Deerfield Beach! Magazine, January/February 2021

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2021

Aloha 2021 Remember 2020

WHETHER YOU WANT TO OR NOT

Happy Snaps LOCAL SMILES

Dive Star

KEVIN R. MENDEZ, JR.

Dining Guide SO MANY CHOICES

P R E M I E R E S TAT E P R O P E R T I E S P R E S E N T S

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

Island-InspIred deepwater estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $2.995 MILLION

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new trOpICal MOdern pOInt estate EAST POMPANO BEACH , FL | $5.995 MILLION

COastal-InspIred deepwater estate EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $3.295 MILLION

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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elcome to Coastal Resort Estates. I am proud to invite you on a monthly tour of East Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale’s finest estate properties offered exclusively in excess of one million dollars. It is my pleasure and privilege to represent these important estates. Please enjoy this sampling of properties from my current Coastal Resort Estates collection. I wish to thank my valued clientele for their trust, confidence and loyalty throughout the years. My relationships with both buyers and sellers are defined by discretion, integrity, professionalism at the highest level, as well as unparalleled personalized and customized service.

For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime. new naUtICal-InspIred IntraCOastal estate LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $6.895 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10242643.COM

Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

Lighthouse Point Resident

new MOdern IntraCOastal estate EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $3.695 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10248112.COM

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new HIllsBOrO sHOres deepwater estate EAST POMPANO BEACH, FL | $2.695 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10242637.COM

DISCLAIMER: The written and verbal information provided including but not limited to prices, measurements, square footages, lot sizes, calculations and statistics have been obtained and conveyed from third parties such as the applicable Multiple Listing Service, public records as well as other sources. All prices are either list price, sold price, and/or last asking price. Premier Estate Properties participates in the Multiple Listing Service and IDX, and the properties listed and sold are not necessarily exclusive to Premier Estate Properties and may be presently listed or have sold with other members of the Multiple Listing Service. The transactions representing both buyers and sellers are calculated twice. Premier Estate Properties’ marketplace is all of the following: Vero Beach, Town of Orchid, Indian River Shores, Town of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Manalapan Beach, Point Manalapan, Hypoluxo Island, Ocean Ridge, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, East Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Hillsboro Shores, East Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point, Sea Ranch Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.

All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. Copyright 2021 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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2600 NE 24th Street, Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 3 Bath • 100' Intracoastal Waterfront • $2,695,000

3421 NE 26th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 5 Bed • 4 Full, 2 Half Bath - 100' Waterfront - $2,475,000

3731 NE 28th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 5 Bed • 5.5 Bath • 90' Waterfront • $2,225,000

2511 NE 35th Street, Lighthouse Point 6 Bed • 6.5 Bath • 95' Waterfront • $2,145,000

3711 NE 28th Avenue, Lighthouse Point 4 Bed • 3 Bath • 165' Waterfront • $1,700,000

1774 Bay Drive, Pompano Beach 4 Bed • 3.5 Bath • Private Beach Access • $875,000

1063 Hillsboro Mile #507, Hillsboro Beach 3 Bed • 3.5 Bath • Endless Ocean Views • $1,545,000

2660 SE 2nd Street, Pompano Beach 3 Bed • 3 Bath • Double Lot • $875,000

1841 NE 25th Street Lighthouse Point

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Located in the Shoppes at Beacon Light The Buccaneer, is a great neighborhood Bar and Liquor Store with the friendliest staff in town. We have Pool tables, Darts and Arcade Games to make for a fun night!

Call (954) 941.2938 2470 North Federal Highway

FISH SHACK

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Local family owned and run Greek Restaurant open since 2016. Proudly providing South Florida with Fresh Greek cuisine made to order. Warm casual environment, serving customers for indoor and outdoor dinning. Wide variety of menu items from traditional dishes like moussaka to pita wraps and much more. Some call us a local Gem!

Call (954) 933.2394

2420 North Federal Highway • www.fettarepublic.com

Our family has been in the seafood business for over thirty years. In 2010, we decided to open a small affordable local restaurant and we’ve been serving only the highest quality seafood at unbeatable prices ever since. After 9 years at our original location, we expanded to accommodate our growing family of customers. We welcome you to dine in or pick up.

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SICILIAN OVEN GOLDEN CHINA

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We have proudly served the Lighthouse Point community for 12 years. We are committed to showing our love to the community through our passion for food and customer service. We would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the support you have shown us through this challenging time.

We have a new 10 pack meal deal we are offering for takeout; 10 meals of your choice for $60. The food is prepared fresh and cold to transport from our restaurant to your fridge, available to heat and eat at your convenience! You can discover more details about our ten packs at tenpack.sicilianoven.com

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Bubble Tea or now more commonly known as Boba Tea (in the US) is a type of tea-based drink first invented in Taiwan. Quickly, this tea started a craze in Eastern Asia that is now spreading throughout the world. Here, at Snowtime, we serve real authentic Boba that is brewed fresh every day with the best quality ingredients. Our ice cream is also freshly made with a variety of favors. Stop by and try our teas and ice cream, both popular Eastern Asian snacks that are now available here!

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Dive Star

He’s a bird! He’s a fish. He’s a kangaroo.

Actually, he is a record breaking high school dive champion.

Kevin R. Mendez, Jr. has been diving since he was 5 years old and is still going strong — and setting new records.

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Time in a Bottle

Right now most of us would like to forget 2020. But someday down the road, you might want to remember these strange days of social distancing, isolation and quarantine. So why not make a time capsule of sorts to keep it all in one place?

Here are a few tips and trick as to what to include and how to go about it.

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Last Resort

Going gray.

Marie Puleo keeps you up to date on all things Lighthouse Point and a little beyond.

We sent our photographer Jeff Graves out on the town to capture there smiles.

Craig Haley offers tips to win big in 2021.

During a pandemic, it’s more important than ever to have all of your legal documents in order.

Don’t let yourself get sucked into the social media abyss

Jim Terlizzi share his bucket list.

The magic of avocados.

Mrs. Kossenfloffer gives you a recipe to start your year off with a sweet (and sticky) bang. It’s not easy or healthy, but you can start your diet next week.

Wine columnist David Ehrenfried teaches us all about the lesser known white variety of South African chenin blanc.

Even if you are avoiding dining out, you can treat yourself to some takeout and support our local restaurants at the same time.

Laying low in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

CORRECTION The December 2020 issue of Lighthouse Point magazine misstated the name of the cover photographer.

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Creatively Speaking

Call me Frau Rösser

BY SUSAN ROSSER

No one likes to acknowledge they are getting older. And I have to admit that when I see a photo of myself these days, I'm always taken back a bit. You see, I half expect to see a picture of my 21-year-old self — not the 56-year-old version of me.

So as I was working on my column last month, I noticed that I looked pretty terrific in my headshot.

(Thank you Debra Todd.) But as we all know, a skilled portrait photographer will capture your best self. They give directions such as "turn a quarter-inch to the right" or "tilt your head up." And then, of course, there is the miracle of Adobe Photoshop.

I wish I could keep that same headshot forever. But the truth is I am getting older, and I prefer a current photo of myself. Of course, procuring a new one these days presents a myriad of challenges. Due to Covid-19, I avoid any unnecessary trips into the outside world, which unfortunately includes excursions to the hair salon. So I am sporting two distinctly different hair colors. I'd like to think I am starting a new trend, but it's doubtful. Full disclosure: I am extra cautious about outings because I have had quite a few medical appointments lately.

And all of these appointments, along with surgery and a myriad of tests have given me a new appreciation of the aging process.

