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VolUme vii ; Number 11

features Where’s The Party?

At Your Place! Enjoy It Like A Guest By Following The Advice Of Our Entertaining Experts

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Open House

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Oh Christmas Trees!

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Recipes For A Successful Holiday Soiree A Palm Beach Gardens Spec Home Gets Transformed Into A Winter Wonderland

Home for the Holidays

For Military Families, The Waiting Is The Hardest Part

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The54 T Touch utera For Star Wedding And Event Planner David Tutera, Every Day’s A Celebration

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VolUme viI ; Number 11

departments Observed Hot Stuff & The People Who Make It Happen 17 The Buzz 22 Trends 26 La Vida Boca

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Media Blitz The Quintessential Arts Report 29 On Screen 30 In Print 34 On Scene That’s Life A Guide To Personal Growth 39 Relations 42 Parents 46 Destinations

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Taste The Dish on Food, Wine & Restaurants 81 Bites 82 Cookie & Candy Recipes 84 Review 86 Listings Happenings The Essential Social Digest 101 Around Town 115 Calendar 128 Flash FYI cool cars, Local notables & real deals 135 Hot Wheels 136 Now & Noteworthy 138 At Home

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Giving BACK Charity Never Goes Out Of Style 144

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OH CHRISTMAS TREES! PALM BEACH GOES WINTER WONDERLAND

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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MILITARY FAMILIES AWAIT THE BEST GIFT OF ALL

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Correction In our November issue’s Relations column, we inaccurately stated the medical history of Boca Raton resident Jimmy Koenig.

Koenig did not have chemotherapy to treat a childhood brain tumor.

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For Us, It’s Now “Regional” We’re proud to announce that Boca Raton Community Hospital is now Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

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ith 2010 almost in our rearview mirror, I can only wonder: Where did the year go?

It feels like just yesterday that I was making (and breaking) my 2009 New Year’s resolutions! It goes to show that, with time passing by so quickly, it’s so important to spend time with and show appreciation for the ones you love.

And what better time to do so than during the holiday season?

Which leads me to our December Holidaythemed issue, jam-packed with festive – and useful – information to help make your spirits bright.

Because let’s face it: It’s been a tough year for many.

The holidays provide a temporary reprieve from the stress of daily living and give us a reason to revisit what’s most important.

And, of course, to celebrate!

If there’s anyone who knows how to throw a party, it’s star event planner and TV personality David Tutera. In this issue, Tutera explains how he got into the party-planning business, discloses some of his favorite South Florida event venues and shares his favorite holiday memories. Learn about him in “The Tutera Touch” (page 54). And speaking of parties, we asked some of South Florida’s finest event planners to share their best tips for throwing a successful soiree – and they did. Check out their advice, along with some fabulous entertaining ideas and recipes, in “Where’s the Party?” (page 58). And for decorating inspiration, we take a peek inside a Palm Beach Gardens spec home that was transformed into a winter wonderland, just in time for the holidays. You won’t want to miss “Oh Christmas Trees!” (page 68).

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Also inside, on a more poignant note, we introduce you to some of South Florida’s military families, all of whom are expecting their beloved soldiers home very soon. As we learned during our research, whether they’ll make it home in time to open holiday gifts is anyone’s guess. Learn what life – and the wait – is like for the wives and children of the brave soldiers overseas in “Home for the Holidays” (page 74).

The holidays are all about family so this is a perfect time to thank and recognize some of my “extended” family members. To my family at The Boca Raton Observer, thank you very much for your passion and commitment to create such a well-read and wonderful magazine every month. To our family of advertisers, we offer our continued gratitude and best wishes for a healthy and prosperous New Year. You have our deepest thanks for choosing our publication. To our amazing family of readers – we appreciate your support of our advertisers and your valuable feedback. Thank you for consistently reading our magazine.

All of us at The Boca Raton Observer wish you and yours a happy and healthy holiday season and a wonderful New Year filled with good health, happiness, love and success!

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Revere The Schmear profile

Iconic talk host Larry King, 77, may be leaving his longoccupied CNN post this month (he’s being replaced by British journalist Piers Morgan) but he’s already got another gig: pushing bagels. King, who started his broadcast career in Miami, was at The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. in Delray Beach recently to announce that he’s the South Florida company’s new spokesman and will open a franchise in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The afternoon also included a book-signing to benefit the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. In between mingling with fans and posing for pictures, King took time out for a quick chat with The Boca Raton Observer.

How did you become associated with The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co.?

“They approached me. They knew I was from Brooklyn and I love the bagels. Also, the water is from Brooklyn and that’s important.”

What’s your favorite flavor bagel?

“Salty.”

And your favorite cream cheese?

“Breakstone’s – is there any other?

I don’t like the cream cheese thick.

Just a little schmear.”

Besides opening a restaurant, what other plans are in store?

“I’m going to be doing four specials a year for CNN, some radio and writing. I’m still going to be busy.”

How are you feeling these days?

What are your holiday plans?

“I’ll be celebrating Christmas with the family at our home in Utah.”

You started your career in South Florida. With four more restaurants scheduled to open locally, will you be spending more time here?

“Oh sure. I’ll be at the groundbreakings. And a lot of my old friends are here, who will become familiar faces at the restaurants. A lot of people I grew up with live in Boynton Beach.

And I spent 20 years in Miami.”

Now that your CNN show is almost over, how do you plan to spend your free time?

“I don’t really know – I haven’t had any yet.”

– Amber Knittel

“I’m in good shape! I feel great.”

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It would have been easier to say that I had axe-murdered my grandmother than admit I was gay.

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Vietnam veteran/Purple Heart recipient Lance Cpl. Marshall Belmaine, who served with the Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, on what it was like to be gay in the military. An Oakland Park resident, Belmaine is president of the Gold Coast chapter of American Veterans for Equal Rights.

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What it cost to build Allure of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship.

Based in Port Everglades, it’s the length of four football fields, holds 8,300 people (including crew members) and boasts a 3D theater featuring Dreamworks productions, an Atlantic City-style boardwalk, a tree-lined park and more.

Donald Trump is renowned for having an affinity for beauty, be it in women, cities or homes. Now, perhaps because entertaining in the glamorous Mar-a-Lago has left an indelible impression, he’s turned his eye toward designing a collection of crystal. His Trump Home by Rogaska, a Slovenian manufacturer (Trump’s wife, Melania, is from Slovenia) features a half-dozen patterns of crystal, from heavy and ornate goblets, glasses and bowls to clean-cut and contemporary stemware, barware and gifts, which will be available in retail stores and fine specialty shops. “I like to surround myself with beautiful tabletop objects so why not design them myself?” says Trump, who gave his sets names like Park East and Lincoln Square after his beloved New York. This isn’t The Donald’s first foray into home goods – he’s also got licenses for light fixtures and chandeliers, decorative accessories, furniture and mattresses, all of which will hit stores soon.

Source: The Palm Beach Post

– Rosalind Cole

technology

Mommy Nearest

Shannon Koonin with daughter, Sophie

There are matchmaking Web sites for young professionals, for pet lovers, for world travelers and now… for stressed-out mommies.

Playgroupconnect.com provides a venue for South Florida mothers to meet up via online networking. The site was launched a year ago by Miami mother Shannon Koonin, 30, who, after having daughter Sophie, found it hard to meet like-minded women to share in mom-like activities (be it a full-blown play date with the kids or a quiet cup of coffee among adults). “It’s meant to be a support system,” says Koonin, whose site currently has 700 users, with a third of them in Boca Raton. “It’s a way to gain a friend and for your child to gain one too.” The site matches moms based on a system of compatibility and users can chat and post their children’s pictures. Koonin says the site is popular among moms with kids ranging from newborns to teenagers. Her advice to them all is simple: “Take a breath and enjoy your child. Time flies.”

– Connor Boyle

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Work with one of the Top 1000 Financial Advisors.

R. Jo Kaufman, a Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financial Advisor, recognized in 2009 as one of Barron’s Top 1000 Financial Advisors was included again in the 2010 list.

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Puppy Love Books

Local author and freelance writer Dian Vujovich loves her dog Grace so much, she had to tell the world. Vujovich’s latest project, “Grace, The Other Christmas Angel,” is a holiday children’s book that puts a new and imaginative spin on a traditional Christmas tale, filled with illustrations and photos of Grace in various nativity scene settings. “My dog is the happiest creature around with the ability to touch my heart and make me laugh out loud,” explains Vujovich. “I wrote the book in hopes of sharing that – and her – with others.” Find the book in Main Street News and the Tropical Fruit Shop in Palm Beach, or on amazon.com. fashion

Ouch Couture Just because you don’t feel good doesn’t mean you can’t look it.

Such is the philosophy behind Couture Brands, the brainchild of Aventura resident Robyn Tauber, a former nurse and the founder of a fashionforward line of medical accessories. Think diamond-studded arm slings and lace cast covers. Really. Tauber came up with the idea in 2003, after breaking her arm in a car accident. Tauber’s injury was painful – but what she found more agonizing was attending social functions in a very unstylish cast. Her solution? Create a chicer alternative. And so, a company – and a new career – was born. Now a full-time designer, Tauber followed her line of slings and casts with a collection of fashionable face masks, which she says was inspired by the swine flu epidemic. Suffice it to say, she finds inspiration in unique places. Next on her radar: Car Fashion Couture, a line of designer console and headrest covers for automobiles. Find her accessories at couturebrandsusa.com.

– Connor Boyle

entertainment

Boca Raton film buffs are a lucky bunch. The city is now home to Living Room Theaters, one of the country’s most cutting-edge, all-digital movie complexes. Located on the Florida Atlantic University (FAU) campus, it features four 50-seat theaters that by day serve as teaching labs for FAU film students and by night and on weekends shows a full slate of foreign, classic and domestic films. Adding to the experience are cushy leather chairs and a sleek European-style cafe serving salads, desserts and bites from a tapas-style menu, along with specialty coffee, beer and wine. Living Room Theaters, Inc. was founded by father/son team Diego and Ernesto Rimoch, who also have a complex in Portland, Ore. Feeling theatrical?

Visit livingroomtheaters.com to see what’s playing.

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Instantly recognizable in stylish circles for his trademark high-water trousers and wellcoiffed coif, Director of Men’s Fashion for Neiman Marcus, Nick Wooster, is the last word on what guys are – and should be – wearing.

While at Neiman Marcus in Boca Raton recently, he shed some light on the subject.

So what will men be wearing this fall and winter?

“Velvet, corduroy, plaid, green checks, cardigans, solid ties, boots and alternative evening wear.”

Name some of your favorite trends.

“I love military, preppy, the whole heritage vibe, velvet and camouflage.”

What attracted you to a career in fashion?

“I was obsessed with clothes from the time I was in kindergarten. It’s all been driven by the selfish desire for clothes. At 16, I walked into the nicest store in town (in Kansas) and asked if they needed any help, and they said sure. I just happened to be there at the right time and that’s how it started.”

What was your job when you first started?

“I cleaned toilets, made deliveries, put stock back and then they finally let me wait on customers.

Eventually they let me start buying for them.”

What would you be doing if not working in fashion?

“I’d probably be in the ground. I wish I could draw, paint or sing, but I regretfully cannot. For you all, that’s a good thing.”

What are your future plans?

“To keep breathing.”

– Amber Knittel

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n the list of birthday present ideas for 14-year-olds, skateboards probably rank fairly high.

Movie tickets, iPods, maybe some of those “distressed” jeans that go for like $20 per hole.

Soon, the precocious and entrepreneurial Jacqueline had a job, at age 15, working as a stringer for a national magazine, Today’s Teen. Now the Boca Raton native is editor and executive director of the magazine’s online

Ilana Jacqueline’s mom got her a Web site. Not a typical teen gift, but her daughter is a bit out of the norm, too.

I’m not saying that 13-year-olds should have sex, but I’m saying that if they are, there’s some information that they need.

It turned out to be the perfect present and possibly a career path, too, for the then-Spanish River High School ninth-grader.

“I didn’t know anything about Web sites, how to build them, how to get hits,” says Jacqueline of her ilanawrites.com, a basic profile and blog site she still keeps around like a favorite sweater. “I used that site to educate myself.”

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reincarnation, todaysteenonline.com, which has a staff of 80-plus writers across the United States. She’s also built two related sister sites, materniteens.com and universiteens.com. The former is up and running; the latter should launch in January 2011.

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“I’d like to do a whole series of teen Web sites,” explains Jacqueline, now 20 and a graduate of Olympic Heights High School.

“We offer information and advice on the subjects we cover and our writers, being teens, of course seek expert opinions and help on many subjects.”

Todaysteenonline.com historically has echoed the content of the former magazine: advice on subjects like teen style, trends in school and pop culture. But Jacqueline began to take it a step further, putting the spotlight on less talked-about issues like teen sexuality.

Not all parents approved, as reflected by some of their comments on the Web site. “Some were pretty negative, and a few were malicious,” she recalls. But it resulted in posi-

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tive attention, and Jacqueline found herself being interviewed for a segment on WPTV News Channel 5.

Resilient as only a now-20-year-old can be, she responded by building materniteens.com, which offers advice and information for pregnant teens. “I’m not saying that 13-year-olds should have sex, but I’m saying that if they are, there’s some information that they need,” Jacqueline explains.

Her other Web site, universiteens.com, will provide facts and useful information about universities and scholarships.

“I’ve always wanted to do this,” says Jacqueline, who’s seeking more writers for todaysteenonline.com, which is expected to turn a profit, she hopes, after its first year. “Ever since I was 14.” O

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Wake-up Call

By Steve Kates

“Morning Glory” A Predictable, Feel-Good Romp

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he new “Morning Glory” film is an attractive romp featuring a talented, experienced cast that keeps the ball rolling and the audience amused.

Perhaps that is sufficient recompense for a senior-priced ticket.

Still, I had the sinking feeling I was watching a sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada,” a far better movie also penned by the screenwriter, Aline Brosh McKenna. And Rachel McAdams, charming, dimpled, nervous and impossibly lovable, was almost a clone of Anne Hathaway in the “Prada” picture. One can only hope Ms. McKenna will not continue to fall back on past triumphs, but come up with something original for her next effort.

The premise is interesting, if not terribly novel. A third-rate (and fourth-

rated) morning TV show hires a relatively neophyte producer (McAdams) to revamp the program and bring the ratings up to at least an acceptable minimum. The assorted egos and personalities at the program constitute the crucible for some genuinely funny situations, and much of the dialogue is pungent and clever.

even daring, McAdams to succeed.

Much of the film is predictable, not so objectionable in this feel-good bubble.

McAdams enters into an affair with another producer at the network (an attractive, suave Patrick Wilson) and you know they will walk off into the sunset together, as does almost everyone else in the picture (some literally).

Incredibly, the network producing the show is IBS. (Didn’t anyone consult a gastroenterologist before committing this to film, or was this not so veiled reference deliberate?)

McAdams’ major nemesis is an IBS news anchorman (a growling, positively nasty Harrison Ford) whom she has transferred to her morning show to strengthen ratings. He resents the assignment but has no contractual

choice, so he elects to sabotage every innovation McAdams suggests. He is also at war with his co-host, the slightly aging but still razor sharp (and attractive) Diane Keaton. Jeff Goldblum reprises his historically cynical persona as the station boss, goading,

The picture is an amalgam of “The Devil Wears Prada,” 1987’s more acerbic “Broadcast News” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” which may explain why it required three editors.

Guardedly, I recommend it. O Rated PG-13: Contains some sexual content, adult language and brief drug references.

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Eat, Drink, Be Merry

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Pages Of Cocktail Party Inspiration (As If You Needed Any)

Hoping for lively repartee at your next holiday gettogether? One way to guarantee good conversational flow is to give guests something to rave about, like divine appetizers and awe-inspiring cocktails. If you want to transform your snack table into a culinary journey and your wet bar into an exotic adventure – read these books.

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By Lisa Lillien Here’s a book that provides more than 100 recipes for memorable cocktails and then matches them with appropriate appetizers, all based on the experience and instincts of celebrity chef and mixologist Kathy Casey. Her book includes cocktail classics, such as the martini and Manhattan, plus quirky concoctions like the Douglas Fir Sparkletini and Blue Thai Mojito. An eclectic lineup of appetizers far transcends simple finger foods, including Roasted Pear Crostini with gorgonzola and Asian Shrimp Cakes with sweet chili sauce. The 30

pages are packed with tips for stocking your home bar, as well as organizational suggestions such as the simple touch of using matching colored ribbons labeled “sips” and “apps” as a reminder of what best matches what.

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If your partying peace of mind depends on how many calories you can burn the night before, it’s time to read this book, filled with tasty guilt-free recipes to use at your next cocktail party. Want a Mudslide that won’t go straight to your thighs? Lisa Lillien’s recipes will give you the most bang for your caloric buck. How does a Cocoa-nut Banana Rumble Frenzy (188 calories), Hungry Hungry Hurricane (132 calories) or Red Hot Cinnamon Shot (98 calories) sound? For tasty bites, try the Buff

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You probably know how to mix a Bloody Mary. But did you know there are actually 13 ways to make this traditional drink?

