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Hear Them Roar A Delray Beach teen shocked the tennis world this year by defeating Venus Williams at Wimbeldon. But Coco Gauff is not alone: Meet five local women athletes firing up the sports world. By DANIELA PEREZ
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Holiday Shakeup Yesterday’s peppermint and cinnamon are no longer required ingredients of Christmas cocktails. By CHRISTIANA LILLY
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Rio, Grand Presidents, financiers and rock stars have all hit the links at Boca Rio, a secretive playground with a colorful history. As it prepares to host its first major tour event, this golfers’ enclave may finally be ready for its close-up. By JOHN THOMASON
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‘Tis the season of frantically rushing to deck the halls, attend galas, buy gifts and mail Christmas cards, on top of a high-season workload. This year, the editor is trying a radical new strategy: stopping to breathe.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital inks a new partnership and a new CEO, and a veterinary service joins the booming home-delivery market. Plus: Why a South Florida Christmas tree business is always a growth industry.
By MARIE SPEED
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Our review-driven guide to the finest dining in South Florida spotlights L’Acqua and Todd’s by Todd English. Plus, discover the appetizers most ideal for entertaining, and help support local purveyors by visiting the county’s eight green markets.
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We take a numerological look back at 2019, spotlight Santa’s top-selling toy inventory, and cut into a Christmas dinner entrée that is most fowl. Plus, a charity that fights homelessness all year round, and much more.
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We explore the best reasons to give thanks before, during and after Turkey Day; introduce a couple whose youth sports organization makes miracles happen; and converse with a nutritionist about how to eat well during celebratory feasting.
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Bold patterns and plenty of pearls, sequins and crystals are in this season, with retailers from Boca to Palm Beach lending shimmer and sparkle to your holiday party.
A Boca Raton paleontologist’s discoveries yield new insights on the death of the dinosaurs—and what might happen when the planet faces its next extinction event.
In this time of giving, the author shines a halo on one of Boca Raton’s angels of philanthropy.
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Boca magazine highlights partners with a series of fun events—including the city’s most fashionable foodie fave and a behindthe-scenes chat with the Boca Resort’s dapper prez.
From musical scoring to original folk songs to re-interpreted classics, the Lubben Brothers lend a fresh ear to vintage sounds. Plus, our annual Season Preview curates the 30 buzziest events from now until May 2020.
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September Kudos I read the article [on Susan Gillis, Boca Interview, Sept-Oct 2019] last night, and it is just great! Thanks so much for highlighting Sue (well deserved) and also including our history and info on the new exhibits. I hope the community will become as excited as we are for the new museum!! Mary Csar Executive Director, Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
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Taking Back the Holidays There’s still time to celebrate the season on your own terms Written by MARIE SPEED
he holidays are here, and I know I should say that’s all good but I can’t. Not 100 percent. It’s good if you are 9 years old or maybe 6 and you have a magical Santa list and you get to pick out a tree with your family and be in a Christmas pageant and generally bounce around in stardust for the entire period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. However, it’s not so good if you are over the age of 24 and in Boca Raton and are working every day, trying to wedge in a little Christmas shopping between meetings and business lunches, going to black-tie events no one else wants to go to so you get stuck, family events (see Christmas pageant above), oil changes, dental checkups, hitting Home Depot for poinsettias (the really big ones), mailing holiday gifts and on and on. The holidays become reduced to a to-do list, a whole roster of added chores that you must complete in order to be properly festive, it that were even possible. Enough. I think someone needs to call a moratorium on all this holiday frenzy. Call me a Grinch, but it’s exactly the opposite of that. I want it to feel like it used to, when you notice that first chill in the dark night air. You unpack the tree ornaments and find the tiny plastic elf you have had ever since you could even remember Christmas. You buy eggnog. And you drink it. You watch every Christmas movie you can, including the real Scrooge, with Alastair Sim. You get sentimental every time you get a piney blast of that Fraser fir and remember the Christmas you got a pink tutu and wore it for a week straight before they could wrestle it off you. Or that Christmas Eve nestling in the backseat next to your grandmother in her Persian lamb coat, a whiff of White Shoulders enveloping you both, as your parents drove the whole family throughout downtown Washington to look at Christmas lights. Or that last Christmas with your father when his nurse and her father sneaked him out of the hospital and carried him into your house to be with the family that cold Christmas morning in Colorado. These are the moments with which I want to fill my holidays this year, ones I remember, new memories I am making with good friends. Some quiet times, some sad ones, a happy walk on a cold night. Before we completely turn over the holiday season to fundraising and deadlines, must-dos and dollar signs, I’d like everyone to have a Charlie Brown moment and remember to breathe, and to honor first and foremost what the season is all about. All the rest can wait.
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2019 By the Numbers From politics to sports and entertainment, 2019 was far from boring Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY
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DON’T-MISS EVENTS • The Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium goes primetime this year with a new spot at 3:30 p.m. December 21 on ABC. It’s great to see the game on a national network, but even greater to be there in person. Contact cheribundibocaratonbowl.com for tickets. • The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, Dec. 12-15, is a four-day celebration of star chefs in the area—and in the industry—at various locations throughout Palm Beach and its environs. Last year legends like Daniel Boulud, Robert Irvine, Marc Murphy, Elizabeth Falkner and Jeff Mauro joined local rock stars like Clay Conley for a wide-ranging series of events, from poolside chillin’ to five-course dinners—and one of the best foodie experiences in South Florida. Contact pbfoodwinefest.com to snag a ticket or two.
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• Boca’s 49th holiday parade will be Wednesday, Dec. 11 on Federal Highway starting on Southeast Fifth Street north to Mizner Park. More than 70 floats and groups will entertain Boca peeps as we bring in the holiday season. • Boca’s beloved holiday boat parade will be Saturday, Dec. 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. along the Intracoastal Waterway starting at the C-15 Canal traveling south to Hillsboro Bridge. Find your spot on the waterfront—including the Wildflower property, Red Reef Park (west) or Silver Palm Park—or make friends with someone who lives along the Intracoastal for a distinctly Florida tradition.
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Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.
“What is the moment you wait for all year long that happens during the Nov-Dec holiday season?” “For me, the season starts off with
the lighting of the 100-foot Christmas Tree in Delray Beach. It’s a truly communal experience. It’s that one moment in time when everyone—regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status—can come together and relish in the unbridled excitement and anticipation of the holiday season.” — GREGG WEISS, FINANCIAL PLANNER, COASTAL EQUITIES
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“I look forward to having friends in the backyard with all the twinkle lights and lanterns, and serving family favorites like mini Maryland crab cakes and Swedish pepparkakor (ginger snap cookies).” —KAREN GRANGER, COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR, 4KIDS PALM BEACH
Every November, I get to celebrate the birthdays of some of my favorite people: I was born on Nov. 23; my son, Kalil Bohannon, was born on Nov. 24; and my father, Mitchell Brown, was born on Nov. 29. Three generations of Sagittarius signs makes for interesting holiday conversations—we are all always doing something!” —MICHELLE BROWN, PRESIDENT/FOUNDER OF KALIAH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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The holidays have arrived, so admit it: We’re all thinking about what to wear to all those holiday parties and events taking over social calendars this season. This year’s holiday style has evolved from“in-your-face”festive pops of color to understated glam—so you don’t look like you’re“trying too hard.”Here are some looks we love. Michael Costello
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•This year (Dec. 22), try a DIY latke bar, with latkes hot from the pan, and a wide range of topping choices. (Martha Stewart likes sliced apples, sour cream, grated cheese, dill and pureed beets.) • The Manzanita menorah from West Elm that resembles a shimmery twig is a work of art.
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“Hippie Modernism”took over this year, and it informs holiday style as well with lots of “tribal” embellishments and understated boho glam
Implementing gold, sequins and metallics into your holiday wardrobe is a must—and transitions nicely into New Year’s Eve. Call it a win/win.
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THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THE HOLIDAYS
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• Try a sweet and sour brisket this time around; visit marthastewart.com for recipe.
• Sleeping with the windows open • Finding Christmas decorations you forgot about
The Festive Must-Have OK, you can still rock that Christmas red dress, but incorporate an accessory or two that helps break it up with a contrasting pop of color.
• Making Mama Stamberg’s Cranberry Relish • Wearing blinking Christmas lights around your neck
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“The Play That Goes Wrong” WHEN: Dec. 10-15 WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach COST: TBA CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org
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Stitched from a similar theatrical cloth as “Noises Off!,”this award-winning farce made its Broadway debut in 2017, and it kicks off the Kravis Center’s 2019/2020 season of Broadway tours with a bang, and a slam, and a collapsing floor. Presented as a show within a show,“The Play That Goes Wrong”follows the fictional Cornley Polytecnic Drama Society through an epically disastrous run of “The Murder at Haversham Manor,”a mothballed murder mystery in the vein of “The Mousetrap.”Doors won’t open when they should, props fall off their perches and the floorboards cave in, while the actors keep mayhem aloft by forgetting their lines, missing their cues, stepping on each other’s digits and trapping themselves in the scenery. Inevitably, somebody is knocked unconscious, and by the end, the lavish manor is a shambles.
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) WHERE: Nov. 1-17 WHERE: Various Fort Lauderdale theaters COST: Varies per screening/event CONTACT: 954/525-3456, fliff.com
There is arguably no Florida film festival longer or more jam-packed with activities than Fort Lauderdale’s enduring November extravaganza, which returns for its 34th year complete with 150 independent, foreign-language, documentary and retro films. It opens with the regional premiere of “Cuba,” projecting this doc about our vibrant southern neighbor on the AutoNation IMAX screen at the Museum of Discovery & Science. Other signature premieres include “From the Vine,” about a downtrodden man who finds meaning in his life by revisiting the Italian wine country where he was raised; and “Safe Spaces” (pictured above), a timely, bittersweet comedy about the fallout of a college professor’s controversial behavior.
“Clifford Ross: Waves” WHEN: Nov. 5-March 1 WHERE: Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton COST: $10-$12 CONTACT: 561/392-2500, bocamuseum.org
When a hurricane churns its way toward the Atlantic coastline, the saner among us flee its path. Only a few intrepid souls stay behind: the wind-beaten weatherman, the fatalistic surfer and, for a fertile period in his career, artist Clifford Ross. The New York-based photographer spent 12 seasons wading directly into the surf as merciless storms battered Georgica Beach in East Hampton, in an attempt to capture the essence of Mother Nature at her most roiling. Sporting a wet suit and a life vest, he entered the breach tethered to an assistant on shore—and was generally more protective of his camera than his body.“I don’t practice safe photography. I need to feel raw, like it’s just me and the camera,” he told Wired in 2015. The Boca Museum’s “Waves” focuses on these ferocious yet beautiful images while also featuring some of Ross’ newest work—a site-specific installation of wood panels depicting wave-like abstractions.
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Surfin’ Weatherman When I started this whole thing, [my goal was] to come back here, to this station, because Channel Five’s been the No. 1 station for years and years. It took a lot of bouncing around, but I finally got back.” —James Wieland
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James Wieland may be a meteorologist, but he’s also always looking for that next swell Written by DANIELA PEREZ
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he summer before his senior year of high school, James Wieland went surfing for the first time with a neighbor at Spanish River Park. The waves were small, the ocean was blue and by the end of the session, Wieland was hooked. When a career adviser visited his high school, Wieland already had a career path in mind. “I kept thinking, what can I do that has to do with surfing, but lets me figure out when there are going to be waves?”Wieland recalls.“Who studies the weather? Meteorologists study the weather. I could be a meteorologist.” Today, Wieland is living his dream and reporting for WPTV Channel 5 two to three times a day. The“surfing weatherman”grew up in North Lauderdale but has
worked all across the east coast as a meteorologist. Wieland’s love for adventure has led him to chase massive storms like Hurricane Floyd in 1999 and fly with the Blue Angels in 2018. However, he always finds time to ride the perfect surf. “When I started this whole thing, [my goal was] to come back here, to this station, because Channel Five’s been the No. 1 station for years and years,” Wieland says. “It took a lot of bouncing around, but I finally got back.” While living in South Carolina, Wieland was actually reporting for two different stations at once. For five months he worked at a local station in Florence, and made the two-and-a-half-hour drive every weekend to also work in Spartanburg. Still, the-up-and-coming
meteorologist was enthusiastic about his career. Now, finally working at his dream station, Wieland has the opportunity to fulfill a bucket list item now and then, like when he flew with the Blue Angels last year, experiencing seven Gs of force. “That was probably the most amazing thing I’ve done in my life. I feel so fortunate,”Wieland says.“It was so crazy. The power that airplane has is ridiculous.” Wieland’s love for adventure has also taken him to surf spots from the beaches in Panama to Virginia Beach, but he thinks the best place to surf is still the 33480. “I love Palm Beach. It’s just home for me, and it’s just so beautiful,”Wieland says.“When there are waves, Palm Beach just beats everything for me.”
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Doing the Lord’s Work A vital nonprofit helps the homeless have happier holidays Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY
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hildren roaming the aisles of a Christmas store, families gathered around a Thanksgiving dinner table, and parents tucking gifts under the tree. These are precious moments during the holidays, and The Lord’s Place ensures that the homeless can create these memories, too. “We are very busy between Thanksgiving and Christmas,” says Diana Stanley, the CEO of the charity, which serves the homeless and those recently released from prison. “We are so grateful for what people allow us to do during the holidays ... and I think once people really get to see the way that we transform lives, they want to keep that spirit in their hearts all year round.” But it’s those weeks between the holidays that The Lord’s Place gets almost all of its funding—which has to last the entire year. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, corporations make generous donations, and the community rallies to volunteer. On the men’s campus, up to 250 clients, volunteers and supporters gather for a Thanksgiving feast fit with games and a full spread of food. There’s a makeshift Christmas shop where children can find items to gift to their parents. In another
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The Vazquez family, with Diana Stanley, have been clients of The Lord’s Place.
space, parents are able to choose toys for their children. “We really work very hard on letting parents give the gifts to the children,” Stanley says. “It makes them become the mom, they become the parent. ... We need to empower the parents to be parents.” Stanley joined the charity 12 years ago, at the peak of the subprime mortgage crisis, when the homeless population was on the rise. At the time, the nonprofit had a few dozen employees and a budget of a little over $3 million. Today, it employs a workforce of 130, and its budget has quadrupled.
There are more than 1,300 homeless people in Palm Beach County. “When I got here, [during] the housing crisis, we saw an influx of families. ... Most recently it’s been an uptick in chronic homelessness, [which] hurts all of our hearts.” The Lord’s Place has five pillars of service: housing, job training and employment, street engagement and outreach, social enterprises, and re-entry. It’s able to help men, women, families, people with disabilities and those recently released from prison. (According to Public Policy, those who have been incarcerated are 10
times more likely to become homeless—they’re then arrested for being homeless, and the cycle continues.) An exciting addition to The Lord’s Place this year has been the opening of two thrift stores, a part of its social enterprises program, which employs clients and teaches them valuable job training skills. “Our work is just starting; we’d love to have that Christmas spirit last throughout the year,” Stanley says. “Homelessness, poverty, the formerly incarcerated—and all the human suffering that’s attached to these—does not go away on Jan. 2.”
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A classic jewelry staple makes a big comeback.
Gold pearl choker, $365, Unique Boutique, Delray Beach; crystal necklaces, $390 and $425, from Jennifer Tattanelli, Worth Avenue Palm Beach
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The chic boho detail infuses everything from earrings to necklaces to shoes and bags.
FROM LEFT: pearl dangle earrings, $160, tassle necklaces, $275 each, Unique Boutique, Delray Beach
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ALEXANDRE BIRMAN Animal Calf Boot $995 Neiman Marcus Boca Raton TOM FORD Animal Bag $2,290 Neiman Marcus Boca Raton GEDEBE Animal Rhinestone Clutch $695 Neiman Marcus Boca Raton
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Metallica
Rock your holidays with these shimmery accessories
BALENCIAGA Small Handbag $1,150 Saks Boca Raton Woven Metallic Tote Bag $2,470 Jennifer Tattanelli Worth Avenue Palm Beach SnakeSkin Heel $540 Jennifer Tattanelli, Worth Avenue Palm Beach
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Boca Cryo is a wellness company which offers healing and recovery through state of the art technologies, all non-invasive and drug-free. We offer 7 different therapies in our center. SCULPT MUSCLE AND DECREASE FAT Our newest technology is called EMSCULPT. A non-invasive body sculpting solution, proven through MRI, CT scan and Ultrasound to build muscle and decrease fat. Best of all, EMSCULPT is anesthesia and needle free! Whether looking to strengthen/tone your abdominals, or lift your booty for a firmer, sexier look, EMSCULPT is for you! NEW! Coming in September, BOCA CRYO will be offering muscle-building and fat loss treatments for the arms and legs, to affect those hard to lose areas. Four (30 minute) treatments for abdominals and buttocks or four (20 minute) treatments for biceps, triceps, inner thigh and calves, over the course of two weeks, will increase strength and decrease fat significantly. Most importantly, it is non-invasive, requires no drugs and aside from the usual soreness from doing abs, its pain free! Voted the 2019 Patient’s Choice in REAL SELF magazine, it has also been featured on The DOCTORS and the Dr. Oz Show. This FDA approved device has been shown to build muscle and decrease fat by an average or 16% and 19%, respectively. BOCA CRYO offers interest free financing for all EMSCULPT treatments.
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Our flagship service is WHOLE BODY CRYOTHERAPY, which treats inflammation, pain, stiffness, sleep disorders and helps performance improvement. Three minutes of sub-zero temperatures (-160 F) using safe, cold air in a “true” whole body chamber, leaves you with a rush of endorphins and other pain modulators. This short stay in the cold also boosts your metabolism while strengthening your immune system! Our specialized chamber is equipped with speakers which play your favorite tunes while moving freely about. Unlike our competitors, we DO NOT use liquid nitrogen. We also offer LOCALIZED CRYOTHERAPY for those specific areas of pain and inflammation. This can be administered a La Carte or in conjunction with Whole Body Cryotherapy. BOCA CRYO FACIAL is another popular therapy. If you are looking for less wrinkles and puffiness, and want tight skin and a younger look, this is for you! This 10 minute therapy, in conjunction with Whole Body Cryotherapy, has shown to increase collagen production. As one of the most abundant proteins in the body, collagen helps make the skin look younger and fuller without injections and expensive creams.
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MAGNETHERAPY is yet another treatment offered, using a state-of-the-art device called the Magnesphere. This is a low level magnetic resonance device which helps relax the body by CRYO FACIAL balancing your Heart Rate Variability or HRV. Our Autonomic Nervous System is divided into Sympathetic (fight or flight) and Parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems. By bringing these two systems into balance, the body begins to heal itself! All of our clients, who have used this device, relax so much that they frequently fall asleep during the session. Our COMPRESSION THERAPY focuses on the lower body. This pneumatic system, developed by a physician for circulation-challenged patients, inflates sleeves covering your legs. Systematically, the compression helps eliminate the by-products of exercise and aids in venous return to the heart. Athletes and weekend warriors, as well as people with circulatory insufficiencies, can benefit from this therapy.
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Get Your Shine On
When the holidays roll around, so do the glitter, sequins and baubles. Embrace the season’s shimmer with these makeup products that’ll have you glowing. Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY
The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.“ —Audrey Hepburn
1. Inspired by vintage perfume bottles, this decadent Glitter Dust by Pretty Vulgar is the finishing touch on your beauty look, adding a mist of glitter for your hair, face and body. Just squeeze the atomizer and you’ll have an all-over yet subtle glow fit for that holiday cocktail party. $32, Sephora, 6000 W. Glades Road, Suite 1024B, Boca Raton; 561/391-1221; sephora.com
2. If cool, icy tones are more your style, look no further than Fenty Beauty’s Diamond Bomb face and body highlighter. A little goes a long way, but during the holidays, indulge and frost yourself in crystal. $38, Sephora, 6000 W. Glades Road, Suite 1024B, Boca Raton; 561/391-1221; sephora.com
3. If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then trim them with Glitter & Glow by Stila. The brand’s classic liquid eye shadow can be adjusted to add drama with a daring swath, or a gentle dab of glitter that’ll catch the light just so. $24, Ulta Beauty, 1636 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 561/274-2788; ulta.com
4. The popular lipstick line by Charlotte Tilbury is back but revamped as Pillow Talk Diamonds—and the name couldn’t be more fitting. Available in rosepink and bronze, this lipstick will leave your lips looking slick with shimmer. $38, Nordstrom, 5820 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 561/620-5555; nordstrom.com
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Shirt Tale
A Boca High graduate turns an athletic setback into an entrepreneurial home run Written by JOHN THOMASON
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C Coban could have been on track for the Major Leagues. Instead, the catcher for Boca Raton High School’s baseball team, class of 2011, sells T-shirts for a living. At $50 a pop. And new orders come in every day through his website. The career shift was, literally, a painful one. Coban tore the labrum in his right shoulder during his junior year at the University of Tampa. He endured three surgeries to repair the fibrocartilage, eventually gaining full mobility of the shoulder—but he would never make it on a professional diamond. “I knew it was a part of reality that that could be it,” says Coban, now 26 and living in Delray Beach.“But I’m a firm believer that when one door closes, another one opens. Without that happening to me, I wouldn’t have been able to come up with this for myself.” By“this,”he’s referring to his patent-pending invention, the SlingShirt (left)—a T-shirt specially designed for patients recovering from shoulder surgeries. From the outside, the shirts, available in navy blue, light blue and black, appear as ordinary garments. But they’re equipped with magnets along one side so that injured owners can slip into them even if one of their arms is in a sling. The invention emerged as more of a life hack than an entrepreneurial venture. Coban developed the idea after his second surgery, when he began to search for a product that didn’t exist. “It was a necessity for myself,”he recalls.“I was still in college, about 22 years old, and I didn’t want my mom to help me get dressed for class. I wanted to stay independent, and not have any hiccups in my everyday life. “I looked online and really couldn’t find anything. There were a couple different systems, like with Velcro and buttons, and a hook-and-loop system. But there was nothing that would benefit me to do independently. I’m not able to lift my arm vertically or horizontally. I need to be able to put the whole shirt on with one hand. Having the magnets helps to do that, because they attach
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by themselves.” Coban soon realized his product had applications beyond his own situation, and those of his fellow-athletes. According to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, more than 1.4 million shoulder arthroscopies are performed worldwide each year. Labral surgeries are especially common in older patients, as part of the wear and tear of daily life. “I’m finding out, after helping out 3,500 people, that the majority of my customers are 50 and up,” he says.“A lot are women buying things for their husbands. When a person goes into surgery, it doesn’t just affect them. It affects the whole family. You’ve got the mom, the husband, the wife driving them to the emergency room. It’s a team effort, so we wanted to make it as seamless as possible.” Coban has shipped SlingShirts to all 50 states. He’s the founder and spokesperson, and his mother handles distribution. Even without a patent—that process has stretched on for years—Coban has spread the word through online advertising, medical conferences and brochures in local doctors’ offices. Like most small businesses, he’s looking to grow—by expanding his startup into a “one-stop shop” for surgical recovery. He foresees a complete package of SlingShirt-branded gear to make hospital stays more comfortable, from scarves to beanies to hygiene products. It’s all still a little surreal, when Coban thinks about it.“I never thought I’d be selling a shirt for a living,” he says.“It fills my needs. It fills that hole in my heart of missing getting on the field and playing baseball. “Everything sort of happens for a reason. I’m starting to see that now, clearer by the day.”
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Hail to the Quail You don’t need a big bird for a big feast—put a covey in the oven Written by MARIE SPEED
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y now, most of us have met our quota of holiday turkeys, and no one roasts a goose these days. So why not give your holiday a native spin with a brace of elegant little quail? You will need two per person, and the biggest caution is not to overcook. To ensure they brown beautifully, a generous swipe of butter on top should do the trick. This is our go-to recipe from foodandwine.com.
ROASTED QUAIL WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING AND PORT-ORANGE SAUCE
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Cornbread stuffing and sauce base can be refrigerated separately overnight.
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Ingredients 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 small celery ribs, finely chopped 1 1/4 teaspoons rubbed sage 1/2 cup finely chopped dates 4 cups crumbled buttermilk cornbread 1 large egg, lightly beaten Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, plus more for rubbing 1 small carrot, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste 1/2 cup ruby port 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely grated 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1 quart chicken stock or low-sodium broth 1 bay leaf 1 thyme sprig 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 8 quail, partially boned 1/4 teaspoon finely ground fennel seeds Step 1 In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add half onion and 1 celery rib and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sage and 2 tablespoons of butter and dates, and remove skillet from heat. Step 2 In large bowl, combine cornbread with contents of skillet. Add egg and blend well, then season with salt and pepper. Step 3 In medium saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of oil. Add remaining onion and cook over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes. Add carrot and remaining celery and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until
glossy, about 30 seconds. Add port, orange zest and orange juice and boil over high heat until reduced by three-fourths, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, bay leaf, thyme sprig and black peppercorns and bring to boil, then simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Strain the sauce into a small saucepan. Step 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Scoop up 1/2 cup of cornbread stuffing and squeeze to form into fat cylinder. Slide cylinder into quail and press to shape quail around stuffing. Pull neck skin over stuffing and secure with toothpick. Repeat with remaining stuffing and quail. Step 5 In small bowl, mix ground fennel with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of sage. Rub quail all over with oil and sprinkle with spice mixture. Step 6 In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Add 4 quail, breast side down, and cook over high heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Turn quail and cook for 2 minutes longer. Transfer quail to large rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and 4 quail. Step 7 Roast quail in oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center of stuffing registers 155 degrees, about 12 minutes. Step 8 Meanwhile, bring port sauce to boil. Take off heat, whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce onto plates, set 2 stuffed quail in center of each and serve.
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Places to Eat, Drink & Be Merry Get out and celebrate the season this year! Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY
The Miracle Holiday Popup Bar is back at DEATH OR GLORY from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31! Take your pick of cheeky cocktails like Bad Santa, Jingle Balls Nog and Yippie Ki Yay Mother F****r! It has introduced Chanukah glasses to add to your eight crazy nights. 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach; 561/808-8814; deathorglorybar.com Everyone mourned the loss of 5th Avenue Grill’s outof-this-world Christmas decor, but have no fear—the man behind the holiday cheer is now at 50 OCEAN, and he’s brought the decorations with him. Order a dinner while enveloped in a winter wonderland. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach; 561/278-3364; 50ocean.com The warm and cozy LOCH BAR in Mizner Park will have you in the holiday spirit in no time with its impressive list of more than 200 whiskeys, so you’ll be sure to find the perfect elixir to sip on. 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/939-6600; lochbar.com SWEETWATER is libation central, introducing new cocktails every season. Pop over and peruse its new winter dining and cocktail menu after Thanksgiving, where you’ll find
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Boca Raton; 561/347-7322; kapownoodlebar.com If you’ve got a sweet tooth, head to HOFFMAN’S CHOCOLATES for its 29th-annual Winter Wonderland. Open every evening from Nov. 16 to Dec. 30 (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), tour the factory, take a chocolate making class and enjoy the magical displays. 5190 Lake Worth Road, Greenacres; 888/281-8800; hoffmans.com Every holiday season comes armed with an arsenal of cheesy-but-can’tmiss Christmas movies. Reserve a pod at IPIC, order drinks from the movie theater’s ninjas—including the new Snowball Spritz coming in December—and cozy up to a romcom (we’ve got “Last Christmas” as our pick). 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/299-3000; ipic.com It might be balmy in South Florida, but there is daily snowfall in ROSEMARY SQUARE from Nov. 30 to Dec. 31! And the prospect of cozying up to one of its many bars afterward. Other special events include Music Mondays, the WPTV toy drive and the Sunfest Ugly Sweater Crawl. West Palm Beach; rosemarysquarewpb.com
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That’s a Wrap Holiday gift-giving made easy, from toddlers to teens Written by DANIELA PEREZ
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$99.99 With the release of major Disney films like “Frozen II” and “The Lion King,” why not bring all the action home with you? Hasbro’s Disney The Lion King Mighty Roar Simba Interactive Plush Toy features more than 100 sounds and motion combinations that will keep your child entertained for weeks. Aside from his lifelike appearance and size, Simba speaks his famous catchphrases and roars back at you if you roar at him. He also includes special surprises and is totally cuddlable when you are rewatching your favorite Disney movie.
