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up close

Meet a woman with a straight-A reputation for improving education in the city, and a Chamber of Commerce veteran bringing civic virtues and Midwestern charm to Delray. BY RICH POLLACK

editor’s letter

delray vs. drugs

A little good news goes a long way—especially when it concerns saving lives and busting evildoers in our humble hamlet.

Delray’s been infamous for its fraudulent treatment homes—and overdoses—until the city’s government and law enforcement, with help from the county, started cleaning house.

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In this joyful season, we toast the 25-year anniversary of the city’s skyscraping Christmas tree, spotlight the small businesses that make Delray unique, and visit an area garden aglow with holiday twinkle. BY CHRISTINA WOOD

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Delray was popping this fall. Here’s where we spotted you.

Soft-rock luminaries brighten up Carols by Candlelight, a Tennessee soul man brings the funk to Arts Garage, the Cornell Art Museum goes “Beyond Basel,” and much more end-of-year A&E. BY JOHN THOMASON

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South Florida representatives of the nation’s largest cohort silence their phones, remove their earbuds and speak candidly about the challenges, worldviews and life hacks of their generation. BY JOHN THOMASON

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Our review-driven dining guide showcases great restaurants in Delray and beyond. BY LYNN KALBER

my turn

The next time you’re invited to a holiday party, leave the dust-collecting Bordeaux at home, and bake your hosts some homemade love. BY JOHN SHUFF

Decorate your living room with luxe décor on a Target budget, cozy up to the season’s cushiest seats, and explore concrete answers to your next home-design query. BY ROBIN HODES

out & about

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The local detective behind the Kids and Cops initiative helps underserved children be merry—all year long. BY RICH POLLACK

This past season, you “played ball” with a beloved ballet company, chewed and chatted with a Trindy Gourmet, expanded your Space of Mind, and more. BY CHRISTIANA LILLY

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AARON BRISTOL

dine

With its novel take on “island cuisine,” Sardinia Enoteca is evidence that, yes, we do need another Italian restaurant. BY LYNN KALBER

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[ events ] TENNIS, ANYONE? WHAT: Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic to benefit Chris Evert Charities WHEN: Nov. 9-11, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Tennis at Delray Beach Tennis Center, 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; Pro-Am cocktail reception and black-tie gala at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton COST: Tennis tickets: $20-$900; gala invitations, $750 CONTACT: 561/394-2400 DETAILS: The annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic raises money to aid in the fight against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida.

AND THE W.V.O.Y. AWARD GOES TO ... WHAT: Junior League of Boca Raton Woman Volunteer of the Year Award Luncheon WHEN: Nov. 16, 10:30 a.m. WHERE: Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton COST: $150-$250 CONTACT: 561/620-2553, jlbr.org DETAILS: The WVOY’s 31st-anniversary luncheon is one of the kickoffs to event season in South Florida. It celebrates outstanding local women in the community by recognizing nominees from nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County for their dedication and expertise as volunteers.

AS THE PARADE PASSES BY WHAT: The Delray Beach Holiday Parade WHEN: Dec. 15, 6 p.m. WHERE: The Holiday Parade begins on East Atlantic Avenue and heads west through downtown. CONTACT : 561/243-7000 ext. 5101 DETAILS: This small-town parade is heavy on marching bands and baton twirlers, and is a great excuse to get out and about during the Christmas season—and merrily patronize our wonderful downtown merchants. For more holiday season events, see our Calendar (page 30) and our Hot List (page 19).

GOBBLE GOBBLE WHAT: Turkey Trot 5K run and walk along A1A WHEN: Nov. 17, 7:30 a.m. WHERE: Anchor Park, 50 N.W. First Ave., Delray Beach CONTACT: 561/243-7000, ext. 5101 DETAILS: This run/walk is your unofficial burnit-off-before-Turkey-Day walk. We can’t say that it makes a big difference when faced with a second helping of mashed potatoes, but the thought is there.

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[ editor’s letter ] B Y M A R I E S P E E D

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Sometimes a little good news goes a long way

never miss the news. I tape it if I am not going to be home, but I try to time my martini with Lester Holt if at all possible. This is in direct contrast to all the friends I have who say they have given up watching the news because they get so depressed. I get that, and I share some of it, but now and then the news is good. And in this case, it’s very good. Randy Schultz reports on Delray’s famous opioid crisis (page 46), the very one that made Lester Holt’s NBC News broadcast a year or so ago. Delray was big news, the epicenter of the whole Florida opioid crisis, a nexus of shady sober homes, overdoses, patient brokering. Our little village by the sea, the most fun small town in America, was also the shameful poster child for heroin addiction. This kind of problem most often continues to spiral downward, but as Randy reports, our city has managed the unthinkable: a measurable, albeit modest, turnaround. In 12 months, the numbers are starting to show a decrease in overdoses, the shutdown of fraudulent sober homes, new approaches to treating addiction. The reason? A concerted effort by our city, our police and former Mayor Cary Glickstein; national attention; a creative outreach to address an overlooked population. This is yet another example of how Delray manages, time and again, to turn itself around with creative ideas and strong leadership. I think there is no better way to kick off this holiday season than with a little good news. Things are looking up, and Delray may have done it again. See you next time.

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the perfect opportunity for the kids to get hands-on experience on what it takes to put something together. When it’s time for a new show to open, they want to be there. They want to talk about their art. If they see that their art has been sold, it’s really special. That’s what my whole job is about: that moment when they feel that confidence, and they feel how powerful they really are, regardless of what their circumstances are.

SINK YOUR TEETH INTO HISTORY

Curious about local cuisine and culture? Taste History Culinary Tours, directed by longtime resident Lori Durante, will introduce you to family-owned restaurants, local history and budding art districts in off-the-beaten-path locations. On the first Saturday of every month, you can explore West Palm Beach. Lake Worth and Lantana are the dual destinations on the second Saturday. Saving the best for last, a tour of Delray Beach and Boynton Beach is offered on the third and fourth Saturdays of the month. 561/243-2662 or 561/638-8247, tastehistoryculinarytours.org

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An entire generation of children in Delray Beach has grown up with the city’s iconic 100-foot Christmas tree— which appears on several lists of the best Christmas trees in the country. This year, the community will be gathering around the fabulously festive display for the 25th year in a row. A brand-new tree sprouted from the grounds of Old School Square Park in 2017, and new this year are the holiday scenes tucked away inside the tree. The tree will be open daily from Nov. 30 to Jan. 1. If you would like to visit Santa, he’ll be taking a break from the chilly nights at the North Pole to bask in the glow of the tree every Thursday through Sunday night from 6 to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23. Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 100ftchristmastree.com

• Lighting of the Famous 100-Foot Christmas Tree – Nov. 29 • Carols by Candlelight featuring Orleans – Dec. 1 • Lighting of the Menorah – Dec. 2 • Carols & Cocktails at Sandoway Discovery Center – Dec. 6 • Boynton Beach CRA and City of Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade – Dec. 7 • Cookie Cruise with Santa aboard the Lady Atlantic – Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 10:30 and Dec. 4, 11, 17 and 18 at 5:30 pm • Family-friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration – Dec. 31

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TASTINGS AT THE TIKI

Small Business Saturday, an opportunity to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities, is Nov. 24. Here in Delray, it’s a day to enjoy some hometown holiday shopping at distinctive Delray retailers like these: JENNIFER ON THE AVENUE, which arrived in town over the summer, is a boutique specializing in women’s styles from New York and Los Angeles. 1128 E. Atlantic Ave. MURDER ON THE BEACH MYSTERY BOOKSTORE is a wickedly good choice for book lovers. 273 Pineapple Grove Way THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is the home of the 5150 Chocolate Co., a bean-to-bar chocolate factory focused on challenging tradition and pushing the limits of imagination. The store will be celebrating its first Christmas in Delray with its “crazy good chocolate.” 1010 N. Federal Highway THE CORNELL ART MUSEUM STORE at Old School Square features handcrafted art, decor and jewelry created by dozens of area artists. 51 N. Swinton Ave. UNIQUE BOUTIQUE is where you can find handcrafted jewelry, fine leather handbags and colorful silk shawls for someone special. 204 E. Atlantic Ave. Beautiful cabachon gemstone rings set in sterling silver and 18k, from Unique Boutique

