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THE FOOD ISSUE
Jan. – Feb. 2019 | Issue 38
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CONTENTS
THE FOOD ISSUE 18
The Real Willy Wonka A look inside the chocolate factory of Tyler Levitetz.
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Restaurants On The Rise Three chef driven restaurants to eat at now.
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Food Truck Side Hustle Local businesses with a food truck, on the side.
CURRENTS
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Beer Steam Horse Brewing
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Music Crazy Uncle Mike’s
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Art Q&A with Photographer Shaye Babb
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Snaps Empty Bowls in Delray Beach
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PUBLISHER Dustin Wright | Dustin@theatlanticcurrent.com
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CONTENT MANAGER Megan Kenealy
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Libby Volgyes Piper Jones Shaye Babb Sarah Kenney
WRITERS Darien Davies David Rolland Adam Sheetz Mike Jurewicz
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COMMUNITY
LOCAL N EWS JAN./FEB. 2019
All Aboard!
Guanabanas
You may know that Brightline is America’s first new private intercity passenger railroad in over a century, and currently runs in Florida between Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm. Lots of Soflo folks are having a blast hopping on the train and looping around these 3 destinations for tons of fun. Some use the train to get to work in a neighboring city, others for day-cations without the I-95 hassle. If you haven’t experienced the Brightline, you should. The train is clean, fast and the staff provides great service.
Guanabanas in Jupiter is unsurpassed for offering some of the finest in food, drink, and live entertainment in our area. Locals and visitors alike make their way to Guanabanas from neighboring towns both near and far to bask in their beautiful vibe of waterfront dining featuring the freshest Floribbean vibes you’ll find, anywhere. Lucky for our friends up in the Stuart area, Guanabanas is opening a new restaurant concept called TideHouse, which will be located on the waterfront on Flagler Avenue.
A new strategic partnership has now been forged with Virgin Group, a worldwide travel and hospitality brand you know. The partnership will let Brightline leverage Virgin’s industry-leading expertise and customer experience and a new brand will emerge: Virgin Trains USA.
On December 26, Guanabanas celebrated both their 10-year anniversary and their plans for TideHouse. “We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate this important milestone than to introduce our plans for this beautifully improved waterfront location,” said Guanabanas General Manager / Vice President Jon Sullivan. “Our views of the St. Lucie River promise to be breathtaking, and our menu will reflect the pride we take in offering our patrons quality and service.” The planned cuisine will be a diverse mix of classic American, Pan-Asian/Polynesian and Mediterranean influences. It will share Guanabanas’ commitment to sustainability, using fresh seafood as well as incorporating plenty of options if seafood and shellfish aren’t your thing.
Richard Branson and Virgin Group Partner with Brightline to Form Virgin Trains USA
Sir Richard Branson says “Brightline is at the forefront of innovation in this market, and the ideal partner to work with to alter perceptions and traveling habits across the United States. We have had a lot of fun and success creating innovative transport businesses that shake up markets and establish loyal followings. We transformed domestic air travel with Virgin America. Tens of millions of Americans travel on the railways every day, and we have tried for over a decade to find an opportunity to provide them with that same excellent service experience.” In addition to the current south Florida route, Virgin Trains USA plans to expand into Orlando and Tampa. Hopefully, with Virgin involved as a partner this initiative can get on the fast track. Imagine, hopping on the train in WPB and cruising to Tampa while sipping an adult beverage and watching the latest season of Shameless. To catch a ride and to learn more, visit www.gobrightline.com
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Celebrates 10 Years of Awesomeness With New Concept in Stuart
Of course there are plans to have live music several nights a week. It will be produced by none other than Matt Kahur of Roots Music Inc. who manages the music program for Guanabanas, so you can expect the same great mix of talent to grace the TideHouse stage. Congrats to everyone at Guanabanas for 10 great years of fun, food, live music, and more. Visit www.tidehouse.com for updates on their new restaurant and follow them @tidehousestuart.
