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features

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CanCer in the First Person

Boca Raton brings a variety of perspectives to a disease that will touch thousands of lives this year in our community alone, stepping through the corridors of cancer with professionals and a patient most familiar with the daunting journey. by tom collins

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miami reborn

A city struggling to retain its relevance only a few years ago, Miami is on the rebound in a variety of categories. Find out what’s new, what’s hot and why it’s cool again to visit our neighbor to the south. by chelsea greenwood

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Festival oF the arts boCa

Michael Pisarri

The cultural event of the year in Boca returns for a 10-day run at Mizner Park. Boca Raton has complete details on this March spectacular.

Scallops with eggplant, risotto cakes and roasted red pepper coulis from the Rusty Pelican in Miami.

For more on the Miami culinary scene, see our “Miami Reborn” feature on page 128. follow the leader

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42 Mail

Readers comment on articles in recent issues of Boca Raton.

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Editor’s lEttEr

A feature in the February issue of Boca Raton hits close to home.

by kevin kaminski

47 CurrEnts

Boca Raton keeps you connected to South Florida with the latest trends, tips and news in five categories.

47 shop: Luxurious watches that stand the test of time; an assortment of gift ideas for your Valentine 53 Body: The latest cycling accessories; how to keep your heart healthy 59 hoME: Ways to add both style and substance to a South Florida kitchen 65 travEl: Rediscovering some hidden gems throughout Europe; cruise news 71 a&E: Special interviews with Festival of the Arts headliners; the Hot List

47 87 stylE

Bold accessories add warmth and glamour to winter wardrobes.

photography by aaron bristol

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FaCEs

Meet one of the local stars of the international polo circuit, the reigning Woman Volunteer of the Year and a Boca attorney standing up for underage victims of sexual abuse.

by kevin kaminski and marie speed

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She has legendary shoes to fill, but Lourdes Lopez, the new artistic director at Miami City Ballet, is up to the challenge.

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dining guidE

Don’t leave home without it— our guide to the best restaurants in South Florida, including Stéphane’s in Boca and 50 Ocean in Delray Beach.

185 our town

by bill citara

by kevin kaminski, cassie morien and john thomason

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You might just see some familiar faces in our snapshots from talked-about social events in and around Boca Raton.

by cassie morien

199 spEEd BuMps

The time comes to say goodbye to a treasured piece of family history.

by marie speed

200 My turn

What has love got to do with it? In some cases, as the author explains, everything.

by john shuff

by john thomason

79 Florida taBlE

Turn on your taste buds with foods (and local dishes) known for their passion-stirring properties, raise a glass to the official cocktail of New Orleans (just in time for Mardi Gras), check out what’s happening on the local restaurant front, and see how the chicken Caesar salad stands up to the Boca Challenge.

191 pEoplE

Spend time with the people who make our community so special— including a local love doctor, a superstar in the world of wheelchair sports, and a ballerina who wowed America on “So You Think You Can Dance!” Plus, get the lowdown on the Allianz Championship.

On the cOver

PhOtOgraPher: Billy Coleman StyliSt: Valerie Duardo MOdel: Daniela Urzi, Trump Model Management/New York hair and MakeuP: J. Patrick using Giorgio Armani Cosmetics/Ford Artists FaShiOn: Earrings, price upon request, from Chanel; vintage dress, price upon request, from Emanuel Ungaro

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Check out these bonus items related to stories in the February issue of Boca Raton and events in our area.

THE BOCA MINUTE: Video editor Jen Stone keeps readers “in the know on where to go” by spotlighting the most buzzworthy events throughout the community. Click on the “Video” link for the latest installment.

Sunset (and poolside) aboard the Seabourn Quest

SPORTS CENTER: Boca Raton will be live at the area’s two biggest sporting events— the Allianz Championship (Feb. 4–10) and Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (Feb. 22–March 3)—with blog and video reports.

HAVE BLOG, WILL TRAVEL: Click on our new “Travel” link for the inside scoop on everything from hotel openings and local getaway specials to exotic escapes and cruise news.

HIGH SEASON REPORTS: Check in with bocamag.com for updates, previews and reports pertaining to all the major highseason happenings around town.

VALENTINE’S DAY: Food

editor Bill Citara and our inhouse team prepare you for Feb. 14 with restaurant deals, retail specials—and a Valentine’s edition from our dating expert, Angela Lutin.

BLOG CENTRAL

Stay connected to the community with our team of bloggerS: A&E: John Thomason takes readers inside the arts with concert, exhibition and movie reviews, cultural news and profiles every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Dining: Bill Citara breaks down the tri-county restaurant scene—from new reviews to the latest buzz—every Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

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TrAvEl: Visit bocamag.com for local resort news, special deals, international escapes, weekend getaways and other travel updates.

money-saving tips and fashion trends Tuesday through Thursday with Jo Peswani and Cassie Morien.

DElrAy BEAch:

Health editor Lisette Hilton delivers local news from the worlds of exercise and medicine, and our in-house team keeps you on top of events and happenings in and around Boca throughout the week.

Marie Speed reports every Thursday on news and events in the Delray world.

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bocamag.com The Naked TruTh featuring Angela Lutin

I’m 44, and my husband of 14 years shows absolutely zero interest in me romantically. What do you know about these dating websites that promise discreet affairs for married people? I’m ready for a no-strings-attached adventure. Help me, Angela!

—Restless in Boca Dear Restless: Instead of focusing on the best way to have an undercover lover, my advice for you is to get in sync with your husband again.

A few things stood out for me in your letter. You said he had “zero interest romantically,” which is different from having interest in you sexually. Women want romance. And not all men are adept at delivering that, especially after years

of familiarity. Men aren’t the only guilty ones. I suspect you probably hop into bed in the same tattered sweatpants more often than not.

Furthermore, a “nostrings-attached adventure” has less appeal romantically than those sweatpants. Sure, these sites offer discretion, but it comes at a cost. After 14 years of marriage don’t you think it would be rather

uncomfortable to take your clothes off in front of a man you met five minutes prior and who doesn’t even know your real name?

If you make the decision to go that route, then, unfortunately, I can’t help you. I see a very bad ending to this story.

Once you open Pandora’s box, the contents can never be contained. Explore some uncharted territory in the bedroom with your spouse if you need adventure.

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marie speed

editor

kevin kaminski

assistant editor

john thomason

web editor

cassie morien video editor

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jen stone

senior art director

lori pierino

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contributing writers

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contributing photographers

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cristina morgado, scot zimmerman food editor

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home editor

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editorial/web intern

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account managers

georgette evans, candace rojas national account manager

carey mckearnan

director of special publications

bruce klein jr.

special projects manager

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• As part of the 2012 “Readers’ Choice” awards, a special section that appeared in the May/June 2012 issue, Ben’s Kosher Deli of Boca Raton won in the category of “Best Kosher/Kosher-Style Cuisine.”

Scott W. Singer, president and CSO of Ben’s Restaurant Group Inc., wrote Boca Raton and asked to set the following record straight regarding Ben’s cuisine: “[Ben’s is] a strictly kosher meat restaurant. We are supervised by rabbis and adhere to kosher dietary laws. ... To say that we are “kosher–style” is in fact a euphemism for not kosher. Most restaurants like ours are in fact not kosher ... they do not use kosher meats or ingredients and their ingredients are far less costly than ours. They offer both meat and dairy products in their restaurants, whereas we have no dairy-containing ingredients in our restaurant. There are very few restaurants that are, in fact, strictly kosher with rabbinical supervision, but ours is among them. Maintaining these standards is a commitment that we take extremely seriously.” february 2013

PATRICIA WOODS TRUNK SHOW FEBRUARY 1 & 2, 2013 • In the December/January issue of Boca Raton, the last name of auctioneer Neil Saffer was misspelled. In addition, we mistakenly addressed wildlife sanctuary owner Mark McCarthy by the wrong first name.

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When: Feb. 7 Where: The Shops at Boca Center What: The Junior League of Boca Raton’s new fundraiser replaces the dessert-heavy Chocolate Decadence with an evening of by-the-bite culinary delights from some of the area’s top chefs and restaurants.

Tickets: Call the Junior League at 561/6202553 for information.

SouTH BEAcH WinE & FooD FESTiVAl When: Feb. 21–24 Where: Locations throughout Miami Beach What: The 12th edition of this epic fourday food and wine bonanza, hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University, will draw more than 60,000 attendees to its 50-plus events and seminars. This year’s roster of foodie celebs includes Rachael Ray, Masaharu Morimoto, Guy Fieri, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Emeril Lagasse—and country music superstar (and Food Network host) Trisha Yearwood.

Tickets: Visit sobefest.com for complete information.

DElrAy BEAcH inTErnATionAl TEnniS cHAmpionSHipS When: Feb. 22–March 3 Where: Delray Beach Tennis Center What: The only event to combine the ATP Champions Tour and ATP World Tour returns to Delray for another 10-day run that promises everything from parties and luncheons to clinics and a Champagne brunch—and, oh yes, plenty of tennis. At press time, the ITC had received commitments from the Bryan brothers, John Isner and Mardy Fish on the regular tour side— and Boca resident Aaron Krickstein, Mats Wilander, Pat Cash and John McEnroe on the senior side. Expect some fireworks from the legendary left-hander, who missed last year’s event but is back by popular demand.

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The Healing Road I

n the book Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, a collection of short stories by acclaimed Japanese author Haruki Murakami, one of the characters observes that, “You can see a person’s whole life in the cancer they get.”

But as many of our readers can attest, that’s not the only life you can see. Friends, co-workers, neighbors, family members—and a collection of professionals and specialists that, in some cases, become like family—all converge at the crossroads of cancer, many with baggage in tow.

That’s why it’s impossible to find a roadmap for this disease. Too many complex detours. The journey, for all involved, can become everything from a time to battle to a period of reflection. It can elicit laughter and tears, regrets and pride, empathy and anger—waves of emotion that seem to crash without a hint of warning.

Last year, according to the American Cancer Society, more than 115,000 Floridians were diagnosed with the disease. My mother was one of them; doctors discovered an advanced stage of breast cancer that required a mastectomy and the removal of several lymph nodes at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa.

As has been the case for as long as I can remember, Mom was the inspiration for her two sons. Because she made her peace with the disease prior to the surgery, she saw her two nights in the hospital as a gift—because my younger brother and I were there for the duration. Borrowing a page from our bunk-bed days, we kept the room light with mindless banter and quips about Mom’s crush on her wildly affectionate young doctor. My brother and I are convinced that he studied oncology alongside former “Family Feud” host Richard Dawson.

Those were the freewheeling waves that carried our family.

But just down the hall, another woman was struggling to keep her head above water.

We started talking late one afternoon in one of the waiting areas at Moffitt, and she was soon in tears. Her father’s cancer had spread to several major organs; he was in his final days—and he was bitter. His middle-aged daughter, the only one of his four children to travel to Tampa, bore the full brunt of his rage. And it crushed her. We spoke for the better part of an hour; for much of the conversation we held

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hands—complete strangers sharing a rest-stop moment along cancer’s highway.

One out of every 165 people in our state will find themselves at a similar crossroads this year, diagnosed with a disease that can connect strangers as easily as it can loved ones. Among those strangers a patient meets are the health professionals who lead them through the many corridors of cancer. As we discovered in our feature that begins on page 118, these specialists, in their own way, also have to learn to live with the disease.

Next month, another momentous event once again will connect our community— Festival of the Arts Boca. We prepare you for this 10-day March spectacular with bonus coverage in the A&E department (page 71) and a special seven-page Festival of the Arts section (page 141). In addition, we send readers down to Miami (page 128) for an inside peek at a city on the rebound and making all sorts of noise on the culinary, cultural, nightlife and shopping fronts.

My mom, who is recovering beautifully on the west coast of Florida, will be disappointed that we didn’t profile the Tampa oncologist who paid her all that lip service. But she can take comfort in knowing that her spirit burns bright—now and forever—in the lives of her sons.

Enjoy the issue.

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This February, surprise your significant other with extraordinary gift ideas, like sweet phone cases and fun jewelry. We’re also on the watch for exceptional timepieces in Boca Raton.

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[1] 1. Star Lady Moonphase (white), price available upon request, Montblanc, Town Center at Boca Raton; 2. Classico Lady, $37,600, Ulysse Nardin, Town Center; 3. Speedmaster Spacemaster, $5,900, Omega Boutique, Town Center; 4. Nicolas Rieussec, $10,700, Montblanc, Town Center; 5. Alhambra Talisman from Van Cleef & Arpels, price available upon request, available at Les Bijoux, Mizner Park; 6. Chanel J12 Chromatic, $40,300, Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center; 7. Caprice Heart, $59,500, Ulysse Nardin, Town Center; 8. DeVille Annual Calendar, $46,700, Omega Boutique, Town Center

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Boca Raton talks timepieces with Nelson Lucero, vice president of Swiss watch manufacturer Ulysse Nardin (Town Center at Boca Raton, 561/353-1846).

Are you surprised by the renewed consumer interest in mechanical watches?

Not really. In our fast-paced world, convenience and

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technological advances may often outshine an “original,” but true artistry and Old World know-how become more desirable as they become more scarce. It was only a matter of time before consumers gravitated back to the value of a mechanical timepiece versus the convenience and affordability of an electronic watch.

What should a buyer consider when shopping for a timepiece?

Focus on value. Often times, we are driven by brand awareness rather than product itself, which

does not necessarily translate to a good buy. A watch is one of the few items that men use to accessorize their wardrobes.

It’s important to first cover our basic colors: black, blue, brown and white. Also, look for styles that you will enjoy frequently— and look for brands with history and pedigree.

How do you keep timepieces running smoothly and looking beautiful?

Depending on your wear patterns and number of pieces in your collection, you might

want to invest in a watch winder.

Adhere to the recommended maintenance schedule and keep a “polishing cloth” handy.

In addition to the renowned craftsmanship and artistry, what distinguishes a Ulysse Nardin timepiece?

Where we excel is in offering “complications,” meaning timepieces that offer a variety of functions beyond their ability to tell time. Examples include perpetual calendars, GMT, alarms, minute repeaters and tourbillons.

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WHEN IT COMES TO CT IMAGING

LESS IS MORE Other CT imaging can take up to 30 seconds to image the whole body. Ours can be done in three to four seconds. Other CT imaging requires significant radiation. Ours can reduce that dosage by up to 90 percent It’s called the SOMATOM® Definition Flash CT from Siemens Healthcare. It’s opening up new vistas in imaging for cardiac, cancer and neurological patients.

And Boca Raton Regional Hospital is the first to offer it in South Florida.

If your doctor is ordering CT imaging for you or a loved one, ask about Flash CT at Boca Regional. Computed Tomography that’s faster, safer and more precise.

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Forget the flowers and chocolates. surprise your sweetie this holiday with a special Valentine’s Day gift.

Kate Spade “Angelique” sunglasses, $128, Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton Ippolita pavé diamond smoky quartz ring, $495, Neiman Marcus, Town Center

Closer to the heart

Case Scenario “Keith Haring” iPhone case, $35, bloomingdales.com

Diane von Furstenberg earbuds, $25, bloomingdales.com

Heys Fazzino “World” beauty case, $200, and 26inch T Spinner, $300, Neiman Marcus, Town Center at Boca Raton

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Looking for a more traditional Valentine’s Day gift? Check out Just Hearts (537 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/265-7277) in Delray Beach.

Marc by Marc Jacobs “Katie Bunny” USB, $42, blooming dales.com

Two of a Kind “Mine & Yours” highball set, $50, Macy’s, Town Center at Boca Raton

TruE To iTs nAmE, Just Hearts offers an inspired variety of trinkets and timeless pieces that all highlight love.

“What other symbol can you give that shows someone how much you love or care about them?” says owner Sarah Epstein (pictured). “You can’t go wrong with a heart, especially for Valentine’s Day.” The store is brimming with paintings, hanging ornaments, glasses, wine toppers, handbags, a line of Brighton items, sandals, clocks, paperweights, pins, belts, home decor, and a variety of oneof-a-kind jewelry pieces (made for the store by various artists)—all featuring—what else—hearts. if you are shopping for a man, Epstein recommends an inscribed sea glass or rock hearts. if you are shopping for a woman, pay attention to what she collects before coming into the store.

Chances are, Just Hearts has something in that category.

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body Wheels in Motion

Indoor spinning may be all the rage, but cycling purists need the rubber to meet the road—and February is the perfect time to do just that in South Florida. Turn the page for news on the hottest cycling accessories. follow the leader

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Let it Ride The latest gadgets and equipment—all available in Boca—are the wheel deal when it comes to cycling. the heLmet What: Specialized S-Works Prevail helmet Price: $250 the scooP: Safety is a big deal when it comes to riding a road bike. So is speed.

That’s why Lee Fox, vice president of Bike America (which has seven locations in South Florida), loves the aerodynamic Specialized S-Works Prevail helmet. “Not only is it light [in weight] and safe, but it’s stylish and comfortable,” Fox says. available at: Bike America, 3150 N. Federal Highway (561/391-0800) or 21643 State Road 7 (561/451-4448), Boca Raton

the Bike Bag What: Bento bags Price: $25 to $30 the scooP: Who says cycling can’t be fashionable? Local ladies Lee Jung and Martiel Wallace, owners of Savvy Sacs, have a full line of handmade limited-edition bags for road bikes and beach cruisers— including the stylish Bento bag. available at: Call Wallace at 561/7066047 or visit etsy.com/shop/savvysacs

the FRame What: Carbon fiber bikes Price: See retailer for options and pricing, which can run in the thousands of dollars. the scooP: Today’s lightest in high-speed

bike frames, wheels and components are made of carbon fiber. Ethan Bell and Vincent Damiani, owners of Tune Cycles in Boca Raton, say the lighter the bike, the less effort needed to reach top speed—and the easier it is to maintain that speed over long distances. “You can’t buy fitness, but you can buy some significant advantages to improve your times and ride quality,” Bell says. available at: Tune Cycles, 798 S. Federal Highway, Suite 100, Boca Raton (561/3927311)

the tech tReat What: iBike Newton + Cycle computer Price: $599 the scooP: Gadget geeks will love this state-of-the-art cyclometer, which Bike America’s Fox calls “one of the most accurate at measuring [power output]. It sells for a third of the price of all its competitors and is one of the lightest in weight.” available at: Bike America locations in Boca (see helmet listing) or at 270 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach (561/732-5600)

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What: Guru DFU Price: Fittings start at $250 the scooP: Spending time in the saddle is no fun if your bike seat is a pain in the you know what. For one of the coolest fittings around, check out Phil’s Cycle Ward in Boca.

The cycling store and coffee shop features fittings with the Guru DFU (dynamic fit unit). Cyclists pedal on a robotic bike, while a computer tracks the most efficient and comfortable cycling position.

Owner Phil Scandariato takes that information and applies it to the configurations of your bike. available at: Phil’s Cycle Ward, 10 N.E. First Ave., Boca Raton (561/218-4321)

JOin a CluB Looking for a group that rides about your speed? Check out the Boca Raton Bicycle Club (561/3916109; bocabikeclub.org). According to Jim Guido, president of the club, “We have a comprehensive program for new cyclists. In the winter ... we run a police-escorted 12-mile ride. It’s called the Tour of Boca.” The more than 400-member club also offers regular rides in west Boca. An individual membership is a mere $25.

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“Thank You for Giving Me My Life Back” It’s been three months since I had hip replacement surgery, and I’m back doing the things I love most. Thanks to the dedicated team at the Bethesda Orthopaedic Institute, I received state-of-the-art care that had me out of bed just 6 hours after surgery. With wonderful surgeons, specialty trained orthopaedic nurses, a comprehensive therapy program and all private rooms, Bethesda’s team gave me everything I needed to reclaim my life.

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healthy hearts

February is National Heart Month in the United States. Local health professionals in and around Boca offer the following advice when it comes to cardiovascular care. [ 1 ] ExErcisE caution: Inactivity is a huge risk factor for heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity five days a week (150 minutes a week).

However, Jeffrey S. Braun, a Delray Beach internist and cardiologist, cautions against a sudden change in lifestyle.

Engaging in a rigorous exercise program after years of living a sedentary existence may uncover obstructed or clogged coronary arteries. This unexpected stress could lead to a heart attack.

To Drink or noT To Drink

Alcohol is OK for the heart (some studies suggest it’s actually beneficial) in moderation.

The American Heart Association’s recommendation? Women should have no more than one drink a day. Men, no more than two drinks a day.

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[ 2 ] that’s italian: The typical American diet knows no moderation, according to Braun, who is on staff at Delray Medical Center, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Bethesda Memorial Hospital. Think more like the Italians, he says. Braun, who studied medicine in Italy, remembers dinners that consisted of small portions of pasta, mozzarella, lean meats and vegetables—and always with a little wine and even a piece of bread to sop up the olive oil. Now, that’s healthy.

Not so, the American way: drinking without eating; having several pieces of buttered bread before dinner; and wolfing down enough starch and meats to serve a small army.

[ 3 ] DiEt anD blooD prEssurE: It should come as no surprise that highsodium diets—a staple of junk food and processed foods— can negatively impact blood pressure. But what about foods that lower blood pressure?

According to Patricia DeaverS, chief clinical dietician at Bethesda Memorial Hospital, some foods in recent studies are doing just that. Among them: yogurt and cranberry juice, as well as a combination of sesame and rice bran oil.

Make these foods part of a healthy diet, Deavers says— don’t increase calories to include them.

DiD You know?

The American Heart Association recommends that most of us eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium daily; that’s about three teaspoons of salt per day.

[ 4 ] timE is musclE: Be aware that symptoms of a heart attack can vary. The basic symptoms include chest pain or pain radiating down an arm or into the jaw.

“However, the tricky part is that symptoms might be subtle,” says ami Brannon, administrative director of cardiovascular services at Delray Medical Center, “such as shortness of breath, weakness, an indigestion type of feeling, nausea or vomiting. ... We always recommend that it’s better to be checked out and make sure that it’s not your heart.” Why is it better to play it safe? The longer your heart muscle is without blood flow, the more likely the damage may be irreversible or even fatal.

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There’s a wealth of information about symptoms, healthy heart goals and more at the American Heart Association’s website: heart.org.

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kitchen chic

As the centerpiece of many South Florida homes, kitchens can play a number of roles—from practical working spaces to ground zero when it comes to entertaining. The trick is to satisfy with design that’s as stunning as it is sensible. Learn how on the following pages.

Stylish Sink Area

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Why it WorkS: This practical farmhouse sink coordinates with the room’s stainless-steel appliances and nickel hardware.

Three windows form a large bay window, welcoming daylight into this busy area of the room.

SpeciAl touch: Symmetrically positioned cabinetry contributes to the sink area’s balanced, calming design.

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Practical & Posh, Part i Some local homeowners build their

kitchens around function—cooking, cleaning and eating. Others think aesthetically, because their kitchens perform as working living rooms designed for gatherings. Check out these elements that dish out both style and substance.

EntErtainmEnt island WHy iT WORks: Devoid of a second sink, cutting surfaces or a multilevel top, this island is all about dining and entertaining. Conversation corners allow guests to sit as they would at a table rather than perched elbow-to-elbow in a straight row. Swivel chairs take the stiffness out of countertop seating. spECial TOuCH: White laminate faces the underside of the island’s overhang, creating a snag-free surface for seated guests.

dEcorativE tray WHy iT WORks: A large tray creates a focal point and protects the large island’s

countertop from being marred by accessories. spECial TOuCH: Oversized glass vases provide proper scale without blocking light with their large forms.

The cabineTs and Their crown molding are painTed The same shade To creaTe a seamless look all The way To The ceiling. The walls’ darker color adds inTeresT and makes The lighT-Toned cabineTs visually pop.

Walls THE COlOR: Water Cracker, from Kwal Paint

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CabinETs THE COlOR: Light Pewter, from Benjamin Moore

rEflEctivE finishEs WHy iT WORks: Light fills

the room and bounces off lustrous surfaces.

Gray-stained white oak floors—as well as light gray cabinets and walls— gleam with glossy finishes.

Same with the polished marble countertops, nickel hardware and lacquered furnishings. spECial TOuCH: Tray ceilings help to visually define the separate kitchen and dining areas.

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Practical & Posh, Part ii Here are additional elements that serve dual roles in a South Florida kitchen, including marble counters and light fixtures.

Marble surfaces

Eat Your Heart Out

Why it WoRKs: Calcutta marble serves as a dramatic and durable countertop/backsplash surface. Outlets and lighting are on the underside of upper cabinets rather than on the backsplashes, eliminating the need to cut into the marble and disturb its elegant patterns. speciaL touch: The satin nickel pot filler is a historic replica that matches the sink’s faucet.

Fixtures and Furnishings make any kitchen shine. these local shops serve up some oF the best.

RestauRant WaRehouse (140 Glades Road, Boca

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Raton, 561/999-9645): This is your one-stop shop for coffee makers, toasters, sandwich presses and hot plates. Local and national restaurants frequently use this outlet.

Why it WoRKs: Coordinating fixtures hang

over the island and dining table, preventing the visual clutter that dissimilar lighting can create. The exaggerated size of the kitchen fixture suits the large scale of the island below. speciaL touch: Traditional pleated shades and contemporary polished nickel mimic the same mix that defines the room’s chic style.

suR La tabLe (438 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/953-7638): The new Mizner Park store offers a wide selection of knives and cutting boards, including paring knives, cleavers, kitchen shears and steak-knife sets.

built-in hutch Why it WoRKs: Made from materials matching the kitchen’s cabinetry and countertops, the built-in, floor-to-ceiling china hutch stylistically links the cooking and dining areas. speciaL touch: A mirrored backsplash adds sparkle and depth while reflecting light onto displayed items.

WiLLiams-sonoma (6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/620-0245): Prepare a picturesque table with the Town Center store’s high-end collection of clever tureens, gravy boats, coasters, condiment bowls and candleholders.

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boca Kitchens & FLooRs (2900 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/620-6200): Touted as the largest kitchen design showroom in the area, it offers everything from countertops and cabinetry to flooring and state-of-the-art plumbing fixtures.

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Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/395-1060): The Town Center location of this popular outlet carries complete sets of enamel cookware, cookie trays, lasagna pans, roasters, woks, griddles— and much more.

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Winters in Boca may be paradise found for snowbirds, but locals also use this time to plan their summer getaways. For the discerning traveler, that may mean a chance to rediscover Europe and some of its jawdropping gems.

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Banish the thought of a bumbling Griswold-style getaway across the Atlantic. Boca Raton suggests these dazzling European retreats.

Zürich, SwitZerland why: In the spring, Zürich’s citizens emerge like bears from their den after a frozen winter. They flock to the river and lake to sun their limbs while dining al fresco—and for good reason. This Swiss city offers one of the highest densities of open-air restaurants in the world. In the summer, Zürich hosts the Zürcher Theater Spektakel, an outdoor film festival, and an old town celebration with live bands and DJs. deStination: At the 173-room Dolder

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If ExplorInG EuropE by land doesn’t float your boat, then what about by sea? Select travel agencies in Boca book all-inclusive European passages aboard the world’s most luxurious liners—from Silversea and Seabourn to the royal trio of Cunard ships (Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth).

