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IN CONTENTS JUL.AUG 2016
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Community All of the top local stand up paddleboarders are turning out for the 2016 Ocean Warrior Challenge in Jupiter, with proceeds going to the US Lifeguards Association of Palm Beach along with the Stand Up Foundation.
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Arts
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Summer SUP Spots
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0 Tips To Stay Fit 1 This Summer
How does one keep up with the booming street art scene in West Palm? For starters, we’ve provided you with a quick guide to murals done by artists local to our region.
Still running strong after 14 years, Moska Project releases their fourth album of Reggae-Rock sounds.
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Whatever SUP environment you’re in the mood for, our guide can put you in the right spot.
Getting and staying in shape this summer isn’t as difficult as you may think if you follow some of these simple tips courtesy of our friends at Gravity + Oxygen Fitness.
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Spirits
Authentic Brazilian fare finally hits our area with a healthy helping of vibrant culture thanks to Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill.
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Guanabanas again sets the bar as they showcase unique rums from all over the world.
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Summer
SUP SPOTS GUIDE TO WEST PALM STREET ART GUANABANAS RUM PROGRAM
TIPS
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THIS SUMMER SALTWATER SIX PACK RINGS
SUMMER
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GUIDE
BARRACUDA SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL THE STICKY BUN
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IN COMMUNITY NEWS & NOTEWORTHY
GET YOUR PADDLES READY FOR
THE 2016 OCEAN WARRIOR CHALLENGE by Cash W. Lambert
On Sunday, September 11, the
It all starts at the Jupiter Civic
Town of Jupiter and Blueline Surf &
Center/Carlin Park at 7:30 am with
Paddle Co. are teaming up to pres-
registration. The arduous 8 mile
ent the 2nd annual Ocean Warrior
paddle is slated as the first paddle
paddle race scheduled for
ensue, including music, food
Challenge, a day that will see SUP
race of the day. The start of the
10 am. The Elite SUP and Prone
and of course, awards for the
races for all age divisions, along
race will begin at the Jupiter Civic
course will take shape in figure
finalists, along with the crowning
with food, games and live music.
Center itself, and it follows a rect-
8 fashion in front of the Civic
of the man or woman who over-
angular-like path, stretching south,
Center, an area just south of
comes wind, water conditions
then north of the starting point
the Jupiter Inlet.
Because the 1st annual event in 2015 was a resounding success, contest organizers decided to continue the growing tradition in an area that epitomizes an active, healthy and salty lifestyle. The 2nd annual event represents both the booming population of
A lively after party will ensue, including music, food and of course, awards for the finalists, along with the award for the crowning of the man or woman who overcomes wind and water conditions and strong competition to become the acclaimed 2016 Ocean Warrior.
and strong competition to become the acclaimed 2016 Ocean Warrior. The best part of this event, besides the exercise and community gathering, is that all proceeds will be donated to the United States Lifeguard Association of Palm Beach
those who call themselves stand
and south again, finishing
A Kids/special needs heat will
County and The Stand Up Founda-
up paddle boarders in our South
at the Civic Center.
begin at noon and a Lifeguard
tion. If you’re not planning on com-
exhibition and prone race will
peting, feel free to join the ranks of
Florida culture, as well as the community’s desire to gather
The Elite 6 mile paddle will run
follow at 1, serving as the last heat
the cheer section on the beach and
together for a cause.
at 9 am, followed by the Prone
of the day. A lively after party will
in the park. Happy training!
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WHERE & WHEN
Uproot Hootenanny @ The Field Irish Pub — Ft. Lauderdale
5k Fun Run w/ DBRC: 5k Loop @ Saltwater Brewery
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Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Jahfe’
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Barrel of Monks Presents Bogo at the Brewery (every Tuesday)
JULY 1
JULY
Justin Bieber: Purpose World Tour
First Friday Art Walk
@ American Airlines Arena (2nd show on July 3)
@ Old School Square — Delray Beach
Future Prezidents @ Longboards — WPB
Slipknot @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
Trae Pierce and The T-Stone Band
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Vans Warped Tour Presented by Journeys
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Ladies Night
311 with Matisyahu @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater — Boca Raton
311 brings their rock, reggae, hip hop, and funk style to Boca with 17 albums under their belt. Don’t miss this one. Jewish-American reggae vocalist, beatboxer, and alt rock musician Matisyahu opens. Tickets at axs.com. Show starts at 7:30pm
Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Weedline
Summer Gill
@ ER Bradley’s — WPB
@ Friday Night Sound
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
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Uproot Hootenanny
@ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park
@ Lauderdale Beach
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@ Deck 84 — Delray
Spred The Dub
Living To Be Funny
Dead 27’s
Twenty-One Pilots
Electric Piquete
@ BB&T Center
@ Guanabanas (Happy Hour)
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Damian Louviere
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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
“Celebration of Life for Thomas Fekete” feat. Surfer Blood @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Independence Day—Happy Birthday America! Delray Beach 4th of July Celebration —A1A and Atlantic Ave.
