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BEGIN Decades before it became a consistent location for Hollywood, the Sunshine State earned its stripes as the backdrop for a handful of big-screen classics.

Florida’s top film historian shares the backstories of movies from “Key Largo” to “Scarface.” by scott eyman

Fun, flirty spring style plays well against International Polo Club Palm Beach. photography by cemhan biricik

TASTE126 THE 134 IN-STATE MAKERS ESCAPES Seven South Florida experts review the lay of the land in their respective categories—from food and fashion to autos and urban planning—and share their cutting-edge views on what to expect in 2016 and beyond. by nila do simon

We have the best cure for that case of Spring Fever—a weekend getaway at one of these nearby retreats. by marie speed

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What’s the March buzz in and around Boca? We have the dish on the top chefs appearing at Boca Bacchanal, a longtime jeweler offers tips on wedding rings, a local organization celebrates a major anniversary, and a Boca-based country singer takes her next big step.

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63SHOP TALK

The air is thick this spring with a host of floral fragrances. In addition, look to Pantone’s colors of the year for fashion inspiration—and add to that feeling of renewal with our mini-makeover products. by lindsey swing and taryn tacher

73FEEL GOOD

Meet two locals who are traveling halfway around the world to take mountain biking to new heights, check out some of Boca’s boutique gyms and get the lowdown on testosterone therapy. by lisette hilton

85 FLORIDA HOME

Sometimes, as evidenced by these stylish interiors and chic accessories, decorating your house can be as simple as black and white. by brad mee

91CITY WATCH

The rise of vacation rentals in residential neighborhoods has folks in Boca and Delray saying: “Not in my backyard.” by randy schultz

96 FACE TIME

Meet the recent recipient of the Woman Volunteer of the Year honor, the president of the Hospital Foundation at Boca Regional and a Lynn student who makes music in more ways than one.

by ilana jacqueline, felicia levine and marie speed

104 THE BOCA INTERVIEW

Animal-rights activism is more than just a casual cause for vegan restaurant owner and Boca resident Nanci Alexander. by john thomason

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Our award-winning A&E department spotlights the best of a busy March calendar. In addition, we showcase a new art fair destined to make a splash in Boca—and we Take 5 with one of the musical stars of Festival of the Arts, violinist Joshua Bell.

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Don’t leave home without it!

Our comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in South Florida includes new reviews of venerable 32 East in Delray and Ruth’s Chris in Boca—as well as a grilled cheese Challenge you won’t want to miss. reviews by bill citara

207 OUT & ABOUT

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

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223 SPEED BUMPS

It’s been 25 years since the group editor first walked through the doors at Boca Raton, leaving her to marvel at how the time has flown.

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224 MY TURN

The author reflects on the life of his longtime friend and Boca icon. by john shuff

ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Cemhan Biricik STYLIST: Rachael Russell/Ford Artists, Miami MAKEUP: Alexis Renny for Stila Cosmetics/ Artists at Wilhelmina HAIR: Richard Torres for Redken MODEL: Eva Jay Kubatova/Front Management FASHION: Alexis shirt, $448, Blank NYC jeans, $110, and Winters belt, $190, from En Vogue, Boca Raton; Tory Burch mules, $429, from Bloomingdale’s, Town Center; necklace, $225, and bracelet, $149, from Styles Boutique; Regine Chevallier hat, $128, available at reginechevallier.com; Dolce & Gabbana backpack, $1,995, from Saks Fifth Avenue SHOT ON LOCATION AT: International Polo Club Palm Beach SPECIAL THANKS TO: Tim Gersley of Venue Marketing

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bocamag.com WEB EXTRAS Check out these bonus items unique to bocamag.com, related to stories in the March issue of Boca Raton or pertaining to events in our area: It’s just another day at the office for Cemhan Biricik, who shot spring fashion for us at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

PUDDING WITH A POP: Our friends at Boca’s Best BBQ break down one of their dessert menu staples—bread pudding with honey whiskey sauce— in this issue’s “Deconstructing the Dish” segment (page 184). But if you’re looking to re-create this Southern classic, visit Web Extras for all the delicious step-by-step details.

FESTIVAL TIME: Award-winning A&E writer John Thomason leads our coverage of the 10th-anniversary edition of Festival of the Arts Boca, which runs from March 4-16 at Mizner Park Amphitheater and the Cultural Arts Center. Check out bocamag.com for reviews, special interviews and much more.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Join our BocaMagTV team at International Polo Club Palm Beach for a glimpse at everything that went into staging our spring fashion shoot. Visit our Facebook page or go to the BocaMagTV link on our website to catch the behind-the-scenes action.

KEEPING AN EYE ON BOCA: Randy Schultz keeps our readers in the know when it comes to the news, issues and debates that affect our community. Check out his “City Watch” blog every Tuesday and Thursday.

WINNING FORMULA

Boca Raton’s social media platforms are the place to be when it comes to special giveaways this season. Check our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for alerts and instructions—and you may be one of our lucky winners.

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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 special profiles every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also, check out our catalog of South Florida concert images, courtesy of Ron Elkman.

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SHOP: Discover upcoming trunk shows, store openings, money-saving tips and fashion trends throughout the week with our style specialists, including the ladies from LLScene.

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Lisette Hilton delivers local news from the worlds of exercise and medicine every Wednesday in her “Fit Life” blog.

Schultz brings a reporter’s eye to Boca and beyond every Tuesday and Thursday with his “City Watch” blog; Michelle Olson-Rogers explores the family scene with “Boca Mom Talk” every other Wednesday; and our in-house team keeps you on top of local events and happenings—including our popular “Staff Picks” each Friday to kick off your weekend.

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KEEP MEMORIES ALIVE We were once again so honored to have you as our exclusive magazine sponsor. You truly [help to] make our event a success each year.

—Terry Fedele Morgan Green Debbie Lindstrom EDITOR’S NOTE: Boca Raton magazine was equally proud to be part of the 10th annual “Keep Memories Alive” walk at Town Center mall. The event drew more than 500 walkers—and raised in excess of $300,000 in gifts, money that will support day center scholarships and caregiver programs at the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center, part of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at FAU.

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On the University Village debate: We have owned property off of Spanish River Boulevard for 22 years. We watched Spanish River and Yamato grow in width and houses get torn down; [we saw] driveway and yard footage taken away from homes. The green area has always been great. It was natural.

There was wildlife.

We love the new park and library additions, and we understand that FAU is growing and development is inevitable. But now we have more dead raccoons on the road from the construction pushing them out of their environment. I have seen cars stop several times to save turtles. The bike crossing is impossible; cars never stop even with the bike/ pedestrian sign.

We prefer more housing over businesses. The proximity to all the local schools right here will keep the home values stable. It’s a great area. Locals like it sleepy on the east side. Mellow is better when it’s not Monday to Friday rush hour.

—Aimee Sunshine Boca Raton

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TASTERS’ CHOICE I moved to Boca Raton 17 years ago and feel grateful to be living in this beautiful resort area with so much to offer. I enjoy your Boca and Delray magazines; great layout, photos, articles, coverage of events—and, usually, great advertisements.

I am writing to tell you how offensive it is that you ran the Excell Auto ad (which has run throughout high season). It is definitely not typical of your magazine nor representative of Boca or Delray. It’s something that I would find acceptable only in a men’s type of publication. …

As a [real-estate agent], I hand out your publications as a courtesy; it’s my way of introducing outof-town buyers to the area. One buyer showed me the ad and questioned whether or not Boca was really the “family-oriented” area I claimed it to be.

I assured them that this was atypical. … Hoping [these kind of ads] do not run again.

—Christina Boca Raton I have never written to complain about an ad in a magazine. However, [the Excell Auto] ad is so offensive to women and so very sexist. I am shocked that this was allowed to be published in this day and age.

—Cheryl Maeder e-mail I see postings on Facebook regarding an [Excell] ad that seems fun and clever. Please place me in the column that is in favor of this ad. [It seems] pretty petty to attempt and stifle [this kind of] creativity.

—Kevin Cohen e-mail

EVENTS FAU GALA When: April 2, 6:30 p.m.

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t’s been a little more than six years since Dame Alyce Erickson artists whose lives she would affect through the Florida East Coast chapter first told me that she loved me. At the time, we had spent a of NSAL, for which she served as president from 2006–2008. grand total of 75 minutes together, but I knew, instinctively, that “I’m rejuvenated every time I help a child, darlin’,” she said. her affection was pure.

I’m reminded of Alyce’s ongoing passion project in light of Boca Back in the fall of 2009, Alyce’s tireless work on behalf of Raton’s association with the upcoming 34th annual Red Rose Gala. the area’s aspiring cultural talent— The event, slated for April 1 at Mar-a-Lago through her role at the local chapter of the Club in Palm Beach, will honor Maestro National Society of Arts and Letters, her Gerard Schwarz, the longtime director of the ability to open doors for talented students in Seattle Symphony Orchestra. But rest assured disciplines ranging from ballet and voice to that Alyce’s eyes will light up like the crystal classical music, and other selfless community chandeliers in the lobby of the Metropolitan endeavors—had resulted in much-deserved Opera House the minute her local NSAL recognition as the Junior League’s Woman scholarship recipients take center stage— Volunteer of the Year. students like John Weisberg (page 100) from As is our tradition at Boca Raton—a Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music. tradition that continues in this month’s issue And mine will no doubt light up when I (page 96) with 2015 recipient Linda Coffin see my friend. of Children’s Home Society—we profiled the In the days after my story on Alyce first Volunteer of the Year shortly after the event. reached subscribers in late February 2010, my I met Alyce for lunch at Royal Palm Yacht & cell phone rang.

Country Club and quickly discovered that “Darlin’,” said the unmistakable voice on whether she’s known you for 30 seconds or 30 the other line, dripping with heartfelt Southern years, the longtime Boca resident (by way of charm, “I just love you so much.” To this day, Parkersburg, West Va.) can’t help but call you every time I see Alyce Erickson at an event “darlin’.” during social season, she greets me with some As in, “That’s what I do with my life, darlin’. variation of that sentiment.

I try and create opportunities for these There are so many benevolent people in wonderful kids.”

Boca who put the needs of others before their Alyce Erickson with the editor at the Red Rose Gala By her own admission, it took a few years own. We’ve written about hundreds of them in for Alyce to find her footing in Boca. After moving here in early 1982, she this magazine throughout our 36-year history, and we’re honored to be played some tennis, she swam, she attended boat shows—for her, it was part of a community imbued with that spirit. like watching paint dry. “Darlin’, I’ve never been so bored in my life. My But there’s only one woman out there to whom I can honestly say this brain was atrophying. It was time to do something.” without my wife raising an eyebrow.

Or, in Alyce’s case, everything. She would roll up her impeccably Alyce, I love you too. tailored sleeves and, with understated resolve, find as many ways as Enjoy the issue. possible to serve this community. Alyce coordinated the inaugural Presidential Ball for the Boca Raton Museum of Art in the mid-1980s.

She raised funds, chaired committees and served on boards of cultural organizations from the Children’s Museum of Boca Raton to the Miami City Ballet Guild.

But nothing brought Alyce more joy than spending time with the young

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ALWAYS EN POINTE To say that Boca Ballet Theatre is simply part of the community’s cultural tapestry is like referring to Baryshnikov

as just a dancer. Under the vision and guidance of Dan Guin and Jane Tyree, Boca Ballet has educated, elevated and inspired since opening its doors in 1991—training more than 9,000 young dancers in the process. On March 19, Boca Ballet celebrates 25 years of dance with a gala performance at Spanish River High School, presented by the Michael & Madelyn Savarick Trust. Afterward, join dancers and dignitaries for a dinner party (sponsored by Boca Raton) at the Countess de Hoernle Center for Dance. Visit bocaballet.org or call 561/995-0709 for ticket information.

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home town [ BOCA BY THE NUMBERS ] SPECIAL EVENT EDITION High season may be winding down, but the event calendar remains jam-packed. These numbers tell part of the story.

34th annual:

Our community’s aspiring cultural talent couldn’t have a stronger champion than Florida’s East Coast Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters, which once again will award scholarships to deserving students at the 34th edition of the Red Rose Gala. Visit nsalfloridaeast.org for info on the April 1 event at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

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More than 290 years after the masterpiece was first published in Amsterdam, violinist Joshua Bell will close out Festival of the Arts Boca on March 16 with his take on Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons.” Turn to page 146 for more on the prodigiously talented Bell.

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Expect the annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities to exceed last year’s record number of attendees. Celebrating its eighth year, the free event launched by Jay Van Vechten for children, adults and Purple Heart recipients with physical and emotional challenges has become the largest of its kind in the U.S. Call 561/715-2622 for details on this year’s affair, March 12 at Spanish River Park.

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1 in 6: A recent NBC report on the subject noted that 1 in 11 men and 1 in 6 women older than 65 will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

In an effort to raise funds and awareness, the annual Boca Walk to End Alzheimer’s will hold a Promise Garden Luncheon on April 1 at Boca West Country Club. Visit the luncheon’s Eventbrite page for tickets, or call 561/496-4222.

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As someone who grew up around precious gems, working with his father at Raymond Lee Jewelers before he even graduated high school, Lee Josephson understands what’s hot and what’s not when it comes to rings that will stand the test of time.

The vice president at Raymond Lee—which recently opened its latest store, Diamonds by Raymond Lee, in the 5,000-square-foot space once occupied by Boca Diner (2801 N. Federal Highway)—offers the following insights regarding 2016 ring trends.

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All Hail the Bacchanal!

The revered Boca Bacchanal—celebrating its 14th year—will take place April 8 and 9 in Boca Raton.

Opening night features the return to Mizner Park of the popular Grand Tasting, with the lavish private vintner dinners set for the following evening.

Cendyn owners and local community leaders Charles and Robin Deyo will chair this year’s Bacchanal.

“Boca Bacchanal is the premier wine and food event in our area, and the mission-driven results have a significant impact on the great work the Boca Raton Historical Society provides for education and historic preservation,” Robin says. “We are thrilled to help make the event a huge success!”

The stars of the weekend, as always, will be the guest chefs. Here’s who will be stirring it up in the kitchen.

Barony Tavern, Charleston, S.C. Carter has spent more than 25 years in the fine-dining arena. He attracted national attention for his work in Charleston, but his résumé also includes stints in Key West, Walland, Tenn. (at the renowned Blackberry Farm) and Dallas. Every career move has significantly influenced Carter’s love affair with good food, and Barony Tavern captures the best of each culinary experience.

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PAULA DASILVA, CHEF/CONSULTANT 3030 Ocean, Fort Lauderdale DaSilva, a native of Brazil, has lived in America more than 25 years. Her culinary background began in Massachusetts, working in her family’s Brazilian restaurant.

After moving to South Florida, her parents opened two restaurants. DaSilva attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, earning an associate’s degree in culinary arts. DaSilva began her culinary career at 3030 Ocean in 2000 and appeared on season five of the popular FOX reality cooking show “Hell’s Kitchen” with Gordon Ramsay. Following a successful run at Miami Eden Roc’s 1500°, DaSilva returned to 3030 Ocean. DaSilva has received several awards and was invited to be a guest chef at the James Beard House in New York City.

RAFFAELE DALL’ERTA, CHEF Hamptons Restaurant, Sumter, S.C. Dall’Erta was born and reared in Milan, and attended culinary school at Vallesana in Northern Lombardy. His formal education was followed by apprenticeships, which led to positions in top Italian kitchens including Don Lisander and La Rondine. In addition, he has worked in such worldrenowned restaurants as The Fat Duck in the United Kingdom and Per Se in New York. Prior to joining Hamptons, he came from the renowned Inn at Little Washington, where he served as executive sous chef for more than 11 years. Hamptons has been honored with Open Table’s Top 100 Best Restaurants in America in 2012 and 2014.

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MICHAEL SCOTT, EXECUTIVE CHEF Northwood Club, Dallas The California-born Scott was reared in the foodie destination of Carmel Valley and a Sausalito houseboat community, working in local restaurants since age 13. Scott got his big break at Teppan Taiko Japanese Restaurant. He worked at Sushi Gen under a five-year apprenticeship, including training with master chef Shoji Yano in Shinjiku, Tokyo. After returning to the states, Scott held top positions at many fine restaurants, opening Beverly’s Restaurant in Athens, Texas in 2004. In 2005, Scott became the executive chef at Northwood Club.

The Refinery, Tampa Baker, from Clearwater, returned to his “hometown” after a stint in Portland, where he became immersed in the farmto-table movement. He is credited with transforming the Tampa Bay area’s culinary scene when he opened The Refinery with his wife, Michelle, in 2010 in the historic neighborhood of Seminole Heights, Tampa. His menus incorporate classical French technique with Florida’s rich cultural history. Among numerous awards and press, The James Beard Foundation named The Refinery as a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2011 and named Baker a semifinalist for Best Chef South in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

CHRIS CLIME, EXECUTIVE CHEF PassionFish, Reston, Va., and Bethesda, Md. Clime graduated from Rhode Island’s Johnson & Wales University after high school; he began his culinary career at the five-diamond Woodlands Resort, and as a private corporate chef for executives and guests at The Masters golf tournament.

Clime then began working for Jeff Tunks at DC Coast, followed later by a chef de cuisine position at Tunks’ Acadiana, his fourth restaurant, inspired by the rich culinary tradition of southern Louisiana. Clime became executive chef at PassionFish in 2008, and is now helming the kitchen of its second location in Bethesda, which opened in September 2015.

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JEFF TUNKS, CHEF/OWNER PassionFish, Reston, Va. PassionFish is the next generation of Tunks’ flagship restaurant DC Coast, taking its tri-coastal seafood theme to a global level.

The cuisine of PassionFish represents the bounty of the world’s oceans with a progressive, modern approach. Tunks has opened District Commons and Burger, Tap & Shake—sister concepts that highlight fine American cuisine—followed by Fuego Cocina y Tequilera. In August 2014, Tunks opened his latest venture: Penn Commons, an all-American tavern in the Chinatown/Penn Quarter neighborhood of D.C. Tunks has received numerous awards and is chair of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum.

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home town [ BOCA CHATTER ] 3 Irish Bars We Love

There’s no better day than St. Paddy’s (March 17) to check into one of our favorite local pubs and have a wee dram of this or that.

1 The Black Rose Irish Pub (234 S. Federal Highway, Boca, 561/392-3808) This is a local fave, with a pool table, darts, a great outdoor patio and karaoke night on Thursdays. We like the Irish onion soup and the corned beef Reuben.

2 Dubliner (Mizner Park, 561/620-2540)

One of the great things about the Dubliner—aside from seriously good comfort food (think mac-n-cheese and shepherd’s pie)—are the large communal tables, a hallmark of a true public house. Live music, Guinness, Smithwick’s Hard Cider—and a setting where people actually talk to one another. You’ll be happily weeping into your pint.

3 Tim Finnegans Irish Pub (2885 S. Federal

Highway, Delray Beach, 561/330-3152) There are lunch specials, singer-songwriter nights on Thursdays, fish and chips, Scotch eggs and barbecue Guinness wings. Delray locals swear by this place.

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* In addition to Festival of the Arts

The eighth annual Savor The Avenue hosted by Boca and Delray magazines (March 21 in Delray Beach) promises the state’s longest dining table, seating more than 1,000 guests and featuring menus from 18 restaurants on Atlantic Avenue. For more information, visit downtowndelraybeach.com or go to bocamag.com.

The eighth annual Boating & Beach Bash for People With Disabilities (March 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spanish River Park) gives people with disabilities and their caregivers a much-needed respite from the daily grind, with activities ranging from boat rides and barbecue to therapy ponies, games and live entertainment. Call or donate now at 561/715-2622.

The Palm Beach International Boat Show takes over the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach (March 17-20) with everything from mega yachts and Jet Skis to floating bars and whimsical accessories and jewelry.

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Spring has sprung, which means new trends to dress by for local fashionistas. Lauren Taylor, public relations manager at Neiman Marcus inside Town Center mall, gives us the lowdown on what’s hot.

• Lace, lace, Lace • Confident reds • The wide-leg pant • Bare shoulders • Shoes that wrap and tie • Embellished bags • The blazer redefined • High-impact earrings • Denim everything

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COUNTRY GIRL BOCA SINGER/SONGWRITER LIZZIE SIDER TAKES THE NEXT STEP IN HER FLOURISHING CAREER.

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hen you fall, don’t forget that you can fly,” LIZZIE SIDER confidently sings on “Symphony,” the title track of her new six-song CD of original country material. It’s a sentiment that rings true for the wise-beyond-her-years Boca teen, who has turned the challenges of her youth into a musical journey of empowerment that is touching the lives of students and fans from coast to coast.

The 17-year-old Sider, teased and bullied during her elementary school years for “being different,” first turned heads with “Butterfly,” which snagged more than 1 million YouTube views. The inspirational message behind that song led to a two-year Bully Prevention Tour of some 350 schools in New York City, Nashville and Phoenix—and throughout Florida, Texas and California—that reached more than 150,000 students. Sider (who’s homeschooled) has taken her anti-bullying campaign to the next level, establishing the nonprofit Nobody HasThePowerToRuinYourDay.org.

She describes her new album of ballads and upbeat country songs as “a real representation of where I’m heading [as an artist].” Here, Sider shares a few of the lessons she’s learned over the past few years. (Visit lizziesider.com for more on “Symphony.”)

“Initially, I had this mentality that I needed to overimpress everyone [to reach my goals]. What I realized was that I didn’t need to be anyone other than my normal self to get to where I want to go in my career.

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Just as life sometimes imitates art (or vice versa), fashion copies the Pantone Color Guide when it comes to hues. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, says that colors this season “transport us to a happier, sunnier place where we feel free to express a wittier version of our real selves.”

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FIESTA Topshop’s Colourblock fedora hat, Nordstrom, Town Center at Boca Raton, $60

SERENITY Rebecca Taylor pointelle turtleneck pullover, Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center, $375

QUITE THE COMPLEMENT

In addition to the blending of Serenity and Rose Quartz, the Pantone cocolors of the year, expect to see more of the following hues in 2016 when it comes to fashion and accessories.

ROSE QUARTZ Harlow necklace by Kendra Scott, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $195

Serenity PEACH ECHO New York Cedar Street iPad mini case, Kate Spade, Town Center, $120

Rose Quartz Peach Echo Limpet Shell

SNORKEL BLUE SASSSY heel, Steve Madden, Town Center, $99.95

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ROSE QUARTZ Rebecca Minkoff Ava Dome stud zip wallet, Bloomingdale’s, Town Center, $145

LIMPET SHELL Hunter tall gloss rain boots, Urban Outfitters, Delray Beach, $140

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SHISEIDO URBAN ENVIRONMENT OIL-FREE UV PROTECTOR BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 42 What: It’s scary to think that South Floridians don’t take sun protection seriously. This oil-free daily sunscreen protects against the three major causes of skin damage: UV rays, oxidation and overproduction of sebum.

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CLARISONIC MIA FIT What: Implementing a form of deep exfoliation into your skin-care routine is crucial for proper beauty cleaning.

Shaking things up, Clarisonic recently introduced this compact device, which fits comfortably in the palm of your hand.

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CINEMA SECRETS MAKEUP BRUSH CLEANER PRO STARTER KIT What: Believe it or not, the quality of your skin can come down to simple maintenance; after so many uses, makeup brushes become caked with residue, oil and dead skin cells. Thanks to Cinema Secrets, your old brush will be as good as new.

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In Full Bloom

We asked experts in the perfume departments at Town Center at Boca Raton to tell us which floral fragrances hit all the right notes with customers. (All prices as of press time.)

VIKTOR & ROLF FLOWERBOMB

Floral notes: Freesia, jasmine, orange blossom, orchid, rose, patchouli Price: $50 (.68 ounce), $115 (1.7 ounces), $165 (3.4 ounces), $215 (5 ounces) Where: Nordstrom

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Floral notes: Jasmine absolute Price: $77 (1.7 ounces), $97 (3.4 ounces), $122 (5 ounces) Where: Bloomingdale’s

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Floral notes: Jasmine, mimosa, orange flower, neroli Price: $220 (1.7 ounces), $300 (3.4 ounces), $535 (8.4 ounces) Where: Neiman Marcus

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Floral notes: Neroli, peony, tuberose, jasmine sambac Price: $68 (1 ounce), $90 (1.7 ounces), $120 (3.4 ounces) Where: Sephora

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From left: Chris Lentjes and Dean Foley

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HEAD FOR THE HILLS Boca-based CHRIS LENTJES and his friend DEAN FOLEY are seeking higher ground—even if it means pedaling more than 400 miles through the slopes of South Africa to do so. Later this month, the two mountain biking enthusiasts will travel to Cape Town to participate in the Absa Cape Epic—a punishing eight-day trek (March 13-20) that involves a combined vertical gain of nearly 50,000 feet.

“We’ll ride back and forth over mountains; the back sides are semi-arid and the front sides are picturesque wine farming areas,” says Foley, 52, a Delray resident who grew up in Johannesburg.