Cooking teacher/travel writer Bruce Weinstein’s latest book features an authoritative compendium of creative variations on classic and original cocktails.

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Mental Floss: Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets By the Editors of Mental Floss From the popular trivia magazine Mental Floss, comes this book, which editors call “a foolproof guide to starting and sustaining conversations on every topic under the sun.” Want to wax wise about barbarians, socialist theory and jazz musicians? How about James Joyce’s “Ulysses,” Keynesian economics and the Dead Sea Scrolls? What you need is four years (at least) at a good liberal arts institution ... or, this book. The publisher’s claim: “We’ve jam-packed this book with jaw-dropping facts and hysterical anecdotes that are sure to please. So go ahead and stock up for your next soiree. We’re not guaranteeing it will make you the most knowledgeable person in the room . . . just the most interesting.”

You probably know how to mix a Bloody Mary. But did you know there are actually 13 ways to make this traditional drink? Cooking teacher/travel writer Bruce Weinstein’s latest book features an authoritative compendium of creative variations on classic and original cocktails (including 15 spinoffs on the martini) that are sure to provide fun fodder and inspiration at your next gathering. From Groovy Banana Wine Punch and Dim Sum Slings to Papaya Smoothies and (for teetotalers) Pink Plum Lemonade, the options are endless. Try one of five variations of an Orange Jewelious (the secret ingredient: pudding mix) or four variations of Long Island Iced Tea (not for the meek). Whatever strikes your fancy, it’s probably in this book.

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By Mr. Boston Drawing on the expertise of worldclass mixologists, Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails features 78 crowdpleasing drink formulas that make the most of the festive season. The book’s recipes are broken down by 32

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cocktails with seasonal ingredients, hot and steamy drinks, rich and creamy nogs and flips, highly spirited drinks and perfect punches.

Recipes run the gamut from classic (Hot Buttered Rum) to trendy (Dreamy Dorini Smoking Martini) to surprising (Lancaster on Hudson, with bourbon and apple butter). All are complemented by vibrant color photos. Also inside are bartenders’ trade secrets, such as how to keep punch cold for hours without diluting it and tips for preparing and serving the perfect drink.

Williams-Sonoma aims to make your cocktail party the best it can be, bound only by the parameters of what you have in mind. Want something lavish? Simple? Cozy and intimate or bustling and noisy? This book tailors its ideas to your goals of what a cocktail party should be, and offers 70 fail-proof recipes for contemporary appetizers and refreshing drinks. It also covers how to make your party work for any space, budget and occasion. Ideas to make your shindig festive, informed serving tips and lots of photographs illustrate how to bring a party to life with the right balance of simple style and splashy elegance. This year-round guide for successful gatherings will inspire you to entertain with confidence and ease. O

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A STAR IS BORN Usher Performs New Year’s Eve At AmericanAirlines Arena

By Bill Bowen

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sher Terry Raymond IV (aka, Usher) is an artist whose talent wouldn’t wait. At age 11, he joined a singing group that recorded an album. At 13, he appeared on “Star Search,� and landed a recording contract. In 1994, he released his first album before he was old enough to drive – he was 15.

Three years later, while still attending an Atlanta high school, Usher released his second album, My Way, and scored his first No. 1 hit with “Nice And Slow.� Now the seasoned performer will usher in the new year with a show as part of his “OMG Tour� at AmericanAirlines Arena on December 31st at 9 p.m.

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He certainly has matured before our eyes: Now 32, his iconic hiphop songs, which have resulted in 45 million albums sold and five Grammy Awards won, are often accompanied by videos which present the singer as a sex symbol as well as a vocalist. His dancingshirtless performances have propelled his success, along with the nine No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. In 1998, People magazine named him the Sexiest R&B Artist Alive and in 2010, Glamour magazine named him one of its 50 Sexiest Men. Usher’s 2004 album, Confessions, was ranked as the top solo album of the

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last decade by Billboard magazine, with a record four consecutive No. 1 hits. Last spring, he released his sixth studio album, Raymond vs. Raymond, which became his third consecutive album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. A single off the album, “OMG,� became his ninth No. 1 hit. He later released an extended

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Witty Woman Margaret Cho Brings Edgy Humor To Fillmore Miami Beach By Bill Bowen

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argaret Cho was a natural to become a stand-up comedian – she had an early proclivity for performing, her father wrote joke books and she had interesting issues from which to draw upon, namely sexual orientation and race relations in her ethnically diverse San Francisco neighborhood.

Cho, who brings her “Cho Dependent Tour” to The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater on December 11th at 7 p.m., has taken her career in many directions, with TV appearances, film roles, music videos, as a singer-songwriter, originator of a clothing line and spokesperson for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights ... but mostly it’s been comedy.

Her routines are often critiques of social and political events, and she frequently takes on issues of race, sexuality and women’s rights. Cho’s early attempts at stand-up were at a neighborhood club, and she honed her act over several years.

Her first break came in 1992 with an appearance on the “Golden Girls” spinoff, “The Golden Palace,” which led to appearances on a Bob Hope special and as the opening act for Jerry Seinfeld. Her career high – and her toughest challenge – came in 1994, when she was named Best Female Comedian by the American Comedy Awards and was awarded an ABC sitcom.

Her show, “All American Girl,” turned into a nightmarish misadventure in which producers alternately complained she was “not Asian enough” or “too Asian,” and remarks about her physical appearance sent her into extreme weight-loss plans. Her health was threatened by stress and crash-dieting, leading to substance addiction and near-kidney failure after the show’s 1995 cancellation, according to her subsequent biography.

It’s a wonder she has any humor left at all. Still, she forges ahead, touring annually. Most recently, she appeared on “Dancing with the Stars,” but was cut early in the season. O For more information, call 305-673-7300 or visit livenation.com.

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STAND-UP AND DELIVER Comedian Lewis Black Brings Angst To Hard Rock Live

By Bill Bowen

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ewis Black’s trademark comedic style, delivering dire punch lines with the demeanor of a man just inches away from a complete nervous breakdown, has served him well since he made the transition from playwright to stand-up comedian.

programs, has written three books and released several comedy DVDs, including “Red, White And Screwed� and “Black On Broadway,� his Grammy-winning comedy album, The Carnegie Hall Performance, and two HBO specials.

Black, who brings his ironic and crass observations about life, religion, politics and everything else to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Hard Rock Live on December 30th at 8 p.m., maintains a surprisingly busy schedule for a man so obviously in need of sedation.

This time around, on the heels of the historic November elections, it’s a safe bet he won’t be ranting about how many priests it takes to interview an altar boy.

In addition to his current tour, Black appears regularly on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show� and other

Black had a master’s degree from Yale and a fledgling playwright career when he discovered, while acting as an impromptu emcee for some of his stage productions, that he had a flair for public screeching. His acerbic style

angry histrionics about some trend or event of the day that leaves the rest of us merely depressed. His often profane bellowing on whatever issue he chooses to ridicule is occasionally interrupted by a sudden calm as the dulcet voice of reason intervenes long enough to set up the audience for the next burst of outrage.

If, as someone once said, comedy is merely the relief and appreciation we all have for the hardships and bad luck of others, who better to entertain you than someone with the comedic delivery of a man passing a kidney stone? O became his trademark, and he’s now known for escalating his sarcasm to

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Holiday Classic

The Nutcracker Comes To Adrienne Arsht Center By Bill Bowen

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eorge Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” a winter holiday tradition as steeped in nostalgia for baby boomers as chestnuts roasting on an open fire, will make its annual appearance at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts’ Ziff Ballet Opera House from December 17th through December 23rd, with shows at 2 p.m. and/or 7:30 p.m.

And while few South Floridians roast chestnuts on open fires these days (they’re not exactly dietary staples, and most municipalities have long since outlawed open fires), almost everyone has seen “The Nutcracker.” The ballet has been an American holiday tradition since Balanchine launched his Broadway production in 1954, and it’s since secured its place as a rite of passage, alongside mistletoe and cranberry sauce. And, OK, chestnuts.

“The Nutcracker,” a two-act Tchaikovsky ballet that debuted in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1891, was based on a much longer story called “The Nutcracker and The Mouse King,” with characters and plot turns that can only lead one to conclude its author was heavily dependent on hallucinogenic substances.

But there was obviously something irresistible to United States audiences about a prince turned into a device for crushing the hard-shelled seeds of trees, and his inevitable battle with the Mouse King (the rodents organized into a monarchy – who knew?), as well as fair maiden Marie’s dubious unconditional love for a useful if rather unbending household implement of questionable virility.

And, curiously, even Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was not that enamored of his own ballet until the final stages of its composition. But of course, the transcendent “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” instrumental makes the production a natural for the Christmas season and it has easily been the most watched and most popular ballet in the United States over the last 50 years. O For more information, call 305-949-6722 or visit arshtcenter.org.

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This Time Of Year Our Relationship With Food Gets Complicated

By Emily J. Minor

Smith works with eating-disorder patients at the Renfrew Center of Florida in Coconut Creek and also helps clients at her counseling job at Life Time Athletic in Boca Raton.

And the No. 1 problem she sees? Deprivation – then reward. Then more deprivation. Then more reward.

Pretty soon it’s just one big, messy cycle of dysfunctional eating – with the rewards always winning.

After all, rewards are more fun.

Smith estimates that about 90 percent of her clients, mostly women, eat this way. And it doesn’t matter if she’s seeing a client at Renfrew Center – where she treats everything from anorexia nervosa to binge eating – or a physically fit woman at the gym. Most of us fall victim to this mistake, she says.

“There are a lot of really restricted eating habits out there,” she explains. “(Clients) don’t allow themselves to have some of the things that they like.”

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t’s here, you know, that time of year when our eating becomes somewhat, shall we say, deranged.

The bad stuff – that is, the good stuff we all love – is everywhere. Goodies at the office. Goodies arriving in the mail. Goodies in our very own kitchen pantries.

When else do we make sufganiyot and latkes, all in the same morning, or our mother’s thumb-

print cookies with that little spot of jam smackdab in the middle?

Things like bread. Or corn. Or even a nice piece of ripe fruit.

Only during the holidays, right?

What this does, Smith claims, is set up a recipe for disaster, especially during the holidays when there are bad choices all around us.

Our personal relationship with food is perhaps never unhealthier than in December, especially if we tend to be the kind of eaters Boca Raton registered dietitian Ryann M. Smith sees every day, day after day.

So let’s say you lost 30 pounds two years ago, and the weight’s starting to creep back, just a bit. We’re talking maybe seven pounds. And let’s say you head December 2010

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that’s life8 relations practice, agrees. Holidays are tough.

They require planning. They require determination.

And you have to know the enemy.

“We tend to eat more sugar and fatty foods and we eat more because we’re under stress,” she says. “It tends to calm down our nerves when we eat.”

Bender’s advice starts simply. Indeed, it’s the same advice she gives her husband during the holidays.

Don’t go to a party and stand next to the food table. “My husband will

“We tend to eat more sugar and fatty foods and we eat more because we’re under stress. It tends

to calm down our nerves when we eat.”

– Lori Bender, dietitian and nutritionist

do that and you’d think he’d never eaten before,” she jokes.

Eat simple and in moderation. “You could have an apple instead of a piece of apple pie,” she says.

Eat smaller portions, but perhaps more of them. (That part can be a given this time of year.)

Don’t set yourself up for overeating by handing out permission slips beforehand. (I’m not dieting today because it’s a party.) into the holidays constantly reciting the same mantra. You might even repeat it morning, noon and night.

You might even be a little obsessed.

I am going to stay the same during the holidays. I am not going to gain a single ounce. I am going to use common sense and determination. I am going to fit into that little black dress for New Year’s Eve. So you get up in the morning and have tea. Just tea. Hot tea, because it kind of fills you up more. For lunch? Maybe rolled-up turkey with a piece of cheese. Maybe a hard-boiled egg to take the edge off.

Certainly no bread, because carbo40

hydrates are the enemy. And in the afternoon? More tea, of course.

And you do this because you know the payoff is coming. Indeed, it’s right around the corner.

There’s a party tonight, a big one, and you’re going to – OMG! – eat whatever you want. Scallops wrapped in bacon. Toast points with bruschetta. The fish with the creamy sauce and, certainly, the mashed red potatoes with sour cream and butter.

want to get dressed and go. Now. Smith says that will lead you right into your fat clothes – and the only advice she can give involves the M Word.

“One of the things I teach my clients is all foods fit in moderation,” she says. “That way, it doesn’t turn into overeating.”

Her most important piece of advice for holiday parties might be this: “Make a plate, sit down and eat it,” she says. Then tell yourself: “Now I’m done eating.”

And try to keep the recipes healthy.

Bender swears by mashed potatoes made with chicken broth instead of milk and butter. “They’re good,” she insists.

Still, even for the healthiest among us, it’s a challenge, agree both women.

And it might not happen without some planning. But binging and then telling yourself you’ll lose it the first of the year is a recipe for failure.

“Guess what?” says Bender. “You never do.”

You’ve earned it, right?

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Rudolph Still Rules Why Holiday TV Classics Appeal To The Kid In Us All

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o you remember what TV was like in December when you were a kid? Night after night, the networks offered up a bonanza of all your favorite holiday shows: Rudolph struggling with his embarrassing red nose. Frosty the Snowman magically coming to life. Charlie Brown rescuing a forlorn baby Christmas tree. Young Kris Kringle’s 42

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transformation into the definitive Mickey Rooney-voiced Santa Claus.

In those prehistoric days before TiVo, DVDs and the ABC Family Channel, if you forgot to tune in at 8 p.m. on the appointed night… well, you’d just have to wait until next year to watch the Grinch pin reindeer antlers on his bedraggled dog, Max.

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And while our viewing options have multiplied exponentially since the ’60s and ’70s, our holiday tastes haven’t changed as much as you might think: those old animated shows are still drawing big audiences.

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” for example, has invariably won its time slot every year since its 1964 debut. Last year’s airing was not only the night’s most-watched program, but also the one most popular with the Nielsen Ratings’ coveted 18-to49-year-old viewers.

So what is it that brings us back to these shows year after year? Why are today’s kids, raised on the likes of Sony PlayStation and “Toy Story 3,” still enchanted with 40-year-old stopmotion animation? And why do par-

ents – even those of us who celebrate the holidays with a Hanukkah menorah instead of a Christmas tree – still get a kick out of hearing the “Snow Miser/Heat Miser” song for the umpteenth time? (Or at least I did when my 5-year-old belted it out in the bathtub every night last winter.)

TV writer/producer Jules Bass, who co-created “Rudolph,” “Frosty the Snowman” and countless other holiday hits under the umbrella of Rankin/Bass Productions, is aware that audiences aren’t tuning in to his old shows for state-of-the-art animation or impressive special effects. But he says the shows’ continuing popularity proves that neither of those elements are key to good entertainment.

that’s life8 parents dren, the school bullies who exclude others from the reindeer games. All this and some snappy tunes too!”

Unlike a lot of other children’s entertainment, though, one tenet of nearly all holiday shows is that vanquished villains are inevitably rehabilitated.

The Grinch, who starts off with a heart “two sizes too small,” ends up carving the Christmas roast beast with Cindy Lou Who. Kris Kringle gives the Winter Warlock a toy choochoo train and melts his icy heart.

The Abominable Snowman eventually makes himself useful as a Christmas tree decorator.

“Animation techniques change constantly, but good story never changes. Good story is good story. And there are so many films that people just want to see. The familiarity

seems to breed comfort. If you see ‘Bambi’ tomorrow, even though you know it, you’re happy to see it again.”

– TV writer/producer Jules Bass, who cocreated "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and other holiday shows under Rankin/Bass Productions

“Animation techniques change constantly, but good story never changes,” Bass says. “Good story is good story. And there are so many films, like ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and that Jimmy Stewart movie (‘It’s a Wonderful Life’), that people just want to see. The familiarity seems to breed comfort. If you see ‘Bambi’ tomorrow, even though you know it, you’re happy to see it again.”

Those of us raised on TV, in the days before computers ruled the house, are naturally happy when our children find pleasure in the same entertainment we once enjoyed. (And that doesn’t just apply to holiday shows: When ordering some vintage DVDs of “The Electric Company” on Amazon for my son this year, I couldn’t help noticing how many buyers admitted that having kids was a great excuse for re-watching 44

their own childhood favorites.)

“It’s just a fun, nostalgic thing for aging Gen-Xers like myself to revisit all those shows, and not necessarily in an ironic way,” says Leslie Gray Streeter, pop culture columnist for The Palm Beach Post. “It’s OK to surrender to the goofiness of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Hermey the Elf, Kris Kringle and the warlock doing that one-foot-in-front-of-theother dance. I got married recently and I will definitely be torturing my future children with all that stuff.”

My friend Sandy, who’s been watching the holiday specials every year since her three girls were little, couldn’t agree more. “I think sometimes the technology actually takes away,” she says. “A lot of kids’ things today, like this year’s ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ are not even really made for

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kids. I thought the remake of ‘The Grinch’ was actually scary for them.