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B-Side Band @
EVENTS
Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Celebrating The Concert for Bangladesh @ Funky Biscuit — Boca
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JAN. 25TH-26TH
THE ROAD TO AFRO ROOTS FEST @ GUANABANAS — JUPITER This extremely popular So Flo festival is going down again this year at Guanabanas and features Grupo Barrio Abajo (Afro Columbian Folk and Dance) on Friday night at 9, Cortadito (Cuban Son Montuno A La Buena Vista Social Club) on Saturday afternoon at 4, followed by Toto Omana (Soukous Jam Band Vibes from Kinshasa, Congo) on Saturday night at 9. No cover for all 3 shows, 21 and over for the nighttime shows, all ages for the Saturday afternoon show. For more info visit www.guanabanas.com
January 3
Cash Unchained
@ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park (Johnny Cash Tribute)
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Watermelon Slim @ Arts Garage — Delray Beach
Static @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter
Digital Laundry (11am) Micah Scott Project (4pm) and JL Fulks (9pm) @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
The Marshall Tucker Band @
Parker Playhouse — Ft. Lauderdale
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Crazy Fingers @
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Spider Cherry @
Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Jeffrey James Gang @ Boston’s on
the Beach — Delray
Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
Sons of a Tradesman @ Voltaire — WPB 7
YumYum
@ Voltaire — WPB
Uproot Hootenanny
@ Crazy Uncle Mike’s —Boca
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Liquid Courage Karaoke @ DAS Beer
Garden — Jupiter
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Tinsley Ellis @
Kelsey Theater — Lake Park
Free Friday Concerts @ Old
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School Square feat. Remix — Delray
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Uproot Hootenanny @ The
Never Ending Fall
Irishman — Boca
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One Love — A Tribute to Bob Marley @ Kelsey 18-2/3
Guavatron @ Crazy
@ SFL Fairgrounds — WPB
South Florida Fair
Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac @ Old School Square — Delray
Albert Castiglia
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Franscene Band
@ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Uproot Hootenanny @
@ Boston’s on the Beach —Delray
Ocean Grill —Pompano Beach
Street Photography: Candid Portraiture @ Old
In The Light of Led Zeppelin
School Square — Delray
Rockoustic @ Crazy
den — Jupiter
Garden — Jupiter
banas —Jupiter
Kofi Baker’s Psychedelic Trip
Nixx @ DAS Beer Gar-
El Dub @ DAS Beer
Theater — Lake Park
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Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Tasty Vibrations
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Electric Kif w/ Isaac Teel @ Guana-
Electric Kif w/ Isaac Sinclair Teel (of Tauk)
@ Voltaire — WPB
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Uproot Hootenanny
@ Tin Roof — Delray
@ Arts Garage— Delray
A Sunday Kinda Blues @ Brewhouse Gallery— Lake Park
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Love Thy Neighbor ITB Wednesdays @ Voltaire — WPB
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Art Palm Beach
@ Palm Beach County Convention Center
@ Kelsey Theater — Lake Park
The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular @ Old School Square — Delray
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Dark Water Rebellion, Adam Sheetz and the Gutter Tones
@ Voltaire — WPB
33rd Annual Joe Conti Kids in Distress Benefit Concert @ Funky Biscuit — Boca
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Palm Beach Poetry Festival @ Old School Square — Delray
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EVENTS
McFarland @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Sultans of String @ Arts Garage — Delray
JP Soars and the Red Hots @ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
Spiral Light (Grateful Dead Tribute)
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Acoustic Soul Live @ Brewhouse Gal-
FEB 15-24
lery —Lake Park
Photo: Andrew Patron
DELRAY BEACH OPEN @ DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER Every year tennis enthusiasts from around the world flock to the Delray Beach Tennis Center for the worlds only 10-day ATP champions tour and ATP 250 event featuring legends and top-ranked ATP stars. Sure, there are tons of super competitive world class tennis matches, but also live music, special events, clinics, a charity pro-am, kid’s events, beer and food pairings, a “Team Americas vs Team World” event on February 15-17, and a whole lot more. To get all the details and secure your tickets (daily, series, VIP) visit www.yellowtennisball.com 22-26
FOTOFUSION @ Palm Beach Photographic Centre — WPB
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Hell and Hollar, Raised by Wolves, North by North, Castafellas
@ Voltaire — WPB
America @ Parker Playhouse — Ft. Lauderdale
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Still Alive (Pearl Jam Tribute)
@ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Field of Beers After-Party @ DAS