“Each stage differs in terrain, distance and climbing,” says Lentjes, 44, who grew up in Cronulla, a beachside community in Sydney, Australia. “On average, each stage is around 56 miles

with 6,700 feet of climbing per day. The highest climbing stage is 8,250 feet.”

Training in flat South Florida hasn’t been easy. To prepare, the athletes have been riding 20 or more hours a week, sometimes traveling to hillier terrain in Central Florida and Georgia.

“This is one of those sporting opportunities that comes along once in a lifetime,” Lentjes says.

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Gym Gems Not into the big-box fitness scene? Check out the boutique facilities in Boca that are making local gym rats feel right at home.

Gravity + Oxygen

Where: 199 W. Palmetto Park Road, 561/756-8637 What: This 3,000-square-foot hybrid fitness facility offers group exercise and personal training.

By staying true to the core elements of exercise, co-owners Paul Christopher and Joe Drake have designed an intelligent blend of resistance-training circuits (gravity) and cardiovascular intervals (oxygen).

“The workouts are exercise science with an artistic spin, using a wide variety of unique fitness toys totally unseen in other group exercise systems here in Boca,” Christopher says.

Group exercise rates start at $30 for a single session. Personal training rates vary.

Website: gravityandoxygen.com

iX3 Fitness

Where: 8221 Glades Road, Suite 13, 954/588-5569 What: iX3 Fitness focuses on transforming bodies with training that combines a variety of regimens into a well-conceived progression that emphasizes both fun and safety. Classes include kickboxing and muscle-defining strength and interval training.

“Unlike most gyms, where you are treated like a number on a roster after signing up, iX3 members are treated like part of the family,” says Allan Prince, iX3’s founder and owner. iX3 offers an introductory special for all new members: $19.99 for one week of unlimited classes and a new pair of boxing gloves. Individual classes are $25. Package pricing is available.

Website: intensityx3.com

Raw Fitness

Where: 2831 N. Federal Highway, 561/465-3745 What: Founded and run by the brother/sister duo Sam and Elizabeth Russell, Raw Fitness is focused solely on personal training. The 3,000-square-foot gym features Olympic lifting platforms with weights and barbells; indoor sports turf for agility, speed conditioning and more; TRX Suspension training; functional training; state-of-the-art cardio equipment; two heavy bags; and a lounge with a breakfast bar.

“Our boutique-style facility gives you the feeling of working out in your own private gym,” Elizabeth says. “While the facility is immaculately clean with an upscale feel, the cost of personal training is competitive with any of the area’s larger, less personal membership clubs.”

Packages for one-hour sessions begin at $70; packages for 30-minute sessions begin at $37.

Website: rawboca.com

Ready to Mix It Up?

Raw Fitness trainer Ryan Rogge—an undefeated amateur kickboxer—shares tips for those who want to start MMA training.

[1] Don’t be intimidated about starting mixed martial arts training, even if you know nothing about MMA. Start with basic fundamentals and build on those.

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[3] Find your martial arts niche (what you enjoy most), whether it’s Muay Thai, grappling or something else.

[4] Increase your endurance with metabolic training.

[5] Learn technique before sparring. It’s important to have a solid foundation before participating in the contact part of the sport.

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Y ou’re a guy in 40s. You’ve just awakened and are looking at yourself in the bathroom mirror as you do every morning.

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Among men, the term “low T” conjures images of low sexual function and low energy. It’s no wonder that testosterone therapy—like the kind offered at The Biostation in Delray Beach (3100 S. Federal Highway, 888/822-0256, thebiostation.com)—is all the rage. Martin G. Bloom, medical director of the antiaging and regenerative medicine facility, weighs in on the topic.

The Candidates: Men with significant pre-existing health conditions would not be candidates, Bloom says.

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Beyond that, new studies on the subject suggest that those who participate in testosterone therapy will see long-term cardiovascular benefits, the ability to better fight diseases associated with aging, and limited and manageable side effects.

“We do ample screening through blood testing, a comprehensive consultation and physical to make sure that a patient can safely participate in our program,” Bloom says. “We often tell patients that our treatments will change the way their body responds to stimulus. And stimulus is diet, exercise, sleep habits and stress management, to name a few.”

The Dangers: Testosterone therapy is complex and individual to the patient. Simply getting testosterone without an individualized and comprehensive approach (including close monitoring of proper blood work, which includes more than just testosterone and hormone levels) can impact the body negatively and should be avoided.

Men should look for a facility that is more than just hormone replacement therapy (or HRT), Bloom says.

Limiting your options to just HRT is limiting your potential for optimal health.

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Testosterone therapy is big business. Fox News reported in April 2014 that low-T therapy was a $2 billion industry. “Patients and physicians alike need to be aware that once you start therapy, you suppress your own production of testosterone— and injections become a lifetime commitment,” according to that report.

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Too Close to Home

AS VACATION RENTALS SEEP INTO THE FABRIC OF SINGLE-FAMILY COMMUNITIES, BOCA AND DELRAY MUST DEAL WITH NEIGHBORHOODS “UNDER SIEGE.”

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ecently, I searched the HomeAway and Airbnb websites for vacation rental options.

I found many. There was the two-bedroom house that could sleep six. An oceanfront mansion. The Cape Cod cottage by the sea. All were in Boca Raton.

All likely were illegal.

Boca does not allow vacation rentals of less than six months. The reason is obvious. Stable single-family neighborhoods form the foundation of a city.

Neighborhoods aren’t stable if too many residents are coming and going.

They are not invested in the neighborhood. They have no interest in its character or appearance beyond their stay. They are here for a week or two, and then gone.

This philosophy has shaped the arguments by Boca Raton, Delray Beach and other cities in their unsuccessful attempts to regulate sober houses. In the so-called sharing economy, however, homeowners—resident or absentee—can turn their property into a rental business by listing it on Airbnb and HomeAway.

Up to a point, the idea could work. Empty nesters make extra money renting a spare bedroom while their kids are at college. The owners are on site. The guests are near their age. It’s like having friends or relatives visit for the weekend. The neighbors hardly know.

But then an absentee owner rents out the whole place to a party crowd. They come in late, make lots of noise, and no one is around to monitor them. The neighbors most certainly know, and they complain to the police.

Delray Beach mayor Cary Glickstein has said single-family neighborhoods in his city are “under siege.” Behind the hyperbole, he has a point that applies not just to Delray and Boca but also to other desirable cities, large and small.

As recently as 15 years ago, using a home for a business almost always meant a home office. Then came sober houses. Now come vacation rentals. Both operate under the premise of using the home as a business, which is a much different concept.

The real estate bust compounded the problem. Investors could pick up properties cheaply. Debt-squeezed owners needed income. Airbnb was born in 2008, the worst year of the financial crisis.

In Boca Raton, according to a city spokeswoman, code enforcement employees check short-term rental ads “periodically.” If they can identify a listing within the city—the websites don’t show addresses—the homeowner will get a notice of a violation. If the owner continues to list the property, the city can issue fines of up to $1,000 per day.

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city watch from neighbors. That’s what kept happening in Fort Lauderdale. Last summer, the city commission created a vacation rental registry with tougher regulations. Guests, for example, can’t park on the street. But the commission backed off a proposal to cap the number of guests at 10 after owners of large houses—multiple houses, in some cases—complained. The limit is two guests per bedroom.

Five years ago, the Legislature made it much harder for cities to regulate vacation rentals by passing a law that created a new public lodging category for them and pre-empted new local rules “based solely on classification, use or occupancy.” The law classifies vacation rentals as “any unit or group of units in a condominium, cooperative, or timeshare plan, or any individually or collectively owned single-family, two-family, three-family or four-family dwelling house or dwelling unit that is also a transient public lodging establishment.”

Delray Beach rescinded its ordinance after the Legislature acted. The city allows vacation rentals if the property owner obtains a landlord permit,

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“On many levels, there is no difference between a sober home and short-term vacation rentals in single-family zoned areas ...” complies with the new ordinance and pays the tourist tax on stays of less than 180 days. Code enforcement administrator Danise Cleckley said the department “follows up on all complaints of housing abuses”—excessive turnover of guests, loud noise, parking problems.

Still, Glickstein told me that in December he raised the issue with Tim Stillings, director of planning and zoning; he intends to follow up. “There is a place,” Glickstein says, “for legal vacation rentals in urban areas and in some multi-family and hotel zoned areas,

where transient tenancies are common. They undermine and do not belong in single-family zoned areas.

“On many levels, there is no difference between a sober home and short-term vacation rentals in single-family zoned areas that have far different expectations of quiet enjoyment and stability that comes with longer tenancies and knowing your neighbors.”

The vacation rental battle in South Florida is not as pitched as it is in other cities. Last fall, San Francisco voters rejected a proposal that would have capped short-term rental nights at 75 per year per property. Airbnb spent $8 million to defeat the proposal, financing almost the entire opposition campaign. New York City wants to raise fines on owners who rent their property illegally.

Airbnb also opposes that proposal.

As with sober houses, we’re talking about an industry, not a group of bed-and-breakfast operators. Airbnb was recently valued at $24 billion. In November, Expedia bought HomeAway for $3.9 billion. Like Uber, the vacation rental giants have hired top political

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talent. Uber’s chief strategist is David Plouffe, who helped run President Obama’s two campaigns. Airbnb’s policy chief is Chris Lehane, a former aide to Bill Clinton.

Hotel owners in those cities also have complained about losing business to vacation rentals. In this area, Airbnb and HomeAway may pose less of a threat to hotels and motels. Glenn Jergensen, executive director of the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council, says the websites might pull business from some “mid-lower-tier” properties.

But many visitors, he says, are more affluent. They want to stay in hotels for the services provided. Indeed, the Boca Raton Resort & Club won’t lose convention business to Airbnb.

Jergensen also notes that county tax collector Anne Gannon is very aggressive about making short-term landlords pay that tourist tax, revenue that helps the county promote tourism.

Many other issues are associated with vacation rentals. The biggest is liability. One guest in a house near Austin, Texas, suffered fatal brain damage after a backyard rope swing broke. Guests destroyed an apartment in San

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Francisco and stole the owner’s keepsakes. In late 2014, Airbnb began providing homeowners with added insurance.

There is no coverage, however, for potential damage to neighborhoods. In some cases, cities can respond fairly quickly to potential character-changing threats. Delray Beach did that when “mansionization” hit some smallstreet neighborhoods. Boca Raton is discussing a non-vacation-rental registration program.

The spokeswoman says it would be designed to raise awareness of the ban on rentals of less than six months and the rule that no more than three unrelated tenants can share a property.

Renters might have to pay a fee. According to the spokeswoman, the program would be designed to “enhance the quality of life in

Boca Raton neighborhoods by reducing nuisance situations, including noise and property maintenance …” resulting from absentee owners. Concern arose after the crash left so many properties in foreclosure and the demand for student housing grew.

Airbnb is one of those ideas that can seem great when you’re using it—properly—but less appealing when a neighbor is using it improperly. As we have seen with sober houses, problems with the use of homes as businesses can happen in any neighborhood, from high-end on down.

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Linda Coffin

LESSONS IN LOVE HELP BUILD A CAREER OF HELPING CHILDREN.

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hen Linda Coffin heard her name announced as up a whole new world for me. Kids deserve having someone in their winner of the Junior League’s Woman Volunteer of lives who loves them and gives them security, someone they can trust.” the Year this fall, she says it was “mind blowing.”

She and husband John have fostered 23 children in the past 16 After all, not many in Boca knew who she was, and years. In addition, she has a “daughter” she has not legally adopted but the Children’s Home Society branch for which she whom she is rearing and who has weekly visits with her biological famvolunteers was in West ily. But there is a larger universe of children Palm Beach. This tiny, soft-spoken woman she also has taken under her wing, the ones never expected the recognition, especially in for whom she has advocated at the statewide an intimidating field of accomplished nomilevel and helped locally, through Children’s nees she describes as “people I wanted to Home Society, which provides outreach serWhat keeps her awake at night: learn from.” vices, shelter and training for foster kids, run“My children. When I can’t give them That self-effacing demeanor hides a quiet aways, homeless teenaged mothers and kids everything they need.” resolve to “help” that was cultivated as far with special needs.

Diversion: Lake Worth beach back as childhood, when she lived in the Perhaps one of her proudest accomplishCongo with her family, her father a lone ments is developing the Heart Gallery of Palm If she won the Powerball: “The Presbyterian doctor serving a vast expanse of Beach County, a traveling photography exhibit Children’s Home Society would be at remote primitive villages and handling everyfeaturing professional portraits of local chilthe top of the list.” thing from orthopedic problems to childbirth, dren available for adoption—a simple way to How people can help: “There are so malnutrition and AIDS. put a real face to the problem of kids without many things people can do—one is to “My parents were very loving and very givhomes. Coffin says it’s all about caring enough talk about it. We also need tutors and ing people; it was just part of what we grew to effect change, loving your way to solutions. mentors and foster parents.” up knowing and doing,” she says. “I had to go “Going out as a child to Africa I was able to to boarding school part of the year, but when see it as a child,” she says. “There’s a great song On winning WVOY: “I am grateful.

I’d come home I’d see the care he gave to the David Bowie wrote about teaching your children It shows how much the community people who were there. They called him the to love—that’s what we have to do. … You teach cares about the children.” ‘doctor of love.’” them how to love and care about other people Those lessons would inform Coffin’s own whether they look like you or act like you.” life. Now 60, she is a full-time volunteer, fol Coffin says there was a 69-percent inlowing a career as a school nurse. Her vocation helping children arose crease in kids coming in to foster care this year, so the pressure is on after she became a mother herself, but they are children from another to find them homes—and find help for their families. “We’ve put more world, marginalized by dysfunctional families, drug-addicted parents, money in the state to get the kids out of dangerous situations, but now poverty and violence. we have to figure out what to do with them.”

“Once I became a mom [she has one biological daughter] it opened And Linda Coffin may just be the woman to do it.

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THE BRRH FOUNDATION PRESIDENT TAKES FUNDRAISING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

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hen Mark Larkin got the call from Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation about becoming its new president, it was an opportunity he couldn’t refuse.

“What struck me was the generosity of the Boca community,” says Larkin, 53, who was

vice president of philanthropy and community health improvement for 18 years at CentraCare Health Foundation in St. Cloud, Minn. “CentraCare is a larger organization and receives about $7.2 million a year from the community.

The hospital gets about $25 million. People here believe in its future and want to make it the best it can be.”

Larkin, who joined the foundation in July, acknowledges that predecessor Jan Savarick left big shoes to fill. Savarick, who spearheaded the foundation in 2002, is credited with sparking the resurgence in BRRH’s philanthropic support that led to hospital enhancements that include the Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute and much more.

“Jan has done remarkable things here, and we plan to build on those efforts,” says Larkin, who raised $92 million while at CentraCare and is credited with reducing obesity rates in children and smoking rates across the region. “One of my objectives is to continue expanding our donor base and [developing] our team so we can reach out to more people and cast a broader net.

“Trying to do everything myself would quickly limit the amount of money raised.

Through a team approach you build a really strong foundation of giving in the community.”

Larkin already has hired additional staff, provided more training and updated databases in preparation for the foundation’s $100 million-plus capital campaign, which will raise

Short Takes • Larkin and wife Judi enjoy golfing (Judi is a golf pro and former coach at St. Cloud State University).

• The couple enjoy taking Rudy, their Australian Labradoodle, to the dog beach (or to BRRH, where he’s a pet therapy dog), as well as people-watching on Delray’s Atlantic Avenue.

• They also love exploring local restaurants (Max’s Grille, Chops Lobster Bar and Abe & Louie’s are some of their favorites).

• If he had the time, Larkin, who in college minored in music, would pursue singing in a choir. “Not many people know he has a beautiful voice,” Judi says.

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So far, the Powers That Be are impressed. “I had high expectations for Mr. Larkin when he assumed the role of [foundation] president; he has exceeded my expectations,” says Jerry Fedele, BRRH president and CEO. “He has begun to build a team at the foundation that will lead us to our new future as we approach our 50th anniversary in 2017.”

“If you look back at history 50 years ago, two out of every three people gave to help build the hospital,” Larkin says. “I don’t know if it’s realistic, but I’d love to have that again.”

Larkin has been passionate about philanthropy since age 23, when, after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Iowa, the lifetime Boy Scout was approached by the national organization to work for them. Part of his job was fundraising.

“I loved interacting with people and talking about what they could do to make an impact in what they wanted to accomplish with charitable giving,” says Larkin, who remained with Boy Scouts of America for three years before becoming vice president of resource development for the United Way in St. Paul. “I knew quickly that’s what I wanted to do for my career.”

He’s never wavered in his enthusiasm, insists Judi, his wife of 27 years. “Mark is probably one of the most sincere men you will ever meet in the area of fundraising. He’s incredibly diligent and just loves people.”

The couple may have relocated to sunnier climes sooner if not for their kids—Meagan, 21, and Patrick, 23, who live in Minnesota but “love” visiting, Larkin says.

“We stayed in Minnesota until they graduated from high school,” he says. “Once the kids graduated, a number of opportunities came along, but nothing seemed right until the foundation. This is the right place to be.”

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John Weisman A TALENTED LYNN CONSERVATORY STUDENT MAKES HIS OWN MUSIC— IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE.

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n about eight months, John Weisman will have carefully pressed and glued together 300 pounds of wood.

Alone in his garage workshop, the Boca native will have finished constructing a version of an already unique musical instrument—a harpsichord.

“I’ve made guitars, violins, ukuleles, mandolins,” Weisman says. “This is what I do.”

That’s not all he does. At 27, Weisman is continuing his undergrad studies in oboe performance at Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music. His burgeoning talent will be recognized by the Florida East Coast Chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters, which will award Weisman (and several other students) with a scholarship on April 1 at the annual Red Rose Gala.

That Weisman would take to classical music is no surprise given his bloodline. His late father, Arthur Weisberg, was a famous oboist and conductor; his mother, Diane, is an accomplished violinist and teacher at Florida Atlantic University.

The urge to build instruments, however, is all Weisman’s. So why build instead of buy? John cites the expense and quality of today’s instruments—but also the education of creating instruments from another era.

“It’s been a great experience learning about these instruments, modern and ancient, and being able to craft them and

make them sound like what they would have sounded like all those years ago,” he says.

Weisman finished constructing his first musical instrument in 2009. He had been teaching himself how to play guitar and was drawn to the ever-progressing style and sounds of the acoustic version.

“I was surprised by some of the enormous stretches of change in style that 18th- to 19th-century guitar music had,” he says. “I started researching. Then I started to see how much or little I could spend if I just built my own. Many years, and over 100 instruments later, I know what I’m doing. I wouldn’t trade that time investment for anything.”

When asked what instruments he eventually could play, he pauses and says, “Given time? I think I could play anything. I’m a professional oboist, but I do play guitar and piano. I played the sitar for a while. Violin was also tested out at one point.”

Weisman, who has performed with ensembles large and small at events throughout South Florida, credits Lynn’s conservatory and its professors for bringing out the best in him.

“I think it’s a great program,” he says. “The department is doing everything right. They help a lot of [aspiring] musicians. They offer opportunities that just don’t exist at other schools.”

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The Activist’s Activist

IT’S ALWAYS “FORKS OVER KNIVES” FOR SUBLIME’S NANCI ALEXANDER, FLORIDA’S MOST TIRELESS ANIMAL-RIGHTS ADVOCATE.

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hose looking to spot celebrities in Fort Lauderdale might want to skip the Las Olas nightclubs and Intracoastal boat tours. Instead, they might want to book a reservation at Sublime.

The upscale vegan restaurant owned by Nanci Alexander, which opened in 2003, has become a nationally recognized beacon for herbivore luminaries whenever they’re in town. Sir Paul McCartney, Alec Baldwin, Pamela Anderson, Mickey Rourke, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett and Alicia Silverstone have dined at Sublime, and Bill Maher has had its entrées delivered to his stage door before local gigs. In 2015, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) named Sublime the No. 1 celebrity vegan dining spot in the United States, on the strength of innovative dishes that provide carnivorous flavor with meatless ingredients: Think Sublime picatta, with a Gardein cutlet substituted for a clucker, or the spicy Szechuan veganese stir fry.

For Alexander, Sublime is a culinary extension of her decades-long activism for animal welfare. In 1989, she founded the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF), an advocacy nonprofit that campaigns for animal-friendly laws and engages the media and the public in demonstrations and outreach events. Within a year of its founding, the organization ushered the passage of a landmark animal display ban in the city of Hollywood, which prohibited the public exhibition of animals for entertainment.

“What started it was a pony ride in Young Circle, and it outraged some residents, including myself,” Alexander recalls. “We took pictures and went to the city commission and got it stopped. It was challenged in court, and ARFF supplied an amicus brief, and they lost.”

The ARFF’s dozens of accomplishments have affected everything from marine parks to greyhound tracks, and from primate research to horse-drawn carriages.

The organization helped shut down a roadside zoo in western Broward County, in 1991. And in 2002, Alexander won a hard-fought battle against gestation crates that confined pregnant pigs in factory farms, with more than 2 million Floridians voting to ban their use.

A “humane educator” on ARFF’s staff continues to speak regularly at high schools, summer camps and local businesses about Alexander’s passions, and the foundation’s YouTube video “101 Reasons to Go Vegan” reached more than 1 million views in 2014. Alexander, who maintains residences in Boca and Fort Lauderdale, discusses a few of those reasons with Boca Raton.

WHAT SPARKED YOUR PASSION FOR ANIMAL WELFARE AND VEGAN DIETING? I always loved animals but was ignorant to their suffering. I always went to the circus, and you can’t even imagine what I used to eat—brains, frog legs—and I had no idea. I didn’t make the connection. I had a fur coat— no idea.

Then I read literature from organizations about the cruelty, and this was around 35 or 40 years ago, and I sent in a donation check.

I don’t remember what was the turning point in having me read it, but I started becoming a little educated and giving up various things— slowly. I didn’t become vegan overnight. I gave up veal at first. Forty years ago I was taking my daughter to the zoo, then I stopped.

I realized I had to do more than just send a check in. I wanted to start an organization that was here in Florida.

YOU HAVEN’T EATEN MEAT IN HOW MANY YEARS? Twenty-eight, something like that, and I’m going to be 70. My dentist, who I’ve been going to for about 55 years, says that my gums are like a 16-year-old’s, because of my diet. And my energy—people who work in my restaurant, who are young, can’t keep up with me.

WHEN YOU OPENED SUBLIME, WAS THERE ANY PRECEDENT LIKE IT IN SOUTH FLORIDA? No, although there was a macrobiotic restaurant in Miami. But it wasn’t vegan. I put the money up to [launch it]. It was a lot, but BOCAMAG.COM follow the leader

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theBOCAinterview I didn’t even think about it. It was just something I had to do, after being president of ARFF for so many years. I thought, how else can I help the animals? I knew that I had to open a great vegan restaurant. It wasn’t going to be a brown-rice-and-lentils place. I wanted a place that I could bring my meat-eating friends to, that was beautiful, and that they could enjoy.

ARE THERE NEGATIVE STEREOTYPES ASSOCIATED WITH VEGAN CUISINE THAT YOU STILL HAVE TO COMBAT? Yes, some people are afraid to come in. They might come in with a group of people and have something to eat beforehand, because they think there’s going to be nothing on the menu. Those who are like that usually say that, next time, they [won’t] do that, because they see what everybody else is eating.

“Anytime I see the words ‘humane’ or ‘sustainable,’ it’s a red flag to me.

Animals suffer, and they die. ... There are really no standards for ‘humanely raised.’”

INGRID NEWKIRK, THE PRESIDENT OF PETA, CALLED YOU AN “ANIMAL RIGHTS ACTIVIST’S ACTIVIST.” WHAT DID SHE MEAN BY THAT? I guess that every activist should strive to [be like] me; I’m not sure. I’m really 24-7. I try to seize every opportunity to let people know that something they’re doing—and they might not even realize it—is cruel.

THERE ARE FARMS THAT PRIDE THEMSELVES ON TREATING THEIR ANIMALS VERY WELL BEFORE THEY ARE EVENTUALLY TURNED INTO FOOD. ARE THEY BETTER THAN THE LARGE CORPORATE FARMS, AND IS THERE A HUMANE WAY TO KILL AN ANIMAL? No, there’s no humane way to kill an animal or to transport an animal to be killed. Anytime I see the words “humane” or “sustainable,” it’s a red flag to me. The animals suffer, and they die. There’s no responsible way. And there are really no standards for “humanely raised.” Nobody goes to inspect them, and they’re in overcrowded conditions. It might not be a cage, but it might be a big indoor

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facility that has a small little door that allows them to walk outside, if they can manage their way out [given] the crowd.

SOME PEOPLE MAY BE UNMOVED BY SLAUGHTERHOUSE VIDEOS OR STATISTICS ABOUT FACTORY FARMING. ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES ASIDE, HOW DO YOU CONVINCE THESE PEOPLE THAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO GIVE UP MEAT? For their health. I’m sure they’ve heard of cancer, stroke, diabetes, obesity, heart disease. If they don’t want to suffer from those diseases, going vegan certainly reduces a huge part of that—and in many cases reverses them. As well as environmental reasons: There was a U.N.-sponsored study that showed that factory farming plays a major role in every aspect of environmental collapse, from ozone depletion to ocean dead zones to pollution in the water and air. It’s not played up enough, but one day it will be.