So, I embrace my steely gray hair, which is not the sort of fashionable white I envisioned. I was hoping my gray would grow in, and I would magically look like one of those chic and stylish older women in a Banana Republic catalog. Yeah, not so much. I imagine it is imperative to look like a model before your hair turns gray if you want to look like a model after your hair turns gray.

Nowadays, my mane is more reminiscent of a field mouse with a few white telephone wire-like strands evenly dispersed. Curiously, some especially wire-like specimens are conspicuously clustered around my ears.

Maybe those white ones will come in handy when the WiFi fails. Or perhaps I could nab the part of Frau Blücher in a remake of "Young Frankenstein."

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Cloris Leachman as Frau Blücher in the Mel Brooks classic film “Young Frankenstein” — or shall we say, Fronkenshteen?

But my gray is a badge of having made it this far.

So I am keeping it.

Until I change my mind.

I have spent countless hours deep in online research for tips on going gray gracefully. I've discovered that there is no easy path. I pretty much have committed to looking ridiculous during this process. Good thing I'm not going anywhere anyway. What I have learned is that apparently, going gray is a trend. Although, I think that might not be so accurate as I can't think of many girlfriends who sport gray hair. And that's good too.

Who knows? At some point, I may decide gray hair isn't for me. Everyone needs to be comfortable in their own skin — or hair.

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BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club Redevelopment Plans: Next Steps The approval process for the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club redevelopment plans is starting to accelerate. Over the next few months, there will be multiple meetings of the city’s boards and the City Commission to vote on various items, including the site plan, development agreement and property rezoning. All of the meetings will be public hearings.

Last November, the City Commission approved on first reading an ordinance that will create a new Yacht Club Mixed-Use (YC-MU) zoning district. The new zoning district was requested by Terry Paterson, owner and developer of the yacht club, because the yacht club property is currently zoned as a business district that doesn’t allow for a residential component.

In December, Paterson formally submitted a site plan to the City for initial review by the Development Review Committee.

According to the latest plans, Paterson is proposing to build 21 luxury townhomes and one singlefamily home on a portion of the yacht club property that is currently used for tennis courts and parking, and then use the proceeds from the sale of the residential units to subsidize a new yacht club facility.

On Jan. 5, the Planning and Zoning Board is scheduled to review the development agreement, which

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is a revised version of the one it began reviewing last August. The development agreement will then go to the City Commission for two readings.

In February, the site plan is expected to be reviewed by the Community Appearance Board and the Marine Advisory Board. In March, the site plan is scheduled to go to the Planning and Zoning Board for approval. It will then go to the City Commission for two readings.

An ordinance to rezone the yacht club property under the new YCMU zoning district will go before the Planning and Zoning Board for one reading, and then to the City

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Commission for two readings.

All of the second readings will go to the City Commission as a package at the same meeting.

Besides the new zoning district, the property rezoning, the development agreement and site plan, there will be second readings for an amendment to the city’s Comprehensive Plan that will allow residential units on the yacht club property, and a land use plan amendment that will allow up to 22 residential units to be built on the property.

If all the items are approved, the yacht club redevelopment plans would then enter the permitting phase. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point Resident Dr. James C. Acheson Donates Funds to Benefit Police Department Lighthouse Point philanthropist Dr. James C. Acheson has offered his financial support to provide the city’s police department with a vehicle that will be used as a mobile command post for special operations and to deploy resources during critical incidents.

Through the James C. Acheson Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward, Acheson has donated a total of $41,500 to purchase a 2021 Ford F250 pickup truck outfitted with emergency equipment.

“Dr. Acheson has been a very supportive member of our community for many years,” said Lighthouse Point Police Chief Ross Licata. “We’re extremely grateful for his generosity in providing us with the resources to be able to purchase this much-needed vehicle, which is going to allow us to carry out many important law enforcement functions.”

Licata anticipates the new vehicle will arrive in February. It was ordered from the factory and is being built to meet the police department’s specifications.

The pickup truck will be used as a high-water vehicle during

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hurricanes and tropical storms, for transporting the police vessel and mobile digital speed display trailer and message board, transporting evidence, property, and equipment during special events, and for deploying barricades during latenight traffic accidents, road closures and crime scenes.

Licata noted that, in the past, during emergency situations and hurricanes, local auto vendor Tom Sheehan of Sheehan Buick GMC has made pickup trucks available for the police department when there has been a need.

“Sometimes we have flooding and debris in the roadways,” said Licata. “The new Ford pickup truck, purchased through Dr. Acheson’s financial gift, “will provide us with readily available access to a vehicle that can help our officers get to tough-to-reach locations."

Acheson, who has lived in Lighthouse Point for nearly 30 years, has helped fund other items for the city’s first responders over the years, including a state-of-the-art Stryker stretcher and patient loading system that was installed in one of the fire department’s rescue trucks in

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2018, and an advanced life support training manikin purchased in 2016.

Prior to that, Acheson donated a Life Pak 15, which is a portable EKG monitor and defibrillator.

In 2019, a monetary gift from Acheson provided the fire department with state-of-the-art fire hoods and other firefighting gear, as well as a computer software upgrade to digitize its process for fire inspections and pre-fire planning of all businesses in the city.

Also in 2019, Acheson contributed $35,000 toward a project at Frank McDonough Park that transformed two racquetball courts into an outdoor adult fitness area.

Installation of the new fitness equipment was completed last summer.

As per an ordinance adopted in 2017, gifts to the city valued at $20,000 or more are required to be accepted by the Lighthouse Point City Commission.

In December, the City Commission approved the acceptance of the financial gift from the James C. Acheson Fund for the purchase of the new Ford pickup truck for the police department. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Thieves Are Stealing Checks from Lighthouse Point Post Office Drop-Off Boxes When two men from Opa-Locka were arrested for stealing mail from one of the drive-thru mailboxes at the Lighthouse Point Post Office on Oct. 27 of last year, shortly before the November election, it raised concern among many about the problem of ballot theft.

The pieces of stolen mail retrieved from the perpetrators’ SUV did include two election ballots, but the blue drop-off boxes outside the Lighthouse Point Post Office have been the subject of a proliferation of thefts that began at the end of 2019.

The cases involve checks that have been stolen from the mailboxes, then either fraudulently altered or duplicated, and cashed.

According to Lighthouse Point Police Department records dating from Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 15, 2020, there have been 20 cases involving checks stolen from the mailboxes at the Lighthouse Point Post Office. In some instances, if the victim deposited several checks in a mailbox at one time, all of those checks were stolen, altered and cashed.

Most of the thefts occurred at the drive-thru mailboxes on the east side of the post office, but at least two happened at the blue mailbox next to the front door of the post office. One victim had placed the envelopes containing checks in the drop-off box in the lobby.

Mail thieves use a variety of homemade devices to extract pieces of mail from the drop-off boxes. The device is often created with a weight attached to a rope with duct tape facing out, so the mail will stick to it.

Using a process known as check “washing,” the thieves erase the ink on a check with chemicals found in common household cleaning products

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and then rewrite the checks to themselves, usually increasing the amount payable by hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

In April 2020, a victim placed several bill payments and Easter cards in a drive-thru mailbox at the Lighthouse Point post office. A few days later, she discovered her checking account had been drained to a zero balance. The check she had sent to Florida Power & Light (FPL) for $133 had been cashed for $6,133. It was no longer made out to FPL, but to someone named Thomas Mutry.

In June 2020, a resident placed a check made out to Visa for $1,796 in an outside mailbox. The check was stolen, washed and made out to Eber J. Maldonado in the amount of $5,796.