Beer Garden—Abacoa/ Jupiter
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The Road To Afro Roots @ Guanabanas
—Jupiter (feat. Grupo Barrio Abajo, Cartadito and Toto Omana)
Jupiter Craft Brewers Festival/ Field of Beers @ Roger Dean Stadium —Jupiter
An Acoustic Evening w/ Matisyahu and Dugan @ Boca Black Box
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The Ries Brothers
@ Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Spred The Dub @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Crash Test Dummies
Uproot Hootenanny @ Old
@ Revolution Live — Ft. Lauderdale
Key Lime House —Lantana
Tim Reynolds TR3 CD Release Party
JP Soars
@ Funky Biscuit — Boca
The Rightly So and Damien Louviere @ Brewhouse Gallery — Lake Park
The Homegrown Sinners @ The Duck Tavern— Boca
Uproot Hootenanny @
Kahunapalozza—Kuhuna— Deerfield Beach
February 1
Hell & Hollar @
Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Crazy Uncle Mike’s Grand Opening Party — Boca
Marbin (Chicago), Ben Delaurentis @ Voltaire — WPB
Big Dog @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter
That Man and Robin @ Brewhouse Gallery —Lake Park
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Lucinda Williams and Drive By Truckers @ Parker Playhouse — Ft. Lauderdale
Pompano Beach Green Market (every Saturday through 4/27/19) 3
432 Vibes
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter (11am show)
6 Rare Creatures
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Crazy Fingers Trio @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Extreme Blues @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca G. Love & Special Sauce @ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale
Catch A Rising Star Comedy feat. Rob Bartlett @ Old School Square — Delray
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Fireside Prophet @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
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Monthly Food Trucks Luncheon[arts] 3rd Thursdays 11:30-2pm First Friday Bites During 1st Friday Art Walks 6-8:30pm
The Subdudes
EVENTS
@ Funky Biscuit — Boca
56 Ace @ Boston’s on the Beach — Delray
Southern Avenue @ Funky Biscuit — Boca
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Lake Worth Street Painting — Downtown Lake Worth
Le Special
@ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) w/special guest Mike Dawes
Boston’s on the Beach —
@ Old School Square — Delray
FEB 23-24
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THE LAKE WORTH STREET PAINTING FESTIVAL This ultra-cool event is now in its 3rd decade and is the largest free art festival of its kind in the world. Over 600 artists will converge on downtown Lake Worth and work their magic on the pavement, turning all the downtown streets into an art gallery. There will be music on the main stage along with awesome food and drinks for you and around 100,000 others to enjoy as everyone takes in some extraordinary art. Plus, proceeds benefit the Street Painting Festival Scholarships which are awarded every May to Palm Beach County graduating high school students. Visit www.streetpaintingfestivalinc.org for more details.
Wild Adriatic @
Guanabanas — Jupiter
Sex Cells @ DAS
Beer Garden — Jupiter
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Band of Heathens @ Funky Biscuit — Boca
Krazy Train
@ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Uproot Hootenanny
@ 26 Degree Brewing —Pompano
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Crazy Fingers @
Boston’s on the Beach — Delray (every Sunday)
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Duran Duran
@ The Fillmore — Miami
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Joe Marcinek @ Guanabanas — Jupiter 14
The Mersey Beatles @ Old School
Square —Delray
Crazy Fingers Trio @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
Liquid Courage Karaoke @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter
LeSpecial @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca
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Delray Beach Open @ Delray Beach Tennis Center
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The Helmsmen @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth GayC/DC—A Flaming Tribute to AC/DC @ Kelsey
Uproot Hootenanny
Delray
Dr. Bacon @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
Spred The Dub @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
@ Deck 84 — Delray
Unlimited Devotion @ Crazy
(afternoon show)
Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Sunday on the Waterfront feat. The Resolvers @ Currie Park — WPB
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Copeland with From Indian Lakes and Many Rooms @ Kelsey
Theater — Lake Park
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Game of Thrones Themed Think and Drink Trivia
@ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter
27 Mayday! RDGLDGRN and Little Stranger @ Guanabanas — Jupiter
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An Evening With Fleetwood Mac
@ BB&T Center
Theater — Lake Park
Isle of Klezbos
The Flyers @
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The Beach Boys— Now and Then @ Hard Rock Live — Hollywood
