Deerfield Beach Magazine January 2019 by Point! Publishing

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019

Beach Bits NEIGHBORHOOD HAPPENINGS

Dining Out

A GUIDE TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS

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DEERFIELD BEACH! JANUARY 2019

WHAT’S IN A NAME

Deerfield Beach historian and author Sally J. Ling recounts the story of J.B. Wiles, the man after whom Wiles Road is named. Mr. Wiles is largely responsible for implementing the Broward County roadway system.

DEPARTMENTS 10

Creatively Speaking In search of a hobby.

On the Cover

“Let’s go to the car show!” — local model Daniela Peeler photographed by Debra Todd at the Youth Automotive Training Center in Deerfield Beach. 1932 Ford Roadster courtesy of Jerry Cook. Hair and makeup by Nicole Mua. Styling assistance by Lauren Fyke.

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Beach Bits

News, culture and happenings from Deerfield Beach and beyond, including: the Cool Wheels Car Show; Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series fishing competition; 29th Annual Nautical Flea Market; Something Big Yoga festival; Beach Sounds concert series; and more.

Meet Brandon

The Nautical Flea Market

Meet the man behind Brandon’s Run, an annual race that raises money for the International Society for Autism. This year’s run is on Jan. 12.

The 29th annual Nautical Flea Market is Jan. 18 - 20 in Pompano Beach. Find out what vendors you can expect.

Dining Out

Extra Extra

In case you didn’t get enough feasting this holiday season, this is your guide to awesome restaurants in and around town.

Our Web Extras page online is where you can find more content, including slideshows, exclusive interviews, videos and more. Find out what you can expect this month, including a Q & A with Deerfield Beach based author Chris Clews.

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Hobby Along The panic hit me almost immediately. My fifth grade teacher Mrs. Divine (who was anything but) casually sat on the corner of her desk, pen and pad in hand and announced, “Each one of you will be giving a five minute oral presentation on your hobby. When I call out your name, tell me your hobby.” What? I didn’t have a hobby. Sure, I liked to throw a baseball against my garage door and imagine I was the first female pitcher for the N.Y. Mets, but I was relatively certain this would not qualify as a hobby. Nor would it provide enough content for even a one minute oral presentation. Thankfully, my name was toward the end of the alphabet. This fortuitously allowed me time to formulate an answer. “Golf,” I blurted out when she called my name. With a slightly smug smile, she glanced up from her notes and asked “Now Susan, you don’t want to be the class clown. Do you?” Except I did want to be the class clown and furthermore how prseumptive of her to assume I was not a golfer. Of course she was right, but that’s not the point. The point is that although I was a sarcastic and hobby-less fifth grader, I was able to think on the spot and satisfy her ridiculous request. Maybe I didn’t have a hobby; but my father did. And it was golf. Over the weeks that followed, I was able to glean enough information from my dad to fill five minutes. Everyday two or three of my classmates gave dull and thankfully brief presentations on subjects ranging from stamp collecting to needlepoint. Finally it was the day of my big show. I lugged in a full set of golf clubs, golf shoes, golf gloves, golf tees, golf balls, divot repair tools and ball markers. I explained the differences between clubs and under what circumstances a golfer might choose each. I touched

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on the history and rules of golf. You get the picture. But there was Mrs. Divine, sitting in the back like a bird eying her prey — waiting for the right moment to cause me to fumble. “How far do you typically hit the ball?” she asked with a hint of skepticism. “Well, that would depend on which club I’m using, but I typically hit a 7-iron about 50 yards,” I lied. I had planned ahead. I had never even hit a golf ball, but thanks to my exhaustive research, I knew how far I should be able to hit one. My mother, who was in the audience that day, was truly entertained. She knew the truth. Although my presentation was a complete work of fiction, I did learn quite a bit. Firstly, that a little planning can go a long way. I may not have been the avid golfer I presented myself to be, but I did spend a good deal of time preparing. I was so ready that not even a miserable fifth grade teacher could crack me. Secondly, I learned that hobbies can enrich our lives in unexpected ways. Knit a sweater and you’ll find that you will become more creative, accomplished and of course warmer. I was reminded of my golf presentation because I find myself in search of a hobby. At first, I thought I might actually venture out and play 18 holes, but I think I am more drawn to the cute outfits and club sandwiches than the actual sport. I considered the piano, but I don’t own one. I used to paint and draw, but that can be so messy. The truth is I should fill my leisure time with something beyond books and Netflix. In the end, I don’t know what hobby I will choose. I just know that when I find one, I will be less stressed, more interesting, less bored, more patient, challenged and enriched. Basically, I’ll be perfect.

