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MOMS – WINNING – HEART BALL May is dedicated to extraordinary people and I wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mothers in our community. Moms are a special group of individuals who deserve our respect and appreciation. I especially extend my gratitude and love to my mom and my wife Candy and wish them a very special Mother’s Day. Everyone gets behind a winner and the sports scene is heating up as the Panthers took to the NHL playoffs for the first time in twelve years last month, the Heat continue their climb to the number one spot in the NBA and the Marlins begin to get into the MLB season in their new ballpark. Hopefully the new Marlins’ Manager has moved past the initial “Castro” gaff and begins to inspire his players on a path as the other professional coaches have with their teams – to be competitive and win. Unfortunately, the other top item in the news has been the Trayvon tragedy. I could never imagine what his parents are going through with the loss of a child under any circumstances, let alone the ones in this incident. I believe peace is something which is not just the absence of conflict, rather the presence of justice. So, I was glad to see action, albeit delayed, being taken to let our legal system work. I was also pleased to see the sports celebrities in our community taking responsibility towards young people and our society as role models. This was evident when the Miami Heat players dawned hoodies and made markings on their uniforms to stand in solidarity with the apparent lack of justice in this case. Now I challenge them, and all well paid athletes, to do the same for everyday people
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struggling with other challenges and injustices in life. This is where trust comes in, which has been the hallmark of mothers worldwide. It is the one element you could count on in life. Unlike the betrayal of false friends, a mother’s trust is overwhelming certain. We may all have varying views of the legal system and it may have flaws, however, it is the best we have and one of the best in the world. So, I hope the people trust and allow the system to work. I also urge those in position of authority, professional athletes and those with the financial where-withall to look back at their mother’s conviction as a role model for their everyday actions. And, if they truly believe in justice, prove it as mothers have throughout time – unconditionally and without fail by doing what is right. Lastly, I encourage everyone to
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Sip and Shop to Support Florida’s Seriously Ill Children JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL HATS & HANDBAGS PRESENTED BY RICK CASE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP; A CLASSIC ENGLISH TEA TO BENEFIT STARLIGHT CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION. Starlight Children’s Foundation is pleased to once again be hosting its annual Hats & Handbags, A Classic English Afternoon Tea presented by Rick Case Automotive Group on Sunday, May 6th beginning at 1:00 pm at the elegant Diplomat Golf Resort & Spa in Hallandale Beach. CBS4 Neighbors4Neighbors reporter Nicole Maristany will be serving as emcee. Having attracted a sold-out crowd of more than 250 women since its inception, the Tea festivities begin with a boutique sale where guests can pick up an array of unique custommade accessories for their spring and summer wardrobes including handbags, jewelry, shoes, and home goods. In addition to shopping, the event will also feature fabulous food and scrumptious teas, plus live youth entertainment. Guests will be wowed by the vocal talents of an extraordinary young singer, Julia Dale who has previously performed
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for the Miami HEAT, Florida Marlins, NASCAR, Sony Ericsson Open Finals, and the Winterfest Boat Parade. Guests will also be treated to a beautiful dance performance by young dancers from the Astrid Audet Academy of Ballet. Event committee members Susan Baer and Barbara Day agree, “Hats & Handbags has become the perfect excuse for a day of fun with girlfriends and family. All guests look forward to the opportunity to don their most fabulous hats and carry their most fantastic handbags!” Added Barbara Day, “The date for the tea is perfect – the weekend before Mother’s Day makes it a great opportunity to spend some extra time with Mom or even pick up a special gift!” The proceeds will benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation Florida Office’s work on behalf of seriously ill children and their families throughout the state.