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$199 Give a chic yet fun Christmas gift with the Ivory Faux-Fur Unicorn Rocker. This stuffed unicorn will be your toddler’s favorite toy this season. Beautifully detailed and exquisitely fluffy, it makes for an eye-catching decorative piece in any nursery. You can also have your little one’s name engraved into its base. Your kids will love its striking horn, and it helps develop their motor skills.
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$179.99 Ever wanted your own Robot? Meet Cozmo, the adorable and genius robot that has become the hottest new tech toy. Full of cute quirks and personality, Cozmo will recognize and remember your child’s name. Using an Android or IOS device, your child can download the free Cozmo app and program Cozmo using beginner or intermediate coding programs. Your kids can also challenge Cozmo to games like Memory Match or use Explorer Mode to see the world through Cozmo’s eyes.
• The portable Nebula Capsule is a kids’ projector with incredible clarity, contrast and sound that will make movie-watching a delight. With the Nebula Capsule remote, kids can stream their favorite movies and shows from Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and more. $299.99 • The UE ROLL Wireless Mobile Bluetooth Speaker (Waterproof and Shockproof) is tailored for outdoorsy, sun-loving teens. Thanks to its 360-degree sound and its attachable bungee cord, this speaker is suited for a day of paddleboarding or even a pool party. Just strap it onto your bathing suit, backpack or pool inflatable. $109.99 • Alexa comes on board with the Echo Dot Kids Edition. With a free one-year subscription to FreeTime Unlimited, your kids can take advantage of the thousands of hours of ad-free educational material, books and music. $69.99 • LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, is the new LEGO game that includes all nine movies. Explore the galaxy as a Sith, Jedi or Rebel, and choose from characters like Rey Skywalker or Chewbacca. Preorder is available for the holiday season. $59.99
VICTORY ROYALE!
Bring your kids’ favorite video game to life with the Fortnite Battle Royale Collection Battle Bus. Created for Fortnite lovers, this collectible is the perfect decoration or playset for any child’s room. The set also includes two figurines and the Victory Umbrella. For collectors, this tribute to the hit video game is a worthwhile investment. For kids, it’s a chance to reminisce about their Victory Royales.
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Calling President Lincoln The new CEO of Boca Raton Regional Hospital has adopted both blessings and challenges Written by JOHN THOMASON
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hen Jerry Fedele took over the reins of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, in 2008, the community medical center was treating its own financial hemorrhage. The Great Recession had begun, and the institution had found itself $120 million in the red. Under Fedele’s leadership, BRRH not only recovered its losses but expanded its services, adding specialty centers to its campus. When he retired in the summer of 2019, the hospital was running a surplus, with an Abond rating. So for Lincoln Mendez, who succeeded Fedele as CEO in July, the hospital is in a more stable place than it was during the existential tumult of the late 2000s. But there were still wounds to triage. Mendez’s tenure coincided with the hospital’s historic merger with Baptist Health, which operates 13 medical centers in Florida, including Bethesda East and West hospitals in Boynton Beach. But he also inherited a crisis: the expiration of the hospital’s contract with UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, which threw 17,500 patients off its services effective July 1. At the time of this writing, United and BRRH remained at loggerheads, and reinstating these patients was a top priority for the new CEO. “Boca Regional had had some dialogue with United, and apparently it was felt that the rates weren’t enough to cover the expenses,”says Mendez.“This is a normal process hospitals go through. The unfortunate thing was it expired the day before the merger. But it happened. I’ve gotten some calls, and the community is concerned. I completely understand, and on a personal level, I’m on UnitedHealthcare. I’m interested in this hospital getting back on the plan. Now we’re starting with a clean slate, and working with United [to reach an agreement.]” When and if this problem is resolved, Mendez’s decades-long experience in hospital management and his even-keeled disposition will likely have gone a long way toward fixing it. An affable Cuban-American family man with three children and a wife named America, the 63-year-old Mendez has managed hospitals in Florida his entire career, including 14 years at Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables and, most recently, nearly a decade at South Miami Hospital, where he helped grow its technology, facilities and programming. “Even though I’d been working in Miami for 30 years now, my family and I had always thought our next stop ››
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›› was going to be up in Palm Beach County,”he says.“We’ve always lived in Broward County. When this opportunity came up, I was very excited about it, because it was a brand-new facility to be included in the Baptist Health family.” The added resources of Baptist Health means BRRH will be able to expand on the facility master plan proposed prior to the merger.“The hospital was built in 1967, so there are areas that need attention,”Mendez says. Plans are underway for the new, nine-story Drummond Patient Tower and a 972-space parking garage; the latter is expected to be complete by early January. Mendez also expects Boca Regional to follow Miami-Dade’s lead in growing its urgent-care and im-
aging centers, following industry trend lines toward increased outpatient and ambulatory services.“With Boca Regional joining the family, you’re going to see a proliferation of outpatient facilities with the Baptist Health name on it,”he says. Whatever the future holds for Boca Regional, Mendez will be ever-cognizant of the wisdom Fedele dispersed during the leadership transition.“He kept stressing the fact that this hospital is a community-based hospital,” Mendez says.“Knowing the history of how this hospital came about, through a tragic situation, and what’s grown into the Miracle on Meadows Road, that’s very important. … It’s a testament to what this hospital means to the community.”
Branching Out A former schoolteacher’s Christmas tree business has been brightening the season for more than 40 years Written by JOHN THOMASON
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and restaurateur, Happy Holiday became a year-round business in 1981, when the company opened its growing division in Michigan. Today, Steinhart only handles the retail operations, running approximately 10 seasonal locations from Royal Palm Beach to Miami, including one in Deerfield Beach near the Boca border. Though rival natural-tree providers sprout up during the season, Steinhart says his main competitor is the dreaded artificial tree.“Environmentally ours are much better,” he says.“They’re naturally grown. You know what trees do for photosynthesis, and we have to follow all the EPA rules. Also they’re recycled and used as mulch. They’re regenerated. Artificial trees are oil-based; they just go into a landfill.” For each tree that’s sold, Happy Holidays’ staff gives it a fresh cut and a bale, and prepares it for transport. The company’s con-
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cierge service, popular with corporate clients, includes delivery, setup and removal. But the majority of Steinhart’s customers are families that enjoy the yearly ritual. “I would guess 75 percent of the customers bring their families,” Steinhart says.“We set up tents, we have music, our trees are individually displayed so they almost look like they’re growing there. “I don’t want to say it’s recession-proof, but people want a Christmas tree. It connotes a lot.”
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ithout a doubt, Craig Steinhart is a patient man. Patience is a virtue required of anyone with the time and resources to start a Christmas tree business, as Steinhart would discover in 1971 when he launched Happy Holiday Christmas Trees with his younger brother, Conrad. That’s because money doesn’t grow on his trees, at least not at first: His conifers only grow about a foot a year, and it takes eight to nine years for a Christmas tree to become ready for shipment and sale at his South Florida lots—assuming his inventory doesn’t wither from pest infestation, draught and the fluctuations of the market during its decade on the farm. “Growing trees is pretty rough. It’s a very high-risk, medium-reward business,” says Steinhart, 70. “In the ’80s, we were on the brink of bankruptcy like everybody else. But it’s been a great life. I wouldn’t do anything different.” Initially a part-time venture for Steinhart, a former schoolteacher
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Home Delivery That’s Gone to the Dogs An at-home veterinary business hopes to de-stress pet care—for animals and their owners alike Written by JOHN THOMASON
Thirty to 40 percent of our clients make less than $50,000 a year. It’s a more personalized service and a more comprehensive service, but it’s not necessarily to say that we’re not accessible or affordable compared to other clinics for mass appeal.” — Tarek El Gammal
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he On Demand culture that has inspired the home delivery of everything from planned meals to dry-cleaning services has disrupted the pet care model, too. FetchMyVet, a Fort Lauderdale-based startup hatched in 2016, aims to reinvent the relationship between pet owners and their veterinarians by bringing the latter to the former. All of FetchMyVet’s concierge services, from regular check-ups to emergency visits and vaccinations, are completed in patients’ homes, from Jupiter to Pinecrest. “The idea really sparked not so much from the pet parent’s perspective but more from the pet’s perspective,” says Tarek El Gammal, FetchMyVet’s president. “Many are either too old to go to the vet, or they’re sick and it’s just an added stress to be in that clinic. And the vast majority of cats don’t even see a veterinarian.
… We’re many times the first vet to see that cat.” Given that I own two dogs who have been years overdue for their annual checkups, I decided to book an appointment. Dr. Yolanda Ochoa, a 25-year practitioner of in-home veterinary care, arrived promptly for the appointment, alongside veterinary technician Renee McDonald. Dr. Ochoa and McDonald engaged in a comprehensive dialogue about the pets’ medical history and snapped photos of their food before spritzing the exam table with a pheromone spray— intended to reduce the animals’ anxiety, part of the company’s mission to offer a“fear-free practice.” The doctor then performed an extensive “nose to tail”inspection of each pooch, drew blood from their jugular veins, and collected fecal samples. The test results came to me via email the next day, alongside itemized“report cards”
on the pets’ complete health. Like many 21st century transactions, the entire process was smooth, tech-forward and paperless. For some patients who enlist the business’ services for specific issues, the at-home treatment can make all the difference.“There was a Chihuahua not long ago that had respiratory problems,” El Gammal says.“And he had gone to the vet multiple times, and all the vets had prescribed different things. They weren’t sure what may have been causing that specific respiratory problem. When we went out, we came to find out that the baseboards had mold, and he was so low to the ground that he was inhaling that. “The spark [for the business] came from the stress perspective, to reduce the stress on the pet, and for the pet’s parent. But it ultimately merged into providing better care, and that’s ultimately what we’re here to do.”
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Eat This, Not That
Seven strategies for enjoying holiday meals without guilt Written by LISETTE HILTON
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here’s a little good news about holiday indulging. Studies show that most people of a healthy weight gain fewer pounds than they think they will during this time of feasting. Still, Samantha Barone, a registered dietician at Delray Medical Center, says there are ways to avoid weight gain while keeping the “yummy” in holiday festivities. 1.Make good (food) choices. Try and stick with as many whole foods as possible, and stay away from overly processed options. Steer toward the shrimp cocktail. You’ll get protein. Fruit or vegetable trays are awesome. Stay away from anything that’s fried and doesn’t have nutritional value,
like rolls and garlic bread. Baked chips are better than Doritos, but the reality is chips are chips.“It’s not even that [chips are] a terrible choice. You just don’t want to eat a ton of them,” Barone says. 2. Recognize that you’re walking into a holiday feast. And make sure you’re not hungry when you get there.“A lot of people try to save calories and won’t eat all day long if they know they’ll be going to a party or a restaurant. That’s probably one of the worst things you can do. Then you’re starving going into it, and you’re not able to make good choices,”Barone says. 3. On your dinner plate, make sure to include a good source of lean protein, which is more satiat-
ing than anything Samantha Barone else.“If your plate is primarily carbohydrates, like pasta or rice or bread, you might feel full in the moment, but then an hour or hour and a half later you’re searching for something else,” she says. 4. Include non-starchy vegetables, with lots of greens, broccoli, cauliflower and peppers. Barone says there’ s a healthy version of one holiday favorite, green bean casserole.“Green beans are amazing and have so many different benefits. Lightly tossing them in extra-virgin olive oil with fresh garlic, salt and pepper, and roasting them in the oven is such a wonderful side dish. You can sprinkle shaved almonds, toss it all together and roast it in the oven.” 5. What about alcohol? Alcohol can add a ton of excess calories to any meal.“If you’re choosing to drink that night, you want to be choosy about when, where and how much. I always tell people, ‘make sure you have water in hand or something that is a beverage that doesn’t have a lot of sugar, so that you’re sipping on something throughout the evening that is not just the alcohol.’ If you’re somebody that likes fun, different cocktails … OK, great. But if weight loss is your goal, you really want to cut out the alcohol,” Barone says. 6. When it comes to dessert, do some out-of-the-box thinking.“If there is something there that you don’t get very often... save that moment for that special thing,” she says. But choose one thing for dessert and enjoy it.
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Build it and They Will Come The founders of the county’s Miracle League prove that anyone can play ball Written by LISETTE HILTON
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all it serendipity. When Delray Beach residents Julia and Jeff Kadel started a local sports league for children with special needs, they figured it would be a small way they could give back as a family. Jeff Kadel had coached many of his sons’ teams when his three boys were growing up. Julia was a cheerleading and health coach.
They were aware of the Miracle League concept for kids with special needs in Georgia, and thought it would be perfect for South Florida. “We had literally a pipe dream. We had no clue how big this would get. This was supposed to be our little thing on Saturdays,” Julia recalls. The Kadels started the Miracle League of Palm Beach County in 2005, played the first games in 2007 and built a field, made from recycled rubber, amidst the Little League fields at Miller Park in Delray Beach just for the Miracle League players, cheerleaders and volunteers in 2010. Today, volunteers turn out in the hundreds. There are about 125 special-needs kids who participate. And participation is free. “Even though baseball and cheerleading is the avenue for it, really it’s a community collaboration. We have hundreds of volunteers every Saturday from all walks of life. They come together to spend some time and have a great, soul-satisfying Saturday at the ballpark,” she says. Julia says any child who can’t play in an organized league or sports team can join the Miracle League. Some of the league’s children are high-functioning and on the autism spectrum, while others are confined to wheelchairs. She tells the story of a father who brought his son, who was in a wheelchair, to the Miracle League field. The boy couldn’t walk and had limited use of his arms. Jeff Kadel would hand the boy a baseball and ask him to throw it. He’d drop the ball, prompting Jeff to place it in
his hand, again and again. He patiently worked with the child all season. At season’s end, he asked the boy’s father to come out to the field and watch. Jeff Kadel put the ball in the child’s hand. At first, the boy dropped it. Jeff encouraged him to try again. The boy did, and threw the ball about three feet.“His father started bawling,” Julia says. “He said, ‘I never realized I could play ball with my son.’” The Kadels pair every player with an able-bodied buddy. That buddy, or volunteer, might physically help the child or just be there to cheer. The children and their buddies become friends over time. While it is a sport, Miracle League games are not competitive. Rather, the Kadels use the words “determination” and “persistence” to describe the league’s dynamics.“We’ll pitch to these kids 100 times until they hit it,” Julia says.“It’s just amazing to watch the friendships, the skills, how they’re starting to grow. They feel they’re being accepted. It’s acceptance all around.” Julia quit her job a few years ago to work full-time building the Miracle League of Palm Beach County (miracleleaguepalmbeachcounty.com/index.html). She says the charity is looking for volunteers and donations in order to grow the league and make sure children can always participate for free. The league holds games many Saturdays and has busy spring and fall seasons. The fall season is October and November, which includes a fundraising annual Dinner on the Diamond at the end of November, hosted on the Miracle League field.
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Gratitude Adjustment Research shows that expressing thanks for simply getting through the day can bolster our well-being Written by LISETTE HILTON
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iving thanks might be the tradition during the holidays. But making gratitude part of daily life could improve health and well-being. Michelle Maros, cofounder of Boca Raton-based Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life, says cultivating a daily sense of gratitude can be simple. The hard part is making the commitment to see the good despite life’s challenges. “I think that for a lot of us or most of us, automatically our minds go to thinking about what we don’t have or what we wish we had or things that are going wrong,” Maros says. The idea is to build a gratitude practice centered on remembering things that are going right and the things that people do have that help them feel more at ease, less stressed and OK with where they are in life at the moment.
WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE?
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Maros says it’s important that people make gratitude practice their own by incorporating gratitude in a way that fits into their lives. But the 33-year-old says the way she likes to practice gratitude starts each morning.“When you wake up, you’re given a brandnew opportunity and a new day,” she says.“As cheesy as it sounds, it’s true. When we go to sleep at night—not to sound morbid—we don’t know if we’re going to be presented with a new day. So, in the morning, it’s just having a grateful thought of thank you for this new day. I really like to start my day in that way.” Another gratitude practice Maros teaches is to write a grat-
itude list at the end of the day. “It’s kind of like bookending your day: Starting it being grateful and ending it being grateful,” she says. One might fill the list with things he or she is grateful for or positive things that happened that day.“People say, what if nothing good happened, or what if I can’t think of anything?” Maros says. The truth of the matter is that gratitude doesn’t have to be about the big, important things in life; rather, it’s the small, mundane things that happen moment to moment—the air one breathes, a morning cup of coffee, a few minutes of solitude, time spent playing with a pet or talking with a friend and much, much more.
healthier life,” she says. Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life (peacefulmindpeacefullife.org) is a nonprofit organization which, among other things, created a series for Boca Raton Regional Hospital’s Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute for helping people in the community to enhance inner peace, happiness and well-being. A Boca Raton resident, Maros is a certified yoga teacher and certified holistic health coach.
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It makes sense that having a gratitude practice could strengthen mental and physical health. Maros explains that research shows mental and physical illness is linked to stress. If stress feeds into illness, and teaching gratitude practices leads people to focus on what’s good and being in the moment, it can improve life and health, she says. “Not worrying about the past or being anxious about the future can really help to reduce stress. So, incorporating practices like gratitude or being more mindful can certainly help to relieve the stress and can reduce illness and disease. It might be a small factor, but we believe it goes into leading a
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Boca paleontologist Robert de Palma uncovers evidence of the day the dinosaurs died—and how it connects to homo sapiens Written by JOHN THOMASON
Every summer, for the past eight years, paleontologist Robert de Palma and a caravan of colleagues drive 2,257 miles from Boca Raton to the sleepy North Dakota town of Bowman. In the caravan are microscopes, micropreparation tools, conservation chemicals, camera equipment to document their discoveries, camping gear, first-aid kits, portable cooking equipment. And rum. Lots of rum. After setting up their base camp in Bowman, they drive 30 miles on a paved road until they reach a turnoff onto a gravel road, where it’s another 15 miles until they reach a sprawling ranch—at which point they’ll drive another three to four miles on a “two-track, which is basically two ruts in a prairie,” De Palma says. Though the route is unmarked, De Palma knows where to go. Once they’ve driven as far as they can, they walk three miles to an outcropping in the Hell Creek Formation, where De Palma climbs a butte and meticulously chips away at an endless trove
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of unprecedented dinosaur fossils. De Palma learned about these treasures from a group of commercial hobbyists in 2012, and his annual pilgrimages to the site—nicknamed Tanis, after the ancient Egyptian city referenced in“Raiders of the Lost Ark”—paint a vivid picture of the planet’s fifth extinction and the end of the Cretaceous era. De Palma believes his discoveries, from preserved fossil fish and prehistoric mammals to ancient plants, feathers and dinosaur bones, are the first to capture the final hours, even minutes, of the dinosaurs’ reign, which ended 66 million years ago when an asteroid slammed into what is now the Yucatan Peninsula. De Palma’s team has found preserved asteroid debris, too—spherules and other ejecta verified by radiometric dating. As De Palma likes to say,“we science the hell out of it.” At 37, De Palma is a passionate and telegenic communicator who has appeared numerous times on National Geographic Channel and even
discovered a new dinosaur species, the dakotaraptor, during a 2005 dig in South Dakota. At presentations, he wins over audiences with his exuberance, millennial lingo and insistence on always dressing the part, like his ubiquitous, weathered bush hat with the brim folded up on the left. Though still a graduate student at the time of this writing—he’s been balancing his degree duties from the University of Kansas with adjunct professorships at FAU—his work has led to collaborations with some of paleontology’s pioneers, a 10,000word profile in the New Yorker that broke the news of his discoveries to the public back in March, and a peer-reviewed scientific paper, refined over seven years and published in April in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Just days before embarking on his eighth trip to Tanis, De Palma sat down with Boca magazine at his laboratory in FAU to discuss the impact of his groundbreaking research.
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Many longtime paleontologists had never heard of you before the New Yorker article was published. Are they aware of you now? Honestly, there are some that said they hadn’t heard of me up to that point, even though we had gone toe to toe about things before. It’s not about a popularity game, so I really don’t care who’s heard and who’s not heard. The ones that matter have. We’ve been doing enormous research with some of the best ones in their field. … We’ve had a hard time keeping people out of the study. Every time we wanted to consult with an outside entity, they ended up becoming an inside entity. Why aren’t there more fossil-rich sites like Tanis in the States? First, you’ve got to have the right
paleo environment. For instance, here in Florida was underwater. You’re not going to get dinosaurs here. Problem No. 2, the right rocks are not always on the surface. You’ve got to go where the right deposits are. If you wanted to touch a 65 million-year-old rock here right now, you’d have to go down 6,000 feet. In northern Florida, you’d have a better chance. It’s only 3,000 feet down. You’re still not going to go that far. In the Dakotas, that age rock is right on the surface. It’s exposed. You’ve got buttes and erosional gullies, and you can walk right up to them and see what’s coming out. Each year you go, are you able to dig deeper than the year before? We dig systematically. The layer is only about 1.4 meters thick. It’s like playing Minecraft—we go back, lit-
I doubt I’ll ever see everything, and we’ve got decades of work left over there. Every single year we’ve been out there, we’ve encountered something that no one’s ever seen before.” tle by little. It’s sort of like the excavation of Pompeii. There are certain areas that we reserve for later, while we develop the best techniques to preserve them.
De Palma uncovers a 65-million-year-old fish at the Tanis site.
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Do you have several more years’ worth before you see everything? I doubt I’ll ever see everything, and we’ve got decades of work left over there. Every single year we’ve been out there, we’ve encountered something new that no one’s ever seen before. Not necessarily a new species—we’ve already encountered many new species at the site that we will be documenting—but last season, it looks like we have parts of a Crocodilian. There are details we’re constantly trying to document and interpret. It’ll be a lot of work yet.
Is it arduous work? It is. It is not enjoyable work. The enjoyable aspect is the discovery of all these new things. But you’ve got a lot of difficult, painful work in harsh conditions. It is not a vacation. And people don’t realize that when they come out and try to do it. What is the most amazing fossil discovery from Hell Creek thus far? One of the ones that would most closely apply to us would be a mammal burrow. Inside this burrow are the remains of two fossil mammals. They’re both the same age and species; that alone is unprecedented. No one’s ever found a Hell Creek mammal in a burrow. No one has ever found two species of the same Hell Creek mammal together. And we’ve got multiple bones for these animals there. We’ve got almost a fully articulated arm—shoulder blades, upper arm, forearm and jaws. But the fact that they dug those shortly after impact … what that shows us is a potential coping mechanism that these mammals adopted right after impact. And that coping mechanism is really important. Because if they did not adopt certain coping mechanisms, we would not be here. Mammals needed to survive that impact somehow. We don’t know how they did it. When you ask anybody in the field, most of them will say they probably burrowed, because that’s a common behavior. No one had any evidence of that that we’re aware of, and here we have two mammals in a burrow right after impact, and that is probably the closest you’re going to get to a coping mechanism preserved in time. And the resounding effect of those coping mechanisms are sitting here in this room. We don’t know if those mammals had any offspring in the amount of time they occupied the burrow. If we can find evidence for that, we can have a baseline for a mammal born in the Cretaceous that died in the Paleocene.
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With time, could you identify the species of this mammal? We’re in the process of doing that. We’re dealing with some experts right now in the Cretaceous mammal field. I understand you finance your research out of pocket. Why isn’t there some billionaire with an interest in paleontology who can fund your expeditions? Technically there could be. I’ve gotten a little bit of outside assistance. There’s one retired engineer named Ashok Vaish, out of California, who has generously been helping out with a lot of the research recently. But largely I will do it on my own, because I’m a stubborn, half-Italian, half-Scottish person. I like to conduct the research the way it should be conducted. I like to bring out the people who should be out there. What does it say that we’re still uncovering so much new information about our world from millions of years ago? Our knowledge is incomplete. And it always will be. Every year we go out there, we try to add another piece to the puzzle, and we are trying to make the best sense possible out of
that incomplete picture. A decade ago, I could have told you far less about that than I am right now. That is why every single year we go out there is critical. Every single time we get new data, we’re constantly trying to refine and revise what we knew previously. You can’t be tied too tightly to any one of your interpretations. You can’t shoehorn things to fit what you think it should look like. What do you believe will cause the next extinction on this planet? That’s one thing we would like to find out. That’s one reason this research is absolutely critical. Because people can come up with all sorts of hypotheses and simulations and theories on how our world ecologies will respond to a disaster, whether it be an asteroid impact or the warming of the atmosphere or the cooling of the atmosphere. The only way to really understand how that’s going to be affected is to look at the past, and say, how did the world respond to this sort of disaster? And we can understand that if we look at the fossil record. We are literally the first species on the planet to be able to perceive these things, and understand them, and do something about them.
Because that is the case, we are obligated to do that. We can’t just sit on our haunches. Are world governments prepared for an asteroid on a collision course for Earth? I would like to think that they are. We won’t know until one happens, quite frankly. Seeing how this impact affected the earth, there is no such thing as being too prepared. I’m disheartened every year, during hurricane season, when a simple little hurricane throws this place into a tizzy. People who have lived here their whole lives act like it’s the first hurricane they’ve ever seen. I shudder to think what would happen if an asteroid were really coming. Why are we so fascinated by dinosaurs? You can look at the movies and see all of these fantastical things that are concocted, which make us go wow— all these weird creatures. When you talk about dinosaurs, that is one of the only cases where you can see something that’s just as weird and think, whoa—that was actually alive at one time. As Bob Bakker said,“dinosaurs are nature’s special effects.”
De Palma and his colleagues, from left, Jan Smit, Walter Alvarez and David Burnham, collect a box core sample of the KT Boundary from Tanis.
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Hear Them Roar Five young South Florida women are shaking up sports locally and nationally—even toppling the giants in their fields. Written by DANIELA PEREZ
2019 was the year of the woman.
With the U.S. women’s national soccer team winning its fourth World Cup and vehemently fighting for equal pay, young girls everywhere are looking up to their (s)heroes. Some may recognize South Florida as a football hub, but Palm Beach County is home to women athletes who are paving the way for young players across the world. From tennis to lacrosse, meet these five athletes who call South Florida home—it will not be the last time you see their names on big screens.
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any athletes grow up watching their favorite players on TV, but not many get to play against them. That rare and dreamed-about moment became a reality for 15-year-old Cori “Coco”Gauff this past July, when she competed against lifelong hero and tennis phenom Venus Williams. “I didn’t really feel like I was playing Venus until after the match,”Gauff says.“During the match, I knew I could win the match—I just didn’t realize how big of a moment it was when I played her.” Gauff didn’t know it yet, but her name would dominate the headlines for the remainder of Wimbledon. Following her straight-set win against Williams, the Delray Beach native advanced to the second round, then third, then fourth. On the biggest stage in the world, Gauff didn’t falter. “Going on the court, I was just like, it’s another opponent and I want to win and I’m going to do everything that it takes to win,” Gauff told a crowd of fans during the city of Delray Beach’s “welcome back” party in July. But the Cinderella run at Wimbledon was no surprise to those who knew her name before. Gauff was ranked No. 1 in the ITF Junior Circuit and won the 2016 Orange Bowl Tournament at age 12. She was the youngest-ever finalist at age 13 in the 2017 junior U.S. Open, and won the junior French Open in 2018. Her coach and father, Corey Gauff, instilled in her the fearlessness spectators see on the court. “He always told me that anything is possible,”Gauff says of her father.“He’s a reason that I have this much belief in myself, because he started the belief in me way before I believed in myself.”
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Now, Gauff has great confidence, the kind that helped her take down Williams 6-4, 6-4. Before important matches, she sometimes envisions herself back home at the Pompey Park Tennis Courts in Delray Beach. “I tell myself that anything is possible and I just want to win, and being nervous before the match won’t help me win,” Gauff says. “Sometimes before my matches, I try to imagine that I’m playing on the courts here at Pompey just so [I don’t have] stage fright.” Gauff was calm, cool and collected as she outplayed Williams, who has seven Grand Slam titles in her repertoire. Following her victory against Williams, Gauff dropped her racket and put her hands on her face, overcome with the realization of what she had just managed to do. “I was shocked for at least a day and a half, because it’s like, ‘I just beat Venus Williams, the person I’ve been watching since I picked up a racket,’”Gauff remembers. Gauff would go on to beat Magdalena Rybarikova and Polona Hercog. Though Gauff fell in the fourth round to tournament winner Simona Halep, she climbed 171 spots in the WTA rankings, and as of August was the 142nd ranked player in the world. Then she was chosen to play as a wild card in the U.S. Open, where she fell in the third round to reigning champ Naomi Osaka. Like the former athletes Gauff used to watch on her television, there are now young girls and boys across America wanting to be Coco Gauff. Her advice? “Work hard and dream big—and sometimes you listen to your parents,”she laughs.“I know it’s hard and I know they sometimes seem annoying, but they really want what’s best for you.”