In the month of June, for example, Silversea offers a nineXXXXXXXX night Mediterranean cruise (think Venice and rome), a 10-night north Europe trek (think Amsterdam and Copenhagen) and a 10-night journey that begins in Monte Carlo and ends in Athens.

Check out fugazy international travel (561/447-7555) or reid travel (561/395-6670) for summer specials.

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Grand—an elevated resort with scenic views in every direction—take advantage of the heavenly weather with a quick set on the tennis courts, a round on the ninehole golf course or a soak in the outdoor whirlpools (adjoining a 40,000-square-foot spa) that overlook Lake Zürich and the Alps. info: thedoldergrand.com, zuerich.com

iStanbul, turkey why: With festivals devoted to film, music, theater and jazz between April and July, Istanbul heats up in the summer in more ways than one. Enjoy a day-tripper’s beach escape to Büyükada, an island oasis in the Marmara Sea or a ferry cruise along the Bosphorus, which divides this exotic metropolis between Europe and Asia. Need some sweet shade? Duck into historic sites like the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. deStination: Swissôtel Living offers sleek designer apartments (studio to threebedroom spaces) that guests can rent by

the night. Travelers receive all the five-star restaurants and amenities associated with the hotel, including access to a rooftop terrace and an infinity-edge pool overlooking the Bosphorus. info: swissotel.com, goturkey.com

rovinj, croatia why: Rovinj, a picture-postcard old city on the west coast of Croatia’s Istrian peninsula, is known for its selection of pebbly beaches and scenic coves. Pop into one of the ice cream parlors or cafés along the waterfront, Riva, sail in the Adriatic Sea or cycle through the surrounding forest. deStination: The strikingly contemporary Hotel Lone offers the perfect base for relaxation and exploration, just 500 feet from the nearest beach and a mile from the center of town. Amenities include three restaurants, several bars (including a jazz club) and a fully equipped 18,000-squarefoot spa with an indoor pool. info: lonehotel.com/en, tzgrovinj.hr

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Check out two more must-see European retreats, including a golfer’s paradise. pErthshirE, scotland Why: Just one hour outside of Glasgow, this European jewel is in the heart of aptly named “Big Tree Country.” There are castles and waterfalls and art festivals and a distillery in Aberfeldy that celebrates the history of Dewar’s scotch. And then there’s golf. dEstination: Golf means Gleneagles, which includes three championship golf courses and a nine-hole, par-3, PGA National Academy Course. The PGA Centenary Course—designed by Jack Nicklaus, who called the grounds “the finest parcel of land in the world I have ever been given to work with”—will host the 2014 Ryder Cup. But that’s not the only reason to visit this 850-acre resort. Long summer days offer opportunities for clay pigeon shooting, falconry, archery, cycling, hiking and horse riding—as well as a pampering treatment at the spa. You’ll have earned your dinner at Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles, named the “Best Restaurant in Britain” by The Sunday Times. inFo: gleneagles.com, visitscotland.com

sEvillE, spain Why: The week leading up to Easter, known as Semana Santa, offers one of the greatest spectacles of Seville, with parades of flowerfestooned floats bearing intricately carved, life-sized statues that depict scenes from the Passion. Two weeks later, Seville turns into a total party town with the Seville Fair, featuring bullfighting, carriages and horses carting about the city’s high society, dancing in the streets and colorful, traditional dress. dEstination: The exquisite Hotel Alfonso

XIII is a throwback with its patterned marble floors, coffered ceiling with period chandeliers, and al fresco dining courtyard flanked by mosaic-clad colonnades. This glamorous retreat, which opened in 1928, has a reputation that far exceeds its namesake, Alfonso XIII, the former king who was blamed for Spain’s defeat in the Moroccan War and ultimately fled the country in 1931. inFo: hotel-alfonsoxiii-seville.com, andalucia.org/en

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The Peking Acrobats will contort themselves into impossible positions next month at Festival of the Arts Boca. The high-flying Chinese entertainers are just some of the cultural ambassadors gracing Mizner Park in March. Turn the page for more on the Festival.

More A&e coverAge At bocAMAg.coM Visit bocamag.com for all your local A&E coverage, including John Thomason’s Monday breakdown of the upcoming week’s cultural events; movie, concert and theater reviews; interviews with local entertainers—and much more.

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Audra McDonald

Broadway star, tony award winner

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n 2012, audra Mcdonald achieved a milestone, becoming one of three actors in Broadway history to win five tony awards (she joined the ranks of Julie Harris and angela Lansbury). she won for “Porgy and Bess,” a revival of the Gershwins’ celebrated “american folk opera,” and her previous wins, which range from “Master Class” to “a raisin in the sun,” attest to her diversity.

Born in Berlin in 1970 to a military family, Mcdonald was raised in California and voice-trained at Juilliard; she won her first tony for her first Broadway starring role, in 1994’s “Carousel.” she’s also hosted solo concerts and sung with philharmonics, collaborating on everything from big-band standards to jazz and pop. Her television credits include five years as an obstetrician on aBC’s “Private Practice”—still her most recognizable part. at her headlining appearance to close Festival of the arts Boca, Mcdonald will lend her golden voice to a celebration of musical theater favorites from Broadway classics to material from shows as recent as 2011.

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How do you keep a role fresh and exciting after performing it hundreds of times?

I have a friend who used to say, “You look for a new vein every night.” You have to be able to get up there and find the truth in the song and the situation night after night, so it changes.

It can vary. Certain things you’ve connected with will start to run a bit stale, so you have to freshen them up in a way. This is nothing the audience sees; this is the inner work that you have to do.

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What do you do on those nights when you’re dealing with something personal and you just don’t want to go onstage?

It’s your job, so you have to; there’s always that. The discipline gets you out there.

The fact that you’ve got an audience waiting for you gets you out there. Sometimes if you had a really bad day, you can use what’s happened to you that day and put it all into your work.

Some days the last thing you want to do is go onstage, and all of a sudden you’re reinvigorated in a way you haven’t been in a week.

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way, because they weren’t there for your whole process. Even if they single out something really great that you’re doing, you end up focusing just on that.

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Do you approach operas, with their grandly dramatic themes and movements, any differently than you would a guest spot on a TV show?

No, because in the end, even if it’s just a concert, where there’s no theatrical presentation, for me it’s still about why am I doing what I’m doing? I need to know the “why” for everything. So it means finding the truth of every situation—why am I singing this song? What’s happening in this song? What needs to be expressed? That’s how you have to approach a character; it’s all the same.

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Because of your experience in live theater, do you bring that same level of perfection, where every line has to be right every time, to film and TV shoots?

Not at all. As someone who’s come from the theater, I was frightened to death of the camera and having it so in my face, and with no audience to buoy you up into that performance state.

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McDonalD in concert Date: Saturday, March 16 time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: festivaloftheartsboca.org

5 more Festival HigHligHts 5. March 13, 7:30 p.m.: In what may spark the headiest discussion at the festival, Harvard professor Michael Sandel will discuss his political philosophy of communitarianism, an ideology that emphasizes connections between individuals and communities.

His college course “Justice” has been one of the most highly attended classes at Harvard for the past two decades.

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March 15, 7:30 p.m.: Miami’s nationally recognized new World Symphony will perform alongside a returning favorite from last year’s festival: Ukrainian-born pianist Valentina lisitsa. Known for her composer-specific “projects” celebrating the music of Rachmaninoff, Liszt and Beethoven, Lisitsa’s videos now have more than 49 million hits on YouTube.

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March 10, 7 p.m.: Defying gravity since 1986, China’s Peking acrobats are internationally renowned for their fusion of traditional instrumentation, special effects and feats of gymnastic wonder.

2. March 11, 7 p.m.: With a beard as impressive as his prose is powerful, thomas Keneally is one of Australia’s cultural treasures. A literary lion and a walking historical encyclopedia, the onetime Catholic deacon has penned 32 novels and 17 nonfiction tomes, including Schindler’s Ark, the story of Oskar Schindler that inspired Steven Spielberg’s Academy Award-winning movie.

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March 14, 7:30 p.m.: Virtuoso organist cameron carpenter has drawn praise and controversy in equal measure, both for his extraordinary, Grammynominated renditions of difficult etudes and for his endorsement of virtual/digital pipe organs. He will perform with the Boca Symphonia under constantine Kitsopoulos’ conduction.

More FeStiVal Fun: ViSit bocaMag.coM For an interVieW With aWarDWinning author Patricia engel, Who Will SPeaK at the cultural artS center on March 10.

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FeB. 16–17 Where: New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach Details: For two days, the state-of-the-art New World Center will become a Mozart-palooza as part of the venue’s “Musical Journey” series.

The specific program has yet to be developed as of this writing but will include a full symphonic work on the concert hall’s main stage as well as performances in the Center’s four satellite stages. There will be works for orchestra, chamber ensemble and even solo pieces, intended to offer a full breadth and understanding of the composer’s works, complete with immersive video projection. tickets: $45–$110 contact: 305/673-3330, nws.edu

DelrAy BeAch GArlic FestivAl

FeB. 8–10

Where: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach Details: Now in its 14th year, the Delray Beach Garlic Festival pleases foodies and music lovers alike, with national and local acts providing the soundtrack for two days of food, drinks and chef appearances that bow to a certain aromatic plant. The Garlic Chef Competition is always a main attraction, and additions this year include the Cloves and Vines Wine Garden and an expanded event space, with added seating. Hit-making pop-rockers Lifehouse will headline the opening-night festivities. tickets: $10 per day contact: 561/279-0907, dbgarlicfest.com

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Jon lovitz, chris KAttAn AnD tiM MeADows Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach Jon Lovitz Details: Lovitz, Kattan and Meadows spent a collective 23 years as cast members on “Saturday Night Live,” ushering the series from its turbulent 1980s to its character-driven 1990s and its politically astute 2000s. They each created indelible characters, from Lovitz’s Master Thespian to Kattan’s Mr. Peepers and Meadows’ Ladies Man. All are also better in small doses, so this standup comedy triple-bill should be, to paraphrase another Lovitz character, just the ticket. tickets: Starting at $25 contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org

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lA sonnAMBulA Where: Arsht Center, 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami Details: Villages, inns and woods form the pastoral backdrop of this 19th-century bel canto opera by Vincenzo Bellini. The title translates to “The Sleepwalker,” and the somnambulist in question is Amina, a peasant girl whose nighttime wanderings prompt her village to believe that she’s being unfaithful to her lover. If only Ambien had been around in 1831. In this Florida Grand Opera production, top soprano Rachele Gilmore will portray Amina, a role once sung by Maria Callas. tickets: $25–$254 (performances are on Feb. 9, 12, 15 & 17) contact: 305/949-6722, arshtcenter.org

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A RAisin in the sun

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Where: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach Details: The New York Times stated that “A Raisin in the Sun,” which premiered on Broadway in 1959, “changed American theater forever.”

Bringing the harsh realities of penurious African-Americans on Chicago’s South Side to the overwhelmingly white audiences of live theater, Lorraine Hansberry’s work broke theatrical color barriers. Exploring issues of racial discrimination in the housing market, the drama continues to resonate, with recent hit “Clybourne Park” directly referencing its actions and conclusions. tickets: $55 contact: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org

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Where: BB&T Center, 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise Details: The soprano star reportedly is worth nearly $50 million—not a bad bank account for a singer. Of course, Brightman is no ordinary singer. The former Mrs. Andrew Lloyd Webber arguably invented classical crossover music, collecting more than 180 gold and platinum records in 38 countries.

In addition to performing in 10 languages, she is a stage and film actress, songwriter and dancer. Having conquered the world, she recently set her sights on the cosmos— Brightman has been approved to travel to the International Space Station on a three-person Soyuz spacecraft in 2015. tickets: $30–$145 contact: 954/835-7000, thebbtcenter.com

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A provocAtive KoreAn wunderKind bridges two musicAl worlds.

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is head is shaved, save for a gravity-defying pompadour in the center. His eyes are sunken in pools of dark makeup, contrasted against the ceramic whiteness of his skin.

His look is somewhere between Marcel Marceau and an extra in a Fellini fantasy, his painted eyebrows suggesting a perpetual sense of heightened sadness. And he’s playing some of the most beautiful, soulstirring violin music you’ve ever heard.

An androgynous fashion icon and performance artist as much as an accomplished musician, Amadéus Leopold exists to smash boundaries—between genders, genres and art forms—and to chart a democratic frontier for classical music. The Korean-born virtuoso, who will perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto with the Boca Raton Symphonia at Festival of the Arts next month, has made it his goal to “bring the quarantined genre of classical music into mainstream culture,” and he sees his appearance at the Festival as an important step in that direction.

“This concerto, to me, represents the absolute possibility of classical music as a universal language, and I’m thrilled to be able to do it in Boca Raton,” says Leopold, 25. “At Festival of the Arts, to be next to Audra McDonald on the poster, that’s an achievement.

“That’s the kind of setting I like.”

Influenced by modern art, renegade fashion and art-house cinema, Leopold’s avant-garde leanings have spawned performances in galleries at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (the first for a solo classical musician) and The Stone, an experimental artist’s space in New York’s East Village. But in the beginning, it was an icon of American popular culture

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that led the 5-year-old Leopold—then named Hahn-Bin, and living in Seoul—to pick up a violin. “‘E.T.’ was on,” he recalls. “I saw E.T. riding the bicycle over the moon, and you hear the violins play, and at that moment I felt something so powerful.

I turned to my dad and asked, ‘What is that voice?’

And he said, ‘That’s not a voice, that’s a violin.’ That’s when I knew I had found my voice.

“From that point on, it’s been about creating that kind of magic whenever I’m onstage, to bring that sense of wonder to my audiences.”

At age 12, Hahn-Bin made his international debut at the Grammy Awards, two years after moving to the United States with a limited understanding of English. He later graduated from Juilliard and spent 10 years studying under Itzhak Perlman.

In 2009, he launched The Renaissance of Classical Music, an ongoing series of epochal works that includes the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto. In 2012, Hahn-Bin changed his name to Amadéus Leopold—less as an homage to Mozart, to whom he has been compared, than for the Latin translations of the words (“God’s love” and “Brave as a lion”).

Aside from a 10-year-old, out-of-print experimental album, Leopold has yet to release his official debut, crediting the balkanization of the music industry into the worlds of pop and classical, where

never the twain shall meet. “[Since] launching the Renaissance of Classical Music, I have been offered contracts,” he says. “But the problem is that classical music record labels do not tend to have any idea how to market it as pop music, and I wouldn’t sign a contract if the label would not agree to fund music videos.

“Finally, I am working on my album, but the process is long, because there hasn’t been anybody like me. It really comes down to the fact that pop labels don’t understand classical music, and classical music labels don’t understand pop music. Where I fit in, it’s a trail I have to blaze on my own.”

LeopoLd in ConCert Date: Saturday, March 9 time: 7:30 p.m. tickets: festivaloftheartsboca.org

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Shannon Miller, the Most Decorated American Olympian in U.S. History will share her compelling story about winning an astounding 59 International and 49 National competition medals, over half being gold. She is the only U.S. gymnast to win 2 World All-Around Titles and she is the first American female to medal in the Individual All-Around of a non-boycotted Olympics. After her time in the Olympics, she became a passionate advocate for health and wellness.

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Love at First Bite

Throughout the ages, men (and women) have long relied on various edibles to help get them in the mood for, well, you know. Turn the page and learn about culinary staples that may add some spring to your step.

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Romance Enhancers

Long before celebrity sex tapes and little blue pills, those seeking to stir the savage libido had to rely on bizarre potions, exotic herbs ... and food.

Most evidence of aphrodisiac qualities in these edibles is either apocryphal, anecdotal or both—but at least they will turn on your taste buds.

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The very shape of this long, firm vegetable with the bulbous tip is suggestive enough, but its innate power to put lead in the manly pencil was touted in 15thcentury Indian and Arabic sex manuals. In 19thcentury France, grooms gobbled three courses of the stuff, presumably to the satisfaction of their brides.

And asparagus is rich in vitamin E, said to stimulate the production of testosterone.

The ancient Aztecs called the avocado ahuacuatl (“testicle tree”) for reasons that should be obvious. Catholic priests in Spain found this luscious, creamy fruit so vulgar they forbade their parishioners to eat it. Perhaps they were onto something; avocados carry lots of beta-carotene, magnesium and vitamin E—all essential for a healthy sex drive.

And you thought they were just good for guacamole.

That randy ruler, Montezuma, was so taken with the aphrodisiacal properties of “chocolatl” that he reportedly drank up to 50 cups a day to better service his harem of 200 women. He also must have appreciated the theobromine in chocolate, which acts as a mild stimulant, along with serotonin and phenylethylamine— aka, the “love chemical”—which tickle the brain’s pleasure centers.

Some scholars believe it wasn’t munching on an apple that got Adam and Eve booted from the Garden of Eden; it was eating figs (after all, they did use the fig leaves to cover their private parts). Figs were Cleopatra’s favorite fruit; the ancient Greeks associated them with love and fertility. They’re also a good source of iron and potassium, both very helpful with all that love and fertility stuff.

These plump, slippery bivalves just look like sex.

In truth, they’re positively bursting with zinc, a key ingredient in the production of testosterone, juicing the libido of both men and women. And their characteristic sweet-briny smell is claimed to be similar to that of a female pheromone.

No wonder that celebrated cad Casanova reputedly slurped down several dozen oysters each day.

There’s an old proverb that goes, “Those who wish to live virtuous lives should abstain from truffles.” Maybe they should, because the pungent earthymusky scent of fresh truffles does mimic that of the male pheromone androstenone, claimed to turn even nerdy guys into hotties.

Height-challenged Napoleon supposedly ate truffles to boost his, ah, potency. Who says size doesn’t matter?

LocAL dish: Check out the robust asparagus with Hollandaise side at New York prime. (2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton, 561/998-3881)

LocAL dish: sushi simon, or “Nobu North” as we call it, offers a fresh avocado salad that even arrives with a tiny orchid.

(1614 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561/7311819)

LocAL dish: Try the chocolate mousse at Kathy’s gazebo café for a decadent fix. (4199 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561/395-6033)

LocAL dish: Don’t miss the oyster-of-theday selection at truluck’s in Mizner Park. (351 W. Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/3910755)

LocAL dish: The kitchen at Max’s harvest sneaks truffles and truffle oil into lots of menu items, from its wicked deviled eggs to gnocchi and Scottish salmon. (169 N.E. Second Ave., 561/381-9970)

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LocAL dish: Its menu changes daily, but 32 east has been known to feature divine oakfired mission figs wrapped in parma ham. (32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-7868)

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CUPID’S HEART OYSTERS Courtesy of Johndavid hensley, Chef at Prime, 110 e. atlantiC ave., delray BeaCh, 561/865-5845

The dish: Baked oysters in puff pastry with figs, truffled crème fraîche and habanerochocolate molé sauce

PREPARATIOn For sauce: Place all ingredients in double boiler and melt slowly.

For oysters: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix truffle or truffle oil with crème fraîche.

Using heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut 12 pieces of puff pastry. Place 1 oyster on each of 6 pastry pieces, top with 1/2 fig and dollop of crème fraîche.

Cover each with remaining 6 pieces of puff pastry, pressing edges firmly to seal. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden.

Garnish with drizzle of molé sauce.

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IngREDIEnTS 1 sheet puff pastry 6 Blue Point oysters, shucked 3 Mission figs, halved 6 tablespoons crème fraîche 1/2 ounce shaved white truffle or 1 ounce white truffle oil

MOlé SAUCE 2 habanero peppers, pureed 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 ounce butter

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floridatable

big drink the

Courtesy of Brenda Gill, Bartender at red, the steakhouse 1901 n. Military trail, BoCa raton, 561/353-9139

3 ounces rye whiskey 1 teaspoon simple syrup 5 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 2 strips lemon peel Pernod (for rinsing glass) Fill highball glass with ice and water; reserve until chilled. In another highball glass, muddle simple syrup, bitters and 1 strip of lemon peel. Top with whiskey.

Pour out ice and water from first highball glass. Add enough Pernod to coat bottom and swirl around sides. Pour out excess.

Strain whiskey mixture into glass and garnish with lemon peel.

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the good times can roll over you with a couple of these—the official cocktail of new orleans. invented in the Big Easy in the mid-1800s, the sazerac took its name from the brand of cognac with which it was originally made; the recipe later included rye whiskey. in its most traditional form, it also includes Peychaud’s bitters and Herbsaint.

With Mardi gras Feb. 12, get ready to sip these bon temps in tribute.

Brenda’s tip

Adding lemon peel to the muddling mixture “releases its oils and acid and helps smooth out the rye.”

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Hummus trio from DIG

buzz the

Your La TabLe, Sur: Whether you need to buzz, whiz, chop,

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bake, sauté or learn how to do any or all of the above, the latest addition to the ever-expanding roster of restaurants and foodrelated businesses at Mizner Park has got you covered.

That would be Sur La Table (438 Plaza Real), the Rolls-Royce of kitchen supply stores, where everything from a $4 vegetable peeler to a $3,000 espresso maker can be found amid 6,000 square feet of enough gadgets, machines, cookware, utensils and assorted food products to stretch all the way to Ulan Bator.

The Mizner Sur is the fifth for South Florida, though the only one that offers cooking classes—so when you buy all that fancy equipment you’ll have no excuse not to learn how to use it.

fuku: The pre-opening buzz on Paul Ardaji’s Pan-Asian fusion New DigS for Dig: Diners who dug the lean, mean, green cuisine at Robert Greenfield’s DIG—but didn’t fancy its west Delray locale—can now point their organic antennae due east. Greenfield has relocated to the swinging section of Atlantic Avenue (777 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/279-1002), where customers already are digging everything from veggie eggs Benedict and all-natural turkey burgers to a big slab of organic vegetable lasagna.

Realizing that the folks who dig DIG also dig being closer to where the action (or for that matter, any action) is, Greenfield took over the old Atlantique Café, gave it a little lipstick and makeup, and turned chef Alex Rodriguez loose to do it even greener. Can you dig it?

bigger DigS for buDDha: What’s the sound of hundreds of hungry diners clamoring for more inventive Asian-fusion fare and nifty mixological cocktails?

Construction.

At least, that’s the sound at Buddha Sky Bar (217 E. Atlantic Ave., 561/450-7557), which so overflowed its view-happy but cramped third-floor downtown Delray space that it took over not only the second floor of the gorgeously restored building but the star-crossed ground floor as well, a spacious and smartly designed space formerly home to the Titanic-esque Atlantic Ocean Club and Glen Manfra’s SpoonFed. The even bigger Buddha now uses the second-floor space for private parties, while beneath grows the 120-seat Buddha Garden, complete with sushi and saké bars, waterfall, “living walls” and indoor and outdoor bars. Same food, though, so you hungry diners can start clapping.

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Fuku (215 Clematis St., 561/659-3858) seemed to go on forever, helped along by state bureaucrats who found the name “immoral.”

But the wickedly stylish West Palm Beach spot finally made its debut, revealing all those buzz-worthy features.

And what would those be? Well, how about a 13-foot statue of Buddha, a 30-foot “water wall” lined with Japanese river stones, a communal table for 20 made of honey onyx and a 500-gallon custom-designed jellyfish tank.

Of course, there’s also plenty of sushi, both nigiri and the always-in-demand wacky maki, along with traditional Chinese favorites like kung pao chicken and Mongolian beef. Don’t miss the inventive small plates—conch fritters with cream ginger sauce, togarashi-seasoned fish tacos and Korean-style barbecue Kobe beef sliders, to name a few.

More CiTYPLaCeS: Busy bees got nothing on the folks at CityPlace, who are adding new restaurants faster than a yellow jacket attacks potato salad at a summer picnic.

Among the newbies: The giant Revolutions Bowling Bar & Grille, some 35,000 square feet of bowling lanes, game room, sports “amphitheater,” bar and restaurant that takes over almost an entire block’s worth of space between Macy’s and Publix.

There’s a mid-county outpost of the wildly popular Italian-esque Brio Tuscan Grille, a second local spot for specialty pizza purveyor Mellow Mushroom, Brazilian-based churrascuria Pampas Grille in the old McCormick & Schmick’s space, and Latin fusion-themed Mojito Latin Cuisine & Bar, offering live music, a couch-filled lounge—and more than a dozen different mojitos. february 2013

the boca challenge

chicken caesar salad Q

uestion: What do you get when you combine the country’s most popular meat with one of its most ubiquitous salads?

Answer: The entrée salad that almost everyone who isn’t a food geek loves, and everyone who is a food geek loves to hate.

In other words, the chicken Caesar salad.

It’s easy to feel the love. Crispy greens; crunchy croutons; nutty cheese; creamy, pungent dressing; lean meat, maybe slightly charred from the grill and bland enough to let all those other ingredients shine. No wonder it’s the most common salad on restaurant menus in the United States. While it’s true that more crimes have been committed against the Caesar salad than against every marijuana law in the country, sorry haters. You’re outnumbered.

As someone who is a certified food geek but loves a good chicken Caesar anyway, I was looking forward to this Challenge—and was pleasantly surprised at the result. Even the mass-market Caesars were at least passable. Judging was based on four main elements: chicken, greens, dressing and “stuff” (cheese, croutons, etc.).

Points were also awarded for value, then scores were averaged to come up with a total. Hail Caesar!

—Bill Citara CHICKEN

GREENS

DRESSING

STUFF

VALUE

TOTAL

C.R. CHICKS

Too many tough, old outer leaves of romaine brought the score down here.

Big breast and wing were overcooked like a typical supermarket rotisserie bird. Lots of food for the money, though. $8/large

CORNER BAKERy CAFé

The mostly crisp inner leaves scored points, but the handful of tiny shreds of tasteless chicken gave them all back. Dressing tasted bottled but was palatable. Acceptable as a side salad but not as a meal. $6.49/small

MARIO’S OSTERIA

“You get what you pay for” is a cliché, but it’s no less true. Twice the price or more than the others, Mario’s Caesar was exceedingly generous and exactingly prepared with high-quality ingredients. Worth the extra bucks. $15.

PANERA BREAD

A pleasant surprise: This inexpensive salad contained mostly inner leaves of very fresh romaine, excellent herbed croutons, a decent amount of chicken and tangy, if otherwise mild, dressing.

A fine value at $8.37.

PATIO DELRAy

Everything about this Caesar was firstrate, except for the greens, which had too many leathery, brown-spotted pieces to justify its $16 price. Loved the meaty white anchovies on a crispy crouton but greens should be, well ... green.

ratings:

fair

C.R. Chicks: 2240 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton, 561/613-0134

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Corner Bakery Café: 2240 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton, 561/417-6060

very good

Mario’s Osteria: 1400 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/239-7000

excellent

Panera Bread: 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/368-3221

Patio Delray: 800 Palm Trail, Delray Beach, 561/279-0880

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style

A Time for Sublime Elevate your wardrobe this Valentine’s season with accessories rich in color and long on splendor.