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Park, a family festival, and more. The Miami DDA is one of the official Port Sponsors and according to their executive director Alyce Robertson, “… downtown Miami is a natural backdrop for this event. As an international destination with an iconic waterfront setting, the district is already serving as a magnet for tourism and recreation. We are proud to participate.” The Big Blue & You Foundation
will be providing fun and educational experiences for the children who visit the race village on pre-determined dates. The MiamiDade Public Schools and select private schools will help facilitate the organization of local students to visit the site as planned field trips. The main goal will be to inspire participating youth to understand the importance of water (both fresh and salt) in our daily lives and how they can be involved in protecting this precious resource. “We strongly believe that children are the strategic medium to transport new ideas and information about protecting our blue planet to their parents, families and society as a whole,” says Danni Washington, Founder of The Big Blue & You Foundation. “We applaud Volvo Ocean Race Miami’s efforts in proposing this special opportunity for the children in our community.” Groupon will be providing “Groupon Getaways” to their online database including opportunities to purchase tickets to the Gala on May 17th and sailing packages. Visit www.volvooceanracemiami.org.
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want to honor her as one of Voices for Children’s ‘Voices of Distinction’,” said Amy Goldin, President of the Board of Voices for Children of Broward County. “From establishing the Children’s Cabinet to her bill creating the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office and serving as one of Florida’s first volunteer Guardians ad Litem, Senator Rich has given a voice to countless children who aren’t able to speak for themselves, and, for that, we thank her.” Voices for Children of Broward County was founded in 2011 and raises funds for the Guardian ad Litem program, which trains community
volunteers who work one-on-one with children in the dependency system. The volunteers advise judges on the children’s progress and make recommendations for placements and permanency. The goal of Voices for Children is to ensure every child in the dependency system is assigned a Guardian ad Litem. “Research indicates that children with a Guardian ad Litem volunteer are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, get more help, spend less time in foster care and do better in school,” Goldin added. Soaring for Children is sponsored by Dreams Incorporated; Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate; AutoNation; Chrysalis Health; Royal Caribbean; Park One; and Peter and Patricia Walker (as of 3/26/12). The event, which is being planned by the Women’s Voices Auxiliary, co-chaired by Arielle Capuano and Michelle Small, will include live jazz music by Urban Gypsy, as well as a DJ, silent auction, raffle, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Jet Runway Café is located at 5540 NW 21 Terrace at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. For more information on tickets or Voices for Children of Broward County, visit www.voicesbroward.org.
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Multiple Sclerosis Society to Hold 32nd Annual MS Golf Tournament JOIN THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER AT THE 32ND ANNUAL CBM OF AMERICA, INC. MS GOLF TOURNAMENT ON FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 AT THE BOCA LAGO COUNTRY CLUB LOCATED AT 8665 JUEGO WAY IN BOCA RATON. THE EVENT WILL KICK OFF WITH A PAIRING PARTY ON THURSDAY, MAY 10TH AT THE SMOKE ON THE WATER CIGAR BAR IN WESTON. Located at 1630 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, Smoke on the Water Cigar Bar’s official kickoff celebration for the CMB of America, Inc. MS Golf Tournament will be held from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. For a $10 entry fee, attendees will enjoy food, drinks and bid on extraordinary silent auction items to support the National MS Society. At the Pairing Party, presenting, gold and silver sponsors will be matched up to play with a celebrity player or attendee. The MS Golf Tournament will begin bright and early the next morning. At registration, a light breakfast will be served, and a there will be a putting contest at 7:30 am. The shotgun start (scramble format) will begin at 8:45 am, with the tournament concluding with cocktails, auctions and awards
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banquet. Prizes will be given to the 1st through 3rd Place teams. All golfers will receive a loaded event gift bag. Other awards will be given to: Closest to the Pin, Putting Contest and Longest Drive. Participants will also have an opportunity to win a luxury vehicle at the Hole in One. Throughout the course, golfers will sample a variety of vendors at every turn. Stuart Kosh, this year’s Chairman, will work alongside committee members, Jimi Batchelor, Larry Dezenzo, Scott Karneth, Steven C. Mayer, Bill Riorden, Mike Stephens, Eddie Sultan and Paul Thomas. The MS Golf Tournament is sponsored by CBM of America Inc., Anixter, Telecom Resources