CAN YOU STILL GET ALL OF THE VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS YOU NEED BY ELIMINATING MEAT, OR DO YOU NEED TO TAKE SUPPLEMENTS? I’m not a nutritionist or a doctor. I don’t take [supplements]. And I never did. But there are people who do recommend it, like B12. I eat certain things that do have B12. I try to eat a lot of different colors and soy products.

THERE WAS UNEQUIVOCAL OUTRAGE FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF CECIL THE LION LAST YEAR. WAS THERE A SILVER LINING TO THAT STORY IN TERMS OF RAISING AWARENESS OF BIG-GAME HUNTING? It educates people. What Sublime and myself are about, is that it doesn’t matter if it’s a cute, cuddly bunny or an endangered species. They all suffer and die because of some selfish reason—money, usually. It’s really teaching compassion, and kids need to learn compassion, not violence. We can’t be denying animals their right to live out their lives, and think that that’s not going to affect children.

DO YOU MAKE MORAL EXCEPTIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO HUNT ANIMALS FOR SURVIVAL? Who hunts animals for survival today? We don’t need to eat animals today.

WHAT DO YOU SEE AS A MAJOR ANIMAL-WELFARE STORY IN 2016?

People eating more plant-based foods, because of all these products coming to market. Faux cheeses are coming to be amazing as well.

IT’S HARD TO FATHOM A 100-PERCENT CONVERSION AWAY FROM MEAT AND DAIRY. WHAT WOULD

ARFF’s accomplishments Here are a few other local laws and business decisions that ARFF had a hand in influencing.

2004: The city of Boca Raton denied a proposal from a cryonics company to open an animal research facility in the city.

2005: The Swap Shop ended its circus show after 16 years, in a victory for what had been one of ARFF’s longest-running campaigns.

2007: Five Florida cities passed resolutions condemning the confinement of egg-laying hens in cages.

2011: The city of Lake Worth banned the pet-shop sale of dogs and cats from puppy mills.

2011: Gov. Rick Scott signed an anti-bestiality bill, the result of a three-year ARFF campaign.

2011: After several years of outspoken campaigning by ARFF, the Miss Florida USA pageant banned the use of fur.

2013: A bill prohibiting the artificial coloring and sale of baby chickens, ducklings and rabbits passed with unanimous support in the Florida Legislature.

BE A PERCENTAGE THAT YOU’D BE HAPPY WITH? I guess I’d be happy with the same percentage of smokers today. [Editor’s note: Nearly 17 percent of U.S. adults aged 18 or older smoke cigarettes, according to a 2014 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, down from 20.9 percent in 2005.]

THAT WOULD RUN A LOT OF [ANIMAL] FARMS OUT OF BUSINESS. Yeah, that’d be all right!

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mong the things that everybody knows is that in the last hundred-odd years Florida has been the location for movies both famous and great.

Occasionally famous and great.

But did you know that Florida was also the site of several successful film colonies long before “Miami Vice” and Disney’s inauguration of a working studio?

It’s all true.

Here are our picks for a specific subset of the motion picture industry: the most memorable movies shot in Florida from the dawn of the talkies to the early 1990s. Not all of them are great, but they all have intriguing backstories.

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MGM paid $50,000 for the movie rights to Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ Pulitzer Prize-winning coming-of-age novel about a boy and his beloved fawn, the same amount of money that David Selznick handed over to Margaret Mitchell for “Gone With the Wind”—top money in those days. But it took forever to get the film made.

The first attempt came in 1941, when the studio sent director Victor Fleming and stars Spencer Tracy and Anne Revere to Florida for location photography. Tracy played the Rock of Gibralter onscreen, but in life he was a neurotic alcoholic. He hated the location and he hated the child actor the studio had hired to play his son.

After 21 days of production, MGM shut the picture down.

In 1945, they decided to try again with a different director (Clarence Brown) and a different cast (Gregory Peck replaced Tracy, and Jane Wyman replaced Anne Revere). They shipped 40 tons of equipment to Ocala, and a two-acre zoo was set up to house the animals needed for the film.

“The Yearling” was made on an insanely elongated schedule, decisively indicating that money was no object. Location

From left: Gregory Peck and Claude Jarmon Jr. tugged at the heartstrings in “The Yearling.”

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work in Ocala and Silver Springs went from April to August of 1945, hampered by heat and a persistent haze from the wildfires that are always a part of Florida summers.

The cast and crew then moved to Lake Arrowhead in California for three weeks. They worked in the studio until January 1946, then returned to Florida for pickup shots and retakes until they finally wrapped the following month. By the latter stages of production, Claude Jarman Jr., who was playing Jody, had grown so much he had to stand in a hole in order to match his height in footage shot 10 months earlier.

Clarence Brown set up what he said was “a production line of pregnant does. When a fawn got too big, we’d simply bring another one in, and since we were in production for a long time, we needed quite a few.”

Claude Jarman Jr. remembered little of the stress and all of the comforts, which were emotional as much as practical. “I had my own tutor, my own makeup man, my own wardrobe man. Everywhere you went, you were surrounded by the same people. You had a family that was looking out for you; that was the atmosphere that Louis B. Mayer created. For the female stars, it had to be heaven—a warm, fuzzy feeling.”

The film was a huge hit, although it garnered only a small profit because of the lavish expenditures. It has been relentlessly imitated over the years, generally by substituting different animals; Disney’s “Old Yeller” is a particularly flagrant rip-off.

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THE YEARLING (1946)

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KEY LARGO (1948) We’re cheating just a little bit here—except for some second unit shots underneath the opening credits, there is no actual footage of the Florida Keys in “Key Largo;” the actors all toiled in good old Burbank. But director John Huston and his screenwriter Richard Brooks spent a month in the Keys in the summer of 1947 while writing the movie. Things got dicey. Literally.

“We had no sooner settled down to work than (the hotel) moved in a dice table, a roulette wheel and a blackjack table,” remembered Huston.

“Thereafter, when Dick and I weren’t writing, I was gambling.”

This was a familiar trait of Huston’s, and the results were also familiar: He blew all of his cash, and the hotel eventually cut off his credit. According to Huston, this was “a blessing in disguise, (be-

cause) I went back to work on the script in earnest.” Huston eventually won a $500 bet with the hotel owner about the meaning of the term “Immaculate Conception” and, with that as a grubstake, won back most of his losses.

Perhaps because of the economic stress amid a sweltering Keys summer, the film has a lot of nervous atmosphere to recommend it. Everybody’s sweating, either literally or existentially. The high ceilings, the omnipresent fans, the atmosphere of barely controlled damp dread that precedes a hurricane— Huston gets authentic Florida into the picture.

And then there’s the cast: Bogart, Bacall, Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor, Lionel Barrymore—not a stiff in the bunch.

Huston thought the picture had quality, and he was especially proud of one moment: “I think ‘Key Largo’ is best remembered by most people for the introductory scene, with (Edward G. Robinson) in the bathtub, cigar in mouth. He looked like a crustacean with its shell off.”

Bogey and Bacall beat the Florida heat by doing “Key Largo” from the comfort of California.

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BODY HEAT (1981) Everybody knew it was a good movie when it opened, but when “Body Heat” was being made nobody knew anything because radio silence was imposed. People knew there was some kind of movie being made in and around Lake Worth, but there was no local publicity to speak of.

“Body Heat” was William Hurt’s third film and Kathleen Turner’s first. The budget was modest, and the reason the publicity lid wasn’t lifted might have been because the residents would have been outraged by the randy sex that infuses the film.

The production ranged freely around the area—the sequence where Turner and Hurt meet was shot at the bandshell in Hollywood, while Kathleen Turner’s house was actually in Manalapan.

Lawrence Kasdan’s neo-noir is really just a retread of Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity” but with a lot of sweat—the movie takes place in some Florida alternate universe where the cars are mostly modern but air conditioning has yet to be invented. But hardly anybody notices because they’re too busy ogling Kathleen Turner, and enjoying the canny spin that Kasdan gives the material, complete with a twist ending.

Frank Sinatra liked action, didn’t need much sleep, and he liked to double-dip. If he was making a movie in East Jesus, Ark., there was nothing else to do but shoot the film.

Not good.

But if he was in Vegas or Miami, he could work on the film from 11 to 6 during the day and do a couple of shows at Caesar’s or the Fontainebleau at night.

Much better.

Sinatra came to Florida at the end of 1958 to make “A Hole in the Head” for Frank Capra, a comedy about an impoverished hotelier on Miami Beach. It started out as a nervous picture, but then all Sinatra pictures started that way, because making movies was not Sinatra’s favorite occupation. He had an extremely low threshold of boredom—another way of putting it was that he was a petulant brat—and often refused to do more than one take.

“The problem was that my father was not a trained actor,” says Tina Sinatra, his youngest daughter. “Dean Martin took a lot of acting lessons and got to be very good. But my father had to rely on emotion in his acting. After a take or two, there was no more emotion.”

Capra hadn’t made a movie in nine years, and he’d had some flops before his tempo-

rary retirement. Still, he was Frank Capra, one of the premier directors in the business.

Which didn’t cut any ice with Sinatra.

“Frank was always running off in an airplane with his ‘boys’ going somewhere,” remembered Eleanor Parker, Sinatra’s co-star.

“He was always late, not showing up, not wanting to do more than a few takes. … It was disruptive. It drove Capra mad.”

Nearly 60 years later, Capra’s level of frustration is neither here nor there. What makes “A Hole in the Head” a fascinating picture to watch is its time-capsule capture of preMariel Miami, when it was still an adjunct of the Catskills. Although Capra shot most of the picture in and around the Cardozo Hotel on Ocean Drive, the locations range all over Dade County, including the dog track and the Seaquarium. As for Miami Beach, it looks freshly minted.

Sinatra would come back to town in the 1960s, to shoot two private-eye movies, “Tony Rome” and “Lady in Cement,” but they lack the style and romance with which Capra infused his location footage.

“A Hole in the Head?” It’s good—not up to “It Happened One Night,” but a sight better than the movies Capra was making before his hiatus. If you haven’t seen “Here Comes the Groom” or “Riding High,” don’t bother.

But “A Hole in the Head” is worth a look, if only for the scenery.

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A HOLE IN THE HEAD (1959)

Sinatra (shown with Eleanor Parker) found plenty of time to play in Miami.

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WIND ACROSS THE EVERGLADES (1958) You’ve probably never seen “Wind Across the Everglades.” More to the point, you’ve probably never even heard of it. Yet its credentials were impeccable. An original script by Budd (“On the Waterfront”) Schulberg, the story was a riff on the same factual events that provided the basis for Peter Matthiessen’s Watson trilogy: a group of native-born predators laying waste to the beauty of Florida, with an outsider gradually overwhelmed by the evil.

The director was Nicholas (“Rebel Without a Cause”) Ray. The cast was headed by Christopher Plummer, followed by a motley crew of Schulberg’s pals: the stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, the boxer Tony Galento, the author MacKinlay Kantor and the clown Emmett Kelly. Lurking on the fringe was Peter Falk, who, Christopher Plummer acidly noted, was “one of the only actual actors in the film.” The location was Everglades City.

The reason you’ve never heard of the film is that it collapsed in a shambles. Nicholas Ray was in thrall to drink and hard drugs; he washed out around the halfway point. It was completed by a loose conglomeration of whoever showed up that day; Schulberg seems to have taken the fall. Plummer and Falk ended up referring to the movie as “Wind Breaking Across the Everglades.”

The film was released to commercial and critical indifference (the Los Angeles Times called it “moderately interesting,” which was as good as the reviews got.) It shows up occasionally on Turner Classic Movies, and it’s clear that the bones of a good movie are there; to put it in Schulberg’s words, “It coulda been a contender.”

he movies came to Florida for the same reason as the population.

The weather.

Before World War I, the movie industry was centered in and around New York and New Jersey. During the winter, it was almost impossible to maintain a decent level of movie production amid frequent blizzards and cold that could and did freeze the oil in the camera on those rare occasions when early filmmakers ventured beyond the studio walls.

So several of the early movie companies—Kalem, Selig, Lubin, Essanay, Vitagraph—enterprisingly began to look to the south, specifically Jacksonville, which was the biggest city (50,000 people, with an infrastructure to match) on the railroad line and a straight shot from New York City. Kalem set up shop in Jacksonville in 1908 and spent winters there, turning out several one- and two-reelers per week, almost all outdoor shoots, to take advantage of the Southern landscapes. Between 1908 and 1926, about 300 films were made in Jacksonville.

Nevertheless, as the railroad edged south and the population density increased, filmmakers began exploring areas a long way from Jacksonville. In 1919, D.W. Griffith set up shop in Fort Lauderdale to make “The Love Flower” and “The Idol Dancer,” two films set in the South Seas, with the area around the New River standing in for Tahiti.

The local chambers of commerce realized they needed to establish an actual movie studio if they hoped to lure filmmakers to South Florida with any consistency. They asked Griffith to write a letter extolling the virtues of the area, and he responded with lukewarm praise: “We understand you are about to establish a motion picture studio. … Certainly, Florida needs one. The lack of studio facilities must necessarily discourage many producers in their plans to go there for work. Florida has a great many advantages in picture making, but primitive conditions there compared to the very modern

HOW HOLLYWOOD FOUND FLORIDA Jacksonville was even the home of Norman Studios, a firm founded by a white man that specialized in films with all-black casts for theaters patronized by black audiences, which were numerous in the segregated South.

Among the early stars-to-be who found their way to Jacksonville was Oliver Hardy, who was born and raised in Milledgeville, Ga. Hardy had spent some time in minstrel shows, but by the time he was 20, he was helping his mother run a hotel when the show business itch demanded to be scratched. In 1914, he was off to Jacksonville, where he quickly demonstrated a flair for comedy.

A few years later, Hardy was off to California and an eventual partnership with Stan Laurel.

Some thought was given to establishing yearround studios in and around Jacksonville, but that idea vanished with the summers. The heat and humidity, unleavened by air conditioning that hadn’t been invented yet, actually melted the emulsion on the 35mm film. Florida remained strictly a seasonal production center.

At the end of 1913 Cecil B. DeMille set up shop in a Los Angeles suburb known as Hollywood, which offered locations that could simulate nearly any setting—mountains, ocean, desert, farmland, cities. Plus, it never got too hot or too cold.

By the end of World War I, production began moving away from New York in a general western direction. This, as well as the brutal summer weather, spelled the end for the first flourishing of movie production in Florida.

facilities in California argues against Florida.

“Despite very crude and unpleasant handicaps, picture makers have repeatedly gone to Florida, and we believe their visits would be materially increased were there adequate and reasonable studio facilities.”

The studio was never built.

The land boom of the 1920s brought a few pictures to the area; Bebe Daniels made a sadly lost film called “Palm Beach Girl” in 1926 that was shot in and around the Breakers Hotel.

The next wave of possibility came in the late 1930s, when Max Fleischer, creator of Popeye and Betty Boop, left New York for Miami. The customdesigned building was one of the first in the area to be entirely air-conditioned; it was bankrolled

by Paramount in the hopes that Fleischer would make feature cartoons that would challenge Walt Disney’s hegemony. After two pictures, one modestly successful (“Gulliver’s Travels”) and one notably unsuccessful (“Mr. Bug Goes to Town”), Paramount closed the studio.

After that, the movies only came to town on a picture-by-picture basis until the 1980s, when the confluence of “Miami Vice” and Disney implied that Florida was actually going to become a production center. Disney established a studio in Orlando, where animated and live-action films were made for a time, but the studio gradually focused on the sure thing of TV production for Nickelodeon. It was closed down in 2015.

Back to the drawing board.

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NAME THAT BACKDROP Florida has continued to be a selling point for filmmakers well into the 2000s.

Match the following nationally released movie with the Palm Beach County locale spotlighted in it.

1. “In Her Shoes” 2. “Heartbreakers” 3. “The Boynton Beach Club” 4. “Body Heat” 5. “Parker” 6. “Bad Boys II” 7. “Donnie Brasco” 8. “Up Close and Personal”

a. Various locations in Belle Glade b. Locations in downtown Lake Worth and Manalapan c. Abbey Delray South and Briny Breezes d. Valencia Isles Community, Sundy House Inn e. A $40 million mansion in Delray Beach f. The Breakers hotel, Worth Avenue g. Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach h. Boca Raton Resort & Club

DOC HOLLYWOOD (1991) This is a charming fish-outof-water comedy with Michael J. Fox as a hotshot young doctor on his way to an L.A. residency who gets waylaid by goobers personified by Barnard Hughes and Woody Harrelson. The film was shot in Micanopy, a small town consisting of several city blocks outside of Gainesville. (Bibliophile note: Micanopy happens to be the site of one of the best used bookstores in Florida.)

The film was a smooth shoot, with Fox and the rest of the company living on the 11th floor of the University Hotel in Gainesville.

But the film became locked in the memory of its star because on the morning of Nov. 13, 1990, he woke up to find the little finger on his left hand twitching for no apparent reason.

It was the first symptom of what would later be diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease, which altered Fox’s life as well as the public perception of the disease—nothing really happens in America until it happens to a celebrity.

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Michael J. Fox made a life-changing discovery in Florida.

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From left: Al Pacino and Steven Bauer wore out their Florida welcome during the making of “Scarface.”

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SCARFACE (1983) It was the chainsaw decapitation that did it.

Miami had been uneasy about Brian De Palma’s remake of the 1932 Howard Hawks gangster classic since the film had been announced. A rather creative transposition of the original, Oliver Stone’s script substituted Mariel Cubans for Italians as the underclass whose aspirations obsessively nudge them toward crime to attain not just money but respect.

When word leaked out that De Palma was shooting a murder via chainsaw on the perimeter of Little Havana, things got ugly.

There were protests, there was picketing,

there were threats. The reasoning went something like this: Cubans are far too civilized to do such a thing as dis-assemble a rival with a chainsaw, and if you shoot that scene we just might have to kill you!

It was an eerie recapitulation of the uproar of three years earlier when Pacino made “Cruising,” a movie about the S&M gay subculture. The New York location work was interrupted time and again by gay protestors livid over stereotyping.

De Palma and company bailed. “We got

MATINEE (1993) Not enough people know Joe Dante’s delightful comedy about Lawrence Woolsey, the world’s sleaziest movie producer, who comes to Key West to premiere his latest horror extravaganza: “Mant” (“Half Man, Half Ant, All Terror!”).

The time is the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, and even though the film was shot 30 long years after the events it portrays, Key West looks very nice indeed—clean and green, as if a summer shower had just washed the drunks off the streets.

Dante based Woolsey mostly on William Castle, the cheerful schlockmeister who made exploitation pictures such as “The House on Haunted Hill” and “The Tingler.” None of Castle’s movies were really good, but they all had promotable gimmicks and were made so cheaply that they

chased out of Florida by the Cuban community,” De Palma said. “We wanted to shoot it all in Florida and they chased us out. We had to move.” When the production returned briefly for some exteriors, “We had bodyguards. Our lives were threatened. So it was kind of a tense thing.”

The reality is that much of the film was made in California—sand is sand, a palm tree is a palm tree. The mansion where Pacino makes his violent last stand was actually in Santa Barbara. And the chainsaw decapitation stayed in the film.

The end result was a broad, entertaining epic of violence with a Pacino performance encompassing thick slices of roaring ham with ludicrous dialect for mustard. It was also a commercial hit that achieved cult status among rappers, who saw in Tony Montana an aspirational role model suitable for their own rage and taste for bling.

couldn’t help but be extremely profitable, which was far more important to Castle than quality.

Woolsey is played by a shamelessly funny John Goodman (pictured, right), and the scenes from “Mant” that form the movie within the movie are priceless satires of bottom-rung horror product of the era. “When John Goodman came aboard,” remembered Dante, “he did not need a tutorial on William Castle. He got it right away. I had made up a trailer reel to show him, and he said, ‘I don’t need to see that, I’ve seen all those pictures.’”

Dante says that also coming into play in configuring the milieu of desperate people doing hilariously desperate things were Roger Corman and a huckster named Ray Dennis Steckler, who was based in Las Vegas and self-distributed his execrable films, personally driving the prints from town to town.

Perhaps “Matinee” was too much inside baseball; when it was released, nobody went. Do yourself a favor and catch up to it. Besides the laughs, Key West hasn’t looked that good since.

Scott Eyman has written 13 books about the movies, most recently John Wayne: The Life and Legend. He was awarded the 2014 William K. Everson Award for Film History by the National Board of Review.

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LET THE GAMES BEGIN Fun and flirty spring fashion plays well on the fields at International Polo Club Palm Beach.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CEMHAN BIRICIK

Giambattista Valli dress, $2,700, Oscar de la Renta sweater, $1,490, and Saint Laurent heels, $895, all from Saks Fifth Avenue, Town Center at Boca Raton; Shapoh hat, $159, available at Shapoh.com; Lacey Ryan bracelet, $159, from Fashion Scoop The Boutique, Boca Raton

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ABOUT INTERNATIONAL POLO CLUB PALM BEACH: Considered one of the world’s premier polo destinations, the Club regularly hosts the sport’s top players and teams at its luxury facility in Wellington (3667 120th Ave. South). The gourmet Champagne brunch at The Pavilion is a staple of any polo weekend—as is field tailgating and the new Coco Polo Lounge (inside a renovated 1964 double-decker bus).

Matches continue through the end of April, culminating in the 112th U.S. Polo Championship (April 3, 10, 17, with the final on the 24th). Seating starts at $30; Champagne brunch is $120; the Coco Polo Lounge is $245. Call 561/204-5687 or visit internationalpoloclub.com for details.

ABOUT THE POLO PLAYER: Our friend, Jeff Hall—one of just a handful of top-rated American players and considered one of the sport’s very best—was kind enough to lend his modeling skills (along with his horse and his dog) to our photo shoot.

Check out jeffhallpolo.com for more info on this polo legend.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Cemhan Biricik STYLIST: Rachael Russell/Ford Artists, Miami ART DIRECTOR: Lori Pierino ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR: Nancy Kumpulainen MAKEUP: Alexis Renny for Stila Cosmetics/ Artists at Wilhelmina HAIR: Richard Torres for Redken MODEL: Eva Jay Kubatova/ Front Management POLO PLAYER: Jeff Hall STYLIST ASSISTANTS: Nicole Ewanouski and Yang Ouyang PHOTO ASSISTANT: Michelle Kosicki SPECIAL THANKS TO: Tim Gersley of Venue Marketing

Shirt, $184, and Pure Amici pants, $135, from Barbara Katz; Stuart Weitzman boots, $745, from Bloomingdale’s; Valentino handbag, $3,045, from Saks Fifth Avenue

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Chloe shirt, $1,250, from Saks Fifth Avenue; Atos Lombardini pants suit, $850 (including blazer), and Colleen Cordero boots, $575, from Filly & Colt; rings, prices upon request, from Tamara Comolli; Regine Chevallier hat, $128, available at reginechevallier.com

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We asked some of South Florida’s top trendsetters, experts who never fail to stay ahead of the curve, to peer into their crystal balls and tell us what’s on the horizon in categories ranging from food and fashion to music and technology.

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oon after graduating with a degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Jessica Anderson found herself in the center of Manhattan running some of the nation’s most recognized fashion brands. Good thing she was prepared.

With a love of fashion and design that stemmed from her childhood travels to Europe, Anderson became the design director of Liz Claiborne’s accessories division, selling millions of dollars in handbags on QVC. After additional stints at Victoria’s Secret, Jones Apparel Group and ABS by Allen Schwartz, Anderson moved to Miami to launch the Apparel Design House.

Part Kickstarter, part consultant firm—and full-on about fashion—the Apparel Design House was created to support the South Florida design community, a region that Anderson felt had so much boiling creativity but little guidance for aspiring designers. Though she’s focused on helping other fashion visionaries launch their lines, Anderson hasn’t lost touch with her own design roots. She’ll debut Centre Court Activewear this year, a women’s tennis apparel label that’s designed to go from the courts to a lunch date.

We asked Anderson what’s new in fashion—and what we should and should not think about taking out of our closets.

A SURPRISING FASHION TREND: “Men have really stepped it up. My company is finding this 25-to-45 age group is putting a lot of money into fashion. Men are accessorizing their outfits, and they are putting in the extra time to look more polished.

From shoes and hats to wearing pocket squares, men have really proven they are fashion fans.”

WORKOUT WEAR (WITHOUT THE WORKOUT): “The whole

ath-leisure trend is here to stay. And it’s cool. The recent Macy fashion show had a huge focus on ath-leisure wear. And it makes sense: Women like to look good while hanging out in their workout clothes.”

FRINGE BENEFITS: “This season you’ll be seeing a lot of fringe

on everything, and the South Florida girl can rock that on their little bootie, or on bags and skirts. Just be careful how you wear it, though, because if you go overboard, you can look a little too Western.”