PhoTogrAPhy by AAron Bristol

Joie “Marella” lace shirt, $238, from Alene Too, Regency Court, Boca Raton; beaded necklace, $229, glass-heart beaded necklace, $229 and glass-heart necklace, $139, all from Oggi Murano Gallery, The Shops at Boca Center, Boca Raton; velvet shawl, $234, from Deborah James, Royal Palm Place, Boca Raton [ bocamag.com ]

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Prada limited-edition lace handbag, price upon request, from Serendipity High Fashion Consignment Boutique, Boca Raton; knitted sweater, $95, from Boutique A La Mode, The Shops at Boca Center, Boca Raton; Pour La Victoire pump, $250, and crystal bracelet, $242, from Alene Too; gold bangle, $58, from Deborah James; beaded and Swarovski crystal necklace, $699, from Oggi Murano Gallery 88

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Haute Hippy miniskirt, $295, and Jennifer Haley leather handbag, $396, from Alene Too; Celine pumps, Salvatore Ferragamo scarf, and Bottega Veneta clutch, prices upon request, all from Serendipity; gold bangles, $230, and gold link chain necklace, $78, from Deborah James

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Beaded necklace, $495, from Oggi Murano Gallery; Haute Hippy laceembellished miniskirt, $625, from Alene Too; Alice + Olivia pony boot, $250, from Alene Too; Louis Vuitton limited-edition handbag, price upon request, from Serendipity

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Shay Swarovski crystal rose clutch, $1,430, infinity scarf, $242, and cuff, $926, from Alene Too; cameo necklace, $338, and fringe bag, $208, from Deborah James; brown clutch, $69, from Boutique A La Mode

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Career Highlights • America’s Cup tournament MVP 2011 • Inaugural Royal Salute Gold Cup 2012 China Open Polo Tournament • America’s Cup winner with Grants Farm • Six-time winner of the USPA Silver Cup (2005, 2004, 2003, 2000, 1999, 1997) • Winner of the Pacific Coast Open (2009) • Other major U.S. wins include: 2012 Philip Iglehart Cup, East Coast Open, Texas Open (2005), Ylvisaker Cup (2002), CV Whitney Cup (1996), America’s Cup (2005)

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faces

a few minutes with the people who help define south florida

Jeff Hall

World-class polo player

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I

t makes sense that Jeff Hall would be riding by the time he was 3 years old. His father, John Hall, sounds like the kind of guy who could have starred in a modern-day “Lonesome Dove,” herding cattle on horseback from Mexico to Tucson, riding hard in rodeos. But John Hall also became a successful oilman, and he discovered polo early in his career—an influence that would later define his son’s life.

Today, Jeff Hall, 33, has a charmed life most would find beyond glamorous. He has homes in Santa Barbara and Houston, and a farm in Wellington. As brand ambassador for Piaget, he travels around the globe playing polo for a living. And he is at the top of his game. It’s an image that conjures up darkly handsome brooding polo stars with one name—like Nacho. Or Adolpho.

But Hall has two names—and both feet on the ground. There is no brooding here, no fashion modeling, just a guy from out West who is crazy about polo—and horses.

“I am passionate about it,” he says. “I live it every day; I wake up, and it’s all I think about. It’s my whole life.”

Hall was entering polo tournaments when he was 7 and professional events at age 12.

Today, he is one of a handful of seven-goal polo players (he is working on getting to 10) in the world, which has nothing to do with actual scoring and everything to do with ability. “There aren’t many players who get past four or five goals—it means you are an elite player,” he admits. follow the leader

Hall says Wellington is action central when it comes to the sport. “Outside of Argentina the best polo that is played in the world is in South Florida,” he says. “They play 26-goal polo here. The highest polo played in the world is 22—except here, where it is 26, and in Argentina, where it is 40.”

At the center of Hall’s private polo universe (next to his young family, wife Michelle and son Luke) is one other major factor: the horse. Hall says he’s always loved horses, and he has 75 to prove it—all breeding stock for the sport he loves. “You grow a bond with them out on the field,” he says. “You go out and run 40 mph and crash into people. They have to be very athletic, very quick, and they are all different.”

Hall says he looks for certain qualities in the horses he breeds: a steady, quiet temperament, the right confirmation (short and compact) and great strength.

“A good polo horse is like a Lamborghini or a Ferrari—she does everything,” he says.

“She is super fast, turns really fast, is very responsive and is quiet. And super calm. When horses are really calm like that, they take no extra effort to ride—so now you are just thinking about the game ... and the horse is just doing everything you want to do.”

That may be the reason Hall says he is so passionate about polo. It’s about the horse, and it’s about the lifestyle, a worldwide family of people hooked on a two-hour adrenaline rush, a sport Hall never gets enough of.

“It’s the speed, the other players, the animal and you becoming one. It’s a very physical game, and it involves horses, not machines. Machines are very predictable, but horses are not.”

—Marie speed

International Polo Season WHen: Jan. 6 to April 21 WHere: International Polo Club Palm Beach, 3667 120th Ave. S., Wellington ContaCt: 561/282-5290 2013 HIgH-goal SCHedule: Jan. 26 to Feb. 24

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Feb. 17 to Mar. 3

C.V. Whitney Cup

Feb. 20 to Mar. 3

Iglehart Cup

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Mar. 27 to April 21

Maserati 109th U.S. Open

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faces Debbie Abrams Woman volunteer of the Year

Hurricane Relief

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he dots that connect Debbie Abrams’ prolific turns in the arenas of politics and philanthropy line up rather neatly along the corridors of Washington, D.C., and Boca Raton. But backtrack to her college days, and the trail veers to a place that even the reigning Woman Volunteer of the Year admits will surprise some.

“When I was 19, I dropped out of Emory University [in Atlanta] and became a ballroom and disco teacher at Fred Astaire Dance Studios,” says Abrams, mother of two (Margaret, 23, and Arthur, 18) and wife of Palm Beach County commissioner Steven Abrams. “I started dancing in college because disco was all the rage ... I [taught] for less than a year, but it was the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever done.

“I still love the music, but my children hate it. They mock me for [listening to] disco.”

Her bout of “Saturday Night Fever” proved to be a temporary detour along an impressive career arc that, during its second act, recently earned Abrams the local Junior League’s highest honor for her efforts on behalf of the Boca Raton Historical Society.

“I’m not normally one to be rattled, but I was so surprised that I went up to the podium just shaking,” says Abrams, who has worked for the past two-plus years as vice president of public relations at The Buzz Agency in Delray Beach. “I know how prestigious this honor is, so it was truly overwhelming.”

Abrams has thrown herself into philanthropy with the same passion that marked her post-college turn in the nation’s capitol.

After graduating from Emory with a degree in political science, she worked as press secretary for then-Georgia congressman Newt Gingrich. From 1981 to ’84, she was media liaison and spokesperson for a man she describes as “a real hellraiser. He was always throwing bombs.”

From there, Abrams served as national director of broadcasting for President Ronald

In addition to her local work with the Junior League and Historical Society, Abrams has served on the boards of the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, Autism After 21, Pine Crest School and In the Pines.

She and daughter Margaret also became involved with an African Methodist Episcopal Church in New Orleans that was severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Their efforts, including a local fundraiser at Bloomingdale’s, raised some $50,000 for the church.

Reagan during his 1984 re-election campaign. Four years later, Bob Dole’s team hired her as its deputy communications director during his bid for the Republican nomination; later in the campaign season, Abrams would become national media liaison for George H.W. Bush during his successful run for the presidency.

By then, having already moved to South Florida from Washington, D.C., Abrams was ready to settle in one city with her husband and start a family.

“When you see the sausage being made, you don’t miss it anymore,” she says of leaving national politics. “Washington is an amazing city, but when you’re living there, you are who you work for. That’s what ultimately drove me away. If you weren’t associated with a big name, you were a nobody. I wanted to go somewhere where you could be yourself. I wanted my own identity.”

Boca would become that place for Abrams, who quickly immersed herself in the city’s philanthropic scene while raising her children and helping Steven, who would become mayor of Boca, launch his local political career. She has been a mainstay with the Junior League for more than 25 years, serving as its president in 1999 and spearheading countless fundraising efforts and initiatives—including the paving of a oncetreacherous road that leads to In the Pines, the nonprofit that provides housing and services to low-income farm workers.

For the past seven years, Abrams has lent her fundraising and nonprofit expertise to the board of the Historical Society, including a recent term as its president and her current role as honorary chair of the capital campaign. Her nod last fall as Woman Volunteer of the Year marked the second consecutive year that someone with the Historical Society earned the honor (the late Lu-Lu Thomas was the 2011 winner).

“I’ve made some of my dearest friends through my volunteer work,” Abrams says.

“But it’s also improved me as a human being.”

—Kevin KaminsKi

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Jeff Herman Attorney, speciAlizing in sexuAl Abuse cAses

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ritics have called him anti-Catholic for taking on the Archdiocese of Miami and anti-Jewish for filing a suit against a rabbi. Hate mail regularly finds its way into his hands, and opponents contend that he is no more than a glorified—but highly compensated—ambulance chaser.

Jeff Herman has faced these attacks (and countless others) on his own character, and he’s witnessed equally impassioned backlash against the victims of sexual abuse that he represents. But ask the high-profile attorney why he specializes in civil litigation that sheds horrific light on educational institutions, organized religion and youth groups like the Boy Scouts of America, and the Boca resident doesn’t hesitate.

“The compensation is symbolic; if you could give my clients a magic wand and take away what happened, they would take it,” says the father of four. “Short of that, they use the civil case as a milestone in their healing process.

“I’m very lucky that I’ve made a business out of protecting children. And the best way to do that in the future is to expose predators and the institutions that protect them.”

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cluding 100-plus cases against the Archdiocese of Miami, more than 20 of which involved Father Neil Doherty (currently incarcerated in Broward County), who was accused of drugging and raping church youths as far back as the 1970s. In 2011, Herman famously won a $100 million verdict for one of the victims.

“At first, no one wanted to believe that a priest would abuse kids,” says Herman, who, in 2003, represented a victim in the first-ever case against the Archdiocese allowed to go to trial. “The victims were attacked by these hardcore supporters of the church.

“But [in the case of Doherty], it was all in his church file. They knew he was doing this. He was protected and empowered.

Even after knowing all this, [the Archdiocese] put him in charge of counseling troubled youth. Just incredible.”

Thirty years ago, such advocacy was nowhere on Herman’s radar. In the 1980s, the graduate of Case Western Reserve in Cleveland handled mergers and acquisitions for a heavyweight accounting firm based in the World Trade Center; he continued doing business litigation after moving to South Florida.

Then, in 1997, Herman handled a case involving a 5-year-old autistic child abused

by a 64-year-old convicted pedophile who, inexplicably, had been hired by a specialized preschool in Davie. Herman not only represented 25 families in the civil case against the school; he also would help the FBI track down the pedophile, who had fled to the Philippines.

“After that, people started sending me other abuse cases, and I started getting this reputation,” he says. “When the clergy abuse scandal hit, people began contacting me from all over the country. At a certain point, I decided that this was all I wanted to do.”

Herman admits that it took specific training to learn how to better understand and empathize with his victims’ pain without owning it. But it’s not easy given the unthinkable stories that victims share.

Like the young boy who was bound in a fold-up cot, with only his face sticking out, so a priest could force him to perform oral sex. Or the 5-year-old girl who was raped during “nap time” by a teenaged worker at Discovery Day Care in Miami.

“That young girl would see monsters in mirrors because of [the molestation], so her parents had to put sheets over mirrors in their house,” Herman says. “At age 8, she testified. She was able to tell her story, and it helped her healing. Six months later, she february 2013

The Sandusky Effect

Herman says that the national attention given to the case involving former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky has prompted some victims to no longer suffer in silence.

“Ninety percent of abuse involves people the victims know,” he notes. “It’s a grooming process, where the perpetrator gains the trust of the child. By the time they’re having sex, the victim is what’s called a compliant victim—they can’t consent because they’re kids, but they are physically going along with the abuse. By participating, they grow up feeling like they did something wrong, instead of feeling like a victim.

“When something like the Sandusky case happens—and those victims testify—there becomes a collective empowerment. It clicks for other victims, and they feel safe to come forward.”

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came to see me. She’s at a good school, she’s getting the best therapy—and she doesn’t see monsters in her mirror anymore.”

Asked if anyone in his family has dealt with sexual abuse, Herman shares that his sister is a survivor [at the hands of a family member]. He acknowledges that this, without question, has played a role in his career path. But now, he says, it’s also personal in a different way.

“When parents find out that their child has been abused, there is no road map for what to do. As an advocate, I can help them through this overwhelming process. I know enough now to understand that there is a way to go through it and begin to heal.”

—Kevin KaminsKi follow the leader

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q&a [ by john thomason ]

First Dance

MiaMi City Ballet’s new artistiC direCtor, Lourdes Lopez, has Big, pointy-tipped shoes to fill.

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he first public sign of an operational sea change at Miami City Ballet arrived last October, a week before the company’s first performance in its 2012-2013 season.

It happened at the monthly Second Saturday Art Walk in Miami’s Wynwood District, when what the Miami Herald described as a “phalanx of sultry dancers,” clad in denim shorts, T-shirts and tank tops, performed as a flash mob to the sensual tango choreography of Paul Taylor’s “Piazzolla Caldera,” one of the three dances in Program I. Like something right out of the successful “Step Up” movie franchise, the mob stunned onlookers, attracting them away from the artwork and complimentary wine.

Edward Villella, Miami City Ballet’s artistic director for 27 years before his unceremonious ouster in 2012, accomplished many great things for the company, but impromptu street choreography like this was never in his wheelhouse. No, this was a shot across the bow courtesy of Lourdes Lopez, his 54-year-old replacement—a sign, perhaps, of a newer, hipper Miami City Ballet to come.

Lopez, a Miami native who trained in New York and was a disciple of legendary choreographer George Balanchine, expected to inherit Miami City Ballet in May of this year, when Villella had planned to retire. The unexpected announcement last September that Villella would not oversee the 2012-2013 season as planned led Lopez to be summoned eight months ahead of schedule. Like a new president inheriting policies that were not hers, Lopez has been diligently ushering her dancers through Villella’s final season, which continues Feb. 22-24 at the Kravis Center with Program III. But, already, it’s clear that the times they are a-changin’.

You were selected as artistic director over a five-month period, from some 35 candidates. what was that waiting process like?

It wasn’t too bad. In many respects, my career had been in New York, and if this didn’t work out, I still had Morphoses [the ballet company she co-founded in 2007], I still had my family, I’d be home. So I wasn’t waiting on pins and needles. I would just keep on doing what I was doing. But I have to admit, I never thought I would be approached to submit my name. That’s one thing that never occurred to me. Somehow my mind never went there.

female artistic directors, when it comes to ballet, are few and far between. whY is that?

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I’m not so sure why. It might be that when a boy comes into a ballet dance school, he’s automatically, by virtue of his sex, given a scholarship. And so there’s an empowerment that takes place, where the females are put into a room with 75 other dancers, and we have to really shine and stand out. I’m thinking that might have an impact. We’re always striving, and the boys are automatically given this.

It might have to do with fundraising. I don’t know if it’s easier for most of the community to look at a male and feel they’re the perfect person to fundraise around. I don’t know. I’m also a Latina; I take tremendous pride in that I’m one of the few [artistic directors]. It’s a coat I’m very happy and honored to wear.

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What: Miami City Ballet’s Program III features “Symphonic Dances,” a premiere from worldrenowned choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, along with three George Balanchine classics: “La Valse,” “The Steadfast Tin Soldier” and “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux.”

Where: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach When: Feb. 22–24 tickets: $20–$175 contact: 561/832-7469, kravis.org

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q&a You replaced a beloved pillar of the communitY who reportedlY was ousted in an unfortunate waY. how was the mood on Your first daY, and was there anY lingering tension?

Obviously, it was an odd moment. Their leader, their father figure, was no longer there, from one day to the next. It’s one thing when someone passes away; it’s another when you know he’s somewhere else.

I understood that from my own experiences with Mr. Balanchine.

You do walk into the theater the next day, and there’s a sense of loss. What I did is admit to that: I said, “Look, you are going through this transition period, you are allowed your feelings, you should have those feelings. It would be unnatural not to have them.” I tried to be understanding by saying I’m not here to change everything. I’m just here to help you do what you love to do, which is to dance and get the season on. And I think that helped assuage them a little bit.

Within two or three days, the dancers broke the ice. I was approached by several dancers to go into their rehearsals and

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coach them. I know I sound like a Hallmark card, but I can’t tell you how much that meant to me. It was so rewarding and so impactful, because I let them take that step. I didn’t insinuate myself. I let them come to me. Now, it’s business as usual.

how did You handle having to start as director sooner than anticipated?

It was a very difficult decision for me, because I left a family behind, two daughters and a husband. But you rise to the occasion. There was no way I was going to let this company not have a leader for a season. ... So I said yes, and they called me the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. I took the first flight Monday night; I was here Tuesday morning.

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were You well-versed in this season’s performances?

Out of the 13 ballets, seven of them are works that I did and was coached by the choreographers. I did core and ballerinas.

It all came back. The others I’d seen several times in New York. In a funny way, it was continued on page 198

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Medical Profiles

Be your best at any age Meet the innovative medical professionals who are providing specialized treatments and programs designed to improve their patients’ quality of life. The professionals in this special section— whether helping patients feel better about themselves, improving appearances or providing guidance and expertise for healthier living—all share a deep passion for their patients and a creative approach to caring that truly sets them apart.

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Cristina F. Keusch, M.D. Founder

BoCa Raton PlastiC suRgeRy CenteR 950 glades Road, Boca Raton 561/368-9455 www.drkeusch.com

In the end, you have to know how to improve safety and offer patients the best possible results.

EstablishEd 1990

Proven, experienced, skilled and educated are used to describe longtime Boca Raton board-certified plastic surgeon Cristina F. Keusch, M.D. Dr. Keusch trained with the best, attending medical school at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She went on to become chief resident of general surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Keusch completed her prestigious plastic surgery residency and fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital in Boston. She also served as chief resident in plastic surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Among her current credentials: She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Practicing plastic surgery in Boca Raton for more than 23 years has only fueled her ability to perform noninvasive and surgical procedures resulting in facial rejuvenation, and breast and body contouring. Dr. Keusch’s skills are synchronized with state-of-the-art technology and techniques such as laser face and neck lift with SideLaze 800, Cellulaze, Smartlipo, and Fraxel Repair resurfacing.

“It is critically important to select a board-certified plastic surgeon when considering your options for plastic surgery,” she says. “There is no substitute for the highest quality education and years of experience. In the end, you have to know how to improve safety and offer patients the best possible results.”

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Ania Danielle Carlson, M.D. President/Founder

ADC AesTheTiC RejuvenATion AnD Wellness CenTeR of BoCA 900 n.W. 13th st., suite 302, Boca Raton 561/362-2969 www.adcaesthesticwellnessofboca.com

It’s one thing to know how to do a procedure; it’s another to understand beauty.

EstablishEd 2009

Dr. Ania Danielle Carlson’s goal is to turn back the outward signs of time. To do that well, she says, a physician needs to have not only good techniques, but also an eye for art.

When performing rejuvenation procedures, including fillers, Botox, peels and laser resurfacing, Carlson uses the latest and greatest technology and products, combined with her skills as a painter and sculptor.

“I have an artistic talent; art is a passion of mine,” Carlson says. “Patients benefit because aesthetic medicine combines art and medicine. It’s one thing to know how to do a procedure; it’s another to understand beauty.”

Dr. Carlson is fascinated and professionally involved in the revolutionary research taking place in antiaging medicine. An accomplished anesthesiologist by training, she studies the newest pharmaceutical developments in the antiaging realm, concentrating on genetic, biologic and environmental factors associated with aging and staying youthful.

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Rose Glamoclija, RN Founder

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For nearly 20 years, Boca Nursing Services has been the premier private-duty home health agency in Boca Raton. Why? “It’s the personal touch that makes the difference,” says owner and founder Rose Glamoclija, RN. Boca Nursing Services does not believe that every client needs or wants the same kind of care.

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Glamoclija handpicks the staff that makes up the care team for each client. She personally ensures that clients are satisfied. Boca Nursing Services will continue to tailor care and personalize service in an age when medical care is expanding and becoming less personal every day.

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Rafael C. Cabrera, M.D., F.A.C.S. Founder

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People understand that I mean what I say; I say what I mean—and they never have to worry about an ulterior motive. We believe in always putting the patient first.

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Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera says the plastic surgeon’s ability, skill and relationship with the patient is more important than any procedure or technology.

“Ultimately, it’s the person behind the techniques or machines that determines not only the final aesthetic result but also patient safety and satisfaction,” Cabrera says.

Dr. Cabrera, in practice for more than 15 years, focuses on the doctor-patient relationship. Whether performing surgery to reconstruct skin defects after cancer treatment, or refining faces and bodies with the spectrum of specialized elective procedures, Cabrera believes in integrity and not overselling the patient on a laundry list of services that will leave that person looking fake or overdone.

“People understand that I mean what I say; I say what I mean—and they never have to worry about an ulterior motive,” he says. “We are completely transparent here, and we believe in always putting the patient first.

“My safety track record and results speak for themselves,” Dr. Cabrera adds. “I’ve focused my practice to one state-of-the-art location and am on staff exclusively at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. We don’t work on high volume; rather, we work on quality. My motivation is to make patients look good and feel good, with the philosophy that doing less is often more.”

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Jacob D. Steiger, M.D. Founder

Steiger Facial PlaStic Surgery 1001 N. Federal Highway, Boca raton 561/499-9339 www.drsteiger.com

As a face specialist, I can offer the full spectrum of nonsurgical injectables, peels and lasers to today’s most advanced surgical face-lift: the deep-plane face-lift.

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When it comes to helping people achieve their best, Dr. Jacob D. Steiger focuses on the face and neck. a facial plastic surgeon, Steiger not only performs the most advanced surgical and nonsurgical techniques available to erase imperfections and signs of aging, but his new, 5,000-square-foot, state-ofthe-art facility in Boca raton is dedicated to the spectrum of facial plastic surgery procedures.

“As a face specialist, I can offer the full spectrum of nonsurgical injectables, peels and lasers, to today’s most advanced surgical face-lift: the deepplane face-lift,” Dr. Steiger says.

Performed by few plastic surgeons in the country, the deep-plane face-lift requires exceptional surgical skill. Traditional face-lifts focus on lifting skin and underlying tissue from the jowls down. The deep-plane approach goes deeper into the facial tissue and addresses muscles and ligaments around the cheeks, as well as the jowls and neck. It tends to be more effective, last longer and look more natural than traditional face-lifts.

“The deep-plane face-lift is the ideal anatomic approach to face-lift surgery. It offers the high quality results that my discerning patients seek” he says. Dr. Steiger built his facility to ensure the safety, comfort and privacy of patients coming to him for facial rejuvenation procedures. It features a fully-accredited in-house operating room staffed by a board-certified anesthesiologist, overnight suite, luxurious treatment rooms and areas, back exits for privacy and much more.

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Marta I. Rendon, M.D. Founder

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Understanding the facial aging process is crucial in order to establish an individualized therapeutic rejuvenation program.

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Dr. Marta I. Rendon has earned her place as a teacher of fellow physicians. earlier in her dermatology career, she spent weekends and vacations at seminars, learning to be the best, from the best. Today, after 25 years in practice, she educates and trains physicians around the world about how to help patients look their best at any age. Recently, the Boca Raton-based dermatologist spoke about chemical peels, cosmetic dermatology and pigmentary disorders to international physician audiences in Italy, spain and france.

“Understanding the facial aging process is crucial in order to establish an individualized therapeutic rejuvenation program,” Rendon says. “It’s also just as important to have an in-depth knowledge of skin of color and differences between ethnicities.” Rendon offers rich experience in treating all skin types and colors; she is a founding member of the Skin of Color Society and a member of the elite Pigmentary Disorders Academy.

To maintain her place at cosmetic dermatology’s cutting edge, Rendon conducts research and consults with some of the world’s most prominent medical, skin care and filler companies. In 2012, she compiled and published 10 years of data on Sculptra, examining long-term results from this popular filler. “More than 20 years ago, I established a clinical trial division to conduct research and test medications and new compounds before and after they go to market,” she says. Rendon is a true advocate for her patients and brings global research and knowledge all the way to her exam room.

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David Herschthal, M.D., Founder Jordana Herschthal, M.D. THE HERSCHTHAL PRACTICE, AESTHETIC DERMAToLogy 7280 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton 7421 N. University Drive, Fort Lauderdale 561/392-9200, 954/722-3900 www.drherschthal.com

We evaluate four key components that keep people from looking their best and treat those.

The result? A natural, rejuvenated, younger look, which is not overdone.

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Dermatologists David Herschthal and Jordana Herschthal take a global approach to helping their patients feel rejuvenated, younger and more vibrant.

“People often come to us, feeling tired or worn out, or saying they look older than they feel,” Dr. David Herschthal says. “We educate our patients that we don’t believe in a one-procedure-cures-all approach. Rather, we evaluate four key components that keep people from looking their best and treat those. The result? A natural, rejuvenated, younger look, which is not overdone.”

Drs. David Herschthal and his daughter, Jordana, both board-certified diplomates of the American Board of Dermatology, have trademarked the phrase “TR3” to represent the aesthetic dermatology practice’s philosophy. “T” is for tightening, and the three “R”s are for reflating, resurfacing and relaxing.

“Laser technology helps to tighten the skin. Fillers reflate and restore the face’s natural, youthful volume. Neuromodulators, including Botox or Dysport, relax overactive facial muscles that cause crow’s feet and other lines. And we resurface aging or damaged skin with microdermabrasion, chemical peels or lasers,” says Dr. Jordana Herschthal. “We customize options, based on our philosophy that every patient is an individual. This is what we do. We put the beauty in medicine.”

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Cancer in the First Person Boca Raton heads down the many corridors of cancer with medical professionals, specialists and patients—all of whom, in their own way, live with the disease each and every day.

Story by Thomas Collins Photography by Aaron Bristol

sk your next-door neighbors about it. Or your coworkers. The members of an organization to which you belong. Your friends.

Your children’s friends. Or even a total stranger.

Ask any of them if their lives, or the lives of one or more family members, have been impacted by cancer.

Chances are, as we all know, the answer will be yes.

As much as any disease, cancer carries a thread that links people from all walks of life and from all over the world.

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Outside of cardiovascular illnesses, no disease will claim more lives this year than cancer. According to the World Health Organization, cancer accounted for the deaths of 7.6 million people worldwide in 2008; the WHO estimates that figure will rise to 13.1 million by 2030.

Millions of others will successfully battle the disease, embarking on a daunting journey that will bring them face to face with any number of professionals and specialists trained to deal with cancer and its many tentacles.

Each of them, as Boca Raton discovered, has a story to tell.

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American cancer society estimated that 117,000 florida residents would be diagnosed with the disease in 2012.

The Radiation Oncologist Tim Williams Depending on the person, the word “radiation” can stir as much anxiety as the word “cancer.” That’s why, in his role as medical director of radiation oncology at the Lynn Cancer Institute (part of Boca Raton Regional Hospital), Tim Williams also must play detective.

