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Last Resort

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Creatively Speaking

A Love Letter to Restaurants

BY SUSAN ROSSER

My Dearest Restaurants, I would like to start with an apology. For years, I took you for granted. How silly to think I could merely pop in whenever it suited me. That you would always be there for me. What a fool I was.

Just days before the lockdown last spring, I recall friends asking if my husband and I would like to meet for an impromptu dinner at a neighborhood joint. I was tired from a busy work week and declined.

Oh, how I regret this decision.

For months after that, I mostly lived without you—relegated only to take-out and delivery. Those meals were a welcome break from the constant cycle of loading and unloading the dishwasher—not to mention the actual cooking.

Nevertheless, I missed the experience of dining out—of being in the moment. I took for granted the energy that surrounded me as I devoured a plate of pasta in a roomful of perfect strangers.

I know people often consider universities, schools and religious institutions to be the cornerstones of our communities. And while those are undoubtedly crucial, after the year we just had, I would add restaurants to that list.

Restaurants are where we go to meet friends and business associates. It’s where we take a first date.

And of course, we celebrate birthdays, graduations and anniversaries at our favorite spots.

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But my dear restaurants, it wasn’t only the big and celebratory dinners I longed for. I missed the tiny and seemingly trivial experiences that add up to something wondrous.

I missed breadbaskets. I missed being greeted at the door, walking beside the host with enthusiastic anticipation. Where would we be seated? Would we get the coveted window table? A table near the bar?

I missed casually striking up a conversation with complete strangers while we waited for a table. I missed eating at the bar—when the bartender lays down a folded cloth napkin, signaling the imminent arrival of dinner.

I missed the moment the door opens, and a rush of warm and humid South Florida air wafts past, beckoning a new arrival.

And while I love to try new places and new foods, I also cherish being a regular. When a server knows how I take my coffee or when I am greeted by name—well, that counts for a lot. Let’s face it, we all like to feel special from time to time. And perhaps no effort accomplishes that as well as friendly service at a neighborhood eatery.

I am a superstitious person, so I don’t want to jinx anything— but as we find ourselves hopefully on the verge of some semblance of normalcy—I, for one, cannot wait to simply eat out whenever the mood strikes. A relaxing or even raucous Saturday night dinner girds me for the week ahead. And I’ve missed it all, from the humble trip to the classic diner for scrambled eggs, toast and coffee all the way to lobster fra diavolo and everything in between.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Pompano Beach Launches Its Real Time Crime Center The City of Pompano Beach has a new Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) that was launched in February by the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) Pompano Beach District.

Major Wayne Adkins, chief of the BSO Pompano Beach District, said the RTCC “is an important tool in BSO’s toolbox” to help Pompano Beach deputies respond to and solve crimes.

The RTCC is located in the Pompano Beach Public Safety Complex at 120 SW Third Street.

The RTCC uses technology, access to video and other investigative details to convey information to deputies in real time. This enables responding units to more quickly take the appropriate action and send the appropriate number of units to assist.

The RTTC includes a real-time gunshot detection and alert system, called ShotSpotter, which began operating in a five-square-mile area of Pompano Beach last month. The City Commission voted last October to implement the ShotSpotter system, which uses acoustic sensors to detect and locate outdoor gunfire in real-time, and within 60 seconds, alerts law enforcement.

Detectives in the Pompano Beach District RTCC have helped solve about a dozen crimes since the RTCC became operational. Detectives were able to help locate stolen

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vehicles, recover video of burglary suspects and locate a vehicle used in car burglaries. The RTCC was also able to locate video of six suspects who entered a construction site at one of the city’s recreation centers and damaged the construction equipment.

The Pompano Beach District RTCC has been two years in the making, said Adkins, who oversaw its creation. The concept was first discussed in 2019, shortly after the BSO opened the BSO Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) at the Public Safety Building in Fort Lauderdale.

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The Pompano Beach District RTCC has access to video cameras at city buildings and parks and seeks to expand partnerships with private businesses, houses of worship and anyone interested in protecting their community, said Adkins. School cameras are currently accessible at the BSO RTCC. It has cost approximately $97,600 over the past two years to create the Pompano Beach District RTCC, with funding from the BSO Pompano Beach District police services budget. Y

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

A Multi-Family Residential Project Is Planned for Old Club Cinema Site Redevelopment plans are underway for an 8-acre site along North Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, just south of Shoppers Haven and the RaceTrac gas station on NE 33rd Street. Encore Capital Management is proposing to build approximately 285 rental apartments on the site, which was once occupied by Club Cinema and a strip shopping center.

The property, located at 3151-3251 N. Federal Highway, was recently put under contract for purchase

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name was a reference to the movie theater that originally occupied the building, which dated to 1960.

There were plans to build a Walmart Neighborhood Market on the site, but Walmart ultimately decided not to go through with the project.

The site of the proposed multifamily development is adjacent to the Cresthaven neighborhood, which lies to the west. Encore has not submitted official plans to the City yet, but recently presented

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Last year, the current property owner, 1307 South Wabash, LLC, demolished all the structures on the site, including the former Club Cinema building, to make way for redevelopment due to concerns the City had about some of the older, vacant structures.

Club Cinema, a popular entertainment venue, had a reputation for unseemly activities, including widespread drug use and drug trafficking. The club’s

preliminary plans to the Cresthaven Civic Association via a Zoom meeting.

According to the concept plan, the multi-family project would consist of four 6-story residential buildings.

Two buildings would be adjacent to Federal Highway and two buildings would be adjacent to the Cresthaven neighborhood. To make the buildings “less obtrusive,” they would face north-south, so that only the ends of the buildings would be parallel to the neighborhood and

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ABOVE The old Club Cinema which was torn down last year.

