JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2016 • ISSUE 20
SARAH LAPIERRE
PASSING THE PAINT
STAYCATION FUNKY BUDDHA
BRINGS CRAFT TO THE KITCHEN
TWISTED TRUNK BREWING
PUTS DOWN ROOTS
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IN CONTENTS JAN.FEB 2016
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Community Spodak Dental Group and Marlins All Star Giancarlo Stanton give local kids a reason to smile
Arts Meet talented local artist Sarah LaPierre whose love for art is in her DNA
Action Sports Ski Rixen continues its excellence in bringing wake boarding access to all
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Staycation Guide Want to get away, but can’t actually get away? Check out our guide to going on a vacation while staying local.
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Munch Funky Buddha Brewery brings craft to the kitchen as they unveil more delicious creations, now in food form.
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Scene Twisted Trunk Brewing puts down roots in Palm Beach Gardens
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IN COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
SPODAK DENTAL GROUP AND MARLINS ALL-STAR GIANCARLO STANTON
GIVE KIDS A REASON TO SMILE
On October 30, sixty local kids
So, on October 30 the Spodak
school is a Marlins Ayudan (Ayu-
action sports are busted lips and
received some much needed
Group and its team provided
dan is Spanish for “help”) Partner
broken teeth. It happens, and
dental care from local dentist
$60,000 in free dental care, ensur-
School, the signature outreach
when it does you need the best.
Dr. Craig Spodak. And, it was
ing all children left with a clean
initiative of the Miami Marlins.
The Spodak Dental Group provides
all absolutely free.
and healthy smile. In addition, the
general and specialty services in
kids enjoyed safety presentations
“We had an amazing day helping
a single, state-of-the-art facility.
This awesome idea started when
from the Delray Beach Fire and
children in desperate dental
They have General and Restorative
Miami Marlins All Star fielder
Rescue and Police Department,
need. Giancarlo had a vision
Dentists, Endodontists, Periodon-
and it has allowed us to take our
tists, Prosthodontists, Oral Sur-
goal of making the world a better
geons and other specialties we
place through the power of com-
can’t pronounce. Keep this contact
passion to an entirely new level”,
info handy: 561-508-8155 or visit
stated Dr. Spodak. “Together,
www.SpodakDental.com. Maybe
we are going to change the lives
you’ll run into Dr. Craig when he
of as many children as we can,
SUPs on Delray Beach.
Giancarlo Stanton paid the good doctor a visit after taking a fastball in the face in a September ballgame in 2014, suffering facial fractures and dental damage. Giancarlo loved the team and
“Together, we are going to change the lives of as many children as we can, and we can’t wait.”
culture at the office and thought that joining forces with Dr. Spo-
arts and crafts, games, and more.
dak to combat tooth decay would
All of the children are students of
be a worthwhile project, believing
Lenora B. Smith Elementary
One of many unintended bi prod-
Atlantic Current team on a job
that every child deserves to smile.
School in Liberty City, and this
ucts of surfing, skating, and other
well done.
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and we can’t wait”. A hearty “high five” from the
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IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN
Soul Taxi @ Guanabanas—Jupiter
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2nd Annual Walk Against Violence @ Catherine Strong Splash Park—Delray
Funky Buddha Brewery Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Day @ Jaco Pastorius Park (next to brewery)
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Eric Stickel Band w/ special guests The Flyers and Rob Arenth
Iration
@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth
@ Delray Beach Garlic Fest
Iration and their brand of sunshine reggae hits the main stage at the 2016 Delray Beach Garlic Fest on Friday night at 9:00pm. Hailing from Santa Barbara, CA all members of the band are originally from Hawaii. You’ll likely hear some great tunes from their 2015 studio album “Hotting Up”.
JANUARY 1
New Year’s Day Bash—Hello 2016!
Catch A Rising Star—Rob Bartlett— Comedy Series
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Scott Avery @ The Duck Tavern —Boca
@ Old School Square —Delray
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Raggy Monster
Mark Telesca
@ Guanabanas—Jupiter
@ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
79th Annual Silver Sailfish Derby
3
@ Sailfish Marina —Singer Island
Pompano Beach Green Market @ City Hall
@ Deck 84—Delray Beach
4
Michelle Wolf
Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Jafhe, and SowFlo
@ The Duck Tavern—Boca
@ Boston’s on the Beach
West Palm Beach Green Market
5
@ Waterfront Promenade and City Commons
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Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery
@ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
7-9
8 Free Friday Concert @ Outdoor Pavilion/Old School Square w/ On The Roxx
The Frontier Needs Heroes @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
Garth Brooks @ BB&T Center —3 Night Stand
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Spred The Dub @ Maxi’s Lineup—Jupiter
Free Friday Concert @ Outdoor Pavilion/Old School Square w/ Galo’s Tribute To Santana
Eric Culberson @ Guanabanas—Jupiter
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The Stray Cat Lee Rocker w/ Mark Telesca Band @ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth
9-10
16-17
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28th Annual Las Olas Art Fair —Fort Lauderdale
@ Barrel of Monks Brewery
Uproot Hootenanny
El Dub
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Salty Sunday Fun Run @ Saltwater Brewery
Good Vibrations Concert Tour @ The Pavilion/Old School Square—Delray
29th Annual Boca Art Fest
Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84
Star Trek Live @ Kravis Center
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Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Brothers Unlimited and Treehouse
@ Reggae Surf Monday’s
@ Boston’s On The Beach
@ Boston’s on the Beach
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The Resolvers
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Art Show
@ Saltwater Brewery w/ live music by Jamie Craig and the Postcards
13-21
Delray Beach Tennis Open
Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery
19-23
12th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival @ Crest Theatre
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IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN
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Food Truck Invasion @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
20-24 Art Palm Beach @ Palm Beach Convention Center—WPB
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Back Alley Art Festival, Subgroove @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
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Uproot Hootenanny @ Boston’s on the Beach
Trench Day 2016 @ Due South Brewery