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Jupiter Green Market @ Jupiter Medical Center
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Saltwater Tap Takeover @ Castaways —
@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
Waves Concert Series
@ Due South Brewing (every Tuesday)
The Clark Rabbitt Band
Jensen Beach
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Sailfish Marina Big Dog and Fat Cat KDW Shootout — Singer Island
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Once Upon A Mattress
Garrett Fogg @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Morning Fatty @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
The People Upstairs
@ FAU Studio One Theater (July 9-31)
@ Hurricane Bar and Grill — Delray
Bryce Allen Band
Blues Crusaders
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
@ Lafayette’s Music Room — WPB
Twisted Tapestry
The People Upstairs
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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
@ Maxi’s Lineup — Jupiter
Culture Club
New Kingston w/ EarthKry
@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center
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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Sting Assassins, Sprockets and Spokes Custom Bicycle Show @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
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AUGUST
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Goombay Sunday @ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point
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Uproot Hootenanny
Uproot Hootenanny Photo: Ian Jacob
@ Deck 84 — Delray
Grateful Sundays @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Crazy Fingers (Every Sunday)
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Reinstated @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Snoop Dog and Wiz Khalifa @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
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Barrel of Monks and Tucker Dukes—Burger and a Beer for $10 @ Barrel of Monks — Boca
Funky Biscuit 5 Year Anniversary Celebration feat. Butch Trucks and the Freight Train Band Bachaco @ Old School Square — Delray Beach
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Acoustic Soul @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Ted Nugent @ Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Counting Crows and Rob Thomas
JULY
Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Join Jerry’s fans and your friends at Guanabanas and celebrate all day and all night with several bands including Uproot Hootenanny, Greatest Story Ever Told, Reflections (Grateful Dead Tribute), Guavatron, Unlimited Devotion, The Southern Belles, and Funkin Grateful. No cover. Starts at 1:00pm
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National Night Out Rally to Take A Stand Against Crime
Future Prezidents
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@ Blue Anchor Pub — Delray Beach
311 w/ Matisyahu
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Delray Beach Tennis Center (family event)
@ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
Ladies Day
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@ Funky Biscuit — Boca
Tunnel Vision
Funky Biscuit 5 Year Anniversary Celebration feat. Leon Russell
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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Gwen Stefani
Ace
@ Due South Brewing (every Tuesday)
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
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@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
Vibe and Direct
Uproot Hootenanny
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The People Upstairs
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
—Boynton Beach Arts District
@ Rhum Shak — Lake Worth
The Go Go’s Farewell Tour
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@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center
Trial By Fire @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Future Prezidents @ 3rd and 3rd — Delray
BBAD Live
Hunny and the Frights @ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park
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Detox to Retox
Dave Mathews Band @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
@ Twisted Trunk Brewing — PBG
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Alien Ant Farm
Street Photography: Candid Portraiture
@ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale
@ Old School Square— Delray
Spred The Dub
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Mad Decent Block Party
@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Inna Sense
@ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale
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Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration feat. Crazy Fingers @ Funky Biscuit — Boca
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@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
@ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale
@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point
Monday Night Reggae
Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Saltwater Sunday Brunch: Food Truck/ Live Music/Special Releases @ Saltwater Brewery
Future Prezidents @ Twisted Fish — Boynton
Pitbull: The Bad Man Tour @ BB&T Center
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Green Market @ FAU Stadium
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Whiskey Wasps @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
First Friday Art Walk —Young Marine Artists @ Old School Square — Delray
Jimmy Stowe @ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale Beach
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Blink 182
@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
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Subgroove @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Sub Groove
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
@ Sticky Bun Anniversary Party — Deerfield Beach
Fort Defiance
Bryce Allen Band
5k Fun Run w/ DBRC: 5k Loop
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@ Papa’s Raw Bar — Lighthouse Point
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Nip and Tuck
Future Prezidents
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
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@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Goombay Sunday
@ Saltwater Brewery
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Monday Night Reggae @ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United
Monday Night Reggae
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Delray Beach Summer Green Market
@ Au-Rene Theater @ Broward Center
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Inna Sense
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Barrel of Monks and Tucker Dukes— burger and a beer for $10
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@ Tennis Center Parking Lot
County Line Road @ Deck 84 — Delray
Alice Cooper
Slightly Stoopid w/ SOJA and Fortunate Youth @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater
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Elysian Feel
SOWFLO
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Barrel of Monks — Boca
Hank Williams Jr. and Chris Stapleton @ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
Eric Steckel
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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JL Fulks
Ray LaMontagne
BBAD Live
@ Fillmore Miami Beach
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Brad Paisley
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Perfect Vodka Amphitheater
Mainstream Dreamers @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
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Grateful Sundays
@ Deck 84 — Delray
SOSOS
Canvas and Cocktails
JL Fulks
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
Delray Beach Summer Green Market @ Tennis Center
@ Hard Rock — Hollywood
Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons (PreSeason Home Game)
AUGUST
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@ Kahuna Bar — Deerfield Beach
Slightly Stoopid with SOJA and Fortunate Youth @ Sunset Cove Amphitheater — Boca Raton
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Monday Night Reggae
@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Jahfe’
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Barrel of Monks Presents Bogo at the Brewery (every Tuesday)
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@ Old School Square — Delray Beach
@ Friday Night Sound Waves Concert Series — Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Future Prezidents
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
@ Boynton Beach Arts District
Nag Champayons
@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Crazy Fingers (every Sunday)
Raggy Monster
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Photo: Leon Legot
The boys from Ocean Beach, Cali hit the stage with their huge repertoire of music and feel-good vibes. SOJA and Fortunate Youth join at one the best venues around. Tickets at axs.com. Show starts at 6:20pm
Acoustic Soul
Deal James and Summer Gill
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
The Helmsmen
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Sea to Shore Alliance Fundraiser Catered by Delivery Dudes w/ Live Music/ Raffle/ Charity @ Saltwater Brewery
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Garrett Fogg
@ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
Uproot Hootenanny @ Deck 84 — Delray Beach
Future Prezidents
@ Twisted Fish — Boynton
Saltwater Sunday Brunch: Food Truck/ Live Music/Special Releases @ Saltwater Brewery
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Monday Night Reggae
@ Boston’s on the Beach feat. Brothers United
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AC/DC
@ BB&T Center
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Drake: Summer Sixteen Tour
@ American Airlines Arena
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Guide To West Palm Street Art
W
est Palm Beach has seen a boom of street art in the last twelve months. With
projects like Canvas bringing international artists to town, more and more
walls that were once blank have been brought to life with a variety of beautiful
murals. Since our local artists get the credit for starting this boom, we thought
it was important to dedicate this quick guide to murals done by artists we call our own. From the exteriors of a kickboxing gym to a former firefighting training facility, these artists have brought life to the mundane buildings we are all too familiar with. Some created to provoke thought, others to take you into an artificial reality created by the minds of these talented individuals.
