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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2017

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Features

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Global Groceries

Discover five ethnic markets in and around Boca Raton and start your culinary adventure.

By JULIA JOHNSTON AND MARIE SPEED

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Ten Years Later: The Mall Murders

Almost a decade has passed since the murders of Nancy and Joey Bochicchio and Randi Gorenberg. The cases are still open, but the answers are elusive.

By RANDY SCHULTZ

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The Lure of Immortality

This eccentric religious colony in Southwest Florida is now a historic site and this new book excerpt details all its gory secrets.

By LYN MILLNER

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Rising Stars of Boca Raton Meet six Boca high school students who are on a fast track to change the world.

by HELENE ROTHSTEIN

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Festival of the Arts

Check out who’s coming to this year’s big show. Our annual Festival guide highlights the who, what and when of Boca’s biggest arts event.

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Departments 34 Editor’s Letter

83 Feel Good

By MARIE SPEED

By LISETTE HILTON

37 The Local

123 Backstage Pass

This magazine presents many sides to our city, but the dimension we find most compelling is the one that celebrates our sheer wackiness.

Here’s what you need to know NOW: a chat with a wild man kite boarder and a chefturned-turner, a few romantic film scene picks, this month’s best events and much more.

54: Dress Code: Slip into that slip dress, drape yourself in a few rubies, and check out our Valentine gift ideas for him and for her.

66: City Watch: Boca’s occasional (and unattractive) exceptionalism pops up again in the sales tax increase issue.

By JASON CLARY, ALLISON LEWIS, RANDY SCHULTZ, MARIE SPEED and THOMAS YAIR

73 Biz

Meet a man who’s zapping skin cancer, another who’s giving back as he ascends the success ladder and one who just loves his funky night club.

By GARY GREENBERG

Yes, sex is good for you (let us count the ways) and we’ve got good news about healthy aging: your attitude makes all the difference.

We Take 5 with a man who traffics in the dead and offer a February calendar that has something for everyone this month.

By THOMAS YAIR

153 Dining Guide

Our comprehensive guide to the best restaurants in South Florida includes reviews of the fabulous Ocean 234, Banko Cantina and Delray’s trendy Eat Market.

Reviews by LYNN KALBER

191 The Scene

It’s February so it must high season. Here are some of the people, places and parties popping up around Boca this winter.

By JASON CLARY

208 My Turn

The author recalls the day he took on a mountain and his own inner will to achieve.

By JOHN SHUFF

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Enjoy a package of three 25-minute ELEMIS treatments, beginning with a decadent neck, back, and shoulder massage infused with pink hibiscus oil to soothe sore muscles.

Next, receive a lifting facial with ELEMIS’s rose absolute and moringa oil to hydrate and detoxify skin, followed by a soothing scalp treatment featuring ESPA’s Pink Mud to nourish hair. A reflexology foot massage is the finishing touch, bringing you back down to earth and feeling angelic.

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Web Extras

FIND US ON

Check out these bonus items unique to bocamag.com, stories in our February issue of Boca Raton and events in our area this season:

SOCIAL MEDIA

RISING STARS: They are Boca’s brightest young minds. We learned what makes them tick and what’s in their future. For even more about these enterprising superstars, visit bocamag.com.

Don’t miss Boca on everything from FACEBOOK (facebook.com/bocamag) to INSTAGRAM (instagram.com/bocamag) and TWITTER (@bocamag) for community news, retail trends, foodie updates and much more.

CITY WATCH: Want to know what’s happening in your community? Randy Schultz provides the raw truth about what’s going on in Boca.

His columns appear on bocamag. com on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

PSYCHIC MATCHMAKER: It’s hard to find love, and Deborah Graham is here to help. Graham, the “Psychic Matchmaker,” is an experienced psychic reader. Watch her giving a psychic reading with one of our staffers on bocamag.com.

THE CULT OF THE KORESHANS: Author Lyn Millner, who wrote The Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet, is visiting Palm Beach, Jupiter and West Boynton in February. Head to bocamag.com for more details on these appearances and a creepy picture of Koreshan founder Cyrus Teed.

DECONSTRUCTING THE DISH: Chestnut soup is worth your time. Chef Jonathan Fyhrie shares the recipe and tips on how to recreate this popular soup from Six Tables a Restaurant (STaR) in Boca Raton. Click the “Food”tab at bocamag.com for more details.

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Brian Aubert of Silversun Pickups at the Riptide Music Festival

FRONT ROW SEAT: Talk about having a cool job…Ron Elkman has taken photos at dozens of concerts in South Florida this year.

Visit our website for concert galleries, including: Jefferson Starship, Billy Crystal and Nelly. You can find our concert galleries under the “Arts & Entertainment”tab at bocamag.com.

WINNING FORMULA

Boca Raton’s social media platforms are the place to be when it comes to special giveaways this season.

Check our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for alerts and instructions, and you may be one of our lucky winners.

Chestnut soup at Six Tables

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This residential development TOWER 155 (“Project”) is being developed 155 Boca Raton Road, LLC ("Developer"), which has a limited right to use the trademarked names and logos of Compson. Any and all statements, disclosures and/or representations shall be deemed made by Developer and not by Compson, and you agree to look solely to Developer (and not to Compson and/or any of its affiliates) with respect to any and all matters relating to the marketing and/or development of the Condominium and with respect to the sales of units in the Condominium.

ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. These materials are not intended to be an offer to sell, or solicitation to buy a unit in the condominium. Such an offering shall only be made pursuant to the prospectus (offering circular) for the condominium and no statements should be relied upon unless made in the prospectus or in the applicable purchase agreement. In no event shall any solicitation, offer or sale of a unit in the condominium be made in, or to residents of, any state or country in which such activity would be unlawful. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate to residents of CT, ID, NJ, NY and OR, unless registered or exemptions are available, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law, and your eligibility for purchase will depend upon your state of residency. For correct representations, reference should be made to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida Statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. All images and designs depicted herein are artist’s conceptual renderings, which are based upon preliminary development plans and are subject to change without notice in the manner provided in the offering documents. All such materials are not to scale and are shown solely for illustrative purposes.

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RICK OWENS

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

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Never a dull moment South Florida was built on a foundation of anything goes

By MARIE SPEED

e touch on several aspects of the South Florida experience in this issue, from our annual preview of this year’s Festival of the Arts (page 131) to the darker story centered on the 10-year anniversary of the tragic Town Center“mall murders” as they have come to be known (page 98). Those are two extremes—joy and devastating heartbreak—but not everything here falls into such stark contrast.

I am thinking of South Florida’s other dimension—the one that is wacky, diverse, teeming with improbable characters and historic anomalies. Lyn Millner captures that aspect of this place we love in an excerpt from her new book, The Allure of Immortality about the cult of the Koreshans in what is now present-day Southwest Florida’s Estero. It was a historic religious colony led by self-proclaimed prophet Cyrus Teed who believed, among other things, that he could turn lead into gold, that the Earth was hollow, and that his loyal followers would achieve immortality when he died (page 106). As Dave Barry likes to say, you can’t make this stuff up.

But that kind of woo woo precedent is the underpinning of our culture here. We were profoundly influenced by eccentrics and visionaries, from a man who built a coral castle in South Miami all by himself because his heart was broken, to the one who built a railroad across the Florida Keys.

There are those who designed Opalocka to look like a town from the Arabian Nights and others who swear on their mothers’ graves they have seen the Swamp Ape. Pythons slither through the Everglades, people leave Santeria offerings of dead chickens on the Miami-Dade courthouse steps, a man named Bill Haast of the Miami Serpentarium believed cobra venom could cure polio. There are talking mermaids and alligator farms and ghost orchids and The Bermuda Triangle. We have it all, and it’s always interesting.

It’s that kind of realization that makes living here an adventure—and Boca magazine so much fun to assemble. From legends of early Florida to great ethnic markets in and around our city, there is nothing dull about South Florida. We try to capture that in our magazine, and we hope we’re succeeding.

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A Walk on the Wild Side Not everything in South Florida is high-rise development and new hotels.

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90 The estimated miles of the Intracoastal Waterway that

runs from the north part of Palm Beach County to Biscayne Bay in Miami. The total Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway stretches 1,243.8 miles from Norfolk, Virginia to Key West, Florida.

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The number of miles the Florida Reef Tract stretches, offshore from Miami to Martin County.

85 The total of reported unprovoked shark attacks in South Florida since 1882.

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The entire acreage of the Everglades. About 86 percent of that land area is designated wilderness.

2,383 sq. miles The total area of Palm Beach County.

500 The estimated number of native species that reside in Florida.

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January style trend:

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t’s not that bright icecream-man summer white.

It’s a sumptuous ivory, an off-white, an elegant wash of eggshell that works from resort wear to business suits— and it’s big this year. Robyne Sobel, owner of Boca’s Filly & Colt weighs in: “Winter white is classic and cool when done right—but you don’t want to look like a Florida tourist so it’s best to layer the look, using texture and a mix of fabrics. This year, knitwear, silks, velvet and leather come to mind. It can be both edgy and sophisticated.”

This is the perfect time of year to do all those outdoorsy things you only dreamed about over the long hot summer.

A sampling: ride your bike down the Shark Valley Trail in Everglades National Park; paddle the Loxahatchee River; take a walk at Grassy Waters Preserve; charter a fishing boat at the Boynton Marina; head down to the Keys and camp a night or two at Bahia Honda. You can go to brunch or shopping all year round here, but these are the glory days of outdoor living in South Florida.

Carolina Herrera's winter white goes out at night.

— Oprah Winfrey

Locals sound off on issues affecting our community.

Q: WHAT'S THE MOST ROMANTIC SCENE IN MOVIE HISTORY? “THE TRAIN SCENE IN ‘NORTH

BY NORTHWEST’ (1959), IN WHICH EVA MARIE SAINT SEDUCES CARY GRANT OVER BROOK TROUT AND GIBSON COCKTAILS. OF COURSE, IT BEING A HITCHCOCK FILM, NOT EVERYTHING IS AS IT APPEARS, BUT THAT ONLY MAKES THE SCENE MORE DELICIOUS.” —GASPAR GONZÁLEZ, WRITER/FILMMAKER

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“The final scene in ‘Pretty Woman’ does it for me. It has all the essential components: Julia Roberts, the beautiful woman who needs to be seduced by a handsome prince; Richard Gere, also in need of rescue by the fair maiden.

Their happily-ever-after final kiss with background music from “La Traviata” makes for the perfect Hollywood love story—a true Cinderella tale.”

“WHEN ELIZABETH TAYLOR GOES INTO A CLINCH WITH MONTGOMERY CLIFT IN ‘A PLACE IN THE SUN’ AND MURMURS, ‘TELL MOMMA. TELL MOMMA ALL.’" —SCOTT EYMAN, AUTHOR, FORMER FILM AND BOOKS CRITIC, PALM BEACH POST

—RANDI EMERMAN, VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, SILVERSPOT CINEMA

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41 President’s Day facts you never knew

DON’T-MISS EVENT THIS MONTH

• In 1954, Ronald Reagan was forced to do a Las Vegas stand-up comedy gig for a few weeks when his acting career was in a slump.

WHAT: The Allianz Championship is one of Boca’s annual landmark events—the first Champions Tour event that routinely draws one of the year’s best fields to the respected Old Course at Broken Sound.

WHEN: Feb. 6-12 WHERE: Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton, Fla. COST: Varies from no cost to Celeb Lounge for $75 MORE INFO: Call Allianz Championship at 561/241-4653 or alliazchampionship.

• John Quincy Adams used to go skinny-dipping in the Potomac.

• Warren Harding lost the White House china in a poker game.

• In the 1940s, Gerald Ford was once a cover model for Cosmopolitan.

