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Contents October | November 2014
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The Publisher’s Notes
10 People 10 The Locale Market 12 Pavilion XXIX
14 Style Autumn Fashions
16 Buzz Stuart Society Hosts SmARTly Dressed Couple CEO Book Release
18 Spotlights
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Events, Business & Promotions
24 Scene The Bay Area Social Scene
30 Luxury Fantasy Gifts From Neiman Marcus
32 METRO Sponsored Event CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture
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MetroHome 34 Décor The Joy of Entertaining
39 Details Holiday Entertaining
40 Hot Properties 40 Classic Elegance in Lutz 42 Live the Bayshore Life/South Tampa
MetroFamily 60 Community Patel Conservatory Celebrates 10 Years
MetroGuide 70 Getaways Riu Playa Blanca & Riu Plaza Panama
72 Weekender Orlando World Center Marriott
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74 Foodie 74 Castile, St. Petersburg Beach 76 SoHo Backyard
Bean Counters Tampa Bay's Independent Coffee Shops are Buzzing BY MARY LOU JANSON
78 Wine Thanksgiving Wines
82 Latitude Unique Sightings Around Tampa Bay
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A Passion for the Spirit The Annual Repeal Day Conference and Gala BY RONDA M. PARAG | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AJ HURLEY
Special Sections 62 Metro's Private School Directory Bay Area's Top Private Schools
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Women Helping Women Women's Health – Moffitt Merit Society Recognizes Extraordinary Female Scientists BY MARY LOU JANSON
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67 Health + Beauty Guide Discover the Latest Trends and Products
81 Metro Dining Guide A Guide to Area Restaurants
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Publisher’s Notes The Season for Family and Friends.
The humidity has dropped and the temperatures are a little cooler as we head into the holiday season. Gathering with friends and family is always a favorite activity this time of year. In this issue, METRO provides decorating ideas and inspiration from Krayl Funch, who also just released her first book. We also found a few great fantasy gift ideas from Neiman Marcus in their 2014 Christmas Book. Don’t fret about what wines to serve during the holiday, as Sommelier Kevin Pelley offers up five favorite wines for your Thanksgiving meal. Opening soon in Sundial in St. Petersburg will be a haven for foodies, LOCALE Market. Meet Chef Don Pintabona, who will oversee all culinary operations on-site, and has been spending time sourcing local farms to stock the market. Museums on both sides of the Bay are hosting fashionable fundraisers with Tampa Museum of Art’s Pavilion XXIX and the Stuart Society hosting SmARTly Dressed to benefit the Museum of Fine Art. We’ve discovered local coffee shops that take their brew seriously. Find out what is buzzing at these independent coffee shops. To celebrate the end of prohibition, the Tampa chapter of the United States Bartender Guild will host a Repeal Day Gala on December 6. Time to dress up in theme and celebrate. We are so fortunate to have the doctors and researchers and a world class facility at the Moffitt Cancer Center in our community. Meet three women doctors who are making great strides and recently received grants from Moffitt’s Merit Society to continue their research. The country of Panama should be considered for your next vacation, and direct flights with Copa Airlines, make traveling there easy. The RIU properties of Playa Blanca and Riu Plaza cater to both business travelers and tourists. Take time to enjoy this season and we’ll see you out on the town!
Publisher / Editor-in-Chief Stephen Parag II Publisher / Managing Editor Ronda M. Parag Associate Publisher Patricia Vorbrich Executive Art Director Chad Vorbrich Contributing Writers Mary Lou Janson Kevin Pelley Contributing Photographers Mike Dupre Krayl Funch Ashlee Hamon Rob Harris Productions Angel He AJ Hurley Ellen Leedy Soho Images Heather Stalker Jessie Stehlik
President / CEO Stephen Parag II Vice President / CFO Patricia Vorbrich
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Don Pintabona at Gamble Creek Farm
A Gourmet Destination To Tantalize St. Petersburg By Ronda M. Parag
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Two talented and celebrated chefs have joined forces to expand the culinary landscape in the Bay area. James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina and Chef and Author, Don Pintabona, who has local ties to the area, will open a gourmet style market and a restaurant at Sundial plaza later this year. It’s a place where foodies will find high quality, locally sourced produce, meat and seafood. The LOCALE Market will offer ingredients so that home chefs can prepare their own meal, or choose from a haven of prepared and artisan products. “Being back in the Tampa Bay area has been very sweet,” Chef Pintabona said. “I was a student at USF in Tampa from 1977 to 1980, so this is something I’ve thought about doing for a long time. I’ve always had a great love of the Tampa Bay area, with relationships with friends here that extend back 30-plus years. I’ve been welcomed back like I’ve never left. It has been awesome.” Pintabona left Tampa after graduation from USF and headed to New York to
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attend The Culinary Institute of America. He has an extensive culinary background and teamed with actor Robert De Niro to be the Executive Chef of the acclaimed Tribeca Grill in the 90s. Upon his recent return to the Bay area, Pintabona and his team have been visiting local farms, including Faithful Farms and Gamble Creek Farm, to source the market. “When we decided to call it Locale Market, Michael Mina and I hoped that there would be enough local product to support the name,” Chef Pintabona said. “I’ve been more than pleasantly surprised at not only how much there is, but also by the quality. I’ve been making weekly visits with Locale team members to local farms to establish relationships with growers and fishermen. It has been impressive how driven and passionate the farmers are. It is mind-blowing how much passion they have for what they’re doing.” For more information, visit www.LocaleGourmetMarket.com or on Facebook at LocaleMarketStPete.
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Pavilion XXIX Illuminates Tampa Museum of Art
Mother-Daughter team of Tilda Brabson and Anderson Wakefield are the Co-Chairs for Pavilion XXlX
Opulence returns to the Tampa Museum of Art on November 1 as the Museum unveils its signature fall fundraiser, Pavilion. Regarded as a hallmark in Tampa’s cultural and philanthropic calendar, Pavilion celebrates the 29 year old tradition that its founders envisioned: a spectacular night of fashion, food and entertainment amidst the beauties of the Museum, all benefiting the Museum’s education and exhibition programs. “We wanted this year’s Pavilion to literally be all about art. We were inspired by the City of Tampa Lights On Tampa project and their recommendation of Chicago-based artists Sean (Gallero) and Petra (Bachmaier) of Luftwerks,” said Anderson Wakefield, who is co-chairing the event along with her mother,
Tilda Brabson. “Pavilion guests will be immersed in an installation of light and video that has been created specifically for the museum lobby, and will cover all 48 panels of glass and be visible both inside and out day and night.” What to expect? Guests of Pavilion will enjoy a live auction of luxury items, decadent culinary creations by Mise en Place and Chocolate Pi, live entertainment, hours of dancing, flowing cocktails, stunning views, an eclectic crowd and the After Party, a late-night soirée, one that keeps the Pavilion celebration going until midnight. The event is perennially one of the city’s best. Social calendar already booked? Don’t fret. You can enjoy Luftwerks immersive experience of video and light, as the artists work will remain on view November 2 through 9.
Pavilion XXIX | November 1, 2014 | 7 pm until midnight Tampa Museum of Art | 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza Pavilion tickets range from $600 to $1,250. After Party tickets are $100 in advance, $125 at the door. Call Kathy Lowy at 813.421.8372 to purchase tickets or for more information.
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METROLife Style
Autumn Fashions The cooler temperatures say its time for boots and sweaters. Local boutiques have the latest trends for Fall with clothing and accessories for the season.
Wrapped in Comfort Boxy Knitted Sweater in Cement. Acrylic, Nylon, and Rabbit fur. $68.Green leggings are textured stretch leggings with elastic waist. $57. Available at Liz Murtagh Boutique, www.lizmurtaghboutique.com.
Stylin’ Boots Bed Stu Tan Newark lace up back leather boots. $260. Available at Liz Murtagh Boutique, www.lizmurtaghboutique.com.
