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

COASTAL RESORT

EAST DEERFIELD BEACH | LIGHTHOUSE POINT | HILLSBORO SHORES | EAST

NEW NAUTICAL-INSPIRED INTRACOASTAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $6.895 MILLION

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REMASTERED COASTAL-INSPIRED DEEPWATER ESTATE EAST POMPANO BEACH, FL | $2.695 MILLION

TROPICAL MODERN DEEPWATER ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $2.695 MILLION

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ESTATES P OMPANO BEACH | FORT LAUDERDALE

A PERSONAL NOTE

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

NEW TROPICAL MODERN POINT ESTATE EAST POMPANO BEACH , FL | $5.995 MILLION

For a confidential consultation and evaluation of your property, please contact me. I look forward to your inquiries anytime.

INFO: WWW.F10227057.COM

Kevin R. Kreutzfeld

Lighthouse Point Resident

NEW MODERN INTRACOASTAL ESTATE EAST DEERFIELD BEACH, FL | $3.695 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10248112.COM

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Premier Estate Properties Presenting Properties Exclusively In Excess Of One Million Dollars TM

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REIMAGINED NORTH GRAND CANAL ESTATE LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL | $2.295 MILLION INFO: WWW.F10189773.COM

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

All written and verbal information including that produced by the Sellers or Premier Estate Properties are subject to errors, omissions or changes without notice and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser of a Property. The Sellers and Premier Estate Properties Inc. expressly disclaim any warranty or representation regarding all information. Prospective Purchasers’ use of any written and verbal information is acknowledgement of this disclaimer and that the prospective purchaser shall perform their own due diligence. Prospective purchasers shall not rely on this information when entering into a contract for sale and purchase. In the event a Buyer defaults, no commission will be paid to either Broker on the Deposits retained by the Seller. “No Commissions Paid until Title Passes.” Some affiliations may not be applicable to certain geographic areas. Copyright 2020 Premier Estate Properties Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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954.784.6703 Email us at: Cathy@prenner.com

PRENNER-ROEPNACK

2511 NE 35TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 6 BED • 6.5 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $2,145,000

3421 NE 26TH AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 4 FULL/2 HALF BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,475,000

1063 HILLSBORO MILE, #507, HILLSBORO BEACH 3 BED • 3.5 BATH • OCEAN & INTRACOASTAL VIEWS ---- $1,545,000

3731 NE 28TH AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 5.5 BATH • 90’ WATERFRONT— $2,225,000

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2820 NE 23RD PLACE, POMPANO BEACH 4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,795,000

2660 SE 2ND STREET, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 3 BATH •LUSH LANDSCAPED DOUBLE LOT — $875,000

1272 SE 24TH AVENUE, POMPANO BEACH 3 BED • 2 BATH • LONG WATERVIEWS — $848,000

2600 NE 24TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 4 BED • 3 BATH • 100’ INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY --- $2,695,000

1841 NE 25th Street

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2500 NE 35TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6 BATHS • 95’ WATERFRONT — $3,797,000

2375 NE 30TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 4.5 BATH • 110’ WATERFRONT — $1,940,000

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2401 NE 34TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 6.5 BATH • 100’ WATERFRONT — $2,450,000

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2324 NE 28TH COURT, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 5 BED • 3.5 BATH • 85’ WATERFRONT — $1,397,000

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2781 NE 23RD STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • SPACIOUS SPLIT-LEVEL — $875,000

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2530 NE 35TH STREET, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3 BED • 3.5 BATH • 95’ WATERFRONT — $2,175,000

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1643 SE 10TH STREET, DEERFIELD BEACH 3 BED • 3 BATH • 80’ WATERFRONT — $1,125,000

3850 NE 23RD AVENUE, LIGHTHOUSE POINT 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • NEWLY REMODELED — $865,000

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1534 SE 2345 NE12TH 30THCTCT DEERFIELD BEACH | $4,175,000 LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $1,199,000

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STEVE SALIBA 954-303-2720 salibareality@gmail.com

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2370 NE 2345 NE26TH 30THST CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT LIGHTHOUSE POINT| $2,437,700 | $1,199,000

2428 2345 NE NE26TH 30THSTCT LIGHTHOUSE | $1,949,000 LIGHTHOUSEPOINT POINT | $1,199,000

2648 NE 2345 NE24TH 30THST CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT LIGHTHOUSE POINT| $1,885,000 | $1,199,000

2731 NE 2345 NE52ND 30THCT CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT LIGHTHOUSE POINT| $769,000 | $1,199,000

3315 2345 NE NE31ST 30THAVE CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $589,000 LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $1,199,000

2010 NE 2345 NE32ND 30THST CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT LIGHTHOUSE POINT| $550,000 | $1,199,000

1012 N BLVD #211 2345 NEOCEAN 30TH CT POMPANO BEACH | $320,000 LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $1,199,000

4100 2345 CRYSTAL NE 30THLAKE CT DR #301 DEERFIELD BEACH | $149,000 LIGHTHOUSE POINT | $1,199,000

2961 NE 2345 NE27TH 30THAVE CT LIGHTHOUSE POINT RENTAL LIGHTHOUSE POINT| $16,000 | $1,199,000

JOHN PUTZIG 954-263-6877 johnputzigre@gmail.com

SUE NELSON 954-242-6400 SueAtLHP@aol.com

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Superior Results for Hip and Knee Surgery Our Caring, Patient-Centered Practice

My practice combines world-class orthopaedic care in a warm and welcoming environment where every patient is treated with respect, the way I would want my family to be cared for. From the first phone call, you will find my team 100 percent engaged in addressing your needs.

Safely Going Home the Day of Surgery

My emphasis on preempting and preventing pain after surgery has been a game changer. Patients walk the day of surgery and the vast majority of my patients go straight home the afternoon of their hip or knee replacement surgery. This requires coordinated pre-operative planning and detailed communication between my staff and the patient.

Caring for Patients of All Ages

I care for people in their 80’s and 90’s who refuse to relinquish their independence and opt for surgery to regain an active lifestyle. I also treat patients in their 20’s and 30’s who desire an improved “quality of life” and want to feel “normal” again.

“Dr. Leone put my body back together. I was a longtime runner and now at 83-years-old all my pain is finally gone!” ~Tracey M, full and partial knee replacement patient

“I will forever be grateful to Dr. Leone, and his amazing staff at Holy Cross. I can honestly say Dr. Leone is the most kind, patient, incredible doctor I have ever met.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” ~Liyah, Pop Star 32 years old, total hip replacement patient

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The Leone Center for Orthopedic Care at Holy Cross Health

954-489-4575 holycrossleonecenter.com leonecenter@holy-cross.com

1000 NE 56th Street | Fort Lauderdale

Tinka Ellington Waterfront and Coastal Specialist

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For Sale | Deerfield Beach | 28 Little Harbor Way | $3,995,000 | Web# RX-10573561

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elliman.com 444 E PALMETTO PARK ROAD, BOCA RATON, 33432. 561.278.2635 © 2020 DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE. ALL MATERIAL PRESENTED HEREIN IS INTENDED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. WHILE, THIS INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT, IT IS REPRESENTED SUBJECT TO ERRORS, OMISSIONS, CHANGES OR WITHDRAWAL WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL PROPERTY INFORMATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO SQUARE FOOTAGE, ROOM COUNT, NUMBER OF BEDROOMS AND THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN PROPERTY *BY 2016, 2018, 2019 GROSS COMMISSION INCOME AT DOUGLAS ELLIMAN REAL ESTATE, ELLIE GOLD AWARD WINNER. LISTINGS SHOULD BE VERIFIED BY YOUR OWN ATTORNEY, ARCHITECT OR ZONING EXPERT. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY.

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During this year of so many unknowns, we thank you for your continued support!

Happy Thanksgiving from our Bright Young Smiles Family to Yours !

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The Unforgettable Landscapes of Peru

Sacred peaks, subtropical jungles, ancient Inca ruins and rolling sand dunes await adventurous travelers in Peru.

Insider Excursions’ travel writer Danielle Charbonneau shares her epic journey across Peru.

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Memorabilia Reduction

Many of us are reluctant to part with a souvenir. Everything from photos to old ticket stubs reminds us of some of our best years.

Yet, most of us have limited closet space. So what do you do?

Well, we’ve got some excellent ideas for how you can save your memories and space at the same time.

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Last Resort

Imagining a better year.

If you’re looking for entertainment beyond Netflix, there are opportunities to join in on some local virtual events. Plus other local morsels.

Are you a morning person? Well, you probably should be.

Dr. Jill Selbach offers several coping mechanisms for getting through the holidays in 2020, which may prove to be a touch more stressful than usual.

Attorney Martin Zevin offers a primer on out of state legal documents.

A very Covid-19 Thanksgiving for all.

How to avoid the aches and pains of sitting in front of a screen all day.