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or soccer goalkeeper Catalina Perez, there's nothing more special than hearing the Colombian national anthem on a game day. “It’s a feeling you can’t really get from anything else,” Perez says.“That’s one of the things that just drives you to want to compete.” For nine years now, the Colombian-born athlete reared in Boca Raton has heard that anthem in cities around the world. Perez was 15 when she tried out for the under-20 Colombian national team in 2010. Previously, she had been competing for local soccer club Team Boca and Saint Andrew’s School. “I had the opportunity to go to the under-20 World Cup in Germany, and that’s where I just felt like, ‘OK, if I really work hard at this, I could have opportunities in the future with this team,’” Perez says.“It was a great opportunity to see what that level was like and what that level demanded.” Perez would go on to secure a spot on the 2011 roster that placed fourth in the Pan American Games, and trained in pre-Olympic trials in 2012. Before the age of 18, Perez was a regular on the Colombian roster, and her international play had prepared her for Division 1 soccer, first at the University of Miami and then at Mississippi State. She even competed with the Colombian national team at the 2015 Women’s World Cup and faced off against the U.S. national team. For 47 minutes, Perez sparred against legends like Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan on the biggest stage in the world for women’s soccer. “It was just a surreal experience,” Perez recalls.“It was the game that I always dreamed of playing.” Though Perez is grateful for her experiences, it hasn’t come without its challenges. She has spent long stretches away from her family and torn her ACL in her left leg twice, benching her in 2014 and 2018. One tear is enough to stop many players, but not Perez. “When you’re coming back from an ACL, it feels like forever. You question, ‘Am I ever going to be the same athlete again?’”Perez says. “I feel like it’s keeping the faith in those moments that this is one moment, it’s not my life, and I’m determined to get back to where I was.” Perez has come back strong and is competing with the Colombian team at the 2019 Pan American Games. She credits her success after both injuries to perseverance. “Go after it 100 percent,” Perez says.“Believe that your leg will be fine, believe that you will be better. ... Stay around people that love you, support you and will help you through those moments, and try to find the same enjoyment you had before. That will really help you move forward.”
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eylah Annie Fernandez is like many teens: She loves music (especially Journey and Bon Jovi), hangs out with her younger sister and helps around the apartment with chores. But unlike most teens, this summer the Boynton Beach resident was ranked the No. 2 junior tennis player in the world, a stepping stone toward her goal to go pro. “I want to play against everybody,”Fernandez says, when asked who she wants to compete against.“Learn from the matches, win or lose, and take the experience and use it to my advantage and just play against them.” The 16-year-old played multiple sports while growing up, but excelled at tennis. While she started 2019 with a loss in the Australian Open junior finals, she took a break from junior competition and played professional tournaments to prepare for the French Open Junior Championships. There, she won the J1 Charleroi-Marcinelle tournament and the French Open junior singles title—becoming the first Canadian to do so. But she didn’t stop there. In July, Fernandez won her first professional title at the W25 Gatineau Tournament in Gatineau, Québec. She won both the junior and singles titles. “I know it’s very hard to win a tournament,” Fernandez says.“And let alone to just win an ITF $25,000 [event] is so much harder, because there are a lot of older and experienced players.” Along with her athletic capabilities on the court, she credits her “mental fortitude” to her success, which included besting competitors 10 or more years her senior.“I just accept fear, because there is always going to be some fear that is going to happen,” Fernandez says.“Just being able to accept the fear that’s going to happen and surpass it, I just know deep down that everything will be all right.” After winning the French Open Junior Championships, Fernandez and her coaches decided that she would move away from junior tournaments and build her professional career. Although she does not know what the future holds, she trusts her coaches and family to help her succeed. “They know how hard the road will be, and they’re just there to help you achieve your dreams,”Fernandez says.“Listen to them, have confidence in them and just trust in them.” AARON BRISTOL
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hristina Gambino is no stranger to adversity, especially when it comes to competing on NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” an obstacle course competition series drawing extreme athletes from across the country. She awaits her fourth try for the series, as life has gotten in the way of every year she’s been on the hit NBC show— from injuries to illness to taking time off to open Jumptwist Ninja Academy, a Boca Raton gym.“I’ve never actually gotten to show what I’m capable of, but I keep coming back, and that’s what it’s all about,”she says. This is a recurring theme in Gambino’s life. After her father passed away when she was 12, she quit gymnastics in order to cope with his death. However, she came back six years later, trained and walked onto the Rutgers University gymnastics team as a junior. “Before I could compete, I had a terrible injury. I damaged cartilage in my knee, [endured] slight tears in my calves and Achilles, bone bruising in my ankle, and worst-case scenario ankle sprain … to both legs,” Gambino wrote on her website.“Not only did this injury take my college gymnastics career away from me, but it also caused me chronic pain for five years following.” Yet Gambino persevered. She became a personal trainer and started composing original music for gymnastics floor routines at Jumptwist, but still yearned for competition. In 2016 she tried out for“American Ninja Warrior”and was one of the lucky 1,000 who received a call and competed in 2017. On her first try, she fell before reaching the end of the course. In preparation for her second attempt, she trained so hard that her right arm was paralyzed for two months. She didn’t give up, and found herself back on the “American Ninja Warrior”stage for a second time. A year later, she was called back to the set in the midst of building Jumptwist. Gambino competed even though she had bronchitis for six weeks and was exhausted from building the business. Now, she’s ready for a fourth try, pending a callback and the renewal of its 11th season. She continues to train and run her gym, where she teaches children and adults, hoping to pass on her determination for the sport to others. “They’re happy, and it’s almost like everything I ever wanted to share with the world is happening here,” Gambino says.“Like overcoming obstacles—you might fall 100 times, but then on the 101st time you get it, and then you take that outside of the gym and you feel like you could just take on the world.”
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aitlyn Wurzburger’s earliest lacrosse memory includes her front yard and a blue-and-white lacrosse stick. The 5-yearold didn’t know it yet, but in eight years she would be the youngest women’s lacrosse recruit in history. She received a verbal commitment to play for Syracuse University in 2016, when she was in eighth grade. “My dad told me once I committed, ‘this is when the work begins,’”Wurzburger says.“It motivated me to be better and to turn it on. Now you’re expected to do good, and you’re making a promise to a college to be there and play your best with them.” The commitment coincided with the second year of American Heritage’s girls’ lacrosse program, which reached the state semi-finals that year, thanks to more than 100 goals and 100 assists from Wurzburger. To date, she has scored 406 career goals and 429 career assists for a national record of 835 points. She is a four-time All-American and the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2020, per Inside Lacrosse. “I do a lot of things people don’t expect me to do on the field,”
Wurzburger says.“I think I have a lot of different factors that I bring to the game that helps the offense.” Wurzburger works hard to stay on top of her game. During season, she wakes up at 5 a.m. twice a week to work on speed and agility. She works on her wall-ball four to five times a week. Her hard work has paid off, as she helped lead American Heritage to its first state title in 2018 and is now a member of the USA U-19 Girls National Team. Last year also marked the year Wurzburger decided to take her talents elsewhere. She dropped her commitment to Syracuse and instead sought out the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. “I’m excited to be in such a competitive and passionate environment,”Wurzburger says.“Everyone is so driven at UNC. That’s one thing I was really drawn to, and I love the coaches. I’m ready to get out there and start working for such great people.” Now heading into her senior year of high school, Wurzburger gives credit to her team for making its impact on Florida sports, but she also coaches budding players.“I do a lot of community service, and I love doing it,”she says.“It’s something I love and am passionate about. I enjoy playing with kids.”
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Holiday Shakeup Seasonal cocktails don’t need to be sugary or sweet to tickle taste buds Written by CHRISTIANA LILLY Photography by AARON BRISTOL
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Elisabetta’s, Louie Bossi, City Cellar— Machado is the brains behind every sip customers take at the 12 restaurants under the Big Time Restaurant Group umbrella. He joined the company seven years ago and is incorporating his nomadic upbringing and belief in “simple is best” for a menu of delectable cocktails. “We are following a very strong Italian culture, so definitely that was a lot of our inspiration,” he says of Elisabetta’s cocktail menu. “The second [inspiration] was things that reminded me of the holidays.” Machado was born in Miami to Portuguese parents, and was raised in Nicaragua, so hibiscus was a flavor that dominated the holidays—and one that he brings to the table with the Hibiscus Margarita. Another ingredient he recommends we try is gelato. He uses the Italian dessert and transforms it into a cocktail in the Sgroppino Pera. “The reason I like gelato so much is it goes very well with Prosecco. During the holidays, you’re always thinking of bubbles,” Machado says.
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IL PEPE 2 ounces Nolet’s gin 1 ounce lemon/lime juice 1 ounce spiced agave nectar 4 pieces cantaloupe melon Shaken and finished with a sprinkle of black pepper
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Rio, Grand An oral history of Boca Raton’s most discreet and coveted private golf club Written by JOHN THOMASON
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or more than 50 years, Boca Rio Golf Club has been the region’s links of choice for billionaires and movie stars, entrepreneurs and executives. Opened in 1966 by Pittsburgh industrialist (and Boca resident) Abe Deitch and a handful of financiers, this private enclave quickly garnered a reputation for its challenging, bunker-heavy course—designed by eccentric architect Robert Von Hagge—and its vibrant social scene. The 200-acre facility has hosted public figures from Frank Sinatra to Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas to O.J. Simpson, a month before his murder trial. On the 18th hole of his first game at Boca Rio, Arnold
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"We had a member who fixed his golf cart to be the fastest golf cart here. If you drive it into the woods, and you've got the fastest cart, your ball is no longer in the woods."
“In the years I’ve been here, I’ve never felt regret to get up early and come to work. It’s been like my home, and I love this place.” —Carlos Gomez
“To be a member here, you’d have to know at least two members. We had a guest who invented Snapple. We said, 'sorry, sir;' he had to find out who was a member.” —Luciano Farias
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Palmer offered $6 million for the club, and the original owners turned him down. Tommy Armour, its first golf pro, ranked it among the“five greatest golf courses in the world.” Members praise the club for its personalized, hyper-attentive service and fraternal atmosphere between members and staff. It is also known for a colorful history rife with Wild West antics. When the club was being built, a clerical error led an unscrupulous realtor to improperly pay for the land and claim it as his own. This opportunist landed on the site by helicopter, and as the legend goes, Arnold Kurzinger, Boca Rio’s first corporate secretary, brandished a pistol to scare him away. To discover more about the life behind the greens at Boca Rio, I sat down for lunch at the clubhouse with General Manager Luciano Farias, Club President Paul Shapiro, Locker Room Manager Carlos Gomez and longtime board members Jay Bechtold, Elliott Wallace and Mickey Silverman. News was about to break that the club, which for decades has enjoyed its discretion as a course“hidden in plain sight,”will for
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the first time host a major golf event, the inaugural Gainbridge LPGA tour championship, in January 2020. The longtime members and staff discussed this and much more.
ON BOCA RIO VALUES Gomez: I had just moved from New York. My first week working here, someone stole my car, a Trans Am. I had a bicycle, so I started to come to the club on my bicycle. I would pick up the bagels on the way to the club, and one day it was pouring. We had one member here, and when he saw me in the locker room, he said,“Are you crazy, riding in this weather?” I said,“someone stole my car, so it’s the only transportation I have right now.” He went out to lunch with a couple of members, and came back and said,“Here, go and buy yourself a car. I was six days working here—and was handed $8,000 cash. I said,“how am I going to pay you back?” They said,“Don’t worry about it.”That was the start. … I fell in love with this place.” Farias:“We had a member who said,“Just take this
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ON THE HISTORY Shapiro: “Abe Deitch bought this piece of land, and they hired a golf course architect named Robert Von Hagge. He was not a “von”—he was not Germanic royalty—but he gave himself that name. Von Hagge went to meet with Deitch and some others, and he shows up wearing a gold cape. The [founders] wanted a course, basically, that none of them could play. They weren’t great golfers, most of these guys. They wanted a really hard course that they could bring anybody out to, and anybody who came as a guest would say, ‘wow.’”
ON THE WAY THINGS WERE
autograph on the 18th hole. No one here treats them like a celebrity, because we have so many.” Gomez: “Willie Nelson did not come to the clubhouse—he’d come in, play golf, leave. He gave me a picture with his autograph. He was very quiet. He loved the fact that nobody approached him.” Shapiro: “Willie is an unbelievably avid golfer. He would play every day of his life if he could. He has his own course at his house, and on ‘60 Minutes,’ they showed a picture of him playing. He’s wearing cut-off jeans with a T-shirt, smoking a joint the whole way around the course—not your average Rio golfer!” Gomez: “Donald Trump was here having lunch one day, and he was wearing a cap. We had a tough manager who told him to remove his hat. He said no. He asked, ‘Do I have to remove my pants, also?’ He said, ‘No sir, just the hat. If you don’t like it, you can leave.’” Bechtold: “It doesn’t matter who you were; you had to follow the rules.”
Bechtold:“Abe Deitch was the original president of the club. If he said black was white, that’s what it was. He set the rules.” Shapiro: “If you complained, Abe would take you into his office, reach under the drawer, take his checkbook out, and say,“This is just the wrong club for you.”He’d write you a check to refund your initiation fee, and it was over.”
ON TURNING DOWN ARNOLD PALMER'S OFFER TO BUY
ON CELEB SIGHTINGS
Gomez: “Every season, a couple of members would throw a party for the older members—huge parties. One time, the entrance was made to look like an airplane, and the invitations resembled passports. Each room of the
Bechtold:“Sylvester Stallone came out twice, two days in a row. He just wanted to be away from crowds. No one’s going to come up and ask for your
Silverman: “They didn’t care about the money. They wanted the club for themselves. Arnold Palmer was going to give them a big profit; these guys were incredibly rich and wealthy. They couldn’t care less about profits.”
ON THE SOCIAL SCENE
Above, from left, Ed Sullivan, Tommy Armour and Joe Garagiola at the club; right, course architect Robert von Hagge
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clubhouse was a different country. I saw tigers and monkeys in the African room. Everything was black-tie then.” Shapiro: “Everything changes with the times. If you came here in the mid-‘90s, we served dinner three nights a week. Men all wore suits and ties. Women dressed to the nines, with all their jewelry. But all the rules have changed. … You walk into the finest restaurants in New York, and people are wearing shorts and a T-shirt.”
ON THE FUTURE OF BOCA RIO Silverman:“The rule throughout their history was, they didn’t care if they got new members. And what happened is a lot of the older people passed away. Now we get a lot of local people that move down here and don’t know we exist. We’re kind of in a transformation. The whole golf world is like that. It’s still this boutique-ish kind of club, but it’s changing to younger and younger.” Wallace: “We were intentionally under the radar. Nobody knew about us. It was on a need-to-know kind of basis, and the who’s-who of the East Coast were members here. As Mickey mentioned, with the demographics of golf changing, and with the economy, a lot of courses closed. We’re doing well; our membership numbers are up from the low. I see a time in the not-
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“I always characterize it as the only club that carries five kinds of mustard. Because some member wants some obscure mustard." —Paul Shapiro
“What I find amazing with the birds is that you’re in another world. You’ll see a whole tree full of green parrots. This is the only place I ever see them anymore.”
“Boca Rio is a lot like a fraternity or a sorority. It’s not your typical neighborhood country club, like a Woodfield.” —Elliott Wallace
—Mickey Silverman
too-distant future when there will be a waiting list again.” We hired a branding company to do a deep dive, and they came up with the term ‘quietly iconic.’The course is that way; the membership is that way.You don’t know if you’re sitting next to a billionaire; there’s no ‘keep up with the Joneses’ mentality at all. Once you come in, you’re here for the love of the game.”
ON PHILANTHROPY Wallace: “It’s in our DNA to be a very philanthropic club. It used to be a requirement to be a member to be at a certain level of contribution on an annual basis. In today’s dollars, it would have been over $100,000 a year. We still have a requirement.” Shapiro: “A lot of people are coming down for the winter, but they’re coming from Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, New York, wherever. And they’re very involved in philanthropic activities in their communities. But they come down here, and their charities are still back up somewhere else. The idea was, let’s do something that just focuses on needs in Boca Raton. We have a committee that goes out and receives grant requests. We have given to 75 local charities; the largest gift we give annually to any one group is the hospital.”
ON THE 2020 LPGA TOUR EVENT, JAN. 20-26 AT BOCA RIO Shapiro: “Morgan Pressel, one of our honorary members, loves the course. Morgan’s husband used to be president of a marketing company which puts on four LPGA events a year. It was suggested to the marketing company that they ought to look at Boca Rio. There has not been an LPGA event in South Florida for quite some time. As a result of that, they came out and looked at the course, and said, “wow.”That’s how it started, and it’s been building up momentum, so much so that the LPGA came and approached us to have their opening event next year. It will be the weekend right before the Super Bowl, which is in Miami. “It’ll be televised on the Golf Channel. I think it’s a lot of fun to see the lady golfers, because none of us can relate to the male golfers anymore. They hit the ball so far that they’re playing shots from a place that you’re never going to play. The women still hit the ball further than most of us, but they play a game that’s much more understandable to the average person. “I don’t see this as a regular occurrence, but I think it’s a very exciting thing for the members. We’ve got this gem, and we want to brag about it.”
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Santa Fe, New Mexico has always been nirvana for artists—with its wildest voices rising to the top Written by JOHN THOMASON
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In Santa Fe, the high is natural. The New Mexican city’s 7,000 feet of elevation make it the highest state capital in the United States. For some, a visit to this earthy, luminous place will require an altitude adjustment. I discovered this as I ascended the Sun Mountain Trail, a rugged, rocky hike on one of the mountains surrounding Santa Fe’s downtown huddle of adobe buildings. A quarter of the way up, I found myself short of breath; My wife, indefatigable and sweat-free in the arid desert climate, could have summited the mountain with nary a stop. The same could be said for the locals traipsing past us, most led by scruffy dogs bee-lining toward the peak amid the screeching soundtrack of unseen cicadas. I didn’t feel too out of place, however, because taking your breath away is what the city is all about. Santa Fe is famous for its sunsets, where the fragile light casts an incandescent glow over the high desert, over the soaring centuries-old cathedrals, over the bronze sculptures towering like sentinels on what seems like every street corner of the densely clustered downtown. Aside, perhaps, from one of the area’s many rooftop bars, there’s no better way to enjoy this soothing blanket of gold than when positioned on a rock with a view. This climate, which is literally healing—Santa Fe was one of the country’s most desirable places to convalesce from the tuberculosis outbreaks in the 1920s and ‘30s—has attracted artists, writers and dreamers from D.H. Lawrence to Georgia O’Keeffe, who found inspiration and calm in its uncanny light, exotic vegetation and mystical ambience. Countless painters, sculptors and designers have continued to flock to Santa Fe, and today, art, craft and commerce coexist everywhere you look. Santa Fe is the nation’s third-largest art market, with more than 250 galleries muscling for visitor dollars, in addition to 15 nonprofit museums, in a city of 70,000. The district
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known as Canyon Road is the most abundant art haven, with 80 to 100 galleries in a walkable half-mile that remains Santa Fe’s top attraction per TripAdvisor. Its march toward visual-art ubiquity began long before O’Keeffe popularized New Mexico’s erotic flowers and ripply mountains for the broader art world. Thanks to contributions from indigenous Americans, art has been woven into Santa Fe’s fabric for centuries. Dating back at least to 900 CE, members of the Pueblo, Plains and Najavo tribes designed beadwork, jewelry, pottery and textiles, a craftsmanship that endures today. The historic outdoor Plaza at the city center, built in 1610, still teems with artisans selling their wares directly on the bustling brick sidewalk, to the soundtrack of buskers and, sometimes, full bands. Even the city’s most historic hotel, La Fonda on the Plaza, is a de facto art museum. Three years’ shy of its 100th birthday, its handful of owners has amassed more than 400 works mostly from Native American artists. A craftsmanship of a different kind greets guests of the Inn of the Five Graces, voted in 2019 as the No. 1 city hotel in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure. This resort, complete with a spa and a charming outdoor courtyard, is the brainchild of power couple Ira and Sylvia Seret. Each room of the Inn is awash in treasures from the historic Silk Road that once linked Europe and Asia—exotic rugs, antiques and textiles imported from Afghanistan and Pakistan. There’s a kiva fireplace in each suite, the sinks are made from marble, and mosaic art from natural crystals is etched into the walls and countertops. Santa Fe has a generous trove of outdoor activities—you can even ski it in winter—and historical and holy sites, but we organized the trip as an art pilgrimage, with invaluable help from the folks at Tourism Santa Fe. Here are just a few of its don’t-miss art destinations.
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117 Clockwise from left: Tony Abeyta’s “Mask Composition” and “Stormy Canyon” from La Fonda on the Plaza; a horse sculpture from one of the artisans on the Plaza
Chili peppers from Santa Fe Farmers’ Market
CHILE FACTOR
New Mexican cuisine would be a much milder place without the chile pepper. Twothirds of the chilies in the U.S. are grown on 15,000 acres in New Mexico, and at local restaurants, it provides the dominant spice on everything from breakfast dishes to hamburgers to chocolate. You’ll learn facts like these, and countless more, on one of Santa Fe’s culinary walking tours, such as the “Off the Beaten Path” food tour from Wander New Mexico. The tour features four stops and includes a visit to the city’s storied Farmers’ Market, the crown jewel of its once-blighted, now fashionable Railyard District. OTHER RECOMMENDED DINING SPOTS: Kakawa Chocolate House specializes in one-of-a-kind chocolate elixirs from recipes once favored by Mayan and Aztec warriors. Its 16 flavors include the rose-flavored Tonantzin; the Mayan Full Spice, with 17 herbs; and the Jeffersonian, studded with the Founding Father’s favorite spice, nutmeg. (1050 Paseo de Paralta,
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The casual Upper Crust Pizza has been a Santa Fe staple for four decades, offering a wide variety of specialty and bespoke pies, which are greasy and flavor-forward. (329
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Open for breakfast and lunch, the laid-back downtown diner Tia Sophia’s has been whetting the appetites of locals and in-the-know tourists for nearly 45 years. Order the huevos rancheros or the artrisco plate—a chile stew with two eggs and a flour tortilla—which arrive smothered in the spicy chile sauce that gives Santa Fe its unique character.
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This page, Meow Wolf; opposite page, Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Back of Marie’s No. 4,” “Ram’s Head Blue Morning Glory” and adobe exterior of O’Keeffe Museum
Meow Wolf: The House of Eternal Return 1352 Rufina Circle 505/395-6369, santafe.meowwolf.com
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“The House of Eternal Return,” a permanent installation by the local art collective known as Meow Wolf, is revolutionizing the concept of immersive art. Part museum, part theme park, part escape room, part live-action video game,“The House of Eternal Return” is a 72-room exhibition housed in a 30,000-square-foot former bowling alley the artists renovated at a cost of $2.7 million. You can spend hours inside and not see everything. Meow Wolf’s artists have backgrounds in theatre, and they supplemented the exhibit with a storyline as mysterious and open-ended as the structure itself. You enter the exhibition through a conventional-looking Victorian manor that once housed the nuclear Pastore family—mom, dad, twin son and daughter, gerbil (the gerbil is pivotal to the strange goings-on). Once you’re in, the options are boundless. Many attempt to solve the enigma of the missing inhabitants by piecing clues together from staticky TV broadcasts, correspondence jammed into desks and scrawled in bedroom diaries, obtuse missives tacked onto corkboards. Others just enjoy the wild ride, which involves walking through refrigerators and into the quantum multiverse, with its literal halls of mirrors, its bookshelves that double as secret doors, its human-sized traversable fish tank, its display of harvested hearts. The members of Meow Wolf create art everywhere that meets the eye, but certain rooms reveal large-scale pleasures. Find the cave with giant dinosaur bones protruding from the sides like teeth, and compose music on them with the sledgehammer nearby. Discover the floating, triangle-shaped harp, playable through the invisible lasers that surround it—just wave your hand through the ether and make beautiful noise.
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Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 217 Johnson St. 505/946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org
The master’s legacy is celebrated at her namesake museum, which features nine galleries divided by theme, space and time. It’s an essential visit for newbies and O’Keeffe cultists alike. Not only does it unearth lesser-known forays in O’Keeffe’s evolution—like her experiments with pointillism, cubism and found-object canvases like that of a recycled Chevrolet headlight—but it exhibits her most-famous watercolors in all their radiant, uninhibited, larger-than-life intimacy. Think the anatomical suggestiveness of “Bleeding Heart;” the alien energy of “Black Hollyhock Blue Larkspur;” the serpentine suggestiveness of “Trees in Autumn.”
Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo 505/476-1200, internationalfolkart.org
Open since 1953 and home to the world’s largest collection of folk art, this spot is situated on idyllic Museum Hill, where it is steps away from a botanical garden and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. It is home to the permanent exhibition “Multiple Visions: A Common Bond,” which has drawn more than a million visitors in its more than 25-year run. A labor of joy from the maximalist vision of the late artist and designer Alexander Girard,“Multiple Visions” features more than 10,000 individual pieces creating a simulacrum of virtually the entire world. More than 100 countries on six continents are represented through countless dioramas of people, animals, places and objects created from clay, wood, paper, cloth and plastic. The scenes depict religious rituals, busy waterways, grand suppers and enchanted castles, and they run from the size of shoeboxes to nearly the width of the gallery.
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Holly Hughes’ “Buffalo” from State Capitol building
ALIEN TERRAIN
For Santa Fe visitors with even a casual interest in extraterrestrials, Roswell is a worthwhile getaway; for UFO freaks like yours truly, it’s pretty much Mecca. About a two hours’ drive from Santa Fe, Roswell is the site of what remains the most famous alleged UFO crash in American history. The object touched down in July 1947, and was soon immortalized in Roswell’s Daily Record newspaper with the headline “RAAF (Roswell Army Air Field) Captures Flying Saucer on Ranch in Roswell Region.” The government quickly offered a more prosaic explanation but, buttressed by research, witness testimony and even some physical evidence, ufologists have continued to suggest a cover-up. In Roswell, ETs litter the landscape, from inflatables waving from car dealerships to alien heads atop streetlights. They are the driving force of tourism here, especially during three days in July for the city’s annual Roswell UFO Festival, in which the normally sleepy town is overrun by pilgrims wearing googly antennae and tinfoil hats (you can buy yours at the International UFO Museum downtown). While kitsch is central to Roswell’s embrace of the topic—see the annual pet costume contest, which in 2019 featured a time-traveling pooch ridden by a stormtrooper—the festival’s A-list panel of guest speakers appeals to the serious enthusiast. The most famous guests this year, like UFO
abductee Travis Walton, had lines around the block, and I heard tell of “record attendance.”
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121 Clockwise from bottom: Marnie Johnson’s “Ristras II” from Capitol building; shopping for local pottery and textiles
Girard is the Cecil B. DeMille of artists, and “Multiple Visions” is among the most cinematic exhibitions I’ve experienced. Traverse its mazy layout, and don’t forget to look toward the ceiling and down at your feet: No space is unused.
New Mexico State Capitol building 490 Old Santa Fe Trail 505/986-4589, With so many museums and galleries from which to choose, it’s easy for a government venue like the State Capitol building to fall through visitors’ cracks. Don’t let this happen. The edifice, known as the “Roundhouse” for its circular pathways around a towering atrium, has been collecting and displaying New Mexican art since 1991. It showcases hundreds of works, at no cost to visitors, along the circumference of three floors. My favorite piece in the building is Holly Hughes’“Buffalo,” the sort of assemblage that stops you in your tracks. From afar, it’s an accurate, imposing likeness of the titular beast. Up close, the materials come into focus—newspapers, pottery shards, fishing reels, lantern parts, horseshoes, nails, netting, film strips, paintbrushes, each object chosen for a specific sociopolitical purpose. It’s undergirded by a message of reuse, of conserving resources, of preserving Gaia. For all of Santa Fe’s emphasis on markets—on art as commerce, and vice versa—works like “Buffalo,” offered not for sale but for cultural enrichment, in the (hopefully still) hallowed halls of local government, embody a passion for creativity that has long been embedded in the city’s firmament. It is hard to imagine the state government of, say, Tallahassee, accruing a collection of original art with such gusto. After WEB EXTRA: a visit to Santa Fe, it’s just as hard For more great to imagine a building—any buildSanta Fe attractions, ing—that isn’t alive with the painting, visit BOCAMAG. chiseling, molding and stitching that COM/NOVEMBERDECEMBER-2019 is the city’s lifeblood.
