Lighthouse Point Magazine, February 2023

2023 KEEPER DAYS FEBRUARY |

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Keeper Days 2023

Lighthouse House Point has that small town charm, so it is fitting that this year’s theme is Small Town USA. Read about this year’s keepers: Glenn Troast, Faith Olmstead and Earl Maucker.

Beacon Couples

Has the romance fizzled? Are you blindly walking through the days — forgetting to fan the flames of love? Fear not; our relationship columnist Michelle Hays checked in with some local lovebirds who shared their tips for nurturing your relationship. Let them light the way.

Mysterious Mezcal Unraveled

Is mezcal the new vodka? OK, maybe not, but this libation seems to be popping up on spirits menus everywhere. David Ehrenfried did your homework for you and tasted a whole bunch of artisinal mezcals. Check out his tasting notes and learn all about this Mexican marvel.

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Creatively Speaking

Sweaters from Dad

The Lowdown

There is so much to do around town — take a class, have fun at a carnival, head to the green market, celebrate Valentine’s Day and more!

38 City Beat

Marie Puleo keeps you updated on local news, including an update about Sample Road, a proposed development for the Christ Church property in Pompano Beach, and the Hillsboro Inlet Park is being renamed in honor of Roy L. Rogers.

50 Happy Snaps

Woman leaders in the community gathered to help build eight new homes at the Rick Case Habitat Community.

54 Personal Development

Learn five strategies for succeeding at the highest level.

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Financial Fitness

What to do with the family business.

Legal Matters

What really matters in life — and your estate.

Tidbits and Trivia

Humorist James Terlizzi musings about beer.

Creatively Cooking

Enjoy dinner for two at home this Valentine’s Day with simple and classic chicken Milanese.

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Out to Eat

Check out our list of local eateries. Plus, this month, we visited Sushi Lab for their omakase experience. 96

Last Resort

Dive into the Southwest and explore Santa Fe and The Inn of the Five Graces.

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The Cotton Cableknit Connection

BY SUSAN ROSSER

As I face-timed with my daughter the other day, I found myself grinning from ear to ear. She is away at college in Washington, D.C. and was wearing an old striped sweater of my Dad’s. It is a testament to my father’s timeless good taste and values that several of his grandchildren, ranging in age from 21 to 30, were all eager to inherit his clothes after he passed away at 95. Dad was always impeccably dressed, whether for a casual morning coffee or a lavish dinner; my Dad was dapper. My parents believed in investing in quality clothes that would stand the test of time rather than following fads.

Consequently, his grandchildren were thrilled to inherit his collection of long-lasting cashmere sweaters, many of which he purchased before they were even born. They are still in immaculate condition thanks to his meticulous care. Of course, there was also an old leather jacket, a Burberry raincoat and an impressive collection of blazers, golf and dress shirts. My daughter grabbed his yellow rain slicker before returning to school. And while this might not have been the most soughtafter piece of my Dad’s wardrobe, all of her cousins were jealous when she discovered $150 in cash buried in a pocket.

Dad would be positively tickled and proud to know that his grandchildren are sporting his duds. But more importantly, he would hope they learn from his example. Quality is essential — trends — not so much.

I’m not going to lie; I’ve purchased my fair share of fast fashion at places like Target, as not every situation calls for cashmere. There is a time and a place for more moderately priced items. And, of course, quality is simply out of the price range for too many.

As I think about my Dad’s grandchildren — all off doing their own things — and wearing his clothes, I can’t help but be optimistic. Some days he is studying college level math; other days, he is a successful painter with a show in a Paris gallery, sometimes he

is studying to be a cantor in New York City and other days he is working with his parents in the family business. These are all his magnificent legacies. As my niece said, his greatest joy was watching his loved ones succeed. As for me, I nabbed a sweater or two, also. Yesterday was a glorious day here in South Florida. You know the kind — the air is crisp, and the cerulean blue sky feels like an otherworldly protective canopy. My husband Richard and I ran errands, so I tossed on my Dad’s Paul Stuart blue cotton cable-knit (pictured above).

Yet, I felt a tinge of sadness. My father lived with us for the last two months of his life, and every time we drove away from the house, he commented on how lucky he was to live in beautiful South Florida. He never ceased to be grateful and slightly surprised by his good fortune. As I gazed out the window, taking in the scenery, I felt a little piece of him with me — delighted to wear his sweater out into the world he loved so much. Y

THE LOWDOWN

Daddy & Me Valentine’s Date

WHEN: Monday, Feb. 4 | 5:30 – 7pm

WHERE: John Trudel Community Center, 4521 NE 22nd. Ave, Lighthouse Point COST: $65/residents, $75 non-residents. Sign up on LHP.recdesk.com

WHAT: Spend a little one-on-one time with your little ones. The Daddy & Me Valentine’s Date promises to be a lovely night filled with creativity and learning. Participants will make their own flower arrangements, cards and sweet treats.

St. Coleman Italian Festival

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 17 – Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023

WHERE: St. Coleman Catholic Church, 1200 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

COST: Food and rides are available for purchase. Visit italianfest.org for more information.

WHAT: Mark your calendar for a beloved local, delicious, and fun-filled festival — the St. Coleman’s Italian Festival. Enjoy wonderful food, fabulous rides, games and top entertainment. Expect a few new and exciting improvements at this year’s St. Coleman’s Italian Festival. Many local families have attended the festival since the beginning and continue coming with their kids and grandkids. This festival brings the community together and has something for everyone! The festival is under new management, and the team is working to make this year the best one yet!

St. Ambrose Carnival

WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 23 – Sunday, Feb. 26

Carnival Hours: Thursday 5 –10pm; Friday 5 –10pm; Saturday 1 – 11pm; Sunday 1 – 8pm

WHERE: St. Ambrose Catholic Church, S. South Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach

COST: Food and rides are available for purchase. Visit stambrosecarnival.com

WHAT: Once again, the beloved St. Ambrose Carnival is back and lighting up Deerfield Beach. With plenty of tasty food, dazzling rides, and Jack Flash Sound & Lights entertainment, everyone can expect fun-filled weekend. If nothing else, it’s a great excuse to grab a funnel cake and a chili dog… and more!

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Keeper Days Weekend

Friday, Feb. 3 - Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023

Festival of the Arts

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10am - 10pm Sunday, Feb. 19 | 10am - 6pm

WHERE: 149 SE 21st Ave., Deerfield Beach

WHAT: The 42nd Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts will host over 100 ven dors, live music, food trucks and more. Each year the Deerfield Beach Cultural Committee hosts the Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts, which takes place south of the International Fishing Pier located at 200 NE 21st Ave., providing a scenic background for the festival. The festival includes artists from all over the United States, continuous live music, a variety of food vendors, refreshments, a student art exhibit, and of course, a kids’ zone.

St. Coleman Italian Festival Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine

Food Truck Frenzy

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 24 | 6pm – 9pm

WHERE: Sample-McDougald House, 450 NE 10th St., Pompano Beach

WHAT: Arrive hungry and ready to eat. You can skip the cooking every fourth Friday of the month and grab dinner at the Food Truck Frenzy. And for even more fun, there will be backyard games, a DJ and a cash bar. The theme for February is Country night. Yee-haw!

Upcoming Themes

Mar. 24 - Pop Up Spring

Apr. 28 – Karaoke Night

May 26 – Throwback Night

Pompano Beach Green Market

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 11 and 25 | 9am-2pm. Every second and fourth Saturday of each month from November-April.

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

COST: Free

WHAT: The Green Market Pompano Beach is back for its season from November to April on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Held at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, this outdoor market offers a variety of fresh and healthy options, including fruits and vegetables, juices, baked goods, local honey, breads, and more. In addition to nourishing food options, visitors can also find plants, health-related products and services, crafts, art, and culinary products.

But the fun doesn’t stop there — the market also features a yoga session on the Great Lawn led by instructor Samantha Marcum. Join in from 10-11am for a relaxing and rejuvenating start to your day. Admission to the market and yoga class is free, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to shop for healthy options and practice yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Old Town Untapped

WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), 41 NE First St., Pompano Beach

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 3 | 6 – 10pm

WHAT: Head to Old Town Pompano for a fun-filled Friday night. Patrons will enjoy live music from local bands and a DJ, art gallery openings at the Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, craft beer, food trucks, and artist vendors selling unique and artistic merchandise. This event, which takes place on the first Friday of each month, is free for all ages. The fun takes place in the heart of downtown Pompano Beach, at the intersection of NE First Street and N. Flagler Avenue.

Pompano Untapped Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine

Cooking Class with Chef Alice

WHEN: Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 6pm

WHERE: Charlotte Burrie Center, 2669 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

COST: $48/per class or $180 for the entire four-week session.

WHAT: Meet fellow food-lovers while you prepare and enjoy popular and delicious Asian appetizers, that are as fun to make, as they are to eat. Serve them at your next gathering, and watch them disappear! Classes incor porate knife skills, essential cooking techniques, and pro tips to make your time in the kitchen easier. Classes include food, supplies, disposable aprons, serving ware and equipment. All you need to bring is your appetite for learning and an optional beverage to enjoy with your creations. Cook, Laugh, Eat!

Session 1

Chinese potstickers (ground pork, cabbage filling) with soy-ginger dip ping sauce and edamame with sesame-soy dressing. Prior to registration, please contact Chef Alice by email at chefalicecooking@gmail.com regarding food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Amplify Wellness Market

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 5 | 9am – 2pm

WHERE: Charlotte Burrie Center, 2669 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

COST: Free

WHAT: Looking to feel better? On the first Sunday of every month, browse the Amplify Wellness Market at the Charlotte Burrie Center! This is a Pompano-sponsored monthly wellness market featuring vendors focused on health, wellness, and alternative therapies. The market often demos fitness, meditation, and other modalities for free! There will also be a free yoga class at 9am featuring local instructor Carolina Figares. Bring a mat!

Outdoor Flea

Saturday, Feb. 4 | 9am Charlotte Burrie

Highway, Pompano Beach

Browse this outdoor flea market and find toys, tools,

Music Under

Friday, Feb. 10 | 7pm Pompano Beach

Great Lawn, intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach

Head to the beach for an evening of music and entertainment. Music under the Stars will be held the second

Ninth Annual Plants and People Day

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 19 | 10am – 3pm

WHERE: Sample-McDougald House/Centennial Park, 450 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach

COST: Free

WHAT: Plants and People Day will celebrate the relationship between people, plants and the land. This free event will be family and pet friendly for all ages. Learn about native plants, herbs, trees, orchids, bees, honey, and urban farming. There will be artists, crafts, local vendors, music, and food. There will be raffles all day long. Tours of the house will be available for $5/per person.