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Metamorphosis by Craig McCinnis Location: 2417 Spruce Ave.
Walk In The Park
by Eduardo Mendieta Location: 540 Clematis Street
Dia De Muertos
by Amanda Valdes Location: 501 Fern Street
Autism Speaks
To discover more of West
by Anthony Hernandez
Palm’s street art, download
Location: 1030 N Florida Mango Rd
the Vivid Arts App in the App Store where you can be directed to more murals and get a behind the scenes look at each piece.
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Northwood Mermaids
by Amanda Valdes Location: 444 25th Street
In Flight
by Eduardo Mendieta Location: 915 N Dixie Hwy
You’re Not In Control
by Anthony Hernandez Location: 321 Datura Street
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RHYTHM
MOSKA PROJECT FOREVER By: Dana Krangel
New music from one of South Florida longest-running bands
i
n an area full of new
band grew to include Jorge
stage with 311 and SOJA.
music, it’s the bands
Orellana on bass and vocals.
But high up on that
that endure the test
Three years ago, they added
list of achievements
of time that go on to
Jean Araque on percussion,
is the release of their
define our music culture
Amir Tal on guitar and
fourth album, Cuatro.
here in South Florida. Creat-
Markis Hernandez (previ-
ing original music as a band
ously of Spred the Dub) who
for a whopping 14 years, Jupiter’s Moska Project paved
Homegrown in Jupiter,
different. Some songs are
Cuatro took about 15
heavy on the vocals and
“Production was an
months to perfectly mix
reggae vibes, especially ‘Mr
takes things up a notch with
enriching experience for
and master and was
Bobby’. With the lyrics ‘Hey
saxophone and flute.
all of us as we have spent
released May 21st. And
Bobby Marley / sing some-
most of our musical careers
while it’s Moska Project’s
thing good to me,’ it’s clear
the way for the encompassing reggae scene that you see
Moska Project’s accomplish-
performing live,” said
fourth record, it’s important
these guys haven’t forgotten
and hear today.
ments go much deeper than
Gonzalez. “We feel that we
to note that it’s their first as
where their music came
just the sheer amount of
have a better understanding
a six-piece which means a
from. The Latin flavor gives
The band was originally
years they have been play-
about the creative process
lot more sound elements to
this record a dance beat,
founded almost a decade and
ing music. They have toured
after finishing this album.”
experiment with.
but the traditional sounding
a half ago by guitarist and
the East Coast, including a
And that’s no surprise con-
vocalist Gilly Gonzalez and
recent performance at Cali-
sidering the band recorded
The Moska Project sound is
drummer Carlos Chaumer.
fornia Roots’ the Carolina
and mixed Cuatro them-
a foundation of reggae-rock
As they found their voice
Sessions, a mega-reggae fest
selves with guitarist Amir
with the addition of Latin
Then you have can’t miss
and songwriting rhythm, the
that saw them sharing the
Tal taking the lead.
and African rhythms. The
tunes like ‘Mamita Dura’
result is pure danceability
where Hernandez goes so
when seeing them perform
heavy on the flute solo, he
live, and this album is no
puts Jethro Tull to shame.
reggae vocals mean there is something for everyone.
It’s just the type of nontraditional move that showcases why Moska Project has been doing so well for so long: they evolve. Other standout tracks include the rousing ‘Dame Tu Carlor’ and the sax-heavy ‘Chill Out Dub’ that you will, well...want to chill out to. Even with the killer record released, Moska Project is showing no signs of slowing down. Gonzalez says “This year we are looking forward to taking our music to new places while continuing to play for our friends and family here at home.”