Throw those turkey-day leftovers in some eggroll wrappers. Fry them up, dip and enjoy!

Solid advice for choosing wines for your Thanksgiving dinner

If you are looking for where to eat, consult our dining guide. Or if you are just tired of cooking, remember that most restaurants offer take-out options in these crazy times.

Travel writer Danielle Charbonneau toured Peru on a budget. (See the feature story in this issue.)

For a more luxurious Peruvian vacation, Tambo del Inka, Valle Sagrado, fits the bill.

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Creatively Speaking

Repurpose 2020

BY SUSAN ROSSER A wise woman once said, “You can pretty much throw anything in an egg roll wrapper, roll it up, fry it, and it will be extraordinary.” OK, I admit that woman was me.

But that little morsel of culinary wisdom has turned out to be even more insightful than I ever imagined.

Let me explain.

Back in August, my husband and I planned to drive up to Washington, D.C. to take our youngest daughter to college for her freshman year. The university had put many safeguards in place to ensure the move-in process would be as safe as possible in the middle of a global pandemic. But alas, sometime in August came that dreaded email announcing the fall semester would be conducted online. And only a tiny fraction of students with extenuating circumstances would be offered oncampus housing.

To say my daughter was disappointed would be an understatement. After missing the end of her senior year, graduation, prom, summer plans and more… heading off to college was that one last nugget of normalcy. And now that was gone too.

Yet, she is resolute and determined to learn. She set up her older brother’s vacant room as her office for the semester. (He is away at college.) She ordered a new desk chair and a shabby chic area rug to spruce up the space.

She is an excellent student, and her motivation to succeed amidst less than ideal circumstances is inspiring.

So we planned and hoped for a spring semester on campus. We talked about our drive up in January. Every now and then, when I would go into our office closet, I would see her stash of dorm room supplies temporarily stored there, and I would feel a tinge of sadness for all that she is missing. But still, there was the hope of spring.

And then one Friday afternoon, she plunked herself down on the couch and delivered the awful news. The university announced that the spring semester would also be online. Her hopes dashed again.

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The next few months may be the last time I get to live under the same roof as my daughter. I must make something memorable out of our time together.

Typically, if one of my kids was going through a rough time — like say, missing your freshman year of college — I would try to make up for it. I might plan a trip or some other adventure. But in the middle of the COVID crisis, our options are severely limited. Travel is certainly off the table, while other options are simply out of my price range. A month in Monaco sounds fantastic but expensive.

And then I remembered the egg roll recipe featured in this issue’s Creatively Cooking column along with my deeply held belief that anything — even lowly leftovers — is transformed above their station when fried within the confines of the simple egg roll wrapper. I need to take this time of mounting disappointments and remodel it into something meaningful. In short, I need to deep fry this crappy year until it is pleasingly golden.

Of course, I have no clue yet how I will accomplish this daunting task. Over the summer, I instituted family happy hours — hoping my kids would remember their cool mom who mixes an exceptional margarita instead of a summer of lonely doom and gloom. I suspect any or all of my attempts may pale in comparison to spending freshmen year living and studying in D.C.’s Foggy Bottom neighborhood. But I am determined to repurpose this year of disappointment.

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Hillsboro Lighthouse Tours

Tours of the Hillsboro Lighthouse are back and a great way to get out and enjoy a little fresh air and a whole lot of cardio. And on Nov. 5, guests will have the rare opportunity to drive onto the Lighthouse property. Typically, tour groups are ferried over by boat from the Sands dock. A barbecue lunch will be available for purchase. Regular monthly tours are currently scheduled to start back up in January. There is also an annual membership meeting on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11am to 3pm.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9am to 3pm WHERE: The Hillsboro Lighthouse COST: Barbecue lunch available for $5/per person. Memberships are available for a family of four for $50/annually and include 12 tours.

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Virtual Exhibitions Featuring the Space Shuttle Challenger INTO ORBIT AND FIRST FLEET PROVIDE DRAMATIC PHOTOS AND INSIGHTS

The new Netflix documentary, “Challenger: The Final Flight” has become one of the most watched shows on the service, leading to news stories across the nation about the inspiring and emotional fourpart series. For those captivated by the program, Pompano Beach Arts offers three provocative virtual programs that provide dramatic insights about the space program.

The Into Orbit Exhibition features photographs of the late astronaut Ronald McNair who perished in Challenger and the First Fleet Exhibition includes a visually stunning photo display and conversation with photographer John Chakeres, whose photographs were showcased in the Netflix documentary. Visit pompanobeacharts.org/ virtual-events.

“The Netflix series is mesmerizing the nation and generating more interest in the space program,” said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. “We are very proud to have these

exhibitions at our venues, and while we are still currently closed due to COVID-19, through our virtual programming, we are able to bring these fascinating exhibitions to life in a dynamic and inspiring fashion.”

FIRST FLEET ARTIST TALK WITH JOHN CHAKERES

Pompano Beach Arts Curatorial Consultant Juliana Forero hosts a candid conversation with world-renowned photographer John Chakeres, who captured the early years of the space shuttle program with a dazzling array of art-focused shots of The Challenger, Discovery and Columbia.

Chakeres takes viewers through his remarkable journey from an Ansel Adams protégé to a global innovator in the photographic realm. His shots of the early years of the space shuttle program were dramatically different from other photographers as his focus was on the artistic aspects of the spacecraft and the powerful imagery of launches and landings.

Throughout the conversation, Chakeres shares how he captured the acclaimed photos using specially developed equipment and the stories behind different shots. He also opens up about how the loss of the Challenger affected him.

Having put the space shuttle program photos away for decades, he has recently launched his book, “First Fleet “and is sharing what the program meant to him.

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Juliana Forero takes viewers inside the Pompano Beach Cultural Center for an up-close look at the photos John Chakeres took of the spacecraft during the Space Shuttle program’s early years. Forero also details the artistic elements of two critical images in the collection, providing viewers with stellar insights into each shot’s artistic vision.

RIGHT Ronald McNair was a NASA astronaut who died during the Space Shuttle Challenger launch ABOVE The Challenger at sunrise

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Virtual Soulful Sundays with Old Skool Gang

The Old Skool Gang is the brainchild of entertainment executive and former KC and the Sunshine Band member, Paul Lewis. Paul's musical career has spanned four decades. His smooth first tenor voice is just the right flavor to remember artists like Smokey Robinson, El Debarge, The Stylistics, Switch, Eddie Kendricks, O'Bryan, Sam Cooke & Enchantment.

WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 8 at 7pm WHERE: City of Pompano Beach Facebook page.

Virtual Lyrics Lab – All Arts Open Mic

Pompano’s beloved all arts open mic is back — virtually. Join in for this edition featuring intimate living room performances from some of South Florida’s popular singers, poets and artists. The host, Chris O’Neill will get the event started and featured artists include: singer Jas Floyd, spoken word poet Dorrian Bridges, musician Beto Rubinelli, singer Nathalie Nesh and rapper and singer Walter “Pops” Lugo!

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 8pm WHERE: Visit events.pompanobeachfl.gov

Virtual Soulful Sunday with the Gypsy Lane Band

Two of the Gypsy Lane Band members were the backing musicians for groups like the Village People, the Ritchie Family and Instant Funk and performed with Patti La Belle, Cindy Lauper and Lou Rawls. This band will get your party going with the soul of the gospel, jazz, Motown and reggae.

Soulful Sundays features South Florida’s top performers and bands in various genres ranging from Soul, R&B, neo-soul, blues to jazz and funk. Merging local and national artists, organizations and vendors, this program creates a monthly musical experience that enriches and celebrates the history and culture of the African American community in Pompano Beach.

WHEN: This concert premiered on the city’s Facebook page in October but is still available for viewing. (“Give it to me, that sweet funky stuff.” Don’t blame us if you find yourself dancing in your living room.)

WHERE: City of Pompano Beach Facebook page.

Virtual Music Under the Stars

Visit Pompano Beach’s Facebook page to enjoy some tunes from the comfort of your couch. Perhaps the event should be re-named “Music in Front of Your Screen.” But you get the idea.

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Virtual Learning at Junior Achievement Virtual Story Time at the Blanche Ely House Museum

With the guidance of the Junior Achievement (JA) staff, students enrolled in this program will complete their daily schoolwork online and also have opportunities to: • Learn and play through engaging JA activities and projects around financial literacy, career skills and entrepreneurship • Participate in other age-appropriate activities, including arts and crafts, STEM projects and interactive physical games, while following proper CDC guidelines and social distancing protocols.

Parents can go to work each day assured their child is safe by maintaining a 6-foot distance from their peers, washing and sanitizing their hands often, wearing protective masks, and being supervised by experienced and well-trained staff.

Students must bring their laptops, masks, basic school supplies, lunch and snacks.

The JA World Remote Learning Program, in partnership with Community After School, has been operating since the beginning of September.