Florida Renaissance Festival

On Purpose – A One Woman Show

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 3 | 7pm

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

COST: $25

WHAT: “On Purpose,” performed as a one-woman show, is told from the diverse perspectives of nine women. Monologue, song, rhyme and colorful vernacular are woven into a remarkable coming-of-age story. The performance offers a raw and provocative stance on fear, honesty, and success.

Baila Pompano

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 17 | 8pm

WHERE: Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach

COST: $20

Baila Pompano IS a new participatory dance program presented by Latin dancer Alex Bezianis. The program will include salsa, bachata, and other Latin dances, with a one-hour class, live band, DJ, and professional performances at each event. David Lucca y Los Clasicos de la Salsa will perform at the series.

Attendees will have plenty of room to sway and spin, as the cabaret seating will be set with a cap of 250 people. Each presentation will engage and elevate both beginners and seasoned dancers alike. After the lesson portion, participants can put their new knowledge to good use, while enjoying music provided by some of South Florida’s best musicians, playing three 45-minute sets throughout the evening. Patrons will also be inspired by professional dancers who will perform throughout the event.

Till Death Do Us Part...You First!

WHEN: Feb. 4, 2023 – Mar. 26, 2023

Weekends, 10am – sunset

WHERE: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach

COST: Visit Red-Fest.com for ticket prices

WHAT: Travel back in time to the 16th century at the Florida Renaissance Festival. Enjoy over 100 artisans selling their wares and more than 100 performers.

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 6:30pm

WHERE: Charlotte Burrie Center, 2669 N Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

COST: Free

WHAT: “Till Death Do Us Part...You First!” Based on his life, Peter Fogel stars as a middle-aged Jewish bachelor still looking for his soulmate, playing several funny characters to explore how he failed to find his mate.

Plants and People Day Jeff Graves for Lighthouse Point magazine

At The Amp

REO Speedwagon

WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 8 7:30pm – 9:30pm

COST: $54.50 and up

Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon’s unrelenting drive and non-stop touring and recording jump-started the burgeoning rock movement in the Midwest. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the band’s explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Take It On the Run.” That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. 1 slot and has since earned the RIAA’s coveted 10X Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

America

WHEN: Friday, Feb. 24 | 8pm COST: $49.50 and up

WHAT: America is known for their hit songs “I Need You,” “Ventura Highway,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People,” and “Sister Golden Hair,” which were popular in the 70s. However, the band’s music is more diverse, incorporating elements of melodic pop rock, folk-jazz, Latin rhythms, and impressionistic lyrics. Despite achieving early success, including a Grammy for Best New Artist and a #1 record, the pressures of international stardom took a toll on the group. Throughout their four-decade career, America has produced a variety of pop/ rock songs with signature harmonies and evocative lyrics. .

WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach

Willie Nelson & Family

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 28 | 8pm COST: $39 and up

WHAT: Willie Nelson is a musician, author, actor, and activist with a seven-decade career. In recent years, he has released multiple albums, written a best-selling book, headlined the Farm Aid event he co-founded, received the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, earned a 5th degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, hosted the Luck Reunion festival during SXSW, started cannabis companies Willie’s Reserve and Willie’s Remedy, and been featured on the covers of Rolling Stone and AARP The Magazine. Nelson released the album “First Rose of Spring” in July 2020 and a memoir with his sister in September.

Steve Miller Band

WHEN: Sunday, Mar. 26 | 7pm

COST:

WHAT: Guitarist, multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter, bandleader, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and Songwriters Hall of Fame electee Steve Miller is beyond excited to finally get back on the road. Putting his pandemic time to great use, Miller dug deep into his archives, found an unreleased, fulllength concert recording, and released it. Steve Miller Band Live! Breaking Ground: Aug. 3, 1977, came out in the spring 2021 and was accompanied by a live concert video featuring the entire performance that is available now to stream on The Coda Collection on Amazon Prime Video.

CITY BEAT

BY MARIE PULEO

Sample Road Improvements Project to Begin Planning Phase with County Surtax Funds

The planning phase of a Sample Road improvements project is getting underway with funding from the Broward County Transportation Surtax.

In December, the City Commission approved a work order for the City’s engineering consultant, Kimley-Horn and Associates, to prepare a feasibility study and preliminary design concepts for improvements along Sample Road from Federal Highway to the Intracoastal Waterway.

The improvements that are being studied include the possible creation of a shared bike lane throughout the Sample Road corridor in Lighthouse Point; traffic calming options with particular attention to the intersections of NE 21st Avenue and NE 21st Way; construction of new ADA compliant sidewalks with lighting; alternative solutions for existing pedestrian crosswalks; upgrades to drainage and stormwater runoff; and roadway striping, milling and resurfacing needs.

Kimley-Horn will also evaluate intersection crossings, median cuts and back-out parking throughout the Sample Road corridor and potential ways to improve safety.

For each of the proposed improvements, Kimley-Horn will provide recommendations and design concepts for both short-term

(construction in less than three years) and long-term solutions, including cost estimates.

As part of its scope of work, Kimley-Horn will conduct two public outreach meetings – one scheduled for June and one scheduled for August. A summary of the proposed short-term and longterm recommendations will be presented at the meetings, along with renderings.

In November 2018, Broward County voters approved a 30-year sales surtax of 1% (also known as the “penny for transportation”) to specifically fund transportation-related projects.

The City of Lighthouse Point applied for $67,500 in surtax funding for the planning phase of the Sample Road improvements project, and received approval from the County in June 2020. In November 2022, the City Commission approved a funding agreement with the County for the $67,500 in planning money, which will be used to pay for the work performed by Kimley-Horn.

Before casting his vote to approve the agreement, Commissioner Michael Long discussed the parameters of the planning project and said he would have concerns with a shared bike lane anywhere east of Lighthouse Drive.

Kimley-Horn is expected to complete the planning phase of the project in December 2023. The results of the planning phase are subject to review and approval by the County. Transportation surtax funding for the design phase of the project would be available in 2024, and for the construction phase in 2025.

City Administrator John Lavisky explained that, while the planning phase will examine the feasibility of creating a shared bike lane throughout the Sample Road corridor, the City would not be obligated to move forward with it. The City Commission will have input in the planning phase and nothing will be submitted to the County until the City Commission reviews and concurs with the improvements recommended by Kimley-Horn. Y

ABOVE Sample Road

Hillsboro Inlet Park Is Renamed The Roy L. Rogers Family Park

Lighthouse Point Resident Roy Rogers Is Honored for His Civic and Environmental Contributions

The Hillsboro Inlet Park, located at 2700 N. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach, across from the Hillsboro Lighthouse, has been renamed the Roy L. Rogers Family Park.

The Pompano Beach City Commission, at its Jan. 10 meeting, unanimously approved the renaming of the park in recognition of the many contributions

Lighthouse Point resident Roy Rogers has made to Pompano Beach and the South Florida region during decades of public service, particularly in preserving the environment. One of his most notable achievements is developing the City of Weston, while adhering to environmentalist principles.

“I’m just overcome with the decision that was made,” said Rogers of the park’s renaming. “It’s really not Roy Rogers singularly, it’s my family, and it’s a treasure I can leave behind that’s enduring.”

The request to rename the cityowned park was brought forth by Shipwreck Park, Inc., the nonprofit organization that sank two vessels off the coast of Pompano Beach — the Lady Luck and the Okinawa — to create an artificial reef system, which Roy Rogers and his family played a role in.

In a letter to the City requesting the renaming of the park, Rob Wyre, chairman of Shipwreck Park, highlighted the many ways Rogers has contributed to the community.

Most recently, Rogers made

a $100,000 pledge through the Rogers Family Trust for the Wahoo Bay project that is being developed at the inlet park now named in his honor. The Wahoo Bay project, an initiative of Shipwreck Park, will offer children an interactive underwater experience and educate them on the important balance of the world’s marine ecosystem and its impact on everyday life. Without the contribution from Rogers, it would not have been possible to secure the necessary materials to start the project, said Wyre.

A longtime enthusiast of butterflies, Rogers helped establish and fund Butterfly World in Tradewinds

Park in Coconut Creek. It has become one of the largest butterfly parks in the world, housing approximately 20,000 live butterflies. Schools and families visit the facility each year to learn about the role butterflies play in sustaining the environment.

“Butterflies grace the world; they’re a sign of hope,” said Rogers.

Rogers served on the Pompano Beach Economic Development Council (EDC) for over 15 years, stepping down in 2022. He chaired the committee that established the EDC’s bylaws. He also served as the Education Chair for the EDC, and put in many volunteer hours working with the Broward County School Board and its staff to improve the school ratings in Pompano Beach, including helping out in the classroom himself.

Through these efforts, Pompano’s “F” grade schools rose to “B” grade schools within three years, and two of them went on to achieve “A” grades.

“This accomplishment has undoubtedly helped hundreds of children in the city,” said Wyre.

“It shows that all children can learn whatever the demographic profile is, if you give them the opportunity,” said Rogers.

Rogers helped facilitate major projects between the City of Pompano Beach and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). With his assistance,

ABOVE Roy Rogers at the inlet park now named in his honor.

Hillsboro Inlet Park Is Renamed The Roy L. Rogers Family Park

the City was able to acquire Dixie Highway in its entirety through Pompano Beach. This acquisition was critical in helping the City develop its plans for a new downtown. In addition, FDOT transferred almost $5 million in funding to the City as this money had already been designated for the resurfacing of Dixie Highway.

Rogers also leveraged his relationship with FDOT and other transportation agencies to help beautify the I-95 interchange at Atlantic Boulevard, which serves as a gateway into Pompano Beach. Moreover, Rogers successfully advocated to have royal palms planted, at no cost, along Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach.

Rogers played a pivotal role in helping Pompano Beach become a Sister City. He was also instrumental in helping Pompano Beach establish a Greg Norman Signature Golf Course, which draws thousands of visitors to the city each year.

Eleven years ago, Rogers initiated the Parks Foundation of Broward County, which serves as a volunteering and fundraising arm of the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division for the endowment of capital projects, as well as educational, recreational and cultural programs.

Rogers worked for the Arvida Corporation for 16 years as part of the team that created the City of Weston. From the very beginning, his love for nature and passionate commitment to preserving the environment influenced his approach

to development, said Rogers.