Will the top finishers in last year’s annual Best Bite Restaurant Competition—Tim Finnegans Irish Pub, Caffe Luna Rosa and Zorba’s Taverna— be back to defend their culinary crowns? Find out on Nov. 15 at Crane’s Beach House Boutique Hotel & Luxury Villas. “Crane’s Beach House has been hosting benefits for local nonprofit organizations for more than a decade now,” says Crane’s GM, Cathy Balestriere. “It is a great way to have fun with friends and supporters, while also bringing critical focus and extra income to community and cultural groups that contribute to the overall quality of life right here in Delray Beach.” The seventh-annual Best Bite competition, which will also feature a special tasting of beers and ales provided by Saltwater Brewery, will benefit the HOW Foundation of South Florida. 82 Gleason St., Delray Beach, 561/278-1700, cranesbeachhouse.com Cathy Balestriere

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SIMPLY SOUPER Most of us go through the holidays worrying about eating too much. For one in six Palm Beach County residents, the worry is getting enough to eat—every day, all year long. If you would like to help the Palm Beach County Food Bank fight hunger in our community, make plans to attend the Empty Bowls event at the Old School Square Pavilion on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Delray Beach is one of many communities around the country to host one of these unique grassroots events, where guests are invited to “eat simply, so others can simply eat.” You’ll share in a simple meal of bread, soup and water—but Old School Bakery will be providing the freshly baked breads, and local chefs will be donating their signature soups, so you won’t exactly be roughing it. And, as a reminder of all the bowls that remain empty in our community, you will take home a hand-crafted bowl made by students from area schools, including American Heritage, St. Joseph’s Episcopal, Gulf Stream, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State and Pinecrest. Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org.

LIGHT UP THE HOLIDAYS

Mounts Botanical Gardens is adding what will surely be a sparkling addition to the lineup of South Florida holiday celebrations. From Nov. 24 through Dec. 30, the 14acre oasis will be blooming with holiday lights from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. As the sun sets, thousands of lights winding around branches, bushes and landmark structures will illuminate your path, allowing you to see the garden as never before. Colorful LED trees and glowing light-balls will add to the enchantment, and a series of student dance performances and musical presentations will be the icing on the gingerbread during “Garden of Lights: A Winter Holiday Event.” 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 561/233-1757, mounts.org.

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Where: Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach When: 8 p.m. Nov. 9 Cost: $35-$45 Contact: 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org Tennessee-born funk-soul brother Josh Hoyer surely isn’t the reincarnation of James Brown— but at his most impassioned, Hoyer’s vocal cords seem possessed by the Godfather of Soul’s. In other tracks, he conjures George Clinton, Otis Redding, Bo Diddley and other performers that don’t look like Hoyer, if you catch my meaning. Remarkably, when supplemented by rollicking keyboards, slippery bass, staccato drums and velvety saxophone, Hoyer’s adoption of AfricanAmerican styles doesn’t feel like appropriation or, worse, theft—it seems the natural place for this seemingly effortless talent, whose work rejuvenates the ideal of post-racial harmony, one gravelly vocal run at a time. Appearing on “The Voice” in 2017, he turned two chairs, making it to the second round under Blake Shelton’s tutelage. The exposure lifted his national profile, leading to a 132-state tour and a new album, Do it Now, which will be released globally in January.

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Where: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach When: Dec. 7-30 Cost: $75 (Attendees under 40 can pay their age) Contact: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org A dark comedy in which the title action may or may not be symbolic, Lyle Kessler’s “House on Fire” sounds like an ideal fit for Palm Beach Dramaworks’ thought-provoking bailiwick. Set in Fishtown, Pennsylvania, it’s another play about a dysfunctional American family—in theatre terms, the very best kind of family—whose prodigal son, Coleman, has returned home to a viper’s nest of lies told by his brother, Dale, and baseballobsessed father. Complicating matters is the pair of cunning thieves that followed Coleman home: a one-armed grifter and his empathically “gifted” sister. Dramaworks hosted a staged reading of “House on Fire” back in February as part of its Dramaworkshop series of new plays, and the experience sealed the deal for Artistic Director Bill Hayes, who slotted the world premiere in his 2018-2019 season. “I found it extremely funny and at some points moving,” he says. “It’s a reminder that no matter how dark and bleak that life may seem, there’s always a ray of hope.”

Where: Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach When: 7 p.m. Dec. 5 Cost: $10 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I prefer to appreciate Art Basel Miami Beach from afar. The mere thought of braving the white-knuckle gridlock on Alton Road, the unseemly parking fees, and the hordes of international glitterati snapping selfies while Rome burns is enough to conjure my inner Howard Beale. Luckily, you can appreciate cuttingedge Basel-style art and socialization without leaving Delray Beach, courtesy of the Cornell Art Museum’s Beyond Art Basel, hosted on the eve of the big event at the Miami Beach Convention Center. “We’re trying to bring the energy of Miami up to Delray for a night during the ‘Basel season’ so that people who don’t want to make the drive down can get a taste of the excitement!” summarizes Melanie Johanson, the museum’s curator. Approximately six artists (who are also displaying at Basel) will discuss their work at Beyond Art Basel, and are included in the Cornell’s winter group exhibition “The Tech Effect,” focusing on artists inspired by technology. A performance artist, live music, cash bar and light bites enliven the atmosphere. november/december 2018

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Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach When: 7 p.m. Dec. 19 Cost: $15 and up Contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org You may not understand the words, but you don’t need to: The music of the Soweto Gospel Choir transcends language, connecting with global audiences on a soul level. Formed in South Africa in 2002, the nearly 50-member choral group’s soaring harmonies unite audiences of all backgrounds, and it’s easy to see why its devotees have included Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu—the latter of whom is the choir’s most significant patron. Within three weeks of releasing its debut album, Voices of Heaven, in the U.S., the Soweto Gospel Choir topped Billboard’s World Music Charts, and for a collective that sings primarily in six African languages, its continued rise is extraordinary: The choir has performed or recorded with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Bono; and has sung for Oprah Winfrey, Bill Clinton, Carlos Santana and Sidney Poitier. According to NPR’s Stephen Thompson, who oversaw the choir’s in-studio appearance in 2012, “to watch and sway along was to be blasted with some sort of ray gun that shoots beams of joy and hope.” november/december 2018

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Where: Pavilion at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach When: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 Cost: $20-$100 Contact: 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org The Pavilion is decorated with snowflakes, the 100-foot Christmas Tree’s 15,000-plus lights twinkle in all their majesty, and 2,000 candles create an amber halo over a sold-out crowd while carols with a classic-rock edge waft over the audience. There’s nothing quite like this beloved tradition at Old School Square—all that’s missing is the mistletoe and eggnog for a romantic December night out, not to mention a blissful escape from the pressures of the holiday season. Traditionally Little River Band’s Wayne Nelson, who spearheaded this event, headlines the concert, but this year he’s stepping into a supporting role. The top billing goes to Woodstock, N.Y. natives Orleans, the hit-makers behind “Still the One” and “Dance With Me,” and whose all-nude album cover for 1976’s Waking and Dreaming remains one of the more … interesting artistic choices in rock history. The Long Run, Florida’s renowned Eagles tribute band, will open the show with a mix of hits and seasonal standards.

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NOV. 3: NESTOR TORRES at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. A Puerto Rican native who studied classical flute at Berklee College of Music, Torres has secured four Latin Grammy nominations and performed with a vast spectrum of talent, from Gloria Estefan to Herbie Hancock. His exuberant live shows showcase his crossover fusion of Latin, classical, pop and jazz sounds.

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and howl its way through Led Zeppelin II, the eardrum-shattering masterpiece that includes “Whole Lotta Love” and “Heartbreaker.”

NOV. 8: SCREENING OF “SOPHIE AND THE RISING SUN” at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $10; 561/495-0233, morikami.org. The Morikami hosts a special screening of this official Sundance selection, about the forbidden courtship between a wounded Asian stranger and a native of a small South Carolina fishing village during World War II. Producer Nancy Dickenson and actor Takashi Yamaguchi will lead a post-film discussion. NOV. 10: “CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPPELIN II” at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. Classic Albums Live, the touring project known for its note-for-note, cut-for-cut re-creations of classic-rock lodestars, will chug, thrash

NOV. 10-11: ART ON THE SQUARE at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; free; 561/2437922, 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.