In August 2020, at one of the drive-up mailboxes, a resident dropped off a check for $15,000 made out to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

The criminal who stole the check kept the amount and date the same, but made the check payable to someone named Emmanuel A. Castaneta.

In February 2020, a Lighthouse Point business owner used a drivethru mailbox to send several checks drawn on the business account to vendors the company uses.

Two of the checks were stolen and counterfeited.

In that same month, a woman used an outside mailbox to mail a check for $60 to pay her lawn service. The check was stolen, washed and made payable to Oscar A. Castro in the amount of $1,250.

Sometimes, the thieves actually lower the amount of the stolen

check. A check for $30,258 that was mailed to the Internal Revenue Service was changed to the amount of $9,500. Someone named Hendrik Matos Suero attempted to cash the check, but the transaction was canceled because of a signature discrepancy.

Mail Fraud Team Leader Blanca Alvarez, of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service Miami Division, advised that, when dropping off mail, it’s best to hand it directly to a post office employee or to put it in the slot in the lobby. She added that outdoor collection boxes should be used during the day if mail is deposited before the final pick-up, but not overnight or over the weekend.

The two suspects arrested on Oct. 27, 2020 for stealing from the Lighthouse Point drive-thru mailbox — 28-yearold Junior Alexander Cabral and 20-year-old Vladimir Cabral-Cuevas — were suspects in previous mail thefts that occurred at the Lighthouse Point Post Office, according to police reports.

Federal charges have been brought against the men — theft or receipt of stolen mail matter and conspiracy to commit the offense.

Both were released from jail, each on a $150,000 bond, and are awaiting arraignment and a preliminary examination hearing scheduled for February 12, 2021 at the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida in Fort Lauderdale.

The Lighthouse Point Police Department is working in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on the investigation. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

The Garden Lady Says…

Festival Marketplace is Approved Plant aExpansion Living Christmas Tree

POMPANO BEACH The Festival Marketplace, located at 2900 W.

By Donna Torrey Sample Road in Pompano Beach, is moving forward with plans to expand its existing indoor flea market, which includes over vendors, by adding The250 holiday season is in high gear, and for many families in some cities) because they grow too tall, and are a newthis one-story 25,500-square-foot means shopping for a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage. building for restaurant retail use,sad thinking about all the trees child, I used toand get very Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They just as wellthat as a Racetrac gas station with were cut, but then aI learned that Christmas tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there criticalfor factor in generating interest according to IMC Equity Group, market.

ABOVE Rendering farming is big business in many states and considered a are some really excellent choices those who wish to have of the Festival from potential tenants for the new which acquired the Festival Therenewable site plan and building design resource. a livingMarketplace, holiday tree that can be planted into the landscape, multitenant building, which will Marketplace property April 2018,creating a Christmas memory were recently approved the arboretum.

Although that by knowledge made me feel better, forinsome, have 17 bays. the redevelopment goal is to bring Pompano Beach Architectural it could still be considered wasteful. If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus Debbie the attorney in an more traffic fromthere local residents Appearance andrather the choose salicicola) is a great choice as isOrshefsky, the Arizona cypress peopleCommittee who would alternative, are representing the developer, saidlow year-round.

Tenants of the existing Planning and Zoning Board. two options: artificial, or an actual living tree.

(Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, the project will be “a tremendous Festival Marketplace building, which The redevelopment will replace maintenance addition to the landscape, and are great bird What probably comes to mind is one of those “darling” a corner thatThey has been in 1986,chain include restaurants, surplus parking at the northeast little Norfolk Island pines being was soldbuilt in many stores. attractors, both for nestingaddition and as atofood source. growa sea of parking and will now have an fragrance outlets, and stores selling cornerWhile of the these property associated make nice houseplants, unfortunately, they to around 25 feet, prefer full sun and are drought tolerant. active use.”

She added that it would cosmetics, shoes, clothing, jewelry and with the existing 381,762-square-foot grow to be quite large, and quickly! The result is that they Best of all, their pyramidal shape makes the perfect “hopefully set a new development home furnishings. indoorare fleabooted market out building. of the houseplant world and into, (you Christmas tree! LHP standard” for that section of Sample The property’s frontage on Historically, the Festival guessed it) the outside world!

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Fisher Family Pier: City Commission to Decide Fees for Fishing Passes and when Sightseers Will Start Paying Admission POMPANO BEACH The Pompano Beach City Commission voted last month in favor of an ordinance establishing fees for annual and semiannual fishing passes for the Fisher Family Pier. The fee for a resident annual pass is $547.50; a non-resident annual pass is $1,095; a resident semiannual pass is $273.75; and a non-resident semiannual pass is $547.50.

There has been no charge for sightseers to access the pier since its opening last May. However, in June of last year, a daily fishing rate was implemented at $6 per person.

From June to October 2020, the monthly average of fishermen on the pier was approximately 1,832 patrons. For that same period, the pier had a total of 9,164 fishermen, which generated $$54,984 in revenue, according to Recreation Programs Administrator Mark Beaudreau.

Based on the monthly average, the projected monthly revenue for fishing could be approximately $11,000, using the daily fishing rate of $6 per person.

Beaudreau emphasized to the Commission that the fee for the annual resident pass ($547.50) “may appear to be a lot,” but when broken down on a daily rate, it’s only $1.50 a day.

From May to October 2020, the monthly average of sightseers visiting the pier was 17,804, and the total number of sightseers was 106,829.

The City Commission established pier entry fees for sightseers last year, but decided not to implement them right away to allow residents and visitors to discover the new pier.

The fee for a daily sightseeing

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pass is $2 per person (adults). There is no fee for children 10 years old and under, or for veterans and active-duty military. A residentsonly annual sightseeing pass is $20, for use by a group of up to 10 people.

At its Jan. 26 meeting, the City Commission is scheduled to cast a final vote on the new fishing pass fees during a second reading of the ordinance. If approved, the fees will take effect immediately. The Commission is also expected to determine when sightseers will have to start paying a fee to access the pier

Tyler Ziontz with son Cole, 8, at the Fisher Family Pier Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine

At last month’s meeting, Commissioner Andrea McGee of District 1, where the pier is located, proposed changing the $20 annual resident sightseeing pass from being valid for groups of up to 10 people, to being valid for groups of up to four people to make it easier for the city to collect general information regarding users of the pier, such as residents versus non-residents.

The proposal is scheduled to be discussed at the City Commission meeting on Jan. 26. Y

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City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Construction of The New Centennial Park Pavilion Is About to Get Underway

POMPANO BEACH Centennial Park — the 5-acre grounds surrounding the historic Sample-McDougald House — will soon be getting an open-air pavilion where members of the community will be able to hold special events.

The new 4,000-square-foot pavilion and other enhancements to the park, will be funded by the city’s G.O. Bond. Construction is expected to begin in January or early February, and should be completed this summer, according to Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements and Innovation District director.

The Sample-McDougald House, which dates to 1916, is located at 450 NE 10th Street. The new pavilion will be built east of the house as a venue for weddings, receptions, fundraisers, parties and other events.

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The cost of the Centennial Park project is approximately $1.2 million. The project includes the installation of a concrete pad, utility connections, lighting, and an ADA accessible pedestrian path that will connect the pavilion to the SampleMcDougald House. The pavilion will have its own bathrooms and kitchen.

New trees and shrubs will be planted along the west side of the pavilion. In addition, the existing vegetable garden will be expanded,

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and grasses will be installed in and around the retention area.

The pavilion will be made of steel.

