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We’ve never liked “Best Of’’ issues at City & Shore Magazine. We’ve always doubted that something could be the “Best Of” some category for a whole year, or even a day. To us, “Best Of’’ magazine issues seem elitist, chauvinistic, narrow-minded. At best, they are nothing more than a snapshot in time. Who’s to say the dish served Friday at Restaurant X, for example, couldn’t be Bested by the dish served Saturday at Restaurant Y? The Best deal on a car from dealer A couldn’t be bested the next day by dealer B? The Best place to buy the must-have piece for fall on Monday would fall Tuesday to the place down the street with a fresh arrival from Paris? So we have never done a Best Of issue like that. We never will. But the contributing editors and writers of this magazine do know what they LIKE. Granted, these are subjective opinions – but, they are the subjective opinions of writers with objective expertise in Dining, Travel, Fashion, Things to Do, Beauty & Cosmetics, Health & Fitness, Design and general life in South Florida. They all have places and products they LIKE, and, subjectively, we think you’ll like them, too.

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Rebecca Cahilly Fine dining writer, City & Shore Magazine

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Doreen Christensen Beauty & shopping

10. Jake Cline Entertainment editor

12. Ben Crandell

The Go Guide entertainment blog

14. Mark Gauert

Editor & Publisher, City & Shore Magazine

20. Nancy McVicar

Health and Medical contributing writer, City & Shore Magazine

22. Elizabeth Rahe

Contributing editor, City & Shore Magazine

24. Elyse Ranart

Fashion & Style Director, City & Shore Magazine

30. Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub

Contributing Design writer, City & Shore Magazine

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Thomas Swick Travel writer

36. John Tanasychuk Food Editor, restaurant critic

38. Valerie Schimel

Contributing writer, City & Shore Magazine

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Danny Sanchez Audience development editor, and restaurant reviewer

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Prickly Pear Margarita at Canyon Southwest Cafe

Canyon Southwest Café, Fort Lauderdale www.canyonfl.com The place I go to discuss existentialism while worshipping a Prickly Pear Margarita. The Field Irish Pub & Eatery, Dania Beach www.thefieldfl.com The closest we get here to frolicking in a meadow while a shoeless fiddler plays on. Greek Islands Taverna, Fort Lauderdale www.greekislandstaverna.com Two words: Lamb Chops. Café Vico, Fort Lauderdale www.cafevicorestaurant.com Our first date was at Café Vico. Yes, we are married now - and Chef Marco greets us like family every time we stop in.

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buccan, Palm Beach www.buccanpalmbeach.com The unique “see-and-beseen” place whose small dishes never fail to delight the senses. One of my Best New Restaurants of 2011. BurgerFi, multiple locations www.burgerﬁ.com Our Friday Night Family Fun spot; love these burgers and the fact that they are all natural! Garlic (abundantly available, thank goodness) I begin nearly all my dishes with a clove. Water for the table? The answer to the eternal question: Sparkling or Still? Sparkling, always.

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Fine Dining Writer Rebecca Cahilly’s passion for food is nearly as intense as her passion for travel, so she tries to combine both whenever possible. “I’ve always been a stickler for great service and fresh, not frozen, food,” she says, “With two small children, going out is a rare and special occasion, so this criteria is now an imperative.” When she’s not dodging spoonfuls of ketchup during family outings to Chick-Fil-A, she and her husband are most likely to be found enjoying a quiet meal and a bottle of the house’s ﬁnest at these secret date-night spots.

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beauty Ted Gibson Salon Fort Lauderdale www.tedgibsonbeauty.com A celebrity hair guru and star of TLC’s What Not to Wear, Ted Gibson and his staff at the 14-chair salon inside the chic W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale translates trends hot off the runway. Get your head into a New York state of mind with affordable services starting at $95. GBS The Beauty Store multiple locations www.gbsbeauty.com Expert, personalized service for men and women - and a fabulous selection of products for every beauty and grooming need - puts this beauty boutique with six South Florida locations at the top of our go-to list.

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It’s A 10 Hair Care www.itsa10haircare.com The Deerfield Beach-based brand’s awesome Miracle Leave-In Product in regular and lite formulas are perennial favorites that turn every day into a Good Hair Day. $18 at mass retailers and salons. Make Up For Ever www.makeupforever.com Get camera-ready with the HD Complexion Starter Kit. The professional-grade primer, foundation and powder will ensure that you’re ready for your close-up. $79 at Sephora stores and Sephora.com.

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Pamela Huizenga Jewelry www.daouds.com; www.PamelaHuizenga.com The Fort Lauderdale designer’s new Platinum Collection is, in a word, brilliant. Huizenga’s signature bracelets, pendants, earrings and rings feature stunning, natural color diamonds set in platinum. (The artist also works in silver and gold). Her elegant yet unfussy pieces pair perfectly with South Florida’s relaxed, elegant vibe. Prices start at $1,600.

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City & Shore’s beauty and shopping expert, has never paid full price for anything. She hunts bargains for sport to subsidize a weakness for Kate Spade shoes, Versace sunglasses and anything Chanel. “I sniff out deals and clip coupons and then spend every penny I save on luxuries for myself.” Christensen also writes the Shop-O-Matic savings blog, linked at cityandshore.com. Keep up with beauty and shopping news by following her on Twitter@PrettyGoodIdeas and visiting her fan page at Facebook.com/SentinelDeals.

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things to do Looking for rice, beans, plantains and steak? Head to Hallandale Beach.

The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery in Boca Raton.

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Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine and Padrino’s, both in Hallandale Beach www.lasvegascubancuisine.com; www.padrinos.com Hallandale Beach is synonymous with many things — condominiums, early birds, horseracing— but Cuban food is not one of them. Nonetheless, two of Broward County’s best Cuban restaurants are located within blocks of each another on the city’s eastern edge: the long-running Padrino’s and an outpost of the Las Vegas chain, both of which are familyowned institutions and demand to be mentioned with the same breathless enthusiasm afforded their morefamous peers (Versailles, etc.) to the south in Little Havana. The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery, Boca Raton www.thefunkybuddha.com Until recently, the only thing wrong with bacon was that you couldn’t drink it. But then, the brewmasters at the Funky Buddha had the bright idea to craft a maple bacon coffee porter that will make you wonder how we ever survived as a species without it. Of course, this isn’t the only beer the Boca Raton venue has created, and we recommend you discover for yourself what other innovations ﬂow from its taps. Jillian Mayer www.Jillianmayer.net Her bizarre, minute-long music video I Am Your Grandma made Jillian Mayer semifamous online, with some 1.7 million views and counting. So what did she do for a

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follow-up? Well, after appearing in a video installation as a selfamputating Venus de Milo, Mayer presented an interactive show in which viewers could pretend to delete the Internet page by page. Ironic? Yes. Contradictory? Sure. Fun? Without a doubt. Birds of Paradise, by Diana Abu-Jaber www.Dianaabujaber.com The rare South Floridaset novel that chooses to focus less on the region’s inherently loony nature and more

on what it’s like for real, (relatively) sane people to live here, Diana Abu-Jaber’s Paradise, published in 2011, is Birds of Paradise beautifully written, terriﬁcally plotted and enormously heartbreaking. It’s a wonder. Plains www.Plainsmiami.com Managing the neat trick of wearing its inﬂuences on its record sleeve (for starters: Husker Du, the Pixies and Nirvana) while sounding wholly original, the Miami band Plains released its thrilling self-titled debut album last year. Led by songwriter Michael McGinnis, Plains frequently performs in Miami-Dade Jake Cline and Broward counties. Don’t miss it.

