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The Patricia Davis Community Garden in Pompano Beach. See story on page 42.

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Hunting tuna and actually catching one is not for the faint of heart. John Piotrowski, President of the Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsman’s Association, offers tips and advice.

The Patricia Davis Community Garden is a place where local youth can gain a sense of community and pride while learning valuable gardening skills and growing some organic produce to enjoy.

This month we look at two teens who have gained so much by participating in this local program.

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A love of onions.

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Stay up to date on neighborhood news

Capturing the joy of Pompano.

It’s time for May flowers, or is it?

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Shallots and Other Alliums

BY SUSAN ROSSER I have a love-hate relationship with shallots. They’re a small, expensive onion with a delicate flavor. And when I call them expensive, I mean in comparison to other alliums. Perhaps only the esteemed leek rivals the shallot when it comes to price.

I love shallots because they elevate many a recipe. However, I do find myself questioning the expense. Can’t I simply substitute an ordinary onion?

Enter the humble yellow onion and my profound devotion to this ubiquitous allium.

The onion is a pantry staple and the flavor backbone of many recipes. And, of course, they add some budget-friendly bulk too.

During the height of the pandemic, my sister occasionally texted

me that she was “down to one onion.” She was limiting her trips to the market and lived with a constant terror of running out of onions. Who am I kidding? I shared her fear. The dread felt like a gray ceiling of looming rain clouds hovering in the distance, just waiting to ruin my day and my hair.

Of course, there are the onion detractors. Some in this group of

onion-haters object to the sharpness of raw onion. And of course, if misused, raw onion can overpower a dish, but it does have its place.

For instance, a burger without a bit of chopped raw onion can be a one-note fumble. Yes, other toppings and condiments help the hamburger reach its place in the pantheon of fabulous foods. But the crisp, sharp bite of onion is the perfect partner for a fatty and flavorful beef patty. I would argue that those who don’t appreciate the onion simply haven’t been introduced to its magical properties.

Whenever ordering in a restaurant, I have a friend who would always end her directive with, “no onions of any sort.” Yet, we were dining out one day, and she was intrigued by a fish dish topped with caramelized onions. I implored her that to order that particular dish without the onions would be criminal.

Furthermore, having had the dish in the past, I explained that these onions were miraculously sweet and bared no resemblance to their raw and crunchy counterparts. The soft and slow caramelization process rendered them into an entirely different food than the one she feared would ruin her fish. I’ll skip to the end.

She loved them. I won’t judge her. Perhaps she had a traumatic raw onion experience in childhood.

And, of course, there are my dad’s famous onion sandwiches — a weekend staple in my childhood home. He would layer thin slices of onion on a piece of generously buttered crusty rye bread, sprinkle with a touch of salt, and top it off with another slice of buttered rye. For reasons I did not understand as a child, my mother was not a fan of my dad’s onion sandwiches.

The simplest of sandwiches but oh-so-delicious. I have to admit, although I haven’t had one in years, just writing about it now makes me want to run out and procure a freshly-baked crusty rye.

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Marinated Onions — for people who don’t like onions — you will now.

This is a no-recipe recipe — there are no exact amounts required.

Slice a red onion and place in a bowl. In another bowl, mix about 1 cup of olive oil with a tablespoon or two of vinegar (any kind you like) and kosher salt to taste. For one onion, you can also add dried oregano, no more than a teaspoon. Whisk the oil mixture and pour over the onions, so they are submerged. Add more olive oil if needed.

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Cover and let sit on the counter for 10-12 hours. The onions are good on just about anything — sandwiches, scrambled eggs, tacos, salads, grilled meats, roast chicken — whatever. My favorite — lay them on a generously buttered piece of rye bread. The onions will keep at room temperature for about two days. You can refrigerate them after their initial marinade, but let them return to room temp before using.

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Ladies Fish-Off

WHEN: Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 5, 2022 WHERE: Various locations; see schedule below COST: Pre-registration at party: $160/adult; $140; junior; $30/peewee

Before May 25: $175/adult; $150; junior; $35/peewee Regular registration: $225/ adult; $200; junior; $50/ peewee WHAT: In 1986, ten enthusiastic lady anglers organized the Ladies Annual Fish-Off to raise money for a local children’s charity. The lady anglers who participate are women passionate about fishing and community. A cadre of volunteers plans and executes the tournament, and it is incredible what can happen when a community comes together. Since its inception, over $560,000 has been donated to the tournament’s beneficiaries!

As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all the tournament proceeds go directly to The Flite Center and The Billfish Foundation. The Ladies Fish-Off also makes a $1,500 contribution to the Freedom Fighters Outdoors.

For more information about the tournament, please email the Ladies Fish-Off at ladiesfishoff@gmail.com

Event Schedule PRE-REGISTRATION PARTY

WHEN: Wednesday, April 27, 2022

5:30 – 7:30pm WHERE: Beachcomber Resort, Pompano Beach WHAT: Pre-registrations, games and much more!

KICK-OFF PARTY Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 | 6 – 10pm WHERE: Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach WHAT: silent auction, registration and captain’s meeting

TOURNAMENT DAY

WHEN: Saturday, June 4, 2022

Lines in after 7am and Visual Check-in at Hillsboro Inlet by 4pm Boat Check-Out: Hillsboro Inlet Weigh-In: Alsdorf Park, Pompano Beach

AWARDS LUNCH

WHEN: Sunday, June 5, 2022 | 12 – 2pm WHERE: CHAOS Fishing, 4301 N Federal

Highway, Pompano Beach WHAT: Lunch and Award presentations to winners and sponsors’ appreciation.

Dive-in Movie

WHEN: Friday, Jine 10 | 8 - 10pm WHERE: Houston Sworn Pool, 901 NW 10th

St., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Enjoy a movie as you splash around the pool. The feature film for the evening will be “F9 Fast and Furious.”

Music Under the Stars

WHEN: Friday, May 13 | 7 - 9pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Great Lawn,

20-98 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Enjoy an evening of great music and entertainment as the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department presents Music under the Stars. The music kicks off at 7 pm at the Great Lawn located at the intersection of Atlantic and Pompano Beach Boulevards. Music Under the Stars is held the second Friday of every month. The featured band for the evening is Poor Life Decisions - a pop and classic rock band.

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Pompano Picks Memorial Day Celebration

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo in Concert

400 SE 23rd Ave., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: The parade begins at 10 am at McNab Park (2250 E Atlantic Blvd.) and ends at the City of Pompano Beach Cemetery.