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beach bits Cool Wheels Car Show

The Youth Auto Training Center (YATC) Cool Wheels Car Show is back and bigger than ever. On Sunday, Jan. 27, car enthusiasts can visit Quiet Waters Park (Bald Eagle Shelter) to see more than 600 fantastic show cars and... • Bid on a great selection of silent auction prizes • Participate in a raffle and 50/50 drawing. All proceeds support YATC. • Visit vendor booths and sample delicious food offerings from 13 different food trucks • Watch presentations by the Broward Sheriff’s Office SWAT and K-9 teams • Paint a fire truck, courtesy of Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue • Listen to music from three DJs: Eugene, Rockin’ Rich and Scott the Music Man; plus a live performance from Solid Brass, an eight-piece rock ’n’ roll tribute band.

Beach Yoga with Cliff

Cliff Herrmann is a well-known yoga teacher in the Deerfield Beach community. With the goal of bringing yoga out of the studio and back to nature, he started teaching on the sand by lifeguard stand four. He will teach a gentle, calming form of yoga called Anuttara Raja, beachside. WHEN: Monday - Friday at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday at 5pm. WHERE: By lifeguard stand #4 on Deerfield Beach (across from fire station 75, 71 S.E. 21st Ave.) COST: Suggested $5 donation

WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10am to 4pm. WHERE: Quiet Waters Park (Bald Eagle Shelter), 401 Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach COST: The park has an entrance fee of $1.50/per person; car show is free.

If you would like to display your cool car, visit yatc.org for more information. ABOVE Lauren Fyke, JM Family Enterprises; Terry Routley, Executive Director Youth Automotive Training Center; Rob Christie and Jerry Cook

Hillsboro Lighthouse Tours

Climb to the top for a breathtaking view of the inlet. WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 12, 8:30am to 12:30pm. Boat departs every hour on the half-hour to the lighthouse WHERE: Boat departs from Sands Harbor Marina, 125 N Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach. COST: $35/per person, $50/family of four, $50/group of four friends. RULES: Climbers are required to wear closed-toe footwear (no flip flops or open toed sandals). Children must be at least four feet tall and must be accompanied by an adult. Persons with physical difficulties or health conditions should consider the effort necessary to climb steep and winding stairs. For more information visit hillsborolighthouse.org.

Beach Zumba

Beach Zumba has returned! Classes will be taught by experienced Zumba instructor, Janet Ciccone. WHEN: Classes are at 8:30am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays WHERE: SE Ninth St. boardwalk by the beach in Deerfield. COST: Classes are $7 per class or $35 for a six-class package.

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Beach Bits Pennell’s Marine may be redeveloped

Beach Sounds Concert Series Deerfield Beach’s 2018 Beach Sounds Concert Series is almost over. The three-concert series has only one concert left on Friday, Jan 4. from 7 to 8:30pm. The Polar Boys — a band that is influenced by the Beatles, the Beach Boys, John Mayer, Billy Joel and Hippocampus — will perform. The concert will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach. Music lovers are invited to bring their blankets and chairs to enjoy the free show.

New Instructor for Tennis Program at Pioneer Park

On Oct. 11 the City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department officially announced Jim Tierney as its new certified tennis instructor. Tierney will now be offering tennis programming at the Pioneer Park Tennis Center located at 222 NE Second Ave. Tierney will offer development clinics for both adults and juniors, as well as private lessons. For more information, visit deerfield-beach.com/ dfbtennis.