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McKinney’s “Masterpiece” The flamboyant builder may have lived up to the hype with this engineering marvel Written by MARIE SPEED
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e says it’s his “final masterpiece,” and Frank McKinney outdid himself accordingly at its “reveal” party, making his entrance rappelling down a rope from a hovering helicopter to the rooftop of the South Palm Beach oceanfront house. And the house, with a sale price of $17.5 million, is almost as dramatic. First of all, it has all the McKinney trademarks: sexy LED lighting in strategic spots, exotic countertops and over-the-top details. Like the cloudy white “jelly”sphere, an aquarium for translucent jellyfish that change colors with the lighting. Or the $2,800 Venetian Red hand-blown glass sink in a powder room, or the “single spine”floating mahogany staircase that cost $380,000. The ocean-facing side of the house on both stories is comprised of a series of massive 12foot sliding“pocket”doors that can retreat into the wall, opening the house entirely to the pool deck and ocean below. A third story is a fully equipped rooftop deck, with commanding ocean vistas and piped-in music. The house totals 7,850 square feet (6,001 square feet under air). So all the bells and whistles are there—the snow-white porcelain floors, the Wi-Fi-enabled luxe kitchen appliances, a glass elevator that is designed to look like the Apollo 11 space capsule cockpit. But the real sex appeal this time around is not just the pretty details; it’s the “post-ten-
sion” construction and engineering.“This much glass in the house could cause it to be really hot; if you put a thermometer [next to the glass] when the sun comes up in the morning, it can read 120 degrees,” McKinney says.“The engineers installed the return air ‘linears’ [near the top of the windows] so even before it gets into the room, the hot air is sucked up into there—and it keeps the room so much cooler.” McKinney says there are 600,000 pounds of concrete in the house, and 13 miles of steel and cable. It is 20 feet above the beach and is engineered to withstand 170-mph winds. The 800-pound glass doors can be easily pushed with one hand into the walls, instantly opening the house. “The pretty stuff is what we want to read about, but because of the way this house is built, the town of South Palm Beach asked if they could use this as a hurricane command center,”McKinney says.“It is a hurricane shelter, it is a bomb shelter, it’s a vault; it’s that structurally sound.” McKinney admits the modern five-bedroom, five-bath house is the best one he’s ever built, and he’s sticking to his story that it is his last. “Most people will retire when they’re burnt out,”he says.“They get to the end of their careers and can’t wait to go to the conference room and collect their cake and their Rolex and walk out the door. For me, I’ve never loved what I do more, and I’ve never been better at it; this is the best house we’ve ever done. I kind of see myself as a Renaissance man, [someone] at the peak of his passion taking that passion
One of the focal points of the living room is the “jelly sphere’’ with translucent jellyfish that change colors with the lighting.
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and redirecting it in some other direction. I’m just going to redirect it, that’s all.” McKinney isn’t sure whether he will branch into art or something else, and he still owes his publisher two books (he has written six). He considers his work in Haiti building villages for the impoverished an enduring calling and a vocation. “I’m a believer in that passage for the Bible, Luke chapter 12 verse 48, ‘To whom much is entrusted, much is expected.’That is my life mantra. You don’t have to be religious to understand that’s a good life mantra. It’s South Florida. “Some people get it; some people choose to jam their garage with more cars, to jam their closet with more clothes. … I don’t care about that stuff. I feel a responsibility and stewardship and a calling to take what I do for a living—I build houses for people who really don’t need another one—this is a luxury purchase— and we take the proceeds and, along with the donors, we provide for the poorest people at the total opposite end of the spectrum.” McKinney is building his 27th self-sustaining village in Haiti, and estimates over the past 16 years he and other donors have contributed more than $7 million to the cause. It’s the kind of work he knows he will continue, no matter what direction his life takes. “I believe God rewards responsible stewards, and if you’re a responsible steward for the blessings he’s given you—my opinion? He will reward you with more,” he says.
The elevator is decorated with “Flames of Heaven” roses.
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The 561 Face of Indelible Impressions Durée & Company When you find your calling, why keep looking? As President & CEO Durée Ross celebrates the 20th anniversary of Durée & Company, her boutique Fort Lauderdale marketing, public relations and event firm, she reflects on her success and the roster of clients who have helped pave her way. Together with her team, the company has amassed a number of milestones, including the opening of a fulltime second office in Aspen, Colorado. “Many of our clients and friends spend time in both South Florida and Colorado, so the expanded office gives us the opportunity to serve them in both destinations. We have the knowledge, experience and business savvy in both locales to provide our clients with exceptional service,” Durée explains. For the past 20 years, Durée & Company has established itself as a leading public relations and marketing agency in the South Florida market. With her strong business acumen and deep understanding of the local community, Durée & Company represents well-known names in yachting, business, fashion, hospitality, travel, wellness, art and culture, nonprofit, legal, real estate and professional services. Durée is also a pioneer in her adaption of emerging industries, including CBD. “We approach this industry like we do for all others – with passion, perseverance and an innate curiosity to always keep learning!” Durée shares. Looking forward, Durée is most excited about the next chapter of client successes and continuing to do what she does best: telling stories effectively, efficiently, and, of course, with a unique pizazz. DURÉE & COMPANY 954-723-9350, 970-452-2195 dureeandcompany.com
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The 561 Face of Breast Augmentation Surgery David Bogue Plastic Surgery
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Dr. David Bogue Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Bogue has earned the reputation as a renowned authority in the Boca Raton community as a cosmetic and reconstructive breast specialist. Dr. Bogue trained at the University of Michigan and Georgetown University and has been practicing in Boca Raton for 11 years. According to a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, “Ninetyeight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations.” Dr. Bogue’s breast augmentation surgeries have yielded similar outcomes, in large part due to his attention to detail and cooperative approach with patients. “When a woman comes in for a breast augmentation consultation, we match their goals and expectations with the realities of breast implant surgery. Establishing patient trust and delivering high quality results has led to a large patient referral base. Last year alone, I performed over 400 breast surgeries including breast augmentations, breast reconstruction after cancer, revision breast surgery (revising and correcting existing implant problems), breast lifts and reductions,” explains Dr. Bogue. “My role as a plastic surgeon is to be a resource for my patients. I find that through patient education and proper surgical planning, we are able to achieve superior results and higher patient satisfaction.” DAVID BOGUE PLASTIC SURGERY 561-886-1000 drbogue.com
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The 561 Face of Retail Real Estate Katz & Associates
When you walk out the door and Starbucks, Panera Bread and Chipotle are just blocks away it’s all part of a master plan. Assembling the right tenant mix like Fresh Market, Whole Foods, bank branches, Walgreens and gyms is Roxanne Register’s specialty! Roxanne’s noteworthy portfolio of over 40 landlord representations include anchored and mixed-use shopping centers, upscale and pedestrian retail, new development and consulting. With an acute sense of the best location, decades of anticipating owners’ needs and gearing up properties for market, Roxanne prides herself on making the process easy and pleasurable for her clients. “I started in the commercial real estate business over 35 years ago when only 3% of the brokers were women. I have been able to rise to the top and breakthrough in my field due to my stamina and unrelenting focus,” Roxanne explains. “Honesty, integrity, doing what needs to be done, and the ability to fear nothing have been keys to my success.” Always upping her game, Roxanne prides herself on being among the top retail real estate professionals and has taken advantage of every training offered. But most importantly, she explains, “I watched and listened to industry leaders in all aspects of commercial real estate and development. Today I am with Katz & Associates because I wanted to work with a team of retail professionals like myself and we are, Best in Class.” KATZ & ASSOCIATES
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The 561 Faces of Luxury Real Estate Expertise Engel & Völkers
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Lenny Felberbaum Leanna Fruin As Licensed Partners at Engel & Völkers, Lenny Felberbaum and Leanna Fruin feel they are in the fortunate position of drawing upon a real estate brand rich in history with iconic European heritage. “Our strong DNA links every continent, country and cul-de-sac Engel & Völkers represents,” boasts Lenny. “With over 40 years combined real estate experience of the highest caliber, we have created a team skilled with the utmost competence, exclusive expertise and passion for all that we do on behalf of our clients. At Engel & Völkers, luxury is more than an object or property, but rather, the fullness of life that begins and ends the day in the most important space we know: home,” Leanna explains. “From starter homes to dream homes and even castles (yes, we can help with those, too) Engel & Völkers helps you make luxury personally yours by discovering what it truly means to you,” says Leanna. “Our people make us different. Every real estate brand has marketing and technology, and while we think ours is superior, it’s the people and the experience that we deliver to our clients and community that sets us apart,” she adds. “Whether real estate is local, or across the country, we employ a collaborative global network that takes your real estate business to the next level. We benefit from relationships, cross-marketing and very real referral opportunities associated with being a part of Engel & Völkers,” says Lenny. ENGEL & VÖLKERS 561-362-2888 delraybeach.evrealestate.com
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The 561 Face of the World’s Most Exclusive Diamond Dealer Rosenberg Diamonds & Co.
Clients visiting David Rosenberg’s elegantly chic Boca Raton boutique enjoy experiencing unparalleled service and an exquisite selection of high jewelry and engagement rings. The brilliantly lit silver glass showcases lining the walls of Rosenberg Diamond’s boutique display necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings featuring a vast selection of cherry-picked GIA certified natural important white and natural fancy color diamonds—each personally chosen for their exceptional quality and character. A diamantaire with over two decades experience, David Rosenberg’s discerning eye for excellence and a penchant for building lasting relationships with his customers has earned him a brilliant reputation among even the world’s most distinguished clientele. He is recognized for his charismatic calm, established expertise, and tireless motivation in helping one discover the diamond of their dreams. Perhaps most importantly, David Rosenberg’s expertise and position within the trade allows him to provide the absolute best value with a unique experience to all his clients. As an Argyle Select Atelier and an expert in large important white and natural colored diamonds, David Rosenberg’s collection boasts an astounding kaleidoscopic range of stones that would make a rainbow blush. Yellow, pink, red, blue, green, and even purple natural diamonds discovered in the most exclusive mines including Western Australia, treasured heirlooms once owned by royalty, and celebrity-commissioned designs can all be found within the Rosenberg Diamonds showroom. Whether deciding on the perfect classic engagement ring, upgrading to a large important white diamond, indulging in a natural fancy color diamond, or diversifying your portfolio through investment grade diamonds, clients are treated to a simple, honest, and straightforward experience. “What brings me the most pleasure is working with my clients at various stages in their lives and seeing them come back to visit and upgrade as their success increases and their tastes refine. I love seeing my clients grow with me, especially for the generations to come,” says Rosenberg. ROSENBERG DIAMONDS & CO 561-477-5444 RosenbergDiamonds.com
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The 561 Face of the Nation’s #1 Private Residential Country Club Boca West Country Club
If ever a man was in his element, that would be any given/every single day that Matthew Linderman is at work in his coveted position as President, COO & General Manager of Boca West Country Club. His ever-present involvement in every facet of the Boca West organization and connection to each employee and member he personally greets by name has been a constant since he began his career at the Club in 2005. To say that this is “not his first rodeo,” is an understatement, as Matthew’s 30+ year tenure in the hospitality industry includes prior roles with the famous Rainbow Room in New York, assisting with the historical renovation and revamping of the National Hotel in Miami Beach to many years spent with the Four Seasons Hotels Group properties. During the past 14 years at Boca West Country Club, Matthew has entrenched himself in various roles leading to the full scope of daily operations at Boca West that provide the 3,500 families an unparalleled luxury country club lifestyle. When not at work, Matthew dedicates his time to his wife, Yamile, and daughters, Alexa and Sophia, who all share his enthusiasm about having the best job on earth, and enjoy visiting their extended Boca West family. From observing the preparation of the culinary offerings he compliments as he inspects, to Boca West Children’s Foundation fundraisers, to the multimillion dollar renovations that keep enhancing the magnificent 1,400 acre grounds, there isn’t a detail about the Club that Matthew doesn’t consider his business, and his pleasure. BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB
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The 561 Faces of Trusted Legal Advisors Day Pitney LLP
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James Ballerano Brian Cheslack After its most recent Florida merger, Day Pitney, an East Coast law firm providing sophisticated legal services to national and international corporate and private clients, now boasts more than 300 attorneys in 13 offices from Florida to Boston. The firm’s first expansion into the Florida market came three years ago through a merger with trusts and estates boutique firm Chapin, Ballerano & Cheslack, bringing on partners Jim Ballerano and Brian Cheslack, who practice law in the Boca Raton and Delray Beach office locations, respectively. In early 2019, Day Pitney, through a merger with a mid-size commercial litigation and transactional firm, Richman Greer, significantly expanded its geographic footprint in Florida by adding offices in Miami and West Palm Beach, and tripling its attorney head count. “This next step in our strategic growth in Florida demonstrates our long-term commitment to the region,” explains Florida managing partner Manny Garcia-Linares. “We now have additional corporate, litigation, and trusts and estates capabilities in Florida. We are also better positioned to serve our international clients in the family office, trusts and estates, and investment management space, and those that benefit from having a gateway to serving Latin America,” he added. Since the Richman Greer merger, Day Pitney has added another six attorneys to its Florida offices in key practice areas, including tax, trusts and estates, and litigation. “We continue to evaluate opportunities to attract top talent and to grow in Florida,” said Garcia-Linares. DAY PITNEY LLP 561-272-1225 daypitney.com
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The 561 Face of the Healthiest Beds in the World Essentia–The World’s Only Natural Memory Foam Mattress Jack Dell’Accio Inspired by two family members who had suffered from cancer, Jack Dell’Accio, founder and CEO of Essentia, came to the realization that just as the ill are feeling the effects of a poor mattress, healthier people are also being exposed to it, unwillingly and unknowingly. Founded in 2006, Essentia is the only mattress rated highest on the six essential key elements for healthy sleep: temperature control, allergy friendly, whole body comfort, optimized sleep, clean air environment and proper posture. “Through several studies (white papers), wellness institutions, health specialists endorse us as the healthiest beds in the world for highest level recovery. Among other sports, Essentia serves approximately 25% of professional hockey players who request our products everywhere they go in order to maintain the level of sleeping, cooling and comfort,” Jack explains. “My mission is to make these beds available to everyone, that’s why we’ve developed categories from Hybrid to fully customized mattresses, each of which are always best in class. Our beds are dense and durable with organic latex and a lot of elasticity which gives the cradling comfort. We’ve also seen that infants and children sleep longer and uninterrupted in our beds. When you offer a chemical-free environment that cradles you properly, it’s a game changer on how people feel,” says Jack. “Our customers and staff at our Boca store at 110 East Boca Raton Road are as passionate about our products as I am. That’s been the real driver for me.” ESSENTIA
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The 561 Faces of Innovative Advertising and Marketing Strategies Pace Branding & Marketing
Pace is a leading creative agency with an impressive track record when it comes to developing successful campaigns for their clients. Last year, seasoned advertising professionals, Diana Riser and Cara Faske acquired Pace from its parent company, WPP to become a leading women-owned agency with offices in New York, Boca Raton, Orlando, Tampa and Miami. The firm specializes in Healthcare, Travel/Tourism, Education and Real Estate and is now expanding in New York by joining forces with another well-known firm, Sun and Moon Marketing Communications (SMMC). According to Diana Riser, “Our people are our differentiators. Our team is passionate about their work and care deeply for our clients’ businesses.” As a result, Pace has been awarded many new and exciting accounts and looks forward to continued growth. Some distinguished clients include The Bristol Palm Beach, Ascend Properties, The Falcone Group, Encore Reunion Resorts, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, The Boca Raton Airport Authority, Broward College, Margaritaville Resort Orlando and Key West. “Our clients count on us to create and execute innovative campaigns that break through the clutter, excite the market and achieve success,” Faske added. This past year Pace was named a Top 10 Advertising Agency by the South Florida Business Journal and has won numerous awards—including two golds at the Nationals. PACE BRANDING & MARKETING
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The 561 Face of Florentine Leather Artistry Jennifer Tattanelli
Along with a fascinating background, designer Jennifer Tattanelli brings handmade leather goods and the old art of weaving to Palm Beach residents, giving them a taste of her heritage and luxury custom designs. While Tattanelli comes from a successful family on both her American mother and Italian father’s side, she has created her own success through expanding the family business. But fashion was not always in Tattanelli’s plan. Originally, she wanted to follow in her greatgrandfather pathologist Dr. James Ewing’s footsteps and majored in both mathematics and physics in college. However, the sewing machine she received when she was 12-years-old seemed to seal her fate in fashion. “I always knew I wanted to work with people and make them feel good, so my original path was going into medicine and research,” said Tattanelli. “I like to make people smile and be happy. I don’t just design for the sake of fashion, I simply design with you. I like to be in contact with my guests, their bodies and their needs. You’re not supposed to fit into my clothes, my clothes and shoes are supposed to fit you.” Jennifer’s Ateliers span from her Italian hometown to The Hamptons and Palm Beach. The Atelier on Worth Avenue is an experience to behold, with colors bursting like a kaleidoscope of nature’s splendor, one of her many inspirations. Elegant couches welcome visitors to sit and enjoy the collections for men and women and sip the same wine served in her Florence restaurant, while shoppers peruse her array of fine leather jackets, bags, dresses and shoes arranged in enticing vignettes. Along with Tattanelli’s customized approach to fashion, her designs offer comfort without having to compromise style. Jennifer Tattanelli does it all, and now you can have it all close to you, at her elegant Florentine Leather Atelier at 214 Worth Avenue. JENNIFER TATTANELLI ATELIER 561-660-7847 jennifertattanelli.com
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The 561 Face of Celebrity-Chic Spa Services Alluring Image Medspa & Wellness Romy Mittler
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Romy Mittler has always had a passion for making people feel good about themselves. Her training as a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist provided the tools and know-how to enhance her clients’ looks and self esteem. “Giving my clients the opportunity to see their beauty on the outside that matches their inner glow is what my Alluring Image Medspa & Wellness is all about. As a single mom, I had to build my brand and launch my business by myself for the first time. I’ve had to figure it out as I went along and learn to perfect it,” she explains. “I am thrilled with the outcome.” Under the direction of Medical Director Dr. Shaker Hamadiya, board certified in Preventative Medicine/Aesthetics, the chic and inviting Spa welcomes clients to unbutton, unwind and beautify in a tranquil, yet entertaining environment. Celebrity themed treatments and packages cover the gamut from Botox to fillers, P-Shot, O-Shot, Vampire facelift, hair restoration and facials to a fitness cocoon infrared sauna with temperatures up to 200°. IV therapy cocktails are administered in the comfort of chaise lounges with virtual reality masks that can be worn to transport clients to Bora Bora as they revel in relaxation. “Clients can come for treatments in the evening after work or the gym. And our Saturday Brunch and Botox, complete with Mimosas and crudités is a weekend favorite that really sets us apart,” Romy adds. ALLURING IMAGE MEDSPA & WELLNESS
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The 561 Face of E-Commerce Entrepreneurial Success SinglesSwag
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Jonathan Beskin Jonathan Beskin took an idea initially inspired by his loneliness as a single parent and turned it into a profitable business that currently generates $14 million+ in annual revenue and over one million verified social media followers, all in just over three years. Shortly after graduating from FAU’s Executive MBA Program in early 2016, Beskin founded SinglesSwag, the first monthly subscription box designed for single women. In May 2016, SinglesSwag shipped its first boxes to less than 50 US subscribers. The company currently ships over 40,000 boxes a month to more than 30 countries worldwide. The boxes contain full-size, trend-setting women’s lifestyle products and jewelry, organic bath and beauty products and artisan-crafted foods. Beskin has scaled the business via social media advertising. While many similar companies outsource their digital advertising, Beskin has managed all aspects of advertising since inception on his own. He currently manages a budget of over $10,000/day on targeted advertising on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Snapchat. The company also works with a variety of social media influencers including reality stars from shows like “The Bachelor” and the “Real Housewives” franchise. Beskin’s expertise in digital advertising has generated national recognition and invitations to speak at a variety of industry events. Beskin also founded Mollie Jacob, an all-natural cosmetics brand with national distribution and the jewelry brand, Violet Harper. SINGLESSWAG jonathan@singlesswag.com singlesswag.com
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The 561 Faces of Concierge One-Stop Real Estate Regency Realty Services
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Igor Shrayev, Mortgage Lender Jana N. Jeansonne, MBA, CIPS, GRI, Broker/Owner Edgar A. Benes, PA, Real Estate Title & Attorney Regency Realty Services is a full service concierge brokerage firm headquartered in Boca Raton with a sophisticated client base that spans the country and the globe for over 17 years and $2 B in sales. At the helm of the organization is Broker/Owner Jana N. Jeansonne MBA, CIPS, GRI, whose 250+ multilingual professionals share her passion for bringing an unparalleled level of service, satisfaction and international sophistication to every aspect of the transaction. In keeping with her client & REALTOR® friendly, “one-stop shopping concept”, a vast resource of preferred reliable vendors are in-house offering their expertise, saving clients time, stress and money! Among the many power players, the dream trio pictured includes: Igor Shrayev, Branch Manager of The Lending Group who has been heavily vested in the South Florida market for over 16 years. As a local 5 Star rated lender, Igor provides a winning combination of a personal touch as well as a slew of unique products for first time home buyers and seasoned homeowners alike. “We are a boutique firm which allows us a clear advantage in both pricing and an outstanding experience”, explains Igor. (954.613.1367, Igor@ImYourMortgageGuy.com) Edgar A. Benes of The Law Offices of Edgar A. Benes, P.A., specializes in both residential and commercial real estate transactions, representing a large variety of individuals and institutions. His firm serves as the legal team for Regency Realty Services, providing legal training on the preparation of real estate contracts, issuance of Title insurance policies and representation of sellers and buyers. (561-866-6075, ebenes@beneslaw.com). Regency Realty dream trio services all Southeast Florida properties and awaits your call….. REGENCY REALTY SERVICES 561-212-6022 Info@RegencyFlorida.com
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The 561 Face of REX (Restaurant, Entertainment, Xperience) Rex Baron Survivors Kitchen/VREX Lounge Rex Baron, the second in a network of vigilante outposts set for national expansion by restaurant group Rex Gryphon, is an interactive, multi-sensory experiential destination meeting place, dining haven and watering hole “where the art of food meets the art of survival.” The avant-garde post-apocalyptic themed restaurant concept engages guests (aka survivors) with characters (aka vigilantes, the “good guys…and gals”) who together are building a peaceful, inclusive new world. This South Florida outpost is named for its own lead vigilante Rex Baron and features a collection of authentic fashion-infused vigilante persona art exhibits (clothed in recovered Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Gaultier couture). “Guests will find a casual, upscale sanctuary where food, culture, community, interactive tech and art survive and thrive,” shared hospitality industry veteran Michael Norris who leads the development of Rex Gryphon’s outposts. “It’s where ‘urbanites’ are encouraged to create and share their own experiences, food and cocktails surprise and visits to the hi-tech HD Sports Hangar and ‘Lamborghini-level’ VREX Lounge (with 32 virtual reality and simulation stations) engage survivors in thrill-seeking ‘bucket list’ escapes.” Rex Baron’s menu features Modern American cuisine focused on quality, locally sourced ingredients; fresh vegetables, highest grade of organic meats, seafood, poultry and spice blends and “unusually served” cocktails. Open from lunch to late night (2 a.m. with live entertainment on the weekends!), and located in the Nordstorm wing of the Town Center at Boca Raton, Rex Baron can be reserved for large private and corporate functions. REX BARON SURVIVORS KITCHEN/VREX LOUNGE
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The 561 Faces of Seriously Strategic “Marketing” Public Relations Kaye Communications, Inc. (KCOM-PR) Bonnie Kaye Jon Kaye
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When businesses, nonprofits and destination events seek to launch, grow and dominate their marketplace, they dial the award-winning 561 “Brand Builder” Kaye Communications (KCOM-PR). With a proven 23-year firm track record supported by 65+ years of principal experience in a variety of industries, KCOM-PR has long been a one-stop hub for integrated communications with proven BizGen tools for brand launches, re-freshments, re-inventions and recovery. Led by firm principals Bonnie and Jon Kaye, “build-to-suit” account teams work closely with clients to mutually set objectives. Then KCOM-PR identifies a brand’s DNA (dynamic news advantage), develops authentic messaging (they call it “writing right“) and stewards plan consistency in content, visual branding and community/influencer infusion. Those that have engaged the firm include Boca Raton Resort & Club, Waterstone Resort & Marina, Broken Sound Club, City of Boca Raton, Town Center at Boca Raton, True Food Kitchen, California Pizza Kitchen, Royal Palm Place, El-Ad National Properties, Sklar Furnishings, Capitol Lighting, Rex Gryphon, Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl, Habitat for Humanity SPBC, Tri-County Animal Rescue. “At KCOM-PR, it’s never about a single news release, brochure, blog, e-blast or ad…but rather driving dynamic, multi-pronged communications and news-generating brand journalism supported by long-established strategic alliances and relationships,” shared KCOM-PR Founder Bonnie S. Kaye. “It’s about creating or sharing a brand’s story in a way that excites news and feature media and resonates with its customers, prospects and those who influence them.” KAYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (KCOM-PR) 561-392-5166 Kcompr.com
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The 561 Face of the Art of Practicing Law Zappitell Law Firm
Attorney David Zappitell limits and restricts the number of cases that he takes on at his personal injury law firm in Delray Beach, so that every client is treated like a “big fish in a small sea.” Zappitell considers his firm to be an Old School law practice, achieving great results for people by treating them the way they deserve to be treated. “My people-first strategic approach of practicing law yields excellent results for my clients. Other lawyers seek my advice frequently.It is as much about the process as it is taking care of people and consoling them; part of my job I take very seriously,” he explains. “Each day, I encounter very painful wrongful death cases and am constantly grieving with families who have lost loved ones. And through all of that, what I take away is gratitude for health, and the chance to be happy and able to enjoy all life has to offer. Art is a tremendous part of my life, as my wife Brenda is a renowned, prolific abstract painter. I often go next door to do my work amongst her artwork in the gallery that we own. It gives me a more human, less lawyer-like perspective. The true work of art in my life has actually been raising my three kids. They have been a huge part of my grounding, and who I am as a person,” Zappitell reflects. ZAPPITELL LAW FIRM
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The 561 Face of Family-Focused Dentistry HAB Dental
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Dr. Rosemary Baghdassarian Dr. Rosemary Baghdassarian is a native New Yorker who attended New York University College of Dentistry and then practiced in New York for a few years before starting her South Florida practice in 1997. ”HAB Dental is a concierge practice without the membership fee, where each patient is treated like family and as if they are the only patient in the world. That is what differentiates us; the level of care and compassion provided not only by myself, but all staff members. My patients have my cell phone and my head dental assistant’s number so they can reach us 24 /7. Our phones are always answered by one of our staff members and they will never get an answering machine or service,” explains Dr. Baghdassarian. HAB Dental services include implants, oral surgery, root canals and full mouth reconstruction. “We always make sure all our patients are happy with their results and stand behind our work 100%. I stay current with continuing education and employ the latest techniques. I take my staff with me to training seminars at least twice a year,” says Dr. Baghdassarian. “I also conduct educational seminars at my office. I believe patients should be their own best advocate and arm themselves with as much knowledge as possible. We’re here to support them every step of the way.” HAB DENTAL 561-270-6494 habdentalfla.com