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ArtiGras is entering its 31st year and the 2016 event promises to be another blast. What started out as a small, local art show has grown to one of the top 50 fine art festivals in the U.S. As always, this event will be held at the Abacoa Town Center in Jupiter. Lots of great grub and live music too. 10am-6pm all 3 days, and you can get your tickets ($10 each) in advance by going to www.artigras.org
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Walk On Water Workshop @ Weisman Delray Community Center
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27th Annual Delray Festival of the Arts
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Saltwater & Wynwood Brewery Collaboration Release w/ Music by Uproot Hootenanny @ Papa’s Raw Bar
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Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series—Leg 2—Sailfish 400—Miami
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Field of Beers @ Roger Dean Stadium —Jupiter
ArtiGras FEBRUARY
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Delray Beach Garlic Fest—“The Best Stinkin’ Party In Town!” Check www.dbgarlicfest. com for band lineup
Music Jam Productions Presents: Southern Jam 2016 feat. Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, John Hiatt, and Shawn Colvin
Def Leppard
@ Brewhouse Gallery
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Spred The Dub @ South Florida Fair
10th Annual Jupiter Cra Brewers Festival
@ Abacoa/Roger Dean Stadium
Jason Soffer @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
FEBRUARY
@ BB&T Center
Micah Scott, Vintage Iron Motorcycle Show
@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
1
6
@ Boston’s on the Beach
@ Bryant Park —Lake Worth feat. The Heavy Pets and more…
Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Jahfe, and Reinstated
2
Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery
b.e. easy Music and Arts Festival
New World Music Showcase @ FAU Theatre
Open until 2 AM Craft Beer $5
MON. - SAT. 11 A.M. - 2 A.M SUN. - 12 P.M - 12 A.M
www.bocasbestpizzabar.com
561-367-7227
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Photo: JC Ridley
IN EVENTS WHERE & WHEN
FAU Women’s Basketball vs UAB
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@ FAU Boca Arena
@ Reggae Surf Mondays
FAU Men’s Basketball vs UTEP
The Resolvers
Yonder Mountain String Band
@ Boston’s on the Beach
@ Culture Room —Ft Lauderdale
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Ghost Town Blues Band
Tony Bennett @ Sunrise Theatre
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth
@ Village Pump —Lauderdale By The Sea
Delray Beach Green Market
Green Market
15th Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts Boca Raton Museum of Art Outdoor Juried Art Festival
7
13-15
ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival @ Abacoa Town Center —Jupiter
14
Salty Sunday Fun Run
@ FAU Stadium
@ Saltwater Brewery
11-14
Alan Parson’s Live Project
at Palm Beach Improv
@ Mizner Park
12
16
@ Old School Square
6-7
@ FAU Boca Arena
Pauly Shore
Dark Star Orchestra @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Future Prezidents
Delta Moon
@ Kahuna Bar —Deerfield Beach
@ Bamboo Room —Lake Worth
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band @ BB&T
Paint and Pint Night w/ Mobile Masterpieces @ Saltwater Brewery
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Our Owls of FAU take on their big rival FIU in this Conference USA showdown. Can FAU avenge the 2 losses to the Panthers from last year? Come out and support YOUR OWLS! Tip-off at 2:00pm, pre-gaming starts ???
FAU Women’s Basketball vs North Texas
Burning Wahoo Tournament and Festival
@ FAU Boca Arena
@ Sands Harbor Marina —Pompano Beach
Delray Beach Green Market @ Old School Square
22
The Helmsmen @ Funky Biscuit—Boca
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Iron Maiden @ BB&T Center
17-21
Quest for the Crest Sailfish Series—Leg 3—Sailfish Challenge
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Miami Dolphins Cancer Challenge Finish Line Celebration feat concert w/ Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge @ Sun Life Stadium
The Beach Boys @ Seminole Hard Rock
Green Planet Festival @ Broward County Convention Center
FAU Men’s Basketball vs FIU The Helmsmen @ Maxi’s Lineup—Jupiter
@ Village Pump —Lauderdale by the Sea
20
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@ Seminole Hard Rock
—Ft. Lauderdale
@ Village Pump —Lauderdale by the Sea
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@ FAU Boca Arena
Experience Hendrix
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Uproot Hootenanny
FAU vs FIU Men’s Basketball
Uproot Hootenanny
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@ FAU Stadium
Saltwater Brewery Sunday Brunch w/ live music, special beer releases and customized menu
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Uproot Hootenanny
Green Market
Fall Out Boy
@ Deck 84—Delray Beach
@ Seminole Hard Rock
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Palm Beach Fine Cra Show
Lance-O, Kulcha Shok, Boxelder, and The Helmsmen
@ Palm Beach Convention Center
@ Bostons on the Beach —Deerfield
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ARTS ❘❘ ACTION SPORTS ❘❘ THE BITE
PASSING THE PAINT
South Florida’s Sarah LaPierre, whose seascapes have flooded the art scene in South Florida, attributes a portion of her rapid rise to something other than artistic creativity By Cash W. Lambert Photos: Ian Jacob
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hile it’s often the topic of
CURRENTS ARTS
“My father, Joe LaPierre, was a
the door open and the neighbor-
professional artist for most of his
hood would congregate and stop
life,” says Sarah, her bright blonde
by to see what he was working
tive answer to the often discussed
hair reflecting the light in the
on. One of my paintings was in
relationship between family lin-
room. “I grew up around him and
there too, something of either
eage and talent. Can right brain
his painting career for 20 years, so
dinosaurs or little furry animals.
intelligence be passed down from
that’s how I got into it. I was in
My first self created piece.”
a grandmother or grandfather?
that creative environment, going
Will the children of painting sa-
to art festivals from South Florida
The now 24-year-old with a family
vants obtain such creativity from
to Maine for events and shows.”
lineage reaching far North into
their parent’s DNA? Though the
“
Canada (Quebec, specifically) now
study by academia and soci-
ologists, there’s still no defini-
interesting question is certainly difficult to answer, the art of South Florida’s Sarah LaPierre offers a hint of explanation. If you’ve moseyed through the West Palm Beach art scene before (or will be attending the Las Olas art show January 9-10), chances are that you’ve seen Sarah’s work: beautiful palette knife landscapes and seascapes infused with the colors and warmth that make the South Florida area so popular. Like her re-creation of an orange-
It takes work. It’s not always something that appears out of nowhere. I get heavy into my schedule and can get too organized. When I realize it, I take a step back and go for a walk, try and let things re-settle and get a breather of sorts.