“That’s why Arvida hired me,” he said. “They knew what they were getting. I think you can develop in a benign way.”

Rogers attributes his love for nature to his 12-year career in the United States Navy, where he worked his way up to lieutenant. During the Cold War era, he served on a series of different ships, and then on submarines.

In the Arctic Ocean, he served on one of the first nuclear submarines with thermal nuclear missiles. The submarine would be out on patrol for two-and-a-half months at a time.

On the rare occasions when Rogers could raise the periscope and look out, he felt a heightened sense of joy to finally see a bird and the sun, and see real color again.

After leaving the Navy, Rogers went on to oversee the designing and building of golf courses all over the world for renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones. Following that, he began his work as a developer, and along the way, joined a number of environmental organizations.

“The environmental movement became a very big part of my life,” said Rogers.

Rogers has been a resident of Lighthouse Point for the past 45 years, living directly across the street from DeGroff Park.

The 4.5-acre park lies along the Intracoastal Waterway at the end of NE 52nd Street. Rogers has initiated a number of improvements to DeGroff Park over the years, collaborating with the City

of Lighthouse Point and members of the community. In 2021, Rogers and his family gifted the City with $20,000 to carry out improvements to the park in memory of his wife, Susan “Mandy” Rogers, who died in 2019. The park was a favorite spot for Rogers and his wife to spend time with their four children and 15 grandchildren.

At the Jan. 10 Pompano Beach city commission meeting, a number of people were in attendance to support the renaming of the Hillsboro Inlet Park as the Roy L. Rogers Family Park, including Broward County Mayor Lamar Fisher and State Representative Chip LaMarca.

Fisher said Rogers “has served humbly and without asking for anything back. He just continues to give, give, give to Pompano Beach and to Broward.”

LaMarca said he typically would not support changing the name of an existing park, but “it’s the perfect fit.”

Tom DiGiorgio, chair of the Pompano Beach Economic Development Council, said renaming the park in tribute to Rogers “is really appropriate” because it “really represents who he is – the water, the environment.”

Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin said: “Roy has been a role model for so many of us in so many fields – in government, in development. He built Weston, but he is a naturalist at heart. He really showed that you can develop and keep the environment at the forefront of what you’re doing. He’s a true giant in our area.”Y

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Developer Proposes Apartment Buildings for Christ Church Property in Old Pompano

Historic Chapel Would Be Relocated to Centennial Park

POMPANO BEACH Developer

Adam Adache, managing partner of Cavache Properties, has plans to purchase the Christ Church campus in Old Pompano and construct a 10-story building and a 6-story building – containing approximately 319 rental apartments combined – on a portion of the 4.96-acre property.

The historic George Foster Chapel – located at 201 NE Second Street, just south of the main church – would be moved approximately 0.6 miles to Centennial Park, which is home to the SampleMcDougald House. The chapel, which is listed in the Local Register of Historic Places, would serve as a community and special event facility.

A site plan application for the two apartment buildings is currently going through the City’s review process. The developer is under contract to purchase the church campus from Christ Church United Methodist, Inc., and expects a closing date shortly after the site plan application is approved. Adache said he is not at liberty to discuss the purchase price until after the closing of the purchase contract.

The purchase would be made through OT Property Group LLC, an affiliate of Cavache Properties. As part of the purchase contract, Christ Church stipulated that the George Foster Chapel had to be relocated in order to preserve it.

According to a survey of historic sites in Pompano Beach, the chapel is “probably the oldest extant

church building” in the city, and is considered architecturally significant as the city’s “only Gothic revival style building.”

The developer would pay for the relocation of the chapel to Centennial Park, and once it’s there, the City would maintain it.

The relocation of the chapel would not take place for at least another year, said Adache.

The City of Pompano Beach had plans to purchase the Christ Church campus in 2021 for use as the future Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School (grades K-8), which the City expected to open for the 2024-2025 school year. Christ Church was interested in selling the property because it was operating at a yearly deficit.

In June 2021, the City Commission approved a contract

to purchase the church property for $7.6 million. The sale was never finalized because Christ Church could not meet the terms of the contract, which required delivery of the campus to the City free of tenants.

Harbour Church, which leases a building and other facilities on the campus, refused to vacate the premises. It filed a lawsuit against Christ Church and the City shortly before the September 29, 2021 deadline to close on the purchase contract. According to court documents, Harbour Church contends that actions to “oust” it from the campus were in violation of the terms of its lease agreement. The deadline to close on the purchase contract was extended for 90-days, but the issue was still not resolved and the City terminated the contract on December 29, 2021.

ABOVE Rendering of apartment buildings proposed for Christ Church property in Old Pompano (view looking east from NE Second Avenue).

Apartment Buildings Proposed for Christ Church Property in Old Pompano

Harbour Church remains on the premises, and states in the court documents that its lease runs until July 2027. Its worship center is located at 217 NE Third Street, on a parcel just north of the proposed 10-story apartment building.

Other than the 10-story and 6-story apartment buildings, there are no definitive plans for any of the other parcels on the church property at this time, said Adache.

THE PROPOSED APARTMENT BUILDINGS

According to the submitted plans, the 10-story building proposed for the Christ Church property would occupy a 1.53-acre site where the main church and the George Foster Chapel are currently located. The site is bordered by NE Third Street to the north, NE Second Street to the south, NE Third Avenue to the east and NE Second Avenue to the west.

The 10-story building would consist of approximately 220 apartments and a five-level interior parking garage. The current plans show 3,600 square feet of groundfloor commercial space. An outdoor swimming pool, and other amenities such as a gym, would be located on the sixth floor above the parking garage. The number of parking spaces proposed for the garage is 426. There would also be 34 on-street parking spaces.

The 6-story building would be located on a 0.65-acre site directly south of the 10-story building, on the opposite side of NE Second Street. The 6-story building would consist of approximately 99 apartments. The building, which is horseshoe-shaped, would surround a ground-floor open green

space. Residents would share the amenities of the 10-story building.

The plans include two pedestrian bridges over NE Second Street that would connect the parking garage and amenities in the 10-story building to the apartments in the 6-story building. The pedestrian bridges would be located one above of the other – one on the third floor and one on the sixth floor.

The residential units in both the 10-story building and the 6-story building would be one-, two- and

type in the Old Town district of Pompano to offer market rate rental apartments.

Adache said he wants to buy the Christ Church property and develop more market rate rental apartments next to his Old Town Square project because “I’m a big believer in the area.”

He supports the long-term plan of the City of Pompano Beach and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to create a new, more walkable downtown, which includes the redevelopment of the Old Town area as an arts and entertainment district.

“In order for any downtown to be successful, I think the components that are needed are the arts, the restaurants and the density – one feeds off the other,” said Adache. “I think the City and the CRA have done a great job to promote all of those components in the downtown.”

GEORGE FOSTER CHAPEL RELOCATION

The plan is to move the chapel to the western end of Centennial Park – a 5-acre public park located at 450 NE 10th Street, between NE Third Avenue and NE Fifth Avenue.

three-bedroom apartments. The apartments would be rented at market rates.

Adache is currently building a 10-story mixed-use development, called Old Town Square, on a site just west of the church property. Old Town Square, which consists of 281 residential units and 5,529 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, is expected to be completed in late summer 2023. It is the first project of its

The Sample-McDougald House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the Local Register of Historic Places, is situated in the center of Centennial Park, and a newly constructed 4,900-square-foot open-air pavilion is at the eastern end, where native vegetation and a heritage garden are also featured.

In accordance with a Pompano Beach ordinance that provides for the protection of historic

ABOVE Project site of apartment buildings proposed for Christ Church property in Old Pompano.

Apartment Buildings Proposed for Christ Church Property in Old Pompano

structures and sites listed on the Local Register of Historic Places, a “Major Certificate of Appropriateness” was required for the proposed relocation of the George Foster Chapel, and prior to the issuance of any building permits.

In December, the Pompano Beach Historical Preservation Committee unanimously approved an application submitted by the developer for a Major Certificate of Appropriateness. As part of the application, Anthony Abbate, professor of architecture and urban design at Florida Atlantic University, prepared an evaluation of the proposed relocation and its conformance with the review standards for the issuance of the certificate.

Jerry Bowman, chair of the Historical Preservation Committee, said it was the “most unique challenge” regarding a historic site that he’s experienced in his almost 20 years on the committee, and it was the first instance of a Major Certificate of Appropriateness.

“We’ve never had a historic site on the local register that was slated to be moved,” he said. “I’m just happy to save the chapel. That’s what our mission is – to preserve the history.”

The chapel, as listed in the Florida Master Site File – an official inventory of Florida’s historical cultural resources – is described as a 1930s church that “is relatively unaltered and retains its architectural integrity.”

The evaluation to relocate the chapel took into consideration the zoning of its current site and

immediate surroundings, which is “Transit Oriented – Downtown Pompano Overlay District.” This zoning district allows new development to have building heights of up to 80 feet (approximately eight stories) with an additional 24 feet per bonus guidelines, and considerably higher densities. The proposed redevelopment of the area, as planned and projected, would dramatically alter the chapel’s original setting and context, said Abbate in his report.

Centennial Park offers a landscape and setting similar to the original location of the building, “preserving its historical value while providing improved access,” said Abbate.

Given the relatively short distance of the move, the recommended procedure, subject to pro-

fessional evaluation, is to relocate the chapel completely intact, without partial or total disassembly. The chapel’s noteworthy architectural features include an English Gothic style perpendicular stained glass window at the south façade; neo-Gothic style stained glass windows at the east and west façades; buttresses; a bell tower; exposed heavy timber scissor-type trussed rafters; and Dade County pine floor and roof framing. The stained glass windows were sponsored by pioneer families of Pompano. The Communion rail, constructed from Dade County pine, was carved by Reverend George Foster (the founding pastor who served at the chapel until 1942) and a member of the congregation who was a professional woodworker. Y

ABOVE The George Foster Chapel on the Christ Church campus is planned to be relocated to Centennial Park.

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The Rita Case Women Build

A Rick Case Habitat Community, Pompano Beach

Business leader and philanthropist Rita Case, along with other extraordinary women leaders rolled up their sleeves to help build a community with girl power and $800,000 in sponsorship for eight new homes. The women, from all walks of life, are united in their commitment to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing to the underserved in the area.

The event brought the total number of completed homes in the Rick Case Habitat Community to 66. Ultimately, the community will be 76 single-family homes in total.

“Providing an opportunity for homeownership to deserving and desiring families is a mission all my girlfriends wanted to support,” said Rita Case. “76 homes are being built, a community where over 400 parents, children and their beautiful animals will live in a very safe environment.”

