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EDUCATION BOARD 14 RPB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOCAL STUDENTS

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Each year, the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board has the ability to help exceptional high school seniors by awarding them one of the 10 scholarships available from the Village of Royal Palm Beach.

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What a wonderful Fourth of July celebration our village had! We hope you enjoyed your time off with your friends and family and were able to take in some fireworks. This issue, we feature Royal Palm Beach’s Education Advisory Board and its hard work each year selecting the students who receive the village’s annual scholarships — and what an impressive list of scholars they are! We also salute the entire Class of 2021 at Royal Palm Beach High School with a pictorial this issue. Also inside, you will find a profile of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club, made up of amazing community leaders who make our hometown better with everything they do. Meanwhile, Royal Palm Today takes a look at the future of the State Road 7 corridor, while Royal Palm Table samples the Colombian flavors at Los Quesudos. Royal Palm Health visits Next Generation MRI. Finally, Royal Palm Business stops by the Capstone at Royal Palm. On behalf of the staff, I would like to express our gratitude for such a great reception to our publication. We hope you continue to enjoy it and feel free to share your comments and ideas with us.Visit us online at www.royalpalmthemagazine. com or sign up for a mailed subscription to receive it directly in your mailbox each issue.

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Royal Palm Beach Hosts Star Spangled Spectacular At Park RPB Drive-Through Event Screens Potential Marrow Donors Fairgrounds Ceremony Celebrates RPBHS’s Class Of 2021

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Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board members (L-R) Denise Lawrence, Dr. Bill Thallemer, Lisa Ryan, Julie Highsmith, Brittany Lee and Krystal Clark. PHOTO BY ABNER PEDRAZA

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PHOTOS BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

ROYAL PALM BEACH HOSTS STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR AT PARK

(Left) Councilwoman Selena Samios, Christina and Vice Mayor Richard Valuntas, Councilwoman Jan Rodusky, and Councilman Jeff and Carolyn Hmara. (Right) Diana Rooney and Melissa Wickers try on hats at Authentically Bahamian.

The Village of Royal Palm Beach held its Star Spangled Spectacular Fourth of July celebration at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park on Sunday, July 4.The event included several live bands on stage, vendors, food trucks, a petting zoo, a corn hole tournament, kayaks, paddleboards, bungee and a zip line. It was capped by a fireworks display.

(Left to right) Lucia Weida on the bungee; Canaan Poitier and Xavier Chase on the rock-climbing wall; 56 Ace rocks the stage; D.J. and Wryder Stevenson pet bunnies; and Palms West Hospital’s Mandy Goodman, Linda Cox and Eric Cox.

(Left to right) Alicia and Jaime Flores get in the patriotic spirit; Mika, Tammy and Jeff Wagner; John Breault and Viviana Acosta of Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation; and the Van Halen tribute band Completely Unchained on stage.

(Left to right) Barbara Wheeler with Marilyn and Richard Domark; Phyllis Tuepker, Isabelle Stuart and Debbie Horton; Brandon, baby Arielle and Anthony Schmitt with Leena Catinilla; Bryce Luna enjoys ice cream with grandma Melissa Luna; and Anisha Kirkpatrick buys earrings from Jerilyn Fuller.

(Left to right) Siam Boutique owner Alice Hohnstine; the Journey tribute band Never Stop Believin’ on stage; the village hosted a military tribute during the event; and a fireworks display capped off a day of fun.

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RPB DRIVE-THROUGH EVENT SCREENS POTENTIAL MARROW DONORS

A drive-through event at Royal Palm Beach Elementary School on Saturday, June 5 allowed volunteers to be screened as potential bone marrow matches for Naomi Schwartz, a 14-year-old Royal Palm Beach resident who suffers from aplastic anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant.Turnout was impressive, with 122 swabs collected and $500 in donations.To help Naomi Schwartz, text Hope4naomi to 61474 or visit http://join.bethematch.org/hope4naomi.