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@ Arts Garage — Delray
Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Catch A Rising Star Comedy feat Chris Kattan
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Crazy Fingers Trio
@ Old School Square
Arti Gras Fine Arts Festival
Extreme Blues @
@ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
@ Downtown Abacoa — Jupiter
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Guanabanas — Jupiter
Yonder Mountain Sting Band
@ Culture Room — Ft. Lauderdale
Steady Flow @
Uproot Hootenanny @ E.R. Bradley’s — WPB
Victoria Cardona @ DAS Beer Garden — Jupiter
— Delray
Extreme Blues @ Crazy Uncle Mike’s — Boca
Crazy Fingers Trio @ Mathews Brewing — Lake Worth
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THE REAL WILLY WONKA
TYLER LEVITETZ GOES 5150 ON TRADITIONAL CHOCOLATE MAKING BY ADAM SHEETZ
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eet the real life Willy Wonka, Tyler Levitetz, the owner and mind behind 5150 Chocolate Co. His creative confections capture the culinary whimsy and charm to which most chocolatiers strive, yet few attain. But just what is it that makes him tick? Let’s find out. Levitetz first began experimenting with chocolate nearly a decade ago in his home kitchen. The complexity is what drew him in, and the delicate and seemingly endless working properties are what kept him hooked. This passion drove him to attend the French Pastry School in Chicago. It was there where he would begin to learn some of the techniques that he would later perfect in the years to follow. Upon graduation Tyler went to work for and study under Norman Love. Love “really taught me so much and really opened my eyes up to what could be done with chocolate,” says Levitetz. This aspiring chocolatier, however, had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and desire to delve even deeper into the nature and creation of his muse. Wanting to go deep beneath the surface and learn how chocolate was made from the raw cacao led to years of learning, including “building homemade contraptions to get the job done and then traveling the world to source cacao as well as machinery to start manufacturing here in Delray.”
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There have been many ups and downs on his journey, but he recalls his most interesting moment fondly. “I would say the most interesting moment for me was the first batch of chocolate I made from the raw cacao bean at home, from the sorting, roasting, winnowing, refining and flavor development that took place in my apartment. It was certainly my most significant moment so far and one that keeps me going everyday.” But as with any large undertaking, there are always difficulties to overcome. Building a chocolate factory from the ground up requires not only a grand vision, but also a dash of industrial ingenuity, a willingness to tinker in unfamiliar territory, and of course the passion to push you through the setbacks. Of course, in a profession as inherently messy as this one, the question was begged as to just how messy it can get. To that, Tyler answered, “Oh man, there have been a lot of messy days… we had a pump go down in our refiner and had to get in there and take it apart with over 220 pounds of chocolate oozing out all of the floor. Good times.” But all of these trials, tribulations, and 220lb chocolate messes were all worth it to get him to where he is now. Opening his first store in Delray a short few months ago, Levitetz has already been approached by the Miami Design District to open a small retail location there - which is set to open mid January.
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Just what makes his chocolate so special, though? One aspect is that they produce the actual chocolate themselves from the raw cacao - and not just any, but the finest quality in the world, sourced directly from the farmers. Each bean is hand sorted, and every step of the process requires the attention to detail of a true artisan. “We pay our farmers well and have developed a good relationship where we can not only get the quality we want but can give the farmers the quality of life they deserve,” adds Levitetz. When asked what he would be doing if he weren’t making some of the finest chocolate there is, he replied, “I really don’t even know. I have decided to dedicate the rest of my life to this craft and never look back so it is impossible for me to even think about doing anything else.” He may not have Umpa Lumpas or a chocolate river (yet), but Levitetz and 5150 Chocolate Co. are your golden ticket to an amazing and incomparable chocolate experience.
1010 N Federal Hwy Delray Beach, FL 5150chocolate.com @therealwillywonka_ @5150chocolateco
“The most interesting moment for me was the first batch of chocolate I made from the raw cacao bean at home”
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RESTAURANTS ON THE RISE BY DARIEN DAVIES
If you are stuck in the restaurant rut, you only have yourself to blame. There are restaurants on every corner offering tons of options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, happy hour and late night dining, so there is no reason to go hungry. If you want to be on the up and up with the new, new restaurants, check out these spots immediately.