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Temple Beth Orr Celebrates 40 Years With Gala Dinner Dance ON SATURDAY MAY 19, 2012 TEMPLE BETH ORR WILL CELEBRATE IT’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A GALA DINNER DANCE AT THE SIGNATURE GRAND BALLROOM IN DAVIE, FLORIDA. Temple Beth Orr, the original home of the Jewish community in northwest Broward, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a gala dinner dance on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Because the drama, scope, and excitement of this milestone occasion is such that their synagogue home in Coral Springs could not contain everyone who will want to attend, the members of the Congregation are going out of house for the evening to celebrate at the Signature Grand Ballroom in Davie. “Forty years is a unique milestone in the Jewish tradition,” explains Rabbi Mark Gross of Temple Beth Orr. “The Talmud teaches that 40 is the age of mature discernment; our Biblical ancestors married at age 40, when they were sufficiently grown up to settle down to the serious business of family-rearing; and, of course, we know that the Israelites who left slavery in Egypt spent 40 years in the Wilderness, growing and learning
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to work together, before they were worthy of going on to the Promised Land.” Going back 40 years ago, it was a steamy August Friday night in 1972 that a dozen local families gathered in the Westinghouse Home Center to organize a Jewish house of worship in the young city of Coral Springs. The faith circle they constituted-chartered with the State as The Coral Springs Hebrew Congregation, subsequently renamed Temple Beth Orr (Hebrew for “House of Light”)-quickly became an important resource to the rapidly growing Coral Springs community. Temple Beth Orr serves as a place of prayer and an educational and social center for local Jews, and has helped springboard the growth of a half dozen other local synagogues during the ensuing years. In addition, as one of the pioneer houses of worship in Coral Springs, the Congregation has long-played a visible part in
providing leadership to the larger faith community and meeting the needs of neighbors outside its walls by important ministries including childcare resources and a flourishing Food Closet program. “It remains to be seen, now that the first forty years are up, whether any of us has in fact reached our Promised Land,” Rabbi Gross notes. But he adds, “The journey so far has been one of uplift and meaning, and invites all the members of the local community to join his Congregation in a fitting celebration of how far they have come, and of where next we will all be going together.”
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Journey of Hope Gala ON SATURDAY, JUNE 2ND AT THE HYATT REGENCY PIER 66, THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY WILL HOLD IT’S ANNUAL GALA HONORING ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN FOR THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. Community leaders are raising money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the hopes of making a difference in the lives of some very special young people. One man and one woman only, based on their fundraising efforts, will be announced as the Man and Woman of the Year. Starting with a kickoff celebration in March, these local leaders were off to a great start. Their efforts will be recognized at the Journey of Hope Gala, including a cocktail reception, dinner, dance and auction taking place on Saturday, June 2nd at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66. All of the funds raised by these community leaders will honor two very special people, the 2012 Girl and Boy of the Year. Eight-yearold Hailey and thirteen-year-old CJ are both leukemia survivors. Those funds raised will be used for lifesaving blood cancer research, financial assistance, transportation, medication and testing as well as free educational materials, program and
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events for patients and their families. Hailey and CJ’s families are extremely grateful for the research and support LLS has provided. The committed individuals include: Michael Bondurant, City National Bank; Samantha DeBianchi, Beckett DeBianchi Real Estate; Vicky Garcia, Cruise Planners/American Express; Jessica Hollander, Berger Singerman; Dr. Brazelia Lazzari, Brazelia Med Spa; Ninowtzka Mier, Robinson Pecaro & Mier, P.A.; Heather MillerCassata, Broward Health Chris Evert Children’s Hospital; Betsy Millson-Anderson, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse; Peter Moore, Chen Moore and Associates; Ari Roloff, Argy, Wiltse & Robinson P.C.; Matt Sacco, Florida Panthers. “This is a nationwide project,” said Joanne Davis. “Each year in communities across the country, dynamic, passionate community leaders engage in a spirited competition to earn The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman
of the Year titles by raising funds for blood cancer research. Their relentless efforts are focused on making life better for thousands of patients battling blood cancers.” A limited number of seats are available at one hundred and fifty dollars each; a table of ten can be reserved for fifteen hundred dollars. Contact Bich-ly Ludwig at (954) 7445313 or email bich-ly.ludwig@lls.org.