1806 NE Sixth St., Pompano Beach COST: $35 - $125 WHAT: Pat Benatar’s staggering vocals and take-no-prisoners attitude, along with Neil Giraldo’s trailblazing artistry as a guitarist, producer and songwriter, forged the undeniable chemistry that created some of rock’s most memorable hits, including “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love Is A Battlefield,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.” Together they have created two multiplatinum, five platinum and three gold albums, and nineteen Top 40 hits.

WHEN: Monday, May 30 | 10 - 11am WHERE: Pompano Beach Cemetery,

WHEN: May 22 | 7:30pm WHERE: Pompano Beach Amphitheater,

Touch a Truck

WHEN: Saturday, May 21 | 10am - 2pm WHERE: Pompano Community Park,

1660 NE 10th St. Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: In partnership with the City of Pompano Beach’s Municipal Services, Utility Services, Fire Rescue and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to host the first annual Touch-A-Truck event. Families with children of all ages are invited to explore a variety of vehicles at the first annual TouchA-Truck event on Saturday, May 21, 2022. This event will allow kids to get their wiggles out and expand their growing minds by exploring trucks and vehicles. Among the vehicles on display will be a fire engine, a sanitation truck, a dump truck, a police car and more! This free event is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

With support from the Autism Society of Florida, the first hour of the event will open especially for families that have special consideration for sound levels and flashing lights. This sensory-friendly hour will be from 10am to 11am without any sirens, horns, music or lights. The fun will continue at 11am with a DJ, access to honking the horns, turning on sirens and flashing lights. Whichever time you choose, we hope to see you there!

Black Men Keep Going Concert featuring Melton Mustafa, Jr.

WHEN: Saturday, May 21 | 7 - 9pm WHERE: Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach WHAT: This concert features a band, strings, poets, and a chorus. Fully capturing

in song the cultural zeitgeist and reckonings of racial justice of the past year, the soaring inspirational jazz/R&B/gospel driven anthem “Black Man Keep Going” by BMKG Collective will be a concert that is a glorious, socially conscious vision of producer, director and bandleader Melton Mustafa, Jr.

Abstract Punk

WHEN: Through May 26 WHERE: Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA), 41 NE

First St., Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: Tommaso Fattovich describes his early life in Milan, Italy, as his first significant education in the fine arts. His family moved to the U.S. when Fattovich was in his teens. He draws inspiration from both places and the contrasts between them. Fattovich’s powerful compositions draw “The Shape of Punk to Come,” the viewer in to sense the often overlooked, Tommaso Fattovich, oil and acrylic on canvas, 60” x 48” photo courtesy and at times overwhelming, energy all around fattovichworks.com them in the world. The vast art landscape of the Wynwood Art District in Miami became the backdrop to Fattovich’s first fine art exhibitions beginning in 2010. His work has since been included in exhibitions in Miami, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, East Hampton, as well as his first solo show in New York at CJ One Gallery in 2021.

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Pompano Picks Art Night at Burrie

WHEN: Wednesday, May 4 | 7 - 9pm WHERE: Charlotte J. Burrie

Community Center, 2669 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach COST: Free WHAT: This free event will feature six award-winning artists from the National League of American Pen Women. The evening will consist of art displays, a meet and chat with the artists, appetizers and refreshments and hear these women talk about their art journey and current work.

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The Top 10 Benefits of Dental Implants

BY DR. GABRIELA ESPINOZA There are several options when it comes to replacing missing or damaged teeth. One option that stands above the rest is dental implants. Here are the top benefits of this innovative option: 1. PREVENTS BONE LOSS - You also tend to lose bone mass in your jaw when you lose teeth. Your jawbone needs the stimulation it gets when your teeth connect to maintain its mass. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that replaces that jaw bone stimulation, helping to prevent bone loss.

your face can change shape, appearing older. Dental implants provide similar support to natural teeth.

5. ENABLES NATURAL SPEECH - Some tooth replacement options, like dentures, can impact your pronunciation of words correctly. Missing teeth can also alter your speech. Because dental implants feel and function just like natural teeth, they enable you to speak easily and naturally.

10. A PERMANENT SOLUTION TO TOOTH LOSS - Other tooth replacement

2. MATCHES YOUR NATURAL TEETH -

Dental implants come in various shapes and sizes. Your dentist will work with you to match the color of your surrounding teeth and fit perfectly in the gap. No one will know which teeth are implants.

3. RESTORES BITE FORCE - Because dental implants are anchored into your jaw with a titanium post that replaces the tooth root, they allow you to bite with more or less the same amount of force as natural teeth. Other tooth replacement options do not restore nearly as much bite force because they sit on top of the gums and aren’t anchored.

4. PREVENTS CHANGES IN THE SHAPE OF YOUR FACE - Your teeth help support

facial structure. When that support is lost,

8. NO EMBARRASSING SLIPPAGE -

Patients with dentures sometimes feel self-conscious about speaking, laughing, or eating in public, as dentures can shift inside your mouth. Dental implants are firmly anchored and will never embarrass you.

9. SUPPORTS ADJACENT TEETH - A gap from a missing tooth can cause the teeth on either side to shift positions, leading to misalignment. Dental implants fill the gap, allowing you to maintain a straight, even smile. options will need to be repaired or replaced periodically, but dental implants will last for the rest of your life.

6. WON’T GET CAVITIES - Artificial teeth still need to be cared for to prevent bacteria from building up in your mouth and causing infections, but the material in dental implants can’t decay. You’ll never have to worry about getting cavities in your dental implants!

7. EASY TO CARE FOR - Brush and floss like you usually would. Dental implants don’t require you to buy special products.

There’s no need for cups, cleansing tablets, adhesives, or special flossers.

Dr. Gabriela Espinoza is an orthodontic and cosmetic dentist at PARK PLAZA DENTAL. She is Platinum Certified from Invisalign.

She has over 10 years of experience caring for her patients. She received her dental degree (DMD) from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and completed a fellowship in Orthodontics at New York University. Dr. Espinoza focuses her practice on restorative dentistry, aesthetic dentistry, Invisalign and Orthodontics. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Espinoza please call 954-998-5000.

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Nationwide Search Is On for McNab House and Botanical Gardens Restaurant Operator

The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) issued a request for proposals last month for a master operator to renovate the historic McNab House and garage, construct a new kitchen annex, improve the surrounding area for outdoor dining, and design the dining program.

The nationwide search invites commercial real estate professionals (with one or more of their restaurateur partners), and professional restaurant operators to submit proposals.

The McNab House, which dates to 1926, will be converted into a restaurant, and the two-story detached garage will become a café. The master operator will

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provide the necessary funding to develop, maintain and operate the restaurant and café.