”
has combined her knowledge and skill with the lessons learned from her father - her inspiration, her mentor and her motivator - and has made art her own day job. “I knew that I was going try and make it a profession,” she says softly but confidently. “My father used to mention me to other artists and as a child that embarrasses you a little bit. Before I graduated college, it really became full time. I could finally paint and not feel guilty about not
lit beach shack peacefully stand-
Even with the army of work she’s
doing homework or focusing on
ing in between two palm trees. Or
recently constructed, Sarah can
other classes instead of painting.
a palm tree ballooning with
still recall a few details in her
So about one year after graduat-
dreamy coconuts. And a pictur-
first ever painting: at 3 years old.
ing, it was a full time endeavor.”
esque wooden walkway, leading to
“I remember my dad worked
an empty and still and silent
from a home studio set up in our
So was Sarah genetically gifted a
beach on a perfect Caribbean day.
garage, and he would paint with
portion of her artistry from her
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father? While she doesn’t know if a DNA-like relationship exists, she does know that “I already knew the inside of this style of business. Doing events and festivals takes a lot of work, because you have to be the creative director, painting to keep yourself inspired. You also have to be your own marketing, social media and sales person. I’m still learning, but I picked up a lot from him.” Though you’d never guess that
the Palm Beach State College alum is still doing so with such a humble attitude, because through conversation and professionalism, it feels as though she’s been in this business for more years than her far older counterparts.
Especially when looking at her paintings. They are the antithesis of stress! Gaze at them for more than a moment and suddenly you’ll be transported into how she views the beach. Serene. Calm. Quiet. Peaceful. A location where you can breathe, where your overstimulated and overstressed brain can take a break from deadlines and phone calls and appointments and expectations. Brightly lit beach shacks that feel to be on a deserted island in the Caribbean, and isolated and untouched sands that induce relaxation. A place where we all, including Sarah, want to be. “My styles, my tastes are always changing from the artists that I follow,” she says. “I grew up around fine artists, so it’s embedded in my
“
My styles, my tastes are always changing from the artists that I follow. I grew up around fine artists, so it’s embedded in my brain but I guess impressionistic is what I lean towards. I’ve tried other styles and mediums and ways but I landed on palette knife and that’s where the work stays.
”
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brain but I guess impressionistic is
occasionally to take a step back
Most of the houses are my dream
ship between her genetic makeup
what I lean towards. I’ve tried other
from the easel during season.”
houses on the beach.”
and the quality of her current work
landed on palette knife and that’s
Other than the unique stress free
Which appears to be another foun-
but as the years pass it has become
where the work stays.”
factor of her work, Sarah’s atten-
dation that leads to Sarah’s mes-
less of a question and more so an
tion to detail is fantastic! From the
merizing works: she’s a product of
ocean packed with fond memories.
Talk to Sarah long enough, and
perfect resemblance of the red
her own environment. Though this
you’ll see the human irony embed-
and towering Jupiter lighthouse to
adage is easily proven, that which
“Through genetics, my father’s
ded in her work. Although her
the grooves in boardwalks and
is difficult to prove - the relation-
mother was an artist herself. I have
paintings shatter the concrete
even the sky to sea ratio on her
blocks of stress weighing down
beachscapes, it appears as though
your shoulders, producing such isn’t
every area of the canvas is given
exactly a stress free experience.
equal and detailed importance.
“It takes work,” she continues. “It’s
“I always paint in the studio, I
not always something that appears
don’t do plain yard painting,” she
out of nowhere. For myself as a full
says. “Some days I’ll go out and
time working artist, I get heavy
take a couple photos and come
into my schedule and can get too
back and work directly from one
organized. When I realize it, I take
of multiple photos. It’s my own
a step back and go for a walk, try
technique. Some places are ac-
and let things re-settle and get a
tual locations while others are
breather of sorts. It’s important
combinations of different spots.
styles and mediums and ways but I
- remains an interesting question,
“
always had my own desire to cre-
I always paint in the studio, I don’t do plain yard painting. Some days I’ll go out and take a couple photos and come back and work directly from one of multiple photos. It’s my own technique.
”
ate and I remember wanting to be drawing something or finger painting. His parents were very welcoming and wanted him to do what he felt inspired to do. My father was so encouraging, and I’ve always had the materials, the supplies to use. There wasn’t really a direct moment and instead it was always something that if I wanted it, then I always had the option.” On behalf of South Florida art fans, we’re glad Sarah opted as she did.
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ACTION SPORTS
SKI RIXEN
Continues Excellence Of Bringing Wakeboarding Access To All
Photos: Ben Hicks
By Cash W. Lambert
i
n the heart of Deerfield Beach lies a quiet, calm lake that can instanta-
neously explode with excitement and flair and energy, as helmet and lifejacket-clad adrenaline junkies ramp towards the sky and somersault down to the earth, all in the name of wakeboarding. Not to mention doing so without the roar of a boat engine.
“I go about twice a month when I’m riding,” Noah says. “Ski Rixen
So why is Ski Rixen, Florida’s old-
has the best kicker I’ve ever hit. It’s
est yet most innovative cable tow
really big and progressively steep.”
park so popular with pros and the everyday Joes for all things wake-
But not too steep for the average
boarding? A good person to ask is
wake enthusiast. The park,
The price for the entire group of
times while the participant on
Noah Flegel, South Florida’s own
which is open all week long,
friends or family isn’t too steep
the cable becomes (for better
who is arguably one of the lead-
even caters to those just getting
either, with affordable per-hour
or for worse) the center of a
ing forces with a heartbeat in
into the sport by offering beginner
ski passes, group rates and all
camera lens.
today’s action sports industry. Re-
classes. It’s one of the rare places
day passes. It makes for a much
member him, upside down on the
in the Sunshine state where
cheaper outing than renting wake
Ski Rixen is located at Quiet
cover of Sports Illustrated years
visitors can slalom, trick ski,
and ski gear, along with a boat
Waters Park in Deerfield
back? (Or maybe the December,
kneeboard, wake board or
and a trip to one of Florida’s nu-
Beach on Powerline Road. Visit
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THE BITE
r
ight now, fishing is absolutely red hot.