She adds, “I put all those old Christmas specials in the same category as ‘The Brady Bunch.’ There’s a kind of nostalgia for a time when it was a simple story and good did win, and you didn’t worry about the outcome too much.”

At my friend Diane’s house, where the holidays always begin with the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” the shows’ plotlines also serve as a vehicle for sneaking in moral lessons.

“Their messages embrace family and good values wrapped in the holiday spirit,” she says. “And we like to identify the villains within our culture: the Office Grinch, the Burgermeister neighbor who hates chil-

“In our shows, the bad guys always turn out OK in the end,” Bass says with a chuckle. “They never end up in jail or shot. They always come over to the good side. People like to see their character arcs. Whatever the guy has done wrong, he always manages to do something good to make up for it.”

Still, even Jules Bass – who continues to write (the upcoming Selena Gomez movie “Monte Carlo” is based on one of his books) – is sometimes puzzled at how beloved his holiday shows remain for so many.

“You could ask anybody in the film business if they know what they’re doing when they’re doing it and the answer is no,” he says. “You do it, you do it as well as you can and it’s a surprise to you when it’s that successful.

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Portions of the charming hotel, located at the enviable corner of 50th Street and Madison Avenue, were created for prominent financier Henry Villard in 1882 as The Villard Mansion, inspired by the neo-Italian Renaissance tradition and built to emulate the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome.

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he New York Palace hotel is the epitome of a captivating storybook castle: all sweeping staircases, sparkling chandeliers and curved colonnades. There’s sophistication, opulence and New World elegance in every crevice of this world-renowned Midtown Manhattan property.

Its storied history and intriguing architecture make a stay here more like a sleepover at an exquisite museum.

Portions of the charming hotel, located at the enviable corner of 50th Street and Madison Avenue, were created for prominent financier Henry Villard in 1882 as The Villard Mansion, inspired by the neo-Italian Renaissance tradition and built to emulate the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome.

Today, it’s a blend of The Villard Mansion and a contemporary 55-story

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tower housing luxurious guest rooms.

The past and present meld perfectly here: The courtyard, once the entrance to the mansion, showcases Renaissance designs in pink, rose and black marble set into jade-green and rose granite motifs from 15th century Italian cathedrals; the hotel’s interior is a tribute to the Gilded Age, evident in stunning spots like the upper lobby, with its restored Verona marble fire-

place designed by Augustus SaintGaudens, who adorned the area above the mantel with carved figures of “Joy,” “Hospitality” and “Moderation” (look for the zodiac clock designed as part of the marble in the lobby staircase).

Villard’s cherished private study, with its vaulted gilded ceilings and mosaic tile floors is now the main dining room of GILT, the Two Michelin Star, 55-seat restaurant, featuring futuristic interior design by French architect Patrick Jouin and the culinary creations of Executive Chef Justin Bogle, whose innovative menu includes Black Cod with tandoori spices and Rib-Eye accompanied by manchego cheese and quince. The fine dining experience continues with a stellar selection of wine stored in the 8,000-bottle cellar overseen by Wine Director Patrick Cappiello.

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The hotel’s GILT bar is another architectural wonder: a dramatic, dazzling two-story venue dubbed the “Gold Room,” (originally The Villard Mansion’s music room), it’s ensconced in 14-karat gold – including the ceilings, walls and wainscoting.

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Pampering is paramount at The New York Palace: the 7,000-squarefoot spa/fitness center is a destination in itself. The spa, open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, provides the perfect escape with everything from hot stone massages to an entire day of bliss (try the mud treatment, designed to melt away stress and tension while eliminating toxins and stimulating lymphatic flow; follow it up with an invigorating peppermint foot treatment).

Guests who want to exercise will find their niche at the hotel’s state-of-theart fitness center, which overlooks St. Patrick’s Cathedral, offering an inspiring workout you won’t find elsewhere.

There’s also a personal training program, where a nationally certified trainer will create a personal fitness regimen (it is possible to go home looking more fit than when you left).

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The T Touch utera For Star Wedding And Event Planner David Tutera, Every Day’s A Celebration

Celebrity party planner David Tutera didn’t even know what a bar to design one more than 25 years ago in ing and orchestrating headline-grabbing Westchester, N.Y. Back then he was a events from Palm Beach to Los Angeles Fordham University student and gift for clients such as Elton John, Jennifer shop owner, and a customer was so smit- Lopez and The Rolling Stones; he also ten with the look of his store windows publishes books about entertaining and that she requested he create her son’s bar has his own line of wedding gowns. Next year he’ll introduce Moment by David mitzvah party.

Tutera, a collection of engagement rings, The ambitious young man was psyched jewelry and wedding accessories for Sears.

– but also perplexed.

Not bad for a college dropout. But from a “Since I didn’t have a clue about a bar young age, David Tutera appeared destined mitzvah, I called a friend and quickly to blossom in the helping profession. learned what it was,” laughs Tutera, 44, now an internationally known entertainment expert and host of the hit show, MAKING “My Fair Wedding,” which airs on WE HIS MARK TV. “My dad had always told me, ‘Never say no.’ So I went for it.”

Born in the village of Port Chester, N.Y., Tutera grew up in an Italian family, the And he was really good at it. son and grandson of funeral home owners (his father and paternal grandfather Consequently, Tutera quit college, attended taught him the art of compassion). His trade shows and learned all he could about mother owned a floral shop and his maconcocting huge celebrations and, with his ternal grandfather was a florist (they nurone bar mitzvah client in tow, opened an tured his imaginative side). event-planning business.

“I was encouraged early on by my florist It paid off. grandfather to pursue my creative streak and artistic ability,” says Tutera, who now Today the founder of New York-based lives full time in Los Angeles. “He was a David Tutera, Inc. is renowned for design- major influence on me.”

mitzvah was when he was asked When Tutera opened his Westchester gift shop, he made money by delivering singing telegrams. His personal approach has always been unique and attention-grabbing. “I built the business by being creative and doing things to get noticed,” he says. “I wanted to be a big guy. This was important to me.”

He launched his full-scale events business in 1986 and eight years later, relocated to Manhattan so he could host his first colossal affair for Iris Cantor, a renowned philanthropist.

“Iris was a major socialite so I threw her an over-the-top party for her new hospital wing,” he recalls. “It was amazing.”

From there, the business grew like topsy.

Tutera planned an event for Britain’s Prince Charles and the Royal Family at the Hotel Bel-Air in Beverly Hills. Soon after, he organized his first wedding for the Potamkin family (of the car dealership empire) at The Pierre Hotel in New York City.

But rather than rest on his laurels, he hustled even more to build momentum. “I pounded the pavement in New York, trying to get bigger,” recalls Tutera, who would wake at 6 a.m. every morning to put in a full day. “It was difficult and I knew I needed to get a national name and expand beyond New York City.”

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In South Florida, socialites hire Tutera for a variety of glitzy galas often held at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, The Breakers Palm Beach, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Naples.

Two years ago, he signed a client from Chicago who wanted a one-of-a-kind wedding. Tutera suggested Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago because of its opulence, drama and Palm Beach oceanfront location. The same year, he created a replica of Venice, Italy, at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, for the wedding of a wealthy client who flew dozens of friends and family members to town for a threeday spectacle.

Word of mouth helped. After orchestrating a successful Kennedy Center gala in Washington, D.C., he received calls to create parties, receptions and bar mitzvahs from clients in Atlanta, Ga.; Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles and San Francisco, Calif.

He recalls a three-day wedding he orchestrated in northern California, for which he created an oasis in a vineyard with a spectacular array of food, colors and romantic elements. The next night he brought Tuscany, Italy to town.

“The whole weekend took my breath away,” says Tutera, “And it takes a lot to impress me.”

Indeed. These days Tutera and his staff of 40 put on events for a star-studded clientele. In New York City, he planned Star Jones’ wedding at The Waldorf=Astoria and a surprise birthday celebration in Manhattan for Susan Lucci’s husband; he threw a birthday party for Elton John’s 56

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Another client requested The Breakers Palm Beach. “I love the old classic drama of The Breakers with its fascinating history,” says Tutera. “I have done weddings and fundraisers at the hotel and am always glad when I have the chance to come down to Palm Beach for work. I love it.”

At The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Tutera recently designed an oceanfront outdoor wedding for 600 guests followed by an indoor reception. He’s also created four weddings at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples for clients ranging from Weston, Fla. to Boston, Mass.

He says he loves working with the Naples property because it’s classic with a pavilion room that’s skewed toward contemporary – a total juxtaposition which he calls a “rare design element” that really works for parties.

“I have a passion for this business and am always looking for new ways to create parties and events,” says Tutera, who lectures nationally on the subject. “I live my work.”

LOVE OF SPECTACLE When he’s not jet-setting the globe planning grand events, Tutera can be found working on his successful primetime reality show, “My Fair Wedding,” now in its third season. The premise: Tutera enters the wedding chaos three weeks before the bride’s big day and expands her fantasies to transform the party from ordinary to “beyond extraordinary.”

For example, one bride told Tutera she was “marrying a Greek god” so she needed a Greek-themed wedding. He quickly found statues, white robes and golden centerpieces to make the event sizzle. Another bride wanted butterflies and rainbows, so he created a Garden of Eden wonderland that worked inside and outdoors.

“When I watch him film ‘My Fair Wedding’ it’s amazing to see how he acts with people,” says his mother, Jo Ann Tutera. “He loves what he does and the girls love him.

They write him letters and they often get together with him for dinner months later.”

Tutera is also planning some new TV projects designed to empower women.

“David finds it exciting to help women improve their lives,” explains his mother.

“It makes him feel like he is worth something in the world.”

Adds Tutera, “To me, a size 20 is as beautiful as a size four. Helping all women advance is important to me and will be a big part of my future career objectives because it makes me feel good.”

He’s also busy writing books – he’s got seven, including “Big Birthdays;” “The Party Planner;” “America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties;” “A Passion for Parties;” “The Big White Book of Weddings” and “Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings.” His latest, “My Fair Wedding,” describes and illustrates highlights from his TV show, and is due in stores January 11th.

Photo by Maring Lifestyle Photo

partner at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. He also organized a record release celebration for The Rolling Stones in New York’s Madison Square Garden, as well as a wedding for New York Giant Antonio Pierce. Then there were parties for Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Barbara Walters, Tommy Hilfiger, Kenneth Cole and former vice president Al Gore. He even designed The Grammy Awards in the mid ’90s.

Wedding photos by Carlos Andres Varela Photography

The busy Tutera also continuously works on his line of wedding gowns for Faviana, the special occasion dress company. His creations are inspired by red carpet fashions worn by A-list celebrities and run the gamut from classic and beautiful to dramatic and innovative. All are affordable for the average woman, bringing a bit of Hollywood to Middle America.

This elaborate New York wedding designed by Tutera took place on a Manhattan rooftop.

The designer has also opened STEM by David Tutera, a full-service retail floral and gift shop on Spice Road near Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J. And he’s working on a bridal crafts line for Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts, called Down the Aisles, and next year will launch his new jewelry line for Sears.

One of his favorite things is spending time with his business associate and life partner, Ryan Jurica, who he married in 2003 during a civil union destination wedding with 200 guests in Manchester, Vt. Together, they work and play, incorporating clients’ celebrations with their own love of spectacle.

“I have a passion for this business and am always looking for new ways to create parties and events.

I live my work.”

A bar mitzvah designed by Tutera with an 'AVATAR' style.

Bar Mitzvah photos by Andre Maier

— David Tutera

“I am successful because I come from a modest upbringing,” says Tutera, who, when not working plans charity events, or runs, boxes and does Pilates to stay in fighting shape. “I give people a moment in life that they will never experience elsewhere.”

One of Tutera’s most cherished celebratory memories is of his own holiday party, which took place last Christmas in his home in Connecticut.

“A country home in the middle of winter with your closest family and friends is the perfect holiday celebration, with everyone smiling, laughing and enjoying the presence of those around them,” says Tutera, who decorates five Christmas trees each year. “I like to serve mulled wine and Prosecco and roast marshmallows in the fireplace for s’mores. Nothing beats a traditional holiday celebration with the ones you love.” O December 2010

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Party At Your Place! Enjoy It Like A Guest By Following The Advice Of Our Entertaining Experts

It sounds like a brilliant idea at first: “Let’s have a holiday party!” You pick a date, make a list, tell your friends … they tell their friends… and you start wondering what to serve – and how much. And whether you should do a sit-down dinner or buffet. And how many bottles of wine – and vodka, and rum, and Scotch – to buy. ¶ And by the time the week of the soiree rolls around, you’re popping aspirin like M&Ms and wondering what excuse you can use to cancel the whole shebang and leave town. ¶ But wait. There are plenty of smart, experienced event experts in South Florida who make their livings – and base their reputations on – engineering spectacular celebrations with ease and finesse. ¶ There’s no reason you can’t benefit from their knowledge. In fact, we’ve consulted with several of them, who agreed to share invaluable steps and tips to ensure you don’t spend your own holiday bash hiding in a closet guzzling wine, praying for the evening to end. ¶ After all, the success of any great gettogether can be narrowed down to three main components, according to Barton G. Weiss, of Barton G. Event Design and Production in Miami. “A great mix of guests, memorable food and cocktails, and the right music.” ¶ So without further adieu, let’s get your party started.

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Decide the size and type of party you want.

company based in Boca Raton. “An open house is a whole different way to function as opposed to a sit-down dinner.”

“During our first conversation, I ask clients how they see the event going – how many people, is it a drop-by kind of thing?” says Myrna Swire, owner of It’s Your Party, a full-service event design

Adds Marc Bladd, owner of The Catering Group in Pompano Beach, “Of course, space is always an issue depending on what you are trying to create. Small homes and

HOLIDAY CHEERS!

Whether you’re serving cocktails or whipping up bowls of punch, here are two surefire crowd-pleasers.

ROSATO ROYALE 2 oz. Martini Rosato 1 oz. pomegranate juice Squeeze of fresh lime Pour all ingredients into a highball glass filled with ice. Stir gently and garnish with fresh mint leaves and pomegranate seeds for the appearance of holly.

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Estate event photo by J. Villota Photography

Swire provides clients with a list indicating what’s needed based on the number of guests. “For 100 guests, how many bottles of vodka, they’ll need; that sort of thing,” she says. Bruce Sutka, president of Sutka Productions in West Palm Beach, feels it’s best to keep drink options simple. “You don’t have to do mixed drinks. Beer and wine are staples, but you can always narrow down the other offerings and just serve punch or Champagne. People will drink whatever you give them.”

BACARDI HOLIDAY PARTY PUNCH

Cupcake photo courtesy of Barton G.

1 7 50 ml bottle of Bacardi Silver 1 c up of St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur 1 c up of Aperol Italian Liqueur ¾ cup of simple syrup ¾ cup of lime juice 2 c ups of blood orange juice and/or pineapple and cranberry juice ½ bottle of Prosecco or ginger ale to taste Add all ingredients into a punch bowl, stirring occasionally. Add ice and Champagne or soda to taste. Garnish with cranberries and rosemary.

Clockwise from top: A holiday event at a private estate, by Myrna Swire; a wedding on the intercoastal, by Marc Bladd; artfully presented goat cheese appetizers,

by Marc Bladd; a decadent 64-foot cupcake display at the opening of Prelude By Barton G., designer Barton G. Weiss’ Miami restaurant.

condos work fine; you just scale down the ideas to suit the space. But the first thing I do with a client is find out what they’re trying to create for their event, what they envision as far as the venue, the food, etcetera.”

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Establish a budget and, based on that, a menu.

“Usually people don’t want to tell you their budget,” says Swire. “It’s like when you buy a car. You don’t want to tell the showroom manager what you can spend. But when it comes to a party, you can spend $5,000, $45,000 or anywhere in between,” she explains. “It’s much easier if you tell me, ‘OK, I have $10,000, what can I get for 50 people?’ I know what things cost, so I’ll know whether the menu will have to be chicken instead of roast beef. That’s another way a planner can help you.”

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As for food, Bladd says, “I recommend passed hors d’oeuvres as well as stations. And nothing takes the place of a full sit-down menu with an hors d’oeuvres hour preceding it if your budget allows.”

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Music is a must, whether live or piped in through a sound system. “Your guests are there to talk, so if you provide live music, make it a pianist or a harpist, or one guitarist rather than a band so that conversation isn’t drowned out,” Sutka says. “But it’s better to go with one or two musicians than a full band so everyone can hear each other.” If everyone’s feeling particularly festive, consider trotting out the karaoke machine to liven things up midway through the evening. “People have had drinks and they’re a little loose by then, so it’s fun,” says Swire. “There is a beginning, middle and end to each event, and entertainment should follow that flow.”

