Lighthouse Point Magazine, November 2021

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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.

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A Family Adventure to Guatemala

Christine Balisteri Van Buskirk, husband and Lighthouse Point City Commission person Kyle, and their four children have traveled to some amazing places, but Christine never suggested to contribute to the magazine, until Guatemala. And we agreed that now was a good time for a story about a local family seeking an adventure rich with history, culture and chocolate.

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What makes successful people successful.

Attorney Martin Zevin compares life estate deeds and revocable trusts.

Why you need a wealth management team.

Wake up and get healthy.

Crime doesn’t pay, unless you live in San Francisco.

An over-the-top elegant apple tart for Thanksgiving.

If you feel silly discussing wine, read David Ehrenfried’s tips for tasting and talking about wine.

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Creatively Speaking

Navigating the Sensitivities of our Modern World

BY SUSAN ROSSER These days, more often than not, things aren't black or white but somewhat murky and nuanced. But our sensitivity to insults seems quite solid. In August, I read a column in the Washington Post by Padma Lakshmi, a cookbook author and the host of Bravo's "Top Chef." Lakshmi criticizes a column that ran a few days earlier in the Post entitled "You Can't Make Me Eat These Foods" by humorist Gene Weingarten. His list includes all Indian food. He writes: Indian food. The Indian subcontinent has vastly enriched the world, giving us chess, buttons, the mathematical concept of zero, shampoo, modern-day nonviolent political resistance, Chutes and Ladders, the Fibonacci sequence, rock candy, cataract surgery, cashmere, USB ports ... and curry. If you like Indian curries, yay, you like one of India's most popular class of dishes! If you think Indian curries taste like something that could knock a vulture off a meat wagon, you do not like a lot of Indian food. I don't get it, as a culinary principle. It is as though the French passed a law requiring a wide swath of their dishes to be slathered in smashed, pureed snails. (I'd personally have no problem with that, but you might, and I would sympathize.)

Actually, this isn't the original text. In the first iteration, Weingarten wrote that all Indian food is based on one spice — curry. However, curry is a combination of many spices. Lakshmi points out that with a simple Google search, he could have learned about curry.

As I read Lakshmi's article, I thought, "yup, she makes some excellent points." But then, the other side of my brain thought that Weingarten including Indian cuisine in a list of foods he doesn't like is possibly not a colossal crime.

And while he at first defended his opinion, he later apologized for the column via Twitter and said he should have just picked one Indian dish he doesn't like, rather than using such a "broad brush" to paint an entire cuisine. I have to admit, when I first read Weingarten's column, I didn't find it offensive. It was only after I read Lakshmi's rebuttal that I realized how it could be offensive.

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For me, this entire kerfuffle highlighted a critical problem in today's world — the feeling that we must always pick a side. But, all of us need to be able to hold two competing thoughts in our heads. It's okay to be confused, and it's important to ask questions.

I re-read the both columns, and I understood why he didn't believe his writing was insulting. He thought he was portraying himself as the butt of the joke — depicting himself as a sort of man-child who discounts large food groups and stubbornly sticks by his opinion.

On the other side, my mother always said, "humor at the expense of others is never funny." It doesn't take much smarts to make fun of something. So yeah, disparaging the food of an entire nation was bound to piss off someone. And yes, it was cheap and easy and neither clever nor funny.

But isn't it also possible that he simply made a misjudgment, and he isn't the worst person on the planet?

Have we devolved into a people where we can't find some modicum of merit in competing sides of a disagreement? I'm not saying there are never times when right and wrong aren't clear.

But a good person can do a bad thing. An intelligent person can write a bad column.

At the end of her column Lakshmi suggests that young comedians of color should apply to be humorists at the Post. I haven't read all of Weingarten's columns, but should he lose his post at the Post over one piece that was a miss? As someone who writes a column, I would hate to think that people would write me off if I "missed" one month. She was wise to point out his mistakes, but man, she really stuck it to him. Perhaps a lighter tone might have been equally effective.

In the end, after considering all the angles, I do lean more towards Lakshmi's point of view. Making the cuisine of an entire nation of about a billion people the butt of a joke is never a good look, and honestly, not even funny.

My mother, who had a fantastic sense of humor, would not have found Weingarten's column witty — and believe me — she was no fan of curry. Y

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The civic center is currently offering yoga, karate, and mah-jongg classes and will soon add Zumba classes and other programming. In addition, the civic center will also be hosting special events. The center hosted a free short play festival in September, with seven different play scenes presented by Curtain Call Playhouse. The civic center, which is available for rent, features an auditorium with a stage and dressing rooms, a warming kitchen and two multi-purpose rooms. The civic center is located at 2669 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach

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Around Town Holiday Sip and Toy Drive WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 5:30-8:30pm WHERE: Dangerous Minds Brewing Company,

1901 N Federal Highway in Pompano Citi Centre COST: Free to attend, but must register on eventbrite.com WHAT: Enjoy a networking event hosted by Pompano Housewives — but you don’t have to be a housewife to attend.

Help bring the spirit of the season to hundreds of children who have experienced abuse and neglect throughout the South Florida area. Bring new, unwrapped toys (birth to12) to the event. The folks at My Safe Harbor in Lighthouse Point will be there to collect the donations and deliver the toys to those in need.

Guests will enjoy giveaways from local businesses, $4 select beers and ciders, $5 wines and select appetizers for $5. Plus, the first 50 ladies to sign in at 5:30pm get a swag bag full of goodies!

Lighthouse Point Community Shuttle

The City of Lighthouse Point operates a shuttle bus allowing residents to shop, visit, and travel within the area of Lighthouse Point. Come ride our Community Shuttle for FREE! The shuttle stops are the Lighthouse Point Library, Target, Pompano Citi Centre, Whole Foods and more. Many stops connect with the Pompano Beach shuttle and Hillsboro Beach Shuttle. To view all stops and schedule, please view lighthousepoint.com/191/CommunityShuttle

Good Oral Health Leads to Better Overall Health

BY VALERIE LOCAY They say beauty’s only skin deep, but thanks to advances in modern science, we now know beauty runs much deeper.

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Not only does your heart benefit, but your brain can too. Studies have also pointed to a relationship between periodontal disease and stroke. In one study that looked at the causal relationship of oral infection as a risk factor for stroke, people diagnosed with acute cerebrovascular ischemia were more likely to have an oral infection when compared to those in the control group.

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Last but certainly not least, dental checkups for people with diabetes are a life-saving

game-changer. Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. So grab that toothbrush and floss and get going.

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Valerie Locay, R.D.H. - Valerie is the lead hygienist at Park Plaza Dental in Pompano Beach. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelors degree in Science, then pursued her passion in dental hygiene at Sandford Brown University. She is already positively impacting our patients by improving their oral health while maintaining a comfortable environment.

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Around Town The Florida Highwaymen Art Show & Sale WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 27, 10am-5pm; Sunday, Nov. 28, 10am-4pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Woman’s Club, 314 NE Second St., Pompano Beach COST: $5 WHAT: The Florida Highwaymen were an informal group of 26 African-American landscape artists of the 1950s and 1960s who painted vibrant images of an unspoiled Florida and whose work became recognized as an original American art form. This year’s Highwaymen artists will include Curtis Arnett, Al Black, Issac Knight, Doretha Hair Truesdell, Roderick Hair and more.

During the event, the Kester Cottage Museums in Founders Park, across the street, will be open for free tours, and refreshments will be available for purchase in the park. The Hood Center in Founders Park will feature a free exhibit in tribute to the late Willie Daniels, one of the original Florida Highwaymen, who passed away last month.

