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14 editor’s letter

In Delray, as usual, the only constant is change— and as we close the chapter on another Season, we’re focusing on the positive.

BY MARIE SPEED

17

Hot List

The long-awaited Atlantic Crossing is our new foodie mecca, a beloved beauty salon celebrates 10 years, and Tin Roof is your antidote for a case of the Mondays. And did we mention Delray has an app for that? Plus, Pride Fest, Art & Jazz and more sizzling summer happenings.

BY TYLER CHILDRESS

23 Snapshots

Local officials broke ground on Sundy Village, the Cornell Museum’s reopening hung 10, Achievement Centers anointed a new CEO, and other news of note you may have missed.

24 top 5/calendar

An alt-rock goddess makes a rare Palm Beach County appearance, the Morikami exhibits a WWIIera “witness to wartime,” and to coincide with Father’s Day, this year’s Juneteenth Think Tank celebrates “Black Kings” in the community. Plus, Dave Matthews Band, Nikki Glaser, “Grease: The Musical” and more A&E highlights.

BY JOHN THOMASON

30

Style

Brighten up your summer table with these charming and functional home goods from Delray’s most stylish retailers.

PHOTOGRAPHY

BY AARON BRISTOL

38 Up Close

Meet the service population advocate providing a leg up to Delray’s most vulnerable populations, and a longtime lifeguard whose eagle eyes and fast responses keep us safe while we enjoy the salt life.

BY JOHN THOMASON

42 dine

Locally sourced and nutritionally conscious, the eco-friendly Costa by OK&M is farm-fresh and full of flavor.

BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

46 50 Things We Love About Delray

With new commissioners in office, a contentious issue resolved, and a city manager whose tenure has surpassed a lunar cycle, Delray was an oasis of (mostly) good news over the past year. Our annual roundup of the city’s noteworthy people, places and events recaps all of it and much more.

BY MARIE SPEED AND JOHN THOMASON

58 The New Psychedelic Wave

Once deemed a menace by the federal government’s war on drugs, psychedelic compounds from ketamine to psilocybin have enjoyed a second life as holistic, non-addictive medicines for a range of common ailments. In this special report, South Florida advocates, patients and practitioners weigh in.

BY TYLER CHILDRESS

65 Home

For the countertop-starved and culinary-minded, kitchen islands have become attractive and essential elements in today’s trendiest residences.

BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

98 out & about

This past season, Delray notables helped fill “empty bowls” for the food-insecure, the Spady Museum’s Dr. King brunch honored local African-American leaders, and Le Colonial hosted an unforgettable grand opening.

BY TYLER CHILDRESS

105 Dining Guide

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

BY CHRISTIE GALEANO-DEMOTT

112 Community Connection

From riding the waves to advocating for beach conservation, the ocean has long been a recreational and career passion for the Surfrider Foundation’s Evan Orellana.

BY RICH POLLACK

Voyage Boutique might be off the Ave, but we are on top of fashion! From casual to elegant, cocktail or dinner party…you are sure to find your next favorite outfit in our large specialty shop.

If you are the mother or grandmother of a bride, you will find something very special too…if it doesn’t fit perfectly, our in-house seamstress will make sure it does. Weekly shipments arriving from Paris and Italy. Have some fun – come shop with us - and be sure to mention you saw us in Delray magazine!

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