(Left to right) Kelly, Naomi, Nilah and Marc Schwartz with pediatric oncologist Dr. Melissa Singer; Principal Tracy Ghettie, Be the Match representative Carlos Wesley, volunteer Shannon Ghettie and Assistant Principal Cristina Fong; Bonnie and Kevin Kelly swab their cheeks; and Sarah Mueller hands her swab envelope to Naomi Schwartz.

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CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2021 Fairgrounds Ceremony Celebrates Royal Palm Beach High School’s Class Of 2021

The 574 members of Royal Palm Beach High School’s Class of 2021 were celebrated at a ceremony held Tuesday, June 8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. This year’s graduation festivities were held in person, although modified to allow for social distancing.The ceremony included an array of speeches, including from valedictorian Salim Moutaouakkil and salutatorian Jaylynne Mansell, and was led by RPBHS Principal Dr. Jesús Armas and Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy II.

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Students were socially distanced at one side of the expo center, while their parents watched from the other side of the expo center.

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ARE DRIVEN Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board Awards Scholarships To Local Students BY CALLIE SHARKEY

Each year, the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board has the ability to enhance the lives of exceptional high school seniors by awarding them one of the $1,000 scholarships available each year from the Village of Royal Palm Beach. Only 10 winners are selected, and the competition is fierce. “We always have amazingly talented kids,” Board Chair Julie Highsmith said. “It’s very hard to narrow it down.We are glad we can give away 10 awards. It’s a very fun process.” One such student is Graziella Dal Bon, who attended the Dreyfoos School of the Arts. She graduated with a 3.94 GPA and a weighted GPA of 5.16, served

as president of the National Honor Society for Dance Arts and was a member of the National English Honor Society. She also volunteers with the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. “I have lived in Royal Palm Beach my whole life. Going in, I understood the competitiveness,” Dal Bon said of the scholarship process. “I was nervous going into the interview.Through the pandemic, all of my previous interviews had been conducted virtually. But when I entered the room, I felt very comfortable speaking to the representatives on the advisory board.They took interest in learning about me as a student, as well as a dancer.”

The board was very pleased to be able to interview students in person this year. Last year’s restrictions meant that the interviews took place over the phone. “Being able to interview the candidates in person makes a huge difference, versus just seeing them on paper. It’s impressive to see — they’re young, and it’s a stressful situation to be in, but they are all well prepared,” Highsmith said.“When thinking of my own experience in high school, I’m impressed with the maturity we see in these young people.” Some of the students will attend college in Florida, while others are leaving

“Being able to interview the candidates in person makes a huge difference, versus just seeing them on paper... When thinking of my own experience in high school, I’m impressed with the maturity we see in these young people.” — Julie Highsmith 14

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Village of Royal Palm Beach 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Graziella Dal Bon

Dreyfoos School of the Arts

Peyton Mainolfi

Royal Palm Beach High School

Claire Gacel

Royal Palm Beach High School

Salim Moutaouakkil

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the area and attending universities in other states, like Darion Johnson of Royal Palm Beach High School. Johnson will attend Morehouse College in Atlanta to major in political science with a minor in religion. “I was grateful for the opportunity to be interviewed, heard, edified and encouraged. My emotions got to me when I received the [award] letter in the mail while thinking back to the interview,” Johnson said. “This scholarship grooms my tenacity and vigor for my community.” One striking impression the board members had time and again was the desire that the students showed to give back to their communities. “One thing that stood out for us for

Darion Johnson

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Eric Singleton

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Erin McBroom

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sure was the fact that most of them are really focused on coming back to Royal Palm Beach and making an impact, probably more so than in the past four or five years. I think COVID-19 really helped them understand how you have to help the community,” Board Member Dr. Bill Thallemer said. “Maturity comes with facing adversity, and I think they had a big bit of adversity, and they faced it really well.That gives us a lot of hope for the future.” A perfect example of Thallemer’s observation is Claire Gacel of Royal Palm Beach High School, who will attend Florida Atlantic University to pursue a degree in elementary education. “It is my dream to graduate and become an elementary school teacher in

