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Fresh food, a foundation of family at the heart of new restaurant coming to Globe By David Abbott
PETAL POWER: POPPIES 5
SIPPING STORIES, TASTING TRADITIONS 10 PHOTO BY LCGROSS
Anthony and his biggest supporter, Pamela Zoe, at a First Friday event in Globe. What do they say? “Behind every great son, is a mom who supports his dreams.”
Anyone in Globe who has tasted Anthony Puskaric’s food already knows what’s in store when he opens his Gila Hogs BBQ restaurant within the next few months: great barbecue with a strong foundation in family. “I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for my mom, but also my fiancé for being so supportive in my ventures,” Puskaric says. “And the people who believed in me who gave me the chance when they didn’t have to, but most importantly my children, who gave me the push to do better every day and to keep going.” Puskaric has devoted his life to learning the finer points of barbecue and says that Gila Hogs BBQ—he cannot disclose the location just yet—will be a “fast casual dining experience with a family atmosphere/sports bar theme.” He promises the freshest possible meats, including hamburgers that are ground fresh daily, as well as fresh-cut steaks and pork chops. Featured sides will include fresh-made coleslaw, potato salad, collard greens and cornbread.
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Better Strength & Mobility with Pilates By Patti Daley
SCHOOL DEDICATES GYM TO LEGENDARY VARGAS FAMILY
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“I want to stay as active as long as I can as I age,” says Jennifer Kinnard, certified Pilates instructor and owner of Dominion Pilates at 996 N. Broad Street. As a child, Jennifer participated in dance – pointe ballet. As a teenager, cheer and pom. She was barely 50 when she noticed herself favoring one leg and “putting way too much thought” into basic movement, careful not to land on a weak knee. “I can accept this, or I can choose to do something about it,” she said to herself. Jennifer chose to strengthen her body and get back her mobility. She chose to get back to Pilates, a system of exercises designed to improve physical strength and flexibility of body and mind. Jennifer first did Pilates in her 40s. She loved the equipment and the individualized activity. “More fun than I thought it would be,” Jennifer says. “I like that it’s progressive. You can keep growing in your practice.” For a while, she waited for someone to open up a Pilates studio in Globe. When they didn’t, she opened one of her own.
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“They look like torture devices but when you know the story about how they took apart hospital cots, it makes sense,” says Jennifer Kinnard, certified Pilates instructor.