PANTONE PERFECTION: “Pantone’s color of the year is a blend of rose quartz and serenity, and it makes perfect sense. Pastels are a huge trend, which is lifted from the world of interior design.

It looks fresh and super-chic. I had a boss in New York City who once said you should never put blue and pink together. I never understood that, and it’s great to see Pantone doesn’t either.”

GOOD RIDDANCE: “A few of last year’s trends probably won’t

cross over to this year, including high-waisted pants and the poofy skirt. Fashion houses tried this, but it just didn’t end up working. Something else that I think will go away: those menswear-inspired oversized jackets.”

COLLABORATION SENSATIONS: “You’ll see the continuing trend of designers collaborating with others. For example, Louis Vuitton commissioned several international designers for its ‘Objets Nomades’ home collection, working with impressive names in the world of interior design and architecture. It shows how these other disciplines are seeing the value of fashion design.”

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"AS FLORIDIANS, WE'RE LOOKING TO BE MORE REFLECTIVE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT."

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Silberstein in front of one of his architectural creations, the Bonaire residence

the 1980s, ’90s and the beginning of the century, when people were building homes that were Mediterranean imitations.”

CUTTING-EDGE ARCHITECT

hen Jeffrey Silberstein was 4, his parents gave him his first LEGO set. He remembers creating countless miniature homes out of the colorful building blocks.

“Those blocks became my architectural foundation,” Silberstein says.

After graduating from the renowned Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture, Jeffrey Silberstein founded his Delray Beach-based firm, Silberstein Architecture, a company whose chic design has attracted residential buyers both domestically and from Europe. The critics and his peers have noticed as well, awarding the firm several American Institute of Architects honors, including the 2015 AIA Award for Excellence in Residential Design. Known for sleek lines and a minimalist touch, Silberstein’s distinct creations have dotted the South Florida landscape. Here, he discusses what is new in design and architecture.

CONTEMPORARY CONCEPTS: “You’re going to see more and more

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BRINGING THE OUTSIDE IN: “As Floridians, we’re looking to be more

reflective of our environment. We’re seeing design that’s more transparent with more glass.”

SPACE SHIFTING: “People don’t want to live in their former 8,000-square-foot home; they’re comfortable in a 3,500-square-foot home. Downsizing [means that] residents have all this stuff ... We’re trying to find places for storage—but that are seamless.”

THE ART OF DE-CLUTTERING: “Look at all the popular hotels these days, and what do you find? They are all clean and modern, and very Zen. If that’s the place where we’re going to vacation, then that tells us what we’re looking for in life.”

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: “Architects have to keep the changing

environment in consideration with new homes. Our homes have to be at a higher elevation now if they’re in a flood zone. With the possibility of floods and hurricanes, you’re going to see more hurricane-impact windows and doors.”

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hat does Peer Snoep want more than anything else?

To understand what mobile users want before they even want it. Sounds like a novel idea, but Snoep and his Boca-based MSI Mobile Solutions firm is close to perfecting the art.

“We have two primary objectives,” says Snoep, who also partners with Jody Moore and Kellen Smith at MSI Consulting. “To provide people a better user experience when they want it through information we gather, and also to use that information to influence and create revenue streams for our clients.”

In other words, through MSI, Snoep and his team are mapping behaviors and characteristics to predict the moves of a mobile user in order to create a user-friendly and fast experience. As he puts it, mobile technology has defined how companies connect with their consumers.

The native South African, who moved to Boca in 1993, counts Disney, Universal, Warner Bros. and Sony among his clients. He explains to us what the future of technology holds for South Florida residents.

LIVE IT UP! “Live streaming is the most engaging medium through which celebrities and performers can connect with their fans. We’ve noticed through our project, FanHero, that the ability to link celebrities to fans provides a way to interact like never before. They are connecting not just in person but also behind the scenes through mobile devices. Fans want these enhanced experiences, and it also puts into the celebrity’s hands a way to understand and interact with fans—and a way to monetize their fan base.”

NO MORE STATIC VIEWING: “Gone are the days of cable companies telling viewers what they have to watch and the exact time they need to watch a show.”

making phone calls, texting and taking photos. Now, you can control your TV and your viewing experiences through your device. You can pick a show on your app and display it on your TV. If you’re in Timbuktu, you can stream your own shows because now you are in control of your own content.”

A NEW WAY TO BROADCAST: “Pretty soon, we’re going to see companies come out with drone cameras at something like a sporting event; [this will give] regular users [the ability to select] camera angles. For example, if the user wants to see the game from a sideline perspective, they can; or, if they would rather see it from a quarterback’s helmet, they can. It’s about giving users the ability to control what they want to see, instead of having a broadcast company do it for us. It’s already happening on the commercial level, so I have a feeling it’ll soon occur on the individual level.”

THE NEW BLOG: “The apps Periscope and Meerkat show that if a user has a story to tell, they can do it straight from their mobile app. For example, if you want your own cooking show, you can do it through these apps—and get subscribers and viewers. It’s the new way of blogging, done through visuals and videos, and viewed on your mobile device.”

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PERSONALIZED TV: “Smartphones are no longer solely used for

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“YOU’LL SEE CARS WITH SO MUCH ELECTRONICS ...

PRETTY SOON, THESE CARS ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO SEND E-MAILS FOR YOU.”

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rowing up in Michigan’s robust auto industry, Scott Zankl would follow his father around his dealership, soaking up the sights, sounds and horsepower inherent to the fourwheeled world. After moving to Boca Raton, Zankl knew he wanted to stay in the business—but he also wanted to create an experience that would set his dealership apart.

Enter Excell Auto Group, which Zankl and his wife, Kristen, founded 15 years ago. Their goal: to give clients a personalized experience amid a boutique setting. Beyond their fleet of luxury vehicles and continuing auto-care program, the Zankls also create special events for their clients, such as renting out Palm Beach International Raceway for catered extravaganzas.

Here’s what Scott sees coming around the corner in the auto industry.

NOT NECESSARILY NEW: “I’m noticing that more people are buying

used vehicles. Even the people who can afford any car they want aren’t interested in buying new. They’ve seen how new cars can depreciate between 20 to 25 percent within a year of buying them.”

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INTERNET INFLUENCE: “Consumers are doing their research, which means that car dealerships are feeling the competitive heat. ... As a result, dealers are finding new ways to keep buyers, including doing away with that aggressive approach that they were once known for.”

CROSSOVER APPEAL: “More than ever before, we’re seeing a surge

in sales for the crossover vehicle. These crossover vehicles give you the room of an SUV, but the drive-ability of a car. Even Bentley, which has never had a crossover vehicle, is creating one.”

SAFETY FIRST: “All the way around, manufacturers are focused on making your drive a safe one—from airbags getting better to cars that are built with quality, stronger materials [to the inclusion of] savvy computers that can help drivers avoid accidents.”

WIRED IN: “You’re going to see a lot more cars with fancy electron-

ics. Tesla has a big jump on that with its automatic steering and its other gadgets. But what’s going to be different is that soon these cars are going to become another personal office. You’ll see cars with so much electronics going in them; pretty soon these cars are going to be able to send e-mails for you.”

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eing busy has its advantages. Ask Miami native Michelle Bernstein, perhaps the most restless executive chef working today. The James Beard Award-winner heads her critically acclaimed MiMo restaurant, Cena by Michy; she oversees the food and beverage program at The Thompson Miami Beach and at her atrium café, Crumb on Parchment; and, in what little spare time remains, she simultaneously hosts a weekly TV show on PBS. And we haven’t even touched on her catering business, various pop-up restaurants and national TV appearances as a guest judge on reality TV cooking shows.

The love of cooking came early for Bernstein, who credits her Argentine-Jewish mother for instilling a love of preparing food for others during religious holidays. After her pursuit of a ballet career was curtailed by an injury, Bernstein changed course to enroll in culinary studies at Miami’s Johnson & Wales University.

Since then, Bernstein has helped affirm South Florida as a culinary destination through her award-winning restaurants and a 2008 cookbook, Cuisine a Latina. Here, she speaks about the culinary trends destined to take South Florida by storm.

FAST AND DELICIOUS: “I have a feeling we’ll be seeing fast-casual,

chef-driven concepts. A lot of us need and like the idea of a drivethrough restaurant, but we don’t want to eat the typical drive-through food. I hear people in the culinary world talking about this concept, and I’ve always been a huge fan of it. It doesn’t even have to be a high-end burger-and-shake concept; it could be as simple as grabbing a green juice and something crunchy to chew on during your drive to work.”

GROWN-UP INGREDIENTS: “We’ve seen the community garden and

locally sourced farming, but the next trend is people starting to grow their own food. Whether it’s on their own patch of land or borrowing a neighbor’s patch to grow things, there’s a growing sense of wanting fresh ingredients that’s a few steps away.”

WORLDWIDE CUISINE: “For the longest time, South Florida didn’t have a lot of ethnic food; we just had Latin and Caribbean, but there wasn’t a lot of Asian, Ethiopian and other foods. But now you’re slowly starting to see truly ethnic restaurants and food sources pop up. And it’s not necessarily fusion cuisine. They are internationally driven foods that stay true to their styles and form.”

VEGGIE TALES: “I’m seeing more vegetable menus at restaurants

or [menu items with] vegetables as the star of the plate. It’s partly driven by the fact that so many people have decided to become vegetarians or vegans. Fifteen years ago, I’m not sure the idea of a vegetable-based plate of food would have been appealing to the general public; now, I think people are not as afraid of eating vegetables without a protein on the plate.”

HOUSE CALL: “We’re seeing more house-made items in restaurants, such as house-made charcuteries, cheeses and breads. I see it done beautifully in other cities, and I hope it’ll be done as well here. I know that there are incredible chefs working on it, and they’re finding quality, locally raised farm animals.”

“WE‘VE SEEN THE COMMUNITY GARDEN AND LOCALLY SOURCED FARMING, BUT THE NEXT TREND IS PEOPLE STARTING TO GROW THEIR OWN FOOD.”

NO ALCOHOL, NO PROBLEM: “We’re going to see more fun, artisan drinks that are not alcoholic-based. I’m not a great drinker, and I find that as I look for it more and more, I see this trend happening.

You see a lot of people making their own sodas, and now you’re going to see it’s a lot of fun to create high-end, non-alcoholic drinks.”

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o say Frank Schnidman has an interest in urban planning and land policy would be an understatement. In addition to his duties as the John M. DeGrove Eminent Scholar Chair at the School of Urban and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University, Schnidman also serves as executive director of the school’s Center for Urban and Environmental Solutions.

Before his academic appointments, Schnidman was executive director of the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, an organization focused on advancing the economic and physical aspects of the city’s business and entertainment hub. Schnidman has the résumé trifecta of working for all three South Florida counties, previously serving as the founding executive director of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency.

“Urban planning is a reaction to local input,” Schnidman says. “Every community and neighborhood has a niche. Whether you want the Addison Mizner look of Boca Raton or something else, urban planning should be responsive to what citizens want.”

While he admits that, at its core, the future of urban planning remains rooted in the same values as previous generations (the protection of the public health and safety and welfare), Schnidman says change is in the air for all of South Florida.

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE: “There’s a unique opportunity to engage with citizens through social media. It is going to give neighbors a greater involvement in urban planning than we’ve ever seen in urban America. We’ve seen it time and time again when a group of citizens support or oppose a development.”

FOCUS ON THE ARTS: “There’s so much interest in the arts that

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you’re going to see more public spaces become the backdrop for it. ... Downtowns are finding local artists to paint murals, a concept that would have been illegal 10 years ago and considered ‘graffiti.’

This explosion in local art will eventually bring consumers and hopefully generate purchasing power for the downtown merchants.”

”DENSITY [IS BECOMING] AN ISSUE. THAT’LL CHANGE HOW BUILDINGS IN AREAS LIKE FEDERAL HIGHWAY IN BOCA WILL BE BUILT.“

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OUT WITH THE OLD: “The planners of the 1960s created suburbia,

which was the American Dream. Now, planners are focusing on urban downtowns because that’s where many residents want to be. We have planners who are saying those 1960s planners were crazy. So 50 years from now, what are those planners going to say about us?”

CROWD DYNAMICS: “In 2014, Florida surpassed New York as the third-most-populous state in the nation. That statistic shows that more and more people are continuing to move here, which makes density an issue. That’ll change how buildings in areas like Federal Highway in Boca Raton will be built—likely building designs with balconies and awnings that will hide the actual bulk.”

WALK IT OUT: “Walkability is interesting in South Florida because

it’s a great theory, but it seems it would only placate a few individuals. Think about it: How many blocks would you walk in 90-degree heat in work clothes and your hair and makeup done? I could see a young millennial doing that for his or her design job, but I couldn’t see an attorney with his suit on [his way] to a big case.”

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Cruise and Julianne Hough. What’s in store for live music fans? John gives us his insights.

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eff John would much rather talk about his second live music experience than his first one. That’s because for his first concert, John, the eldest of four children, took his younger siblings to see pop stars Tiffany and the Backstreet Boys. “I’ll never live that one down, will I?” he jokes.

For John, owner of beloved South Florida music venue Revolution Live, his affinity for live performances was solidified during his second show, when he saw rockers Skid Row and the BulletBoys perform.

Since then, the Lynn University graduate has gone from concert-goer to concert-giver, opening up the Fort Lauderdale nightclub in 2004 and welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans annually.

The venue, which partners with entertainment company Live Nation, has welcomed acts from The Wailers to Katy Perry to Lady Gaga.

With its 1,000-person capacity, Revolution Live is South Florida’s largest venue at the club level. It was even chosen as the ideal musical backdrop for the 2012 film “Rock of Ages,” which featured actors Tom

CROSSOVER MUSIC: “You’re going to see more crossover acts than ever before. People like Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band could have been considered purely country acts back in the day, but now they’ve expanded their sound to incorporate other genres. They’ve diversified. Today, it’s not as if the traditional cowboy or cowgirl are the only people listening to country. You see all types of people listening to this mixture of Southern rock and country.”

INCREASE IN POPULARITY: “With all those crossover successes, that

opens the way for more people to come out to these live performances. That’s because there are naturally more fans. Ten years ago, there weren’t ‘cross-country fans’; they were country fans. Now, you have people like Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton and Zac Brown; they aren’t just wearing cowboy boots. They are wearing diamonds and looking good.”

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In-State Escapes This spring, make the bold decision to stay right here in South Florida— and get the vacation you deserve.

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The pier in Naples offers a front-row view of the sun setting on the Gulf.

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t’s easy to get a bad case of travel envy—on top of the Spring Fever that is barreling this way—when everyone on social media posts their travel pictures and itineraries to far-flung places around the world.

There’s the couple on Facebook who are headed to Bhutan, the Cloud Kingdom, or the family diving the Great Barrier Reef, or renting a villa for a month in Tuscany.

So you can see all of this and elect to feel like mossback

George Bailey, signed up for yet another long gray year at the old Building & Loan, or you can shake off the stay-at-home blues and rediscover the place you live.

That’s what we did. We found three great escapes in our own backyard that will take you far, far away if you let them— without a passport, a long flight and days of jet lag. So settle down and make an easy trip into America’s vacationland— your own South Florida.

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The Edgewater Beach Hotel 1901 Gulfshore Blvd., Naples, 239/403-2000 Driving to Naples is about more than trading in the Atlantic for the Gulf; it marks an entire vibe shift, from that Northeast-and-Latin American hustle to a less-hectic, more laid-back Midwestern demeanor. Everyone knows this, and it’s why sometimes we have to hit Alligator Alley and just point it west.

In keeping with that idea, a Gulf escape may mean chilling on Sanibel or Captiva or making an easy exit into Naples, which is as graceful as it is upscale.

The Edgewater is a Gulf-front resort that’s been around for 30 years but feels up to the minute.

It’s relatively small at 125 suites, and it has none of the this-hotel-is-too-sexy-for-you attitude that we sometimes find in a hot Miami Beach resort. On the other hand, it does have the amenities and a level of service you frankly do not always find on the East Coast. For starters, it’s mercifully less hip than it is comfortable and easy to enjoy. It’s right on seven miles of beach, with a good restaurant, a nice-sized central pool area and plenty of water toys—not to mention a fire pit, which we love.

The experience is escalated if you opt for one of the sleek oceanfront luxury suites, complete with kitchen and several bedrooms. The hotel also offers packages you can select to ramp up your visit, like having the chef prepare a picnic for you while you recline on your luxurious beach bed.

Or you can order up a wine tasting in your suite, complete with hors d’oeuvres and Niles Cranelike commentary by a sommelier or chef.

Naples, like all the affluent cities in South Florida, is known for sumptuous dining, and the Edgewater is a great place to start, with very good American cuisine in the airy Coast restaurant or its adjacent terrace overlooking the pool and the beach beyond.

Website: edgewaternaples.com Yoga on the sugar-sand beach at the Edgewater and cuisine from the Edgewater’s Coast restaurant

WHILE IN NAPLES ›› Shopping is as bona fide an activity as sunbathing with the nearby Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay (more than 60 designer stores, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, etc.); Tin City, a themed waterfront village with 40 eclectic mom-and-pop shops; and the well-known Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South districts. This is a great neighborhood to stroll and sample, with everything from high-end boutiques to spice shops, Chico’s, shell shops and more. ›› The arts-and-culture scene in Naples includes

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the Naples Museum of Art at the Philharmonic Center, The von Liebig Museum, Collier County Historical Museum and the Holocaust Museum.

Check with the concierge for outdoor concerts and theater options. ›› Family fundays may include a visit to the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens or the Sun-NFun Lagoon Waterpark, with five water slides, a lazy river, interactive water fountain and more. ›› Going native is easy in and around Naples, which is known for its environmental sensitivity and appreciation. The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary features a long boardwalk (more

than two miles) through four South Florida habitats—Pine Upland, Wet Prairie, Cypress Forest and a Marsh. The legendary Everglades and the Ten Thousand Islands are nearby and can be experienced via hiking, paddling, airboats or swamp buggies. The Edgewater concierge can set you up for a day you will never forget in the country’s most mysterious and primeval environment. ›› Other places worth exploring are Thomas Edison-Henry Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, and Sanibel and Captiva Islands, known for shelling and wildlife.

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Watching the sunset from a catamaran is all in a day’s vacation in Key West.

Ocean Key Resort & Spa 0 Duval St., Key West, 305/296-7701 Every time we locals go to Key West we swear it’s the last time—between the cruise ships and Duval Street hoopla, it’s “just not the same,” we tell ourselves as we harken back to the days when the Top of La Concha was a funky observation deck atop a shuttered old hotel. Or when El Sibonay was where you went for Cuban. Or when Captain Tony was still alive and Jimmy Buffet, a littleknown troubadour, took the stage one night there during the Frangipani Festival.

We wax nostalgic, swear off the place and then are back, a year later, because you can’t really stay away from Key West.

A very good reason to go back this year is the most excellent Ocean Key Resort & Spa, a sleek and bright Noble House property but with a connection to old Key West that works, starting with its own geography.

First of all, the resort has a long “Sunset Pier” practically on top of Mallory Square, site of the daily sunset ritual—a party appendage that allows guests to drink, dine and mesmerize themselves with the disappearing sun while catching all the Mallory madness next door. Second, the waterfront Resort is at the foot of Duval Street, which means you get seaside magic within spitting distance of the nonstop bar crawl that is Key West these days. You are near Hog’s Breath

Poolside at Ocean Key Resort & Spa

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Local transport on Key West; relaxing in the Ocean Key spa

WHILE IN KEY WEST ›› Quirky points of interest: Southernmost Point, a concrete buoy at the corner of South and Whitehead streets, may not be the real southernmost point in the United States, but it’s a favorite photo op; Kino Sandal Factory (at Kino Square, just past Hog’s Breath) for cheap and enduring made-in-Key West sandals; Baby’s Coffee (on your way north out of Key West) for its Havana Roast blend. ›› Bike renting is the way to go here; leave

the car parked safely for the duration of your stay. Get off the beaten path and pedal down all the old tree-shaded streets lined with historic Conch houses. Make a point to visit the cemetery at 701 Passover Lane in the heart of Old Town, where many of Key West’s most prominent families and characters are buried, including “Sloppy” Joe Russell, Key West’s best known bartender and fishing guide to Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s, and local hypochondriac B.P. “Pearl” Roberts, whose marker reads:

“I told you I was sick.” Another great epitaph is that of a Gloria M. Russell: “I’m just resting my eyes.” ›› Famous Key West attractions include Ernest Hemingway’s House & Museum, the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, Audubon House & Gardens, the Harry S. Truman Little White House, and Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park. ›› Take the Conch Train, as cheesy as it sounds; it gives you a great overview of Key West, and you can get on and off whenever you want.

Saloon, Sloppy Joe’s, the marina and all the dive bars between. Translation? You can revel in the sanctuary of this sophisticated resort, while dipping your toes into all the Key West craziness.

The resort has 100 spacious rooms and suites, with balconies, whirlpool baths, great views and several dining options. The Marina Garden near the waterfront offers local seafood and Cuban food; Hot Tin Roof (named after a play by late local playwright Tennessee Williams) offers acclaimed waterfront dining, tropical drinks and excellent food. Liquid, the pool bar and lounge, offers snacks and designer cocktails; and the Sunset Pier features more Caribbean-themed fare, as well as music and dancing.

No resort these days is complete without a spa, and this one emphasizes “Eastern wellness,” with a tropical Balinese theme.

It’s easy to see how guests might not actually want to stray far from Ocean Key, but that’s not doing Key West, from its full complement of outdoors and water-related adventures (best arranged through the concierge) to sheer island exploration. Beyond Duval Street Crazytown is a magic that lingers, somewhere in the narrow backstreets, the chickens scratching at yards in Bahama Village, the ancient graves in an old cemetery.

Factor in lush tropical heat, Conchs and Cubans, a checkered history of rumrunners and ne’erdo-wells—and this is the Key West that always draws you back. Year after year.

Website: oceankey.com

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Royal Blues Hotel

The Royal Blues lobby bar

45 S. Ocean Way, Deerfield Beach, 954/857-2929 All this time we thought Deerfield Beach was just an extension of the Whale’s Rib, where we have been going for steamed rock shrimp for 25 years. Oh, there are some great new beachfront restaurants now, like Ocean 234, and an iconic fishing pier, but who knew this genial little town was now the site of a very chic Relais & Châteaux resort?

The Royal Blues Hotel is slightly south of where A1A bends to the west, and it’s directly on the beach. It’s owned by Edward Walson, a Broadway and film producer; he may be best known for producing Woody Allen’s “Blue Jasmine” and “Magic in the Moonlight.” The hotel’s guest list reflects this connection, with names like the aforementioned Allen, Andy Garcia, Susan Lucci, Steven Bauer, Harvey Keitel, Eva LaRue and others.

Apparently, Walson used to vacation in Deerfield Beach as a child with his parents, so the hotel may be a nod to nostalgia, if nostalgia were a four-star luxury beachfront hotel. In a recent Forbes article, Walson said opening the hotel was a lot like producing a movie. “You know that long list of credits that roll by at the end?” he says. “That’s how many people it takes to get a hotel off the ground.”

It shows.

The Royal Blues is clean and contemporary and has only 12 rooms (ranging from 495 square feet to 1,022 square feet) with large balconies, all appointed in wide wood paneling, leather and marble—sort of like oversized elegant staterooms in a mega yacht moored off St. Tropez.

Everything is relentlessly high-tech, including a shower that is practically remote-controlled. Each room has original art hand-selected by the owner, and a sense of casual simplicity one associates with people who are either very, very wealthy, or endowed with excellent taste.

Speaking of taste, the hotel’s Chanson restaurant (so named by Woody Allen) may be a bestkept secret. It has a stunning panoramic view of the ocean and a large aquarium mounted near the ceiling that extends to the pool above. The food is almost 100-percent organic with sustainable seafood sources; the menu is described as “ever-evolving, subtly shifting along with the seasons … blending timeless tastes of ‘Cuisine du Monde’ and Florida’s freshest seafood with a modern flair.” The food is delicate, flavorful and expertly wrought—a fitting reflection of the hotel’s overall unabashed luxury and style.

Website: royalblueshotel.com

You can chase off the Royal Blues with a majestic view of the beach and the long Deerfield Beach pier.

WHILE IN DEERFIELD BEACH ›› Staying here means you are away without being away. This allows you to behave exactly like a tourist, with Fort Lauderdale and Delray and West Palm only 30 minutes or so in either direction.

You can slip up to Boca for some shopping or a movie at the iPic, or you can point it south to Las Olas or the beach. Or you can stay right here, toddle onto the beach in your cozy cabana and sip Champagne, like the movie star that you are.