Federal Highway, and not the entire length of the buildings, explained Joe DiCristina, president of Encore’s multi-family division.

There would be one access point on Federal Highway into and out of the development and an access point on NE 33rd Street that would serve only as an exit. There would be no access point on the west side of the site.

The two residential buildings adjacent to Federal Highway would line the roadway leading into and out of the development. These buildings would have “live-work” units on the ground floor that would serve as commercial space for smaller local tenants, like a coffee shop, or as an office for a professional, such as an accountant, interior designer or attorney, said DiCristina.

The north-south facing orientation of the buildings also allows the developer to create “a proper street grid within the property” and preserve a “traditional neighborhood atmosphere,” said Ryan Williams, who works with DiCristina in Encore’s multi-family division.

The main goal is “privacy and quietness” for new residents as well as old residents, said Williams.

An existing wall that runs along the west property line, adjacent to neighborhood homes, will remain.

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BY MARIE PULEO

A Multi-Family Residential Project Is Planned for Old Club Cinema Site <<< of the development to use as an urban community garden. There would also be a space for games such as bocce ball.

The project would include several surface parking areas with controlled access and two parking garages with two levels. The garages would be enclosed with “some sort of interesting aesthetic and design,” and would be surrounded by heavy landscaping, said Williams.

DiCristina emphasized that Encore is a long-term owner of the multifamily properties it develops instead of a developer that constructs a project and then sells it shortly after.

Because Encore holds its properties long-term, better quality materials are used, and there’s a strong focus on developing and managing a product that makes Encore “a quality neighbor to the community,” said DiCristina.

Encore currently operates about 5,000 apartments around the country, according to DiCristina. In Broward County, the firm recently completed a 30-story apartment tower with street-level office and retail space in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Encore is also redeveloping the Plantation Fashion Mall as Plantation Walk, a 27-acre mixed-use development that includes 700 apartments.

During Encore’s presentation of the multi-family project to the Cresthaven Civic Association, one resident expressed concern about increased traffic and the congestion that already exists at the intersection of NE 33rd Street and Federal Highway.

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based on the initial traffic data the developer has compiled, the project would generate approximately 2,000 or less new daily vehicle trips, whereas a commercial project like Walmart would typically generate 4,000 to 5,000 daily vehicle trips.

The plan is for all of the residential units to be rented at market rate – approximately $1,800 to $2,000 per month. Roughly 50% of the residential units would have two or more bedrooms.

The units would be leased through a management company, and it would be stipulated that tenants cannot sublease the units, or do any kind of short-term rentals.

According to the concept plan, the multi-family project would consist of four 6-story residential buildings.

Two buildings would be adjacent to Federal Highway and two buildings would be adjacent to the Cresthaven neighborhood.

The project site is currently zoned as a business district, but the City’s zoning code allows multi-family development on the property with the allocation of “flexibility units,” said Matthew Scott of Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, the land use and zoning attorney for Encore.

The developer’s first step will be to apply to the City for the flexibility units, which will need to be approved by the City Commission. The developer will also go through a site plan review process.

The project is expected to start construction in about a year, once the pre-construction process is completed. The residential development would be ready to open

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towards the latter part of 2023, said DiCristina.

Commissioner Rhonda Eaton of District 2, where the project site is located, said she has seen a number of presentations from other developers, but likes the one from Encore “very much.”

Eaton estimates the project would add about 700 residents to the area, which she recognizes is “hard” for current residents.

Eaton acknowledged the traffic congestion at the intersection of NE 33rd Street and Federal Highway, but said the City has plans to rework the intersection.

Eaton also noted that the development being proposed

by Encore would generate less traffic than a grocery store, a busy restaurant or a strip mall. She said that with the new trend of working from home, the vehicle trips generated by the project would probably be less than anticipated.

Regarding the design, Eaton commented that wind and light would flow through the development “very nicely,” as opposed to “just a big, flat unimaginative design.”

Eaton concluded by saying “there’s no doubt” vagrancy is currently an issue at the vacant project site, and she’d like to see something there that is compatible with the community, “rather than let it sit fallow for another 10 or 15 years, and just be an eyesore and a nuisance.”

“I know it’s not going to please everyone,” said Eaton of the proposed residential development, “but in the long-term, I feel strongly that’s it’s going to be an enhancement to our community.” Y

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Community Meeting To Be Held for McNab House & Botanical Gardens Project Members of the community will have an opportunity to provide their input regarding the development of the McNab House and Botanical Gardens during a virtual meeting hosted by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) this month.

The architects of the McNab House & Botanical Gardens project, Bermello Ajamil & Partners (B&A), will lead the interactive meeting and present a concept design for the McNab Park site. B&A is targeting mid-April to hold the meeting via Zoom. The meeting will take place at about 6pm in the hope of reaching more people after work hours and getting maximum public input, said CRA Director Nguyen Tran.

The exact date and time of the meeting, and how to sign up, will be posted on the CRA web page:

Atlantic Boulevard to McNab Park, just five blocks east, with the vision of transforming the structures into a new restaurant facility and the

In March 2020, the CRA relocated the historic McNab House and detached garage from 1736 E. Atlantic Boulevard to McNab Park, just five blocks east, with the vision of transforming the structures into a new restaurant facility and the adjacent park to the west and south into a public botanical garden. pompanobeachfl.gov/pages/cra.

A community input meeting for the project was held via Zoom in December 2020, and B&A used the feedback from that meeting to design a master plan of the park.

In March 2020, the CRA relocated the historic McNab House and detached garage from 1736 E.

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adjacent park to the west and south into a public botanical garden.