• Ulysses S. Grant was once given a $20 speeding ticket for riding his horse too fast down a Washington street.

• William Howard Taft tipped the scales at about 300 pounds and once got stuck in a White House bathtub.

Globetrotter and longtime Boca resident Yvonne Boice has visited 160 countries for work and play. As the former owner of Fugazy Travel in Boca Raton and as a delegate (to the Middle East and North African Women’s Conference, the Global Summit of Women in Berlin and the Global Summit of Women in Hanoi) for the U.S. State Department, Boice has seen a lot of the world. Here are her picks for some great travel destinations this year:

• MACAU, the Las Vegas of the Orient, was the last remaining European colony in Asia and is one of the

The Hobart waterfront in Tasmania

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world’s richest regions.

Lavish casinos, fabulous hotels, grand Baroque churches, balconied colonial mansions, incredible shopping and some of the most amazing spas are what makes Macau a top destination. Hong Kong is a ferry ride away.

• TASMANIA, off the coast of Australia, offers an impressive art scene which includes MONA, the world renowned Museum of Old and New Art, the famed artist-and-foodie Salamanca Market and the picturesque Hobart waterfront. Nature lovers will discover all kinds of unique wildlife, including the Tasmanian Devil.

• TUNISIA, the northernmost country in Africa on the Mediterranean coast has everything from great beaches to the hot springs of Ksar Ghilane, the ruins of Carthage, Roman baths and archeological parks and museums. For movie buffs, scenes from both “Star Wars”and“The English Patient” were shot here.

Average number of roses produced for Valentine’s Day

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Percent of women who would end their relationship if they didn’t get something for Valentine’s day.

11 thousand Average number of children conceived on Valentine’s day —Statisticbrain.com

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“Blackbird, Fly” “Collected Stories”

WHEN: Feb. 1-March 5 WHERE: Palm Beach Dramaworks, 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach ABOUT: In this Pulitzer-winning play by Donald Margulies, an eminent short-story writer takes a budding ingénue under her years-long tutelage—only to find that her pupil has plumbed her tempestuous life for the young writer’s own acclaimed “fiction” debut. “Collected Stories” explores the ethics of appropriation with emotional candor and cerebral heft.

COST: $46-$81 CONTACT: 561/514-4042, palmbeachdramaworks.org

“Juggling and Other Bad Habits”

WHEN: Feb. 19 WHERE: Boca Black Box, 8221 Glades Road, Boca Raton ABOUT: Juggler and comedian Jeff Taveggi has appeared on “The Late Show” and "America's Got Talent" but his showmanship hearkens back to “The Ed Sullivan Show.”

COST: $20-$30 CONTACT : 561/483-9036, bocablackbox.com

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WHEN: Feb. 23-24 WHERE: Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee

Blvd., West Palm Beach ABOUT: “Blackbird, Fly” is the collaborative collage between two virtuosi at the pinnacle of their respective fields. Haitian-Americans Marc Bamuthi Joseph, a political activist and spoken-word artist, and Daniel Bernard Roumain, a composer and violinist, co-created this “Concert for Voice, Body and Strings.”Joseph’s staccato performance poetry, steeped in both Haitian folklore and hip-hop culture, provides the show’s introspective narrative, while Roumain’s violin prowess contributes the soundtrack, his notes running a gamut from plaintive to furious. As Joseph has said of his colleague’s music,“he uses one instrument in probably 50,000 ways.” Themes of identity and the search for role models radiate from this singular fusion of words, strings and body percussion.

COST: $32 CONTACT: 561/832-7469, kravis.org

Lucinda Williams WHEN: Feb. 24 WHERE: Parker Playhouse, 707 N.E. Eighth St., Fort Lau-

derdale

ABOUT: Alt-country siren Lucinda Williams has been writing and performing music professionally for nearly 40 years, forging a reputation as a durable critics’ darling despite a dearth of radio play. A musician’s musician, she has moved fluidly between genres, from folk to blues to rock, all the while communicating love and its loss, faith and rage, uplift and discontent with an unshakeable clarity.

Her once-angelic vocals have now matured into a gritty vintage, adding rugged authenticity to her latest LP “The Ghosts of Highway 20,”a haunting album of story-songs inspired by her travels on the titular southern interstate.

COST: $37.50-$47.50 CONTACT: 954/462-0222, parkerplayhouse.com

“A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America” WHEN: Feb. 11-March 26 WHERE: Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach ABOUT: These days, we call unschooled painters and sculptors “outsider artists.” But in the hollers and

hollows of the American South, Midwest and New England in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they were known as folk artists, and in their visual diaspora, they both re-created "Still Life With Fruit," artist unidentified the world around them with stunning realism and injected it with primitive character and indelible whimsy. This touring exhibition organized by the American Folk Art Museum in New York collects more than 60 works by these untrained pioneers, whose allegorical tableaux, singular animal sculptures and functional household objects helped establish an innate style for a country still seeking its artistic distinction.

COST: $5 CONTACT: 561/655-7226, fourarts.org

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f you’re planning a special trip for Valentine’s Day, look no farther than the Acqualina Resort & Spa. This five-star, five-diamond resort in Sunny Isles is the perfect retreat for a couple’s overnight or weekend escape.

Arrange for a one-bedroom oceanfront hotel suite, which boasts a spacious master bedroom and bath (with a Jacuzzi whirlpool tub), a gourmet kitchen and living room. The waterfront views from the balcony are enough to make you want to stay in all day, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Be sure to book a treatment or a full day at the Acqualina Spa by ESPA for you and your significant other. Arrive an hour beforehand to indulge in the men’s and women’s separate relaxation areas—the Crystal Steam Room is an absolute must. I recommend trying the spa’s healing massage with Himalayan salt stones, which is a relatively new treatment. The slightly coarse pink stones are known for their natural healing properties, such as reduced inflammation, improved sleep and bringing the mind, body and spirit into balance.

The regimen includes a foot soak, an exfoliating body scrub, a soothing scalp massage, facial and then a body massage with hot stones.

You’ll be relaxed and ready for a truly romantic evening.

Dinner at Il Mulino New York is an absolute must. The atmosphere—dim lighting, soft jazz music and attentive service—sets an amorous mood. The extensive wine list is impressive. I savored a 2006 rioja, and my date enjoyed a 2015 malbec. Fresh bruschetta, fried spicy zucchini slices, homemade garlic bread (plus additional bread assortments) and Parmesan cheese are compliments of the chef. Leave room for a salad—the tangy, sweet Caesar and the Rucola with baby arugula, lemon and olive oil are both excellent. For dinner, you can’t go wrong with a special. My date ordered the lamb chop entree, which included four smoky lamb chops in a delicate mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes.

My Filetto di Manzo alla Fiorentina was so tender it

melted in my mouth. Finish the meal with a dessert tray, if you still have room. The plate included: flourless chocolate cake, berries and freshly made whipped cream, soft Italian cheesecake and homemade tiramisu.

Conclude the evening with a quiet walk on the beach or a dip in one of the resort’s pools or hot tubs. You’ll definitely want to extend your stay at the Acqualina if you haven’t already.

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The Art of Attraction These brand new perfumes are utterly swoon-worthy Written by ALLISON LEWIS

Dancing Roses, Viktor & Rolf Magic Collection, 2.5 ounces, price upon request Pink peppercorn, litchi and cherry liqueur are the highlighted notes in this fragrance.

Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Liquid Diamonds, Viktor & Rolf Magic Collection, 2.5 ounces, price upon request Ylang ylang, musk, jasmine, and peony stand out in this fragrance, which launches this month. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Miu Miu L’Eau Bleue, Miu Miu, 1.7 ounces, $90 Akigalawood, honeysuckle and lily of the valley evoke memories of spring. Available at Sephora and Bloomingdales.

Chloé Love Story Eau Sensuelle, 1.7 ounces, $105 Orange blossom offers a sweet, romantic note that is complemented by voluptuous sandalwood.

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Lip Service Our top picks are perfectly kissable Written by ALLISON LEWIS

LIP LUST CRÉME LIPSTICK IN THE RED,

Oribe, $42 Moisturize, hydrate and plump lips with white lily and myrrh infused color in a satin finish.

Available at Bliss Salon and Spa.

SEPHORA at Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 561/3911221 ULTA BEAUTY,

LIMITED EDITION LE ROUGE LIPSTICK,

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Givenchy, $36 Dress up your Valentine’s Day with a beautiful semi-matte berry lipstick in a sparkling case. Available exclusively at Sephora.

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RITA AUDACIOUS LIPSTICK, NARS, $32

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Lace applique dress in Mink Grey, $79.99, Mango, available at mango.com

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Very Sexy Slip in Clover Green, $68, Victoria’s Secret Town Center (6000 Glades Road, 561/391-8113)

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Gifts for Her Five ways to spoil her on the most romantic day of the year Written by ALLISON LEWIS

SHEER TOUCH PUSH-UP BRA $160, SHEER TOUCH STRING $65, both in rosepowder. Wolford at Boca Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, 561/393-7277 There’s no such thing as too much lingerie.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU set of three (shown in shiny silver finish), $98 Alex and Ani, Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, 561/362-0172 She'll appreciate this simple reminder every single day.

PASSAGE TO WELLNESS PACKAGE, $550, Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 877/577-3242 Let her indulge in a variety of treatments, including a full-body massage, body mask, wrap and detoxing oil rub, followed by a relaxing tub soak.

LANE BAG, $228, Kate Spade, New York Town Center, 6000 Glades Road, 561/394-9317 She won’t be able to keep her hands off this red-hot handbag.

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“THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE” by Robert Evans, $17.99, available at major bookstores. Inspire him with the real-life autobiography of Robert Evans, an American producer of many hit films, including “The Godfather.”

ALL-CLAD STAINLESS STEEL BARBECUE TOOL SET, $119.95, Sur La Table, 438 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 561/953-7638 The perfect ensemble for beginners and pros alike—includes storage case, too.

Gifts for Him Pamper him with irresistable luxuries on Valentine's Day Written by ALLISON LEWIS

ONE YEAR BELICOSO MEMBERSHIP, $1,500, at Prime Cigar & Wine Bar, 2240 N.W .19th St., #916, Boca Raton, 561/631-6130 Membership includes a cigar and wine locker, member-only event invites, extras and discounts on public events.

STEEL HEAD XR IRONS, $799, Callaway Golf, callawaygolf.com He’ll appreciate the power and shape of this iron along with an improved golf game.

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LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO DRIVING EXPERIENCE (3 LAPS), $299, Miami Exotic Auto Racing, Homestead-Miami 1 Speedway Blvd., Homestead, 786/708-4183 Let him channel his inner Speed Racer for a few hours.

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Classic Tuna Hoagie SAYS WHO: Cory Braslow WHERE TO FIND IT: Laspadas Original Hoagies

ABOUT THE RESTAURANT: Laspadas Original Hoagies, 2240 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton 561/393-1434

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WHY IT’S HIS FAVORITE: “The fresh bread, crisp veggies and the kick of the hot peppers meld perfectly with the tuna and provolone to make the all-time best hoagie. Plus, the witty banter from the sandwich makers always adds to the enjoyment of the meal.”

ABOUT CORY: Braslow lives in Boca Raton and is in his 10th year of teaching at Boca Raton Community High School. He teaches environmental and earth/space science and is the co-chair of the school's science department.

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Love’s Intuition One psychic finds soul mates through profound discernment Written by JASON CLARY

Photography by EDUARDO SCHNEIDER

I I’ll do this until I die.

My life’s purpose is to help find people love and happiness.”

— Deborah Graham

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f you’re in search of your soul mate, Deborah Graham may be able to help.

Widely known as the “Psychic Matchmaker,” Graham started her reign as the perceptive cupid 20 years ago when a heartbroken elderly man approached her.