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The 561 Face of Digital Marketing Services Victorem Consulting, LLC Jackie Gilliland
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Jackie Gilliland always knew she wanted to start her own company. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Marketing from the University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL). She immediately immersed herself in various roles and industries to gain business experience before founding Victorem Consulting, LLC. Her experience includes International Account Manager with CEVA Logistics servicing Fortune 500 global accounts; Co-founded the Young Supply Chain Professionals (YSCP St. Louis) Networking Group, Account Management at BFM Group, Inc., a full service marketing agency, and Strategic Business Development for the Ernie Els for Autism Foundation. Jackie is currently working with two start-ups in the health tech space, growing her digital marketing company, and with her Dad’s real estate brokerage firm. In 2016 Jackie founded Victorem Consulting, LLC. “In marketing, efficacy in communicating a brand’s story and messaging is the foundation for a company’s success. My middle name is Victoria, which means Victorious, but I wanted my brand to be more encompassing. I researched and discovered that Victorem stands for victory in Latin, the root of most languages spoken today. Thus, my company name was born,” explains Jackie “My boutique firm serves private clients in a variety of industries (B2B & B2C) offering scalable marketing solutions in digital advertising, SEO, brand development, website development, social media content and management, listings and review management, innovative 3D video tours and more. I look forward to helping you grow.” VICTOREM CONSULTING, LLC 636-579-6545 boutiqueagencysolutions.com
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The 561 Face of Total Home Design Excellence Clive Daniel Home
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Rael Lubner, Operations Manager Clive Daniel Home’s award-winning Boca Raton showroom is home to a magnificent world of design options. These include furniture, accessories, area rugs, kitchen and closet designs, custom window treatments, wall coverings, flooring, gift boutique, art bar, and lighting. A curated team of design professionals provide their expertise to enhance and beautify any space a client desires. Behind the scenes, Operations Manager Rael Lubner, serves to ensure every detail of the experience is executed flawlessly and the design dreams of every client are expertly fulfilled. “From the moment a client walks in the door, whether to purchase a rug or renovate their home from the flooring to the chandeliers, my job is to make sure the designer’s only concern is serving the client’s needs.”, explains Rael, a 15 year CDH veteran. “We make sure our design team is fully supported. However, we are as client focused as we are design focused. On the back end, we do it all from account management, to inventory and installation. In the showroom, we ensure our clients are appropriately paired with the ideal designer to handle every nuance of each project or purchase.” Rael’s dedication to Clive Daniel Home’s business is a family affair, inspired by multigenerations of craftsmanship, manufacturing and retail from his family’s South African homeland. “The CDH operation is worldclass design perfection delivered. I personally see to it”, exclaims Rael. CLIVE DANIEL HOME 561-440-4663 Clivedaniel.com
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The 561 Faces of Board Certified Dental Excellence South Florida Center for Periodontics & Implant Dentistry Jeffrey Ganeles, DMD, FACD Frederic J. Norkin, DMD Liliana Aranguren, DDS, MDSc Samuel Zfaz, DDS
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“It is astonishing that about 47% of Americans have some degree of periodontal disease, characterized by bleeding gums, loose teeth and chronic bad breath, even though many of these people already see a dentist. This problem is associated with heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, cancer, erectile dysfunction, and more. Young people need to know treating and managing these problems early is vital,” warns Dr. Zfaz. “In our practice, we have the expertise, knowledge and technology to take care of you; while minimizing pain, aggravation and risk—the negatives associated with having dental treatment,” explains Dr. Norkin, “We excel at permanently replacing teeth that may be lost to cavities, decay, neglect, trauma or bone loss with dental implants. In 2002, we trademarked a service called TeethToday®. Using it, we immediately reverse years of dental problems, disease and disappointment and permanently transform peoples’ smiles and lives quickly, efficiently, safely and predictably,” says Dr. Ganeles. The doctors helped create, test and obtain FDA approval for the world’s first robotic system for precise implant surgery and are still the only group in South Florida to have one. They also use lasers, advanced imaging, digital bite analysis and other technology, and offer sedation by a Board Certified Dental Anesthesiologist. Emergencies happen and losing a tooth can be catastrophic. Ordinarily the doctors can permanently replace the tooth in as little as one day. You do not need a referral to see them, just pick up the phone. “We are an outstanding team of dentists; all Board Certified in Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery who share a dedication to excellence and passion for our patients. We care!” adds Dr. Aranguren. SOUTH FLORIDA CENTER FOR PERIODONTICS & IMPLANT DENTISTRY 561-912-9993 flsmile.com
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The 561 Faces of Innovative Financial Strategies 1847Financial Brian Breneman, Managing Director Lisa Davis, MSM, Managing Director James J. Meehan, MSM, Managing Partner Most corporate settings operate in a top-down, command and control environment. While building 1847Financial in 2011, James J. Meehan, MSM, Managing Partner, knew the foundation needed to be radically different. From this, a unique “beach ball” philosophy was born. No top, no bottom, and no matter where you stick a pin into a beach ball, the ball will deflate. The same concept applies to how they work at 1847, with each individual playing an essential role in keeping the firm inflated. “This is the best leadership team that I have ever had the good fortune of working with to accomplish our visions and goals. I am extremely excited to be in the South Florida area where we can address one of the biggest challenges facing the American public today; the retirement challenge. We feel that with our experience and expertise, we can put a practical plan together to achieve just that.” Jim is extremely grateful to his team for keeping the ball constantly in the air, serving their clients’ financial and insurance needs. Together with Lisa Davis, MSM, Managing Director responsible for overseeing growth and development of the firm; Brian Breneman, Managing Director; Michelle Boyce, Director of Practice Management and Carlos Suarez, MBA, CFP®, Jim is passionate about the value of teaming with others to realize common goals through building strong relationships. 1847FINANCIAL
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The 561 Face of Serving the Community’s Final Wishes Boca Raton Mausoleum
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Fritz Miner Fritz Miner considers himself “Old Boca.” Since moving to Boca Raton in the early 1960’s he feels a strong connection to the generations of families he has known, having grown up here and seeing them through their most difficult times of grief. In 2013 Fritz became the General Manager of Boca Raton Mausoleum, an all-faith facility comprised of 30 buildings, offering interior and exterior crypts and niches in serene settings. Located on the grounds of the Boca Raton cemetery, the Mausoleum is where Fritz feels at home consoling mourners and giving them reason to smile despite their loss. “I am a compassionate person who just wants to help people. If I can have a positive impact during one of life’s toughest events, then I’ve done my job,” he explains. After a long career in the financial services industry, Fritz was offered the General Manager role by relatives of his family who have owned and operated the business for over 45 years. Fritz is joined by an experienced staff of counselors who offer grief support, connect families with local clergy and funeral directors, and help facilitate final arrangements. Fritz advises, “Making final plans in advance of one’s passing is a true blessing to the loved ones you leave behind and alleviates the anxiety families face having to make decisions at a time they are emotional and grief-stricken. I am here to be a useful resource for families.” BOCA RATON MAUSOLEUM 561-391-5717 Bocaratonmausoleum.com
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The 561 Faces of Estate and Trust Attorneys and Litigators Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara, LLC Gene M. Carlino, Esq. Leah A. Foertsch, Esq. Bernard A. Jackvony, Esq. Jason S. Palmisano, Esq. Preparing an estate plan is an essential part of life. Regardless of your financial status, having the proper plan ensures that your wishes for the distribution of your assets are carried out and that you and your loved ones are protected during your lifetime and into the future. Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara’s Florida team of estate and trust and tax attorneys have over 100 years of collective experience helping individuals and families prepare effective estate plans by providing the guidance and legal skills required to protect, manage and distribute your estate in a tax efficient manner. Bernard A. Jackvony, Of Counsel, a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and member of its Fiduciary Litigation Committee, and Gene M. Carlino, Partner, a member of the Tax Steering Committee of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, an advocacy group dedicated to the unique needs of the elder population, are located at 2424 N. Federal Highway in Boca Raton, along with Senior Counselors Leah A. Foertsch and Jason S. Palmisano, a Florida Bar-certified lawyer in wills, trusts and estates law. The team has built long-lasting relationships with clients by providing trusted counsel throughout the estate planning and administration process, including revisiting an existing plan when changes occur in life. From preparing wills, to advising on trusts for estate planning, asset protection, and special needs planning, to finding smart solutions for complex estate planning issues, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara’s team of experienced estate and trust attorneys have the comprehensive understanding of the full range of estate and trust planning, administration and litigation services that give clients the peace of mind and the results they deserve. PANNONE LOPES DEVEREAUX & O’GARA, LLC 561-362-2030 PLDOLAW.com
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The 561 Face of Natural Looking Permanent Make-up & Lashes Beauty Glam Studio Sometimes, looking natural, doesn’t come naturally. It takes a lot of work for many. Lashes, lips and brows, oh my! When your most noticeable facial features need a boost, and you lack the know-how or tools of the trade, licensed Esthetician, Permanent Makeup Artist, and International Trainer Marie Adkins and her team of experts at Beauty Glam Studio in Boca Raton are there to lend their expertise. Marie, a thirteen year beauty industry aficionado is a member of the Society for Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and adheres to the highest standards and requirements in the industry. She is also Amiea Brand Ambassador 2019 for USA, a designation she earned competing against nationwide contestants. Marie studies and travels around the globe to learn about the latest trends and techniques. Her beauty team consists of Brighid Thompson, a licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist and Marissa Lee, a licensed cosmetologist who both specialize in Eyelash Extensions and Lash Lifts, (lashes can be curled with a perm lasting 6-8 weeks). At their studio they strive for the safest and advanced lash application to ensure the health of their clients natural lashes. “I’m one of the few in the United States using the Nano Hair Stroke Brow Technique, a device with an ultrafine Nano needle that creates the individual hair strokes which lasts longer than Microblading with less trauma,” explains Marie. “It’s a specialized advanced technique. Many people travel to my Studio for my natural aesthetics and brows. It feels rewarding to boost my clients’ confidence and make them feel more beautiful.” BEAUTY GLAM STUDIO
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The 561 Face of Insurance Claim Assistance Horizon Public Adjusters
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Jarroed Adler Whether dealing with the aftermath of hurricane or storm damage; a plumbing leak in your home or office; a fire that ravaged your business, or mold that has made your home uninhabitable, dealing with insurance companies to recover your losses is what Jarroed Adler does every day as a public adjuster for Horizon Public Adjusters. “I am hired to evaluate and analyze the claim and provide an estimate that is reasonable and sufficient for the damages that have occurred,” explains Jarroed. “I can confidently say that I have never had a client disappointed that they did not receive enough funds to make their situation whole again.” From a small residential claim to a large commercial claim, every effort is made to ensure that clients receive the compensation to rebuild their property. Jarroed is proud to represent a company with 35 years of expertise, and puts in the same energy and dedication for his clients who stand to recover a few thousand dollars, as the one that tops his success story list, with over $6 million recovered on a previously denied claim for a commercial property. “I stay extremely busy just from word of mouth referrals from contractors who have worked on rebuilding homes and businesses I represented. At a time when people need help rebuilding their dwellings and lives, I’m happy to make the process easier for them, financially and emotionally,” says Jarroed. HORIZON PUBLICA ADJUSTERS 561-374-4944 Horizonpublicadjusters.com
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The 561 Face of Boca Grove’s Rejuvenation Boca Grove Golf & Tennis Club “I was hired in June 2018 to revitalize the Boca Grove brand – a little zest from the days of oranges, Gary Player and the Senior Classic. We continue to be that hidden gem with 444 residences, we just needed to remind people we were here,” explains Jennifer Jolly. “Our Non-Resident Golf Membership adds a lively vibe while providing added competition to club tournaments. Our Glimpse of The Grove program offers potential new homeowners the chance to come for a weekend “stay and play” to experience the Club’s amenities. Both new marketing programs have had success with participants falling in love with the property and coming back to call Boca Grove home.” In keeping with the goal of constant evolution and rebirth, Boca Grove features an exclusive Builder/Renovator Program where qualified builders may take advantage of incentives to renovate properties inside the community. They offer a handful of fully-furnished, beautifullyappointed condominiums that may be rented or purchased with full club amenities. “Boca Grove is a multigenerational community where we cherish our lifestyle. From young children to active seniors, we pride ourselves on offering a wide array of social activities to nurture our youth and foster camaraderie across generational lines while staying environmentally conscious. My job simply boils down to my ability to inspire and enable members to enjoy every day of their lives. Boca Grove is a very special place to be,” Jennifer boasts. BOCA GROVE GOLF & TENNIS CLUB
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The 561 Face of Medical Malpractice Dedication
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Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen Trial Lawyers Gary M. Cohen, Partner Attorney Gary M. Cohen, is one of the few, if not the only, lawwyer in South Florida to solely practice medical malpractice for the past 40 years. “I fell into this profession as a young man when a doctor/lawyer who practiced medicine at night and law during the day took me under his wing. That’s how I got involved and stay involved. I’m fascinated by the medicine, the challenge and mostly by the ability to help families survive after they become victims of malpractice,” he explains. Mr. Cohen handles many cases of women who died while giving birth or were catastrophically injured. “A recent USA Today article states that we are the worst country in the industrialized world when it comes to women having injuries or dying while giving birth. Sadly, 90% of these cases are a result of malpractice or negligence. Many times the women bleed to death or go into a coma or a vegetative state. When I take on these, or any of my cases, I become part of my clients’ families, not only for the great satisfaction from knowing that the catastrophically injured can successfully fight the billion dollar insurance and medical industry to receive their just compensation, but to help them get their lives back as best they can. I live with their pain every day too, and I’m emotional about it. If I wasn’t, and if this was just a business for me, I could’ve left it a long time ago. What’s most important is that I feel that I make a difference.” GROSSMAN ROTH YAFFA COHEN 561-367-8666 Grossmanroth.com
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The 561 Faces of Spine Surgery and Care Florida Spine Associates
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Dr. Philip Saville Dr. Robert Norton Dr. Michael Auerbach Dr. Brian Burrough The Florida Spine Associates team is comprised of renowned board-certified spinal surgeons and pain management physicians, along with an extensive staff of medical professionals providing patients with world-class comprehensive spine care. Dr. Robert Norton received his medical training from the prestigious Jefferson Medical College and completed advanced training in spine surgery at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, one of the most sought after and prestigious spine fellowship in the country. There, he obtained specialized instruction in the surgical and non-operative management of complex spinal conditions and minimally invasive spine surgery by several pioneers in the field. Dr. Philip Saville completed his schooling and medical degree in England at the University of Leicester, graduating with a first class honors degree. He is the first physician here to train at the top orthopedic hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC (HSS). “I bring with me a passion for the latest techniques and management strategies to help my patients.� Dr. Brian Burrough brings vast experience and insights to the practice as a board-certified anesthesiologist with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine, and a master’s degree in Physical Therapy. His approach to all spine related pain, from basic back pain to cancer spinal metastasis is to treat patients with the goal that chronic long term medication will not be needed. Dr. Michael Auerbach is a double board-certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Medicine Specialist treating arthritic and neurologic conditions of the spine and joints, post-laminectomy pain, headaches, and many other painful conditions. Dr. Arthur Germain is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in diagnosis, non-invasive treatment, and rehabilitation of spinal conditions. He is particularly interested in complex cases in which previous treatment has been unsuccessful. Dr. Mark Moran, board-certified, fellowship trained pediatric orthopedic surgeon is the newest addition to the practice, providing orthopedic care to children, teens and young adults. FLORIDA SPINE ASSOCIATES 561-495-9511 FloridaSpineAssociates.com
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The 561 Face of Compassionate Nursing Care Boca Nursing Services, Inc. Rose Glamoclija, RN When the quality of life you’ve known is compromised by illness, you want the highest caliber of care. And since none of us know when that time will come and impact our lives, we are often overwhelmed when it does. At times like these, you need to rely on the comfort and connection to people who will be there for you when you need it most. Rose Glamoclija, RN, the founder and Administrator of Boca Nursing Services, and a Registered Nurse for more than 30 years understands. She knows the chemistry between caregivers and patients is paramount, especially when patients are vulnerable and out of their element. With compassion, and concern for every person they serve in the surrounding four counties, Rose provides guidance and resources for families needing in-home support and nursing care. Patients are treated with the highest level of respect for their rights, personal beliefs, and privacy. Rose oversees the entire operation and personally reviews the qualifications and experience prior to selecting each Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, Live-in and Therapist for hire, along with continuous supervision by her and the Nursing Department. The concierge private duty nursing care is made available in the comfort of home, a hospital room, during facility stays and while residing at assisted living or rehabilitation facilities. Rose prides herself on the community support she receives and the generations of patients who recommend her services to their friends and family, year after year. BOCA NURSING SERVICES, INC. 561-347-7566 bocanursing.com
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The 561 Face of Baseball’s Game of Life Mo Vaughn Baseball Academy
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Mo Vaughn Mo Vaughn knows what it takes to be a success on the field and in life. His love of the game of baseball flourished throughout his 12-year career in the Majors, including becoming a three-time All Star Player and an MVP award recipient in 1995. His lessons learned about the impact of positive coaching inspired him to share his experiences with his young son, and other 5-12 year olds at the Mo Vaughn Baseball Academy in Boca Raton. In 2017 Vaughn started coaching in an all-star situation. His team came in second place in their division’s World Series. When it rained for three weeks and his team wasn’t able to practice, Vaughn took matters into his own hands. “I created a space in Boca Raton where we can train inside and use the game to teach life lessons,” explains Vaughn. Clinic Director Joe Cossuto moved here from their mutual hometown to share Vaughn’s vision and help coach the Boca PawSox. “He’s a great instructor and communicator who knows the game on both sides of the ball,” explains Vaughn. “Together, along with retired MLB players and MLB coaches we provide professionallevel training six days a week including pitching, catching, hitting, defense and advanced skills. We’re here to teach what matters. I want my parents to pick up their kids at the end of the day and say, ‘I got my money’s worth, and my child got so much more.’ ” MO VAUGHN BASEBALL ACADEMY 561-465-8560 movaughnbaseballacademy.com
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The 561 Faces of Financial Advisors Empowering Women UBS Financial Services Inc. Nathalie Tremblay, First Vice President, Wealth Management Carey Shuffman, Director, Strategic Women’s Client Segment Susan Hutcheon, Account Vice President Financial Advisors Nathalie Tremblay and Susan Hutcheon, who both work in the UBS Palm Beach office, have made it their mission to bring the message of “Own Your Worth” to their local communities. As part of its commitment to serving women, UBS published a flagship piece of intellectual capital, “Own Your Worth,”* that explores the topic of women’s financial decision-making. In this report, UBS conducted global research with hundreds of female divorcees and widows, and thousands of married couples. They found that many widowed and divorced women said they wish they had been more involved in their finances while they were part of a couple, yet many women in couples said they defer the major long-term financial decisions to their partners. Nathalie and Susan leverage the experience of Carey Shuffman, Head of Women’s Strategy at UBS. Carey and her team develop supporting research, host seminars and events, and also drive meaningful conversations and action to encourage women to take their seat at the “money table.” Nathalie and Susan draw upon their experience in financial services and the research of UBS to advise women and help them participate more meaningfully in their financial lives. Together, Nathalie and Susan seek to empower women to own their worth. UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
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561-659-9532 Ubs.com/team/vanhoektremblay *Full report available upon request. Nathalie Tremblay is a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc. a subsidiary of UBS AG, Member FINRA/SIPC in 525 Okeechobee Blvd, Suite 1500. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. In providing wealth management services to clients, we offer both investment advisory and brokerage services which are separate and distinct and differ in material ways. For information, including the different laws and contracts that govern, visit ubs.com/workingwithus IS1904702, Expires 9/30/2020.
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The 561 Face of Progressive Mental Health Treatment The Delray Center for Healing Raul J. Rodriguez, MD, DABPN, DABAM, MRO founder, CEO, and Medical Director When double board-certified Dr. Raul Rodriguez served as Chief Resident in Psychiatry at the University of Miami, he encountered many patients suffering from complex mental illness combinations including treatment resistant depression, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and addiction. Finding conventional treatment methods inadequate, Dr. Rodriguez began to focus on clinical innovation. To expand therapeutic options, Dr. Rodriguez and his staff pursued training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and advanced exercise methods for the treatment of mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Rodriguez then meticulously constructed fullscale outpatient programs that provide highly intensive care comparable to a residential program, but with the convenience and cost effectiveness of the outpatient setting. These programs have proven incredibly effective in treating difficult cases. “We achieve success in complex cases that many others have given up on” explains Dr. Rodriguez. Program graduates can continue their care at the Delray Center with traditional psychotherapy and psychiatry, keeping the same therapist and doctor to allow for maximum continuity of care. Program development never ends at the Delray Center. “We are forever committed to finding new and better ways to help the hardest cases achieve long term success.” In addition to the Delray Beach location, Dr. Rodriguez is now opening a new Boca Raton location in November of 2019 to facilitate greater patient access.
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The 561 Faces of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry International Center for Advanced Dentistry Dr. Maria Magalhaes Dr. Jose Ramirez
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With decades of combined expertise, Dr. Maria Magalhaes and Dr. Jose Ramirez provide their patients with the utmost in comprehensive dental care in their Boca Raton practice, International Center for Advanced Dentistry. From cosmetic dentistry to restorative, preventative, surgical and spa services, they bring their passion for improving people’s lives to every aspect of their work; smile by smile. Dr. Maria Magalhaes earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, (D.D.S.) at UNIVALE, Brazil and is a graduate of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey. Dr. Magalhaes remains current on the latest state-of-the-art dental technology, procedures and materials and travels extensively to attend training sessions conducted by world-renowned clinicians. Dr. Magalhaes is an expert in non-surgical facial aesthetics, using a combination of Botox, dermal fillers and other treatments to improve facial proportions to correct volume loss and soften facial lines. Her goal is to improve facial harmony, a more youthful and energized facial appearance, highlighting the beautiful smiles she creates. Dr. Jose Ramirez graduated from dental school in Venezuela and later obtained a D.M.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Ramirez has advanced training in Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry and holds a Fellowship Diploma from the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Florida Dental Association, and American Dental Association. INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ADVANCED DENTISTRY 561- 922-0052 greatestsmile.com
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WINNER OF FOUR 2018 CARBONELL AWARDS INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL
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The Lubben Brothers Classically trained triplets bring lush harmony, with strings attached, to venues all around town Written by JOHN THOMASON
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“One of the main things that our band is about is unity. And so when we herald to the great moral framework that we as humans can connect with if we forget differences and connect to that higher system of truth, then we become a community. That’s what music is intended to do.” —Tom Lubben Isaac, is a honeyed marvel of four-part harmony that features fresh takes on cowboy sing-alongs (“Get Along, Little Dogies”), hymns (“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”), regional novelty songs (“There’s a Hole in My Bucket”), African-American spirituals, Irish jigs, Appalachian ballads and more. Their chameleonic ability to juggle genres and instruments has led to fertile careers for the Lubbens. They play in orchestras, schools, churches, synagogues, green markets and museums, and they received a career boost in 2018 when Palm Beach Dramaworks hired them to underscore—and act in—its Carbonell-winning production of “Woody Guthrie’s American Song.” Dramaworks was so pleased with the Lubbens’ performance that it brought them back this year as the onstage band for “The Spitfire Grille,” and in November, they’ll be scoring “Bright Star,” a bluegrass musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, for its premiere at the Alfred and Rose Miniaci Center in Davie. They’re also on the precipice of the next stage in their career as a trio: original songs with a modern sound. Tom, Michael and Joshua discuss their recent success and future plans with Boca mag.
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The songs you cover are from many generations past. What about these old folk and gospel standards appeals to you? Tom: They’re timeless. We’re millennials, but these kind of songs are like classical music. There’s something about them that never dies. There’s no artifice. We’re not trying to appeal to any culture whatsoever, and because of that, it’s accessible to everyone. Joshua: We take a lot of influence from past generations, and we’ll do a lot of covers of old songs, but now we also have developed our own sound that is focused on our country now, and telling its story, just like Woody Guthrie or Bob Dylan told our country’s story back then.
How do you do that without becoming political? Joshua: One of the songs we just did is a song Tom wrote called “Twinkling.” He tells the story of the power outage in New York, in 2003, and how that event brought people together. Tom chose that story, because it’s what our music tries to do too—get rid of our social barriers we’re used to. Tom: One of the main things that our band is about is unity. And so when we herald to the great moral framework that we as humans can
connect with if we forget differences and connect to that higher system of truth, then we become a community. That’s what music is intended to do. It shows us something beyond ourselves that’s worth fighting for.
Talk about the difference between live-scoring a theatrical musical like “Woody Guthrie’s American Song,” and playing your own concerts. Joshua: Performing in musicals was one of the best things that happened to us as a band, because never before had we focused so much on connecting with an audience than at that Woody Guthrie show. Tom: It’s like a classical musician forcing himself to practice only Mozart. As a folk musician, you have to know Guthrie, and you have to know what he stood for, and why he did what he did.
The three of you seem to be in unison, in more ways than one. Do you get into disagreements about the artistic direction of the band? Joshua: The three of us are the same age, with the same ability, the same ranges. We have the same amount of leadership, and that makes some of our discussions extremely heated.
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Michael: What it creates, though, is a very fine product in the end. Joshua: We don’t have someone making blanket decisions. We make every decision together, and it gets refined … if I have a really good idea, Joshua adds his criticism to it,
Tom adds his criticism, and we don’t finish it until it’s all been worked out by all three of us.
Do you see yourselves as old souls in 25-year-old bodies? Tom: I think so. The kind of things we
hold onto are timeless. They’re not related to a period. Joshua: We don’t want the idea of human value and morality to become an old idea. One of the things Woody Guthrie said is “a folk song is what’s wrong, and how
to fix it.” Even the idea of saying something is wrong, and that there’s a solution to it, is becoming outdated. When it comes down to it, we as human beings know what’s right and wrong. So we want that to be a part of our culture.