It was decided not to use wood due to maintenance, strength and longevity, said Danovich.

The pavilion will have large industrial-style ceiling fans to help keep the area cool. The pavilion columns will be placed in a way that will allow for an air-conditioning system to be added, perhaps at some point in the future, with minor impacts to the facility.

Initially, the project was scheduled to be funded with the second phase of bond monies the city will get when it sells the remaining G.O. Bonds by fall of this year (the first bonds were sold in the fall of 2018).

The Sample-McDougald House depends on revenue from weddings and receptions held on the grounds, but due to COVID-19, there have been no events.

Danovich said that to help the house “get back on track” and continue to operate efficiently, the pavilion will be built “sooner rather than later,” using funding from the first phase of bond monies. Y

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Youth Sports Complex on Former Elks Club Site to Begin Construction Soon POMPANO BEACH The Youth Sports Complex that will be built on the former Elks Club property across from the Pompano Beach Airpark will be getting underway soon as one of the city’s G.O. bond projects.

The 10-acre site, located at 700 NE 10th Street, will be transformed into four rectangular multipurpose sports fields: two large fields with synthetic turf and lighting; and for younger ages, two smaller natural-turf fields without lighting.

The approximately $6.4 million project, funded entirely with G.O. bond proceeds, will also include a new clubhouse, parking, landscaping, bleachers and fencing.

The parking area will be shared with Centennial Park — the grounds that surround the Sample-McDougald House across the street — when special events are held there.

According to Horacio Danovich, the city’s capital improvements and Innovation District director, the first

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phase of construction (the site work) is anticipated to begin this month and should be completed by October 2021.

Danovich said “one of the most beautiful pieces” of the Youth Sports Complex will be the new 4,000-square-foot clubhouse, which has a “futuristic” and “fun” design.

The clubhouse includes a concession area, a lobby, an entrance that can also be used for storing equipment, an office for staff to manage operations within the park during regular hours, bathrooms

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and changing rooms.

The first phase of the project will consist of the removal and relocation of existing trees, site preparation and grading, drainage, sewer, sanitary, as well as the new clubhouse shell and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

The second phase of the project is expected to begin in September 2021. It will consist of the four sports fields, landscaping, parking, and final completion of all interior and exterior finishes of the new clubhouse.

The entire project should be completed by February 2023, said Danovich.

The new sports complex is part of the city’s vision of making NE 10 Street “a parks-like corridor,” said Danovich.

The city purchased the former Elks Club property, located near Pompano Community Park, in 2017 for $5.5 million, which was reimbursed to the city’s General Fund with G.O. Bond proceeds. Y

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Ed Ribeiro, John Esposito, Bill Brawer and Daren Duovak enjoy volleyball on the beach

Joe Figura, John Braun, Stan Peters and Mike Branigan at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

Duncan, Ron, Randy and Jerry enjoy a round at Deer Creek Golf Club

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Zack Ferteo and Matt Smith go spear fishing

Sheriff’s deputies, staff from the Wyndham Hotel (General Manager Claude Dubois far left) and autistic children greeted Santa on beach as he arrived by kayak. Santa was greeted by Hawaiian dancers. (event organizer Deputy Eleyn Gomez far right)

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BY CRAIG HALEY

THE YEAR 2020 HAS BEEN UNIQUE. WE HAD A WORLDWIDE SHUTDOWN, BUSINESSES CLOSED OR LOST MUCH OF THEIR REVENUE, AND ROUGHLY 1.46 million have died from Covid-19.

It hasn't been easy.

So, the question is, how do we prepare ourselves to win big in 2021? How do we come back stronger than ever to achieve our goals and make a huge comeback after a challenging year?

I want to share a few strategies and mindsets to get you thinking in the right direction so you can succeed at the highest level in 2021.

Strategy #1: Define what success is to you.

Believe it or not, everyone has a different definition of success. For some people it is lots of money, for others, it is lots of free time For some, it's doing what they love for a living.

To make this year a fantastic year, you have to determine what success means to you. Once you decide that, you can go after it.

Strategy #2: Determine your three big goals.

Author Darren Hardy says that if you have more than three goals, you don't have any. Now, understand that I am not saying you should not want many things, have a bucket list, etc.

I am saying that by reaching your three big goals, a lot of your other goals will be achieved.

An excellent approach is to define one professional goal, one fitness related goal, and one personal or family-related goal. This way, you are working to be a balanced achiever, and your journey through life will be more comfortable and steady.

Remember, clarity is power.

Strategy #3: Take massive action!

This is where the rubber meets the road. It's in the actions you take every day.

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routines. However, after time, you will see the results coming in, and the once challenging new habits and routines, will become much more manageable.

Remember this; bad habits are easy to form but hard to live with. Good habits are hard to form but easy to live with.

Strategy #4: Don't compare yourself to anyone else.

This is a big one to remember. Author Rachel Hollis writes that "comparison is the stealer of joy," and I believe she is 100% right.

It's tempting to scroll through social media and compare your life and circumstances to others. You see old friends taking extraordinary vacations, moving into new homes, or driving luxury cars. Naturally, you start to believe you will never get to that level. Remember that everyone runs their own race, and has their own path to follow. Comparing your circumstances to another person's is flat out crazy.

Social media is the "highlight reel" of people's lives. Most people don't post their struggles, challenges and problems.

There is no secret to success other than good old-fashioned hard work. If you are ready to make 2021 your comeback year, roll up your sleeves, create clarity on what you want, and take massive action. Sending positive vibes and thoughts to you all! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Legal Matters

Crucial Documents in a Crisis

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

THE PANDEMIC HAS CHANGED ALMOST EVERYTHING. BUT CERTAIN LEGAL DOCUMENTS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. If you need to be hospitalized in Florida, it is imperative that you have a designation of health care surrogate and living will with proper wording so there will be no problems. Your surrogate will be able to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to communicate. Even if the hospital does not allow visitors due to the pandemic, your surrogate can talk to the doctors and make decisions on the phone or e-mail. All your surrogate needs to do is e-mail or fax a copy of your document to the hospital. If there is no hope to save you, that surrogate would be authorized to “pull the plug” based on the living will.

The durable power of attorney is also important to allow someone to take over your legal and financial

affairs. The Florida law changed in 2011. If you have an old durable power of attorney, it should be redone.

If you should die, your will or revocable living trust will determine who inherits your assets. The trust is essential to consider if you own your home or other real estate, because it avoids probate. Probate can tie up your property for many months and prevent your heirs from selling without a court order. They would have to continue to pay taxes, maintenance, mortgage, utilities etc., in addition to thousands of dollars in attorney fees and court costs. A life estate deed is another option to consider to avoid probate.

Your attorney can discuss the different options and the benefits of each one.

During this time of social distancing, I am providing free telephone consultations to discuss Estate Planning and protecting yourself if you are incapacitated. In these unsettling times, putting your house in order can provide peace of mind. Once you have valid documents, hopefully you won’t need them. Yogi Berra used to say: “That’s the insurance when you don’t have it, that’s when you need it.”

Stay well. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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BY DR. JILL SELBACH

WHO KNEW THAT WHAT BEGAN IN THE 1970S AS AN AVENUE TO SHARE FILES AND READ ABOUT NEWS AND EVENTS WOULD burgeon into what is now mainstream social media. At its inception, we could send a message to a friend via e-mail or join a discussion forum with thousands of others and share ideas. Social media has since evolved into a sophisticated network of online interactions, content-sharing and collaboration. With just one click, we are connected with friends and family worldwide and receive information about current events and important issues. Since March of 2020, our lives have drastically changed how we work, learn and socialize. Our screens consume our attention.