Over the last 10-15 years we’ve never had any real amount of seaweed offshore. Recently we’ve had
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complaints from folks who say there’s so much seaweed out there they can’t troll or fish. This event has produced a crop of dolphin bigger, thicker, fatter, and in larger schools than we’ve had in 25 years. These dol-
This (offshore seaweed) event has produced a crop of dolphin bigger, thicker, fatter, and in larger schools than we’ve had in 25 years.
phin literally drop their roe in the seaweed, the baby dolphin grow faster, and
”
Photo: Jason Arnold
you see all these boats
and they’ll continue to bite
the next day or so, the
drifting along real slow
a little bit but when the
wind turns northwest and
along our coastline. The
look up in the air to check
wind turns southwest or
the barometric pressure
other thing we’ve had, on
for kites and use caution
west stay home — they
starts to rise and these fish
the full moon each month,
because you might risk
won’t bite; the barometric
start to feed and you can
For example, recently we’ve
and 3-4 days before and
running over their lines.
pressure drops so fast they
catch them, up until the
had tremendous east winds
after is a tremendous
They’ll have the kites up
shut off. Then, when an-
time the wind turns back
and some of the drift boats
wahoo bite. The kingfish
with 6-8 baits hanging out
other front approaches in
to the southeast.
are coming in with all the
bite hasn’t been as prolific,
of their kites.
dolphin they can handle,
but the yellowtail and
and the dolphin are bigger
mutton snapper on the
Sailfish are pouring
than they’ve ever caught.
reef in the 60-90 feet
through, and recently we
It’s not unusual for a drift
area has been good.
had guys catch 31 sailfish
they move along our coast-
shallow, and we’ve had
line through 500 miles
dolphin in 80-200 feet
south of us. These dolphin are here now.
boat full of fisherman to
We had some guys com-
GETTING READY TO BUY A ROD AND REEL?
in one day, with other
come in with 30-40-50 dol-
The big thing now is sail-
boats coming in with 10-
phin, all over 10 pounds
fish. Over the next several
15, also in one day. This is
and in just one trip. The
months we have all our
just the time of year when
same thing is happening for
sailfish tournaments from
sailfish bite. What we
the fishermen who just like
Stuart to the Florida Keys;
want is a cold front to blow
to run offshore.
some of these tourna-
through the area; winds
ments pay $100-300 thou-
will blow out of the north-
The crazy thing with this
sand dollars for a weekend
west and the temperature
dolphin bite is the gulf
or 3-day tournament.
drops 10-20 degrees, and
stream, which is very
Most competitors fish with
these fish turn on and bite.
live bait and are kite fish-
Then the wind goes east,
ing. When you’re out and
and back to the southeast
TOM’S TIPS
IF YOU ARE A WINTER VISITOR, YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE THE FISHING AND BOATING EXPERIENCE WE LOCALS DO, SO HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FROM TOM TO MAKE YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE A GREAT ONE: 28 theatlanticcurrent.com
PAY ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER PATTERNS and when they’re moving
through. You can find yourself in seas that are so rough you can’t get back in. If you don’t understand what weather patterns to look for, call me at Custom Rod and Reel—954-781-5600
It’s important that you get the right rig, right line, and right gear in your tackle box. Visit Custom Rod and Reel and get expert, local advice. Call, email, or stop by. 954-781-5600 1835 NE 25th St., Lighthouse Point anreels@bellsouth.net www.antiquereels.com
plaining that they went out and bought goggleeyes at $50-70 a dozen for bait to catch sailfish, and the dolphin were so thick they’d go through 2 dozen goggle-eyes in a couple of hours—the dolphin were actually beating the sailfish to the bait so they’d never catch a sailfish. Tight lines and good catchin’!
In our immediate area the gulf stream is very shallow and very close to shore. IT CAN GET ROUGH IN THE STREAM but remember, sailfish alley as we call it is inside the gulf stream. When you look out and see mountains, that’s where the gulf stream starts
By Tom Greene
If you are going out or coming into the inlet, try to DO IT ON AN INCOMING TIDE. If it’s rough, and you don’t have an incoming tide, it’s best to wait
WE’VE ALL SEEN SOCIAL MEDIA
that statement. So what’s wrong
Staycations are becoming more
buzzing around turbulent skies,
posts with a variation of “We
with living where people vaca-
and more popular these days for
or fighting airport crowds? The
live where you vacation.” Look,
tion? Not a thing, but we have a
a variety of reasons. For starters,
perks go on and on, but mainly,
we have it pretty darned good
tendency to get so used to living
it’s typically cheaper. More bang
staycations are a way to escape
here, and while some friends
here along with getting caught
for the proverbial buck. Next,
the way you see your own town
will hate us as they freeze their
up with work and day to day life
and often times most impor-
(or others) and see everything
butts off up north or are land-
that most of us forget to take
tantly, little to no travel time.
from the standpoint of a tour-
locked nowhere near the beach,
advantage of it. How do you solve
Why burn up your well-deserved
ist. Might sound weird at first,
they can’t deny the truth of
this problem? Staycation.
vacation behind the wheel,
but you’ll see that even driving
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down a street you’re on every
we have all kinds of staycation
week during your staycation just
opportunities that include laid
feels..different. Actually more
back relaxation on the beach,
than different, but better.
high end resorts, non stop party spots, and places for those with
When deciding where to stayca-
an active lifestyle. While the
tion, it’s important to consider
possibilities are endless, here
what type of getaway you’re look-
are some of our favorite ways
ing for. Up and down our beaches
to staycation in South Florida.
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JUPITER Jupiter possesses both an active and laid back atmosphere. Great bars and restaurants right along with a ton of ways to get on the water. The laid back vibe of the Jupiter area is what a lot of us need to take a break from the rat race. To think in just one afternoon you can get amazing seafood, paddle board down the intracoastal, hit a happy hour, catch some live music and end the night at one of Palm Beach’s top resorts seems farfetched. But for a Jupiter staycation, this is pretty standard.
Where to Stay:
and drink. While the oceanfront
website for a list of show times.
The Jupiter Beach Resort makes
restaurant and poolside bar at
Within walking distance are a
the top of our list for accommoda-
the resort are awesome, the spots
couple other great bars. Square
tions in Jupiter. While this place
close by are too good to pass up.