All About the Fringe Fun and flirty Metallic Ponchos in three colors for Fall – black, taupe and ivory. Taupe shown. $38. Available at Cerulean Blu, www.ceruleanblu.com.
Gloss for a Cause The Pretty Pink Lip Gloss Collection by Bobbi Brown is filled with ultrapretty pinks that will make your lips shimmer. With every purchase of the Collection, Bobbi Brown will donate $12 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $60. Available at Nordstrom, www.Nordstrom.com.
Comfortable Jumpsuit Griffin jumpsuit in black features long sleeves, button adorned cuffs and optional rolled sleeves. Button front detail, elastic waistband and side pockets. Top semi sheer, pants lined. $260. Available at Haden Reid, www.hadenreidboutique.com.
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Be-Jeweled Stunning sterling silver graduated necklace consisting of white baroque pearl, druzy agate, crystal quartz, mother of pearl, and moonstone created by local designer, Meredith Haws. $350. Available at Deborah Kent’s, www.deborahkents.com.
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Art and Fashion Collide at SmARTly DRESSED It’s time to dress to impress at the 37th annual fall fashion show, luncheon and silent auction, to benefit the Museum of Fine Arts presented by The Stuart Society, chaired this year by Carol Fisher and Elise Minkoff. Neiman Marcus will present a runway fashion show to showcase the latest fall designs. If you are not quite ready to call it an afternoon, after the main event, guests have the option of attending another event, BACKSTAGE, where there will be a signature drink, cash bar and hors d’oeuvres, as well as, fashions by Tom Ford, jewelry by Deborah Gaspar, and cosmetics by Kate Somerville.
Tickets November 5, 2014 from 11am - 1:30pm at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club. Tickets are $125 that includes preferred seating or $175 including a ticket to the Dress Rehearsal Event on October 28 at Neiman Marcus in Tampa. Tickets for BACKSTAGE are limited and $50. For more information visit www.thestuartsociety.org or call 727-422-3301.
The Secrets to Living, Working and Playing Together As a married couple of over 20 years, Scott and Heidi Shimberg have worked together, given back to the community together and are raising three children together. Now, the entrepreneurial couple have written a book to share their ideas and thoughts on creating a successful partnership. “The inspiration for our book, CoupleCEO: From the Bedroom to the Boardroom and Back, arose from countless reactions or comments from others on
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how we could work together and enjoy each other as well in our personal life,” says Scott and Heidi Shimberg. “They wanted to know the ‘secret sauce’ to this entrepreneurial couple lifestyle of working and living together successfully, so we thought we’d bottle it up and share it with others.” The book is currently available for pre-order in paperback or hardcover at Amazon and Barnes & Noble and Ebook format. The book will be available at local bookstores on November 11.
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A Perfect Pairing at CRU Cellars
Wine Director William Lucius and Chef Brad Sobo
Cru has always been known for the best glass list in town, and now, with a new kitchen in back, Chef Brad Sobo (formerly of Sidebern’s for over six years), is carefully crafting delicious small plates and entrees to pair with Wine Director William Lucius’ stunning wine list. “Much of the inspiration from the menu came from dishes that I’ve always loved to eat when I go out, but can rarely find,” says Chef Sobo. A native of St. Louis, Chef Sobo plays on the traditional Toasted Ravioli his town is known for, by filling the house-made pastas with Meruez sausage. Another menu highlight is the Duck Confit, which is a two day process to make, and Sobo says, “When I walk in the building after letting it cook overnight, the smell is fantastic!” Wine Director William Lucius tastes more than 50 wines a week, and constantly tweaks the list in order to introduce the most delicious and compelling wines to guests. About Chef Sobo, Lucius notes “His talents and understanding of the delicate interplay of food and wine helps create a great synergy.” The Cru Wine Bar is open from 4:30 to 10pm Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 to 11pm on Friday, and noon to 11pm on Saturdays. The retail shop opens at noon. Check out the menu and upcoming events at www.crucellarstampa.com.
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“Wagyu & Wine” The Capital Grille, known for its dry aged steaks and award-winning wine list, announces the return of its Wagyu and Wine program, a limited-time, gourmet burger and wine pairing experience offered exclusively in the restaurant’s lounge. Now through November 23, 2014, guests of the lounge area can enjoy one of three featured American Wagyu beef burgers paired with a glass of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon or J Pinot Noir for the price of $25. 813-830-9433, www.thecapitalgrille.com.
Fashionista Friday at Haden Reid
Fashionable guests of a fun-filled Friday night of shopping at Haden Reid Boutique in South Tampa, enjoyed wine and cheese, music, and fashion, hair and makeup tips from Autumn Ingraham, of www.amazinglookingimage.com. Owner, Rachel Mazzuco, welcomes you to stop in for a fresh, new look. 2616 W. Kennedy Blvd., 813-873-1700, www.hadenreidboutique.com. Photo: Rachel Mazzuco, Owner, Autumn Ingraham, Stylist
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Oak-Grilled Rack of Lamb
New Seasonal Fall Menu at Seasons 52 Celebrate the return of autumn with the season's classic flavors at Seasons 52. Available through mid November, the menu features a range of dishes highlighting mushrooms, squash, apples and fall spices, including cloves, cinnamon and star anise. A trio of roasted mushroom flatbread is a delicious starter, along with butternut squash soup, and a warm harvest mushrooms and arugula salad. Main courses feature roasted manchester farms quail with mushroom risotto stuffing, leaf spinach, bacon and a balsamic demi-glaze. Also, there is an oak-grilled rack of lamb with caramelized root vegetables, yukon gold mashed potatoes, and pomegranate sauce. Finish with Seasons 52’s mini indulgences.
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Tresca Celebrates 2nd Anniversary It was a celebration for all things jeweled at Tresca Italia’s second anniversary party. Guests enjoyed special pricing on Tresca’s signature Capri sandals, and jewelry by Alexis Bittar and French Kande. Owner, Lori Gibson, made sure everyone was having a fun and fashionable time by hosting with a martini bar and delicious appetizers. For store hours, call 813-251-6622 or visit www.TrescaItalia.com.
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No matter where you are, you’re never far from home.
The Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center Celebrates Opening at The Florida Aquarium
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The Florida Aquarium officially opened the brand new Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center with a VIP ribbon cutting ceremony. The Carol J. and Barney Barnett Learning Center is part of the second phase of the Aquarium’s Rising Tides Capital Campaign, and is the result of a $1 Million donation from the Barnett family in May 2012. The center features five themed learning spaces with integrated technology and live animal habitats. “We are very pleased to support The Florida Aquarium’s educational programs,” said Carol J. and Barney Barnett. “The youth of today are the ones who will be protecting the oceans tomorrow. Our hope is that the Learning Center will inspire the next generation of ocean advocates.”