For more information or to register, visit jasouthflorida.org/remotelearning COST: There is a sliding scale for fees associated with this program.

WHERE: Junior Achievement (JA World), 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek

The Blanche Ely House Museum brings virtual programs to you through Facebook. Kids can enjoy an online storytime. Each monthly storytime typically features a theme. So if you are in search of an inexpensive way to break up the day, check out this online program.

WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11am WHERE: Visit events. pompanobeachfl.gov

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they grow too tall, and are and some of the early influencers who elevated it Joinmeans in virtually and takefor a break this shopping a Christmas tree. When I was a susceptible to lightening strikes and hurricane damage. to an art form. from your day. As you eat your lunch, child, I used to get very sad thinking about all the trees Please, if you own one, don’t plant it outside. They just WHEN: Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7pm enjoy a unique cultural experience that were cut, but then I learned that Christmas tree don’t belong in our Florida landscape. Fortunately, there that turns us all into poets. Each farming is big business in many states and considered a are some really excellent choices for those who wish to have month, create, listen or watch renewable resource. a living holiday tree that can be planted into the landscape, different poems designed to spark Although thatEach knowledge creating a Christmas memory arboretum. the artist in you. workshopmade me feel better, for some, itencourages could still you be considered If you are one of those Our Florida native, Southern Red Cedar (Juniperus to step out ofwasteful. the people who choose an alternative, there are salicicola) is a great choice as is the Arizona cypress mundane andwould explorerather your potential andoptions: escape from the daily of living tree. two artificial, orstresses an actual (Cupressus arizonica). Both evergreens make a striking, low life while remembering how beauty What probably comes to mind is one of those maintenance addition to Association the landscape, and are great bird “darling” Hosted

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NOVEMBER EVENTS AT THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS

Cooler weather is on the horizon in South Florida and it’s the perfect time to plan a quick trip to the Land of the Rising Sun, The Morikami Museum and Gardens in Delray Beach.

Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners)

Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.

WHEN: Sundays, November 1, 15 or Thursdays, November 5, 19 from 10:15am to 12:15pm COST: $55 (Morikami Members $50).

Advance registration is required at morikami.org.

Ikebana Flower Arrangement-

Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art spanning centuries. In this course, students learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. For required materials visit morikami.org.

WHEN: Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17 TIME: Beginners – 11am to 1pm Intermediate – 1pm–3pm COST: $60 (Morikami Members $52.50).

Advance registration is required at morikami.org.

The Yamato Colony: A Japanese Settlement in Florida

Tom Gregersen shares anecdotes about the pioneering Yamato Colony of Japanese settlers in Palm Beach County early in the twentieth century.

WHEN: Friday, November 6 at 7pm. Museum doors open at 6pm COST: $10 (Morikami Members $7). Advance Ticket Purchase Required.

Tea Ceremony (Workshop)

Learn the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea — necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony.

WHEN: Saturday, November 7 from 1pm to 3pm COST: $40. Advance registration is required at morikami.org.

The Art of Bonsai (Class)

Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree. Students will learn to trim and train a tree in a container. For a list of required materials visit morikami. org.

WHEN: Sundays, November 8, 15, 22, December 6, 20 Time: Beginners – 1pm to 4pm Intermediate – 9am to 12pm COST: $91 (Morikami Members $81).

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Virtual Family Fun: Pocky Day

Learn all about this popular Japanese snack Make your own personalized box set of pocky with Morikami's craft template and instructional video.

WHEN: Saturday, November 14

Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)

Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties.

Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — will help you bring a calm perspective into your life.

WHEN: Saturday, November 21 at 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm COST: $5 with paid museum admission.

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How to Help Kids Survive Homeschooling As kids are now well into the new school year, whether virtually or in person, many students face anxiety and apprehension, according to Ali Kaufman, founder of Space of Mind, a modern schoolhouse. For some students, particularly those in younger grades, learning virtually is challenging.

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interaction and experiential learning, kids are not able to learn effectively. They are coming off of the weirdest months of their lives. They are out of their routine.” said Ms. Kaufman. “As parents, we want our kids to strive to be their best, but right now, kids need to feel safe and in some control. Here are steps parents can take to help their kids.”

FORM A POD. Partner with other families to form a small group of peers for your children. A small group has less risk and will provide your kids with socialization and opportunities for experiential learning.

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Well-meaning parents are transforming areas of their home into virtual learning spaces, but they have taken the creativity and autonomy away from the student.

Let the students have a say in their space. (See this month’s Creatively Speaking column.)

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Good Mornings

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BY CRAIG HALEY

I HAVE BEEN STUDYING THE TOPIC OF SUCCESS FOR ALMOST 20 YEARS. I FOCUS ON THE BEHAVIORS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE DO AND MODEL THEIR PRACTICES. IT RECENTLY dawned on me that many of these "successful" people are early risers. They all cherish their morning routine which sets them up for success in their day.

I have been an early riser since 2003 when I started Elite Force Martial Arts. My days start between 5:00am and 6:00am.

Whatever time you get out of bed, you should be intentional about the habits you put in place, so you are ready to crush your day, maximize your productivity and enjoy the process along the way.

Here are some of the common activities shared between many of the successful people I have studied.

Strategy #1: Their alarm clock is across the room and not next to the bed. By having to get up to turn off the alarm, you are far less likely to hit the snooze button and jump back in bed.

Strategy #2: They brush their teeth and wash their face right away. I know this sounds basic. But this simple practice makes you feel more awake and alert.

Strategy #3: Silence/Meditation. Many spend a few minutes in the morning in silence or meditating. They focus on their

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breathing, and many focus on everything in life for which they are grateful. In fact many famous people actively meditate including, Jennifer Anniston, Katy Perry, Paul McCartney and Oprah Winfrey.

Strategy #4: Visualization. Successful people visualize themselves performing at their best all day long. They see themselves crushing their workout, working efficiently, closing the sale, and enjoying the day.

Strategy #5: Affirmations. Top performers write down and recite positive affirmations about how they will perform and the goals they will achieve. They are stated in the present tense, are about themselves, and are stated in the positive. Here is an example of one of mine about teaching martial arts: “Today I will inspire and empower people for greatness. Give me the strength, the power, the passion, and the brevity to motivate people to take action and reach their highest level.”

The reality is we all talk to ourselves. My question for you is, are you saying inspiring and uplifting things to yourself?

Strategy #6: Reading. Successful leaders read a great deal. High performers are information sponges. They read books that are inspiring, educational, instructional and motivational. I once read that reading is like doing pushups for your mind, and I believe we all can and should do more pushups, both mentally and physically.

Strategy #7: They exercise early. Some top performers do their full workout in the morning, while others will do a short 10-20-minute routine designed to get the blood pumping.

The type of exercise does not matter. What does matter is getting your body moving, whether it be some yoga poses, stretching, weight training, running, or a combination of any of these.

The most important thing is to be active in the morning.

This will be tough for some people; however, I can promise you that you will feel energized, joyful, and ready to tackle your day when you are done with that exercise routine!

I was not always a morning person; however, I became one when a mentor suggested it. My morning routine sets me up for success each and every day. Try it! You may find a new habit that helps you jump to the next level of success, happiness and fulfillment. Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Get Psyched

Managing the 2020 Holidays THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING, WHICH CAN BE A JOYOUS TIME OR A STRESSFUL TIME FOR MANY PEOPLE. FOR SOME, IT BRINGS FEELINGS OF DREAD, STRESS OR ANXIETY about family or the time of year. Will it be different this year?

Many of us have not spent much time with family since March. This has been a stressful time that may cause us to look at family gatherings differently. Stress is a physiological or psychological state that results from demanding circumstances. But more importantly, it is how we think about or perceive these circumstances. Why is family stress so intense during the holidays? Can we embrace family this year in a different way?

It is our expectations that exponentially increase the family stress. We expect Uncle Joe to incite a political argument.

We dread being asked where we are working now (when unemployed). Or when we will graduate (when in our fifth year of undergrad). We often believe others expect things to be perfect. When our beliefs or attitudes conflict with behavior, we experience discomfort. It is natural for us to avoid situations that produce this discomfort, but it is challenging to avoid family during the holidays.

Manage your stress level by planning. Create a budget and stick with it to avoid the financial stress that goes along with the holiday season. Make lists of people to remember and tasks to complete. Start early with your holiday preparations. It is important to remember to keep doing the things you usually do to manage stress, like exercise, eating well and meditation.

Don't set yourself up to fail. Set feasible and healthy boundaries.

Decide ahead of time how much time you will spend time with family and how (e.g., virtually or in-person). Set limits on the number of events you will attend, for whom you will be buying gifts and how much holiday baking you will do. Forget about perfection. Your house will be in disarray, and that's O.K. Remember, you can't do it all. Focus on what matters; the people in your life. We all can appreciate this a little more this year.