Jake Cline is the Sun Sentinel’s entertainment editor. He was born and raised in South Florida.

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The patio at Tap 42 Bar & Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale www.Tap42.com A leafy oasis for the after-work set and a thicket of intrigue for wee-hours prowlers. Treasure Trove, Fort Lauderdale 954-522-8385 That rare thing: authentic. Where boat pilots, politicos and pole dancers kick back. FAT Village Art Walk, Fort Lauderdale www.fatvillage.com A scene astir. High heels, black boots and tiny Crocs step lively.

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The Young at Art Museum, Davie www.youngatartmuseum.org Packed with serendipity and symbolism of a creative community on the verge.

editor's choice light traffic-enforcement cameras – any kind of enforcement, really – on the straightaways. It is so much yeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaawwww! fun, I wonder why other car manufacturers haven’t thought of it. C’mon Hyundai, Honda, Mini Cooper. Step on it.

The Breakers, Palm Beach www.thebreakers.com It isn’t just the 116 years of fascinating history here, or the hushed comfort of the lobby, or the impossibly comprehensive selection of wines, or even the opportunity to check into my own private beach bungalow overlooking the Atlantic. What impresses about The Breakers is that it ought to be a stuffy, pretentious, we’retoo-good-for-you kind of place – and yet, somehow, it is not. Like a child of privilege who grows up to be a well-rounded - and charming - individual instead of, well, a brat. I can’t think of another hotel in this country where the staff tries so diligently to connect. They remember your name, your favorite beverage, your interests. They are just the nicest people – and they are what make the formidable Breakers feel more like a friendly break.

Jaguar R Performance Academy www.jaguarusa.com/academy We may dream of speed, but most of us can only imagine it as we crawl through South Florida traffic. The annual Jaguar R Academy (Dec. 8-13 this year) offers owners of Jaguar XKR and XFRs an opportunity to unleash their 510 HP beasts for a day on the track at HomesteadMiami Speedway. The NASCAR track in south Miami-Dade County provides the heart-racing oval, the “widow-maker’’ turns, and an enticing dearth of red-

Neiman Marcus, locations in Bal Harbour, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach www.neimanmarcus.com We are starved for customer service in South Florida. We fight constantly with cable companies, phone companies, airline companies. What a pleasure to walk into a business that seems to have missed the memo on how Corporate America should be surly with its customers. A veritable army of friendly, fashionable people is at work here, keeping Neiman Marcus convivial, well stocked and on fashion point. The hunter-gatherer in me appreciates that I always find what I’m looking for here, too. After purchasing a wedding present recently at the NM in Fort Lauderdale, the sales associate asked if I’d like something to drink while I waited for the free gift wrapping. She brought me a whole carton of Neiman Marcus-branded

water, for heaven’s sake, a straw and a napkin. (A napkin! The cable company would have sent me to stand outside with my mouth open to collect rain water). That is the difference between civilization and chaos. The American Fine Wine Competition and Gala www.americanfinewinecompetition. org, e-mail shari@americanfinewine competition.com We are so far from wine-growing heaven. With apologies to the farmers who can grow citrus here like nobody’s business, we just don’t have the soil nor climate nor temperament to grow the grapes pressed into pinot noirs, cabernets and syrahs. So what a stroke of luck that we have our own, home-grown wine competition – judged by locals, served by an army of volunteer Wine Angels, benefiting a good cause and featuring some of the best wine produced everywhere else in the United States. This year’s gala featured a meal prepared by Chef Emeril Lagasse, paired with more than 600 wines entered in the contest. Shari Gherman, the indefatigable president of the AFWC, promises to bring the competition and gala back even bigger and better to the Boca Raton Resort & Club, next April 4. Start thinking about tickets now - it will be a very good year.

Mark Gauert

is the Editor & Publisher of City & Shore Magazine. He has lived in South Florida for more than 30 years - longer than he has lived anywhere else. He likes just about everything about this place – but, here are seven things he really LIKES.

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editor's choice St. Demetrios Greek Festival, Fort Lauderdale www.stdemetrios.org

Greece may be at the root of Europe’s current economic miseries, but there isn’t a miserable face in this crowd. People sit shoulder to shoulder at the annual February event at long tables, laughing and talking, feasting on hot gyros and loukoumades, dancing to live music, clapping hands, throwing dollar bills at the feet of the dancers. Some quantities of ouzo and Athenian lager are consumed (though, importantly, not at the same time). It’s great fun. Go, and you’ll be ready to forgive all debts. The new Marlins Ballpark www.miami.marlins.mlb.com I was not happy when the Florida Marlins became the Miami Marlins. (Hey, somebody stole our team!) Then, just before the AllStar Break, a friend offered free tickets, and I decided to check it out from a purely journalistic sense of duty. Well, I loved it. I loved seeing the city skyline through the outfield windows. I loved the silly bobble-head museum. I loved the steaming steak tacos from Miami Mex. I loved how they set aside a part of the ballpark to honor the great traditions of the Orange Bowl, which used to stand on this spot. I loved the gallery-grade artwork on the walls. I loved how at the end of the game, they popped the top and let it slide slowly over us, Mother Ship from Independence Day-style, until sunshine filled the stands. I loved how Jeff Conine, Mr. Marlin, was there, gently reminding us of the team we connected with so many Opening Days ago. I’m not ready to buy a jersey or a hat yet – I am still not happy with the new logo. But I am thinking about season tickets.

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Ristorante Sapori 301 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton I have never been to Italy. When I go, I hope the food everyone comes back raving about is half as good as what’s on Chef Marco Pindo’s menu here. Try the steaming bowl of succulent gnocchi with clams, lobster and scallops. Or the branzino, smothered in scallops, clams and shrimp, elegantly served on a fish-shaped copper plate. Sitting at the chef’s table, watching Chef Pindo grate black truffles on a fresh ravioli appetizer, I can’t think of a better place served by a more generous and talented cook. And I wonder if I really need to go to Italy at all.

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Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, named after chimarrao, a traditional drink of Brazil that symbolized hospitality & friendship-certainly lives up to its name! Chima combines traditional Brazilian rodizio and excellent service with an elegant dining setting. Gaucho (meat chefs) roam the dining room continuously offering over 15 rotisserie meats, the salad bar also offer Brazilian and American favorites from salads, seafood, cheeses, cold cuts, hot dishes and soup. Chima is a place for friends & family to enjoy great food and share a one-of-a kind experience!

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SoLita Italian Restaurant & The Parlor Lounge offers delectable Italian specialties, exotic culinary cocktails and a sizzling late night atmosphere. From happy hour to late night, SoLita is the perfect place to have a great date, dine with friends or host a fabulous dinner party. 1032 E Las Olas Blvd. For more information, please visit www.solitaitalian.com or call 954.357.2616.