Grouper is a good choice that
is right off the main drag of A1A,
For starters, Guanabanas is
overlooks the intracoastal within
it’s actually hidden away and we
perfect for everything from happy
view of the Jupiter Lighthouse and
understand some locals don’t even
hour to live music to lunch and
inlet. They also have live music
know much about the place. The
dinner. Their music program is
pretty regularly. Lastly for food
resort has everything you need
the best around, so visit their
are a couple spots from Little
right on the property; a great poolside bar right on the ocean (The Sandbar), a really nice oceanfront restaurant called Sinclair’s (reservations recommended), a lounge with live entertainment, a huge gym and spa for a great workout or a relaxing massage, and best of all 1000 feet of private beach.
Where to Eat and Drink: You don’t have to go far from the hotel to find great places to eat
Moir’s restaurant group: Food Shack and Leftovers. These are both excellent places to grab lunch in town.
Other Activities: Right across the street from Guanabanas is one of the region’s best paddle board shops, Blueline Surf and Paddle Co.. They have a ton of rental options for all skill levels. Their “SUP 101” for beginners comes with one hour of instruction along with an additional hour of free play. Next is their “Eco Tour” that includes private and group tours. This is a perfect way to get outdoors, explore the intracoastal waterways, and see Jupiter from a different angle.
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DELRAY BEACH Ranked the 3rd Happiest Seaside Town in America by Coastal Living in 2015, Delray has everything you need to get away. Whether you’re looking to chill around the beach and ride to some quiet bar/restaurants or go out for a long night on the Ave, Delray’s got you covered. For staycationining here, we recommend a laid back approach when it comes to your hotel, with endless variations of where to go from there.
Where to Stay
and the Atlantic Ocean is always
Crane’s Beach House is one of the
a good call.
most unique hotels around. The landscaping and location make
Other Activities
it its own private little spot, and
Staycations are all about seeing
immediately emits a sense of re-
a town you’re familiar with from
laxation. A short walk to the Ave
another angle. An easy way to
and only a block from the beach
do this in Delray is to hop on the
makes it a favorite for locals and
Lady Atlantic for a cruise down the
visitors alike.
Intracoastal. Only $24 per person,
Where to Eat and Drink
this two hour narrated sight seeing cruise offers some cool local history, fun facts on some of the
In Delray, this is tough to narrow down. It really depends on what you’re in the mood for. 3rd and 3rd always makes for a delicious meal in a casual environment. They also have a great selection of craft beer, wine, and craft cocktails. For a night out, it’s never a bad idea to stroll down Atlantic Ave to see what looks good. Honey is a great spot if
TIP Use the Delray Downtowner to get around. Uber is cool and all, but the best way to get some wind in your hair while gaining some more local knowledge is riding with the Downtowner. Oh, and it’s free. Download the Downtowner app available in the app store.
you’re in the mood for a night club. If the Ave is a little too busy for you, there are a bunch of spots off the main drag. Max’s Social House has a great cocktail program along with some delicious eats that we highly recommend. If craft beer suits your fancy, Saltwater Brewery is a stop worth making. Go ahead, be a tourist. Take the brewery tour and wear those clear protective glasses
homes, local gossip and more. The
proudly. Another awesome spot
Lady Atlantic also offers a full cash
for craft beer is Beer Trade Co. and
bar along with a nice selection
if you’re looking to sip something
of food. They offer cruises 7 days
rare in a more chill environment,
a week starting at 1:30pm with
Coffee District is the place.
a 10:30am time slot starting in February. In addition, they have a
For the next morning you’ll sure-
sunset cruise on Thursday, Friday
ly be in need of some delicious
and Saturday (call ahead to make
fresh roasted coffee. Subculture
sure private event isn’t booked)
Coffee has your fix. And breakfast
along with a brunch every Sunday
at Luna Rosa overlooking A1A
morning at 10:30am.
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Where to Eat and Drink With a resort like this, it’s tough to leave. The restaurants on site are nowhere near hotel food, and we mean that in the best way possible. Shaka Bar and Grill is great for lunch and has a good selection of cocktails as well. We recommend the Mahi Tacos and Rock Shrimp Tacos. For happy hour at the hotel, look no further than The Blue. When they say “elevated” American cuisine, they aren’t talking figuratively. The restaurant is on the 27th floor, and the view is unlike anything else in town. As for dinner, The Lucca and their unreal Chianti Braised Short Rib is hard to pass up. If you like sushi, Morimoto is definitely worth checking out as well. For a secluded late night cocktail, Mizner’s Monkey Bar is perfect. Boca Resort & Club’s founder, Addison Mizner, was often seen walking around the resort with his pet monkey perched on his shoulder, which makes perfect sense of the bar’s decor. Now if you do decide to leave the resort, a great happy hour and dinner spot is 13 American Table. Rebel House is also a good choice, especially for Sunday brunch. Got the late night munchies? Visit our friends at Boca’s Best Pizza, who stay open until 2am.
Other Activities The resort has you covered for what-
BOCA RATON
ever activities you could think of. For starters, the spa was rated #1 in the world by Conde Nast Traveler’s
Boca Raton is a dream destination of many for travel and residency.
Readers’ Choice Awards in 2014. The
Sure, Boca has more than its fair share of autos on the road that
beach club offers surf lessons, paddle
cost way more than your house, but this mixed with a diverse locale
board rentals, kayak rentals and
makes Boca what it is. The city has grown to the second largest in
more. Lastly, the flowrider machine’s
the area (behind Ft. Lauderdale) with 91,000 residents and over
standing wave is a blast. Surfing on
200,000 with a Boca address. Even with its continued growth, there
it is a bit harder than it looks, but the
are parts of Boca that remain integral to its history, including our recommended hotel accommodations for this staycation.
Where to Stay
to tell you, it’s 100% worth it. Set on
If you’re going to staycation in
356 pristine acres, The Boca Resort
Boca, it would be an absolute crime
& Club is in our opinion not just
to stay anywhere besides the Boca
the best resort in South Florida,
Resort & Club. When you’re stay-
but one of the best in the country.
ing at a top notch resort in Boca
The staff is world class, property
Raton, you know you’re about to
absolutely beautiful, and history
drop some serious coin. We’re here
is unmatched.
Photos: Ben Hicks
instructors are great and can help all skill levels get the hang of it.