On the evening before the event, Friday, Nov. 26, from 6 to 9pm, the second annual “Paint Like the Florida Highwaymen” event will occur at the Pompano Beach Woman’s Club. The widow

of original Highwaymen leader Alfred Hair, Doretha Hair Truesdell, will teach a limited number of guests to create a Highwaymen-style painting. Tickets to “Paint With Doretha” are $100 per person and include all needed art supplies, plus beer, wine, soft drinks and light refreshments.

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place on Nov. 27, Thanksgiving weekend! Headlined by Monica, this music festival will feature some great R&B acts , such as Freddie Jackson, Dru Hill, Avant and other special guests.

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this winter! On Saturday, Dec. 4, Twenty One Pilots, The Lumineers, Glass Animals, Modest Mouse, Bleachers, WILLOW, and Beabadoobee, will take the beach by storm.

On Sunday, Dec. 5, Swedish House Mafia, Weezer, AJR, Bastille, All Time Low, Yungblud, Walk the Moon, Cold War Kids, Tai Verdes, Mod Sun, Girl In Red, and Nessa Barrett will close out the weekend filled with sand and sun.

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City BEAT

BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point to Get Over $5 Million in Federal Funds for COVID-19 Recovery The City of Lighthouse Point will be receiving approximately $5.6 million in federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), an economic stimulus bill enacted in March 2021 to help local governments in their ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

At its Sept. 23 meeting, the City Commission approved an ARPA Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Agreement with the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the state entity responsible for disbursing the funds.

Lighthouse Point and other cities with populations under 50,000 will receive payments through the state of Florida instead of directly from the U.S. Department of Treasury.

The City will receive the funding in two portions, half of it this year and half of it next year.

The ARPA funds may be used to replace revenue needed for the provision of government services when, due to the COVID-19 emergency, there has been a reduction in revenue collected compared to the most recent fiscal year of the City prior to the emergency; COVID-19 expenditures or negative economic impacts of COVID-19, including assistance to small businesses, households

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and hard-hit industries; premium pay for essential workers; and investments in water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.

ARPA requires local governments to spend the funding by the end of the calendar year 2024 and provide periodic reports to the U.S. Department of Treasury with a detailed accounting of the use of funds.

If the City doesn’t use the funds

by Dec. 31, 2024, the funds must be returned to the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

The City Commission, at its Sept. 13 meeting, approved a contract with the firm Government Services Group (GSG) for consulting services related to the ARPA funding.

In order to use the ARPA funds to the greatest extent possible, GSG will work with City Administration

to analyze projects, conduct risk assessments and ensure the projects will be eligible. GSG would also help with reporting compliance and audit assistance.

Mayor Glenn Troast said guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury was “less than

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clear.” For example, there are infrastructure projects that are allowed to be funded under ARPA, but they are narrowly defined.

GSG will help the City identify what projects the money can be spent on, said Troast. Y

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J.R. Dunn Jewelers Will Be Getting a Major Makeover

J.R. Dunn Jewelers, located at 4210 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, has plans to completely remodel its existing store and construct a 5,799-square-foot showroom addition.

The store, which sells high-end jewelry and watches from brands such as Gucci and Rolex, was founded by James “Jim” Dunn and his wife Ann Marie Dunn, residents of Lighthouse Point. Jim Dunn passed away in May 2021.

“The plans to remodel and expand the store meant the world to my husband,” said Ann Marie Dunn. “It was his dream to build this beautiful state-of-the-art building.”

An approximately 7,335-squarefoot one-story building that currently exists on the property would remain. The new addition would be built on the south side of the one-story building.

The number of parking spaces would increase from 35 to 64.

Other improvements to the site would include new parking pavers,

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new sidewalk pavers and new landscaping. A sheer-wall water fountain would be installed in front of the new addition.

J.R. Dunn Jewelers is recognized as an Official Rolex Jeweler, authorized to sell and service Rolex watches. It is one of only a few authorized Rolex service centers in Florida, “which is a great honor for us,” said Ann Marie Dunn, and “it’s going to drive business to our doors.”

“The project came about from the company’s desire to create a world-class experience for our clients right in Lighthouse Point,” said Sean Dunn, Vice President of J.R. Dunn Jewelers. “The new J.R. Dunn will allow for amazing synergy among employees across our brick and mortar and e-commerce departments, all under one roof.”

Ann Marie continued: “Our business has been growing exponentially in the last two to three years, even though we’ve had

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a COVID situation, and we’re hiring new people.” She noted there are many brand-new customers coming through the doors that are from different parts of the country and “are looking for a solid jeweler they can trust.”

“We’re actually bursting at the seams inside,” said Ann Marie.

“We felt that by doing this building it would bring so much to the Lighthouse Point area.”

The plans are currently going through the City’s review process.

Ann Marie said she and her son, Sean, are passionate about keeping her husband’s dream alive.

“We are looking forward to putting a shovel in the ground and getting this going,” she said.

Jim Dunn, who was also a local philanthropist, founded the 5K Dunn’s Run in 1996 to benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County. This year marked the 25th Annual Dunn’s Run, which was dedicated to honoring his memory. Y

City Beat BY MARIE PULEO

Lighthouse Point City Commission Votes to Put Library First-Floor Expansion Project Out to Bid The Lighthouse Point City Commission, at its Oct. 12 meeting, resumed its discussion regarding a new first-floor children's wing proposed for the Lighthouse Point Library, which would be funded with the 2018 voter-approved bond issue. The project would replace the City's plan to build out the library's second-floor using bond proceeds.

After considering both options in more detail, the Commission voted unanimously in favor of putting the proposed children’s wing project out to bid to see what pricing comes in.

The children’s wing would extend into a portion of the parking lot to the north of the library. It would be an approximately 1,600-squarefoot, one-story stand-alone building that connects to the existing library building with a glass-enclosed corridor. The space between the two buildings could be used as a reading garden or programming area. The children’s wing would also have an outside entrance and its own bathroom, so it could be used at night completely independent of City Hall.

The alternate first-floor project was developed after it was determined that converting the second-floor into a community room (roughly 1,200 square feet) would not be cost-effective due to unanticipated challenges. In the revised plan, the library’s current children’s room would become the community room.

Kaufman Lynn Construction, the firm the City hired to serve as the construction manager for the city’s bond projects, was asked to price the second-floor buildout of the library.

Pricing came in at $997,632 for construction costs, compared to the

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original budgeted amount of $471,270 for construction.

Kaufman Lynn provided a rough estimate of $675,000 for the children’s wing construction costs.

William Gallo, of Gallo Herbert Architects, who was hired as the City’s representative to oversee the bond projects, was authorized by the City Commission to refine the firstfloor expansion concept and get firmer pricing, which yielded a construction cost proposal of $1.2 million from Kaufman Lynn.

Gallo told the Commission on Oct. 12 that the cost of the children’s wing was driven up “dramatically” because it was determined that, in light of FEMA flood elevations, the building would have to be constructed two feet higher.

Gallo explained that if the grade of the building is raised two feet, there wouldn’t be ADA accessibility.

As a result, a large portion of the parking lot would have to be raised, the drainage would have to be redone, and ramps into the building would have to be built.

Gallo said there was some merit for the cost being higher as a result of having to raise the building, but he wasn’t comfortable with the cost per square foot, which is about $850.

He said it should be about $500 per

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square foot, given the building is “just a box with a carpeted floor.”

Kaufman Lynn was asked to do a proposal because their current contract with the City has a miscellaneous contract provision, but the City is not obligated to accept the proposal.

The Commission discussed putting both the first-floor and second-floor projects out to bid to see what prices come in from other contractors, but Gallo advised against it because the marketplace might not take it seriously, knowing the City is only going to do one or the other.