CRA Director Nguyen Tran said the botanical gardens will be “a world-class” attraction for traditional dining, as well as a variety of special events, including weddings and educational tours.

“This is a tremendous opportunity for the right operator to work with us in developing a key element of this forthcoming Florida destination,” said Tran.

The proposals will be for phase 1 of the project, which is the McNab House and garage operations, including the outdoor patio dining, kitchen annex building and loading area.

However, proposers are encouraged

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to define their vision for all aspects of the project, including phase 2, which consists of a tea house, event facilities and other amenities. The CRA has divided the project into phases so operations can begin at the restaurant while the remainder of the botanical gardens is designed, funded and built.

The CRA’s consultants, Bermello, Ajamil and Partners created a conceptual master plan for the entire botanical gardens. However, specific uses and locations remain flexible pending involvement of the master operator.

The proposal deadline is June 9, 2022. Tran said he expects the selection process for the master operator will take about a month. Y

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Pompano Beach CRA Relaunches Its Search for Master Developer Of Innovation District The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is expected to issue a solicitation for a qualified master developer of the new downtown and Innovation District by the beginning of this month, according to CRA Director Nguyen Tran. Solicitation responses are due in July, and a master developer is expected to be selected by fall 2022.

The CRA issued a solicitation

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for a master developer of the new downtown and Innovation District in 2019 and 2020, but of the three firms that qualified in the first phase, only one firm, E2L Real Estate Solutions, submitted a proposal in the second phase. The solicitation was canceled in 2021, and now a new solicitation is being issued.

In March, the CRA hired a real estate consulting firm, CBRE, Inc., to develop and market a solicitation to

prospective developers, evaluate all proposals received, participate in the respondent due diligence, and provide a detailed analysis to aid in the selection process.

CBRE will also assist with negotiating and executing the development agreement, associated sale and purchase agreements and land leases.

Once the proposals are narrowed down, oral presentations will be

Mexican Restaurant at Pompano Beach Fishing Village Breaks Ground

RIGHT rendering of Baresco, a Mexican restaurant planned for a vacant parcel in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village

ABOVE rendering of Pompano Beach Innovation District

made by the proposers, with an opportunity for community input, said Tran.

CBRE will provide a market assessment and analysis of the City and CRA-owned property, leased property and privately owned property in the Downtown Pompano Beach Overlay District, and will make recommendations for specific strategies of the project, as well as the timing and phasing.Y

Baresco, a Mexican restaurant planned for a vacant parcel in the Pompano Beach Fishing Village, broke ground in March. The restaurant will be located at 250 N. Pompano Beach Boulevard, west of the pier.

Baresco is being developed by Brimstone Restaurant Group, which opened the Beach House restaurant, just across the street, in 2018.

Baresco is expected to open towards the end of November 2022, according to Andy Fox, director of operations for Brimstone Restaurant Group. The shell is expected to be completed by the end of September 2022.

Baresco will occupy a one-story building with roughly 6,700 square feet of interior space (200 seats) and a 2,957-square-foot covered patio (about 150 seats). The interior space includes a 40-seat private dining room that would be used for parties and other events, or for normal business if no private function is planned. There will be two full bars – one inside, one outside. The outside patio will have a small fireplace.

The restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Baresco “won’t be a traditional Mexican restaurant,” said Fox. The scratch-made kitchen will

feature fresh fish and seafood with a Mexican flair. The menu will also include items such as tacos, pizzas, quesadillas, fajitas, fresh-made guacamole, tequila salsa verde mussels and chicken mole (chicken with a seasoned chili purée).

The plan is to have about 10 beers and seven wines on tap. Margaritas made with freshly-squeezed juices will also be on tap.

Breakfast options will include huevos rancheros and eggs Benedict with a Mexican twist, said Fox. There will be garage doors on the east side of the restaurant, facing the beach, so in nice weather the interior space can be made open-air.

The patio will be at the south end of the restaurant, with a straight view to the ocean.

Parking for the restaurant will be in the Pier Parking Garage, and in the surrounding streets.

Baresco will employ approximately 100 people, said Fox. Brimstone Restaurant Group also owns Brimstone Woodfire Grill in Doral and Pembroke Pines.

The restaurant group is currently building a sports bar, called Filson – directly between the baseball and football stadiums along downtown Cincinnati’s riverfront – which is expected to open in June 2022. Y MAY 2022 • pointpubs.com

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City Beat

BY MARIE PULEO

Pompano Beach Public Art Head Laura Atria Receives County Grant for Her Studio Series Laura Atria, public art program manager for the City of Pompano Beach since 2015, was recently awarded a Broward Cultural Division Artist Support Grant for a project based on her new series of oil paintings, “They’re Trying Their Best,” which focuses on the female.

An exhibit of her series has just been installed.

Although the portraits themselves do not represent any woman in particular, Atria said she finds herself in each of the personified characters. She invents and documents these women in a desire to process past traumas and better understand herself.

The characters represented intuitively tell stories which she hopes will allow viewers to achieve a sense of healing and self-definition and create a dialogue of their own internal and external struggle to “be.”

Atria’s new paintings are Chapter 2 to her original series of female portraits, “Messy Hair, Messy Hearts.”

Atria describes her artistic style as “expressionistic portraiture.” She uses thick brushstrokes and heavy texture because she feels it shows more expression and emotion. She always mixes her paints directly on the canvas, which “gives more highlighted areas and more of a raw feeling.”

Atria said she has been most influenced by the line quality and painting palette of Egon Schiele, an Austrian Expressionist painter of the early 20th century.

Atria originally went to college to study journalism, because “words have always meant so much to me,”

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but she later switched her major to art history and studio art. She found she “wasn’t willing to put in the leg work” needed for journalism, but she was for art.

Atria had always been interested in art history. While studying it in college, she took an art class at a museum with her father as a way to bond with him, and art turned into her passion. Her father, though not a professional artist, is “an amazing painter,” said Atria, and has always encouraged her creativity.

The importance of words carries over into Atria’s art, and can be seen in her multi-layered technique. She writes poems on the bare canvas, then paints the background and foreground over them, leaving some of the words still slightly visible, which “creates depth and leaves hidden clues for the viewer” of what the subject in the painting is actually feeling.

“You can see the emotion through it, and you know there’s some sort of explanation behind it, but you’ve only got random words,” said Atria.

She recently started writing the poems on the back of the canvases as well in order to keep a record of what they say.

Atria also recently started sewing thread on some of her canvases to create accents of detail and texture, like she does with thick brushstrokes.