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THANKS TO SOME creative thinking BACK IN 1996, WHAT WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT AS A Don Singer DESIGNED GYMNASIUM/BASKETBALL COURT GOT AN “Extreme Makeover,” TRANSFORMING THE 10,000 SQUARE FOOT COMPLEX INTO THE Coral Springs Center for the Arts. AND what a difference THIS HAS MADE TO THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE.
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Coral Springs Museum Of Art Celebrates 15th Anniversary BY KEVIN LANE
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times a year, with each exhibit showcasing three to five artists in the 8,000 square feet of gallery space. Twelve community art organization exhibitions are presented in the Lobby Gallery,” Ms. O’Keefe added. One of the few museums in the area, their Artist in Residence program has been part of the Museum since 2001. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary, 175 artists, community leaders, well wishers and museum supporters recently attended a gala fundraiser that began with a silent auction, appetizers and the music of Les Blachut. Moving on to the Main Gallery, which featured the ‘Toulouse-Lautrec and His 19th Century Mentors’ exhibition, guests were treated to a video retrospective of the past 15 years. The gala was organized by the Friends of
the Museum. Following the video, Board President Hap Pomerantz, Coral Springs Mayor Roy Gold, and Barbara O’Keefe spoke glowingly about the importance of the Museum and some specific aspects that had special meaning. Barbara was presented with a crystal vase by the Board of Directors; commemorating her 15 years of service to the Museum. The Friends of the Museum & staff then presented her with a lovely floral bouquet. Before moving to Broward County in 1979, Barbara traveled extensively throughout the world, first with her parents and then with her husband and family. She has worked in the ‘museum business’ for 32 years, first as the director of marketing for The Discovery Center and then as executive director of the Coral Springs Museum of Art. She was awarded the Moretti Award in 2009 for exceptional artistic achievement and she is also president of Museum Marketing Associates. Artistic Contribution Awards were presented to seven people and organizations that have contributed to supporting the arts “ART IS FOR in the past 15 years. EVERYONE” IS These included: THE CREATIVE Greg Bloch, art collector and loan PHILOSOPHY of Toulouse-Lautrec; THAT GUIDES City of Coral THE PROGRAM Springs, support DEVELOPMENT and encouragement; Mayor Roy Gold, AND EXHIBITIONS. for the native gardens that surround the Museum; Dr. Annette Kaufman, loan of her vast collection of Milton Avery; Jan Kolenda, ceramic excellence and extraordinary teacher, Steve and Bonnie Opler art collectors and Romero Britto, Dr. Wilma Siegel, supporter of the arts and exceptional friend to the Museum. Each honoree received a one of a kind ceramic mosaic hand by artist Pat Campau, for “lending a hand” to the Museum and the arts. Throughout the year, CSMART provides a rich and varied cornucopia LIFESTYLEMAGAZINEGROUP.COM | MAY 2012
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ART CLASS ATTENDEES - GARRETT RODRIGUEZ, DARIA CELESTIN, OLIVIA RODRIGUEZ & GINY GENES BOTTOM RIGHT: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BARBARA O’KEEFE, BOARD PRESIDENT HAP POMERANTZ, FRIEND OF THE MUSEUM MICHELLE POMERANTZ & CORAL SPRINGS MAYOR ROY GOLD
of programs and numerous art classes for children, teens and adults including ceramics, techniques in drawing and painting, animation and video art, and green art exploration. Taught by experienced artists, classes are presented in five week sessions during the school year and on Saturdays during the summer. There are classes for home-schooled students offered during the school year and Art Camp Workshops for children during summer vacation as well as winter and spring breaks from school. 2,500 students attend classes in the Museum and 1,500 students benefit from ArtREACH programs to schools, libraries and community centers. Saturday Chautauqua is CSMART’s version of the popular turn of the century traveling tent shows that included art exhibits, lectures and music “to improve and renew our ties to one another.” From January through March on various Saturdays musicians, singers, artists, dancers, lecturers and theatrical groups present programs in the Main Gallery of the Museum to educate, enrich and bring families and the community together in appreciation of the arts and world cultures. For toddlers, Story Time in the Museum is held in conjunction with the NW Regional Library. Other programs include Family Fundays and Sundae on Saturday. A great place to shop for gift giving throughout the year is the Museum Store, where you’ll find original artwork, books cards & jewelry. Individual, family and corporate memberships are available. Contact Sheri Adanti at (954) 350-5000, e-mail ctsaa@coralsprings. org or visit www.csmart.org.