Zola Keller is internationally known for her fabulous gowns for mother of, brides and social attendees. Whether from stock, or custom made, you are guaranteed to look and feel fantastic. Zola’s impressive list of Brides and “Red Carpet” attendees includes nominees and winners of Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. Priced $400 $7,000 www.ZolaKeller.com 818 E Las Olas Blvd. (954) 462-3222

health & fitness Tiny digital hearing aids www.starkey.com Baby Boomers and younger folks exposed to a lot of loud music are experiencing hearing loss but for reasons of vanity are reluctant to do anything about it. Tiny digital hearing aids, however, widely available in South Florida, are nearly or totally invisible. One type, SoundLens, made by Starkey, has 16 channels with technology similar to Bluetooth, to capture sound from your television set so you don’t have to crank up the volume.

CoolSculpting www.Coolsculpting.com A cool new way to trim your waistline and other flabby areas is CoolSculpting, a non-invasive way to rid your body of unwanted fat by freezing the fat cells while sparing other tissue. The FDA-cleared treatment is being offered by a few doctors in South Florida, including Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, Boca Raton; and Dr. Leyda E. Bowes, Miami. It works on love handles and abdominal fat especially well. No incision necessary.

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Same-day dental work Various locations Digital technology also can improve your smile. If you needed a crown in the past, the dentist would give you a temporary one and you would wait two weeks while specifications for the permanent one were sent to a lab. Often the dentist had to make adjustments once it was in your mouth. Now several South Florida dental practices using CAD/CAM (computer-assisted design/ computer-aided manufacturing) can do the whole process in one day in their offices.

Zerona lipolaser Another cool tool, lasers such as the Zerona lipolaser painlessly trim waistlines by penetrating to the fat layer below the skin and liquefying it so it is removed as waste from the body. It is noninvasive, yet offers results similar to liposuction. Several area physicians, including those affiliated with Centers for Body Enhancement in Aventura, Parkland, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Miami Beach, Doral and Plantation, offer the cold laser light treatment.

At the height of the AIDS epidemic, when the world was wondering whether a cause or cure would ever be found, Nancy McVicar landed the medical beat at the Sun Sentinel and was hooked. From the mapping of the human genome to advances in unraveling the mysteries of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s, as well as the promise of stem cells, she says she feels privileged to chronicle life-extending progress through the stories of patients, doctors and researchers. Here are Five Ways to Look and Feel Better Now that she LIKES.

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No excuses Fitness centers abound in South Florida, such as membership-based Orangetheory Fitness or included in many condo and residential communities, so there is no excuse for getting flabby in the first place. If you don’t like working out in the company of strangers, there are miles of walking, biking and jogging paths to pursue a fit waistline. Studies show a brisk 30-minute walk three times a week can keep your heart healthy as well. Swimming laps works, too, of course.

things to do My favorite activity, however, is renting a kayak at West Lake Park and paddling the labyrinthine mangrove trails, floating so close to the teeming wildlife in the mangled roots and twisted branches. This natural treasure should not, by reason, be here, but I am so grateful that it is. Shark Valley, Everglades National Park www.nps.gov/ever Bonnet House Museum &G ardens

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens www.bonnethouse.org Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is a 35-acre anachronism in the middle of Fort Lauderdale Beach, and it’s one of my favorite places on earth. Built in the 1920s, the property seems to hold the spirits of its artistic inhabitants, Frederic Bartlett and his wife Evelyn, as it preserves a precious barrier-island habitat. The Caribbean plantation-style home, which Frederic designed, is filled with the Bartletts’ paintings and collections, and highlighted by the couple’s colorful, quirky style. The lush grounds contain several ecosystems – beach, dunes, a fresh-water slough, mangrove wetlands and maritime forest, plus desert and hibiscus gardens and orchids from Evelyn’s abundant collection. Although Frederic died in 1953, Evelyn continued to winter here nearly until her death in 1997 at age 109. She is responsible for giving Bonnet House to the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation in 1983, so visitors for generations could enjoy her subtropical sanctuary. Today, I can still imagine her feeding toast points with strawberry jam to her beloved wild monkeys and watching her swans glide across the bonnet lily-filled pond. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk www.visithollywoodfl.org I have run the 2.5 miles of this brick-paved, oceanfront promenade as the sun was rising and strolled it as the sun was setting. I have watched seniors dancing under the stars at the Hollywood Beach Theater at Johnson Street and bought fresh fruits and vegetables at Josh’s Organic Garden at Harrison Street (Sundays 9 a.m.-5:31 p.m.). With friends and family I have shared elegant dinners, beer-and-

pizza lunches and morning coffee at the Broadwalk’s fresh-air eateries. My history on the Broadwalk goes back 20-some years, but the wide walkway has been around since the ’20s, the brainchild of Hollywood developer Joseph Young, who transformed mangroves and farmland into his grand, planned city. Today the Broadwalk still retains a bit of Old Florida ambience – just as it harbors my hometown memories. I hope it always does.

On the drive into Shark Valley Visitor Center one January morning, I leaned out the window to photograph several alligators sunning themselves on the shoulder. I need not have bothered. After renting bikes for the 15-mile loop ride, we realized that Shark Valley observation tower

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Anne Kolb Nature Center www.broward.org/parks

the ’gators – while not quite as plentiful as sawgrass – were just as close to the paved road, if not actually on it. Yet they were docile, almost statue-like. (Park rules say to stay 15 feet away, which is sometimes impossible.) We also saw a variety of birds, turtles, fish, a snake - and no sharks. The name comes from the Shark River Slough, which is a natural drainage channel. To make it a perfect Everglades afternoon, we got caught in a cloudburst and rushed for cover at the 45-foot observation tower. There, we took in the spectacular, 360-degree vista of our unique-in-the-world River of Grass. On the ride back the tram passed us, and even though we were still damp, we would not have traded places with the drier tour patrons. The memory of being so close to the Everglades wildlife and ecosystem was too sweet.

What I find most amazing about Hollywood’s Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park is that it is here at all – that it has not been obliterated by high-rise condos and canalstreaked neighborhoods. Instead, thanks to the late Broward County Commissioner Anne Kolb and other forward-thinking environmentalists, it is a 1,500-acre mangrove Elizabeth Rahe preserve that holds If she could be anywhere, Elizabeth Rahe says South Florida’s true she would be outside. Running at the beach. coastal roots. I have Kayaking on the ocean. Walking around the enjoyed walking its block. Even mowing the back yard, if it justifies nature trails, climbing its the escape. She doesn’t suppose that makes five-story observation tower, her an expert on alfresco locales in South Florida, but it does explain why her favorite places feature some combination of exploring its exhibit hall, water, wildlife and tropical vegetation. There are so many natural riding on its guided wonders in South Florida, Elizabeth says, she could have gone pontoon boat tour. on and on…but the front lawn beckons.

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fashion Eccentric Eyewear www.corrico.com Famous for her signature eyeglasses, inimitable style icon Iris Apfel, in collaboration with eyebobs, kicks off her new collection with “Iris,” a polarized sunglass and reader that gives everyone a touch of her charming eccentric. From C. Orrico, Palm Beach.

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Luscious Lips www.bloomingdales.com Yves Saint Laurent’s Vernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain combines the texture and shine of lip gloss with the deep pigmentation and long-wear of a stain – the perfect combination for a high-gloss hue. From Bloomingdale’s, Boca Raton.

Statement stones www.daouds.com Did I mention I LIKE color? This purple agate and multi-color sapphire cocktail ring is from Daoud’s Fine Jewelry, Fort Lauderdale.