“He lost his wife. He was very lost, looking for direction and trying to find his place in life,”she says.

Graham had another client who had lost her husband, and she scheduled their appointments at the same time. After the two hit it off in the waiting room, Graham admitted to the pair that she purposefully scheduled them simultaneously. Her intuition to introduce them led to their marriage of several years.

“He said ‘you gave me the best five years of my life,’” Graham says.“That’s when the psychic matchmaker was born.”

For more than 20 years, Graham has been matching people based on their moral character, not by outward appearance.

Everyone gives off energy, she says, and that’s how she finds the deep connection within people who may have never met otherwise.

Graham has been so successful that she had a show air on TLC in 2015, which is still running in more than 100 countries worldwide.

“We were supposed to film for three months but we filmed for a year,” Graham says.

Her selling point for the show was that she could find someone a match just by walking through the grocery or somewhere in public. The show often featured random encounters where Graham would feel an aura or energy about someone and determine if they were the right fit for her eligible match.

Some psychics may shy away from skeptics, but not Graham.

“I love skeptical clients,” she says. “I came from the Bible belt.

I tell the doubters something that they could only know about themselves. I don’t need tchotchkes or knick-knacks. I just need to see and feel you.”

In Graham’s book, titled Get Your Head Out of Your App, she describes many of the pitfalls of dating, like being on the rebound too soon or rushing into sex. It’s about the rule of threes: Avoid sex for three months, go on at least three dates and don’t wait more than three weeks to see each other.

“We want to find a spiritual match. You can kiss and touch, but don’t put the lizard in the wizard. When people follow the rule of threes, they’re more likely to end up in a long-term relationship,” Graham says.

As for the future, there’s no end in sight.

“I’ll do this until I die. My life’s purpose is to help find people love and happiness,” she says.

For more information vist thepsychicmatchmaker.com, 700 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton

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Ernie DeBlasi Caffe Luna Rosa’s chef

WHO HE IS: Chef by day, wood turner by night

Studying the oldtime lure makers such as James Heddon and Lauri Rapala is fascinating to me.

These were masters of the craft.

And, it's a way to unwind after a high-energy day in the kitchen."

— Ernie DeBlasi

CLAIM TO FAME: In a Boynton Beach workshop he transforms woods like Cuban mahogany, his favorite, into wooden boxes, figural ornaments, trays and bowls. DeBlasi spends 10 hours chiseling, sanding, oiling and waxing before selling online for up to $150.

Wood chunks that are lopped off in the initial phase become brightly painted fishing lures.

He’s one of the few in the nation still making each lure by hand.

Impact Fishing Lures are found in tackle boxes around the world.

WHY HE DOES IT: “The whole 16-step process to making a lure, combined with using your developed skill to fish, is really something when it all comes together. Studying the old-time lure makers such as James Heddon and Lauri Rapala is also fascinating to me. These were the masters of the craft,”he says. "And, it’s a way to unwind after a high-energy night in the kitchen."

PARTING WORDS: “The reward of catching a fish on something you made is hard to explain.”Even better, he says, is “when someone on the other side of the world is lit up with a smile because they landed their biggest fish on one of your lures.”

WHERE TO FIND HIS ART: Ernie DeBlasi’s art pieces are sold through his Etsy.com shop, Woodcycles. His lures can be found locally in bait and tackle shops as well as his online store, impactlures.com.

—Jan Norris

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite Kiteboarder braves shark bite for airborne sport Written By JASON CLARY

D The first time I tried, I put the kite into a tree, but it's been an awesome experience."

“The first time I tried, I put the kite into a tree, but it’s been an awesome experience,”Hoffman says. As a kiteboard instructor, Hoffman hopes to spread the word about the adrenaline-packed sport and help people experience it safely.

Training is key, but sometimes, there are unforeseen circumstances that happen on the water. Two years ago, Hoffman was bit on the arm by a shark, resulting in a minor injury.“That hasn’t deterred me at all,”he says.“We’re out there in their world, and that’s just part of it.”

The wind, too, can be erratic,

blowing in different directions at varying gusts—which makes manipulating the kite’s direction the biggest challenge. Kiteboarders have to determine which way the wind is blowing and how to properly disengage from a kite that has taken control. And, some days there is simply no wind, which means no kiteboarding. For beginners, Hoffman says, it’s easy to get frustrated.

“Kites can take a 200-pound guy and launch him 30 to 60 feet into the air. Sometimes you come down like a feather or you drop like a brick.”

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— Kurt Hoffman

elray Beach resident and kiteboard expert Kurt Hoffman doesn’t need a Ph.D. to be called the “Kite Doctor.” Not only is Hoffman an experienced kiteboard instructor, but he’s also the man to see when equipment isn’t working properly.

Hoffman originally hails from Ohio. Not fond of northern winters, he moved to Florida 28 years ago. About 15 years ago, Hoffman took up kiteboarding during a trip to Hawaii’s island of Oahu. He’s been hooked on kiteboarding since he stepped on a board and was pulled across the water by a giant wing-shaped kite.

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That Boca Thing The city’s occasional sense of exceptionalism flares up in the sales tax debate Written by RANDY SCHULTZ

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or a few months last fall, it seemed as if a regular but unpleasant visitor had returned to Boca Raton.

This would be Boca elitism, the idea that the city lives apart from and above the rest of Palm Beach County. We hadn’t seen this visitor in several years, until debate began on the county’s one-cent sales tax proposal.

Still, the visitor sounded familiar. Why should Boca Raton residents send their money

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outside of the city? Why should Boca Raton care what happens in cities that don’t have platinum tax bases? Why should Boca Raton help out the county government?

Scott Singer urged his city council colleagues to pass a resolution opposing the salestax referendum. The BocaWatch website published a resident’s fact-challenged rant against the increase, wrongly claiming that Boca Raton would receive no money. Speakers at city council meetings criticized the tax as an anti-Boca money grab.

(The deadline for this column came before the results of the Nov. 8 vote.)

Fortunately, not everyone treated the visitor hospitably. The council declined Singer’s request and took no position. Councilman Mike Mullaugh told me that the city should support its schools. The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce supported the tax increase for the same reason. Boca Raton has an economic incentive fund, but good schools may be a bigger draw for businesses the city is recruiting.

We last heard such Boca-first sentiment in 2010, when the city discussed making Boca Raton its own charter school district.

Then-Superintendent Art Johnson—a Boca Raton resident—and Chief Academic Officer

Jeffrey Hernandez were roiling classrooms with controversial changes.

Pembroke Pines, in southwest Broward, underwent such a conversion in the late 1990s. The city doesn’t levy taxes, but the schools still get public money. The city commission acts as the school board and the city manager serves as the school superintendent.

Beyond the immediate concern over academic control, Boca Raton’s elected officials envisioned the city’s ultimate fantasy: Boca money for Boca schools. In fact, running such a system is difficult. Pembroke Pines nearly gave it up three years ago because of financial problems.

Eventually, Boca gave up the idea of making just Boca Raton High School a charter. Teachers and parents didn’t like the idea.

Before that, Boca’s preferred option was to break up the school district. In 1997 and 1998, Ron Klein—then a state senator and later a member of Congress representing this area—backed a constitutional amendment that would have allowed as many as nine school districts in Palm Beach County, subject to a local referendum. The plan died because of justified concerns that affluent areas would flourish at the expense of poorer areas.

For those who live in Boca Raton and Delray Beach and rarely venture outside, it can be tempting to think that this two-city home of everything from entrepreneurs to hipsters is entitled and self-sustaining.

Neither city, for example, is part of the county library system.

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Sensus Boca health care group takes on skin cancer Written by GARY GREENBERG

J Skin cancer is three times more prevalent than all other cancers combined.”

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oe Sardano isn’t a doctor, but he’s helped countless people combat their health problems.

The president and CEO of Boca Raton-based Sensus Healthcare has been introducing cutting-edge medical equipment to hospitals and physicians for 35 years. He was the first magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine salesman in Florida and later peddled the first U.S.-made lithotripsy product to pulverize kidney stones as well as early positron emission tomography (PET) scanning equipment. After working for big corporations for decades, Sardano and three longtime associates decided to go into business for themselves.

“Skin cancer is three times more prevalent than all other cancers combined,” says Sardano, 64.“Half of all people who ever had a sunburn will eventually get skin cancer, typically after the age of 65. It’s a huge, huge market.”

Sensus’ superficial radiation therapy machine, called the SRT-100, attacks basil and squamous cell carcinomas with targeted low-level radiation that penetrates only five millimeters into the skin. That’s enough, explains Sardano, to destroy the cancer without harming healthy tissue. Meanwhile, the standard procedure, Mohs surgery, uses a microscopic technique to carefully cut out the cancer, but it can still leave a scar and is susceptible to surgical complications.

“The most amazing thing about our machine is there is no pain, no anesthesia, no cutting, no bleeding, no stitching and no scarring,”says Sardano.“There are no side effects.”

Sensus, founded in 2010, went public over the summer and has now sold more than 250 SRT units worldwide, including three in Boca.

“It’s very satisfying,”Sardano says.

“When you see a patient saying ‘I have no more cancer,’ that’s huge.”

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Marc Bell The moneyman turns to watches Written by GARY GREENBERG

N If everybody would help somebody else, think what the world would be like.”

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ot all nice guys finish last. Take Marc Bell. A dot.com whiz kid in the 1990s, Bell evolved into a venture capitalist who invests in businesses producing everything from trendy watches to nanosatellites. Yet he talks most passionately about trying to make the world a better place.

“It’s all about giving back,”says the founder of the Boca Raton-based private equity firm Marc Bell Capital Partners.“If everybody would help somebody else, think what the world would be like.”

For his 45th birthday, Bell says he gave himself “the present”of taking a group of homeless and foster kids from Coconut Creek’s SOS Children’s Villages to Disney World.

“They don’t have anything—their parents are dead or in jail or just gone—and the problem is ignored because most people aren’t exposed to it,” he notes.“Those kids deserve what everybody else has, and it’s time for society to take responsibility.”

Bell, 49, doesn’t stop there. He provides funding for research to help reverse arteriosclerosis, dollars for a state-of-the-art shooting simulator for the Boca Raton police department, and offers scholarships to college students who can’t afford to finish school. Bell’s Scholars, as the scholarships are called, steer graduates to work for nonprofits.

“We’re on a plan to help a thousand kids in this program,” he says.“If they all go out into the world, they can each touch a thousand lives doing things like building an elementary school in a rural town or digging a well for clean drinking water in Africa.

If we can do that, we will have touched a million people.”

Bell notes there are plenty of opportunities to help others close to home, too.

“There are a lot of causes right in our own backyard,”says Bell, who lives in a 27,000-square-foot mansion in West Boca.

“It’s all about doing the right thing.”

He’s done the right thing for himself, too.

Bell built an empire by investing in technology, oil and gas, aerospace, retail, consumer products and just about everything else under the sun. ››

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A self-professed computer geek, Bell says he founded an Internet provider to improve the quality of online gaming for himself and his pals in the early 1990s. That business ultimately morphed into the industry giant Globix Corporation, which hosts the likes of Microsoft, Walmart and Deutsche Bank.

Another client was Penthouse magazine, which was a top website at the time. But things went south for the once-scandalous men’s magazine, which led to bankruptcy.

“We owned more of their debt than anyone else and ended up owning it,”says Bell.“We had Penthouse about 10 years and got rid of it. That’s old news.”

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More recent news is Kyboe!, the casual watch company started by two Dutch men.

“They were working on their dining room table when we found them, and it’s been a phenomenal success,”says Bell, who wears one of the colorful, oversized wristwatches.“Now we’re in 30 countries, all major U.S. retailers, and Oprah Winfrey chose us as one of her holiday selections.”

