDIO AT THE COMMONS WHAT: Nearly 200 participants put on their walking shoes for a 1.8-mile walk in honor of World Heart Day. Created by Jupiter High School freshman Aidan Hackett for his “I Got This!” campaign, the walk was followed by free on-site EKG screenings by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Then, the Channing Corporation, which owns PGA Commons, presented a $5,000 donation to the hospital’s heart program. WHERE: PGA Commons
Seth Spiegel, Mayor Maria Marino, Barbara Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus, Aidan Hackett, James Hackett
Jennifer Rosmarin, Zoey Rosmarin, Adam Rosmarin
Mayor Maria Marino, Rhea Slinger, Seth Spiegel
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South Florida’s Top Seaside Italian Restaurant
Voted Delray Beach Restaurant of the Year in 2014 and 2015 Trip Advisor Award of Excellence 2012-2018 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2003-2017
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Grilled hanger steak from Mazie’s
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his is comfort—which is to say comfortable—food deconstructed and put back together again with tasty differences. It’s not your Grandma’s meatloaf, but lamb meatloaf with polenta, huckleberries and mustard greens. You get the idea. Chef/Co-Owner Eric Baker named Mazie’s after his grandmother, and opened with General Manager/Co-Owner Jason Lakow. Both have South Florida experience. Baker was the acclaimed chef at Delray’s Max’s Harvest, Lakow worked as GM of Café Boulud. And Jason’s wife, sommelier Sandra Lakow, makes the beverage decisions. Dubbed New World comfort food, Mazie’s is new world stylish with an open kitchen facing the main dining area. The ceilings are tall and it’s noisy; the outdoor seating
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is quieter. The entrees included roasted chicken, charred pork shoulder, a horseradish crusted salmon, pierogi, trout and a hanger steak. These come with one of eight sauces and two sides that include beets and cucumbers, spinach strudel, endive gratin, tomato salad and more. The combinations are numerous. There are platters to share (Morrocan lamb knish, warm curried crab dip, etc.) and some a la carte plates, along with daily specials. You will definitely find something to try here. We tried the grilled hanger steak (beautifully seasoned and tender) and the wood-roasted trout (a melt-in-your-mouth fish)—both with the red wine and shallot sauce. The pierogi were ordered with the paprikash (paprika/cream sauce), which was
a bit zesty but not hot on the tongue. Our server here let me know the pierogi were “a bit crusty,” but they were actually so hard I needed to cut them with a knife. The filling of mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and mushrooms would be better as a side if the outside wasn’t as hard as a nut. Speaking of sides, all of ours were excellent, especially the endive gratin with gruyere cheese and thyme. We would come back for that, along with the chicken liver-stuffed mushrooms, crispy shallots and crispy baked potato with Taleggio cheese and bacon. Desserts were also tasty (vanilla custard trifle with strawberries and Nilla wafers? Yum). This modern comfort food will pull you back in for a second helping. —Lynn Kalber
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DINING KEY
Atlantic Grille comfort food
$ Inexpensive: under $17 $$ Moderate: $18 to $35 $$$ Expensive: $36 to $50 $$$$ Very expensive: $50+ DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This
50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$
angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas—16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $ apeiro kitchen & bar—14917 Lyons Road. Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccanspiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$
atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the
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quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$ luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/665-4900. $$
the banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American. Snuggled under its namesake banyan tree in Pineapple Grove, this modern restaurant boasts a bright pink neon bar with bright cocktails, too. Try the purple Aviation gin cocktail paired with the Maryland crab bites or the Yum-Yum shrimp with spicy-sweet sriracha aioli. Sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads do not disappoint. Order the crème brûlée cheesecake if it’s available. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/563-8871. $$
batch gastropub—14813 Lyons Road. Gastropub. Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name. The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing. Also popular are the brisket and short rib burgers, the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar. But the drinks are what you’ll remember. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/877-0000. $$
beg for more izakaya—19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki (octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything
with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice. There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers). You’ll be back to beg for more. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-8849. $$
brulé bistro—200 N.E. Second Ave., Suite 109. American. While the regular menu of this Pineapple Grove hipster hangout always has satisfying dishes (filet mignon carpaccio, seared tuna poke, seared diver scallops, slow-cooked lamb pappardelle), the nightly specials will amaze: beef Oscar, Tangier crusted yellowfin tuna. Oh, and the Meyer lemon tart? ‘Nuff said. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$
buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly. 561/450-7557. $$
burt & max’s—9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$ january/february 2019
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cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$
cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another— that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $
caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian. This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the housemade pasta with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served with San Marzano tomato sauce. For breakfast, indulge in a crab meat benedict, and for dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-9404. $$ city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$
cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$ dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms too, like shaken-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232 $$
deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $
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 tangy tomatillo
salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$
fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway. American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées like lamb osso buco and tenderloin brochette teriyaki. Add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/265-0122. $$
the grove—187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. This small restaurant has emerged as a Delray standard-bearer, with a menu thst changes often, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/2663750. $$ harvest seasonal grill & wine bar—11841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken. Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$ henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$
il girasole—2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for more than three decades. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the calves brains. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-3566. $$
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j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave.