As part of her new grant-funded project, Atria collaborated with her husband – a local music producer, digital creator and multi-instrumentalist, whose artist name is tiny.blips – to create video collages artistically documenting her creative process. Tiny.blips also

BELOW AND OPPOSITE Laura

Atria and her husband who goes by the artist name of tiny.blips

created a music soundtrack for the new art series. The music was recorded digitally first, then put on tape, to create a vintage-style, organic quality that is lo-fi (low fidelity), versus high definition.

The project will culminate in exhibitions and events where the artworks and videos will be shown simultaneously for an interactive experience. In addition, tiny.blips will be live-DJing the music.

The opening reception for Atria’s new series is slated for June 20 from 6-10pm at Bubbles and Pearls, a champagne and oyster bar located at 2037 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors.

There will be small bites and drinks available for purchase. The artwork will be displayed there until at least September 2022. Following that,

Atria plans to display it in galleries in Broward County.

The soundtrack will be released on June 24 through Inner Ocean Records, the music label that represents tiny.blips. It will be available digitally for purchase and streaming on all music platforms.

It will also be released in a cassette tape format, which is a medium that is making a comeback.

In addition to being the public art program manager for the City of Pompano Beach, Atria was the public art administrator for the City of Coral Springs from 2011 to 2021. For the past year, she has been working with the Town of Davie to create their 10-year public art master plan.

In 2020, Atria was commissioned

by President Joe Biden to create multiple banner murals for his South Florida presidential campaign. Atria has also painted murals located in the Florida Keys and other areas throughout the state. In 2015, she was commissioned

by Broward County’s Cultural Division to complete a large-scale mural at Port Everglades depicting an ocean scene.

“I’m so honored and lucky to be able to do what I love for a living, whether it be facilitating artworks in cities or creating my own artwork in my studio,” said Atria. “I’m looking forward to this exhibit and can’t wait to see what my next series will be.”

For more information about Laura Atria’s grant project and her other artworks, visit her Instagram page: @laura_atria_art. For details about the music of tiny.blips, visit @ tiny_blips. Y MAY 2022 • pointpubs.com

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Pompano Peeps Memorable moments around town

Fisher Family Pier Dedication Pompano Beach

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Broward County Vice Mayor Lamar Fisher

Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin addresses the crowd.

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Pompano Peeps Pompano Beach Historical Society Hippie-Fest Casino Night Fundraiser Historic Ali Cultural Arts Center, Pompano Beach PHOTOS BY JEFF GRAVES

Lee Waldp and Irene O’Grady

Irene and Tom O’Grady and Jonna Schillaci

Melanie and Tom

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Katy Mullon, Mary Ellen Brinker and Mona Silverstein

Dan and Brenda Hobby

Tom Curran and Jerry Bowman

June and Jerry Felski

Beth Dubow and Tom Curran

David Wheeler and Commissioner Tom McMahen

Terry Niedermiller, Fonnie Gill, Tom Curran and Lee Waldo

Tom O’Grady, Spencer Kramer and Jonna Schillaci

Jean McIntyre and Sue Colton

Joe Trinidad

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It Dawned on Me

May Flowers — Not!

BY DAWNE RICHARDS

IT’S MAY! AND DID THOSE APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS? NO, WHAT THEY BRING IS AN ABUNDANCE OF HEAT, HUMIDITY, AND THE MYSTERIOUS “DEW POINT,” WHICH means — what, exactly? Here’s what I know: the higher it is, the more our air feels like soup. It might be more entertaining if we reported dew point on a “soup” scale: From its low: Today’s dew point is clear broth To its high: Today’s dew point is New England clam chowder I mean, wouldn’t that make more sense? Maybe then more of us might understand exactly what the heck the “dew point” means with regards to our ability to actually, you know, breathe during

June, July, and August.

Again, I digress! Shocking.

Anyway, May is not typically when Floridians plant flowers.

(Okay, maybe you do because either you just moved here and don’t understand “summer” in South Florida, or you’re a native and know precisely what grows here in the summer.)

May is when I pretty much water my plants every hour because apparently, that 200% humidity (with its corresponding Clam Chowder dew point) does absolutely nothing to provide my thirsty

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plants with sustenance.

Even those often wild, “head for the storm shelter!” afternoon thunderstorms don’t appear to slake my plants’ thirst. This, to me, is the most egregious of the many patently unfair things about our summer weather. The storms are enough to destroy those brand-new shoes but not enough to unparch (no, that’s not a word; yes, I made it up) my plants.

Go ahead, give me some more unsolicited advice: “Just plant succulents!”

Warning: Purposeful digression ahead.

Fun fact: “Succulent,” when it’s defining food, means “tender, juicy, and tasty” (thank you, Merriam-Webster dictionary). This definition is pretty much the exact opposite of its meaning when defining a plant. With a straight face, Merriam-Webster says that a succulent plant is “having fleshy tissues that conserve moisture.”

Bah! No wonder English is so hard for people, including people born in the United States. Cacti are not juicy. As to aloe — okay, I’ll give you aloe, at least as far as “juicy.” But I can’t think of a succulent that’s tender, and as for tasty — no thanks, I’ve tried that hideous aloe juice and just no.

Anyway. Where was I going with this column?

Oh, right! May flowers.

Nope! Anyone who’s lived here for more than a year understands that our best flowers (go ahead, fight me) bloom in the winter — or what passes for winter here.

Go ahead, try getting impatiens, begonias or geraniums to make it through a South Florida summer. No, instead, we’re stuck with — wait for it — succulents.

Sigh. I have tried, repeatedly, to nurture trick succulents into flowering. Hahahaha! Decades in South Florida have taught me that flowering succulents are a scam, a trick to spend even more money on that most vexing of all activities, the very definition of hope over experience — gardening.

That said, I’m on my way to the garden center to pick up some plants. Y

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Personal Development

Two Powerful Lessons from Pops

BY CRAIG HALEY

I REMEMBER THIS LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. I HAD JUST BEEN HIRED AT THE LOCAL MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL WHERE I TRAINED TO BE A PART-TIME INSTRUCTOR. I WAS 15 YEARS old.

I was hired to teach three days a week and my hourly wage at the time was $4.25/hour.

Of course, this was back in 1992.

I was thrilled! I was going to get paid to teach martial arts — something I was happy doing for free.

(I still feel that way today! Teaching martial arts is my dream job and I count my blessing every day I get to do it for a living.)

The following day, I was in the kitchen, getting my breakfast ready, when my dad told me he wanted to talk to me. He sat me down and gave me a talk that has stuck with me ever since.

He told me that the school I worked for was counting on me to be there to work certain days, and I had to take that responsibility seriously. He told me never to slack off and make some B.S. excuse about why I couldn’t go to work one day.