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MAZIE’S
Photos: Libby Volgyes
Comfortable setting, really nice people, and fantastic food. It’s just an all-around great place. Mazie’s was founded in 2017 by General Manager Jason Lakow and Chef Eric Baker, and features indoor and outdoor seating with an open kitchen that you can’t help but watch. Named after Chef Eric’s Grandmother, Mazie Baker, this neighborhood restaurant features a menu inspired by new takes on Old-World comfort food. The “chopped steak” tartar is made with mushroom, egg and anchovy ($16) and is a heavenly starter, as is the cauliflower Caesar, which is made with crispy quinoa, anchovy and pecorino ($15). The menu also features a ton of entrees, including horseradish crusted salmon ($28), lamb meatloaf ($28) and a grilled pork chop ($32), that you can pair with one sauce (red wine shallot or spicy mustard jus, anyone?) and two sides, including grilled lettuce, pickled cucumber salad, stuffed cabbage and summer squash kugel. They also have nightly
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specials so if you feel like Lobster Thermidor ($42), stop by on Thursday, or Chinese Take Out ($27), “a Sunday tradition” on Sunday. To elevate your experience further, make sure you dive into their wine list, which is about a mile long with each bottle better than the next. It’s almost as if you could come for the wine and stay for the food, but that would be ridiculous (is it?). The cocktails are also expertly crafted, so make sure you have an aperitif of the Tang Fizz, “it’s a kick in a glass” with cucumber-infused Hendrick’s, egg white and citrus or a digestif of the Boiler Maker, with a shot of Old Henry Clay and a crappy beer of their choosing. Come often, stay a while, and tell them I sent you. Actually I might be there already, so I can tell them. 3815 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach @mazieswpb
DRIFTWOOD
Photos: Piper Jones
Driftwood might be located in the old Scully’s place on Federal Highway in Boynton, but everything else about it is completely different. Chef-owner Jimmy Everett combines passion and fine-cooking techniques he learned at the Culinary Institute of America and perfected at restaurants like 11 Madison Park, WD-50 and Marea to provide guests with an unforgettable experience that highlights locally-sourced ingredients. The menu is limited but hits all the right spots in a remarkably unique way. The egg yolk in the smoked deviled eggs appetizer is smoked to get a nice, earthy flavor, and is finished with a green tomato relish and crispy chicken skin for crunch ($7). They are also widely known for their Florida Rock Shrimp & Grits, made with n’duja, geechie boy grits and scallion ($24), as well as the Pastrami’d Chicken Breast, with roasted cabbage, bob’s potatoes and a Swiss fondue ($22). But let’s not forget about the specialty cocktails, which perfectly complement the menu and
are a cool $11 each. The Driftwood Old Fashioned (High West double rye, Plantation 5yr rum, sugar and bitters) is the best way to start (or end) your night, as well as the Verde Colada, made with St. George green Chile vodka, coconut, pineapple and avocado. Yes, please, may I have another? While we love what Driftwood has to offer, some of the old Scully’s regulars don’t quite know what to think of this neighborhood restaurant offering elevated cuisine. Jimmy even showed us some “hate mail,” which he laminated and keeps within view when cooking. Just a friendly reminder to keep him humble and focused on converting one customer at a time. But do yourself a favor and check them out before the crowds do. 2005 S Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach @eatdrinkatdriftwood
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OCEANO KITCHEN Photos: Piper Jones
This is about as local as it gets. The open kitchen is small, the dishes are meant to be shared, and if it can be wood-fired, it sure as hell will be. Husband and wife team, Jeremy and Cindy Bearman, have worked in more notable restaurants than most people eat in during their life, and have thankfully brought their love for locallysourced food and sustainable ingredients to Lantana. The intimate menu changes daily to reflect what is in season to highlight the freshest of ingredients. You might be privy to their local seafood curry, made with ginger, lemongrass, coconut milk, Thai Chile, kaffir lime ($27) or the taste flambe pizza, with Neuske bacon, onion and fromage blanc ($23). The chilled potato and leek soup with blue crab, green onion and lemon oil ($16) is a great way to start the meal, and the Concord grape and almond tart with sour cream sorbet and a poppy seed meringue ($11) is the perfect way to end. Their wine list is also not your average, and features Gruner Veltliner,
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Albarino, Cotes-du-Rhone and Old Vine Zinfandel, as well as local and imported beer. But, this is what you should expect from the team, which is attention to every single detail that goes into the experience for their guests. They consider their restaurant their home, and want everyone to feel a part of the culinary moment. Oceano Kitchen is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. until close, offers inside and outside dining, and accepts cash only. 201 East Ocean Ave, Lantana @oceanokitchen
Cheers to all the owners and chefs who fill our gullets with their culinary creations. It’s a beautiful marriage of us being hungry, and them being hungry to feed, so let’s keep on keepin’ on. Stay hungry, my friends.