Caleb Mackenzie

Royal Palm Beach High School

Finn Wilson

Suncoast High School

Royal Palm Beach, specifically at the school I attended, Cypress Trails Elementary School. I attended every grade from kindergarten through 12th grade in the Palm Beach County School District and have grown to love and appreciate our county so much. I couldn’t have asked for a better school experience,” Gacel said.“During the pandemic, my social skills took a hit and I, unfortunately, lost a lot of my confidence. I really appreciated that the [committee] members made me feel very welcomed and relaxed. This $1,000 will help my family pay for college essentials.” Board Vice Chair Lisa Ryan admired the ambition and motivation of the scholarship applicants. royal palm the magazine | july/august 2021 15

“It was by far some of the strongest students I’ve seen. It’s an honor to see these young adults take the time to fill out the application and show their hard work and perseverance,” Ryan said. “It’s admirable that they actually want to work toward the greater good. These students are going to be very successful; they are pretty spectacular.” The scholarship winners are driven beyond their years, dedicating themselves to more than just academics. For example, Eric Singleton will double-major in political science and economics (pre-law) at Tuskegee University and then plans to pursue a career as a defense attorney or legislator. “I proudly participated in a Youth in Government program sponsored by the YMCA,” RPBHS graduate Singleton said, noting that it gave him the opportunity to speak in the legislative chambers in Tallahassee. “I was the proud founder and president of the Palm Beach delegation that represented South Florida at the Tallahassee state conference, and I was also

the president of my speech and debate team and finished as a nationally ranked competitor. As I received the news I was being recognized for this generous scholarship, I instantly felt honored, thankful and fulfilled. It was a reflection of the hours I have put into bettering myself academically and professionally.” While the winners plan to pursue a variety of career paths, Board Member Krystal Clark enjoys watching the trends that appear with each new batch of applicants. “One year, they are all so amazingly technical, they are coding and have all these great aspirations. This year there was such glowing personality.You wanted to know them and talk to them afterward and meet their parents, because their stories were so engaging,” said Clark, who was once a school board member in Illinois.“As a parent, I was always involved. I’m proud to be involved in this process and making sure the kids are getting what they need, because a school is a flagship in the community.

The Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board includes (L-R) Denise Lawrence, Dr. Bill Thallemer, Vice Chair Lisa Ryan, Chair Julie Highsmith, Brittany Lee and Krystal Clark. PHOTO BY ABNER PEDRAZA

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Hats off to the schools and hats off to the parents.” The students will apply the scholarship toward a variety of needs, including specialized equipment, like Finn Wilson from Suncoast High School. “It was great to find out they picked me for the scholarship. I will need a very powerful computer for my major to run CAD and other drafting programs. The scholarship will help me pay for the computer,” said Wilson, who will attend the University of Florida’s civil engineering and undergraduate research scholars programs. “I have had a great final year of high school. I finished in the top 10 of my class with a 3.97 GPA and a 5.5 HPA. I also graduated from Palm Beach State College. I am an Eagle Scout from Troop 199 and a nationally qualifying Irish dancer.” Whether graduates are attending local or out-of-state universities, they are all bonded by the unique experience of schooling during an unprecedented time. Navigating the pandemic was a challenge none had prepared to face.

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“My best memory from this past school year was returning to brick-andmortar learning after over half a year of virtual learning. Seeing my friends in person again and hanging out at lunch and after school reminded me of how much I took for granted before the pandemic,” Dreyfoos School of the Arts senior Jackson Spellman said. Spellman will attend Northwestern University on a music merit scholarship while pursuing dual degrees in music and either economics or communications. In addition to his honor society memberships, Spellman also received several accolades. “I won an outstanding soloist award. I was also a 2021 YoungArts Honorable Mention winner in jazz and a 2021 DownBeat Student Award Winner for small jazz ensemble,” he said. The Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meets monthly and hears updates from schools in the community,

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I’m excited about our future because I know these kids are going to take care of it. One of the beautiful and real strengths of our community is diversity. We do a really good job, from the mayor to the council to the community and our schools, and we need to celebrate what’s here.” Rounding out this year’s 10 scholarship winners are Peyton Mainolfi, Erin McBroom and Salim Moutaouakkil from Royal Palm Beach High School, and Caleb Mackenzie of the Oxbridge Academy.