South Florida’s Chic Man About Town Explains How To Party With Panache Rod Stafford Hagwood, Fashion Editor and Arts Writer, Sun-Sentinel Here’s a man who knew early on that fashion would be a part of his life. Growing up African-American in the south, Hagwood

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and professional recognition. “What goes hand in hand with the black middle-class ascension, goes fashion,” he says. “When my father appeared in court, he was always a very sharply dressed lawyer. When my mother was in the classroom, she dressed professionally.” We’re guessing Hagwood still thinks of them every time he tucks a pocket square in his sports coat, just-so.

How can guys glitz up their outfits?

Photo by Andrew Meade

“One of the first things a guy should do if he really wants to dress it up is consider new shoes. Guys tend to wear their shoes until they fall off their feet.

Get yourself a nice pair of boots, whether it’s a shoe boot or hiking boot. There are so many out there…

Now, you can wear a hiking boot with a suit or you can wear it with a blazer and some jeans.”

Are khaki pants too dull for the holidays?

“I had to go to a party this weekend and I did bring a pair of khaki pants. But here’s the thing, again. I brought some fabulous shoes. Just fabulous. And then a very conservative blazer and then a really luxurious pocket square. It adds some sportiness.”

What’s the best thing a woman can do to glam up basic black?

“Oh, I can hit this one out of the park. She should wear all of her pearls. She should mix them. There should be different colors of pearls. There should be pearls that have some metallic in them – silver and gold. She should pile them on like Coco Chanel.”

How should a woman dress if she’s carrying some extra weight in her middle?

“It doesn’t really matter where you’re carrying your weight. It’s all about camouflaging and leading the eye elsewhere. If you’re kind of thick in the middle, you want to make sure your top or jacket doesn’t stop where your waist is. You might want to try an empire waist. Again, the eye is drawn upward. The last thing you want to do is wear loose clothing. Get something that fits. And you could dress monochromatically. Wear colors from the same family, from head to toe.”

Favorite men’s fashion tip for the season: “Get a sleeker neck tie. Just make sure the lapels on your jacket are also thin.”

– By Emily J. Minor

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5 Memorable Mementos Mini Holiday Brownie Favor Pops in five brilliant colors and designs including holiday ornaments and snowflakes. Buy them by the dozen; for 12-23 pops, they’re $3.75 apiece; 24-71, $3.65 apiece; 72 or more, $3.55 apiece. Visit beau-coup.com.

Personalized Mini Wine Bottle Favors from Favors by Serendipity, $6.99 each with a minimum order of 24. Visit favorideas.com.

Beautiful Murano glass Art Deco wine stoppers in shapes ranging from starfish to hearts, $3.99 apiece, at Yofi Designs, Delray Beach. Call 561-404-4209 or visit yofidesigns.com.

Hand-iced cookies from Eleni’s New York come in various amazing shapes and colors and are positively delicious; Santa On Vacation features 17 pieces in the shapes of reindeer, sunblock, a palm tree, a lounge chair, a smiling sun and candy canes, for $65. Visit elenis.com.

Cinnamon-scented Merry Mitten Sachets come in ice blue or red and are accented with a glittery snowflake and satin bow; tuck two into a winter mug and send your guests off with sweet memories; $3.95 apiece. Visit favorffair.com.

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10 Great Holiday (And Holiday-ish) CDs 5. A Most Excellent Reggae Christmas

by Various Artists (2005; San Juan Music Group): Holiday staples with an island beat.

1. James Brown Funky Christmas (1995, Universal Records): Recorded in Brown’s prime, this 17-song set will inject some soul into your holiday.

2. A Motown Christmas by Various Artists (1999, Motown Records): All the stars that made the label famous are here, from Diana Ross and the Jackson 5 to The Supremes and Stevie Wonder.

3. Dig That Crazy Christmas by The Brian Setzer Orchestra (2005; Surfdog, Inc.): Big band sounds that definitely signify a party is in progress, with catchy ditties like “Zat You Santa Claus?” and “Santa Drives a Hot Rod.”

4. Now That’s What I Call Christmas

by Various Artists (2001; Universal Music Enterprises): There’s Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald (2001) on Disc 1; Disc 2 includes holiday hits from the likes of Britney Spears, Shaggy, Gloria Estefan, Harry Connick, Jr., Bruce Springsteen, John Lennon & Yoko Ono and Boyz II Men.

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6. Michael Bublé: Let it Snow! (2003, 2007, Reprise): The suave crooner belts out traditional tunes such as “White Christmas,” “The Christmas Song” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”

7. Hanukkah Celebration (a new release): Upbeat instrumentals of “Hava Nagila,” “The Dreidel Song” and “Yemeyhah,” among others, provide a lively background for your gathering. (Song previews available on iTunes.)

8. Classical Harp Music (mix; 2008 Autumn Hill): Soft and relaxing, perfect for a sit-down dinner party, includes “Auld Lang Syne” and “Carol of the Bells.”

9. Steel Drum Celebration (from Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Steel Drum Band, 2006; Tropical Music International): Features “Mambo #5,” “Play That Funky Music” and “Conga,” among others.

10. A Festive Holiday (2010, OnThe-Go Music): Contains fun, pop-flavored holiday versions of Madonna’s “Holiday,” Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailamos” and “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.”

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Fashion Design Instructor, The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Tatakis grew up in Montreal, Canada and never considered a career in anything but fashion. “Ever since I could remember, it’s all I wanted to do,” she says. “It’s just what I was good at.” For nearly 20 years, she’s shared with students her sense of style, vision and ability to turn an idea into a beautiful piece of clothing. “I teach them how to take a fashion concept, build the idea and then execute it,” says Tatakis, who says that in today’s market, a fashion-design degree is practically a must. “The industry demands it.”

Is there anything hot this season that an older woman should wear to a party?

“The trend right now is jackets that we can wear. There is shine or sparkle on everything. You can get it on shoes, on accessories, on clothes. You don’t have to go crazy like a teenager. I think head-to-toe is too much. For me, personally, I wouldn’t mind it in a skirt or a blouse or a pair of shoes. I would never do all three. But there are women out there who do all three and it looks great. So I think it’s a matter of preference.”

What are some good party colors, besides black?

“Mauve seems to be coming in. The deeper mauves seem to be attractive to me because I wear a lot of black and that’s one color I could wear. I like the plums out there now. I’m seeing a lot of deep colors. That’s another way to go if you like wearing black because they’re deep. So they look like black, but they’re not.”

If you need something new for the holidays, where do you shop?

“I’m more of a department store person, so it would be Bloomingdale’s or Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus. I like the fact that the sales help kind of leaves you alone unless you ask them for something. I like looking for what I want. I enjoy that. Plus, they have a big selection for all kinds of ages and sizes.”

What’s your favorite go-to holiday party outfit?

“I love to wear pants – so a pair of pants with a pair of boots or high heels, and a nice blouse that has a little bit of shine, but not glittery.

That’s sophisticated.”

Favorite women’s fashion tip for the season: “I think a pencil skirt looks good on everybody.”

– By Emily J. Minor

Photo of Chrisa Tatakis by Christina Carrizosa; styling by Tiffany Azmouz; dress designed by Chrisa Tatakis

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Think out of the box when designing the decor. “I prefer decorations that don’t involve flowers,” says Sutka. “Like large versions of glass ornaments scattered around, snowmen sitting on a wreath of holly or candles. It’s all about fun. The less pretentious and ostentatious, the better.” For an extra-special effect, Bladd suggests an allwhite theme with touches of metallics, such as silver, gold and bronze, or accents like LED-lit balloon pillars. Menorahs that look more like art pieces are functional but also add to the decor, such as those made of blown glass, exotic woods, stone and even studded with Swarovski crystals that sparkle in the candlelight; these are surefire conversation pieces. A wide array of them – including designs by Jay Strongwater and Olivia Riegel – can be found at thisnext.com.

how I see planning an event. That way, you have a good time at your own party. I’m there, I dress as if I’m a guest, I don’t have a big ‘Event Producer’ sign on me, but I am overseeing to make sure chafing dishes are replenished and that leftover glasses are removed – I run it like a show, because that’s really what it is.” But if hiring an event planner is not an option, organization and planning are keys to your relaxation and enjoyment as a host. Make lists ahead of time, keep everything simple and avoid adding last-minute components to the party that might trip you up or cause undue stress if you can’t make them come together in time. O

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The easiest way to be a guest at your own party is to enlist the services of a professional.

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Clockwise from left: An over-the-top Sweet 16 party in Wellington, by Myrna Swire; a miniature Santa Claus figurine adds a merry touch to a Christmas party; a festive outdoor holiday celebration, by Bruce Sutka.

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House Recipes For A Successful Holiday Soiree

By Lori Lawrence

Want your gathering to be a hit? What you’ll need: two-dozen or so of your favorite people, simple yet delicious finger foods, a wickedly wonderful cocktail concoction and a great party game guests will talk about long after the evening ends. It’s easier than you – and your guests – might think, but let the crowd marvel at your party prowess.

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BLITZEN’S MEXICAN EGGNOG

Holiday Spirits: Nothing says 'festive' quite like a

generous glass of creamy (spiked) eggnog. Make

plenty — your guests will want seconds.

4 egg yolks 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tbsp.

1 pint whole milk 1 cup heavy cream 4 oz. Cabo Wabo Reposado 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 4 egg whites

In a bowl, beat egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it’s completely dissolved. Add milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg; stir to combine. Place egg whites in bowl and beat to soft peaks.

With mixer still running, gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve topped with grated cinnamon and nutmeg.

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from the crowd – gild

metal leaf adhesive

fresh pomegranates,

in a random pattern

apples or pears

on the pears; let dry

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money on 24-karat edible gold like you would use on a cake.

✦ Burnish gold leaf with brush or fingertips until buffed; remove excess flakes of gold leaf. ✦ Place on platter in the center of your

MINI COCONUT CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (Makes 48 mini cupcakes)

cooking; drain and dry. Wrap each stalk with half slice of prosciutto and transfer to serving platter. Serve at room temperature.

1 box vanilla cake mix 2½ tsp. vanilla extract, divided 2 tsp. almond extract, divided 1 lb. cream cheese, room temperature ¾ lb. unsalted butter, room temperature 1¼ lbs. powdered sugar 2¾ cups sweetened coconut, shredded

WARM SEASONED OLIVES (Serves 6, so multiply times 4)

Preheat oven according to box cake mix instructions. Add 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1½ teaspoon almond extract to prepared cake batter. Line mini cupcake pan with cupcake liners. Fill cups with batter.

Bake according to instructions; cool on rack.

Combine cream cheese and butter in bowl and mix until smooth with electric mixer. Add powdered sugar in three equal batches, ensuring mix is combined and smooth before adding the next batch. Add remaining vanilla and almond extract. Frost cupcakes and top with shredded coconut.

PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS (Makes 24 pieces)

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6 cups olives with pits ¼ cup olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 12 sprigs fresh thyme 6 strips of orange zest, ¼” x 3” each

Drain and rinse olives. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over low heat.

Add olives, garlic, rosemary and orange zest. Stirring occasionally, warm olives until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Serve immediately or hold in warm pan.

PHYLLO-WRAPPED GOAT CHEESE (Makes 24 pieces) 3 oz. (3/4 stick) butter, unsalted, melted 16 9”X14” phyllo sheets, thawed 1 lb. goat cheese, mild

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Scoop goat cheese into 24 1-tablespoon portions and reserve on wax paper. Gently unwrap phyllo dough from packaging; unfold. Cover stack of phyllo sheets with plastic wrap followed by a damp kitchen towel. Remove one sheet of phyllo and re-cover stack. Lay phyllo on a work surface with short side in front of you.

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End the evening with a holiday party game that will get everyone’s silly factor up. Here are three to choose from:

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Unwrap the Gift phyllo on top of the buttered phyllo. Brush with more butter. Cut stacked phyllo from short side to short side into 3 even (3” x 14”) strips. Place 1 scoop of cheese near corner of a phyllo strip on end closest to you; fold over to enclose filling and form a triangle.

Continue to fold strip like a flag, keeping triangle shape. Lay pastry on baking sheet, seam side down. Brush top with butter.

Repeat until all phyllo is used. (Recipe may be prepared up to three days in advance at this point; simply wrap in plastic and store in freezer.) Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, rotating pan once to ensure even browning. Cool slightly before serving.

MEATBALLS IN SAFFRON GARLIC SAUCE (Makes 48 meatballs) ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup yellow onion, minced ¼ cup garlic, minced 2 tsp. paprika 3 cups chicken broth 1½ cup dry white wine 1 tsp. saffron, crumbled Salt, to taste 48 (2 lbs.) store-bought meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter), fully cooked and frozen

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, another 2-3 minutes. Add paprika, chicken broth and wine. Increase heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat

and simmer until reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes. Stir in saffron. Add frozen meatballs, reduce heat to low; cover and simmer another 15-20 minutes until meatballs are warmed through. Remove from sauce with slotted spoon and place on serving tray. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Drizzle sauce over meatballs and serve.

SHRIMP IN SHERRY-GARLIC SAUCE (Makes 24 servings of 3 shrimp) 3 lbs. shrimp, 21-25 count, peeled, deveined, tails on 1 tbsp. kosher salt ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ cup garlic, minced ¾ cup sherry, semi-dry ¼ cup parsley, minced Fresh lemon juice to taste

Spread shrimp on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. In large skillet, heat ¼ cup olive oil and garlic over medium-high heat until garlic begins to sizzle. Add 1 pound shrimp and stir frequently until shrimp is opaque. Transfer shrimp to a container.

Return skillet to heat. Add another pound of shrimp to skillet and additional olive oil as needed. Transfer shrimp to another container. Cook the final pound of shrimp, leaving it in skillet when done. Add reserved shrimp to skillet; lower heat to medium.

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Wrap a bunch of gifts in several layers of paper each. Seat guests in a circle, turn on music, and have guests take turns passing the gift to the left as the music plays. A person in charge of the music halts it periodically (think Musical Chairs), and whoever is holding the gift at the time unwraps it. The music begins again and the process continues, and the person who unwraps the final layer of wrapping gets to keep the gift.

Dirty Santa Everyone brings a wrapped gift but doesn’t reveal what it is. The host writes a number on a scrap piece of paper for each gift, places the numbered papers in a bowl or hat, and each guest draws one. The person with #1 picks a gift to open from the pile. The person with #2 can either pick a package or “steal” the gift from person #1. If a gift is stolen, the person who originally chose it can then steal from someone else or pick another gift. The last person to take a turn can steal from anyone in the game or open the remaining gift. Once a gift is stolen three times, it can’t be stolen again.

Holiday Charades & Pictionary Team up or divide into men versus women to play classic charades or Pictionary, only keep all answers holiday-related (movies, songs, etc.).

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Showroom is where buyer Judith Manning plots her holiday designs. Here, a 3-foot Santa Claus presides over seasonal gifts of potpourri, ornaments and family treasures. Shimmering appointments add an aura of glitz to the holiday season. “The holidays are a warm time of the year and including gold provides just enough glitter to add pizzazz without going over the top,� Manning explains. s s

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painted in green and white are the showpieces of this classically decorated tree. For an extra festive touch, Manning added holly berries and roped garland. She also used lots of reflective crystal, as well as plaid ribbons, Santa Claus figurines and vintage ornament reproductions she discovered during one of her Atlanta shopping trips.

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hen Judith Manning was asked to decorate a Palm Beach Gardens spec home to exude the magic of Christmas in South Florida, she wanted to combine the elements of the seashore with the splendor of old-fashioned holiday tradition. The result: A stylish and cozy winter wonderland that blends nostalgia with a fresh, beach-oriented vibe.

“I did this in a theme-oriented way by decorating four different trees,” explains Manning, a buyer for Decorators Unlimited in Palm Beach Gardens. “I tried to bring a warm and traditional feeling as well as an under-the-sea and by-thebeach look, because we live in Florida.”

s ECLECTIC COMPANY: The “Al Mirah,” a Tibetan chest, is an authentic reproduction that serves as a talking point in the entryway foyer. Etched in red and green, it provides an exotic complement to a pair of traditional green Christmas stockings. The twinkling wreath and garland are festooned with red robins, which offset an antique reproduction lamp crafted of resin. Completing the vignette are a pair of folksy snowmen, some silver reindeer and a fluted bowl filled with cheery red ornaments. s

From contemporary to traditional, Manning decorated each tree to set the tone for an entire room. There’s a shimmering crystalthemed tree, bedecked in gold and silver ornaments; a beach-themed tree, featuring coral mermaids and blown glass; an oldfashioned tree, replete with tiny Santa Claus figurines and ornaments and an elegant white-themed tree embellished with doves, snowflakes and other classic decorations. To create her festive masterpieces, Manning used holiday decorations she meticulously collected throughout the year, including those from one of her favorite sources, the Atlanta Gift Mart in Georgia.

“I love designing all types of Christmas rooms around trees because they’re fun to watch come to life,” she says. “The challenge is to bring in something new, yet maintain the old-fashioned magic of the holidays.”

VINTAGE CHARM: The great room’s old-fashioned tree rings with traditional

holiday elements, chock-a-block with popcorn balls, candy canes, plaid ornaments and other charming details. An antique-esque miniature metal train complements a stone-based hurricane-style candle holder – perfect for a favorite cinnamon scent. A shelf behind the tree holds snowmen crafted of stocking material.