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nically not in Deerfield, it’s only
Other Activities
about a five to ten minute drive
There are quite a few things to
south on Federal Highway. Papa’s
do in Deerfield and the weather
Raw Bar serves up the freshest
and ocean conditions might make
seafood around. Period. They also
your decision easier. If the ocean’s
have an awesome selection of craft
flat and the sun is out, it’s never
beer, wine and sake.
a bad idea to grab some snorkel gear and go diving off the beach.
TIP Rent a bike. With everything pretty much walking/biking distance (excluding Papa’s Raw Bar), it’s worth renting a couple beach cruisers to get around. The beach is always crowded by the pier, so it might be in your best interest to pack a back pack with supplies and cruise to a more secluded spot. Fun Rentals next to Island Water Sports is the spot to rent from, and they also have scooters if that’s more up your alley.
Another good way to get on the water is hopping on a local fishing charter. We recommend Captain Mark with Poseidon Too, which is conveniently docked right next to 2 Georges at The Cove.
DEERFIELD BEACH When you’re driving south on A1A you will notice a pretty distinct exit from the glitz and glam of Boca Raton. The road gets a little more rough and it’s clear that you’re in a beach town. It’s a whole different vibe from the next town north, and the locals like it that way. Deerfield Beach is a great spot to staycation, because once you’re there, you don’t have to go far. Everything you could want in a weekend away from home is within a mile radius. So if you’re looking for some localized beach bars, good seafood and a laid back energy, Deerfield is your destination.
Where to Stay
ing authentic Italian cuisine. And
The Wyndham Deerfield Beach
Burger Craze is also on site, serv-
Resort is hands down the place
ing up gourmet burgers and wings.
to stay. Walk out of the lobby and you’re right in the middle of all
Outside of the hotel our top bar
the beach action. Right next to the
choices are 2 Georges at The Cove
Deerfield Pier, The Wyndham’s lo-
and Kahuna Bar. 2 Georges over-
cation couldn’t be better for the bar
looks the intracoastal and always
and dining places we recommend.
has a good happy hour. Kahuna
You’re across the street from a great
Bar is a local hangout serving up
beach, and it’s easy to chill away
all the basic cocktails along with
the day just people watching. You’ll
some solid craft beer. Don’t forget
find great food and live entertain-
the jello shots. They also have live
ment right on the property too with
music Wednesday through Sunday
four restaurants to choose from.
during season and Friday through
While extremely nice, the Wynd-
Sunday out of season. If you really
ham has a comfortable “local beach
want to have a good time (and
feel” that we’re sure you’ll enjoy.
don’t want to drive after), plan your
Where to Eat and Drink
staycation for the next time Uproot Hootenanny plays at Kahuna’s.
The Patio Bar & Grill is open for
If you’re willing to hop in the car
lunch and dinner with a perfect
for some food, there’s only one
view of the ocean. Cafe Med serves
place you need to know about:
breakfast and dinner daily featur-
Papa’s Raw Bar. While this is tech-
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FORT LAUDERDALE Fort Lauderdale is a U.S. and worldwide tourist destination, with over 12 million visitors in 2012 with 2.8 million being foreign visitors. If the main goal of your staycation is to party, Lauderdale is the spot. The daytime beach bars are always on, and the liquid courage flows heavily.
Where to Stay
what they’re doing. These are not
crazy not to get a steak for
While it seems there is a hotel on
just hotel bars, and could easily
your main course. They also
every street corner on Fort Lauder-
compete with the dog eat dog bar
serve breakfast and lunch.
dale beach, you’ll be hard pressed
scene in Fort Lauderdale. And
to find an option better than The W.
once you get set up on one of the
For beach bars you have Blond-
Brewery is about 15-20 minutes
The location and service you’ll re-
Wet Bar’s chairs overlooking the
ies, Elbo Room, Treasure Trove
from the hotel. In addition two of
ceive on site makes this staycation
ocean, your afternoon plans might
and a whole bunch more. Las
the best craft beer bars in South
spot an excellent value. A stayca-
get cancelled.
Olas is right down the street with
Florida, Riverside Market and La-
everything you could possibly
ser Wolf, aren’t too far either. Plus if
tion at The W is great any time
walk from Las Olas. If you’re a craft beer nerd, you’re in the right town. Funky Buddha
of year, but if you’re a fan of live
Fort Lauderdale is well known for
be looking for. We recommend
you’re looking for some rare brews
music, timing your stay for Tortuga
their bars and restaurants, and
Royal Pig or American Social.
to bring back to the hotel for later,
Music Festival is a must. It’s a short
one of the best is right inside the
Rhythm & Vine is another cool
Craft Beer Cartel is a stones throw
mile south of the entrance, which
hotel. Steak 954 has some out of
spot that’s about a 10-15 minute
from Riverside Market.
is actually a plus when considering
this world food, great cocktails and
how crazy it can get down there.
an excellent wine selection. The
To top it off, The W offers a 20%
service is top notch and the wait
discount for Florida residents.
staff is very knowledgeable. We
Where to Eat and Drink Even though Las Olas is right down the street, it’s totally understandable if you only leave the hotel to walk down to the ocean. The selection of specialty craft cocktails is on point at all of the bars and the people making them know
recommend starting off with some seafood appetizers, and you’d be
TIP Uber is finally legal in Broward County, so take advantage when going from the beach to downtown. Parking isn’t going to be fun, especially in season.
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MUNCH A taste of our local food culture
FUNKY BUDDHA
Brings Cra to the Kitchen By Savannah Sheehan
Photos: Kelly Coulson
o
RESTAURANT BIO
ver the last
ing a space that would
eight years the
accommodate the unpre-
Funky Buddha
dictable growth. Sentz
Brewery brand has
partnered up with his
gained recognition
brother KC and a much
throughout South Florida,
larger Funky Buddha
and their reputation has
Brewery in Oakland Park
permeated throughout
became a reality. The
the entire craft beer
new facility opened its
world. Originating in
doors in June of 2013.