Progress continues to be made on the project. Last month, a concrete foundation was poured underneath the house, after a lengthy permitting process for the foundation. Next, construction began on the stem walls. A waterproofing material

ABOVE Underneath the McNab House: Waterproofing the foundation before the concrete slab was poured.

was required for the foundation and stem walls, which will be the basement of the house. The plan is to use the basement as a wine bar.

Sometime this month, the house is expected to be lowered six or seven inches onto the foundation, according to Pat Burdette of Modern House & Building Movers.

The CRA will be issuing a solicitation for a restaurant operator soon, said Tran.

In January, the CRA approved the acquisition of property at the northwest corner of McNab Park that was formerly occupied by the Chamber of Commerce.

The CRA expects to close on the Chamber property by this month, and the Chamber building will be demolished shortly thereafter. The CRA will incorporate the property into the McNab House and Botanical Gardens project. Y

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Pompano’s New and Free Shuttle Service Will Start Up Soon A new free shuttle service that will connect residents and visitors to various destinations within the beach area and along Atlantic Boulevard via golf cart will be operational soon, possibly at the end of April or sometime in May, according to city officials.

In February, the Pompano Beach

east as Pompano Beach Boulevard and as far west as Harbor Drive, to include the Harbor Village Shops.

The shuttle service will run Sunday through Thursday from 10am until 8pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10am until 11pm.

The golf carts will make pickups anywhere along the

City Commission approved a contract with Circuit Transit, the firm operating the shuttle service.

The fleet will consist of four electric golf carts, including one that is wheelchair-accessible.

The shuttle route will go up and down the barrier island, as far north as the Hillsboro Inlet Park, and as far south as Terra Mar Drive. On Atlantic Boulevard, it will go as far

route, stopping at locations such as the Marriott hotel and the Residence Inn on A1A, the Beach House and Oceanic restaurants, the Fisher Family Pier, the Pier Parking Garage, the Briny Pub and the Foundry restaurant. To catch a ride, passengers will be able to wave down a driver as the golf cart is approaching. They can also use a free mobile phone app

To catch a ride, passengers will be able to wave down a driver as the golf cart is approaching. They can also use a free mobile phone app to request pickup along the route, including their residence or hotel, for transport to and from area restaurants and other amenities.

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to request pickup along the route, including their residence or hotel, for transport to and from area restaurants and other amenities.

The overall objective of the shuttle service is to reduce emissions and traffic congestion, according to Jeff Lantz, the city’s parking operation manager.

If the golf cart service is popular, the city will implement a second phase using a trolleybus or other vehicle with more seating. In all cases, the city will use low-emission or noemission vehicles, said Lantz.

The second phase of the transit system would run further west along Atlantic Boulevard, all the way to Old Town, City Hall, the Cultural Center and the future Innovation District. It could potentially go as far west as the Isle Casino. This portion of the shuttle service may or may not be free, but a monthly fee or day pass could be offered.

The plan is to have a park-andride hub at the northwest corner of the South Federal Highway and SE Second Street intersection. This would provide a parking alternative for employees working on the barrier island.

The contract with Circuit Transit is for $750,688 over a three-year term. Last year, Pompano Beach was awarded an $833,000 matching grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help fund the transit service. Additional funding will come from advertising on the golf carts. Y

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When asked about the project, Christopher Partridge of Partridge Equity Group, which owns and manages Shoppers Haven, said he is under a non-disclosure agreement and hopes to provide details in May. Plans submitted to the City show that Partridge Equity Group is proposing to redevelop the grocery store space as a Publix, as well as enhance the facades of the entire shopping center “to create a more modern and inviting appearance.”

The owner is also proposing to update the existing parking areas to enhance circulation and accessibility.

There is already a Publix in Venetian Isle Shopping Center on Federal Highway, which is almost directly across from Shoppers Haven, and another Publix in The Shoppes At Beacon Light, a few miles south of Shoppers Haven. A community relations manager for Publix Super Markets was asked if the two existing stores would remain open, and replied that “we do not have any information to

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According to Partridge, the proposed residential building would feature up to 250 luxury rental apartments at market rates.

An Outback Steakhouse is being built on a Shoppers Haven outparcel along Federal Highway, just south of the Walgreens at Sample Road. Construction got underway last month. The steakhouse Is expected to open in August 2021. Y

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Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School Opening Will Be Delayed The City of Pompano Beach planned to open a municipal charter school for the 2021-2022 school year, but due to the impacts of COVID-19 and the planning required to establish the charter school, which would eventually serve grades K through 8, the City now plans to open the charter school for the 2023-2024 school year.

Assistant City Manager Suzette Sibble said the deferral period will allow all stakeholders—the City, residents, businesses and the school district – time to “recover and normalize from the impacts of the pandemic.” The City will develop the protocols, policies and procedures required to establish and operate a compliant charter school.

The Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School will be part of the Broward County public school system, but independently operated, with members of the City Commission serving as the governing board, rather than the School Board.

In its first year of operation, the school would have grades K, 1, 2 and 6, and up to 380 students.

Additional grade levels will be added progressively: grades 3 and 7 in the second year; grades 4 and 8 in the third year; and grade 5 in the fourth year. With grades K through 8 in place, the maximum estimated enrollment capacity would be 910 students.

There will be no cost for students to attend the school. Like all other public schools in the school district, the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School would receive its primary funding from the Florida Education Finance Program, which provides operating funds based on the number of full-time students enrolled.

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In February 2020, the City of Pompano Beach submitted an application to the Broward County Public School District to open a municipal charter school, and in July 2020, the application was approved. The City statutorily has three years from application approval to open the school.

It is anticipated that the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School will start accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year in late 2022 or early 2023.

Sibble said the City would be working on a cohesive marketing outreach plan to ensure the public is aware of the opening of the enrollment period, as well as the process for submitting an application.

The Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School will give enrollment priority to students who are residents of Pompano Beach. If not enough residents apply to attend, then seats would be open to children in Broward County. Should the number of applications received

exceed the number of seats available, enrollments will be based on a secure and monitored lottery system.

The charter school will have a “rigorous curriculum,” with a high emphasis on reading at grade level by grade. The goal is for the school to achieve an “A” rating, which is the highest grade awarded by the state of Florida school ranking system.

The new charter school will seek accreditation, and once it receives its first rating from the state’s ranking system, it will apply to become a Cambridge International School, which follows a highperformance curriculum.

The City has not yet finalized a location for the charter school, or determined if a new building will be constructed or an existing building will be used, said Sibble.

A charter contract with the school district for the Pompano Beach Municipal Charter School is expected to be brought to the City Commission for consideration by fall of 2022, said Sibble. Y

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Answer: "No." [I thought he was kidding because this place is known for its sense of humor. I waited silently.]

Finally, he responded: "The roads are too bad. Give us an hour."

This place is four blocks away. I mean, they could have kayaked it here, and given the dreadful financial state of most restaurants right now, I was surprised. Undeterred, I offered to pick it up.

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requiring several detours, turning the four-block trip into a 12-block odyssey of searching for the less flooded (note I didn’t say “dry”) streets.

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look it up. If I may digress (as always), WebMD defines the condition mentioned above as follows: “They have an overwhelming desire to be noticed, and often behave dramatically or inappropriately to get attention. The word histrionic means "dramatic or theatrical.’ This disorder is more common in women than in men and usually is evident by adolescence or early adulthood.”

Cue the jokes. I know, I know. “More common in women than in men.” I’ll just leave that right there. Also, here’s my burning question: Is it appropriate to diagnose this condition in any teenager who has ever lived? To be clear, I'm not advising adults to ignore overly dramatic teenage behavior. If you believe there is a problem, please consult a therapist.

Aaaand…once again, I've strayed far, far afield from the original topic, which is Florida rain. In my decades of experience living here, it seems we should have a multitude of words to describe rain, like the (myth? fact?) that certain cultures have 50 words for "snow" (which, I have learned, is sort of right. You can read more about that on Readable, here: https://readable.com/blog/doinuits-really-have-50-words-for-snow/).

So, given that there are so many words to describe snow in places where it's necessary, let’s build a local vocabulary that includes many different ways to define rain. Here's my (not very creative) start: Sain — sunny and raining Main — Monsooning rain Wain — Windy and raining Faining — It's [insert unprintable word] raining again That said, I’m a huge fan of our soon-to-be-here summer showers, the ones that roll in around 3pm each day, watering the plants so I don't have to, and giving way to the sun breaking through a scant 15 minutes later. And this year, especially given the snowmageddons that have repeatedly trounced the rest of the country, I’ll take our rainy, steamy climate any day. Y Source: webmd.com/mental-health/histrionicpersonality-disorder

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Fauci: Vaccines for Kids as Young as First Graders Could Be Authorized by September For this to happen by the start of the next school year, trials need to prove the vaccine is safe and effective in children. Experts say manufacturers aren’t moving quickly enough, and that this is important for achieving herd immunity and stopping the spread of variants.

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“We’re in the process of starting clinical trials in what we call age de-escalation, where you do a clinical trial with people 16 to 12, then 12 to 9, then 9 to 6,” Fauci said. When asked what was the youngest age group that might be authorized for the vaccine

by September, he said, “I would think by the time we get to school opening, we likely will be able to get people who come into the first grade.”

As optimistic as Fauci is, several pediatricians and infectious disease experts said they wish the pediatric trials would move more quickly. In addition to restoring stability to the education system and parents’ work schedules and keeping kids and those

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around them safe, vaccinating children is essential to helping the country, as a whole, reach herd immunity and decrease the threat of new variants.

Otherwise, “we’re going to have tens of millions of individuals in our communities that are able to maintain the virus. And when that happens, what that allows is for these unusual variants to emerge that may have the ability to evade our immunity,” said Dr. Buddy Creech, associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program.

Despite the need, Pfizer is the only manufacturer whose pediatric vaccine trials are far enough along to potentially have data on elementary-school age children by the end of the summer.

Pfizer has finished enrolling participants in its study of 12- to 15-year-olds and anticipates having data in “the early part of 2021,” according to a spokeswoman. “From there, we will plan to finalize our study in 5-11 year olds,” she added. As Pfizer completes its trials in adolescents, then 5- to 11-year-

olds, it’ll need to submit the data to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for review and get authorization for the vaccine’s use in those age groups before it’s available; currently in the U.S., the vaccine is indicated only for those ages 16 and up.

Moderna is still enrolling participants in its trial for adolescents ages 12 to 18, and it is “on track to provide updated data around midyear 2021,” the company said in an emailed

statement. Stéphane Bancel, Moderna’s chief executive officer, has said that the company’s goal is to have data from the adolescent study in advance of the 2021 school year. Moderna said it’ll begin an age de-escalation study in children ages 11 years to 6 months this year,

but Bancel has said that the company doesn’t expect clinical data until 2022.

Johnson and Johnson hasn’t started any pediatric studies yet. “We are in discussions with regulators and partners regarding the inclusion of pediatric populations in our development plan,” a spokesman said. Novavax, similarly, hasn’t begun any trials in children, and a company spokeswoman said it couldn’t share any details at this time. The University of Oxford, which partnered with AstraZeneca in developing a vaccine, will begin tests in 12- to 18-year-olds next month, according to Bloomberg News.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has been “really advocating to try and make these trials happen with the same urgency that they happen for adults,” said Dr. Sean O’Leary, who is vice chair of its committee on infectious diseases.