My dad was a very gruff, to-the-point kind of guy. He didn’t know how to sugarcoat anything.

He drilled into me that being “kind of” sick or “not feeling that well” was not a reason to miss work. “They hired you. They are counting on you, and you have a responsibility to be there to do your job.”

I got the message loud and clear, and the reason the message sunk in is because my dad lived by that philosophy himself. He never called in sick or ditched work because he was up too late the night before. It just didn’t happen. I can hardly remember him not going to work.

He lead by example. He walked his talk, and I saw it. Message received Pops!

Now for the second message he gave me that morning that continues to impact me to this day. He said, “Craig, you are making your own money now. We aren’t rich people, so when you need or want something, you can pay for it yourself.”

Funny thing, I didn’t think that my dad was being hard on me.

He and my mom were hard workers. They worked hard every day at their jobs and then worked hard on the house during the weekends. They weren’t lazy. They were responsible people.

My dad’s talk taught me the value of money and how important it was to spend it wisely. If I wasted it, I wasn’t going to have the funds to buy what I needed later.

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Great lesson! Thanks dad!

My good buddy and training partner, Bill Storm, says that “old school is good school.” He’s right. These are a couple of old school messages that some may say are too hard or too over the top for a 15-year-old.

I disagree. They have made me the person I am, and I am grateful for them.

I don’t think we should ever get away from strengthening the work ethic of today’s youth. We all need to increase our responsibility and be held accountable so we can reach our true potential. This mindset instills discipline.

By the way, the root word of “discipline” is “disciple,” which means to teach. So, by instilling this philosophy in our kids, we teach them responsibility. We teach them the skills, habits, and mindset to be successful adults later in life.

My father recently passed away, and I have reflected on how much he influenced the person I have become. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance, mentorship, and encouragement he gave me.

Work ethic and don’t be foolish with your money. Got it Pops!

Thanks! Y Master Shihan Craig Haley is the Seventh Degree Black Belt instructor at Elite Force Martial Arts, eliteforcemartialarts.com.

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Get Psyched

The Emotional Toll of Aging Parents

BY DR. JILL SELBACH

MANY OF US GREW UP THINKING OUR PARENTS HAD ALL THE ANSWERS AND WERE STRONG, PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE WE COULD RELY ON. YOU GET OLDER, HAVE A FAMILY OF YOUR own and before you know it, you notice how your parents are aging. Not you, just your parents, of course! You may notice they are developing physical ailments, chronic health conditions or their memory is beginning to slip. Twenty-two million families have inhome care provided by family members for aging parents, according to the US Administration on Aging. This statistic is a vast number which includes adult children, spouses and other relatives.

Emotional Aspects of Caregiving It is challenging when the roles in the family reverse. The child becomes the caregiver of the parent, and the parent takes on child-like qualities. Many conditions: mental illness, dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and chronic health issues make aging parents reliant upon adult children. It is not unusual for these illnesses to cause the parent to become angry and even abusive to caregivers at times. Even though caregivers understand this behavior stems from a disease process, it is hard for it not to pack an emotional punch.

Stress levels rise when adult children are caring for their parents.

Depression and anxiety can become by-products of this. Becoming a caregiver for a parent may be a lengthy journey. Physical health can be good for years while the mind deteriorates. Children can grow to

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resent parents who are resistant to the care they are receiving or the changes they are making for the aging parent. The parent you know and love can disappear before your eyes, making the relationship difficult and the reality sad to face.

Keeping Family Relationships Strong If you have not entered this stage yet, speak to your parents and siblings about handling your parent’s affairs and hiring caregivers or how siblings or other family members will participate in their care. Caring for aging parents can solidify family and sibling relationships or cause major riffs in them at a time when caregivers need the most support. There is no clear path guiding who should do what, no roadmap for how siblings should interact as mature adults. While some families can work out differences, many others struggle.

Siblings are often faced with unresolved feelings from childhood.

Every person in a family will view their parents’ age and cope with their death differently. An array of emotions are normal to experience during this time. You may seek approval, forgiveness, love or to be seen as responsible. These feelings may dictate how you interact with your parents and siblings. A sense of competition may surface or feelings of a threat to your position in the family.

Saving Your Sanity And Theirs Set realistic goals and know your limitations. Not everyone is cut out for this job. There are many ways to participate in the care of your parent. Make sure to talk about worst-case scenarios.

The death of a spouse or partner, losing the ability to drive, and financial concerns can cause isolation and withdrawal.

Maintaining social contact and keeping physically and mentally active is extremely important as we age. This stimulation is essential to ward off depression and cognitive decline. There are centers in Broward and Palm Beach County that provide services to seniors. It is helpful to get a professional assessment of your parent’s condition by a neurologist, psychologist, or geriatric care manager to get recommendations as to your parent’s needs and recommendations for the future.

Dr. Jill Selbach is a licensed clinical psychologist. For more information visit drjillselbach.com or call 954-618-8412.

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pring is upon us, and the winter winds have settled; many sportsman’s hearts are wild with yellow gold fever and a desire to hunt yellowfin tuna across the gulf stream from South Florida.

This trip is not for the faint of heart, for it takes long days, a gazillion gallons of fuel, hundreds of baits, the strongest of tackle and even stronger backs.

If you intend to hunt the mighty yellowfin tuna, you need to be prepared and have a battle-tested boat with excellent radar, live wells and a sound strategy. I hope to help with the strategy part.

You need not make the trip if you don’t have the weather to move around and have clear radar.

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Safety First

There are so many ways to keep loved ones informed about your whereabouts. You are likely to be fishing 20 to 60 miles from civilized land, so don’t skimp on the safety equipment. If you don’t own a satellite phone, I suggest renting one. Take it from the seasoned veterans at this game — sooner or later, you will wish you had one.

Maybe a visit to your cardiologist before the trip would be advisable — because if you read this article and take our advice, you better be fit to fight. Its strongly recommended to leave a float plan with loved ones and have a satellite tracker and satellite phone.

Where the Wild Things (Tuna) Are

Now that you have the stuff, you need the strategy. It is probably best to run straight to Lucaya or West End (Grand Bahama Island) early in the morning and check-in through customs and wherever you are staying. You don’t know when you will be coming home, and it’s best to have these things checked off your list and have room

keys in case you come back late.

The tuna are in the NW Providence Channel all year. We have seen them there every month. They hang out north of the west end, down through tuna city (an area offshore of the SW corner of Grand Bahama Island. 26.37.5/79.06.1 – 26.23.0/78.55.2) and into the fingers of the channel.

The tuna rarely go southwest of Isaacs Light and occasionally will be deep in the channel to the east or just off the Gingerbreads.