Most of all, remember what makes the holidays meaningful.

They are about gratitude, giving thanks, appreciation of those we care about and recognizing our spiritual roots. Individuals who regularly practice gratitude by taking the time to acknowledge

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and reflect upon their lives with regard to things for which they are grateful tend to be more positive, enjoy life more, sleep better, get sick less and express more kindness and compassion.

When feeling blue, it is always a good idea to "get outside yourself." Stop thinking about yourself and turn your attention to others. Look for ways to serve others. This attitude is a win-win.

You'll feel good about helping others, and others will benefit from your help. This year we may need to do this in a non-traditional way. Think about supporting local businesses by buying gift cards to give for take-out meals. Kids can get involved by writing notes of thanks to city employees, teachers, police and fire departments.

The bottom line, once again, is to be thankful for what we have amid these trying times. Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Legal Matters

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BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

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AS MANY OF OUR SNOWBIRDS COME BACK TO FLORIDA, A COMMON QUESTION IS: DO MY LEGAL PAPERS FROM ANOTHER STATE work in Florida? With some exceptions, the answer is no.

Three primary documents protect you in Florida if you become incapacitated: designation of health care surrogate, written declaration, also known as a living will and the durable power of attorney. Other states may have different names for these documents.

Still, their substance is similar: you are designating one or more persons to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to communicate and take care of your legal and financial affairs if you become incapacitated.

Every state is like a different country. Each state has its laws and regulations regarding these three documents. The law in Florida is very clear regarding language, required references to specific Florida statutes, HIPAA compliant language for the health care surrogate and requirements for initialing specific powers for which the durable power of attorney will apply. It is unlikely that you can find online the appropriate language necessary to create documents that will be effective in Florida. Our current durable power of attorney document is 26 pages to be sure that it conforms to the new Florida law. If you have similar documents from another State, likely, they will not be valid in Florida.

Therefore, for my snowbird clients who divide their time between two states, I recommend a set of documents for Florida and another set for the other state. This will provide protection should you become incapacitated in either state.

You will not have to worry if your out of state documents will be honored.

If you have a last will and testament that has been properly executed in another state,

and you die in Florida, that will is valid and can be filed in the Florida probate courts.

However, it becomes much more time consuming, costly and difficult to probate an out of state will in Florida. A commissioner in the other state needs to be appointed by the Florida judge. The commissioner must take the sworn testimony of one of the witnesses to the will before being admitted to the Florida probate court. Sometimes, particularly if the will was done awhile ago, the witnesses cannot be located. If you have a Florida Will and it is properly executed and notarized, these additional requirements and court orders will not be necessary. Therefore, to make it easier, faster and less expensive to probate, you should consider making a new Florida will, particularly if you are now a Florida resident.

Suppose you wish to avoid probate on real estate that you own in Florida and another state. In that case, it is a good idea to consider a Florida revocable living trust and a deed to transfer your Florida property into the trust.

When you return to the other state, have a lawyer do a deed transferring that property to the Florida trust. This will avoid two separate probates in two states upon your death.

This is just a summary of the law and why it is advisable to have Florida documents.

I always offer a free consultation to review your current records, whether from Florida or another state, and give specific advice regarding your circumstances. Y Martin Zevin is available to discuss wills, trusts, estates, probate and is available for free consultation regarding personal injury claims or car insurance coverage. For more information call 954-569-4878 or visit martinzevinpa.com.

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Tidbits & Trivia

A COVID-19 Thanksgiving

BY JIM TERLIZZI MY WIFE AND I WON’T LET A LITTLE THING LIKE A PANDEMIC PREVENT US FROM HOSTING OUR TRADITIONAL FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER, BUT THERE WILL BE MODIFICATIONS. First off, we have engaged the services of a company which, for $500, will sanitize the entire house. This may sound pricey, but it does include two Hershey’s Kisses for each guest.

Before allowing admittance, I will employ a temporal scanner to check everyone's temperature. My guests who choose not to have that gun-like implement pointed at their forehead will have the option of a rectal thermometer. I will not administer the latter, so this will be on the honor system.

We have solved the mask problem thanks to an Israeli company, Avtipus Patents and Inventions, which has invented a mask with a trap door that opens when the fork approaches it. This will be the dinner mask.

We have masks with a built-in flap for cocktails through which a straw may be inserted so one may drink without removing it.

To be environmentally friendly, we will provide stainless steel straws that can be sanitized in the dishwasher and re-used. While cocktails have other benefits, we will offer them to keep our guests healthy by staying hydrated.

To maintain social distancing for ten people at dinner, we have made the following seating arrangements: Two people will be at either end of the dining room table, which is six-feet long. Two more will sit on opposite sides of the kitchen

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island, also six-feet long. Three will eat in each of the bedrooms, using lap trays. The remaining three will have “throne” seats in the bathrooms, with TV snack tables in front.

One of those seated in the bathroom will be the "designated reliever," which means they will have to get up temporarily if someone needs to use the facilities. That person will be chosen in a random drawing to avert hurt feelings.

For entertainment, we will play pin-the-tail-on-the-turkey, which will require pulling the masks up over the eyes. Participants will not be permitted to exhale while wearing masks in this position.

First prize will be a 48 mega-roll package of Charmin ultra soft toilet tissue. Second prize is a quart of hand sanitizer, while third prize will be a pack of Hepa filters for masks with pockets.

Winners will be asked to pay a small fee to defray the cost of gasoline used in the hunt for these items.

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge “my much younger sister” (she insists I use that appellation), Gloria, for suggesting this topic and contributing to it.

Following dinner and revelry, the entire group will head to CVS to get shots for the regular flu. It would be ironic to get sick from seasonal flu after surviving COVID-19.

Having now become an expert, I am available for hire to plan your Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations.

My fee may seem a bit high, but it does include two Hershey’s Kisses for each guest. Y

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Be Well

Tech-Neck, ScreenLean and Bobblehead

BY MARLENE R WOLF, MD, FAAFP

WHAT DO TECH NECK, SCREEN-LEAN AND BOBBLEHEAD HAVE IN COMMON? THE COMPUTER SCREEN AND YOU! THESE ARE NICKNAMES FOR A GROUP OF TELEWORK-RELATED INJURIES related to the neck, posture and head position when working at a computer. These injuries have skyrocketed since the temporary work-from-home (WFH) has become long term.

Have a friend take a picture and video of you in your WFH environment. Are you playing bobblehead, a common

neck is markedly diminished by placing your body in a neutral position. This position involves sitting in a chair of the proper height, with feet on the floor. Pillows are an easy fix for the chair height, cushion your gluteus maximus, and lessen that screenlean, hence tech neck. Your arms should easily hang from the shoulder with the forearm parallel to the floor while your spine is straight while seated. Your elbows, hips and knees should all be at about a 90-degree angle in this neutral position.

Is your neck snaking with screen lean? Raise the screen to eye level giving new life to those empty delivery boxes. The standing desk may be the answer. Worth the try, just add a few more empty boxes. Another easy fix is a portable, wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.

Besides sitting in the correct position, our bodies need to move and stretch. Hey, personal assistant, remind me every 30 minutes to get up and move! Schedule a move minute during your online meetings. Step to the right, step to the left, and now you can say this meeting moved you!

Tech neck, screen lean, bobblehead be gone.

Welcome, ergonomic work-from-home station and work position! Y Dr. Marlene Wolf is a board certified physician who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. To learn more visit drmarlenewolf. wixsite.com

phenomenon for those requiring corrective eyeglasses? Eyeglasses for computer use only may be the solution. Computer users also tend to have dry eyes, from blinking less frequently. Hey, personal assistant, put artificial tears on my shopping list.

Are you aligned in the neutral or ergonomic body position? Tech

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STEP UP YOUR LEFTOVERS GAME Arguably, the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers. But if you’re anything like me, by day three, you’ve had your fill of openface turkey sandwiches. But you can pretty much put any Thanksgiving leftovers inside an eggroll wrapper, roll it, fry it, and you will have a rich and savory treat with that perfect amount of crunch. I filled my eggrolls with turkey, stuffing, mashed sweet potatoes and green beans. The leftover gravy and cranberry sauce functioned as excellent dipping options. Honestly, these were such a hit; I think I’ve landed on a new family tradition. >>>

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I like to fry them. Heat a large, deep skillet and add enough canola oil to reach at least halfway up the eggrolls. Of course, you can go total deep fry on these babies, but the skillet option works well too. Turn the eggrolls a few times, so they brown evenly. Don’t step away. They cook quickly. You can also bake them in a 400-degree oven. Just brush with oil, place them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.