The manufacturers will need to prove vaccines are safe and effective in younger bodies. The adult trials paved much of the way, but researchers still need to study how kids’ immune systems react and to confirm the optimal dosage. And even if the shots are authorized by September, there will need to be enough supply on hand in order to get school children immunized before school doors open.

It’s essential to act expeditiously, O’Leary said. “I would love to see a vaccine available for all children in time for the next school year.”

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“Our current chaos about children not being in schools is just terrible for children, and I think a lot of the concern would be assuaged if children were immunized. That doesn’t mean to me that they can’t get the infection or transmit it every once in a while, but it would reduce those possibilities tremendously.

Dr. Sarah Long, professor of pediatrics at the Drexel University College of Medicine.

Why It’s Important to Vaccinate Kids Against COVID-19

Early on in the pandemic, some thought that children might be entirely immune. That’s clearly been disproven. Out of more than 20 million U.S. cases where age information is available, about 2.2 million, or 11%, have been in children under 18. Some get very ill, though this is rare. As of Feb. 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tracked more than 2,000 cases of what’s known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a serious condition associated with COVID-19 that

can result in cardiac dysfunction and kidney injury; 37% of the cases recorded were in Latino children and 32% in Black children.

It’s also become evident that children are capable of transmitting the virus to some extent. On one hand, kids aren’t superspreaders: COVID-19 is clearly dissimilar to influenza or the

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common cold virus, Vanderbilt’s Creech pointed out. “You put one of those in a classroom, then in a few days, it’s overrun,” he said. “That’s not what we see with COVID.” But exactly how infectious children are remains somewhat unclear, in part because schools have not been fully open, making it hard to gather data, said Dr. Yvonne Maldonado, a pediatrician and professor of global health and infectious diseases at Stanford University. Studies from other countries, while informative, may not always extrapolate well to the U.S., she added.

So while the “preponderance of data” points to children being less likely to infect people when compared with adults, “they certainly do,” said O’Leary, who is also a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. “So, if you’ve got vulnerable people in the household and your 7-year-old comes home with COVID, it’s not to say they can’t give it to anybody else. They absolutely can. It’s just a bit less likely.”

It’s important to note that the vaccines have only been proven — so far — to prevent disease and not infection (data on that is harder to gather and takes longer to prove), which means it’s not guaranteed yet that vaccinated individuals can’t spread the coronavirus.

But there are some inklings of hope that vaccination can at least reduce onward transmission. So if this bears out, the more people who are vaccinated in a community, including children, the more likely transmission will drop overall.

“Our current chaos about children not being in schools is just terrible for children, and I think a lot of the concern would be assuaged if

children were immunized,” said Dr. Sarah Long, professor of pediatrics at the Drexel University College of Medicine. “That doesn’t mean to me that they can’t get the infection or transmit it every once in a while, but it would reduce those possibilities tremendously.”

Long is also a member of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, where she has been reviewing the trial data and helping to make recommendations on how the vaccines should be used. She continued: “There are real virus control reasons, there are real societal reasons and there are economic reasons, because if children can’t go to school, people can’t work.”

O’Leary said children as young as 6 months, which is the youngest age that Moderna plans to test, can get vaccinated so long as trial data shows the vaccines to be safe and effective.

Infants under 6 months are likely to be protected by antibodies transferred through the placenta if the pregnant mother is vaccinated, he added.

How the Vaccine Will Be Studied in Kids

The pediatric vaccine trials will not be as large as the final stage adult trials, which enrolled 30,000 or more participants, giving a placebo to half and the vaccine to half. Pfizer’s 12- to 15-year-old study has enrolled 2,259 participants and Moderna’s adolescent trial is a similar size, aiming for about 3,000 participants. In both trials, some teens will receive a placebo.

That’s enough to prove safety and benefit, experts said, in part, because the adult trials have already paved the way. To show the vaccine is safe, among the many things that Pfizer is tracking includes the percentage of participants reporting “local” reactions such as pain at the injection site, redness and swelling, as well as the percentage of participants reporting systemic reactions such as fever, headache, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain and joint pain.

After the trials are completed, tracking for any safety issues will continue in the real world as physicians and patients will be encouraged to report to the FDA and CDC any side effects they think may be due to the vaccine.

Doctors said they’d want to make sure that there are no signs that the vaccine overinflames the immune system or causes any allergic or autoimmune responses. “I think most people that are developing these vaccines feel like the vaccine is not going to trigger MIS-C, but it’s something that will be monitored for very closely both in the trials and more importantly, post-licensure,” added O’Leary, from the University of Colorado. Maldonado said she’ll also be on the lookout for any cases of GuillainBarré syndrome, which is often a concern when it comes to vaccines, but she noted that no significant increases in cases were seen in any of the adult trials.

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As we go down in age, we give the smallest possible dose of vaccine that we think is reasonable, and then we steadily increase until that point when we get that magic ‘Goldilocks’ level at which it works great and the side effects are tolerable. I don’t think one dose fits all.

Dr. Buddy Creech, associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program.

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adult trials. The adult trials’ primary efficacy measure was to compare how many vaccinated people wound up sick with COVID-19 symptoms compared with those who received the placebo and whether the vaccine impacted the severity of illness. Since children rarely are hospitalized due to COVID-19, the vaccine’s ability to reduce severe cases would be hard to measure unless the trials enrolled an enormous number of children.

Instead, Pfizer’s and Moderna’s adolescent trials will focus on evaluating participants’ immune response by measuring antibodies, according to Pfizer’s spokeswoman and Moderna’s clinical trial website.