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seashells, a simply lit garland festooned with aqua ornaments and a beachthemed tree decorated with coral pieces and blown-glass mermaids, this dining room scene is meant to reflect South Florida’s subtropical aura. The table’s appointments emulate the sea with white starter plates shaped like clam shells, while mini Christmas trees crafted of Mercury glass hold center stage. The contemporary chairs and glass table are from Vietri in Italy. s

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dued, elegant dining room, Manning created a frosted glittering tree that stands over 9 feet. She incorporated crystal pieces that appear to twinkle in the candlelight, as well as gold and silver ornaments to complement bronze table appointments. “This is my version of a contemporary Christmas setting,” says Manning. “I kept it simple and shimmering.”

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incorporating elegant whites and neutrals, turning to the green of the trees, wreaths and garlands for additional color. A gold framed mirror adds the illusion of space, while the carved mantle holds antique Santa Claus figurines and scattered magnolia leaves. Manning purchased the tufted cream-colored lounge chair in Hickory, N.C. Her goal was to create the perfect space for a family to relax and reflect upon the year ahead.

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“It’s hard to enjoy something when you know you’d enjoy it more if that person were there. Nothing is fun without him.”

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s the holidays approach, vacant seats at dinner tables and empty bedsides ring even more pronounced for the South Florida wives of soldiers fighting for freedom overseas. ¶ When the brave men of the Florida National Guard – all members of the 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment out of West Palm Beach – left for Iraq last January, their loving spouses remained to serve a mission of their own: Keeping their families and/or marriages afloat. ¶ Some are newly married and living alone; others are first-time mothers raising babies by themselves.

Some have children that wake from sleep crying for their daddies to hold them. There are missed birthdays, graduations and other milestones. ¶ But soon, the families will be united again.Though these soldiers were originally scheduled home at the beginning of January 2011 – a year from their deployment – they’ve been told it may happen in time for the holidays. While cautiously optimistic, the wives have seen how rapidly agendas can change in the military. So they plan, and they hope. And just maybe, maybe, they’ll receive the only gift they all agree they really need. ¶ Meet some of the wives and children of the soldiers who sacrifice so much.

THE ELLIOTTS Stephanie Elliott’s first year as a married woman wasn’t what she’d imagined wedded life to be as a little girl. ¶ But her husband, 1st Sgt. Tracy Elliott, mentioned his looming deployment during their first date almost three years ago, and she realized then that Tracy’s world was the military and had shaped him into the courageous, determined man he is today. ¶ The couple was relaxing in pajamas in their Miami Beach home when he proposed more than a year later. They married last December – three weeks before the 38-year-old soldier left for Iraq. ¶ They had to postpone their honeymoon and they spent their first Christmas together trying to avoid the thought of saying goodbye for an entire year. ¶ Fast-forward almost 12 months and Stephanie is eagerly awaiting Tracy’s return. Home doesn’t feel the same without him, she says. ¶ “It’s hard to enjoy something when you know you’d enjoy it more if that person were there,” says Stephanie, 32. “Nothing is fun without him.” ¶ She knows she has it easier than some wives because there are no children. She’s able to focus on herself, so she’s thrown herself into her work and tries to look forward to Tracy’s homecoming instead of mourning the days without him. ¶ The one bright spot this year: During Tracy’s two-week leave in September, the couple was able to take their long overdue honeymoon.

They traveled to Italy for the romantic getaway they’d always wanted. ¶ But now, what Stephanie really wants is to live a normal married life. She wants to do the little things newlyweds do – cook together, decorate the house, go on dates and just be there for each other every day. ¶ And she’s keeping her fingers crossed that they’ll spend their second Christmas together again, as husband and wife. ¶ “I feel it getting closer,” she says.

1st Sgt. Tracy Elliott “Tracy is coming home.”

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When Alicia John asked her girls – Amaya, 7, and Caitlyn, 2 – what they wanted for Christmas this year, she expected a list of toys to float off their tiny tongues. ¶ But their answer was simple. They just want their daddy home. ¶ The girls are hoping that 1st Sgt. Kenrich John, 37, will make it back in time to decorate the tree. The family has never been apart during the holidays. ¶ “I’ve been very honest with them. Maybe daddy gets to come home, maybe not,” says Alicia, 37. “It’s been very difficult on the 7-year-old. She has her moments when she cries. I explain to her that daddy is working and keeping us safe and that other soldiers are helping him out.” ¶ The couple has been married eight years. During Kenrich’s first deployment, Alicia was six months pregnant with Amaya – Kenrich missed the birth. ¶ “He returned home when she was a couple of months old,” Alicia recalls. “It was like being a single parent. You’re the only one and that’s it.” ¶ She knows what the military is like, having been a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. She was stationed in Bosnia and felt the pressure soldiers encounter overseas. Her husband is responsible for a team that he must bring back safely. It’s up to Alicia to remain strong and make sure Kenrich knows his family is OK so he can focus on the task at hand. ¶ She updates him through weekly e-mails and they Skype so Kenrich can watch his girls grow. When they miss him, they send care packages stuffed with drawings and watch a digital

“It’s been very difficult on the 7-year-old. I explain to her that daddy is working and keeping us safe and that other soldiers are helping him out.”

picture frame like they would their favorite TV show, focusing intently on the man they long to see. ¶ Alicia says the pictures calm the children on particularly difficult days. But she knows they’d much rather be able to wrap their little arms around their hero and never, ever let go. ¶ If the girls are granted their only Christmas wish, that moment could come very soon.

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Camila Mason with her dog at her Tamarac home.

“We were talking about how I might go back to Colombia and he said, ‘I don’t want to live without you, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me.’”

– Camila Mason

THE MASONS Cpl. Ernest Mason missed his wife’s 19th birthday. And her senior prom. He won’t be there for her long-awaited high school graduation, either. ¶ But what Camila Mason is counting on is that her husband will be home to help decorate their Christmas tree and open presents at midnight. ¶ Though at 19, to some she may still seem like a child, Camila already knows what it’s like to be married and have a loved one in the middle of a war zone with no way of knowing if he’s alright. ¶ Ernest, 22, is in the infantry division and left behind his new bride, their dog and their new Tamarac home.

Camila has spent the year struggling with her studies because she’s had trouble dealing with her husband’s deployment. She decorated their house with her mother-in-law, who she calls a “Godsend” because she’s one of the few people she has in the United States.

The rest of her family lives in Colombia. ¶ The young couple met at a local gym in October 2008. Ernest proposed at a Denny’s over pancakes in November and they married just one month later. ¶ “We were talking about how I might go back to Colombia and he

said, ‘I don’t want to live without you, you’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me,’” she recalls. ¶ And Ernest is the best thing that’s ever happened to Camila, she says, which is why she’s so lost without him. Since he’s been gone, her parents got divorced and there were days she didn’t Cpl. Ernest Mason want to get out of bed. ¶ At night, she cuddles with Ernest’s old T-shirt and holds it tight.

She remembers why she married him – it was his outgoing personality and how he’ll do anything in the world to make her smile. ¶ She’s dreaming of a merry Christmas – not because that’s what everyone says when the holidays roll around. Camila expects her husband to be home. And, for Camila, that’s the only thing that will make this Christmas bright.

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OPTIONAL PULLOUT “We’ve had a lot of friends that came close to Valeria PooreIt makes me sick to think about it. It dying. with daughters could happen to us.”

Isabella and Gabrielle.

-- Valeria Poore

“We’ve had a lot of friends that came close to dying. It makes me sick to think about it. It could happen to us.”

– Valeria Poore

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Every day, Valeria Poore teaches her 1-year-old to say “Dada.” ¶ As the syllables roll out, she holds up photos of the man who vanished when his daughter, Isabella, was a newborn so he could fight for our country.

Valeria wants her to recognize him the moment he gets home. ¶ When Sgt. 1st Class Jason Poore, 33, went to Iraq, he left Valeria home for a year to raise their daughters, Isabella, 1 and Gabrielle, 4. She doubted her strength at the time, but surprised herself with how strong she really is. ¶ “We’ve had a lot of friends that came close to dying. It makes me sick to think about it. It could happen to us,” says Valeria, 33. “So after the girls go to bed, I watch taped shows and get into a different world. I focus on the fiction and don’t think about what’s going on in real life.” ¶ Valeria met Jason at the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. She worked for Delta Airlines and his unit was stationed at different checkpoints after the September 11th attacks. That deadly day was what sparked Jason to go overseas. ¶ “I’m proud of him. He’s very patriotic, but it does worry me,” she says. “Sometimes I’d rather him not be in it (the military).” ¶ Valeria is fortunate because she speaks to her husband almost daily. And during each conversation, Jason tells her he loves her over and over again. ¶ As Christmas approaches, she’s making plans that include her husband. She’ll have her father put the Christmas lights on their Cooper City house so they can welcome Jason home. She’s planning a trip to Orlando and the girls can’t wait to walk through Disney World with their father, hand in hand. ¶ Valeria and her girls are counting on Jason being home for the holidays. She’ll buy a new outfit for the occasion. Gabriela will make signs to greet him. And Isabella will be there with open arms, ready to call him “Dada” for the very first time.

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Yohama Solorzano with son, Caden.

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THE SOLORZANOS Yohama Solorzano sounds surprisingly strong and positive for a wife and mother whose husband is off fighting a war. ¶ She has a 1-year-old boy named Caden whom his father barely knows, holds down a job and runs a household without the comfort of her husband’s help. ¶ But this is her life, she says, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. ¶ “It’s a test of character,” explains Yohama, 33. “At the end of the test, you get your spouse back and you feel like a completely different person. It’s very rewarding to know that you can survive the deployment.” ¶ Staff Sgt. Jorge Solorzano, 26, has watched his son grow up over the Internet, witnessing videos of baby firsts – first steps, first words, first everything. They make him happy in a place where danger lurks in every corner, Yohama explains. ¶ She knows this, having been in the military herself. She was in the U.S. Army, deployed to Iraq for six months in 2003.

She understands the pressure her husband is under. ¶ She’s not banking that Jorge will be home for Christmas. “They always give soldiers an approximate date…,” she says. “He doesn’t give me information and it’s probably better

Staff Sgt. Jorge Solorzano

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It’s very rewarding to know that you can survive the deployment.”

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that way.” ¶ If he did, Yohama says there’s a chance she could be disappointed. ¶ Still, she and Caden will celebrate Christmas with their extended family and Jorge will be there in spirit.

Yohama will haul a tree into her Coconut Creek home and stuff presents beneath it, making sure to include many for Jorge. ¶ When Jorge comes home, the couple may attend family counseling since he’ll be returning to civilian life as a new father. ¶ What’s she looking forward to the most?

Spending time as a family and perhaps even having a nice romantic dinner at the Miller Ale House in Hollywood, which is where they had their very first date. ¶ “We try to sit in the same spot where we sat then,” she says. “If we could carve our names on the bar, we would.” O December 2010

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DIVOTS AND DECADENCE The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Whips Up Gourmet Polo Picnics W

hat could be more civilized (and fun) than dressing up and heading out for an afternoon of polo in Palm Beach? Enjoying a gourmet picnic between chukkers, naturally. In honor of polo season, which begins next month, The RitzCarlton, Palm Beach will offer Gourmet to Go picnic packages filled with sweets, savory bites and a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, perfect for chic tailgating adventures or country club lunches. The brainchild of Executive Chef Ryan Artim (a polo enthusi-

ast), picnics begin with Homemade Purple Potato Chips served with house-made dips and spreads, including Bleu Cheese Chive, Caviar Crème Fraiche or Smoked Tomato Basil. Next, there’s the tempting entree: Apple Barbeque-Grilled Salmon Filet with Swank Farms field greens, roasted apples, pecans, goat cheese, cranberries and white truffle vinaigrette. And for dessert, make your own s’mores, in flavors including Mint Marshmallow, Peppermint Patty and Chocolate Graham Cracker; Vanilla Marshmallow,

Reeses Peanut Butter Cup and Chocolate Graham Cracker or Key Lime Marshmallow, White Chocolate, Raspberry Puree and Honey Graham Cracker. Picnics are available pre-made and serve up to four people. Or, for a true indulgence (and an extra fee), a Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach chef will set up, prepare and present your picnic. Let the games begin! O

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Black Chocolate Bites These indulgent treats utilize dark chocolate sandwich cookies blended with cream cheese. They’re incredibly decadent and use only two ingredients. (serves 25) Ingredients 1 (18-ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature

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Place chocolate sandwich cookies into bowl of food processor and pulse until blended into fine crumbs. Add cream cheese; pulse until well-combined. Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

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Classic Madeleines These soft seashell-shaped cookies can be made in two sizes, depending on pan size. Dip them in melted chocolate for a nice burst of flavor. (serves 48) Ingredients 2 eggs ²/³ cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. grated lemon peel Pinch of salt 1 cup flour 10 tbsp. butter, melted Preparation

Spray or grease madeleine pans.

Beat eggs and sugar; add vanilla, lemon peel and salt. Add flour, then melted butter. Fill each madeleine slot about 3/4 full. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes for small pans, 15 minutes for larger pans. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or leave plain.

Green Tea Dark Chocolate Truffles

Green Tea Dark Chocolate Truffles These lovely ganache truffles are delectable and provide the health benefits of 70 percent dark chocolate and antioxidant-rich green tea. (serves 20) Ingredients ¹/³ cup heavy cream ¼ cup sugar ½ tsp. Matcha green tea 7 oz. Askinosie San Jose Del Tambo 70% Dark Chocolate, finely chopped, divided Matcha green tea, as needed to coat truffles Preparation

Combine cream, sugar and half teaspoon of Matcha green tea in nonstick sauce pan; whisk to blend.

Bring to boil, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Immediately add 5 ounces finely chopped chocolate to hot cream mixture; gently stir to blend. Spread chocolate/cream ganache mixture in shallow dish and refrigerate until firm to touch. Shape chilled chocolate ganache mixture into balls and arrange on plate or baking sheet lined with wax paper.

(If chocolate ganache gets too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate briefly.)

Freeze truffles until firm. Melt 2 ounces chopped chocolate in top of double boiler. Dip frozen truffles in chocolate to lightly coat. Cool. Roll cooled truffles in Matcha green tea powder to lightly coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

If there was ever an excellent excuse to break your diet, the holidays are it (it’s practically mandatory). Whether attending a cookie swap, throwing a party or just craving one last decadent hurrah before resolving to lose weight in 2011, you’ll find the following cookies and candies irresistible.

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Sour cherries complement the buttery crunch of oats in this bar, but feel free to substitute your favorite fruit preserve. For extra flavor, add a glaze of powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. (serves 16) Ingredients ¾ cup butter, diced, at room temperature 1 cup packed brown sugar 1½ cups flour ½ tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp. salt 1½ cups quick-cooking oats 2 (13-ounce) jars sour cherry preserves ½ tsp. almond extract ¹/³ cup sliced almonds Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Beat butter with electric mixer until smooth; add brown sugar gradually until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and oats; add to butter mixture and mix until well combined. Press 3/4 of mixture into greased 13”x 9” baking dish; top with sour cherry preserves, spreading evenly. Add almond extract and almonds to remaining 1/4 mixture; combine well. Sprinkle evenly over preserves. Bake 20 minutes and cool before cutting into 16 equal rectangles.

Chocolate Pinwheel Refrigerator Cookies These fancy cookies taste as good as they look. You can use

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the same dough to make different designs, such as stripes or a checkerboard pattern. (serves 24) Ingredients ½ cup shortening ½ cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tbsp. whole milk 1½ cups flour ½ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 1 square bittersweet chocolate, melted Additional 1 tbsp. whole milk Additional warm milk for brushing over chocolate layer Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add egg yolk, vanilla and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix well. Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Separate dough into two sections. To one section, add melted chocolate and additional tablespoon of milk; mix well. Chill both sections in refrigerator. After dough is chilled, roll out one section between two sheets of waxed paper into a rectangle (about 10 x12). Repeat with second section, but with plain section a little bigger. Brush chocolate layer with warm milk and place plain layer on top. Roll together so the result is a tight pinwheel wrapped in waxed paper. Chill and slice into cookie-sized circles. Place on parchment paper or greased cookie sheet; bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. O December 2010

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Vivo Partenza Sets The Standard For Innovative Italian Dining By Linda Haase

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IVO Partenza in Boca Raton is the essence of elegance. Butter-soft white leather chairs and banquettes, gleaming marble tables, muted lighting and glossy darkwood floors set the stage for a refined dining experience.

But it’s not stuffy: there’s subtle live music, several private nooks with gauzy curtains that close for privacy and Art Deco lights. There’s also a separate, vibrant bar scene (with a great Happy Hour) and al fresco dining on a shady patio where a soothing waterfall adds a lovely ambiance.