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more than $1.8 million for the fight against Friedreich’s Ataxia to benefit the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance and USF Health Ataxia Research Center. Chairing the event for the fourth
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year, the Leiweke’s agreed to chair in 2015 too. The live auction included two chocolate Labrador puppies that went for $30,000 and $35,000 each. WFTS-Ch. 28 anchor, Wendy Ryan was the evening’s emcee. Suzanne and Paul Avery spoke of their commitment to the cause and cure and expressed gratitude to the more than 800 guests in attendance. The Spazmatics rocked the 80s music and got the dance floor hopping. | 2014 “White Hot Summer Night” Celebrity Dinner: Guests at the DeBartolo Family Foundation’s inaugural “White Hot Summer Night” Celebrity Dinner were coolly dressed in all white attire hosted at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood in Tampa. Notable guests included Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., Winky Wright, Martin Gramatica, © John Kantor Photography
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2014 Tuxes & Tails: The 12th Annual Tuxes & Tails Masquerade was a great success with 19 adoptable dogs and cats finding forever homes. Among those strutting the runway with an adoptable dog were Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, County Commissioner Sandy Murman and Attorney General Pam Bondi. More than $143,000 was raised to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Event Co-Chairs Meredith Haws Balasco and Letitia McKibbon helped to pack the Marriott Waterside with a sell-out crowd of 700 guests. Russell Rhodes and Cynthia Smoot were back as the emcee’s for the evening. Other fashionable guests in attendance included Steve & Tiffany Yerrid,
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Heather Kendall and Gar & Elise Lippincott. Guests were also able to donate to the “Karyn Ringhaver Medical Fund” which was created in memory of Karyn Ringhaver who was a dedicated volunteer and donor to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. | CITY: Fashion+Art+Culture Sponsor Party: Sponsors and partners of CITY 2014 gathered at Eddie V’s Prime Seafood to celebrate the fashionable event to benefit the Tampa Museum of Art. Delicious hors d’oeuvres and wine were served to the guests gathered in the bar. Event chair, Sandy Juster and Co-chair, Mary Kelly along with Acting Museum Director, Seth Pevnick welcomed and thanked everyone in attendance. | Tampa Brinner of Hope: It is always fun to have breakfast for dinner at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s annual Brinner of Hope event. Guests dined on cereal, scrambled eggs, bacon, and
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als. Dick Vitale was honored to receive the first, Dick Vitale Heart of Gold award, from Executive Director Nancy Crane. Chadwick Loar was the Brinner Chair and FOX Sports Florida anchor, Dave Reynolds served as the event emcee. Friends since kindergarten, Tony Colton, 14, and Kyle Peters, 15, spoke of their cancer experience. Both boys are now in remission. (13) Pia Trujillo & Andres Hernandez (14) Karen Heinemann, Meredith Haws Balasco, Sherry Silk, Letitia McKibbon (15) Michael Kessler & Heather Van Nest (16) Elise & Gar Lippincott (17) L.M. & Deborah Satcher (18) Gina Morales, Dan Gura, Nikki Yourison (19) Sharmilla Seth, Acting TMA Director Seth Pevnick, Pam Wysoki (20) Mary & John Kelly, Sandy & Floyd Juster (21) Mitzi Gill, Gary & Mary Lou Gordon, Natalie Scott (22) Michael Valdes, Dick Vitale, Frank Capitano (23) Chadwick Loar, Dianne Jacob, Joe Meterchick (24) Carl Watts & Elizabeth Watts
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Tampa Museum of Art Member Preview: Gold and Platinum Patron members and invited guests enjoyed a sneak peek of the newest exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art — Renior to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color prior to opening to the public. The exhibition, presented by PNC Bank, will be on display through January 11, 2015. A Q & A session with TMA’s Acting Director & Chief Curator, Seth Pevnick & Kevin Sharp, Director of the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, enlightened museum devotees about the exhibition. | Tampa Theatre’s 13th Annual WineFest: The Tampa Theatre host-
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endeavors, educational programs and ongoing restoration. The movie-themed event this year, chaired by John Wolf II, was Monty Python and the Holy Grape. The Wine Tasting on Friday and Wine Pairing Dinner, Saturday on stage, were sold out and Sunday’s Wine brunch drew a record attendance. A new event was added this year to include a 95+ Tasting held at the Tampa Club. WineFest hosted 775 people during the four events. | 12th Annual Imagination Gala: The Road to Emerald City theme set the stage for the 12th annual benefit for the Glazer Children’s Museum held at TPepin’s Hospitality Centre, and as a nod to the upcoming The Wizard of Oz exhibit opening in February 2015. The stunning décor was created by the creative team of Lynn McGee and Frank Clemente of conceptBAIT. Puff ’n Stuff Catering offered delectable dinner and creative appetizers
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Company, Glazer Family Foundation, Helios Education Foundation and the Yankees. (25) Carrie & Barrett Brown, Stan & Jill Lifsey (26) Seth & Alex Pevnick, John & Leslie Osterweil (27) Sara Richter, Cornelia Corbett (28) Kevin Sharp, Joan & Jim Jennewein (29) Mickey Jacob & Dianne Jacob (30) Margaret & Herman Wittje (31) Dale Gordon & Andy Gordon (32) King Arthur, Sir Bedevere and Sir Robin (Scott Swenson, Billy Martinez and Vinnie Natale of WIT Improv) with WineFest Event Chair John Wolfe II (33) Alex Perez (Scarecrow), Jack Holloway (Lion), Jarrett Koski (Tin Man), Christina Capehart (Dorothy Gale) (34) Aakash Patel, Brianna Jones (35) Jon Rosenbluth, Sue Rosenbluth, Shanna Rosenbluth, Bryan Glazer (36) Judy & Eric Ludin Photo by Ashlee Hamon
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METROLife Luxury
Fantasy Giving Most of us can agree it is better to give than to receive, but if you are lucky enough to dream big, perhaps one of these Fantasy Gifts from Neiman Marcus will make it to your house for the holidays. A portion of each gift will also benefit The Heart of Neiman Marcus Foundation.
Let the Good Times Roll
Luxury for the Home This unique gift offers custom linens for your entire home. Founder of Leontine Home Trousseau’s, Jane Scott Hodges, will personally visit your home to help select linens for every room from the bedroom to the pool house. $55,000. Visit www.NeimanMarcus.com/FantasyTrousseau.
Experience NOLA like never before with a stay in the heart of the French Quarter, world-class dining, museums and more. The finale includes a ride in the spectacular Orpheus Parade, followed by the black-tie Orpheus Ball. The ultimate experience for six couples. $125,000. Visit www.NeimanMarcus.com/FantasyMardiGras.com.
Italian Beauty The keys to a new Italian car will certainly be satisfactory with the 100th Anniversary Neiman Marcus Limited-Edition Maserati Ghibli S Q4. This is one of 100 extraordinary vehicles created to celebrate the car company’s 100th Anniversary. $95,000. www.NeimanMarcus.com/FantasyMaserati.
Scent of a Woman
By Land or By Sea Enjoy his & hers jet ski meets ATV in the Quadski duo. Converts from a water cruiser to land rover in under five seconds. With speeds up to 45 mph, these toys are made for speed. $50,000 each. Visit www.NeimanMarcus.com/FantasyQuadski.
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Only one Neiman Marcus customer will have the pleasure of creating their own custom fragrance from House of Creed. Meet with Master Perfumer, Oliver Creed to create the ultimate custom scent, in Paris. Enjoy five-star accommodations, white-glove car service and private tours. $475,000. Visit www.NeimanMarcus/FantasyCreed for more information.
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CITY: Fashion + Art + Culture When: Friday, September 19, 2014 Where: Tampa Museum of Art
The fashionistas were on full display at the Tampa Museum of Art’s annual runway fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus. Chair, Sandy Juster and Co-chair, Mary Kelly helped create a fun and certainly, fashionable, evening. PR Manager from Neiman Marcus, Robert Roubideaux, and assistant, Andrea Stephens, created a stunning runway show with all the Fall trends. Guests enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres from Grille One Sixteen and the delicious salmon and tenderloin from Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. The evening ended with a spread of sweet confections from Kim Yelvington’s, Chocolate Pi and DJ Felix kept the dance floor crowded by spinning tunes from different eras. Premier sponsors for the evening were The DeBartolo Family and Jeff and Penny Vinik. Tampa Bay METRO was a proud event partner. Photos: Ellen Leedy Photography
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The Joy of Entertaining By Ronda M. Parag | Floral & Styling by Krayl Funch
The holiday season is upon us and it is the ideal time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the past year and look forward to new beginnings. Lifestyle expert, author and self-proclaimed dinner party lover, Krayl Funch, shares her passion for entertaining and ideas to beautify the table. Funch recently released her first book, An Appealing Plan: A Year of Everyday Celebrations, and it’s chocked full of ideas for entertaining at home, design and floral ideas, recipes and creative ways to celebrate the seasons. “I believe we are bringing back entertaining at home, lingering over a table after a lovingly prepared meal with friends,” said Funch. “It has been a way of life and passion of mine my entire adult life. Celebrate every day by taking the time to slow down and honor our relationships, the seasons, and ourselves.” “Entertaining doesn’t need to be stressful or complicated to be perfect,” Funch said. We hope you will be inspired by the following seasonal tablescapes that have been designed and created by Funch, whose mission is to make the world a beautiful celebration.