From left to right: Marcy Falcone, Rita Case, Ann Marie Dunn, Sharon Gustafson-Florescue and Lily Pardo at “The Rita Case Women Build” on Saturday, Jan. 7 to help lead the build of eight affordable workforce homes at “A Rick Case Habitat Community”

Future Habitat homeowner Alfred Harris with Rita Case

Habitat roof trusses are signed by volunteers before installation.

Volunteers helped install roofing, painted, hammered and prepared walls for drywalling.

Each sponsored home will be home to an average of three Broward children

The Rita Case Women Build

WSVN Channel 7 anchor Lynn Martinez rolled up her sleeves to help.

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Trusses go up on a Rita Case sponsored home.

Habitat Womenbuild home sponsors Sharon Gustafson Florescue and Ann Marie Dunn.

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Succeeding at the Highest Level

BY CRAIG HALEY

Coach John Wooden is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in sports history. During his 27-year tenure as head coach of the UCLA Bruins basketball team, he led the team to 10 national championships in 12 years, including an unprecedented 88-game winning streak. Despite his impressive record on the court, Coach Wooden was not focused on winning in the traditional sense. Instead, he believed that true success was achieved through self-satisfaction in knowing that you gave your best effort and became the best you are capable of.

To help his players reach their full potential, Coach Wooden developed the Pyramid of Success, a framework comprising 15 qualities he believed were essential for success in all areas of life. The first five qualities on the pyramid are industriousness, enthusiasm, friendship, cooperation, and loyalty.

For the next three issues, we will take a deep dive into the 15 qualities that Wooden drilled into his players and assistant coaches. This month, we will concentrate on the bottom of the pyramid, which focuses on the first five attributes of a successful person.

Number 1: Industriousness

“Success travels in the company of very hard work. There is no trick, no easy way.”

Industriousness, or hard work, was a key component of Coach Wooden’s philosophy. He never compared players to one another. Instead, he looked at each player on his team and pushed them to be their best all day, every day.

He not only insisted on this in basketball, but in their academics as well. If a player’s grades were not up to par, they rode the bench regardless of how good of a player they were.

He viewed himself as a teacher, not just a coach. He was teaching them how to succeed in life, and that cannot happen without them putting in the hard work necessary to succeed.

Number 2: Enthusiasm

“Your energy and enjoyment, drive and dedication will stimulate and greatly inspire others.”

Coach Wooden knew that to be excellent in anything, you must enjoy what you are doing and be driven to be your personal best.

He wanted his players to have fun because when a player is enjoying what they are doing, they will do it better and more efficiently. He also knew that one player’s enthusiasm and energy would inspire others to act and feel the same way.

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Number 3: Friendship

“Strive to build a team filled with camaraderie and respect: comrades-in-arms.”

Coach Wooden knew that not everyone on the team would be best friends and always see eye to eye, however, he encouraged and demanded that his players have a mutual respect and camaraderie on the court. He wanted positive and respectful communication among his players, so the team could play at their best.

This avoided the formation of cliques on any of his teams. Everyone was an equal part and of equal value on the team.

Number 4: Cooperation

“Have utmost concern for what’s right rather than who’s right.”

Coach Wooden understood that together everyone achieves more — the true meaning of the word team. That meant players had to be focused on winning games ahead of their personal statistics and accolades. Sure, some of his players were superstars, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton.

While he appreciated their skill and ability, he never treated them better than anyone else. He demanded that they all focus on the team and work together to be successful. That meant not shooting all the time but looking for the pass and everyone helping out on defense.

Number 5: Loyalty

“Be true to yourself. Be true to those you lead.”

Coach Wooden often referred to being true to yourself, which meant that a person does everything they are capable of to be their best. He felt that was one of the best ways to help your team win. This creates trust and loyalty among the team. He encouraged and demanded that his players be there for one another, so the team could function at a high level. When everyone shows up prepared, focused, and ready to give 100%, everyone works harder to help the team succeed.

This creates a tremendous amount of loyalty and camaraderie among the players.

In addition to these first five qualities, Coach Wooden’s Pyramid of Success included ten other qualities that he believed were essential: self-control, alertness, initiative, intent, condition, skill, team spirit, poise, confidence and competitive greatness. Together, these 15 qualities formed the foundation for Wooden’s approach to coaching and success.

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Family Business Succession

An Overview for Owners and Heirs

BY GREG EDWARDS

If you’ve built and grown a family business over time, there’s a good chance you’d like to have your heirs take over the company at some point down the road — or maybe more like around the corner if you’re ready to move on. But are you and your business’s potential future owners prepared for that transition and set up for success?

We often see entrepreneurs who want to transfer ownership of their companies to their children or grandchildren failing to plan adequately for that moment. As a result, family infighting can occur — which, in turn, can damage or even destroy the business that the founder spent decades building.

By understanding the differences in approach and thinking between founders and inheritors, you can determine opportunities and complications to improve the transition when the day arrives.

A surprising reason for succession planning

Succession planning is essential to smartly and efficaciously pass the baton from one generation to the next

The reason, however, might surprise you. Many assume that succession planning is about minimizing taxes and other financial concerns. And certainly, those issues are significant. But perhaps the biggest reason to engage in solid succession planning is that the lack of a plan can easily result in family conflicts. These conflicts can cause personal and financial complications that can result in the desolation of the family enterprise and considerable damage to the family.

The key purpose of succession planning, then, is principally twofold:

• The transfer of the family enterprise between generations in the most effective way that ensures continuity

• The minimization of family conflicts that can derail the family enterprise or damage meaningful family relationships

The potential for family conflict

Keep in mind that there is a substantial difference between putting a well-designed succession plan in place and ensuring it is adhered to. While legal structures such as trusts and partnerships can guarantee the desired mechanical transfer of ownership of the family

enterprise between generations, those structures don’t negate the fact that family members can still fight over the assets — with potentially devastating results.

Do you need a succession plan?

Concerning a family business, some of the questions you might want to consider include:

• Does it make sense to continue as a family business, or is it smarter to sell the company now as it has significant value?

• Are the potential inheritors of the family business able to manage the company, and if not, what steps are needed to ensure the continuity of the family business when it is transferred?

• What will be the arrangement between equity inheritors who work in the family business and those who have chosen not to?

If the decision is to keep the family enterprise in the hands of the family, then a succession plan is needed.

Obviously, not every family-run business needs a plan to pass that entity on to kids, grandkids or other family members. But if you intend to involve heirs — or are even mulling over the possibility –then developing a succession plan makes sense. In our experience, the family businesses that survive and thrive after their founders are no longer involved are the ones that take succession planning seriously — and make it a priority.

Please call Greg and his team at 561-361-8140, extension 229 to review your succession plan.

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Reflections on What Really Matters

for Estate Planning and for Life

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

As I sit home writing this, with my wife of 44 years in the kitchen and our only son working from his apartment in California, I’m reflecting on what really matters. This world crisis has given me time to see things in perspective. I’ve been waking every morning saying “Thank You, God” and repeating it constantly all day and night. I am deeply grateful for the roof over our heads, food to eat, each other to hug and that our son is safe, healthy and still working.

Throughout my years of assisting clients with estate planning, I have seen many parents alienated from one or more children. I hear things like: “I haven’t talked to my son in 20 years.” Or: “My daughter has said things to me that I can never forgive. I want her out of the Will.” It always makes me sad. But as a lawyer, I do what the client asks. The Estate ends up going to a charity, or a sibling or a friend. And charities and siblings and friends are certainly all worthy.

And yes, children can be mean or selfish or inconsiderate. But in this moment, writing this as a man and a father and a son to two parents who were far from the greatest, but who gave me life, I say to any one reading: This is a time to forgive. Forgiveness is healing. If you can, leave this Earth having forgiven everyone, especially those closest to you. And forgive yourself, too. Forgiveness brings peace.

My mother-in-law was a sweet, loving woman. But her son, whom she loved dearly, married a woman she couldn’t stand. Her son was caught in the middle, but, as is usually the case, sided with his wife. And because of that, my mother-in-law lost her relationship with not only her son, but her granddaughter as well.

I’m sounding more like a preacher than a lawyer. But here’s the

legal advice: as long as you’re alive, there’s an opportunity to forgive. To heal. To bring peace to yourself. If you’ve cut out a son or a daughter from your will or trust, consider putting them back in. If you can reconcile with them, on any level, it would be beautiful. But even if you can’t, the mere act of making him or her an heir again is a great act of forgiveness and love.

And if you are lucky enough to have a wonderful relationship with your children, count your blessings — and give them a call. Y

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Everything You Need to Know About Beer

BY JAMES TERLIZZI

The average American drinks 23 gallons of beer per year. I have a friend who drinks 23 gallons per week. He is on the preferred customer list of eleven different taverns. He also is on the list for a liver transplant.

The first professional beer makers were all women, known as “Brewsters .”In some cultures, it was believed that in order to make tasty beer, the Brewster had to be beautiful. I find that if I drink enough beer, everyone looks beautiful.

Vielle Bon Secours is the most expensive beer in the world at $1,200 per bottle. Not to worry, though, because if you buy that first bottle, you get 12 liters delivered to your door. At that price, it should come with a machine that recycles bodily fluids so you can drink it more than once.

It is estimated that 93,000 liters of beer are lost annually in facial hair. End this waste. Shave your beard.

Brown bottles keep beer the freshest. I buy beer in green bottles, which gives me an excuse to drink it faster, so it doesn’t get “skunky.”

The workers who built the Egyptian pyramids were paid four liters of beer a day. Apparently, they could handle their alcohol, or the structures would be known as the crooked pyramids of Giza.

The ancient Babylonians really took their beer seriously. Punishment for making a bad batch was drowning. Seems fair. (I wonder if they drowned you in the bad batch.)

The five states that consume the most beer per capita are New Hampshire, Montana, Vermont and North and South Dakota. Despite my best efforts, I have not been able to get Florida on the list.

There are more than 8,000 breweries in the United States. I have promised myself to visit each of them as part of my bucket list. I will make it if I live for another 114 years.

The strongest beer in the world is Snake Venom which is brewed in Scotland. It is 67 percent alcohol. Drinking one bottle would cause a breath-a-lyzer to read “you’ve got to be kidding me.”

Most wine drinkers know it is best to store their bottles on their sides, to keep the cork moist. Not so with beer. Bottles should be stored upright to avoid contamination from the cap. This is fortuitous. You can get a lot more bottles in the fridge if they are upright and you don’t run the risk of them rolling into your cheese dip.