Lovely Lingerie www.bloomingdales.com Wearing beautiful underclothing makes your outerclothes look great and makes you feel even better. Princesse Tam Tam’s Pensive Stretch Crepe Voile underwire bra and hipster bikini, in “Forbidden Red,” will do the trick. From Bloomingdale’s, Boca Raton.

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Beautiful Boots www.hauteandswagger.com Casadei, multi-color suede, vintage boots are the perfect pairing with almost anything in your wardrobe, from denim to the little-black-dress. From Haute & Swagger, Fort Lauderdale.

Drop-Dead Dresses www.neimanmarcus.com Every woman should have at least one “make-anentrance” dress, like this chiffon caftan cocktail dress from Aidan Mattox. (See the new collection for fall). From Neiman Marcus Boca Raton, and select Neiman Marcus stores.

Period Pieces www.tohnijean.com For signature style it’s always smart to mix a few things vintage into your wardrobe. You can ﬁnd some special pieces at ToniStyle TV. This tiny treasure trove of fabulous ﬁnds includes this 1980s Victoria Royale jeweled bolero and these swinging ’60s enamel earrings. The location in Fort Lauderdale is a secret (really), so, call for an appointment, 954-793-5785.

Terrific Tops www.martier.com This chartreuse silk stretch charmeuse top is just one of the many great pop pieces in Ramy Brook’s colorful collection. Paired with white for summer and black for fall, it is truly one of the most versatile pieces you’ll ever own. From Martier, Delray Beach.

And more stones www.levinsonjewelers.com When it comes to jewels, bigger is better and color is king. This pink quartz and diamond bracelet is from Levinson Jewelers, Fort Lauderdale.

Classic Clutch www.neimanmarcus.com Accessories are always the perfect place to add color to your wardrobe. These eye-popping colored crocodile clutch bags from Nancy Gonzalez are sophisticated and smart in any shade. From Neiman Marcus Boca Raton, and select Neiman Marcus stores.

Elyse Ranart

started her career as an apparel designer for some of the most successful brands in the business, from Laura Ashley in London to Victoria’s Secret in Hong Kong. She followed her design career with a move into art direction. Having spent six years as a Senior Art Director for Neiman Marcus advertising, Elyse has worked with most every luxury lifestyle and iconic fashion brand in the business, including Armani, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. For the past seven years, Elyse has been City & Shore’s Fashion & Style Director, covering everything from seasonal trends to enduring style. The criteria for her picks? “I LIKE color.’’ cityandshore.com

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Dorm Drama www.gbsbeauty.com From studying to sleeping the Dorm Survival Kit by Ms. & Mrs. will help college students survive most minor dormitory disasters. It contains 12 dorm essentials, including book light, caffeine gum, eye mask, earplugs, ﬁrst aid kit, thermometer, mending kit, air freshener, screwdriver, poster adhesive and a laundry bag with printed instructions right on the bag itself. From GBS, Fort Lauderdale.

Triple Play www.tumi.com Dror Benshetrit, an award-winning designer and architect, has collaborated with Tumi to create the ultimate in multi-functional design. This 3-in-1 piece integrates his vision of items changing their shape and function by transforming from backpack to brief to tote. From the Tumi Store, Boca Raton.

Bump It Up www.samsonite.com This piece provides superior laptop protection by using three air bumpers at the bottom and corners of the bag. Your laptop can now receive the same shock absorption protection that runners have beneﬁted from in their footwear for years. It holds a laptop up to 15.6 inches. Available in Black/ Electric Blue, Silver/Ultra Pink and Gunmetal/Volt Green, as shown here. From Samsonite, Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise. Ice, Ice Baby www.us.ice-watch.com Keeping up with your school schedule is a constant source of stress, so help your student stay on track with this super cool timepiece from Ice Watch. It comes in a multitude of colors so everyone can ﬁnd their favorite. Even if it doesn’t guarantee to keep your college-bound kid on time, they’ll surely be on trend. From Dillard’s, The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale.

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Lap Top Luxury www.dewdropdesigns.com This beautiful collection of iPad sleeves from Gillian Stevens is the ultimate techaccessory. With a stunning selection of solid colors on pebble leather and handscreened prints on glazed leather, you won’t want to have just one. Luckily, they come in laptop and Kindle sizes as well, so you can choose a few.

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design Hollywood Glam revival www.bseidshop.com; www.twoolleyinteriors.com I loved Dorothy Draper’s iconic España Bunching Chest since I was a preteen and designers are still using it because it goes with many styles – from classic to contemporary. Terrazzo redux www.ceramicmatrix.com South Floridians still crave terrazzo – whether it’s on the floor or with some innovative use such as a glass countertop.

Statement headboards www.brownsinteriors.com Whether it’s a salvaged wall from Indonesia or a modern version like a steel headboard with linen fabric, a less than 2-inch deep accent for the back of your bed is the perfect answer for small condos or townhouses. Pub style www.adamsinteriors.us; www.patio.com We got used to high seating at pubs and restaurants. Now designers are using the look outdoors as well as indoors.

Home bars and bar carts www.islandhomepalmbeach.com, www.oomphonline.com, others More entertaining at home means a revival of making drinks at home. Need more proof? The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach mounted a long-running exhibit on “Cocktail Culture,” which ended in April.

Contemporary style www.baers.com Everywhere we look, designers are using furnishings with cleaner lines like Tommy Bahama’s dining room.

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Chic cabanas www.shadescapesamericas.com As we try to re-create our vacations in exotic places, more South Floridians are opting for cabanas at home. They range from small, inexpensive versions to elaborate examples like this one from Cuscini Design. 30

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Anyone who knew Charlyne as a child could have predicted her destiny was in home design. When her mother came home from the grocery store, she found her daughter had rearranged all the furniture…again. She insisted on lavender paint for her walls with a matching lavender skirted dressing table. And she pleaded for a bookcase bed because her idol, Annette Funicello, had one. She still loves interior design, she says, because it’s never boring. Check out the cool things she LIKES here, ranging from revival of classics to new trends.

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BROWARD COUNTY PARKS Have you always envisioned getting married amid the beauty of nature? Stage your wedding in the splendor of a park. We have outdoor amphitheaters and gazebos where you can have the ceremony of your dreams, as well as halls complete with catering kitchens. When you exchange your vows at a Broward County Park, you’ll create memories that last a lifetime. 954-357-8100. www.broward.org/parks. 15th STREET FISHERIES AT LAUDERDALE MARINA Your best choice for a waterfront wedding, rehearsal dinner or complete reception event is 15th Street Fisheries at Lauderdale Marina, providing a fantastic complement of rooms to choose from, all with the romantic backdrop of the Intracoastal Waterway, where a parade of yachts and other vessels pass by both day and night. Sun-Sentinel Winner: Best Waterfront Restaurant in South Florida! GBS, THE BEAUTY STORE Brides trust GBS, The Beauty Store to bring beauty to the big day. GBS offers make-up, hair care & accessories, extensions & skin care & travel-size essentials for the honeymoon. Shop GBS to look &

feel beautiful on your wedding day. Six locations in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale / Boca Raton, 31 N. Federal Hwy. Store: 954.763.9899 Salon: 954.763.6955 www.gbsbeauty.com/gbs-beauty-stores. LEVINSON JEWELERS As South Florida’s leading jeweler, Levinson Jewelers will guide you during your most exciting time. Whether it is looking for an engagement ring, wedding bands, a present for the bride & groom or gifts for the wedding party, Levinson is here to introduce you to the best style or trend for you. You can ﬁnd everything bridal at Levinson Jewelers on Las Olas, 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., 954.462.8880 or www.levinsonjewelers.com. MAI-KAI RESTAURANT Voted one of the most romantic places in South Florida. Mai-Kai makes the perfect choice for your pre-wedding dinners,