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Alex Katz, from left Black Dress 1 (Yi), Black Dress 3 (Oona), Black Dress 4 (Sharon), All pieces 2015, 32-color silkscreen, Edition 35, 80 x 30 inches, Vertu Gallery, Boca Raton

65 International Galleries Contemporary art, sculpture and photography Preview March 17, 2016 To benefit the Boca Raton Museum of Art Fair March 18 - 21, 2016

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PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON WHEN: March 24–26 WHERE: Palm Beach Improv, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach ABOUT: Everybody needs a gimmick, and John van der Put wears his. The Londonbred magician performs as Piff the Magic Dragon, where his stage apparel is a green dragon suit that looks no more elegant than a child’s Halloween costume. In it, he “breathes fire,” delivers deadpan quips, and orchestrates illusions with an unusual assistant: his Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, adorably attired in his own dragon couture. Currently living in (where else?) Las Vegas, Piff’s idiosyncrasies have elevated him from fringe festivals and corporate retreats to Radio City Music Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the 10 million viewers of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” where he lasted to the summer 2015 finale. Once you get past the green tail and bug-eyed pooch, Piff’s repertoire has a sturdy familiarity to it, relying on playing cards, levitation, vanishing objects and impossible reveals. But the tricks proceed with a Rube Goldberg-like complexity, each one a feat of dexterous engineering.

COST: $25 CONTACT: 561/833-1812, palmbeachimprov.com

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hotlist OKEECHOBEE MUSIC FESTIVAL WHEN: March 4–6 WHERE: 20 minutes north of the city of Okeechobee, on State Road 7 ABOUT: This inaugural festival is a bit of a hike from Boca—about an hour-and-a-half-long drive—but it promises to be worth the expense. Electronic, indie, classic rock and hip-hop acts will perform on five stages at this diverse festival in the middle of nowhere, with organizers touting the event as “a place for us to gather together amongst wondrous nature to celebrate the best in music, art and intersecting paths.” The eclectic lineup includes timeless hit-makers Hall & Oates; Led Zeppelin’s dynamic front-man Robert Plant; Mumford & Sons, the UK powerhouse rebounding nicely after a hiatus; the Internet-bred hip-hop sensation Kendrick Lamar; Big Grams, the sexy collaboration between electro-rockers Phantogram and OutKast’s Big Boi; the poetic altcountry sophisticates The Avett Brothers; and X Ambassadors, the alt-rockers behind the breakthrough hit “Renegades.” The full lineup runs just under 100 artists at the time of this writing, plus circus performers, an art fair, a “Yogachobee” wellness area and food vendors.

COST: $225–$599 Mumford & Sons Inset: Robert Plant CONTACT: okeechobeefest.com

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WHEN: March 4–13 WHERE: Various theaters in Miami-Dade County ABOUT: Spanish singer Raphael is a legend in his nation’s music industry and abroad, thanks to his inimitably theatrical performances—he acts out the content of his tunes, improvises lyrics depending on where he plays, and adopts affectations of bullfighters and flamenco dancers—as well as his bombastic songs. An active recording artist since the 1960s, the septuagenarian heartthrob is also an accomplished actor, as evidenced by the bustling comedy “Mi Gran Noche,” in which he plays a parody of himself on the evening of a tumultuous New Year’s Eve TV special. The Fellini-esque showbiz satire will open the 33rd annual Miami International Film Festival, with Raphael himself slated to make a rare appearance at the March 4 screening at Miami’s Olympia Theater. Nine more Spanish features will make their U.S. premieres at this festival (including the Penelope Cruz drama “Ma Ma” and “Anacleto: Agente Secreto,” a live-action adaptation of a popular Spanish comic strip), which has a history of presenting top Spanish-language cinema.

COST: Varies per event CONTACT: 305/237-3456, miamifilmfestival.com

PALM BEACH OPERA’S “ARIADNE AUF NAXOS” WHEN: March 18–20 WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach ABOUT: Greek mythology and slapstick comedy share an unexpected connection in this pioneering opera by German composer Richard Strauss. Having already established himself as one of the 20th century’s great composers on the strength of “Salome” and “Elektra,” Strauss upended operatic tradition with “Ariadne Auf Naxos,” arguably the first work of its kind to be structured as a self-reflexive “opera within an opera.” The first act is set backstage in the home of a Viennese aristocrat, where a burlesque troupe and an opera company is each preparing for a performance in front of gathered dignitaries. Arguments over which group will perform first are halted over the revelation that both must perform simultaneously in the interest of time. Act II is the madcap result, in which burlesque clowns cavort around gods, nymphs and sorceresses, challenging conventions by merging “high” and “low” art forms. “Ariadne” can be jarringly funny and light on its feet, impressive traits for an opera that climaxes with a plunge into the “realm of death.”

COST: $25–$195 CONTACT: 561/833-7888, pbopera.org

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“HOOKING UP” WITH THE SECOND CITY MAR 20 A TRIBUTE TO THE MASTERS Gerard Schwarz | Guest Conductor Misha Dichter | Piano Soloist BEETHOVEN | Coriolan Overture, op. 62 IVES | The Unanswered Question BEETHOVEN | Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, op. 15 MENDELSSOHN | Symphony No. 4 in A major, op. 90, “Italian”

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“MEDEA” WHEN: March 11–27 WHERE: Broward Center, 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale ABOUT: Scorned women have been unleashing hell on their perpetrators for decades on the Silver Screen, from “Carrie” to “Fatal Attraction” to “Kill Bill.” But their antiheroes have nothing on the original female avenger, Euripides’ Medea, a spurned barbarian whose reaction to her husband’s new trophy wife climaxes in a bloodbath worthy of Tarantino himself. “Medea” shocked audiences when it premiered in Greece in 431 BCE, and it’s lost none of its ability to provoke in the centuries since. The Broward Center’s own Outre Theatre Company will present a modern-day interpretation of the ancient tragedy, with its managing director, Sabrina Lynn Gore, playing the title character. “We are not simply focusing on the ‘scorned woman out for revenge’ story,” she says. “We want to examine all the nuances of the story that really make her final decision more complicated and powerful.”

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WHEN: March 24–26 WHERE: Wold Performing Arts Center at Lynn University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton ABOUT: Chicago’s Second City is the first city when it comes to fostering tomorrow’s humorists. With more than 50 years in business—its Illinois theater just opened its 104th revue—this innovative enterprise of improvised and scripted hilarity is the Juilliard of comedy: Once you “graduate,” you can work pretty much anywhere. The institution’s alumni run from Joan Rivers (1961) to Bill Murray (1973) to Steve Carell (1991) to Keegan-Michael Key (2001). Stars of this magnitude won’t grace the Wold Center stage for this “Best Of” compilation, but the sketches that catapulted the troupe to the top of the industry will be on vivid display, performed by a group of emerging actors that meet The Second City’s exacting standards. The theme connecting the disparate sketches of “Hooking Up” is love—both pursued and wrecked—from missed connections and girlsnight-out adventures to the questionable advances of the desperately smitten.

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the community, is a good vehicle to reach that audience—and it seems organic, as PH A opposed to being a forced marriage.”

LIL And for host campus FAU, the idea of Art Boca Raton was “like love at first sight” to school president John Kelly, according to Art Boca’s publicist, Dindy Yokel. “They were into it, because one of the president’s pillars is to make FAU the center of what he views as Boca as a cultural hub.”

At the time of this writing, the Lesters were still in the process of confirming exhibitors and could not yet project the fair’s financial impact, though they conservatively estimate a turnout of 15,000 to 20,000 visitors paying $8 to $25 per ticket—some of which will stay at Boca hotels and dine at the city’s restaurants. As galleries shift more of their resources away from retail storefronts and toward fairs and auctions, the economic potential for them at Art Boca Raton is limitless as well.

“It’s a well-accepted figure that 40 percent of gallery business comes from art fairs today,” David Lester says. “That was not true 20 years ago. So galleries are forced to come out and be part of fairs.”

And yet, as he points out, only 10 to 15 percent of fairgoers are potential buyers. “If [exhibitors] can find two to three new clients, it’s an enormously successful fair, [regardless] of what they sell, what the totals are,” Lester says.

The other 85 to 90 percent of visitors attend for the cultural nutrition or for family outings. “Having seen the crowds at Art Basel, it’s interesting to see what happens on a Saturday or Sunday, when people bring their children in,” Lippman says. “Every big painting becomes a backdrop for photos.”

Lippman hopes Art Boca Raton will drive traffic to the Boca Museum, which will host evening events during the fair. “Anything that gets people excited about the visual arts is good for the museum,” he says. “If we can wrest people out of the comfort of their homes, and the western part of the county, all that is very positive. This [fair] is a compelling invitation to get people to come and look.

It becomes a place to see and be seen.

“I don’t see any of us as competing with one another. Our greatest competition is lethargy.”

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Located on a nine-acre cement pad on FAU’s Research Parkway, near the Boca Raton Airport, The Pavilion is the name of the 50,000-square-foot temporary home of Art Boca Raton, an inaugural art fair running March 18–20. More than a pop-up art tent, this fully air-conditioned structure, complete with valet parking, a full-service restaurant, a sculpture garden and a lecture hall, will house upward of 65 dealers, curated for quality and exclusivity and representing more than 20 countries.

An ambitious undertaking? Sure. A financial risk for everybody involved, in a city with an unproven track record for a fair of this kind? You bet. But if anybody has the formula for a successful art fair down to a science, it’s Art Boca Raton’s founders, David and Lee Ann Lester, who launched Florida’s first international fair, Art Miami, in 1991. They’ve organized more than 100 fairs since, from three winter staples in Palm Beach to fairs in New York, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Hong Kong.

“We think this is an ideal spot for a small international fair,” David Lester says. “Some communities have too many fairs and some communities don’t have fairs; this is one of the communities that would welcome a fair on an annual basis.”

Lester deploys the word “community” a lot because, as Art Basel Miami Beach has proven, art fairs thrive when their tentacles reach far beyond the building where the deals are made. The Lesters hope to achieve a similar city synergy in Boca Raton, enlisting Irvin Lippman of the Boca Raton Museum of Art to operate the private vernissage preview March 17 as well to communicate the fair’s mission to places like Town Center mall, the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and the City of Boca Raton.

“The success is going to be not just the collectors who might come but also the sense that the whole community is involved in supporting [the fair],” Lippman says. “So the museum, which I’d like to think is the heart of

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THE ORGANIZERS OF BOCA’S ANSWER TO BASEL RAISE THE CITY’S CULTURAL CACHET THIS MONTH.

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SPANNING THE GLOBE Here are a handful of the exhibitors scheduled to bring contemporary masterpieces to Art Boca Raton, which runs from March 18–20.

Visit artbocaraton.com for details.

• ARTLABBE (Santiago, Chile), selling paintings and sculptures from the likes of Guzman Cristobal, Betina Piotrokowsky and Solange Heilenkotter • LITVAK GALLERY (Tel Aviv, Israel), showcasing international master sculptors such as Dale Chihuly, Richard Jolley and Daniel Clayman • HABATAT GALLERY (Royal Oak, Mich.), representing more than 100 glass artists, including Vivian Wang, Albert Paley and Martin Janecky • EVAN LURIE GALLERY (Carmel, Ind.), specializing in provocative Pop Art, Op Art and graphic art from Xevi Vilaro, Caleb Weintraub, Ziba Afshar and many more • CONTEMPORARY ART PROJECTS USA (Sunny Isles Beach), a local gallery with a diverse portfolio that includes kinetic artist Martin G. Schoffel, “spiritual explorer” Surehka Sadana and photographer Niurka Barroso

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THE SEASONS CHANGE, WITH STRINGS ATTACHED, AS A VIOLIN MASTER PERFORMS A VIVALDI MASTERPIECE.

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Talk about “The Four Seasons.” What attraction does this piece hold for you?

“The Four Seasons” is something that everyone knows and loves, and it’s really the standout violin showpiece of the baroque era. It’s a piece that is played a lot, but every violinist plays it so differently, because there’s so much room for bits of improvisation and ornamentation, and different ways to make it your own. It’s always fun for listeners to hear different people play it.

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Which of Vivaldi’s seasons is your favorite?

It’s an interesting piece, because these are four concertos, and each one is from a different season, but each one is a gem. It’s hard to say which is my favorite. Certainly, the summer is probably the most exciting.

We end with winter, which is also quite amazing. In some ways, I think spring is the most descriptive, with the birds and the nature sounds. As you can see, I can’t come up with a favorite.

Q3

You’ve had seven albums reach No. 1 on the Billboard classical charts, but you also went your first 12 professional years without charting anything. How important are record sales to a musician in your position?

I’ve never paid that much attention to record sales. These days, record sales, all across the board, are not what they used to be. The way people consume music is very different now. The record companies are struggling, for sure. This hasn’t really affected me. My musical life revolves around live performance. That’s where the music

really lives, and career-wise, that’s the bulk of what I do. I make records because I like a documentation for my grandchildren, and the people who do follow my work can have a document of my view on a particular piece. I live more for live performance.

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You perform on a multimillion-dollar-valued Huberman Stradivarius violin that dates back to 1713. As a player, what is it about antique instruments like this that appeals to you?

There’s something very magical about the old Italian instruments made around that period, the Strad being the top of the line.

We don’t really understand it fully, but there seems to be something about the wood and the time period, perhaps the weather at that time—sort of a perfect storm, along with the violin-making school, which had reached its peak in Cremona, Italy. So everything all together resulted in these amazing violins from the period. We make very good violins today, but somehow we haven’t been able to truly recreate that.

It’s more for the player than the listener.

It allows you to create colors of sound, subtle things. The way a bow attacks the string, and the way the sound comes out of the instrument, is different.

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From pictures I’ve seen of you, you look half your age. What is your secret?

People generally think I look younger than I am. I think music keeps you young, certainly in spirit, because you’re an eternal student and always discovering things. I think, funnily enough, that reflects on the way you look.

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t’s easy to tell when Joshua Bell is really into a piece. The violin virtuoso’s eyes bulge, expanding and contracting with the tempo of the composition. The bangs of his bowl haircut dance to the melody, refusing to be pinned down by the sweat collecting on his brow. His body jerks downward with every spiking note, as if the instrument tucked underneath his chin was the center of gravity, pulling him down with it.

You can get a sense of this classical music rock star’s passion by watching a 2008 Sony music video of Bell leading his chamber orchestra through the third frenzied movement of Vivaldi’s “Summer,” part of the composer’s “Four Seasons.” Better yet, you can see him play it live, along with the other 11 movements of the Vivaldi masterwork, at the closing performance of Festival of the Arts Boca.

Bell is no stranger to Boca audiences. He was one of the first virtuosi to take a chance on the Festival in its early years, back in 2008. Still boyish at 48, Bell’s remarkable career spans more than 30 years, and has included 14 albums on the Billboard Top 20 classical charts. In a 2007 experiment conducted by the Washington Post, he impersonated a subway busker in a Washington, D.C., metro station, taking home $32 from a grand total of seven riders who listened to his 45-minute performance.

“It’s not indicative of people’s lack of interest in classical music,” Bell tells Boca Raton, about the experiment. “It’s just that classical music needs an audience that’s participating. That’s what makes it so wonderful—that it engages your brain in a way that you can’t just throw at people on the subway.”

He’ll have no problem finding a fully engaged audience on March 16 at Mizner Park Amphitheater (performance begins at 7:30 p.m., visit festivaloftheartsboca.com for tickets), when he explores the “Four Seasons” with an assist from Lynn University’s world-class conservatory.

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Join us at this special performance recreating highlights from the past 25 years by many of the amazing guest dancers who brought their artistry to our stage.

Artistic Directors Dan Guin & Jane Tyree

The Michael & Madelyn Savarick Trust presents

BBT’s 25th Anniversary Gala Performance Sat., March 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River High School

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Bridgett Zehr

Roman Zhurbin

Megan Fairchild

Sarah Smith

Daniel Ulbricht

Cassandra Trenary

Alexey Kulpin

Gray Davis

25th Anniversary Post-Performance Celebration Following our Gala Performance join us at Boca Ballet Theatre’s studios to celebrate with the guest artists, patrons, former student dancers and their families from our 25 seasons of dance!

Tickets sold separately

For Tickets

Gonzalo Garcia

Chase O’Connell

Shannon Smith

Beckanne Sisk

(561) 995-0709 or www.bocaballet.org

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Dept. of State, Div. of Cultural Affairs, Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Performances, guest artists and dates subject to change. Photos by: Norman Gorback, Keith May, Silvia Pangaro, David Seabrooke, Tim Thomas. Guest artists subject to change.

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over Mizner Park Amphitheater and Mizner Park Cultural Arts Center

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most eclectic one yet.

Charlie Siemon, co-founder and co-producer, heralds “an extraordinary lineup

to celebrate the Festival’s 10th installment. We have much to be proud of throughout our decade of bringing the best and brightest in dance, classical music, performing arts and literature to Boca Raton.”

Individual tickets range from $15 to $225 per person, and packages are available for admission to all events. Call the box office at 866/571-2787 or visit festivalboca.com.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 4 7:30 PM FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA:

MONDAY, MARCH 7 7 PM AUTHORS & IDEAS: Journalist

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 4 PM AUTHORS & IDEAS: History

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (Florida premiere) with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra from the University of Miami Frost School of Music and conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos

and author Fareed Zakaria, “Global Trends & Hot Spots: The Next Security Crisis”

professor Dr. Jay Winter, “The Enduring Legacy of World War I and its Impact on the 21st Century”

TUESDAY, MARCH 8 7 PM AUTHORS & IDEAS: Dr. Robert

SATURDAY, MARCH 12 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE: Cirque de la

Sapolsky, author and neurobiologist, “The Biology of Good and Evil”

Symphonie with the Symphonia, Boca Raton and conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos

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SATURDAY, MARCH 5 7:30 PM PERFORMANCE: Mozart’s

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“Magic Flute” semi-staged in English with the Symphonia, Boca Raton, and conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos

VENUE: AMPHITHEATER

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 7 PM AUTHORS & IDEAS: Laila

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 7 PM CONCERT: Vivaldi’s “Four

Lalami, Pulitzer Prize finalist for The Moor’s Account

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 4 PM AUTHORS & IDEAS: Irwin

Seasons” with superstar violinist Joshua Bell, the Lynn Philharmonia Orchestra and narrator Jan McArt

VENUE: CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 7:30 PM CONCERT: Joey Alexander Trio

Stovroff of Vets Helping Heroes, “An Extraordinary Life, Gone to the Dogs”

VENUE: CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

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SUNDAY, MARCH 6 7 PM CONCERT: Jazz trumpet legend

VENUE: AMPHITHEATER

Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning singer Lani Hall

VENUE: AMPHITHEATER

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Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” with John Williams’ epic score performed live to picture by a full symphony orchestra, the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra, conducted by Constantine Kitsopoulos. This will be its Florida premiere.

Originally founded as a summer institute in Los Angeles and relocated to Miami, the Henry Mancini Institute at the Frost School of Music (HMI) has evolved into a comprehensive graduate training institute for aspiring professional musicians. Its new artistic director is multi-Grammy awardwinning composer and iconic trumpeter Terence Blanchard.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” licensed by Lucasfilm Ltd and Paramount Pictures. Motion Picture, Artwork, Photos © 1981 Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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Constantine Kitsopoulos is the music director for Festival of the Arts Boca.

He has made a name for himself as a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera and symphony, where he conducts in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Royal Albert Hall, and musical theater, where he can be found leading orchestras on Broadway. Kitsopoulos is in his eighth year as music director of the Queens Symphony Orchestra and continues as general director of Chatham Opera, which he founded in 2005. He serves as music director of the OK Mozart Festival, Oklahoma’s premier music festival, where he led his second season last June.

Born on the island of Bali in the city of Denpasar in 2003, Joey Alexander first encountered a piano at the age of 6, and was immediately able to pick out the melody of Thelonious Monk’s “Well, You Needn’t” and other jazz standards from his father’s record collection by ear.

UNESCO invited the 8-year-old Joey to play solo piano in front of jazz icon Herbie Hancock during his visit to Indonesia. Joey drew significant inspiration from Hancock’s enthusiastic response to his playing. In 2014, Joey performed at star-studded galas in New York City for Jazz at Lincoln Center in Rose Hall, the Jazz Foundation of America at the Apollo and the Arthur Ashe Learning Center at Gotham Hall. This will be his Florida premiere.

The Symphonia, Boca Raton, a worldclass chamber orchestra, is dedicated to keeping classical music flourishing in South Florida. Founded in July 2004, The Symphonia is called a “gem of an orchestra” by music critics because of the high caliber of its musicians, guest artists and programming. The Symphonia performs a repertoire blending classic with contemporary works, offering compositions from diverse composers. As part of its mission of “engaging and inspiring traditional and new audiences,” the orchestra presents “Meet the Orchestra,” a program that allows children to interact with musicians at dress rehearsals and that features an instrument “petting zoo.”

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Cirque de la Symphonie is an exciting production designed to bring the magic of cirque to the music hall. It is an elegant adaptation of some of the most amazing cirque acts performed on a stage shared with a full symphony orchestra, showcasing many of the best artists in the world. The audience is thrilled and bedazzled by aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen.

Herb Alpert is a legend in the music business and the co-founder, with Jerry Moss, of A&M Records, one of the most successful independent record labels of all time. In July of 2013, Alpert received the prestigious National Medal of Arts Award from President Obama for his lifetime achievements in music, art and philanthropy.

Joshua Bell is among the most celebrated violinists of his era, with an almost unparalleled scope—equally at home as a soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and orchestra leader. Bell was named the Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in 2011, becoming the first person to hold this post since Sir Neville Marriner formed the orchestra in 1958.

An exclusive Sony Classical artist, Bell has recorded more than 40 CDs garnering Grammy, Mercury, Gramophone and ECHO Klassik awards.

LANI HALL Lani Hall started her professional career as the original lead singer, for five years, with Sergio Mendes and Brasil ‘66. Known for her emotional vocal interpretations, she helped propel the group to international stardom with her distinctive vocals on the infectious Brazilian tune “Mas Que Nada.”

It was in 1966, while singing with the group in an audition for A&M Records, that she met Herb Alpert.

They were married in 1973, and since then their lives and musical gifts have grown together.

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DR. ROBERT SAPOLSKY

LAILA LALAMI

DR. JAY M. WINTER

Host of CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” contributing editor at The Atlantic and columnist for The Washington Post, Fareed Zakaria is widely respected for his thoughtful analysis and ability to spot economic and political trends. Esquire magazine described him as “the most influential foreign policy adviser of his generation.”

Dr. Robert Sapolsky, author of A Primate’s Memoir among other notable works, is a MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, and a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. In 2008, National Geographic & PBS aired an hour-long special on stress featuring Dr. Sapolsky and his research on the subject.

Laila Lalami is an author, short story writer and essayist born and raised in Morocco. She is a regular contributor to The Nation, Newsweek and The Los Angeles Times. Her latest book, The Moor’s Account, was a finalist for the 2015 Pulitzer Prize.

Dr. Jay M. Winter, the Charles J. Stille Professor of History at Yale University, is a specialist on World War I and its impact on the 20th century. Winter is the author or co-author of a dozen books and was co-producer, co-writer and chief historian for the PBS series “The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century,” which won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award and a Producers Guild of America Award for best television documentary in 1997.

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WARHOL PRINTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF MARC BELL THROUGH MAY 1, 2016

WARHOL ON VINYL : THE RECORD COVERS, 1949 - 1987 THROUGH APR. 10, 2016

BOB COLACELLO : IN AND OUT WITH ANDY THROUGH MAY 1, 2016

Support for these exhibitions is generously provided by Beatrice Cummings Mayer; Peter & Christine Raimondi; and Saks Fifth Avenue, Boca Raton. Media sponsor, Boca Raton Observer.

Andy Warhol, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom [from Reigning Queens], 1985. Š 2015 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), NY. Courtesy the collection of Marc Bell.

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Mark your calendars for a memorable evening of dining under the stars—and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue—at the food and wine event of the year. Join hundreds of guests—and an estimated 16 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants—at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks. Savor the Avenue reservations are made with the restaurants directly beginning February 1, 2016. This is the event you don’t want to miss.

For more information, visit bocamag.com or downtowndelraybeach.com or call 561/243-1077.

THE MENUS ARE IN! MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016 RAIN DATE: MARCH 22, 2016

Reservations Open Feb. 1, 2016 at all participating restaurants.

CALL THE RESTAURANT OF YOUR CHOICE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS! For more information on the event,

call 561/243-1077

Thank you to our event sponsors:

We ask that you please Savor responsibly.

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Produced by Downtown Development Authority of Delray Beach, FL

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Event Details WHERE & WHEN: Location: Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1)

Date: Monday, March 21, 2016 Rain Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Time: 5:30–9 p.m.

CHARITY: Delray Beach Historical Society

Founded in 1964, the Delray Beach Historical Society is an enthusiastic non-profit organization working to preserve and share Delray Beach’s history.

Our archives, museum and rich offering of programs, events and exhibits are accessible to all - building a sense of excitement for local history, pride of citizenship and stewardship of our legacy for generations to come. To become a member or volunteer: 561.274.9578 or www.delraybeachhistory.org

RESERVE YOUR SEAT: Reservations are to be made directly with the restaurant of your choice.

Review the restaurant listings within this section. Each restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner paired with complimentary wines. The menus are available only online at bocamag.com or downtownderlaybeach.com/savor-and-tastemakers or at the restaurant. Contact the restaurant of choice to make your reservation. Seating is limited. Guests must be 21 or older.