We now have so many social media sites from which to choose.

There is Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Pinterest, Google+, Tumbler, Instagram, Snapchat, Flickr and Vine, to name a few. Certain sites appeal to a younger crowd, some are for social connection and dating, while others are for business connections. While most of us appreciate the convenience with which we can communicate, there is a dark side to posting quick, ill-considered responses or comments. Once posted, it is out on the web for good.

Another concern with social media is the illusion of relationships, which may or may not exist. While most of us can differentiate close relationships from acquaintances, some over-estimate the quality and depth of online contacts. In close relationships, we typically find trust, support and affection.

These relationships are extremely beneficial to overall health, longevity, and a happy life. Social media contacts are much more diverse; some are close friends, while others are acquaintances or coworkers from decades ago. When realistically assessing these contacts and the meaning they play social media becomes a wonderful way to connect and share. When these relationships are unrealistically assessed, believing them to be closer and deeper, one can go down a slippery slope. Many studies have linked social media with depression. When social media is used in place of developing solid relationships, feelings of belongingness and connection decrease, and feelings of isolation increase significantly. We are learning more and more about the adverse effects of isolation, especially how detrimental it is to health.

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The Grass is Always Greener Phenomenon An everyday activity on Facebook is the act of "liking" someone's posts. We post a picture or a comment and people respond positively or "like" it. This turns into a feedback loop that shapes our behavior, triggering our pleasure centers like playing the slot machines. Posting and checking reactions to our posts become more and more frequent. We begin to wonder why Susan did not "like" the photo we posted? She just commented on Janet's picture! It can develop into a feeling of isolation as we realize these "Facebook friends" are not the relationships we crave as humans; physical, in-person contact, with back-and-forth meaningful communication ("conversation") and not sound bites.

Relationships are built on trust and time spent together.

Social media can be an avenue for some to make unfair comparisons. A common report in therapy is that so and so is "happily married," "successfully raising her kids," "experiencing financial fortune" due to the opulent lifestyle the "friend" is posting; believing that what they see, which is what is selectively posted, is the general state of that person's life. Looking at posts and feeling that everyone else is enjoying life and has it better.

The next step is to compare your marriage, children, career, etc. in life and believe that old "the grass is always greener," which is a cognitive bias.

The key here, as with most everything in life, is balance. It is essential to cultivate "real" relationships that feed those interpersonal needs for connection, trust and intimacy. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Tidbits & Trivia

My Bucket List

BY JIM TERLIZZI

IT NEVER OCCURRED TO ME TO MAKE A BUCKET LIST UNTIL LAST WEEK AT CHURCH SERVICES. I am a member of the congregation of the First Church of the Wallet. Our pastor, Rev. Iggy Swag, gave a sermon in which he said that if we made a bucket list (and a large donation), we would not die until we accomplished all of the items on the list.

Ergo, I have delineated the following quests: Buy a panda. In anticipation, I have already planted a patch of bamboo. This could be profitable. I can charge an exorbitant fee to have your picture taken with this adorable creature.

Bowl a 300 game and convert a 7-10 split on the same day.

(First I will have to have my hernia repaired.)

Sail on a schooner and spit into the wind. (This will have to wait until after Covid, as the crew will not take kindly to it.)

Go a full week without seeing a doctor.

Learn to play the didgeridoo, after which I shall establish the Lighthouse Point Aboriginal Philharmonic Orchestra and Book Club.

Eat liver. This one will be difficult. I hate liver. People

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always say: “You’ve never eaten it the way I make it.” Invariably, no matter how they make it, it still sucks.

Go six weeks without shaving. This may not sound like much, but my wife despises beards. If I do it, I won’t have to worry about eating liver, or anything else for that matter, as she will stop cooking.

Eat six pounds of endive in one sitting. Seemingly trivial, until you try to find endive in the stores.

Not in Sprouts, Aldi, Whole Foods.

Nada.

Learn to speak another language.

(My wife says I should learn to speak English first.) I am torn between Hindi and Mandarin Chinese. Hindi should take a while. It has forty consonants and ten vowels. It is spoken in India and Fiji.

I should be ready to visit Fiji sometime in the next century.

Learn to crochet. In time I could corner the market in antimacassars. (For you youngsters, they are those doily things they used to put on the backs of chairs to protect them from greasy heads.)

Buy a smartphone and learn to use it. Then I can be as boorish as the rest of the population — playing with my phone instead of engaging in conversation. Right now, I have a dumb phone. It only makes calls and receives calls.

(Wait a minute, isn’t that what a phone is supposed to do?)

Swim the English Channel. First, I will need to learn how to swim. Then I will need to find the English Chanel.

Somewhere in England, I guess.

If Rev. Iggy is right, I shall live until the Andromeda galaxy collides with the Milky Way in 4.5-billion years. I should be able to find some endive between now and then.

If Rev. Iggy is wrong, I hope God has a sense of humor. Y

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Be Well

Avocado: Veggie or Fruit?

BY MARLENE R WOLF, MD, FAAFP

A STORMY JULY DAY IN SOUTH FLORIDA. NOT THE TYPE OF RAIN WHERE YOU NEED TO BOOK A STALL ON NOAH’S ARK. A GOOD DAY TO BAKE, WHICH IS EVERY DAY SINCE MY CRANKY, CRUEL COUSIN COVID CAME TO VISIT IN 2020.

The rain activated my food preparation gene. I was lucky and found an avocado in the vegetable bin of my refrigerator. Please, the avocado begged mercifully; I am trapped with these veggies and they are not part of my family.

According to the Harvard Health Letter (2018) in an article titled "Vegetable of the Month: Avocado," avocados are fruit, with one ample seed smack in the center.

I found it curious that an article called "Vegetable of the Month" ABOVE Avocado toast with cherry tomatoes, black sesame seeds and a

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featured a fruit. Maybe the avocados in the veggie bin of the author's refrigerator became crazed and felt trapped. With irrational enthusiasm to be freed, the avocados agreed to be called a vegetable — sort of like a witness protection program for produce.

Avocado is the active partner in our delicious guacamole, scrumptious salads, tasty toast, avocado oil, and offered as a spectacular sideshow to many a meal. This fruit is heart-healthy, with good unsaturated fat, full of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

“Researchers have shown that avocados are good for so many body systems — cardiovascular, ocular, bone, and gastrointestinal …[and] may also protect against certain cancers and have the potential to inhibit cancer cell growth," writes Meszaros (2020).

No wonder this fruit is disguised as a vegetable in the witness protection program. The other fruits were clearly jealous of such accolades.

My avocado was ready to take the plunge out of the veggie bin. It is with joyful sadness that the avocado sacrificed so much on this rainy day. Being skinned, knifed, sliced, pulverized, mixed with cocoa, and then baked to perfection, cooled, sliced again and frozen.

This fruit of an avocado lost its identity, disguised by its chocolate companion. But the health benefits shined on.

Magically, the avocado was transformed into delicious, fudgy, healthy, brownies! Thanks, Nicole Hunn of Gluten on a Shoestring, for this recipe, gluten free avocados brownie recipe.

My homemade avocado brownies gather great compliments. Yummy, oh so fudgy, delicious, often requested by family and friends. Someday, these brownies will be shared at social events again — as soon as that creepy Cousin Covid capitulates and crawls, however slowly, out of our lives. Y Dr. Marlene Wolf is a board certified physician who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. To learn more visit drmarlenewolf.wixsite.com.