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Mother’s Day BY JEFF PERLMAN
Struggling for Mother’s Day Ideas—Consider these to enhance mom’s lifestyle “Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love.” ~Mildred B. Vermont. While that may be true, it doesn’t mean that you should let Mother’s Day pass with just a peck on the cheek for mom. Your friends at Lifestyle Publications have some other ideas in mind. We have scoured our backyard to come up with unique and classy ideas to surprise mom on her special day.
It has been said that a suburban mother’s role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after. If you’re ’ K Karen Dixon Di off Coral C l Springs S i that th t statement t t t rings i true. Dixon spends her days ferrying her two teenage kids to soccer, music lessons and friend’s houses. She’d have it no other way. “I love the time together in the car,” said Dixon. “No one is on the phone or playing on their tablet—it’s when we catch up on life.” It also helps that Dixon rides in absolute luxury; a loaded Hyundai Genesis that her fiancée got her from Rick Case Hyundai. “With the rims, it looks like a Mercedes,” she says. “People stop me all
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the time. As the kids say—and they are the best judges—the car rocks.” Since moms spend their time iin ttransit, Si d so much h off th i ti it doesn’t d ’t it make sense that they should love the car, truck or van they are driving? Of course. So what are some of the hot cars this Spring season? If it’s luxury and utility that mom craves, consider springing for the Infiniti JX35. According to our friends at Lauderdale Infiniti, the JX35 seats seven comfortably and offers three rows of seating. The JX35 has all the luxury trimmings and blends the crossover comfort and efficiency of its smaller FX with the people- and cargo-carrying capability of its larger QX56. Infiniti is ready to take on the luxury family SUV segment with this beauty. If sporty is more mom’s style, consider the amazing Fiat 500, a head turner that retails for less than $14,000. Kimberly Strauss-Bergman of Weston says her Fiat 500 turns heads wherever she goes. “I can’t think of a better gift,” she says. “The car is a lot of fun to drive and more practical than you would think.”
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Jewelry is always a great idea. If you have an eye for good jewelry or visit a reputable jeweler who can help, this gift will be adored. Daoud’s Fine Jewelers in Fort Lauderdale is famous for featuring outstanding designers such as Kirk Kara, Simon G and Verragio. Visit Daoud’s at 2473 East Sunrise Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale. Koosh Jewelers offers a beautiful variety of Diamond Eternity Bands in Rose, White and Yellow Gold. These bands are sure to dazzle any mom. Koosh Jewelers is located in Hollywood - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at 5810 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale or at 2790 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Timepieces are timeless. And if you’re in the market you may want to check out the Dior collection at Levinson Jewelers. Dior watches combine creativity with watchmaking excellence. Visit Levinson Jewelers at 888 East Las Olas Blvd., in Fort Lauderdale. Another must stop this Mother’s Day is King Jewelers, 18265 Biscayne Blvd., in Aventura. King has an amazing array of Mother’s Day options from brands such as Alpina, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard, Dewitt, Ebel, Hublot Geneve, Roger Dubuis, Breitling, Tag-Heuer, Brequet, Jaeger, Bedat & Co., and BVLGARI. We especially love their Harry Winston collection. King Jewelers is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2012.
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Now the worst thing you can do is bring mom a vacuum cleaner for Mother’s Day, but splurging on the actual kitchen and the bath is a sure winner. The kitchen is a family gathering spot and an investment in a dream kitchen will provide years of enjoyment and practical use. Similarly, the bathroom is a sanctuary and a place for pampering and respite. As such, we highly recommend that you consult with mom before springing for major changes. While remodeling may seem daunting and labor intensive, the good news is it doesn’t have to be. Our recommendation is to find a trusted professional to work on designing your dream spaces. One common mistake to avoid: do not act as your own “contractor” to save a few bucks. We scoured local Kitchen and Bath businesses and the common theme was: please hire a pro to avoid costly mistakes. “I tried to do it on my own with a kitchen project and took a bath (no pun intended),” said George who asked that his last name not be disclosed. The Plantation resident learned his lesson when he decided to splurge on his wife’s bathroom.