FALL HARVEST TABLE Vera Wang Pouring Point Wine Glasses Waterford Merrill Flatware Photo: Heather Stalker
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CHRISTMAS EVE TABLE JOIE de VIVRE handpainted 13" wood chargers Wedgwood Wedgwood platinum banded dinner plates Williams-Sonoma 12 days of Christmas salad/dessert plates Photo: Krayl Funch
THANKSGIVING TABLE Pottery Barn Striped Tablecloth Smith and Hawken Vintage Leaf Plates Photo: Heather Stalker
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Holiday Entertaining The heart of any home is in the kitchen and during the holidays it is a festive time to entertain friends and family. METRO has found a few essentials to make the holidays a bit brighter.
Party in a Bucket Make entertaining a breeze by keeping wine or other drinks on ice in this sleek, silver bucket, so guests can serve themselves. $149. Available at Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.com.
Shimmering Silver Set an elegant table with sparkling silver accents from Pier 1 Imports. Snowflake Goblet, $12.95, Evelyn Dinner and Salad Plate, $15.95, 13.95, Silver Bead Glass Charger, $24.95. Available at Pier 1 Imports, www.pier1.com.
Nature Napkins Add a bit of the season to a place setting with these embroidered pinecone table napkins. Set of 4, $32. Available at Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.com.
Burning Bright Light up the room or give the perfect gift with Voluspa’s Chestnut & Vetiver candles and diffusers, scented with rich roasted chestnuts fired and combined with earthy vetiver, oak moss and amber. Candles starting at $14.95, Diffusers $42.95. Available at being, www.shopbeing.com.
Top It Celebrate the season by topping the wine bottle with a decorative silver reindeer bottle stopper. $9.95. Available at Pier 1 Imports, www.pier1.com.
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Classic Elegance By Ronda M. Parag
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separate baths and his and her closets. The gourmet kitchen will make any chef not want to leave this great space. Designed with dual dishwashers and ovens, Wolfe Gas cooktop with griddle, there is plenty of room to entertain. The granite topped counter-bar keeps the space open and a great place for guests to watch all the action in the kitchen. Windows all around the breakfast table create a sunny space to enjoy a casual meal and stunning views of the lake. The kitchen overlooks the family room and Italian custom bar. Entertaining is made easy with a butler’s pantry and formal dining room. Extra details in the dining room include a painted ceiling fresco and gas fireplace. There is also room to store a favorite wine in the 800 bottle wine room. Relax
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and read or take care of business in the formal library, while feeling the warmth of a roaring fire. Upstairs is the guest suite with a morning bar that will make any guest feel welcome. In addition, there are two bedrooms that share a bath and another bedroom with its own private bath. There is no excuse to not work out, as there is an in-home gym. There is plenty of room to park the car inside with a four-car garage, or on the circular drive. Enjoy the beauty of lakefront living with the lush landscaping, pool, spa, and fire pit. M Located in Lutz, this single family home is currently offered at $2,750,000 through Smith & Associates. Contact Mitzi Gill at 813.839.3800 or visit www.19105merrylane.smithandassociates.com.
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Live the Bayshore Life Renovated Historic South Tampa Bungalow | By Ronda M. Parag
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ocated in South Tampa, only a half block from Bayshore Boulevard, this beautiful renovated bungalow is ideal for a growing family. Built in 1910, the two-story home has just over 7,000 square feet with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The traditional exterior has fantastic curb appeal with the upstairs front balcony. Extra interior details include hardwood floors, high ceilings and beautiful crown molding throughout the home. Enter the home through double french doors, into a foyer that is warmed by a brick faced fireplace and wood mantle. In addition to the traditional rooms, there is a bar/game room with rich wood paneling that makes entertaining easy. Friends will gladly take a seat at the bar
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and be served. Enjoy a casual family meal in the dining space that fills with light and overlooks the sparkling backyard and pool. Wine lovers will be delighted with the expansive wine cellar, that can be climate controlled to store the wine collection. Ideal for entertaining or relaxing on a cool evening, is the large covered outdoor living area with fireplace. There is also a one bedroom/ one bath apartment with living room and mini kitchen, that would be ideal for a nanny or mother-in-law. The master suite was updated within the last two years with a spectacular, updated bathroom, including a bath with a spa/hydro massage tub and double sink areas. There is plenty of storage with his and hers closets and a separate space for
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a home office and sitting room, that opens onto a large balcony overlooking the pool and backyard. Three other bedrooms are on the second floor with two baths. The third floor (access via ladder) could be a sixth bedroom, playroom or studio. There is also attic access for additional storage too. Invite guests and family over to enjoy the outside with a heated pool and spa. The home is wonderful for entertaining or simply living. M
Located in South Tampa, this single family home is currently offered at $2,600,000 through The Toni Everett Co. Contact Henderson Everett at 813.839.5000.
Workers hand-rolling Ybor City’s world-famous cigars had cups of cafÊ con leche to keep them alert. Tarpon Springs divers collecting natural sponges from the Gulf of Mexico can still rely on strong Greek coffee, to warm them up when the waters are chilly. Tampa Bay and coffee have history, and the desire and demand for the popular beverage shows no signs of diminishing. In fact, specialty coffee shops with roots firmly planted within this community are flourishing, while catering to increasingly discriminating tastes. Prefer organic or fair trade coffees? Insist on brews made from beans freshly roasted right here
in the Bay area? Crave a custom blend of beans over single origin coffees? You are in luck, because local entrepreneurs have embraced those concepts to create specialty coffee shops that offer all of the above, and then some. The following local coffee purveyors are among those successfully satisfying the growing thirst for quality coffees.
Kahwa Coffee Roasting and Espresso Bar Is On a Roll
Kahwa founders Raphael and Sarah Perrier, based their coffee-focused business on selecting the best Arabica beans, to blend for balance, before roasting them to peak flavor. Since launching their St. Petersburg-based company in r 2005, the couple quickly won a B o ss and Espre Roasting e ffe over chefs at leading restauo C Kahwa rants, who insisted on serving the locally roasted, globally grown coffees to their guests. The first coffee shop boasting the Kahwa name opened on the ground floor of a downtown St. Petersburg condominium in 2008. The European-
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In 2004, Tampa attorney Dale Swope Wards traded up and Joseph Kokolakis, a local to a commercial contractor, salvaged the crumbling roaster and relo1,400-square-foot building that dates cated their new back to 1926. venture from their What originally opened as a cafe garage, to a catering to Ybor City’s Cuban cigar commercial site on Kahwa Coffee Roasting rollers, has come full circle, after briefly Kennedy Boulevard. and Espresso Bar serving as a refuge for local veterans What began as before falling into disrepair. strictly a wholesale Relocated to a prime spot business named for the couple’s aesthetic, excellent coffees, tasty overlooking Centennial Park, the brick beloved dog, Buddy, quickly gained pastries and light bites for lunch, helped building underwent significant fans eager to savor coffees made from grow the highly polished collection of renovation to restore it and enhance its the specialty craft roasts. cafés to six locations, with two more luster with a sleek interior design. The “Since we had the space and a sites coming soon to Sarasota and popular gathering spot known as The location that was perfect, we decided Westchase. Bunker specializes in “meaningful to start serving coffee but that was “The main reason people come to conversations and great coffee.” really an afterthought,” Dave Ward said. Kahwa is for the coffee and the service. Beer and wine are also available as well “It turned out to be the best thing we It’s not just about the coffee but also as a selection of made-on-the-premises ever did. The coffee shop really opened about the place, the friendliness of the doors for us that helped the wholesale staff, the way we do coffee and the business take off.” way we serve it,” said Raphael Perrier, Selecting the ideal who started in the coffee business as a Tre Amici The Bunker beans, perfecting the barista. “We try to create a more roasting and preparapersonable experience from the tion process, providing moment you walk in, until you walk out.” stellar customer service Innovation is another key to the and presenting it all in company’s success. New coffees, a a warm, inviting more “fun” selection of pastries and environment. That’s something called “Kahwa on Wheels,” become the Buddy that Perrier would only hint about, are Brew trademark that on the horizon. “We always like to have drove demand for the something fun to play with.” original location to expand, led to a second location at Oxford Making Better Coffee Exchange and will carry the Buddy Brew Way over as the couple conPhoto: Jessie Stehlik siders where, and when, Traveling to out-of-the-way cafés to go and grow. to experimenting with out-of-theordinary brewing techniques and equipment, were just a few of the ways Dave and Susan Ward pursued their mutual passion for finding perfect coffee. All of those travels and trials eventually convinced the couple that they could create superior coffee of their own, right at home, by roasting small batches of beans. When word - and samples - of their signature roasts began to spread, the
Tre Amici The Bunker Inspires Artists, Thinkers and Coffee Drinkers This historic building faced certain destruction before local investors purchased and transformed it into a popular coffee shop, café and crossroads for community activists to artists.