HOW TO CHECK IN:

Arrive the evening of March 21 and make your way to the restaurant location on East Atlantic Avenue.

Each restaurants’ tables will be set near their physical location.

Check in with the host/hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue bracelet.

Show the bracelet to receive a complimentary cocktail at your restaurant at 5:30 p.m.

Visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com for a Savor restaurant map.

SAVOR THE AVENUE TABLE DÉCOR CONTEST: For the fourth year, the Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table!

From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant puts its unique touch to showcase their style at each table.

We encourage you to arrive early and walk the avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables.

GREET, TOAST & DINE! 5:30–6:15 p.m.

After checking in, enjoy a complimentary drink during the welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant.

Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night!

6 p.m.

Seating begins.

6:15 p.m.

Welcome Comments, Grand Toast

6:30–9 p.m.

Four-course dinner to be served with donated custom adult-beverage pairings

7:30 p.m.

Table Decor Contest Winner Announced

Attire:

Downtown Delray Beach evening casual

PARKING:

Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations. Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event.

Side streets will remain open for vehicle access. Visit downtowndelraybeach.com/parking for more parking information.

Old School Square Parking Garage: Northeast First Street and Northeast First Avenue ($5.00 for the evening) Robert Federspiel Garage: Southeast First Aveune

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Chef Nick Morfogen changes his menu daily to accommodate only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients. 32 East has a neighborhood bistro ambience, offering a fine dining experience in a comfortable setting. There is a street-side terrace providing an outdoor dining option, along with our lively, full-service bar and lower and upper-level dining rooms.

32 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-276-7868 / 32east.com

Featured MENU $150/guest plus tax & gratuity

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Assorted Antipasto Sheep’s Milk Ricotta Bruschetta Heirloom Tomato Jam | Local Arugula & Olio Verde Wine: Zardetto, Prosecco NV Veneto, Italy

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Located above the iconic sports bar, Boston’s on the Beach, 50 Ocean features a sophisticated, Old Florida atmosphere, panoramic ocean views, and exquisite cuisine with exciting local influences, presented by a knowledgeable and seasoned staff. Award-winning chef Blake Malatesta is a master talent at creating unique dishes, offsetting different textures and custom sauces in his signature dishes of seafood and meats.

50 S. Ocean Blvd. (A1A) / 561-278-3364 / 50ocean.com

Featured MENU $125/guest plus tax & gratuity

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Grilled Gulf Coast Oysters Butter | Garlic | Beer Pairing: La Marca Prosecco

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Mini Boil Mudbugs | Redskins | Corn | Old Bay | Roasted Garlic Bread Pairing: Abita Wrought Iron IPA

Rigatoncini in Fennel Braised Pork Ragú Fresno Chile | Rapini & Pecorino Wine: Zenato, Valpolicella 2013 Veneto, Italy

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Legs n’ Eggs Crispy Frog Legs | Okra-Egg Salad | Tabasco Pairing: Casa Lapostolle “Grand Cuvee” Sauvignon Blanc

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Grilled NY Strip & Asparagus Truffle-Fontina Twice Baked Potato | Barolo Reduction Wine: Zenato, Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2011 Veneto, Italy

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Valrhona Dark Chocolate Torta Pistachio Biscotti | Local Strawberries

Gator Sausage Pickled Onion Salad | Chickory Jam Bacardi “Hurricane”

FOURTH Pig “Picnic” Braised Pork | Grilled Ribs Crispy Belly | Cheddar Grits Collards | Abita BBQ Pairing: Abita Purple Haze

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Taste of N’awlins Beignets | King-Cake | Abita Root Beer Floats

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ZAGAT 2015: “Delicious” Nuevo Latin eats are the draw at this “colorful, vibrant” Delray Beach cantina well served by a “good” staff; festive drinks, including “authentic” mojitos and “thirst-quenching” sangria, “set the scene for a fun evening” including “people-watching” from the sidewalk seats.

105 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-274-9090 / cabanarestaurant.com

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Caffé Luna Rosa is the Italian restaurant on the beach and the oldest Italian restaurant in Delray Beach. Recently awarded the Delray Beach Restaurant of the Year award for both 2014 and 2015.

Caffé Luna Rosa offers an oceanview dining experience where great food and a great environment come together.

34 S. Ocean Blvd. / 561-274-8898 Ext.1 / caffelunarosa.com

Featured MENU

$99/guest including tax & gratuity $115/guest plus tax & gratuity

GRAND TOAST Spanish Cava

WELCOME DRINK Caipirinha

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Ceviche Fresh Shrimp, Octopus, Scallops and Calamari Marinated in Aji Amarillo, Hot Rocoto Peppers, Garlic, Lime Juice, Cilantro, Viandas and Maiz Tosatado Paired with: Sauvignon Blanc

GRAND TOAST

Pairing: Rose Zero di Stefani

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Maine Lobster Meat Ravioli Lobster Stuffed Inside a Tender Pasta Shell with Sweet Peas and Sherry Cream Sauce Pairing: Raeburn Chardonnay, Russian River Valley

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Baby Mozzarella & Arugula Salad

Ensalada Cabana

with Chopped Plum Tomatoes and House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette Pairing: Flint & Steel Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

Field Greens, Hearts of Palm, Queso Blanco, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olives with a Black Bean Vinaigrette Paired with: Pinot Grigio

Slow Roasted Prime Filet of Beef

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Pernil

Served with Truffled Potatoes and Exotic Mushroom Demi-Glaze Pairing: Cryptic Red Blend, California

Latin American Style Braised Porkshank, Rioja Garlic Demi Glaze, Maduros and Arroz con Gandules Paired with: Malbec Blend

Zuppa Inglese

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Home-Made Sponge Cake Soaked with Italian Liquors and Layered with Imported Marscapone Mousse

Traditional Homemade Custard Paired with: Riesling

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Featuring fresh seafood delivered and prepared daily, City Oyster has a full sushi bar and a rotating selection of fresh oysters from both coasts. Housemade desserts, pies, bread, crackers and pasta are fresh from our bakery located above the restaurant. Our large selection of wines is recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the premier wine selections in the country.

213 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-272-0220 / cityoysterdelray.com

Featured MENU $130/guest plus tax & gratuity

Featured MENU $135/guest plus tax & 20% gratuity

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Compressed Pineapple | Avocado | Charred Scallion | Yuzu Foam Wine: Prosecco, Piccini, Veneto, Italy, NV

Pairing: Ruffino Prosecco

Selected Signature Rolls from our Sushi Bar Pairing: Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc

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Maine Lobster Roll Eggroll Asian Caramel Dipping Sauce | Micro Cilantro Pairing: Tom Gore Vineyards Chardonnay

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Wild Black Grouper Filet Confit of Shitake | Oyster, & Beech Mushrooms | Sweet Corn Fondue Pairing: Meiomi Pinot Noir

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Old Fashioned Creamy Key Lime Pie Whipped Crème Fresh & Berries Pairing: Ruffino Moscato D’Asti

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CUT 432 continues to please. It’s been eight years since CUT 432 opened its glass doors and began to challenge the idea about what a steak house could and should be. It offers succulent cuts of beef, inventive dishes and a great wine list. 432 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-272-9898 / cut432.com

Tuna Poke

SECOND COURSE Scallops Saint Jacques

Wine: Chenin Blanc, Badenhorst Secateurs, South Africa, 2014

THIRD COURSE

Pastrami Rubbed “Dry Aged” Delmonico Gruyere Potato Rosti | Melted Leeks Dijon Buerre Blanc Wine: JAX, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA, 2012

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Chocolate and Peanut Butter Warm Pudding Cake House Made Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Drink Pairing Choice of: Cocktail: Burnt Orange Negroni Or Dessert Wine: Torbreck “The Bothie” Muscat, Barossa Valley, 2005

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Lemongrass Delray Beach has been the place to go for Thai, Japanese sushi and Vietnamese since opening. With all rolls and dishes made to order, the chefs can create just about anything to your liking. The notable wine and sake list provides the perfect pairing to any entrée. Zagat 2004–2008: “Excellent”; Sun-Sentinel: Top 10 Asian Restaurants in Florida; Florida Trend: Best New 20 Restaurants in South Florida. 420 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-278-5050 / lemongrassasianbistro.com

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A New England seafood house featuring prohibition-style cocktails and a concept that serves the freshest, highest quality seafood. RACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar features a unique, nouveau-nautical décor to match the responsibly sourced ‘ocean-to-table’ menu that excites and inspires.

Culinary Director Matthew Danaher, known for his straightforward style of cooking, has developed an innovative menu that incorporates beloved classics with the modern style and appetite of South Florida. Guests will discover ever-evolving recipes for oysters rack-a-feller, wood grilled octopus, seared scallops, po’ boys and a classic butcher’s cut filet mignon. As well as an extensive live raw bar featuring what’s fresh and in season.

Racks Fish House is known for their buzz-worthy Happy Hour offered daily from 4pm-7pm, 50% off select drinks, $1 oysters (chef ’s choice) paired with a happy hour menu everyone enjoys!

5 S.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-450-6718 / racksdelray.com

$65/guest plus tax & gratuity

APPETIZER

Vegetable Potstickers Pan Seared Handcraft Famous Vegetable Dumplings Served with a Spicy Reduction Sweet Soy Sauce

FIRST Mixed Berry Salad Mixed Berries Tossed with Shallots, Cilantro, Cashew Nuts and Fresh Thai Lime Dressing

ENTREE

Choose one of these two options:

Braised Short Ribs on Thai Masaman Curry Served w/ Spanish Onions, Sweet Potatoes Over Asian Coconut Rice or Perfectly Grilled Organic Fed Salmon Over Pineapple Turmeric Fried Rice and Asian Mango Salsa Courses paired with Pinot Grigio Stellina de Notte and Cab BV Century

Featured MENU $130/guest plus tax & gratuity

HORS D’OEUVRES

Iced Island Creek Oysters Apple Mignonette | Classic Cocktail Sauce Pairing: LaMarca Prosecco

FIRST

Lobster Poutine Chips | Cheddar Jack Gravy | Torn Herbs Pairing: Whitehaven Sav Blanc

SECOND

Seared Scallop Butternut Squash “Chowder” Pairing: William Hill Chard

THIRD

Wood Grilled Skirt Steak Cauliflower Gratin | Mushroom | Red Wine Jus Pairing: Louis Martini CA Cab Sauv

DESSERT

Dessert Surprise Worth The Wait Pairing: Noval 10yr Tawny

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Since its debut in 2011, Max’s Harvest has been a favorite destination for dinner and weekend brunch in Pineapple Grove. It’s heritage of fresh, local, natural ingredients and simple preparations has earned Max’s Harvest distinction among its guests and peers as a premier farm-to-table restaurant.

Food tastes naturally delicious when grown with care, harvested at precisely the right moment and delivered to our kitchen directly from the source. Fresh ingredients are a delight to the senses and the essence of great cooking. We hope you enjoy the sheer pleasure of seasonal, locally-grown ingredients and the simple, sophisticated flavors that result when you let the land speak for itself. 169 NE 2nd Ave. (561) 381-9970 / maxsharvest.com

Like our sister restaurant, Max’s Harvest, in Pineapple Grove, “SoHo” is off the Ave. The vintage 1925 cottage in historic Delray Beach once known as the “Falcon House” is Max’s newest concept. SoHo is a gathering spot for locals, foodies, in-the-biz folks and Delray’s many visitors.

The Max heritage for quality food is evident throughout the menu, from small plate selections to salads and entrees, using seasonal ingredients and simple preparations. Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders serve-up a generous selection of craft beers and small batch spirits, every night until 2 AM. At SoHo, meet your friends, make new ones and have a good time.

Remember, all of our friends were strangers once!

116 NE 6th Ave. / (561) 501-4332 / sohodelray.com

Featured MENU $125/guest plus tax & gratuity

“TASTE OF” COCKTAIL

Anson Mills Farro ‘Paella’

Old Forester Bourbon | Ancho Reyes Local Honey + Cardamom

Diver Scallops | Florida Shrimp | Escargot + Favas Paired with Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc

SNACK

Falafel Bacaláo Croquetas Lemon + Tahini

FIRST

Octopus Anticuchos Aji Panca | Chorizo | Peruvian Cassoulet Paired with Bonterra Viognier

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The Forest Fire

THIRD

DIY Short Rib Tacos Estella’s Tortillas | Mole Verde + Cotija Cheese Paired with Laetitia Pinot Noir

SWEET

Flavors of ‘Baklava’ Orange Ginger Cake | White Chocolate Mousse Pistachio Cremeux + Phyllo Dough Paired with 1000 Stories Zinfandel

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Gary Rack’s FAT ROOSTER, merges true iconic Southern dining with nostalgic-American tradition guests can relate to. Offering comfort classics, in a dining scene fit for an era of American building blocks, the FAT ROOSTER will bring you back in time to a simpler lifestyle. This feel-good atmosphere attracts all walks of life. Marrying both hearty appetites, and serving platefuls of “remember when’s”.

204 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-266-3642 / thefatrooster.com

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Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar offers an authentic taste of Mexico in a fun, casual environment where guests can sample over 400 varieties of tequila and enjoy guacamole made tableside.

110 E Atlantic Ave. / 561-808-1100 / roccostacos.com

Featured MENU $90/guest plus tax & gratuity

$90/guest plus tax & gratuity

HORS D’OEUVRES HORS D’OEUVRES Southern Spread

Warm Cheddar Dip | Pickled Vegetables | Benne Seed Crackers Pairing: Ruffino Prosecco

FIRST

Quail + Kale Southern Fried Carolina Quail | Kale | Carolina Gold Apples | Moonshine Dressing Pairing: Tom Gore Chardonnay

SECOND

BBQ Brisket Biscuit Rainbow Root Slaw + Spicy Pickles Pairing: Ravenswood Sonoma County Zinfandel

Empanada Duo

Plantain Masa: Black Beans | Kale Queso Fresco| Smoked Chile Aioli Cilantro Tinted Corn Masa: Oaxaca Cheese Winter Squash | Chile de Arbol Salsa Paired with the Black Diamond Margarita

FIRST

Octopus al Carbon Corn Masa Sopes | Jalapeno Hummus Lobster Veracruzano | Micro Cilantro Paired with Casamigos Silver

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Short Rib Birria

THIRD

Ancho Braised Short Rib | Roasted Winter Vegetables | Corn Masa Dumplings | Pickled Cabbage Paired with Milagro Barrel Select Reposado

Smoked Ham | Vidalia Onion | Charred Tomato + Beer Gravy Pairing: Meiomi Pinot Noir

Mexican Flourless Chocolate Cake

Low Country Shrimp + Grits

DESSERT

DESSERT

Patron XO Chocolate Mouse | Black Cherry Mole Paired with Milagro Barrel Select Anejo

Dessert Surprise Worth The Wait Pairing: Watchdog Rock Riesling

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Our concept presents Prime Steaks, award-winning sushi and premium cocktails in a trendy upscale atmosphere. We pay attention to every detail to ensure your experience is remarkable from the moment you step into the restaurant. The ownership group has more than 15 years of experience in upscale dining and nightlife. They have traveled the world, having visited the hottest spots in the top destinations across the country and overseas.

32 S.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-274-7258 / salt7.com

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Enjoy the tastes of SoLita, “South of Little Italy,” where our Italian-American recipes have been passed down for generations. We splurge on the freshest and finest hand-picked ingredients, and our tasty, made-to-order dishes will take you to an experience you can only get at our “home.”

25 N.E. 2nd Ave. / 561-899-0888 / solitaitalian.com

Featured MENU $110/guest plus tax & gratuity

$150/guest plus tax & gratuity

HORS D’OEUVRES Seaweed Salad

FIRST

Tuna Poke Avocado, Toasted Sesame Oil, Citrus Ponzu, Scallion, Red Onion inside of Crispy Wonton Shells

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Prime 12oz Filet & Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops served with Grilled Asparagus

HORS D’OEUVRES Old School Meatball

San Marzano Tomato Basil Gravy Ricotta Cheese | Crostini Bread Accompaniment: Solita Sexy Grapes Cocktail

FIRST

Shrimp SoLita Crispy Shrimp, Roasted Pepper, Garlic Verde Drizzle, Tarter dip Accompaniment: Esperrto Pinot Grigio

SECOND

DESSERT

Main Plate Duo: Lobster Francese & Piccolo Ossobuco

Wine & Drink Pairings to accompany each course

1/2 Lobster Tail Francese, Lemon, Butter Braised Veal Ossobuco, Roasted Vegetables Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Bed of Spinach Accompaniment: Ferrari Carano Sienna Meritage

7-Layer Chocolate Cake

DESSERT

Warm Italian Bread Pudding Whiskey Walnut Sauce Accompaniment: Ruffino Moscato

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Taverna Opa is the embodiment of the Greek spirit of Opa–a gathering place for guests to celebrate the basic elementsof life–food, drinks and music enjoyed with family and friends. Come experience a different approach to dining that energizes, where previous dining norms are broken and spirits are lifted with every single napkin in the air.

270 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-303-3602 / tavernaopa.com

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Feast on delicious, gourmet comfort food, at this outstanding American gastropub, where the food is as important as the creative cocktails, the selection of craft beer, and the noteworthy wine list. This wonderful, four-course meal will showcase gifted executive sous chef Brian Cantrell’s innovative cuisine, including refreshing salads, sublime small plates, award-winning burgers, enticing chicken, steak, and fish dishes, and delectable desserts.

201 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-276-3600 / theofficedelray.com

Featured MENU $125/guest plus tax & gratuity

$80/guest plus tax & gratuity

HORS D’OEUVRES Cold Piiikia

Tzatziki, Melitzanosalata, Tarama, Kafteri, Dolmades, &Olives, Greek Salad Accompaniment: Moschofilero White Wine, Boutari 2012

FIRST

RECEPTION

Glass of Champagne

HORS D’OEUVRES

Shrimp Cocktail | Mini Mac & Cheese Balls

APPETIZER

Slow Braised Short Rib & Pan Seared Divers Scallop

Mini Thalasino

Maine Lobster Aricini | Chipotle Carrot & Truffled English Pea Sauces Paired with Rose Wine

Lamb Ribs, Keftedes, Spanakopita Accompaniment: Pavlou, Kilma

ENTREES / CHOICE OF:

SECOND

Whipped Yukon Mash | Asparagus | Rock Shrimp Hollandaise

Lamb Chops, Roast Lamb, Prawn Served with Potatoes Accompaniment: Megapanos, Old Cellar Red

DESSERT

Baklava & Galakotoboureko Accompaniment: Samos Wine

Sautéed Striped Bass

Crisp Skin Murrays Chicken Breast Smoked Cauliflower Puree | Baby Spinach Porcini Ragout | Marsala Demi

28 Day Dry Aged New York Strip Steak Potato-Parsnip Galette | Crisp Brussels sprouts Port Wine Reduction and Roquefort Blue Cheese Each Entree Option Paired with White or Red Wine

DESSERT

Nutella Swirl Panna Cotta Strawberry Habanero Soup | Lemon Beignets Valrhona Chocolate Crunch | Coffee Semifredo Vanilla Bean Anglaize | Raspberry Chambord Coulis | Family style Paired with Prosecco

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Tryst is a local restaurant with a neighborhood pub feeling.

We offer happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch. The menu is inspired by the rich bar culture of Europe, with an emphasis on seasonal, mostly local, farm-fresh ingredients.

4 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-921-0201 / trystdelray.com

Featured MENU $90/guest plus tax & gratuity

AMUSE

Short Rib “Tartare” Horseradish Cream | Pickled Mustard Seed Micro Beet Greens | Crostini Paired with Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc

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Dine on mouthwatering, rustic Italian cuisine created by talented executive chef Erick Miranda. The expansive menu truly pays homage to the fine culinary traditions of Italy. This enticing, four-course meal will showcase the restaurant’s superb salads, house-made pasta, fresh fish and seafood, scrumptious veal and chicken entrées, and decadent desserts. The full bar features inventive cocktails, as well as an impressive selection of wine and beer.

290 E. Atlantic Ave. / 561-278-9570 / vicandangelos.com

Featured MENU $120/guest plus tax & gratuity

HORS D’OEUVRE V&A Ravioli

Bell & Evans Chicken Pot Pie

Paired with Vic and Angelo’s Signature Toscana

Peas & Carrots | Smoked Sea Salt Watercress | Heirloom Tomatoes Paired with Carmel Road “Unoaked” Chardonnay

John’s Mom’s Meatball

MAIN COURSE

Braised Berkshire Pork Shank | Cheddar Grits Brussels Sprouts | Pickled Fresno Chilies Paired with La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

DESSERT

Warm Chocolate Brownie Stout Ice Cream | Bourbon Caramel Paired with Silver Palm Cabernet Sauvignon

ANTIPASTI

Cuterfranca Rosso, Lo Sparviere Paired with Vini Artico Pinot Grigio

ENTRÉE

Lobster Risotto Main Lobster Meat, Pea, Pecorino Cheese, White Truffle Oil Paired with Vini Artico Pinot Grigio

DOLCE’ Cannoli

Paired with Treviso Prosecco

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for starters KATHY’S GAZEBO 4199 N. Federal Highway, #2, Boca Raton, 561/395-6033

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or 35 years, Kathy’s Gazebo has resolutely refused to fix what is not broken.

Other restaurants may chase fashion or the culinary trend of the month, but the restaurant founded in 1981 by one-time Illinois restaurateur Kathy Sellas continues to turn out the classically oriented fare its customers appreciate.

Goose liver pâté, escargot, lobster bisque, roasted duck flamed tableside, fresh Dover sole flown in from Holland and served à la meunière are all dishes that have stood the test of time and are immune to the whims of the moment.

When Kathy Sellas passed away in 1997, the restaurant was sold to maître d’ Claudio Pedron and waiter Gerard Hascoat. Miguel Martinez took over the kitchen from Sellas’ husband, Bill, a position he holds to this day. Pedron is now sole proprietor, but he’s changed very little about the restaurant since its founder’s death. After all, why fix what isn’t broken?

“We’re a traditional FrenchContinental restaurant,” Pedron says. “And we’re going to stay with traditional cuisine.”

—BILL CITARA

AARON BRISTOL

WEB EXTRA

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Inset: Chef Miguel Martinez, owner Claudio Pedron and waiter Jose Garcia.

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32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-7868

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IF YOU GO HOURS: Daily 5:30–10 p.m.

PRICES: Entrées $25–$46 WEBSITE: 32east.com

jacket that gives way to plush piggy goodness. Both bed down on a mound of ramen noodles and crunchy veggies dressed with a sauce reminiscent of pad Thai in its saltysavory-sweet complexity.

For a walk on the (slightly) wild side there’s the carnivorous duo of grilled Broken Arrow venison loin and lusty wild boar sausage.

Morfogen has an affinity for game meats and frequently features them on the menu; these deliver just the right amount of gaminess to say, “I’m not filet mignon,” but not so much as to say, “Tarzan just shot me in the jungle.” The spiced lentils, dried cherries and salsa verde that accompany sing appropriate supporting notes.

Dessert is the ridiculously luscious chocolate-peanut butter semifreddo, semi-circles of creamy-dreamy peanut butter-infused mousse riding a dark chocolate cake base, all enrobed in dark chocolate and gilded with salted caramel and roasted peanuts.

If there’s a better dessert at a better restaurant with a better chef … tell me about it. But I don’t expect to hear from you.

—BILL CITARA

The Morfogen Story

When 32 East opened in 1996, Atlantic Avenue was hardly the culinary mecca it is today. The chance to open a restaurant for Dennis Max brought the New York native to Boca, and while that didn’t work out, it set the table for Morfogen’s move to 32 East.

It must have seemed like a real coup for a young restaurant in a still up-and-coming town to land a chef with Morforgen’s résumé, which includes stints with such formidable culinary talents as Daniel Boulud, Alex Stratta and Michael Chiarello. Now Morfogen is like a godfather to many local cooks, his kitchen a finishing school that hones the rigorous discipline and exacting technique they need to go out on their own.

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here are newer restaurants than 32 East. There are trendier restaurants than 32 East. There are restaurants that are more exotic and stylish.

But there are no restaurants anywhere in South Florida that are better than this comfortable, unassuming and relentlessly ambitious mainstay, one of the premier dining destinations on Atlantic Avenue since the day it threw open its doors in 1996.

It all starts with chef-partner Nick Morfogen, who’s helmed the kitchen for the past 18 years.

Like the restaurant, Morforgen may have flashier, buzzier, more celebrated peers—but there’s no one better when it comes to consistently turning out food that’s fresh, modern, vibrantly flavorful and irresistibly delicious.

The menu changes weekly, but the dishes we enjoyed (which are apt to re-emerge) told our taste buds everything we need to know about 32 East. Look no further than what my friend Marie dubbed “the best pizza ever made by man.” She wasn’t wrong. 32 East’s black truffle and Gruyère pizza is indeed without parallel in its earthy, exotic, truffle-y delectability. The properly crispy-chewy crust betrays just a hint of smoke from the wood-fired oven and comes crowned with cheese, chunks of tender lamb, hedgehog mushrooms and leeks.