Pampering is always in style and always appreciated. Let’s start with some pampering for the soul. Nothing relaxes quite like a bath—and here’s where you come in. First, give mom the time to soak. Then make sure the experience is memorable with some scented bath products, like LUSH Bath Bombs. They come in tons of scents and colors which mom is sure to enjoy. We recommend LUSH which has a shop in Aventura. They
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“We went to Allied (Kitchen and Bath),” he said. “The experience was night and day and now I will never look to cut corners again. It’s just not worth the time and expense to do it on your own.”
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Brand Behavior and Advertising/ Communication Incongruence, defined as: “A state-of-being; when advertising and/or customer facing communications do not align with the way a company behaves, acts, performs, or provides an experience for customers. This is not a onetime event, rather, it is endemic to the company or organization.” Let’s agree for a second that companies are in fact like people. Meaning, just like people, companies are able to communicate beliefs, opinions, thoughts, and all the nuances that go along with it. And when they do communicate their beliefs, through advertising and other tactics, customers will interpret those communications and act upon them, and this is where the incongruence occurs. When your brand’s outbound communication does not match the experience, you have Brand Behavior and Advertising/Communication Incongruence. Don’t panic, this is curable. Remember, your brand is not one thing; it is every thing. Company name, logo, signage, uniforms,
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sales pitch, web copy, collateral, titles, avatars, email signatures… you get the picture. Here’s how it happens: your advertising is clever and memorable, your collateral is crisp, your sales person knows the content like a pro, your social media messages inspire action, your wait staff is on point, customer service reps are sublime. Or not. Maybe your company is only doing some of these things well and failing at others. Imagine this for a second. Customer X sees your genius ad for your restaurant, the photography is top notch, the copy speaks to them and they act. They grab their spouse and run to your restaurant and the experience does not match the vision that was presented and promised in the ad. In other words, the brand did not behave the way the advertising suggested it would. This is what kills brands every day. Here’s how you begin fix it. Go back to your strategic positioning statement; a.k.a. your north star. What’s that? This is the r e a s o n you are in business; what you do for whom to solve a need. Find the truth that is your brand and then make sure that truth shows up in everything your company does when it comes to outbound communication and customer touch points. Find the weak links in your brand experience
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and retool them to align with your brand’s truth. Take Apple, for example, when you walk into a store everything fits together seamlessly. Everything matches. All of the items listed above (brand is every thing) are in complete alignment. This is what brand owners should strive for, and it is attainable. All it takes is discipline and creativity. The brands that are consistent in everything they do are the ones that win.
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WILLIAM ZUPPAS IS A THIRD GENERATION CHEF AND TAKES PRIDE IN CREATING UP TO 10 SPECIALTIES OFFERED ON THE MENU AT IRELAND’S AT ANY TIME.