NOV. 16-DEC. 3: “BAREFOOT IN THE PARK” at Lake Worth Playhouse, 713 Lake Ave., Lake Worth; various show times; $29-$75; 561/586-6410, lakeworthplayhouse.org. One of Neil Simon’s most beloved plays centers on a straightlaced attorney and his more free-spirited new wife, who begin their complicated married life in a tiny Manhattan walkup.

NOV. 23: LAUREN MITCHELL at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Soulful Florida singer Mitchell is known for her galvanizing vocal style, with its bombastic echoes of Etta James, Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross. She’s backed by veteran rock and blues artists, in concerts intended to create catharses in her audiences.

NOV. 24: THE FIVE BOROUGHS at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/4506357, artsgarage.org. This retro doo-wop group of ex-New Yorkers (hence its name) turns back the clock to the prototypical days of rock ‘n’ roll, when four-part harmony ruled the airwaves, and guitars had barely entered the equation. Expect to hear nostalgic tunes popularized at theaters like the Apollo, the Brooklyn Fox and the Brooklyn Paramount. NOV. 24-25: THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ART FESTIVAL at 201 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/243-1077, artfestival.com.

NOV. 17: ANNIE MOSES BAND at Crest Theatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare. org. This prolific classical-crossover sextet with a virtuosic vocalist plays Songbook standards and originals in diverse and cinematic arrangements combining folk, jazz, bluegrass, pop and classical—leading to gigs everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Grand Ole Opry.

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This 19th annual juried art festival of handcrafted artwork—including glass, photography, painting, mixed media, fiber, jewelry and much more—hosts more than 300 artists exhibiting and selling their work in an outdoor gallery, offering a unique alternative to Black Friday madness. NOV. 29: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 7:15 p.m.; free, with a nominal fee for some activities; 561/279-1380, downtowndelraybeach. com. Delray Beach’s official kickoff to the holiday season begins with the lighting of the city’s famous 100-foot Christmas Tree, followed by photo opportunities with Santa, the unveiling of the ice-skating rink and carousel, and special mini golf from Putt’n Around. DEC. 2: EMPTY BOWLS at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $25 in advance, $30 at gate; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. The tagline of this charity lunch is “eat simply so others can simply eat.” Local potters will create original bowls to be filled with chef-donated soups, and bakers from Old School Bakery will provide rustic breads. Guests can take home their bowls as a souvenir, with proceeds benefiting the Palm Beach County Food Bank. DEC. 5: “MESSAGES IN HARMONY: THE STORY OF PETER, PAUL AND MARY” at Delray Beach Playhouse, 950 N.W. Ninth St., Delray Beach; 2 p.m.; $15$25; 561/272-1281 ext. 5, delraybeachplayhouse.com. The PinkSlip Duo will perform a live tribute to this classic folk trio, interspersing hits such as “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Puff the Magic Dragon” with a slideshow exploring the band’s history and legacy. NOV. 8: SUZANNE ROSS: “THE WONDERS OF JAPANESE LACQUERWARE” at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach; 7 p.m.; $10; 561/495-

0233, morikami.org. A native Briton, Ross is a scholar of Japanese art forms from calligraphy to ink painting to urushi, or lacquerware. The latter will be the focus of her lecture, which explores lacquerware’s roots in Japanese culture, its extraction process, the dangers it presently faces and more. DEC. 8: HOLIDAY PARADE in downtown Delray Beach; 6 p.m.; free; 561/243-7000 ext. 5101, mydelraybeach. com. Santa will make a cameo atop a fire truck at this celebration of Christmas around the world, beginning on East Atlantic Avenue and traveling west through downtown.

drifts along the Intracoastal. Viewing areas begin at the Boynton Harbor Marina and continue along the parade route, and viewers are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to contribute to Toys for Tots. U.S. Marines will stand by dockside to pick up toy donations. DEC. 15: FOREVER STYX at Old School Square Pavilion, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $20-$75; 561/243-7922, oldschoolsquare.org. South Florida vocalist John D’Agostino channels iconoclastic singers Dennis DeYoung and Tommy Shaw as the frontman of this tribute band, whose ace musicians mimic Styx’s progressive rock mix of electric and acoustic guitars, piano and synthesizer. DEC. 15: AVERY SOMMERS at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. This South Florida powerhouse vocalist and Broadway veteran brings her popular production “For Sentimental Reasons” to Delray Beach. The show specializes in songs about love lost and found, culled from musical theatre, 1960s pop and the American Songbook.

Dec. 8: DIANE MARINO QUARTET at Arts Garage, 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $35-$45; 561/450-6357, artsgarage.org. Marino, a triple-threat vocalist, pianist and arranger, has been tinkling the ivories since age 10, mastering classical and jazz piano and performing at the nation’s top cabaret clubs over a distinguished 35-year career. Her current tour supports Soul Serenade, her 2018 release, which features refreshing covers of classics by soul/ jazz singer Gloria Lynne. DEC. 14: 47TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE leaving from the Lantana Bridge south on the Intracoastal to the C15 Canal in Delray Beach; starts at 6 p.m.; free; 561/600-9097, boyntonbeachcra.com. A flotilla of sea vessels, of all shapes and sizes and lit up for the season,

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Sardinia Enoteca

The Mediterranean restaurant takes “island cuisine” to a new level

AARON BRISTOL

t’s familiar yet different, like the aunt who resembles you a lot more than you’d like to admit. That’s what Sardinian cuisine is to Italian food. Bringing this understanding—and some very good dishes—to diners is the goal of Sardinia Enoteca co-owners Antonio Gallo and chef Pietro Vardeu, who’s from Sardinia. In fact, they’ve opened five restaurants together, and still have the original Sardinia (opened in 2006) in Miami Beach. The Delray Beach venue opened in October 2017, where its chef de cuisine is Roberto Basile, Vardeu’s nephew. There’s a hint of the Mediterranean blue in tiles surrounding the woodfired oven/pizza area. Blonde wood columns and dark wood tables fill the restaurant, where it can be a tad noisy with loud music despite the sound panels in the high ceiling. Wine racks line the walls, with the contents available by the glass, bottle or quartino, a favorite size of mine (about one and a half glasses). The island of Sardinia is an autonomous region of Italy known for pasta, certain cheeses and cured meats. So instead of butter, Sardinia Enoteca serves whipped, light, creamy pecorino cheese with its bread. A lot of its dishes are cooked in the big oven, and much of them are similar to Mediterranean food, where they’re blended, but each ingredient still stands apart. I’m fond of half-portion sizes, available here for paellas and pastas. The goat cheese ravioli (made in-house) in butter and sage november/december 2018

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sauce was a simple dish with a light, clean, lip-smacking sauce. I could have easily eaten a full portion. Not all the pastas are made here, but the spaghetti (not made in-house) with baby clams, tomato and asparagus proved the pasta vendor is of high quality. The arancini (fregola lamb meatballs) appetizer had five perfectly round balls of Sardinian couscous with bits of ground meat and spices, served with a tomato-based dipping sauce that wasn’t needed. Each ingredient was separate but blended into an overall pop of flavor—the standard here. There’s a mozzarella bar to try, with six types of cheese. The pane carasatu (Sardinian flatbread) comes with goat cheese and honey; or tomato sauce, pecorino and a poached egg; or prosciutto, tomato and arugula, among others. Paella is made with the fregola instead of rice, and there’s a chef ’s tasting menu with seven courses and a wine pairing option. The meat and fish menu ranges from scaloppini to lamb shank, skirt steak, branzino, chicken breast Parmigiana and more. Desserts include sebadas, an almost dishsized traditional Sardinian pastry, with creamy pecorino inside a light, deep-fried dough fritter drizzled with honey and sugar (or Nutella, strawberries, banana and mint). The tang of the cheese with honey-sugar sweetness is a nice end to a meal, despite the dough being a bit overwhelming. Sardinia Enoteca has gathered loyal fans since opening, and shown local diners there’s an alternative to the traditional American version of Italian. It’s a tasty lesson with a quality menu. delray beach magazine