Are patients relaxed, perhaps working on a crossword puzzle, when he enters the room? Or are they pacing? Do they have family members with them? Is there tension between the family members? Or is there an attitude of full support?

Williams typically opens a dialogue by talking to patients about anything but medicine—Where are they from?

What do they do for a living?—to gain insights that help steer the ensuing radiation conversation.

“You can tell in about a minute or a minute and a half how the whole thing is going to go,” Williams says.

Some patients want to know all about the chemistry of how the radiation works, others want to know just the basics: Will I be OK? What side effects will I have? (Note: Typical side effects include skin changes in the treatment area, fatigue and appetite loss.)

A common question involves the relevance of radiation—after all, follow the leader

can’t radiation actually cause cancer? One patient, completely phobic about the treatment, would check the status of local nuclear plants to make sure there hadn’t been a meltdown the night before.

It’s Williams’ job to explain that healthy cells of mammals are “ridiculously good” at repairing the kind of damage caused by radiation, but cancer cells are fundamentally flawed and thus not good at repairing themselves. It’s on that principle that radiation treatment is based. a day in the life: Sometimes, even when the process of radiation doesn’t start well, there can be positive results. One middle-aged man with head and neck cancer— notoriously difficult to treat because of all the radiation side effects—was told that it was almost inevitable that he’d “lose his nutrition” within a month of treatment. Still, he refused to have a feeding line to his stomach installed before his radiation began.

About three weeks in, the man stopped eating and drinking, fainted, and hit his head. He was in the early stages of kidney failure. He was about to give up—“he really felt like the whole thing wasn’t worth it,” Williams says. After a half-hour pep talk from Williams—and, finally, insertion of the feeding tube—the man started back on radiation.

All signs point to a full recovery.

In addition to the obvious challenges, cancer also can be a logistical hassle involving trips to one clinic for imaging, trips to another to see a medical oncologist and yet another trip for radiation treatment.

Lynn Cancer Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital is attempting to simplify the process through its “multi-modality” approach. The model assembles most of the specialists under one roof. When cancer patients arrive, they meet, one by one, with an array of doctors, nurses and social workers, getting all their questions answered in one day.

The specialists then meet the following day to discuss the case; within days of the patient visit, a course of action is usually determined.

Louise Morrell, medical director at Lynn Cancer Institute, says that while knowledge and technical prowess has improved when it comes to dealing with cancer, the care is too often delivered “in these silos.”

“We said, in addition to having all these excellent things, we need to put them together—and we need to [do that] for the patient,” Morrell says.

“What if chemotherapy should be done before surgery? When everyone’s in the same place, it’s easier to determine that. And what if the treatment plan changes, which happens in about 60 percent of cases? That’s also much more easily accomplished with everyone in the same place.”

A cousin in Chicago told Morrell that it took four to five months to go through her treatment plan; the same treatment is completed at Lynn in about six weeks. “[Patients gain] a lot of confidence because their questions are getting answered,” she says.

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The Support Group Coordinator Lynn Edinoff Lynn Edinoff was with a rather boisterous group at a restaurant when a woman and her daughter from a nearby table got up to pay their bill.

“It sounds so happy,” the woman said when they passed by. “We’d love to join.”

“We don’t think you’d like to join,” someone told her. “This is a bereavement group.”

It can be easy enough to misidentify the meetings led by Edinoff, the cancer support group coordinator at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach.

Sure, there are tears at the meetings.

There’s consoling. And there’s anxiety.

But for many members of Edinoff’s groups, these weekly get-togethers are something actually to look forward to. Once, a cancer bereavement group reunited a man

and woman who used to date; the two became an “item” again.

Edinoff leads groups that can include cancer patients, their caregivers, their families—even family members of those who have died. Edinoff attempts to steer all of them through the familiar forest of emotions: the grief cycle. It starts with denial, a feeling of numbness. Then comes anger, followed by bargain. Then, bouts of depression.

Almost always, there is an attempt to find a cause and effect. I take care of myself.

Why is this happening? Then there’s raw fear. It might be fear of death or fear of chemotherapy. It might be the fear of leaving children without a parent.

Edinoff tries to get patients to accept that they have cancer, to come to peace with whatever happens. That can be a long road—especially when just the word “cancer” is “like death,” Edinoff says.

Her approach is, surprisingly, relatively passive. “It’s the person’s work—the person

has to talk,” she says. “If I start talking, it’s my agenda. ... The patient will come out with something that I wouldn’t have even thought about.”

A day in the life: In group sessions, when someone new arrives—full of questions and a sense of foreboding—she turns to other group members to guide them. It’s much more persuasive when another group member, someone who’s been there, done that, can give the new member hope.

Life, though, often is ruthless in handing out its challenges. Someone might receive a cancer diagnosis following the recent loss of a spouse. Or they have a child with an addiction, or they have big money problems. It’s Edinoff’s task to help them divide those concerns into manageable bits.

“If you don’t know the future, you just need to take each day at a time,” she says.

“It can be overwhelming, so you try to help people [compartmentalize] their problems.”

Lynn Edinoff

■ ACS estimated that, in the U.S., 226,870 women would be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012.

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Edinoff leads groups that can include cancer patients, their caregivers, their families—even family members of those who have died.

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Andrea Wesley

A PAtient’s story CanCer is never far from the thoughts of survivor andrea Wesley.

The nightly cries still echo in Andrea Wesley’s head. She was a 37-year-old police officer living in Jamaica with her mother and family. One of the rooms in their home was leased out to an elderly woman, who was suffering with breast cancer.

“I would hear her screaming,” she says. “She would say, ‘God, kill me, just take me, take me.’” The sobs haunted Wesley to her core.

“I prayed to God, and I said, ‘Please, [if] anything ever [happens] to me, don’t let it be cancer.”

In 2007, Wesley found out that sometimes your worst nightmares do come true.

She discovered a lump. The doctor, looking at ultrasound images, said it wasn’t cancer.

That wasn’t good enough for Wesley, and she insisted on a biopsy.

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Two months later—in a sluggish Jamaican health system— Wesley’s fears were confirmed.

She had breast cancer. Wesley promptly had a mastectomy on the left side, followed by eight chemotherapy sessions, which left her nauseous and tired.

More than three years later, in February 2011, Wesley moved to Loxahatchee. Just a few months passed before her daughter felt something funny in Wesley’s chest above where her breast had been. One doctor prescribed her antibiotics.

Frustrated, she saw another.

Once again, it was cancer.

And it had spread.

A sense of doom seized Wesley. She knew when cancer disappeared—only to return later—that it came back with a vengeance. How deep in her chest was it? Was it in her

lungs? She couldn’t stop thinking, ‘This cancer is aggressive.

It’s aggressive.’

“I thought, ‘Yeah, this thing is out to get me.’”

She hadn’t started working since moving to the U.S., so she didn’t have insurance as she did in Jamaica. She and her sister called doctor’s offices, cancer organizations, clinics. They got nowhere.

Finally, one doctor’s office called back and suggested she call Delmarie Butler, a patient “navigator” at Bethesda Women’s Health Center. Butler connected her with health providers, which covered most of the cost.

She had the cancer removed—both the mass in the chest and another mass in the armpit.

She went through more

chemo and, this time, radiation treatment. She endured nausea more severe than the worst morning sickness. Fatigue and depression consumed her.

Mostly, it was the uncertainty: The cancer could still come back. No one could say for sure.

A year after finding the second mass, she started to feel better. Wesley, now 42, trained for and ran in the local Komen Race for the Cure in January.

She smiles more now than she has in a long time. She is physically fit. But, occasionally, she can’t shake the feeling that cancer is still stalking her like she’s prey.

“There are days that I still [get] depressed,” she says.

“There are days that I just don’t want to talk to anybody.

It’s not that bad like before, but I still go to that place.”

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■ According to National Vital Statistics Reports, cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, behind only heart disease. The 2009 report revealed that more cancer-related deaths occurred in Florida (40,932) than any other state except California.

Fernando Recio

The Gynecological Oncologist Fernando recio Patients seek answers, and Fernando Recio—a gynecological oncologist who works at Delray Medical Center—can quote them statistics. But he can’t offer guarantees.

“You know that the eye of the hurricane is in the Bahamas and it’s coming this way,” he says from his office on Federal Highway in Boca Raton. “You know that. So you have to be very firm, empathetic and straightforward with the patient before you know what you’re dealing with. And you have to tell them, ‘Listen, it could be as little as this, it could be as bad as that.’”

Recio can encourage patients whose cancer has been caught early; Delray Medical offers robotic surgery, which can be used to treat endometrial/cervical cancer. The procedure leaves just a tiny scar, and patients only have to take minimal time off work.

But some patients stumble before they excel. One woman ended up in the emergency room three times from fainting related to her chemotherapy. She is now symptom-free. a day in the life: “The bad thing for me is [when] you have a patient and you fall in love with the family and the children and the husband,” he says. “And you start treatment and everything starts to work well. [Then,] halfway in the treatment, the cancer doesn’t respond.”

Recio is forced to tell them: “Remember when I told you that 80 percent were going to respond? Unfortunately, you’re not in that 80 percent. You’re in the 20 percent.”

Just as he keeps up with the science, his skill as a communicator is in constant evolution.

“It’s something you gain over the years.”

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“Most of the time, people will listen,” Butler says. “If you say, ‘I’m going to take you by the hand, I’m going to guide you ... and we’re going to kind of go through this together,’ they’re happy with that.”

Delmarie Butler with a patient

The Navigator Delmarie Butler A woman in her mid-40s sat in front of Delmarie Butler, a breast cancer “navigator” at Bethesda Women’s Health Center in Boynton Beach. The woman had received word that there was a high likelihood she had cancer—and, as Butler puts it, she was “wigging out.”

The woman had just gotten a divorce.

She had three children at home. And she was scared. “I can’t die right now,” she told Butler, whose position is partially paid for

by Susan G. Komen For the Cure.

Butler tried to console the woman and, fortunately, was able to arrange for a biopsy that same day. She walked her through the process, giving her, as best she could, an idea of what would lie ahead.

As a navigator, Butler is there, largely, to dispense information and make a complicated process understandable. However, much of her job involves listening. Or giving an embrace. Patients look to her for their odds of survival—and she tries to remain reassuring while sticking with standard statistics based on the diagnosis.

Butler speaks with a clear, authoritative voice but is quick with a laugh and a smile.

Her office is speckled with pink objects in recognition of her mission to make breast cancer more bearable—dare she say, conquerable. She makes appointments for patients and goes with them on appointments if they ask. She also takes calls—sometimes late at night—when patients need to talk.

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called Butler after hitting one wall after another in her search for health care.

“She said, ‘We’re going to help you,’” recalls Wesley, who did find insurance.

“You couldn’t imagine what the feeling was when she said those words. It was like the sky’s opening. And we cried. I cried, my sister cried—even Ms. Butler cried.” a day in the life: It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Butler’s best efforts fall on deaf ears. One Haitian woman resisted getting the mastectomy she clearly needed—Butler once called her 19 times to discuss a scheduled surgery for which the woman failed to show. She was worried that a mastectomy meant she couldn’t get pregnant (not true). Months later, the woman showed up again, with cancer in both breasts—and pregnant.

She died from the cancer a few weeks after giving birth.

■ ACS advises the following to reduce the risk of cancer: Do not use tobacco products, stay at a healthy weight, protect your skin, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and have regular cancer screening tests.

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Here’s wHat’s new in cancer treatment at two leading soutH Florida cancer centers.

EugEnE M. and ChristinE E. Lynn CanCEr institutE

syLvEstEr CoMprEhEnsivE CanCEr CEntEr

Flash CT sCanning: Delivers shorter scan times with less exposure to radiation. The speed means that the scanning is less susceptible to disruption from slight movements by patients, so patients don’t have to hold their breath. The greater power allows for scanning of morbidly obese patients, with whom traditional CT scanners can struggle.

TrueBeaM radiaTion: This new machine has “respiratory gating”—the ability to account for movement of a tumor due to breathing or other body movements—allowing for greater accuracy and less radiation to normal tissue. TrueBeam also allows patients to be imaged in three dimensions right before treatment, adding to accuracy and cutting radiation treatment time from an hour to 10 minutes or less. Breast cancer patients can be treated in a prone position, with the breast farther from the body, lessening radiation risk to vital organs.

Boca raton regional Hospital 800 meadows road, 561/955-5966

TreaTing Merkel Cell CarCinoMa: Lynn Cancer Institute recently was named one of 15 referral centers for treating the disease, which is a rare and highly aggressive cancer. This means local patients are less likely to have to travel out of state for treatment.

More eFFeCTive radiaTion Therapy: The AccuBoost system of radiating the breast to prevent cancer recurrence uses real-time images to guide treatment and deliver high doses with high accuracy to the target area.

rapidarC radioTherapy: Uses a 360-degree design for higher speed and greater accuracy in radiation therapy compared to traditional systems.

university of miami/deerfield Beach campus 1192 e. newport center drive, 954/571-0111

reduCing TreaTMenT TiMe: Patients receiving radiation treatment usually need to be treated over six to eight weeks.

Researchers at Sylvester are examining how technology allows them to use more precise delivery to deliver higher doses to tumor tissue.

Prior research has shown that higher doses over a shorter period of time, perhaps three to four weeks, might be more effective for prostate cancer in particular. new use For iMaging: Researchers are using a custom method of analyzing data from DCE MRI—dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging—to better target tumors with radiation. In DCE MRI, patterns are followed over time, allowing radiation oncologists to differentiate tumor tissue from healthy tissue.

Sources: Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Dr. Matthew Abramowitz, assistant professor of radiation oncology at Sylvester

Andrea Erion

One wOman’s jOurney Andrea Erion, a catering event manager at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center, was focused on her career and enjoying the South Florida lifestyle that was so different from her native Iowa.

And then she felt pain in her breast.

Erion, only 28 at the time, visited her gynecologist. Just like that, she was a cancer patient. Stage 4—the worst stage. In addition, the cancer had spread to her rib bone.

“You automatically think, ‘Oh my God, am I going to live?

Am I going to die?’” says Erion, now 30.

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From left: Nurses Linda Pillow and Rose Carcinelli

The Nurses Rose CaRCinelli and linda Pillow Rose Carcinelli, a nurse in the cancer unit at Delray Medical Center, reported for work one morning and was immediately met with a challenge. Not exactly a medical challenge, but, like many of the dicey situations she faces each day, a psychological one.

Before his breakfast tray arrived, a prostate cancer patient blurted: “No one’s really telling me much. Am I going to die?”

Carcinelli tread carefully.

“You will and I will—and everybody will,” she said. “No one really knows, except one person who’s not in the room.”

Nurses in cancer units face a tricky cocktail of medical conditions—and conditions of the psyche—that force them to be on their toes at all times. Patients in their follow the leader

care are going through difficult radiation therapy and chemotherapy. They’re also experiencing the fatigue and sickness—and, sometimes, feelings of despair—that can accompany those treatments.

Cancer often is a slowly unfolding disease, but patients who need to be hospitalized for treatment experience almost hourly drama—and nurses are the ones on the ground, addressing spontaneous anxiety attacks and each bout of pain and nausea that arises.

“It’s a real fine balance,” says Linda Pillow, Delray Medical Center’s oncology coordinator. “We have to try to find ways to give them hope and to feel like what they’re doing is worthwhile and a good decision.”

Doctors might help guide the larger questions of treatment, but it’s nurses on whom many patients rely most. The pros-

tate cancer patient Carcinelli was talking to that morning frequently asked to pray with the nurses caring for him.

It is not all tears and hand-wringing, though. Playing an old song a patient loves or listening to a patient recount past travels around the world can be just as important as the daily dose of a medication. a day in the life: Pillow remembers an elderly woman who was in and out of the unit for a year, but who had a lot of fight in her. The patient liked to tell the story of how her son, now a cardiothoracic surgeon, got his start in health care as a candy-striper.

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By Chelsea Greenwood

W

hen was the last time you drove south to that veritable city-state called Miami? What with gas prices, traffic headaches and SunPass changes, maybe you’re thinking that it’s not worth the trouble.

Think again.

From Miami Beach to Wynwood to downtown to the Design District, all the old standbys are receiving healthy competition from upstart and exciting restaurants, shops, cultural venues, hotels and more.

Join Boca Raton for an insider’s guide to Miami like you’ve never seen it before. Whether you’re a foodie or a fashionista, a club kid or a culture vulture, you’ll agree that Miami still has the magic.

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TasTe of The Town

If you’re going to hang in Miami, you better know the lay of the restaurant land.

Here are eight hot spots drawing critical raves and, in some cases, celebrity clientele.

Juvia 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach The buzz: The sexiest new venue to open in the past year is set in a ninth-floor penthouse. The indoor-outdoor venue offers unparalleled views in every direction. On the terrace, with its lush vertical garden, diners can enjoy eclectic fare prepared by a highly pedigreed staff of chefs, including Daniel Boulud protégé Laurent Cantineaux.

ConTaCT: 305/763-8272, juviamiami.com

The outdoor roof terrace at Juvia

Hakkasan✮ Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave. The buzz: The owner of the only Michelin-rated Chinese restaurant in the world (the flagship, in London), spent $10 million to create this ornate

Meals on Wheels Miami’s food-truck movement isn’t just a passing fad. It may be here to stay.

From San FranciSco to new York, food trucks have been a hugely popular new phenomenon, and miami is no different.

For the past three or four years, the restaurants-on-wheels have been serving up street food throughout the city from cuisines

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all over the world—and locals are gobbling it up.

Sef Gonzalez, foodie blogger and owner of miamiFoodTrucks. com, traces the movement back to 2009.

“The first of the new type of street food vendors started in november 2009 when gastroPod hit the scene,” Gonzalez says. “it was a different type of cuisine— not what you would expect to find out of a roving kitchen—and i remember first trying gastroPod at an art event. “it changed the way i looked at what street food could be in South Florida. it was a very exciting time.” miami celebrity chef ingrid Hoffman soon opened her Latin

Burger & Taco truck, and others quickly joined in. By the end of summer 2010, there were about a dozen food trucks roaming the city.

The public response has been huge, says Gonzalez, aka Burger Beast: “There is no better way to spend time with your family than at a food truck rally. You’re able to enjoy each other’s company—the way it used to be before everyone got bogged down with gadgetry.”

Gonzalez is currently grooving on The rolling Stove, ms. cheezious and Los chamos. in the mood for something sweet?

He suggests Dolce Gourmet cupcakes and HipPoPs Handcrafted Gelato Bars.

How do you find a certain food truck at any given time? many of the trucks’ sites include real-time location updates; miamiFoodTrucks.com has event and location info; and Gonzalez’s smart phone app, Food Truck Tracker app by Burger Beast, lists locations, menus and pictures.

He thinks that the everevolving movement is just going to grow in size and popularity, soon extending out from miami to smaller towns up and down the coast. “i could see cities in South Florida cozying up to the idea of trucks downtown serving up lunches in designated areas,” Gonzalez says.

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Vegetarian dim sum at Hakkasan

Miami outpost. It’s not uncommon to see celebs powering up here before a night of clubbing, but many have been flocking to Hakkasan for its new dim sum weekend lunch. The à la carte menu brims with temptations, but we’re partial to the black truffle char sui buns.

ContaCt: 305/538-2000, fontainebleau.com

NAOE 661 Brickell Key Drive, Miami the buzz: Chef Kevin Cory first made a splash by transChef Kevin Cory at Naoe

forming the floundering Siam River into a mega-hit. Then, in 2009, the Japanese-trained chef opened his own NAOE. The Sunny Isles location had just 17 seats, no menu (in the omakase tradition, the chef chooses what guests eat) and one cook.

Critics and diners fawned over this unique experience—and the acclaim continues in Brickell Key, including a nomination as The People’s Best New Chef 2012 by Food & Wine.

ContaCt: 305/947-6263, naoemiami.com

Ferdinand “Freddie” Ortiz ExEcutivE chEf, Lantao KitchEn + cocKtaiLs, surfcombEr hotEL Diners at Lantao Kitchen + Cocktails (1717 Collins Ave., 305/604-1800) shouldn’t be surprised if the executive chef of the casually chic restaurant—and head of the hotel’s food and beverage program—engages them in conversation. And not just the “How is your meal” variety. Ferdinand “Freddie” Ortiz is apt to chat up guests for several minutes; if the mood strikes, he’ll even whip up an impromptu culinary concoction for them.

Not that he’s leaving his staff to do the heavy lifting when it comes to the menu of playful, flavorful Southeast Asian street food (check out the banh mi “Miami” style, with beef and pork belly). It’s just that Ortiz appreciates the kind of freedom—and the emphasis on the customer—that is a staple of the Kimpton Hotels brand.

“They don’t put restrictions on what we’re doing; they give me a lot of creativity to express myself through my food,” says Ortiz, who worked for Kimpton properties in Coconut Grove and Washington, D.C., before being tapped for the late 2011 opening of Lantao. “I like to take care of people, and my passion comes through in the food every single time.”

HOw wOuld yOu describe tHe evOlutiOn OF tHe MiaMi scene since yOu First arrived?

There used to be a lot of high-end restaurants charging an arm and a leg for small portions. Now, that’s all gone. People want good value and good service. wHicH MiaMi cHeFs are dOing interesting tHings, in yOur OpiniOn? Richard Hales from Sakaya Kitchen in Midtown is doing some really cool things with American fusion, and he’s really into food trucks as well.

JeFFeRy SALTeR

wHat are sOMe HOt dining trends taking place in tHe city rigHt nOw? A lot of people are getting back to basics and getting more nostalgic. People are no longer interested in the nouveau spins on the classics—they want the classics themselves.

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Scallops with eggplant, risotto cakes and roasted red pepper coulis from the Rusty Pelican.

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Rusty Pelican

Zuma✮

3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne The buzz: Thanks to a recent renovation, the interiors and menus at this 41-year-old landmark are now on par with the stellar panoramas. The warm but contemporary new decor frames the views wonderfully, and the new indoor/outdoor lounge hosts a lively nightlife scene.

The modern American menu features creations by Michael Gilligan, who honed his skills at Robert De Niro’s Tribeca Grill.

ConTaCT: 305/361-3818, therustypelican.com

Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd.

Way, Miami The buzz: Another distinctive Japanese dining experience can be found at Zuma, which follows the style of “izakaya”—essentially, the serving of small plates as they come out of the kitchen. The sake bar, with its Zen-like ambience, serves up nearly 40 varieties of the drink; the sushi bar cranks out sashimi, nigiri and maki; and the open-flame robata grill, an ancient Japanese tradition, produces charcoalgrilled delights.

ConTaCT: 305/577-0277, zumarestaurant.com

edge steak & BaR Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 1435 Brickell Ave. The buzz: As part of a recent overhaul, the Four Seasons revamped its signature restaurant into Edge—a sleek space with indoor and terrace seating that overlooks the seventh-floor pool deck. While it’s a popular spot for power lunches, Edge has drawn a loyal following with its Sunday brunch. From foodtruck-inspired stations to a towering seafood bar to unlimited february 2013

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Selection of signature tartares from Edge Steak & Bar

mimosas and mojitos, you won’t leave unsatisfied. contact: 305/381-3190, edgerestaurantmiami.com

PuBBeLLy 1418 20th St., Miami Beach the Buzz: First-time restaurateurs Andreas Schreiner, Jose Mendin and Sergio Navarro hit a home run with this self-described “Asian-inspired gastropub.” The young trio has since gone on to other winning projects, but we have a soft spot for the original. The hip, tavernlike atmosphere is a good match for the imaginative, reasonably priced fare. On the daily-printed menu, typically with 30-plus offerings, don’t be surprised to find six or more dishes containing pork belly. contact: 305/532-7555, pubbelly.com The Dutch

Lantao’s Korean BarBecue riBs Courtesy of Chef ferdinand ortiz

the Dutch W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach the Buzz: With two-time James Beard Award winner Andrew Carmellini at the helm, it should come as no surprise that The Dutch is cooking up some of the most intriguing cuisine in the city. According to its website, “roots-inspired dishes are shaped for big-city palates” at this new restaurant and oyster bar, which boasts, among other delights, 28-day dry-aged beef.

Add daily baked pies, a wide selection of artisanal cheeses and a homey-hip atmosphere— and you’ll understand why The Dutch is perennially packed. contact: 305/938-3111, thedutchmiami.com ✮

Celebrity sightings possible

Korean BarBecue Sauce 1/4 cup star anise 1 cup scallions, chopped 1/4 cup garlic, chopped 1/2 cup ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons orange zest 1 1/2 cups sweet soy sauce 2 cups fresh orange juice 1/2 cup sesame oil 1/4 cup Szechuan peppercorns 1 1/2 cups sambal 3 cups plum sauce 2 cups wildflower honey 4 cups palm sugar 1 gallon water 2 jars black bean garlic sauce Kosher salt to taste PreParation: Sauté garlic, scallions and ginger. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer to reduce by 1/3. Season with kosher salt. riB Marinade 1/4 cup garlic, minced 1/2 cup ginger, minced 1/2 cup sweet soy sauce 2 tablespoons dried chili, chopped 1/4 cup black vinegar 2 ounces sesame oil 1/2 cup scallions, chopped 3 slabs St. Louis cut ribs PreParation: In mixing bowl, whisk together ingredients. Pour over ribs and marinate at least 2 hours.

Place in roasting pan with rack (so as not to burn bottom).

Bake at 275 degrees until tender, about 2 1/2 hours. Cool. Cut into single ribs and deep fry at 375 degrees in canola oil for about 2 minutes. Remove and toss ribs in barbecue sauce.

Sprinkle with crushed roasted peanuts and thin-cut scallions.

Serve—and have plenty of napkins ready.

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The following five destinations are raising the A&E bar in Miami to new heights. neW World Center 500 17th St., Miami Beach The buzz: It’s been many years in the making, but the new campus of the New World Symphony was well worth the wait. The Frank Gehrydesigned structure is a striking addition to the Miami Beach landscape, featuring an east wall made of glass and a 7,000-square-foot projection wall for displaying concerts, video art and movies. It’s just as cool on the inside, whether in the SunTrust Pavilion or the main performance hall—and it sounds even better.

ConTaCT: 305/673-3331, newworldcenter.com

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PaX (Performing arts eXChange)

WynWood Walls Northwest Second Avenue, between Northwest 25th Street and Northwest 26th Street, Miami The buzz: Graffiti has emerged as a respected art form in recent years, and Wynwood Walls is proof of its mainstream acceptance. This art park—built on former warehouses—is a dedicated exhibi134

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tion space for contemporary urban murals. The man behind the idea, Tony Goldman, is credited for bringing about the revitalization of the Wynwood District with the project, which also has created such spinoffs as Wynwood Doors and Outside the Walls.