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The story of the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club is written in the hard work of a hands-on, get-it-done effort and not in the cold black ink of checks. “We’ve never been a check-writing club,” recalled Lynn Balch, a founding member and past president of the group.“Some clubs, that’s what they do. They just write checks and throw money at whatever project they have. But we’ve never been that way.” Balch, a financial advisor who has lived in the village since 1986, said the club has long sought out projects for members to get involved in to better the community. “Most members of our club are small business owners, sole proprietors, educators,” he said. The first Rotary group was founded 1905 by Chicago attorney Paul Harris, allowing professionals with diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships, according to the organization’s web site (www.rotary.org). Over time, Rotary’s reach and vision extended to humanitarian service, and today the organization has more than 1.2 million members in some 35,000 clubs around the globe. Balch is one of five members still active from the original group that founded the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club

in 1990 under the sponsorship of the Wellington Rotary Club. Since then, the Royal Palm Beach group has seen its ups and downs with membership hitting a high of around 40 and dwindling to just a handful of active members in the early 2000s. An affiliation with the Palms West Chamber of Commerce in 2004 gave

the club greater visibility and turned things around. Since then, the club has stabilized with a committed membership in the 30s, investing time and muscle in programs such as community cleanup events and distributing hundreds of holiday meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club came together earlier this year to fix the clock at Veterans Park. PHOTO BY DENISE FLEISCHMAN

Over the past year, a number of dedicated Royal Palm Beach Rotarians have donned masks and gloves and volunteered weekly at Feeding South Florida’s drive-through food distribution site at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. “Rotary has taken a big lead in that area,” said Dan Splain, the club’s president-elect for 2022. Jeff Hmara, a Royal Palm Beach councilman and former club president, noted that local Rotarians have contributed some 1,800 hours to the effort. “Someone once told me, ‘If you really want to get to know people, do a project with them,’” he said, adding that the Feeding South Florida effort has been “good work, working side by side with other people in the community.” That’s the sweat-equity club that Steve Epstein inherited as president on July 8 from Rev. Michael Rose, who led the group through the tough pandemic year. “I don’t think anyone could have done a better job than you under the circumstances,” Rotarian Diane Smith, who works at the Palm Beach County 22

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Rev. Michael Rose at a recent club meeting. PHOTO BY LOUIS HILLARY PARK

Sheriff’s Office, told Rose over one recently reinstated club breakfast at Hilary’s Restaurant in the Royal Plaza. Because of COVID-19, the club had been meeting via the internet since early 2020. “I had no idea about Zoom. Knew nothing about it,” said Rose, pointing to the blessing of having younger, more tech-savvy members of the club who could share their knowledge when the pandemic struck.“It was a difficult time for everyone… [but] we supported each other.” Rose, a native of Jamaica who came to the United States in 1982 and to Royal Palm Beach in 2004 as pastor of Royal Palm Covenant Church, said he fell in love with Rotary in 2008 because

of its commitment to the community, especially local food banks. Despite the pandemic, Rotary’s work continued. “Everyone was optimistic. We did not stop doing our projects,” Rose said. Aside from the projects already mentioned, those efforts include providing scholarships for local students, giving out the PBSO Deputy of the Quarter Award, support for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and the Little Free Library, programs to honor teachers and other literacy efforts, and recent repairs to the clock at Veterans Park. The clock, honoring veterans, was originally donated to the village by the club as a remembrance of the 100th anniversary of Rotary, but stopped working several years ago before the club stepped in to fix it earlier this year. One of the club’s most successful local endeavors has been its annual Tribute Dinner, which has honored area luminaries since 2016, including former Royal Palm Beach Mayor Matty Mattioli, former County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and his wife Victoria, and former PBSO Chief Deputy Michael Gauger.