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Janet Meeks City of Delray Beach Education Coordinator

anet Meeks has never taught a course in science, math or English. Yet, over most of the last two decades, she’s had an impact on the quality of education received by thousands of students, from kindergarteners to celebrating graduates. As the education coordinator for the city of Delray Beach—a position not found in any other Palm Beach County community—Meeks has had her hands in everything from helping schools relocate so they can better serve their communities to shepherding programs designed to improve literacy among the youngest of students. Meeks has been a driving force behind the successful Campaign for Grade Level Reading, which helped the city capture its third All America City Award, and initiatives such as Delray Reads Day, an annual event that brings more than 250 volunteers into local classrooms. “I’ve always said I have the best job in the city,” Meeks says. Through Meeks’ efforts, Delray Beach schools have seen a 25-percent increase in grade-level reading for children in kindergarten through third grade in the last five years. Chronic absenteeism in schools dropped by 68 percent in the same time frame, and students in summer programs she helped develop earned a 10 percent learning gain rather than the loss traditionally associated with a summer slide. It was Meeks, working with a variety of other organizations, who helped implement literacy elements at eight summer programs that now reach more than 1,000 children. But Meeks believes her greatest achievements are those invisible to most people—work she does behind the scenes lobbying for programs, navigating bureaucracies and fielding frequent calls from principals seeking resources. For many, Meeks is the go-to person in the city when it comes to anything to do with education. When the principal at Carver Middle School, for example, needed a program for kids who were being dropped off at school two hours early, Meeks and the city stepped in to create a morning program where staff from the city’s parks and recreation department would supervise the students. Meeks can surprise principals coming from other cities with her ability to roll up her sleeves and assist with challenges. “When I first met Janet, shortly after being named principal at Plumosa,

I was so pleased and surprised that she was so helpful and supportive,” says Cathy Reynolds, who leads Plumosa School of the Arts. “She made me feel like our school was special. Then I found out that she has the same relationship with all of the Delray schools.” Meeks says collaboration has been critical to her success. “One of our biggest achievements is how we’re able to pull our community together to help children,” she said. “I feel lucky to be in a community that values education.” That wasn’t always the case. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, city leaders came together and created a plan to improve the city’s poor quality of education, a weak link in the city’s efforts to attract new residents and businesses. Out of those meetings came the Sharing for Excellence in the Schools plan, which included the creation of an 11-member City Education Board, an advisory committee to the City Commission. Meeks, who has a degree in landscape architecture and was working in the city’s planning and zoning department at the time, was tapped to be the staff member assigned to the board. Soon her work on the education front was taking more of her time than her work as an urban planner, and city leaders agreed to create a full-time education coordinator position. During her first few years in the position, Meeks put her urban planning background to good use, working with builders and city staff as several new schools—Banyan Creek Elementary, Morikami Park Elementary, Orchard View Elementary and the new Plumosa School of the Arts—rose out of the ground. Meeks also worked with the community during the moves of Carver Middle and Atlantic High schools, a massive undertaking that entailed relocating 38 homes. Over the years, programs created by the city have been used as examples for other communities, and Meeks is often asked to speak at state and national conferences. Now also part of the city’s Homeless Task Force, she has served as the liaison for the Delray Beach Youth Council and helped lead the city’s Residents Academy. Her focus now is on working with the Education Board to create an education master plan that will serve as a guide for the future. “Our goal is to have the right programs in the schools to attract students,” she said. “We want Delray Beach to be on the map with schools everyone will clamor to get into.”

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Jeb Conrad

The new president and CEO of Delray’s Chamber of Commerce

he son of a leading political figure in Indiana—his father was secretary of state and chief of staff for Sen. Birch Bayh Jr. in the 1960s—Jeb Conrad and his brother were always on hand for small-town parades and campaign events. “I got really comfortable being around people and meeting people,” he says. “I love being out and around. I can be professional when I need to be, but I can also have fun.” The father of six adult children, including triplets who are in their senior year at Indiana University in Bloomington, Conrad brings almost 40 years of experience in government, private business and organizational management to his new role. What has been consistent throughout, however, has been a management style that focused on collaboration, bringing groups together to address challenges. “I’ve never been accused of being a closedminded dictator,” he says. In his last job, as CEO and president of the Greater Bloomington (Indiana) Chamber of Commerce, Conrad and the chamber worked with other organizations to turn a dangerous four-lane highway into an extension of Interstate 69. “We took the lead in bringing everyone together,” he recalls. Conrad’s history of getting business and government working on the same page goes back to early in his career, when he landed a government and community affairs director position right after college with Indianapolis mall developer Simon Property Group, followed by a job working with a private water utility company as a liaison with local governments. His career continued with

employment at Develop Indy, which recruits businesses to the Indianapolis area, and then the Bloomington Chamber. A fan of strategic planning, Conrad says the move to Delray Beach seemed like a perfect fit for him and his wife, Patti, given that the six kids were all grown and the weather in Indiana was still a bit on the chilly side. “At this point in my career, going south was a priority for us,” he says. Conrad says he saw a lot of similarities between Bloomington and Delray Beach, as well as an opportunity to make a significant impact. His first focus was to meet 100 people in 100 days; early on, he met with chamber board and executive board members, some on a one-toone basis, to better understand the vision for the chamber and to share his thoughts. “Jeb has got a wealth of experience and chamber knowledge,” says Sarah Crane, an executive board member and co-chair of board development. “He also has a fresh perspective to evaluate what we’re doing well and how we can take the chamber to the next level.” Crane also sees Conrad’s experience working with government as a plus. Conrad says he will work to continue building a strong relationship between the chamber and the city leadership, and hopes to bring a fresh set of eyes and some new ideas. One of his goals will be to develop a three-year strategic plan for the chamber, developing a path for the future of the organization. “I’m committed to serving our members and our partners in an efficient and effective way,” he says.

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Delray Beach takes on the opioid crisis—and the results are beginning to show. BY RANDY SCHULTZ

IT GOT THIS BAD during Delray Beach’s opioid crisis. To revive someone who has overdosed, paramedics inject Narcan into a vein to reverse the effects of the drug. Addicts who repeatedly overdose, though, can build up tolerances to that method. So on one call, paramedics had to drill into the bone. Horrific? Yes, but for a time the abnormal seemed normal in Delray Beach. Fire Chief Neal de Jesus recalls, “We could see a dozen (overdoses) in a week. Sometimes, it was three or four in one call.” Fridays usually were the worst. It was payday. That nadir lasted from mid-2016—former City Manager Don Cooper had hired de Jesus in April—to mid-2017. Though opioid-related overdoses and deaths had become a problem in South Florida and other parts of the state, Delray Beach had become the epicenter. Addicts who had moved from oxycodone to heroin after the crackdown on prescription drug “pill mills”—don’t forget that this crisis began with overprescription of legal drugs—had poured into the city, seeking to get clean. Instead, profiteering owners of sober homes and treatment centers were exploiting those patients to scam insurance companies, primarily on excessive urine tests.

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“Parents were sending their kids here, and they were going home in body bags.”

Some in recovery literally were being bought and sold by some in the treatment industry. It happened in part because of an unintended consequence in the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The law required insurers to pay for substance abuse treatment. Profiteers figured out how to make them overpay again and again. The industry bedeviling Delray Beach was a form of human trafficking. Operators pimped out female patients. Out-of-state parents believed that their children were getting better. In fact, they were being used. When the profiteers had wrung all the money they could, the young people were on the street and overdosing in public places. Cary Glickstein, who served as mayor from 2013 until last March, remembers this conversation with a resident: “He said, ‘My wife and I walk to Atlantic

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HUD’s Gustavo Velasquez and Congresswoman Lois Frankel meet with local leaders in Delray on the issue of sober homes.