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CURRENTS
Q&A LOCALLY MADE our own moms wouldn’t like or use or be proud to share as gifts.” These time-honored doctrines are conceptualized as seeds which inevitably sprout the people, products, and process of his organization. Schmidt characterizes it as a unification that serves as a compass which provides his team members with a clear mission. He summarizes that, “When retailers do business with us they get the real deal. We tell
FLORIDA SALT SCRUBS by Joe Pregadio
Creators of an Authentic Florida Experience
i
it like it is, and deliver on lime, orange, grapefruit,
concept was introduced to
time every time or we
lemon, lemongrass, coco-
this South Floridian local,
make it right. Business
nut and vanilla, an un-
while dining one evening
for us has to be win/win
questionable fabulous
in Key West; and, in the
or it’s not worth it in the
cleansing and aromatic
bold, entrepreneurial spirit
first place. Because the
experience is created that is
of pioneers, Schmidt fol-
market place today values
non-greasy and helps keep
lowed his instincts and
more than ever business-
skin remarkably smooth.
went with his gut. Since
es that have values, and
Along with these benefits,
launching in 2012, the
that deliver results, many
t’s not often one dis-
Ocean that caters to con-
people also love the prod-
company has grown or-
retailers seek us out to
covers a company
ventional, yet discerning
ucts because they are natu-
ganically and comprises
carry our brand. Doing
that can boast of
consumers, vegans, as well
ral antiseptics and disinfec-
today a spectrum of retail-
business with us is how it
transforming and
as environmental and
tants that are easy to use -
ers that include, but are
should be - smooth, easy
animal rights advocates.
simply apply a small scoop
not limited to, restaurants,
and enjoyable.”
into your hand, massage
spas, hotels, surf and dive shops.
making us rethink the way we use an everyday product. How many testi-
Florida Salt Scrubs uses
into the skin and rinse with
monials just from the dai-
premium, artesian Atlan-
warm water.
ly act of washing our
tic Sea Salt ground to a
hands brim with the
proprietary granular size
words, “love, love,” and are
The moral foundation, vision, pace and quality of
When Schmidt was asked
products from Florida Salt
Although in hindsight,
what separates his com-
Scrubs appear to assure
designed to maximize the
judging by the success,
pany from the competition,
continued growth and
followed by one more
absorption of micro and
popularity and quality of
the first thing he noted
expansion of their brand.
“love” for appropriate,
macro minerals, like chlo-
the products, it may be
were values. These are the
Simply put, they are a
even measure? Introduc-
ride, which help with mus-
tempting to assume that
unwavering principles and
company that stands be-
ing Florida Salt Scrubs, the
cle and nerve function, as
Geoffrey Schmidt was born
standards corresponding
hind what and how they
original Florida hand and
well as numerous trace
into the business and had
to believing that nat-
produce and sell. With
body salt scrub and its
elements, such as iron and
been producing salt scrubs
ural is always the
official endorsements
Founder and President,
zinc, that your body uses
his entire life. However,
better choice and the
from the Florida Depart-
Geoffrey Schmidt. While
to make enzymes involved
the reality is that the
commitment to sus-
ment of Agriculture, it’s
most people can neither
in metabolism. Combined
tainable practices for
not implausible to con-
name nor spell the ingre-
with your choice of key
the benefit of our
clude that their products
dients that go into tradi-
planet and com-
which, in the sincere
tional soaps, Florida Salt
munity. Reflecting
words of its founder, “truly
Scrubs creates an entirely
upon family val-
embodies the beauty, fun
natural, coconut oil based
ues, the company’s
and essence of the Florida
alternative made with
famous motto is:
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he end of the summer
there’s a lot of barges in the
months are still some
water and wrecks along the
of the better months
beach you find acres of
of the year for fishing. By
snook wrapped around all
now we’ve had most of our
this debris. You’ll also find
heavy rains. As you know
cobia, amberjacks, and the
all the spillways are
mammoth schools of tar-
opened up and it has
pon. These schools of tarpon
flushed out all the canals
are moving up and down
with dirty brown water
the beach waiting on the
that flows right into the
mullet run to start, which
ocean. This moves all the
usually starts in the Septem-
fish out of the canals into
ber-October timeframe. As
and around the inlets, so
the mullet migrate from the
you have filthy black water
south, the snook and tarpon
going out on the outgoing
feed on them. As I have
tide and you have to go out
always said, during that
and find the clean water.
time of year we have “the
What you’ll find is that on
greatest show on earth”
the start of the incoming
because the visual activity
tide around the inlets all of
of these fish leaping through
the snook, tarpon, all of the
the schools of mullet is be-
baitfish, jacks, and ladyfish
yond beautiful.
will tend to congregate in one area making them
Best time to fish snook in
much thicker and easier to
the inlet is at the start of
catch. Also, the snook will
the outgoing tide. So for
wait to spawn until July
example, if the tide started
and August. On the full
running in at 4:00am, you’d
moon in July you can guar-
have 6 hours and 13 min-
antee there will be a bite.
utes between the tide
Growing up here I used to
change, so it would start
bet $1000.00 that on the
going out at, say 10:00am,
are the worst for fishing. I
full moon in July I could go
and then the next day it
recently got a call from the
to the jetty on the Boca
would be one hour later at
Jupiter area and the guy
inlet and catch my limit of
11:00am, then the next day
told me the water was ice
snook in one hour. Never
12:00 noon, and so on—
cold, and I told him it was
been wrong on that recom-
one hour later every day.
because of the west wind.
mendation.
So now you know when to
Wind affects water tem-
be there and where to
perature—it’s very simple.
Also this time of year these
catch your fish. Tides are
Along our coast in the
fish migrate on the beach.
one of the most important
Boca/Delray/Lauderdale
They will move away from
things in all of fishing.
area the water is very deep.