Serve with your leftover gravy and cranberry sauce on the side. Plan to make extra gravy. These babies are worth it. Y

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Try the Wine

Wine for Thanksgiving KEEP IT SIMPLE BUT DELICIOUS

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

MAYBE YOU’RE WONDERING, “IS THIS GOING TO BE ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE ARTICLES ABOUT PICKING WINE FOR THANKSGIVING THAT’S GOING TO TELL ME HOW I’VE BEEN getting things wrong all these years? Will it recommend buying a bunch of snobby, expensive, and hard to find wines?” Hopefully, it doesn't come off that way.

Whether your plan for this year's Thanksgiving is a celebration for two or twenty, my suggestions for selecting wine are fairly simple. It’s your Thanksgiving after all, and you shouldn’t feel pressured to pick wine that you sense you or your guests won’t like or that won’t add to the unique vibe of your holiday dinner.

My objective is to offer sensible suggestions to add to your Thanksgiving dinner enjoyment.

I want to be mindful, too, that this Thanksgiving will be different for many of us. The coronavirus may well put the kibosh, or at least a mindful crimp, on our ability to gather safely. My wife and I, for example, are playing it by ear for now. We don’t expect to travel to my oldest son’s home in Massachusetts as in recent years to celebrate with his family, brothers, and other guests. We're still figuring things out and will make the best of whatever we decide.

The plan still is for outstanding food and wine plus a virtual gathering via Zoom if we're apart.

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Thanksgiving Wine Basics My philosophy about holiday dinners is that food and company should take center stage with good wine complementing those pleasures. Showcasing or putting wine front and center on such occasions can lead to disappointment as easily as triumph. The wine itself can turn out not to be as impressive as we anticipated. Or it might get little notice, which can happen when people are focused on the food and people around them. Better, perhaps, to serve good, easy drinking wine that “goes with the flow,” so to speak.

Consider straightforward, quality wines that you and your guest(s) will enjoy and that pair nicely with turkey and a mix of side dishes.

Generally, that means serving lighter dry red and white wines like pinot noir and sauvignon blanc, as opposed to bolder and heavier (more alcoholic) wines like cabernet sauvignon and rich, oaky and buttery chardonnay. An alternative or accompanying wine could be a favorite or special-occasion dry sparkling wine, such as French Champagne, Italian prosecco, Spanish cava, or American sparkling wine. Quality sparkling wines are festive, tasty and usually go well with everything served at a traditional Thanksgiving meal. And if you’re up to a little something extra for dessert consider serving some Port, madeira, sauterne, or late harvest (sweet) riesling.

In last November’s column, I suggested serving American-made wines to emphasize Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday.

That, however, cuts out a world of wines that may include your favorites. Whatever their origins, serving at least one white and one red wine or, if you’re having a crowd, multiple choices of each adds to the fun. Consider opening each white and red from the start so everyone can try what they want. Don’t toss out the corks or caps. Good wine leftovers, even sparkling wine, will usually keep for two or three days if re-closed tightly and kept in a refrigerator or a cool place. Close sparkling wines securely with a regular wine cork. They should retain some of their prickly effervescence.

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Try the Wine <<< of 14.5% or more that help give wines power and heft. These qualities make these wines excellent pairings with fatty main dishes like beef, but they tend to be poor partners with relatively lean turkey preparations. If you're set on drinking a full-throttled California cabernet sauvignon or similar wine at Thanksgiving, consider serving it before dinner with an assortment of cheeses and other appetizers.

Wine Choices for Thanksgiving So how does one pick among the myriad of lighter dry red, white and sparkling wines? There are so many choices in nearly every price category from so many places. Recognizing that budgets vary, I'll focus on some specific wines selling between $15 and $65 a bottle, which is a good range for both quality and value. If you’re having many people for Thanksgiving, you might pick at the lower end of the spectrum. For a small group, you might want to spend more for something very special or exceptional.

SPARKLING WINE: If I were to open only one bottle of wine for Thanksgiving, my first choice would be a good sparkling wine. It’s cheery, tasty, feels special, and complements the turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes,and other vegetables beautifully. My favorites are French Champagne, quality sparkling wine from California, and prosecco. Unfortunately, French Champagne has gotten pretty pricey, made worse by the 25% tariffs now levied on most wines imported from France and certain other European countries. Excellent brands like Moet & Chandon, Piper Heidsieck, Perrier & Jouet, Bollinger, and Pol Roger, among others, now usually cost $40 and up, with vintage Champagnes often selling for over $100. There are some splendid ones like Montaudon and Moutard that sell for $25-$35. Outside France’s Champagne region, there many delicious but less costly sparklers such as Blanc de Blanc from Burgundy and Cremant from Alcase.

Fortunately, there are numerous delicious California and other sparkling wines that cost significantly less than most Champagne. California and Oregon sparklers made by Argyle, Schramsberg, J Vineyards, Chandon, Roederer, and Mumm sell mostly in the $15-$35 range. Other alternatives to consider are Italian prosecco or Spanish cava. For prosecco, some notable producers include La Marca, Nino Franco, Le Colture, Bisol and Mionetto. Generally, the best are labeled Valdobbiadene. For cava, look for the Cordorniu, Juve Y Camps, Freixenet, El Cep, and Campo Viejo brands.

Finally, inquire about Gruet sparkling wine from New Mexico, which I think is amazing considering it’s often priced under $15.

REDS: There are two particular kinds of red wine with just the right substantive but easy-drinking characteristics for Thanksgiving meals. One is pinot noir wines from Oregon and California, although you may also want to seek out pinot noir from New Zealand and Burgundy, France. The other is French cru beaujolais,

a wine made from gamay grapes from specific French villages, such as Brouilly, Julienas, Morgan, Moulin-aVent, and Saint Amour. Beaujolais village wines are fuller and more flavorful than beaujolais nouveau, the very light gamay wine sold and consumed within a year of bottling. Both pinot noir and beaujolais wines generally have low ABV (usually under 13.5%), have attractive red fruit flavors, fresh acidity, and little tannic astringency, making the best well-balanced, food friendly, and easyto-drink. Many also are terrific values.

Most cru beaujolais from France sells in the $15 to $30 range. Notable larger producers are George Duboef, Chateau de la Chaize, and Chermette labels, although there are many fine local producers. As for California and Oregon pinot noir wines, some producers I like are Argyle, A to Z, Chehalem, Castle Rock, Cherry Pie, J. Christopher, Erath, Evening Land, Gary Farrell, Four Graces, Hahn SLH, La Crema, Rex Hill, Roar, Sonoma-Loeb, Sojourn, and Walt.

These wines sell in the $15-65 range.

If you're not a fan of pinot noir or cru beaujolais, other good choices are California zinfandel blends (ideally 14% ABV or less), barbera or dolcetto d’Alba from Italy’s Piedmont region, or lighter French Rhone wines like Côtes-du-Rhone and rasteau.

WHITES: I enjoy drinking good Chardonnay wine as much as anyone. Yet, for Thanksgiving I vote for lighter, crisper wines like pinot blanc or pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, riesling, or even Italian soave. They’re natural matches for a wide variety of poultry dishes. Their crisp freshness, racy acidity, and modest alcohol content, along with their citrus, apple, peach, apricot and other fruit flavors, complement and blend with the typical mixture of Thanksgiving food flavors and textures. Like Italian soave and sauvignon blanc-semillon blends, some of these wines also have a subtle but pleasant creaminess.

Additionally, excellent bottles of all these wines are available in the $12-$30 from various producers. Look for any pinot blanc or pinot gris in this price range from Alsace or Oregon. For sauvignon blanc, I like Matua, Cloudy Bay, Greywacke, and Craggy Range from New Zealand, Mulderbosch from South Africa, and Honig, Chalk Hill, and Merry Edwards from California. For riesling, consider Kabinett or Spätlese wines from Germany’s Mosel or Nahe regions and dry American versions from the Forge, Ravines, Weimer, or Frank wineries in New York’s Finger Lakes region as well as from Chateau St. Michelle or Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl in Washington State. If you want to serve soave, look for Anselmi, Pieropan, Pra, or Tamellini. Y

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SACRED PEAKS, LUSH JUNGLES, INCA RUINS AND ROLLING SAND DUNES AWAIT ADVENTUROUS TRAVELERS IN PERU

PHOTOS AND TEXT BY DANIELLE CHARBONNEAU

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he global pandemic has shown me that life, as we know it, is fragile.

Faced with rapid changes to our lifestyles, and a sudden awareness of our own mortality, I think many of us have been inspired to reassess our visions. What are the dreams we once had that we have buried? What fantasies have we put away? What items on our bucket lists have remained unchecked for far too long? Have we really experienced the world and all it has to offer?

Personally, I asked myself all these questions last year when I was faced with a different life-altering chapter — one that made me stop in my tracks and say, “Screw it. I’m not waiting to live my dreams anymore.”

The decision to go travel came swiftly as I lay awake one morning at 3am. I scrambled for my laptop and impulsively booked a plane ticket to Peru, then secured a permit to hike the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. I had never really thought about visiting Machu Picchu before, but for some reason, as dawn approached that morning, the Andes mountains were calling my name.