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Sticky Dirty Chai Buns

BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER AS WE WELCOME 2021 WITH HUGE HOPES FOR BETTER TIMES, I AM DOING EVERYTHING IN MY power to bring good luck to the new year. So I am borrowing a page out of the the Jewish New Year (Rosh HaShanah) playbook and serving sweet foods to usher in a sweet year. These sticky buns with a twist would be a welcome addition to any New Year’s Day brunch. I have a lot riding on these buns; so hopefully, they are sweet enough to bring about better times for my entire family. Of course, if all it took to flatten the curve were a batch of baked goods, we’d all be in the clear.

Yet, with loads of butter, sugar and spice, these buns might give rise to curves of a different sort.

This recipe was inspired by my daughter’s favorite coffee drink — the dirty chai tea latte. The bold brew combines espresso and chai tea flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom. The instant espresso used in these buns doesn’t impart a strong coffee flavor, but it does offset the copious amount of sugar. Here’s to a sweet and spicy new year. >>>

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2 In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the mixing attachment, combine the flour, salt and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Add the milk mixture and egg to the flour and mix the dough on low until almost combined. Add the butter, and continue to mix until the butter is mixed into the dough. Switch to the dough hook and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 3 to 5 minutes.

The dough will be moist, but it should mostly pull away from the sides of the bowl. If the dough is very sticky, add a bit more flour — no more than a tablespoon.

Transfer the dough to the lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. It should double in size in about an hour.

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the espresso butter spread on it BELOW buns rising before baking

of parchment too. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat, occasionally stirring until it comes to a boil and is foamy with bubbles. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan.

Sprinkle with the pecans and raisins.

4 Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix the soft butter with the espresso powder until combined. In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar and chai spice.

5 When the dough has doubled, transfer it out onto a

lightly floured board. Knead it once or twice to discharge the air. Roll the dough with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 10-inch square. Spread the espresso butter mixture over the dough. (It’s probably easier to use your fingers for this.) Then sprinkle with the sugar and chai spice mixture. Roll the dough up tightly, and pinch the top seam closed. With a serrated knife, cut the roll crosswise into 8 pieces. Place the rolls in the prepared pan, spirals facing upward. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap.

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6 Let the rolls rest until the dough has almost doubled again, about 30 minutes.

7 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Remove the plastic

wrap from the rolls and bake until deep golden brown and set, 28 to 32 minutes. Remove from the oven cool on a rack for 5 minutes. Delicately cut around the buns’ edge to separate them from the pan and invert onto a serving plate. Lift the pan off the rolls and serve warm.

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Try the Wine

Chenin Blanc: South African Delight

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HAD A GLASS OF CHENIN BLANC? THIS ISN'T A TEST, SO IT'S OKAY IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER OR DON'T RECALL EVER TASTING THIS KIND of wine. It's been at least a couple years for me—that is until deciding to write this column about South African Chenin Blanc, a versatile and affordable, usually light-bodied white wine with racy acidity plus honey and assorted fruit flavors like apples, pears, melon, Meyer lemon, and pineapple.

Ordinarily, I would typically write about a red wine this time of year. However, this summer, I purchased several different South African Chenin Blanc (also called Steen), and I just got around to trying them. It's no longer summer where I am, but I figured it's late spring or like summer in South Africa, and I'd envision myself sitting on a veranda in a warm evening breeze—overlooking the Atlantic Ocean—sipping this popular South African white wine.

Of course it doesn't have to be summer, or like summer, to drink Chenin Blanc. If you're having chicken or seafood for dinner, salad for lunch, or wondering what to drink with sushi, other Asian or light Mediterranean food, South African Chenin Blanc can be a delicious pick any time of year.

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If you haven't had quality South African Chenin Blanc, hopefully, this column will whet your appetite to try some.

Personally, I liked the versions we tasted a lot. Made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes, they were remarkably consistent in their flavors and quality. They were tasty, friendly, relatively inexpensive, and distinctive but nice changes from more familiar white wines like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. In fact, in the wine spectrum, the Chenin Blanc wines we drank fit right between those wines. They weren't as light or steely as Sauvignon Blanc and were generally lighter and less bold than Chardonnay.

Pleasantly, all except one of these wines cost between $9 and $19 a bottle—the exception cost about $26. That made these wines pretty good values in my book. But so you know, I checked various wine critics' ratings before these purchases and deliberately avoided less desirable Chenin Blanc wines and cheap, lower quality mass-produced versions that are made in significant quantities in South Africa.

A Brief Primer on Chenin Blanc Like many important grape varietals, Chenin Blanc originated in France, although its vines are now grown in many countries worldwide. The earliest references to Chenin Blanc date to the 9th century in western France's Loire River Valley region, still the principal home of French Chenin Blanc. Over the centuries, the French evolved and perfected many Chenin Blanc styles, including dry and sweet still wines and sparkling wines know as Crèmant de Loire. The lighter still wines made in France today are often floral with understated fruit and a combination of creaminess and minerality. The best heavier and sweeter wines are distinctive for their silkiness, vivid fruit and honey notes, and, due to their intriguingly high acidity, a remarkable ability to age and improve for decades. For example, Vouvray—which is Chenin Blanc made from grapes grown and vinified in the Vouvray growing area of the Loire Valley—is made in all three styles, although the lighter styles in my >>>

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<<< experience tend to be more medium-weight. The most celebrated are the sweet and semi-dry wines made from grapes grown in Vouvray's choicest clay soils.

Among the best producers of these nectar-like wines is Domaine Huet. Huets wines are truly special, not terribly expensive, and if you're curious to try some, available through numerous better wine shops and online sites.

Anyway, Chenin Blanc vines came to South Africa in the 17th century courtesy of the Dutch East India Company. They thrived in the Western Cape region along South Africa's Atlantic coast, so much so that today South Africa is the largest producer of Chenin Blanc, accounting for 40% or more of the world's Chenin Blanc production. While not all is high quality, a cadre of South African growers and winemakers are making plenty of delicious and delightful Chenin Blanc wines that to me, are quite different from their French counterparts.

Although some wine critics argue that even the best South African Chenin Blanc wines have far to go to match the best Loire Chenin Blancs, my opinion is such comparisons are mostly irrelevant. South African Chenin Blanc wines are mostly light to medium weight wines from grapes grown under quite different conditions than Loire wines. The Western Cape has a warmer climate, different soils, and generally more stable growing conditions than the Loire, which has a cooler climate and more fickle weather. Although some wonderful sweet Chenin Blanc wines are made in South Africa, grapes from most of the best vineyards are used mainly for producing dry wines that stand on their own terms.

These vineyards and winemakers deliver consistently fresh, crisp, interesting, and easy-to-drink wines that nicely balance Chenin Blanc's naturally high acidity with a mixture of potent fruit flavors and aromas, a bit of creaminess, and an appetizing, sometimes mildly spicy finish. The wines we tried confirmed this.

What to Buy When purchasing unfamiliar wines, sometimes it's tempting to buy just one or two very inexpensive bottles to see if we like the style. Chances are you won't be doing that. For South African Chenin Blanc, at least, I think spending a little more, especially for a wine made by one of the Western Cape's many smaller and more specialized producers, is more likely to get you a wine that you'll enjoy and reflects the region's best winemaking efforts. As with most wines, the difference is grape selection, a key to making quality Chenin Blanc wine at any price and from any vineyard.