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Food Truck
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BY DARIEN DAVIES
LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE A FOOD TRUCK, ON THE SIDE
STOP ONE
Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox If you can’t make it to Boca or Deerfield to check out Tucker Duke’s, now you can taste some of their drool-worthy menu items from their food truck. They are mostly parked at different breweries in the area, which is perfect because what goes better with beer than a burger? (Nothing.) You can, of course, expect to see their The Tucker Duke burger on the menu, which is piled high with house-made onion rings, American cheese, tucker sauce, spring mix lettuce and tomato ($12), and the Goldsworthy, the fried chicken tender sandwich with bacon, avocado ranch, spring mix lettuce and tomato ($10). Or, get a $3 pulled pork, veggie taco or TD Taco (beef, tucker sauce, crispy onions, salsa, sour cream and cheese) if you prefer a bun-less food option. If you want a snack, dive into the fried pickle spears ($7), loaded fries ($8) or the salt and pepper fries ($4). Whatever way you slice it, the Lunchbox has your cravings covered. 28
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Side Hustle Let’s face it, sometimes you just want to stuff your face without dealing with the restaurant fanfare. This is where food trucks come in. Even though the menu is limited and seating is up to you, food trucks are mini-restaurant
gems that deliver flavor to you and park it right in your mouth. Thankfully there are a few local restaurants that welcomed the food truck hype and started their very own truck, backing up flavor right into your stomach.
STOP TWO
Little Moir’s Food Trailer
The best part about Leftovers Cafe and Little Moir’s Food Shack is that you never know what you’re going to get. The only thing that’s certain is your meal will be delicious, and the food truck is no different. The menu is eclectic and ever-changing, and you can expect to enjoy dishes that feel like they came out of a full-blown kitchen. Options can include Sweet Potato Crusted Fish with greens, green beans, apples, grapes, key lime garlic dressing and samba aioli ($MP) or Fried Tuna Basil Roll with wasabi dipping sauce. Make sure to save room for dessert (or start with dessert, there are no rules), which, if you’re lucky, will be any of their restaurant favorites like the Warm Mixed Berry Bread Pudding or Stoner’s Delight. The name suggests leftover food, but the dishes are certainly more than anything you’ll find in a Tupperware.
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STOP THREE
Nomad Surf Juice & Coffee Nomad now isn’t only known for their surfboards and apparel, but also their organic juice truck rolling out smoothies, açaí bowls, juices and coffee. Regardless if you’re headed to, or back from, the beach and are in need of a healthy snack, or are just driving along A1A, this is a must stop. For less than $10, you can indulge in the Goji Goddess açaí bowl, made with goji berries, bananas, raspberries, strawberries, cacao, chia seeds and honey, which will leave you feeling seriously happy. Or, if you prefer the liquid diet, get a hot or cold brew coffee for $3, or their Pipeline Pear, Dawn Patrol or Vitamin Sea juices. The truck is most often parked in front of Nomad Surf Shop Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. so perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or snack. Get some surf, get some juice, get some coffee, and return often.