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Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$ delray beach magazine
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latitudes ocean grill—2809 S. Ocean Blvd.,
bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$
Highland Beach. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$$
joseph’s wine bar—200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair— owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$ la cigale—253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. True culinary professionals turn out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$
lemongrass bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. PanAsian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this a popular destination. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/5448181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $ the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two
dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$
park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary 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 cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/265-5093. $$
prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5845. $$$
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BOYNTON BEACH bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd., #100. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $
josie’s—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed
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. $$$ scuola vecchia—522 E. Atlantic Ave. Neapolitan pizza. This bright pizza and wine place makes a certified and serious Neapolitan pizza—according to standards set forth by The Associazone Pizzaliola Napolentani (APN). That means light flavorful dough, spanking fresh imported ingredients—and about as far away as you can get from the American smeary cheesy greasy version. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/865-5923. $ sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$ taverna opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil january/february 2019
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and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$
terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared ItalianAmerican cuisine are front and center at this spot. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$
tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classy, classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/272-1944. $$$ LANTANA the station house—233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of
chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello works his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either. • Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner nightly. 561/364-9601. $$
prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$
sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway. Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), and more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$
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. $$ delray beach magazine
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[ dining guide ] paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$ PALM BEACH bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly. 561/833-3450. $$$
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When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$
echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$
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hmf—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American.
national. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$
Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$
chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French.
imoto—350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos
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objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$
m.e.a.t. market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse. “Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steak house but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-nturf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$
renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continenand decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$
leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the
tal flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$
ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-
described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$
trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.– Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$
PALM BEACH GARDENS café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contemporary American. This longtime stalwart never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to dish finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness to keep things interesting. The popular herb-andDijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and always superlative specials reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/627-2662. $$
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[ dining guide ] WEST PALM BEACH banko cantina—114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Northern Mexican. Start with the Adelita cocktail and don’t look back. The bacon-wrapped shrimp, the Al Carbon steak tacos and the house-made guacamole add up to a full-flavored dinner. The west-facing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) is a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner nightly. 561/355-1399. $$
café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian. There are many things to like about this modest little osteria— the unpretentious ambiance, piano Thursday through Saturday during season, the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce and gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$ grato—1901 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. “Grato” is Italian for “grateful,” and there is much to be grateful
pistache—1010 N. Clematis St., #115. French.