Please note: Ocean Way from SE First St. to SE Second Street, along with the front, beachside portion of the Main Beach Parking Lot, will close from 6 to 9:30pm to accommodate concertgoers. For more information visit dfb.city/beachsounds. WHEN: Friday, Jan 4. from 7 to 8:30pm. WHERE: The concert will take place at the Main Beach Parking Lot in Deerfield Beach (149 SE 21st Ave.). COST: Free

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Deerfield Development Resources, with Pompano Beach-based Partridge Equity Group, wants to redevelop Pennell’s Marine into apartments. The 8.4-acre site along the Hillsboro River would have 326 units and six stories. The plan, designed by Aventura-based IDEA, calls the project Vista Clara Deerfield. The vision for Vista Clara is a resort style rental community with a marina and direct access to the intracostal. The plans include a lazy river pool. Deerfield Resources owns two of the 12 parcels in the application. The other 10 are under contract. Pennell’s Marine was built in 1960. Stay tuned for progress at dfbmag.com.

The City of Deerfield Beach has completed its Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER FY 2017/2018) as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This report is available online for public review on the City of Deerfield Beach Webpage (http://www.deerfield-beach.com/ DocumentCenter/View/12311/2017-2018CAPER), or in person between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday - Friday, either at the City of Deerfield Beach Community Development Department (325 N.W. Second Ave.), or at the Deerfield Beach Housing Authority (533 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 201).

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Hosted by Sailfish Marina, 98 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores Kickoff Party: Wednesday, Jan. 16, 6pm-10pm Take a Hero Fishing Day: Thursday, Jan. 17, 8am-2pm, ceremony starts at 5pm Competition Days: Jan. 18 & 19, 8am-4pm Awards Ceremony: Jan. 20, 11am-1pm

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29th Annual Nautical Flea Market

Two acres of community park will be overtaken by more than 350 vendors for this annual nautical market, which features new and used nautical gear ranging from scuba equipment, to fishing gear, boat motors, jet skis, boats, nautical artwork, anchors, antiques and more. Meander the park for great bargains, listen to live steel drums, enjoy a variety of food vendors and grab a cold adult beverage from the Knottie Lounge. The Nautical Flea Market is produced through a partnership of the cities of Lighthouse Point and Pompano Beach. This year’s event is sponsored by Outboard Specialties & Suzuki Marine. WHEN: Jan. 19 from 8am to 5pm and Jan. 20 from 8am to 3pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Community Park, 850 NE 18 Ave. COST: $5 per person; kids under 10 are free Note: No pets will be permitted in the park. Plenty of free parking is available at the park. For more information call 954-946-6419 or visit nauticalfleamarket.com.

Boca Raton Events Something Big Yoga with Leslie Glickman & DJ Drez

In its fifth year, the Something Big Yoga festival hosted by yoga journey, will be bigger than ever. This free yoga gathering is expected to gather 2,000 people this year and will be led by world-renowned teacher Leslie Glickman to tunes spun by DJ Drez. Start the New Year off with a healthy dose of love, inspiration and yoga. WHEN: Jan. 1; check-in begins at 10am; yoga from 11am until noon; marketplace and celebration until 2:30pm WHERE: Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Free; please register in advance at somethingbigyoga.com Note: Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and towel.

Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling

He’s lewd, crude, obnoxious and one of the funniest guys you will ever enjoy. Jackie’s no-holds-barred style has earned him a loyal following in clubs, as did his 15 years onThe Howard Stern Show (1986-2001) and his appearance in the hit comedy documentary “The Aristocrats.” Martling can currently be heard on Sirius Satellite Radio hosting Jackie’s Joke Hunt on Howard 101. You can see him live and unhinged in Boca Raton. WHEN: Jan. 5 at 7:30pm WHERE: Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Tickets range between $35 and $45 and can be purchased online by visiting miznerparkculturalcenter.com

A Tribute to the Rat Pack

Transport yourself to the golden era of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dean Martin. Ray Livosi, an acclaimed performer for his acts in both Las Vegas and Atlantic City, embodies Frank Sinatra with stunning integrity. The Windsor Star wrote that Dezhon Fields is a “dead ringer for Sammy Davis.” And William Cintron, playing the part of Dean Martin, has performed at the World Famous Apollo Theatre and Epcot Center. This cabaret style show will include all the hit songs. WHEN: Jan. 12 at 7:30pm WHERE: Mizner Park Cultural Center, 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: Tickets range between $25 and $35 and can be purchased online by visiting miznerparkculturalcenter.com