“It’s ebbed and flowed before. We’re going to remain relentless. It could come back.” — Jeffrey Goldman

the feeling that the state’s chief law enforcement officer considered this “Delray Beach’s problem.” Last summer, though, the numbers began to turn. The police department responded to 17 drug overdoses in November 2017, compared to 77 in the same month a year earlier. That trend has continued. The police department counted 31 overdoses in July, which was a decline of 42 percent from the previous year. The decreases in May and June were 75 percent and 68 percent. Fire department numbers tend to run higher, de Jesus said, because paramedics may answer a heart attack call that turns out to be an overdose where police officers know the nature of the call when they get it. Still, the fire department has seen similar declines. It has taken much work. It will require much vigilance. The epidemic is not over. “I need to see another year,” Police Chief Jeffrey Goldman said last May. “It’s november/december 2018

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ebbed and flowed before. We’re going to remain relentless. It could come back.” Nevertheless, the mood is much different from two years ago, whether you speak with city officials or residents. Many sober homes went out of business. “We’ve made it uncomfortable for the

bad players,” Goldman said. Consider Tropic Isle, the neighborhood of waterfront homes near Delray Place at Linton Boulevard and Federal Highway. The perception might be that bad sober home operators infested only middle- and lower-class neighborhoods, picking up homes on the cheap after the real estate crisis. That did happen, but Tropic Isle is one of Delray Beach’s most affluent, and even it wasn’t safe. Two years ago, Goldman and Glickstein would attend monthly meetings of the Tropic Isle Civic Association and hear complaint after complaint about sober homes. Now at those meetings, says President Mike Hanuschak, “It hardly ever comes up. There are still a couple (of sober homes), but they are operating within the law.” Hanuschak’s comment underscores a key point in Delray Beach’s strategy. City officials have made clear that they didn’t want to drive out all sober homes—just the bad ones. It was about saving the city and helping those in recovery. “Parents were

“Opioid addiction is tragic and the epidemic is ravaging our community.” — Lois Frankel

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sending their kids here,” Glickstein says, “and they were going home in body bags.” Yet Delray Beach was unsure how to fight back. Sober homes were a mostly unregulated industry. Boca Raton had tried to limit where they could go and had lost a federal lawsuit challenging the restrictions. In 2012, Delray Beach had settled a similar lawsuit with a sober home operator. How did things turn around? The key year was 2016, when the cavalry began to arrive. Lois Frankel represents Delray Beach in Congress. In April of that year, she brought to Delray Beach officials of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Nearly two decades ago, HUD and the Justice Department had issued a policy statement that essentially put group homes beyond local regulation because those in recovery belong to a protected class. Frankel and Glickstein wanted to show that the statement no longer reflected reality. They arranged a tour. The van

“There is major progress in fighting the opioid epidemic in Palm Beach County.” — Dave Aronberg

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“I feel like everything I’ve done in 20 years was coming together in one location. This [work] makes me so happy.” — Ariana Ciancio

drove a few blocks south on Swinton Avenue from Atlantic Avenue. By tracking calls, the city had been able to identify sober home locations. Glickstein says a HUD assistant secretary asked how many were in the city. Glickstein answered, “We just passed about 50.” Seven months later—just before the transition to the Trump administration might have meant further delay—HUD and Justice issued an updated statement. It noted that “the Fair Housing Act does not prevent state or local governments from taking into account concerns about the over-concentration of group homes that are located in close proximity to each other.” Not everyone considered the new wording significant. Boca Raton City Attorney Diana Grub Frieser dismissed it. Glickstein and others in the city, though, believed that the change gave Delray Beach a legal opening. The city commission then approved two regulations, which no one has challenged. One requires operators of group homes to re-register their facilities every year, with the hope that bad operators won’t want the hassle or won’t qualify. The other requires conditional— as opposed to automatic—approval of new group homes in single-family neighborhoods if they would be within 660 feet of another one. That’s designed to prevent clustering of sober homes. In July 2016, Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg created the Sober Homes Task Force. “They’ve

given us lots of support,” Goldman says. The city previously had started its own drug task force. Prosecutors linked to the county task force had brought 54 cases as of mid-August. Aronberg also empaneled a grand jury to examine sober homes and the opioid crisis. From its findings in December 2016 came state legislation the next year that prohibits operators of treatment centers and sober homes from engaging in deceptive marketing and allows statewide prosecution of patient brokering. Another development that happened far from Delray Beach shook the profiteers. Insurance companies finally wised up and stopped paying those bogus claims. “It’s a volume business,” Glickstein says. “When you take the money out, the criminals go elsewhere.” As noted, all along Delray Beach has stressed concern for those in recovery. Since the middle of last year, the city has had a unique asset. Ariana Ciancio is the police department’s service population advocate. Goldman believes that Ciancio, a mental health counselor, is the only such advocate working for a law enforcement agency in Florida. Ciancio moved to Boca Raton from New England in 1992 and graduated from Florida Atlantic University. She was drawn to a career in drug treatment. “I grew up in this kind of environment. I had great coping skills. You need a lot of selfawareness. I have to step outside myself.” november/december 2018

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She has sat in parks to meet addicts. They come by the police station— knowing that no one will arrest them —seeking “clothes or a toothbrush.” She started the Community Advocacy Response Education Service (CARES) program. Officers contact her when they see someone who might need help. Ciancio has visited treatment providers and eaten lunch with the homeless. “People know that someone is out there. You can’t be isolated, especially in this field. You have to meet people where they’re at.” There was a job description, but Ciancio says the department has given her freedom. She praises the cooperation from sworn officers, including those who work narcotics, and the two task forces. Ciancio has built relationships with the ethical members of the treatment industry. If patients get dumped now, Ciancio can try to find them a new place and reduce

that the benefit of public awareness outweighed the potential risk to the city’s image. “We were speaking out,” Goldman says. “It drew some ire.” Sentiment had shifted when de Jesus arrived two years later. “Not once,” he says, “was I told not to discuss this publicly.” Glickstein believed that extensive local and national coverage was essential to showing “how broken this industry was” and how pervasive the crisis had become. NBC Nightly News broadcast a roughly two-minute segment in June of last year that included interviews with Glickstein and Aronberg. The network then sent a crew back. They produced a searing, 13-minute segment that ran in November. It laid out the profiteers’ abuse of the system and those trapped within it. One 23-year-old woman said she had lived in 45 sober homes. After she left,

the chance that they will relapse. Having spent two decades in the mental health profession before coming to Delray Beach, Ciancio says, “I feel like everything I’ve done in 20 years was coming together at one location. This (work) makes me so happy.” Like Goldman, Ciancio sees progress. “All the bad operators have left town. There are fewer flophouses. Good (sober home) operators set the bar high.” Goldman became chief in 2014, just as the crisis was emerging. He believed

Producer Emily Kassie emailed Glickstein to say that the crew “kept talking about this” during their return to New York. “How could this be happening? Just heartbreaking.” Glickstein considers the national coverage to have been vital. “We were screaming for help. When people took a closer look, they realized it wasn’t a parochial Delray or South Florida problem, but was happening in their towns, too. “I learned how a single hopeful word

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like ‘recovery,’ which was anything but that, could be so distorted by the worst of people in such sinister ways, preying on desperate people craving hope while masking their real motives. In that horrible context, Morgan Freeman was right telling Tim Robbins in ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Hope can be a dangerous thing.’ ” At least in Delray Beach, the hope is real, and the heartbreak is subsiding. In June, the city recorded no overdose deaths—the first such month since 2015. Like Goldman, though, de Jesus says, “It’s too early to claim a victory.” There were seven overdose deaths in July, the highest since September 2017. The problem also may have migrated from Delray, though other counties and cities now have a model to follow.

From left, two people sleep next to bicycles in a homeless shelter in Lake Worth, a possible outgrowth of the opioid epidemic; and a fraudulent sober home in Lake Worth that was raided by authorities

Glickstein says the “most gratifying moment” from his five years as mayor came when he was about to leave office and spoke with that resident who had complained about seeing addicts all over downtown. This time, the conversation was different. “Now when I look around,” the man said, “I see local and I see tourist. I want to thank you for giving me back my town.” delray beach magazine

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From left, Hana Ostapchuk, Ryan Maloney, Farrell Tiller, Brittany Peckels and Rhonny Tufino

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Five South Florida representatives of this giant American cohort sound off on what makes their generation unique Written by JOHN THOMASON

Photography by AARON BRISTOL

ou’ve heard the negative stereotypes about millennials. They’re lazy and selfabsorbed. They spent their childhoods earning trophies for just showing up, and they expect life’s riches to be handed to them. They’ve graduated college with degrees in philosophy or underwater basket-weaving and, with few prospects for employment in their chosen field, they retreat to their parents’ homes, drowning in student-loan debt and cripplingly addicted to social media. Like most stereotypes, there’s a kernel of truth to the conception of the millennial as cosseted slugabed. But the millennials I interviewed were quick to debunk the clichés. “Most millennials now are looking to work

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Tufino on jobs: “I have a 9-to-5 job and it’s full time, but I don’t see myself doing this for the rest of my life.”