Boca Raton, Funky
Funky Buddha has pro-
Buddha Lounge and
duced over one hundred
Brewery quickly gathered
brew creations that are
a following, resulting in
available for purchase
Owner Ryan Sentz seek-
within the brewery as
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MUNCH
RESTAURANT BIO
well as local restaurants
summating new brew
generate each batch of
knew the direction they
and supermarkets. As a
creations. Then, food
beer from start to finish.
wanted to thrust Funky
company that strives to
trucks entered the scene
Throughout this intimate
Buddha into, and so be-
be constantly evolving,
and became a growing
process, the brewers are
gan the inauguration of
Funky Buddha launched
collaboration with South
well-versed on every in-
the Craft Food Counter
their Craft Food Counter
Florida breweries. Funky
gredient that goes into
and Kitchen (CFCnK).
and Kitchen on November
Buddha continues to host
making the beer. This
11, 2015. A premeditated
a number of food trucks
know-how translated well
Having worked with a
leap in the business, Ryan
throughout the week,
when determining what
multitude of restaurants
and KC were driven to
affording guests the
culinary fare would best
on pairing events, the cu-
offer food at the brewery
option to soak up their
suit one of Funky Bud-
rators at Funky Buddha
since its original opening.
beer drenched stomachs
dha’s own beers. To offer
have become acquainted
as well as quench their
a beer and a dish that go
with varied local Chefs.
Naturally, the main
appetites. Albeit this
hand in hand was the
Chef Jeff Vincent, former
focus for the brewery
dynamic appeased the
main objective, and hav-
head chef at the Beauty
in the early stages was
masses, the vision was
ing in-house control en-
and the Feast in the
to keep up with demand
not complete. The master
abled the team to syner-
Atlantic Hotel in Ft.
while continuously con-
brewers of Funky Buddha
gize the two. Ryan and KC
Lauderdale, joined the
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Funky Buddha family as
as quintessential. The “Tap
Buddha’s own beer, but
head of the CFCnK. Hailing
Room Pretzel” is made with
also displays Chef Vin-
from South Carolina, Jeff
spent grains (leftover grain
cent’s incredible southern
constructed the menu to be
from brewing process), and
flair, including battered
a southern inspired
is offered with “Doc Brown
chicken, a “big ass beer
“Scratch made pub fare,”
Mustard”— which derives
cheddar biscuit” (made
according to Brand Director
its name from Funky Bud-
with the Fuhgeddaboudit
John Linn. Every dish on
dha’s own Doc Brown Ale.
Red Ale), topped with
the menu has been procre-
The “Fuhgeddaboudit Beer
“sawmill gravy”. Each dish
ated with Funky Buddha’s
Cheese” a medley of aged
is complemented with a
beer as the mainspring. To
cheddar, Smokey Gouda,
suggested pairing of in-
take it a step further, many
and the aforementioned
house brews. Much like
of the items are actually
Fuhgeddaboudit Red Ale is
the “limited edition” beers
cooked and prepared with
served in a Floridian (Hefe-
available at any given time,
a specifically selected beer.
weizan) Sourdough bowl.
Chef Jeff Vincent leaks spo-
In the week of its unveiling,
An exemplary dish is the
radic creative innovations
the CFCnK has already
“Chicken ‘N’ Biscuit” which
that are available as daily
dubbed a few menu items
not only embodies Funky
specials. The most recent
The master brewers of Funky Buddha generate each batch from start to finish. Throughout this intimate process, the brewers are well-versed on every ingredient that goes into making the beer. This know-how translated well when determining what culinary fare will best suit one of Funky Buddha’s own beers.
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MUNCH
RESTAURANT BIO not only to accommodate the new kitchen but a banquet hall as well. The former bocce court has been altered to accommodate an actual shipping container that houses the kitchen. Perpendicular to the kitchen, two massive ten foot high windows
With eyes set on an endless bounty of possibilities, Funky Buddha’s team strives to grow, perfect, and above all surpasses all expectations. allow guests to peep into the epicenter of the true brewery. On the adjacent side of the room, sectioned off by glass garage doors, is the banquet hall. Within the space, there is yet another visual portal into a different section of the brewery — the bottling special consisted of two
process. Mirroring the
guava glazed chicken tacos
process in the brewery,
dressed with four pepper
the banquet area has a
black bean salsa and avo-
window. A common mis-
dough bread, which is then
chandelier made of bottles
cado-cilantro crema. All of
conception is the idea that
served at the CFCnK. The
that contours the ceiling
the palatable dishes put
if food is fast, it is not fresh.
spent grains are used in
in an assembly line.
forth by Chef Jeff Vincent
This is a fallacy in the
other dishes on the menu
A separate room within
are made in house.
world of Funky Buddha.
as well, such as the “Dr.
the banquet hall has been
The kitchen is a “scratch
FeelGood Veggie Burger”
made to be a conference
Due to a generation that is
kitchen”, which is food lin-
comprised of chick peas,
room featuring repur-
growing fonder of fast-
go for a kitchen that pre-
quinoa, and spent grains,
posed beer barrels
casual dining, Funky Bud-
pares and cooks everything
topped with lemon herb
woven into the walls.
dha’s CFCnK has been or-
from the ground up, figura-
aioli on a spinach focaccia.
ganized to fit this mold.
tively speaking. Funky
Militello’s in Ft. Lauderdale
Evidently, attention to
The order of business is as
Buddha sources their in-
bakes Funky Buddha’s chal-
detail is apparent in all
follows: A customer orders
gredients, for both the food
lahs and focaccias. Because
facets of the brewery.
at the kitchen window, in
and beer, from local pur-
this network of atypical
Funky Buddha’s unmiti-
turn they receive a buzzer,
veyors; many of which are
businesses works recipro-
gated development has yet
then the customer enjoys
within a five mile radius.
cally together, the consum-
to cease. With eyes set on
another beer and a round
Brand Director John Linn
er is afforded a pure, “farm
an endless bounty of pos-
of corn hole. Once the
told us that the Whole
to table” experience.
sibilities, Funky Buddha’s
buzzer goes off, the food is
Foods Pompano Bake
readily available around
House uses spent grains
Continuing the ‘in-house’
fect, and above all offer an
the corner from where they
from Funky Buddha's brew
theme, Funky Buddha
inimitable experience that
ordered at the pick-up
process to make their sour-
transformed the brewery
surpasses all expectations.