ConTaCT: thewynwoodwalls. com

337 S.W. Eighth St., Miami The buzz: This self-described “progressive independent performing and cinema arts center” has been showcasing some of the most innovative artists in town since opening in 2010. The nondescript Calle Ocho building may be hard to find, in a former Miami Herald distribution center, but that’s part of the allure. You really feel like you’re tapping into underground talent here, whether enjoying an art exhibit, film screening, discussion or concert (the focus is Latin, reggae, rock, hip-hop and funk).

ConTaCT: 305/640-5847, paxmiami.com

equal opportunity, giving ample screen time to local artists and topics, such as a recent documentary on local rapper Blowfly. Film freaks and foodies unite for the monthly OMG Dinner and a Movie series, featuring the fare of Miami celeb chef Michael Schwartz.

ConTaCT: 305/571-9970, o-cinema.org

Coral gables museum 285 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables The buzz: Next door to the much beloved Books & Books— and across from the Coral Gables Art Cinema—this ode to the City Beautiful is housed in an appropriate structure. As the former police and fire station, the 1939 building has seen its share of history, from a devastating fire to the city’s first court. Today, it hosts art and history exhibitions in the new 3,000-squarefoot wing and events in the 5,000-square-foot plaza.

ConTaCT: 305/460-5090, coralgablesmuseum.org Wynwood Walls

o Cinema 90 N.W. 29th St., Miami The buzz: O Cinema is an art-house theater that brings some of the best national and international independent titles to town. But O also is

Martha Cooper

Performance hall at New World Center

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Rendering of the Herzog & deMeuron structure

StatuS RepoRt: MuSeuM paRk a grand scheme for downtown Miami has been dealt a harsh reality check.

AS pART of HIS EffoRTS to revitalize downtown Miami, former mayor Manny Diaz proposed a transformation of waterfront Bicentennial park into a lush green space that would house the new Miami Science Museum and the Miami Art Museum. organizers hoped that the park would function akin to Millennium park in Chicago: a seamless blend of public art and landscaping that would draw tourists and boost the local economy. The city commission shared that vision and, four years ago, approved a $68 million proposal for the park portion.

But those dreams were quashed last fall when, due to fiscal problems, plans were scaled back to a mere $10 million. What remains of the original blueprint are a few main elements: a promenade between the two museums, a baywalk and a boat slip.

Administrators remain hopeful that, in time, other elements—such as gardens, glass pavilions and a striking entrance with a water feature—can be added onto the park’s basic foundation. Construction on the two museums is still going as planned. At press time, the $220 million Miami Art Museum was halfway done, and directors still had their sights set on December 2013 for the opening of the lavish Herzog & deMeuron structure—just in time for Art Basel.

Meanwhile, the new patricia and phillip frost Museum of Science broke ground in february 2012. The three-story, 250,000-square-foot building, which will center on an indoor/outdoor core, is expected to open by 2015.

—Sources: The Miami Herald, Miami Science Museum

Sol Ruiz Cuban soul singer/songwriter Sol Ruiz is hard to pin down—both physically (she’s been crisscrossing Europe on tour for the past couple years) and musically (her self-described “Cuban blues” melds influences ranging from the American South to the Caribbean to the Balkans).

Ruiz credits that powerful wanderlust to her youth.

“I was born and raised on Miami Beach, but I feel more Cuban than American,” she says. “It’s that strange alien feeling, that I have never known where I belong or where I’m supposed to be. So I feel better on the road, and I don’t get attached to places.”

That’s not to say that Ruiz doesn’t get attached to people. All of her lyrics have a strong undercurrent of heartbreak, even when she’s scampering on stage with a ukulele or singing about joining “the Mile High Club on [her] way to Cincinnati.”

Critics and audiences have been responding to Ruiz’s freewheeling, bohemian style. The songstress will release her latest album this year, created thanks to Kickstarter (an online fundraising platform for creative projects) and Miami indie producer Bobby MacIntyre.

Ultimately, she hopes that her music will open minds and give people a sense of freedom in their lives. “I want to ... bring light to subjects that make most people uncomfortable—anything from breakups to hang-ups,” she says. “It’s about owning who you are.

Say you are an insane, jealous arachnophobic—own it!”

What aRe youR favoRite MiaMi MuSical venueS? Tobacco Road has always been a favorite place of mine. Just the history of acts that have gone through there! I also love the 73rd Street Bandshell. They turned it into a cool place to listen to music, and it has always been a great space for the beach.

Which local aRtiStS aRe on youR RadaR Right noW? I love Shira Abergel and Ketchy Shuby. Abergel is an amazing singer/songwriter and actress; Ketchy Shuby is a band that really funks it up. I love them both, and they always play around town.

What’S MiaMi’S beSt-kept cultuRal SecRet? Hialeah. It’s a great cultural gem. It’s like walking into another world.

The Hialeah horse track is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It really takes you back to the golden days of Miami.

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Six unique elements—from a baseball stadium to a retail spot owned by the NBA’s best player—have become part of the fabric of Miami.

Marlins Park

Lincoln Road, the two-floor, 24,000-square-foot store is one of the largest in the country and serves as one of five U.S. flagship locations. Brand loyalists can expect the same highdesign, low-price apparel and accessories for which H&M is known.

ConTaCT: 855/466-7467, hm.com

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The Casino QuesTion

Marlins Park

Efforts to bring casino-style gambling to Miami have stalled.

1390 N.W. Sixth St., Miami The buzz: Although the Miami Marlins gave fans little to cheer about last season, their new ballpark is a hit (even if you don’t like the home run sculpture). With a state-of-theart retractable roof, a more intimate vibe when it comes to seating, and creative food and beverage offerings, the park is nothing if not different. Also a home run: The Clevelander, a poolside restaurant and bar that brings South Beach sex appeal to the outfield.

ConTaCT: 877/411-2012, miami.marlins.mlb.com

Since MalaySian-baSed Genting Group announced in 2011 plans to build a casino-resort complex on waterfront land in downtown Miami, pro- and anti-gambling concerns have been battling over Florida law, which currently prohibits casino-style gambling outside of slot machines at racetracks and on native american land. efforts to convince the Florida legislature failed last year, when a bill was shelved that would have allowed three South Florida casinos to be built. now, groups such as the new Jobs and Revenues for Florida Pac, with ties to Genting, are looking toward 2014, when they hope to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

Reportedly, analysis and polling efforts already are underway.

Some view the move as a ploy to force the legislature’s hand, since, if the measure received the necessary 60 percent of votes, the resulting deal could be less lucrative for the state than settling it in the legislature. las Vegas Sands, a company looking to open a casino in Miami or elsewhere in the state, holds that working with the legislature is still the best bet because it would allow a comprehensive, academic policy toward gambling to be developed.

Such state-controlled regulation is a much-needed addition, say proponents, in a state that’s already the country’s fourth-largest gambling destination. That’s on top of the greater benefits of tax revenue and job creation that new casinos could provide.

Opponents—including hotels, religious groups, Seminole indians and The Walt disney co.—maintain that such casinos run counter to Florida’s family-friendly image and would lead to a spike in violent crime. For now, opponents are waiting to see what the pro-gambling parties do next. (Sources: Miami new Times, nPR, Miami Today)

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The buzz: Etsy meets Kickstarter on Sew Love, an online platform that helps clothing designers earn support and funding for their projects. Started by sisters and Miami natives Silvia and Sabrina Scandar, the site encourages designers to post a sketch of a clothing item online. Users then vote for their favorites—and Sew Love turns Tulip skirt from Sew Love

H&M 551 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach The buzz: After whetting the appetites of shoppers with a pop-up store over the summer, Swedish retailer H&M opened its long-awaited Miami Beach location this winter with a red-carpet party and a performance by rapper Flo Rida. In the historic Lincoln Theatre on february 2013

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the best ideas into reality, selling the finished products on their site.

ContaCt: sewlove.co

Bella Beach cluB Trump International Beach Resort, 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach the buzz: This oceanfront restaurant and club encourages long, lazy days of leisure with lounge chairs, day beds, canopies and first-class pampering.

The Mediterranean-inspired menu features lobster tail and

stand on its own. In a cleanlined Aventura Mall space, Unknwn offers men’s apparel and accessories from rising-star designers and street-wear labels. The shoe wall is a sneaker freak’s dream: Styles are accompanied by iPads displaying extra info.

ContaCt: 305/937-2103, unknwn.com

Delano’s MeDia RooM 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach the buzz: With its flowing

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caviar, while the drink selection includes more than a dozen Champagnes. Bocce ball and a house DJ beckon guests out of their balmy reverie—but activity is overrated, right?

ContaCt: 305/692-5777, bellabeachclub.com

unknwn 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura the buzz: Unknwn is actually owned by the most wellknown player in all of basketball, Miami Heat star LeBron James. Beyond that irony, it’s a really cool store that could follow the leader

curtains, mood lighting and sculpture-esque furniture, the Delano instantly transports guests to another world. But for those interested in further distance from reality, there’s the posh new media room.

This 800-square-foot theater— decked in chandeliers and sleek furniture—seats 20 and features bar service, free candy and an 85-inch screen. Guests can check it out on weekly movie nights, and the room is also available for rent.

ContaCt: 305/672-2000, delano-hotel.com

Luciana ScarabeLLo Designer/owner, scarabello You could say that sewing is in Luciana Scarabello’s blood: Her grandmother was a seamstress in Italy, and her mother worked in an Argentine clothing manufacturing plant. Learning to sew came as naturally to young Luciana as jump-rope came to other girls.

So it was no surprise when Scarabello made her national debut on last year’s “Fashion Star,” an NBC show that pits aspiring designers against one another for the consideration of buyers from major retailers. “It was one of the greatest experiences I ever had,” she says. “Sure, it was very nerve-wracking, but it’s not every day that a designer has the attention of large-scale retailers.”

Drawing from her education at Parsons, internships at Ann Taylor and Armani Exchange and years at the helm of her eponymous women’s apparel line, Scarabello progressed to the second-to-last show of the season, earning praise from the “mentors” (design coaches) for her aesthetic and business savvy. By the end, she had sold designs to Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and H&M. Now, Scarabello is drawing on that experience to grow Scarabello, her “feminine, confident and flirty” line that is available in more than 100 boutiques in the United States and around the world.

Which MiaMi deSignerS inSpire you?

I really like the brand Alexis that started as a specific beachwear brand and has been successfully branching out to other areas.

Where are your favorite pLaceS to Shop in MiaMi? I always prefer to shop in small boutiques that carry new and independent designers. I really like Oxygene in Bal Harbour. It has the most amazing selection and takes chances with more fashionforward designs than you would see in a department store.

On Lincoln Road, I like the Brazilian boutique Osklen; it has unique pieces and very interesting designs. Also on Lincoln Road is Alchemist, which has a great selection of designer brands. hoW WouLd you deScribe MiaMi StyLe? I really admire how confident women are here and how they love to express it with what they wear. Miami is a melting pot of different cultures, and that makes fashion really rich and diverse, because there is really no right or wrong.

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Miami has more than its share of places to see and be seen when it comes to resorts and party spots. Here are eight that any visitor will want to check out. tennis, which can be played on seven Olympic-standard tables, patrons can compete in Connect Four, Checkers or billiards; check out the big game on 12 LED screens; and sip international beers. Plus, the venue has an eco-friendly philosophy, as evidenced by biodegradable cups and electronic receipts.

ConTaCT: 305/532-8662, chalkmiami.com

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Surfcomber 1717 Collins Ave., Miami The buzz: Opened about a year ago in the Art Deco District, the Surfcomber is a quirky boutique hotel with no pretensions. Kimpton Hotels infuses this historic property with its trademark playfulness (white statues of farm animals populate the property—and pop up in guest rooms) and personal customer service (a daily wine Wall

hour in the lobby). In addition to the pool, cabanas and beach, guests can enjoy the first-rate Lantao Kitchen + Bar and Lantao Social Club.

ConTaCT: 305/532-7715, surfcomber.com

Wall✮ W South Beach Hotel & Residences, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach The buzz: Since debuting in

2009, Wall has been one of the most exclusive clubs in town, regularly hosting A-listers and athletes. It reopened late last year after a brief hiatus that ushered in subtle-but-thoughtful changes: banquettes have been moved and regrouped, making for more dance room; seating areas now feature builtin phone chargers; and LED video screens on the walls sync up with the music. But fear not: The bubbly is still flowing.

ConTaCT: 305/938-3130, wallmiami.com

chalk PingPong and billiardS lounge 1234 Washington Ave., Miami Beach The buzz: Get a taste of the recent pingpong craze at this 6,600-square-foot venue billed as “a place where everybody scores.” In addition to table 138

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1701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach The buzz: It’s easy to see why the opening of SLS was so eagerly anticipated. A dream team—including designer Philippe Starck, chef Jose Andrés and musician Lenny Kravitz—collaborated to bring the project to fruition. The resort fuses Latin, Art Deco, Asian and contemporary aesthetics; highlights include 140 rooms, 10 villas and restaurants such as The Bazaar

by Jose Andrés and Katsuya by Starck (sister to celeb favorite Katsuya in L.A.).

ConTaCT: 305/674-1701, slssouthbeach.com

Soho beach houSe✮ 4385 Collins Ave., Miami Beach The buzz: In the tradition of its namesake, London’s Soho House private club, Soho Beach House is ultraexclusive. Celebrities frequent the hotel and club for its privacy and discretion, while others frequent it for, well, the celebrities. All february 2013

SPOTLIGHT ON stargazing aside, the 50-room property, on the site of the Sovereign Hotel, combines rustic charm with first-class amenities and service. Guests and members can enjoy two pools, intimate gardens, a screening room, Cowshed Spa and Cecconi’s restaurant.

ContaCt: 786/507-7900, sohobeachhouse.com

Grand Central 697 N. Miami Ave., Miami the buzz: So named for its former life as a railroad station, this new underground venue is the latest from indie-music

property recently freshened up with a two-year, $20-million renovation, but it still maintains much of its historic allure (like the old-school diving board by the infinity-edge pool). The 200-room Menin Hotels flagship offers up Lucy’s Cantina Royale for casual waterfront dining, Shelborne Lounge for drinking and dancing, the popular GuyandGirl boutique with its innovative takes on contemporary resort wear, and chic new restaurant Vesper American Brasserie.

ContaCt: 305/531-1271, shelborne.com SLS Hotel South Beach

promoters Poplife. Grand Central sets the stage for midlevel national acts with a warehouse vibe, a sizable dance floor, topnotch lighting (check out the stage’s LED curtain) and killer sound (including an Adamson sound system). Friday and Saturday night concerts draw a cool-kid crowd to see the likes of Major Lazer and Felix Da Housecat perform.

ContaCt: 305/377-2277, grandcentralmiami.com

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the eleCtriC PiCkle ComPany 2826 N. Miami Ave., Miami the buzz: Miamians can’t get enough of the freewheeling dance parties with the world’s best DJs. This boutique venue in Wynwood, in the former Circa 28 space, comprises two rooms (the downstairs more chill, the upstairs more frenetic), an outdoor patio, custom Dynacord sound (read: mindblowing clarity) and a wildly creative cocktail list.

ContaCt: 305/456-5613, electricpicklemiami.com ✮

DaviD Grutman Co-founder, MMG niGhtlife On any given night, you’ll see him bouncing around the Fontainebleau Miami Beach from one exclusive venue to the next.

First it’s dinner at Scarpetta or Gotham Steak. Next, a “pregame” cocktail at Bleau Bar in the lobby. Later, it’s onto the dance floor at LIV or Arkadia.

It might look like fun, but it’s all in a day’s work for David Grutman, co-founder of MMG Nightlife, which operates and manages four venues in South Florida and the Caribbean, including the aforementioned Arkadia and LIV (the latter was named the No. 2 club in the world by Reuters).

Grutman cut his teeth at Opium Group (the folks who brought you Mansion and Set) before founding Miami Marketing Group in 2008 with marketing/PR experts Ryan Schinman and Brian Gordon.

Its original focus was pairing celebrities with events, such as a starstudded flag football game for DirecTV on Super Bowl Sunday.

But when the Fontainebleu underwent its major revamp a few years back, Grutman and company had the chance to get in on the ground floor with LIV; they jumped at the opportunity.

When we spoke with him, Grutman was focusing on MMG’s renovation of the former Amnesia space in South Beach—new name to be determined.

What are your favorite miami clubs or bars?

I’m a scene-y guy. So I go to Wall at the W and FDR at Delano. hoW has the city’s niGhtlife scene chanGeD over the years?

Club-goers are much more savvy. You have to have the full package: the content, meaning the DJs or the performances; you have to deliver on production; and you have to have great service. You can’t have one without the other two. People see what’s going on in Las Vegas and New York; they expect nothing less in Miami. We’re one of the leaders in nightlife. We always have to be a step ahead. hoW is miami niGhtlife Different from other cities?

The 5 a.m. curfew is a big game changer. There are only so many markets where you can stay out that late. And we have that international melting pot effect going on. It makes for a really great party.

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Boca A 1 0 - d Ay C e l e B R AT I o N o F M u S I C A N d l I T e R AT u R e

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About the FestivAl estival of the Arts Boca ushers in its seventh season March 7 to 16, 2013 at the Schmidt Family Centre for the Arts’ Count de Hoernle Amphitheater and Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center in Boca Raton. Individual tickets range from $15 to $100. Packages are available for admission to all events. For more information, call 561/368-8445, and to purchase tickets visit festivaloftheartsboca.org or call 866/571-ARTS. This 10-day cultural arts spectacular showcases some of the world’s most sought-after jazz and classical performers as well as noted literary giants—while simultaneously cultivating the stars of tomorrow, in the revered tradition of the Tuscan Sun Festival in Cortona, Italy and the Napa Valley Festival del Sole in California, among others.

“The seventh annual Festival of the Arts will once again bring 10 days of culture, world-class talent, and ‘awe’ to South Florida,” says Charlie Siemon, co-founder of the event. “Sights, sounds and seething with intellect, this Festival has it all.”

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Schedule of eventS Festival of the Arts Boca* March 7 to March 16, 2013 festivaloftheartsboca.org

and Festival music director; Boca raton symphonia Venue: Amphitheater

sunday, March 10 4 p.m.

AutHors & IdeAs: Patricia engel, author Venue: Cultural Arts Center

thursday, March 7

friday, March 15

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ConCert: Preservation Hall Jazz Band Venue: Amphitheater

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ConCert: Valentina Lisitsa, piano; Peter oundjian, conductor; new World symphony, America’s orchestral Academy Venue: Amphitheater

sunday, March 10 7 p.m.

PerFormAnCe: the Peking Acrobats Venue: Amphitheater

friday, March 8 7:30 p.m.

ConCert: Kodo Venue: Amphitheater

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AutHors & IdeAs: thomas Keneally, author Venue: Cultural Arts Center

saturday, March 9 4 p.m.

AutHors & IdeAs: david Ignatius, reporter Venue: Cultural Arts Center

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ConCert: Audra mcdonald Venue: Amphitheater * showtimes, performers and programs subject to change

tuesday, March 12 7:30 p.m.

AutHors & IdeAs: Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. Venue: Cultural Arts Center

Festival of the Arts Boca 2013, presented by the schmidt Family Centre for the Arts at Count de Hoernle Amphitheater (mizner Park), 590 Plaza real, Boca raton, 561/368-8445; and mizner Park Cultural Arts Center, 201 Plaza real (second floor)

saturday, March 9 7:30 p.m.

ConCert: Amadeus Leopold, violin; Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor and Festival music director; Boca raton symphonia Venue: Amphitheater

wednesday. March 13 7:30 p.m.

AutHors & IdeAs: michael sandel, author Venue: Amphitheater

thursday, March 14 For information, please call: 561/368-8445 tICKets: 866/571-2787

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The PreservaTion hall Jazz Band the preservation hall Jazz band derives its name from preservation hall, the venerable music venue in the heart of New orleans’ french Quarter, founded in 1961 by allan and sandra Jaffe. the band has traveled worldwide, spreading its mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New orleans jazz. Whether performing at carnegie hall or lincoln center, for british royalty or for the King of thailand, this band embodies the joyful, timeless spirit of the music it plays. Under the auspices of current director, ben Jaffe, the son of founders allan and sandra, preservation hall continues with a deep reverence and consciousness of its greatest attributes in the modern day as a venue, band and record label. preservationhall.com/band

Kodo exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, Kodo is forging new directions for a vibrant living art form. in Japanese the word “Kodo” conveys two meanings. the first is “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. the sound of the great taiko is said to resemble a mother’s heartbeat as felt in the womb, and it is no myth that babies are often lulled asleep by its thunderous vibrations. the word also can mean “children of the drum,” a reflection of Kodo’s desire to play the drums simply, with the heart of a child. since the group’s debut at the berlin festival in 1981, Kodo has given more than 3,500 performances on all five continents, spending about a third of the year overseas, a third touring in Japan and a third resting and preparing new material on sado island. imgartists.com/artist/kodo

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amadeus leoPold in the two short years following his groundbreaking carnegie hall debut, the avant-pop classical violinist amadeus leopold, formerly known as hahn-bin, has become a revolutionary force in music with his “dazzling, genuinely provocative takes on classical music as performance art” (The New York Times). a “prodigious talent” (The New Yorker), the 24-year-old violin phenomenon brings the quarantined musical genre into mainstream culture through his overarching project the renaissance of classical music, leaving audiences “simply mesmerized” (The Huffington Post), “wildly entertained” (Time Out New York) and “spellbound” (artforum.com) with the “extraordinary, intelligent and beautiful” (The Washington Post) performances of his “inspired, bracing and innovative” (The New York Times) programs. amadeusleopold.com

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artists The Peking AcrobATs since their Western debut in 1986, the peking acrobats® have redefined audience perceptions of chinese acrobatics. they perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs; they are experts at trick-cycling, precision tumbling, somersaulting, and gymnastics. they push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats, showcasing tremendous skill and ability. they are often accompanied by live musicians skillfully playing traditional chinese instruments and high-tech special effects that coalesce with the music and awe-inspiring feats to create an exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a chinese carnival. chineseacrobats.com/pa.php

cAmeron cArPenTer organist cameron carpenter is “one of the rare musicians who changes the game of his instrument. ... he is a smasher of cultural and classical music taboos. he is technically the most accomplished organist i have ever witnessed. ... and most important of all, the most musical.” (The Los Angeles Times) a virtuoso composer-performer unique among keyboardists, cameron’s approach to the organ is smashing the stereotypes of organists and organ music while generating a level of acclaim, exposure and controversy unprecedented for an organist. his repertoire—from the complete works of J. s. bach and cesar franck, to his hundreds of transcriptions of nonorgan works, his original compositions, and his collaborations with jazz and pop artists—is perhaps the largest and most diverse of any organist. he is the first organist ever nominated for a grammy award for a solo album. cameroncarpenter.com

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VAlenTinA lisiTsA the multifaceted playing of pianist valentina lisitsa is described as “dazzling.” she is at ease in a vast repertoire ranging from bach and mozart to shostakovich and bernstein; her orchestral repertoire alone includes more than 40 concerti. in may 2010, lisitsa performed the Dutch premiere of rachmaninov’s “New 5th” concerto in her debut with the rotterdam philharmonic, and in august 2010 she made her debut with the orchestra sinfonicia brasileira under the baton of maestro lorin maazel. she has recorded three independently released DvDs, including her bestselling set of chopin’s 24 etudes, which long held the coveted No. 1 spot on the amazon music video list. With more than 40 million Youtube channel views, lisitsa is one of the most soughtafter classical musicians on the Web. she will join the New World symphony, america’s orchestral academy, for its first performance in boca raton under the direction of acclaimed conductor peter oundjian. valentinalisitsa.com

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AudrA mcdoNAld audra mcDonald is unparalleled in the breadth and versatility of her artistry as both a singer and an actress. With a record-tying five tony awards, two grammy awards and a long list of other accolades to her name, she is among today’s most highly regarded performers. blessed with a luminous soprano and an incomparable gift for dramatic truth-telling, she is equally at home on broadway and opera stages as in roles on film and television. in addition to her theatrical work, she maintains a major career as a concert and recording artist, regularly appearing on the great stages of the world and with leading international orchestras. after four seasons playing Dr. Naomi bennett on abc’s hit television series “private practice,” mcDonald returned to broadway in 2012, winning her fifth tony and her first in the leading actress category for her role in the gershwins’ “porgy and bess.” the honor places her in the illustrious company of broadway legends Julie harris and angela lansbury as the only people in tony history to win five performance awards. audramcdonald.net

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artists Constantine Kitsopoulos constantine Kitsopoulos’ musical experience spans the worlds of opera and symphony, where he conducts in such venues as carnegie hall, alice tully hall and royal albert hall, as well as musical theater, where he leads orchestras on broadway. this is his third season with festival of the arts boca. Kitsopoulos is in his fifth year as music director of the Queens symphony orchestra and continues as general director of chatham opera, which he founded in 2005.

The New York Times said “constantine Kitsopoulos makes the supple, sensitive orchestra sound like an extension of thought.” highlights of his 2011/12 season included a philadelphia orchestra debut at the saratoga performing arts center and a summer tour with singing sensation Jackie evancho at the ravinia and sun valley festivals, as well as appearances with the atlanta symphony, Dallas symphony and at the omaha holland performing arts center. his first recording, baz luhrmann’s production of “la bohème,” was released by DreamWorks in 2002. his recording of Kurt Weill’s “happy end” was released in 2007 by ghostlight records. the cast album of “a catered affair” was released in 2008 by ps classics. kitsopoulos.com

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BoCa Raton symphonia performing for its fourth season with festival of the arts boca, the boca raton symphonia is committed to showcasing musical excellence through the performance of renowned works of classical and contemporary composers, featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists. the symphonia’s goal is to educate, inspire and excite both traditional and new audiences; to create innovative programming and presentations to engage a new generation; and to encourage the participation and collaboration of south florida’s diverse cultural community. the new season will welcome the return of principal conductor phillipe entremont and former principal conductor and audience favorite alexander platt. bocasymphonia.org

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Authors Patricia EngEl Patricia engel’s acclaimed debut, Vida, was a New York Times Notable book of 2010, a finalist for the PeN/ hemingway fiction award, New York Public library Young lions fiction award and Paterson fiction award, winner of the international latino book award, florida book award and independent Publisher book award, and on the longlist for the story Prize and Dayton literary Peace Prize. engel’s fiction has appeared in The Atlantic, A Public Space, Boston Review and Guernica, among other publications, and her nonfiction has appeared in Black Book and Glamour. her stories have received numerous awards including the Boston Review fiction Prize, and her fellowships and residencies include the bread loaf Writers’ conference and the Key West literary seminar. she currently teaches creative writing at the University of Miami. her novel will be published in august 2013.

MichaEl SandEl harvard University professor and author of Justice: What’s the Right Thing To Do?, Michael sandel challenges audiences to examine the moral and ethical assumptions underlying the most hotly debated political and social issues. Kirkus Reviews described him as “the professor we all wish we had.” sandel’s wildly popular course, “Justice,” has enrolled more than 15,000 students and was the first that harvard made freely available online and on public television. appointed by President George W. bush to the President’s council on bioethics in 2002, sandel spent three years analyzing the ethical implications of new biomedical technologies, including stem-cell research. sandel was recognized by the american Political science association for a career of excellence in teaching. sandel is a member of the american academy of arts and sciences and the council on foreign relations.