10 miles you reach 1000
As you head north towards
feet. A west wind comes in
the inlet and they’ll lay
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along the coastline in 10-20
Southeast winds are al-
Stuart you have to go out
and it blows the top of the
feet of water, and if you are
ways great for fishing.
8-10 miles to reach 100
water off and blows it off-
in the Stuart area where
Southwest or west winds
feet and here if you go out
shore, and cold water gets
“HEY TOM, SUMMER’S HERE IN FULL SWING. ANY SUMMER RELATED ADVICE?”
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sucked back from underneath the deep water and fills the void; if you pour water in a bucket and watch how it acts, it’s gotta go somewhere. This is just another one of those idiosyncrasies that you learn from doing this a long time and why 10% of the fishermen catch 90% of the fish. Tight lines and good fishin’!
By Tom Greene
“If you are fishing in the summertime late in the afternoon we have a little problem, but a good problem to have — we have a lot of locals kayak fishing. After work they head out of the inlets so if you’re heading in from snapper fishing, for example, be more careful than normal — they make these kayaks blue and other colors that are hard to see. It’s recommended that kayak fishermen have double lights and a flag to protect themselves, and you.
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SUMMER
SUP SPOTS Coral Cove Park
Photos: Ian Jacob
Riverbend Park
The Scoop: Famous for its clear intracoastal
The Scoop: The access to Jupiter’s western
water. Great beach access and snorkeling
waters. Lose yourself deep in the trees
locations that are very easily reachable
and swamp grass of this fresh water
via SUP and kayak. Best to adventure on
eco-system. A true backwaters tour of
a high tide!
Jupiter’s skinny water.
1600 Beach Road, Tequesta
9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter
Burt Reynolds Park
Sawfish Bay Park
The Scoop: Located In Central East Jupiter
The Scoop: Historic Park at the base of Alt
with protected waters and great access to
A1A Bridge, dumps into Jupiter’s main
Guanabanas Restaurant and other local
waters at the famous Jupiter Lighthouse.
eating and drinking establishments.
Be cautious of the inlet and tides.
805 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter
1133 Alternate A1A North, Jupiter
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Biscayne National Park The Scoop: South of Key Biscayne with lots of options
and
tons
of
small islands you can get to by boat. If you’re an experienced paddle boarder
you
can
go
from Biscayne to Stiltsville, which is a group of housing on stilts out in the middle of the ocean. West side has cool mangrove paddling. There are also some thin long sandbars to hang out.
9710 SW 328th St, Homestead
Johnathan Dickinson
New River
The Scoop: One of Florida’s premier State parks with access to the Loxa-
The Scoop: This spot delivers a more urban feel and on this SUP trail you
hatchee River. Great camping and a short drive to the beach and heart
can go under bridges, see the cityscapes, yachts, and more. Probably not for
of Jupiter. A Florida travelers or daycationers paradise!
beginners due to boat traffic. Runs through the heart of Fort Lauderdale.
16450 SE Federal, Hobe Sound
100 North Victoria Park Road, Fort Lauderdale
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Oleta River State Park The Scoop: Very friendly for SUP. Not much boat traffic. Also has mangrove trails and the water can be very clear at times as it used to be a limestone quarry. Tent camping, cabins to rent, good place to mountain bike and more.
3400 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach
Lake Wyman Park The Scoop: Canopy of mangroves. Go during high tide. Good fishing too. Secluded. You could even paddle across to Gumbo Limbo.
1500 NE 5th Ave, Boca Raton
Spanish River Park The Scoop: If you’re around Boca and want to launch, it’s a great spot. Can paddle north past Spanish River Bridge where you’ll find over a half mile of mangrove trails on your left. Better at high tide.
3001 N. State Road A1A, Boca Raton
John D MacArthur State Park The Scoop: Can be accessed from PGA Blvd. or Blue Heron Rd. Has nature center and access to beach on ocean side. Cool suspension bridge, nature trails and more.
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, West Palm Beach
Local SUP Knowledge Courtesy of
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GE
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OTIS WOODLAND MATTE W/ BROWN POLAR LENS
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SHELTA SEAHAWK
$64.50
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‘DAYS LIKE THIS’ CROCHET TOP
$62
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ROXY BREEZY HAT
$28
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$189
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OLUKAI HOKUA SANDALS
$70.95
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TIPS
10
TO STAY FIT
THIS SUMMER
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STAY HYDRATED: Water is the source of life. Need we say more? During the heat of summer, monitor your urine. If it’s bearing strong color, chances are you may be dehydrated. The clearer the better.
3
TIME YOUR NUTRITION FUELING.
Pre-workout intake (45min-1hr before) of protein and complex carbohydrates (CC’s) loads your muscles with the required nutrients to endure your workout. Drink Amino Acids during the chaos, and once again replenish the body with protein and CC’s post sesh. You’ll thank us later.
4
These healthy tidbits of advice from Paul Christopher, co-owner of Gravity + Oxygen Fitness in Boca Raton, are can’t miss suggestions to help you make the most of your summer season. Whether you follow each one of these just a little or follow a few of them all the way, you’re promised to see the results you desire. by Paul Christopher of
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H.I.I.T. YOUR WORKOUTS WELL:
Research shows that short duration, intense exercise for 10-30 minutes (High Intensity Interval Training), provides efficient fat burn, both during AND after the session is complete.