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5 IN POP & ROCK JOAN OSBORNE AT CREST THEATRE
When: Feb. 5, 2020 What: Joan Osborne never had a hit larger than 1995’s chart-topping “One of Us,” a song about God that was either heretical or deeply spiritual, depending on how you read it. In the nearly 25 years since, she’s quietly released eight albums containing fewer earworms but more slow-burning blues, soul and roots music anchored by a voice that’s as commanding as ever. She’s fresh off her multiyear tour of reverently reinterpreted Bob Dylan material, so next year’s set list is, like God, a mystery. Contact: 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561/2437922
PINK MARTINI AT ARSHT CENTER
When: Feb. 29, 2020 What: Storm Large and China Forbes sound like the names of a pulp detective and his femme fatale, but these versatile vocalists are of a more elegant caliber. They share microphone duties for Pink Martini, the self-described “little orchestra” founded in Oregon in 1994 to provide inclusive soundtracks for civic and political fundraisers. Ten albums later, Pink Martini is far more than background music for big givers: The 13-piece symphony performs music in 22 languages and traverses pop, jazz, lounge music, Latin and classical. Contact: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/949-6722
POSTMODERN JUKEBOX AT MIZNER PARK AMPHITHEATER
When: March 8, 2020 What: This musical collective founded by pianist and arranger Scott Bradlee originated in 2011 as a group of friends making music in a basement, and filming casual videos of their performances. Since finding its niche—recording contemporary pop hits in vintage styles, like “Shake it Off” as a vintage Motown number—the group has became an internet juggernaut, amassing 4 million YouTube subscribers. Contact: 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/571-5270
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RIPTIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL ON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
When: Nov. 23-24 What: Fort Lauderdale’s signature toes-in-the-sand alternative rock festival returns with another first-rate lineup that glances back at the genre’s ‘90s forbears while trumpeting the artists of the future. This means legacy acts like proto-grunge legends Soul Asylum and anthemic ska journeymen Reel Big Fish will share stages with beat-driven rap-rocker K-Flay and emergent British indie rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen. The Killers and The 1975, alt-rock giants who blend synthesizers and guitars, headline, and the festival also includes a fashion runway, art exhibition and culinary component. Contact: 1100 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; riptidefest.com
NEW ORDER AT FILLMORE MIAMI BEACH
When: Jan. 14-18, 2020 What: Assembled in 1980 by three-quarters of the influential post-punk quartet Joy Division, New Order has not only carried that project’s flame; it’s sparked new embers of sound. New lead vocalist Bernard Sumner and his bandmates tempered Joy Division’s chilly music with the synthetic instrumentation that was beginning to take hold in London’s clubs, and the band all but created the synth-pop genre that would dominate the ‘80s pop charts: New Order’s once-ubiquitous “Blue Monday” would become the best-selling 12-inch single of all-time, and inspire countless acolytes. Catch the group on this unprecedented four-night stint in Miami. Contact: 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; 305/673-7300
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LANG LANG: “THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS” AT ARSHT CENTER
When: May 11, 2020 What: One of the most important works in the western music canon, J.S. Bach’s “Goldberg Variations” was first published in 1741, and written for the harpsichord as an aria and 30 unique variations. Spinning off in myriad directions from a simple tune, the work has beguiled pianists for centuries—many of whom add their own variations to the Variations—who have been drawn to its complexity as well as its beauty. The virtuoso Chinese pianist Lang Lang will join the club, devoting his next tour to Bach’s masterwork. Contact: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/949-6722
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When: Jan. 3, 2020 What: Peter and Will Anderson were born in harmony. The identical twin brothers, dubbed “virtuosos” by the New York Times, may as well be joined at the hip: They both graduated from Juilliard, both have won Grammys, and both have been featured soloists in Broadway orchestras. Their contributions have appeared everywhere from HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire” to NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” On their next tour, the duo, performing on clarinet and saxophone, will kick it old school by playing a set of re-imagined Gershwin standards, including “Rhapsody in Blue,” “I Got Rhythm” and “Embraceable You.” Contact: 94 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach; 561/450-6357
When: March 20, 2020 What: You’ve heard Dave Grusin’s dexterous, versatile, often sprightly piano playing even if you don’t know you have: As a film composer for more than 50 years, he’s soundtracked political thrillers like “Three Days of the Condor,” character dramas such as “Old Golden Pond,” and creature features like “The Goonies.” The same genre-bending flexibility is present in his more personal work, too, as a jazz-fusion mainstay, where he has won 10 Grammy Awards and has performed with Lee Ritenour, Sergio Mendes, Quincy Jones and others. For this concert, he’ll be bringing along some “Friends” yet to be determined. Contact: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/9496722
CONNOISSEUR CONCERT 3 AT ROBERTS THEATRE
When: Feb. 9, 2020 About: At the Symphonia Boca Raton’s third program of the season, the orchestra will tackle one of the cornerstones of western music—Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony—along with the same composer’s King Stephen Overture. This alone is worth the admission price, but the rest of the program is just as noteworthy, consisting of two works by living Miami-born composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, the first female composer to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. One of these, “Fanfare for Fran,” is a world premiere. Violin soloist Elissa Lee Koljonen and cello soloist Yumi Kendall join the Symphonia under the baton of James Judd. Contact: 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton; 561/376-3848
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When: Feb. 26, 2020 What: This Juilliard-formed string quartet takes its name from the tech pioneer Nikola Tesla and his quote “Though free to think and act, we are held together, like stars in the firmament, with ties inseparable.” The members of the foursome, hailing from the U.S., South Korea and Russia, consider their music the inseparable force binding them together with their audiences. They perform with charm, wit and verve, whether it’s quartets from Hayden, Beethoven and Mozart or new works from modern composers. Awarding a perfect five stars to the group’s 2018 debut album, BBC Music Magazine praised the “radiant warmth and affection that proves increasingly contagious on repeated listening.” Contact: 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth; 561/967-7222 November/December 2019
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5 IN MUSICALS: “GROUNDHOG DAY: THE MUSICAL” AT BROWARD CENTER
When: Jan. 31-Feb. 16 What: No, you haven’t seen this one before: Slow Burn Theatre, the resident professional company at the Broward Center, mounts the South Florida regional-theatre premiere of this musical adaptation of Harold Ramis’ influential time-loop rom-com, with a new triple-threat actor filling the enormous shoes of Bill Murray. Critically acclaimed when it opened in London and New York, the musical retains the plot contours of the movie, complemented by inspired songs from Tim Minchin, of “Matilda” fame. Contact: 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954/462-0222
“AMERICAN SON” AT ARSHT CENTER
When: Jan. 12-26, 2020 What: An interracial couple’s search for their missing African-American son leads to a 4 a.m. visit to a police station—and the subsequent revelations, biases and hard truths this nocturnal journey unveils. Conceived on the front lines of contemporary racial anxiety, this woke, South Florida-set drama from Miamian Christopher Demos-Brown premieres in his hometown not long after its celebrated Broadway premiere. Contact: 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/949-6722
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“HILLARY AND CLINTON” AT GABLESTAGE
When: Nov. 23-Dec. 22 What: One of the buzziest plays of the 2019 Broadway season, Lucas Hnath’s “Hillary and Clinton” is set a thousand political years ago, i.e., the 2008 Democratic presidential primary in New Hampshire, when an eager candidate not dissimilar to Hillary Clinton is in desperate need of a win. Hnath’s play eschews caricature for a stylized commentary on, among other things, gender double standards in politics. Contact: 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; 305/445-1119
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“MEAN GIRLS” AT BROWARD CENTER
When: March 3-15, 2020 What: The 2004 cult comedy, about a naïve, African-raised teenager who moves to Chicago and clashes with her new school’s reign of “Plastics,” receives its musical-theatre reboot courtesy of Broadway Across America. Eighteen songs transform a 97-minute film into a two-and-a-half-hour stage spectacle, but the film’s story, and its charms, remain intact, with Tina Fey herself penning its punchy and much-praised dialogue. Contact: 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954/462-0222
“COME FROM AWAY” AT KRAVIS CENTER
When: March 31-April 5, 2020 What: An anomaly among the branded pop-culture franchises adapted for Broadway, “Come From Away” is an honest-to-goodness original musical inspired by one of the lesser-known impacts of the 9-11 attacks. It’s set during Operation Yellow Ribbon, in which the Canadian government shut down its airspace for safety concerns, grounding 38 planes in a small town in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This unorthodox musical was nominated for seven Tonys last year on the strength of its uplifting message of hospitality and communion in the face of terror and hate. Contact: 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/832-7469 bocamag.com
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FLORIDA GRAND OPERA’S “MADAMA BUTTERFLY” AT BROWARD CENTER
When: Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2020 What: In one of Puccini’s many masterworks, an opportunistic American naval officer in 1890s Japan courts a 15-year-old girl from Nagasaki, takes her as his wife, and forces her to abandon her family and her religion, only to callously abandon her—and worse. With its 34 musical numbers and lavish sets, “Madama Butterfly” is a herculean accomplishment of Italian opera, and it has cast a long shadow across art from virtually every media—from the Broadway musical “Miss Saigon” to the Weezer album Pinkerton. Contact: 201 S.W. Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale; 954/462-0222
CATAPULT AT CREST THEATRE
When: Feb. 22, 2020 What: Adam Battelstein, founder of this shadow-play dance company, spent 19 years with Pilobolus, the international titans of shadow dance. That influence colors his newer project, Catapult, which arguably goes further in its pursuit of storytelling through movement and lighting. Having headlined everywhere from the Vegas Strip to the palaces of the Saudi Royal Family, Catapult’s dancers contort their bodies into butterflies and dragons, helicopters and mountains and desert vistas, and they made it through four rounds on Season Eight of “America’s Got Talent.” Battelstein describes Catapult as “an art form somewhere between dance and theatre and sculpture.” Contact: 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561/243-7922
MIAMI CITY BALLET PROGRAM II: “I’M OLD-FASHIONED” AT KRAVIS CENTER
When: Jan. 17-19, 2020 What: In Miami City Ballet’s premiere of “I’m Old Fashioned,” Jerome Robbins’ 1983 tribute to the Silver Screen, the company’s dancers can claim they danced with Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Video of the legendary Hollywood hoofers will be projected behind the stage, in synch with MCB’s live dancers, for this delightful throwback. This program includes another company premiere, Christopher Wheeldon’s haunting “This Bitter Earth;” George Balanchine’s classic “Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux;” and Alexei Ratmansky’s modern ballet, “Symphonic Dances.” Contact: 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/832-7469
“HANSEL AND GRETEL” AT CREST THEATRE
When: Dec. 6-8 What: Nothing says “happy holidays” quite like cannibalistic witches! Normally in residence at the Kravis Center, Palm Beach Opera will migrate southward for its first production of the 2019/2020 season, composer Engelbert Humperdinck’s family-friendly take on the Brothers Grimm fairytale. The enchanting work, sung in English and starring students from the company’s stable of young and apprentice artists, will feature an innovative “candy house” set constructed entirely from paper. Contact: 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561/243-7922
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BALLETX AT DUNCAN THEATRE
When: Jan. 17-18, 2020 What: Christine Cox, co-founder of Philadelphia’s BalletX, once gave a TED Talk called “Reinventing Ballet,” and that’s exactly what her progressive company has accomplished since its 2005 formation, in part by expanding the canon beyond the 20th-century masters. BalletX has produced 76 world premieres by 39 of today’s choreographers, creating in each performance the excitement of the unexpected. Its 10 chameleonic company members produce movements and textures that continue to dazzle and surprise, earning raves from Pennsylvania to the national dance press. Contact: 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth Beach; 561/967-7222 November/December 2019
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5 IN VISUAL ART: Georgia O’Keeffe
“GEORGIA O’KEEFFE: LIVING MODERN” AT NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
When: Feb. 27-May 30, 2020 What: Hyper-realistic and popping with bright color, the paintings of Botswana-born Meleko Mokgosi mask a fierce criticism of colonialism, xenophobia, inequality and the ineffable ideals of democracy in thirdworld spaces. In “Your Trip to Africa,” the artist explores and critiques the 1962 experimental documentary “Our Trip to Africa,” whose filmmaker, Peter Kubelka, followed a wealthy Austrian family through a grotesque and culturally insensitive African safari. Contact: 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305/3753000
“I PAINT MY REALITY: SURREALISM IN LATIN AMERICA” AT NSU ART MUSEUM
When: Nov. 17-June 30 What: Surrealism in art first emerged in post-World War I France, but it flourished anew in Latin America in the 1930s and ‘40s, where countless artists—and European émigrés fleeing the Second World War— settled, and began to plumb their dreams and subconsciouses for bold works that flew in the face of traditional representative art. Named after Frida Kahlo, who asserted that she always “painted her reality,” the exhibition includes work from early Latin American masters to South Florida-based artists of today. Contact: 1 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954/5255500
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When: Nov. 22-Feb. 4 What: In an early ‘20s photograph by Alfred Stiglitz, Georgia O’Keeffe, then living in New York, appears as a vision out of “The Seventh Seal”—a shroud of taciturn black juxtaposed against an off-white backdrop. In the artist’s later years in New Mexico, she’s clad in an equally spartan, if more stylish, kimono, borrowing from the colors of the American Southwest. These are just two of the revealing works in “Living Modern,” a landmark touring exhibition that pairs O’Keeffe’s beguiling paintings with images of the artist and examples of her apparel—which helped generate an enduring mystique around her life and work. Contact: 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/832-5196, norton.org
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“EYE TO I: SELFPORTRAITS FROM THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY” AT BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART
When: March 23-June 14, 2020 What: There’s no such thing as an ego-less artist, and in the generations before Instagram and selfie sticks, they regularly turned their tools—cameras, palettes, chisels—on themselves. This exhibition on tour from the National Portrait Gallery compiles self-portraits from the early 20th century to the present, from artists as varied as Joseph Albers, Edward Hopper, Elaine de Kooning and Diego Rivera. Collectively they represent a diverse cross-section of self-appraisal, from brutally honest portrayals to magical-realist fantasias. Contact: 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/392-2500
“REMBRANDT: THE SIGN AND THE LIGHT” AT SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS
When: Dec. 7-Feb. 2 What: For an artist who is as much a household name as Rembrandt van Rijn, this greatest of all the Dutch masters is rarely given an entire gallery, let alone a full exhibition, in today’s museums. That’s why the Society of the Four Arts’ high-season exhibit, honoring the 350th anniversary of Rembrandt’s death, is so enticing. With 68 prints on view, it offers the rare opportunity to view his etchings literally up close—magnifying glasses will be provided—and to appreciate anew his eclectic contributions to portraiture, landscapes, Biblical re-creations and genre scenes. Contact: 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; 561/655-7227
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181 5 IN LECTURES & MONOLOGUES: “17 BORDER CROSSINGS” AT KRAVIS CENTER
When: Dec. 13-14 What: This solo theatre piece from peripatetic writer and performer Thaddeus Phillips is a journey through his own journeys, undertaken over the past 28 years. Referring to himself simply as “The Passenger,” Phillips relates has travails traversing borders around the world by means of bus, cab, ferry, train and plane. His narratives span from the tight quarters of the wheel well of a transatlantic jet to an ayahuasca session in the Amazon, all conveyed on a largely bare stage brought to life through evocative light and shadow. Contact: 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/832-7469
MIAMI BOOK FAIR AT MDC WOLFSON CAMPUS
When: Nov. 17-24 What: South Florida’s grandest celebration of the written word offers its customary embarrassment of cultural riches, with genre writers, literary-fiction dynamos, and celebrities from the worlds of cinema, theatre, politics and the media. Highlights include the legendary novelists Richard Russo (Nobody’s Fool), Paul Theroux (The Mosquito Coast) and Edwidge Danticat (Breath, Eyes, Memory); “Vagina Monologues” provocateur Eve Ensler; Samantha Power, President Obama’s ambassador to the United Nations; and a number of journalists and television commentators sure to arouse lively debate, including George Packer, Malcolm Nance and James Fallows. Contact: 300 N.E. Second Ave., Miami; 305/237-8888
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JESMYN WARD AT MIZNER PARK CULTURAL CENTER
When: March 2 What: At this moment in history, few names in contemporary fiction are as important as Ward’s, who in 2017 became the first woman to win the National Book Award for Fiction twice: first for 2011’s Salvage the Bones, an unsparing drama about an African-American family
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struggling with a teenage pregnancy in the days leading to the landfall of Hurricane Katrina; and then for 2017’s Sing, Unburied, Sing, a poetic road trip about a broken family in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, which earned comparisons to Toni Morrison and William Faulkner. Contact: 201 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; 561/571-5270
“A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS” AT KRAVIS CENTER
When: Dec. 2 What: One of Hollywood’s undisputed kings of trash cinema, cult director John Waters is likely one of the last entertainers you’d expect to host a Christmas tour, a genre long the domain of spritely carols and good cheer. But the creator of “Pink Flamingos” and “Polyester” professes a genuine affection for the holiday, which he’ll exhibit at this yuletide rant. His monologue also touches on his hatred for e-Christmas cards and his exploration of the most dangerous kids’ gifts on the market—like the Slimeball Slinger and Warcraft Doomhammer. Come for the humor, stay for the public service. Contact: 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/832-7469 John Waters
DAVID SEDARIS AT PARKER PLAYHOUSE
When: Dec. 3 What: Humor essayist David Sedaris eclipsed middle age a decade ago, with the literal and emotional scars to show for it—and a recently released story collection, Calypso, to document the scar tissue. Met with the usual hosannas from critics and audiences, Calypso finds the droll writer in repose (supposedly) at his new beach house on the Carolina Coast, which he would love to enjoy were it not for family troubles and his own bodily malfunctions—serious fodder for some writers but comic catnip for Sedaris. On his latest world tour, he’ll read passages from Calypso, field audience questions and sign books. Contact: 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale; 954/462-0222 November/December 2019
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xposed wooden rafters reveal a building from the early 1900s, while underneath there are bright purple couches against the front windows. A large, inviting U-shaped bar sports a large metal sculpture of a wild cat galloping through the spirit bottles. All together, it’s a comfortable mix of old and new at Todd’s, the latest Florida venue from celebrity chef Todd English, and the fifth— and only one still operating—in Palm Beach County. He has a faithful foodie following; some know his name from the Bluezoo restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Dolphin Hotel. Todd’s opened in December 2018 as part of the EmKo art compound on West Palm Beach’s Dixie Dining Corridor. It features a daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m., offered prix-fixe specials during the summer, and seems poised to
continue succeeding this season. The happy hour is extremely popular, with good reason. The drinks are excellent, the bar bites both filling and inexpensive. Mini salmon cakes ($8), with two to an order, are rich and satisfying. The sweet chili sauce is under the second cake, so I missed it altogether when eating the first salmon cake. It didn’t matter—the cakes are full of salmon and don’t really need an additional sauce. The beet root tartare ($7) is one of the most beautiful dishes I’ve seen: red, orange, green and yellow, with white vegan aioli. It’s a rainbow of tastes, too (toasted walnuts, arugula, orange), and will pull me back to this happy hour fairly soon. Between that and the $1 oysters (a daily happy hour special), and a glass of sauv blanc or chardonnay, I’ll be in my happy place. Try the tuna tartare ($18) with crispy wonton, sriracha ginger
aioli, avocado crema and sesame that’s served as perfectly sized small bites. Then there are the baked meatball polpettina with roasted tomato sauce, whipped basil ricotta and crostini ($9)—one of the stars of the show. Made from veal, pork and beef, these tiny baked gems are as tender as a fine steak, and also are full of flavor from the meat and the tomato sauce. The main entrees include eggplant parmigiana ($23), fontina mac and cheese ($21), brown butter lobster roll ($32), scallops almondine ($28) and crabby shrimp fettuccine ($31), among others. Todd’s is making an impression with the locals and seems sure to do the same with tourists. The brunch menu has lemon ricotta pancakes ($14), along with lobster bisque ($12) and a whole host of other dishes, including all kinds of eggs.
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n the corner of Southeast First and Atlantic avenues, there is an oasis from the swirling, jostling, noisy scrum that is the premier Delray dining area. When you step inside L’Acqua, into the cool gray, white, high-toned décor, relaxation washes over you like a tidal wave. Owner Giuseppe Bevilacqua opened the restaurant in December 2018, bringing in Chef Mattia from Miami’s popular Il Gabbiano to head the kitchen. The lunch and dinner menus are almost the same—the lunch entrees that come with sides of pasta are usually absent those at dinner—but the prices are different. L’Acqua is upmarket, with white tablecloths, excellent service and the oh-so-civilized habit of serving drinks and antipasti and then giving you a menu. It’s as close to
slow food dining as you will get locally. Traditional Italian songs are played in the background, where they belong. The aforementioned nibbles were almost enough for dinner, although I don’t recommend skipping the dishes here. So go slow with the warm bread next to the balsamic/honey dipping sauce. And the chunks of good Parmesan and the bruschetta with tomato salsa. Save room for the bresaola al mascarpone appetizer, an airdried, salted beef with rich Italian mascarpone cheese ($12.75). Then the pollo Parmigiana, a thin, tender chicken with a lightly spiced tomato sauce and a side of spaghetti pomodoro ($16.75). In the scallopine piccata al limone ($17.75), with lemon and white wine and capers, the veal was pounded to about a quarter-inch thick, so the light
sauce didn’t weigh down the dish. It also came with a side of penne aglio e olio. We had changed the chicken dish side to spaghetti aglio e olio, and that was the only thing that should be altered with the way both dishes were served. The aglio e olio sauce is oily by nature, and flowed into our meat sauce in both cases. A separate dish for the pasta would have solved that problem. The tartufo dessert with zabaione sauce ($8.95) also had berries scattered on the plate. It’s light and refreshing, and you’ll have room for this even if you don’t think you will. L’Acqua is a place to feel refreshed. A cool drink, well-prepared food and a relaxing atmosphere means you’ll be prepared to face the world again. Or to find your car.
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uzanne Perrotto’s life is whirling as fast as a whisk mixing scrambled eggs. What makes her stand out from everyone else whose life is on high speed is that her end creations are centered, delicious and inclusive. We’re not talking about food, per se, but about this executive chef/owner’s capability to open two popular restaurants on the same street in Delray Beach’s
You’re certified in Neapolitan pizza making. What won’t you put on a pizza? “I would have to say it’s the amount of topping on the pizza. I won’t put on extra sauce. I won’t jeopardize the integrity of the recipe. It’s a wetter dough, it doesn’t get tossed in the air. It’s a special oven—90-second cooking, 48-hour fermentation process. It’s got a lot of resilience in the dough because of that process.”
What’s your next goal? “To open a commissary kitchen, where I can teach children or adults who need direction. The kitchen will also do catering. I also want to have a garden for this. I want to grow my own product. I would love a farm with a commissary kitchen, creating our own milk, teaching these kids to plant a seed and watch it grow.”
I won’t put extra sauce [on a pizza]. I won’t jeopardize the integrity of the recipe. It’s a special oven—90-second cooking, 48-hour fermentation process.”
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Pineapple Grove. Perrotto is the force behind both Brule` Bistro (opened in 2008) and Rose’s Daughter, which opened this summer. With a background that includes a family-run Italian trattoria in New York, graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona, and working for multiple top chefs across the country at resorts and private country clubs, Perrotto now has a French bistro and an Italian trattoria of her own. And she is set on embarking on more adventures in the future. “When you walk through the door, you just focus on forgetting about your troubles,”she says. “Now it’s time to work together and create together and make things happy. It starts with our staff. It’s a philosophy that works. We won’t put up with anything else.”
What’s different between serving diners at country clubs and public restaurants? “At a country club, [dining] is an extension of its kitchen, and it assumes you are a personal chef, and ‘no’ is never in the conversation. It’s very customized ordering. In a public restaurant, you do not change the integrity of the preparation. You work with other restaurants. You respect and honor your neighbor restaurants. You have a style that you choose in your restaurant. You want to be a destination for people.”
Any advice for home cooks during the holidays? “I know everyone likes the whole bird on the table, but you should break down the bird, brine it and do a presentation on the table. You can use the chicken liver, which has all the flavor. If you put a little bit of that and sauté it with sage and onions and put it back in the stuffing, it tastes like it was put back in the bird. Just get everything ready. Make food that takes you to an enjoyable place with your friends. You can just be present for them.”
A favorite dish of yours that you do not cook? “That’s easy. The Special Yama roll at Yama next door to Brule`. It has grade-A tuna, spicy krab and their sushi rice is perfect. That’s my special go-to.”
What are your hobbies? “I like to run. And I love to fish. I’m really bad at both, but those are my hobbies.”
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DINING GUIDE Palm Beach County BOCA RATON Abe & Louie’s—2200 Glades Road. Steakhouse. All Americans are endowed with certain inalienable rights, among them the right to a thick, juicy, perfectly cooked steak. At this posh, comfortable (and expensive) meatery, the USDA Prime steaks are indeed thick, juicy and perfectly cooked, also massively flavorful and served in enormous portions. Don’t miss the New York sirloin or prime rib, paired in classic steakhouse fashion with buttery hash browns and uber-creamy creamed spinach. Chased with an ice-cold martini or glass of red wine from the truly impressive list, it’s happiness pursued and captured. • Lunch/brunch Sun.-Fri., dinner nightly. 561/447-0024. $$$$
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Arturo’s Ristorante—6750 N. Federal
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Highway. Italian. Arturo’s quiet, comfortable dining room; slightly formal, rigorously professional service; and carefully crafted Italian dishes never go out of style. You’ll be tempted to make a meal of the array of delectable antipasti from the antipasti cart, but try to leave room for main courses like the veal shank served on a bed of risotto. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/997-7373. $$$
Bluefin Sushi and Thai—861 N.W. 51st
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St., Suite 1. Sushi/Thai. Arrive early for a table at this Asian hot spot—it’s popular with no reservations for parties fewer than six. Don’t skip the tempura lobster bomb, big in both size and taste. The ginger snapper will impress both Instagram and your stomach. Try the chicken satay and pad Thai. Bluefin offers a variety of dishes from multiple cultures, all well done. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/981-8986. $$
Boca Landing —999 E. Camino Real. Contemporary American. The Waterstone Resort & Marina’s signature restaurant, Boca Landing, offers the city’s only waterside dining and shows off its prime location and views. Heavy on small plates, the menu features tuna crudo, fried calamari and a killer cheese and charcuterie board. Probably the best dish, though, is
the charred filet mignon with a red wine bone marrow reduction, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly. 561/226-3022. $$$
Burtons Grill & Bar —5580 N. Military Trail. New American. Known for its reliable food as well as its non-gluten, Paleo and “B Choosy” kids menu, the first Florida location for this restaurant is deservedly crowded, so make reservations. Don’t miss the General Tso’s cauliflower, the pan-seared salmon (Paleo), the crab cakes or the Key lime pie. Popular half-portions are available, too. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/465-2036. $$
Butcher Block Grill—7000 W. Camino Real. Steakhouse/Contemporary American. This casual steakhouse with a Mediterranean twist, an all-kosher menu, and a local, seasonal, sustainable ethos gives the stuffy old-fashioned meatery a swift kick in the sirloin. Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed, delivering big, rich, earthy flavor. Seafood, whether raw (tuna tartare) or simply grilled (wild-caught salmon), is palate-pleasing as well. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3035. $$$
The Capital Grille —6000 Glades Road. Steaks. This is one of more than three dozen restaurants in a national chain, but the Boca Grille treats you like a regular at your neighborhood restaurant. Steaks, dry-aged if not Prime, are flavorful and cooked with precision, while starters from the pan-fried calamari to the restaurant’s signature spin on the Cobb salad are nicely done too. Parmesan truffle fries are crispy sticks of potato heaven; chocolate-espresso cake a study in shameless, and luscious, decadence. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/368-1077. $$$ Casa D’Angelo —171 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. Angelo Elia’s impeccable Italian restaurant is a delight, from the stylish room to the suave service to the expansive wine list, not to mention food that’s by turn elegant, hearty, bold, subtle and always delicious. Dishes off the regular menu make excellent choices, like chargrilled jumbo prawns with artichoke, arugula, lemon and olive oil. But pay attention to specials like pan-seared snapper and scallops in a spicy, garlicky cherry tomato sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/996-1234. $$$
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Chez Marie French Bistro—5030 Champion Blvd. French. Marie will greet you at the door of this nicely decorated, intimate, classic French restaurant tucked in the corner of a strip shopping area. From escargot encased in garlic butter, parsley and breadcrumbs to a tender duck a l’orange to an unforgettable crepe Suzette, you’ll be in Paris all evening. Voila! Also on the menu: pan-seared foie gras, tasty onion soup, seabass Bouillabaisse, coq au vin, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. • Dinner nightly. 561/997-0027. $$ Chops Lobster Bar —101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under a 1,700-degree broiler. There’s all manner of fish and shellfish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Nova Scotian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with lobster. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$
Cuban Café—3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., Suite B-30. Cuban. Diners pack this traditional Cuban restaurant for lunch specials that start at $7.95, including slow-roasted pork served with white rice and black beans. Other highlights include the Cuban sandwich and (on the dinner menu only) lechón asado. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/750-8860. $
DaVinci’s of Boca —6000 Glades Road. Italian. Expect carefully prepared Italian fare that will satisfy both traditionalists and the more adventurous. The former will like crisp, greaseless fried calamari and hearty lasagna made with fresh pasta. The latter will enjoy creamy burrata with prosciutto, bacon jam and arugula and a branzino served with spinach, clams and shrimp. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-8466. $$
Domus Italian Restaurant—187 S.E. Mizner Blvd. Italian. The “Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Ever” dish is pretty darn close to being just that. The burrata with tomato carpaccio, melt-in-your-mouth Dover sole almondine, orecchiette con sausage and linguine vongole are part of a very good menu. From Sicilian fish salad to veal piccata, a light calamari fritti to chicken Parmesan, you can find something for all appetites. Save room for the tartufo. • Dinner nightly. 561/419-8787. $$$
Dorsia—5837 N. Federal Highway. Continental. The simple pleasures of the table—good food, personable service, comfortable ambience—are what this modestly stylish restaurant is all about. The menu has a strong Italian bent, evidenced by dishes like a trio of fried zucchini
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There’s an App For That These holdable hors d’oeuvres are perfect for your holiday party Written by LYNN KALBER
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olding a small holiday get-together at your house and want to succeed without spending a lot? We’ve got you covered. If offering nibbles for 10-12 people for about $50 is appealing, then read on. There are lots of options for purchasing prepared appetizers, or for buying a few products and putting them together quickly. A little inventiveness will leave guests wondering whom you hired as a caterer. Decisions to make before purchasing anything: Do you want hot or cold appetizers, or a mixture of both? Arrange a spot where hot and cold plates can make a small buffet, or have friends pass them around on plates.
HOT APPETIZERS: MINI QUICHES are quick and popular. Costco has frozen minis, with two flavors per box (Florentine and three-cheese) and 72 pieces per box: $13.99. SMALL RUSSIAN BLINIS can be topped with prosciutto and cheese and heated briefly. Doris Italian Market has packages of Marky’s Caviar brand with 36 blinis for $13.99.
SPANAKOPITA is an easy finger food with spinach and feta in phyllo triangles. Heat up 48 pieces per box from Costco for $14.89.