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team strives to grow, per-
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Nightlife, events and more
BREWERY BIO
Twisted Trunk Brewing
By Doug Fairall
Puts Down Roots In Palm Beach Gardens Photos: Jack Bates
s
ome brewers rise
Twisted Trunk Brewing
meteorically out
was founded by one of
of the home
those latter brewers,
brewing shadows to be-
Fran Andrewlevich, along
come the shining darlings
with Tequesta Brewing
of the craft beer scene.
Company companion
Others work methodically
Matt Webster. This year,
through years of experi-
the duo increased their
ence to hone and refine
reach to encompass two
their artistry, letting their
breweries; building a spa-
wisdom accumulate slow-
cious second facility that
ly, over time.
has allowed them to
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stretch their legs a bit after over
maxed here and get one more
four years of brewing in the small
tank in, two years from now we’ll
and narrow brewhouse in Tequesta.
be doing 4,000 to 4,500 barrels, so we’re not trying to be Cigar [City]
A large and spacious taproom and
or Funky Buddha, we’re just trying
brewing facility now beckons in
to keep it local, keep it fresh”
eastern Palm Beach Gardens, with over 5,600 square feet of time-
“Our tap room is extremely busy,
tested industrial chic design. A 25
all by design,” he continued. “Our
barrel brewhouse complete with
take on it is, let’s have a busy tap
two 50 barrel fermenters and four
room, let’s keep fresh beer, let’s
25 barrel fermenters serve as a
just get 150 accounts, let’s not go
backdrop of fresh beer, providing
totally statewide.”
both the means to production and acting as a canvas for an ever-
The beers coming out of Twisted
shifting light show to liven the
Trunk cover the gamut of flavors:
senses behind the bar.
the 6.2% alcohol by volume IPGA India pale ale teeming with El
Andrewlevich sees this taproom
Dorado hops; the Watermelon
as a local haunt, with the goal of
Saison, a lower alcohol farmhouse
keeping things in the area for the
ale brewed up with watermelon;
foreseeable future. “When we’re
the Lucky Langer Lager, a crisp
“
“
Our tap room is extremely busy, all by design. Our take on it is, let’s have a busy tap room, let’s keep fresh beer.
German styled pilsner that will soon get a name change, “In a month, we’re going to change it to Palm Beach Pilz… it’s more of a savvy name, if you will. A lot easier on the tongue,” Andrewlevich shares; a classically styled English stout called Rasta Stout; and a malty Irish red ale named Finn McCool. Being able to work with such a variety of ranges is a testament to the knowledge that was picked up through over 20 years of industry experience. First, at the long-shuttered Irish Times in Palm Beach Gardens, then as a brewer at Kelly’s Caribbean in Key West in the mid-90’s, then starting at Brewzzi in Boca Raton, being promoted to head brewer in 1999, then running two Brewzzi locations when City Place opened, consulting down in Ecuador for seven years, then opening up Tequesta Brewing
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Now with Twisted Trunk, the
providing all sorts of odd and
little over four years ago, and then
extra space allows the brewing
interesting flavors.
Twisted Trunk Brewing at the
team to push into craftier beers
beginning of 2015.
that might otherwise not have
“This [foeder] is all brand new
been possible. Off to one side of
to us,” Andrewlevich said,
“Back in the day,” he reminisces,
the taproom is a large human-
explaining that for their first
“I had to call the brewers on the
sized foeder. Pronounced ‘FOOD-
aged beer, things didn’t seem
phone — and there were no cell
er’, it’s basically a large wooden
to be moving forward according
phones, no internet — and say
barrel that’s used to ferment
to plan. After putting in their
‘Hey, you want a free set of hands?’
beers in, as opposed to simply
pilsner, they ended up waiting
and take a pencil and paper, go up
conditioning in a normal barrel.
and waiting… “One month.
there, take notes, and just watch
It’s a process that allows yeast
Two months. It just tastes like
how they were doing the process…
and helpful bacteria to set up
a really good pilsner on wood,
I just wanted to learn how to do it
shop inside and lend their sugar-
which is a cool idea down the
for my own knowledge.”
converting hands to a beer,
road though… and then all of
“
The whole brewery is a work in progress, but we have such a great core, in management, supervisors, sales, we’re all good friends.
“
Company with Matt Webster a
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Popular POURS RASTA STOUT
WATERMELON SAISON
IPGA INDIA PALE ALE
PALM BEACH PILZ
5.8% ABV ❘ IBU: 40
4.5% ABV ❘ IBU: 18
6.2% ABV ❘ IBU: 67
5.1% ABV ❘ IBU: 44
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a sudden about two and a half months into it, something’s going on in there: a little plum, a little apple, a little kind of like Duvel, really gentle which I love.” The beer ended up becoming their Framb-What?, a balanced Belgian blonde ale aged on about 100 pounds of red raspberries. It has fresh berry aromas without any sort of overbearing mouthpuckering sour or tartness, and finishes with a pleasing dryness. “We’re having the most fun with it. If we can keep that flavor for-
The beers being produced at Twisted Trunk are a testament to how drastically the craft beer scene has changed in a few short decades. ever, and keep putting different
side-by-side with Andrewlevich at
decades. “In 1995, a pale ale that
is I’d say twenty times what it was,
beer in it, I’ll be elated.“
Brewzzi for years, and now lends
was probably 40 IBUs, and the hop
for sure.”
his support in the operation. “He
Columbus had just come out, and
“The whole [brewery] is a work
just works like a dog, he’s always
you’d give it to people and they’d
Now that education can continue
in progress, but we have such
in a good mood, you never hear
go ‘Uhh, God, this is bitter,’ and
for residents of Palm Beach Gardens
a great core, in management,
him say a bad word.”
they’d make this face and the
and further afield. With the taproom
whole nine yards. Fast forward
open Tuesday through Sunday,
The beers being produced at
2015, go to 50 IBUs, and they’re
there’s no excuse to miss out on fur-
Twisted Trunk are a testament to
like ‘This really isn’t that hoppy’. I
thering a beer-centered education,
Reiny Knieriemen, who Fran
how drastically the craft beer
think that people are just a lot
soaking in knowledge and flavorful
brought on as a brewer, worked
scene has changed in a few short
more aware. The education level
experiences one glass at a time.
supervisors, sales, we’re all good friends.”
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