RIGHT Danielle Charbonneau looks down

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THIS PAGE TOP A campground along the Inca Trail MIDDLE Porters begin their 26-mile journey

to Machu Picchu at the start of the Inca Trail.

BOTTOM Danielle Charbonneau and a group of Inca Trail Hikers at the start of the trail OPPOSITE One of the Inca ruins along the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

THE INCA TRAIL

A few months later, standing on top of Huayna Picchu with my arms outstretched, overlooking the legendary 500-year-old ruins of an ancient Inca civilization, I experienced my mountaintop moment (a moment now pictured on the front of this magazine). In that moment I felt empowered, vibrantly alive and overwhelmed by gratitude. I had spent four days hiking the Inca trail — a 26-mile-long trek that takes hikers to the summits of several high peaks, through mountains and subtropical jungle, and traverses multiple Inca ruins and archaeological sites.

The Inca Trail was rediscovered by an explorer named Hiram Bingham in 1915 during an expedition he took in search of the Lost City of the Incas.

It is believed that the Inca Trail was a route of pilgrimage to Machu Picchu that was used by the Sapo Inca in the 15th century. The Incas are known to have revered nature as holy, so it is widely accepted that the route was used to perform religious rituals honoring the majestic peaks. The valley is thus aptly named, the Sacred Valley. And the experience of hiking through it most definitely feels sacred.

If you’re interested and fit enough to hike the Inca Trail, I highly recommend the experience. I took the trek with Alpacca Expeditions, but there are many companies to choose from that operate in a similar manner. Since some of you may have no idea what a trek like this entails, I will elaborate.

Hikers make this trek in small groups of about 12 hikers, two guides, and a team of porters. The porters are a pack of insanely strong, agile men (and in recent years, a few women) who mostly grew up in the Andes. Thus they are accustomed to the altitude and make racing up and down the rugged peaks look graceful and easy, even with fifty pounds on their backs. They wear bright matching outfits according to their trekking company, and move methodically like coordinated armies. The porters carry the bulk of your stuff — tents, duffle bags, cooking supplies, propane tanks, etc. — and treat you and your fellow hikers like royalty.

You will be awoken in the morning at your tent with a cup of hot cocoa tea, which both warms you from the inside out and helps combat altitude sickness. Then you will meet your group in a tent for a hot breakfast. You will refill your water bottles, then strap on your daypack to start hiking. The hike is arduous and steep and loaded with rocky, endless steps, but the scenery is breathtaking. At lunchtime, the porters set up a midway camp where you will rest and eat lunch. At the end of your hiking day, the porters setup a tent with hot cocoa, tea, popcorn and sweets for a pre-dinner happy hour. Dinner on my trek consisted of seven (yes, seven!) homemade courses, packed with Peruvian flavors.

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Along the trek, the archeological sites and Inca ruins feel magical, transporting you to an ancient era. They are also generally almost empty as they can only be reached by hiking. The different hiking groups rarely meet at the same ruins at the same time, so each stop feels like a private excursion. The guides are true raconteurs and will share rich bits of history along the way. You’ll also get plenty of time to bond with your fellow hikers, who come from all over the globe.

On the last day, you and your group will wake before sunrise to lineup at what is called the Sun Gate. It is the upper entrance to Macchu Picchu.

You will reach the top of the ruins as the sun rises over the mountains. You will be some of the first visitors to enter the park (before the busloads of tourists arrive).

Once inside the park (if you booked a permit well in advance), you will have the option to hike Huayna Picchu, a challenging trek up an additional peak that sits high above the ruins, and high above the crowds. This part of my entire Peru trip was by far the most rewarding of them all. Standing at the highest point, looking down at the Lost City, is unforgettable.

BELMOND HIRAM BINGHAM TRAIN TO MACHU PICCHU

If a four-day, 26-mile trek does not sound like your cup of tea, you can opt for the more lavish experience. You can take a luxury train trip aboard the Belmond Hiram Bingham to Machu Picchu. The 1920s parlour cars are elegantly decorated, adorned with wood panels, brass finishes, warm lighting and pressed linen dining tables.

The train will wind through the Sacred Valley and ascend into the Andes from Cusco while you devour gourmet meals and listen to live Peruvian music. The route itself is 57 miles and lasts about three and a half hours in each direction. You’ll traverse along the Urubamba River (the Sacred River), go through ancient towns and lush cloud forests, and admire the towering mountains and vast grasslands dotted with llamas. The train takes you to the gateway city of Aguas Calientes. A short shuttle ride from the train will take you to the entrance of Machu Picchu.

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OPPOSITE TOP The Sayacmarca Inca ruin OPPOSITE BOTTOM A baby alpaca and her mother rest atop the Sayacmarca Inca ruin. THIS PAGE TOP The charming dining room at Vida Vegan in Cusco MIDDLE LEFT The grounds at El Balcon, a hotel on the mountainside overlooking Cusco MIDDLE RIGHT A chocolate demonstration at a small shop in Cusco

THE CHARMING CITY OF CUSCO

Cusco will be your home base from which to take day excursions into the Andes, to a vast array of archeological sites and to Machu Picchu. But the city itself is also a fascinating, wondrous place to explore.

Cusco was once the capital of the Inca Empire before Spanish conquistadors conquered the area. The city thus boasts elements of both the ancient Inca civilization and Spanish colonial architecture. Cobblestone streets branch out from the central square called the Plaza de Armas. Incan temples, Spanish Catholic churches and a baroque convent are all found around the city. An arts district, with an abundance of narrow cobblestone alleys lined with artisan crafts is a reasonable walk from the square. Llamas roam the streets, guided by women in colorful, traditional Andean fashion, while street musicians compose a lovely soundtrack for your exploration.

Cusco is the type of city that will charm you instantaneously, then grow on you more and more as you wander. On my first day in the city, a free walking tour departing from the Plaza de Armas, was the perfect introduction.

The culinary scene in Cusco is also rich with options.

And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss visiting one of the many chocolate shops which will demonstrate how to make chocolate straight from the native cacao fruit.

THE AUSUNGATE GLACIER LAKES

ABOVE A vegan appetizer served at Vida Vegan in Cusco. RIGHT One of the Ausungate glacial lakes.

For another day trip, I ventured out to hike around the Ausungate glacial lakes.

The trailhead is a long drive from Cusco (about three and a half hours), but it is worth it. The drive takes you through a variety of scenic areas and by fields full of alpacas and llamas.

The Ausungate glacial lakes are created by the run-off of 700-year-old glaciers, which hang magnificently on the rugged peaks of the Cordillera Vilcanota range. The peaks are stunning, towering above you as you wander around the glacial lakes below.

Each lake has a different shade of blue, turquoise or green based on the mineral content and plants they cover.

The area feels totally remote and far-removed from Cusco. A few local Andean people live in grass huts along the river and a small town of llama and alpaca herders sits near the trailhead. If you go with a tour group as I did, a local woman will make you and your fellow hikers breakfast and lunch in her own home.

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The hike around the lakes is relatively easy and flat (which was welcomed after my trek on the Inca trail). The area is a fairly new attraction, so does not gather the hordes of tourists that the more popular Humanatay lake does. The hike to Humanatay lake is reportedly much steeper and challenging. I personally was happy we opted for the Ausungate lakes, where the mood was serene, the landscape seemingly untouched. At the end of the day, hikers can swim in the thermal baths that rest below the lakes.

FLOATING REED ISLANDS

After our time in Cusco, I headed to the city of Puno by overnight bus (eight hours), then hopped on a shuttle to the harbor on Lake Titicaca for a trek by boat to the Floating Reed Islands of the Uros people. The Uros are an indigenous, preIncan people dating back 3,700 years who live on a series of floating islands handmade of dirt mounds and totora reed, a sort of thick, wet, grass, like the Everglades. There are more than 120 small floating islands, each with their own village leader.

The island we visited housed only five families.

After stepping off the boat and onto the island, which feels a bit like walking on a squishy, wet mattress as the reeds give way to a mild bounce, the leader of the island circled our group up to demonstrate how his community created their floating home: first, they cut the dirt mounds with a giant saw, then they roped the mounds

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together and layered them four feet thick with the totora reed. In some spots, the leader showed us a hole had been cut through to the lake below for the people to fish. The community also catches ducks, then cures the meat with salt and dries it in the sun for a sort-of duck jerky. Thanks to the Euro-Solar Programme, which was started to help poor communities get sustainable power, the Uros people now have solar power panels to electrify their grass huts.

After exploring the little island, the local Uros women serenade you with a version of “Row, row, row your boat” in multiple languages, then usher you onto a homemade vessel for a ride to the islands’ “capital” to buy coffee, pastries and get your passport stamped. This boat is made of reeds and rope, with two gondola-shapes on either side of a wooden platform, painted colorfully and crafted into animal shapes, giving the craft a Chinese New Year vibe.