Meals start perfectly with bread accompanied by a heavenly creation of homemade ricotta cheese, olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar and crushed peppers. An innovative menu showcases popular pasta, seafood, steaks and contemporary Italian dishes that owners Tony and Laurie Bova served in prior South Florida ventures, such as Eggplant Pancake Style (layered with parmesan, feta, asiago and mozzarella cheeses), Prime Rib-Eye (only USDA prime meat is served) and Chicken Scarpiello.

For lovers of sushi-grade tuna, VIVO Partenza’s Tuna Tasting may become the gold standard. The generous portion, including Tuna Crudo Italiano, Spicy Tuna Carpaccio and Tuna Gaufrette, is artfully presented. Our favorite is their version of a tartare with a layer of creamy avocado and wasabi under the pristine soy-infused chopped raw tuna.

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Another excellent choice: the Grilled Octopus appetizer, seared to perfection and served with French green beans, roasted garlic and potatoes.

With more than 20 enticing appetizers, including Grilled Fresh Baby Artichokes, calamari (served three ways) and meatballs (also served three ways), it’s tempting to make a meal with an array of these large-portion starters.

Entrees are also extensive: ELEGANT EATING: (From top) The From tender Osso Buco and restaurant's Center-cut Veal Chop; a chic dining room table; Tuna scrumptious seafood to chickMilanese; Halibut with escarole and en, veal, lobster and 17 pasta potatoes; Baby Artichokes dish. dishes. There’s also a wood stone oven, ensuring pizzas are cooked to perfection.

The menu’s glossary, with about 60 food translations, is a nice touch – you’ll learn the meaning of vongole (carpet shell clam), gremolata (chopped garlic, lemon peel and parsley) and more.

Choices for vegetarians are not an afterthought – a multitude of meatless items include Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese Salad and Fusilli & Zucchini.

Desserts – from gelatos to cannolis stuffed with homemade ricotta – are decadent, and there are more than 500 selections of wine and numerous exotic cocktails. Lunch features several $10 entrees and there’s a scrumptious Sunday Brunch.

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Cugini Steakhouse and Martini Bar4270 E. Atlantic

Abe & Louie’s4Glades Plaza

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x 2200 W. Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.447.0024 x Lunch Monday-Friday,

Dinner nightly, Sunday Brunch.

Absinthe4Shops at Boca Center x 5150 Town Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.620.3754 x Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

Atlantic Grille4Seagate Hotel & Spa x 1000 E. Atlantic Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.665.4900 x Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

Bogart’s Bar & Grille4

Cinemark Palace 20 x 3200 Airport Rd. x 561.544.3044 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Cut 4324432 E. Atlantic Ave. x

Delray Beach x 561.272.9898 x Dinner nightly.

Dada452 North Swinton Ave. x

Delray Beach x 561.330.3232 x Dinner nightly.

DUFFY's SPORTS BAR & GRILL4401 N. Federal Hwy. x

Deerfield Beach x 954.429.8820 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Falcon House4116 N.E. Sixth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.243.9499 x Dinner nightly.

Fifth Avenue Grill4821 S.E.

Fifth Ave. x Delray Beach x 561.265.0122 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Grand Lux Cafe4Town

Center x 6000 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2141 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Grille on Congress 4

5101 Congress Ave. x Boca Raton x 561.912.9800 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

Henry’s4The Shoppes at Addison

Place x 16850 Jog Rd. x Delray Beach x 561.638.1949 x Lunch Monday-Satur-

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Hooters 4Glades Plaza x 2240 N.W. 19th St. x Boca Raton x 561.391.8903 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Houston’s41900 N.W.

Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.998.0550 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

J. Alexander’s41400 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.347.9875 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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Bonefish Grill4Boca Grove Shopping Center x 21065 Powerline Rd. x 561.483.4949 x Dinner daily.

Brewzzi4Glades Plaza x 2222 Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.392.2739 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

Brooks Restaurant4500 South Federal Hwy. x Deerfield Beach x 954.427.9302 x Dinner Tuesday-Sunday in season, offseason Friday-Sunday.

The Capital Grille46000

Glades Rd. x Boca Raton x 561.368.1077 x Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

Carmen’s4Boca Raton Bridge

Resort x 999 Camino Real x Boca Raton x 561.368.9500 x Dinner Wednesday-Friday, Brunch Sunday.

Chops Lobster Bar4101

Plaza Real South x Boca Raton x 561.395.2675 x Dinner nightly.

Copper Canyon Grill42006 N.W. Executive Center Circle x Boca Raton x 561.893.8838 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

The Cove Marina & Restaurant41645 S.E. 3rd Ct. x

Deerfield Beach x 954.421.9272 x Lunch and Dinner daily.

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In Good Taste Culinary Event Attracts Foodies To Mizner Park

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ore than 1,200 guests sipped and supped their way through the 2nd Annual Tastemakers at Mizner Park event, a progressive food and cocktail pairing party sponsored by Audi Coral Springs that took place in downtown Boca Raton. During their culinary stroll, patrons enjoyed offerings from 10 restaurants, along with entertainment and good old-fashioned hospitality. Participating venues included Zed451, Uncle Julio’s, Mariachi Estrellas de Mexico, Ruth’s Chris, Max’s Grille, Racks Downtown Eatery & Tavern, The Dubliner, Truluck’s and Starbucks; of-

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ferings included artisanal cheeses, smoked salmon, North Atlantic Jonah crab, calamari, fine wines, baked pastries and more. The evening was capped off with an exhibition at Heart Gallery. “Tastemakers gave our guests the opportunity to experience all that Mizner Park has to offer as a dining destination,” says Beth Hendrick, Mizner Park marketing manager. “And a whole lot more.”

For more information, call 561-362-0606 or visit miznerpark.com.

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KATHY’S GAZEBO CAFE 4199 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.6033 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

17940 N. Military Tr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.995.5044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

RACKS DOWNTOWN EATERY Mizner Park ❘ 402 & TAVERN

Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

561.395.1662

KEE GRILL

LUCILLE’S BAD TO THE BONE BBQ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.9557 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MARIPOSA Neiman Marcus at Town Center ❘ 5860 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2320 ❘ Lunch daily.

Mizner Park ❘ 404 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.0080 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

MAX’S GRILLE

MILLER’S BOCA EAST ALE HOUSE

Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9142 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MILLER’S BOCA WEST ALE HOUSE Boca Lyons Plaza ❘

9244 W. Glades Road ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.2989 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE

225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.6746 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SEASONS 52 2300 N.W. Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.9952 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SIX TABLES 112 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6260 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

SMOKEHOUSE GRILLE & WINGERY 2257 N. Federal Hwy. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561-391-9110 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SONOMA CAFE & BISTRO

640 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.243.8581 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

TEMPLE ORANGE The RitzCarlton, Palm Beach ❘ 100 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Manalapan ❘ 561.533.6000 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

MORTON’S, THE STEAKHOUSE

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For more information, call 866-525-3639 or visit juiceblendz.com.

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Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.7724 ❘ Dinner nightly.

NEW YORK PRIME 2350 N.W. Executive Center Dr. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.3881 ❘ Dinner nightly.

234 N. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.428.2539 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

OCEANS 234

201 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.3600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

THE OFFICE

301 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.912.0000 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

THE PAVILION GRILLE

THE SUNDY HOUSE 106 S. Swinton Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.5678 ❘ Lunch TuesdaySaturday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday, Brunch Sunday.

III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE

200 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2185 ❘ Dinner nightly.

VINNY’S ALL DAY CAFE Regency Court ❘ 3013 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.9883 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

WATERCOLORS CAFE Boca Raton Bridge Hotel ❘ 999 E. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.9500 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner nightly.

WILD OLIVES BY TODD ENGLISH

PORTERHOUSE BAR & GRILL

7050 W. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.6601 ❘ Dinner daily.

The Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5050 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8000 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Lunch Monday-Friday.

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THE DISH ON FOOD, WINE & RESTAURANTS ASIAN/SUSHI 5 SPICE ASIAN STREET MARKET

Shoppes of Blue Lake ❘ Suite A1 ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.989.1688 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ASIA SUSHI/WOK/GRILL

7600 Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8100 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly except Friday and Saturday.

Royal Palm Place ❘ 500 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.6912 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

BANGKOK IN BOCA

DAIMATSU SUSHI

41 Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.7557 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

ICHIBAN

Somerset Shoppes ❘ 8841 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.0420 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

daily. 101 Plaza Real South E. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8181 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

EDO SUSHI-UPSCALE JAPANESE SUSHI & PAN-ASIAN BUFFET

Riverstone Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7367 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.4268 ❘ Regency Court ❘ 3011 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.999.1263 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

MAI HIBACHI 4801 Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.2766 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Waterway Shoppes of Parkland ❘ 7609 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.755.3191 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Boca Valley Shopping Plaza ❘ 7461 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.241.0400 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

FAH ASIAN BISTRO

GARY WOO ASIAN BISTRO

861 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.981.8986 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

3400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8803 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly. Closed Tuesdays.

7400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.0278 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

25 N.E. Second Ave., #116 ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.330.9191 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

BLUEFIN SUSHI THAI GRILL

CAY DA VIETNAMESE

JAPANGO

7140 Beracasa Way ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.8862 ❘ Dinner nightly.

KANSAI

KYOJIN BUFFET Shops at Boca Grove ❘ 21073 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.1708 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

249 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.4568 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LA TRE

HOUSE OF SIAM

Japango in Parkland

1914 N.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561. 226.0290 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PEI WEI

LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO

420 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.5050 ❘ Lunch and Dinner

P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO

1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.3722 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Palms Plaza ❘ 22191 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.8863 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner nightly.

PHUKET THAI

SAITO’S JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

8316 Jog Rd. ❘ Boynton Beach ❘

561.369.1788 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday,

Dinner nightly. CityPlace ❘ 700 S. Rosemary Ave., #208 ❘ 561.296.8881 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily. Palm Beach Gardens ❘ 4675 PGA Blvd. ❘ 561.202.6888 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SOBA SUSHI CAVIAR LOUNGE

Mizner Park ❘ 415 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0606 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

STIR CRAZY FRESH ASIAN GRILL Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.7500 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUSHI RAY Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9506 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

100 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton 561.750.4448 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SUSHI THAI

The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.883.6088 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

TEMPURA HOUSE

Shops at Boca Center ❘ 5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8806 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

UNCLE TAI’S

9168 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1707 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

YOKOHAMA

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Best Of Boca And Beyond 2009 Boca Raton Magazine

One Of Those Fabulous Finds Palm Beach Post-2010

★★★1/2 Sun Sentinel-2010

BOHEME BISTRO 1118 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.4899 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

CIELO Boca Raton Resort & Club ❘ 501 E. Camino Real ❘ 561.447.3222 ❘ Dinner TuesdaySaturday.

GREENFIELD’S ON ATLANTIC 5199 W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.498.5010 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LA CIGALE 253 S.E. Fifth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.265.0600 ❘ Lunch MondayFriday, Dinner Monday-Saturday.

14812 S.E. Military Tr. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9882 ❘ Dinner nightly.

LE PAVILLON

CHEF FRANK ROSANO Exclusively at Villa Rosano

CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS Monday-Saturday Lunch 11:30-2:30

Dinner Every Evening 5-10

V I S I T U S O N T H E W E B AT W W W. V I L L A R O S A N O. C O M

450 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.620.0033 ❘ Lunch TuesdayFriday, Dinner nightly.

LE RIVAGE

LOLA RESTAURANT AND ULTRALOUNGE The Shoppes at Addison

Place ❘ 16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.496.5652 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily, Sunday brunch.

170 W. Camino Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.7910 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TIRAMISU

42 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.6633 ❘ Dinner Thursday-Saturday.

OLIO BISTRO

7860 Glades Rd. Suite 130 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.8580 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

ST. TROPEZ

TEA-LICIOUS TEAROOM & GIFTS

4997-B W. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.638.5155 ❘ Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday.

201 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ ❘ Dinner nightly, Lounge nightly, Brunch Sunday.

ZED451

561.393.3451

FONDUE 5455 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7472 ❘ Dinner nightly.

THE MELTING POT

ITALIAN Shops at Boca Grove ❘ 21065 Powerline Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.218.6600 115 N.E. Sixth Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.7911 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA

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6750 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.7373 ❘ Lunch Monday- Friday, Dinner nightly.

ARTURO’S RISTORANTE

34 S. Ocean Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9404 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

THREE WAYS FOR DELI LOVERS TO CELEBRATE THE CHALLAHDAYS.

CAFFE LUNA ROSA

CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN Town Center ❘ 6000 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.268.2805 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CAPRI RISTORANTE ITALIANO 39 S.E. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.8044 ❘ Dinner nightly.

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL Wharfside Plaza ❘ 6909 S.W. 18th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.8838 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily 335 E. Linton Blvd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.266.9393 ❘ Lunch Sunday, Dinner nightly.

Royal Palm Place ❘ 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.7488 ❘ Lunch and Dinner, Monday-Saturday.

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CARUSO RISTORANTE

CASA D’ANGELO 171 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.338.1703 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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BOCA RATON Glades Plaza (561) 392-4181 • Regency Court Plaza (561) 997-9911 • Polo Shops (561) 241-5903

CUCINA MIO Shoppes at Addison Place ❘ 16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.499.9419 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

8208 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.477.2750 ❘ Dinner nightly.

FERRARO’S

Waterway Shoppes at Parkland ❘ 7625 N. State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.9282 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

GIOVANNI’S COAL FIRE PIZZA

IL BACIO 29 S.E. Second Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.865.7783 ❘ Dinner WednesdaySunday.

IL GIRASOLE Tropic Square ❘ 1911 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3566 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

5751 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.988.0668 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

LA STELLA'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING 159 E. Palmetto Park

Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2081 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

The Polo Shoppes ❘ 5030 Champion Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.997.1165 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

LA LUNA BISTRO

SUN-SENTINEL RATED

Best Of Boca Award Winner For 2010 –Boca Magazine 561.367.7488 ❘ 187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Boca Raton ❘ Royal Palm Place DECEMBER 2010

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Rosarios

LA VILLETTA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

4351 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.8403 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Sunday.

RISTORANTE

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451 East Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0208 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner daily.

LILLY’S

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“Unpretentious hospitality, outstanding Italian classics…”

21090 St. Andrews Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.361.8244 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MAGGIANO’S

–Sun-Sentinel 11/6/09

233 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.392.0773 ❘ Dinner nightly.

MATTEO’S RESTAURANT

Rosario is back at the same Royal Palm Place location serving fresh, homemade Italian classics.

561-393-0758 145 SE Mizner Blvd.

Royal Palm Place Boca Raton, FL 33432

Open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day FULL BAR • OUTSIDE PATIO • TAKE OUT • PRIVATE DINNER ROOM AVAILABLE WWW.ROSARIOSRISTORANTE.COM

Shoppes at Blue Lake ❘ 1200 Yamato Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.998.

BEST (2378) ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PEACE A PIZZA

4400 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.544.2920 ❘ Dinner nightly.

POSITANO

5999 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.994.3495 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

RENZO’S OF BOCA

Royal Palm Place ❘ 99 Royal Palm Place ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.367.9779 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly.

RISTORANTE SAPORI

Royal Palm Place ❘ 145 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.0758 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ROSARIO’S RISTORANTE

366 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2333 ❘ Dinner nightly.

SAPORISSIMO

SPERANZA WOOD-FIRED PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 41 E. Palmetto

Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.245.7598 ❘ Lunch and Dinner nightly.

SWANKY'S VESUVIO 3360 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.368.5520 ❘ Dinner Tuesday-Saturday.

TABLE 42 KITCHEN & WINE BAR

Royal Palm Place ❘ 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.826.2625 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SECRET IN BOCA

TIMES SQUARE PIZZERIA – THE ITALIAN GRILL RESTAURANT 196 N. Federal

Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 561.393.6757 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday.

119 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.1944 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

TRAMONTI

5101 CONGRESS AVENUE • BOCA RATON, FL 33487 • 561-912-9800 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED Monday-Friday 11:30 A.M. – 10:00 P.M. • Saturday 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.

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TRATTORIA ROMANA 499 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.393.6715 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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290 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.278.9570 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

VIC AND ANGELO’S

Mizner Park ❘ 344 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2257 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

VILLAGIO ITALIAN EATERY

The Reserve ❘ 9858 Clint Moore Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.470.0112 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

VILLA ROSANO

VINO WINE BAR AND ITALIAN TAPAS

114 N.E. Second St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.869.0030 ❘ Dinner Monday-Saturday.

HOUSE OF FINE THAI CUISINE

Chef/Owners Patcharin and Pian Krick

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1450 N. Federal Hwy. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.2120 ❘ Lunch and Dinner Monday-Saturday.

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CARIBBEAN GRILL 1332 N.W. Second Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.362.0161 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.750.8860 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly (closed Sunday, June-November).

CUBAN CAFE RESTAURANT

105 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.274.9090 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CABANA EL REY

411 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.6565 ❘ Dinner nightly.

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INCA GRILL 47 E. Palmetto Park Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.395.3553 ❘ Lunch Saturday-Sunday, Dinner Tuesday-Friday.