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reception or wedding. From our tropical gardens ďŹ lled with waterfalls & lush foliage to our award winning Polynesian Show, this is the place where dreams come true. 3599 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, 954.563.3272, www.maikai.com. MODA MARIO 822 E. Las Olas Blvd. is where quality, fashion & good taste are always in style for men & women. Moda Mario carries an exclusive collection of tuxedos, suits & sportswear along with a complete collection of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, shoes & accessories. Call 954.467.3258 or visit www.modamario.com. RIVERSIDE HOTEL on Las Olas creates weddings with only YOU in mind! Imagine walking down the aisle on the Wedding Circle with breathtaking water views; or being announced as husband & wife on the balcony of

the 8th Floor Ballrooms. We accommodate Rehearsal Dinners, Ceremony, Reception & Brunch for up to 200 people. Fairy tales come true at Riverside Hotel. Visit us www.Riversidehotel.com or 954.377.0943. SARA MIQUE Sara Mique has created beautiful evening wear for the individualist for thirty years. The fun, feminine, unique designs are a favorite for all. All garments are hand made in the stunning Sara Mique studio and can be customized in size and color. 4800 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek 33073, 954.531.6800, info@saramique.com. ZOLA KELLER For over 30 years Zola Keller has been offering expert advice to brides. One stop-shopping with over 700 gowns in stock for Brides, Mother of & Bridesmaids, priced from $250 to $10,000. Sizes range from 2 to 24 & custom. In store expert alterations 818 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, 954.462.3222, www.zolakeller.com.

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Gasparilla Island www.bocagrandechamber.com; www.floridastateparks.org/gasparillaisland This Gulf Coast barrier island has the best of both worlds: a smart small town (Boca Grande) and an unspoiled state park. So after a day of fishing you can sip a martini. And then get up in the morning for some serious shelling. Islamorada www.fla-keys.com/islamorada Perhaps the quintessential Keys, a place for fishing and boating or, if you prefer, loafing and eating (at some of the best restaurants between Miami and Key West).

Gasparilla Island

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Winter Park www.visitflorida.com/Winter_Park Sometimes forgotten in the busyness of Orlando, this lovely town has a Park Avenue – lined with interesting shops and restaurants – and a collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany (at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art). Seaside www.seasidefl.com The planned town in the Panhandle celebrated its 30th birthday last year, and it now has the lived-in look that its creators had envisioned from the start (even though it’s used more for vacations than for year-round living). The beach, of course, is as spectacular as always. Palm Beach www.visitflorida.com/Palm_Beach In winter this town comes alive, after its summer slumber, and the impeccably landscaped estates and immaculate streets are once again adorned with expensive cars and well-heeled citizens. Take a Saturday stroll along Worth Avenue and all will appear to be well with the world.

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Elsewhere England www.visitengland.com/en/EN The queen has been fêted, the Olympics are over – now’s a great time to see the English at ease (and the museums without the long lines). And when it comes to eating, the influx of ethnic restaurants has inspired native chefs.

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New Orleans www.neworleansonline.com The city is still coming back – your visit will help accelerate the process – and it’s still as much an American treasure as it is an anomaly. This is not what the Puritans had in mind: music and booze and spicy foods, oh yeah!

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Anguilla

Anguilla www.ivisitanguilla.com The fairly flat island is known for its beaches, but the people are also amazing, exhibiting a warmth and friendliness toward visitors. This is a gracious, easygoing and somewhat overlooked piece of the Caribbean.

Myanmar www.myanmar-tourism.com After decades of oppression and inertia, the country is finally starting to loosen up. Which is good for the Burmese – Aung San Suu Kyi is now a member of parliament – and good for tourists, who have easier access to treasures like the plains of Bagan, with its thousands of temples and pagodas.

Portugal

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Portugal www.visitportugal.com One of the most welcoming countries in the world (with the best English speakers in southern Europe). It’s having economic difficulties, but they’ve made the modest Portuguese more appreciative of what they have, like delicious food and excellent wine (including port). And it’s one of the cheapest countries on the continent.

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Thomas Swick started traveling in high school – a trip to Italy with the Latin Clubs of New Jersey – and he subsequently lived in four countries and learned the languages of two. Travel turned into a career in 1989 when he became the travel editor of the Sun Sentinel, a job that took him around the world, the country and his new home state. He has written two books: a travel memoir, Unquiet Days: At Home in Poland; and a collection of travel stories, A Way to See the World: From Texas to Transylvania with a Maverick Traveler. His work has appeared in four editions of The Best American Travel Writing. His blog is linked at www.cityandshore.com cityandshore.com

dining Mason Jar Café, Fort Lauderdale www.TheMasonJarCafe.com Everyone loves chicken pot pie, and no one does it better than chef Ernest Rado at Mason Jar Café. His ratio of chicken to sauce to vegetables is dead-on. His flaky pastry crust is divine. Pure comfort food.

Mason Jar Café

Ernie’s Italian Chophouse, Lighthouse Point www.ErniesItalianChophouse.com In the age of the corporate restaurant chain, it’s heartening to know that some restaurateurs still believe in putting their name on the door. Ernie Patti of Ernie’s Italian Chophouse not only puts his name on the sign, but makes a point of introducing himself and letting you know he’s the man in charge.

Ernie Patti, of Ernie's Italian Chophouse

Cosa Duci, Boca Raton www.CosaDuci.com Biscotti made Cosa Duci. But it’s owner Giovanna Fausto’s $10 lunches that will make you feel like you’ve traveled to Italy. There’s no menu, just whatever Fausto feels like cooking. Here’s a sample: focaccia with pecorino and oregano; tomato bread soup; farfalle with asparagus, mushrooms and peas; roasted eggplant and zucchini Caprese. Splendido! Gran Forno, Fort Lauderdale www.GranForno.com Rosettas are Italian rose-shaped dinner rolls - and no one does them better than Gran Forno bakery. Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, I can’t get home with these rolls without eating at least one in the car.

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Rosettas from Gran Forno

Lola’s on Harrison Street, Hollywood www,LolasonHarrison.com Coca-Cola BBQ beef ribs from Lola’s on Harrison Street are the creation of chef and owner Michael Wagner who serves these sticky/tender bones slathered in house-made barbecue sauce with buttermilk onion rings and herb cream yellow corn. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, multiple locations www.AnthonysCoalFiredPizza.com You either love or hate the well-done crust at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. I love the stuff, especially when it’s topped with cauliflower that’s oven-roasted with garlic and oil and then put on the pie with seasoned bread crumbs, mozzarella and romano cheese.