COLD APPETIZERS:
ANTIPASTO SKEWERS: chunks of cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, tortellini (cook and cool before assembling), olives, salami squares, drizzled with pesto or olive oil/balsamic, or Italian dressing. Publix: 100 bamboo skewers ($1.99), basil leaves ($2.39), large package of tortellini ($4.49), pesto sauce ($4.99). BAKED PHYLLO CUPS: Fill these with inexpensive combos, such as baked brie and fig jam. Just melt small bits of brie in the cups for 5 minutes, top with fig jam and some toasted pecans and serve. Both large grocery stores and smaller markets have prepared platters to order, but they tend to be a bit expensive, because they are saving you time and labor.
TRY LOCAL MARKETS FOR EASY-TO-PREPARE PRODUCTS:
Gourmet (French) Market, 2800 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton
Doris Italian Market & Bakery, 9101 Lakeridge Blvd., Boca Raton Joseph’s Classic Market, 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton Farmer’s Table Express, 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton
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blossoms stuffed with an airy three-cheese mousse, and a cookbook-perfect rendition of veal scaloppine lavished with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and a tangy lemon-white wine sauce. • Dinner nightly. 561/961-4156. $$
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Farmer’s Table—1901 N. Military Trail. American. Fresh, natural, sustainable, organic and local is the mantra at this both tasty and health-conscious offering from Mitchell Robbins and Joey Giannuzzi. Menu highlights include flatbreads, slow-braised USDA Choice short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/417-5836. $$
Frank & Dino’s —39 S.E. First Ave. Italian. The Rat Pack is alive and well here in both décor and soundtrack. So, too, are traditional Italian dishes such as Dentice oreganata, capellini Pomodoro and tiramisu. But you may want to get there early for one of the longest happy hours around (11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) for Damiano meatballs, filet mignon sliders or antipasto misto between lunch and dinner. • Lunch Mon.-Fri.; dinner nightly. 561/218-4636. $$$
Gary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen—399 S.E. Mizner Blvd. American. Natural, seasonal, sustainable. You’ll enjoy the varied menu, and won’t believe it’s made without butters or creams. Try the too-good-to-be-true buffalo-style cauliflower appetizer, the seared salmon or buffalo burger, and have apple skillet for dessert. Healthy never tasted so good. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/826-2625. $$
Grand Lux Cafe —6000 Glades Road, inside Town Center at Boca Raton. American. The Cheesecake Factory’s sister brand is an upscale take on the original formula, with an atmosphere inspired by the great cafes of Europe. The menu offers a range of international flavors, and the specialty baked-to-order desserts are always a big hit. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on Saturday and Sunday. 561/392-2141. $$
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Houston’s—1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle. Contemporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable service are hallmarks of this local outpost of the Hillstone restaurant chain. There are plenty of reasons why this is one of the most popular business lunch spots in all of Boca, including menu items like Cajun trout, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$
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ies of fish eggs are shown off nicely crowning a quartet of deviled eggs, while the thick-cut fries complement a massively flavorful, almost fork-tender hanger steak in the classic steak frites.Try the seasonal soups as well. • Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/617-5965. $$
Josephine’s—5751 N. Federal Highway. Italian. Tradition trumps trendy, and comfort outweighs chic at this Boca favorite. The ambience is quiet and stately but not stuffy, and the menu is full of hearty dishes to soothe the savage appetite, like three-cheese eggplant rollatini and chicken scarpariello. • Dinner nightly. 561/988-0668. $$ Kapow! Noodle Bar—431 Plaza Real. PanAsian. This Asian-inspired gastropub delivers an inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is its angry shrimp dumplings and the char sui pork belly bao bun. The Saigon duck pho is yet one more reason to go. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $$
Kathy’s Gazebo Café —4199 N. Federal Highway. Traditional French. Elegance, civility and very good food meet here for dinners that last at least two hours, and it’s worth it. Try the Dover sole (pricey, but it won’t disappoint), the escargot, coq au vin if it’s a nightly special, gazpacho, duck, veal, lobster and more. Don’t forget the rich, well-crafted desserts. Classical dining at a longtime standard; jackets recommended. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$
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Loch Bar—346 Plaza Real. Seafood. This sister restaurant to Ouzo Bay includes fried oysters, moules frites and Maryland crab cakes. The bar offers literally hundreds of whiskeys, a noisy happy hour crowd and live music most nights. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/939-6600. $$
Louie Bossi’s—100 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This jumping joint serves terrific Neapolitan pizza (thin crust), but don’t miss the other entrées. Start with a charcuterie/cheese plate and grab the amazing breadsticks. All breads and pastas are made on the premises. Other faves include the carbonara and the calamari, and save room for house-made gelato. Unusual features: Try the bocce ball court included with the retro Italian décor. • Lunch and dinner daily, weekend brunch. 561/336-6699. $$$
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Madison’s —2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle. American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four restaurants preceding this local outpost of a Canadian chain that styles itself a “New York grill and bar.” What Madison’s has going for it is an exceedingly handsome and capacious space, and service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/9940808. $$$
Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to Boca’s storied La Vieille Maison the home away from home to anyone who appreciates the finer points of elegant dining. The cuisine showcases both first-rate ingredients and precise execution, whether a generous slab of silken foie gras with plum gastrique, posh lobster salad, cookbook-perfect rendition of steak frites and an assortment of desserts that range from homey apple tart to bananas Foster with chocolate and Grand Marnier. • Dinner nightly. 561/3383003. $$$
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Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St., Suite 103. French. Don’t overlook this small, unassuming bastion of traditional French cookery. That would be a mistake, because the dishes that virtually scream “creativity” can’t compare to the quiet pleasures served here—like cool, soothing vichyssoise, delicate fillet of sole with nutty brown butter sauce or perfectly executed crème brûlee. Good food presented without artifice at a fair price never goes out of fashion. • Dinner nightly. 561/620-0033. $$
Traditional American. In this busy dining scene for more than 30 years, you will find a lot of seafood (fried calamari, blue crab cakes, yellowtail snapper Francaise and lots more), a few steak, chicken, lamb and pork options, and a quality house-made apple crisp. Your traditional choices are baked, fried, breaded, grilled, broiled, sauteed. With Provencal, Francaise, maple mustard glaze, toasted macadamia nut pesto and piccata twists. A consistent crowd for a consistent menu. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$
La Villetta —4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.
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Road. Seafood. A renovated 1920s bungalow houses this shipshape restaurant, in addition to two large, outdoor deck and patio areas. It’s known for familiar dish names with new tweaks: smoked fish-hummus dip, falafel fish fritters, crab guacamole, mussels in coconut curry broth, plus the paella on Sundays only. Don’t leave without the enormous slice of the Key lime pie, topped with meringue on a graham cracker crust. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/609-2660. $$
Maggiano’s—21090 St. Andrews Blvd. Italian. Do as the Italians do, and order family-style: Sit back and watch the endless amounts of gorgeous foods grace your table. In this manner, you receive two appetizers, a salad, two pastas, two entrées and two desserts. The menu also includes lighter takes on staples like chicken parm, fettuccine alfredo and chicken piccata. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/361-8244. $$
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It’s Easy Being Green Freshen up your diet at the eight green markets from Boca to Jupiter Written by LYNN KALBER
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BOCA RATON GREENMARKET
ADDRESS: Boca Raton City Hall parking lot, 201 W. Palmetto Park Road DATES: Opens Nov. 2, usually closes mid-May DAY: Saturdays HOURS: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: facebook.com/ boca-raton-greenmarket
DELRAY GREENMARKET
ADDRESS: Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave. DATES: Opens Oct. 26; closes May 22 DAY: Saturdays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WEBSITE: delraycra.org/ greenmarket
LAKE WORTH GREENMARKET
ADDRESS: 7765 Lyons Road (a chicken farm in western Lake Worth) DATES: All year DAY: Saturdays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: lakeworthgreenmarket.com
LAKE WORTH FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: Under the bridge at A1A and Lake Avenue
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green market’s camaraderie is infectious. People are smiling and friendly, the bakery vendors ensure that it smells wonderful, flowers are brilliant works of art, music keeps the beat, dogs grin when they’re petted. “Every other week I have a chef shop the market for the freshest ingredients,”says Delray GreenMarket Manager Lori Nolan.“And he creates a dish from it and samples it. Then he writes the recipe down and it’s posted on the Facebook page. “I love what I do. I started as a customer of the market; 20 years later, I’m still at it. I like my vendors and love my customers. I get 40 to 50 hugs a day.” The fun factor is a given; the vendors can run the gamut. Here’s a list of the larger green markets in Palm Beach County.
DATES: Opens in October, runs through April DAY: Saturdays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: lakeworthfarmersmarket.com
JUPITER FARMERS MARKET
ADDRESS: Military Trail and Indiantown Road DATES: Opens in October, runs through April DAY: Sundays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. WEBSITE: jupiterfarmersmarket.com
PALM BEACH GARDENS GREENMARKET
ADDRESS: 10500 N. Military Trail DATES: Oct. 6 to May 3, 2020 DAY: Sundays HOURS: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: pbgfl.com/ greenmarket
ROYAL PALM BEACH GREEN MARKET AND BAZAAR
ADDRESS: Veterans Park, 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd. DATES: October through April DAY: Sundays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: rpbgreenmarket.com
WEST PALM BEACH GREENMARKET
ADDRESS: West Palm Beach Waterfront, Flagler Drive between North and South Clematis Street DATES: Oct. 5 to April 19, 2020 DAY: Saturdays HOURS: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WEBSITE: wpb.org
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Mario’s Osteria —1400 Glades Road, Suite 210. Italian. This popular spot is swanky, but the rustic Italian fare keeps with an osteria’s humbler pretensions. Signature dishes like the garlic rolls, lasagna and eggplant “pancakes” are on the new menu, as are butternut squash ravioli and thick, juicy rib-eye served “arrabiata” style. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2397000. $$
Matteo’s—233 S. Federal Highway, Suite 108. Italian. Hearty Italian and Italian-American food, served in giant “family style” portions, needs no reinventing. Though there is no shortage of local restaurants cooking in that genre, it’s the details of preparation and service that make Matteo’s stand out. Baked clams are a good place to start, as is the reliable chopped salad. Linguini frutti di mare is one of the best in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-0773. $$
Max’s Grille —404 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. After 24 years in Mizner Park, This modern American bistro is a true local classic. The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, and the ambience is that of a smooth-running big-city bistro. Service is personable and proficient. The menu is composed of dishes you really want to eat, from the applewood bacon-wrapped meatloaf to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/368-0080. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse —5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 219. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with one of the decadent desserts.• Dinner nightly. 561/392-7724. $$$$ New York Prime —2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery Monday, Monday packs them in with swift, professional service, classy supper club ambience and an extensive wine list. And, of course, the beef—all USDA Prime, cooked to tender and juicy lusciousness over ferocious heat. The bone-in rib-eye is especially succulent, but don’t neglect the New York strip or steak-house classics like oysters Rockefeller, garlicky spinach and crusty hash browns. • Dinner nightly. 561/998-3881. $$$$ Prezzo —5560 N. Military Trail. Italian. A reincarnation of a popular 1990s Boca venue, this version has updated the dining room, kept the yummy oven-baked focaccia bread slices, and added a 21st-century taste to the menu. Don’t miss the tender bone-in pork chop, thin-crust pizza and seafood specials. Vegetarian and gluten-free choices are on the menu, too. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/314-6840. $$
Everyday Favorites For an affordable bite at any time, consider these durable chains and homegrown Boca favorites—where the attire is understated and reservations are rarely necessary. Biergarten—309 Via De Palmas, #90. German/Pub. Part vaguely German beer garden, part all-American sports bar, this rustic eatery offers menus that channel both, as well as an excellent selection of two-dozen beers on tap and the same number by the bottle. The food is basic and designed to go well with suds, like the giant pretzel with a trio of dipping sauces and the popular “Biergarten burger.” • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-7462. $$ Bonefish Grill—21065 Powerline Road. Seafood. Market-fresh seafood is the cornerstone, like Chilean sea bass prepared over a wood-burning grill and served with sweet Rhea’s topping (crabmeat, sautéed spinach and a signature lime, tomato and garlic sauce.) • Dinner nightly. Lunch on Saturdays. Brunch on Sundays. 561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-1310; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$ Brio Tuscan Grille—5050 Town Center Circle, #239. Italian. The Boca outpost of this national chain does what it set out to do—dish up big portions of well-made, easily accessible Italian-esque fare at a reasonable price. If you’re looking for bruschetta piled with fresh cheeses and vegetables or house-made fettuccine with tender shrimp and lobster in a spicy lobster butter sauce, you’ll be one happy diner. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/392-3777. $$ The Cheesecake Factory—5530 Glades Road. American. Oh, the choices! The chain has a Sunday brunch menu in addition to its main menu, which includes Chinese chicken salad and Cajun jambalaya. Don’t forget about the cheesecakes, from white chocolate and raspberry truffle offerings. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-0344. (Other Palm Beach County locations: CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 561/802-3838; Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/776-3711). $$
Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria—2240 N.W. 19th St., Suite 904. Italian. Cross Naples (thin, blistered crust, judicious toppings) with Connecticut (fresh clams and no tomato sauce), and you’ve got a pretty good idea of the pies coming out of Nick Laudano’s custom-made ovens. The “white clam” pizza with garlic and bacon is killer-good; Caesar salad and tiramisu are much better than the usual pizzeria fare. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-2900. $$
P.F. Chang’s—1400 Glades Road. Chinese. There may have been no revolution if Mao had simply eaten at the Boca outpost of P.F. Chang’s—the portions are large enough to feed the masses—and the exquisite tastes in each dish could soothe any tyrant. We particularly like the steamed fish of the day, as well as the Szechuan-style asparagus. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/393-3722. (Other Palm Beach County location: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561/691-1610) $$
Steve’s Wood Fired Pizza—9180 Glades Road. Italian. With an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and rigorous preparation—the hand-rolled dough rises for three days before use—this reliable purveyor offers varieties of ‘za that are both familiar and novel, from BBQ chicken and veggie primavera to Mom’s White Roasted Garlic and the Mupsa (mushroom, pepperoni and sausage) . • Lunch and dinner Tues.Sat., dinner Sun. 561/483-5665. $$ Tap 42—5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 247. Gastropub. This hugely popular nouveau-Industrial gastropub is not for the faint of eardrums when packed, but don’t let that discourage you. The kitchen here executes the hell out of a short, simple all-day menu. Grilled salmon chopped salad with tomatillo ranch dressing is delightful, as is guacamole studded with fat chunks of bacon and charred corn. Same goes for decadent shrimp mac-n-cheese. The wicked-good chocolate bread pudding with salted caramel sauce would be the envy of any Big Easy eatery. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/235-5819. $ True—147 S.E. First Ave. American. True is the only place in South Florida to eat authentic Baltimore crab cakes. This small, unpretentious venue reminds us of a Key West food shack. The food is fabulous. Try anything with crab (crab dip, crab soup, crab sliders), but don’t miss the bacon-wrapped dates, beef brisket sliders and Fetacomply salad.• Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/417-5100. $$ November/December 2019
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Rafina—6877 S.W. 18th St. Greek. If you find the ambience of most Greek restaurants to be like a frat party with flaming cheese and ouzo, this contemporary, casually elegant spot will be welcome relief. Food and decor favor refinement over rusticity, even in such hearty and ubiquitous dishes as pastitsio and spanakopita. Standout dishes include the moussaka, the creamy and mildly citrusy avgolemono soup and the precisely grilled, simply adorned (with olive oil, lemon and capers) branzino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3673. $$ Ristorante Sapori —301 Via de Palmas,
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Royal Palm Place. Italian. Sapori features fresh fish, veal and chicken dishes imbued with subtle flavors. The grilled Italian branzino, the veal chop Milanese and the zuppa di pesce served over linguine are especially tasty, and the pasta (all 17 kinds!) is available in full and half orders, with your choice of 15 zesty sauces. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/367-9779. $$
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Ruth’s Chris —225 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Suite 100. Steakhouse. Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from its competitors by just serving better food. The signature chopped salad has a list of ingredients as long as a hose but they all work together. And how can you not like a salad topped with crispy fried onion strings? Steaks are USDA Prime and immensely flavorful, like a perfectly seared New York strip. The white chocolate bread pudding is simply wicked. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-6746. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 651 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 561/514-3544; 661 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/863-0660.) $$$$ Seasons 52 —2300 Executive Center Drive. Contemporary American. The food—seasonal ingredients, simply and healthfully prepared, accompanied by interesting wines—is first-rate, from salmon roasted on a cedar plank to desserts served in oversized shot glasses. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-9952. (Other Palm Beach County location: 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 561/625-5852.) $$
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ond St., Boca Raton. American. Chef/owner Jonathan Fyhrie has a unique, elegant, one-seating, prix-fixe dinner and only six tables. The decor reflects the food, which is innovative in unexpected but attractive ways. Open since 2004, this restaurant’s staying power proves the pull of a beautiful space, amazing food and special attention from a talented staff. The velvety lobster bisque is a signature dish. The night’s options can include rack of lamb, filet au poivre, wild Scottish king salmon, crispy duck and more, all done beautifully. Plan on a two-to-three-hour dinner. It’s worth it. • Dinner nightly. 561/347-6260. $$$$
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prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $22. • Lunch Mon.–Fri., dinner nightly. 561/394-9506. $$
Tanjore Indian—500 Via de Palmas. Indian. Six different kinds of naan bread let you know this isn’t your usual Indian menu, and the naan itself is a light bite of heaven. House-roasted and ground spices help make the seafood, chicken, lamb and vegetarian dishes memorable. Try the Angarey tandoori chicken and the side dish of aromatic white rice with cumin seeds. Smooth rice pudding with candied almonds and raisins let you end the meal with a sweet light bite. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/288-5800. $$ Tanzy—301 Plaza Real. Italian. Part of the swanky iPic Theater complex (though it does not service the theater), this handsome spot relies on quality ingredients and careful preparation instead of culinary special effects and car chases. The Parma Bar, a sort of sushi bar for meat and cheese fanatics, also does terrific quattro formaggio fiocchi and spiced pear. The scarletta pepper steak and bone-in pork chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the red velvet bread pudding and your choice of a trio of sorbets. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$ Taverna Kyma—6298 N. Federal Highway. Greek/Mediterranean. Few present Greek cuisine better. Expertly prepared dishes cover the spectrum of Mediterranean cuisine, from cold appetizers (dolmades— grape leaves stuffed with rice and herbs) to hot starters (spanakopita, baked phyllo with spinach and feta cheese) to mouthwatering entrées like lamb shank (slow-cooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or kebobs. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/994-2828. $$ Trattoria Romana—499 E. Palmetto Park Road. Italian. This local mainstay does Italian classics and its own lengthy list of ambitious specials with unusual skill and aplomb. The service is at a level not always seen in local restaurants. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if they include impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner nightly. 561/393-6715. $$$
Twenty Twenty Grille —141 Via Naranjas, Suite 45. Contemporary American. You’ve probably licked postage stamps that are larger than Ron and Rhonda Weisheit’s tiny jewel box of a restaurant, but what it lacks in space it more than makes up for in charm, sophistication and imaginative, expertly crafted food. Virtually everything is made in-house, from the trio of breads that first grace your table to the pasta in a suave dish of tagliatelle with duck and chicken confit.
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Villagio Italian Eatery —344 Plaza Real. Italian. The classic Italian comfort food at this Mizner Park establishment is served with flair and great attention to detail. The reasonably priced menu—with generous portions—includes all your favorites (veal Parmesan, Caesar salad) and some outstanding seafood dishes (Maine lobster with shrimp, mussels and clams on linguine). There is a full wine list and ample people-watching given the prime outdoor seating. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561-447-2257. $$ Vino —114 N.E. Second St. Wine Bar/Italian. An impressive wine list of some 200 bottles (all available by the glass) offers a multitude of choices, especially among Italian and California reds. The menu of “Italian tapas” includes roasted red peppers with Provolone, as well as ricotta gnocchi with San Marzano tomatoes. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/869-0030. $$
WEST BOCA Boon’s Asian Bistro —19605 N. State Road 7. Japanese/Thai. This is one of two Boon’s (the other is in Delray Beach), and it’s where the rush to eat excellent sushi started. The fast-moving staff is choreographed to deliver dishes such as shrimp pad Thai that’s light, delicate and happily filled with shrimp. The Thai fried rice is unusually delicate too, with lots of egg, and is some of the best around. The sushi rolls are as fresh and inventive (try the Daimyo roll) as they are beautifully presented. Go early or call for a reservation. • Lunch Mon.-Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/883-0202. $$
City Fish Market—7940 Glades Road. Seafood. A multimillion-dollar remodel of the old Pete’s has turned it into an elegant seafood house with a lengthy seafood-friendly wine list, impeccably fresh fish and shellfish cooked with care and little artifice. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/487-1600. $$
Ditmas Kitchen—21077 Powerline Road. Contemporary kosher. This west Boca restaurant is named after a Brooklyn avenue in a district known for its food. Here you’ll find very good casual food, and no dairy products are used. Try the Hibachi salmon, all-kale Caesar salad, the shnitzel sandwich. • Dinner Sun.-Thurs. 561/826-8875. $$$
La Ferme—9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Mediterranean. Classic style and classically oriented French cuisine come together at this elegant yet comfortable restaurant in a west Boca shopping mall. Though there are a few Asian and Italian-inflected dishes on the menu, at its heart Le Ferme (“the farm”) is as French as the Eiffel Tower. Start with the foie gras terrine and proceed to lamb rack or pan-seared salmon with braised baby artichokes. C’est délicieux. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$
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he only problem with the annual Palm Beach Wine Auction (Jan. 20, 2020) is that there is too much wine. Wait a minute, that’s a good thing. It’s terrific, because the Kravis Center receives the proceeds of the auction to support its highly popular arts education programs. Those art events have brought more than 2.6 million students to the Kravis, and the wine auctions have raised more than $4 million to help that happen. The only hitch is the excess at the auction itself, where there are so many corks popping that it sounds like New Year’s Eve fireworks. The $1,000-a-bottle (and up!) labels swirl around tables, and large wine-glass-shaped, numbered paddles are flung up as the auction item descriptions float overhead like the bubbles in the MV Kruf Grande Cuvee Champagne being sipped. Fancy a one-of-a-kind, in-home dinner prepared by some of the best chefs in South Florida? How about rare varietals and top vintages from Château Cheval Blanc, Château d’Yquem, Château Haut-Brion and Château Lafleur, along with other hidden gems? Or luxury travel and dining experience lots with trips to Napa Valley? All will be up for auction. This year, the auction will be held at 1000 North’s private club in Jupiter. Part of the fun will include a mariachi band, hand-rolled cigars and live music inspired by the Gipsy Kings. Founder and chairman of the event is Ted Mandes, along with co-chairmen Patrick and Milly Park. 1000 North Executive Chef Lee Morris will oversee the five-course dinner with Café Chardonnay’s sommelier, Brian Chamis (he’s also co-owner of The Vine Post). Tickets are $1,250 each. Call 561/651-4320. —Lynn Kalber
Oliv Pit Athenian Grille—6006 S.W. 18th St. Modern Greek. The owners’ goal of bringing together the best of Greek cooking under one roof, much like the melting pot that is Athens, is covered here in an extensive menu. The best way to enjoy the food is to share it: the Pikilia trio with tzatziki, spicy feta and eggplant spread is a starting place. Try the mix grill platter and the hearty red Greek wine. End the night with a unique, velvety frappe cappuccino. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-2049. $$ Tempura House —9858 Clint Moore Road, #C112. Japanese/Asian. Dark wood, rice paper and tiles fill the space. An appetizer portion of Age Natsu, fried eggplant, is a consummate Japanese delicacy. Don’t miss the ITET roll with shrimp tempura and avocado, topped with spicy mayo, tempura flakes and eel sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/883-6088. $$
Villa Rosano—9858 Clint Moore Road. Italian. You can be forgiven for imagining yourself in some rustic Italian hill town as the smells of garlic and tomato sauce waft through the air. Start by sopping up the house olive oil with slices of crusty bread, then move on to a stellar version of clams Guazzetto and delicate fillets of sole done a la Francese. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/470-0112. $$
BOYNTON BEACH Bar Louie —1500 Gateway Blvd., #100. Eclectic. Attempting to split the difference between happening bar and American café, Bar Louie in the sprawling Renaissance Commons complex mostly succeeds, offering burgers, pizzas, fish tacos and a variety of salads, all at moderate prices and in truly daunting portions. In South Florida’s world of trendy and expensive bistros, this is a welcome relief. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/853-0090. $ Driftwood —2005 S. Federal Highway. Modern American. Take food combos that sound unusual (popcorn sauce, avocado chocolate ice cream) but that taste wonderful and you’ve got Chef Jimmy Everett’s ideas on the table. They don’t last long, because they taste terrific. Try the smoked swordfish, the lobster with pickled okra, ricotta dumplings, the burger with gouda, the grilled octopus and pastrami’d chicken breast with roasted cabbage. • Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.-Sun. 561/733-4782. $$ Josie’s Italian Ristorante—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello is back at Josie’s after a brief stint at Boca’s Prezzo, and his magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant is duly noted. His influence is evident in the daily specials, but old favorites like beefy short rib meatballs, an upmarket version of the classic San Francisco cioppino, and Josie’s signature veal Bersaglieri (veal medallions with artichokes, olives and roasted peppers in lemon-white wine sauce) don’t fail to satisfy either. • Lunch Mon.Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/364-9601. $$ November/December 2019
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Prime Catch —700 E. Woolbright Road. Seafood. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$
Apeiro Kitchen & Bar —14917 Lyons Road. Mediterranean. West Delray diners have another reason to stay in their neighborhood with this stylish, contemporary Mediterranean eatery. Apeiro’s menu spans the entire Mediterranean, with dishes like Moroccan-spiced lamb ribs, 14-ounce double-cut pork chops, and fluffy meatballs adorned with tomato sauce, ricotta and pesto. The apple crostata, baked in a wood-burning oven, is one of the best desserts in town. • Dinner nightly. 561/501-4443. $$
Sushi Simon —1628 S. Federal Highway. Japanese. It’s been called “Nobu North” by some aficionados, and for good reason. Local sushi-philes jam the narrow dining room for such impeccable nigirizushi as hamachi and uni (Thursdays), as well as more elaborate dishes like snapper Morimoto and tuna tartare. Creative, elaborate rolls are a specialty. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/731-1819. $$
Atlantic Grille—1000 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood/ Contemporary American. This posh restaurant in the luxurious Seagate Hotel & Spa is home to a 450-gallon aquarium of tranquil moon jellyfish and a 2,500-gallon shark tank. Savor inventive cuisine that takes the contemporary to the extraordinary. Bold flavors, inspired techniques and the freshest ingredients make every meal a culinary adventure. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.– Sun. 561/665-4900. $$
The Venu —8794 Boynton Beach Blvd. Modern European/American. A comfortable supper club vibe with better-than-average food. Live entertainment supplements large portions, with dishes such as braised wild boar pappardelle, grilled salmon and arancini. Happy hour portions are large, too; desserts are decadent. Worth a trip to west Boynton Beach. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/200-0222. $$
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This quirky, individualistic, obscurely located little place is one of the most important restaurants in Delray. The menu changes frequently, but hope the evening’s fare includes plump scallops with caramelized mango sauce, stunning delicious roasted cauliflower with Parmesan mousse and bacon, and wicked-good espresso panna cotta on it at your visit. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. 561/303-1939. $$
50 Ocean—50 S. Ocean Blvd. Seafood. The former Upper Deck at Boston’s on the Beach is now the more upscale, seafood-oriented spot. The menu ranges from familiar to slightly more inventive, from a classic lobster bisque and crisp-tender fried clam bellies to rock shrimp pot pie and baked grouper topped with blue crab. The cinnamon-dusted beignets are puffs of amazingly delicate deep-fried air and should not under any circumstances be missed. • Lunch Mon.-Sat. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sun. 561/278-3364. $$ Angelo Elia Pizza • Bar • Tapas— 16950 Jog Road. Italian. Nothing on the menu of Angelo Elia’s modern, small plates-oriented osteria disappoints, but particularly notable are the meaty fried baby artichokes stuffed with breadcrumbs and speck, delicate chicken-turkey meatballs in Parmesan-enhanced broth, and Cremona pizza with a sweet-salty-earthy-pungent mélange of pears, pancetta, Gorgonzola, sun-dried figs and mozzarella. • Lunch Tues.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/381-0037. $