4631 N. State Road 7 ❘ Ste. 26 ❘ Coral Springs ❘ 954.755.0941 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MEDELLIN RESTAURANT

900 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.279.2300 ❘ Lunch Monday-Friday, Dinner nightly, Brunch Saturday and Sunday.

OLD CALYPSO

Mission Bay Plaza ❘ 20455 State Road 7 ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.451.1070 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

PADRINO’S

MEXICAN 201 N.W. First Ave. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.5449 ❘ 1310 S. Federal Hwy. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.596.1305 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

BAJA CAFE UNO

Offering the Ånest classic & contemporary Italian cuisine.

Executive Chef ❘ Tony Taliercio ❘ Formerly of La Stella Join Us At The Bar & Patio Lounge For Happy Hour 5 - 7 ❘ Tuesday - Friday And Ladies’ Night ❘ Thursdays Christmas Eve Featuring Traditional “Seven Fishes” And A Visit From Santa New Year’s Eve Gala Elegant 5-Course Dinner With Live Music & Dancing CALL FOR RESERVATIONS

BOCA PLAZA 3360 N. Federal Highway ❘ Boca Raton ❘ For Reservations: 561•368•5520 www.swankysvesuvio.com facebook: swankysvesuvio

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8 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.450.6940 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

CALIENTE KITCHEN

MOQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT & TEQUILA BAR 99 S.E. Mizner Blvd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.9990 ❘ Dinner nightly.

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Boca Center Shopping Plaza ❘

5250 Town Center Circle ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.416.2131 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

SEÑOR BURRITO 513 N.E. 20th St. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.6600 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

Mizner Park ❘ 449 Plaza Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.300.3530 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Saturday-Sunday.

UNCLE JULIO’S

ORGANIC THE GREEN GOURMET The Shoppes at Addison Place ❘ 16950 Jog Rd. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.455.2466 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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CITY FISH MARKET 7940 Glades Rd. ❘

Boca Raton ❘ 561.487.1600 ❘ Lunch daily, Dinner Saturday-Sunday.

CITY OYSTER 213 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.0220 ❘ Lunch Monday-Saturday, Dinner nightly.

HARPOON LOUIE’S 2096 N.W. Second

St. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.437.7888 ❘ Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.

JB'S ON THE BEACH 300 N. Ocean

Blvd. ❘ Deerfield Beach ❘ 954.571.5220 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

J & J SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL

634 E. Atlantic Ave. ❘ Delray Beach ❘ 561.272.3390 ❘ Lunch Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner Sunday only.

JAKE’S STONE CRAB Royal Palm Plaza ❘ 514 Via de Palmas ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.347.1055 ❘ Lunch Friday-Sunday, Dinner nightly.

LEGAL SEA FOODS Town Center ❘

6000 W. Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.447.2112 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

LINDA BEAN'S 200 East Atlantic Ave. ❘

Delray Beach ❘ 561.276.2502 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S

University Commons ❘ 1400 Glades Rd. ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.394.2428 ❘ Lunch and Dinner daily, Brunch Sunday.

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Beach ❘ 561.276.7868 ❘ Dinner nightly.

TRULUCK’S Mizner Park ❘ 351 Plaza

Real ❘ Boca Raton ❘ 561.391.0755 ❘ Dinner nightly.

THE WHALE RAW BAR & FISH HOUSE 7619 State Road 7 ❘ Parkland ❘ 954.345.9190

❘ Lunch and Dinner daily.

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xpect food, music and plenty of family activities at Fedstock, a spirited Jewish Festival scheduled to take place December 18th and December 19th at the Mizner Park Amphitheater in downtown Boca Raton.

“We’re thrilled to welcome all to two extraordinary days celebrating our own vibrant multifaceted, multigenerational Jewish community,” said Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, chair of Fedstock’s presenter, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.

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by Grammy-nominated reggae artist Matisyahu, whose music features bold original performances inspired by universal and Jewish themes of peace and hope.

Sunday will feature a day of local music, kosher food, a kids’ zone, Jewish-themed children’s activities, a Jewish marketplace and a showcase of local synagogues, Jewish schools and agencies. There will be raffles and other surprises as well, and nonperishable food donations will be collected for distribution by the Forster Family Kosher Food Pantry of Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service. The evening will feature a special concert by Dudu Fisher, the

renowned classically trained Israeli cantor-turned-Broadway star. Famous for his stirring performance as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables,” his repertoire includes traditional and contemporary Israeli tunes as well as Klezmer and Broadway offerings. He’s released more than 25 albums with songs in English, Hebrew and Yiddish, and plays to sellout audiences around the world.

“We’re thrilled to welcome all to two extraordinary days celebrating our own vibrant multifaceted, multigenerational Jewish community.”

– Cindy Orbach Nimhauser, chair of Fedstock’s presenter, the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County

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RUNWAY READY Pap Corp Chapter Holds Annual Fashion Show Luncheon T

he Greater Boca Raton Chapter of the Pap Corp for Cancer Research (GBRCC) has scheduled its annual event for January 24th at The Polo Club of Boca Raton, which will raise funds to support the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami Health System. Last year’s event raised more than $310,000 and GBRCC’s more than 1,000 members hope to surpass that this year.

GBRCC president, Marilyn Swillinger, and fashion show chairperson, Gail Wasserman, promise a lavish luncheon followed by a dazzling Neiman Marcus presentation, featuring the world’s top designer fashions.

“This will be an absolutely spectacular event,” said Swillinger. “We are

volve any cutting; instead it delivers a powerful pinpoint precision beam of radiation to tumors, sparing healthy tissue. This technology is used on tumors of the prostate, lung, brain, spine, liver, pancreas and kidney, providing a noninvasive alternative to surgery.

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so grateful for all those who have supported GBRCC in years past and we hope to attract new friends, as the fight against cancer can only be won if we all work together.”

Evidence of Pap Corp’s hard work is seen in Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new technology, such as the NanoKnife. Sylvester is

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NEW BEGINNING Longtime Boca Raton Museum of Art Executive Director Retires G

eorge S. Bolge, who began his arts career 34 years ago, will retire as executive director of the Boca Raton Museum of Art on June 11, 2011.

Paul W. Carman, president of the museum’s board of trustees, said he’d soon be forming a committee to search for Bolge’s replacement.

Under Bolge’s direction, the new museum opened its doors in January 2001 virtually debtfree. Today, celebrating 10 years in this new facility, the museum is known as one of Florida’s most successful nonprofit cultural and educational institutions.

Bolge began his museum career in 1970, when he was instrumental in creating the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale (now known as Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale/Nova Southeastern University). He served as its chief executive until 1988 and remains Director Emeritus for the Broward County-based arts organization.

“George Bolge is one of the most highly regarded directors in the industry,” said Carman. “The fact that we were able to grow significantly in every aspect of our operation is largely due to his vision and unmatched expertise.”

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qualified the museum to be awarded its first American Association of Museums National Accreditation, which served as the impetus to launch a Capital Campaign in 1999. A year later, the museum opened a new 44,000-square-foot facility in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park.

“I take great pride in my achievements as executive director at the Boca Raton Museum of Art,” said Bolge. “I know that my efforts, along with those of my exceptional staff, have played a major role in enriching this community.” O

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EVENT CENTRAL Lakeside Terrace Opens In Boca Raton With A Charity Benefit M

ore than 200 guests and local dignitaries gathered for the grand opening of Lakeside Terrace, the new banquet facility in Boca Raton, with a party to benefit Florence Fuller Child Development Centers (FFCDC).

“We are so excited to be a part of the Boca Raton community and to have partnered with such a worthwhile organization for our grand opening,” said James Delisle, manager of Lakeside Terrace, who pledged a $2,500 donation to FFCDC. “Florence Fuller does so much for this community and we are happy we could give something back to them.”

Attendees, including Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel, who

kicked off the evening with a welcome speech, were treated to delicious cuisine at several food stations, which included an elaborate sculpted ice tower filled with chilled seafood, a meat-carving station, a create-your-own pasta station and a made-to-order Bananas Foster dessert display. The full-service bar was located in an air-conditioned outdoor canopied terrace that overlooks a tranquil lake and fountain.

Guests also had the opportunity to enter a raffle to win a five-night Hawaiian getaway.

“Lakeside Terrace hosted a wonderful event and treated all of the attendees like royalty,” said Doug Paton, FFCDC president and CEO. “We are so pleased to join together with Lakeside Terrace as community partners.”

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WELCOME HOME National Talent Marketing Company Opens Boca Raton Office

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ew Jersey-based InterFACE, a nationally recognized talent marketing company with more than 10,000 clients, has opened a regional office in Boca Raton. According to Roman Vintfeld, chief executive officer, the firm will staff approximately 50 employees in its 8,000square-foot office.

A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony featured special guest Boca Raton Mayor Susan Whelchel.

“We are excited to bring our services to this thriving area,” said Vintfeld. “In the ever more competitive entertainment and fashion industries, InterFACE believes that we provide direction and support to aspiring talent in a cost-effective and productive manner.”

Executives for the Boca Raton office include Eric Bernstein, vice president of operations, Sioban Shariat, vice president of development and marketing and Janixx Parisi, executive director of development and marketing.

The national headquarters for InterFACE is in New Jersey and there’s a northeast office in Connecticut. InterFACE’s clients range from children to seniors who are aspiring models, actors and singers. The agency also provides industry professionals – agents, personal managers, casting directors and music producers – with a talent pool that has been professionally developed.

With more than a decade of insider knowledge and industry relationships, InterFACE said it uses its access to top creative people in hair styling, makeup artistry and photography to help aspiring talent develop and display their best attributes as a complete package. It also assists talent in creating online high-resolution composite cards and headshots. Once a client’s marketing package is complete, InterFACE uses technology to market its talent pool to industry professionals worldwide on InterFACE Pages, a unique, user-friendly online portal. O

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HAD A BALL AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Classic Benefits The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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elebrating its 15th year, the AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Classic took place recently with golf, fishing, a beach bash and a black-tie gala at the Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six Resort & Spa and the Fort Lauderdale Country Club.

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush served his 15th consecutive year as honorary chairman of the event. He first became involved after meeting with committee member Lawson Dutton, whose child suffered from cystic fibrosis.

“Being honorary chairman of the AT&T Jeb Bush Florida Classic is one of the most fulfilling activities I am involved in every year,” Bush said.

Supporting the former governor was an event committee comprised of prominent South Floridians, including Marti and Wayne Huizenga, Kimberly and Marshall Criser, Gregg Sjoquist, Chuck Pisciotta, Bonnie and Lawson Dutton and Chris Sullivan. Joe Hess returned as general chairman.

“We thank Gov. Bush and all those who donate and volunteer for this extraordinary event,” said Christina A. Landshut, executive director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s South Florida office. “The money raised helps those who suffer every day with this devastating illness. We at the CFF will continue to work hard until we are able to find a cure.”

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HEAD HONCHO FAU Names AutoNation’s Mike Jackson Business Leader Of The Year

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lorida Atlantic University’s (FAU) College of Business and presenting sponsor, BankAtlantic, will host the 20th annual Business Leader of the Year awards breakfast on January 28, 2011 at The Boca Raton Resort & Club. This year’s program celebrates the accomplishments of Mike Jackson, AutoNation’s chairman and chief executive officer.

The honor celebrates the accomplishments of leaders and their ongoing legacy in improving the overall business environment. According to the college, Jackson was chosen for exhibiting traits which measure effective leadership in business, including vision, innovation and change, knowledge and experience, transparency and integrity, and social responsibility.

Jackson joined AutoNation in 1999, serving as CEO and director of the board. Prior to his arrival at AutoNation, he worked at Mercedes-Benz, where he reinvigorated the company’s U.S sales.

For his role in reversing the company’s fortunes, in 1997 he was named president of Mercedes-Benz USA. Today, AutoNation is the country’s largest automotive retailer, selling more than 400,000 units each year and servicing more than 5 million vehicles. Even during the economic recession, AutoNation, under Jackson’s leadership, managed to post solid financial results.

Jackson has received numerous leadership awards, including the Automotive Hall of Fame honor in February 1994. The Hall of Fame’s President Jeffrey Leetma said that Jackson’s “leadership at AutoNation is significant not only in the sheer volumes of units delivered but in raising the bar in all areas of the customer experience.”

Since 1991, FAU’s College of Business has presented the Business Leader of the Year award program, honoring the work of outstanding contributors to the overall business climate of the southeast region of Florida. Jackson joins other highly honored recipients, including Ronald Assaf, Alexander Dreyfoos, Jim Moran, Wayne Huizenga, Carl DeSantis, Bud Paxson, Jerry Levin, Pat Moran, Jeb Bush, Alan Levan, Mike Maroone, Steve Odland and others. O

L For more information, call Kimberly Gramm at 561-2973628 or visit business.fau.edu.

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WALKING TALL Muscular Dystrophy Association Event Raises More Than $29,000

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he Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) held its annual Stride & Ride Walk at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, and with more than 300 MDA families, friends and supporters in attendance, raised in excess of $29,600.

Proceeds will benefit MDA research.

“We are thrilled with the turnout for this year’s event,” said Elise Qvale, MDA healthcare services coordinator. “This is the event that we invite all our families and friends to come out and take a stand and join the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Everyone came together and raised a lot of awareness and funds for muchneeded research.”

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The walk’s premise is simple. Participants are asked to put together teams of walkers. Each walker has a goal of raising $74, which equals one minute of research. All walkers join at The Gardens Mall and do a victory lap around the mall to celebrate their success.

This year’s walk sponsors included The Gardens Mall, Homecare America, The Palm Beach Post, Four Points Media Group, Brio, World Class Entertainment, Seacoast Bank, Med Express and Medical Homecare Supply.

This year’s entertainers and guests included: SUNRAY, the Conservatory of the Performing Arts Youth Touring Company, Keep Flippin’ Gymnastics, Curves of Palm Beach Gardens, Cookie the Clown, Lowe’s, Walgreens, Coalition for Independent Living Options (CILO), Robbie from Roger Dean Stadium, Hello Kitty and Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue.

MDA helps children and adults who are affected by 43 neuromuscular diseases, including ALS (aka, Lou Gehrig’s Disease). The association provides families with comprehensive medical services and research programs and receives no government funding and charges no fees to those served. All money raised remains local and helps families living in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. O

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December 11 Why not treat yourself to the holiday gift of live music? This year’s Y100 Jingle Ball promises to be a star-studded concert with something for almost every inclination.

The event’s 2010 lineup includes Katy Perry (whose latest album is Teenage Dream), Train (the American rock band known for hits like “Soul Sister”), Adam Lambert (the “American Idol” runnerup and singer of “Whataya Want From Me”), Enrique Iglesias (the Spanish pop singer’s latest hit is “I Like It”), Flo Rida (the native Floridian/rap artist’s latest album is Club Can’t Handle Me), Taio Cruz (a British R&B singer who’s been dubbed “the new Babyface”), Selena Gomez (a singer/ actress and favorite among the Disney crowd), The Script (an Irish soft rock band whose hits include “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”), B.O.B. (the popular American rap artist) and Sean Jean (the British singer/rapper). Don’t miss the big show, which starts at 7 p.m. at the BankAtlantic Center.

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12.10 The Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 954-462-0222; browardcenter.org DECEMBER 10-12 “Madeline’s Christmas” (Amaturo Theater) Show times vary.

DECEMBER 28 THROUGH JANUARY 9 “Rock Of Ages” (Au-Rene Theater) Show times vary.

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DECEMBER 4 17th Annual Lady In Red Gala An evening of dinner, dancing and entertainment by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. Benefits the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.

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DECEMBER 4 Boca Raton Green Market A produce market with fresh fruits, vegetables and other treats. Takes place at Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza.

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DECEMBER 5 Flagler Museum’s Christmas Tree Lighting A spectacular 16-foot Grand Hall Christmas Tree with historically accurate trimmings is the centerpiece of Whitehall’s holiday celebration.

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DECEMBER 5 Levis JCC’s Open House And Hanukkah Celebration Enjoy a variety of free family activities with bounce houses, a petting zoo, sports demonstrations, food, raffles and more.

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DECEMBER 7 The IDF Musical Ensemble In Concert A festive family celebration with Israeli music. Takes place at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton. Starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561-483-2771 or visit fidf.org.

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DECEMBER 10 Havurah Dinner, Open House And Service Featuring Robert Lewis Berman, author of “The House of David in the Land of Jesus.”

Takes place at Temple Beth El of Boca Raton. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-391-8900 or visit tbeboca.org.

DECEMBER 10 Royal Palm Place’s Smooth Jazz Concert Featuring Jeff Kashiwa Limited seating will be provided for this evening concert; don’t forget to bring a folding chair. Takes place at Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza.

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DECEMBER 11 2010 Delray Beach Holiday Parade Get in the festive spirit at this year’s event. The theme: “Disco In December.”

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DECEMBER 11 Arthur R. Marshall Foundation’s 5th Annual River Of Grass Gala Dinner, dancing and an auction, plus the presentation of the annual Champion of the Everglades Awards. Takes place at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561-805-8733 or visit artmarshall.com.