Mayor Glenn Troast said the first-floor expansion "is a much more desirable option, and I think it gives the library a lot more flexibility." Y

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Congratulations to the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club for a most convivial Change of Command ceremony and dinner on Oct. 9. Commodore Peter Hanssen, who is moving out of state, transferred leadership of the club to Troy Ganter during an evening of ceremony and camaraderie.

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LAST MONTH, WE LOOKED AT FIVE SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE'S STRATEGIES THAT HELPED THEM LEAD THE FIELD IN THEIR CHOSEN AREAS. AS I MENTIONED LAST MONTH, MY definition of success is waking up every day and liking what I must do that day. I never want to wake up and dread what I need to do. So, everyone's definition of success is different. What is yours?

What do you consider true success?

Success Trait #6: They have an obsessive and constant pursuit of better There is an Japanese term, Kaizen, that stands for Constant and Never-ending Improvement. Adherers to Kaizen are constantly looking for better ways to achieve their goals, and make an impact.

Author Darren Hardy teaches business owners to ask the bigger/easier question. How can we get bigger and do it easier?

That thought process will get you to think, grow, and improve what you are doing to achieve better results, make more impact and do it with less effort.

Success Trait #7: Steadfast consistency Successful people are incredibly consistent with their schedules, habits, and routines. Good habits are hard to develop and easy to live with, while bad habits are easy to create but hard to live with. Successful people are consistent with their work, study and exercise schedules. Their daily routines are set in stone because they work and generate excellent results.

Success Trait #8: Power tribe Successful people are diligent about the company they keep. They make sure they surround themselves with people who are positive and supportive. If you hang around with successful people, you will become more successful. If you hang around with people who complain, you will become that too.

Napoleon Hill introduced the concept of Mastermind groups in his book "Think and Grow Rich." This is when a group of likeminded people get together and brainstorm ways for them all to do better and be more successful. This is a Power Tribe.

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Success Trait #9: Consummate learners Successful people make learning and growing a top priority. They understand the saying, "When the tree stops growing, it begins to die." They are ferocious readers. As the saying goes, "All great leaders are great readers." They also learn and grow when other people are filling their minds with garbage. For example, many successful people I know turn their cars into a university on wheels. They listen to audio programs and books that instruct and inspire them.

Success Trait #10: Unshakeable resolve Successful people are unyielding in the pursuit of their goals and dreams. Of course, they deal with challenges and obstacles, but to them, it is simply part of the process of achievement.

They don't get discouraged, angry, or distracted. They keep their eye on the prize. They focus on their target goal and the vision they have created, and they keep moving forward. Like Rocky Balboa said, "It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!"

There you have it! The ten traits of the ultra-successful. I hope you enjoyed these two articles and got inspired to take action and make your dreams and goals come to fruition. Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Legal Matters

What’s Better: Life Estate Deed or Revocable Trust

BY MARTIN ZEVIN, ATTORNEY

THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS TO AVOID PROBATE ON YOUR HOME WHEN YOU DIE. IF YOU ARE SINGLE, THERE WILL BE PROBATE WHEN YOU DIE UNLESS YOU CHOOSE ONE OF THE following options. If you are married and own your home together, your surviving spouse will not have probate; however, there will be probate when the second of you passes away, unless one of these options is done.

Let us assume that you own your home jointly with your spouse and that you have two children. Both of you desire to have your two children inherit your home equally when you both pass away.

The first option would be to add the names of your two children to the deed as joint tenants with right of survivorship. This is not a good idea. It would affect your ability to claim your full homestead exemption. In addition, you lose control of your property and can only sell it if your children both agree and sign all closing documents. If you wanted to take one of the children off the deed, you would be unable to do so. If one of your children files for bankruptcy, has an adverse judgment or files for divorce, your property could be subject to liens or other legal action. Therefore, I recommend against a deed with your children as joint tenants with right of survivorship.

The second option is a life estate deed. There are two types of life estate deed: regular and enhanced (also referred to as Lady Bird).

The regular life estate deed requires that your children join in any sale or other changes on the deed; therefore, you have lost control and cannot take your child's name off the deed if you choose to do so. The enhanced life estate deed gives you the sole right to sell the property during your lifetime or make any other changes to the deed without the permission of your child. The enhanced life estate deed has very specific legal language in order to be effective; therefore, do not attempt to do this on your own.

Even with the enhanced life estate deed, there are risks, particularly if your child has a bankruptcy, outstanding judgment or undergoes divorce. However, the worst risk is if, God forbid, your child dies before you or with you in a common accident. Your

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child's estate would then become the owner of the property once you died, which would result in probate being required. Thus, the main purpose of the life estate deed is not accomplished.

The best way to avoid probate on your home is to do a revocable living trust. When you sign the revocable living trust agreement, you also sign a deed transferring the property to you as trustees of your trust. You are able to keep your homestead exemption, maintain complete control of the property during your lifetime and make amendments to your trust without changing the deed.

There are no risks involved, since your children's names do not appear on the deed. The only disadvantage of the revocable living trust is that it will cost more money in attorney's fees. When you discuss the options with your attorney, you should discuss the difference in fees between the revocable living trust and the enhanced life estate deed. You can then determine whether it is worth saving the money and taking the risks involved in the enhanced life estate deed. 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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Financial Fitness

You Need a Cohesive Wealth Management Team CHANCES ARE, YOU KNOW THAT YOU LIKELY NEED TO TAP THE EXPERIENCE OF MULTIPLE PROFESSIONALS TO PURSUE OPTIMAL FINANCIAL RESULTS IN YOUR LIFE. THAT’S BECAUSE finding one single professional with the full breadth of knowledge required to effectively address all of your wealth management needs and wants — especially the complex ones — can feel like searching for the proverbial needle in a haystack.

Such a person probably doesn’t exist.

That’s why you may already be working with a diverse group of professionals — which might include wealth managers, accountants, and attorneys. But it’s not enough to hire a bunch of qualified professionals. You must ensure they’re working together, in a coordinated manner. Simply put — when it comes to managing your financial life, you don’t just need a roster of players — you need a cohesive team.

The Coordinator A cohesive wealth management team has a coordinator — a professional who has a full understanding of clients’ situations and priorities, and who works closely with the various appropriate facilitators to pursue the most suitable results possible.

Typically, a wealth manager acts as the coordinator — although accountants, trusts and estates attorneys, and others can take on this role. The coordinator draws on the skills and experience of a broad array of professionals to deliver various wealth management products and services. These professionals provide

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the experience the coordinator does not personally possess.

The other members of your wealth management team should have four main characteristics: • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE They should be among the best authorities in a relatively narrow area, such as estate planning.

• INTEGRITY The highest ethical standards are indispensable.

• PROFESSIONALISM In every way—from responsiveness to inquiries to ongoing learning—the specialists should embrace professionalism.

• PERSONAL CHEMISTRY There should be a strong level of comfort and appreciation between everyone involved on your cohesive wealth management team.

State-Of-The-Art Capabilities One key attribute of cohesive wealth management teams that helps them pursue great results is they have state-of-the-art capabilities.

Your team must be able to deliver appropriate strategies to match your requirements, from the basic to the most sophisticated.

Regardless of the type of strategy, a key component of state-ofthe-art capabilities is implementation of any strategy chosen. This means that execution is: • COST-EFFECTIVE While not cutting corners, the ability to choose the most appropriate solutions and implement them keeping costs down.

• ERROR-FREE Mistakes are rare when it comes to highperforming, cohesive wealth management teams.

• EXPEDITIOUS Doing things on time or before deadline is characteristic of cohesive wealth management teams.

Getting Results Ultimately, when it comes to managing wealth, we believe that no one person can do it all at the highest levels of excellence — not even someone with extraordinary talent and drive. That’s why you need to work with professionals to help you address your financial agenda.