Selecting grapes from Chenin Blanc vines grown in choice conditions is important, and grapes from certain older Chenin Blanc vines are especially prized and even noted on some wine labels. But regardless of vineyard age and growing conditions, essential for producing quality Chenin Blanc wines are careful vineyard management. Notably, that includes culling some of

the grape clusters so that the remaining clusters can ripen more fully and yield more intense flavors and acidity. Unchecked, Chenin Blanc grapevines can yield prodigious quantities of grapes that tend to be bland, lacking the flavors and other characteristics needed to make delicious wine. This less desirable fruit is mainly used for making brandy and cheap Chenin Blanc wines and blends that may be serviceable but characterless with dull, thin flavors.

To get good value, my suggestion is to spend in the $12$30 range and seek out wines made by top producers.

Here's a list in alphabetical order: Badenhorst Secateur, Bellingham, Cederberg, Delaire Graaf, de Morgenzon, Ernie Els (yes, "The Big Easy" himself, the famous South African golf tour pro), Finlayson, Ken Forestor, Indaba, L'avenir, Lievland, Miles Mossop, Mulderbosch, Mullineux (sweet Straw Wine), Neil Ellis, Raats Family, Reyneke, Simonsig, and Stellenbosch. You may find others.

Tasting Notes

The following are brief tasting notes of the wines we tried. Winemakers exposed most of these wines to some aging in oak or fermented them on sediments (lees) created early in the winemaking process, techniques that give these wines more body and character and creaminess and honey flavors. We found these wines most flavorful when served at about 50-55 degrees, or roughly 20-30 minutes after removing them from the fridge. Let us know what you think.

2018 Cederberg Chenin Blanc, 13% ABV ($14-$17): Lovely and easy-drinking. Intense lemon, melon, citrus and tropical fruit aromas. Crisp with red grapefruit, melon, creamy lemon tart flavors. Slight effervescence.

2018 Indaba Chenin Blanc, 13% ABV ($9-$13): Straightforward with textbook citrus, melon and tropical fruit flavors. Hardly the best but a bargain.

2017 Lievland Vineyards Old Vines Chenin Blanc ($13$17): Enticing and a bit mysterious. Perfume-like scents with tastes of pineapple, melon, lime, and red grapefruit.

Some peach, too. Nice texture and crisp acidity.

2018 Miles Mossop The Introduction Chenin Blanc ($13-$16): One of our favorites. Crisp and zesty with floral and fruit aromas along with apple, pear, lime and cantaloupe flavors, some cream and nice mildly spicy finish. Delicious!

2019 Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc/Steen Op Hout, 13% ($11-$16): Producer's basic version. Crisp and zesty with apple, lemon, pineapple and a bit of honey and cream.

Quick but nice finish. Straightforward and enjoyable.

2017 Reyneke Winehugger White, 100% Chenin Blanc and Organic (13.5% ABV) ($14-$18): Bright, zesty acidity and lots of citrus, apple and pineapple with floral aromas. Fun. 2017 Reyneke Chenin Blanc, Biodynamic, 11.5% ($26$34): Expressive with refreshing acidity and taut, more subdued flavors, perhaps due to spending more months aging in oak. Peach, pear, citrus, and mineral freshness on a silky frame. Serious stuff. Y

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DIVE STAR LIGHTHOUSE POINT’S KEVIN MENDEZ WINS RECORD-BREAKING STATE DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP FOR THE FIFTH TIME.

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Swimmer and diver Kevin R. Mendez, Jr has been described as “...part kangaroo, part bird and part fish.” Whatever descriptions are used, one thing is clear; he is a skilled record breaker and history maker. At the 2020 Florida High School Athletic Associaton (FHSAA) 2A State Championships in Stuart, Florida, he set a new FHSAA Swimming and Diving State Championship record when he won his fifth consecutive 1-meter diving title. He now holds the record for the most repeat individual titles.

It takes a combination of natural ability and dedication to reach such a level of excellence. Kevin, who started diving at 5-years-old, trains three

hours a day, five days a week. He also volunteers for Joshua’s Heart (joshuasheart.org). a youth-run non-for-profit committed to fighting hunger and poverty.

Mendez has enviable, unmatched FHSAA accomplishments, but that is not the only place he excels. He won nearly a dozen USA Diving National Championship titles as part of Team USA as a junior diver. Despite all the awards he has won, he admits he stil gets a bit nervous when learning a new dive.

One of his favorite memories is winning a state championship after taking a year off his sport.

“It...(was).. the best thing to happen to me,” he said of returning to diving just two months before the high school season began.

Mendez, Jr. was in seventh grade at Pine Crest School when he won his first title. Since then, he has not only set an FHSAA State Championship record, he broke a Pine Crest record held for 59 years in 100 meter fly and 44 years in 50 and 100 meter free for the most repeat individual titles.

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Right now, all I want to do is forget 2020. Yet, going forward, I am sure someday I will want to remember these turbulent times. God willing, down the road, my grandchildren will ask me, “What was it like during the pandemic of 2020?” Naturally, I will remember the big stuff. But it’s the details of our day to day existence that will paint a fuller picture for the next generation. I wish I could ask my grandparents what it was like to live through the Spanish flu in New York. If we don’t study history, we are doomed to repeat it, and I think most of us are ready to leave 2020 in the rearview mirror.

So, I started collecting stuff for a 2020 time capsule. Some items I had lying around the house. Other times, I ventured out, iPhone in hand, to take snapshots in my community.

And to wrap it all up in a neat bow, I am including a letter to my future self.

What follows are snapshots in time — some literal, some figurative — of this past year.

Images that can paint can picture of 2020 from the serious to the goofy and everything in between.

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December 13, 2020

Dear Future Me,

d the same way ever again. Don’t get me starte You’ll probably never look at a roll of toilet paper ly entire been have were invited anywhere, it would on the craze for hand sanitizer. I mean, if you tions invita l as a hostess gift. But alas, socia appropriate to bring a bottle of hand sanitizer

were a thing of the past. y. was the year you expected to find your nest empt OK, you probably need to be reminded that 2020 pretty were you but you, e. This probably won’t surprise Yup, both kids should have been away at colleg it turns so much after a few months of quarantine. As not Yeah, r. much dreading life as an empty neste of. sort — parents forever. But you’ll miss them out, there’s a reason kids don’t live with their the possible exception of Jeff Bezos. In 2020, you with e, Overall, 2020 has not been kind to anyon ean e with spontaneous weekend getaways and Europ envisioned your new life as an empty nester replet over. game was it h, Marc ng about a new virus in China. By vacations. Then in January, you began readi much of it in comfy leggings. spent There was one upside to 2020 — you the ation at Pompano High. While it didn’t have all gradu -by The highlight of spring was Zoe’s drive the te despi And . spirit in ony, it certainly made up for it pomp and circumstance of a traditional cerem . lack of grandeur and pageantry, you still cried to work re to paint here. The kids who were supposed pictu pretty And then it was summer. There is no led. cance was camp that York, got the bombshell email at their beloved summer camp in Upstate New had Sam t. fough in Lighthouse Point. Mostly, they So the they spent the long, hot summer here or Quentin Festival featuring the work of acclaimed direct Film r grandiose plans to host the Sam Rosse ding such atten in st intere as his lone festival-goer, had no Tarantino. Unfortunately, his sister, doubling ugh and -thro drive the at together — grabbing a Starbucks an event. They did manage a few good times er. anoth one ed fought. Sometimes they ignor then taking a drive down A1A. But mostly, they out, story of 2020. After the George Floyd video came news only And, of course, the virus wasn’t the st amid ening happ all — people protesting the protesting there were protests, marches and rallies, and on. a hotly contested presidential electi a global pandemic. And, of course, there was I don’t dad was out on the town. As he put it, I’m 93 — your , And while you pretty much hid inside him. e blam I virus in my apartment. I can’t say want to spend the time I have hiding from a Whole ry shopping. Your days of meandering at the groce the And then there was the cooking and her prey. on nding desce r ed with the ferocity of a jagua Foods cheese counter were gone. Now, you shopp again asher dishw the 100 hours in 2020 just emptying And the cleaning. Seriously, you probably spent ned. deepe your love for restaurants has only and again and again. Well, suffice to say that health, 2020. Most importantly, when you have your in deal But through it all you learned a great you read When d. behin and your friendships aren’t far you have everything. Your family is your world in a while. to n spoke ’t a call. And call someone you haven this someday, maybe reach out and give them ps. onshi relati your of your happiness is derived from They’ll appreciate the effort. Pretty much all of an doses first the g, known as 2020. As of this writin Yet, we might be finally climbing out of this pit ise. prom and hope all over the U.S. 2021 is full of approved vaccine are in transport to locations