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The beginnings of the Nautical Flea Market

The Nautical Flea Market has been a popular community event for the past 29 years. The City of Lighthouse Point has over 18 miles of waterways and is located in close proximity to the Hillsboro Inlet, making it a boaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paradise. This also makes Lighthouse Point the perfect location to host a nautical themed flea market. In 1990 the annual Nautical Flea Market made its humble beginning as a fundraising event for the local youth pram fleet. Prams, which are small wooden boats, gave the local children a chance to experience sailing on their own. The inaugural Nautical Flea Market was organized by the Lighthouse Point Waterway Committee (now known as the Marine Advisory Board) and was headed by Lighthouse Point residents Talle Hasis and Mark Snyder. This first event was a huge success with sixty vendors setting up their displays at Dan Witt Park. In 1996 the event was moved from its original location at Dan Witt Park to a vacant lot on the west side of the Lighthouse Point Marina. It was held at this location for two years until the property was developed into the residential community now known as Tillotson Square. Since there were no other available sites in Lighthouse Point large enough to host this popular event, an agreement was made with the City of Pompano Beach to co-host the Nautical Flea Market. The community park, located on Federal Highway between NE

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Pictured from left to right: Irwin Fox, Mark Matzok, Arlene Loesel, Mark Snyder and Dorothy Maggie.

Nautical Flea Market made its humble beginning as a fundraising event for the local youth pram fleet.

6th and 10th Streets provided the perfect venue for this growing event. Fast forwarding to 2019, the Nautical Flea Market now hosts over 300 vendor spaces along with approximately 60 boats for sale. The community park venue allows vendors to be located on a pathway covering the entire park. Visitors can stroll along the winding pathway and shop for all types of new and used boat parts, fishing gear, scuba gear, clothing, sunglasses, jewelry, nautical themed artwork and more. Local boat dealers and private sellers will also be in attendance with various sized boats, jet skis and kayaks. The action starts in the days leading up to the event with the Lighthouse Point Public Works crew and local resident volunteers taking on the task of measuring and lining out the 300+ vendor spaces throughout the park. The same group of staff and volunteers have been working on this event for years and as a result are able to set up the entire park in just two days! Then, the Friday morning before the event, gates open for the anxious and excited vendors to â&#x20AC;&#x153;move inâ&#x20AC;? and set up their spaces for the weekend! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite an impressive feat.

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The Nautical Flea Market is sponsored by Outboard Specialties & Suzuki Marine. Outboard Specialties, a local Pompano Beach based business, is proud to be one of the largest Suzuki dealers in the world. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the owners, Mike and Mike! Numerous vendors continue to return to the Nautical Flea Market year after year. Favorites including Dolphin Mooring Whips, Chaos Rods, Boat Kings, Connelly Fishing, Dixie Divers, Krazy James Books, Lighthouse Fuel Filtration, Atlantic Boat Brokers, The Boat House, Bargain Water Sports, and the Miami Springs Powerboat Club will all be on hand at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event with lots of bargains. A new service that will be offered at this

Join us at the community park, located on US1 (Federal Highway) between NE 10th Street and NE 6th Street

years Nautical Flea Market will be a “carry out” service offered by the local Boy Scout Troop. They will have golf carts and wagons on hand to assist shoppers with getting their great finds out to their vehicles. These Boy Scouts work hard for their tips! Take a break from your shopping and listen to the relaxing island sounds of Bob, the steel drum player, Enjoy a cold drink at the Knottie Lounge and have lunch at one of the various food trucks, grills and BBQ stands located throughout the park. We haven’t forgotten about the youngsters either! They will enjoy learning to fish in the kid’s activity area sponsored by Chaos Rods. This year’s Nautical Flea Market is being held the weekend of January 19th and 20th. Hours for the event are Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person; and kids under 10 are free. Due to park regulations, no pets are permitted. There is plenty of free parking in the numerous parking lots surrounding the event. Thank you to the local Civil Air Patrol for spending their weekend managing the parking lots. For more info visit the website at www.nauticalfleamarket.com or call the information line at 954-946-6419.