Just as important, those professionals need to work together — in a coordinated, comprehensive manner — on your behalf. Y Gregory Edwards, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC is a principal at Lawless, Edwards, & Warren - Wealth Management. Please call Greg at 561-361-8140 ext 231 if you would like to discuss your estate plans.

The information above has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but no representation is made as to its completeness, accuracy or timeliness.

All information and opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. Information provided in this report is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, investment, legal or tax advice; and does not constitute an offer, or a solicitation of any offer, to buy or sell any security, investment or other product.

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Get Psyched

Wake Up and Get Healthy DR. JILL SELBACH

IT ISN'T A NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION, IT ISN'T FOR AN UPCOMING VACATION. THE BEST REASON TO TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO YOUR HEALTH IS THE current state of our world. There is no better motivator to get healthy in mind, body and spirit than a pandemic.

I don't want to be political, but I have been completely flabbergasted by the blatant omission of discussion about one's health. The focus has been on sickness, who gets sick, fear of getting sick and the need for vaccination. The leaders in health care are conspicuously absent when advising people on how to take control of their health.

Now more than ever, with Covid 19 dragging on, we need to focus on decreasing our stress levels, paying attention to our mental, physical and spiritual health.

Nature We live in a beautiful region of the country and getting outside is very easy for us. Enjoying the outdoors is something that has many benefits. Increase your vitamin D, because we know low vitamin D is a risk factor for Covid-19 complications. Nature also has a calming effect on most people. Many research studies have found that specific environments can induce stress responses or decrease stress responses in our bodies. Through our senses, things we are exposed to influence our nervous, endocrine and immune systems, which change our moods.

Exercise Exercise relieves stress and will also improve cardiovascular health. Thirty minutes of exercise at least three times per week can significantly impact your physical and mental health. It behooves all of us to drop the extra weight we are carrying around as we know, this too, is a major risk factor for not fairing well with Covid-19. Exercise has short-term and long-term benefits to improving mood. James Blumenthal, a clinical psychologist at Duke University, found through his research that active people have less depression than inactive people. Blumenthal conducted a study that concluded that after four months of treatment, patients in the exercise and antidepressant groups had higher remission rates than the patients on the placebo. He concluded that exercise was generally comparable to antidepressants for patients with major depressive disorder (Psychosomatic Medicine, 2007).

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A Healthy Diet Our brains are always working and thus, require good fuel. Many of us pay more attention to the type of gas we put in our cars than the quality of the fuel we put in our bodies. The types of fuel we choose can enhance how well our mind and body function. One of the first things I talk about with people who come to me with anxiety is reducing or eradicating caffeine and sugar from their diets, as these substances can cause anxiety to increase. Keeping blood sugar levels from spiking and plummeting is important in controlling mood. Therefore, it is essential to eat a steady supply of good protein.

Many people find it beneficial to do an elimination diet and then slowly add foods back in, paying attention to how these foods make them feel. For three weeks, my husband and I removed meat, dairy, grains, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol from our diets. We noticed a remarkable difference in, our sleep, mood, energy level, blood pressure and weight. Eating a well-balanced diet aids in getting the nutrients we need for our bodies to function at optimal levels. Taking the right supplements is also very important.

So, my advice is to take control of what you can. Your health is something you do have an influence over and a choice to change.

Start making small healthy changes today. Start small and slowly add in more healthy changes. You will feel good about doing good things for yourself! Y Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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Tidbits & Trivia

Crime Does Not Pay (EXCEPT IN SAN FRANCISCO)

BY JIM TERLIZZI

THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO HAS ROLLED OUT A PROGRAM THAT WILL PAY CRIMINALS NOT TO COMMIT CRIMES. YOU READ THAT RIGHT. I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP. ALREADY THE suburb of Richmond, California has followed suit.

The Human Rights Commission and Office of Economic and Workforce Development in San Francisco is redirecting funds for the program through its "Dream Keeper Initiative." In Richmond, the experiment is known as "Advance Peace."

The premise is not entirely new. For years the federal government paid farmers not to grow corn.

Convicted felons are awarded 18-month fellowships to “court” troubled youth who so far have avoided jail due to lack of evidence.

I’m moving to San Francisco. I’ll make a fortune.

In my interview, I will tell them that I intend to become a serial killer. However, if they pay me $10,000 per month per head, I will not kill 37 people. (They can deduct 10 percent in February. It's a short month.)

If I loot a few stores, I will create another profit center. It seems they are giving out gift cards based on the amount stolen by looters. The higher the total, the bigger the gift card. I may even be able to return my stolen loot for a refund if I promise not to do it again.

I also will get paid for not snorting heroin or smoking "crack." Since they will not pay for both, I will choose heroin. It's a classier drug, and it pays better.

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The program also offers “fellows” free travel. They are sent on vacations to cities such as Seattle, New York and Washington, D.C. The theory is that they will get crime out of their systems by performing illegal acts in other communities and come back fresh to San Francisco. It is unclear if their pay will be docked for crimes committed elsewhere.

This experiment does have some controls. For example, if one of the “fellows” kills somebody there is a three-month waiting period before he can start getting paid again. However, he will be eligible for unemployment benefits during that time.

Petty criminals, such as car thieves and burglars, are forming a union to protest the disparity in payments they receive.

They maintain that the gift cards they are given are practically worthless since they already can shoplift what they need.

Is the program working? According to DeVonne Boggan, Richmond program director, most of the 82 men who have been in the program are still alive. This is hardly a rave, since their average age is 30.

This grand experiment may backfire as criminals from all over the country get wind of it and flock to San Francisco to get a piece of the action.

Despite that, San Francisco may be on to something. I am thinking of starting a program where we pay politicians not to run for office.

If you like this idea, send me your nominations.

It would be nice if you also sent an envelope full of cash.

I’d rather not move to California. Y

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Creatively Cooking

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BY MRS. KOSSENFLOFFER

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When I was a teenager living in Manhattan, my mother would occasionally buy me a pastry at Bonte’s, a neighborhood French bakery. Bonte only had a handful of offerings — but anything they made was top-notch. They sold an apple tart that was the perfect combination of sweet and tart apples sitting on top of miraculously flaky puff pastry. So when I came across Claire Saffitz’s recipe for an apple tart which is inspired by one she had in Paris — well, I figured this was as close as I would come to Bonte’s. And if I do say so myself, I think this one might have been even better.

Apple Tart Serves 8 6 medium baking apples such as Honeycrisp 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 4 tablespoons of butter Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean 1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, or 1/8 teaspoon for a different brand 2 1/2 cups unfiltered and unsweetened apple cider 1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry (see note) All-purpose flour for rolling out the dough 1 egg, beaten Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling on top FOR THE GLAZE 1/4 apricot jam 2 tablespoons of apple cider FOR COATING THE APPLES BEFORE BAKING 2 tablespoons of butter, melted 2 tablespoons of apple cider

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Creatively Cooking <<< PREPARATION Peel and core and chop 3 of the apples. In a medium saucepan, add the dark brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook the mixture, constantly stirring, over medium-high heat until it is combined and starts to thicken. The mixture will develop thick bubbles. At this point, add the 3 chopped apples and cook until soft and start to caramelize — about 10-15 minutes or even a bit longer. Add the cider and cook for 10 minutes until the cider is reduced by half. Mash the apples with a potato masher. Continue cooking and stirring for 15 minutes until the mixture is very thick, and when you scrape the bottom of the pot, the line doesn't disappear too quickly. Transfer the apple mixture to a bowl and refrigerate it until it is cool.

Preheat the oven to 425. You will turn down to 350 once the tart is in the oven.

Roll out the pastry to remove any creases. Transfer the pastry to a sheet-pan lined with parchment paper. Brush the egg along the perimeter, creating a 1-inch border.