for about Clay Conley’s sophisticated yet unpretentious take on Italian cookery. Anyone would be grateful to find such delicate, crispy and greaseless fritto misto as Grato’s, ditto for lusty beef tartare piled onto a quartet of crostini. Spinach gnocchi in porcini mushroom sauce are a revelation, so light and airy they make other versions taste like green library paste. Don’t miss the porchetta either, or the silken panna cotta with coffee ice cream and crunchy hazelnut tuille. • Dinner nightly, Sunday brunch. 561/404-1334. $$
Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as coq au vin and steak tartare. Plus, guests dining al fresco have views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$
rhythm café—3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual
leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$ marcello’s la sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/585-3128. $$
American. Once a diner, the interior is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$
rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 200 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/6501001. (Also at 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100.) $
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As it turned out, it’s one of the better decisions we have made in our married life. As a result, we started publishing Salt Lake magazine, made new friends and marveled at the diversity of the landscape, from the red rock of Moab and Zion National Park to Bear Lake on the Utah-Idaho border, with its intense turquoise waters. From the outset, baffled friends have asked questions like: “What are the Mormons really like?” or “Can you even get a drink in Utah?” or “Why Utah?” The answer is once you experience Utah’s culture, its history, its people and its scenic beauty, you’ll begin to understand. But there is more to this story. In 1990, I made a decision that changed my life and my attitude toward it. At that time I was in the 15th year of my now 43 years with multiple sclerosis. I won’t get into the details, but suffice it to say I was a bored, lazy, outof-shape couch potato. When I was told Park City Resort has a Handicapped Sports program I decided I would drop by, get information and decide whether, at age 50, I should try something I’d never done before: ski. I rationalized that if President George H.W. Bush could parachute out of a plane at age 73, I could ski. As it turned out, one of the best decisions I’ve ever made was to wheel through the doors of the Park City Handicapped Sports (now known as the National Ability Center) office in the winter of 1990. I was by then disabled, confined to a wheelchair, having lost the use of my legs 15 years earlier. My odyssey began wrapped in a sit-ski tethered to my instructor, Peter, a veteran who had lost his right leg when he stepped on a land mine in Vietnam. I was nervous, but the idea of becoming active and independent
was compelling, and overrode any fears I had of trying something so radically different and new. The ride up the lift was exhilarating: white-capped mountains against deep blue skies, pine and aspen trees bowing under mounds of snow, wind whipping my chapped lips and face as miniature skiers schussed the slopes below. The ascent was quiet, peaceful, the only sound my breathing as we neared the top. As we approached the lift station, Peter reminded me that the only way I could maneuver my sit-ski was with three-inch ski poles wrapped around my wrists; my arms and upper body were my new legs. As I looked down the mountain falling away before us, I began to question my judgment. For a moment I forgot I couldn’t walk; I wanted to abandon my ski and high-tail it back to the lodge. My blood pressure rose, my throat was like parchment and the adrenaline was pumping. So, I flipped over the run’s edge and began a heart-stopping experience—a rush that I had never felt, careening down the slope at what felt like warp speed, the sled whipping and bumping past the tree line. After four hours, I was exhausted and delighted that I had put my toe in the water and done something that friends had considered risky for a novice. I continued the program for five years. During this time I learned that eliminating predispositions and jumping hurdles you believed too high builds a sense of accomplishment, a real boost in self-worth. I learned the magic key to building that self-confidence is to simply try. It took me 50 years to do what I truly believed was impossible. By overcoming my fears and discovering possibility instead, I gained more confidence and had a much better self-image. At the end of the day I came to the realization that, handicapped or not, we all need to believe in ourselves. So as we tiptoe into the New Year, extend yourself beyond those self-imposed limits. I promise you will be a healthier, more balanced person—one whose gyroscope will always point north.
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Carol Eaton Chair of the Delray Beach Initiative Immediate past chair, Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Treasurer and public relations chair, Delray Beach Elks Lodge
THEN:
Carol Eaton came to Florida from Sharon, Massachusetts, on a tennis scholarship but soon discovered that her true calling was working with others to help the community. She’d discovered the city in 1982 after landing at a place that reminded her of home. “I found Boston’s and found my niche,” she said. Since volunteering with a friend in the early 1990s to help build Delray Beach’s Pineapple Grove into a thriving destination, Eaton has left her fingerprints on a number of events and projects in town, including the annual Mark Gerretsen Fishing Tournament, and was very active at S.D. Spady Elementary School, helping to start an Adopt-a-Class program. “I wore a bunch of hats there,” she says.
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