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“ABS” ARE MADE IN THE KITCHEN: You may have heard this cliché statement before, because it’s true. Every human was built with a core and torso; it’s simply a case of whether they’re visible or not. Cue the next tip.
5
LET VEGETABLES BY THY FRIEND:
Can NEVER eat enough of the colorful stuff. Vitamins and minerals galore. Sweet potatoes, broccoli, and carrots, oh my! Low glycemic index and energy packed.
6
BE KIND TO YOUR SKELETON: STRETCH! Mobility of our joints is a hot fitness trend, and rightfully so. Yoga, Barre, and Calisthenics are your helpful tools for an orthopedic surgeonvisit-free lifestyle.
TAKE IT OUTSIDE! Paddleboarding, kayak, beach runs, adventure course races. Try one or try them all! Summer is meant for being outdoors, so play by the same rules for your fitness.
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PRE-PLAN YOUR MEALS:
Listen, we’re all guilty of impulse eating. Feed the machine, not the brain’s pleasure center. Preparing your quality food, optimally in bulk, discipline’s the crave. Sunday evening’s at the G + O house are ritual for baking batches of grilled chicken, sweet potato fries, and guacamole.
CHOOSE YOUR ALCOHOL WISELY: Although we’re not advo-
cating this pastime, we can recommend how you choose to enjoy your summer vacations and get-togethers. For example, choose liquor over beer or wine. Order them neat or on the rocks. It’s the sugar and carbs in the mixers that will get you into trouble. A 1.5 oz. serving of vodka, gin, whiskey, rum or tequila has roughly 100 calories. Not too shabby.
Photos: Carl Dawson
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THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION, SO HAVE FUN!: If
you travel this season, try fitness classes wherever you go. Perhaps even try seeking an adventure destination vacation.There are plenty to search for online, so get started designing your summer and your life!
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A taste of our local food culture
RESTAURANT BIOS
Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill: Savannah Sheehan A Peek IntoByThe Flavors And Culture of Brazil by Savannah Sheehan
A1A fosters a multitude of restaurants, bars, stores and of course, the ocean.
c
hoosing a place to eat poses a challenge for most people, especially with so
many options available. Located on 2nd Street off A1A in Deerfield Beach, Barracuda Seafood Bar & Grill makes the decision for you by offering a cuisine formerly unavailable in the area, and delivered with excellence. Barracuda focuses on a mix of northern Brazilian and Portuguese cuisine. Husband and Wife
Photos: Kelly Coulson
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MUNCH
RESTAURANT BIO
Kenny Nassar and Andrea
hand-in-hand, “I make all
Careinalli took over the
the sauces myself at the
restaurant a year ago. Since
restaurant,” she states.
their reopening they have
Under the ‘Flavors of Bra-
created a friendly, seafood-
zil’ segment of the menu,
focused, fun atmosphere for
the consumer favorites
all to enjoy. Hailing from
are listed, and includes
Brazil, Andrea recreated
the Bobo de Camarao, a
the menu to embody “the
blend of sautéed shrimp
flavors of Brazil,” as she
in coconut milk, saffron,
knows. Andrea felt frus-
palm oil and yucca cream
trated that the common
baked in a cast iron skillet
conception of a Brazilian
and served with jasmine
restaurant was a buffet or
rice and vegetables. A
steak house. Utilizing the
combination of mouth-
local seafood that is preva-
watering, hearty ingredi-
lent in the South Florida
ents that is indigenous to
area, Andrea displayed the
Brazil, yet available in our
skills, know-how and expe-
own backyard. The menu
rience to prepare specific
proffers an array of dishes
dishes that translate “The
varying from Maryland
Flavors of Brazil” into
baked Crab Brûlée to
unique, memorable meals.
Portuguese Clams,
Kenny and Andrea share,
Mussels and Chorizo
“nothing comes out of a
that is sure to enchant
truck here. It’s always fresh,
the palate with parsley,
as if we were shopping
garlic, white wine and
for ourselves.”
fresh lemon juice served
Once their vision was
made concrete, Andrea
While Barracuda is a re-
sat down with their Chef
laxed, tame restaurant by
to prepare each new dish,
day, at night the ambience
with Portuguese bread.
The Caipirinhas (kY/pee/REE/NYah), Brazil’s national cocktail, is traditionally made with cachaca, sugar, and lime; however, Barracuda offers 6 sensational variations infused with respective fruits of Brazil like the Acai or passion fruit Caipirinhas. turns up a notch with live music nightly accompanied by a full bar. The Caipirinhas (kY/pee/REE/NYah), Brazil’s national cocktail, is traditionally made with cachaca, sugar, and lime; however, Barracuda offers 6 sensational variations infused with respective fruits of Brazil like the Acai or
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Andrea and Kenny strive to supply their clientele with an exclusive, original experience that is not merely fabricated, it is a lifestyle.
Kenny strive to supply their clientele with an exclusive, original experience that is not merely fabricated, it is a lifestyle. In order to accomplish this, Andrea
passion fruit Caipirinhas.
shares, “I make sure I’m
Each night of the week
creating the right plates
takes on a certain theme.
and right atmosphere for
Wednesday is ladies night,
everyone.” The earnest ef-
Thursday the winner of
fort made by both owners
Brazilian Idol plays live,
is apparent in all facets
Friday night is Forro night
of the restaurant.