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“It’s important to honor people who aren’t seeking adulation… [who] pay more than lip service to community service,” said Splain, a Pennsylvania native who moved to Royal Palm Beach in 2012. While most of the club’s efforts have been focused close to home, the Royal Palm Beach group also has been able to extend its reach into the Caribbean. By leveraging $4,000 in local donations with grants from the district organization and Rotary International, the group was able to provide $44,000 of medical equipment to a hospital in Spanish Town, Jamaica. “This project is a great example of what we can do by leveraging our connection to Rotary International,” noted Hmara, whose background is in the military and government administration.“It shows the reach you can have through Rotary.” Next up, said Epstein, the incoming club president, is an effort to raise $1,000 to provide safe, environmentally sound cookstoves for 10 families in the islands, who now rely on dangerous open fires for cooking. The stoves are then built in place with a chimney and maintained by local workers 24

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trained by StoveTeam International. Looking ahead, Epstein, a 46-yearold New York native who has lived in the western communities since age 8, reflected on the concept of “be the change you want to see in the world.” He is a passionate proponent of the mantra. “We really, truly want to serve the community,” he said, pointing to the club’s many service projects. “We’re small, but mighty.” However, staying small is not in Epstein’s plans for Rotary. He wants to fill the slotted box that currently holds the club’s membership badges, and maybe build new boxes. “We don’t want this to become an old gentleman’s club,” said Epstein, who has been a teacher and administrator in public and charter schools for 25 years — the last six with the Palms West Charter School.“We want to bring in new blood. New members with new eyes… who can think outside the box.” Balch, who was there at the club’s inception, said the club does need to evolve, especially when it comes to the use of social media and perhaps reaching outside the boundaries of Royal Palm Beach for membership. “I don’t

think the character of the club will change,” he said.“We’ve never been a retirees club. Members usually are working businesspeople.” Hmara agreed that new initiatives and technology can help, but the retired U.S. Army colonel said the basics still apply. “The most powerful recruitment tool is a great member,” he said. Epstein, a married father of five who has been active in the club since 2017, said one of his goals is to continue to bring in a weekly speaker — either in person over bacon and eggs at Hilary’s or via Zoom — to uplift the group.“We need to get more members reengaged,” he said. “I want to take the club to the next level.” While Rose, the outgoing president, said he is proud that he was able to lead the club in continuing its service work even during a global pandemic, at 64, he’s also ready to step back in the ranks and serve under Epstein. “I’m looking forward to seeing Steve carry on the mission,” Rose said. “I believe he’ll do a great job.” Learn more about the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club at www.rpbrotary. org. The Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club came together to help out neighbors in need last holiday season. (L-R) Jeff Hmara, Steve Epstein, Dr. Sarda Bhandary and Rev. Michael Rose.

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The Capstone at Royal Palm, a new senior living community in Royal Palm Beach, features a fresh, updated approach to coastal design. PHOTOS BY CLIFTON HALEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Los Quesudos provides more than just a funky urban atmosphere. This unique eatery draws you into a world of Colombian-inspired flavors. This bright, clean home for some unique burgers (quesudas) and hot dogs (quesudos) is fun and welcoming with its street graffiti décor and Colombian mini market. With nearly 100 plate options to choose from, Los Quesudos has something for everyone to enjoy. It was the dream of Ivan Gutierrez — a man who spent years working in the construction business — to open a restaurant with authentic Colombian street food. “I’ve been here in Florida for the last 20 years, and I’ve always dreamed of bringing the flavors of Colombia here,” Gutierrez said. “We are the only ones in Wellington, Royal Palm or Loxahatchee that serve Colombian fast food. We use mushrooms, onions, coleslaw, green tomatoes, quail eggs and a lot of cheese. That’s the name — Los Quesudos means cheeses — and we have all those flavors cooked together. That’s the way Colombian people eat on the streets. That is our fast food.” In Colombia, he said, to get the best hamburgers, one simply goes to an outside cart where the food is served with salsa, pink sauces and all the fixings. Same goes with hot dogs. One of the most popular menu items is the Quesudo — a foot-long hot dog. This satisfying and hardy hot dog will fill you up.