Beer is good for you, as witness the following:

It contains silicon, which helps increase calcium and mineral deposits to strengthen bones. I know some guys who work diligently to strengthen their bones every night at Bonefish Mac’s.

Drinking beer reportedly can reduce your chances of getting type 2 diabetes by 30 percent. I m going to drink three times more beer and reduce my chances by 90 percent.

Earlier this century, the Belgians began serving beer to elementary school students as a healthier alternative to soda. I knew the Belgians had some good ideas besides their waffles. Y

Dinner for Two

BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

Asimple dinner of chicken Milanese is perfect for those inclined to spend a quiet evening at home on Valentine’s Day. This uncomplicated Italian dish isn’t too heavy — nobody wants to feel bloated on Valentine’s Day — and is sure to impress your love with a reasonable amount of kitchen effort.

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For the Chicken

1 boneless skinless chicken breast (a little more than a half-pound)

1 cup flour

2 eggs

2 cups seasoned panko or breadcrumbs (see note)

Neutral oil for frying

Salt and pepper to taste

Flaky sea salt for serving (optional)

Parmesan cheese for serving

For the Salad

2-4 handfuls of arugula

1 tomato, diced or 12 grape tomatoes, halved

For the Dressing

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Slice the chicken breast in half horizontally. Place one half between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet (or a rolling pin or a heavy pan), bang the chicken until it is about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the other piece of chicken. Season the chicken aggressively with salt and a little bit of black pepper and set aside.

Set up a breading station. In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs together. Place the flour in another shallow dish and the breadcrumbs or panko in another. Dip the chicken in the flour and shake off the excess. Then dip in the egg and then into the panko — pressing the crumbs, so they stick to the chicken.

Pour the neutral oil into a large saute pan and heat over medium heat. The oil should be about 1/8-inch deep in the pan. Test the oil to make sure it is hot. You can dip an end of one of the chicken cutlets in to see if it sizzles or wet a toothpick and dip it in the oil. If the oil sizzles, it’s hot enough. It is important to ensure the oil is hot enough, or you can end up with greasy chicken. Place the chicken in the pan and cook on one side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Flip each piece and cook until golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.

While the chicken is frying, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss the arugula and tomatoes together and add as much lemon dressing as you like. You might have a little extra.

When the chicken is done, remove to a plate, sprinkle with a little flaky salt (if using) and top with the arugula salad. Then shave a few shards of Parmesan on top and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Y

Note: I like to use a combo of panko and regular breadcrumbs.

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THE CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT

KEEPER DAYS

2023 KEEPERS

Glenn Troast

Posthumously

Earl Maucker

Faith Olmstead

Lighthouse Point continues its tradition of honoring citizens who have made significant contributions to the community through their service by holding the annual Lighthouse Point Keeper Days celebration the weekend of Feb. 3 - 5, 2023. The theme of the event will be “Small Town USA.”

This year’s Keepers are Glenn Troast (posthumously), Earl Maucker and Faith Olmstead. Whether serving as mayor, commissioner or running the Tennis Center Pro shop, in one way or another, all three have made valuable contributions to the city. Their passion for the community has not gone unnoticed.

Together they are the embodiment of this year’s theme of Small Town USA.

The Keeper Days activities will kick off on Friday, Feb. 3, with a recognition dinner at the Galuppi’s, where the honorees will be given their plaques.

On the morning of Saturday, Feb. 4, a Keeper Days race will be held.

At 10am on Saturday, following the race, the Keeper Days parade will take place through the city’s streets, with the three honorees serving as grand marshals. After the parade, there will be activities at Frank McDonough Park throughout the day. In the evening, the celebration continues at Dan Witt Park with a free concert and fireworks.

Keeper Days will wrap up on Sunday, Feb. 5, with Family Sports Day at Frank McDonough Park.

Glenn Troast

BY MARIE PULEO

Glenn Troast was serving his third term as mayor when he passed away on March 23, 2022, after battling cancer for several years. His term would have ended in March 2024.

One of Troast’s most significant accomplishments as mayor was his instrumental role in getting a $16.5 million bond issue approved by voters in 2018. This funding provided for five major infrastructure projects in the city: a new fire station and emergency operations center; a new community center in Dan Witt Park; a new public works administration building; the renovation of an existing public works building to be used for fleet maintenance; and the upcoming first-floor expansion of the library.

Kyle Van Buskirk, who succeeded Troast as mayor, said, “He helped orchestrate our vision for the Lighthouse Point of the future.”

One key step in moving the new fire station forward was Troast’s work to secure the property for the new fire station, which was the site of a former gas station. The former gas station building had been vacant for about 12 years. For almost four years, Troast was in discussions with the owner of the property, Lighthouse Point resident Jay Lighter, and Lighter finally agreed to sell the land to the City.

In February 2022, Troast was able to celebrate the projects he helped spearhead come to fruition at the dedication ceremony for the new fire station and community center.

Before becoming mayor in 2014, Troast was elected to a seat on the City Commission in 2011 and also served four years on the Code Enforcement Board (2007-2011). Troast was a certified public accountant and valuation analyst, and was certified in financial forensics.

“He had an incredible understanding of the financial picture of Lighthouse Point and because of that was able to position the city to be in absolute excellent financial shape,” said former Commissioner Earl Maucker at the time of Troast’s passing.

THIS PAGE TOP Glenn Troast at the John Trudel Community Center Dedication Ceremony

ABOVE Glenn Troast with his son Evan OPPOSITE CLOCKWISE Groundbreaking for the John Trudel Community Center, Troast, an Eagle Scout himself, served as the committee chairperson for Boy Scout Troop 238 and Cub Scout Pack 238, at the dedication ceremony at the dedication for the veterans and first responders memorial at Frank McDonough Park

Troast became a resident of Lighthouse Point in 2002. He had spent time in the city while growing up, frequently visiting his maternal grandparents at their home.

Scouting played an important role in Troast’s life. An Eagle Scout himself, he served as the committee chairperson for Boy Scout Troop 238 and Cub Scout Pack 238 in Lighthouse Point.

The Lighthouse Point mayor position is not full-time, yet Troast worked many hours, including weekends, noted Charles Schramm, the city’s public works director.

“He was always working on making something better, whether it was his business, the city, the scouts or all the other things he was involved with,” said Schramm. People would call him directly; people would knock on his door. He was very service-oriented to the residents and always made himself available with his own personal time.

“He had a lot of knowledge and wide-ranging experience, outside of being a successful businessman,” said Schramm.

After Troast’s passing, the Lighthouse Point city commissioners commended him for maintaining such a positive attitude throughout his illness and continuing to fulfill his duties as mayor.

“In spite of a very difficult situation with his health, he continued to work for the residents of Lighthouse Point until the very end,” said Commissioner Jason Joffe. “It was, quite honestly, amazing and inspiring.”

Faith

Faith Olmstead is a beloved former Lighthouse Point Tennis Center Pro Shop employee. She began working at the pro shop in 1992, after Mayor Frank McDonough suggested she take the newly open position. Despite initially accepting the job for the health insurance benefits, Faith quickly fell in love with the pro shop and the community of members, whom she considers a second family.

“I was there 30 years, because I just fell in love with it and everybody there,” Faith said when asked about her time at the tennis center. The love was mutual, as the members considered Faith to be a member of their second family.

Throughout her 30 years of service at the pro shop, Faith dedicated herself to ensuring that members had a top-notch experience at the tennis center. Her commitment to her work and the members was so strong that when asked what she loved most about working at the tennis center, she took a long pause before saying, “I’m going to cry.”

It was a good cry as Faith is filled with memories of the special bond she shared with the members.

She went on the say, “It was the members; we just became a family. We loved each other. I did everything to make sure

Olmstead

they had a great experience. The members lived everywhere and could go to any club. Some people lived off Las Olas, in Parkland, or Delray Beach. Some had tennis courts where they lived. I just wanted to make everyone so happy.”

Faith has been deeply rooted in the Lighthouse Point community, having lived here since she was in seventh grade. Her parents were also tennis players, and her mother even won the senior Olympics in Fort Lauderdale one year.

One memorable moment at the tennis center was when her mother collapsed on the court. The other players ran into the pro shop to tell Faith what happened. Faith knew her mother was prone to fainting from losing electrolytes, but when she asked her mom how she was, her mother said this felt different, and they called 911. They got her mother up off the court and into a chair while they waited for the paramedics. Then her mother, ever the tennis player, said, “I can’t believe it. I was winning 6-0.”

Faith was never alone at the pro shop, as she always had her trusted dog Rusty by her side. Rusty was a rescue dog she had been asked to take in, and he quickly became a popular presence at the center. Faith said he was an angel and was known as the tennis dog. A plaque was made and hung in his honor when he passed away.

Faith emphasized how much of a family she had at the tennis center. She was often showered with love and affection by the members, including one member who always brought banana bread for Faith’s elderly father and others who helped her raise $1,200 so Faith could participate in a 60-mile Breast Cancer Walk.

Faith’s tenure at the pro-shop is a testament to her dedication to the tennis center and her love for the Lighthouse Point community. She was stunned when she was chosen as a Keeper, yet she is the epitome of this year’s theme — Small Town USA.

BY SUSAN ROSSER

LEFT A community Thanksgiving fundraiser at the Lighthouse Point Tennis Center BELOW Greg Moussette, Faith Olmstead, Hope Schlinkman, Jane Mosley and Steve Sawer OPPOSITE Faith Olmstead

Earl Maucker

BY RICHARD ROSSER

While many of us know Earl Maucker as one of Lighthouse Point’s city commissioners, it certainly won’t be the first line of his obituary. For 30 years, Maucker oversaw one of the nation’s preeminent newsrooms at the Sun-Sentinel. He served as the paper’s managing editor for 16 years before becoming the paper’s editor-in-chief, the pinnacle of South Florida journalism. This is a man who, for more than three decades, sought to inform you and your neighbors about what was happening in your backyard and around the world.

Lasting longer in that role than most would, he retired in 2010 to our little enclave. He did not sit idle for long, however. He ran for the Lighthouse Point City Commission in 2012 and served for three full terms. Although sometimes frustrated by the differences between working in private and public sectors, Maucker helped pass the general obligation bond. The bond provided funds for the new fire station, community center and public works headquarters that have sprung up in the past couple of years. Maucker cites it as his crowning achievement as a commissioner.