While the experience feels somewhat contrived, with hordes of tourists all paraded through the same programming, it was fascinating to see how the Uros people live.

LAKE TITICACA

After visiting the Floating Islands, we re-boarded the motorboat and set out on a two-hour ride across Lake Titicaca to the island of Taquille. The ride is long and monotonous but gives one an idea of how massive Lake Titicaca is — more like a vast

Tourists sit aboard colorful boats made of Totora reed. The boats travel around the Floating Reed Islands near Puno, Peru. The islands are home to the Uros, an indigenous, pre-Incan people dating back 3,700 years.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM LEFT A local man

living on the island of Taquille gives a weaving demonstration. Men in Taquille learn to weave in childhood and must prove their skills in order to marry. Taquille sits in the middle of Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in South America.

OPPOSITE BOTTOM RIGHT Uros Women

at the Floating Reed Islands serenade tourists in multiple languages. LEFT Danielle Charbonneau and Nicole Sloss take a break by one of the Ausungate Glacial lakes.

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OPPOSITE The Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin, also known as Cusco Cathedral, is the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cusco. The Cathedral is on the edge of Cusco’s main square, Plaza de Armas. It is situated on a sacred Inca site and dates back to the 16th century. TOP Nicole Sloss smiles after riding a sand board down a steep dune in Huacachina, Peru. MIDDLE Sand dunes surround the Huacachina Oasis. BOTTOM Sand buggy tours are an adrenaline-packed way of exploring the sand dunes.

ocean. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in South America and rests at a dizzying altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level. It was formed during the pre-ice age about sixty million years ago when massive earthquakes shook the Andes Mountains splitting the range in two and forming a hollow that eventually got filled with water from melting glaciers.

The lake is a sacred lake to the Incas and was home to one of Peru’s most ancient pre-inca civilizations, the Puraka, dating back to 200BC. Legends tell of a “lost city” underneath Lake Titicaca.

On Taquille, we hiked around, had a home-cooked lunch (including a quinoa soup, green trout and papas fritas) and got a weaving demonstration by a local man. On Taquille, we were told that both men and women learn to knit from a young age, and unless a man can knit successfully, he is not marriage material. The man showed us his process from start to finish: first he makes a natural shampoo by grinding a local leaf, then he shears a sheep, cleans the sheep’s wool with the homemade shampoo and dyes it in a boiling pot of natural plant dyes. He spins the wool into string, then knits it into intricate patterns.

Approximately 2,500 people live on Taquille, crafting their own wares and living off agriculture planted on tiered terraces. The way of life on the island feels pure, albeit a bit boring.

HUACACHINA OASIS

About four hours outside of Lima rests the Huacachina Oasis, a small, quirky desert town. There you can take an adrenaline-pumping, scream-inducing, rollercoaster-ride of a sand buggy tour up and down the steep dunes. You can also rent sand boards. Long rides on your stomach aboard a wooden board, head first down steep terrain, is enough to bring out anyone’s inner child. At the end of the day, the

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sunset casts golden shadows across miles of rolling dunes.

The desert scenery is such a wild departure from Lima and Cusco that it feels as if you have been abducted and transported to another planet. The dune buggies are actually Mars rovers.

It is a surreal sensation to suddenly be in a hot, remote desert when only days before you were wearing a winter coat, hiking around glacial lakes at the bottom of the Andes. This rapid change in environment and climate as you travel across Peru is undoubtedly one of the allures to this South American country. Y

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he recent quarantine has given many people a lot of time inside their homes to clean up and organize their lives.

But what about the souvenirs and memorabilia that fail the following test: When you die, what will your loved ones do with your stuff?

When asked about a recent funeral in another state, my friend summarized his frustration as he described three days with his two siblings as they processed a lifetime of stuff after their remaining parent's passing.

I asked what they did with all the stuff. "We donated or threw away almost all of it," he said.

So I thought about my parents. What would my sister and I do with their houseful of belongings? Conversely, what stuff of mine would my children want me to keep for them — if anything?

There is a lot of advice available on decluttering.

But souvenirs, photos and the like are a different matter than, say, organizing your Tupperware. What do you do with items that have no function, beauty or investment value — just stuff that represents you or people and places you care about. Memorabilia is probably the best word for the category, but one person's memorabilia is another person's museum-quality artifact.

Here are the basic options: RETAIN: Keep all of it (after you go, this problem will go away on its own.) Only you can decide whether an item is valuable.

REJECT: Donate or discard some of it now. Trash is trash, and charitable donations should be easy to discern. The most suitable charity could be the town library from your childhood or your university's alumni association. Think of this as the first phase of the reduction process, so plan ahead for other options.

REDUCE: Condense or repurpose items like making one custom t-shirt with images from the 20 t-shirts in your Daytona Bike Week collection.

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RETIRE: Use family gatherings like Thanksgiving to host a retirement ceremony for selected items.

Perhaps this could become a new family holiday ritual. Create different meetings to accomplish this task. Gather a group of high school or college friends, meet for dinner and then toss a bunch of high school memorabilia destined for the landfill. New photos from the events can be added to pictures of the

discarded memorabilia and made into a photo book with copies for everyone.

Honestly, my own children do not want many years of yearbooks from both parents plus other random materials like report cards and graduation caps. They will want a book to condense their parents' youth into a compact collection that may be treasured by even future generations..

There are endless variations on those four categories: Retain - Reject - reduce - or retire.

So I did it. I was active in snow skiing in my younger days. I had a baseball cap from those days and collected pins from the ski areas I visited. I decided to reduce the cap and pins into a photobook, a custom

Richard Rosser’s book of ski memorabilia

Creative Projects to Encapsulate Your Most Memorable Moments We all have engaging stories to tell. Our lives are rich collections of cherished, vibrant moments. Our most replayed memories have left indelible imprints on our souls.

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edition of about 40 pages purchased for $20 to $50 plus the effort to put it together.

I disassembled the pins from the hat and photographed them with a good camera and lighting setup. I placed the photographs in the photobook along with photos from my skiing days. I printed copies for each of my two children and one for me.

I am quick to add that my "reduction" is not quite the right term here as the photo books are about the same weight as the originals. But what if my collection was bowling trophies or mounted trophy fish? A photo book with or without a significant amount of text is a perfect way to capture the essence of these types of collections into a minimal space and make copies for everyone who wants one.

Also, many of these efforts to reduce memorabilia allow you the ability to post to social media where you and others can access the memories — now and for a long time if you wish.

For holiday gatherings, you could invite family to review and select what would go into the book or other project. Family or friends could bring or send other materials or photographs to include in the project.

Obviously, you can expand or reduce this idea. You could have lunch with an old friend and purge an item from your world after an updated photograph

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of you, the friend and the item: one friend, one item — but a lovely ritual.

Or you could host a major family reunion, hire a memoir writer, professional photographer and pay for leather-bound books of your life story after purging most of your belongings and moving to Tahiti.

You could turn a favored group of travel souvenirs, ticket stubs or book covers into a photographic collage poster on your wall.

The point is to be deliberate.

Memorabilia should bring you joy and not be a burden on others. And the effort to curate your mementos, souvenirs and photos can serve as a catalyst for many new memories and good times as you retire some of it. Y

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LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and 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 $$$

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Rocca Trattoria. ITALIAN A small and intimate neighborhood place. Watch owner and chef Lucy prepare your favorite dishes in the open kitchen. 2014 E Sample Road, 954-876-1733 $$

DEERFIELD BEACH Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an au-

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

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

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale

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.

1965 NE Second St., 954-531-1290 $$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to

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

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

serves up both classics and inventive new dishes at this little neighborhood gem. Fresh and local produce is always used and vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free menu items are available. And here’s a note to the wise; the porcini mushroom soup is worth every calorie. The restaurant also offers cooking classes and wine tasting dinners. 4626 N. Federal Highway, 954946-9240 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub

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

The Nauti Dawg Marina Café. AMERICAN Nestled in at the Lighthouse Point Marina, the Nauti Dawg is a local favorite.

Start with the tuna wontons—crispy fried wonton wrappers topped with tuna tartare, seaweed salad, red pepper mayo, wasabi and a hit of sriracha. You can’t go wrong with the fresh fish sandwich—ask what the catch of the day is. All sandwiches come with a side and, while French fries are always a delicious option, the restaurant offers a tangy cucumber salad (among other choices) that provides a nice crunch to any sandwich.