(Clockwise from top left) The Veggie Quesuda is a plant-based burger smothered in cheese on a bed of freshly made coleslaw, grilled onions, sauces and a slice of green tomato topped with crunchy shredded potatoes; the Mixto Especial features chopped beef and chicken, bacon, lettuce, corn, shredded potato chips, cheese, Colombian sauces and a quail egg; the Costi Quesuda features tender, boneless baby back ribs smothered in cheese and combined with coleslaw and cooked onions, on a bed of crunchy potato strings and a slice of green tomato; the Cebolludo is a small hot dog with lot of onions and diced green tomatoes; the Doble Quesuda Mix is a beef burger paired with a fillet of white meat chicken, cheese, bacon, coleslaw, a slice of green tomato, grilled onions, special sauces and shredded potato chips; and the Quesudo is a foot-long hot dog covered in cheese, bacon, coleslaw, shredded potato chips, grilled onions, topped with a perfect little quail egg and colorful sauces. royal palm the magazine | july/august 2021 35

The Los Quesudos team with owner Ivan Gutierrez and his family members.

The Quesudo is served covered in cheese, bacon, coleslaw, shredded potato chips, grilled onions, topped with a perfect little quail egg and colorful sauces. For Gutierrez, his personal favorite dish is the Cebolludo. “It’s a smaller hot dog, but it has a lot of onions and diced green tomatoes. There are a lot of flavors, and it’s basically the midnight snack you would get in Colombia at those little carts. He’s in love with those,” said Gutierrez’s daughter, Camila. The staple proteins in Colombia are typically beef and chicken, which is embodied in the Doble Quesuda Mix. This beef burger is paired with a fillet of white meat chicken, cheese, bacon, coleslaw, a slice of green tomato, grilled onions, special sauces and shredded potato chips. Los Quesudos is all about family, and with members that are vegetarian, it was important to have those options available. The Veggie Cuesuda is a plant-based burger smothered in cheese on a bed of freshly made cole36 july/august 2021 | royal palm the magazine

slaw, grilled onions, sauces and a slice of green tomato topped with crunchy shredded potatoes. You can skip the bun and enjoy it on an arepa instead of bread. For people who love corn, there are many choices of degranados and maicitos dishes. Load your plate with the Mixto Especial, a bowl of chopped beef and chicken, bacon, lettuce, corn, shredded potato chips, cheese, Colombian sauces and a quail egg. The maicitos give smaller-portioned options that are for patrons more concerned with keeping their calorie count down. Any of these dishes can be ordered with beef, chicken, both proteins or no meat at all. Why quail eggs? These little hardboiled treats are common in Colombian cuisine. “In Colombia, we eat quail eggs a lot,” Gutierrez said. “It’s something different and like a dish on its own. So, we wanted to put that little flavor in, too.” Guests can always make special requests if they aren’t sure about trying something new just yet, he added.

Los Quesudos also has unique desserts and drinks available. “We’ve got a coconut lemonade and a mint lemonade that is very refreshing,” Gutierrez said. “We have the Michelada, which is a beer with a ring of salt on top and lime juice inside.” To please every palate, desserts range from sweet to savory. “We have a passion fruit dessert, the Genovesa (a chocolate layered dish), Flan Caramelo and the Cuglada con Melao. It’s like a cheese with a sweet sauce.” The kitchen is open for all patrons to see. All the food at Los Quesudos is made fresh. Every dish comes with four inspired sauces, all created in house and developed by Gutierrez’s wife, Juliana, who was a chef in Colombia. “Juliana is actually the one who came up with the recipes for the sauces, and she helped incorporate them into the dishes,” Camila said. The signature condiments include a traditional pink sauce, a garlic sauce, a green cilantro and pineapple sauce. “Each one is made with a special secret,” Juliana said. “We brought the