And the truffles? Not from-a-test-tube truffle oil but tiny black flecks of real Périgord truffle, the Hope Diamond of fungi, whose flavor is as bracing as it is elusive.

Striking a more delicate note are thick strands of bucatini laced with fat nuggets of jumbo lump blue crab. A light, lemony sauce lets the natural beauty of fresh crab shine through, while garnishes of pea shoots, slivered mild chilies and crunchy breadcrumbs kick in subtle flourishes of flavor and texture.

Hoary old surf-n-turf gets a hip, contemporary makeover in the form of charred diver scallops and BBQ pork belly. Beneath a bronzed, heavily caramelized togarashispiced crust, the scallops melt in your mouth like seafaring butter. Petite squares of unctuous pork belly get the same seared-crusty BOCAMAG.COM march 2016

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R I S TO R A N T E

For 33 years the family tradition continues...

DISTINGUISHED RESTAURANT OF NORTH AMERICA

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE NEW ELEGANT OUTDOOR PATIO AVAILABLE PERFECT FOR AFTER DINNER DRINKS + CIGARS

Open daily for dinner and lunch (M-F) and special events for parties of 6-150. Live music nightly.

6750 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton | 561-997-7373 | www.ArturosRestaurant.com

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dining guide review RUTH’S CHRIS

225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 561/392-6746

IF YOU GO The New York strip at Ruth’s Chris Inset: The private dining room

HOURS: Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 5–9 p.m.

PRICES: Entrées $28–$65 WEBSITE: ruthschris.com

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he chain steak-house formula is simple— high-end designer beef, blazing inferno broiler, long list of pricy red wines, lots of dark wood and brass, black-suited waiters, ambience of an exclusive club for hungry (and well-heeled) carnivores.

It’s a popular formula, and a profitable one too. But it’s also one that can make it tough to stand out from the meat-eating pack. At first glance, Ruth’s Chris stands out by nodding toward its New Orleans roots, having been founded by struggling single mother Ruth Fertel in the Big Easy some 50 years ago. At first bite, it stands out because its food, at least in our little corner of paradise, is just better than most of its chain steak-house competition.

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with three kinds of greens and continuing with complements from green olives and bacon to hearts of palm, all topped with crisp fried onion strings and lightly lathered with a creamy dressing that’s simple enough to let those disparate flavors shine through.

One of those homages to New Orleans cookery is barbecued shrimp, not barbecue as in BBQ but shrimp sautéed in an achingly rich white wine butter sauce. RC’s more refined rendition gives this typically lusty creation table manners and a tux while losing nothing in the flavor department. Presentation also is refined; the plump crustaceans nest on a bed of satiny garlic mashed potatoes ringed with

sauce, toned down a bit from what you’d find in New Orleans.

Then, of course, there is steak. The USDA Prime New York strip is so deeply, richly flavorful that you can taste it down to your toenails; it’s seared under a custom-built 1,800-degree broiler that gives the meat a pleasing char without crossing the line to a thick scum of inedible carbon. Shoestring fries are forgettable, not greasy but not crispy either.

For dessert, it’s back to New Orleans with white chocolate bread pudding, though in truth it’s more Uptown than Bourbon Street.

The bread practically melts into the lush, creamy custard studded with chunks of white chocolate and showered with unspeakably luscious white chocolate-Grand Marnier creme anglaise.

Say what you will about formula: This is one that definitely stands out in a crowd.

—BILL CITARA

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located in the 5 Palms Building | 455 E. Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton (561) 338-3003 | LNMbocaraton.com we offer Complimentary Transportation To & From Area Hotels Private Rooms Available for Large Parties

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$ Inexpensive: Under $17 $$ Moderate: $18–$35 $$$ Expensive: $36–$50 $$$$ Very Expensive: $50 +

PALM BEACH COUNTY BOCA RATON Go Green

The Capital Grille Cobb salad, served with sliced grilled tenderloin and mustard dressing, is a meal unto itself.

13 american table —451 E. Palmetto Park Road. Contemporary American. This cozy, artfully rustic spot is one of the few restaurants in the U.S. that has a Josper oven, a pricy, charcoal-fired grill-oven hybrid that cooks foods quickly at high heat to retain maximum flavor and texture. It works like a charm on chicken, resulting in remarkably crisp skin and tender meat, as well as on fist-sized shrimp you can customize with one of several sauces.

Don’t miss feather-light profiteroles filled with caramel and pumpkin mousse. • Dinner nightly. 561/409-2061. $$

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 rib-eye 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 fresh jumbo shrimp grilled in hot marinara sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/997-7373. $$$ biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. 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

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giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $

boca landing—999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. No Hollywood celebrity has gotten a better face-lift than Boca’s aging Bridge Hotel, now the sleek, contemporary Waterstone Resort & Marina. The hotel’s new signature restaurant, Boca Landing, is equally stunning, showing off its prime waterfront location and views. The mostly small-plates menu features Asian-inflected tuna tartare, green curry mussels and fried calamari. Probably the best dish, though, is the thoroughly continental filet mignon with crab and béarnaise, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second.

• Dinner daily. 561/368-9500. $$

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. Lunch on Saturdays. 561/4834949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-9142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/9652663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$ brio tuscan grille—5050 Town Center Circle, #239. Italian. The Boca outpost of this national chain does what it set out to do—dish up big portions of well-made, easily accessible Italianesque fare at a reasonable price. If you’re looking for bruschetta piled with fresh cheeses and vegetables or house-made fettuccine with tender shrimp and lobster in a spicy lobster butter sauce, you’ll be one happy diner. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/392-3777. (Other Palm Beach County locations: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., 561/622-0491; CityPlace, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., 561/835-1511) $$

butcher block grill—7000 W. Camino Real, #100. Steak house/Contemporary American. This casual steak house with a Mediterranean twist and a local, seasonal, sustainable

ethos gives the stuffy old-fashioned meatery a swift kick in the sirloin. Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed, delivering big, rich, earthy flavor; the New York strip is 12 ounces of carnivorous pleasure. Seafood, whether raw (tuna crudo) or simply grilled (wild-caught salmon), is palatepleasing as well. Don’t miss the fresh mozzarella, made and assembled into a salad at your table. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3035. $$$

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. $$$

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 char-grilled jumbo prawns with artichoke, arugula, lemon and olive oil. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/338-1703. $$$ the cheesecake factory—5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain even has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes—from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/8023838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711) $$

chops lobster bar—101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and

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WHERE SIMPLICITY AND ARTISTRY DINE TOGETHER NIGHTLY

AUTHENTIC ITALIAN CLASSIC DISHES PAIRED WITH AN AWARD-WINNING WINE LIST IN A CONTEMPORARY SETTING WITH EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

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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 lobster. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$

service are all hallmarks of this local outpost of the Hillstone restaurant chain. There are plenty of reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all of Boca, including menu items like crab cakes, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$

cuban café —3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd.

josef’s table —5030 Champion Blvd.

Continental. Though the kitchen does have a timid hand with sauces and seasonings, there’s no quibbling about the execution, whether a light, refreshing “tower” of lump crabmeat with mango, cucumber and tomato; rosy-rare double-cut lamb chops with port wine-mint sauce; pan-seared hogfish with orange beurre blanc; or the richly decadent half-moon chocolate tart. • Dinner nightly. Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/353-2700. $$$

Happy Food

The entrèe-like happy hour selections at DaVinci’s—all $5 to $7—include dishes like agnolotti stuffed with beef short ribs, and eggplant rollatini.

davinci’s of boca—6000 Glades Road.

Italian. Expect carefully prepared Italian fare that will satisfy both traditionalists and the more adventurous. The former will like crisp, greaseless fried calamari and hearty lasagna made with fresh pasta. The latter will enjoy creamy burrata with prosciutto, tomato jam and arugula and a branzino served with spinach, clams and shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-8466. $$ dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental.

The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about.

The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese mousse, and a cookbook-perfect rendition of veal scaloppine lavished with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a tangy lemon-white wine sauce. • Dinner nightly 561/961-4156. $$ farmer’s table —1901 N. Military Trail.

American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, organic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Prime short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp. • Breakfast Mon.–Fri. Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/417-5836. $

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. $$ the grille on congress —5101 Congress Ave. American. Dishes at this longtime favorite range from tasty chicken dishes and main-plate salads to seafood options like Asian-glazed salmon or pan-seared yellowtail snapper. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$ houston’s —1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle. Contemporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable

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josephine’s —5751 N. Federal Highway.

Italian. 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. 561/988-0668. $$

kapow noodle bar—431 Plaza Real. PanAsian. This wickedly stylish Asian-inspired gastropub delivers a delicious and inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is tuna poke with sesame citrus soy-marinated ahi tuna, crispy wontons and habanero cucumber cream—not to mention cheesecake springrolls with a banana caramel dipping sauce. • Lunch and 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. $$$

ke’e 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 ferme—9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/ Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall. Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with gougères, cheesy pastry puffs filled with béchamel; don’t miss the unconscionably savory cassoulet; and finish with a tux-n-tails version of pineapple upsidedown cake that takes a classic one better. • Dinner daily. 561/654-6600. $$$

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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. $

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GRATO IN WEST PALM: Never one to let any arugula grow under his feet, Palm Beach chef-restaurateur Clay Conley has opened Grato (1901 S. Dixie Highway, 561/833-3450) in a former lighting store across the Intracoastal in West Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park neighborhood.

Taking its name from the Italian word for “grateful,” Conley’s latest venture is a trattoria-inspired restaurant dishing up rustic Italian cuisine at affordable prices. The 150-seat spot joins Buccan, Imoto and the Sandwich Shop in the chef’s dining stable and features a bar/lounge, the requisite open kitchen, a wood-fired pizza oven and rotisserie.

The menu emphasizes a variety of house-made pastas, from mustard orecchiette with rabbit sausage and broccoli rabe to gemelli dyed black with squid ink and served with octopus, tomatoes and olives. There’s even an artisan kiddie menu, which food-loving parents ought to be, uh … grato for.

la nouvelle maison—455 E. Palmetto Park Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of (differently) stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to the Boca’s storied

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the boca challenge

Grilled Cheese

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he next best thing to a hug from Mom is a grilled cheese sandwich.

Even if she was the type of cook who could burn water and turn Hamburger Helper into Hamburger Helpless, she could probably fix whatever ailed you by slapping a square of neon-orange American cheese between two slices of cottony white bread and sautéing the package in butter until the bread was crispy and golden and the so-called cheese was as warm and gooey as a romantic comedy.

Of course, that’s not good enough any more.

Like pizza, burgers, doughnuts and more, grilled cheese sandwiches (GCS) have gone all upscale and “Top Chef.” Now you’ve got to have at least

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three kinds of cheese, on artisan bread, thank you very much. And easy on the butter. We’re not talking grease-bomb here.

Good thing, because this issue’s grilled cheese sandwich Challenge could have sent Lipitor sales off the charts. As it is, we’re still monitoring our cholesterol (though secretly savoring the taste of upscale nostalgia).

GCSs were rated on combination and quality of cheese, bread, overall flavor and value, with scores averaged to come up with a total.

Mom might be a little mystified by some of these creations, but she understands that everybody needs a hug once in awhile.

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DADA

Thick slices of sourdough bread support seven (count ’em, seven) cheeses. Unfortunately, a surfeit of pungent goat cheese overwhelms the other six, leaving you wishing for what might have been. $10.50

GRANGER’S

Six cheeses come generously applied to multigrain bread. No one cheese dominates; it’s a symphony of cheesy goodness. The only flaw was bread burned on one side. $7.50

MELT

This fast-casual joint turns out a fine GCS. American cheese adds a nice melt-y quality to its companions provolone, cheddar and Swiss; giving the bread a Parmesan crust adds a welcome crunchy element. $6.99

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

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Granger’s Grille, 215 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach, 561/276-7881

excellent

Melt, 1880 Congress Ave., Suite 108, Boynton Beach, 561/806-6635

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dining guide la villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian. This is a well-edited version of a traditional Italian menu, complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$

S’mores cocktail at Merlino’s

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 never goes out of fashion. • Dinner nightly.

561/620-0033. $$

madison’s —2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle. American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four eateries preceding this local outpost of a Canadian chain that styles itself a “New York grill and bar.” What Madison’s has going for it is an exceedingly handsome and capacious space, as well as service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-0808. $$

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maggiano’s —21090 St. Andrews Blvd.

La Vieille Maison the home away from home to anyone who appreciates the fine points of fine dining. The cuisine showcases both first-rate ingredients and precise execution, whether a generous slab of silken foie gras with plum gastrique, posh lobster salad, cookbookperfect rendition of steak frites and assortment of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner daily. 561/338-3003. $$$

Raise a Glass

Part of what distinguishes Nick’s from your garden-variety pizza place: a wine-by-theglass menu with upward of 20 offerings.

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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 and dinner daily.

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. $$

Italian. Do as the Italians do and order familystyle, 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 ItalianAmerican fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions. Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/239-7000. $$ matteo’s —233 S. Federal Highway. Italian.

Hearty Italian and Italian-American 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. $$ max’s grille —404 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. After 24 years in Mizner Park, Dennis Max’s modern American bistro is a true local classic. The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, the ambience is that of a smooth-running big city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from grilled artichokes with rémoulade to wild Alaskan salmon with citrus beurre blanc to the wick-

edly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. It’s a classic.

Just like Max’s Grille. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/368-0080. $$

merlino’s —39 S.E. First Ave. Italian. Promising to bring a little South Philadelphia swagger to the local dining scene, this handsome but not ostentatious restaurant got its initial buzz from the sometime involvement of reputed Philly mob boss Joey Merlino. The more long-lasting buzz should be about its first-rate Italian/Italian-American cuisine, which can satisfy both delicate (cheese-stuffed zucchini blossoms, simply roasted whole branzino) and hearty (classic pasta fagioli, lusty veal South Philly). • Dinner daily. 561/756-8437. $$$

morton’s the steakhouse —5050 Town 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 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., #904. 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. $

ninja spinning sushi bar—41 E. Palmetto Park Road. Japanese/sushi. “Whatever floats your boat” isn’t just a saying at this hipster sushi bar. Your sushi really does float on a boat, one of many bouncing along a channel cut into the top of the restaurant’s large, square sushi bar. High notes are the Mexican roll with tempura shrimp and avocado, and the sneakily fiery jalapeño-laced tuna tartare. If sushi doesn’t float your boat, gingery gyoza and crispy fried shrimp with a drizzle of spicy mayo probably will. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/361-8688. $$ pellegrino’s —3360 N. Federal Highway.

Italian. The bold, brash flavors of New Yorkstyle Italian-American cuisine are as in your face as a Manhattan cabbie at this low-key

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The Office is a modern American gastropub that serves delicious, gourmet comfort food, in a setting reminiscent of a luxurious home office. Menu favorites include an array of juicy burgers, inventive salads, swell sandwiches, wonderful appetizers, mouthwatering seafood, chicken and beef entrees.

Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soulsatisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh fish and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting.

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dining guide favorite of chef-owner Bobby Pellegrino, nephew to the clan that owns the legendary Rao’s in East Harlem. Pungent smells of garlic, anchovies, tomatoes and peppers fill the air; dishes like the rarely seen spiedini alla Romana, chicken Scarpariello and seafood spaghetti in Fra Diavolo sauce fill your belly. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/368-5520. $$$

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

There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at the Boca outpost of 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) $$ piñon grill—6000 Glades Road. Contemporary 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 waffle with raspberry sauce that is the irresistible definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily.

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/391-7770. $$ 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. $$ rafina—6877 S.W. 18th St. Greek. If you find

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At Rafina, the chicken wings are served “lollipop” style with the restaurant’s signature Greek lemon glaze.

the ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief. Food and decor favor refinement over rusticity, even in such hearty and ubiquitous dishes like pastitsio and spanakopita. Standout dishes include the moussaka, the creamy and mildly citrusy avgolemono soup and the precisely grilled, simply adorned (with olive oil, lemon and capers) branzino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3673. $$

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 Milanese 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. 561/3679779. $$

ruth’s chris steak house—225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Steak house. This is a refreshing

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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) $$$

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sapphire indian cuisine —500 Via de Palmas. Indian. Raju Brahmbhatt’s modern, sophisticated restaurant will smash any negative stereotypes of Indian cuisine or the restaurants that serve it. It’s sleek and stylish, with a well-chosen wine list and a staff that’s eager to please. The food is elegant and refined and alive with the complex blend of spices that makes Indian cuisine so intriguing. Try Bagarey Baigan, plush-textured, thumb-sized baby eggplants in a lush coconut-curry sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-2299. $$

seasons 52 —2300 Executive Center Drive.

Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is firstrate, 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, 561/6255852) $$ sushi ray—5250 Town Center Circle. Japanese/Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $20. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/394-9506. $$

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 quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. Savory grilled skirt steak and massive bone-in veal chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily.

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$$ tap 42 —5050 Town Center Circle. Gastropub. This hugely popular nouveau-Industrial gastropub is not for the faint of eardrums when packed, but don’t let that discourage you. The kitchen here executes the hell out of a short, simple all-day menu. Grilled salmon chopped salad with tomatillo ranch dressing is delightful, as is guacamole studded with fat chunks of bacon and charred corn. Same goes for decadent shrimp mac-n-cheese. The wicked-good chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce would be the envy of any Big Easy eatery.

Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/235-5819. $

JUGOFRESH AT WHOLE FOODS: If you’re a juicer or like to eat it raw, you’ll be pleased to know that Jugofresh, Miami’s well-known purveyor of cold-pressed fruit and veggie juices (not to mention raw food snacks), set up shop last fall in the Whole Foods Market on Glades Road in Boca.

Part of a collaborative effort of the two firms, the Boca Jugofresh was the 11th to open in a South Florida Whole Foods, with more in-store shops set to debut this year in Coral Gables and South Beach.

Along with a roster of fruit and veggie juices and smoothies, Jugofresh is offering what it calls “Holy Waters,” likened to Gatorade for the organic set, plus pre-made plantbased snacks. You can pick one up, then go to the Whole Foods’ meat counter and grab a dry-aged New York strip.

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 (slow-cooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or kebobs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-2828. $$ trattoria romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner daily. 561/393-6715. $$$ truluck’s —351 Plaza Real. Seafood.

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dining guide deconstructing the dish

bread pudding with honey whiskey sauce Courtesy of Nathan Gibson and Hilda Lear, Boca’s Best BBQ

No fresh zone: Using stale bread rather than fresh is crucial to the success of the dish; fresh bread tends to break down and become mushy in the cooking process. In fact, says chef-partner Nathan Gibson, “The [more] stale [the bread] the better.”

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Plain speaking: Speaking of bread, you don’t need to shop for pricy artisan bread. Plain white bread is just fine.

If you want to make your bread pudding even richer, brioche or challah makes for a luxurious touch. But avoid coarse-crumbed breads like ciabatta or strong-flavored breads like sourdough.

And for everyone with a sweet tooth, bread pudding. The concept of stale bread chunks soaked in custard dates back to at least the 11th century. Long a staple of Southern and New Orleans cuisines, bread pudding is now tricked out with everything from fruits and nuts to white chocolate. And that’s before we get into fancy sauces.

This version, from cook Hilda Lear and chef/partner Nathan Gibson of Boca’s Best BBQ (9181 Glades Road, 561/488-9688), is an eggless take on a classic.

Get creative: Bread pudding is almost infinitely customizable.

One of the most popular ways to upscale this humble dish is with the addition of chocolate, white being the most prevalent. Just chop up some white chocolate and add it to the pudding mix.

—BILL CITARA

Sauces for all: The sauce is pretty DIY-friendly too.

Chocoholics can chop up about four ounces of white or dark chocolate and melt it into the sauce mix (just use a doubleboiler). Or substitute your favorite liqueur (like Grand Marnier) for the whiskey. Want it nonalcoholic? Just leave out the whiskey or add a drizzle of sorghum.

Pan or dish: If you don’t have a 2-inch-deep oven-proof baking pan, a casserole dish will do.

Just add another five minutes or so to the cooking time, Gibson says.

AARON BRISTOL

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here’s a reason they call bread the “staff of life.”

From Biblical times onward, cultures throughout the world have relied on bread as a crucial part of their diet.

Little wonder, then, that wasting bread was, if not quite a sin, a very foolish thing to do.

Some of the world’s most iconic dishes evolved from cooks determined not to let a single crumb of the staff of life go unused.

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twenty twenty grille—141 Via Naranjas. Contemporary American. You’ve probably licked postage stamps that are larger than Ron and Rhonda Weisheit’s tiny jewel box of a restaurant, but what it lacks in space it more than makes up for in charm, sophistication and imaginative, expertly crafted food. Virtually everything is made in-house, from the trio of breads that first grace your table to the pasta in a suave dish of tagliatelle with duck and chicken confit. Don’t miss the jerk pork belly and grilled veal strip loin. • Dinner daily. 561/990-7969. $$ 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 restaurant offers more than the usual suspects. You can get honey chipotle chicken fajitas, as well as beef fajitas,

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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 Hunanstyle 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. $$$

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 300 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes.

• Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $

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 with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/487-1600. $$ sybarite pig—20642 State Road 7. Contemporary American. A labor of love, pork and beer, everything at the Pig but the coarse-grain mustard is made in-house, from the bread for sandwiches to the eclectic sauces to the variety of terrific sausages. Roasted bone marrow and wagyu duck fat burgers, along with subtly spicy “Hellswine,” are among the standouts. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. Brunch Sun. 561/883-3200. $ tempura house—9858 Clint Moore Road,

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CAFÉ BOULUD’S NEW LOOK: One of Palm Beach’s most acclaimed restaurants has had “a little work done,” as they say on the Island. Café Boulud (301 Australian Ave., 561/655-6060) in the Brazilian Court Hotel emerged from a brief closure (of the main dining room only) to show off a major renovation that lightened and brightened the elegant space and tripled the size of the formerly cramped bar-lounge.

Done by West Palm-based LSI Designs, the revamped dining room sports a color scheme in warm earth tones, a pecky cypress and seashell ceiling, new wood floors in the bar-lounge, and new tabletops and place settings. The bar itself has not only been expanded but made the focal point of the dining room to emphasize the restaurant’s more casual side.

The menu has undergone changes too, with the Le Voyage section swept away and a renewed focus on dishes using fresh local ingredients, from swordfish served with sweet corn succotash to a grass-fed New York strip loin.

#C-112. Japanese/Asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer portion 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. $$

slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto and delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/470-0112. $$

villa rosano —9858 Clint Moore Road. Ital-

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restaurant applies the steak house formula of classy, clubby ambience, formal service and an extensive wine list to seafood from across the nation, with great and consistent 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. $$$

bar louie—1500 Gateway Blvd., #100. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in

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dining guide another reason to stay in their neighborhood with the debut of this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. With former Chicago toque David Blonsky as chef and partner, Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccan-spiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner daily. 561/501-4443. $$

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the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $

prime catch—700 E. Woolbright Road.

Seafood. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

sushi simon—1614 S. Federal Highway.

Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare.

Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$

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DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub. This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wickedgood espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/303-1939. $$

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 crispy squash blossoms on eggplant caponata and local black grouper—cooked Greek style with red beet hummus and tzatziki.

When the food is this good, you don’t need to shout. • Dinner daily. 561/276-7868. $$$ 50 ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot.

The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisptender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ angelo elia pizza • bar • tapas —16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sundried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/381-0037. $

apeiro kitchen & bar—14917 Lyons Road. Mediterranean. Burt Rapoport has another winner and west Delray diners have

Seafood/Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank.

Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/6654900. $$

buddha sky bar—217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner daily. 561/450-7557. $$

burt & max’s—9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner daily. Sunday brunch.

561/638-6380. $$$ cabana el rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray.

The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/274-9090. $$ cabo flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another—that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $

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

This favorite is always lively, and alfresco dining is the preferred mode. Entrée choices are enticing, but we went with the housemade pasta with pancetta, tomato and basil. Also delicious was the costoletta di vitello, a center-cut 14-ounce

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veal chop lightly breaded and served with San Marzano tomato sauce. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the cheesecake imported from the Carnegie Deli. • Dinner daily. Brunch Sunday.

561/274-9404. $$

city oyster—213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood.

This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with jumbo crab cake and jalapeño cheddar grits. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$ cut 432 —432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steak house.

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The aptly called “social hour” at Cut 432 includes specialty cocktails and small plates for $5, house spirits and tap beers for $4, and house wine for $3 per glass.

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

dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweetsavory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920svintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner daily. 561/330-3232 $$

d’angelo trattoria —9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Don’t go expecting the tired old “Italian” culinary clichés at this wickedly styl-

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ish spot. 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 thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/665-8484. $

el camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican.

This sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern.

Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the worldclass tacos of fish clad in crisp, delicate fried skin and set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And do check out the margaritas, especially the half-and-half blend of smoky mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/865-5350. $$

fat rooster—204 E. Atlantic Ave. Southern.