salads, sandwiches and vegetarian dishes. “They (the owners) wanted to save a piece of Ybor history and give the community something that was not here,” said Diane Ross, The Bunker’s manager. “This is where people come to be inspired, share new ideas, reflect, converse or conduct business. And they can do it in great surroundings.” M
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Celebrate The End of Prohibition At The Annual Repeal Day Conference And Gala By Ronda M. Parag | Photography By AJ Hurley
Take a spirited journey back in time at Tampa’s Repeal Day Gala, that may be the closest you’ll ever get to time travel. The Gala celebrates December 5, 1933, the day that prohibition was repealed, after 13 long years. Then, as now, we’re ready to cheer and raise a glass. The Gala is part historic recreation, part modern celebration of the Cocktail Culture. The setting in Historic Ybor City at the Cuban Club, the attire period hipsters, the entertainment spirited, the drinks handcrafted by the areas very best bartenders, will be a party not to miss. Now in its fifth year, the local chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Tampa Bay Chapter (USBGTB), has expanded what was once a one day celebration of the repeal of prohibition on December 5, 1933. “What started as a small party in 2010, has expanded to include four days of dinners, celebrations and educational seminars,” said Justin Gray, chairman of the Repeal Day Conference and Gala and vice president of the United States Bartenders’ Guild Tampa Bay Chapter. “Everyone in the city is invited to attend. We will have attendees from 43 chapters of Bartender Guilds across the states, brand ambassadors and even international guests.”
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“Scheduled to lead the seminars and be in attendance will be the Michael Jordans of the spirit industry,” Gray said. “These are the Fathers and Godfathers of the industry.” Among the current list of attendees are Dale DeGroff, Ian Burrell, Phillip Duff, Elayne Duff, Doug Kragel, Gable Erenzo, Dushan Zaric and Elizabeth Pearce. The USBGTB’s inspiration for the Gala is to host the cocktail party of the year and comes from the cocktails, music and clothing of the era. Guests are encouraged to dress the part and showcase the fashions worn during the Roaring 20s. On Friday, December 5, the Official Repeal Day Kick-Off Happy Hour will begin at exactly 5:32 pm, the time the Volstead Act was put to rest 81 years ago. Enjoy cocktails by Infinium Spirits and food by Melange from Sarasota, while bartenders will compete in a cocktail competition and guests will decide the winner, and the cocktail will be the featured drink at the Gala on Saturday. It is not just about cocktails, as the craft beer scene has boomed too. Coopertail Brewery will unveil the first Repeal Day beer. While Gray admits there are many different types of bars and places to grab a drink, a great bartender wants to bring an experience to the guest. “We are the Bar Chefs,” said Gray.
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Gray believes the trend of the craze for the cocktail culture is an extension of consumers being conscious of what food they put into their bodies. “The ‘art’ of the cocktail requires the best and freshest ingredients,” Gray said. “It is not about creating the strongest drink to get drunk, it is about an art form and having a passion for the spirit. A lot of love, care and craftsmanship goes into that drink.” The conference and gala will benefit the United States Bartenders’ Guild National Charity Foundation, Museum of the American Cocktail and Because of Ezra. M For tickets and complete information on the Repeal Day Conference and Gala, visit www.repealdayparty.com or call 813.444.9344.
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Women Helping Women Moffitt Merit Society Recognizes The Outstanding Research And Clinical Work Of Some Extraordinary Female Scientists By Mary Lou Janson Casual conversation and morning coffee flowed
leading cancer care centers in the U.S. The group
during the January breakfast meeting of the Moffitt Merit
invites members of the Tampa hospital’s medical staff,
Society, but the gathering took a more serious turn when
specifically those who are investigating life-saving
Dr. Dana Rollison spoke about her plans to study possible
treatments and innovative medical procedures
links between viral infections and skin cancer. Rollison’s message so resonated with the appreciative
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used to treat cancer patients, to informally present at “Coffee Talk” events.
audience, that months later the philanthropic group
Named for Merit Ptah, the first known woman in medicine
made her research the beneficiary of a $25,000 grant.
whose legacy dates back nearly 5,000 years ago, the
The associate professor for Moffitt Cancer Center’s,
Merit Society brings valuable work being done by women
Cancer Epidemiology Program, was one of three local
to the forefront, while providing vital financial support for
female medical professionals to receive funds awarded
their research. A brief look at this year’s recipients, and
Family heirlooms, furnishings and an interior during Merit’s annualformal fall luncheon this year. defined by a deep, rich the colorMerit scheme, perfectly suited female Formed in 2009, Society supports Steve and and Patti physicians Kruger and their four children while one livingof the scientists affiliated with Moffitt, in a colonial-style New England home, nestled on a twoacre parcel. Longtime residents of the Boston area and life-long New Englanders, the Krugers loved the lifestyle and living space that marked their more than 18 years in Duxbury, MA. When a chance to advance Steve’s career required relocation, family members faced uprooting their lives for the first time. New job responsibilities re-assigned his regional territory from the Northeast to the South, and a long distance commute was not an option for the close-knit family. The two oldest children, daughters Geralyn and Meredith, were away attending college but their sons, Nick and Zack, were about to start high school. Decisions were made, the house was listed, belongings packed and the search for a permanent home in Tampa was under way. Determined to live in the Plant High School district, the family had to act quickly to be ready for the first day of the new school year. “We put our house on the market and it sold at the first showing,” said Patti. With the school enrollment deadline looming, there was no time to cull through the contents filling 11 rooms of their former home so everything was packed, moved and stored while the family rented a furnished home on Harbour Island for three months.
their respective studies, highlights some of the ground-
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breaking research currently being conducted at Moffitt Cancer Center.
Dana Rollison, PhD A Potential Role for Viral Infections in the Development of Skin Cancer
Dana Rollison, PhD, plans to monitor 1,500 skin cancer screening patients over a five-year period to study risk factors for non-melanoma skins cancers (NMSC). Evidence suggests that certain viral infections, specifically cutaneous human papillomaviruses (HPV) and polyomaviruses (PyV), may play a role in the development of squamous cell or basal cell carcinomas. In theory, providing patients with yet-to-be-developed vaccines guarding against cutaneous HPV and PyV,
could also create a way to protect those diagnosed from developing certain types of skin cancer. “I am looking at how sun exposure interacts with viral infections to possibly lead to skin cancer. The goal is to find new risk factors for cancer that can lead to new ways to prevent cancers,” she said. “I don’t know if viruses cause skin cancer, but if enough evidence is generated to support that, then in theory, we could develop vaccines to potentially prevent skin cancer.”