Coca-Cola BBQ beef ribs at Lola's on Harrison Street

John Tanasychuk

There are very few things John Tanasychuk will eat twice in any given month. A restaurant critic and Food Editor of the Sun Sentinel, John grew up in a multi-ethnic household where dinner might be pot roast or venison, roast chicken or stuffed cabbage, veal Marsala or chile. His mom grew up in a small town, his dad on a farm. So he learned early the importance of eating seasonally. He’s been eating professionally for more than two decades. He’s no slouch when it comes to cooking at home: Italian, Indian, barbecue, vegetarian. Cooking is his favorite way to relax. His Dining blog is linked at www.cityandshore.com.

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Room 77 www.room77.com A great hotel room can make a vacation – and a bad one can ruin it. (Ask anyone who’s slept above a noisy restaurant). Take the risk out of the equation with Room 77, our new favorite hotel guide. Enter your destination, check-in and check-out dates and the site combs the web for best available rates and guest reviews of relevant properties. All good info, but our favorite part is the tips on the best rooms at each hotel.

FlightView www.flightview.com/traveltools Airline travel can be a bit of a nightmare. After our fifth trip circling MIA while picking up a friend last month, we finally got savvy and downloaded flightview. com. Enter a flight number or route info and get real-time data on delays, gate changes and arrival times. We can’t make the flights run on time, but we can cut down on time in the cell-phone lot.

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SeatGuru www.seatguru.com Let’s face it, sitting next to the lavatory stinks. Avoid booking the wrong seat on your next flight with SeatGuru. Such a simple concept, yet so useful (and addictive). Before booking your next plane ticket, enter your airline name and flight number on the site and scan through a color-coded seating chart outlining the best and worst of what’s available. Goodbye nonreclining seats, hello power ports.

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SitinMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services www.sitinmyseats.com Kick your vacation up a notch with a quick consult with SitinMySeats. The luxury concierge dishes out VIP seats and tickets to the best games in town – think NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL. Got a music lover in the family? Invest in concert tickets. A foodie? Hello, chef’s table. A car nut? Motor around town in a Rolls-Royce for the week. You dream it, they deliver.

TripIt www.tripit.com We rarely miss the travel agent days – it’s just so much simpler (and cheaper) to book our own flights and hotel rooms. But sorting through all the emails, confirmations and notes is a different story. That’s where TripIt comes in. Forward the app all your confirmation emails (flights, rental cars, hotels,) and it builds you a custom travel itinerary – simple as that.

Valerie Schimel

is a regular contributor to City & Shore Magazine, and the editor of MunchkinFun.com, a calendar of activities for kids in South Florida. She travels frequently with her three daughters and very brave husband. Here are five things that make the trip smoother.

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A new year. A new day. A new look. OF BROWARD COUNTY

Introducing Federation’s New Logo. Our mission hasn’t changed: taking care of the needs of the Jewish people and building a vibrant Jewish community here at home, in Israel and in 70 countries around the world. But some things have changed. As we look forward to a new year, we’re excited to brand our new logo with 100 other Jewish Federations — all united under one national umbrella of Jewish Federation of North America. The updated menorah, flame and umbrella represent our Jewish history and heritage, our responsibility for the community and our sense of hope and optimism for the future. Any time you see our logo, you’ll know Federation is there on behalf of Jewish Broward and Jewish people everywhere.

dining Ireland’s Steakhouse www.bonaventure.hyatt.com

At the edge of the Everglades near I-595 is your best and last chance for an incredible steak before venturing onto Alligator Alley. Tucked inside the Hyatt Bonaventure, Ireland’s is the fine steakhouse that has so far ruined me for all others in Broward County. If the perfectly grilled slabs of beef don’t entrance you, then leave it up to the succulent side dishes or the memorable selection of stylish steak knives.

Ireland’s Steakhouse

Noodles Panini www.noodlespaninirestaurant.com

Most of my newsroom colleagues know I have an unhealthy obsession with the meatball sandwich at Noodles Panini, a small bistro-like spot on Las Olas Boulevard near Southeast Ninth Avenue. The gargantuan sandwich, which is served with a steak knife, features deliciously tender meatballs, topped with a wad of mozzarella, sprinkled with basil, and perched atop freshbaked bread that sits in a pool of red sauce. John the Baker garlic rolls www.johnthebaker.net

The times I’ve lived in other parts of Florida, it was always John the Baker’s garlic rolls I craved when I came to visit. These starchy, oily balls of dough are topped with generous amounts of shriveled-up garlic all over. A lifelong customer of John’s, I even worked two days as a garlic roll maker at one of his former restaurants. I had to call it quits after my then-girlfriend repeatedly complained that I reeked of garlic. The girlfriend is long-gone, but the garlic fixation lingers. Las Colinas (Wilton Manors), Casavana (Miami Lakes), La Viña Aragon (Hialeah), Las Vegas and Don Ramon (all over the place)

After spending a year in Cuban-deprived Connecticut, I grew to appreciate the fact that excellent, inexpensive

black beans and rice can be found a short drive away from nearly anywhere. The gooey flan, rich yuca, thin-sliced mariquitas … it’s rarely done right outside of South Florida. And don’t ask me for a favorite; I could deliberate it all day. Rendezvous Waterfront Bar and Grill, Fort Lauderdale www.therendezvousbar andgrill.com

This is my family’s secret sanctuary in Broward County, the place we visit on a Saturday afternoon after a trying week. Tucked away on a quiet marina off State Road 84, Rendezvous is as close to the Florida Keys as it gets in Broward, all while being a stone’s throw away from I-95. It’s not particularly a foodie mecca – just an out-of-the-way, relaxed place to stare at the water and grab an always-good bite and a beer.

Danny Sanchez

is the Sun Sentinel’s audience development editor and bi-weekly restaurant reviewer. He’s a lifelong Floridian, save for the year he spent in New England deprived of sun and sand.

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Rendezvous Waterfront Bar and Grill

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the like list Rebecca Cahilly Fine dining writer, City & Shore Magazine būccan 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-833-3450, www.buccanpalmbeach.com. BurgerFi South Florida locations in Delray Beach, Coral Springs, Lauderdale by the Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, www.burgerfi.com Café Vico 1125 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-9681, www.cafevicorestaurant.com. Canyon Southwest Café 1818 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-765-1950, www.canyonfl.com. The Field Irish Pub & Eatery 3281 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, 954-964-5979, www.thefieldfl.com. Greek Islands Taverna 3300 N. Ocean Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-5505, www.greekislandstaverna.com. Doreen Christensen beauty & shopping GBS The Beauty Store multiple locations, www. gbsbeauty.com. Ted Gibson Salon W Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-414-8343, www.tedgibsonbeauty.com. It’s A 10 Hair Care www.itsa10haircare.com. Make Up For Ever www.makeupforever.com. Pamela Huizenga Jewelry, Daoud’s Fine Jewelry 2473 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-2734, www.daouds. com; www.PamelaHuizenga.com

561-368-4643, www.thefunkybuddha.com. Las Vegas Cuban Cuisine 1727 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, 954-457-8383, and other South Florida locations, www.lasvegascubancuisine.com. Jillian Mayer www.jillianmayer.net. Padrino’s 2500 E. Hallandale Beach Blvd., Hallandale Beach, 954-456-4550, and other South Florida locations, www.padrinos.com. Plains www.plainsmiami.com. Ben Crandell the Go Guide entertainment blog FAT Village Art Walk www.fatvillage.com. The patio at Tap 42 Bar & Kitchen 1411 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-463-4900, www.Tap42.com. Treasure Trove bar 2933 SE Fifth St., Fort Lauderdale, 954-522-8385. The Young at Art Museum 751 SW 121st Ave., Davie, 954-424-0085, www.youngatartmuseum.org. Mark Gauert Editor & Publisher, City & Shore Magazine The American Fine Wine Competition and Gala, April 4, 2013 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, see americanfinewinecompetition.org, or e-mail AFWC President Shari Gherman for details and tickets at shari@ americanfinewinecompetition.com. The Breakers 1 South County Road, Palm Beach, 561-655-6611, www.thebreakers.com. Jaguar R Performance Academy Dec. 8-13 this year at Homestead Miami Speedway, 866-513-7200, www.jaguarusa.com/academy.