Scientists haven’t yet identified an “immune correlate of protection,” which is usually defined to be the level of antibodies in the blood at which they can feel confident that a person is going to be protected from infection. Some vaccines that have been approved, like the one for measles, have an immune correlate of protection identified, while others don’t.

In the absence of a definitive immune correlate of protection, the trials would compare antibody levels in children with those found in adults and extrapolate that the efficacy should then be similar. The FDA and advisory groups like the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices would then need to discuss whether the evidence is compelling.

If scientists are able to identify an immune correlate of protection, however, “and you can demonstrate that kids get that with the vaccine, that’s even more satisfying,” O’Leary said.

One final difference in pediatric studies is the potential for lower doses. Moderna has said that it will run its studies of children under 12 testing lower doses first.

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that point when we get that magic ‘Goldilocks’ level at which it works great and the side effects are tolerable,” Vanderbilt’s Creech explained. “I don’t think one dose fits all.”

A Call to Speed Pediatric Trials

Some pediatricians and infectious disease experts said they were eager for pediatric studies to move faster.

“My understanding is that the entity formerly known as Operation Warp Speed had a lot of involvement with those adult trials, but with pediatric clinical trials, they’re not having the same degree of involvement,” O’Leary said. “So it’s more up to the manufacturers, and from my perspective, these manufacturers don’t have the financial incentive to conduct these trials with the same urgency that they did with the adult trials.”

Stanford’s Maldonado added that she’s concerned that there’s not as much pressure on the manufacturers to recruit children of diverse backgrounds as there was for the adult trials.“I think it’s important to get those kids in to understand factors around the actual vaccine and also to get buy-in of those communities where we’re seeing more hesitancy. We want to make sure they are feeling comfortable about being represented,” she said.

While O’Leary is not as confident as Fauci that we’ll see Pfizer’s data on younger kids by September, he feels very optimistic about the availability of a vaccine in the coming months for kids as young as 12, who tend to get sicker than the younger age group.

“I think that’s a really big deal,” he said. Y Caroline Chen covers health care for ProPublica.

She is currently reporting on the coronavirus pandemic.

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If you aren’t sure what you like, no worries — honey pretty much never goes bad. So buy a few to enjoy and try them in everything from tea to slathered on toast. Their honey is sourced from their local South Florida hives and other trusted sources. We picked up a bottle of blueberry honey from Maine and of course, some Florida orange blossom honey.

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Subscribers to the FruitfulField’s share program pick up a basket of nutritious, freshly harvested and hyper-local produce each week. Each share purchased supports produce donations to local food pantries and soup kitchens. Everything in each share is grown right in Pompano Beach at the Fruitful Field and, in most cases, is harvested just hours before the subscribers pick up their produce. The season typically starts in November. For more information, visit thefruitfulfield.org.

The Grow City program provides real-life paid work opportunities at The Fruitful Field organic urban farm. The program employs 25-30 youth (ages 14-18), primarily from impoverished neighborhoods in Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. The participants develop skills to improve their future employment potential and entrepreneurship abilities.

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POMPANO BEACH And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa, enjoy a modern take on fresh seafood.

The restaurant has recently been renovated and now sports a contemporary and breezy ambiance. 1200 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-0100 $$

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

credit this place with bringing the whole “coal-fired pizza craze” to South Florida. Pizza and chicken wings — do you need any more?

Try the cauliflower pizza — good and good for you. 1203 S. Federal Highway, 954-942-5550 $$

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The Beach Grille. AMERICAN Delicious eats near the beach with

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Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect

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online ordering. 3414 E Atlantic Blvd., 954-946-6000 $

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 $$

Bobby Rubino’s. BARBECUE • AMERICAN Specials and coupons

are posted daily, and catering is available. The restaurant also has a large bar room where you can dine at the bar or booths. This place is a Pompano Beach icon. 2501 N. Federal Highway, 954-781-7550 $$

Brew Fish. BAR AND GRILL Dine outside in the tiki hut overlooking a canal right in Pompano Beach. Comprehensive menu and attentive staff. 200 E. McNab Rd., 954-440-3347 $$ Briny Irish Pub. IRISH • BAR FOOD Enjoy a large beer selection

plus the regular and, dare we say, unique mixed drinks. The kitchen offers an array of bar food as well as some classics like bangers and mash and fish-n-chips. The casual atmosphere is created by an immense array of nautical artifacts and oddities that fill every inch of the pub. Music plays constantly, often live with a dance floor if one is inclined. 3440 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-942-3159 $

Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they

opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite.

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

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

Casareccio Trattoria Italiana. ITALIAN Wow! What a find. This

small but impressive Italian eatery is delightful. We can’t really tell you what to try because the menu changes daily. However, we are willing to bet you will fall in love with this place which feels like it just plopped into Pompano straight from the hills of Tuscany. Reservations are highly recommended. Also, call ahead to see what they are serving. 1386 S.Federal Highway, 954-998-3642 $$$-$$$$

Checkers Old Munchen. GERMAN For a traditional German

meal, try the wiener schnitzel — a lightly breaded veal cutlet sautéed in lemon butter and topped with homemade brown gravy. The spaetzle are a homemade treat and not to be missed — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves. As you look around, you can’t help but get the feeling that most of the patrons are returning customers. And the next time we get a hankering for some schnitzel, we know where to go. Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers.

2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with plenty of charm. Impressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone. 3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$ Cypress Nook. GERMAN This place has been in business for 39

years — talk about staying in power. It’s open for three meals a day, and there’s nothing like a little knackwurst with your eggs. 201 SE 15th St., 954-781-3464 $

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

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

Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe Maxx. INTERNATIONAL This restaurant

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

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

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

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Fresh local fish, ocean dishes and seafood salads.