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thOMaS KEnEallY thomas Keneally is one of australia’s most prolific and best-known novelists. he is the multi-awardwinning author of 26 works of fiction and eight works of nonfiction. in 1982 he won the booker Prize for Schindler’s Ark, which was made into the academy award-winning film “schindler’s list.” his novels The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith, Gossip from the Forest and Confederates were all shortlisted for the booker Prize, while Bring Larks and Heroes and Three Cheers for the Paraclete won the Miles franklin award. born in sydney in 1935, Keneally studied for the priesthood as a young man and then began a career in teaching before his literary success enabled him to become a full-time writer. he has been president of the australian society of authors, a television commentator, an actor and a stalwart of the australian republican movement.

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Since opening the doors to its contemporary brasserie, Stéphane’s has impressed with rich cuisine, spot-on execution and an outstanding wine list. Turn the page for Bill Citara’s review of a restaurant that is quickly becoming a favorite in Boca.

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mericans’ relationship with the French is, well ... complicated. We love their seemingly effortless chic and savoir faire, their timeless art and architecture, their cute little bistros and sublime wines and pool, bringing on master somsophisticated high fashion. Their melier at The Breakers and wine stinky cigarettes, rattletrap cars, shop owner Virginia Philip to impenetrable “art” movies and oversee the innovative wine prooften-infuriating ’tude? gram (see sidebar) and talented Eh, not so much. chef-about-town John Belleme Is it possible, then, for America to handle things in the kitchen. and France to peaceably occupy Such professionalism extends the same space, for oil and wato the smartly-clad staff, which ter to blend smoothly, for the goes about its business with quilion to lie down with the lamb et efficiency rarely seen in South without turning it into a wellFlorida restaurants. chewed sweater?

Despite all that firepower, At Stéphane’s, Stéphane’s walks the answer on safe and IF YOU GO is yes. The familiar culiStéphane is nary ground; PrIce ranGe: Stéphane Langthe only flings Entreés $14–$42 Willar, one-time to gastronomic credIt cards: proprietor of a multiculturalAll major cards chain of French ism are a handHOUrs: Mon.–Thurs., restaurants, ful of “Around who spent a the World” mus11:30–12 a.m., Fri. 11:30– reported $4 milsel pots and a 1 a.m., Sat. 11–1 a.m., lion turning the very BellemeSun. 11–12 a.m. former Copper esque Szechuan Canyon space calamari. So it into a stunningly comes down to gorgeous contemporary brasingredients and execution, as serie (see sidebar) where such ultimately it always does. all-American fare as spinach Both are spot-on. Stéphane’s and cheese dip, Cobb salad and version of the classic salad prime rib share menu space with Lyonnaise features pale fronds of tres Gallic dishes like escargots, faintly bitter frisée with lardons steak frites and bouillabaisse. of intensely smoky Nueske’s To launch Stéphane’s, he bacon, sweet-tasting grape totapped the local culinary gene matoes, crunchy garlic croutons

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Crème brûlée trio. inset: Stéphane Lang-Willar

iWine List and a luxuriously runny poached egg—all bound together by a bracingly tart sherry vinaigrette.

Oysters Rockefeller would be a sensitive, even delicate, take on another classic if not for a frightfully lemony hollandaise that bulldozed succulent bivalves and taste buds alike.

Bouillabaisse, though, was a model of proper restraint and careful excess—a mild, coppery, saffron-tinged broth bearing gifts from the sea, from plump, tender clams and mussels to shrimp, scallops and chunks of flounder. Precisely turned potatoes added a bit of heft, while croutons smeared with a piquant rouille delivered a shot of sinusclearing heat. For carnivores, prime rib was a thick, meaty, rosy-rare slab of unadulterated lustfulness, accompanied, in the best steak-house tradition, by a fully gilded baked potato.

Gilt in the form of brittle-asantique-glass caramelized sugar tops crowned a trio of crème brûlées—silken vanilla, dense pistachio and truly wicked Grand Marnier. It proved that while Americans’ relationship to the French may be complicated, our relationship to French desserts is decidedly elemental.

Imagine, a sommelier who’s never snooty or intimidating, who describes wines in ordinary language instead of esoteric geek-speak. At Stéphane’s, that sommelier is an iPad, perched right on your table. Tap a button and scroll through the lengthy and comprehensive wine list. Tap a particular wine and get a useful description (courtesy of Virginia Philip). Pull up the menu, tap on an individual dish and get a list of wines that play well with it. It’s that easy. And snoot-free.

ChiC Peek That oh-so-French sense of style is on full display in Stéphane’s gorgeous design, a blend of casual and elegant that evokes a sophisticated restaurant in one of the world’s great cities. Black granite tabletops, black and white tile floor with swirling red accents, abundant booths and banquettes, enormous sprays of pristine white orchids, bustling open kitchen and tempting raw bar—it’s enough to make you say ooh-la-la.

—Bill Citara

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palm beach county boca raton abe & louie’s —2200 W. Glades Road.

Steaks. This outpost of the Boston steak house cooks up slabs of well-aged, USDA Prime beef like nobody’s business. Two of the best are the bone-in ribeye and New York sirloin. Start with a crab cocktail, but don’t neglect side dishes like steamed spinach and hash browns. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/447-0024. $$$

arturo’s ristorante —6750 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like giant shrimp with tomatoes, cannellini beans, rosemary and an exceptionally well-done risotto.

• Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/997-7373. $$$ assaggio del forno—3011 Yamato Road.

Italian. West Boca gets a casual, contemporary café featuring with-it Italian-esque dishes and ubiquitous Italian-American favorites. Try the swordfish with tapenade and sautéed spinach, rib-sticking rigatoni with Sunday gravy, and an estimable rendition of the classic tiramisu.

The three-course, $29.95 prix fixe menu is one of the best deals in town. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/613-6460. $$

biergarten—309 Via De Palmas. German/ pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant 152

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pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and an upscale burger featuring Florida Wagyu beef, knockwurst, cheddar cheese and more. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $

bistro provence —2399 N. Federal Highway. French. With the convivial ambience and hearty good food of an authentic Parisian bistro, this inviting, unpretentious restaurant deserves its local popularity. Mussels are a specialty, and roasted duck is excellent too. • Dinner nightly. 561/368-2340. $$

bonefish grill—21069 Powerline Road.

Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone—like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-9142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$ the capital grille —6000 Glades Road.

Steaks. This is one of more than three dozen restaurants in a national chain, but the Boca Grille treats you like a regular at your neighborhood restaurant. Steaks, dry-aged if not Prime, are flavorful and cooked with precision, while starters from Wagyu beef carpaccio to a lighter version of the hardy chopped salad are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/368-1077. $$$ carmen’s—999 E. El Camino Real. continental. The Rat Pack lives and the view of the Intracoastal is sublime at this throwback restaurant on the top floor of the Bridge Hotel. The menu mixes the familiar with a few more modern updates. Favorites include a mild-tasting Caesar salad and tender charbroiled filet mignon.

Cocktails are a strong suit. • Dinner Thurs.–Sat. 561/368-9500. $$$ caruso ristorante —187 S.E. Mizner Blvd.

Italian. Former Chicago chef-restaurateurs Lillo and Gina Teodosi bring big-city dining to town. The ambience is welcoming, the service rigorously professional and the food is so lovingly prepared it makes even the most familiar dishes special. Among them: a farm-fresh caprese salad, giant truffle-perfumed veal chop and zabaglione that’s made to order. The light,

feathery, delicate gnocchi are merely the best in South Florida. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/367-7488. $$$

casa d’angelo —171 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. Angelo Elia’s impeccable Italian restaurant is a delight, from the stylish room to the suave service to the expansive wine list, not to mention food that’s by turn elegant, hearty, bold, subtle and always delicious.

Dishes off the regular menu make excellent choices, like fat prawns wrapped in pancetta and grilled. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-1703. $$$ the cheesecake factory—5530 Glades Road. american. Oh, the choices! The chain even has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes—from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711) $$

chops lobster bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under a 1,700-degree broiler.

There’s all manner of fish and shellfish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Australian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with crab. • Dinner nightly. 561/3952675. $$$$

cuban café—3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. cuban. Diners pack this traditional Cuban restaurant for lunch specials that start at $7.95, including slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $ curries & more—217 E. Palmetto Park Road. Indian. There’s a lot more than just curries at this cozy Indian restaurant—crisp, beignetlike pakoras, perfect for dipping in one of three mild but flavorful chutneys; tender and juicy grilled meats and poultry; an array of palatepiquing vegetarian dishes. The curries are good, too. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. Dinner Sun. 561/392-2999. $ february 2013

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50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/278-3364

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hanging a no-tablecloth restaurant into a white-tablecloth restaurant is not quite so difficult as turning lead into gold or campaign promises into reality. But it’s not exactly chopped foie gras either.

So you’ve got to give the folks at Boston’s on the Beach credit for a well-executed remake of the top floor of their formerly über-casual beachfront the julienne veggies packed restaurant—now, a whitewith them were crisp rather IF YOU GO tablecloth-friendly space than mushy—or if the more attuned to fine “spicy currant chutney” PrIce ranGe: dining than to burgers, packed real heat. Lobster Entreés $23–$39 Jägermeister shots, TV bisque was a skilled knockcredIt cards: sports and music loud off of a classic—smooth All major cards enough to make your ears and creamy, with admiHOUrs: Lunch Mon.– bleed. rable lobster intensity and Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dinner The menu is inventive floating a slightly soggy but enough to be intrigustill appreciated lobster Sun.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., ing yet not so much as fritter.

Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m. Brunch to frighten animals and Fried Ipswich clam belSunday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. small children. Duck lies were more than just confit egg rolls are a fun something to drag through way to consume shards of rich, an excellent Key lime tartar velvety quacker, though they’d be better if sauce. Tender and delicate, the plump little

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nuggets released a blast of clammy goodness with every bite. Potato-crusted grouper nailed the spud-n-seafood thing. If the fish was just the tiniest bit overcooked, its golden potato crust, surprisingly subtle roasted garlic-thyme cream sauce and truffled cauliflower puree with the texture of molten silk made up for it.

A trio of feather-light beignets could make up for anything, up to and including original sin. Like cinnamon-dusted puffs of fried air, they dissolve in your mouth, leaving behind traces of chunky blueberry compote and nutty dulce de leche cream.

If you could eat the view from 50 Ocean, it would taste this good.

—Bill Citara

A Room With A VieW When you’ve got killer views of the beach and Atlantic Ocean your decor issues are pretty much solved. Still, the redo of the old Upper Deck space is a nice one. It’s now enclosed by floor-to-ceiling windows with a backlit blue quartz bar, cozy lounge area with comfy sofas and overstuffed chairs off to one side, and a semiprivate wine room. The lights are low and the noise level reasonable. If you’re looking for more action, the covered wraparound deck overlooks the nightly party scene at adjacent SandBar, another member of the Boston’s family. The choice is between you and your eardrums.

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gary woo asian bistro—3400 N. Federal Highway. Chinese. Everything about this popular restaurant is restrained—the ambience, the decor, the presentations. And the food can be that way, as well. Still, the ingredients and preparation are first-rate. Try the duck spring rolls to start, and then enjoy steak kew or Grand Marnier prawns. • Lunch Mon., Wed.–Fri. Dinner Wed.–Mon. 561/368-8803. $$

grand lux cafe —Town Center at Boca Raton. American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$

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259 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach, 561/266-0599

the grille on congress —5101 Congress Ave. American. Dishes range from the aptly named “big ass” T-bone steak (a generous 32-ouncer) to more healthful options like pistachio-crusted snapper or simply grilled yellowfin tuna. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$ houston’s—1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle. American. With rustic features like butcher-block tables and comfy padded leather booths, Houston’s has created a “nonchain” feel, although there are more than 40 nationwide.

The menu is straightforward—big burgers on sweet egg buns, Caesar salad, roasted chicken, filet mignon—but it’s not lacking in ingenuity. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$ jake’s stone crab—514 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Seafood. Jake’s has made a name for itself with delicious claws and excellent service. Crusty hash browns and nutmegflavored creamed spinach are fine accompaniments. Lobster and filet mignon surf-n-turf comes generously adorned. • Dinner Wed.–Sun. 561/347-1055. $$$ josephine’s—5751 N. Federal Highway. Ital-

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ou really should check out Papa’s Tapas.

Convenient but slightly off the beaten path location? Check.

Charming, low-key ambience? Check.

Friendly and accommodating staff?

Check. Really good food—mostly Spanish but also Cuban, Mexican and Caribbean? Oh, yeah. And your check at the end of the meal? It’s so reasonable you’ll probably check it twice.

This small, family-run spot is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant, an antidote to the high-priced, high-concept and sometimes underperforming spots that are filling nearby Atlantic Avenue. That doesn’t mean Papa’s is without style, as evidenced by a budget-chic dining room that juxtaposes smoky blue-gray and vivid crimson walls and a restored terrazzo floor with cream-colored banquettes and high-backed black leather chairs.

The namesake tapas are generously portioned, boldly flavorful and precisely executed. Options include

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golden empanadas filled with savory, saucy shredded beef; finger-sized croquetas with creamy interiors under crisp, greaseless jackets; a wedge of homey, comforting tortilla Espanola; or a mélange of fresh, tender shellfish and pungent chorizo sautéed with olive oil, white wine and prodigious amounts of garlic.

Will I be back soon?

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—BILL CITARA

Word on the Street At press time, Papa’s had yet to launch a website, but diners were weighing in on the restaurant’s Facebook site. Among the favorite offerings (according to recent comments and likes): shredded roast pork, paella, Zarzuela (sautéed scallops, clams, mussels, shrimp, fish, calamari and lobster in a pisto sauce with saffron rice, black beans and plantains)—and the popular house sangria.

ian. Tradition trumps trendy, and comfort outweighs chic at this Boca favorite. The ambience is quiet and stately but not stuffy, and the menu is full of hearty dishes to soothe the savage appetite, like three-cheese eggplant rollatini and chicken scarpariello. • Dinner nightly, except Tues. 561/988-0668. $$

kapow noodle bar—431 Plaza Real.

Pan-Asian. This wickedly stylish Asian-inspired gastropub delivers a delicious and inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters are plush-textured green tea-cured salmon with micro and fried basil and longan berries stuffed with yuzu kosho gelee, and cheesecake springrolls with a nothing-exceeds-like-excess banana caramel dipping sauce. • Dinner daily.

561/347-7322. $ kathy’s gazebo café—4199 N. Federal Highway. Continental. This local stalwart smoothly rolls along with its signature blend of French and Continental dishes. The ornate, formal dining room and equally formal service are anomalies these days but are comforting nonetheless. Classic dishes like creamy lobster bisque, house-made duck paté, broiled salmon with sauce béarnaise and dreamy chocolate mousse are as satisfying as ever. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$ february 2013

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kee grill—17940 N. Military Trail. American. The attraction here is carefully prepared food that is satisfying, flavorful and reasonably priced. The fist-sized crab cake is a good place to start, followed by sea bass with a soy-ginger-sesame glaze. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$

la rosa nautica—515 N.E. 20th St. Peruvian.

Expect no ambience, no pretensions, low prices and food that satisfies on a very high level. Good starters include antichuchos, chunks of grilled beef heart, and causa, a terrine-like layering of mashed potatoes and chicken salad. Ceviche and the lomo saltado are among the best in South Florida. • Lunch daily. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/296-1413. $$ la tre—249 E. Palmetto Park Road. Vietnamese. For almost two decades, this elegant little spot has been celebrating the delicate, sophisticated flavors and textures of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. A house signature, shrimp tossed with coriander curry pesto, is an inspired riff on Vietnamese classics.

Service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$ la villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt, deboned tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious.

• Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$

legal sea foods—6000 Glades Road. Seafood. This faux-New England-ish seafooder in Town Center mall satisfies with a roster of fresh fish and shellfish, well prepared and competently served by an earnest young staff. The signature clam chowder is made in corporate kitchens but is still better than most, while crab cakes chock-full of sweet-tasting crab and hardly any binders have even fewer equals.

There’s a selection of DIY fish and sauces too.

And for dessert, what else but Boston cream pie?

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/447-2112. $$

le rivage—450 N.E. 20th St. French. Don’t overlook this small, unassuming bastion of traditional French cookery. That would be a mistake, because the dishes that virtually scream “creativity” can’t compare to the quiet pleasures served here—like cool, soothing vichyssoise, delicate fillet of sole with nutty brown butter sauce or perfectly executed crème brûlee. Good food presented without artifice at a fair price 158

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never goes out of fashion. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$

maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian. The concept is that of a neighborhood spot where families might congregate for great food, fun music and a good time. Do as the Italians do and order family-style, sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, two salads, two pastas, two entrées, two vegetables and two desserts. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$

mario’s osteria—1400 Glades Road. Italian.

This popular spot is swanky in its reincarnation, but the rustic Italian and Italian-American fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions.

Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes”—basically deconstructed eggplant Parm—are on the new menu, as are posh veal osso buco ravioli in truffle cream sauce and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$

matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway. Italian.

Matteo’s brand of hearty Italian and ItalianAmerican food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing. Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out. Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner daily. 561/392-0773. $$

for dessert. • Dinner daily. 561/392-7724. $$$

new york prime—2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steak house. This wildly popular Boca meatery packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner daily. 561/998-3881. $$$$ nick’s new haven-style pizzeria—2240 N.W. 19th St. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $

ovenella—499 S. Federal Highway. Italian.

Fernando Davila’s modestly stylish ristorante promises “a new take on Italian classics.”

Pizzas from the oak-fired oven are a joy, and vegetarian lasagna is good enough to make the meat version obsolete. Don’t miss one of the inventive cocktails, like a sweet-smoky-salty bacon-maple old fashioned. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner daily. 561/395-1455. $$

max’s grille—404 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. Contemporary American. Though its signature California-influenced cookery and “American bistro” ambience are no longer furiously trendy, this stylish restaurant is as popular as ever due to consistently tasty and well-prepared food. Dishes run haute to homey, from seared-raw tuna to meatloaf wrapped with bacon. And don’t miss the luscious crème brûlée pie for dessert. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-0080. $$

p.f. chang’s—1400 Glades Road. Chinese.

morton’s the steakhouse—5050 Town

rary American. The menu seemingly lists every recent trendy dish to come out of modern American restaurant kitchens, but Piñon succeeds with spot-on execution, mammoth portions and reasonable prices. Try the grilled artichokes with a zippy Southwestern-style rémoulade, a pair of giant crab cakes with more of that good rémoulade or a chocolate-peanut butter pie that is the irresistible definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/391-7770. $$

Center Circle. Steak house. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. The star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, which trumps with unusually deep and meaty flavor. The side of Grand Marnier soufflé is a cloud of luscious, citrus-y beauty that says while beef may be what’s for dinner, I am what’s

There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at P.F. Chang’s—the portions are large enough to feed the masses—and the exquisite tastes in each dish could soothe any tyrant. We particularly like the steamed fish of the day, as well as the Szechuan-style asparagus.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-3722. (Other Palm Beach County location: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/691-1610) $$

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racks downtown eatery + tavern—402 Plaza Real. Contemporary American.

Though the menu generally falls under the heading of modern American comfort food, that can mean anything from elegant presentations like the jaw-dropping lobster cobb salad to homier offerings like burgers and pizza, fiery Buffalo-style calamari, succulent chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven and an uptown version of everyone’s campfire favorite, s’mores.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-1662. $$

raffaele—508 Via De Palmas. Italian. The simplicity of true Italian cuisine is on display— from sea-sweet lump crab and earthy-tasting green beans lightly dressed with lemon juice and olive oil to squid-ink tagliolini with delicate tomato sauce and shellfish. Oven-roasted quail wrapped in pancetta and stuffed with sausage, pine nuts and raisins is exquisite. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner daily. 561/392-1110. $$

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Happy hour runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and includes $5 glasses of wine and martini specials. appetizer must: Feast on prime sliders with truffles. The dry-aged prime beef is topped with white cheddar, shaved black truffles and Salt7’s signature sauce.

BLuE MArTINI 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/910-2583 When: Wednesdays For the ladies: No cover and halfpriced drinks, all night long. Dance and dine to live music from 7:30 to 11 p.m.

The restaurant also has special raffles and designer giveaways. appetizer must: Wash your cocktails down with some baked Brie en crouté.

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402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/395-1662 When: Thursdays For the ladies: Free drinks—we’re talking house liquors, wines and select draft beers—from 4 to 7 p.m. at the indoor or outdoor bar; also, half-off on all appetizers. appetizer must: You need a good base for all those free drinks, so try the stack of fried onion rings with dipping sauces.

STépHANE’S 2006 N .W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/893-8838 When: Wednesdays For the ladies: Enjoy two-forone drink specials from 6 to 8 p.m.; unaccompanied ladies, in groups of four or more, are treated to a free bottle of Champagne. There are also fun giveaways. appetizer must: Add some spice to your palate with an order of Szechuan calamari. The seafood dish is served with garlic chili sauce, chopped peanuts and sesame seeds.

red the steakhouse—1901 N. Military Trail. Steak house. While it does provide the level of comfort, luxury and beef-centric cuisine affluent carnivores demand, Red does so with a lighter, fresher and more casual touch. It also serves some of the best—and best cooked— steaks in town. Try the succulent, gum-tender steak tartare. Meat not on your menu? Gulf shrimp in a seductive white wine-garlic-Dijon butter sauce will have you lapping up every last drop. Do the giant donut holes for dessert. • Dinner daily. 561/353-9139. $$$ renzo’s of boca—5999 N. Federal Highway.

Italian. The buzzword is fresh at Renzo’s. Fish is prepared daily oreganata or Livornese style, sautéed in white wine with lemon and capers or grilled. Homemade pasta is artfully seasoned, and Renzo’s tomato sauce is ethereal. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-3495. $$ ristorante sapori—301 Via de Palmas, Royal Palm Place. Italian. Sapori features fresh fish, veal and chicken dishes imbued with subtle flavors. The grilled Italian branzino, the veal chop Milan and the zuppa di pesce served over linguine are especially tasty, and the pasta (all 17 kinds!) is available in full and half orders, with your choice of 15 zesty sauces. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/367-9779. $$ ristorante saporissimo—366 E. Palmetto Park Road. Tuscan. This little restaurant is making culinary magic. Here, a taste of Italy is brought to life with rabbit cacciatorá (Tuscany style), veal ossobuco, homemade pasta with february 2013

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wild boar sausage, and a tasty rack of venison.

Homemade desserts, including tiramisu, panna cotta and zuppa ingles, will take your breath away. Service is out of this world. • Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/750-2333. $$$

rosario’s—145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. The quality of ingredients is as impressive as the skill that goes into each dish. Often fusty and rubbery clams casino is light and fresh-tasting. Perciatelli Amatriciana is hearty, meaty and finely crafted, while the signature chicken Rosario’s (with sausage, potatoes and peppers) is full of old-fashioned goodness. Effortlessly competent service and unpretentious ambience add to the experience. • Dinner daily. 561/393-0758. $$

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E&J’s sandwich shop 814 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/272-8049

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urt Rapoport, the restaurateur behind Deck 84, Henry’s and other Palm Beach County staples, threw his followers a culinary curveball last summer, opening, of all things, a counterservice sandwich shop. Lest anyone think this is a minor-league effort from a majorleague player on the dining front, think again.

E&J’s, tucked in the former Old School Bakery location, is christened after Eric Clark and Jon Greening (the general manager and chef, respectively, at Deck 84)—and it’s all business, a tight space free of ostentation or ambience, save for the too-loud alternative music piping from its speakers.

The menu features a diverse, palettepleasing array of ingredient-stuffed hot and cold sandwiches, baked on Old School Bakery bread delivered daily. There’s a Cuban panini, roasted turkey Reuben, Italian hoagie and Philly cheese steak, as well as E&J specialties like “Burto’s”—a turkey, Swiss cheese, roast beef and cole slaw sammie with Thousand Island dressing.

Some of the foot-long subs can creep up to $12, but even the 6-inchers will fill up most diners for well under $10. All of the ingredients are made fresh, and the cooks liken their process to a diner more than a sub shop (albeit a diner with just one table inside and a smattering of misted outdoor seats).

Having settled too many times for

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mediocre meatball marinara at chain sub shops—where the multiple ingredients congeal into an indistinct, superficially satisfying food mass—I was happy to put E&J’s equivalent menu item to the test, ordering the $9.25 meatball Parmesan sandwich with homemade meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce and three cheeses on a toasted baguette. E&J’s meatballs, a mixture of sausage and beef, should satisfy authentic Italian carnivores. The herbs, spices and cheeses jump out alongside the bold, potent tomato sauce—each element resounding like an integral instrument in a great orchestra.

You may have to wait a bit for this sandwich, but its lengthy cooking process is necessary for the taste.

Besides, it’s grilled with love by employees who rightfully earn the title of “sandwich artists.”

—John ThomASon

Rise, shine and chow The eats get even cheaper at breakfast time at E&J’s. From 8 a.m. to noon, diners can order a $4 eggand-cheese sandwich, with additional elements priced at $1 or less.

The Southwest Breakfast Wrap—a scrambled egg with roasted peppers, cheese and onion on a whole wheat wrap—is just $4.75.

Mizner Blvd. Steaks. This is a refreshing departure from the ambience common to many steak houses; the room is comfortable, and conversation is possible. Naturally, we come here for the steak (they are sublime), but the lobster and fish are great. All your favorite sides are here, too.

• Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660; CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544) $$$

seasons 52—2300 Executive Center Drive.

Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is first-rate, from salmon roasted on a cedar plank to desserts served in oversized shot glasses. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-9952. (Other Palm Beach County location: 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/625-5852) $$

sushi ray—5250 Town Center Circle. Japanese/Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a easonable $20. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/394-9506. $$

table 42—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. A contemporary Amer-Italian osteria with pizza describes Gary Rack’s reborn Coal Mine Pizza.

The menu is compact but offers mix-and-match opportunities done with great attention to detail—like irresistible chicken wings spiked with lemon, scallions and Parmesan; and linguine in deliriously rich and creamy pesto. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$ february 2013

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tanzy—301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases.

The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific ricotta-stuffed fried squash blossoms. Pan-seared branzino and

massive bone-in veal chop are excellent, and the ethereal rosemary beignets with rosemaryolive oil gelato are luscious and cutting edge. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$$

taverna kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway.

Greek/Mediterranean. Few present Greek

cuisine better. Expertly prepared dishes cover the spectrum of Mediterranean cuisine, from cold appetizers (dolmades; grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) to hot starters (spanakopita, baked phyllo with spinach and feta cheese) to mouthwatering entrées like lamb shank (slowcooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or kebobs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-2828. $$

trattoria romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The cozy dining room is a welcome respite from the outside world, and service is at a level not always seen in local eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner daily. 561/393-6715. $$$

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Dazzle your Valentine with a decadent cake offering at one of these Boca-based restaurants.

Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake Where: Legal Sea Foods (6000 Glades Road, 561/447-2112) The dish: If the complements of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and coconut almond macaroon don’t do the trick, impress her with a glass of the suggested wine pairing—Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port (2007).

Warm Butter Cake Where: Truluck’s (351 Plaza Real, 561/391-0755) The dish: Ask about the special date-night menu and check on the availability of this shared dessert, which comes with bananas Foster and butter pecan ice cream.

Cassata Cake Where: Arturo’s Ristorante (6750 N. Federal Highway, 561/997-7373) The dish: Call ahead for this one and

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surprise your Valentine with one of pastry chef Elisa Gismondi-Tufano’s masterful creations—vanilla pound cake soaked in rum syrup and filled with cannoli cream and chocolate ganache.

Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake Where: Max’s Grille (404 Plaza Real, 561/368-0080) The dish: There’s no resisting the heated dark chocolate and caramel that oozes from the center of this specialty, served with vanilla ice cream.

Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake Where: Cheesecake Factory (5530 Glades Road, 561/393-0344) The dish: It doesn’t get much better than red velvet cake and cheesecake covered in cream cheese frosting—with a touch of white chocolate for good measure.

stylish and sophisticated Mizner Park restaurant applies the steak house formula of classy, clubby ambience, formal service and an extensive wine list to seafood from across the nation, generally with success. Crab is the specialty here and there are myriad versions—stone, Dungeness, Alaskan, soft-shell and more. Crispy soft-shells stuffed with crab and andouille are very good, if served without a drizzle of ketchup-y sauce on top. • Dinner nightly. 561/391-0755. $$$

uncle julio’s —449 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. Mexican. Taking Tex-Mex cuisine gently upscale with better-quality ingredients and more skillful preparation, this colorful eatery offers a bit more than just the usual Mexican culinary suspects. You can get frog’s legs and quail, as well as favorites like beef and chicken fajitas, and one of the only palatable tamales around. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/300-3530. $

uncle tai’s—5250 Town Center Circle.

Chinese. In an area with more cookie-cutter Chinese restaurants than cookies, Uncle Tai’s stands out for the elegance of its decor, the professionalism of its service and its careful preparation of familiar and less-familiar dishes.

The “specialties” section of the menu has exciting dishes, like the Hunan vegetable pie, finely minced veggies sandwiched between sheets of crispy bean curd skin, and Hunan-style lamb, whose seared and succulent meat shows off the kitchen’s skill in the use of wok qi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-8806. $$$ february 2013

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villagio italian eatery—344 Plaza Real.

Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment is served with flair and great attention to detail. The reasonably priced menu—with generous portions—includes all your favorites (veal Parmesan, Caesar salad) and some outstanding seafood dishes (Maine lobster with shrimp, mussels and clams on linguine). There is a full wine list and ample people-watching given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$

vino—114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian.

An impressive wine list of some 250 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes tasty breaded and fried artichoke hearts, a trio of Italian sliders (topped with three different cheeses), ravishing ricotta and fig-stuffed ravioli with prosciutto, balsamic syrup and brown butter.

• Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $ vivo partenza—1450 N. Federal Highway.

Italian. On the heartier side of the menu is an appetizer of three giant meatballs in a wellmade San Marzano tomato sauce that could easily serve as an entrée. More delicate fare includes a brilliantly prepared salmon. Do the zabaglione with fresh berries for dessert. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561-750-2120. $$ West Boca city fish market —7940 Glades Road. seafood. A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house. The whole package is here: friendly and efficient service, lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with much care and little artifice. Do sample the fresh oysters and the plump crab cake.

Simply griddled fish is an honest, uncomplicated pleasure. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily.

561/487-1600. $$ phuket thai restaurant —Palms Plaza, 22191 Powerline Road. thai. It’s nothing to look at—just another little restaurant in another west Boca strip shopping center. But appearances can be deceiving; this restaurant serves excellent and authentic Thai cuisine in a cozy and unpretentious atmosphere. • Lunch Mon.– Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/447-8863. $$ tempura house —9858 Clint Moore Road, #C-112. Japanese, asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer por166

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tion of Age Natsu, fried eggplant, is a consummate Japanese delicacy. Don’t miss the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$

villa rosano —9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian. Step into the dining room, and you could be forgiven for imagining yourself in some rustic Italian hill town as the smells of garlic and tomato sauce waft through the air. Start by sopping up the house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto, delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese and one of the few versions of tiramisu to actually hold your interest. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/470-0112. $$

Boynton Beach bar louie —1500 Gateway Blvd. eclectic.

Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ china dumpling—1899-5 N. Congress Ave. chinese. The dim sum basket is an absolute must-try. A choice of signature steamed dumplings are likewise spot on. The steak kew is delicious, and the clay pot casseroles are mighty enticing. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/737-2782. $

prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road. seafood. Simple pleasures soar—full-belly clams, fried sweet and crispy, or a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$ sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway.

Japanese/sushi. Local sushi-philes jam the long, narrow dining room for a taste of such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (only on Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like the sublime snowy snapper Morimoto and opulent tuna tartare. Creative and more elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$ delray Beach 32 east—32 E. Atlantic Ave. contemporary american. At a time when chefs and

restaurants seem to be constantly shouting their own praises, Nick Morfogen and 32 East go quietly about their way of serving thoughtfully conceived, finely crafted dishes with a minimum of fuss and artifice. The menu changes daily, but recent examples of Morfogen’s culinary expertise include plump scallops given an elegant bouillabaisse treatment and fork-tender venison with a terrific Asiago-fig risotto. When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$

atlantic grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. seafood-contemporary american. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa mines quality ingredients for maximum flavor. A light, chunky gazpacho with soothing cucumber cream is perfect warm-weather dining, and though braised short ribs with mashed potatoes is heartier fare, it’s hard to resist the gum-tender meat ringed by a silken potato purée. The butterscotch-white chocolate bread pudding with rum crème anglaise (an occasional special) is pure wickedness. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/665-4900. $$

buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asiameets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Wagyu tenderloin 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 Wed.–Sun. 561/450-7557. $$

cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray Beach. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue. Mariquitas (fried banana chips) are a tasty way to start your meal. For dinner, seafood paella is a winner, with mussels, shrimp, conch, octopus, scallops and clams. And the churrasco is terrific. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2749090. $$

caffé luna rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd. Italian.

This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the penne alla vodka with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce veal chop lightly breaded and served either Milanese or parmigiana. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9404. $$ february 2013

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casa di pepe—189 N.E. Second Ave. Italian.

A welcoming staff, familiar Italian dishes done right and moderate prices define this cozy spot with a spacious outdoor patio. Two could share the fist-sized meatball with fresh-tasting tomato sauce and dollop of milky basil, before moving on to house-made linguine with clams, tender veal Francese and one of the best versions of tiramisu this side of Veneto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/279-7371. $$

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16950 Jog Road, The Shoppes at Addison Place, Delray Beach, 561/455-2466

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 crab-stuffed shrimp with jalapeño cheddar grits, bacon, shiitake mushrooms and warm vinaigrette. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining.

561/272-0220. $$

cucina mio—16950 Jog Road. Italian. There

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hef/owner Joey Giannuzzi, once the executive chef at Henry’s, opened Green Gourmet in 2009; it was a big deal then, and it’s a bigger deal now with the whole organic and sustainable movement only getting more converts.

Over the ensuing years, Giannuzzi has attracted a healthy following for his all-natural prepared foods and his menu, which changes daily. (Every table was filled on a recent visit.)

Green Goumet’s highly affordable menu is comprised of organic salads, sandwiches and wraps, as well as burgers, sides and snacks. Hummus is served at each table with multigrain hemp chips, and there are all-natural organic sodas—refreshing as opposed to sugary—in flavors like strawberry-rhubarb and watermelon. (We know

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it’s politically incorrect to suggest that they would be even more refreshing infused with a shot of vodka, but it did cross our minds.)

Entrées change, as we mentioned, but you are likely to see roasted chicken, Jackman Ranch grass-fed skirt steak, Niman Ranch prime short ribs or Ruby Red trout on the menu. The sides include natural and local root vegetables, organic greens, brown rice, butternut squash and barley. It’s a return to the health food of decades ago—with a gourmet spin.

Now that the holidays are blessedly over, and you are having trouble squeezing into those summer jeans, it might be time to take stock of diet and wellness and good food choices. The Green Gourmet is a delicious way to start.

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Green Goes All In Not only is Green Gourmet’s food all-natural, but the restaurant has endeavored to use recycled and natural materials as much as possible. [ ] Energy Star-rated cooking equipment includes a hood system that regulates itself automatically to save energy. [ ] Highly sustainable eucalyptus and teak were used for outside tables and chairs. [ ] Countertops and backsplash tiles are recycled glass and sand. [ ] Recycled traffic signals make up the pendant lights over the deli cases.

are many Italian restaurants in our culinary universe, most mining familiar culinary territory.

This popular eatery does so, too, offering sturdy renditions of Italian favorites in enormous portions at correspondingly modest prices. The menu highlight is perhaps tiramisu, rarely made as well as it is here. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/499-9419. $$

cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach.

Steak house. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steak-house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wetaged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner daily. 561/272-9898. $$$

d’angelo trattoria—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Don’t go expecting the tired old “Italian” culinary clichés at Angelo Elia’s wickedly stylish trattoria. Instead, open your palate to more authentic and exciting Roman-style cuisine, like roasted veal bone marrow with brisk caper-parsley pesto, creamy-dreamy burrata with roasted fava beans and watercress salad, the classic tonnarelli cacio e pepe (“cheese and pepper”) and the best gelato this side of a real Roman trattoria.

• Dinner daily. 561/330-1237. $$

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 steallar flatbreads, the february 2013

thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey apple cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily.

561/665-8484. $

Chef Paul Collange offers a selection of timeless French classics in a warm and friendly environment, which is sure to delight your senses and your palate.

fifth avenue grill—821 S. Federal Highway.

American. Since 1989, this upscale tavern has been a Delray favorite. The straightforward menu focuses on entrées, especially the famed Allen Brothers beef; choose from numerous cuts and preparations—and add a lobster tail for good measure. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/265-0122. $$ gol! the taste of brazil—411 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house. The classic churrascaria formula—grilled meats, served until you can’t eat another bite—is done efficiently and quite satisfyingly. Start off at the well-provisioned salad bar, which offers more than three dozen preludes to meat eating, among them wellmade calamari and ham salads, and rich and delightfully old-fashioned four-cheese chicken.

Meats with a bit of fat are the best choices, especially the garlicky sirloin, slices of mediumrare flank steak and hugely flavorful beef ribs. • Dinner daily. 561/272-6565. $$

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greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway.

Greek. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and miraculously light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$

house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave. Thai.

The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this charming, family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, generally well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily.

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Northern Italian. This South Florida classic is not trendy, but it offers a level of comfort and consistency that has been bringing people back for 30 years. The food is fine hearty Italian, with excellent service. Try the veal Kristy or the frogs legs. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$ j&j seafood bar & grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on the Avenue—owned by John Hutchinson (also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3390. $$

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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. $$

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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 daily. 561/865-5774. $$

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Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this original Lemongrass and its three younger siblings some of the most popular eateries around. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge, as evidenced by impeccably fresh salmon, tuna and yellowtail sushi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-5050. $

max’s harvest—169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredient-driven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement. Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like plump Cedar Key clams with house-made tasso, savory bourbonmaple glazed pork belly, and crispy-skinned wild sockeye salmon with yuzu-truffle vinaigrette. • Dinner daily. 561/381-9970. $$ february 2013

the office—201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

park tavern—9 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cake featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or crisply sautéed pork belly with apricot mostarda. Don’t miss the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. • Dinner daily. 561/265-5093. $$

prime—110 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak/Seafood.

Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, ex-

tensive wine list and roster of designer steaks.

Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this good-looking restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$

sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The comfortingcontemporary food deserves notice too, realized in such dishes as expertly fried calamari with zesty Moroccan-style aioli; savory rack of lamb crusted with herbs, mustard and horseradish; and pistachio-crusted salmon with marinated fennel, artichoke, sherry wine and a citrus gastrique served with black rice. Portions are enormous. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-5678. $$ tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. With its roots in New York’s Angelo’s of Mulberry Street, this venue is always packed. Homemade stuffed manicotti is aromatic and

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glorious. Tramonti’s platter for two, containing fillet marsala, veal cutlet with prosciutto, fried zucchini and potato croquettes, is terrific. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-1944. $$

tryst—4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates.

Try the crisp-fried rock shrimp with chipotlemayonnaise sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/921-0201. $$ union—8 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. This purveyor of “Asian comfort food” has brought in wacky-maki expert Candyfish Gourmet Sushi as a restaurant-within-a-restaurant. Saltand-pepper calamari, pot stickers with panang curry sauce and “volcano” chicken wings are well-prepared. Candyfish’s sushi rolls blend all manner of fish and shellfish with cream cheese, fruits and veggies. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/330-4236. $$

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vic & angelo’s—290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian.

God is in the details at this upscale trattoria, and He doesn’t miss much, including stellar service and an outstanding wine menu.

Ingredients like Buffalo mozzarella, housemade pastas and San Marzano tomatoes are first-rate, and execution is spot on. Try the “Old School” meatball to start, the whole-wheat tagliatelle with garlic and chili-infused olive oil and the perfectly cooked veal chop. Portions are substantial. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/278-9570. $$$ Lake worth couco pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian.

Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic; house-smoked mozzarella—breaded, fried and presented with a tangy tomato-basil fondue—is equally tasty.

• Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer).

561/585-0320. $$

paradiso ristorante—625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso.

Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean sea bass branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/547-2500. $$$

order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 8 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487.

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asian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lushfiery “spicy cream sauce.” Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

to hold the title of favorite spot on the island for the see-and-be-seen crowd. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, sautéed chicken breast and stuffed rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining.

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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

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intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). But they’re all good. Dinner daily.

561/833-3450. $$

café boulud—The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair.

This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world.

Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/655-6060. $$$

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.

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561/655-4020. $$$

cha cha’s—150 Worth Ave. Latin/Tapas. A variety of small plates, from Mexican tacos and Argentine empanadas to Spanish potatoes make up the menu of this elegant yet casual panLatin eatery. The best dishes—crusty-creamy papas bravas, savory shrimp and scallion crêpe, buttery cauliflower and fennel gratin, and indecently luscious dulce de leche pot du crème— will make your taste buds do a happy dance.

• Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-8800. $$

chez jean-pierre—132 N. County Road.

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

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

Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$

echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. Crispy jumbo shrimp with soybean plum sauce is delectable, the Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the Mongolian beef tenderloin is perfection. Sake list is also tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$ 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

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sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders.

Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. The mille-crêpe cake is 20 layers of lacy, mango-sauced goodness. • Dinner daily.

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. $$

nick & johnnie’s—207 Royal Poinciana Way. Contemporary American. Expect flavorful, moderately priced California-esque cuisine in a casual setting with affordable wines and young, energetic servers. Try the short-rib or jerk chicken quesadillas as appetizers, and don’t miss the four-cheese tortellini as a main course.

• Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Breakfast Sun. 561/655-3319. $$

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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. $$$

South Florida has its share of restaurants with a friendly, neighborhood vibe and highquality cuisine at reasonable prices. Here are some of our favorites.

Brewzzi Generous portions of Italian and American fare—from thin-crust pizzas and homemade pasta fagioli to the mile-high Brewzzi meatloaf sandwich—put this bistro a step above the rest. Then there is the famed microbrewery, which keeps this locally owned chain crowded throughout the year.

The popular Boca Blonde Lager blends Saaz and Hallertau hops into a smooth, crisp brew. 2222 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/392-2739; CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/366-9753

Burgerfi As much as you’ll enjoy the view (the beach is right across the street), the menu is even better with huge, all-natural Angus beef burgers, “hipster dogs,” dozens of toppings, fresh-cut fries, beer, wine, shakes, frozen treats and much more. 6 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, 561/278-9590

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CariBBean grill The Grill feels like a Little Havana lunchroom with daily specials that could feed a family of eight—including lots of yellow rice, pork, and plantains and beans. This is a family-style plastic-tablecloth kind of place with no pretensions. 1332 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/362-0161

Toojay’s gourmeT Deli Like a nice warm bowl of chicken soup, TooJay’s is there for you when you need a little comfort food, such as matzo ball soup, chopped liver, more than a dozen salads, burgers and chicken sandwiches, a to-die-for Reuben and stuffed cabbage.

Don’t forget the legendary black and white cookies or any of the killer pastries. 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/2415903; 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/392-4181; 3013 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 561/997-9911; 419 Lake Ave., Lake Worth, 561/582-8684; 2880 N. University Drive, Plantation, 954/423-1993; Boynton Beach Mall, 561/740-7420; The Mall at Wellington Green, 561/784-9055; 313 Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach, 561/6597232; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/622-8131

the restaurant— Four Seasons Resort, 2800 South Ocean Blvd. Contemporary American.

With casual, yet refined ambience, this is the premier dining venue at Four Seasons Palm Beach. Savor fresh Atlantic seafood in a contemporary setting complemented by innovative cocktails. Don’t miss the mouthwatering dessert selections. Live entertainment on Saturday nights. • Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/533-3750. $$$$ ta-boó—2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-andbe-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$ trevini ristorante —290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Maitre d’ Carla Minervini is your entrée to a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food.

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

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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 terrific tuna ceviche in “tomatillo broth.” • Lunch and dinner daily.

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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-and-Dijon-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 daily. 561/627-2662. $$

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Every dish sports an element that will tickle your taste buds, whether crunchy Asian slaw on ahi poke flatbread or beguiling lemongrass-kaffir lime vinaigrette with a slab of various blackened fish. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. (Dinner only during summer months) 561/793-9394. $$ WEsT pALm bEACh b.b. king’s blues club—550 S. Rosemary Ave. American. The restaurant at this club-dining spot won’t leave you singing the blues, but it will leave you wishing for more than a spoonful of the lusty flavors of its Southern/New Orleans cuisine. Punch up the flavors of pan-fried catfish and shrimp with jambalaya sauce and chickenfried chicken on a bed of mac ’n’ cheese, and you could let the good times roll. Buffalo wings, fried pickle chips and luscious banana bread pudding are good bets. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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cabana las palmas—533 Clematis St. Nuevo Latino. With its bold, vibrant decor and flavors, this colorful restaurant is a treat for the palette and palate. Must-orders include mariquitas, thin, crispy plantain slices that are the irresistible Cuban answer to potato chips; follow the leader

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cookbook-perfect ceviche of shrimp, octopus and calamari that shows how chili heat can be both fiery and subtle; and the signature “Coco Cabana,” a habanero and coconut milk-infused curry with a wealth of veggies, tubers and fat, succulent shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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rhythm café—3800 S. Dixie Highway.

café centro—2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian.

rocco’s tacos—224 Clematis St. Mexican.

Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations on the theme and some 150 tequilas. Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start, perhaps followed by a grilled yellowtail (an occasional special) with mango-pineapple salsa. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/416-2133; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/623-0127) $

There are many things to like about this modest little osteria—the unpretentious ambience, piano nightly after 7 p.m., the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine.

The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce, gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/514-4070. $$

china beach bistro—407 Northwood Road. Chinese. South Florida may not be a hotbed of fine Chinese cuisine, but anyone who loves the incredibly diverse, sophisticated food of the Middle Kingdom should be fired up about this chic restaurant. From exquisite dim sum (like steamed chicken and mushroom dumplings perfumed with kaffir lime leaf) to a superb version of Peking duck with impossibly crisp skin, tender meat and house-made pancakes, the food here is a revelation. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-4242. $ leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean.

Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit.

Sensational hummus is a must-try. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. Take your Turkish coffee to the patio for an arguileh (water pipe) experience. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.– Sun. 561/659-7373. $$

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Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. Another top choice is the chicken breast, pounded thin and filled with fontina and prosciutto. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day). 561/5853128. $$

pistache—101 N. Clematis St. French.

Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as mussels mariniere, coq au vin and steak tartare. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$

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Contemporary American. The food is not only good but surprisingly adventurous, and the service is exceptional at this Intracoastal spot.

Though there are plenty of steaks for the more conservative of palate, the edgier offerings, like smoky grilled octopus with “Catalan salad,” are definitely worth going out on a limb for. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/832-2424. $$$

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Asian fusion/sushi. The tired Asian fusion genre is worked so carefully and sensitively here that it all seems new again. Choices abound on the fusion and sushi menus, but highlights include fluffy Chinese-style pork buns with heritage pig filling, terrific Mexican-style corn cooked on the robata grill and Nobu-esque sake-miso-marinated sea bass that’s a symphony of delicate and lusty flavors. • Dinner daily. 561/472-7900. $$

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tamarind asian grill & sushi bar —949 S. Federal Highway. Asian. Quiet and soothing, this multicultural venue serves sushi, sashimi, yakitori and wide-ranging Japanese appetizers, but Tamarind also presents a full menu of Thai classics and a sake lounge.

Try the complex masaman curry. Finish with the red bean or green tea ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/428-8009. $$

fort lAuderdAle 15th street fisheries—1900 S.E. 15th St. Seafood. Surrounded by views of the Intracoastal, this Old Florida-style restaurant features seafood and selections for land lovers. Entrées come with soup, salad, a sorbet course and fresh breads. We love the prime rib. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/763-2777. $$ 3030 ocean—Harbor Beach Marriott Resort, 3030 Holiday Drive. American. The menu is heavy on seafood and changes several times a week. We recommend the sautéed Florida red snapper or the indulgent butter-roasted Maine lobster. For dessert, try the popular roasted banana crème brûlée. • Dinner nightly.

954/765-3030. $$$

bistro 17—Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 1617 S.E. 17th St. Contemporary American.

This small, sophisticated restaurant continues to impress with competently presented food.

The menu is surprisingly diverse, with everything from seafood chowder, burgers and pizza to cherry-glazed breast of duck. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/626-1701. $$ bistro mezzaluna—741 S.E. 17th St. Italian. The bistro is all Euro-chic decor—mod lighting, abstract paintings. It also has good food, from pastas to steaks and chops and a wide range of fresh seasonal fish and seafood.

Don’t forget the phenomenal wine list. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/522-6620. $$

bongusto ristorante—5640 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-kept secret, featuring dishes that will meet the standards of those who savor authentic Italian. Mussels with scallions, garlic and heavy cream sauce is an appetizer highlight. Involtini capricciosi—tender-rolled veal stuffed with spinach, prosciutto and fontina cheese—is equally satiating, while the yellowtail snapper orega1 178NAIHunterMerinCodman_brm0213.indd [ bocamag.com ]

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by word of mouth—3200 N.E. 12th Ave. Eclectic. It’s not just the words from the mouths of satisfied customers that make this obscurely located restaurant so consistently popular; it’s the homey, satisfying food that goes into those mouths. The menu changes, but you can always count on home cooking with a gourmet spin, like pork tenderloin with raspberry jalapeno sauce, or coconut-crusted snapper. Go all out with any of a dozen or so unique desserts, cakes and pies. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Wed.–Sat. 954/564-3663. $$

café martorano—3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Italian. What’s the magic that has people lining up? We pondered the question over crispy calamari in marinara sauce, tender meatballs and sweet-buttery scampi with huge shrimp, followed by intensely flavorful veal osso buco.

Our conclusion: explosive flavor, attention to all the details and fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Waiters whisper the night’s specials as if they’re family secrets. • Dinner daily. 954/561-2554. $$

café sharaku—2736 N. Federal Highway. Fusion. This Japanese-French restaurant features sophisticated offerings, from an ethereal bay scallop soufflé with an unctuous sauce Americaine to roasted duck breast with a divine port-foie gras sauce. • Dinner Tues.–Fri. 954/563-2888. $$ canyon—1818 E. Sunrise Blvd. Southwestern. Billed as a Southwestern café, this twist on regional American cuisine offers great meat, poultry and fish dishes with distinctive mixes of lime, cactus and chili peppers in a subtle blend of spices. The adobe ambience is warm and welcoming, with a candlelit glow. • Dinner nightly.

954/765-1950. $$ casablanca café—3049 Alhambra St. American, Mediterranean. The restaurant has an “Arabian Nights” feel, with strong Mediterranean influences. Try the peppercorn-dusted filet mignon with potato croquette, Gorgonzola sauce and roasted pepper and Granny Smith relish. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining.

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Italian. Many dishes are specials—gnocchi, risotto and scaloppine. The veal chop is grilled and blanketed in a thick layer of Gorgonzola.

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chima—2400 E. Las Olas Blvd. Steaks. The Latin American rodizio-churrascaria concept— all the meat you can eat, brought to your table— is done with high style, fine wines and excellent service. The prime rib, sausages, filet mignon, pork ribs and lamb chops are very good. • Dinner daily. 954/712-0581. $$$

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“Less is more” is not the mantra of this huge edition of Jeff Chodorow’s iconic nouveau pan-Asian eatery. The food, too, is all about more—more of it, more flavor and more satisfaction with dishes like plum and sesameglazed lamb spareribs and deeply savory Korean-style kalbi beef. • Breakfast and dinner daily. 954/759-9950. $$$

eduardo de san angel—2822 E. Commercial Blvd. Mexican. Try master chef Eduardo Pria’s pan-sautéed Florida blue crab and yellow corn cakes. As far as soups go, there’s the pasilla-chile-flavored chicken broth with fresh “epazote” (fried corn tortilla strips, sliced avocado, sour cream and homemade cheese). The pan-seared beef tenderloin filet mignon has so much gusto, it’s far too much to consume in one sitting. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 954/772-4731. $$$ emunah café —3558 N. Ocean Blvd.

Kosher, organic. Don’t let the New Age “spirituality” of this renovated restaurant throw you off. Instead, focus on the fresh, organic ingredients that are incorporated into inventive sushi, soups and salads and (mostly) Asian-influenced entrées. • Lunch and dinner Sun.–Thurs. Sat. late evening hours. 954/5616411. $

hi-life café —3000 N. Federal Highway.

American. Get ready to enjoy delicious food and excellent service inside this unpretentious but pretty venue. Check out the Cajun kisses, jalapeños stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon. Hi-Life has a nice contemporary wine list with good choices by the glass. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/563-1395. $$ il mulino—1800 E. Sunrise Blvd. Italian.

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prices. Zuppa de pesce is a wealth of perfectly cooked seafood over linguini in a light tomato-based sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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indigo—Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Seafood. Enjoy delightful alfresco dining while sampling fresh seafood and exotic specialties.

Dependable choices like ahi tuna is joined by more intriguing dishes like sea bass and salmon, and landlubbers will enjoy a selection of steaks and chops. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/467-0045. $$

johnny v—625 E. Las Olas Blvd. American.

Johnny Vinczencz made his mark at Boca’s Maxaluna and Max’s Grille and (the former) De La Tierra at Delray’s Sundy House. Now in his own restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard, Vinczencz has evolved. As for the impressive wine list, Johnny V has more than 600 selections. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 954/761-7920. $$

sea watch—6002 N. Ocean Blvd. Seafood.