When asked what he has to say to those who thought those buildings were too extravagant for our town, Maucker retorted that those buildings aren’t just for utility – they work as a “beacon” to say that “your safety is important to us. Your welfare is important to us.” He also commented that those buildings would be used for generations, pulling on our heartstrings. As the saying goes, when old men plant trees, they will never enjoy the shade of; the world is a better place for it.

I called Earl the other day and asked him how he feels about being a keeper. He said, “I was the very first MC for the Lighthouse Keeper program back in 2000, I believe, and I remember thinking back then what a great way to recognize residents who have contributed to the city. I just never expected to be one of them. I am honored and privileged to have been a part of this wonderful community.” Y

LEFT Earl Maucker at his home in Lighthouse Point Richard Rosser for Lighthouse Point magazine

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You know them — the couple everyone admires. They almost seem to glow, emitting light and positive energy. How do they do it? In honor of Valentine’s Day, five local couples share their romantic secrets for enduring love.

BY MICHELLE HAYS

Valentine’s Day is upon us, and you know what that means —

Our expectations about love and romance are pretty high. I know that for a good portion of my life, I thought love was this indescribable feeling — a euphoric journey that two people embarked upon with passion, excitement, laughter, and endless romance! Sound familiar?

I was quite disillusioned back then. I am a bit older and wiser today, and my passion and curiosity about love have grown. I’ve discovered that love is a decision. Love is also an action, and with time, patience, understanding and realistic expectations, love can become what it is meant to be — learning to love and accept another human being despite their imperfections.

Love is life’s greatest gift! Yet, for many, it is elusive and, for some, downright confusing or frustrating, mainly because of the unrealistic beliefs and expectations we have of love and our partners. We can all create the kind of love we hope for, but we have to want to learn how!

So, what are some of the secrets of the couples that seem to thrive in love and marriage? What do they know that we don’t know? What do they do that we may

ment. However, I can tell you that “romance” is the fuel in the engine!

Why not take a page out of the marriage playbook from these lovebirds? Remember, adding a little romance to your relationship is always welcome. And who knows, maybe their tips can help rekindle the flame in your own love story.

the small things

Let’s begin with Judy and Bill Sullivan in Lighthouse Point. They have been married since August 1967, which is more than 55 years and still counting. When asked how they keep their romance alive, Judy said, “It’s the little things that count, and even after all these years of marriage, Bill still opens doors for me, holds my hand, and brings me chicken soup from the Red Fox Diner when I’m sick.”

As the years go by, many couples stop doing the little things that make marriage sweet. Bill and Judy are a couple who inspire others to strive for a solid and devoted relationship like th eirs. It’s clear that they have worked hard to create an extraordinary bond, and anyone can do the same in their own relationships.

love is everywhere — hearts, chocolates, roses, and jewelry!

Are you hoping for cupid to draw back his bow? Are you longing to somehow reconnect with your spouse? Are you secretly planning a romantic evening with candlelight, Champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries and more?

Vivian and Chad Haydar

Bill and Judy also said, “When entering a longterm relationship such as marriage, it’s important that both understand each other’s definition of romance. In dating, romance might be something like a love poem on the pillow at night. In marriage, it’s a more beautiful, comfortable feeling of the ability to be oneself and easy familiarity.” Did you know that the definition of romance varies from couple to couple, even from person to person? Why not ask your partner what romance means to them? You may be surprised!

Lighthouse Point’s Sandi Antush and Chuck Presser have been together since January 2011 and married since April 10, 2020. Chuck still makes his wife Sandra coffee each morning even though he doesn’t drink it himself! “I know he is doing it just for me. We enjoy doing random acts of kindness for each other to make each other feel loved,” says Sandi.

This is a perfect example of love in action. Many couples get “too relaxed” in their relationship, expecting a good marriage to” happen naturally.” That is simply not true. Your marriage needs to be nourished so it may flourish and thrive. Consistently doing small things that make your partner feel special is a habit that creates and deepens love.

Ashley and Donald Tessier from Pompano Beach have been married since October 2013, and after ten years, they know a thing or two about romance also. Ashley and Donald said,” We work opposite schedules and have a 3 ½-year-old daughter, so as you can imagine, we don’t

get much alone time. We keep the romance in our relationship alive with consistent small gestures like leaving a note next to a pot of freshly brewed coffee, sharing a favorite pint of ice cream, or texting a cute GIF. Ashley told me that sometimes Donald brings home flowers just because.

Ashley said, “We believe that consistently taking a few minutes to connect to each other reminds us that we are together even when we are apart so often.”

Many couples struggle to find quality time together. Remember making time for your partner is an investment in your marriage.

Sandi and Chuck told us that they make a habit of randomly calling or texting each other just to say, “I love you” or “I am thinking of you” and that doing so keeps them connected in a romantic way. There are so many

Kathy and Steven Carroll

ways to connect with your spouse. You need to find out what works for you both.

“Chuck and I always give each other a hug and a kiss when we come home or leave the house,” said Sandi. Now that is a simple tip you can incorporate into your marriage today, and your spouse will love you for it.

date night

“Date Night” seems to be a common thread in couples with loving marriages. Judy Sullivan said, “Friday nights have traditionally been our “date night” for many years, and until COVID, very little interfered with that.”   Can you imagine? Bill and Judy have had date nights for more than half a century! Isn’t that inspiring? Why not start planning your first date night today?

Pompano residents Vivian and Chad Haydar have been married since October 7, 2001, that’s more than 21 years. So how do they do it? Vivian and Chad said, “We make time to go out on dates often.” “When the kids were younger, we would pick a night, feed the kids first, and then we would go to the other side of the house and have dinner alone.” That is certainly a great example of “figuring it out together” no matter what! Use your

imagination! Vivian and Chad said if they were going to give other couples advice about romance it would be to, “Make time to go on date nights often, take vacations together and limit cell phone usage!”

Sandi and Chuck said, “We plan and schedule date nights, fun outings, and things to do together on a regular, ongoing basis. This way, we always have something to look forward to and have “exclusive” uninterrupted time together. It can be trying out a new restaurant, adventuring to a new place, or a concert or event. Whatever it might be — it’s about spending quality time and enjoying the experience together.” Quality time together keeps couples connected, and planning date nights can be just what you and your spouse need to reconnect.

Ashley Tessier said, “’Dating romance’ is like starting a fire and ‘marriage romance’ keeps the fire burning through wind, rain, and snow. It takes a little more planning, patience, and teamwork, but it’s worth it to keep a warm, loving marriage.”

All marriages have challenges. It is crucial to accept the cycle of romance, disillusionment, and joy as part of the process. Trust grows, and love deepens when a couple realizes they can make it through anything.

Judy and Bill Sullivan

a little more romance

I asked our featured couples what is the most romantic gesture your spouse has ever done for? The responses ranged from heartfelt to elaborate, and both can make an impact! That is the beauty of romance. You can do what feels most appropriate for you as a couple!

Vivian told us that Chad romanced her when “he wrote an unprompted, totally unexpected, heartfelt love note!” Vivian said “I saved that note so that I could read it over and over again!!

Chad might not have realized how treasured his love note would become. Sometimes it is a thoughtful, priceless gesture that can touch your partner’s heart deeply, and that is everlasting.

Lighthouse Point residents Kathy and Steven Carroll have been married for 28 years. Kathy told us how on their 10th anniversary, Steve recreated their wedding for just the two of them.

Kathy said, “We went to the same hotel. Steve had the hotel create the same menu, we drank the same wine in the same room where we were married, and he even hired the same guitar player for dinner music. To top it off, Steve invited our friends to celebrate with us the next Day!” Kathy said. “It made me feel very special, loved, and appreciated. I felt like a bride all over again,” she added.

Judy Sullivan said, “Before Bill became as passionate about travel as I was, he secretly booked an Alaskan cruise to celebrate our 25th anniversary. I had wanted to see Alaska for a long time and Bill completely surprised me! It was so special!” Bill knew that the cruise would make Judy happy, and that was what was most important to him! Choosing to fulfill your partner’s needs and seeing them happy becomes a true joy! Most people tend to focus on themselves. Try focusing on your partner’s happiness.

keep laughing

Each couple mentioned a healthy sense of humor as essential to a successful relationship. Laughter is the best medicine, and that certainly rings true in marriages! We can’t take ourselves too seriously.

Sandra and Chuck love to snap photos to capture

Ashley and Donald Tessier

their amusing moments! They take random pictures of each other, whenever they are engaged in something funny or memorable. Sandra told me that they refer to the photos days, weeks, and even years later to smile, laugh and recall the fond memory.

“One funny thing Chuck captured on camera was the time he tried on a woman’s beach cover-up (on a dive trip) because he wanted to surprise me with it but wanted to make sure it would fit correctly! We laugh every time we see that photo! It reminds us of the silly things we do in love and for one another,” Sandi recalled.

I can relate to Sandi because I smile whenever I see my husband Brian carrying my purse for me. He slings it over his shoulder when I can’t carry it for whatever reason. Some men wouldn’t be caught dead holding their wife’s purse for them!

“We plan and schedule date nights, fun outings, and things to do together on a regular, ongoing basis. This way, we always have something to look forward to and have “exclusive” uninterrupted time together. It can be trying out a new

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Linger a While with Artisanal Mezcal

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

rdinarily, I write about wine. But recently, I had an opportunity to taste a collection of 11 bottles of premium mezcal that my oldest son won in a charity auction. Mezcal, like Tequila, is a strong, usually 80-proof alcoholic spirit that’s made in Mexico from agave, a group of succulent plants native to the Western Hemisphere’s desert regions. When he told me about his purchase/donation, I thought, “What possessed him to do that? Really… mezcal?!” I found out why soon enough and decided to write my column this month about this remarkable beverage.

We tasted each bottle this past November when our family gathered for Thanksgiving. I wasn’t sure what to expect trying 11 different kinds of mezcal in two sittings. I’ve long enjoyed good Scotch whiskey and Kentucky bourbon neat and on ice, but straight Tequila, not so much. I figured I’d like mezcal about as much as Tequila. After all, they’re both made in Mexico from agave plants. I realized that most similarities ended there.

These mezcals were really tasty and fascinating: each distinct and down-to-earth but elegant. Included in the collection were several special artisanal bottlings from El Buho and two versions of very pricy Mezcal Clase Azul in their tall, festive, Mexican folkthemed ceramic vessels, among other brands such as Derrumbes, Pluma Negra, and Estancia Raicilla. They were each from different places in Mexico, made from various types of agave plants, and tasted different from each other.