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Dr. Christine Laronga Impact of Nipple Sparing Mastectomy A breast surgical oncologist in the Comprehensive Breast Program at Moffitt’s Center for Women’s Oncology, Dr. Christine Laronga treats the full spectrum of breast diseases ranging from benign cysts to cancer. Breast cancer patients choosing to have their breasts removed due to the disease, may consider cosmetic reconstruction to replicate the breast mound and nipple-areola complex (NAC). Another option may be even more appealing. With advancements in early detection of breast cancer, patients may be able to retain their nipples. Advancements in surgical procedures (removing and rebuilding the breast), make it possible to displace less skin and leave nipples intact in select women. Confirming that a nipple sparing mastectomy can be done safely without leaving the patient at
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risk from any lingering cancer cells, could radically change the way women look – and feel – post-surgery. Preserving the nipple may help women’s body image as well as their quality of life. Sensitivity of the nipple is also being addressed. If the nipple and surrounding area are spared, is sensitivity permanently damaged or will it eventually return? “It is important to have nipples and sensation. Recreating nipples is never as good as your natural nipple, due to lumpy bumpies and color variation. Hearing that from women led to this current research project,” Laronga said. “With this additional money we can accrue more women to the study. We want to follow these women to see if sensation comes back and how long it takes to rekindle.”
Dr. Heather Jim, PhD Cognitive Training to Improve Chemobrain: Does Lumosity Help? As cancer patients benefit from medical advancements enabling them to live longer, the need to reduce side effects from those treatments becomes increasingly important to their physical and emotional well-being. Cognitive impairment, commonly referred to as “chemobrain,” can disrupt a patient’s ability to concentrate, affect their memory and inhibit their ability to plan, multi-task or even recall words easily. Dr. Heather Jim, PhD, is researching ways to predict which patients may be most susceptible to “chemobrain” in hopes of finding a treatment that can be easily administered, as well as, immediately improve mental clarity. An associate member with
the Health Outcomes and Behavior Department at Moffitt, she specializes in psychosocial and behavioral aspects of cancer control. Because this side effect is common among breast cancer patients, Jim is using an online cognitive training program called Lumosity, to determine if it is a viable treatment for women to use to re-train their brains. "Chemobrain can be very distressing for some patients and can significantly interfere with their quality of life,” Jim said. “Cognitive training has been shown to improve cognitive functioning in patients with stroke and traumatic brain injury, so we are hopeful that it will help patients with chemobrain as well.”
For information about the Moffitt Merit Society, go to www.moffitt.org/home/our-partners/moffitt-merit-society.
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Contents 60 Community Patel Conservatory Celebrates 10th Anniversary
62 Private School Directory Bay Area’s Top Private Schools
Straz Center President and CEO, Judy Lisi
Changing Lives Through Performing Arts Patel Conservatory Celebrates Ten Years | By Ronda M. Parag
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rom the state-of-the-art classrooms to the stages of Broadway, concert halls and rock venues, the students who spend some time training at the Patel Conservatory seem to be going places. “We could not be more proud of our leadership at the Patel Conservatory for seeing the golden opportunities of pre-professional and performing arts classes for our community,” says Straz Center President and CEO, Judy Lisi. “We wanted the Patel to be a conservatory of excellence that would also serve a community of people of all ages and abilities, who wanted to take classes for fun, or to enhance their training and talents. This is a performing arts school for everybody.”
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Opened in 2004, the Patel Conservatory began as a dream for a community conservatory that would somehow provide affordable classes in the performing arts for everybody, and also serve as a model school for excellence in pre-professional artistic training. Now, a mere ten years later, the Patel Conservatory proves that such ambitious goals could not only be met, but, in many cases, also be surpassed. “Walking through the conservatory’s hallways, you’re just as likely to strike up a conversation with a young person headed to a prestigious ballet company, as you are to talk with someone who is taking his or her first acting or voice or music lesson,” says Judy Lisi. “If people aren’t taking
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classes here yet, we hope they will start this year. We envision a future where all people in the Tampa Bay area feel they have a stake in the Patel Conservatory and have a home here to take performing arts classes, or receive pre-professional training from our talented and generous instructors. We’re accessible, we’re affordable and we know that the performing arts have the power to change lives. We’ve had a remarkable first decade, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds.” M The Patel Conservatory offers classes in music, dance and theater from pre-K to adult — ranging from individual to pre-professional curriculum tracks. If you are interested in enrolling or getting more information, visit www.patelconservatory.org.
Photos: “Dancer” & “Judy Lisi” by Rob Harris Productions; “Patel Conservatory Kids on Stage” by Soho Images
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Academy at the Lakes Academy at the Lakes is an independent PreK3-Grade 12 college preparatory school located in north Tampa, convenient to New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Lutz, Carrollwood, and Land O’Lakes. Academy offers a balanced and challenging college preparatory curriculum, a competitive athletic program, an outstanding fine arts program, foreign languages, technology instruction and a variety of co-curricular opportunities designed to encourage student exploration. Students find a warm, welcoming place where their talents and curiosities are highly valued. Call 813-909-7919 for more information or visit www.academyatthelakes.org.
coeducational, independent collegepreparatory day school for children in grades Pre-K – 12. Dedicated to academic excellence, character development, the arts and athletics, Berkeley’s curriculum is designed to support the talent and ambition of each student. Berkeley strives to instill a strong sense of morality, ethics and social responsibility in its students. Berkeley offers opportunities that are aimed at three enduring measures of success: the well-developed mind, the well-nourished spirit and a series of well-cultivated talents. Visit www.berkeleyprep.org or call 813-885-1673.
Carrollwood Day School Berkeley Preparatory School Berkeley Preparatory School is a
Carrollwood Day School is a private day school for students from 2-yearsold through high school. Carrollwood
Day School is the first school in Florida authorized by the prestigious International Baccalaureate Organization to offer all three IB programs for students in Pre-school through high school and is the sixth school in the U.S. to achieve this honor. CDS is known for its developmentally appropriate, challenging academic program and its innovative school-wide emphasis on character development. Visit online at www.carrollwooddayschool.org.
Corbett Preparatory School of IDS Founded in 1968, Corbett Preparatory School of IDS is a fully accredited, nonsectarian private school located in Tampa’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The school serves 500+ students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade and offers the International
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Celebrating 40 years as a leader in education.
Come see what’s new!
OPEN HOUSE Grades 6 - 12
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A PASSION for EXCELLENCE Opportunities abound to discover your passion at Berkeley.
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSES Lower Division (Pre-K to Grade 5) Tuesday, October 21, 9–11 a.m.
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Baccalaureate program of study. Teachers are endorsed in gifted education through the University of South Florida. Corbett Prep balances a dynamic, nurturing and safe learning environment with high standards and high expectations. Visit us online at www.corbettprep.com or contact the Admissions Office at 813-961-3087.
Hillel Academy of Tampa Hillel Academy’s mission is to provide a superior education that encourages a love of learning and a strong Jewish identity for children in transitional kindergarten through 8th grade. To that end, Hillel students are encouraged to attain the highest possible level of personal achievement. Hillel Academy is accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) and the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC) and is a member of the Jewish Community Day School Network. The school is recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education as a Blue Ribbon School. For more information, visit online at www.hillelacademytampa.com or call 813-963-2242.
St. John’s Episcopal Parish Day School St. John’s is an Episcopal parish day school serving nearly 600 boys and girls in grades K(4) through 8. Grounded by a commitment to spiritual and ethical values, a love of learning, and a dedication to the development of strong character, our students build the foundation to grow into caring and successful adults in an ever-changing world. St. John's prepares each of its students for lifelong intellectual and spiritual growth by providing an excellent educational experience within a nurturing Christian environment. The core curriculum includes English language and literature, history
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and social studies, mathematics, physical and life sciences, Spanish and Latin, advanced technology, performing and studio arts, and physical fitness and championship interscholastic athletics. Call 813-600-4348 for more information or visit www.stjohnseagles.org.
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METROGuide Getaways
Two Adventures. One Plane Ticket.