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Guanabanas Food Truck
The open-air restaurant in Jupiter has taken their menu to the streets, offering their cuisine to not only brewery-goers, but can also cater large or small events. The main constant is that they’re always on the move, with a menu that changes based on what’s in season, so you can always expect a new, culinary surprise. The menu is limited, but the flavor isn’t, especially when it comes to their slow smoked sweet and spicy or hot wings, smoked fish dip, or Floridian Fritters, made with local shrimp and served with a sweet jalapeño mustard sauce. If you want to cater an event, they can create a menu specific to what you’re looking for, and as if it came out of their brick-and-mortar kitchen. Their mission is to provide guests with a truly unique outdoor dining experience at their restaurant, which is exactly the same with their food truck. Putting their kitchen on wheels just means more options to enjoy their food, which is a total and delicious win for us. Photo: Jack Bates
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STEAM HORSE BREWING BREWERY NUMBER THREE, FULL STEAM AHEAD BY MIKE JUREWICZ
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f anyone were to author a book about opening and operating multiple breweries in South Florida, there is little question as to who the leading candidates to pen it would be. Fran Andrewlevich and Matt Webster have already found their fair share of triumph with Tequesta Brewing Company in Tequesta, FL and Twisted Trunk Brewing in Palm Beach Gardens. You’d be hard pressed to find either taproom without a nice crowd on most nights of the week and if you can’t make it in to one of the breweries, chances are you’ve seen Chancellor Kölsch and IPGA become near staples on the draft lines of bars and restaurants in the northern part of Palm Beach County. It is no wonder when Johnstone Capital Partners began work on redeveloping an underused warehouse area of West Palm Beach that they wished to tap Andrewlevich and Webster with the task of opening a brewery in the newly dubbed Warehouse District. “They reached out to us and we went to take a look at the proposed spot,” Andrewlevich recalls. “I know it sounds cheesy but the space really had so much character.” Shortly thereafter the two sides began work on Steam Horse Brewing, named for the steam engine locomotives that used to ride the recently unearthed rails found in between two rows of the developing warehouses. Opening in August of 2018 after the usual “waiting on inspections for this” and “waiting to hear from so and so on that” it was well worth the wait. A long grand opening weekend brought in thousands of thirsty folks from West Palm and beyond. “Those first 4 days we were opened exceed some of our best weeks at Tequesta and Twisted like Pumpkinfest and Anniversaries,” Andrewlevich exclaimed with a smile. >>
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(left to right) Matt Webster and Fran Andrewlevich It should be no surprise. For years now the sister breweries of TBC and Twisted Trunk have been known for their outstanding brews and inviting taprooms. A formula was already in place for Steam Horse to be a success right out of the gate. The exterior of the building may look nondescript with it’s plain blue wall and large windows at the top of the building. Only the brewery’s logo and name painted on the wall and front door gives you an idea what awaits you inside. Once inside you are greeted with a taproom that exceeds the size of its sister breweries and contains many little nods to its name sake. You will find steel girders, arches and lighting fixtures that are reminiscent of old rail stations and train storage warehouses. But a beautiful taproom will only get you so far unless your beer is any good. Spoiler alert, the beer is good. Steam Horse Lager, a European style pale lager, leads the way with a crisp, clean flavor and that is geared towards the West Palm Beach area in general. Their eye is on making Steam Horse Lager the beer of the City, be it on draft or in cans. “West Palm doesn’t have a packaged beer to call their own and we want Steam Horse Lager to be that,” Andrewlevich says. It is not hard to believe that this idea could very well come to fruition.
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Outside of that their Knock About IPA has risen to become another year round staple for the brewery. Hopped with Citra, Simcoe and Comet hops, this IPA is packed with citrus and piney notes with a nice malt balance. “Besides the Lager and Knock About we’ll see what else might become more consistently brewed. The customers may dictate that to us.” Andrewlevich admits. “Porter Please has been selling really well, as have our Berliner Weisses.” As for what to expect beer wise from Steam Horse in the future, Andrewlevich isn’t looking that far ahead. “I don’t know. There is a lot we’d like to brew but time will tell what we put out.” Besides being a brewery in an amazing space that makes world class beers, Steam Horse hosts live music every weekend and has a number of big events planned utilizing the large, open area out back of the brewery. January will see Pretzelmania running wild at Steam Horse as a local pretzel maker descends upon the brewery with his portable pretzel oven to teach about the art of pretzel making. This will be followed up by a 5 course pretzel and beer pairing. In February >>
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Steam Horse will look at crowning the King of Vegan Tacos as they invite chefs from all over South Florida to come in and flex their culinary muscle with the chance at becoming royalty at making meatless Mexican munchies. Very calculated growth over the years has proven to be just right for this growing family of breweries. Tequesta Brewing, affectionately called TBC, was the first production brewery in South Florida during it’s brewing Renaissance. It was an instant hit with an otherwise sleepy beach community. Twisted Trunk Brewing saw the
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same sort of success in the Gardens and North Palm Beach areas when wondering if lightning could strike twice. With so many unique aspects to The Warehouse District, a brewery by industry veterans just makes sense. If the initial turnouts and response to Steam Horse is any indication, it would seem that Fran and Matt have perfected the art of not just getting lightning to strike multiple times, but to summon it at will.