You may find them further west in the channel out to tuna city earlier in the season. Later in the season, they are usually further east in the channel and holding on the fingers (areas where the canyons carve what looks like fingers on the seafloor).

If you are a member of The Lighthouse Point Saltwater Sportsmans Association, you will have access to crucial information about the latest whereabouts of the mighty yellowfin. Your local tackle shops listed above may also have some tips on where to look.

The Stuff Make sure you plan for the best so you don’t experience the worst. Far too many times, the best fishing comes upon the illprepared. The standard is to head out with blacked-out live wells full of pilchards and at least four flats of sardines.

Don’t forget the ice. Lots of ice!

You can go with chunking sardines or live baiting. It is best to be prepared to do both.

TACKLE • 4 bent butt 50s (2 with 60# mono and 2 with 80# mono) • 4 heavy-duty spinning combos full of braid topped off with

florocarbon top shots • 4heavy-duty jigging spinners full of braid • several of the newer high gear ratio smaller 30s (lighter tackle) designed explicitly for this fishing.

• extra line (mono, braid and florocarbon) in breaking strength from 40 – 80 lbs.

You will want to have several different sizes and strength hooks. #3 -#6 with various live bait and circle hook sizes. You may want to shop around at the local tackle stores and ask for advice about tackle. (Check out Big Dog Tackle, RJ Boyles, Custom

Rod & Reel, Chaos).

The proven rigging is to have your main line tied directly to your leader (double uni or other).

Your leader should be 30 – 60’ of fluorocarbon.

It is also helpful to bring cedar plugs — natural and colored and don’t forget the tuna darts! Dark colors with chrome heads usually work best for the darts. Vertical jigs can be a game-changer!

Bring multiple sizes, shapes and colors. Bring drinks, breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks so if your day stretches into night, you won’t be without food, water and Gatorade.

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It is wise to look for birds as you come through tuna city. If you see flocks of birds, I would start there and move east.

They could be on the southern side of the channel or the northern side.

Your best bet is to run right through the middle of the channel headed toward fingers 26.13.42/78.11.00 and keep the radar tuned in 3-6 mile range.

Make Your Move

If you get this far — do not screw it up now.

When you finally find those birds circling, everyone will be excited and anxious, but the next few moves will separate the hacks from the professionals.

Hopefully, you have your rods ready; your sardines cut into chunks in buckets on ice, long-handled bait scoopers, bottom machine on (without chirp), vertical jigs rigged, and your cedar plugs on stand by.

Not every flock of birds will be holding on to yellowfins. The flocks with turns, gulls and frigates are usually good. The fast-moving schools that seem to be moving erratically and are hard to catch up to are likely skipjack tuna and may not be worthy of your time. Try to determine your drift and what direction the schools of tuna and birds are moving before setting upon them.

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The best strategy is to try and get ahead of the school and up current. As you come up to the school, it’s best to slow down and keep the noise down. Don’t try driving right at them; you will likely push them down or scatter the school. As you pass around to get in front, start trickling out bait — live or chunks. Start with live bait first and stick to one type of bait if it’s working.

The fish may like live over chunks, and they may get picky if you do both together.

As you slow down and start deploying chum baits, let two lines out the back with whatever you are chumming. The idea is to bring the school to you. If you are not hooked up already, stop the boat, throw a few handfuls of baits, and deploy the rest of your spread. Remember to carefully hide your hooks in the chunks or place your hook in the live bait to account for dragging the baits.

Let your bait out as naturally as you can. The idea is for it to drift down with your chum baits. You can pull the line off the reel by hand with the bent butts in the rod holder or by holding the rods with smaller rigs or spinners. Keep an eye on the birds and the bottom machine. It would be best if you marked them below.

Once you start getting bites, remember the fish will likely stay around if you have

baits/chum in the water, even if the birds move off. Don’t forget to try vertical jigs!

Be careful not to chum too much! Just a handful every few minutes should be enough.

If you have trouble stopping right on them and getting hooked up, then try trolling the cedars and darts around the birds. When you get them on the troll, execute the same strategy as above — as you pull in the tuna on the trolling rods, start chumming and letting lines back. As you pull the tuna in, you will be bringing the school to you, so you want your baits going out as you are pulling the trolling lines in.

Sometimes you have to work at it and try multiple packs of birds in different areas. Early morning and late afternoon tend to be better. Maybe you have a favorite deep drop spot you can hit at high noon in between peak bites. Hopefully, you see those bright yellow sickle fins pinwheeling below and feel rich with pride as you head back with a boat full of yellow gold. You will have likely paid your taxes to the taxman. There are rumors of methods to defer your taxes, but you’ll have to stay tuned for more of those secrets.

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My name is Byron Byfield, born and raised in the city of poverty, struggle and grief — Belle Glade, Florida. It’s like I was blind to the world and what’s really out there.

ith strong pencil strokes on a single sheet of notepaper, the fifteen-year-old Blanche Ely High School student shared the tragedies that have shaped his young life — the anguishing death of his parents, years of bouncing from home to home, and streets filled with temptation. The bleakness could have strangled his hope like weeds destroy blossoming flowers. But in his writing, he reveals a deep-seated strength that caring mentors are now cultivating at the Patricia Davis Community Garden in Pompano Beach.

Located on the west side of Sixth Avenue, north of Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, the Patricia Davis Community Garden is a beautiful and tranquil oasis flourishing with greenery. Baby pineapples emerge from the center of long pointy leaves, tiny red peppers dangle from trees, while perfect lines of tomato plants and rows of corn stand upright in the sunshine.

A Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) initiative, the garden opened in 2018 to foster a sense of community pride, offering opportunities for residents to learn gardening skills while enhancing their diet with nutritious organic produce.

The CRA hired The Fruitful Field as contractors to create and maintain this community garden, and The Fruitful Field brought the GrowCity Youth to the Patricia Davis Community

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Garden. The objective was to produce an abundance of organic vegetables and fruits, which would be donated to families in need through the E. Pat Larkins Center and sold at the local green market.

The youth program, run by Executive Director Chris Reesor and Assistant Program Manager Samien Glinton, has now taken root and has become much more significant than the bountiful harvest it produces each season.

“The true gift to the community is the nurturing of the human spirit,” said Nguyen Tran, CRA Director. “At this garden, young people who have endured much are not left to wither, but instead are nourished with support and guidance toward their true potential.”