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J.B. Wiles Most of us have driven from Deerfield Beach to Coral Springs on Wiles Road giving little thought to its name. After all, what we really want to do is get from here to there. But without John Bartow “J.B.” Wiles Jr., one of Deerfield Beach’s early Pioneers and after whom the road was named, that road and many others in northern Broward County may never have been constructed. It all started back in 1917 when the 20-year-old Georgia Cracker left Griffin, Georgia, to seek his fortune in Florida. Stopping in Deerfield on his way to help build a seaplane base on Biscayne Bay, Wiles found the community full of “a lot of nice people.” He never forgot it. When he finished his job, he stopped off again in Deerfield before returning to Georgia via bicycle, pedaling all the way. After a stint in the service during World War I, he again traveled through Deerfield. This time, he was on his way to Cuba where he was to assist in the building of a sugar processing plant. Upon arrival, no jobs existed. He found himself stranded for three weeks, but eventually found transportation

back to Florida. Once again, he stopped in Deerfield before heading back to Georgia where he married Madge and had a little girl named Molly. After Madge’s death, Wiles returned to Deerfield in 1925 with his father and two-year-old Molly. They traveled in a Model T, sometimes sleeping on a mattress in the back seat and at other times sleeping in a tent they brought with them. “Most everyone camped in ‘tin can tourists camps’ on their way down to Miami. They called them ‘tin can tourist camps’ because we ate out of tin cans. Deerfield had one too, just south of Hillsborough River and west of the FEC railroad tracks. It was a way of life then

because there was no place for people to stay—no hotels, no rooms, nothing, so we stayed in the camps,” Wiles recalled in a 1974 newspaper article. Wiles said life back in 1925 was “less than comfortable.” No one lived on the beach then because of the sandflies. Everyone lived west to get away from them. Working in a Sunoco gas station at the intersection of Hillsboro Blvd. and Dixie Highway became Wiles’ livelihood. He and Molly lived in the back of the station. It was there Molly said they hunkered down during the 1928 hurricane. As a four-year-old, she remembered being “scared to death and afraid the roof would blow off.”

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While the station provided adequate income, Wiles’ dream was to farm. In 1926, he began buying land around Deerfield for $1.50 an acre. When the depression hit, he said Deerfield “ . . . fell apart, went bankrupt, stone cold broke. A lot of us literally lived on M, M and G—mango, mullet and guava.” During this time, many farmers lost their land when unable to pay the taxes. Wiles picked it up eventually owning hundreds of acres both on State Road 7 and Lyons Road where he grew mostly beans. He said snakes were everywhere back then and that farmers wore boots and leather trimmed pants to prevent snake bites. Wiles married Fleeta Smith in 1930. His

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second daughter, Donna, arrived in 1947. One of her fondest memories growing up was riding the mules as they plowed the fields. She also recalled her father’s short lived effort as a cattle rancher. “J.B. decided to be a cattle rancher and he fenced in the land at Lyons Road and Hillsboro, built a cattle pen and concrete water troughs. In the late 1950s, he bought cattle and a Braham bull. A year after he started ranching, an epidemic of screw worm killed all the cattle. He lost a lot of money and went back to farming.” The longer Wiles lived in Deerfield Beach, the more involved in the community he became. He joined the Masons, served on the board of the North Broward Hospital District, advisory board for the Salvation Army, was a founding member of the Deerfield Beach Lions Club and

First Baptist Church, and was appointed by the governor to the Hillsboro Inlet Commission. He served eight years both as a City Commissioner and as a County Commissioner, working to extend and pave roads in northern Broward County. This prompted the county to name Wiles Road after him. Wiles kept his farm land well into the 1980s, long after many other famers had sold to developers. He continued to contribute to the community until his death in 1999 at the age of 102. His hope was that he would make it to the year 2000 so he could claim he had lived in three different centuries. Information and photos courtesy of the Deerfield Beach Historical Society and Donna Wiles.