They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$ Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$ Red Lotus. THAI Red Lotus serves all of your favorite Thai dishes from pad Thai to red and green curries and more. Start with the dumplings — the pasta is delicate and they are packed with flavor. 4460 N Federal Highway, 954-933-7163 $$ 78 pointpubs.com •

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Café Med. ITALIAN Authentic Italian restaurant right on the ocean with an Italian chef from Rome. Excellent service, coupled with carefully prepared dishes just across from the ocean always provides for a lovely dinner. Live music nightly. Breakfast and dinner available daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596-5840 $$$ Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets

better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

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

JB’s on the Beach. SEAFOOD Glorious Beach views and a private glass room perfect for business or family affairs. 300 N. Ocean Way, 954-571-5220 $$$ Le Val de Loire Restaurant. FRENCH • STEAKHOUSE The

menu at this cozy French bistro in The Cove Shopping Center includes many of the classics. So next time you crave sole meunière, filet mignon au poivre or beef bourguignon, you are in luck. The steakhouse menu includes a New York strip and a rib eye, among other cuts. Yet, Le Val de Loire is a French restaurant, so they offer three different 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 $$$

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

Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! 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 $$-$$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-428-2539 $$$ Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from the sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees.

There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$ Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping cen-

ter 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. And Popeye would be proud.201 SE 15th Terrace, 954-427-0423 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN Perhaps it’s the all day happy hour (Mon.-Fri., 11am-7pm) with $5 El Jimador margaritas, but as soon as you enter, the weight of the day lifts off your shoulders.

The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag.

The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood. The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 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., 954946-6000 $ 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

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relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$

Bella Roma Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. ITALIAN • PIZZA

Tasty dishes large portions,. Delivery is available. 40 SW 15th St., 954-784-3696 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths.

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

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD At the end of East Atlantic Boulevard, steps from the ocean, is Briny Irish Pub. There is a large beer selection plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts 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. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed-out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others.

Plenty of land-lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. Fresh oysters and clams are also available. Wash it all down with a draft beer, a glass of wine or choose from over 40 different bottled beers. So, if you are in search of high-quality ingredients, inventive cooking and a very welcoming staff, head over to Calypso. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find.

This small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily.

However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S.Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$ Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN When you’re looking for a change in your restaurant rotation, take a trip back to the old country at Checkers Old Munchen. For a traditional German meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$ Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with

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

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

ing at the Beachcomber Resort — go for the view. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner. 1200 S. Ocean Blvd. 954-941-7830 $$$

Deccan Spice. INDIAN Take your pick from classic dishes like

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

1149 S.Federal Highway, 954-366-1847 $$

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fajita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too.

1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$ Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a

standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754215-6103 $$

Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy

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The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

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Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday starting at $9.95. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$

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Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for

lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal

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

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Kabuki. JAPANESE • THAI Kabuki offers a full menu of Thai and Japanese entrées plus classic and specialty sushi rolls all in a hip and modern setting. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-951-6077 $$ Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954532-4567 $$ 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, 754-2229174 $$$-$$$$ La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable

and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. Expect to be delighted. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain.

You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub

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

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN Places like Lucky’s make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea offers simple eats and some top-notch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered.

The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd.

Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a

few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff. 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 and more. They offer lunch specials ranging in price form $9-11 and family-style platters for six people served with appetizers, salads, kebobs, rice and vegetables for $115. 3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

Nikki’s Greek Kitchen. CONTINENTAL Enjoy salads and entrées all with a slight Mediterranean influence including housemade hummus and tzatsiki, gyros, spinach pie and more. Enjoy the location right across from the Pompano Fishing Pier. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste 102, 954-532-2771 $$-$$$ Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean

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Dining Out emphasis on seafood. We loved the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. For meat lovers, the baby back ribs were melting off the bone. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past.

Dining at Oceanic is like a mini stay-cation. 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768

Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese

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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 In-

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Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlan-

tic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced cold cocktail. Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$

Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN The falafel at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954943-2999 $$ 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 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian

favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$

Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, cats 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 as well with 20 different kinds of martinis. 2101 N.Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$

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 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can

Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, can-

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954785-2442 $$

Bistro Delicious Fall Favorites - Tapas - Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Beef Wellington - Nightly Specials Local relaxed & upmarket dining. Perfect for birthday, anniversary & small celebrations. Responsible social distancing.

Offering Dine-in, To-Go & Delivery via Delivery Dudes Reservations and Information (954) 946-9240 Please visit our website to see our menus https://www.lebistrorestaurant.com/ (954) 946 -9240 4626 North Federal Hwy in Main Street Plaza

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nelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

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.

2780 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-784-7110 $$

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 fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954941-1261 $

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. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

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Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations,

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Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily spe-

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

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available. For something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

Blue Ocean Poke. POKE The menu created by chef Dean James Max, enhances the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2060 $

Bob’s Pizza. PIZZA • ITALIAN Pizza served remarkably close to the Beach — as if pizza could be get any better. 2076 NE Second St., 954-426-1030 $ Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come togeth-

er to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954-596- 5949 $-$$

Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe

beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-531-0300 $$

El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $ Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato.

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

Nick’s Pizza. PIZZA Nick’s family moved from the Bronx to

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Dining Out Deerfield Beach 13 years ago and opened Nick’s Pizza. The restaurant offers an extensive Italian catering menu, delivery and New York Style pizza. 137 NE Second Ave., 954-421-6700. $-$$

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

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

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

something to munch on, whether it be their flourless chocolate cake or a short rib panini with fontina cheese and pickled red onions… yum. We’re still dreaming about the BLT. 1619 SE Third Court, 754-212-5569 $

Tropical Grill Island Cuisine. CARIBBEAN Don’t be fooled by the counter service at this beachside eatery where the offerings range from escovitch snapper to shrimp curry. Grab a table outside for people watching. Meal prices range from $11-$25.

241 N. Ocean Drive, 754-227-5055. $$ Umberto’s. PIZZA Family tradition baked into every bite. Try

Grandma’s pizza, square pizza with fresh tomato and basil and of course, mozzarella. 233 N. 21st Ave., 954-421-7200 $-$$

POMPANO BEACH Fast & Casual Anne Marie’s Pizza and Wine Co. ITALIAN Whether you are looking to grab a quick slice or enjoy a much needed date night, Anne Marie’s fits the bill. Enjoy a cheesy slice of New York style pizza, bruschetta or classic chicken Francese. Anne Marie’s is also offering wine club memberships where customers can have bottles delivered locally and also purchase excellent wines at wholesale prices. One popular option at Anne Marie’s is the quattro pack — for $29.95 it includes any four 10-inch pizzas plus an order of garlic rolls. This option is perfect for families who can’t agree on the toppings. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $ Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

deli sandwiches, subs, wraps homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and homemade baked knishes. 2657 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954816-9649 $

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 $

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., 954-9463150 $$ Coldfish. ASIAN Sushi drive-thru? We’re in! Coldfish, serves

Pan-Asian cuisine in fun and colorful atmosphere. 1750 N. Federal Highway, contact@coldfish.com

Five Girls. BURGERS • PIZZA Check out this cozy, neighbor-

hood 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 $

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La Rachetta at Whole Foods Market. PIZZA AND WINE BAR

Enjoy weekly deals with plenty of beers on tap and wines by the glass. For something different, try the sweet southern swine pizza — a light and crispy pizza topped with pork belly, arugula and cheese. They have daily specials served with a draft beer for $8. And the truffle fries are great with anything.

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., 954-782-5387 $

Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$

Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Ital-

ian restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian dishes come barreling out of the kitchen.

The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. While the small restaurant (with only about six cozy tables) doesn’t serve alcohol, they do allow BYOB (and there’s a liquor store conveniently located right next door).

Families bring in bottles of red wine to cork, creating a joyous atmosphere. The restaurant has a huge menu with stromboli, calzone, soups, salads, subs, 26 kinds of specialty pizzas, baked pasta dishes, chicken and veal entrées and all your traditional pasta dishes and desserts. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954941-0550 $-$$

Mini Pita. Mediterranean If you’re looking to explore the

Mediterranean diet, this is a good place to start. The comprehensive menu includes plenty of salads, pita melts and sandwiches, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, falafel and a choice of entrees that includes a whole brazen, lamb chops and mousaka.

2555 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595 $$

Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just pur-

chased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths.

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-7887498 $

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. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. The fried pork chops were delicately coated and crispy. We tried them with a classic potato salad and collard greens. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. And who doesn’t love a marvelous fried chicken wing? If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400

Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes

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

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Travel writer Danielle Charbonneau trekked through Peru on a dime. (See our feature story in this issue.) But if Peru is on your bucket list and you’re more of the luxurious-resorttype, then Tambo del Inka fits the bill. Nestled in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the resort stands as a contemporary doorway to the region’s cultural and natural richness. This exclusive retreat even has a private train station to Machu Picchu. The resort also offers fine dining, a 24-hour business center, a therapeutic spa, along with an emerald lagoon and blooming riverside gardens. In homage to the ancient legacy of the region, the rooms harmonize with the surrounding area’s stunning beauty and offer mesmerizing views of the Andes and the Vilcanota River from private balconies.

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“I was Back to Work Within a Week.”

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