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outside of that traditional 9-to-5 bubble. It doesn’t mean that they’re not working hard; it just means they changed the pace of the business world,” says Hana Ostapchuk, 27, a CBS Sports reporter in Fort Lauderdale who started a podcast on the side, called The Humble Hustle, about creatives who start things on the side. Rhonny Tufino, 26, who works at a Boca-based apparel brand, Take Life Further, but directs music videos and makes fine art on his own time, agrees. “Millennials have a sense of wanting to be genuinely

happy. Our minds are freer than previous generations. Therefore, we don’t know how it’s going to work out in a sense, because the world is not constructed for the way we think. But we want to make it work somehow.” In some ways, the world is adapting to millennial trends, with more and more companies catering to a cohort, born between 1982 and 2000, that constitutes 92 million Americans—more than a quarter of the nation’s population and nearly half of its workforce. Farrell Tiller, 26, economic development manager for Redevelopment Management Associates in Pompano Beach, is in the business of revitalizing cities to make them more millennial-friendly. Along the way, he’s reached conclusions about his generation that radiate a positive light. “They’re highly involved in the community,” he says.

“They want to see conditions improve. Millennials care about social issues more so than past generations. So they take that into consideration when thinking of a place to live—green buildings, landscaping, recycling programs.” Yet, as with any cohort, millennials are not a monolith; this was evident among the five distinct South Floridians who contributed to this feature. In addition to Ostapchuk, Tufino and Tiller, I spoke with Brittany Peckels, 27, who is category manager for e-commerce at Office Depot’s corporate headquarters—a rigorous position that couldn’t be further from the slack stereotype. Ryan Maloney, 28, who is associate artistic director for Fort Lauderdale theatre company New City Players and who supplements his income by working for West Elm furniture in Hallandale Beach, is raising a newborn child with his wife, Jessica, with whom he rents a duplex in a quiet neighborhood. They are active churchgoers with a deep commitment to family. None conform fully to the millennial cliché, but each, in his or her own way, could be an emissary for their generation. Here are a few of the most enlightening observations from my candid conversations with them.

On jobs:

TILLER: “Millennials put more influence on working from home and flexibility. It stems from the fact that millennials in general have less brand loyalty. They’re more inclined to jump jobs easily. Also, micromanagement is a big turnoff.” TUFINO: “I have a 9-to-5 job and it’s full time, but I don’t see myself doing this for the rest of my life. This is just me right now at this current moment, because it makes sense with what I’m trying to achieve. But I’ll be doing my own thing, and if I get a better job offer, even if I have to move to another state, I’m open to it.” MALONEY: Having multiple jobs is tedious, and remembering where you need to be at the right time. But I love the flexibility between all my jobs. For New City Players, except for the days I’m loading in [scenic materials], I’m working from home.

On entrepreneurialism:

OSTAPCHUK: Many of my friends have quit their jobs and started their own businesses, whether it’s photography or a smoothie company. So many people don’t want to follow the old fatherly advice to just stick with this job because it pays the bills. They’d rather risk it for the biscuit.

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On housing:

TILLER: “Small living spaces are attractive to millennials, because of fewer material items. We see more millennials that like that minimalist approach. If I can save money by living in a smaller place, not having a car, not having big rent or a mortgage, then I’ll have more money and freedom to do the things I like to do, like take trips and go out with friends.”

On retail habits:

TILLER: “Older generations focus on value and consistency, whereas millennials are more experiential in nature. We look for authenticity. Take breweries or coffee roasters, for example: We’ve gone from a society of Folgers ground coffee in the morning to, now, it’s no big deal to spend $5 on a cup of craft coffee.“ OSTAPCHUK: “I would say I’m dangerously addicted to Amazon Prime. ...When it comes to clothes, I’m strictly in person— which is a lot. I still do TJMaxx and Ross and all that cheap stuff.” MALONEY: “I find it therapeutic to go to the

store and walk around. I have friends who bought couches on Amazon and Overstock—I can’t imagine buying something I haven’t sat on or experienced.”

I’m a hardcore news junkie. If I miss ‘Good Morning America,’ I’m a little upset. I get a lot of my news through podcasts too—it’s the new radio for me.”

MILLENNIALS BY THE NUMBERS: $39,000

Average student debt for millennials in the class of 2017, an all-time high.

80 million

On living with parents after college:

TUFINO: “Sometimes you have to be set back a little bit in order to launch yourself forward, like an arrow. Setbacks can be necessary to make the right move. I have a perfectly comfortable room. I don’t have to worry about rent for a bit. I have over $200,000 in college debt. I don’t really care what people say. I am still able to do what I love, which is what’s most important to me.”

On consuming news:

TILLER: “Obviously, millennials aren’t getting newspapers delivered to their front doors. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram— that’s where I see a lot of people turning for their news.” OSTAPCHUK: “I think I’m the worst person to answer this, because I get my news from the television.

On entertainment habits:

TILLER: “The movie theaters you see doing well today offer other forms of entertainment rather than just movies. Nowadays it’s so easy with streaming, and with pirating movies that are in theaters. So the movie theaters that are doing well are the iPics, Frank Theaters. It’s all about making that experience something you can’t replicate at home.” MALONEY: “I’ll go to Palm Beach Dramaworks and look at the audience, and I’m the youngest by 40 years. Millennials are not the patrons of the museums and the theatre, because it’s the accessibility and the technology. They can get everything straight to them.”

Numbers of millennials who use the internet, on an average of eight hours a day.

Times each day millennials touch their smartphones.

60 percent

Nearly six in 10 millennials think they would be more productive working at home than at an office.

50 percent

Nearly half of U.S. adults age 22 to 45 didn’t watch any broadcast or cable TV in 2017.

40 percent

Nearly this many millennials do live, or have lived, with their parents.

Ryan Maloney on entertainment: I use my parents’ Netflix account, which is a very millennial thing to do. I don’t want to pay a cable bill. I don’t need a million channels. We have Netflix and Hulu, so I can watch the shows I want.

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On smartphone dependence:

Hana Ostapchuk on fitness: “I don't belong to a gym. I look at apps ... There’s one called Tone it Up. It’s like belonging to a virtual gym. It was started by former fitness instructors, and I’ve been following them since I was in college. Now they’re huge; they have their own protein powder, and their own dumbbells at Target.

TILLER: “I saw a stat that said, on average, it takes 15 minutes to get back to work after you’ve responded to a tweet or a text. It can get you distracted so easily, and with your phone, if you’ve got Snapchat and Instagram, constantly giving you notifications, and your phone is constantly telling you, open me, open me, open me!, you could easily get off track.” MALONEY: “Am I deviceengaged, and have my wife and I had that conversation? A lot, especially since Emi’s been born. When we’re on our phones, we’re not engaged with our daughter. It’s easy to rock her in one arm and be scrolling with the other hand, but that’s not helping her or connecting with her at all. So that’s kind of scary.” PECKELS: “We’re always

connected to work, but I don’t mind. I don’t have a family or kids or anything like that. Right now, I don’t mind being connected 24/7 to [my workplace]. I think that’s just where we’re going. With e-commerce, the doors don’t shut at 5 o’clock.” OSTAPCHUK: “I don’t like it when people use it in a social setting, as a crutch. You’re on an elevator, you feel awkward, you take your phone out. I think everybody’s like that nowadays; if someone feels awkward at a happy hour, they take out their phone. Just be socially awkward—it’s OK.”

Favorite life hacks:

PECKELS: “Uber is superconvenient. I use it quite a bit on the weekends, if we’re drinking. We even do it sometimes to go to

dinner. You don’t have to worry about parking; you can have somebody get you there and back safely. I use Spotify for music, so I can connect through an auxiliary cord through my car, or at home we have a lot of portable speakers we can Bluetooth-connect to.” OSTAPCHUK: “I don’t think I could live without Venmo. It’s a bank transfer app. Instead of splitting a bill and making it hard for a waitress, somebody will pay the bill, and then everybody Venmos them. I use it every week.”