Sprinkle the turbinado sugar on top of the egg wash.

Then prick the inside area of the pastry with the tines of a fork. Return to the fridge to keep cool.

Stand the remaining apples upright and cut down vertically around the core. You will end up with four lobes. Place the lobes cut-side down on your board and slice as thinly as possible. Slice with a dragging motion to keep the lobes intact.

Take the pastry from the fridge and spread the apple mixture in the center of the tart, avoiding the sugared edge. Arrange the apple slices on top of the apple mixture, overlapping them. You might have some leftover apples — a snack for the chef.

Place the tart in the oven and turn down to 350. Bake for 40-55 minutes, until the dough is deep brown and the apples have browned in spots.

While the tart makes, make the glaze. Combine the jam and the cider in a small pot and cook over medium heat until jam is liquidy. Strain to remove solids. Using a pastry brush, dab the glaze on top of the tart after you have removed it from the oven and it has cooled a bit. Y Note: I made my own “rough” puff pastry, but store-bought should be fine. But honestly, I thought it was worth the effort. You can watch Claire Saffitz make rough puff pastry on YouTube.

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Try the Wine

Tasting Wine, and Talking About It, Too A BRIEF GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED

BY DAVID EHRENFRIED

NOT LONG AGO, A GOOD FRIEND AND I WERE CHATTING ABOUT A RECENT TRIP HE MADE TO THE NEW YORK FINGER LAKES WITH HIS WIFE AND THEIR ADULT SON. IF YOU'RE not familiar, the Finger Lakes is a region in central upstate New York. The area is aptly named for its 11 long, deep, and roughly parallel lakes formed by glaciers over 2 million years ago. The slopes and flatlands surrounding each lake are dotted with vineyards, wineries and historic towns. Riesling wines are the specialty there, and my friend and his family enjoyed sampling some. He confessed, however, that as his wife and son chatted enthusiastically about the qualities of the wines they tried, he felt he couldn’t contribute much. Having had dinner and wine many times with this friend, I know he can very

ably discern quality from mediocre wines, yet like many people, he seldom explains his likes and dislikes.

It’s okay to be unsure or reluctant about describing how a wine tastes. We can enjoy wine without having to wax poetic or sound worldly. It’s acceptable simply to acknowledge pleasure or displeasure with a wine without explanation, although heaps of praise may be in order if the wine is a gift or pick of a spouse, friend, boss, coworker, or someone else you care about.

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Still, part of the fun and enjoyment of tasting wine, is talking about it. Discussing a wine we’re sharing helps engage us around a common subject and help us learn about wine and appreciate what others smell and taste in the same liquid. Invariably, observations and opinions differ because we often smell and taste many things differently due to physiological and other factors. Talking about wine can also challenge us. Although many wines are straightforward, some wines, particularly really good ones, can surprise and even astonish our olfactory and gustatory senses with their endless, often complex, enticing, and sometimes changing mixtures of aromas and flavors, textures, expressiveness, and other attributes.

It’s Easier Than You Might Think Describing how wine tastes is more straightforward and less mysterious than you might think. All good wine — by that, I mean wine that's palatable, tasty, and interesting — as well as not-so-good wine, have mostly familiar characteristics that can be described simply and creatively. The first, of course, is a wine’s color, which hopefully we all can usually agree upon. The second is what we observe when we swirl wine in a glass. By doing that, we can get a visual sense of a wine’s weight or body and its density or viscosity. We also can get a clue about its alcohol content. Seeing many streams, tears, or “legs” of clear liquid clinging for seconds to the inside of a wine glass after swirling generally indicates wine alcohol content of more than 13%.

(The range is 11%-15.5% alcohol by volume, or ABV, for most dry table wines.) Third, there’s what we smell, especially right after swirling, which helps wine vapors release faster and collect in your glass. Fourth are the particular flavors or other things we taste from the moment wine reaches our lips until after we swallow. Fifth are a wine’s weight, texture, and energy that we “feel” in our mouths. This is more than light, medium, or full-bodied. And finally, there’s our overall opinion or assessment of how a wine’s tastes, smells, and other attributes have come together. >>>

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Try the Wine Smells and Tastes A wine’s smells, scents or aromas can include almost anything, literally from fruit to nuts, flowers to herbs, wood to wet stone, barnyard to the forest floor, and so on. What you smell, as they say, is what you smell, so feel free to describe as you wish. If one of the scents in your glass of cabernet reminds you of the fresh leather smell in your father’s new car when you were a kid or the fragrant Chinese spices you used recently to make dinner, that’s valid.

Flavors in wine typically cover the gamut of taste basics: sweetness, saltiness, sourness, bitterness, and savoriness — what some people describe as a sensation of piquancy or deliciousness.

Most wines combine two or more of these attributes. And, yes, there are wines, usually white, that have subtle but noticeable traces of saline. Tasty examples are Greek assyrtiko and Spanish albariño.

Wine flavors are described most often in terms of their fruit, floral, or herbaceous characteristics. We can also refer to flavors as bright, fresh, focused, intense, weak, diffuse, appetizing, etc.

Certain tastes, like tartness or acidity, are often associated with specific fruit flavors, such as lemons, grapefruit, and green apples.

Stale, flat, and tasteless typically describe wines that have oxidized — like a glass of red from a bottle that was opened a week ago and now has no smell or recognizable fruit taste.

Among the most common and recognizable wine scents

Most of us probably prefer plenty of pleasant fruit flavors in our wine, because we’re used to mainly drinking younger, ready-todrink wines or wines made using grapes varieties and winemaking methods that emphasize intense fruit flavors. However, many of the world’s finest wines, particularly those that have been properly set aside for many years, can exhibit more subdued fruit along with herbal, earthy, and mineral flavors and scents.

It’s important to remember that a wine’s flavors and other defining features are seldom static once it makes contact with the air. As wine reacts chemically with oxygen and warms to room temperature in the minutes and hours after opening, its taste and smell profile may change considerably. Many red wines, in particular, need time to "open up," another way of saying letting the wine react with the air to unlock its flavors. Keep in mind that wines also react with the foods we eat, and both food and wine can taste different as a result.

Weight, Body, and Texture Wine, of course, doesn’t just have aromas and flavors. It also has weight or body, and texture — some call it "mouthfeel" — and structure or spine. Once in our mouths, wine can be light and lean, like sauvignon blanc or beaujoulais or at the other end of the scale, full-bodiedand almost viscous like Port or French sauternes. Some

Ironically, good wine seldom tastes like fresh grapes or grape juice.

“Grapey” is rarely an apt descriptor for good wine. and tastes are fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots, nectarines, cherries, and plums; tart citrus like lemons, grapefruit, and limes; berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries; melons like honeydew and cantaloupe; and tropical fruits like pineapples and mangos. And don’t forget tastes and smells of stuff made with fruit, such as baked apples, lemon tart, and key lime pie. I haven’t mentioned grapes for a reason.

Ironically, good wine seldom tastes like fresh grapes or grape juice.

“Grapey” is rarely an apt descriptor for good wine.

Besides fruit, there are numerous other flavors and aromas.

White wines, for instance, often exhibit floral aromas, like orange blossoms or honeysuckle. Reds and whites can have many kinds of herbal, plant, or spice scents and flavors. Common are anise (or licorice), fennel, cinnamon, mint, nutmeg, ginger, and black pepper. Also important are earthy, loamy, and mushroom scents.