Some were quite smokey, and others not so much. Some tasted smooth; others harsh. Most had distinctive, nuanced, and sometimes quirky but memorable lip-smacking combinations of smells, flavors, and heat. The Estancia Raicilla, for example, was a strong drink at 45% ABV (alcohol by volume) yet had mild smokey aromas and a mix of herb, orange peel, sweet orange liqueur, and juniper berry flavors. There was some warmth on the finish but not the heat or burning sensation that follows swallowing many 80-proof spirits. We all agreed Raicilla would go perfectly with orange slices, a traditional accompaniment for straight mezcal. This Estancia was made from Maximiliana

agave grown in Mexico’s Jalisco highlands and sells for around $50 a bottle, a typical price point for many premium mezcals.

Although mezcal’s popularity has rocketed in recent years, it’s still a relatively esoteric specialty beverage. Mezcal sales have been less than 5% of the $9.5 billion tequila market. So, you’re not alone if you’re unsure what mezcal is or how it’s different from Tequila. Is mezcal a kind of Tequila, or the other way around? How different are they, really?

MEZCAL AND TEQUILA: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

To be clear, Tequila is a type of mezcal. Technically mezcal is any distilled spirit made from agave. However, what’s legally produced and sold as mezcal differs from Tequila in how it’s made, how it tastes, and how it’s regulated. And yes — all commercially produced beverages legally marketed and sold as Tequila or mezcal in the United States are made in Mexico.

There are about 200 species of agave (sometimes called maguey). Dozens of species grow in Mexico, where they have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples as sources of food, water, sweet syrup, and fiber for rope and other purposes. Over 40 kinds of agave are used to make mezcal, but only one kind, blue agave or agave azul (known botanically as agave tequilana weber), may officially be used to make Tequila. Agave plants are generally recognizable by their large rosettes of long, thick, pointy, and often serrated or spiked leaves. Depending on the species, they typically live 10-35 years and grow tree-height stalks that flower spectacularly only once. After that, the plants die. The plants are most prized commercially for their water and sugar-rich pineapple-shaped hearts, or piñas, used to make mezcal.

After stills were introduced in Mexico in the early 18th century, local villagers made mezcal, much like other people around the world made whiskey, gin, and other spirits from barley, wheat, rye, and other plant materials. Throughout much of Mexico, crafting mezcal became a part of local culture and celebration. Many villages had local distilleries and mezcal artisans

Although mezcal’s popularity has rocketed in recent years, it’s still a relatively esoteric specialty beverage. Mezcal sales have been less than 5% of the $9.5 billion tequila market. So, you’re not alone if you’re unsure what mezcal is or how it’s different from Tequila. Is mezcal a kind of Tequila, or the other way around? How different are they, really?

— known as maestro mezcaleros — who managed local production.

Spain issued the first official license to make and sell mezcal commercially in the late 1800s to Jose Cuervo. Cuervo named his version of mezcal after the location of his family’s agave farm and distillery, the town and valley of Tequila in the Mexican state of Jalisco (pronounced hah-lees-koh). Eventually, Cuervo had many competitors, although Cuervo and a small number of other companies continued to dominate tequila production. In the meantime, mezcal continued to be made throughout Mexico with many kinds of locally available agave.

Tequila is legally made only in Jalisco and parts of four other Mexican states, using only blue agave. Mezcal is made commercially in nine Mexican states, including Jalisco, although 90% is from Oaxaca (wahhah-kah), the large state in Mexico’s deep south.

To make Tequila, producers start by cooking or steaming blue agave piñas in large ovens. They crush or shred the cooked piñas to extract their sweet juice, which they ferment in steel or wooden vats and then distill. Most Tequila is bottled clear (tequila blanco), but some is aged in wood for up to a year (reposado) or more (añejo). Tequila mixto is bottled after being mixed with other spirits, flavorings, or additives. Tequila production is highly industrialized, although some specialty tequilas are crafted in small batches. Specialty tequila’s flavors, in particular, can vary depending on whether the blue agave came from Mexican highlands (sweeter and fruitier) or lowlands (more earthy and herbaceous) and whether it was aged. Wood aging turns tequila amber or golden yellow and typically mellows its taste, giving it vanilla, nutty, and other flavors.

Mezcal differs fundamentally from Tequila. Because mezcal is made from many different species of agave, its flavors and aromas can vary greatly, just as wines made from different grapes do. Each mezcal’s taste and other attributes can also differ based on agave soil, elevation, climate, and other growing conditions. Additionally, when agave plants are harvested, how their piñas are cooked and handled, and how piña juices are fermented,

distilled, and aged also affect the taste. Consequently, much like many well-crafted wines, mezcal can impart a real sense of place or terroir.

Growing, cultivating, harvesting, and turning agave into fine mezcal is labor-intensive. Piñas for mezcal must be roasted in wood-charcoal pits or stone ovens, together with agave leaves, to permeate them with

Mezcal Tasting Notes

MEZCAL DERRUMBES ARTISANAL

MEZCAL FROM SAN LUIS POTOSI made with Salmiana agave (44% ABV). Ample power but is pleasant with fruity, burnt chili, and coffee flavors. Little smoke.

PLUMA NEGRA ARTISANAL

MEZCAL FROM OAXACA made with Tepeztate agave (52% ABV). Deep, pungent smoky aromas with a combination of rubber, turpentine, bitters, and a smooth aftertaste. Good mixer, adding smokiness to a favorite Old Fashioned, Negroni, or another cocktail.

VAGO MEZCAL from Oaxaca made from Mexicano, Esposito, Jabali, and Arpoqueño agaves (49% ABV). A potent, robust drink. Smoky and earthy aromas with caramelized onion, burnt sweet cherry and fruit flavors. Smooth with a mild, pleasant finish.

ESTANCIA RAICILLA ARTISANAL MEZCAL from Jalisco made from Maximilana agave (45% ABV). See earlier remarks.

EL BUHO MEZCAL ARTISANAL from Oaxaca is made from espadin and angusti agave (45% ABV). Aromas of dark chocolate, cocoa, and fruit. Potent, brash, smoky flavors and a warm finish.

smoke and woody qualities. They’re then mashed; often, stone wheel mills are used to extract their flavorful juices, after which they’re fermented and distilled in batches. Some are aged in pine or wood barrels for brief periods to mellow the mezcal and impart additional flavors. Like Tequila, mezcal is diluted slightly with water after distillation to reduce alcohol content, but it’s not mixed with other spirits, sweeteners, or other additives.

I suggest searching a bit, especially before buying expensive brands.

The traditional way to serve mezcal is at room temperature (chilling numbs the flavors) in small glasses or ceramic or glass bowls called jicaras. Rather than “shooting” shots as some people do with Tequila, mezcaleros recommend sipping mezcal and drinking water in between. Traditional sides are sliced oranges or grapefruit and kosher or other coarse salt mixed with chili powder. The website mezcalforlife.com has an excellent selection of jicaras, glasses and other things for mezcal enjoyment.

BUYING AND SERVING MEZCAL

As my tasting notes reflect, mezcal is remarkable for its variety of tastes and styles. Buying mezcal can therefore be like a potluck. For a comprehensive listing of mezcal brands and bottlings with brief descriptions, I suggest going to mezcalreviews. com. Or you can try mescal at bars or restaurants with extensive tequila selections — bottle prices for mezcal range widely from about $25 to $500. Most artisanal mezcal retails between $35 to $100, though. Prices for individual brands vary greatly by seller, so

A sampling of mezcal Josh Ehrenfried for Pompano! magazine

EL BUHO ESPECIAL MEZCAL ARTISANAL JOVEN from Oaxaca made with cuishe agave (48% ABV). Nothing subtle here. Big kick and a long, heated finish. Pine tar, anise and bitter orange aromas with Meyer lemon rind, licorice, and bitter chocolate flavors.

EL BUHO ESPECIAL MEZCAL ARTISANAL JOVEN from Oaxaca made with jabali agave (50% ABV). Very powerful and warm. Pine tar, smoke, licorice, and cigar box aromas. Anise, citrus, and other flavors seem to burst all at once.

EL BUHO ESPECIAL MEZCAL ARTISANAL JOVEN from Oaxaca made with Americana and Karwinskii agave (50% ABV). Smoky dark chocolate, and pine tar aromas. Mysterious fruit combination with apple, pear, and nectarine along with savory chili spice on the tongue tip. Distinctive.

EL BUHO ESPECIAL MEZCAL ARTISANAL from Oaxaca made with Tepeztate agave (54% ABV). Very special. Smoky, floral, pine needle, and other herbaceous aromas. Round licorice, pine tar, and light fruit flavors. Smoke and chile pepper on the tongue.

In case you’re wondering, traditionally, neither mezcal nor Tequila come with a worm in their bottles. That’s a marketing gimmick. Mezcal, however, is sometimes served with a mixture of salt and ground-dried agave worms that can be purchased on the web and from some liquor stores. Y

MEZCAL CLASE AZUL from Durango made with wild Cenizo agave (44% ABV). Bitter orange peel and caramel aromas. Creamy texture with smokey, caramel, and hard-to-describe flavors. Great mixer but maybe best straight given it cost: $150-350 in its tall black ceramic carafe.

MEZCAL CLASE AZUL from Guerrero made with Paplote agave (42% ABV). This tall turquoise blue sells for as much as $500 a bottle. Very elegant. Subtle mild smoke and herbal aromas with smooth creaminess, citrus, green pepper, and other flavors. Bright, complex, and nicely balanced. Different but very special indeed.