Southern cookery is not for the faint of diet, but if you’re willing to splurge a little there’s lots to like at this Gary Rack outpost. Tart, crunchy fried green tomatoes topped with blue crabstudded rémoulade, for one. Crispy fried chick-

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Brothers Scott and Nathan Gibson have doubled the restaurant’s footprint and added North Carolina-style barbecue to Hooper’s signature Mississippi ‘cue, old family recipes and retail barbecue sauces.

Scott Gibson is the pitmaster, working a custom-made indoor rotisserie smoker, while brother Nathan works the kitchen and front of the house. Hooper remains on as chef-partner.

Along with such barbecue classics as pulled pork, brisket and St. Louis-style ribs, BBBBQ is dishing up fried chicken and catfish, Kosher-style corned beef, beef jerky and house-made pickles. en and lusty shrimp-n-grits for another. You can count calories some other time. • Breakfast and lunch weekdays. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily.

561/266-3642. $$

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. $$

greek bistro—1832 S. Federal Highway.

Greek. Flaky, overstuffed spanikopita and light and delicate beef meatballs should be at the top of your appetizer list, and though entrées don’t always reach those heights, both a long-braised lamb shank and grilled whole snapper are certainly satisfying. And the baklava is great. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/266-8976. $

the grove —187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef-partner Michael Haycook and chef Meghan O’Neal change their menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding.

• Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$

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The Arc of Palm Beach County’s largest annual fundraising event, Jewels and Jeans, has outgrown its Wranglers and is going glam! Ladies and gentlemen, don your best attire and pull up your designer cowboy boots for an event the likes of which this town has never seen. Boots and ball gowns will grace Palm Beach’s most famous and picturesque ballroom when The Arc kicks up the glamour for The Cowboy Ball gala at the opulent and exquisite Mar-a-Lago Club. This lavish evening features a luxury auction, gourmet dining in Trump’s gilded ballroom, exhilarating casino action, and marvelous entertainment and dancing.

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Peter Robbins and Emily Pantelides, Chairs; Jay and Carol Dewing and Max Tucci, Vice Chairs

A SNEAK-PEEK AT A FEW OF THE ITEMS UP FOR BID… New York Fashion Week Experience & Carmen Marc Valvo Show ∙ Cruise for Two on Variety Cruise Line ∙ New York Trump Golf ∙ Vanessa Noel NYC Shoe Signing & Private Home Party ∙ Turks & Caicos – One on Marlin ∙ Weekend in Nantucket…plus many grand surprises and so much more! ´ de Wyman Miro Herme International Chairman

Donald Trump, Jr. Honorary Chairman

Sponsors The GEO Group Foundation Presenting Sponsor

Dance the night away to The Sultans of Swing

ADT Security Systems

Florida Power & Light

Berman Law Group

Samuel and Connie Frankino Foundation

Mrs. Mary Courim

The International Society of Palm Beach

First Republic Bank

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For information, please call The Arc of Palm Beach County, 561-842-3213 or visit www.arcpbc.org

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dining guide 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. $$

Quantity and Quality

By our count, the talented chefs at Lemongrass give customers more than 40 different sushi roll options.

house of siam—25 N.E. Second Ave., #116. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily. 561/330-9191. $$

hudson at waterway east—900 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Blessed with a solid-gold location that offers Intracoastal views and plenty of parking, this bistro-esque eatery in the former Old Calypso spot starts off with a couple big advantages. “Kitchen Nightmares” victor Paul Niedermann has given the food a shot in the arm, especially entrées.

Roasted chicken is a dish that challenges a kitchen’s skill, and the kitchen aces it. Even better are fillets of crisp-skinned local snapper,

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il girasole—1911 S. Federal Highway.

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

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. $$ la cigale —253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. True culinary professionals turn out

gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

lemongrass bistro —420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian fare make this a popular destination. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2785050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/7331344). $ mastino —25 N.E. Second Ave. Italian/pizza.

While pizza from the restaurant’s oak-fired oven may be the focus, Mastino also dishes an array of small plates, from an achingly rich mac-n-three cheeses to a hearty “Old School” meatball with tomato sauce and ricotta to plump littleneck clams in a garlicky white wine-olive oil broth. • Lunch Fri.–Sun. Dinner daily. 561/921-8687. $

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max’s harvest —169 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Dennis Max, instrumental in bringing the chef and ingredientdriven ethos of California cuisine to South Florida in the 1980s, is again at the forefront of the fresh, local, seasonal culinary movement.

Max’s Harvest soars with dishes like savory bourbon-maple glazed pork belly. • Dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/381-9970. $$

max’s social house—116 N.E. Sixth Ave. Gastropub. Dennis Max has hit on a winning formula at this residence-turned-restaurant that has seen its share of incarnations. Expect inventive farm-to-fork small plates, artisan cocktails and craft beers, and a hip, urban vibe. Highlights include house-made pimento cheese with pickled tomatoes, the Wagyu beef hotdog, thick and juicy all-American burgers, and gum-tender braised short rib with killer mac-n-cheese. Banana cream pie is so ridiculously luscious you’ll wish they served it in a gallon bucket instead of a mason jar. • Dinner daily. 561/501-4332. $$

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

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simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$

out of denmark—2275 S. Federal Highway. Danish/Continental. Reprising the restaurant he closed in 2006 to care for his ill wife, chef-owner Jorgen Moller is back with his signature brand of Danish-inflected and continental dishes. The look, feel and menu remain very old school, the way his loyal patrons like it. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its Danish koldt bord, an array of small bites served on a three-tiered stand. Entrées are more familiar; both rack of lamb and Wiener Schnitzel are well-prepared and flavorful. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/276-2242. $$$ park tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. Don’t miss the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Dinner daily. Brunch Sat.– Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

the porch—85 S.E. Sixth Ave. Italian. The concept is simple: fresh, honest, inviting food.

The husband-wife team of Heinrich Lowenberg and Pamela Lomba delivers with classic and creative dishes, alike. Highlights include house-made capellini and the cocoa-dusted tiramisu. • Dinner daily. 561/303-3647. $$

prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood.

Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, 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. • Dinner daily. 561/865-5845. $$$ racks fish house + oyster bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$

smoke —8 E. Atlantic Ave. Barbecue. With famed pit master Bryan Tyrell manning the smoker, this joint smokes every other barbecue spot in South Florida. Pretty much everything

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sundy house—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$ terra fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, hearty, well-prepared ItalianAmerican cuisine are front and center at Wendy Rosano’s latest venture. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily.

561/495-5570. $$

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tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classy, classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery.

Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/272-1944. $$$ tryst —4 E. Atlantic Ave. Eclectic. It’s tough to beat this hotspot with the lovely outdoor patio, well-chosen selection of artisan beers and not-the-usual-suspect wines, and an eclectic “gastropub” menu of small and large plates. Try the fried green tomato caprese. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/921-0201. $$ vic & angelo’s —290 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. Giving old-school Italian eateries a modest jolt of more contemporary cuisine and more youthful ambience has proved a winning formula for V&A. Best bets include succulent little baked clams, lusty and hugely portioned rigatoni with “Sunday gravy,” and lemon and caper-scented chicken cooked under a brick. Tiramisu is delicious, as is the Italian version of doughnut holes, zeppole. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner daily. 844/842-2632. $$

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paradiso ristorante —625 Lucerne Ave. Italian.

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

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safire asian fusion —817 Lake Ave. Pan-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 lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

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LANTANA the station house —233 Lantana Road. Seafood.

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

PALM BEACH bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first independent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). Dinner daily. 561/833-3450. $$

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. • 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. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$

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

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

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

Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$

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The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$ hmf—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American.

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

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imoto —350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner daily. 561/833-5522. $$ jové kitchen & bar—2800 S. Ocean Blvd. Contemporary Italian. Jové is named for the Italian god of the sky, and when the folks at the tony Four Seasons decided to remake their premier restaurant, they reached high to offer the kind of food, service and ambience that would appeal to both their affluent older clientele and a younger, hipper, foodie-oriented crowd. Mission accomplished with dishes like the inventive take on octopus marinated and grilled with baby fennel, red pepper sauce, artichoke and olives. Desserts sparkle too. • Dinner daily. 561/5333750. $$ 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. $$ meat market—191 Bradley Place. Steak house.

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“Meat Market” may be an inelegant name for a very elegant and inventive steak house but there’s no dissonance in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-nturf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner daily. 561/354-9800. $$$$

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. • Lunch and dinner Mon.–Sat. Breakfast Sun. 561/655-3319. $$ renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautéed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.– Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$

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ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistro” is less typical “American” restaurant or classical French “bistro” than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach.

The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$

trevini ristorante —290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.– Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$

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PALM BEACH GARDENS café chardonnay—4533 PGA Blvd. Contemporary American. This longtime stalwart never rests on its laurels. Instead, it continues to dish finely crafted American/Continental fare with enough inventiveness to keep things interesting. The popular herb-andDijon-mustard rack of lamb, regular menu items like duck with Grand Marnier sauce, and always superlative specials reveal a kitchen with solid grounding in culinary fundamentals. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner daily.

561/627-2662. $$

WEST PALM BEACH café centro —2409 N. Dixie Highway. Italian. There are many things to like about this modest little osteria— the unpretentious ambiance, piano Thursday through Saturday during season, the fine service, the robust portions and relatively modest prices. And, of course, the simple, satisfying Italian cuisine. The kitchen breathes new life into hoary old fried calamari, gives fettucine con pollo a surprisingly delicate herbed cream sauce, gilds snowy fillets of grouper with a soulful Livornese. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner daily. 561/514-4070. $$ leila—120 S. Dixie Highway. Mediterranean. Flowing drapes and industrial lighting complete the exotic decor in this Middle Eastern hit. Sensational hummus is a musttry. Lamb kebab with parsley, onion and spices makes up the delicious Lebanese lamb kefta. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sun. 561/659-7373. $$

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marcello’s la sirena—6316 S. Dixie Highway. Italian. You’re in for a treat if the pasta of the day is prepared with what might be the best Bolognese sauce ever. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. (closed Memorial Day–Labor Day).

561/585-3128. $$

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

Pistache doesn’t just look like a French bistro, it cooks like one. The menu includes such bistro specialties as coq au vin and steak tartare. All that, plus guests dining al fresco have views of the Intracoastal Waterway and Centennial Park. • Brunch Sat.–Sun. Lunch and dinner daily. 561/833-5090. $$ rhythm café —3800 S. Dixie Highway. Casual American. Once a diner, the interior is eclectic with plenty of kitsch. The crab cakes are famous here, and the tapas are equally delightful. Homemade ice cream and the chocolate chip cookies defy comparison. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/833-3406. $$ rocco’s tacos —224 Clematis St. Mexican. Big Time Restaurant Group has crafted a handsome spot that dishes Mexican favorites, as well as upscale variations

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Tacos feature house-made tortillas and a variety of proteins. Made-to-order guacamole is a good place to start. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/650-1001. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, 561/416-2131; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/808-1100; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/623-0127) $

table 26°—1700 S. Dixie Highway. Contemporary American. Take a quarter-cup of Palm Beach, a tablespoon of Nantucket, a pinch of modern American cookery and a couple gallons of the owners’ savoir faire, and you have Eddie Schmidt’s and Ozzie Medeiros’s spot.

The menu roams the culinary globe for modest contemporary tweaks on classically oriented dishes. Try the fried calamari “Pad Thai.” • Dinner daily. 561/855-2660. $$$

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Creek, 5550 N.W. 40th St. Steak house. The second incarnation of this New York Yankeesthemed restaurant swings for the fences—and connects—with monstrous portions, chic decor and decadent desserts. The signature steaks, dry-aged for 21 days, are a meat lover’s dream; seafood specialties include Maine lobster and Alaskan king crab. Don’t miss the NYY Steak 151 volcano for dessert. • Dinner daily.

Brunch Sun. 954/977-6700. $$$$

led in the kitchen by Adrienne Grenier of “Chopped” fame, the new-look 3030 has a farm-to-table focus, along with an emphasis, as always, on locally sourced seafood. • 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. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

954/626-1748. $$

DEERFIELD BEACH 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. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/4288009. $$

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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. 954/522-9191. $$

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St. Seafood. Surrounded by views of the Intracoastal, this Old Florida-style restaurant features seafood and selections for land lovers.

We love the prime rib. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/763-2777. $$

Highway. Italian. This is a well-kept secret, featuring dishes that will meet the standards of those who savor authentic Italian. Involtini capricciosi—tender-rolled veal stuffed with spinach, prosciutto and fontina cheese—is satiating, while the whole yellowtail snapper is an equal delight. • Dinner daily. 954/7719635. $$

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and roasted pepper and Granny Smith relish. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/764-3500. $$

Kosher, organic. Don’t let the New Age “spirituality” throw you off. 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. Lunch Fri. 954/561-6411. $

casa d’angelo —1210 N. Federal Highway, #5A. Italian. Many dishes are specials—gnocchi, risotto and scaloppine. The marinated grilled veal chop is sautéed with wild mushrooms in a fresh rosemary sauce. A delightful pasta entrée is the pappardelle con porcini: thick strips of fresh pasta coated in a light red sauce and bursting with slices of porcini mushrooms. • Dinner nightly. 954/564-1234. $$

café martorano —3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Italian. Standouts include crispy calamari in marinara sauce and 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. 954/5612554. $$

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 sausages, filet mignon, pork ribs and lamb chops are very good. • Dinner daily. 954/712-0580. $$$

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. $$

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 is sublime. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 954/772-4731. $$$

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

il mulino —1800 E. Sunrise Blvd. Italian.

This modest, unpretentious Italian restaurant doesn’t attempt to reinvent the culinary wheel. Instead, it dishes up big portions of simple, hearty, flavorful food at extremely reasonable prices. Zuppa de pesce is a wealth of perfectly cooked seafood over linguini in a light tomato-based sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/524-1800. $

indigo—Riverside Hotel, 620 E. Las Olas Blvd.

Seafood. Enjoy delightful al fresco dining while sampling fresh seafood and exotic specialties.

Dependable choices like ahi tuna are joined by more intriguing seafood dishes; landlubbers will enjoy a selection of steaks and chops. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/467-0671. $$ 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.

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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: The broiled seafood medley brochette, with lobster tail, jumbo shrimp and scallops, yellow squash, zucchini, mushrooms and pineapple. • Lunch and dinner daily. 954/781-2200. $$

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. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/615-1431. $

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. $$

timpano italian chophouse —450 E. Las Olas Blvd., #110. Italian. Sink yourself into oversized booths with elegant white tablecloths and prepare to dive into excellent signature bone-in steaks. The menu includes chops and a diverse array of fresh fish and pasta dishes.

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lola’s on harrison—2032 Harrison St. New American. Chef-owner Michael Wagner reinvigorates quintessentially American dishes with exacting technique and inventive flavor combos. Short ribs braised in Coca-Cola come with indecently rich, tarragon-laced creamed corn. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/927-9851. $$

taverna opa—410 N. Ocean Drive. Greek. 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. 954/929-4010. (Also: 270 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561/303-3602). $$

LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA blue moon fish company—4405 W. Tradewinds Ave. Seafood. This is one of the best spots in Broward County for waterside dining. Choose from a raw bar and fish nearly every which way, as well as daily, seasonal fish specials. • Lunch and dinner daily.

Brunch Sun. 954/267-9888. $$$

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le bistro —4626 N. Federal Highway. Modern French. The menu modern and healthy—98-percent glutin-free, according to chef/owner Andy Trousdale.

Check out the prix-fixe menu, which includes panroasted duck to beef Wellington. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 954/946-9240. $$$

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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 daily.

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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. $ 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 beloved 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. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sunday. 954/782-0606. $$$

WESTON cheese course —1679 Market St. Bistro. Locals love the made-to-order bistro sandwiches on fresh baguettes, daily quiche selections and cheese plates.

Favorites include the applewood-smoked bacon with goat cheese brie sandwich. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 954/384-8183. (Other location: Mizner Park, 305 Plaza Real, #1305, Boca Raton, 561/395-4354.) $

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AVENTURA bourbon steak—19999 W. Country Club Drive.

Steaks. Michael Mina’s elegant steak house in tony Turnberry Isle features impeccable service, an encyclopedic wine list and a roster of USDA Prime Angus, Wagyu and Kobe steaks. Try the feather-light beignets accompanied by cookbook-perfect crème brûlée and chocolate pot du crème. • Dinner nightly. 786/279-6600. $$$$

BAL HARBOUR the palm— 9650 E. Bay Harbor Drive. Steaks.

The portions are giant, but you’ll surely clear your plate of 3- to 7-pound jumbo Nova Scotia lobster or a tender filet mignon. S&S cheesecake shipped from the Bronx is pure heaven. • Dinner nightly. 305/868-7256. $$$

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COCONUT GROVE bizcaya grill—Ritz-Carlton, 3300 S.W. 27th Ave. European-American. The versatile menu features “simply grilled” items. The boldly flavored menu also offers “house specialties,” contemporary takes on bistro fare. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 305/644-4675. $$

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French. When Pascal Oudin ran the kitchen at the Grand Bay Grand Café, his tropical take on French cuisine earned him national acclaim. Now, he offers a more streamlined, but still contemporary, French menu. We definitely suggest the sea scallops, which are topped with short ribs and served with truffle sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 305/444-2024. $$$$

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WHERE: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek WHAT: The events team at Boca Raton partnered with the creative division at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to kick off the holiday season in jaw-dropping style. Attendees were treated to decorative department store-style windows featuring some of the evening’s sponsors, a variety of food stations and by-the-bite treats, a guest DJ, a centerpiece bar and miniperformances by members of Boca Ballet Theatre.

MORE EVENT COVERAGE Visit BOCAMAG.COM for photo galleries from social events, store openings, charity fundraisers and other community gatherings in and around Boca Raton. To submit images for Out and About, e-mail appropriate material to people@bocamag.com.

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WHERE: Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach WHAT: Howie Mandel brought smiles and laughter to more than 600 people at LIFE’s 22nd annual Lady In Red Gala. The masquerade-themed event raised $800,000 for the American Humane Association.

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WHERE: Palm Beach Par 3, Palm Beach WHAT: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium hosted a fundraiser and a Conservation Cup tournament kickoff in the form of a scramble-style golf competition. More than 50 golfers played nine holes and “wined” down, all while raising awareness and funding for the center’s new Everglades-themed 18-hole mini-golf course.

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YOUNG ADULTS

BLUE & WHITE PARTY WITH THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY

More than 300 enthusiastic young adults lit up Honey on Atlantic Ave. to celebrate Chanukah at the Young Adult Division (YAD) Blue & White Party on December 19. Their night included a live DJ, dancing, great food & drinks and quality time with old and new friends. They also donated more than 250 toys to brighten the holiday for children in need. Follow YAD online at jewishboca.org/yad or on Facebook at facebook.com/youngadultdivision. To learn more, call 561.852.3165 or email brians@bocafed.org.

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ably at an all-time high in South Florida right now. More and more people are getting into it, realizing that there’s really no true substitute to seeing your favorite band live. With people like us, and cool venues down in Miami, there are so many options to have a night focused on live music.”

COLLABORATION SENSATIONS: “Beyond just having more diverse music these days, you’re going to see a lot more cross-collaboration between segments. For example, you have Justin Bieber, Skrillex and Diplo as this year’s biggest collaboration. Pop and electronic musicians are fusing together to create a new sound, and as a result, you’re going to see a lot more diversified music coming out.”

MUSIC FESTIVALS: “This evolution in music allows [events] like Tortuga Music Festival to happen, with its multiday con-

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certs on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Tortuga was so successful last year, despite having what some may have thought were classic country acts. But if you look closely, they weren’t the traditional country acts. People like Kenny Chesney appeals to a wide base.

Same with Luke Bryan, who is so widespread now.”

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25 and Counting AFTER SO MANY YEARS, YOU LEARN THE TIME WARP IS REAL.

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t still seems like just a few years ago I rolled up to the front door of Boca Raton magazine in my 1988 Jeep Sahara and started my first day of work. I still remember what I wore that day, and how excited I was that night because I knew I loved it, and that it had been the right decision to move here from Jacksonville and get back into the magazine work I loved. Oh, I was a little homesick, but I knew it would only be for a few years— just a great change of scenery on my ongoing career trajectory.

That was 25 years ago this month.

I’m not sure how a few years turned into a silver anniversary or when the silver began weaving its way into my hair; it happened overnight, like a long dream. It seems like yesterday that legendary Michael Glennie (we always called him “Mr. Glennie”) ran the Resort, and Steffi Graff and Gabriela Sabatini played in the Virginia Slims Tournament on its grounds. Back then there was still polo on Sundays at the Oxleys’ Royal Palm Polo Stadium on Jog Road, roughly where Azura is now, and the Morikami was still tiny Yamato-Kan across the street; the new museum would open two years later.

A rock band described as “spooky” and headed by a local, Marilyn Manson, played at Weekends, a college bar on Northwest Second Avenue, and Mizner Park was still new—and controversial. Delray Beach was just waking up after two decades of arrested development; Boston’s and a funky place called Elwood’s were the hot spots.

There was not much to Boca’s downtown, if you could even call it that, in those days. Nordstrom had yet to come to Town Center, and Macy’s was still Burdine’s.

It was somehow smaller then, with quirky places like Gracie’s, the place for stellar subs tucked into a convenience store over on Second Avenue, or Blood’s Hammock Groves, an old orange grove and produce stand near Germantown Road that had slowly been encircled by subdivisions over the years before it closed.

What fascinates me the most about the 25-year benchmark is

looking back and realizing you are really, really young for about a millisecond and middle-aged for decades.

Was it just yesterday I was talking John and Margaret Mary Shuff into including a Dining Guide in the magazine? Or far away in Africa staring at Cape Buffalo in the Masai Mara?

There have been a million stories I’ve done and that many changes to the magazine, with more on the way—but I feel the same as I did then. What stays with me (aside from the certain knowledge that I am really 33) is that feeling I had back then that the work matters, that it’s fun, that you can stare at a screen all day long but nothing feels as good in your hands as a new magazine—one that is about you, about where you live.

I guess that is what’s kept me going all this time, poking into everything from the Everglades to city politics to where to get the best burger. Maybe it was a matter of settling in, or doing work I loved. Living in a place that has everything from wild parrots to great pastrami.

But I still cannot explain the time warp—25 years—or the fact that I’m still counting.

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[ by john shuff ]

Good-bye Old Buddy SCOTT MORRISON LIVED A BIG LIFE, AND LEFT AN EVEN BIGGER HOLE WHEN HE DIED.

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ays before Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Morrison died at Boca Raton Regional Hospital after brain surgery. He was one of my closest friends; I’d known him since he and his family (and mine!) moved here in 1981. I remember our last visit clearly—only a week before his surgery. We were among a small group of friends at the Boca Raton Resort & Club who met monthly for dinner as a way of staying in touch, and Scott was his usual self—dressed to the nines with a rich cream-colored cashmere jacket, a colorful four square and impeccably tailored trousers. His smile dazzled, and his big laugh boomed across the room. He was always like that, charming, suave, engaging, the same guy I met 35 years ago when he ran the Boca Resort. He often tied a cravat inside a custom-made monogrammed shirt; he was always elegant, always in command.

At a strapping 6 foot 4 inches, Scott seemed bigger than life—with a fun-loving side that inevitably took charge. Many years ago, we were leaving a men’s-only 100 Club dinner at the Resort when he smashed into the portico as were pulling away. “We aren’t going to talk about this, little buddy,” he said under his breath as 25 guys waiting for their cars roared in approval at his exit.

Scott and Norma Morrison Every one of his friends has Scott Morrison stories. I remember as if it were yesterday his daughter Krissy’s wedding outside of Burlington, Vt. At the rehearsal dinner, he made his entrance dressed in his Scottish kilt, followed by a group of blaring bagpipers and the entire wedding party. He was the consummate host, the entertainer. Not one guest has forgotten that moment.

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He had a coterie of pals, from his hunting and fishing buddies to his associates at the exclusive Bohemian Grove, in his native California.

There he shared ideas and an occasional drink with interesting, creative men from around the country. You could tell from his annual visits there that his battery was recharged as he enjoyed interacting with such a diverse group.

During his last few years, he was deprived of some of these fun-guy times due to a congenital hip problem that relegated him to using a walker. He told me he hated being dependent on anything.

Meticulous by nature, Scott kept track of the mundane to the important with lists.

Many lists. This habit may have been one of the reasons for his success, and co-workers and family alike learned to abide by The List, whatever it entailed.

When a close friend like Scott dies, a part of you dies. There is a void created by his absence. I have this feeling that he is still out there somewhere, listening to me try to make sense of his death. And if he could hear me, I would say, “Scott, wherever you are, please know that you gave life meaning to all who crossed your path. You wanted it that way and you got it.”

As the Mohawk Indian proverb says, “A good chief gives, he does not take.”

This year, if you have a void in your life, fill it by reestablishing old friendships and rejuvenating existing ones by simply keeping in touch. Pick up a phone, write a letter, send a card.

Nourish friendships by keeping those who have been important to you a part of your life. You never know when they will be gone; no one is promised tomorrow.

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