Woody scents are also common, such as charred or smoked oak, fresh-cut cedar, or a cigar box. These typically come from aging wine in oak caskets or with oak chips or staves, standard practice for many wines made with cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, syrah, tempranillo, and other grape varieties. Other scents associated with wood aging are almond, toasted hazelnut, and other nutty flavors, as well as vanilla and caramel, cocoa, chocolate, new leather, and tobacco. Some prepared foods you might taste or smell are green olives, tea, roasted meat, custard, crème boule, and croissants and other pastry. Some wines, particularly very dry whites like New Zealand sauvignon blanc, may have grassy, wet stone, or mineral characteristics.

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wines can feel smooth or even velvety, or rough, gritty, and a bit astringent; most wines are somewhere in between. Some simply have the consistency of water. Wine, of course, can have bubbles, spritz, or effervescence, or just the slightest prickle. Sometimes the finish can linger for minutes, and sometimes not at all. Some wines can taste cool, crisp, and refreshing, while at the other extreme, they might taste hot, harsh, and overly alcoholic, and all sensations in-between.

Overall Impressions I think it's good to share our overall impressions when enjoying wine with others, including summing up things we most like or dislike. Is the wine balanced or not — that is, how well do all a wine's attributes that are important to you come together: the scents, flavors, the way it feels in your mouth and when you swallow? How enjoyable or delicious was it? After each sip, did you want another and then another? It’s helpful to remember that with really good wines, lots of sensations can happen in rapid succession with each sip, such as interactions among flavors and textures — sweet, tart, tannic, silky, smoky, nutty, spicy, and so on.

Even if we can’t identify each flavor, we can share these sensations about a wine’s energy, liveliness, intensity, power, or personality.

Overall, a wine can strike us as powerful or intense or perhaps light and easy-going, or — heaven forbid — weak and flabby.

A wine might be tasty but simple and one-dimensional. On the other hand, it can strike us as complex, with many tastes and characteristics that may or may not come together well. Some disappoint, but some truly bowl us over. Y

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Family Adventure

A PLEASANTLY SURPRISING VACATION TO GUATEMALA

BY CHRISTINE BALISTRERI-VAN BUSKIRK

When close friends (who are extensive world travelers) recommended we take a family vacation to Guatemala, I must admit, a trip to Central America hadn’t been top on my list. In fact, I’m not sure it was on the list at all. But they were so enthusiastic; I decided to explore the possibility.

OPPOSTIE Wyatt, Parker and Finn Van Buskirk in Guatemala

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y husband Kyle and I had traveled quite a bit with our four children, but we had rarely explored South America, much less Guatemala. To start with, I have to say I didn't know what to expect. I was flying blind — just going on the recommendations of friends.

My first impression was that it was different — a departure from our typical travel destinations. It turned out "the difference" was a good thing.

We arrived in Guatemala City on a Sunday.

Apparently, on Sundays, many people leave the city to visit with family and friends. Needless to say, the traffic was terrible, and we were thankful we hired a car service to take us to our rental home on Lake Atitlan. Even the three-hour ride to the house was an experience. We drove through the countryside,

ABOVE The family boards the boat for the daily adventure.

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CLOCKWISE Finn enjoys pizza night at the house, dinner at the house, the Airbnb house on lake Atitlan was built into the cliffs.

taking in the new terrain and sites. While the kids noticed there were quite a few stray dogs on the way.

Our driver took us to Chichoy, a fantastic lunch spot where we enjoyed a classic Guatemalan lunch of grilled chicken and steak with guacamole, plenty of salads and of course, a wide selection of Latin American beers. The place was gorgeous, a hub of activity and pretty lively thanks to a mariachi band. And there were plenty of locals — always a good sign — and certainly some tourists.

THE LAKE HOUSE

Then we arrived at Lake Atitlan, and I honestly didn't know what to expect. I had seen pictures and talked to our friends, but we were just going on their strong recommendation. Blind faith!

We rented a house on the lake, and our Airbnb host had arranged for a boat to meet us at the marina and take us to the house. Reuben, our boat captain, was fantastic. He took us all around the lake to visit different villages.

But back to the lake.

The water is crystal blue and five stately volcanoes surround the lake. The setting was tough for me to conceptualize before we arrived. There are several small cities either nestled along the water or up in the mountains all around the lake. And the lake — well, it's a monster.

It was a magical setting.

We paid Reuben for each trip across the lake or to whatever villages we wanted to visit. It was as if we had an Uber on the water!

Simply put, the house we rented was out of control. The 6-acre property was beautifully landscaped with native trees. The house was built into the side of the mountain with several areas of exposed cliff rock architecture, and every room had a stunning view of the lake.

The owner is from Guatemala, lives in Chicago half the year, and caters to an American clientele. She asked us what we were interested in and then set it up — including massages at the house. The house was outfitted with kayaks and paddleboards to use in the private cove or around on the lake and a wood-burning sauna that the house manager will fire up for you upon request — perfect for a bit of rest and relaxation after a day of sightseeing.

To top it off, there was a large outdoor wood-burning pizza oven built into the side of the mountain. So we coordinated with the homeowner to do a pizza night. She hired cooks, and they provided all the pizza ingredients except the toppings. We had stopped at the grocery store on the way for water, snacks and alcohol, and we also picked up pizza toppings for our upcoming backyard pizza night.

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CLOCKWISE Wyatt and Parker enjoy a Guatemalan cooking class, Christine and Kyle, Finn at chocolate class, fun on lake Atitlan

breakfast and dinner for us at the house. Typically, we were out and about for lunch but enjoyed authentic Guatemalan cuisine in the comfort of the house’s outdoor dining palapa, with the beautiful lake view, for the other meals. The price for this service was very reasonable, and we paid the host for this service through the Airbnb app.

AROUND THE LAKE

We called Rueben to pick us up each day and take us to another part of the lake, where we visited several villages and activities.

Each town nestled up in the mountains focuses on different goods

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If You Go

During the trip, I never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. My 9-yearold daughter Parker is pretty fluent in Spanish, so she was our translator when needed. But even if she hadn’t been with us, we would have felt comfortable and would’ve definitely been able to get by. You can also use the Google Translate app. Just take a photo of a Spanish menu with your phone and the app translates it to English.

It helped for sure to have a designated driver for the trip!

And, of course, stick to bottled water.

Our trip in mid-June coincided with the start of the rainy season, but the weather never hampered us, but we did feel like we were in a rainforest. Our rain jackets were with us each day, but we only needed them a few times.

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TOP A hike and lunch with Hans ABOVE the food scene in Guatemala was incredible OPPOSITE learning about textiles

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— such as textiles, pottery, coffee and chocolate. In one town, we learned about dying fabrics. At another stop, the kids learned about crushing the cocoa nibs and all about making chocolate. We also visited Cerro Tzankujil Nature Preserve, where we went on a hike and finished the visit cliff jumping!

But maybe one of my favorite towns we visited around the lake (it's hard to pick a favorite) was the little village of Santa Cruz. After Reuben dropped us off, we climbed into tuk-tuks (for all of about two dollars) that took us to Amigos de Santa Cruz — a restaurant overlooking the lake. But Amigos de Santa Cruz is more than just a place to eat — it is also a school. For more than 20 years, the organization has been working to improve the lives of the indigenous people of Santa Cruz. The restaurant and school provide training and experience, enabling people of Santa Cruz and some of the surrounding villages to find jobs to support their families.

We enjoyed an entire afternoon of cooking classes.

And then we got to eat our dinner afterward — the fruits of our labor. It was a phenomenal and inspiring experience.

During our stay at the lake, everyone we met kept telling us about a mysterious man named Hans.

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IF WE GO BACK

Here are three things I would like to do if we visit again.

WOOD-BURING HOT TUB We didn’t get to do one thing, but we definitely would if we go back. La Casa Del Mundoa, a hotel on the lake, has a wood-burning hot tub, and you can enjoy sunset cocktails in the hot tub. You do have to book in advance.