Experience the Riu Playa Blanca and Riu Plaza Panama | By Ronda M. Parag
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anama is becoming a hot vacation spot with plenty of activities in the rain forest and other action adventure activities including fishing, hiking, horseback riding, river rafting and zip-lining. While typically tourists might think of The Panama Canal or Panama hats, an escape to Panama offers so much more. The country of Panama is located between Costa Rica and Colombia, bordered by the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. For a couple desiring two types of vacation, a trip to Panama with a stay at the RIU’s Playa Blanca and Plaza Panama hotels, is a perfect match. Begin the vacation with a relaxing escape to the beach and end with the nightlife and thrills of downtown Panama. The recently opened all inclusive 24-hour resort is located on the Pacific coast of Panama in the province of Cocle. Currently, Copa Air flies direct from Tampa to Panama, with a flying time of approximately three
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hours. The drive to the property is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, so staying in downtown Panama at the Plaza Panama on the backside of the trip is suggested, to be closer to the airport. The 573 room hotel offers two pools and sunning decks with complimentary WiFi in the lobby. There is a buffet restaurant (Balboa) that offers tasty meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. RIU also extends its culinary offering with optional dining of an Asian, Italian and Steakhouse restaurant. Reservations are required for the select restaurants. Relax with a cocktail from the swim-up pool bar and enjoy the sun. There is no shortage of fun with the variety of activities, sports and entertainment offered. The evening offers a nightly show, live music and a night club “Pacha.” The on-site concierge has suggestions and will arrange off-site trips, like an adventurefilled day trip visiting the waterfall “Chorro Macho,” for zip-lining thrills. The adventure
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includes multiple platforms within the forest and passes over streams and waterfalls. After relaxing on the beach for several days, it’s time to head back to the city. Located in the heart of Panama, Riu Plaza Panama is the ideal spot to experience the action of the city and only 25 minutes from the Panama City International Airport. The hotel offers spacious rooms, exquisite dining and RIU’s distinctive service. While the hotel is not allinclusive, a daily breakfast is included. Be sure to visit one of the seven wonders of the modern world — the Panama Canal, opened in 1914 and celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Enjoy a historic tour of the city Casco Viejo, the oldest sector of modern Panama City. M For RIU travel packages, visit www.vacationexpress.com. To learn more about RIU Plaza Panama visit www.riuplaza.com or RIU Playa Blanca or other RIU properties at www.riu.com.
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Endless Experiences Orlando World Center Marriott | By Ronda M. Parag
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here are plenty of exciting things to do in Orlando, besides all the theme parks. Be in the center of all the action at the Four-Diamond Orlando World Center Marriott. With a recent multimillion dollar renovation including 120 of the guest rooms, meeting spaces, pool area and a new restaurant, Siro: Urban Italian Kitchen, the property serves as a great stay for a weekend escape. With more than 2,000 rooms, the hotel thrives on the convention business, but also caters to leisure guests with all its extra amenities. Families of all ages will find plenty to do. The Falls Pool Oasis and the Kid’s Activity Zone offer fun and thrills for everyone. As part of the new enhancements, the 104-step Icon Slide Tower
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features two 200-ft winding water slides and one 90-ft speed slide. Forbes ranked the pool as one of the “world’s coolest hotel pools.” For the toddler set, the Splash Zone offers a zero-entry pool, playground and Kid’s Activity Zone. There are plenty of tiered sunning decks and chairs to relax and recharge, with The Poolside Bar and Grill offering a delicious option for lunch. Ideal for families are the ever-changing activities and events at the Kids Activity Center. From LEGOLAND® themed events and Gatorland animal appearances to arts and crafts, there are plenty activities to entertain the youngsters. For gamers, the video arcade offers both old-school games and the latest Xbox, PlayStation, Wii and iPads.
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For those seeking a bit of fitness and sport during the trip, the Orlando World Center Marriott offers a 24 hour a day fitness center, four tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts and a basketball court. A great way to spend the morning is on the Robert E. Culp III 18 hole golf course. If your game needs a bit of improvement, a lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy is guaranteed to improve your game, regardless of your skill level. Instructor Bill Madonna is a patient teacher and has proven techniques to improve your game. Madonna is consistently ranked by Golf Magazine as one of the “Top 100 teachers in America.” Be sure to schedule some “me” time at the Spa. From body treatments,
manicures and pedicures to signature massages, be transformed into a state of bliss. Spa goers can also enjoy a private spa pool, whirlpool and a steam room. While there is really no need to leave the resort to find fun, two romantic and exhilarating options are a balloon ride with Orlando Balloon Adventures, or the Richard Petty Driving Experience. It certainly makes for an early morning, but watching a glorious sunrise from a floating balloon basket is not to be missed. A need for speed can be satisfied with a drive or ride in a NASCAR Race Car. Foodies can rejoice with the numerous on-site restaurants and dining options created by the talented chefs at
Orlando World Center Marriott. Hawk’s Landing Steakhouse delivers prime, dry-aged beef, local seafood and a great wine selection. The teppan-yaki chefs at Mikado Japanese Steakhouse offer an interactive table side preparation of delicious entrees of steak, seafood, chicken and vegetables. The newest dining from Executive Chef Anthony Burdo is Siro, a farm-to-fork concept featuring dishes inspired by locally sourced ingredients. The bar offers an extensive list of hand-crafted cocktails by the creative mixologists. M For hotel reservations and special packages, visit www.worldcentermarriott.com or call 1.800.380-7931. www.OrlandoBalloonAdventures.com www.DrivePetty.com
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Chic Dining on St. Petersburg Beach Castile — Restaurant, Lounge, Rooftop| By Ronda M. Parag
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nside Hotel Zamora on beautiful St. Petersburg Beach is Castile, a Spanishinfluenced destination restaurant and rooftop lounge, lead by locally renowned Executive Chef Ted Dorsey. Serving as the main restaurant of the hotel, Castile offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, as well as room-service. There is an option of outdoor seating on the patio with nice views of the intracoastal waterway. The roof top lounge offers stunning sunset views. Castile’s locally sourced, seafoodinspired menu includes a large selection of tapas-style dishes, soups, salads and creative entrees (such as Coconut Curry Braised Short Rib), with sides that pay homage to the hotel’s international roots (Yucca Chorizo Hash, Queso Cotija, Fingerling Potatoes and more). Tempting beginnings to the meal include Baked Oysters Zamora with jumbo lump crab, worcestershire butter, sherry roasted pepper piperade and
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parmesan. The Corn Meal Crusted Calamari and Smoked Crispy Chicharrons (crispy, thick, candied bacon) are also palate pleasers. A great tapas plate to share is the El Gigante Albondiga – a large meatball made of ground lamb and beef, served with English peas, asparagus and topped with sherry mushroom cream. The Lobster Ajillo is tender and tasty with spanish smoked paprika, garlic, chablis, sweet onions, peppers and served with grilled focaccia. For a light, yet filling salad, try the Black Mission Fig and Baby Arugula Salad. The bed of greens is topped with a panko crusted goat cheese, crispy serrano, bing cherries and a pomegranate vinaigrette dressing. A variety of steaks and seafood allow for tantalizing choices. Entrees include Seared Diver Scallops and Black Grouper Cheeks, to a Harissa Grilled Culotte Steak or Oak Grilled Tenderloin, each expertly prepared. The Pasta De La Tierra
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is a delicious papardelle pasta bowl with wild mushrooms, heirloom tomatoes, free herbs, meyer lemon Castilea and pickled pear onion butter. A fun ending to the meal is a plate of crispy empañadas filled with apple or guava and served with chocolate gelato spiced with jalapeño pepper. The bar menu offers a selection of wine, beer, signature martinis and craft cocktails. The Three Olive Martini is made with Grey Goose Vodka or Bombay Sapphire Gin, olive juice and three stuffed olives with crab, shrimp and caviar. Also, refreshing to sip at the bar or at dinner is the Acai Caipirinha, made with Leblon Cachaca, Cedilia Acai Liquor, fresh lime, mixed berries and simple syrup. Whether gathering at the bar for drinks or dinner with friends, Castile offers a fresh, modern and tasty addition to dining at the beach. M 3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 727-456-8660 | www.castilerestaurant.com