For a right-on-the-beach, welcome-to-Florida

dining experience, there’s Sea Watch. Decked out in a pervasive nautical theme, this is definitely tourist country, but it’s pretty and on the beach.

The perfect entrée for the indecisive: Sea Watch medley, with lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and scallops broiled in butter, garlic and white wine.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 954/781-2200. $$

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sunfish grill—2775 E. Oakland Park Blvd.

Seafood. Think inventive, sophisticated food, the kind that made the original Pompano Beach restaurant a major destination. Its take on tuna tartare is still the gold standard, and you can’t go wrong with entrées like onion-crusted salmon or the grilled Atlantic swordfish. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 954/561-2004. $$

Trader, 321 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.

Steaks. This steak house on the beach provides what could be the best ocean view in two counties. Meat is the focus, with a compact menu of all your faves, as well as your new favorite steak, Mary Anne: two mouthwatering 5-ounce filets in a creamy cognac and shallot sauce. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/355-4000. $$

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sublime—1431 N. Federal Highway. Vegetarian. Not only does the menu offer an alternative to animal agriculture, the company’s profits support animal welfare. The haute vegetarian cuisine delivers with dishes like mushroom ravioli and the Tuscan quiche. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/539-9000. $

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Bring all your friends here and order a million mezes (Greek appetizers). Try the keftedes, Greek meatballs, and the lamb chops or snapper, which is filleted at the table. Don’t be surprised when your waiter pulls you up on the table to dance. • Dinner nightly. 954/9294010. (Other locations: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 561/820-0002). $$ lauderdale-by-the-sea blue moon fish company—4405 W.

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Tradewinds Ave. seafood. This is one of the best spots around for waterside dining; the two-for-one lunch special makes it one of the most affordable. Choose from a raw bar, fish nearly every which way, as well as daily, seasonal fish specials. • Lunch and dinner daily.

Brunch Sun. 954/267-9888. $$$

lIGhthOuse POINt le bistro —4626 N. Federal Highway. Global.

This eclectic menu has French, Moroccan and Indian influences. Michelin-trained chef/ owner Andy Trousdale prepares everything to order. We love beef Wellington (for two) and the yummy napoleon. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/946-9240. $$$

seafood world—4602 N. Federal Highway. seafood. This seafood market and restaurant, more suited to a pier, offers some of the freshest seafood in the county. Its unpretentious atmosphere is the perfect setting for the superb king crab, Maine lobster, Florida lobster tails and much more. Tangy Key lime pie is a classic finish. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/9420740. $$$

POmPaNO beach calypso restaurant—460 S. Cypress Road. caribbean. This bright little dining room and bar (beer and wine only) has a Caribbean menu that is flavorful, imaginative—and much more. Calypso offers a spin on island food that includes sumptuous conch dishes, Stamp & Go Jamaican fish cakes and tasty rotis stuffed with curried chicken, lamb or seafood. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Fri. 954/942-1633. $ february 2013

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darrel & oliver’s café maxx—2601 E. Atlantic Blvd. American. The longstanding institution from chef Oliver Saucy is as good now as when it opened in the mid-1980s. The peppered sea scallops appetizer is a must, as is Café Maxx’s cheese plate. Main courses offer complex flavor profiles, such as the sweet-onion-crusted yellowtail snapper on Madeira sauce over mashed potatoes. Parts of the menu change daily. Oh, and don’t miss the sensational wine list. • Dinner nightly. 954/782-0606. $$$

romantico ristorante—1903 E. Atlantic Blvd. Italian. This is the perfect setting for good conversation, a glass of wine and delicious food.

Fettuccine alla Romantico is hot homemade fettuccine poured into a wheel of ParmigianoReggiano. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. 954/946-9100. $$

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HOw DOes IT Feel?

Over the course of one night last September, ballet dancer Eliana Girard performed a pasodoble scored to a Daft Punk song, a classical ballet number set to a theme from “The Nutcracker,” and a Broadway routine, complete with a stripper pole, to a salacious tune from “Chicago.” For the 21-year-old from West Palm Beach, it was another day at the office in an exhausting summer as a contestant on Fox’s ratings dynamo, “So You Think You Can Dance!” Turn the page to learn more about Girard’s experience on the show.

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OurTown HOw DOes IT Feel (cOnT.) Eliana Girard ThE back sTory: Culled from thousands of people who auditioned, Girard made it onto the series’ “Top 20,” where she went on to win the viewer-supported title of America’s Favorite Female Dancer—and a cash prize of $125,000. The first ballet dancer to win the top prize in the show’s nine-season history, Girard mastered everything from hip-hop to quickstep, dancing up to six routines in one two-hour show.

Not bad for a girl who says she “didn’t even like dance” when she first tried it, at age 3. The onetime student at Dreyfoos School of the Arts recently completed a nationwide “So You Think You Can Dance!” tour and is hoping to join a concert dance company and break into the acting world.

In hEr own words: “The first day rehearsing a number, you get about an hour and a half. You don’t finish the number, usually. You just get an idea of what it is. The second day you get five hours with the choreographer. And for the rest of it, it’s all up to you and your partner to rehearse and make sure you’re giving what the choreographers are asking of you. “[Having to stop the show because of the Olympics broadcast] hurt us. We were one or two weeks in and starting to see how our bodies worked and how we could handle this, and then we had

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to stop. It’s almost like you’re running a marathon—and you stop halfway and go back to it the next day. It ruins your momentum. This show has its own stamina because it’s so difficult, and it takes a while to develop that. So we had to develop that and then re-do it again, which was even harder the second time.

“Only the Lord knows how I had all the energy for so many numbers in one night.

There was a lot of prayer. As we were doing quick costume changes to make it before the commercial break, I just kept telling myself, ‘This only happens once. I get to sleep tonight and relax tomorrow. I have no excuse but to go balls to the wall.’

“I never realized how nerve-wracking it would be to wait onstage for the results every week. Watching the show, I thought, ‘I bet they’re not that nervous.’

A lot of times, I thought they already knew the answer, and they pretended to be surprised. I had all these scenarios of what I thought it would be like, but none of them were true. I was trembling.

“My life has changed tremendously, for the better. This whole process has made me grow as an artist even more.

Networking and meeting all these incredible choreographers made me realize how much more there is to learn.

To hear stories about how the show has touched people’s lives has broadened my perspective to different ways to reach out and help people and just realize how the arts and dance can be such an incredible outlet for therapy.”

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PriCe: Available upon booking Where: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boca Raton (5130 N.W. Eighth Ave., 561/994-2107) What’s the deal? Enjoy a romantic staycation in a deluxe suite, complete with a bottle of Champagne and chocolate truffles upon arrival. Couples also receive a complimentary breakfast buffet.

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PriCe: Free Where: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, 561/734-8303) What’s the deal? Experience “Healthy Everglades/Healthy People” on Saturday, Feb. 9, a free day of wildlife presentations, interactive games, speakers, exhibits, music, food—and an opportunity to learn about our unique local environment.

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Founder, national Wheelchair SportS Fund Bruce Karr doesn’t like to talk about the dozen gold medals he has won competing at the Paralympic Games, Pan American Games and the Wheelchair Basketball World Championships (WBC) over an 18-year period. Nor does he like to mention that he’s one of a handful of athletes inducted into the halls of fame for both the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and Wheelchair & Ambulatory Sports USA. Karr doesn’t do what he does for the accolades. In fact, he is so humble that he has given many of his sports trophies to his own coaches over the years; he feels they are more deserving of the honors.

Besides, he’d much rather talk about the National Wheelchair Sports Fund, the nonprofit foundation he formed in 1986 with

■ “You deal with the news [of the disability] by going through phases— that it’s not going to last, that you’re going to be able to beat it ... then you start feeling sorry for yourself and you get angry.

Ultimately, you have to deal with it. There was a lot of support for me.”

■ “The only different [tennis] rule is that the wheelchair player gets two bounces, but most players are playing off one bounce. When [able-bodied players] bend their knees to get low, they’re at about the same height that I am in a chair, so the strokes are very much the same.”

■ “When Verena and I moved to Palm Beach [in 1986], I played some pickup wheelchair basketball. One of the guys there was into tennis, and he bugged me about playing. I didn’t want any part of it. I just didn’t need another sport. Then there was a local tournament— and he entered me in the tournament. I didn’t even know about it. This was in Patch Reef Park. I played and was runner-up in the beginning division. I got a check for $25. I said, ‘Fantastic!

I’m a pro tennis player!’”

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wife Verena. Providing financial support to wheelchair-bound athletes—from funding rehabilitation programs to international travel to specialized equipment—Karr’s foundation has raised millions of dollars and is still running strong.

The Boynton Beach resident, 76, lost the use of his legs to polio in 1953, a year before the Salk vaccine cured the disease. The disability didn’t stop the former high school jock from competing in wheelchair sports in his hometown of Chicago; he excelled in everything from basketball and swimming to the discus, javelin and archery. In his 50s, he discovered wheelchair tennis; for more than 20 years, he has directed the Florida Open, an international wheelchair tennis tournament that, last April, drew 140 competitors to Boca’s Patch Reef Park.

■ “When people in the chair see wheelchair tennis, they will [initially] say, ‘I’ll never be able to do that.’ I tell [them] that we all started that way. You have to stay after people.”

■ “When we hear, ‘You’re such an inspiration’ or ‘You’re so courageous,’ those of us in chairs just gag. Spare me.”

■ “I always thought I would succeed, no matter what I was doing.

There are setbacks, and you stumble along the way sometimes, but it’s [about having] a positive attitude.”

■ “I went to a high school class reunion a few years ago, and one of the guys said, ‘You’ve gone farther as an athlete than anyone in our senior class,’ which is a statement about what the opportunities are [for wheelchair athletes]. Maybe some able-bodied players don’t make the most of the abilities they have. That doesn’t necessarily apply only to sports, but [also] in life.”

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OurTown The love Doctor is in Naomi Berger, marriage and family therapist of The Couples Place (1900 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561/988-0375), answers three relationship/courtship questions from Boca Raton.

How caN someoNe’s self-esteem level affect relatioNsHips?

The better you feel about yourself, the more genuinely honest you are in your intentions with everybody. If you don’t put up a façade, the better relationships you are going to have—and the more likely you are to meet and be attracted to the right people.

We attract people on the same emotional level of health as we are. The healthier you are, chances are that you will attract healthier people. If you’re struggling with self-esteem, lack of confidence, depression and anxiety, the more likely you are to attract people with the same issues.

How importaNt is Body laNguage duriNg a coNversatioN? Communication is not just the noise we make from our mouth. It’s eye contact.

Leaning forward, which is one of the ways we indicate we are engaged. Body language is part of the communication message.

Your voice, your eyes and your body ... it should all be in harmony to convey honesty. Otherwise you are saying one thing, but your behavior and body says something else. It has to go together.

wHat’s tHe Best way to HaNdle aN argumeNt witH your sigNificaNt otHer? When arguing, the first thing to understand is that there is validity in everybody’s position. One thing I like to say to couples is, “If you want to be right, sleep with a pillow.”

You can either be right or be in a relationship, you cannot have both. Right or wrong is a competition, who’s better, who’s worse.

In a competition only one person can get the gold, but they stand alone on the platform. You don’t share that. In a relationship, you cannot be the winner. If you’re the winner, you’re alone.

Instead of being right or wrong, or agreeing and not agreeing, it’s about understanding. Most times in arguments, the person doesn’t necessarily want to win; they really are looking for understanding. Hear me. Get me. That’s really what we want.

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At the height of its renown as the world’s pre-eminent marine chronometer manufacturer, watchmaker Ulysse Nardin was the chronometer of choice for more than 50 navies around the world. (page 48)

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A Portland attorney who successfully won a 2010 lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America posted this number of file pages on his website earlier this year—previously confidential documents spanning more than 25 years that proved the organization had covered up reports of sexual abuse against young Scouts. (page 96)

$17.6 billiOn The National Retail Federation estimated last year that consumers would spend this much money on Valentine’s gifts. (page 50)

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A bill proposed by Louisiana state senator Edwin Murray to make the Sazerac the official cocktail of the Bayou state was defeated in April 2008. Two months later, the senate and house agreed that it should be the official cocktail of New Orleans. (page 82)

13.5 million

The latest population figure for Istanbul had this many people living in Turkey’s largest city. (page 66) february 2013

Inside the Allianz

Boca Raton has you covered from tee to green when it comes to the 2013 Allianz Championship (Feb. 4–10) at the Old Course at Broken Sound. [ 1 ] The field: More than 80 standouts on the Champions Tour are expected to battle for the $1.7 million purse at the seventh Boca-based installment of the Allianz. This year’s field is expected to include defending champion Corey Pavin, Nick Price, Mark Calcavecchia, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite and Boca resident (and 2010 champ) Bernhard Langer.

[ 2 ] impacT on Boca: According to tournament director Ryan Dillon, the 2012 event provided a $15 million economic boost to our community, including occupancy in 1,800 hotel rooms. In addition, Boca Raton received major exposure on the Golf Channel to the tune of 150 million households in more than 170 countries.

[ 3 ] The green scene: Through its environmental initiative started last year (and in place again this year) with the Smart Group, Broken Sound Club, Southern Waste Systems and the International Green Energy Council, the Allianz was able to recycle 92 percent of all waste at the 2012 event, as well as reduce its diesel generators and fuel by 25 percent.

[ 4 ] By The numBers: What goes into staging the Allianz?

Here are just some of the figures that speak to the scope of the 54-hole tournament and its surrounding events: ›› Approximately 600 volunteers help out during the week. ›› Players will have access to 30,000 range balls. ›› Attendees will notice 64 tented areas on the course. ›› 8 miles of rope will be used to section off the course. ›› The tournament will print some 75,000 programs. ›› Approximately 12 skyboxes will cover more than 23,000 square feet. ›› Guests will have their choice of 65 portable toilets.

[ 5 ] TournamenT TickeTs: Admission is free during the three rounds of the main event for those under age 17 and anyone 65 or older; for everyone else, one-day grounds tickets run $20. Michelob Ultra is sponsoring a one-day Partners Club Pass for $75 that gives attendees access to its air-conditioned hospitality venue on the 18th fairway (with complimentary beer and wine). Tickets for the Saturday “Grapes on the Green” wine event are $85. Net proceeds from the tournament benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Visit allianzchampionship.com for complete info—and stay tuned to bocamag.com for tournament-week coverage.

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Corey Pavin celebrates his first-ever Champions Tour win at last year’s Allianz.

2013 AlliAnz Schedule Monday, Feb. 4 8 a.m.

Pro practice rounds 12:30 p.m.

Broken Sound Pro-Am Tuesday, Feb. 5 8 a.m.

Practice rounds 10:30 a.m.

Breakfast/Q&A: Annika Sorenstam 11:45 a.m.

Private clinic with Sorenstam 1 p.m.

Executive Women’s Pro-Am 6:30 p.m.

VIP draw party Wednesday, Feb. 6 7:15 a.m.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pro-Am 12:45 p.m.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Pro-Am Thursday, Feb. 7 7:15 a.m.

Championship Pro-Am 12:45 p.m.

Championship Pro-Am Friday, Feb. 8 9 a.m.

First round of Allianz saTurday, Feb. 9 9 a.m.

Second round of Allianz 3 to 6 p.m.

Grapes on the Green (golf & wine event) All day Family Day sunday, Feb. 10 9 a.m.

Final round of Allianz

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Where: Boca Raton abouT The evenT: Mizner Park hosted two delicious nights of dinner by the bite and refreshing drinks during Tastemakers of Mizner Park, one of Boca Raton magazine’s signature events. Guests were able to sample delicacies from local restaurants including The Cheese Course, Kapow!

Noodle Bar, Max’s Grille, Racks Downtown Eatery + Tavern, Tanzy, The Dubliner, Truluck’s, Uncle Julio’s and Villagio. [ 1 ] Zayra Fosse and Eric Trigilli

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TasTemakers of mizner park [ 2 ] John Haines and Diane Hoffman [ 3 ] Beth Harple and Francia Mayorga [ 4 ] Carole Russell [ 5 ] Leo Netto, Leny Leo, Vinny Cichon and Antonio Candido [ 6 ] Erica Dalapena and Sue Dalapena

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Happy 100tH BirtHday

Where: Boca Raton About the event: The local community celebrated Henrietta, Countess De Hoernle’s milestone birthday in royal style, fulfilling her 100th birthday wish to raise funds for local charities. The black- and white-tie event was held at Boca West Country Club. The gala, which raised more than $250,000, benefited Boca Helping Hands, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County, Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc., HomeSafe and Spirit of Giving Network.

[ 1 ] Gregory W. Schultz, Isabelle K. Paul, Christine Lynn, Alyce Erickson, and Barbara and Dick Schmidt [ 2 ] Matthew R. Ladika, Karen Krumholtz, Brian K. Edwards, Countess de Hoernle, Kokie Dinnan, Marvin A. Tanck and James Gavrilos [ 3 ] Warren and Orrine Orlando, Mary Babione Veccia, Jan Savarick and Robert Primeau

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par For tHe Cause

Where: Parkland Golf and Country Club About the event: Guests gathered on the green for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation’s annual golf tournament and fundraiser. Following the tournament, attendees were treated to a fashion show featuring Alfredo Versace’s latest designs, and awards were presented for putting, closest-to-the-pin and longestdrive contests, as well as a best-dressed category.

[ 4 ] Kevin Kaminski, Tommy Butcher, Glen Calder and Russ Evans [ 5 ] Sylena Reid and Angeles Burke

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Chris EvErt pro-CElEbrity tEnnis ClassiC

Where: Delray Beach About the event: The 23rd annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic celebrated a successful weekend, raising $600,000 for its ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect. The event included a gala, the annual pro-am and two days of celebrity tennis. The event’s silent and live auctions at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, alone, raised $145,000 for charity.

[ 1 ] Adriana Castroneves and Helio Castroneves [ 2 ] William Matheson, Monique Matheson, Dick Siemans, Carole Siemans and Jim Spooner [ 3 ] Colton Mills, Nicky Mills, Chris Evert and Alex Mills [ 4 ] Rennae Stubbs, Kevin McKidd, David Cook, Brad Gilbert, Chris Evert, Alan Thicke, Martina Navratilova, Helio Castroneves, Jon Lovitz, and Maeve Quinlan [ 5 ] Karen Walsh, Rennae Stubbs, Kevin McKidd and Chris Walsh

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Celebration of Style

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Where: Boca Raton About the event: More than 150 guests turned out for an elegant reception at One Thousand Ocean in Boca Raton. The “Celebration of Style” gathering offered guests an opportunity to view two new two-story beach villas. More than $6 million of jewelry, stunningly clad fashion models, live music, cocktails and culinary fare contributed to the upbeat vibe.

[ 1 ] Elizabeth Dymond, Ozcar G and Elena Palmer [ 2 ] Jamie Nix, Helene Weicholz and Keri McGraw [ 3 ] Alessa Zaccagna, Paul Lubetsky, Allison Aronov and Flora Garber

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Video GameS

Where: Boca Raton About the event: The Boca Raton Museum of Art celebrated the opening of its “The Art of Video Games” exhibition from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Members had a first look at the interactive exhibition, which explores the artistic merits of the 40-year evolution of video games.

[ 4 ] Harriet Abrams [ 5 ] Jay Hathaway and Emmanuel Valdez

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ToasTs, TasTes and Trolleys

Where: Boca Raton About the event: The Boca Raton Historical Society held its second annual Toasts, Tastes & Trolleys event, which included stops at several local restaurants for dinner-by-the-bite and drinks. Proceeds from the event helped fund operations of the museum, including care of the historic collections and community history programs.

[ 1 ] Bob and Lindy Harvey, and Dawn and Morgan Zook [ 2 ] Linda Davidson, Al and Lenore Alford, and Jean McGrath [ 3 ] Ginger Metzger, Stacey Hamilton, Jeanette Goodmanson and Mary Cullinan [ 4 ] Bob and Sally Painter, and Marti and Tom White [ 5 ] Joyce and Thom De Vita, Jane Tyree, Kathryn Boehly, and Mike Donovan

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Blow out

Where: Boca Raton About the event: SoBlo, a local blow dry salon, hosted a private event for “Real Housewife” Kyle Richards and Alene Too that benefited Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure. Guests were pampered by SoBlo and had an opportunity to meet Giorgio Armani’s celebrity makeup artist, Tim Quinn.

[ 1 ] Tanya Rolleri and Stacey Seagal [ 2 ] Shari Post, Kyle Richards and Stac Yagu [ 3 ] Debbie Weisman and Matthew Keegan

AnimAl Shelter AwAreneSS week

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Where: Boca Raton About the event: One hundred pets competed for the honor of being labeled one of the top five funniest pets in South Florida during Animal Shelter Awareness Week. The silly competition helped raise funds for the Tri-County Humane Society, the Humane Society of Broward County, Big Dog Ranch Rescue and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Animals in need of adopting also found new homes through the event.

[ 4 ] Felicia Tynes and Lou Brown [ 5 ] Cristine Pike

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How will a lourdes lopez season differ from an edward Villella season?

The dancers will see existing Balanchine, Robbins, Taylor and Tharp works. The foundation and cornerstone of the company’s repertory won’t change.

Where it will differ is that I will be bringing in new works from different choreographers that will have Miami premieres— works the community has not seen and that the dancers have not danced—by choreographers like Christopher Wheeldon, Nacho Duato and William Forsythe. That will challenge dancers because they need to be challenged, and it will challenge audiences to see other works—to understand that there’s a whole cadre of works out there for ballet dancers that are gorgeous.

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Where it needs some focus and nurturing is that I feel Miami City Ballet hasn’t really engaged the community that it’s in. I left at 14, and I’m 54 now. I had to leave Miami because if I wanted to dance, I couldn’t do it here, and that’s not the case anymore.

I would love to see this organization really, truly be a part of this community—and have the community understand that they have a gem here.

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speedbumps [ by marie speed ]

From left: View of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park; the former family house

Four Walls and a Family The Time comes To say goodbye To a house on a hill.

I

have always marked the periods of my life by the houses I lived in, and one of those chapters closed a few weeks ago when we sold our parents’ house. The first house I remember as a child was a Colonial with a staircase and fireplace, the dark woods out back full of dinosaurs. The next one was a split-level ranch, and I had my own room; when we moved, I remember carving my initials into the carport and promising I would come back. The one in London was an old brick house with a servant’s entrance, a formal garden and a few ghosts in the attic. Florida was on the water with a pool.

And then things started to change.

Midway through my college years, my father retired and my parents decided to throw Florida over and move to Colorado—all because they recalled a family vacation there years before that involved a trout stream and the smell of pines. This was more than a romantic impulse; it was upending my life. I stayed behind in Florida in school (someone had to buckle down), and they went off in search of The Perfect Place To Retire. I am sure my dad had a TripTik from AAA but that was it; this was a reckless and wanton act of spontaneity I had never before seen in my parents.

After flying to Denver, they rented a car, and the search was on. They wound up finding Estes Park after one last magical spiral up a mountain, to an impossibly perfect postcard view of a small town with a lake rimmed by the snow-capped Rockies. This was it; they had found ShangriLa. And with the Colorado mind-set now firmly in place, nothing would do but to find the Perfect Mountain House.

They looked at several. They went back and forth. They weighed the options. And they ended up buying a house that made absolutely no sense, not then, not now, not follow the leader

ever. It was an eccentric 1960s shingled A-frame built into a hill over town. A massive iron fireplace sprouted from a counter in the living room. There was an open loft. There was a fireplace downstairs with moss growing on it, surrounded by a carpeted “conversation pit” and a built-in bar. One whole side of the house was all windows; there was no parking and the kitchen was minuscule. It was a house that Tab Hunter might have lived in, or Dobie Gillis—but not Hugh and Betty Speed.

It was a house we would love for 40 years.

This was the house where my sister got married (twice).

Where I spent summers in college and holidays after that.

It was where my brother brought his young family on vacations every year, and it’s where my father died. It is the house that looks straight across the valley to the historic Stanley Hotel and that has elk and deer in the backyard most days. It is the house that gets so cold downstairs your pillow can freeze to the window.

Three weeks ago my brother and sister and I met to take the last things we wanted from the house; mom and dad have been gone for years, money was tight and we knew it was time to sell it. We made the trip there to do something none of us really wanted. And in between the scrapbooks and old pictures and stray dishes we claimed, there was something else there. It was our past as a family, all the Christmases and summer evenings and fires in the fireplace. It was a dream our parents had. It was snow and wind and a grandfather clock that never kept time.

It was home. This was the thing that enveloped us in all the rooms, that slipped around us like wood smoke as we stood at the front door for the last time.

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A LESSON IN LOVE The Power of CommiTmenT

“We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person”.

—William Somerset Maugham

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any mornings this summer in Park City, Utah, when I got into my van ready to leave the house for work, I saw my longtime neighbor, Rick Rogers, engaged in the same grueling battle to take a simple walk. As he slowly and methodically struggled by me, he always said, “Hi baby”— but he never remembered my name. I watched him carefully as he moved, slow step by slow step, gripping his cane, working to maintain his balance as he struggled to put one foot in front of the other.

Like the beat of an off-kilter metronome, his left leg painstakingly inched in front of him, followed by the thrusting forward of his paralyzed right leg and frozen right arm; each tiny step covered less than 12 inches. That is how he walked.

For a quarter of a mile. Each step was a hope-determined action—a way to get well, a way to begin to retrain a brain dramatically altered five years ago by a stroke. God only knows what goes through his mind as he struggles with the effects of this beast that has left him with limited mobility and aphasia.

A former Hollywood actor (Rogers played Doc in the 1960s TV series “Combat” with Vic Morrow), architectural and design aficionado, ace pool player and superb storyteller, this Renaissance man regularly trains with a therapist on the computer with routines to facilitate his mental acu[ by john shuff ] ity. As limited as he is, he walks daily and maintains a regular exercise routine.

No matter the circumstances, he answers the bell.

I’m sure everyone with a disability has his or her own agenda for coping. Whatever strategy they have chosen, Rick Rogers and his resolute wife, Carmen, possess an indefatigable and tenacious desire to remain in the hunt, to be normal and to be accepted. For Carmen, living with a person who

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is a far cry from the man she married—physically and emotionally—has created a bump in the road that would test anyone’s commitment. Lasting love is based on this 10-letter word and the recognition that nothing ever stays the same.

Carmen’s love for her husband has motivated her to push him to maintain a daily routine, to exercise, to work diligently with his therapists and to frequently visit with their friends. She has turned the unimaginable into a mission to make her husband cope in a world that many would want to escape. For her, every step Rick takes, every word he speaks, and every thought he expresses makes him a victor—not a victim.

In the final analysis, life is just this: a test. It’s probably the only one we’ll ever take that we, ourselves, will grade. The manner in which we handle life’s challenges and the adversities that confront us will go a long way toward the grade we put on our lives. Carmen gets high grades from those who know her because she has focused on Rick’s happiness with an enduring love and commitment based on the hope that things are going to get better because she wants them to be better.

May God bless Carmen and Rick and all those who are struggling to make it through their lives. Each day is another chance to make those lives matter. february 2013

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