Then there are the nanosatellites called Terran Orbital. He shows off one that is smaller than a loaf of bread and looks like something a ten-year-old could rig up with an erector set in five minutes.

“It does anything you want— communications, weather,

photography…” boasts Bell.

“The Defense Department builds satellites as big as school buses, but who wants to blast a school bus into space? And it takes six to eight years for the government to make them, so the technology is so out of date it’s ridiculous.

“We design and manufacture our satellites in 18 months.”

It seems that everything Bell touches turns to gold, including some of the Broadway shows he’s produced. Two of them, “Jersey Boys” and “August: Osage County,” took Tony awards and a Grammy.

“The shows were a great investment and great fun,” says Bell.

“If you can have fun and make money, it’s a great day.”

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Top 4 menu items:

Shrimp and grits Biscuits and gravy Gumbo Shrimp po' boy

Stellar night to go: Monday Night Biscuit Jam

Biscuit with a heart: Supports the South Florida Musicians Assistance Foundation

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fter a 28-year career in investment banking, onetime “starving musician” Al Poliak contemplated retiring. Instead, he bought a struggling bar in 2011 and turned it into Boca Raton’s premiere venue for live music.

“I was going to take at least a year off to chill and travel, then I came up with this harebrained idea for the Funky Biscuit,”says Poliak.

Tucked away on the southeast side of Royal Palm Plaza, the Funky Biscuit showcases bands from all over the country—with an emphasis on New Orleans—and has featured legends like Leon Russell, Gregg Allman, Jorma Koukonen, two Neville brothers and the late Johnny Winter.

Poliak, 56, says he came up with the name for the bar while driving his daughters to school.

“I wanted to tie food and music together in some fashion,”he recalls.“I thought, ‘What about Funky Biscuit?’The girls weren’t impressed, but I went home and Googled it. The Urban Dictionary defined it as ‘a beat and a baseline that rocks the membranes of your brain, gives you a feeling of hedonism and ecstasy, and puts a smile on your face.’ I said, ‘That’s it.’”

Poliak, a self-taught keyboardist who’s played in bands on and off since his teens, sits in with the acts on occasion. But that’s not his biggest thrill.

Former investment banker Al Poliak on the keyboard at Funky Biscuit.

“My favorite part is when I’m standing with my arms folded over the Leslie speaker up front watching an epic show,” he says.“I can’t tell you what it’s like to see Gregg Allman and his band open up with “Statesboro Blues”and then go into “Stormy Monday,” and I’m standing right there. It’s surreal.”

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A FEW IDEAS FOR COUPLES’ FUN

Go to a Tantra workshop for couples.

Dr. Valentine is offering a Tantra Workshop on Feb. 11 and 12, a weekend dedicated to enhancing a couple’s intimacy for more erotic and sensual lovemaking.

To find out more, call Dr. Valentine’s office at 561/391-3305 or visit drsallyvalentine.com.

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Take a romantic stroll on the beach.

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It’s right here for the taking. Boca Raton is home to five miles of beautiful beach walking.

Call 561/716-2591

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Share a box of Jodi’s Bites.

Created by Boca Raton resident Jodi Dubrow, Jodi’s Bites are organic, nutritious, savory and delicious. (These vegan bites are free of gluten, dairy, soy, eggs and guilt.)

Share a box with your mate. Mix and match the many flavors, including coconut chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter, truffle and more.

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ccording to Boca Raton-based sex therapist Dr. Sally Valentine, sex has been shown to enhance the immune system, reduce depression, improve well-being and sleep, increase energy and more.

If your love life needs a boost, Dr. Valentine recommends some simple exercises:

THE DAILY RITUAL. “One of the things that I believe can help all couples to stay connected and more sexually receptive is a daily ritual,”Dr.Valentine says.

Dr. Sally Valentine That means appreciating each other, making eye contact and keeping daily gratitude sacred. That’s regardless of the day’s challenges. The couple commits to sharing thankfulness daily.

A DEEPER LEVEL OF SHARING AND CONNECTING. Couples should sit across from one another, make eye contact, take some breaths together and start by sharing what each appreciates about his or her partner. Next step: the partner repeats those words to make sure he or she heard the appreciation message completely. There’s more: The partner who shared the words of appreciation says why it is important to him or her. In other words, the exercise is not just to state why you appreciate your partner, but to describe why it’s important.

“When we feel connected to our partners, we are far more receptive to sexual activity and sexual sharing,” Dr. Valentine says.

AGING SEX MYTHS

“An aging body isn’t sexy” is among five prevalent sex myths, according to AARP. Being sexy doesn’t mean having the perfect body, but presuming others think your body might not measure up can ruin your sexual enjoyment.

Embrace your body, and “hop into bed with confidence and pride that will infuse you with sexiness,” says AARP. Other myths, according to the article: “his equipment doesn’t work,” “neither does hers,” “you can’t fire up an old engine,” and “older people shouldn’t have sex.”

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Attitude really is everything

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Yale University looked at survival of 660 people ages 50 to 94 years old during a 22-year study.

They found that people with positive attitudes about aging lived more than seven years longer than those with negative attitudes.

In fact, individual’s perceptions of how they’d age affected survival years more than lowered blood pressure or smoking, among other things.

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opping a supplement, getting a hormone shot, or undergoing cosmetic therapy might change the way you look and feel.

But these measures won’t slow, stop or reverse human aging.

According to Boca Raton-based internist Dr. Richard A. Levine, there are several ways to make the inevitable aging process smoother. We have the power, he says, to improve our well-being and even live longer.

For example, low hormone levels are usually a clue that something else is going on. One common cause for low hormones is aging, but other causes include stress, according to Levine. If you don’t address stress, it can lead to other pro-aging situations, such as more drinking, smoking and lack of sleep.

Another cause of low hormones is opioid use. Even supplements can do more harm than good. CoQ10 (a frequently used dietary supplement) might help

some people, but for those with liver problems, it can be harmful, according to Dr. Levine. The need for testosterone or another hormone won’t fix the things that are accelerating your aging process.

So, what can you do? Levine says you can try the pills, shots and procedures, but first learn more about your health. Have a health history and physical by a trusted provider.

Take a more comprehensive approach rather than taking a shortcut to address aging concerns.

Levine’s tips for better aging are simple: 1. Live in a healthy fashion (That means different things to different people. Live according to what you truly think is right for your health.)

2. Do something for someone... anybody.

3. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate.

4. Take a walk.

5. Have a good relationship with your doctor.“Relationship”is the key word.

6. Attitude is everything.

Levine says,“The hope is to not battle nature, but to work within it...”

More turning to cosmetic surgery

The demand for cosmetic procedures, including liposuction and fillers, rose by 2 percent between 2014 and 2015 among 40- to 54-year-olds. Spending on cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. went up $13.3 billion in all age groups.

Source: 2015 statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Testosterone use among men triples The number of older and middle-aged men prescribed testosterone has tripled since 2001, according to a study of nearly 11 million men.

Source: June 3, 2013 New York Times well. blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/03/mens-useof-hormone-on-the-rise/?_r=0

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This is how far we’ll go to get Afib patients off blood thinners.

1/5 of an inch

It’s called the left atrial appendage. For patients with atrial fibrillation, it can become a reservoir where blood clots form, migrate and cause stroke or other serious problems. That’s why afib patients require blood thinners that, while effective, can impact quality of life.

What if you could eliminate that appendage and thus eliminate the need for blood thinners? At Boca Raton Regional Hospital we can.

Boca Regional’s Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery, Richard Cartledge, MD, FACS, is one of a select group of surgeons nationally to be performing ultra-minimally invasive ligation of the left atrial appendage. Using two microscopic incisions, he seals off the appendage and closes it from circulation so clots no longer can be formed in the structure. It is then reabsorbed by the body.

No left atrial appendage. No risk of forming clots. No need for blood thinners.

And Dr. Cartledge does the procedure using incisions that are 1/5 of an inch compared to traditional minimally invasive openings of 2.5 inches. That means most patients require only over-the-counter pain medication, require no post-operative chest tube and can go home the next day.

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Here are a few we loved.

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here’s the vast heartland of America with its fast food franchises and steakhouses and pancake breakfasts and barbecue joints, and then there’s South Florida. Once you cross that imaginary line of demarcation somewhere south of Orlando that divides South Florida from Everyone Else, the culture starts shifting, new languages pop up on roadside signs, even the radio stations have an accent.

And the farther south you go, the standard-issue American cultural landscape begins to slip into a vast and diverse mix of communities based largely on immigrants from as near as Brooklyn, N.Y. (think pizza and braciole) to as far flung as Mumbai (tandoori chicken) and Indonesia (poke bowls). We have Bahamians, Cubans, Chinese, Venezuelans, Brazilians, Russians, Japanese, Indians, Jamaicans, Filipinos, Africans—everyone stirring up their versions of family recipes, national foods, holiday treats, opening restaurants, selling at local markets, spreading the word.

It only figures that markets would follow—grocery stores from Miami to West Palm and beyond selling foodstuffs and spices and housewares and candies and breads from the homeland. Recent immigrants find a familiar port in the storm and the rest of us get a window into the larger world—and all the recipes it may hold for the adventurous cook.

Here are five markets in or near Boca Raton we’ve visited. So branch out a little, think big, take a wok on the wild side.

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Market manager Jorge Lazarte with some of the market’s varied products

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1718 W. HILLSBORO BLVD. DEERFIELD BEACH 954/418-0503

WHAT YOU’LL FIND:

Latino’s, owned by Orlando Vargas, started in 2001 and we think it’s one of the best Latin markets we’ve seen. This large market reminds us of an old-fashioned grocery store, but with aisles dedicated to different countries—Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Columbia, Mexico and Uruguay—with all the basics, from Cassava flour to South American wines.You’ll find the obligatory paella pans in all sizes (and the right paella seasoning), herbs like Brazilian stone breaker, horsetail and emoliente, and a frozen food section with Belmost Aji Limo (the correct chilis for ceviche), La Saltena Jojaldradas (Venezuelan empanadas) and Columbian Abuela Arepa de chocolo (Spanish for a sweet chocolate pancake.)

WHAT NOT TO MISS:

Latino’s has a large meat inventory, which is really its signature section.

This is where to buy picanha, the

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Brazilian tri-tip—maybe the best cut of meat for grilling (and Brazilians know grilling like nobody’s business). You can also find cachapas here, which are Venezuelan corn pancakes and chorizo from Argentina.

LATIN FOODS WE LOVE:

Argentina: Asado (barbecue) Chimichurri (the go-to condiment made of parsley, oregano, onion, garlic, chili peppers, olive oil, lemon) Empanadas (baked or fried pockets with different fillings, like beef or chicken) Brazil: Brigadeiros: Brazil’s version of the chocolate truffle Pão dequeijo: cheese bread Cuba: Arroz con pollo (chicken with yellow rice) Ropa Viejo (shredded beef) Peru: Ceviche Causa (layered potato and avocado casserole with meats or tuna and other ingredients)

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Line a large plate with paper towels.

Thread each shrimp lengthwise onto a skewer to keep it straight.

Stir the Old Bay seasoning into the boiling water. Add the shrimp and boil until they just turn pink, about one minute. Use tongs to transfer the shrimp to the paper towels to drain. (The shrimp can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Let come to room temperature before proceeding.)

Put the celery, mayonnaise, lime juice, aji amarillo paste, ginger, cilantro, and salt in a small bowl and whisk together until smooth.

Refrigerate until cold, about 20 minutes.