On fitness:

TILLER: “There’s more of an interest in health and nutrition, but in a more diverse way. It’s not just running, cycling, lifting weights. You see all these out-of-the-box exercise deals, like CrossFit or Tough Mudder, and I think it goes back to millennials having a short attention span. They’re used to a click of a button, and you get what you want. They may not be inclined to do the routine exercises, like hopping on a treadmill for an hour. They’d be bored out of their minds.” PECKELS: “I use an app called Tone it Up. I can choose from about 100 different workouts, lasting from five minutes to an hour; it molds to your schedule.” Ostapchuk also endorses Tone it Up. —Ed.

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Farrell Tiller on craft breweries: “Most goods you can buy online. If I can buy it online, I will. But the companies that are thriving with millennials, like breweries and coffee roasters, are offering something that you can’t find online—the experience, the environment. ... We’ve seen how powerful breweries can be as a tool for redevelopment and revitalization. Is there an oversaturation in breweries? Mature craft brewing states might be reaching that point, but in Florida, I think we’re 42nd in breweries per capita.”

On dating:

OSTAPCHUK: “I think it’s tough as a millennial, because you never know what someone’s doing on their phone these days. If I’m interested in someone and I’m looking at his Instagram, I’ll look at who he follows. Because if he follows a bunch of Instagram models—just pretty people—it means he has motives that don’t concern me. If I’m interested in someone and he’s not active on social media, it’s a win. “When it comes to those silly swiping apps, I don’t think they work. It’s hard to see if you’re interested in someone from a photo or a phrase they use to introduce themselves.” TUFINO: “I’m in my first relationship ever, with my boyfriend. I met him through a dating app, Grindr, which nobody takes that seriously. It’s been three years now. I had the whole coming-out experience when I was 16. I

went from my mom telling me, “I could never see you holding hands with another man” to, every day he’s at our house. My mom loves him, and now we’re planning to move in together.”

PECKELS: “I think there’s more people putting their careers first rather than raising kids and getting married. That was my focus. Putting my career first has helped me develop so much as a person. I’ve come out of my shell a lot, I’m more confident, I’ve learned a lot of life skills.” MALONEY: “Are babies dream killers or dream changers? Can I still work in a theatre company and work late nights and audition for shows? People have made having families work, and have survived. In today’s day and age, you can strap a baby on your back and just go.”

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On marriage and children:

Brittany Peckels on juicing: “Juicing is trendy for millennials. I do a green juice— spinach, lemon, pineapple, apple, cucumber, a little coconut water, and I juice everything down. It’ll stay for two to three days. I keep a jar in my fridge and take a Tervis tumbler to work, and that’s my breakfast with maybe a hardboiled egg.”

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Tole chandelier in Italian gold, $79.99 Panther peel-and-stick wallpaper in bluff green, $29.99 Juno tufted rollback velvet loveseat, $499.99 Panther oversize lumbar throw pillow, $24.99

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TARGET GOES CHIC—AGAIN Target hits the bull’s-eye once again with the introduction of “Opalhouse,” its latest and most free-spirited home brand yet, this time centered on the eclectic aesthetic. Shop bold colors, cheerful prints and tons of texture. The colorful collection boasts more than 1,300 pieces for the home, spanning bedding, bath, décor, tabletop and furniture. In preparation for the launch, Target’s design team traveled far and wide to cities like Aix-en-Provence, Lisbon, Paris and Mallorca to gather inspiration to create a grouping of authentically inspired products. And with many items under $30, home design enthusiasts can incorporate rich materials like pressed glass, silk and velvet into their homes without breaking the bank. target.com

TABLE DRESSING

We know that the most important aspect of Thanksgiving is spending it with friends and loved ones. So even if (heaven-forbid!) the turkey comes out too dry or the mashed potatoes too lumpy, no one will notice—especially when the table is set with items as elegant as these. Your guests are guaranteed to feel extra-special, and no matter what … the meal will be a success.

1 L’Objet creates pieces for the home that are both luxurious and functional works of art, and every piece bearing its name has been touched by the hand of a master. Alencon red dinner plate, $196; Aegean gold dessert plate, $200; Alencon red bread and butter plate, $98; Evoca candlesticks, set of 2, $502.60, l-objet.com 2 Painted with 14-karat gold, the Elegante Net Wine Glass from Vietri is a glamorous nod to Italy’s heritage of gold jewelry design. $68 each, vietri.com 1

3 Clothing designer-turned-luxury tabletop designer Kim Seybert presents the fine linen Carnival Napkin, featuring a hand-crocheted edge detailing. $112 for a set of 4, kimseybert.com

STAYING POWER It is believed that Lord Phillip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield (1694-1773), commissioned the first leather chesterfield settee with its characteristic deep-buttoned, quilted leather upholstery, low seat base, rolled arms and nailhead trim. Aside from being a much-admired politician and writer, the earl was a known trendsetter. Apparently, he requested a local craftsman construct a piece of furniture that would allow a gentleman to sit upright in the utmost of comfort without wrinkling his worn garments. Centuries later, what was once a status symbol of the elite is still a sought-after addition to the modern home or business. The Chesterfield is a vintage icon that has been reborn in a wide range of editions. Whether done in traditional burgundy leather or rock-star pink velvet, nowhere will you find a more timeless example of furniture. Wayfair.com; jossandmain.com.

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COZY Clearly, there’s no sign of snow, but something about winter in Florida just makes us feel like winding down and curling up. Here are our picks for how to enjoy the snuggly season in comfort, convenience and luxury.

1 Our beloved city of Delray Beach is known for many things, but our fireplaces are not one of them. Nevertheless, if you don’t have one already installed in your home, there’s an easy and economical alternative. The portable Sunnydaze Passo Ventless Tabletop Bio Ethanol Fireplace lets you capture that warm and fuzzy fireside ambience in any room you choose. $82.95, serenityhealth.com 2 Your average, everyday beanbag chair dwarfs in comparison to the SuperSac, LoveSac’s most popular and best-selling Sac. Generously sized at 6 feet wide and 4 feet high, it’s big enough to comfortably seat two adults and even a rugrat or two! We love flopping into the soft, dense Rabbit Phur-covered version, as shown. $1,250, at LoveSac Boca Raton Town Center, 561/4175350.

3 Pratesi has always dressed the beds of the world’s rich and famous. If you don’t happen to be among them, you can still feel like you are when wrapped in the brand’s decadent Lingotto blanket. We’re not sure what we love most— the yummy cashmere, the plush quilted design, the status-y signature or the perfect shade of pumpkin. Price pending, pratesi.com

COME RAIN OR COME SHINE Everybody knows by now that Florida weather is a little “iffy” no matter what time of year. Whether it’s sun, shade or shelter you’re seeking, Arcadia’s luxury louvered roof systems are a practical, style-savvy and eco-friendly solution for elevating your outdoor living experience. Constructed for optimum durability in powder-coated aluminum to withstand the elements, and available in a variety of desirable finishes, you can pivot and slide your way to optimal outdoor comfort. you can operate it all from your smartphone. arcadiaroofs.com

SET IN CONCRETE Interior design has given rise to the use of concrete for an urban, industrial feel. Many designers are now using this versatile material in unexpected ways. Concrete floors work well in open-concept applications and are an affordable alternative to marbles and hardwoods. A singular accent wall of concrete adds a bold visual interest without being too stark. A concrete coffee table easily grounds a seating area. As concrete creates an instantly captivating focal point, it’s best juxtaposed with something natural and organic. All said, the concrete look has arrived, and is ready to bring a sophisticated edge to your interiors. november/december 2018

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Founding members with Boca Ballet Theatre dancers

SPRING FUNDRAISER WHAT: The Boca Ballet Theatre hosted a fundraiser in support of its Spring Ball at

a Pineapple Grove art gallery, where supporters of the troupe enjoyed the dancers in costume from “Les Sylphides,” “Play Ball!” and “Voyage Classique.”