HELICOPTER RIDE You can take a helicopter from airport to the lake which our friends did, and they said it was terrific. You get to fly pretty close to the volcanos around the lake and see many different terrains of the country.

HIKING Guides are available for hire to enjoy a sunrise hike through the rainforest to La Nariz for a beautiful view of the lake. Of course, you have to get up at 3 am, so there’s that, and the rental house had its own beautiful sunrise lake views. Or from Antigua there are many great hikes, that depending on the volcano activity, you can even roast marshmallows over the flowing lava.

COFFEE TOUR I cannot mention Guatemala without talking about their famous coffee. Our friends also visited a coffee plantation and got to watch the coffee-making process and enjoy a breakfast with a cup of farm-fresh coffee.

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There was a trail through the rainforest that led us to Hans.

Imagine a German mountain man who brews his own beer and has a restaurant in the middle of nowhere — that's Hans.

After a long hike to find Hans, the experience lived up to the hype. He was hilarious, the beer was great and it was the perfect afternoon adventure.

ANTIGUA

Next, we traveled to the colonial town of Antigua, which felt like we had been dropped into a European village with cobblestone streets, brightly colored buildings and an incredible dining scene. Antigua is truly a hub of fantastic food. Every time we ate, we were sure we just had the best meal of our trip — that is, until our next feast. And the choices went way beyond just Guatemalan food. We had terrific ramen soup right there a million miles from Japan.

And there was a French restaurant right around the corner from our Airbnb house that rivaled meals in France. We enjoyed Italian food for lunch and pastries from several outstanding bakeries. Simply put, the food scene in Antigua is impressive. We would go back just to Antigua for the weekend just for the dining scene alone.

To make the trip even easier, we had the same Airbnb

OPPOSITE The Van Buskirks learn to make chocolate — BACK ROW Kyle, Reagan and Christine, FRONT ROW Parker, Finn and Wyatt CLOCKWISE THIS PAGE the Catalina Arch, a family selfie in Antigua, dining al fresco

homeowner in the city who also helped coordinate transfers, cooking, and other conveniences. This home was built into the side of 250-year-old walls.

But we did more than dine our way around the city. We actually did take in some of the sites, including the Catalina Arch and Cerro de la Cruz — a look-out spot with a vast cross. These are two of the most iconic locations in the city. We also took a comprehensive chocolate class in Antigua, where we got to make our own chocolate bars.

It is worth mentioning that as we traveled around the country, we did see the discrepancy in incomes, but on the other hand, we also saw a lot of people working. I am still surprised at how much my whole family enjoyed this trip and still talks about it.

We all didn’t know what to expect, but sometimes that can be the best kind of trip — one full of pleasant surprises. From our rooftop balcony in Antigua, we could see a volcano erupting in the distance. It was our last day, and it was as if it had been scheduled in honor of our departure. Y NOVEMBER 2021 • pointpubs.com

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Decades of

Fantastic Fishing MEET THE LIGHTHOUSE POINT SALTWATER SPORTSMAN ASSOCIATION

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he Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsman Association (LHPSSA) is one of the oldest and most respected sport fishing and diving organizations in Southeast Florida. Over the last 35-plus years, the LHPSSA’S list of local fishermen and divers reads like a who's who list in the recreational and competitive world of offshore and back-country fishing and sport-divers.

Holding monthly meetings at the Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, the group hosts both local speakers and lecturers from around the world offering advice and tips on all things fishing, diving and environmental. Such topics include kite fishing, deep-jigging, sailfishing, daytime swordfishing, trolling for mahi-mahi, king fishing, tuna, spearfishing and diving for lobsters and hogfish — not to mention rigging clinics, cast-netting, and catching and keeping live bait.

The LHPSSA has a long history of working on a vast array of environmental and conservation initiatives. The LHPSSA is one of the only fishing clubs

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recognized by the IGFA. From projects to save the beaches and reefs to working with sea turtles and cleaning piers to preserving historic landmarks like the Hillsboro Lighthouse, the LHPSSA is always willing to help. Supporting our veterans and military is another popular pastime for the members.

We support and participate in Take a Hero Fishing and The Wounded Warrior Projects.

Many members compete in and have won any number of local and international

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billfish, kingfish, and king-dolphinwahoo tournaments. In addition to holding inter-membership events and competitions, the club frequently organizes trips to the Bahamas, Central America, Louisiana, backcountry Florida, and the Keys. On an individual basis, many members have fished and dived anywhere from the Virgin Islands, the Caymans, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Hawaii, and even Australia.

Several club members are gearing up to fish in the Dust Em Off Sailfish Tournament out of the Viking facility in Riviera Beach on Dec. 4. There will also be good participation in the Miami Billfish Tournament on Dec. 9-11 out of the Miami Beach Marina. There will

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also be a Meat Mayhem Wahoo Tournament in Bimini, Bahamas in November.

All are welcome to join the club. You do not need to live in Lighthouse Point, nor do you need to own a boat, and it does not matter if you are a novice or a seasoned pro; anyone can join. Whether it is to learn the current offshore conditions, the latest techniques, or a new recipe — there is always someone to lend a hand or share information. Y To learn more about the Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsman Association or if you are interested in becoming a member or helping with the many initiatives the club participates in, visit LHPSSA.org.

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Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and wide array of televised sports games with a game room for kids.

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Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an

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

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$

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

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

Le Bistro. CONTINENTAL Professional chef, Andy Trousdale

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

authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa.

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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 $$

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 $$

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

Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

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. They are a dog-friendly restaurant. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

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 $$

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 $$-$$$ 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

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

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

menu at this cozy French bistro includes many of the classics.

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

Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their ma-

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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 takeout 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

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order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$

Taj. INDIAN This unassuming eatery in the Cove Shopping

center has been quietly chugging along for years. The restaurant serves various Indian favorites, including tandoori breads, biryani, lamb specialties, and plenty of vegetarian options. 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. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. We enjoyed the spicy shrimp tacos — soft flour tortillas filled with Cajun-grilled shrimp in a spicy chile lime sauce, topped with cilantro slaw, avocado and pico de gallo. 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 $$

The Bite Eatery, which will occupy an approximately 9,000-square-foot space in The Harbor Village Shops, has experienced construction delays, but is expected to open in January 2022 as the first-ever food hall in Pompano Beach. Located at 2715 E. Atlantic Blvd., the food hall will feature nine restaurant vendors and one full-service bar, all under one roof.

The vendor units will be along the east and west walls of the food hall, and the central area will be for the bar and seating. There will be 209 indoor seats, including 37 seats around the bar. There will also be outdoor seating.

The current list of vendors that will have a space in The Bite Eatery includes the Deli Shack, which will be operated by the former owner of The Onion Roll, a successful beachside deli in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea that closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other vendors include Riccardo’s Pizzeria (pizza, calzone, fresh bread); Ceviche Time (Peruvian); La Chancla (homemade traditional Mexican cuisine); I Heart Mac & Cheese; Senbazuru (sushi rolls, specialty Japanese burgers); Lobstar, currently a successful food truck specializing in lobster items, particularly lobster rolls; and a restaurant serving American-style burgers. There will also be Moop Pops, a gelateria featuring popsicles in creamy, fruity and “boozy” (prosecco, malbec) flavors.

The food hall’s anticipated opening hours are weekdays from 9am to 10pm. The weekends will have extended hours till about 12am for both the bar and vendors that choose to stay open. There will be brunch on the weekends, with bottomless mimosas. — Marie Puleo ABOVE Rendering of the interior east wall of The Bite Eatery opening in Pompano

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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 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 $$

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.