royal palm | table ideas from Colombia and make it inhouse. In Colombian fast food, everything comes with pineapple sauce. We like the two flavors of salty and sweet together.” Even if Colombia is not on your travel list, guests can still get all the authentic flavors of its street food right here. “My goal is to get people of all cultures to try our food because it is something fun and it is good. We’ve got something for everybody,” Gutierrez said, adding that there is also a children’s menu. “It’s a family business, so anybody can come here at any time. If someone is preparing to visit Colombia, or just returned, they can come here can eat what they ate over there and not miss any flavors.” From catering to coffee, the Los Quesudos family is all about keeping it real. The restaurant also has food truck that currently visits events in the area and will also be a part of the West Palm

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TOMORROW’S CORRIDOR The Village Of Royal Palm Beach Looks For A State Road 7 Economic Refresh With its eye toward the future of one of the busiest corridors in Palm Beach County, the Village of Royal Palm Beach is taking a critical look at State Road 7 and asking the question, “How can we improve it?” Beginning this summer and lasting approximately 12 months, village leaders will be studying the stretch of State Road 7 that begins a half mile north of Okeechobee Blvd. and ends a half mile south of Southern Blvd. The goal is to encourage redevelopment of the corridor, which may possibly include up to three new commercial centers. There is only one significant piece of land in that area that remains undeveloped. It is located on the southeast corner of Okeechobee and State Road 7. Part of what the village will be looking at is whether changes to its land development regulations and comprehensive plan should be made to encourage more economic growth. “This is one of our most important commercial corridors, and we are looking at how to maximize its success,” Royal Palm Beach Village Manager Ray Liggins said. “There are times when the largest challenges facing a developer who wants to improve a property are the government rules imposed on that property. Our goal is to make sure we are doing all we can to encourage economic growth.” The study will be conducted by the

“This is one of our most important commercial corridors, and we are looking at how to maximize its success.” — Village Manager Ray Liggins Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council. The TCRPC is an organization created by and for local governments to provide planning and technical assistance services and assist in carrying out Florida’s growth management pro-

grams. The TCRPC was established in 1976 through an interlocal agreement between Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties. Membership includes all four counties and 52 municipalities. royal palm the magazine | july/august 2021 39

Over the course of the year, several public workshops will be held, dozens of stakeholders will be consulted, property owners along the corridor will be interviewed and numerous pieces of data collected. At the end of the process, the village hopes to have several recommendations concerning how it can best encourage redevelopment, as well as design concepts for up to three new commercial centers along SR 7. According to the Urban Land Institute, the redevelopment of commercial corridors such as SR 7 “present a cross-cutting challenge and opportunity for land-use and development. While these auto-dominated roadways characterize past patterns of successful business and infrastructure investment, in many places these corridors have devolved, creating a host of economic, safety, environmental, aesthetic and redevelopment challenges.”

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“The future of Royal Palm Beach not only rests on the economic success of our community, but on its livability as well.” — Village Manager Ray Liggins

Like the Village of Royal Palm Beach, the Urban Land Institute added that many urban and suburban communities are looking at how to reshape these spaces in order to revitalize business districts, attract and retain residents, and to provide enhanced transit options to serve all users. Alternative transportation is also expected to be a significant focus of the project. In addition to developing economic strategies for SR 7, the TCRPC will also look at how to encour-

age and improve non-motorized transportation. It will provide recommendations on how the Village of Royal Palm Beach can best connect to future transit options being planned for the Okeechobee corridor. “The future of Royal Palm Beach not only rests on the economic success of our community, but on its livability as well,” Liggins said. “As we look ahead, a significant portion of our planning must include embracing and integrating new and innovative transportation alternatives. This means having an eye on making our community more pedestrian and bike friendly. It also means doing what we can to ensure that our residents can seamlessly connect to future transit options, so they are able to travel door-to-door.” A final report on the project will be presented to the public and the Royal Palm Beach Village Council in May 2022.

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