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DECEMBER 11 20th Anniversary March Of Dimes’ Glitz Gala Featuring fine dining, dancing, entertainment and recognition of award recipients. Takes place at The Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach.

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DECEMBER 12 Royal Palm Place Panthers’ Day Event benefits the Tri County Humane Society. Takes place at Royal Palm Place Monument Piazza. Starts at noon. For more information, call 561-392-8920 or visit royalpalmplace.com.

DECEMBER 14 The Jewish Theological Seminary And B’nai Torah Congregation’s Annual Dinner With Arnold M. Eisen, Chancellor, JTS in honor of Rabbi David Steinhardt, recipient of the Doctor of Divinity, Honoris Causa. Takes place at B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton.

Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-852-3454 or visit jtsu.edu.

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DECEMBER 15 Mah Jongg Tournament Presented by the Boca West Chapter of Hadassah. Takes place at Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton. Starts at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 561-883-8503.

DECEMBER 16 Grand Opening Of Florida Atlantic University’s Living Room Theaters Check out Florida Atlantic University’s new entertainment space. Takes place on campus at the Culture and Society Building. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561-948-2560.

DECEMBER 16 “Art Of Wine & Food” Tasting Series Themed “Holiday Sparklers!” this event provides a fun way to learn about food and wine while enjoying current exhibitions. Reservations are required.

Takes place at the Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call 954-262-0249 or visit moafl.org.

DECEMBER 17 2nd Annual Hospice Of Palm Beach County Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am An evening of cocktails, dancing and a silent auction. Takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Starts at 6:30 p.m.

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DECEMBER 18 Butterfly World’s 9th Annual Grand Plaza Concert Series Presenting The Acappella Singers, Fort Lauderdale’s celebrated 40-voice choir.

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Author Saul Singer To Headline Jewish Federation Of South Palm Beach County Event Innovation amid elegance awaits top donors of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County at this year’s Major Gifts Event, “Evening of Power,” which starts at 6 p.m. on December 15th at St. Andrews Country Club. Chairing the event are Amy and David Ross, and Robin and Gary Rubin, who represent the vibrant younger generation of Federation leadership. Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, 9901 Donna Klein Blvd., Boca Raton, 561-852-3100; bocafed.org.

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Robb & Stucky Associates Kick Off A Healthy Lifestyle Robb & Stucky is ready for some football. The employees are geared up for a “Wellness by Design” corporate-wide competition for the most steps walked and counted on pedometers. The walking competition has an NFL theme and even a “Super Bowl.” “Wellness by Design” was developed to help employees identify personal health risks, encourage personal responsibility for health and wellness, and provide motivation and support to help improve employee morale and wellbeing. In a similar event last year, nearly 800 employees signed up to participate and don pedometers. Participants walked an astonishing 181,251,254 steps in 2009. Robb & Stucky, Mizner Park, 200 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561-347-1717; robbstucky.com.

Club Epkin Will Be Open To The General Public For The Holiday Shopping Season Epkin sells new and previously loved Hermés, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and more.

Epkin gets its couture items from its VIP members, the Epkin Elite. The Elite buy, sell, trade and consign with Club Epkin all year to keep their wardrobe fresh and up-to-date. Bring your couture to sell or trade, buy your holiday gifts at a fraction of retail prices or just join the party at Club Epkin. Club Epkin, 801 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 561-376-BAGS (2247); epkin.com.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach Gears Up For New Year’s Eve Enjoy the Asian flavorings of local celebrity chef Sushi Jo and his chopstick specialties for a casual celebration at Sushi Jo Lounge in the Oceanfront Ballroom. Sake, sushi and bubbly are part of this urbane soiree. Or bring the kids and count down the last night of the year at Temple Orange with a la carte dining, plus a kids’ buffet. Enjoy Flames of the Fire desserts – Cupcake Tic Tac Toe and s’mores are perfect at the fire-pit. Listen to the deejay’s tunes, dance and celebrate with a Champagne toast at midnight. The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan, 561-5404810; ritzcarlton.com.

Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera and Dr. Scott T. Farber of Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton raised nearly $4,000 for the Not My Daughter, Find a Cure Now Foundation. Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton offered their patients a discount on various cosmetic services and then passed the savings on to the charity, which is hosted by local women. In addition, Dr. Cabrera and Dr. Farber were sponsors at the foundation’s inaugural event. This event was especially important to Dr. Cabrera. “We raised this money in honor of my mother in the hopes that my daughters will never have to face the challenges of this disease,” he said. Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton, 951 N.W. 13th St., Suite 4A, Boca Raton, 561-393-6400; pssbocaraton.com.

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER 200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

SALE

PRIOR

PRIOR

PRICE

SALE PRICE

SALE DATE

$590,000

01-JUN-05 01-OCT-97

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 512

GELLER STEPHANIE L

$792,500

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 515

CLARK KATHLEEN M

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$950,000

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 704

PERNA PHILIP A

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$547,200

200 EAST CONDOMINIUM

200 E PALMETTO PARK RD 803

KRAMER MELVYN W

200 EAST PARTNERS LLC

$750,000

ADDISON RESERVE

7934 VILLA DESTE WAY

STERN ROBERT E

GRUDMAN NORMAN

$530,000

ADDISON RESERVE

7737 VILLA DESTE WAY

ZAKROFF RICHARD

MUEHLGAY MANFRED

$640,000

$456,300

AVALON AT BOCA RATON

21849 CYPRESS PALM CT

GANIN-OLSON CAROLINE

DONELSON CHARLES J

$562,000

$695,000

BOCA FALLS

21326 GOSIER WAY

HUEBNER LORI

BLEECHER ALLAN E

$430,000

BOCA FALLS

12298 RIVERFALLS CT

SORGEN LAURA

BARON DANIEL

$375,000

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17300 BALBOA POINT WAY

MCFARLAND MARY DIANE

MCFARLAND STUART

$326,000

$190,000

12-MAY-97

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3894 CANDLEWOOD BLVD

GLICK SARA A

FISCHER JAMES

$370,000

$265,000

28-DEC-01

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

17656 CANDLEWOOD TER

CARTER MURIELL E

MALO MARILYN

$375,000

$210,000

31-MAR-00

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3877 CANDLEWOOD BLVD

SCHWARTZ PETER L

MENDEZ ROBERTA

$270,000

$340,000

06-DEC-06

10-FEB-08 25-JUL-02

$203,400

01-JAN-97

BOCA GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

3807 CANDLEWOOD CT

SUZUKI MASAHIRO

DANIELI ANTHONY JR

$210,000

BOCA ISLES NORTH

10800 MAPLE CHASE DR

RYAN SEAN P

KATZMAN DAVID A

$470,000

$236,000

13-MAY-10 01-JAN-94

BOCA ISLES NORTH

19754 BLACK OLIVE LN

BOVE MICHAEL V

MOYA LUIS R

$300,000

$196,000

01-MAR-94

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

19640 BISCAYNE BAY DR

GRUHER JENNIFER R

TATE ANDREW

$360,000

$450,000

07-JUN-07

BOCA ISLES SOUTH

20179 PALM ISLAND DR

GUNNELL DANIELLE J

RABIN ROBERT J

$460,000

$327,500

01-JUL-98

BOCA LAKES

2627 NW 40TH ST

HOLDEN DOREEN D

PRITCHETT JOHN

$485,000

$480,000

17-AUG-04

BOCA POINTE CC - CAPTIVA

22351 GUADELOUPE ST

BERMAN ELIZABETH

NOVOTNY PETER

BOCA POINTE CC - HAMLET

7846 TENNYSON CT

EHRLICH LEO

ZEMEL MORTON B

$798,500

29-MAR-05

$318,000 $1,000,000

01-JUL-97

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SUBDIVISION BOCA WEST CC - FAIRWAY OAKS

SALE

PRIOR

PRIOR

PRICE

SALE PRICE

SALE DATE

MILLER MICHAEL L

$500,000

$535,000

26-SEP-03

$469,900

01-APR-89

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

20161 FAIRFAX DR

GORDON STACEY N

BROKEN SOUND CC - CEDAR KAY

2086 NW 52ND ST

FEINSTEIN ROSS

BERGLOWE J CRAIG

$134,000

BROKEN SOUND CC - FAIRWAY BEND

2105 NW 60TH CIR

KIRSCHNER ERWIN M

CHUBINSKY WENDY FRANCINE

$310,000

ESTANCIA

7467 ESTRELLA CIR

BLACKMAN MICHAEL

SILVERSTEIN LEONARD

ESTANCIA

7612 MARBELLA TER

EDWARDS SCOTT

KOOLIK IAN

GRANDE ORCHID

6871 ROYAL ORCHID CIR

APOSTOLOPOULOS NEOPHETOS

TURIANSKY BRUCE

$728,000

LA VIDA

6168 LA VIDA TER

SHAMES VALERY

SCHWARTZ GAIL

25-JUL-03

$490,000

$375,000

01-JUN-97

$1,500,000

$570,000

04-JUN-04

$290,000

$285,000

20-JUN-03

$1,724,276

29-AUG-02

30-JUN-05

LAKE ROGERS ISLE

811 NE 33RD ST

RONALD P WELLS LIVING TRUST

BURNSIDE FRANKLIN

$2,475,000

LONG LAKE ESTATES

18350 LONG LAKE DR

POST DANIEL

ANTMAN MARK P

$2,575,000

LUXURIA CONDOMINIUM

2500 S OCEAN BLVD 501

DALFEN-SAGER JORDAN

BOCA OCEAN DEVELOPMENT LP

$3,832,000

MILLPOND

2400 NW 39TH ST

MATEZ MITCHELL F

WEISSING MATTHEW D

$522,500

$384,000

29-APR-03

MILLPOND

4010 NW 24TH TER

ROSE SCOT

ROBERTS NATHAN B

$550,000

$251,000

01-NOV-95

MILLPOND

3933 NW 23RD CT

KUPIEC JEFFREY

MCHUGH ELIZABETH L

$430,000

$249,000

01-MAR-96

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

8023 LAUREL RIDGE CT

MONGILLO SANDRA

CRHA JIRI

$615,000

$875,766

21-SEP-05

MIZNER COUNTRY CLUB

16217 ANDALUCIA LN

LEWKOWITZ HARRY

KAUFMAN RICHARD S

$1,100,000

$1,262,246

30-OCT-03

$2,000,000

$1,850,000

23-MAY-01

$483,000

$551,000

08-MAR-04

26-FEB-10

MIZNER GRAND CONDOMINIUM

450 SE 5TH AVE 901

JABES JOSEPH A

BRANDNER CHRISTOPHER

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

6391 VIA VENETIA N

HAGGARD MICHELLE

POND KENNETH

MIZNER’S PRESERVE

16351 VIA FONTANA

VASTA EDWARD R

GANDARILLA EDUARDO

$1,000,000

$1,560,000

10-APR-06

NEW FLORESTA

2675 NW 29TH DR

SCHULMAN ANDREW

KOVARI DAVID

$460,000

$419,000

16-MAR-04

PALM BEACH FARMS

1190 SW 20TH ST

BAIRD CURTIS

CASTILLO HUBERT R

$376,000

$440,000

01-JUL-03

PARKSIDE

1900 PARKSIDE CIR S

KULIK ALEXANDER

FAHNOE ERIK

$735,666

$285,000

01-NOV-90

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SUBDIVISION

ADDRESS

BUYER

SELLER

KAMEN PAUL G

SALE

PRIOR

PRIOR

PRICE

SALE PRICE

SALE DATE

$325,000

01-SEP-96

22-NOV-02

POLO CLUB - HUNTINGTON

5697 HUNTINGTON PARK CT

KALT MARJORIE

$93,800

POLO CLUB - KNIGHTSBRIDGE

16829 KNIGHTSBRIDGE LN

KANEFSKY EILEEN

HERMAN SIMONE SYLVIA

$650,000

POLO CLUB - VILLE DE CAPRI

5069 VIA DE AMALFI DR

RUDSON PHILIP

GELTZEILER MICHAEL

$275,000

$270,000

RIO POCO

10304 AVENIDA DEL RIO

$225,000

KINKADE MELINDA S

ADAMS ERICH H

$530,000

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB 2136 QUEEN PALM RD

GUNNELL CASEY L

SMITH JOAN MARKELL

$810,000

ROYAL PALM YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB 2362 W SILVER PALM RD

SCHMIDT DANIEL

DEPASS WILLIAM KEITH

SANTA BARBARA

6245 NW 23RD RD

RIMOCH DIEGO

SCHWARZBAUM ISAC

SEASONS OF BOCA RATON

3134 NW 63RD ST

13-OCT-06

01-NOV-90 15-MAR-04

$1,575,000

$1,740,000

12-OCT-06

$490,000

$492,500

14-JUN-02

SILVERMAN JASON

SKOBEL BARRY

$1,215,000

$705,000

01-MAR-95

SPANISH RIVER LAND CO (THE ESTATES) 784 TOLEDO DR

TONETTI DANIELA BARTOLI

FARO DIANE

$1,100,000

$940,000

30-JUN-05

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

17963 FOXBOROUGH LN

HASCALL WAYNE C

ZUCKER ARLEEN

ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB

6949 LAKE ESTATES CT

BEHR LON

POLEN DAVID

$1,926,225

STONECREEK RANCHES

9510 BENT GRASS CT

LICHTENSTEIN ERIN

LYNX ASSET SERVICES LLC

$1,380,000

THE OAKS AT BOCA RATON

17946 LAKE AZURE WAY

DE MORILLO EMMA

BROWN DORENE C

TIERRA DEL RAY SOUTH ESTATES

10036 EL CABALLO CT

FERRY MICHELLE

POLLACK ROBERT

TIMBERCREEK

2350 NW 31ST ST

MELTZER BARRY

SEALEY KELVIN

$266,000

$410,000

16-FEB-07

TROPIC ISLE

921 TROPIC BLVD

SASSO DIANE

GRENE LESLIE G

$512,500

$575,000

15-AUG-03

TROPIC ISLE

975 BANYAN DR

OATES MARY CULLEY

NADEL JEFFREY A

$1,300,000

$1,925,000

31-MAR-05

WATERSIDE

23463 WATER CIR

ROHER MICHELLE TRUSTEE

LADUCA ANTHONY

29-MAR-05

WOODFIELD CC - COVENTRY

3803 COVENTRY LN

LAZAR KAREN

ZUCKERBERG HENRY

WOODFIELD CC - DEVON PLACE

3972 NW 52ND ST

ROSENTHAL JILL

LERNER MICHAEL

WOODFIELD CC - HAMPTONS

3278 WESTMINSTER DR

FOGEL STEVEN L

KRANGLE LINDSAY

$650,000

$400,000

16-MAR-09 $2,300,000

20-OCT-05 31-DEC-09

$1,258,200

$1,500,000

08-MAR-07 21-JAN-03

$325,000

$440,000

$2,139,100

$2,050,000

05-FEB-07

$645,000

$560,000

01-AUG-96

$1,400,000

26-FEB-09

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A Haven resident plays computer games in his bedroom.

THE BOYS NEXT DOOR The Haven Provides Family Life For Kids Who Have None

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By Emily J. Minor

oca Raton attorney Seth E. Ellis remembers the first time he set foot on the Boca Raton campus of The Haven, an alternative home for boys who were put in state custody because their family lives were unsafe.

Perhaps there was all of the above.

As a young professional in town, Ellis was looking for just the right place to give his time and expertise.

He knew about The Haven – or he thought he did.

That’s the part that got to Ellis – and it’s the part that gets to so many others. These young men are living without parents or guardians through no fault of their own.

It was a residential program. And it helped young men in trouble. Simple as that.

Except it wasn’t as simple as that.

Ellis says he was blown away when he began discovering what went on at this campus near his family’s home.

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But regardless of history, the boys who live on this 5-acre residential campus in Boca Raton arrived through no fault of their own.

Seth E. Ellis

much need right here,” he says.

Started in 1976 as a community outreach program by social activists in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, The Haven provides a stable, loving home for boys ages 9 to 17 who the state has determined were living in unsafe homes. Maybe there was abuse.

Maybe there were drugs and alcohol.

Maybe there was mental illness.

T H E B O C A R AT O N O B S E R V E R

The grown-ups were the problem, not them.

The Haven offers living arrangements for about 40 residents in four separate cottages. Boys live here full time with an around-the-clock staff. They go to school, get jobs, apply for colleges and learn the beauty of a rousing game of basketball on the court located just outside their doors.

It’s a family, pure and simple, and Ellis says his volunteer work on the board has been some of the most rewarding of his life. He sat on the board for seven years, and is now an honorary member.

Ellis says private donations are even more important today, because their state funding continues to decline. Sure they’d love to accept your check. But they’d also love to accept your time – they need tutors, mentors and volunteers to work in their thrift store.

“This is a situation where you can actually see where your money is going,” Ellis says. “You can touch it.

You can see it. And it benefits children who can’t fight for themselves.”

For more information about how to donate or volunteer at The Haven, call 561-4830962, or visit haven4kids.org. O

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