(a traditional Brazilian
dance), Saturday the run-
With sights set on
ner up of Brazilian Idol
continuously growing
performs live, and on Sun-
the ambience, Kenny and
day’s there is Samba which
Andrea plan to create a
is the dance of Brazil. With
bamboo and water garden
events every night of the
alongside the property to
week, there is never a dull
add more seating capacity
moment at Barracuda. Be-
and a visual effect; success-
tween the food and the
fully stimulating all the
atmosphere, mundanity of
senses. Barracuda renders
the day to day fades into a
you a dining experience
memory while vacation has
that will surprise and
just begun. Andrea and
exceed expectations.
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MUNCH
RESTAURANT BIO
The Sticky Bun: Not Your Mama’s Sandwich Shop
a
by Savannah Sheehan fairytale story, two
was time for Mike to saddle up next
sticky buns that do not sell are giv-
only four hands on deck during
love birds dreaming
to his partner and complete the
en a new purpose as sticky bun
most hours, these two produce a
of a place to call their
vision. The namesake is attributed
french toast or bread pudding.
large supply of amply portioned
own in which he cooks and she
to Pauline’s favorite pastry from her
bakes, all for the friendly faces of
home state of New Jersey and her
A Jersey sandwich is not complete
Deerfield Beach. Years later, that
love of baking them. Pauline bakes
without the salty sought after taste
dream became a reality, but not
all the English muffins, biscuits,
of pork roll. Chef Mike takes the
The Sticky Bun has offered a
without hard work and long hours.
pastries, and various desserts on
reign in the meat department of
unique lounge, restaurant, and
the spot and all day long. The Eng-
this dangerous duo. Mike smokes
dog haven for the Deerfield locals
The Sticky Bun, located in The
lish muffins, which are far more
all the meat on site including but
and passersby alike. “I’m a local. I
Cove Plaza in Deerfield Beach,
substantial and delicious than the
not limited to turkey, pork, and ba-
would only do this here in The
opened its doors on April 1st of
common conception, are a key
con. The latter has become so popu-
Cove.” The sentiment of localism is
2015. The actual day- April Fools,
player in one of the noted dishes
lar that The Sticky Bun goes
always growing within the com-
a once humorous omen that it all
dubbed ‘The Jersey.’ What to expect?
through 120 pounds of bacon a
munity and we have Mike and
may end up a joke. Fortunately,
Two English muffins stacked high
week. The ‘Six Slicer’ is definitely
Pauline to thank for upholding
quite the opposite transpired. Own-
with cheesy eggs and smoked pork
not your mama’s BLT. This bad boy
something contradistinctive to the
ers Mike and Pauline Hrabosky put
has 6 slices (naturally) of thick,
area and providing the city with a
in many years in the restaurant
juicy, meaty bacon dressed with
truly special experience.
industry. Mike was the Executive
lettuce, tomato and avocado. With
Chef at JB’s on the Beach for over a
decade. Pauline resumed a position at the same restaurant after attending culinary school for baking. They worked together for some time until Pauline finally tossed the dice and embarked on
roll. An extraordinary, seemingly
their dream endeavor. “We never
simple meal, however, simple is the
thought it would happen,” Pauline
desired adage. “People like simple,
states with emphatic surprise.
clean food,” Pauline shared. Following through with utilizing clean
Soon after the openening, business
ingredients and methods, nothing
grew faster than anticipated and it
goes to waste at the Bun. All the
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home-style dishes that the average person simply cannot recreate.
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
SCENE ➼
Nightlife, events and more
SPIRITS ❘❘ BEER ❘❘ SNAPS
r
um. To the average person, this simple, short, yet elegant word evokes images
of pirates, sailors, and fruit juiceladen cocktails under a tiki hut. But like most spirits in this new age of discovery, there is a larger breadth to be explored than what usually
Sugar and Spice
Explore The International Rum Program At Guanabanas By Doug Fairall
bubbles to the surface. For the uninitiated, and for those with a discerning palate, local waterfront and tropical-consumed restaurant Guanabanas in Jupiter provides a width and depth of rum from all over the world. It’s a program that has been cultivated to encompass rums from the Caribbean, South America, England, Austria, and India. It’s an eyeopening experience to explore the possibilities of rum beyond the veritable rum-runner drink. Currently, Guanabanas shares 36 different rums, many of which were difficult to find. “We seek
Photos: Ian Jacob
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➼SPIRITS
“
Rum is still an underground craft. Most people haven’t learned about it yet, but those who have are already taking advantage of our brands.
“
out rums that are obscure,”
For example, take the
are candied caramel and
bar manager Matt
Amrut Old Port Rum, pro-
molasses, with flavors of
Balachandran explained.
duced in a distillery in
sweet caramel, cinnamon,
“You can go to any bar
Bangalore, India. The dis-
and spice. “This is great
and you’ll see Bacardi.
tillery sits in the midst of
for the dark rum lover,
We want to try to high-
the tropics with its water
or someone who enjoys
light the obscure with
source derived from the
a good port or sherry,“
great stories.”
Himalayan mountains.
Balachandran adds.