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I love presentations, don’t you? When dining at a restaurant and the server captures my attention with a really special offering, there’s nothing more engaging that will set the tone for the rest of the evening. Ireland’s Steakhouse at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure delivers multiple presentations throughout the dining experience. Located in the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, this elegant steakhouse is a local jewel. The warm tones and stylish décor creates a sophisticated but yet cozy atmosphere that allows you to feel relaxed immediately. Glenda, our server for the evening, exceeded expectations with her precise descriptions of Chef William Zuppas signature offerings. Her in-depth knowledge of the wine selection is a compliment to the sommelier who keeps all the servers in the know. Presentations are made tableside. We began with the basket presentation which included pretzel bread with homemade mustard butter, sun-dried tomato crisps with Parmesan cheese and twisted rolls paired with honey orange blossom butter. All homemade, each bite leaving you craving for another taste. Glenda introduced the next presentation; four specific salts offered for use with your entrée. She shared the significance of adding the
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Mediterranean white sea salt for any use, red Hawaiian sea salt to enhance a chicken dish, the pink Himalayan recommended for seafood and the black Hawaiian Lava for steak. These four sea salts reside in a small orange glass dish divided with scooped areas. After these highlights, we eagerly ordered our appetizers. Ireland’s Steakhouse offers quite a few unique appetizers. The Skillet NY Strip is thin sliced prime NY Strip marinated in a Thai sweet Chile sauce seared on a hot cast iron skillet tableside. There are no words so make sure you try this! The Foie Gras with roasted sweet potato and butternut squash, featuring candied bacon and cherry compote is decadent. This is absolutely a must-have. The sizzling deep sea scallops with sake poached pear and pepper slaw is incredibly delicious and is rivaled by the sautéed wild shrimp with arepas and guasacaca. If you don’t fancy these starters, you won’t be disappointed with the tenderloin carpaccio or the warm spinach salad with homemade apple cider vinaigrette. William Zuppas is a third generation chef and takes pride in creating up to 10 specialties offered on the menu at Ireland’s at any time. A wonderful tableside knife presentation allows you to choose your blade and prepares you for your main entrée. You may choose a traditional
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RECIPE ROASTED HALIBUT WITH GOLDEN GAZPACHO & AVOCADO SALAD ANCHO CHILI SAUCE INGREDIENTS » 2 Dried Ancho Chiles » 2 Onions » 1 Tablespoon of Oil » 2 Plum Tomatoes » 2 Raisins » 2 Cups of Chicken Broth » Dried Oregano and Cumin to taste
bone-in Rib Eye or for the more unique alternative, a bonein Filet Mignon ordered rare plus served absolutely “spoton!” The Spinellus, the most flavorful part of the Rib Eye without the bone, will leave your mouth watering. The twin lobster tails made their debut and were sweet, grilled to perfection, and served with vanilla butter. The Alaskan Halibut prepared with rhubarb coulis and potato crust is definitely worth the trip. Preparing for the side dishes was a lobster-lover’s dream. Lobster waffle fries and lobster macaroni and cheese are made with tender large chunks of lobster, cream and cheese. Traditional sides are offered but with those options, live a little and share as the sides are large! Dessert is to be savored! The warm Budini, a flourless chocolate dessert served with fresh berries, toasted almonds and crème anglaise was incredible! The dessert trio is outstanding. Grand Marnier Brulee, Pots de Crème and New York cheese cake will tempt even the most disciplined.
Ireland’s Steakhouse is located in the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure at: 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston 954-349-5656 Bonaventure.hyatt.com Hours: 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
GOLDEN GAZPACHO INGREDIENTS » 1 Yellow Tomato » 1 English Cucumber » 1 Ear of Corn » 1 Bunch of Cilantro » 1 Bunch of Parsley
» 1.5 oz. of White Vinegar » 2 oz. of Olive Oil » 2 oz. of Chopped Garlic ROASTED HALIBUT INGREDIENTS » 4 - 8 oz. Halibut Filets » 2 oz. Ancho Chili Sauce » Avocado Relish Ingredients » 2 Ripe Avocados » ½ Red Onion » 5 Red Grape Tomatoes » 5 Yellow Grape Tomatoes » Juice of 2 Limes » ½ Bunch of Cilantro
This recipe should be started several days in advance by preparing the ancho chili sauce. » Soak the ancho chilies in hot water for 15 minutes. » While the chilies are soaking, chop the onion, tomatoes and raisins. » When the chilies have finished soaking, remove their stems and seeds. » Saute the chilies and onion in the vegetable oil until they are tender. » Add the tomatoes, raisins and chicken broth. » Season with cumin and oregano to taste. » Simmer for 10 minutes. » Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. » Cool the sauce and refrigerate for up to five days. » Marinate the halibut in the ancho chili Sauce for 15 minutes The day before you plan to serve the recipe, prepare the golden gazpacho. » Dice all vegetables but leave corn whole off the cob. » Chop cilantro and parsley. » Place all ingredients in the blender and puree. » Refrigerate until you are ready to serve with halibut. » While Halibut is marinating, prepare the avocado relish by dicing the avocados and red onion. Cut the grape tomatoes in half and chop the cilantro. Mix all ingredients together and season to taste with salt and pepper. » When the halibut is finished marinating, coat a sauté pan with oil and heat until hot. Sear the halibut on both sides. » Finish the halibut in a 350 degree oven (Approximately 10 minutes) » Ladle 4 oz. of golden gazpacho into each bowl. » Place 2 oz. of avocado relish in the middle of the gazpacho and top with the halibut and serve.