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, 954785-2227 $

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. Plenty of land-lubber options are also available including filet mignon. For island comfort food, don’t miss one of their curries or rotis. 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 For a traditional German

meal, try the wiener schnitzel — it’s divine — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle (German noodles) are a real

homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. The red cabbage is both classically sweet and sour and there are other side options too including potato dumplings, potato salad and even hot potato salad. 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 plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Dangerous Minds is more than just a brewery. This spot at Pompano Citi Centre offers artisanal pizzas made from scratch 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 $$$$

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

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

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

Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all

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

Dos Amigos. MEXICAN When you feel the hankering for a fa-

jita, this Pompano Beach spot fits the bill. Try the margaritas too. 1308 N. Federal Highway 954-781-1955 $$

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

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$ Galuppi’s. AMERICAN What could be more entertaining than watching golfers swing and blimps ascend as you sip a drink at an outdoor bar? 1103 N. Federal Highway, 954-785-0226 $ Gianni’s Italian Restaurant. ITALIAN Enjoy traditional Italian fare at this family-owned and operated establishment, serving everything from pasta to gourmet specialties like Chicken Gianni’s and fresh seafood. Don’t skip the romaine salad with the blue cheese. Pair your dish with a bottle of wine or cocktail from their full bar. They also offer daily lunch specials Monday – Friday. 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-1733 $$ Great Indian Grill. INDIAN If you like Indian food, this place should go on your “must-try” list. Everything we sampled (and we ate quite a bit) was packed with tantalizing Indian spices and flavors representing the many different regional styles of Indian cooking.. 2692 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7872 $$ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or dinner. Outdoor bar and seating on the Intracoastal available. 2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ J Mark’s. AMERICAN A relaxing, modern restaurant and bar with food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

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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., 954-532-4567 $$

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

2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of appetizers. 10 SW Sixth St.$-$$ Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some 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.

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

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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. Try the Indian crepe — crazy good.

A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-317-1371 $$ Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open for lunch and dinner. The menu includes a range of Mediterranean favorites from kebobs to gyros 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 en-

trées all with a slight Mediterranean influence including housemade hummus and tzatsiki, gyros, spinach pie and more. Have dinner and take a stroll — it’s why we live here, people. 1 N. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 102, (on the northwest corner of Atlantic Boulevard and A1A on the ground floor of the Oceanside One building) 954-401-3131 $$-$$$

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean

views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. If you are looking for a standout salad, the watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. 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. And with sweeping views of the Atlantic, dining at Oceanic is almost like a mini stay-cation. Their hours are Sunday, 10am-10pm; Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 NOVEMBER 2021 • pointpubs.com

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Dining Out Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food, you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh. Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us. 3321 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-4155 $$

Ruby’s by the Sea. ITALIAN Tucked away in a small strip mall near the Hillsboro inlet is Ruby’s serving classic Italian fare.

2608 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-785-7700 $$

Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano

Intracoastal, sit inside or outside, just keep in mind that the word tavern means a local place to gather around the table.

125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-941-2499 $$

Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations

in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a wide variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. 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 $$

Sands Harbor Patio Restaurant. AMERICAN Located in the

Sands Harbor Hotel and Marina on the intracoastal, you can dine poolside or waterside, either way, you better know how to swim. 125 N. Riverside Drive, 954-942-9100 $$

Seaside Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a view of the Atlantic while enjoying fresh seafood and an iced cold cocktail.

Don’t worry if you’re not a fish lover — there are plenty of entrée choices from the land. Located at Lighthouse Cove Resort on the ocean. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-783-3193 $$ Shishka Lebanese Grill. MIDDLE EASTERN It’s not easy to make a good falafel (chick peas, fava beans garlic and cilantro seasoned and deep fried, served with tahini sauce) but the ones at Shishka are worth every single calorie. There are plenty of other choices too from the classic hummus to baba ghanouj to chicken and meat shawarma. 1901 N. Federal Highway, 954-943-2999 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of Italian fare served for lunch or dinner. If you can’t make it over to dine in, fret not, they offer free delivery. 427 S. Federal Highway, 954-545-4881 $$ Wings N’ Things. WINGS • BARBECUE It doesn’t look like much from the outside but it’s worth trying. 150 S. Sixth St., 954-7819464 $

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, 954-941-1261 $

Fast & Casual LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to or-

der. Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings.

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

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932 $-$$ Red Fox Diner. DINER Treat yourself to one of the daily specials at the Red Fox and you just might be able to skip dinner.

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

2041 NE 36th St., (Sample Road) 954-783-7714 $ Packy’s Sports Pub. SPORTS BAR If you are looking for a

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

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 $

DEERFIELD BEACH Fast & Casual

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 $$

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 $-$$

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

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 $

Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Fresh, authentic Japanese fair

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

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

Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on

Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$

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 $$

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Burger Craze. BURGERS Top quality ingredients come to-

Charlie’s Fish Fry. SEAFOOD Hey, it’s not quite Martha’s Vineyard but Charlies is a great spot to satisfy a craving for fish and chips. There are plenty of other options — it’s almost like a quick trip to a New England clam bar — almost. 1200 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-573-7198 $$

Charm City. BURGERS Try the emperor — an American kobe beef patty with aged Swiss, truffled aioli and sautéed mushrooms — a burger fit for a king. 1136 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954531-0300 $$

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

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

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

The Pickle Barrel. DELICATESSEN Get in touch with your inner New Yorker at this old style deli complete with friendly guys behind the counter filling your sandwich with enough pastrami to feed a family. 33 E. Hillsboro Blvd., 954-427-0650 $ Olympia Flame. DINER With a traditionally huge diner menu, you can’t go wrong at the Olympia Flame. For a real treat, try the turkey pot pie. The friendly staff makes you feel like a regular — even if you aren’t — but you should be. 80 S. Federal Highway, 954-480-8402 $ Pizza Piez. ITALIAN Yes, they have pizza plus salads, chicken tenders and more. 614 SE 10th St., 754-212-2396 $ 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. $-$$

Asian Deluxe Cuisine. ASIAN A new and convenient spot for some grab and go favorites. From small bites like crab Rangoon and goyza to a variety of curry and noodle dishes. 2608 N Ocean Blvd., 954-960-5060 $$ Bella Monte Italian Deli. SANDWICHES 2688 E. Atlantic Blvd.,

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

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Dining Out Big Louie’s. ITALIAN • PIZZA A South Florida chain offering

classic Italian dishes. 2190 N. Federal Highway, 954-942-5510 $

Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954-782-8040 $ Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style

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

Cafe Brie. SANDWICHES • SALADS A little gem of a place that serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts.

2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $ Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you.

They are family owned and operated with a variety of espresso drinks. 2219 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-782-6672 $

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

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

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

438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

Coldfish. PAN-ASIAN Sushi drive-thru? We’re in! Coldfish, serves Pan-Asian cuisine in fun and colorful atmosphere.

1750 N. Federal Highway, contact@coldfish.com

Snow Time. This spot for treats features bubble tea (boba) in about a zillion flavors. If you are looking for a something new, different and delicious, get thee some bubble tea. Other sweet treats available are paper thin shaven ice cream and authentic Asian snacks. 2482 N. Federal Highway in the Shoppes at Beacon Light, 954-59-6269 $

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

Stingers Pizza. PIZZA • AMERICAN Dine in or order delivery.

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

Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sand-

Bakery Fusion Café. BAKERY AND CAFE Bakery Fusion Café

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

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old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are just begging to be dunked. Bagels, breakfast and lunch also available. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 $

offers artisan breads, ice cream, pastries and other desserts.

Grab a coffee and a pastry and enjoy a beautiful Florida day or dine inside in their newly renovated elegant space. 1901 N. Federal Highway, Suite #112; 954-532-7383

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 $

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1154 N. Federal Highway, 754-220-8933 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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