Dining Out Di Farina Pasta Factory & Restaurant. ITALIAN We all know that fresh cut pasta is superior to the dried variety we have become accustomed to. But making pasta from scratch is a process. But what if you could just pick it up nearby or even have it delivered.

Dreams do come true. Di Farina offers a variety of freshly made pasta to go. And if you can’t 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 fajita,

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

Eric’s Authentic Mexican Food. MEXICAN The tacos are a standout here —served street style — which translates into fresh ingredients prepared with love and care. Start with some chips and guacamole. For some authentic and tasty Mexican, head over to Eric’s and thank us later. 625 E Atlantic Blvd., 754-215-6103 $$ Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • AMERICAN Enjoy a deal every day. 2500 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-3762 $$

The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options ga-

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

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

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

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

The Gyro Joint. MIDDLE EASTERN Eat in or carry out. It’s all Greek to me. 165 S. Cypress Road, 954-946-9199 $ Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch

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

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2821 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-9499 $$$ food and service to match. 1490 NE 23rd St., 954-782-7000 $$$

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

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

Kin Asian Street Food. ASIAN • SUSHI Enjoy everything from inventive takes on ramen soups with pork belly and a jammy egg to original the rice bowls. The small bite options were some of our favorites. We swooned over the shiitake buns, mushrooms with pickled sour mustard, ground peanuts and cilantro all on a steamed rice bun. The gyoza was also a star — the dough was light and tender with a flavorful pork and vegetable filling. The restaurant has a comprehensive sushi menu, but this is definitely a place to order outside of your comfort zone. After all, isn’t sushi the new pizza? 143 SW Sixth St., 954-532-4567 $$ La Perla Di Pompano. ITALIAN This small and intimate Italian eatery offers a wide selection of Italian dishes including four dif-

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La Veranda. ITALIAN The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable and warm. Inside or out, one can enjoy a truly special evening in the Tuscany-inspired surroundings. There is a big selection of pasta, entrées and traditional dishes, with new favorites to be discovered that the wait staff will happily explain. You can taste the love in their homemade desserts. If you’re looking to celebrate or simply treat yourself to an evening of wonderful dining, La Veranda is an excellent choice. Reservations are suggested. 2121 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-943-7390 $$$ Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare

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

Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill. AMERICAN It’s places like Lucky’s that make you happy you live in South Florida. This tiki bar by the sea (just south of the pier) offers simple eats, some topnotch people watching all with an ocean view. A meal or drink at Lucky’s is a laid back dining experience — which might just be what the doctor ordered. The menu includes classic snack foods like coconut shrimp and fish dip to tuna poke nachos. There’s also salads, sandwiches and smash burgers. You can also order to go for a picnic on the beach. 222 N Pompano Beach Blvd. $ Miami Masala. INDIAN Enjoy classic Indian dishes as well as a

few more modern ones with an Indian twist. The stuffed Hungarian peppers appetizer, while not being a classic Indian dish, had all the flavors fans of the cuisine crave. Great service by a friendly staff.

Try the Indian crepe — crazy good. A daily lunch buffet includes traditional, vegetarian and vegan choices. 900 E Atlantic Blvd., 954317-1371 $$

Mora Grill. MEDITERRANEAN This cozy yet modern spot is open

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3428 E. Atlantic Blvd, 954-933-2003 $$

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

Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu with an emphasis on seafood. 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, 11:30am10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday, 10am-11pm, 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE 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 $$

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Dining Out 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 $$

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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 $$ Saito Japanese Steakhouse. JAPANESE With seven locations in South Florida, the long-awaited opening of Saito has finally happened. This Japanese steakhouse offers a variety of entrees including teriyaki dishes, tempura and sushi. Diners can sit at the sushi bar or enjoy hibachi style dining. 2101 N Federal Highway, suite 208, 954-945-8888 $$ 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 $$

Spanx the Hog BBQ. BARBECUE Spanx uses natural ingredients

Family Owned & Operated SINCE 1989

and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road. 954-590-8342 $

Sunset Catch. ITALIAN • SEAFOOD Seafood, steaks and Italian favorites are served daily, and they even have their very own “wine doctor.” 101 N. Riverside Drive, 954-545-0901 $$ Table 2201. MEDITERRANEAN Everything at Table 2201 is made on the premises — even the desserts. Start with the pygros, a tower of eggplant, potatoes and ground beef topped with a cool yogurt sauce. 2201 E. Atlantic Blvd., 718-600-2236 $$ Take Sushi. JAPANESE • SUSHI Japanese fair delivered to your door? Yes, please. 2714 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-2442 $$ Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlantic Boulevard features homemade lasagna, ravioli, cannelloni and a Bolognese ragu that cooks for eight hours on the stove. 2665 East Atlantic Blvd., 954-876-1915 $$$ 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 $$

Valentino’s Italian Cuisine. ITALIAN • PIZZA An abundance of

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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., 954-781-9464 $ 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 $

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grill. AMERICAN Bar food and plenty of televised sports games. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $

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

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home. 2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “beat kept

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 $$$

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy gastropub fare including sandwiches, burgers, wings, salads and a huge choice of

appetizers. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754-220-8932

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. They are known for their margarita’s as well as entrées including their bandito honey bean burritos and their many taco options. You’ll also enjoy their fresh

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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 $$

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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), 954596-5840 $$$

Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets better from there. This is not your typical Mexican joint — it’s better. Try gobernador tacos: a combination of shrimp with diced poblanos, onions, tomatoes and cilantro on a crispy corn tortilla topped with melted cheese. See, we told you it’s not ordinary. 301 SE 15th Terrace, 954-570-6101 $$ Chanson at the Royal Blues Hotel. SEAFOOD • SEASONAL