To serve, remove the skewers and arrange 3 shrimp on each of four small plates. Spoon the sauce over them, and garnish with avocado slice, red onion, corn nuts, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

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12 large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined 1 heaping teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 1/2 cup diced celery 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste (made from frozen aji amarillo chiles; available at market) 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and stems) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup corn nuts (available at market) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 12 6-inch skewers

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British Depot

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WHAT YOU’LL FIND:

For decades, British cooking was more of a joke than a real genre, but that was before the worldwide culinary revolution swept across the UK and everyone woke up and started perfecting what they always did best. In England’s case, that would be hearty breakfasts with bacon and sausages, high tea with clotted cream and scones, beautiful Christmas cakes, good cheeses, pub food (Did anyone say scotch eggs?) and steak and kidney pie, among other things. In South Florida there are two outposts (17 years and counting) owned by Bryan and Lisa Ireland specializing in English groceries—the larger in Fort Lauderdale and a smaller one with the necessities in Lake Worth.

The day we went to Lake Worth, we found ourselves drawn to the frozen case which had shepherd’s pie, steak

and kidney pies, imported Winston bangers (sausage) and scones. When we asked about the bacon, the clerk Breda (who declined to give her last name) said,“We laugh at American bacon.” I said,“But what about our good American bacon?” To which she replied firmly, “There is no good American bacon.”

WHAT NOT TO MISS:

At the British Depot you will be spared our American bacon in favor of the British variety along with Branston pickle relish, Cadbury chocolate, wine gums and our personal favorite, Twiglets, the savory snacks made with marmite that one of us cannot get enough of and have never gotten enough of since we lived in London at age 12. Other must-haves: Double Devon cream, shepherd’s pie, scones, Christmas pudding (in season).

BRITISH FOODS WE LOVE:

Toad in the hole (Yorkshire pudding and sausage) Fish and chips Beef Wellington Mincemeat pie

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Thaw the puff pastry according to directions. Prepare duxelles, sauté one chopped onion in butter.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sauté filets on both sides until browned, and then place filets in the puff pastry, mix several tablespoons of pâté and butter together to spread on filet, top with duxelles and close the lids.

Blend the milk and egg and brush on the tops and sides of the pastry shells. Cut a few holes in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

Bake about 15-30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer tucked into the filet reaches 120 degrees (rare), 125 degrees (medium-rare) or 135 degrees for medium.

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94 Russian & International Food Market 8903 GLADES ROAD BOCA RATON 561/483-6020

WHAT YOU’LL FIND:

This large well-organized grocery store in West Boca truly does have it all, from fresh produce and frozen foods (there are 20 different kinds of herring), Russian candies and baked goods, a deli counter with salads and borscht and pierogies, products from Turkey and Poland, Germany and Sri Lanka, even an entire pickled-everything section: pickled grapes, pickled apples, green tomatoes, cabbage—you name it. If it grows, it’s been pickled here. Deli clerk Mariana Gelman, who’s been at the market since it started eight years ago, says everyone shows up here to shop—South Americans, Cubans, Middle Easterners—all in search of foods“from home” they cannot find elsewhere. She points to whole aisles devoted to teas and vodkas, special sausages from Yugoslavia and Hungary, caviar for days, prianik ginger cookies. The Mother Country is here and only seconds from the Florida turnpike.

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The Alaskan wild salmon caviar for $35 a pound gets our vote, and you can’t possibly get enough pierogies in this lifetime. We also liked that pickled section, the traditional Russian “Olivier” potato salad, and the one zillion kinds of cold kiffir and tahini and oils.

And a side note: Right next door is a charming French café and bakery which may have the most beautiful cakes on this planet. And pastries, and baguettes. Two markets, one-stop shopping.

RUSSIAN DISHES WE LOVE:

Beef stroganoff Cabbage strudel Olivier salad (Russian potato salad) Borscht (beet and red cabbage soup) Blini with caviar

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1 pound unsalted butter, divided into two parts, plus two additional tablespoons 1 head cabbage (about two pounds), cored and shredded 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper 1/2 box of frozen phyllo (or fillo) dough, defrosted (20 sheets)

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Clockwise from top: Mariana Gelman, herring, Russian and European foodstuffs, pastas and caviars

Prepare cabbage and defrost phyllo dough.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Butter a large baking sheet (or two) with the two extra tablespoons of butter and spread cabbage on top, trying not to overlap.

Use two buttered sheets if necessary.

Cut 1/2 pound of the remaining butter into small pats and toss evenly over cabbage. Cover tightly with foil. Every 15 minutes lift the foil and stir the cabbage.

Bake until golden colored and tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.

Remove from heat, uncover and cool to room temperature.

Set oven to 400 degrees.

In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the remaining eight ounces of butter.

Open package of phyllo and unroll, covering with cloth or plastic so it does not dry out.

Lay out phyllo with longest side close to you (for ease, do this on a large baking sheet with sides, the one you will use for baking).

Brush lightly with melted butter and top with another sheet until you have 10 sheets of phyllo buttered and stacked.

Then make a second, separate stack of phyllo using the same technique. Cover the first stack with the cooked cabbage. Then place the second stack over the cabbage.

Brush the top with remaining butter, place the pan in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 40 minutes.

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Oriental Market owners Anthony Chau, Eva Luong and Kim Gregorio

Dough: 2 cups water 4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling: 3/4 pound ground chicken 2 eggs 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame oil 4 cups finely chopped cabbage (savoy) 5 scallions, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced To sauté and steam: 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 to 1/2 cup water Dipping sauce: 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons honey 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha (more if you really like heat; this was just enough for me) 3 scallions, thinly sliced

Make dough. Bring water to boil. While it heats, place flour and salt in bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook, whisk together. Add about 1/4 cup of boiling water to flour, mix in slowly. Drizzle water in with mixer on lowest speed. When all water is added, increase speed to medium and knead for about 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.

While dough rests, mix filling ingredients—all of them—together in bowl.

Divide dough in two. Flour board or counter lightly. Roll one piece of dough into long “snake” about 1-inch in diameter. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds. Roll each round out into approx. 3-inch circle. You should get about 25 circles. Place about 1/2 tablespoon filling in center of each dough circle. Fold dough in half and tightly pinch and pleat edges together. Press each one down slightly to get flattened bottom.

Heat oil in large, cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add dumplings to skillet (I crowded mine and it worked...) and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 4 minutes (be careful not to burn). Add water all at once and cover skillet.

Reduce heat to medium-low, keeping it simmering. Cook without disturbing for another 7 to 8 minutes. Dough will swell and cook. Uncover and cook until all water is evaporated. Serve hot.

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Cho Á Dông Oriental Food Market 4245 N. STATE ROAD 7 LAUDERDALE LAKES 954/485-9450 This large oriental food market caters primarily to Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai customers but products span the globe, and the small Oakland Shopping Center where it resides also has Maxim Oriental bakery (try the spiced pork buns) Silver Pond Chinese restaurant, Huong’s Bistro, the Kicky Crawfish Tap Bar featuring Vietnamese food as well as the Duc Than’h jewelry store. Open since 1985, the grocery has everything from rice to incense to Buddha statues, and even features a “vegetarian only” section in the back.

There is a whole aisle devoted to noodles (shredded squid to rice), one to different kinds of rice, another one to snacks like brown rice crackers, green tea pumpkin seeds, ginger and coconut candy. Little pork and rice food pods

wrapped in a banana leaf are at the counter, and there is a produce section plus frozen foods (lo mein noodles, shrimp rolls, kimchi, prepared dishes).

There is Thai eggplant, miso paste, fish sauce and bins up front with fish jerky, sweet gooseberry and other things we had no idea what to do with. But it was fun—soup bowls to chopsticks.

WHAT NOT TO MISS:

This is where you come for coconut milk, banana flour, hoisin sauce, Szechuan bean sauce, chilies, soy and anything else that helps you craft that perfect Asian dish. It even has Filipino-style spaghetti sauce. (Who knew?)

An added bonus is Huong’s Bistro a few doors down where we had brilliant Banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches). Try the grilled pork one—complete with house pickles, jalapeno, cilantro, pâté spread and house mayo.

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The eclectic India Bazaar, with everything from produce to shrines to imported foodstuffs and accessories

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

4780 OKEECHOBEE BLVD. WEST PALM BEACH 561/684-3480

WHAT YOU’LL FIND:

Vishal Savbas and his family have run the India Bazaar for 25 years and people come from all over the state to shop here because it has a wide selection of everything India and is all kosher. There is fresh produce, a frozen food section and 20 to 30 kinds of rice, for starters. There are prayer shrines, wedding decorations, whole aisles dedicated to different flours, spices, housewares, condiments, and exotic ingredients like betel leaves and arcane curries and tamarind. The market caters to India and the West Indies, Jamaica, Sri Lanka. There are trinkets and English chocolates and incense

and drums. Almost next door is an Indian clothing store, the Indian Fashion Boutique, if you’ve always hankered for a sari. Best of all, there are hot, fresh homemade samosas up front that are impossible to resist.

WHAT NOT TO MISS:

We repeat: A hot samosa. Or six.

Maybe some butter spice mix (for Indian butter chicken), curry leaf, spices and a few frozen prepared dishes to get you inspired.

INDIAN DISHES WE LOVE:

Aloo tiki (Indian potato fritters) Raita (cucumber mint yogurt sauce) Chicken tikka masala Chicken vindaloo Tandoori chicken

For the sauce: 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece) 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups canned tomato purée (see Cook’s Notes for a fresh-tomato alternative) 3/4 cup water CONTINUED ON PAGE 206

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Years Later NANCY BOCHICCHIO had a caffeinated personality to begin with, but she was especially pumped that December afternoon in 2007.“I just got the best Christmas present!”she exclaimed over the phone to her sister, JoAnn Bruno.

The doctors had told Nancy that she probably couldn’t have children. Even when she finally got pregnant, at almost 40, it nearly didn’t happen. Four months along, a sonogram showed a problem with the spinal cord. Nancy was advised to get an abortion.

The Bochicchios are strong Catholics. Nancy worshipped at St. Jude, between Powerline Road and St. Andrews Boulevard, north of Boca Del Mar. Nancy continued the pregnancy and on Dec. 17, 1999, she delivered a healthy daughter, Joey Bochicchio-Hauser, named for Nancy’s father. JoAnn Bruno said,“Joey was our Christmas angel.” Her due date had been Christmas Day. Her middle name became Noel.

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Nancy just had to stop for a gift card.

It wouldn't take long. Town Center Mall was across the street from the doctor's office.

A single parent—she and Phillip Hauser had divorced in 2006—Nancy devoted herself to Joey, church and work. During Joey’s annual checkup in late 2007, the pediatrician worried about a heart murmur. He recommended that Nancy take Joey to a cardiologist.

There was no rush. She could wait until the new year. But when it came to Joey, Nancy couldn’t wait. She took her daughter sooner than later, and the cardiologist told her that Joey’s heart was fine.

It was mid-afternoon, after the appointment, when Nancy called her sister. All was well. She was going to have dinner with another St. Jude mother. Joey was going to be a reindeer in the school Christmas play, her birthday was in five days, and then there would be Christmas. Nancy just had to stop for a gift card. It wouldn’t take long. Town Center Mall was across the street from the doctor’s office.

The other abduction

Four months earlier, a 30-year-old woman and her 2-year-old son had been abducted at Town Center, near Nordstrom. Not that many people knew.

The woman—known since then as “Jane Doe”; she never has revealed her identity— described her attacker as between 18 and 25 years old with a ponytail under a floppy hat.

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He got into the back seat, next to her son, as she was putting purchases in the hatch of her SUV, and pointed a gun at the boy. They drove to a Bank of America branch, where he forced her to withdraw $600. He wanted more, but she had hit her limit.

He allowed the woman to comfort her son, who remained astonishingly calm and even dozed. They drove to the parking lot of what then was Pete’s Restaurant and is now City Fish Market, on Glades Road near the Florida Turnpike. The man handcuffed the woman, secured her ankles and her neck with zip ties, and placed blacked-out sunglasses over her eyes. He took over the wheel.