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DEERFIELD BEACH Amante’s. ITALIAN Close to the International Fishing Pier, steps

from the sand, stands Amante’s Italian Cuisine (and Bob’s Pizza). You choose from a fantastic, casual family pizza experience to an elegant dinner and everything in between. Amante’s is usually bustling: filled with locals and visiting guests there for a sumptuous, after-beach meal or pizza. The menu has all the Italian favorite pasta dishes, meat entrées and daily chef specialties. Everything is very well prepared. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $$

Antonio’s. ITALIAN For 56 years Antonio’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine. They’ve got all the classics with a few out of the ordinary dishes too. We were positively swooning over the chicken marsala. In the mood for pizza? They’ve got that too. Dine in or take out with delivery and catering available. Located in the Cove Shopping Center. 1636 SE Third Court, 954-427-4871 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This

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Kevin’s. SUSHI • THAI The juxtaposition of the outside (a strip

mall) — to the inside which is a lovely atmosphere is quite surprising. Kevin’s serves high quality fare for the sushi enthusiast. Very friendly staff serving a lot of regulars. 706 S. Federal Highway, 954-418-3939 $$

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials 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 $$ Luigi Di Roma. ITALIAN Enjoy all your favorite classic Italian dishes served in a clubby room complete with brick arches, warm tones and lighting. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954428-2539 $$$

spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the Bobo de Camarao, shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Patio Bar & Grill. AMERICAN Everything is freshly prepared and served just steps away from the beach. Live music nightly. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-8618 $$

Biondo’s. ITALIAN. • PIZZA Enjoy traditional Italian fare in a

cember in the old Tamarind spot. 949 S Federal Highway. Call the Fort Lauderdale location at 954-533-4218

small, intimate setting. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $$

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 gives you the opportunity to eat a fine, fresh seafood meal, and then take a stroll to see the ocean from which it came. 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 pri-

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Rattlesnake Jake’s. TEX MEX Dive bar close to the beach with

live music and plenty of menu items to choose from. 2060 NE Second St., 954-421-4481 $$

Taj Indian Restaurant. INDIAN We have two words for you: lamb korma. This classic Indian dish varies from restaurant to restaurant, and while we don’t have their recipe, we can tell you it’s juicy leg of lamb cooked in a rich cream sauce with raisins and cashews. 201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-304-7032 $$ Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders. 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. We loved the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. 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 $ The Tipperary Pub. IRISH • AMERICAN A classic neighborhood pub — where if you go often enough, everyone will indeed know your name. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try a red eye — half tomato juice, half beer. 1540 SE Third St., 954-421-9769 $

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Delicious Mexican & Tex-Mex Cuisine and the best Margaritas this side of the border! Two George’s. SEAFOOD An intracoastal hot spot with live music, a great view and a legendary Friday happy hour. 1754 SE Third Court, 954-421-9272 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

POMPANO BEACH Aconchego Bar and Grill. BRAZILIAN A taste of Brazil in the

heart of Pompano Beach. Open for lunch and dinner. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040. $

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. PIZZA • WINGS You can credit this

place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need anymore? Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with the capability to order online. 3414 Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

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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 $$ Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlook-

ing 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 Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny’s 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 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 $ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Seminole Club of Broward County. Wings and other bar food available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

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Dining Out Mrs. Kossenfloffer’s Game Day Greek Nachos For an impressive appetizer to serve on game day, substitute lamb for beef and toasted pita points for tortilla chips and add a few extra touches. Or make a batch, throw on your pajama pants for an evening of binge watching your favorite TV shows.

opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for their fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites too 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. 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 $$

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, 954-998-3642 $$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN Sprechen sie Deutsch? You don’t find many German restaurants around town. So when you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wienerschnitzel — it’s divine a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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PREPARATION

1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted and sliced 4 ounces feta cheese 4 ounces Greek yogurt 1 lemon Fresh black pepper Kosher salt 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pita wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer. Brush them with olive oil and bake until they get a little browned. Turn off the oven keep the pita in the oven to stay warm. Place the feta, yogurt, 1/4 cup of olive oil, lemon juice and zest from one lemon, herbs and salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. You can do this by hand or in a blender too. Cover the bottom of a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the yellow onion and saute until soft and translucent. Add the lamb, breaking up any big chunks. Add the oregano and cinnamon. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until meat is cooked through. I like to serve these right from the baking sheet but you can move the pita to a nicer serving dish. Top the pita with the lamb. Pour the sauce over and sprinkle the tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and olives on top.

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