The word ‘amrut’ comes Stories are entwined
from Sanskrit and can be
Or there’s the Smith &
with every interesting
translated as “nectar of
Cross Navy Strength 114
rum that passes across
the gods”. The gods and
Proof rum out of Jamaica,
the bar. “What’s memo-
demons, according to Hin-
a blend of rums aged be-
rable?” he asks, referencing
du mythology, churned up
tween 18 months and three
both the production of
the oceans and this elixir
years in white oak barrels.
each product and the
emerged from the ocean
The idea of ‘Navy Strength’
experience he wants
depths, ready to give im-
is that if the rum were to
people to have at
mortality to those who
spill during an ocean voy-
Guanabanas.
consumed it. Aromas
age, it would not prevent
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the gunpowder from
colored rum with aromas
Guanabanas doesn’t shy
igniting. “I would not
of earthy sugar cane va-
away from that. They
something that’s not
consider this a sipping
nilla. Sweet honey gives
embrace that side of their
expensive… Our well
rum… but man does it
way to toffee and oak. “This
consumers. “Mojitos are
rum is four year aged
make a great cocktail and
is for the cognac lover… it
still the biggest seller.
Flor de Cana Gold
probably one of my most
drinks like a Remy Martin.”
However, we want people
and Silver. Where
to know that there are
else can you get that
“Rums can be like scotches,
other options for drinking
kind of quality for
On the cost side, and who
with flavors that are identi-
rum besides just mixing it
$3 at happy hour?”
doesn’t like a good return
fiable,” Balachandran said.
or muddling it. It can be a
on investment, I asked
“Our efforts to source so
stand-alone spirit.”
Balachandran to share the
many different brands
best ‘bang for your buck’
from around the world is
Ultimately, it’s about
rum on the menu. He
because you can actually
educating people on
simply smiled and said,
taste the nuance.”
an experience that they
favorite Jamaican rums.”
“Kirk and Sweeney. It’s
“People can enjoy
might be missing. And
my default strategy to take
“Rum is still an under-
with the tropical setting
drinkers from other spirits.”
ground craft. Most people
at Guanabanas, it makes
haven’t learned about it
the experience that much
Named for a wooden
yet, but those who have
more intriguing.
schooner used to smuggle
are already taking advan-
rum during Prohibition,
tage of our brands.” It
“We want to make it
this 12 year aged spirit
seems most consumers
approachable,” Balachan-
from the Dominican
still regard rum as a spirit
dran said, which includes
Republic is a mahogany
to use with mixers, and
both flavors and cost.
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SCENE
➼BEER
Making Waves Saltwater Brewery Jumps Into Eco Friendly Edible Packaging
t’s the environmental
material for the brewery’s
story that’s been rock-
line of canned beers. It’s
ing the nation over the
similar to how manufactur-
last few months: Delray
ers create packaging mate-
Beach’s Saltwater Brewery
rial from other plant-based
is working with manufac-
sources, such as mycelium
turers on producing carry-
(mushrooms), sugar ba-
ing rings for a six-pack of
gasse (leftovers from sugar
beer that’s made of organic byproducts of the brewing process. Earlier this year, the brewery got in touch with WeBelievers, a co-creation advertising agency based out of New York City. “Together we decided to tackle the issue of plastic six-pack rings head on and make a statement for the whole beer industry to follow,”
“
We ideated, designed, prototyped and manufactured Edible Six Pack Rings. A 100% biodegradable, compostable and edible six-pack packaging design, made with byproducts of the beer making process…
said Chris Gove, Saltwater
“
i
By Doug Fairall
Brewery’s President. “We
cane processing), and even
market in about six to eight
ideated, designed, proto-
bio plastics, where the
months. “We are working
typed and manufactured
starch contained within a
on scaling. Later this year,
Edible Six Pack Rings. A
plant is processed to pro-
the goal will be to move the
100% biodegradable, com-
duce a polymer.
production to a facility near Saltwater Brewery. “
postable and edible sixpack packaging design,
It’s the next step in going
made with byproducts of
green for an industry that is
the beer making process
beginning to take strides in
such as barley or wheat,
reducing waste. With over
help scale this product so
that instead of killing ani-
70% of all water usage in
that everyone can use it.”
mals, feeds them.”
breweries ending in effluent, some large breweries,
“For us at Saltwater
The idea was to create a
for example, have begun to
Brewery, giving back to
product that is both needed
treat their wastewater to
the ocean and protecting
by the beer industry and
create biogas, which helps
safe for the environment.
to create a source of renew-
For the team at the brew-
a beta phase. “The re-
sion and way of life. But if
Parts of the spent grain, the
able energy.
ing facility, the effects of
sponse to our edible six
these edible can rings
this new packaging idea
pack rings has been in-
could be implemented on
pieces of barley that are left
it is part of our brand mis-
over after a brewer extracts
The rings are currently in a
have been immediate and
credible. We’ve received
a larger scale, think of how
the sugars, are being used
research and development
far reaching. It’s created a
countless inquiries from
game changing that would
to formulate a sturdy and
phase, which Gove says
conversation around a
breweries all over the
be and how many ocean
biodegradable packaging
will be moved out into the
product that’s currently in
world and can’t wait to
lives it would save.”
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âž¼SNAPS
Kelsey Theater
& Brewhouse Gallery Grand Opening
Photos: Jeff Biege
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2 Year Anniversary