Byron is one of those young students, as is Parker Bates,

DEPRESSION IS SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH. YOU HAVE TO DO THE WORK. YOU CANNOT PROCRASTINATE. YOU NEED TO KEEP PUSHING YOURSELF. AND IF YOU CANNOT DO IT YOURSELF, FIND SOMEONE TO HELP YOU. ­— PARKER BATES

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also 15. On a sun-filled and breezy March afternoon, following classes at Blanche Ely High School, Byron and Parker begin their chores under the watchful eye of Samien. Crouching together over the purplish-green mustard plants, Samien shows the young men how to separate the damaged greens from the healthy leaves while replenishing the soil following the rules of organic farming.

Having worked together since January, there is a tremendous camaraderie between the teens and their

because they have dealt with so much trauma in their young lives.”

The tall and soulful-eyed mentor continued, “I understand them. Kids often try to suppress the past, but the anger and the resentment only lead to shutting down.”

Pausing for a moment, “Once you shut down, you shut people out, and the opportunities you could have had get shut out too.”

As Parker walks through the garden, with his Heat cap on backward and his earbuds in place, his stylish clothes give

you should just say it.”

With that, he seems to permit himself to discuss his past. “I grew up in the system, going from home to home.

I never knew my biological parents. And my younger sister expressed her rage with uncontrollable tantrums.

I learned to hold it in. She couldn’t. She does not live with us [the family that adopted Parker] anymore. She is back in the system.”

Again, he utters the phrase, “Life is uncertain.”

“It’s been really hard. I tried running away, but just for a

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mentor. Observing them as they move from section to section around the garden, there are times of silent focus, playful joking and more serious conversation.

“I have mentored kids before,” said Samien, who has a smoothie business and began working at the garden a year ago to expand his knowledge of organic farming. “Most teens do not talk too much. Some are shy, and others are reserved

him a relaxed air, but when you look into his eyes, past his black frame glasses, you see the strength of a young man coming into his own.

At first, he shares how difficult the quarantine was, but it’s clear he has more to say about his past few years.

“Life is uncertain,” he said.

“Sometimes, you have to let go.” And then, after a pause, he continued, “Sometimes if you want to say something,

couple of days...” he trails off.

Taking a breath, he goes on, “I was in treatment for depression and suicidal thoughts.” Looking back to darker times and considering his triumph over the struggles of his earlier life, Parker seems to have added a level of maturity most do not obtain until decades later. When asked to advise others, he is blunt.

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hurts, but you will get over it.”

He lowers his head slightly, then gazes straight ahead, “Depression is something you have to go through. You have to do the work. You cannot procrastinate. You need to keep pushing yourself. And if you cannot do it yourself, find someone to help you.”

Sitting next to Parker, Byron gazes understandingly at him.

Sporting a bright red Nike pullover, stylized eyebrows, and 1000- kilowatt smile, he gets what his friend is saying and is equally focused on helping others.

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declares. “Our generation is not that open-minded. Kids are the future, and we need to open it up for them.”

He spoke as though he were a middle-aged parent rather than the teenager he is, highlighting the effects of missing out on an innocent and unencumbered childhood.

Byron has ideas of his own in terms of advice. He urges young people not to let emotions or the passing of time prevent them from trying to repair familial bonds.

“I didn’t have the best relationship with my father, and people told me to reach out. I didn’t listen, and then it was too late. I think about it all the time; it’s a major regret.”

While their life experiences are undoubtedly worthy of sympathy, these two young men do not allow the shadows of the past to haunt their future. Both are making bold strides toward successful young adulthood. With the mentoring they are receiving from this CRA program, they benefit from having

access to mentors who act as father figures, who can listen, understand and motivate in a way the young men have not encountered before.

When speaking of their goals, enthusiastic smiles abound. Parker shares his love of psychology and is fascinated by how the brain works. Byron is envisioning multiple income streams with thoughts of a fashion business, digital content editing, or perhaps studies in marine science.

Both understand that plenty of hard work is on the horizon, but that does not faze them.

With the help of this job, they are learning useful, real-world financial skills. Studying stocks and investing a portion of their earnings are already pursuits of both young men.

Through this program, and strong mentors like Chris and Samien, both Byron and Parker are no longer unaware of the incredible opportunities that await them. They have learned that the beauty in this world needs constant nurturing. Although they did not receive that care as children, they have found some help and inspiration to change their stories and become compassionate, caring young men whose adult lives will belie their beginnings. Y

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And Fish Kitchen + Bar. SEAFOOD Located at the Marriott Pom-

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

Beach House. AMERICAN • CRAFT COCKTAILS This is the perfect

place to take out-of-town guests. Snag one of the stadium seating style booths overlooking the Atlantic. Enjoy the casual and relaxed ambiance with a rooftop deck on the second floor. 270 N Pompano Beach Blvd. 954-607-6530 $$

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 $$ Bru’s Room Sports Grill. AMERICAN This spot is home to the Florida State Booster Club of Broward County. Wings and plenty of bar food is available. 235 S. Federal Highway, 954-785-2227 $ Calypso Restaurant and Raw Bar. CARIBBEAN Since they opened their doors in 1990, Calypso has been a local favorite. This gem of a restaurant is known for its fresh, wild caught fish, Bahamian conch dishes, Jamaican jerk and American favorites all served with an island flair. On any given day, look around and you’ll see fellow diners devouring their house special cutter (sandwich) — sautéed shrimp with garlic butter, mushrooms and cheddar all stuffed into a hollowed-out kaiser roll. Check out the special board for a variety of locally caught fish with everything from grouper to snapper to wahoo among others. 460 S. Cypress Road, 954-942-1633 $$ 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 (German noodles) are a real homemade treat — throw a little of that brown gravy on them and they could be a meal unto themselves.

Imbibe to your hearts content with their wide assortment of German beers. 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-785-7565 $$

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and owners Adam and Andre hale from Germany and England — two countries steeped in beer tradition. 1901 N Federal Highway, 954-657-8676 $-$$

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Darrel & Oliver’s Cafe INTERNATIONAL Maxx.

This restaurant is an anchor of the South Florida fine dining scene. 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954782-0606 $$$$

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 $$

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 $$ The Foundry. AMERICAN • CONTINENTAL Seating options galore, from bar seating to lounge seating and old-fashioned casual dining seating. 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., 754-205-6977 $$ 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

pressive sushi rolls and a varied menu with something for everyone.