The Banyan—189 N.E. Second Ave. American. Snuggled under its namesake banyan tree in Pineapple Grove, this modern restaurant boasts a bright pink neon bar with bright cocktails, too. Try the purple Aviation gin cocktail paired with the Maryland crab bites or the Yum Yum Shrimp with spicy-sweet sriracha aioli. Sliders, tacos, mac trios and flatbreads do not disappoint. Order the crème brûlée cheesecake if it’s available. • 561/563-8871. $$
Batch Gastropub —14813 Lyons Road. Gastropub. Definitely try the homemade batches of cocktails on tap, which give this west Delray gastropub its name. The artisanal mixes boast ingredients such as H.M. Tonic No. 22—the crisp, tangy part of a very good gin and tonic. The heirloom tomato and feta salad is a highlight with Champagne vinaigrette dressing. Also popular are the brisket and short rib burgers, the avocado toast and the chicken Caesar. But the drinks are what you’ll remember. • Brunch Sat.-Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/877-0000. $$ Beg for More Izakaya —19 S.E. Fifth Ave. Japanese Small Plates. The large sake, whisky and beer menu here pairs beautifully with the small plates full of everything except sushi. No sushi. And that’s fine. Try the takoyaki (octopus balls), the crispy salmon tacos and anything with the addictive kimchi, such as the kimchi fried rice. There are pasta, teriyaki and simmered duck with bok choy dishes—or 16 varieties of yakitori (food on skewers). You’ll be back to beg for more. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/563-8849. $$ Brulé Bistro —200 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The regular menu of this Pineapple Grove favorite always has satisfying dishes. Its specialties include crab tortellini with black truffles, chicken meatballs with coconut broth and cashews, plus signature dessert pistachio crème brùlée. Spirits and house cocktails steeped in speak-
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east style are paired with an ever-changing menu. Outside tables offer the best option for conversation. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-2046. $$
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Buddha Sky Bar —217 E. Atlantic Ave. #3. Pan Asian. Don’t miss a meal at this stylish Asia-meets-industrial chic spot with a view of the Delray skyline. Chinese-influenced dim sum is inspired, while rock shrimp tempura and Tokyo beef skewers with twin chimichurri sauces touch the heart and the taste buds. Veggie fried rice is exemplary thanks to the kitchen’s application of wok chi. • Dinner nightly. 561/450-7557. $$
temporary American. This bastion of contemporary comfort food in west Delray is approaching local landmark status, forging its own menu while borrowing a few dishes from Max’s Grille, like the hearty chopped salad and bacon-wrapped meatloaf. Other dishes are variations on the comfort food theme, including a stellar truffle-scented wild mushroom pizza. • Dinner nightly. Sunday brunch. 561/638-6380. $$
Cabana El Rey—105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$
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Cabo Flats—Delray Marketplace, 14851 Lyons Road. Mexican. Mexican cuisine often has more personas than Madonna. This highly stylized cantina adds another—that of California’s Chicano culture. All your favorite Mexican dishes are there, as well as enormous margaritas, but also niftier items like the crispy tuna tacos. Try the restaurant’s famous avocado fries with garlic and cilantro, and finish off with Captain Crunch deep-fried ice cream. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/499-0378. $
Caffe Luna Rosa—34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach. Italian. This multiple Delray Beach-award winning restaurant has sparkling service, comfort food taken to a higher level, and a setting just steps from the Atlantic. Open since 1993, and a success since then, they dish up big flavors in a tiny space, so call for reservations. Try the calamari fritto misto, then the rigatoni pomodoro and leave room for dessert. Or come back for breakfast. • Open daily from breakfast through dinner. 561-274-9404. $$
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City Oyster —213 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This stylish mainstay of Big Time Restaurant Group serves up reasonably priced seafood that never disappoints, such as shrimp and grits with a jumbo crab cake. This is the place to see and be seen in Delray, and the food lives up to its profile. • Lunch Mon.–Sun. Dinner nightly. Outdoor dining. 561/272-0220. $$ Cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steakNovember/December 2019
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house favorites make this sleek restaurant just different enough to be interesting. Starters such as ceviche (prepared Peruvian style) and ultrarich oysters Rockefeller are first-rate, while the wet-aged beef is appropriately tender and tasty. • Dinner nightly. 561/272-9898. $$$
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your toes. Though the restaurant is casual, the kitchen takes its food seriously, whether the stellar flatbreads, the thick and juicy 10-ounce special blend burger or homey seasonal cobbler. And the waterfront location just seems to make everything taste better. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat.–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/665-8484. $
ican. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms, too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232. $$
El Camino —15 N.E. Second Ave. Mexican. This
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The Grove —187 N.E. Second Ave. Contempo-
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sexy, bustling downtown spot is from the trio behind nearby Cut 432 and Park Tavern. Fresh, quality ingredients go into everything from the tangy tomatillo salsas to the world-class fish tacos clad in delicate fried skin, set off by tart pineapple salsa. Cinnamon and sugar-dusted churros are the perfect dessert. And check out the margaritas, especially the smoky blend of mezcal and blanco tequila. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/865-5350. $$
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iami Beach never does anything quietly. And almost never in subtle shades of … anything. So it’s fit that diners can sit at Gianni’s in the Villa Casa Casuarina or, as it’s more widely known, the former Versace Mansion. This is the lavish Miami Beach home that designer Gianni Versace bought in 1992 and then died in front of—he was assassinated right outside its gates—in 1997. It’s a spectacular building, outdone only by the colorful lifestyle inside. The pool is lined in 24-karat gold, for starters. You can stay in the Villa in one of 10 suites with custom Italian marble oversized bathrooms, separate living rooms, balconies and more. Eat at Gianni’s as part of the 19,000-square-foot paradise. The restaurant serves Italian-Mediterranean meals while you soak in the sensory mosaic that was Versace’s signature in all he created. Gianni’s, 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach; vmmiamibeach.com/gianni —Lynn Kalber
menu biweekly, turning out dishes exhilarating in their freshness, creativity and elegant simplicity. An appetizer of octopus with olive oil, crushed potato aioli and lemon is outstanding. • Dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/266-3750. $$
Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar— 1841 S. Federal Highway. American. You don’t have to worry about calories (most dishes are under 500), you don’t have to worry about finding something you haven’t tried before (new items are added every three months) and freshness is the silent ingredient throughout. Try the pesto Caprese flatbread, the supergrain salad and the steak or salmon or chicken. Desserts offer big tastes in small jars. • Lunch and dinner daily; brunch on weekends. 561/266-3239. $$ Henry’s—16850 Jog Road. American. This casual, unpretentious restaurant in the west part of town never fails to delight diners. Expect attentive service and crisp execution of everything—from meat loaf, burgers and fried chicken to flatbreads and hefty composed salads. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/638-1949. $$
Il Girasole—2275 S. Federal Highway. Northern Italian. If you want Northern Italian in a low-key atmosphere, and nobody rushing you out the door, this is your spot. Start with something from the very good wine list. Try the yellowtail snapper, the penne Caprese and the capellini Gamberi, and leave room for the desserts. Reservations recommended. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/272-3566. $$
J&J Seafood Bar & Grill—634 E. Atlantic Ave. Seafood. This local favorite on Atlantic Avenue— owned by John Hutchinson (who is also the chef) and wife Tina—serves up everything from burgers and wraps to a menu brimming with seafood options. Don’t forget to inquire about the stunning array of 10 specials—every night. • Lunch and dinner Tues.–Sat. 561/272-3390. $$
Jimmy’s Bistro—9 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. This small gem off noisy Atlantic Avenue is big on taste and ambience, and has been busy since 2009. You can travel the world with dumplings, conch fritters, pork schnitzel, rigatoni Bolognese, étouffée and more. Reservations are recommended at this laid-back, comfortable venue. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5774. $$
Joseph’s Wine Bar —200 N.E. Second Ave. Mediterranean-American. Joseph’s is an elegant, comfortable, intimate nook in Delray’s Pineapple Grove, and an ideal place for a lazy evening. This family affair—owner Joseph Boueri, wife Margaret in the kitchen, and son Elie and daughter Romy working the front of the house—has all tastes covered. Try the special cheese platter, the duck a l’orange or the rack of lamb. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-6100. $$
La Cigale —253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean. Popular venue since 2001, with Greek and Italian dishes and more. Highlights are seafood paella, roasted half
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duck and grilled jumbo artichoke appetizer. Lots of favorites on the menu: calf’s liver, veal osso buco, branzino, seafood crepes. Nice outdoor seating if weather permits. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$
Latitudes —2809 S. Ocean Blvd. Modern American. You should come for both the sunset and the food. This oceanfront restaurant is a gem tucked inside the Delray Sands resort. From the airy, bubbly interior to the raw bar, the décor is soothing and fun. Try the lobster and crab stuffed shrimp, the miso-glazed Skuna Bay salmon, the branzino or the veal Bolognese. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 561/278-6241. $$$
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Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau panAsian fare make this a popular destination. The quality of its seafood and care in its preparation are what gives Lemongrass its edge. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/2785050. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton, 561/544-8181; 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/733-1344). $
The Office —201 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Your office is nothing like this eclectic gastropub, unless your office sports more than two dozen craft beers on tap and a menu that flits from burgers and fries to mussels. Don’t miss the restaurant’s winning take on the thick, juicy Prime beef burger and simply wicked maple-frosted donuts with bacon bits and two dipping sauces. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/276-3600. $$ Park Tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contempo-
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rary American. Check out the high-top seating or bar stools during an excellent happy hour menu that includes deviled eggs, pork sliders, chicken wings and a happy crowd. Entrees are generous and well executed. Try the fish and chips, one of six burgers, fish tacos and more. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/265-5093. $$
Prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially the Maryland-style crab cakes and luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is strong so with a bit of work this restaurant will fully live up to its name. • Dinner nightly. 561/865-5845. $$$ Racks Fish House + Oyster Bar—5 S.E. Second Ave. Seafood. Gary Rack, who also has scored with his spot in Mizner Park, certainly seems to have the restaurant Midas touch, as evidenced by this updated throwback to classic fish houses. Design, ambience and service hit all the right notes. Oysters are terrific any way you get them; grilled fish and daily specials are excellent. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/450-6718. $$$
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Salt7—32 S.E. Second Ave. Modern American. All the pieces needed to create a top-notch restaurant are here: talented chef, great food, excellent service. From the pea risotto to the crab cake to the signature steaks and a lot more, this is a venue worth the money. Thanks goes to Executive Chef Paul Niedermann, who won TV’s notorious “Hell’s Kitchen” show, and his talent is displayed here on the plate. • Dinner Mon.-Sat. Brunch Sunday. 561/274-7258. $$$
Sardinia Enoteca—3035 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Dinner can be pricey at this sister property to the Miami Beach Sardinia, but that problem is solved by ordering half-portions of the paellas and pastas, plus the option for a quartino of wine (always a plus). The light goat cheese ravioli is lip-smaking. The arancini appetizer’s five balls of Sardinian couscous with ground meat and spices pop with flavor, and two orders could serve as dinner. Try the mozzarella bar or the chef’s tasting menu with paired wines. Loyal diners have found Sardinian sweetness here. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.-Sun. 561/332-3406. $$$ Sazio —131 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. This long-lived venue on crowded Atlantic Avenue is a reason to sit down and take a breath. Then take up a fork and try the linguine with white clam sauce or the ravioli Sazio or grilled skirt steak or pretty much anything on the menu. Prices are reasonable; leftovers are popular. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/272-5540. $$ Sundy House—106 S. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. It’s fine dining served in arguably the most beautiful restaurant and gardens in Delray. Menus are seasonal and imaginative. Try any of the fresh local fish dishes. • Lunch Tues.–Sat. Brunch Sun. Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/272-5678. $$
Taverna Opa —270 E. Atlantic Ave. Greek. Yes, you can order a side of belly dancing and napkin tossing with your moussaka and baklava at this chain. But the moussaka and baklava are very good; so is the rest of the food at the downtown Delray outpost. Also worth your while (and appetite) are appetizers like melitzanosalata, whipped eggplant with orange zest and roasted red pepper, and tarama, a creamy emulsion of bread, olive oil and salmon roe. Whole grilled bronzino is finished with lemon and orange juices for a citrusy flavor boost, while tongue-tying galaktoboureko goes baklava one better by adding vanilla-scented custard to golden, flaky phyllo. • Dinner nightly. 561/303-3602. $$
Terra Fiamma—9169 W. Atlantic Ave. Italian. The pleasures of simple, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center here. Enjoy the delicate, pillow-y veal meatballs in Marsala sauce; lusty chicken Allessandro with mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts; and a finely crafted tiramisu that’s as satisfying as it is familiar. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/495-5570. $$
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Tramonti—119 E. Atlantic Ave. Italian. In a world where restaurants chase trends with the relentlessness of Casanova in full Viagra heat, Tramonti stands out as a classic outpost of authentic Italian cookery. Not trendy hardly means stodgy, however, as evidenced by expertly crafted, robustly flavorful dishes like the signature spiedini di mozzarella Romana, spaghetti al cartoccio and braciole Napoletana. Torta della nonna is a triumph of the highly refined simplicity that lies at the heart of true Italian cuisine. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/272-1944. $$$
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Veg Eats Food—334 E. Linton Blvd. Creative Vegan. This is comfort food for everyone; the dishes will impress carnivores, too. Smell the fresh coconut vegetable curry soup, which tastes as good as it sounds. Try the grilled brawt sausage, the Ranch chixn, the banh mi and a Ruben— all from plant-based ingredients that will fool your taste buds. You’ll want to take home some of the prepared meals after you’ve visited, too. • Lunch daily. 561/562-6673. $
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LAKE WORTH Couco Pazzo—915-917 Lake Ave. Italian. Despite the name, there’s nothing crazy about the cooking at this homey eatery. It’s the hearty, soul-satisfying Italian cuisine we’ve all come to know and love. Spaghetti Bolognese is a fine version of a Northern Italian classic. • Dinner nightly. (Tues.–Sun. during summer). 561/585-0320. $$
Paradiso Ristorante —625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$
LANTANA The Station House —233 Lantana Road. Seafood. If you’re hungry for Maine lobster, plucked live out of giant tanks and cooked to order, this modest replica of a 1920s train station is the place to go. Lobsters come in all sizes (up to 6 pounds) and are so reasonably priced that getting a taste of one without reservations is highly unlikely. • Dinner nightly. 561/547-9487. $$$
PALM BEACH Bice—313 Worth Ave. Italian. Bice continues to hold the title of favorite spot on the island. The venerable restaurant offers a marvelous array of risottos and fresh pastas and classic dishes like veal chop Milanese, pounded chicken breast and roasted rack of lamb. The wine list features great vintages. • Lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/835-1600. $$$ Buccan—350 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Casual elegance of Palm Beach meets modern culinary sensibilities of Miami at the first inde-
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pendent restaurant by chef Clay Conley. The design offers both intimate and energetic dining areas, while the menu is by turn familiar (wood-grilled burgers) and more adventurous (truffled steak tartare with crispy egg yolk, squid ink orrechiette). • Dinner nightly. 561/833-3450. $$$
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Café Boulud —The Brazilian Court, 301 Australian Ave. French with American flair. This hotel restaurant gives Palm Beach a taste of Daniel Boulud’s world-class cuisine inspired by his four muses. The chef oversees a menu encompassing classics, simple fare, seasonal offerings and dishes from around the world. Dining is in the courtyard (not available during summer), the elegant lounge or the sophisticated dining room. • Dinner nightly. 561/655-6060. $$$
Café L’Europe —331 S. County Road. Current international. A Palm Beach standard, the café has long been known for its peerless beauty, the piano player, the chilled martinis and the delicious Champagne and caviar bar. Try one of its sophisticated classics like Wiener schnitzel with herbed spaetzle, grilled veal chop and flavorful pastas. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner nightly (closed Mon. during summer). 561/655-4020. $$$
Chez Jean-Pierre—132 N. County Road. French. Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a see-and-be-seen crowd are hallmarks of one of the island’s premier restaurants. Indulgences include scrambled eggs with caviar and the Dover sole meunière filleted tableside. When your waiter suggests profiterolles au chocolat or hazelnut soufflé, say, mais oui! • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/833-1171. $$$ Echo—230A Sunrise Ave. Asian. The cuisine reverberates with the tastes of China, Thailand, Japan and Vietnam. The Chinese hot and sour soup is unlike any other, and the sake list is tops. This offsite property of The Breakers is managed with the same flawlessness as the resort. • Dinner nightly (during season). 561/802-4222. $$$
HMF—1 S. County Road. Contemporary American. Beneath the staid, elegant setting of The Breakers, HMF is the Clark Kent of restaurants, dishing an extensive array of exciting, inventive, oh-so-contemporary small plates. Don’t depart without sampling the dreamy warm onion-Parmesan dip with house-made fingerling potato chips, the sexy wild boar empanaditas, chicken albondigas tacos and Korean-style short ribs. The wine list is encyclopedic. • Dinner nightly. 561/290-0104. $$
Imoto —350 S. County Road. Asian Fusion/Tapas. Clay Conley’s “little sister” (the translation of Imoto from Japanese) is next to his always-bustling Buccan. Imoto turns out Japanese-inspired small plates with big-city sophistication, like witty Peking duck tacos and decadent tuna and foie gras sliders. Sushi selection is limited but immaculately fresh. • Dinner nightly. 561/833-5522. $$
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et your ball gown on, grab the tux and head to a Fantasy Ball. Or settle in for some great Italian food with your besties as 2020 roars ahead on New Year’s Eve. We’ve got all those options and more. But don’t wait to make reservations!
THE BREAKERS, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach; 561/655-6611; thebreakers.com: New Year’s Eve at HMF: With seatings at 9, 9:30 and 10 p.m., enjoy a multicourse dinner and a midnight Champagne toast—all as you enjoy live entertainment, dancing and watching the ball drop live from Times Square. Cost: $450 per person for main room, loggia tables and bar Dinner at Flagler Steakhouse: From 5:30 to 11 p.m., with a special three-course, prix-fixe menu. The regular kids’ menu will be available until 6:30 p.m., and then full-price menu will apply. Cost: $295 per person New Year’s Eve Fantasy Ball, Ponce de Leon Ballroom: From 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., here’s where fantasy meets reality, at a black-tie event with dramatic ceilings, glittering chandeliers, live entertainment, dancing and culinary delights. Sip cocktails as you enjoy hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, a premium raw bar and specialty stations, followed by a fourcourse dinner with wine pairings and an open bar. And Champagne at midnight, of course. Then, a half-hour into the new year, you’ll be treated to an extensive buffet of breakfast favorites—the perfect fix after a night of celebration. Cost: $750 per person EAU PALM BEACH, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan; 800/328-0170; eaupalmbeach.com: The Roaring ‘20s is the theme here, with an open bar, seated dinner, lots of dancing (foxtrot, anyone?) and party favors. The evening begins with a reception at 7 p.m., and then dinner/entertainment/dancing and a balloon drop. Tickets are $325 per person, and special pricing is available for hotel guests. Call to reserve at 800/328-0170. LOUIE BOSSI, 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561/336-6699; louiebossi. com/boca-raton; and ELISABETTA’S, 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/560-6699; elisabettas.com: The popular Boca Raton restaurant and its new sister in downtown Delray Beach will each open at 11:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, and the kitchen will stay open until midnight. The bar will stay open until 2 a.m., and guests will receive complimentary party favors. The best seats at Elisabetta’s: on the balcony overlooking Old School Square for the New Year’s fireworks. —Lynn Kalber
Leopard Lounge and Restaurant—The Chesterfield Palm Beach, 363 Cocoanut Row. American. The restaurant offers excellent food in a glamorous and intimate club-like atmosphere. In fact, it’s advisable to make early reservations if a quiet dinner is the objective; the place becomes a late-night cocktail
spot after 9. The menu is equally decadent. • Breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner daily. 561/659-5800. $$
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E AT & D R I N K RESTAURANT DIRECTORY in its food, service or ambience. Multiple cuts of designer beef from multiple sources can be gilded with a surprising array of sauces, butters and upscale add-ons. Whole roasted cauliflower is an intriguing starter, while a meaty Niman Ranch short rib atop lobster risotto takes surf-n-turf to a new level. Cast your diet to the winds and order the dessert sampler. • Dinner nightly. 561/354-9800. $$$$
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Renato’s —87 Via Mizner. Italian with continental flair. This most romantic hideaway is buzzing in season and quietly charming all year long with Italian classics and a Floridian twist—like the sautÊed black grouper in a fresh tomato and pernod broth with fennel and black olives and the wildflower-honey-glazed salmon fillet with crab and corn flan. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/655-9752. $$$
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Ta-boo—2221 Worth Ave. American. This self-described “American bistroâ€? is less typical “Americanâ€? restaurant or classical French “bistroâ€? than it is posh-casual refuge for the see-and-be-seen crowd in and around Palm Beach. The eclectic menu offers everything from roasted duck with orange blossom honey-ginger sauce to dry-aged steaks and an assortment of pizzas. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/835-3500. $$
Trevini Ristorante —290 Sunset Ave. Italian. Expect a warm experience, complemented by a stately but comfortable room and excellent food. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/833-3883. $$$
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CafÊ Centro —2409 N. Dixie Highway. Modern American. A cornerstone in the Northwood neighborhood, this venue draws because of a complete package: food, drinks and great nightlife and music. Take some char-grilled oysters, add shrimp pesto capellini or a marinated pork chop with polenta, plus local singing fave Tessie Porter, and you have a fun and delicious night out. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/514-4070. $$
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Banko Cantina —114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. Northern Mexican. Start with the Adelita cocktail and don’t look back. The bacon-wrapped shrimp, the Al Carbon steak tacos and the house guacamole add up to a full-flavor dinner. The west-facing rooftop bar is a nice sunset option, and the Pan de Elote (homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and berries) is a delightful end to the evening. • Dinner daily. 561/355-1399. $$
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NSAL STAR MAKER AWARDS WHAT: The Florida East Coast chapter of the National Society of Arts & Letters paid tribute to the arts with its Star Makers Awards, honoring Marilynn Wick of the Wick Theatre with the Lifetime Achievement Award. During the event, guests were also treated to performances by winners of the chapter’s scholarships. The event cochairs were Kim Champion and Howard Schwartz. WHERE: Boca West Country Club
Judi Asselta presents Marilynn Wick with the Lifetime Achievement Award
Scholarship recipients Kimiea Rafieian, Darius J. Manuel and Yue Yang
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Lois Pope, who donated $2 million to the project, and Suzi Goldsmith, co-founder and executive director of Tri-County Animal Rescue
Marney Glasser and Marta Batmasian
Suzi Goldsmith, Jay DiPietro, Councilman Andy Thompson and Sharon DiPietro
Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, Christine Lynn, Suzi Goldsmith, Lois Pope, Sharon DiPietro, County Commissioner Robert Weinroth, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Boca Raton Councilwoman Andrea O’Rourke and Boca Raton Councilman Andy Thomson
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BOWLING FOR BREAD WHAT: Boca Helping Hands put the “fun” in fundraising with a bowling tournament, hosting more than 200 children served by various charities to hit the lanes. The event raised $16,000 and benefited 14 area nonprofits, including American Association of Caregiving Youth, City House Delray, Florence Fuller and SOS Children’s Villages. WHERE: Strikes@BocaRaton Event sponsor Lee Steinberg of the Lee Pearlson Steinberg Foundation, Boca Helping Hands Board President Gary Peters and Boca Helping Hands Executive Director Greg Hazle
Clowns on Call’s Twinkle Toes and Cutie Pie with Adreane Meance and Lillian Winston
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SHINE THE LIGHT GALA WHAT: The KidSafe Foundation hosted its 10th-annual gala, awarding former NBA player Keyon L. Dooling as its National Child Advocate of the Year and U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch as its Florida Advocate of the Year. The foundation works to prevent sexual abuse in children, and funds raised from the gala will benefit programs that service thousands of children and adults. The gala co-chairs were Sung Knowles and Elizabeth Kelley Grace. WHERE: Polo Club
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FLORIDA CLUB MANAGERS ASSOCIATION WHAT: The Florida Club Managers Association of America hosted its Seminole Region golf tournament and gala, drawing more than 800 people to raise money for charities benefiting children. Charities included the Special Olympics of Florida, SOS Children’s Villages Florida, Unicorn Children’s Foundation, Florence Fuller Child Development Centers, Place of Hope, The First Tee Palm Beaches and 4KidsSouthFlorida. A two-day event, the first day brought golfers out to the greens, and on day two supporters attended a gala themed after Cirque du Soleil. More than $600,000 was raised. WHERE: Boca West Country Club
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Mark Heater, Frank Lostaglio, Retief Strauss, Josh LaPointe and Grant Worthington of Addison Reserve
Chris Moxey, Taylor Collins, Patrick Schmitz, Brett Martin, Scott Fox and Mike Landers of Coral Ridge Country Club
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WHITE COATS-4-CARE WHAT: In anticipation of the next class of medical students at FAU’s College of Medicine, students and faculty gathered for its ninth-annual White Coats-4-Care Donor Reception. More than $185,000 in scholarships, white coats and equipment was raised for the class of 2023, which had its official white coat ceremony later that week. As with the event’s tradition, a note was left in the pockets of the students’ white coats. WHERE: Florida Atlantic University Ninth-annual White Coats-4-Care Committee
Team spirit award winners, the Nose Bleeds: Monica Baryo, Randall Eubanks, Cathy Eubanks and Dawn Reyes
Natnael Jowhar, Lloyd Macedo, Samantha Jones, Neil Jacobs and Greg Derk
DELIVER THE DREAM SUPER BOWLING VIII WHAT: Twenty-eight teams took to the bowling lanes not only for friendly competition, but to raise money for families with a parent or child with a serious illness. The teams participated in a bowling competition, trivia, team spirit and a silent auction. More than $20,000 was raised for Deliver the Dream’s retreat program, allowing 15 families to relax and meet other families in similar circumstances. WHERE: Strikes at Boca
First place winners Eric Fields, Christopher Ciano, Missy Hedden, Dawn Jope, Pat Renick, Weston Scott
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Holiday Angels Elaine Johnson Wold may shun the limelight, but her star burns brightly in Boca Written by JOHN SHUFF
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he holiday season is full of Christmas lists, shopping, fabulous parties, the city’s holiday and boat parades, our friend Anne Green’s Christmas cookies and over the-top decorations at the Resort. However, under this glittery blanket of prosperity and celebration are the forgotten children of God who are hurting—hurting from mental illness, homelessness, loneliness, abandonment. Boca is no different than anyplace else when it comes to suffering.
Except for our angels; we have a legion of them.
I believe that God’s angels are always with
moil at that time, with the community divided over rumors of its sale. Differing opinions on the issue resulted in friends who wouldn’t talk to one another; some friendships ended. But at the suggestion of Dr. Wold we put aside our differences to honor the docs and nurses. It was an idea that united many and that, under the circumstances, made the evening very nice and civil. The
Elaine Wold
The act of giving is innate. You either understand what you have been blessed with and decide to share it with those less fortunate or you don’t. There are no courses in giving—you can’t teach compassion. us—at our shoulder, to protect, lead and guide each of us along life’s journey. They are God’s secret weapons here on earth. We all need help and guidance, some more than others. That’s why there are organizations in our community to enlist their help, and to summon people in Boca who really make a difference. Longtime Boca Raton resident Elaine Johnson Wold is one of these. She is an elegant and shy woman who has generously supported, among others, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Lynn University for decades. This does not include the numerous friends she has quietly taken under her wing. She is a very private person whose individual acts of charity seldom enter the conversation but have touched and comforted many. Twenty-three years ago Margaret Mary and I co-chaired what was then the Boca Raton Community Hospital Ball with Elaine and her late husband, Keith. The hospital was in tur-
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most important thing we as a couple took away from this experience was an enduring relationship with the Wolds. It was one of the nicest experiences we’ve had in our 39 years living in Boca Raton. The act of giving is innate.You either understand what you have been blessed with and decide to share it with those less fortunate or you don’t. There are no courses in giving—you can’t teach compassion. There are no honorary degrees or payback, just the satisfaction that your help can change lives— and make our community what it is today. For years, Elaine Johnson Wold has steadfastly advanced many charitable Boca Raton causes. In the truest sense, she is a living example of one of God’s angels. May He bless her—and others like her in our benevolent community—this holiday season for all they do in giving to our institutions.
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