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Shaye Babb How did you first start shooting? Ever since I was a little girl I loved drawing, painting, dancing, and acting. If it involved being creative, I was in! I started out with a desire to model and slowly realized I enjoyed being behind the camera even more. I took a photography class in high school and had so much fun photographing my friends. I’ve never looked back since.
Was there a certain point in time that made you realize you could turn your passion for photography into a career? I actually started my business when I was 16. I found my love for photography in high school, so my mom suggested I make it more than just a hobby. If she hadn’t given me the idea, supported my passion and cheered me on, I may have never even started a photography business.
After graduating high school did you go to photography school? Yes! I was planning on staying in Florida for college but made a last minute decision to drop everything and move to New York City to pursue my passion. I studied at the International Center of Photography for a year and then started my business when I returned to Florida.
When it comes to directing models, how do you communicate the vision you have for the photos to create the perfect shot? Mood boards! Having a mood board with inspiration, posing ideas and facial gestures is a game changer. It helps to show the model the look and emotion you’re going for. Giving the models constant, encouraging feedback makes them feel comfortable and beautiful in front of the camera, which really shows in the photos.
What camera do you use and what is your favorite lens? I use the Canon 5D MarkIV, It’s my baby! My go-to lens used to be the 50mm 1.2, but now I’m loving the versatility of the 24-70mm.
What is your biggest accomplishment so far? That’s a tough one! I have hit so many personal milestones in my business, and my dreams just keep getting bigger. Lately I have been getting a lot of amazing look book and campaign jobs that really excite me, and I feel like I have finally been attracting my ideal client. I’d have to say, my biggest accomplishment so far has really just been finding what lights me up, knowing my worth, and learning how to say no.
How would you describe your style? Has it changed since you’ve started? In the beginning, I wasn’t sure of my style. This was frustrating for me because all of the photographers I looked up to had such a distinct style. I started playing around with my editing and color scheme, and was always learning new tips and tricks. I felt like I wasn’t making any progress at first, but I kept trying. Finally, I developed a distinct style that people now recognize as mine. My style is very warm, clean, whimsical, soft and always incorporates the beauty I find in nature. When developing your aesthetic, it is easy to compare yourself to those you look up to, but you have to remember that they too worked for years to figure out what look truly resonated with them. Who are some of your inspirations within photography and behind your style? Zoey Grossman, Cameron Hammond & Amberly Valentine are a few of my favorite photographers at the moment. They have such whimsical, effortless, soft and feminine photos that inspire me to push my boundaries and try something new.
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Out of all the places you’ve traveled to for work, which is your favorite? My favorite work trip so far was going to Belize to shoot a campaign for Pura Vida Bracelets. The model for the shoot was one of my close friends, so it was a blast! We got to roam around the beautiful islands taking photos in palm tree forests, playing with wild puppies, and sipping fresh coconuts during sunset. It definitely did not feel like work! Have you faced any major challenges throughout the years? How did you overcome them? Absolutely, and they have helped me learn and grow so much in
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all aspects of my life. I believe in every challenge there is a lesson to learn, and you have the choice of how you respond to it. I have learned an incredible amount about the importance of a healthy mindset, and choosing to think good thoughts. Whatever you focus on is what you draw to you, so always focus on the good. Outside of photography what are your favorite things to do? When I’m not shooting I’m finding new ways to improve myself to become the best I can be. Whether it’s listening to podcasts about the power of belief or mindset, to quantum physics or visualization, I am so passionate about self improvement. I have huge dreams and I believe the only way to reach them is by continuously working on myself. I also love being outdoors and connecting with nature whenever I can.
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What is some advice you’d give to someone just starting in photography? Experiment, learn and connect with other creatives. Use the work of experienced photographers to inspire you rather than comparing your work to theirs. Shoot what you like, not what you think others will like. Nothing happens overnight, so keep going and enjoy the journey! After reaching the goals you had set out for yourself, what’s next? When I daydream about my future, I see myself owning a big, beautiful studio that has windows where light pours in. It would be a dream to have a creative team that I work with on every project to bring our clients vision to life. I am so excited to see where life takes me! @slimshayedy
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