3919 N. Federal Highway., 954-582-4444 $$

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 $$

Dangerous Minds Brewing Co., BREWERY • ARTISANAL PIZZA

Houston’s. AMERICAN Enjoy this contemporary eatery for lunch or

Chef Dee’s. SUSHI • SEAFOOD A small neighborhood place with im-

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

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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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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 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. 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., 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 $$

Nonna’s Bistro $ Cafe. ARGENTINEAN • BAKERY • CAFE

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

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Oceanic. AMERICAN • SEAFOOD Along with stunning ocean views, the restaurant offers a comprehensive menu. The watermelon arugula salad with grilled shrimp is a perfect choice. The shrimp and grits were prepared traditionally and packed with flavor. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant boasts dazzling architecture inspired by the great ocean liners of years past. 250 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-366-3768 Pho Lavie. VIETNAMESE If you have never had Vietnamese food,

you are missing out. This spot will delight you. Everything is so fresh.

Go and have some pho (Vietnamese noodle soup), you’ll thank us.

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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 $$ Rusty Hook Tavern. AMERICAN Located on the Pompano Intra-

coastal, 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 $$

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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 and offers dine in, take out, and custom catering. 147 S. Cypress Road.

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

Trattoria Novello. ITALIAN This intimate Italian eatery on Atlan-

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

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Zoyuz. SUSHI • JAPANESE BOWLS Zoyuz offers sushi and inventive

ramen inspired bowls. Plus, they have an innovative drink menu. 2515 E Atlantic Blvd. 954-951-6068 $$

Zuccarelli. ITALIAN • PIZZA This place is more than just a pizza

joint. From eggplant Parmesan to shrimp fra diavolo, you will leave quite satisfied. The portions are generous and come with a fresh house salad. Bring your breath mints because their warm garlic rolls are on point. 1340 N. Federal Highway, 954-941-1261 $

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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. 2002 E Sample Road, 954-781-6227 $ Cap’s Place. SEAFOOD Lighthouse Point’s own hidden seafood

joint dating back to prohibition. Take the short boat ride over to the restaurant. 2765 NE 28th Court, 954-941-0418 $$$

Fetta Republic. GREEK Traditional Greek offerings close to home.

2420 N. Federal Highway, 954-933-2394 $-$$ Fish Shack. SEAFOOD This restaurant used to be a “best kept secret.” But now that they have moved into the Shoppes at Beacon Light, word is out. The fish shack keeps it simple, serving fresh fish prepared several ways. There is more to the menu but it is called The Fish Shack. 2460 N. Federal Highway, 954-586-4105 $$

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. 2830 NE 29th Ave. (at the Lighthouse Point Marina), 954-941-0246 $$

Papa’s Raw Bar. SUSHI • SEAFOOD While the fresh food is the real star, the Keys-inspired decor certainly accounts for part of their charm. The menu goes way beyond typical raw bar offerings with inventive tacos and sliders. Papa’s also offers an impressive array of sushi and sashimi. Try the Donoghue which is made of lump crab meat with spicy mayo and eel sauce and served with taro chips. And to wash it all down, they have about a zillion craft beer options and a good wine list too. 4610 N. Federal Highway, 754-307-5034 $$-$$$ 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 $$

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

DEERFIELD BEACH Baja Cafe. MEXICAN A long established local favorite for an authentic Mexican dinner or just drinks. You’ll also enjoy their fresh endless chips served with two types of salsa. 1310 S. Federal Highway, 954-596-1304 $$ Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill. SEAFOOD • BRAZILIAN This spot by the sea serves seafood with a touch of Brazilian flare such as the bobo de camarao—shrimp sautéed in coconut milk, saffron, palm oil and yucca cream baked in a cast iron skillet. 123 NE 29th Ave., 954-531-1290 $$

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Dining Out Casa Maya. MEXICAN Start with a margarita and it only gets bet-

ter 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 $$

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 $$ 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 $$$

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Patio Bar & Grill. CONTINENTAL Enjoy cocktails just feet from the

sandy beaches of Deerfield. This casual spot at the Wyndham serves casual fare. You can stick to the classics like wings or a shrimp cocktail. Or be more adventurous and enjoy an order of volcano spring rolls stuffed with crab and served with sriracha mayo and wakame slaw. They also serve a wide variety of burgers and plenty of fresh salads and savory entrees. There is often live music contributing to the energetic vibe of this spot on the beach. 2096 NE Second St., (at the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort) 954-596-8618 $$

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Italian dishes we all love. The vibe is lively and the food is tasty. What more do you need? 1544 SE Third Court, 954-751-9797 $$

Tijuana Taxi Co. MEXICAN The atmosphere is friendly and fun

all around. There is outdoor patio seating available and a large U-shaped bar inside. The portions are generous — certainly enough for a doggie bag. The menu has a lot more than tacos — there’s all the Mexican favorites plus burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more. And for the little ones there is kids night on Sunday: kids eat for $1.99 from the $6.99 kids menu. 1015 S. Federal Highway, 954-708-2775 $$

Whales’ Rib. SEAFOOD Locals know it well and tourists know it from “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.” Whatever you do, don’t skip the whale fries. 2031 NE Second St., 954-421-8880 $$

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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. 2313 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach 954-590-2100. $-$$ Bakery Fusion. CAFE BAKERY This spot at Pompano Citi Centre is a handy spot to grab a coffee and a fresh-baked good. 1901 N. Federal Highway (Pompano Citi Centre), 954-532-7383 $ Borogodo Brazilian Grill. BRAZILIAN Open for lunch Monday-Friday 11am-4:30pm; Saturday 11am-5:30pm. 7 SE 22nd Ave., 954782-8040 $

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

dishes come barreling out of the kitchen. The restaurant grinds their own sausage and bakes their own dough daily. 448 S. Cypress Road, 954-941-0550 $-$$

Cafe Sportivo. CAFE Cash only, but don’t let that stop you. They

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 $$

serves fantastic sandwiches, salads, quiche and desserts. 2765 E. Atlantic Blvd., 954-532-7800 $

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

Cannoli Kitchen. ITALIAN, Their offerings go way beyond just pizza — try one of their many pasta dishes, calzones, subs, stromboli and other Italian classics like shrimp fra diabolo, chicken or veal marsala, and so many more. And of course, finish your meal with homemade cannoli. 255 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., 954-737-3737 $$

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 $

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 $$

Pacal & Cathy French. BAKERY • CAFE Watch through a window as the croissants, eclairs and baguettes are prepared and baked right on the premises. 998 N Federal Highway, Suite 4-5, 954-756-1496

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

Rocket at Valentino’s. PIZZA This family-owned pizzeria is a

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 $

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 $

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

restaurant — the kind that feels like a hole-in-the-wall, but quickly grows vibrant as the large, steaming plates of homestyle Italian

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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 $ 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. If you are searching for a solidly authentic taste of comfort, the meatloaf is a must. 204 N Flagler Avenue, 954781-7400

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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, 754-2208932 $-$$ 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 $

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

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.

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