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2020 Time Capsule How-To TIPS TO MAKE • Avoid technology. We all know things change.

Today’s innovation is tomorrow’s floppy disc.

• Include a sealed date and when to open it.

• Decorate it and display it. Or keep it in a closet, but burying it is silly since you probably will move before you want open it.

THINGS YOU MIGHT NEED • ribbon • Some sort of • scissors container like a • sharpie cardboard box, a mason jar, a poster • paint tube that says 2020. • scrapbook paper • ACID free archival • glue and tape folders • stickers IDEAS FOR YOUR TIME CAPSULE • your first homemade mask • a grocery list from quarantine • class work from remote learning • sign or flyer from a demonstration • newspaper clippings • charts of the pandemic • lock of hair from a home haircut • list of books you read and shows you binged • election memorabilia • empty roll of toilet paper roll or hand sanitizer

TOP TO BOTTOM a well stocked pantry with an emphaisi on carbs, coronavirus case count form NYtimes.com —better known as “the curve,” mayors from Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Beah and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea posted a video encouraging people to wera masks, wash your hand sign, Gran Gauppi preps sandiwches to deliver to first responders

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Email us with any additions, closings, or corrections at editor@ pointpubs. com. We try to be accurate, but it’s always a good idea to call first before heading out on your dining adventure.

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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$

array of televised sports games with a game room for kids. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$ Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to

home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$

Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat kept se-

cret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954-946-9240 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite. Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. You can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich— ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD While the fresh food is the

real star, the Keys-inspired decor accounts for part of their charm.

The menu goes beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an array of sushi and sashimi. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$

Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$ Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN An intimate neighborhood place.

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Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

spot serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954-857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

gorgeous views of the plush gardens and waterfall. The restaurant offers daily lunch and dinner specials, a Sunday breakfast buffet and covered patio dining so you can dine al fresco. 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., 954-421-5553 $$

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$

Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The menu at this cozy French bistro includes many of the classics. So next time you crave sole meunière, filet mignon au poivre or beef bourguignon, you don’t have to go any further than the Cove. The steakhouse menu includes a New York strip and a rib eye, among other cuts. Yet, Le Val de Loire is a French restaurant, so they offer three sauces with the steaks — including a mushroom cream sauce. Classic steakhouse-sides like creamed spinach are also available. 1576 SE Third Court, 954-427-5354 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch spe-

cials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the standout menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$

Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Nat-

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and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and

Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and bar food galore. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from

the sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$

Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping center

has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the

Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite.

This gem of a restaurant is known for its fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed-out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. Plenty of land-lubber options are also available including filet mignon.

For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis.

Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso.

460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN The atmosphere is friendly and fun

all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S.Federal Highway, 954-9983642 $$$-$$$$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for a

from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954782-0100 $$

change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with

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POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott

with the capability to order online. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-9466000 $

plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444

place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$

Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 38 years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs.

201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths.

This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlan-

tic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts

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This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch. Their specialty is a Scotch egg which is a soft boiled egg wrapped in homemade sausage and then fried until crispy on the outside. But back to the brewery — all the beers are brewed on-site and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restau-

rant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-0606 $$$$

Deep Oceanfront Dining & Bar. AMERICAN Beach front dining at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$

Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like

chicken tikka and all sorts of biryani and curry dishes to some Indo-Chinese twists like crunchy stir-fried noodles. There are plenty of vegetarian options on this menu to choose from too, and of course, many variations on naan — Indian flatbread. 1149 S.Federal Highway, 954-366-1847 $$

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The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

lore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$

Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $

Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place

should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available.

2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$

J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar

with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and

Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from

inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four different risotto dishes. 420 N Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN Inside or out, one can enjoy a special eve-

ning in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested.

2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.$-$$

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like

Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some topnotch people watching all with an ocean view. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $

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Dining Out Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open

for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros and more. They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

Nikki’s Greek Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Enjoy salads and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence including housemade hummus and tzatsiki, gyros, spinach pie and more. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 102, (on the northwest corner of Atlantic Boulevard and A1A on the ground floor of the Oceanside One building) 954-4013131 $$-$$$

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Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano In-

tracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$

Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations

in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. 2101 N Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$ Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean.

1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance

of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

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Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual onion rings. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations,

they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$

Red Fox Diner. DINER If you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local

spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in.

4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Whether you are

looking to grab a quick slice or enjoy a much needed date night, Anne Marie’s fits the bill. Enjoy a cheesy slice of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. Anne Marie’s is also offering wine club memberships where customers can have bottles delivered locally and also purchase excellent wines at wholesale prices. One popular option at Anne Marie’s is the quattro pack — for $29.95 it includes any four 10-inch pizzas plus an order of garlic rolls. This option is perfect for families who can’t agree on the toppings. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$

Asian Deluxe Cuisine. ASIAN A new and convenient spot for

some grab and go favorites. From small bites like crab Rangoon and goyza to a variety of curry and noodle dishes. 2608 N Ocean Blvd., 954-960-5060 $$

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Brendans. BAR AND GRILL Burgers, wings and more — you get the picture. 868 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-0033 $

Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $

Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-8169649 $ Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks.

2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $

Carlucci’s Brick Oven Trattoria & Pizzeria. ITALIAN Italian

favorites and brick oven pizza at the beach. Open lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-11pm, Sunday 12-10pm. 3420 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-3150 $$

Caribbean-inspired fresh fish and seafood cuisine in a casual ambiance.

Coldfish. ASIAN Sushi drive-thru? We’re in! Coldfish, serves PanAsian cuisine in fun and colorful atmosphere. 1750 N. Federal Highway, contact@coldfish.com

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Dining Out Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available.

1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 $

Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighborhood

joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks. 2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-5387 $

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $ Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting.

1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 $

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$ Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door). Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$ Mini Pita. MEDITERRANEAN The comprehensive menu includes

plenty of salads, pita melts, sandwiches, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, falafel and a choice of entrees that includes lamb chops and mousaka. 2555 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595 $$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just purchased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths. 438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $ The Chicken Box & More. • SOUTHERN This small spot with only a few tables serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

beyond ground beef and toppings? Not only will they supply you with fresh, unique tacos, but the corn tortillas are made from scratch daily. Who does that? 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954943-0057 $

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

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But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch served daily.

2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always seems to pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423 $

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James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 $

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $ Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come together to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$ Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954531-0300 $$ El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street

food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694428-2850 $ Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court, Deerfield Beach, 954-426-1515 $

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $ Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner

menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $

The Sticky Bun. DELI • BAKERY • Brunch Everyone will find

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