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another thing... STARBUCKS ENVY BY BRUCE TURKEL
Bill and Eddie were sitting at an outdoor table having lunch. I had run over to the bayside shack right after my downtown lunch meeting to chat with a potential client and then needed to zip out to check on a video production. But I had a couple of minutes before I had to be at the edit so I walked over to say hi. Bill was in shorts and sporting two days of stubble. Ed was in khakis and sneakers. Ed had a beer. Bill was drinking wine. Neither was looking at their smartphones. And did I mention that it was 1:30 on a workday? “Look at the two of you – happy as pigs in mangos, enjoying a beautiful day with nowhere to go. Man, I want to be you when I grow up.” I told them about Starbucks envy. You know Starbucks envy. That’s when you go to Starbucks and see those people sitting there in the sun. Usually they have a bike leaning against their table or they’re there with their dog. They’re reading something on their iPad or thumbing through The New York Times. Not a care in the world and clearly nowhere to rush off to. They remind me of that old poster, “Sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits.” When I go to Starbucks, it’s usually to meet someone on the run — I’m meeting Marcos at the Starbucks in the Grove at nine or Kim at the Starbucks on 69th Street at two in the afternoon. We’ll grab a cup of coffee or tea, share pleasantries, and then get down to work — exchanging ideas and layouts, strategizing next steps — before we run off to our next meeting. Of course, while we’re meeting we’re fielding text messages and calls, mostly about where we’re going next, who we’re going to meet, and what time we’ll be getting together. But just to sit there and take in the scene, with nothing pressing to run off to… wow. My desires might be simple but that kind of takes my breath away. So anyway, I told Bill and Ed about my fantasy — my Starbucks envy. Ed laughed and told me a story: “I was walking through Coconut Grove one night and there were a couple of guys playing music on the street corner. They had a guitar case out in front of them and a few people gathered around and they were having a great time. I thought, ‘I want to do that, too.’ So I went out and
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bought a guitar and have been taking guitar lessons ever since. I’m not so good yet but I’m giving myself 10 years because I want to be just like Turkel.” (Hey wait a minute, that’s me.) Here’s the funny part. Until Ed mentioned that it was me and my buddy he stumbled upon on that street corner, I was listening to his story thinking, “I want to do that, too.” It wasn’t until he mentioned who he saw playing that it dawned on me that I already do that. It’s more than the old paradigm to “be careful what you wish for because you might get it.” In this case, it’s about realizing what you’ve already got, what the perception is of what you’ve got, and what your perception is of what else is out there. The grass is always greener, indeed. And it’s not just a good thing to think about when you’re evaluating your life. It’s also a good exercise to do when you’re thinking about your brand. After all, a brand is not what you think of your company, it’s what your employees and your customers — and your potential customers — think of it. And it’s very possible that those two viewpoints are not in sync. Kodak thought it stood for the finest in photography until its customers cared only about digital photography and Kodak found itself in bankruptcy. Palm thought its brand stood for PDAs until it realized that RIM’s Blackberry and Apple’s iPhone had stolen its market share. And Blackberry, who thought its brand was de rigueur for portable communication in the boardroom, is quickly discovering that its customers no longer agree. Even powerhouse Google, which preemptively purchased YouTube to maintain their superiority in search technology, is concerned that Facebook and the voice-recognition company Nuance, will take their place in both search and ad sales. So whether you’re dashing to a meeting, playing music on a street corner or marketing one of the world’s most important companies, remember that when it comes to your brand, perception IS reality. Even at Starbucks. Bruce is a branding expert who makes his clients’ brand experiences more valuable. He’s worked with great organizations including Discovery Channel, Baptist Health, MetCare, and Miami. He’s spoken at MIT, Harvard, and hundreds of conferences. He’s been on NPR and CNN and featured in The New York Times and Fast Company Magazine. He has published three books on advertising including Building Brand Value. You can reach Bruce at bturkel@turkel.info
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