After driving on the turnpike, the man returned to where he had abducted the woman and her son. He left them in the car, unharmed.

It had all taken about two hours.

Yet the Boca Raton Police Department report referred to the woman’s horrific ordeal as“an alleged armed robbery”and said she had been“accosted.”The report did not mention a child held at gunpoint or a carjacking. Police officials said they hadn’t been able to confirm all the details, such as whether her car had been on the turnpike. She wasn’t asked to speak with a sketch artist.

The sanitized report generated almost no media coverage. There was no warning to shoppers at the mall. And then it was December.

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That day

Nancy Bochicchio was punctual about getting to her job with a financial services company in Delray Beach. If she was going to be even five minutes late, she would call.

Nancy usually phoned her sister before leaving for work. On the morning of Dec. 13, 2007, however, JoAnn Bruno hadn’t heard from Nancy by 8:30. That was unusual. JoAnn had been up early—at 5:15. She had heard something on TV about police finding “two women”at Town Center Mall. Not a woman and a child.

Concern became like a cloud over the morning. JoAnn phoned Nancy’s workplace.

She still hadn’t called. For Nancy,“five minutes early was late.”Then JoAnn saw on television the car in which the “women”had been found.

Immediately, the cloud darkened and broke.

“My God!”JoAnn wailed.“It’s my sister!”

JoAnn’s grandson was with her. She recalls “literally throwing him in the car”and driving to the police station, but she knew what she would hear. Nancy had been going to the mall with Joey. JoAnn Bruno already understood that she had lost a sister and a niece.

Video surveillance caught Nancy and Joey walking into the mall at Entrance 4, between Sears and Neiman Marcus, at 2:19 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2007. They left about an hour later.

As with “Jane Doe,” the attacker made

Nancy drive to an ATM, where she withdrew $500. After that, there is no confirmed timeline. We just know that a security guard found Nancy’s black Chrysler Aspen at about midnight, idling in the mall parking lot near Sears. Nancy and Joey were inside, shot point blank in the head.

Like “Jane Doe” and her son, Nancy and Joey had been secured with duct tape, zip ties and handcuffs. Blacked-out goggles covered their eyes. Nancy’s wrist restraints, however, were broken. Investigators don’t know whether she or the killer did it.“She was a fighter,”JoAnn said of her sister. If Nancy broke them, did it provoke the man to shoot?

For JoAnn Bruno, those first days after the murders remain a blur.“The first thing I remember,”she said,“was Joey’s birthday.”

It would have been her eighth.“And for her birthday, I bought her a casket.”

Family photos of Nancy and Joey Bochicchio; on right with JoAnn Bruno.

The Aftermath

A quote in the Palm Beach Post after the murders summed up public reaction: “I mean, this is Boca. These things aren’t supposed to happen here.”

The Boca Raton Police Department waited 16 hours before telling the public that the crime was a homicide. Then-Mayor Steven Abrams— now a county commissioner—said the depart-

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ust as the Bochicchio murders remained unsolved at deadline for these articles, so did the murder of Randi Gorenberg.

The 52-year-old mother of two who lived in Boniello Acres had made a quick stop at Town Center Mall early in the afternoon of March 23, 2007.

Video from a surveillance camera showed Randi walking out of the mall at 1:12 p.m., talking on her cell phone.

At 1:54 p.m., a witness heard shots and saw Randi being pushed from her car at Lawton Chiles Park, about five miles northwest of the mall.

She had been shot in the head. At 1:59, her car entered the parking lot of the Home Depot at Jog Road and West Atlantic Avenue west of Delray Beach, roughly two miles farther north on Jog Road. Two weeks later, a dozen Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives were investigating what they called “promising leads.”

Nothing, however, has come from them. Seventeen months after the murder, two men used Randi Gorenberg’s credit card numbers to make purchases in New England. But the men never were suspects.

In 2011, investigators said a confidential informant had linked members of the MS 13 gang to the murder and identified a fugitive from Miami-Dade County named Michel Barrera as being involved.

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was not enough evidence to charge him with the killing. He remains a person of interest, according to a sheriff’s office spokeswoman, who adds, “We have others.”

When Nancy and Joey Bochicchio were found murdered at the mall that December—also shot in the head—investigators for a time presumed that the same person had killed Randi Gorenberg and the Bochicchios and carjacked “Jane Doe” and her son from the mall parking lot in August 2007.

Today, however, the Boca Raton Police Department does not consider the Gorenberg killing related to the Bochicchio killings. According to a sheriff’s office spokeswoman, the department is “not ruling out” a link between the cases. Unlike Nancy Bochicchio and “Jane Doe,” Randi Gorenberg didn’t have an ATM card.

Like the Boca Raton Police Department with the Bochicchio case, the sheriff’s office calls the Gorenberg investigation “active and ongoing,” though the spokeswoman said, “We are not willing to discuss the case any further at this time.”

About a year ago, Crime Stoppers raised the reward in the Gorenberg case to $15,000, still well below the $400,000 in the Bochicchio murders.

Though investigators drained the pond near the Home Depot, they never recovered a murder weapon.

There have been no arrests.

ment “should have provided more details.”

At issue, of course, was whether “more details” in August might have saved Nancy and Joey. Police investigators acknowledged that the forensic evidence in the two cases was“similar.”JoAnn Bruno says,“They should have shared what they knew. Nancy never would have brought Joey there if she had known that. She might have gone by herself, but never with Joey.”

As criticism mounted over the department’s action—or non-action—four months earlier, then-Assistant Chief Ed Morley told the South Florida Sun-Sentinel that reporters might be to blame for underplaying the August carjacking because they were focused on the state budget crisis that required a special session. Except that all those reporters were in Tallahassee.

“We don’t have news conferences on every robbery that we have, ” Morley said.“It was an incident we were tasked with, and we investigated it fully. ” Politicians jumped in. Then-City Councilman Bill Hager, contemplating a run for mayor in March, proposed that the city and the mall split the cost of “a full-scale video surveillance system covering the entire exterior of the mall.”

Nine months earlier, 38 minutes after leaving the mall on a Saturday afternoon, a woman named Randi Gorenberg had been shot in the head and her body dumped at Lawton Chiles Park near the Morikami Museum—outside the city limits. (See sidebar.) She had stopped by Old Navy to buy a John Legend CD and a pair of shorts.

“It’s clear to me,” said Hager, who ultimately didn’t run for mayor and is finishing his last term in the Florida House,“that the Town Center Mall has been targeted, and targeted by a new generation of criminals.”

By January, a task force of 10 detectives— three from Boca Raton and seven from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office—was investigating both cases. A month later, John Walsh of “America’s Most Wanted” piled on by claiming that a “pathological monster” was stalking the area, even as investigators found no forensic link between the Gorenberg and Bochicchio murders. All three women—including“Jane Doe” in the August abduction— had been driving black SUVs, but there was no evidence that Randi Gorenberg had been abducted at the mall.

For all the effort, and despite Boca Raton offering a reward of $350,000, investigators got only dry holes. Nancy Bochicchio’s purse was found in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami and police questioned two homeless men, but they were not suspects. Nancy had

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Left, a mall security camera captured the last image of Nancy and Joey Bochicchio alive; above, the reward poster for the crime

managed to call 911 after the abduction, but the line went dead, and a call back to her number was not answered.

Police investigated what seemed like a similar incident at Mizner Park three days after the August attack, but it didn’t lead to anything. In May 2008, a video camera at Aventura Mall in Miami-Dade County caught a man who fit the suspect’s description. One day later, a man was arrested at the mall, but he was released.

There have been no other arrests. Investigators didn’t find the murder weapon. As its ninth anniversary neared, Boca Raton’s most notorious crime remained unsolved.

“Ongoing investigation”

On the wall behind Capt. Matthew Duggan’s desk in the Boca Raton Police Department’s training and professional standards offices is a picture of Nancy and Joey. Duggan was running the detective bureau in December 2007, and he was the department’s ranking investigator on the task force, since disbanded.

Since the murders, we have gone through a financial crisis and three presidential elections.

The national media have moved on to other horrors, but the lonely work remains to find the predator whom fate placed within range of a mother and her little girl so long ago.

Duggan stresses that the Bochicchio case is “open.” During a November interview, Duggan

said the department had received 30 leads in the previous year, some from outside and some generated from within. The announcement in late 2015 that the FBI had added $50,000 to the city’s reward brought new public attention. Detectives check with other agencies every week.

The department believes that the“Jane Doe” attacker is the Bochicchio killer. Yet there has been no sign of the man acting again in this area or anywhere else, even though Boca police check out any crimes that sound similar. Could the killer be dead or in prison? Could he have left the country? “We haven’t dismissed any theories,”Duggan said.“We won’t know what happened until we sit down with the guy, and I can’t wait for that to happen.”

As others did after the murders, Duggan defends the department’s handling of the “Jane Doe” case.“We followed up on everything she said, even if it felt inconsistent.”Example: The car’s transponder hadn’t registered a toll payment, so how could it have been on the turnpike? Apparently, the transponder had malfunctioned. Video showed the vehicle going through the booth. In the months after the murders, Duggan added, three people fabricated stories about being robbed at Town Center.

“Jane Doe”spoke of a second vehicle at the mall with which she thought her attacker had made eye contact. A police spokesman said the department “followed up on the lead,”which

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JoAnn Bruno at the St. Jude Memorial that commemorates Nancy and Joey Bochicchio

remains part of the investigation.

Duggan said the department has had several “ ‘This is it’ moments”during the Bochicchio investigation and has not lost hope.“Once you stop believing, you’re not going to give 110 percent.”

In January 2013, the manager of Josephine’s restaurant on North Federal Highway in Boca Raton was murdered during a robbery. To Duggan, the scene“looked like a classic whodunit.”

Just two months later, however, came charges against three Broward County Jail inmates.

“The Josephine’s case,”Duggan said,“gives us inspiration.”He noted that the department recently had solved some 20-year-old rape cases.

Duggan and JoAnn Bruno talk regularly— sometimes about developments in the case, sometimes just to chat. JoAnn also hears from Police Chief Dan Alexander.“They’ve been wonderful.”At the funeral, JoAnn said, she promised Nancy that they would find her killer.

“They tell you at the academy not to take cases personally,”Duggan said,“but you can’t not take (the Bochicchio case) personally. We all believe we are going to solve it.”

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the city annexed Town Center in 2003, after which Boca Raton took over law enforcement duties from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

An officer is at the substation “around the clock,” Duggan said. The department staffs up more during the holidays. Shoplifting is the main crime problem.

“Jane Doe”gave an interview—in disguise— to NBC in mid-2008, and has not been heard from since. She reportedly has moved out of the area. She filed a lawsuit against the mall, alleging inadequate security at the time of the attack. Her attorney, Skip Campbell, said the result was a confidential settlement.“I can tell you,”Campbell said,“that security at the mall is sixfold what it was then.”

As for the mall itself, parent company Simon Property Group referred all questions from Boca Raton magazine—such as what came out of a security task force formed a month after the murders—to a public relations firm in Texas that advertises itself as being“acclaimed for achieving optimal brand awareness, positioning and influence. . .”

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105 HOW YOU CAN HELP People who have information about the murders of Nancy Bochicchio and Joey Bochicchio-Hauser can call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County (800/458TIPS) or Boca Raton Police Det. Scott Hanley at 561/338-1344.

People who have information about the murder of Randi Gorenberg can also call Crime Stoppers. A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman said those who want added security can send information anonymously by downloading the PBSO app “CONNECT & PROTECT, See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android smart phone.