OUT TO EAT

IN THE NORTH BROWARD BEACHES WITH MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

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Lighthouse Point

Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and a wide 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 “best-kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, the word is out. The Fish Shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared in 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 Classically-trained chef Andy Trousdale serves up 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. A note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. More than worthy of a special occasion. Reservations are recommended. 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 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. 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 impressive array of sushi and sashimi. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034

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Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN Rocco is a small and intimate neighborhood place serving classic Italian fare. 2014 E Sample Road, 954876-1733 $$

Pompano Beach

And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, diners will enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. ITALIAN • 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 any more? 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 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect 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 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. They have a comprehensive bar/ pub-style menu. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$

Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard stands 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 and 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 Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $

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

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN 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. 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. Imbibe to your heart’s content with their vast assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch. Their specialty is a Scotch egg, 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 restaurant 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 Enjoy the contemporary decor and take your pick from classic dishes like chicken tikka and biryani and curry dishes to some Indo-Chinese twists like crunchy stir-fried noodles. There are plenty of vegetarian options on this menu and many variations on naan — Indian flatbread. 1149 S. Federal Highway, 954-3661847 $$

Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all know that fresh-cut pasta is superior to the dried variety we have become accustomed to. But making pasta from scratch is a process. But what if you could just pick it up nearby or even have it delivered. Dreams do come true. Di Farina offers a variety of freshly made pasta to go. And if you can’t be bothered to make a sauce, they’ve got 19 from which to choose. The restaurant also has a full menu of Italian favorites. 1915 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-953-6771 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating — all with a contemporary Ameican menu. 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 Gianni’s is practically a Pompano Beach landmark. Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. An outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal are 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 $$$

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to rice bowls and dumplings. 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 a place to order outside your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$

La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes, including four different risotto dishes alone. 420 N. Federal Highway, 754-222-9174 $$$$$$$

La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. There is an extensive selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. Taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate, 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 top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There are also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes and a few more modern ones with an Indian twist. While not being a classic Indian dish, the stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer had all the flavors

fans of the cuisine crave. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$

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. They offer lunch specials and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-933-2003 $$

Nonna’s Bistro & Cafe. ARGENTINEAN • BAKERY • CAFE Some of Nonna’s offerings include pasta frola cake, American keto salad, and a charcuterie board for two. Carryout and delivery are available. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-532-9920 $$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu emphasizing seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. The baby back ribs were melting off the bone, and there was enough for a doggy bag. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. 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 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s, serving classic Italian fare. 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intracoastal, 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 This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees, including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. Diners can choose to sit at the sushi bar, or they can enjoy hibachi-style dining. The restaurant has a comprehensive cocktail menu and 20 different kinds of martinis. 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 icy 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, but the ones at Shishka are worth every 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 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sushi Lab. JAPANESE • AMERICAN Don’t be fooled by the name, Sushi Lab, offers plenty of options for the sushi averse. But if you are a fan, the restaurant has a plethora of rolls and sashimi. Plus the omakase experience where the chef chooses. Also, be sure to try one of the hand-crafted cocktails. 1350 N. Ocean Blvd., (inside the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach/Oceanfront) 954937-7366 $$-$$$

Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $$

Umberto’s of Long Island. ITALIAN • PIZZA When a pizza is named Grandma’s Pizza — you must order it. And trust us, you won’t regret it. There is family tradition baked into every bite. But, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention that Umberto’s offers all the Italian standards. 2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

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, 954-9435387 $$

Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside, but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-781-9464 $

Yamu Thai. JAPANESE • THAI All your favorite sushi and Thai dishes 2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-532-7901

Zoyuz. SUSHI • JAPANESE BOWLS Zoyuz offers sushi and inventive ramen-inspired bowls. Plus, they have an innovative drink menu. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-951-6068 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a house salad. Bring your breath mints because their garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

Deerfield Beach

Baja Cafe. MEXICAN Locals flock to this long-established favorite for a Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margaritas and entrées, including their bandito honey bean burritos and many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their endless fresh chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$

Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This 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. 123 NE 29th Ave., 954-531-1290 $$

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. 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., 954857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with gorgeous views of the lush 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 The restaurant boasts 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 classics. So next time you crave sole meunière, filet mignon au poivre or beef bourguignon, you don’t have to go further than the Cove. The steakhouse menu includes a New York strip and a rib eye, among other cuts. 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 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, 954-4276000 $$

Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order take-out online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151

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Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten-free options are available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954428-2539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from the sandy beaches of Deerfield. This relaxed 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 burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954596-8618 $$

Patrizio of NYC. ITALIAN At Patrizio, you will find all the classic Italian dishes we all love. The vibe is lively and the food is tasty. What more do you need? 1544 SE Third Court, 954-751-9797 $$

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. The saag paneer, which is the Indian version of creamed spinach, goes well with anything on the menu. SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all-day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $6 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the day’s weight lifts off your shoulders. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for $1.99 from the $6.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$

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 $$

FAST & CASUAL

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. The breakfast all-day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120

Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner. But if you are in the mood for some comforting diner food, Red Fox never disappoints. Breakfast and lunch are served daily. 2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714

Offerdahl’s. BAGELS • SANDWICHES • SALADS If you are in search of a decent bagel, this is the spot. But the menu goes far beyond bagels with tasty, inventive and healthy salads, satisfying sandwiches, and entrees. 2400 N Federal Highway, 954-788-3464

Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a local spot to watch the game, Packy’s always pack them in. 4480 N. Federal Highway, 954-657-8423

Snow Time. BOBA TEA This spot for treats features bubble tea (boba) in about a zillion flavors. If you are looking for something new, different and delicious, get some bubble tea. Other sweet treats are paper-thin shaven ice cream and authentic Asian snacks. 2482 N. Federal Highway in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 954-597-6269 $

Pompano Beach FAST & CASUAL

Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. PIZZA • 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. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100.

The Omakase Experience at Sushi Lab

Experience the best of Japanese sushi culture with the Omakase experience at Sushi Lab in Pompano Beach. Omakase, meaning “I’ll leave it up to you” in Japanese, allows diners to trust the expert knowledge of the sushi chef and enjoy the best possible bites using the freshest and best ingredients available. This unique dining experience is

perfect for adventurous eaters and small groups of foodloving friends.

Bakery Fusion. CAFE • BAKERY This spot at Pompano Citi Centre is a handy spot to grab a coffee and a fresh-baked good. The menu also includes many different sandwiches, soups, salads and smoothies. You can also find fresh bread such as baguettes, ciabatta and other daily selections and a wide selection of coffee drinks, from cappuccino to an affogato 1901 N. Federal Highway (Pompano Citi Centre), 954-532-7383

Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-0333

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

Located inside the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach/Oceanfront, Sushi Lab offers easy valet parking for just $7 and features a patio and pool area that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The Omakase experience is available at 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm, and 9:00pm (check OpenTable or the Sushi Lab website to confirm). During your Omakase evening, you’ll have the opportunity to try new and exciting fish and ingredient combinations and even indulge in luxurious items like truffles, wagyu, and caviar. The chef will also provide an educational and interactive element to the evening, answering your questions and describing each bite. Suppose you prefer a more traditional sushi experience. In that case, Sushi Lab also offers indoor and outdoor seating with a range of classic sushi options, as well as other dishes during regular restaurant hours. For an unforgettable night of culinary adventure, make a reservation at Sushi Lab.

SUSHI LAB

1350 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach (at the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Pompano Beach/Oceanfront) 954-937-7366

The Chef Selection includes 11 sushi bites for $60 per person or The Lab Experiment includes 15 sushi bites for $100.

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, bagels, and homemade baked knishes. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-4pm. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-816-9649

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

LEFT Thomas and Brandon, sushi chefs and parttime pyrotechnicians, prepare sushi at the omakase experience. INSET Sushi Lab has an impressive list of hand-crafted cocktails.

Cannoli Kitchen. ITALIAN • PIZZA The Cannoli Kitchen has been a staple for fast-casual Italian fare in Boca Raton since 1996. Now, lucky for the folks in Pompano, they are open at a new Pompano Beach Fishing Village location. Try one of their many pasta dishes, calzones, subs, stromboli and other Italian classics like shrimp fra diabolo, chicken or veal marsala, and many more. 255 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-737-3737

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

Chez Cafe. Coffee • Bakery A warm and cozy place to grab breakfast, lunch or a latte. 1631 S. Cypress Road, 954-933-3453

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 are also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461

Five Girls. DINER 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

La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA • WINE BAR Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. Try the sweet southern swine pizza for something different — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula, and cheese. 2411 N. Federal Highway, 954-786-3535

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., 954782-5387

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. 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. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB. 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 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 entrees that include lamb chops and mousaka. 2555 E. Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner 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. It’s the perfect place to get down with tuna melt or a burger — but fear not, salads are available. 438 S. Cypress Road, 954-785-3646

Pascal & Cathy French. BAKERY • CAFE For fresh French baked goods, you can’t beat Pascal & Cathy. In fact, you can watch through a window as the croissants, eclairs and baguettes are prepared and baked right on the premises. The small shop also offers breakfast, sandwiches, salads, coffee and more. The croque monsieur was positively sinful and worth every calorie. 998 N Federal Highway, Suite 4-5, 954-756-1496 $-$$

Rocket at Valentino’s. PIZZA This family-owned pizzeria is an excellent alternative to the big chains. Order an authentic Italian pizza and taste the love! 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-943-5387

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery. They will bring your pizza to the beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 $

The Chicken Box & More. SOUTHERN This small spot with just a couple of tables serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. Have your fill of southern comfort food, including shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs, fried pork chops, classic potato salad, meatloaf and collard greens. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. 204 N. Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

The Poké Company. POKÉ Build your own bowl by choosing a base of rice or greens, then add a protein such as ahi tuna or steamed shrimp, then go to town with the mix-ins and sauces. Then top your bowl with everything from pickled ginger to tempura flakes. There are an infinite amount of choices. If bowls aren’t your thing, you can build your own poké burrito. 1154 N. Federal Highway, 754-220-8933

The Rabbit Hole. VEGAN This small spot serves up elevated vegan comfort cuisine. If you are trying to eat less meat, but still crave chicken wings, The Rabbit Hole serves boneless and meatless chicken wings in a plethora of flavors. Other dishes include shrimp po’ boy sandwich, a southern barbecue platter, hot dogs, stir-fry and more. Remember, it’s all vegan. 2659 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-419-4899

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Are you 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? This place is a hidden gem. 1614 E. Sample Rd., 954-943-0057

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The Inn of The Five Graces – Sante Fe, New Mexico

The Inn of The Five Graces in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a beautiful place to stay for a truly Southwestern immersive experience. The classic Southwestern architecture features natural materials, such as adobe, stone, and wood, incorporating indigenous elements from the region’s Native American cultures.

The property also has many amenities available to guests, including a complimentary breakfast and courtyard bar, which are great additions to a vacation. The spa at the inn is a beautiful place to relax and rejuvenate during a stay.

Of course, New Mexico has so much to see and do. Some suggestions for activities and experiences that may add excitement to your stay include:

• Exploring all that Santa Fe has to offer, such as visiting art galleries, museums, restaurants, markets and cultural sites in the city

• Going on outdoor adventures in the surrounding region, such as hiking, mountain biking, or skiing in the nearby mountains

• Taking a hot air balloon ride for a unique and breathtaking view of the area

• Visiting nearby attractions such as Taos, Bandelier National Monument, or the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Y