Chanson offers fine dining with an ocean view. 45 NE 21st Ave., 954857-2929. $$$$

Deer Creek Grille. AMERICAN Enjoy the club atmosphere with

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

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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 $$$ Little Havana. CUBAN Little Havana has fantastic lunch specials and most of their dinner plates will feed two. Their masas de puerco frita and their Little Havana steak are two of the stand-out menu items, aside from their zesty chimichurri. 721 N. Federal Highway, 954-427-6000 $$ Luigi di Roma. ITALIAN The atmosphere is always lively at Luigi di Roma — mainly if you arrive during happy hour! Naturally, you will find all your favorite Italian dishes on the menu, with everything from eggplant Parmesan to shrimp scampi and everything in between. You can also order take-out online. 718 S. Federal Highway, 954-531-6151 $$-$$$ Ocean’s 234. SEAFOOD Amazing views of Deerfield Beach and the

pier with gluten free options available. 234 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-4282539 $$$

Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from the sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and

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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) 954-5968618 $$

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. The atmosphere is friendly and fun all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. We 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. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for 99 cents from the $4.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$ Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

Fast & Casual 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 also offers wine club memberships — customers can have bottles delivered locally and also buy 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 garlic rolls. 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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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 $

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Dining Out Broad Street Deli. BREAKFAST • DELICATESSEN Jewish style deli sandwiches, homemade soups, breakfast, bagels and 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., 954-946-3150 $$

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

Dandee Donut Factory. BAKERY • PASTRIES From the classic

old fashioned sour cream to Boston cream, these babies are begging to be dunked. 1900 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-1461 $

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

joint. Five Girls offers all the classics you crave including burgers, hand cut fries and the owner’s favorite Philadelphia cheesesteaks.

2659 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-8889 $ 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

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

Mini Pita. MEDITERRANEAN The comprehensive menu includes plenty of salads, pita melts, sandwiches, gyros, shawarma, kebabs, falafel and a choice of entrees that includes lamb chops and mousaka. 2555 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-532-9595 $$ Nelson’s Diner. DINER Nelson’s diner, which was just purchased by the owners of Galuppi’s, is a cute, hole-in-the-wall 50s diner with Elvis memorabilia on the walls, baseball flags on the ceiling, friendly servers and classic red vinyl booths. 438 S Cypress Road, 954-785-3646 $

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

They will bring your pizza to the Beach—a million minds making the world a better place. 1201 S. Ocean Blvd., 954-782-2344 $ Sunshine Bagel. BAGELS • DELI Serving up bagels and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. 260 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-788-7498 $ The Chicken Box & More. • SOUTHERN This small spot with just a couple of tables serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and does a robust take-out business. The shrimp and grits with scrambled eggs are a top-notch breakfast or a perfect “breakfast-for-dinner” option. The fried pork chops were delicately coated and crispy.

We tried them with a classic potato salad and collard greens. The greens were stellar — they were juicy and perfectly seasoned with bits of pork supplying a pleasing heft. And who doesn’t love a marvelous fried chicken wing? If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954-781-7400 Tortillería Mexicana. MEXICAN Looking for a taco that goes be-

yond 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., 954-943-0057 $

LIGHTHOUSE POINT Fast & Casual 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 $

Burger Fi. BURGERS Everything at Burger Fi is cooked to order.

Don’t miss the fries and the larger-than-life onion rings. The breakfast all day burger is topped with a fried egg. 3150 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-7120 $

Jet’s Pizza. PIZZA Try one of the specialty pizzas such as Philly cheese steak with Alfredo sauce or the BLT. 437 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954782-5387 $

Legends Tavern and Grille. AMERICAN With three locations, they must be doing something right. 3128 N Federal Highway, 754220-8932 $-$$

Jukebox Diner. DINER Bright, classic seating, jukeboxes, and that

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

old-school diner feel. 2773 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-960-5882 $

Lester’s Diner. DINER American comfort fare in a retro setting.

1924 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-783-2109 $ Lighthouse Cove Tiki Bar. AMERICAN Seaside eats and happy hours. 1406 N. Ocean Blvd., 954-784-2804 $$ Little Italian. PIZZA Little Italian Pizza is the best kind of Italian

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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 $

Deerfield Beach Fast & Casual Biondo’s Pizza. PIZZA • SUBS Dine-in or take-out available. For

something other than pizza, try the stromboli or the wings. 606 S. Federal Highway, 954-427-7754 $-$$

Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood furniture create a modern-coastal atmosphere. The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-7082060 $ 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 $

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to create unique taste sensations. Enjoy juicy burgers, hot dogs, wings and more. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 954596- 5949 $-$$

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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., 954-531-0300 $$

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

Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850 $

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. $-$$

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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, 954480-8402 $

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 $-$$

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Blue Ocean Poke. POKE Digital video walls and custom wood furniture create a modern-coastal atmosphere. The menu was created by chef Dean James Max, enhancing the traditional poke cuisine with creative toppings and hand-crafted sauces. Open from 9am-9pm daily, 8pm on Sunday. 250 S. Federal Highway, 954-7082060 $

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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., 954-531-0300 $$ El Jefe. MEXICAN For a truly inventive take on Mexican street food, this small yet bright and cheery taco joint is full of surprises. 27 N. Federal Highway, 954-246-5333 $ Gelateria. GELATO Offering more than 26 flavors of gelato. Open daily. 2096 NE Second St. (at the Wyndham Hotel), 694-428-2850 $ Michael’s Pizzeria. PIZZA Closed Mondays 1645 SE Third Court,

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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 $

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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, 954480-8402 $ Pizza Piez. ITALIAN Yes, they have pizza plus salads, chicken ten-

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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

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