For JoAnn Bruno it has been nearly a decade without the annual family trips to Disney World at Christmas, without the tea parties with Joey—they had planned one for Jan. 2— without the sister she had bugged her parents to have.

safety. We work closely with the Boca Raton Police Department to execute proactive security strategies and create safety awareness throughout the mall and community. We provide 24-hour security patrols in and around the property, employing both private security and off-duty police officers. We also invest in new technologies to enhance our customers’ safe shopping experience. Safety is our top priority, and our security team is available to assist customers at any time.”

Life goes on Two months after the murders, the students at St. Jude Catholic School planted an oak tree in memory of Nancy and Joey, who started as a pre-schooler at age four. A plaque at the bottom of the trunk reads“Heaven’s Angels.”

The tree has grown to about 20 feet. Family members add seasonal touches.

For JoAnn Bruno, it has been nearly a decade without the annual family trips to Disney World at Christmas, without the tea parties with Joey—they had planned one for Jan. 2— without the sister she had bugged her parents to have.“I used to cry. I would tell them, ‘Here is your one and only daughter.’“ When Nancy was born, JoAnn was 12 years older. Still, they were as inseparable growing up in the Bronx as Nancy and Joey had been.

“You dated me,”JoAnn said,“you dated her.”

Stanley Bruno regularly would go to Atlantic City with the sister-in-law whom he had known since she was two and who complained when she couldn’t go on their honeymoon.

“Nancy,” JoAnn said,“taught him how to play craps.”They went to the fights.”

JoAnn believes that the bond endures. In late 2015, Stanley was in the hospital for two months after suffering a stroke that followed heart surgery. His organs began failing. The doctors advised JoAnn to take him off life support, as the doctors had advised Nancy to abort her pregnancy. Like Nancy, JoAnn refused.

“I said, ‘I can’t do this.’ I wrapped a St. Christopher medal (the symbol of protection from hardships) around his hand. I lied about what was in the living will. And my sister’s voice

came to me. She was telling me that he was going to be all right.

“And he woke up on Dec. 23. I had my own Christmas miracle.”

Of Nancy and Joey, JoAnn says, “We never let them be forgotten.”They are buried in Westchester County, north of New York City, in the same cemetery as other family members. JoAnn’s older daughter lives in Nancy and Joey’s old house in Boca Chase. They have Lindsey, the Wheaten Terrier that Nancy rescued and Joey accessorized. JoAnn’s grandson has Joey’s room. More than two years passed before they could open Joey’s last Christmas presents. JoAnn and Stanley split time between their West Boca house— about four miles from Nancy’s old house— and one north of Orlando.

Her sister, JoAnn said,“was not a girly type.” She was buried in a black turtleneck, jeans and cowboy boots. The casket was closed. The damage had been beyond the skills of any mortician. Stanley saw Nancy.

“He told me, ‘You don’t want to see her.’ My daughter was screaming.”

JoAnn misses Nancy “constantly. There are so many Catholic holidays.”Another trigger is the song “Pennies From Heaven.” It was “like our family song.” Nancy loved to sing it. Joey, too.“She was such a ham.”

And Joey? JoAnn has three grandchildren from her two daughters. Given the age difference, however, Joey was like her first grandchild, even if JoAnn would greet her on the phone by saying, “This is your crazy aunt.”

Joey would be driving now, growing into young adulthood. Tearfully, JoAnn says Joey never made her first Communion. It would have happened in the spring. They had been getting ready. A month before the murders, JoAnn had picked out a veil for the event. She took pictures and called her sister. Joey was going to look so beautiful.

Of course, Joey didn’t get to wear the veil her aunt had bought. Instead, JoAnn went to Saks and Nordstrom to buy the clothes in which Joey would be buried. JoAnn Bruno never has gone back to Town Center Mall.

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Dr. Cyrus Reed Teed, founder of Koreshan Universology

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Koreshans Once upon a time, a long time ago, a self-proclaimed prophet named Cyrus Teed led his followers to a South Florida paradise— and a “religion” for the history books.

Written by LYN MILLNER This is a story about death and a broken promise that happened in a paradise long ago. Specifically, it took place in Estero on Florida’s west coast.

Off I-75, dead even with Delray Beach, is exit 123, known for the outlet mall and state university. If you turn west, though, you’ll pass a Lowe’s shopping center and an animal hospital, both with Mediterranean flair, cross a historical area that was designed to offend none, and eventually arrive at U.S. Highway 41. At this point, you cross into old Florida. The road becomes two lanes flanked by pine trees and saw palmetto. It traces the border of a state park with a story that is strange, even by Florida standards.

Many people who live here can’t tell you what this place is. A lot of them can’t even pronounce the name—Koreshan State Historic Site (It’s“kor-ESH-n.”) Lots of longtime residents have never been in the park. Most came here from the Midwest to retire, play golf and shop. They wanted to get away and be warm, just like the Koreshans, the park’s namesake, did.

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fires, hurricanes and illness to build a city. They left jobs, sold businesses, surrendered their possessions to the group, and, in many cases, deserted their families.

Most of the followers were women, several of whom left their husbands. They were attracted to Teed’s tenet that men and women were equal. And there’s little

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Koreshan teachers and students

You can’t see much of the park from 41, only an abandoned general store the color of cake batter. One of the rangers says it’s haunted. If you pulled into the historic site, you’d find yourself in a ghost village of sorts that was built at the turn of the last century on the Estero River. An occasional tortoise lumbers across the landscape, and black snakes pour through the grass. Shell paths connect a restored bakery, an art hall, several cottages and a hulking two-story wood house that was build for the commune’s leader.

This was a religious utopian settlement like those of Shakers and Harmonists, except its members were more peculiar. Their leader was a charismatic man who believed he was a messiah and had an incoherent set of beliefs. Cyrus Teed told his followers that by practicing celibacy, they were preserving their sexual potency. This would allow them to live forever.

He believed that we live inside a hollow earth. He promised his followers that when he died, he would dissolve and resurrect, and the world would end in a big battle involving airships. When this happened, the Koreshans would become biune—men would take the form of women and vice versa.

Cyrus Teed’s followers quit their comfortable lives to follow him to this hot, humid wilderness. They battled mosquitoes, snakes, alligators, wild hogs, freezes,

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doubt that some women were drawn in by Teed’s looks: His penetrating hazel eyes and deep voice that vibrated with conviction. Marjory Stoneman Douglas met him and described him as square-jawed and magnetic.

These people were not rough pioneer types. Their photos attest to that. They read Greek, formed an orchestra and a drama troupe, took voice lessons and painted. They had their own school for children (who were taught the hollow earth cosmogony) and a lecture series. They were educated, cultured, and well off. Yet, their view of the world seems outlandish. n 1869, when Cyrus Teed was 30, an angel came to him in a vision and told him he was chosen to redeem humanity. Cyrus Teed believed he was the prophet Cyrus from the Old Testament, and he called himself Koresh, the Hebrew transliteration of Cyrus. He was distantly related to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon Church, and no doubt influenced by his cousin’s success.

He was determined to find followers, which he did, though much more slowly than he would have liked.

Thirteen years after his illumination, he had only a few, including his youngest sister and a brother.

He found traction in Chicago, when he spoke at a convention for mental scientists. At this time, Mary Baker Eddy’s then-recent Christian Science movement was taking off, and people were interested in metaphysical healing and in reconciling science and faith. As a doctor, Teed was able to combine the two into what he called a religio-science. Others called it pseudo-science.

Teed’s following in Chicago grew, and they filled two communal homes. He also had a San Francisco contingent, which moved to Chicago. As the group got bigger, it was beset by problems: husbands, for one, were suing Teed. He was arrested for unlawful intimacy with one woman. Creditors came after him for non-payment of bills, journalists ridiculed the Koreshans and insinuated that they were practicing free love, and neighbors didn’t like having zealots doing God-knows-what next door. The citizens of Chicago threatened Teed with bombs, lynchings, and tar and feathers.

Cyrus Teed’s followers quit their comfortable lives to follow him ... they left jobs, sold businesses, surrendered their possessions to the group, and in many cases, deserted their families.

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A Koreshan Unity lapel pin; Dr. Cyrus Teed, founder, and Victoria Gratia, president, of the Koreshan Unity at his home in Estero

Teed needed to leave if his group was to survive.

Observing that the Shakers and Harmonists had thrived in isolation, he wanted some open space to build their utopia.

In 1893, he learned about property for sale in Florida, and this led him on a winding journey where he met an unhinged homesteader who owned 320 acres on the Estero River. Teed convinced the man he was a messiah and bought almost all of the land for $200.

At its height, in 1903, the community numbered just over 200 people. The last original believer died in 1974.

If there were any believers left today, the Koreshan Unity might be called a cult. Or, it might be referred to by the more neutral phrase,“high-demand society”by people trying to get their loved ones to leave. Koreshanity had many things in common with Mormonism, Seventh-Day Adventism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses. Each group began as millenialist movements whose followers believe that Christ will return, establish a kingdom on earth, and reign for 1,000 years, as prophesied in the book of Revelation.

Almost no one today has heard of Teed. But he and his followers were covered by The New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the San Francisco Chronicle, often on the front pages. The Koreshan Unity was part of

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Journals, letters, books and photographs released in recent years reveal the cult’s true story, as described in the new book by Boca contributor Lyn Millner. The Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, A Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet begins with Teed’s death.

A dark test of faith

On Christmas Day of 1908, Dr. Cyrus Teed was laid out lovingly in a zinc bathtub his followers had built exactly to the dimensions of his short frame. His eyes were closed, his face expressionless, his skin dark, and his swollen tongue protruded through enlarged, turned-out lips. They draped him with a white sheet from the waist down and left his torso nude. By all outward appearances, he was dead, and had been for three days, but the followers said he was in a trance— suspended animation, they called it.

Teed lay in a bedroom on the second floor of a house at the southern tip of what is now known as Fort Myers Beach. The temperature was on its way to 73 degrees, and the windows were doubtless open to the salt air for ventilation. The placid water of the Gulf of Mexico gently washed the shore.

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Doctors from Fort Myers had visited two days before and declared Teed “quite extinct.”But Teed’s own doctor, Augustus Weimar, had observed the belly rising and relaxing, and had seen the arteries rebound when he pressed them. About the men who pronounced Teed dead, Dr. Weimar wrote,“If we are not disappointed, we hope to see the doctor visit his death examinators.”

As soon as Teed’s suspended animation began, on December 22, Dr. Weimar began watching the body around the clock.

The nurses lifted the body into the bathtub, knowing that the followers would want to view him. They came in small groups. As shock and nervousness set in, Dr. Weimar read to them from Teed’s writings, which proved that their Master had predicted a“most foul matter.” The followers now believed they knew what he meant by this.

The fact that he was not with them right now was a test of their faith, they agreed, a temporary one, and they would surmount it. They needed only to be patient.“All are serene and in an intense mode of waiting,” Dr. Weimar wrote.“The brightest hours are before us.”

But on Christmas Eve, Dr. Weimar ordered the viewing to stop. Teed’s features were rapidly decomposing.“His countenance changed entirely,” Dr. Weimar noted. At first, Teed had looked like Napoleon, ready for a great battle. Then Dr. Weimar watched hieroglyphics spread across his chest—most likely the marbling that happens after death when blood vessels become visible. Finally, Dr. Weimar admitted that the body had entered a “state of corruptibility.”

Twenty men began work on an aboveground tomb on the beach.

Dr. Weimar stayed beside the body that night.

Inland from the beach house where Teed’s body rested was the Koreshan settlement, where they built boats, produced concrete, baked bread, and packed citrus into boxes for shipping up north. They

had built a dining hall, cabins, a bakery, a general store, a schoolhouse, a Laundromat, barns, a small zoo, a sawmill, a printing house, the boat works and concrete works, gardens where they grew their own food, and an art hall, where their orchestra and band played, where they performed plays, and where Sunday services were held. Along the river were places on the banks where they could sit, read, and lose themselves in thought.