Diana Abu-Jaber www.dianaabujaber.com.

Neiman Marcus Town Center at Boca Raton, 5860 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-417-5151, 800-680-9039; The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale, 2442 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-6666, 800-274-0094, other South Florida locations, www.neimanmarcus.com.

The Funky Buddha Lounge & Brewery 2621 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton,

Ristorante Sapori 301 Via De Palmas, Boca Raton, 561-367-9779.

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Nancy McVicar Health and Medical contributor, City & Shore Magazine SoundLens www.starkey.com. CoolSculpting Offered by Dr. Jacob D. Steiger, 1001 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-499-9339, drsteiger.com; Dr. Leyda E. Bowes, Mercy Professional Building, 3659 S. Miami Ave., Suite 6008, Miami, 305-856-6555, www. bowesdermatology.com; among others. Complete list at www.coolsculpting.com. Orangetheory Fitness, numerous South Florida locations, see www.orangetheoryfitness.com. Zerona lipolaser www.centersforbodyenhancement.com. Elizabeth Rahe contributing editor, City & Shore Magazine Bonnet House Museum & Gardens 900 N. Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale, 954-5635393, www.bonnethouse.org. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk from Interstate 95 access via Sheridan Street or Hollywood Boulevard, 877-672-2468, www.visithollywoodfl.org. Anne Kolb Nature Center at West Lake Park, 751 Sheridan St., Hollywood, 954357-5161, www.broward.org/parks. Call for information on boat tours and weekend canoe/kayak rentals. Shark Valley Visitor Center Everglades National Park, 36000 SW Eighth St. (Tamiami Trail), Miami, 305-221-8455, www.sharkvalleytramtours.com. Elyse Ranart Fashion & Style Director, City & Shore Magazine Bloomingdales 5840 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-394-2000, other South Florida locations, www.bloomingdales.com. C. Orrico 336 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 561-659-1284, other South Florida locations, www.corrico.com. Daoud’s Fine Jewelry 2473 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-565-2734, www.daouds.com.

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Dew Drop Designs www.dewdropdesigns.com; and coming soon to the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

Samsonite 2612 Sawgrass Mills Circle, No. 1525, Sunrise, ‎954-846-9591, www.samsonite.com.

Dillard’s (Ice Watch) at the Galleria Mall, 2500 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954565-5245, www.dillards.com; http://us.ice-watch.com.

ToniStyle TV. Call for an appointment, 954-793-5785, www.tohnijean.com.

GBS Beauty 31 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-763-9899; additional locations, www.gbsbeauty.com. Haute & Swagger 911 NE 20th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-999-5200, www.hauteandswagger.com. Levinson Jewelers 888 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-8880, www.levinsonjewelers.com. Martier 411 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-278-7790. Neiman Marcus Town Center at Boca Raton, 5860 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 561-417-5151, 800-680-9039; The Galleria, Fort Lauderdale, 2442 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-566-6666, 800-274-0094, www.neimanmarcus.com.

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The Tumi Store 6000 W. Glades Road Boca Raton, 561-361-2558, other South Florida locations, www.tumi.com. Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub contributing Design writer, City & Shore Magazine Adam’s Interiors 3900 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-630-1571, www.adamsinteriors.us. Baer’s www.baers.com. Blue Sky Environments Interior Décor 11530 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, 855-341-1401, www.bseidshop.com. Brown’s Interior Design 4501 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-368-2703, www.brownsinteriors.com. Ceramic Matrix in Miami West Palm Beach and Delray Beach. See

www.ceramicmatrix.com. Island Home 249 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, 561-832-6244, www.islandhomepalmbeach.com. Patio.com 3060 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 561-395-8035, www.patio.com. Quigley Maguire Collections 301 Pineapple Grove Way, Delray Beach, 561-450-7471. Think Shade (ShadeScapes), 407-760-8580. Tiffany Woolley Interiors 6001 Park of Commerce Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-2797827, www.twoolleyinteriors.com. Thomas Swick travel writer Anguilla www.ivisitanguilla.com. England www.visitengland.com/en/EN Gasparilla Island www.bocagrandechamber.com; www. floridastateparks.org/gasparillaisland. Islamorada www.fla-keys.com/Islamorada.

Myanmar www.myanmar-tourism.com. New Orleans www.neworleansonline.com. Palm Beach www.visitflorida.com/Palm_Beach. Portugal www.visitportugal.com. Seaside www.seasidefl.com. Winter Park www.visitflorida.com/Winter_Park.

John Tanasychuk Food Editor, restaurant critic Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Multiple locations, www.AnthonysCoalFiredPizza.com. Cosa Duci 141 NW 20th St., Boca Raton, 561-393-1201, www.CosaDuci.com. Ernie’s Italian Chophouse 3150 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, 954-781-0910, www.ErniesItalianChophouse.com. Gran Forno bakery 1235 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-467-2244, www.GranForno.com.

Lola’s on Harrison Street 2032 Harrison St., Hollywood, 954-927-9851, www.LolasonHarrison.com. Mason Jar Café 2980 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, 954-568-4100, www.TheMasonJarCafe.com. Valerie Schimel contributing writer, City & Shore Magazine SitinMySeats VIP Tickets, Travel & Concierge Services, 954-456-0419, 866-798-7328, lisa@sitinmyseats.com, www.sitinmyseats.com. FlightView www.flightview.com/traveltools. Room 77 www.room77.com. Seat Guru www.seatguru.com. TripIt www.tripit.com. Danny Sanchez audience development editor, and restaurant reviewer Ireland’s Steakhouse In the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, 250 Racquet Club Road, Weston, 954349-5656, www.bonaventure.hyatt.com. Noodles Panini 821 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-1514, www.noodlespaninirestaurant.com. John the Baker 8835 Stirling Road, Cooper City, 954-252-0091, www.johnthebaker.net. Las Colinas, 2724 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors, 954-390-7410; Casavana, 16435 NW 67th Ave., Miami Lakes, 305-828-3895; La Viña Aragon, 8155 W. Eighth Ave., Hialeah, 305-825-8517; Las Vegas, multiple locations, www.lasvegascubancuisine. com; and Don Ramon, multiple locations, www.don-ramon.com.

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Rendezvous Waterfront Bar and Grill, Fort Lauderdale 2525 Marina Bay Drive West, Fort Lauderdale, 954-797-0054, www.therendezvousbarandgrill.com.