WHERE: mAe: The Meridian Art Experience Dan Guin with mAe Gallery owner Jim Blumenfeld

Maxwell Guin with Maria and Dr. Bill McFee

Nancy and Ellis Parker with “Play Ball!” cast members

Fran and Seth Marmor

Forrest and Chris Heathcott and Lee and Loretta Parker with Boca Ballet Theatre dancers

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COOK, CHAT & CHEW WHAT: Trinnette Morris of Trindy Gourmet led the first “Cook, Chat & Chew” event, where guests learned how to prepare a Caribbean-inspired meal of kale salad with balsamic vinaigrette, curry chicken with sautéed Swiss chard, pigeon peas and rice, and orange- and honeyroasted carrots. WHERE: Spady Cultural Heritage Museum

Kymora Miller and Tonya Akins

Alex Jones, Museum Director Charlene Farrington and Joshua Jones

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Sally Smollar and Jayme Smollar

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TASTE OF RECOVERY WHAT: The second-annual fundraiser for Crossroads, a 12-step-based meeting center helping those in recovery, was hosted at Old School Square Pavilion in Delray Beach. Hundreds of guests came out to sample dishes from area restaurants Basque, Dada, Farmer’s Table, Louie Bossi’s, MIA, Seasons 52 and more. The restaurants were also judged by local foodies, with Rocco’s Tacos taking the first-place spot. Taste of Recovery was hosted by recovery educator Gary Kimble. WHERE: Old School Square Pavilion

Julia Briano, Scout, Madison Stutman

Bruce Feingold of Dada

Andrew Burki, Terry Shapiro, Claudia Le’on-Shapiro, Marcy Feldman, Steve Feldman

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[ out & about ] COMMUNITY CLASSROOM PROJECT LAUNCH PARTY WHAT: Delray Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Space of Mind celebrated the beginning of the Community Classroom Project inside The Hub with a party surrounding the theme of #beabuilder. The project is working to reduce school-related stress through educational programming and bridging the gap among students, parents, educators, schools and mental health providers. All of this falls under the umbrella of Space of Mind, an initiative created in 2004 to help clients dealing with inattention, disorganization and anxiety. WHERE: Space of Mind Amber Balis, a Space of Mind student

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PARKING: Street or parking lot HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. PRICES: small plates and yakitori, $3-$19; larger plates, $24-$32 WEBSITE: begformoreizakaya.com

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Beg For More Izakaya 19 S.E. Fifth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/563-8849

apanese street food hit U.S. streets in a big way a few years ago; the first Beg For More opened in 2014 in Fort Lauderdale. This Delray venue opened in late 2017, also from owner Surissada Sothiwanwongse. Born in Thailand, she moved to South Florida in 2010. Her menu was created from favorite childhood meals spiced up with American tastes. Try the takoyaki—octopus balls—which are, as they say, big in Japan. The six pieces

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come out piping hot. The scattered strands of black seaweed and katsuobushi and Takoyaki sauce (Japanese barbecue and mayo combo) add a light crunch and rich, fishy bite to the fried dough balls stuffed with imitation octopus. It tastes like the real thing. Along with more than 20 small plates and salads, there are 16 variations of yakitori (food on skewers) and eight large-portion dishes ranging from simmered duck with bok choy and rice to uni ikura pasta with

angel hair, salmon teriyaki and kimchi fried rice. We went with the large rice bowl, which could serve four as a side dish. The heat here is the spicy, addictive kimchi with cabbage, scallions, tendrils of bacon and a fried egg’s yolk adding flavors that seep throughout. It’s easy to fill up quickly here—you don’t have to beg for more food. But we will beg for another visit soon. —Lynn Kalber

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Grilled swordfish with artichokes from 3rd and 3rd

$ 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. $$ november/december 2018

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y a m s r e h t o o s , “Eat simply simply Eat” Join us for a simple meal of bread and soup and receive a hand-crafted bowl as a powerful reminder of all the empty bowls in Palm Beach County. Old School Bakery provides rustic breads and local chefs donate hearty soups. Soup-to-go and pottery bowls painted by local schools will be on sale.

Sunday, December 2, 2018 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $25 per person advance purchase $30 at gate @ Old School Square Pavilion http://oldschoolsquare.org/events/empty-bowls/ Support your local restaurant by voting for “Simply The Best Soup” at the event. Honorary Chairs—Brenda Medore & Leanne Adair Event Chair: Patty Jones

All proceeds go to the Palm Beach County Food Bank to fight hunger in our local community.

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[ dining guide ] 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. $$

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. $$ november/december 2018

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jimmy’s bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Eclectic. Best bets are a lovely salad of ripe tomatoes and fresh, milky house-made mozzarella; a rich, elegant version of lusty Cajun etouffee; and caramelized bananas in puff pastry with silken vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$

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. $$ latitudes ocean grill—2809 S. Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Brunch Sun. 561/278-6241. $$$

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. 561/2785050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 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. $$ november/december 2018

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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. $$$

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. $$ taverna opa—270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$ terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared ItalianAmerican cuisine are front and center at thisß 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. $$ delray beach magazine

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[ dining guide ] 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. $$$

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LANTANA the station house—233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$

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 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. $$

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. $$

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

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couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite

bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/8351600. $$$

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. $$

prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood.

paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A

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. $$

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. $$$

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safire asian fusion—817 Lake Ave. PanAsian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that

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. $$$ november/december 2018

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café boulud —The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$

café l’europe—331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.– Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$

chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road. French. Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-andbe-seen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled

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eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside. When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$

echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine 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. $$$

hmf—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$

imoto—350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan.

Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$

leopard lounge and restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$

m.e.a.t. market—191 Bradley Place. Steakhouse. “Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steak house but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-n-turf to a new level. Cast your diet to the

winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$

renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$ ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This selfdescribed “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$

trevini ristorante—290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but

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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. $$ WEST PALM BEACH banko cantina—114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Northern Mexican. Start with the Adelita cocktail and don’t look back. The bacon-wrapped shrimp, the Al Carbon steak tacos and the house-made guacamole add up to a full-flavored dinner. The westfacing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) is a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner nightly. 561/355-1399. $$ 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 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. $$

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

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lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$

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marcello’s la sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway.

rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time

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. $$

Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and more than 200 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Also at 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100.) $

pistache—1010 N. Clematis St., #115. French. 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 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

table 26°—1700 S. Dixie Highway. Contemporary American. Take a quarter-cup of Palm Beach, a tablespoon of Nantucket, a pinch of modern American cookery and a couple gallons of the owners’ savoir faire, and you have Eddie Schmidt’s and Ozzie Medeiros’s spot. The menu roams the culinary globe for modest contemporary tweaks on classically oriented dishes. Try the fried calamari “Pad Thai.” • Dinner nightly. 561/855-2660. $$$ november/december 2018

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A Little Homemade Love Rethink your host and hostess gifts this holiday season.

can’t believe the holidays are upon us—Thanksgiving followed two weeks later by Hanukkah and four weeks by Christmas. My God, where does the time go? Where do the years go? Today, that’s a question we’re all asking, but there’s no answer. Makes me think of Einstein’s quote that “the only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” Too late, Einstein. When it comes to our jam-packed holiday season, everything does happen all at once. Even before Halloween is over we’re body-slammed with an avalanche of advertising and promotions for Christmas. Black Friday gets earlier and earlier. Rabid shoppers camp out Thanksgiving Day, claiming squatter’s rights at Walmart and Macy’s. These salivating bargain hunters have waited all night to lead the crush of shoppers into stores, creating on onrush of people that rivals Pamplona’s Running of the Bulls. But the holidays wouldn’t be complete without those cheerful holiday parties and events. Who doesn’t love being invited to one? I love connecting with old friends and meeting new ones. But the age-old quandary is what do you take to the host and hostess as a thank-you? Usually it’s a last-minute decision, one that is made on the spur of the moment—like when you are leaving for the party. Most of us slackers choose the line of least resistance by taking that old standby—a bottle of wine—to their host’s home as an appreciative gesture. Mind you, it’s usually the carefully chosen “vintage” bottles that have been been gathering dust in our basements. But we’re not fooling anyone. The discerning host will smile and thank you, but he or she knows the closest that bottle of wine will ever get to the table is via the crock pot— when it’s used for cooking the next coq au vin or the perfect one-dish beef bourguignon. This holiday season, be a little more imaginative when you’re invited to a party. Break the habit of picking up the nearest bottle of wine before heading out the door. Instead, take a gift prepared in your kitchen. They’re inexpensive, can be prepared quickly and, most importantly, add a personal touch. A homemade goodie prepared with your own two hands is simply a nice way of letting friends know how much you care. But skip the fruitcake.

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