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A Pub with a Palate
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ucked behind SoHo’s Gourmet Pizza Company, The SoHo Backyard Gastropub opened earlier this spring and is a great alternative to the madness of the bar scene on Howard Avenue. It is more than a bar, with its fun and flavorful offerings. Bo Crusoe, Owner & CEO and Jeff Glenn, Owner & GM, were responsible for the design and layout of the restaurant and Chef Narja “Slimm” Campbell, designed the kitchen and menus, just two blocks off the Howard Avenue bar strip of SoHo. Crusoe wanted to create a place for “thirty somethings” to meet, eat and hang out. Crusoe hails from Tallahassee, where he was the GM of AJ’s Sports Bar. He realized that his calling was “to throw a party every night” and dreamed of having a place of his own. The team spent nearly three years going through the design process, build and permitting. SoHo Backyard is one of the few bars with a kitchen that stays open until the 2 a.m. closing. The SoHo Backyard is open for lunch,
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dinner, Sunday Brunch and a full bar. While the menu is continuously evolving, new additions to the Fall menu include The Scallop BLT – pan seared with special seasoning and topped with bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and a drizzle of Cajun mayo. There is reason to celebrate every night of the week with various special nights including Taco Thursday, that offers chicken, mahi, shrimp and lobster, along with the addition of a Gator taco and Braised Short Rib taco. Historic black & white photographs of Tampa line the back of the bar and give a sense of neighborhood. Friday Happy Hour is from 4 -7 p.m with half-off all drinks. Behind the bar, the friendly bartender serves up a menu filled with creative cocktails including The Backyard Old Fashion, made with black cherry and blood orange infused Woodford Reserve and “The Rye Mule,” a classic Moscow Mule with a traditional southern twist using Bullet Rye. The menu is filled with creative and unique offerings including World Famous
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Duck Wings in Asian chili, honey garlic or orange habañero. The Duck Wings are certainly meaty and tender, with just the right amount of spice. Be sure to also try the Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs wrapped with crispy bacon. Large enough for two or three to share is the super-sized Truman Burger. Served on a pretzel bun, the double burgers are topped with blue cheese, avocado and apple wood bacon and a side of slaw or truffle fries. Another must try, the Thai Chili Gator Ribs, are slow cooked for 4 hours in-house daily and finished over an open flame with garlic Thai Chili sauce. As a Seminole fan, Crusoe invites all the Noles to come by on Saturday for the Seminoles Watch Party with wing and beer specials. Stop by on Sunday for Brunch with Mimosa and Bloody Slider drink specials and specialities of home-style biscuits and gravy, Maple Duck Wings, French Toast and Salmon Cake Benedict. M 610 S. Armenia Ave. | Tampa, FL 33609 813-284-5924
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METROGuide Wine
Thanksgiving Wines Tips to selecting a great Thanksgiving dinner wine | By Kevin Pelley
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very year I find myself thinking about what wines to serve on Thanksgiving, during the months leading up to the big day. Thanksgiving represents an interesting challenge for pairing wines. Of course it depends upon what you serve, but most traditional meals are comprised of a turkey, either roasted, grilled or the increasingly popular deep fried, along with all the fixings. The drippings are collected and transformed into rich gravy. Often mashed potatoes are served accompanied by butter, gravy and a variety of side dishes including stuffing and casseroles. All this translates into a pretty hefty amount of fat and richness. The average American will consume more than 4,500 calories
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and 229 grams of fat on Thanksgiving Day, according to the Calorie Control Council. All this richness and unctuousness calls for wines high in acidity, low in tannins and that are made with a moderate amount of oak influence. A wine’s acidity cuts through the fat and helps balance the meal. Wines that are high in acid are ‘food wines’ or wines that are meant to be served with a meal, rather than easy-drinking ‘cocktail’ style wines, that are low in acid and easy to drink on their own. High acid wines usually come from cool growing regions, or are made from grapes that are naturally high in acid. These high acid wines also pair well with sweet dishes and are palate-cleansing and refreshing.
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Examples of high acid wines include Champagne or sparkling wines, lightly oaked Chardonnay and Riesling. Another important characteristic of ideal Thanksgiving wines are those with low tannins. Tannins are the bitter, astringent compounds found in food and wine that dry out your palate, specifically on the middle of your tongue. Tannins in wine come mostly from the grape seeds, grape skins and oak barrels, and though high tannin wines are great for a steak dinner, they are not such great choices for your Thanksgiving table. So tannic grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Nebbiolo are not recommended, instead look for wines with continued on page 80
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moderate to low tannins like Gamay (Beaujolais), Pinot Noir and Barbera. Turkey is unique in that it contains both white and dark meat, allowing for both white and red wines to be paired with the meal. Here are a few wines to try this Thanksgiving that are sure to delight and impress your friends and family. NV Albinea Canali Lambrusco $19.95 | Here is an exciting wine from Italy that has been relegated to Italian restaurants with red and white checkered tablecloths – Lambrusco! After a partial fermentation, the wine is bottled and undergoes a spontaneous secondary fermentation in the bottle, resulting in a bone dry style and leaving a deposit of spent yeast trapped inside the bottle. The light pink colored wine fools you upon first impression. The nose is fruity and juicy smelling, but the palate is bone dry with tart cranberry fruit flavors, aromas of bread crust and a crisp refreshing finish. Think of this as the cranberry sauce accompaniment to your Thanksgiving Dinner, but in liquid form. 2011 Shea Wine Cellars ‘Shea Vineyards’ Pinot Noir $42.95 | This might be the best Pinot Noir I have tasted all year. The 2011 vintage in Oregon was particularly cold resulting in challenges for winemakers, but Shea Wine Cellars nailed it with this wine. Elegant and restrained at 13 percent alcohol, yet it has ripe fruit flavors of black cherry, pomegranate and cranberry
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with earthy notes of forest floor, and a touch of mint lingering on the finish. Delicious. 2012 Mouton Noir ‘Oregogne’ Chardonnay $44.95 | André Hueston Mack is the brainchild behind his whimsical label – Mouton Noir, which translates to black sheep. This wine is clearly a nod to Burgundy, not only in name but in the style of the wine. Crisp, clean and mineral driven, this Willamette Valley Chardonnay possesses flavors of lemon zest, tart pears, toasted hazelnuts and baking spices. Try pouring this for your Francophile friends in a blind tasting and they will surely be surprised. Just 200 cases of this stunner were produced. 2011 George Descombes Brouilly $34.95 | Brouilly is one of the ten Crus or single sites in Beaujolais that produce special wines. Do not confuse this with Beaujolais Nouveau, the young wine that is released the third Thursday of each November. George Descombes is one of the leading producers in the Beaujolais region and this wine is packed with tart, red fruit flavors and rocky, stony mineral notes. This wine is produced from 100 percent Gamay, a grape with relative high acidity and low tannins making it an ideal match for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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2012 Vietti ‘Tre Vigne’ Barbera d’Alba $25.95 | Barbera is a favorite recommendation with turkey because of Barbera’s natural high acidity and low tannin profile. Hailing from Italy’s Piedmont region, Barbera is not only a great wine with turkey, but a great wine with any food. Barbera offers an easy drinking style that, seemingly, everyone loves with flavors of red cherry, strawberry, violets, nutmeg and subtle vanilla. Barbera is also an excellent value and Vietti is a reliable and respected producer. M
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The Capital Grille
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You are cordially invited to join The Capital Grille for an evening of relaxed elegance and exceptional cuisine. Enjoy their signature dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, and an award-winning list of more than 350 wines, served to you by a gracious, knowledgeable staff who anticipate your every need.
Seasons 52 is a fresh grill and wine bar featuring a seasonal menu and acclaimed wines. Inspired by the farmer’s market, Seasons 52 uses ingredients at their peak ripeness. Through rustic cooking techniques, we create dishes that are naturally lighter. There’s always something new to discover at Seasons 52.
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