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HAUTE Horology

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The Art of Selecting a Luxury Timepiece BY JONO KING

he first portable timepiece was created in the early 1500s by Peter Henlein in Germany. Since then, innovations in design and technology have made quality handmade wristwatches as much about making a personal statement as it is about precision time keeping. For some people, a luxury timepiece is a status symbol often made of precious metals and sometimes adorned with diamonds and jewels. “For centuries, watches have been viewed as fine works of art and perceived as much more than a simple timepiece,” says Scott King of King Jewelers. “Whether simple or elegant, the precision, engineering and production of a luxury watch puts it in a category all its own and is definitely a prized possession. “

Choosing an heirloom

Since luxury watches are always considered special, one can never go wrong when buying a watch for themselves or as a gift. In fact, highquality luxury timepieces are often handed down from one generation to another. Given that different watches fit different occasions and personalities, it’s often a good idea to have an assortment of fine watches from highly credible watchmakers, such as the authorized luxury brands King Jewelers has in their salon. Those who have a passion for watches surely appreciate the skill and craftsmanship applied to each timepiece. “King’s prides itself in offering the largest selection of unique,limited edition and even one-of-a-kind collectible timepieces from the world’s finest and most sought after brands,” said Jono King. “When selecting a watch, I always attempt to ascertain our client’s purpose for their purchase, whether they are looking for a new formal or sport watch, the newest collector’s item, or simply filling a void in their collection. Through my carefully chosen questions, detail-oriented nature and extensive horological knowledge, I maintain a perfect track record assisting our clients with their gifts,” says Jono King.

Traits of a fine timepiece

There are many factors to consider before selecting the right timepiece. Fine watches are usually created around older mechanical technology that has existed for centuries. These types of movements last for decades and require the human touch. Usually, the more mechanical and highly complicated a watch is, the greater the value. Examples of complications include; Chronographs, Mono-Pusher Chronographs, Retropantte’s, GMTs, World Times, Annual Calendars, Perpetual Calendar, Minute Repeaters,

Grande Soneires, and the greatest complication of them all – the Tourbillion. Jono King’s advice, “Before selecting your desired timepiece, it’s important to consider its primary function. Is it going to be used as an everyday watch? If so, one must consider their hobbies. If you play golf, tennis or any sport, you may want to opt for one with shock resistance layered within the movement. If it’s a dress watch, you should consider the thickness of the watch, will it fit under your dress shirts? No matter the reason, King Jewelers will help guide you in the right direction and certainly supports the inventory for options. Through its solidified partnerships with the finest Swiss luxury watch brands, King Jewelers ensures its offerings of the most unique, exclusive and in-demand watches making your buying decision fulfilling.”

Experts in horology

It’s important to shop for a luxury watch with an expert well-versed in the intricate language of horology. Nearly 30 horologists are available at King Jewelers to maintain an extraordinary level of expertise through vendor-led seminars, in-store training sessions and the diligent reading of horological publications. They are an authorized dealer for the most elite names in haute horology, including Harry Winston, Breguet, Cartier, Chanel, DeWitt, Breitling, Chopard, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre,Roger Dubuis, Rolex, Jaquet Droz, MontBlanc, BRM, Franc Vila, and many more. The King family is personally involved in the selection of each piece, for they recognize the interests and tastes of their longstanding clientele Jono King shares, “IWC and Breguet were two of our most popular brands this year; their reliable precision, exceptional quality,tremendous value and vast range of highly sought after pieces have proven their success among

our collectors.” Jono also notes an increase of sales within the women’s complicated watch category, adding, “Our sophisticated clientele has gained tremendous respect for the craftsmanship involved in watchmaking. Women no longer want the convenience of merely setting their watch and forgetting about it. Now, they enjoy the technical features offered by their coveted wrist jewelry, such as the day of the week, date and month, all available on one dial.” Throughout the course of the year, King Jewelers hosts a number of special events, including private collector dinners,charitable engagements and their annual affairs, during which customers have the opportunity to preview new timepieces from the Basel and Geneva shows. The King Jewelers family has built a strong reputation across South Florida for their knowledge, resolve for complete customer care and their passion for fine timepieces. By adhering to this proved formula, they are sure to enjoy another successful century. Jono King shares, “Our website caters to the complete luxury lifestyle, while maintaining a strong focus on education. We highlight our exclusive watch brands, as well as limited and complicated timepieces, plus our substantial Prive’ Collection by King Jewelers and a corporate gift program.” Kings1912.com guides people through the first-class King’s experience. The site allows the web consumer to purchase leading branded products with confidence from an authorized dealer, as well as appreciate the special service and customer satisfaction from King Jewelers. To consult with an expert in horology, visit King Jewelers at 18265 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33160, call (305) 935-4900 or visit www.KINGS1912.com.

7 TIPS TO Know 1. Automatic vs. Quartz. A true luxury watch will usually be an automatic watch – one that runs by physical movement not by a battery (quartz watches have batteries). 2. Caliber vs. Standard Automatic. A caliber automatic watch provides more precise time than does a standard automatic watch. On average, a standard watch will be off by 12 minutes after one month. 3. Dial size. Be sure to put the watch on your wrist and see if you can read the time clearly. 4. Thickness and weight. Make sure the watch is compatible with your typical daily wardrobe. If you wear cuff-buttoned business shirts, you’ll want a watch thin enough to slide underneath. 5. Classic vs. sports materials. A classic timeless luxury watch is likely crafted in precious metals such as Gold or Platinum. Whereas, Titanium, DLC, PVD, Steel, or bands made of canvas or leather, are considered sport. 6. Investment. It’s best to select a classic design (not trendy) limited by edition or made from a precious metal. 7. Choose an authorized, reputable dealer. A reputable dealer stands behind the product and your watch will appraise at the value you pay.

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WATCH BRANDS Alpina,. Bell & Ross Breitling Brera Bruguet BRM Cartier Chanel Chopard

C1 Concord Corum DeWitt Ebel Franc Vila Harry Winston HD3 Slider Hublot HYT IWC Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaquet Droz

Montblanc Roger Dubuis Rolex Tag Heuer WATCH WINDERS Orbita Scatola Tempo Wolf Designs Watch Cellers

LOCATIONS KING JEWELERS 18265 Biscayne Blvd.Aventura, FL 33160 (305) 935-4900

no wonder King Jewelers has been crowned South Florida’s premier jeweler. Celebrating its 100th year anniversary, King Jewelers has established a paramount reputation across South Florida for their knowledge, integrity, customer care and their passion for exclusive timepieces, magnificent diamond gemstones, the finest designer and one-of-a-kind jewelry. Founded in 1912, King Jewelers is proud to celebrate its five generations in the watch and jewelry industry. Each generation continues to travel the globe, selectively providing the finest from the luxury jewelry and watch world to the people of South Florida and Nashville, Tennessee. Scott and Maxine King continue their family’s legacy of integrity established years ago by European immigrant Louis King. Today, they proudly work alongside their sons, David and Jono King, overseeing their two highly touted stores. King Jewelers’ Aventura location boasts an impressive 8,000 square feet, featuring European style shop-in-shop “designer” boutiques. A large center island divides the store between the high-end ladies’ jewelry and the “Authorized Dealer” of exclusive Swiss watch brands and men’s jewelry, yet the fully stocked premium bar tends to be the focal point on Saturday afternoons. This location continues to be the destination across South Florida for people in search of the finest in luxury, including musicians,prominent actors and leading athletes. KING JEWELERS 4121 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 724-5464 SHOP ONLINE AT www.KINGS1912.com

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