It had taken them 15 years to create this settlement, The Guiding Star City, they called it. Their plans included a temple at the center, surrounded by a body of water, the Crystal Sea. Paths leading out from the temple led to broad boulevards with names like Triomphia Octagonia and Victorian Way. Dr. Weimar was the first to see the miraculous changes at 2 a.m. on Christmas morning. The day before, he noted that the Master’s body had darkened further; it was black and shiny like polished ebony, and it had taken on the appearance of an Egyptian god—the exact image of Horus, god of the sky, of protection and war—often depicted as a man with a falcon’s head. But now there was another, more dramatic change. That morning, when the men docked at the beach with more concrete for the tomb, Dr. Weimar called them into La Parita excitedly.

Dr. Weimar uncovered the left arm, which was immensely swollen and filled with water, what a medical examiner would call a blister. Through the fluid, they believed they saw a new arm and a hand forming,“as soft and fresh as that of a newborn babe,”one of the men later wrote. The followers also thought they detected the faint outline of a nose forming under the old one. They had waited for some sign, refused to bury him, and on Christmas Day, they were rewarded.

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The world reacts

The local paper, the Fort Myers Press, was the first to report the death, which it did matter-of-factly with this headline: “Dr. Cyrus Teed Has Passed Away and Is No More.”

The Chicago Tribune followed, with a sarcastic headline that Teed’s rise was due on Christmas.

The New York Times predicted that the community would disband if Teed didn’t rise the day after Christmas. Two days later, the Times ran a follow-up: “Dr. Teed Has Not Risen.” Some articles included capsules about Teed and the movement and the troubles in Chicago. There were erroneous reports that Teed had left a large estate for his followers when, in fact, there was a mountain of debt. In Estero, telegrams poured in from reporters and followers, asking about Teed’s death, but the Koreshans replied to very few of them.

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The Koreshan Unity general store

he tomb builders sped up the river to the settlement to tell everyone the news. They rang the bell at the dining hall, and everyone gathered and heard about the miraculous change. They boarded boats immediately and at La Parita, they filed up the stairs to view the body. Even the children went, though they had been promised an outing for Christmas Day, to the moving picture show in Fort Myers. This trip was all the children had talked about for several days, but they found themselves here instead, and not a one of them complained, the adults noted, as they filed past the body.

He no longer looked like their Master.

He had been an undersized man but was now puffed. They agreed that he was Horus, as Dr. Weimar had said.

“A great big pugnacious-looking fellow,” one woman wrote,“black as the blackest Egyptian. I would like to look at it again and again.”Although Dr. Weimar had warned them before they came in that Teed might seem repulsive, they didn’t think so.

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“The whole country round about is in a ferment,” one follower wrote to another,“and this place is watched closely.”

The last thing they wanted was more attention; more than anything, they wanted to be left alone, which is what they had always wanted, though they were thwarted at every turn, it seemed, even now at this sacred moment.

The Tampa Morning Tribune was the first to bring up the old rumors—that Teed’s followers practiced free love. Other papers followed suit, dredging up scandals from years ago—Teed was a thief; he had lured wives away from their husbands; men had threatened to lynch him.

Teed wasn’t easy to figure out. Much of his writing and speaking was inscrutable, thanks to flowery language and made-up words; this, his believers took for brilliance. Depending on whom you believe, Teed was earnest or he was a scoundrel. He was harebrained or he was forward thinking. He was celibate or he had sex with many women or he merely kissed and fondled them.

The only thing everyone agreed on, including his detractors, was that he had charisma. He looked like any other nineteenth-century clergyman, they said— black broadcloth suit, white tie, and hat. He was about five foot six and 140 pounds with a receding hairline. But when he opened his mouth and began to speak, people fell under a spell.

He was probably insane, certainly narcissistic— many charismatic religious leaders are—but his followers don’t seem to have been crazy. They followed him willingly and they could leave at any time, though it was difficult to do so, because they gave up their resources when they joined.

Five days after Teed’s death, with the county health authorities pressing in, the Koreshans carried the bathtub containing his body down the stairs of La Parita and onto the beach, where the tomb waited.

Just days before, Dr. Weimar had written to another follower about the body:“Elizabeth! Elizabeth! If I were now at the other end of the world and knew and saw what I am seeing now, I would come as quickly as steamers or railroads could carry me.”

But on this day, the body looked satanic and hell-

ish, like “the man of sin,”Dr. Weimar wrote. Not quite skeleton and not quite flesh. The teeth were large, and the orbits of the eyes pronounced. Dr. Weimar reasoned that the Master’s old body needed to fall away and be entombed so that he could overcome and conquer. This had been the destiny all along, but he hadn’t understood it until now.

The tomb had an attractive headstone, filigreed around the edges and embossed with “Cyrus, Shepherd, Stone of Israel,” no birth and death dates. The Koreshans sealed it after putting this note inside: “In compliance with the law, and only for such reason, the body of Cyrus R. Teed is placed in this stone vault. We, the disciples of Koresh, Shepherd, Stone of Israel, know that this sepulcher cannot hold his body, for he will overcome death, and in his immortal body will rise triumphant from the tomb.”

Many weren’t as certain that Teed would resurrect.

A few followers tried to grab power, claiming that he had passed his divinity on to them. Others left. But there was a small group that stayed. And for them, a new era began—ending with their deaths.

Lyn Millner visits Palm Beach, Jupiter and West Boynton in February. See bocamag.com and lynmillner.com for details.

Postscript

If Cyrus Teed were alive today, he might be a wealthy man, ironically, a capitalist, had he held on to the thousands of acres the Koreshan Unity accumulated during his lifetime, including much of Fort Myers Beach. Estero has a population of 20,000 and growing. Its gated communities are named for what once was there: Estero Preserve, Marsh Landing, and Rookery Pointe. A tony outdoor mall up the highway from the historic site features Victoria’s Secret, an Apple store, Barnes & Noble, West Elm and a Regal Cinema multiplex.

And across the highway is a broken-down cemetery hidden in the middle of Pelican Sound Golf & River Club, not far from the settlement. More than 50 Koreshans are buried there. Records show that their bodies were placed with their heads to the west and their feet to the east, consistent with the belief that on Judgment Day, the dead will rise and face the morning sun.

Excerpt adapted from The Allure of Immortality: An American Cult, a Florida Swamp, and a Renegade Prophet by Lyn Millner.

Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2015. Reprinted with permission of the University Press of Florida.

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Jason Kristol

SCHOOL: Spanish River High School AGE: 18

BACKGROUND: Jason Kristol, a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist at Spanish River High School, spent his summer at the University of Florida conducting independent research in the Department of Plant Pathology. Selected from a large pool of applicants to participate in the Student Science Training Program (SSTP), Kristol was chosen to place an incorrectly classified fungus into its correct location in the evolutionary tree of life. The results of his research showed that the fungus, Octaviania purpurea, was, in fact, part of a brand new genus under the order Phallales. Kristol will have the honor of helping name this new genus and will be listed as one of the research authors in a scientific journal.

AFTER GRADUATION: Kristol is applying to several

Ivy League schools, including Brown and Stanford

universities, Northeastern University, the University of Florida and his number one choice: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.).

BIG DREAMS: He plans to earn a Ph.D. and conduct research in a university lab.“Science is a passion for as long as I can remember. Even in preschool, I wanted to be a rollercoaster designer in space.”

FAVORITE QUOTE: “If we knew what we were doing, it wouldn’t be called research.”—Albert Einstein WHAT HE DOES FOR FUN: Kristol writes short stories using a 3-D pre-animation program, plays Minecraft and volunteers as a character in Shriek Week at Sugar Sand Park and Enigma Haunt, a haunted house on Military Trail in Boca Raton.

POP CULTURE IDOLS: The cast of“Mythbusters”: Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tori Belleci, Grant Imahara and Kari Byron.

When Jason brought in an article about synthetic biology, I knew he was serious about science…In December, he will participate in the Palm Beach County Science and Engineering Fair and present his findings at the Science Symposium at UF in January. Additionally, he hopes to compete in the Siemens Science Competition as well as the Regeneron Science Talent Search Competition, one of the most prestigious science research competitions in the nation.”

—Mary Fish, biotechnology teacher, Spanish River High School

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117 Rebecca Zerbo

SCHOOL: Olympic Heights High School AGE: 17

BACKGROUND: Rebecca Zerbo was only 12 when she created Positive Pockets and its corresponding app and children’s e-book, The Story of Bill Eed, to promote self-esteem in kids affected by bullying. She created small cards with inspirational messages to slip into pant pockets and pull out for short bursts of encouragement.

During her freshman year, Zerbo traveled to Israel on a teen tour and last year traveled to Poland for the March of the Living, an educational experience to learn about the Holocaust.“It was incredible,” Zerbo says.“I took away a better sense of identity and it solidified why I want to study international relations.”

She is president of the Science Honor Society and a member of student government, the National Honor Society, the Math and Spanish Honor Societies and Mu Alpha Theta. She was a Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) graduate, a 2012 National Saunders Scholars Bright Ideas winner and a 2015 Carson Scholar recipient.

AFTER GRADUATION: Zerbo was accepted at University of Central Florida. She applied to the University of Florida, Syracuse University, Tulane University and Brandeis University. She plans to study international relations, eventually attend law school and work in foreign diplomacy and policymaking.

BIG DREAMS: She would love to work as a diplomat at the United Nations.

FAVORITE QUOTE: “Be yourself – everyone else is taken,”—Oscar Wilde.

WHAT SHE DOES FOR FUN: “I love to speak to other kids at Positive Pocket speaking events and spread a message of positivity, hope and empowerment. I love to hang out with friends, go to Walt Disney World for vacation, swim and read. I enjoy James Patterson and Brandon Sanderson’s The Reckoner series, Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games and Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree. That book has stuck with me over the years.”

POP CULTURE IDOLS: Demi Lovato and her album,“Confident,”country musicians Florida Georgia Line and Blake Shelton, and Australian singer Conrad Sewall.

Rebecca is determined, dedicated and passionate. She really enjoys her high school experience and helping others. She’s kind and understands other students’ struggles. She takes time to work with them and offer encouragement. She will make a difference in the world, and I have no doubt she will achieve her goals.”

—Ivette Urbina, guidance director, Olympic Heights High School

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: “My four years in student government and going on field trips to Animal Kingdom with my A.P. biology class.”

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118 Mark Heatzig SCHOOL: St. Andrews School AGE: 18 BACKGROUND: Heatzig challenges himself in all areas, especially math and science. As a budding entrepreneur and president of the Junior Achievement Club his junior year, Heatzig was instrumental in raising $10,000, some of which went to charity, by sourcing portable iPhone chargers and reselling them for a 300 percent return on investment. To pay for the initial order, the club raised $750 within and then another $1,250 from outside donors. When a roadblock occurred, Heatzig pulled an all-nighter, researching and contacting companies to get the ball rolling again.

Heatzig has a FAA Part 107-UAG drone commercial-use license. He uses the Phantom Vision 3 Advanced drone, which is equipped with a fully integrated 2.7K resolution camera and three-axis gimbal stabilizer to shoot aerial photography for 35 real estate clients. Additionally, Heatzig offers pro-bono drone services to charitable organizations looking to promote causes, including River Run 5K and Habitat for Humanity. Heatzig is on the Headmaster’s List and was accepted into the Yale Young Global Scholars Program this summer.

AFTER GRADUATION: Heatzig applied to Georgetown University, the University of sVirginia, Michigan Business School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.).

BIG DREAMS: To create a business he is passionate about that gives back to the community.

WHAT HE DOES FOR FUN: Heatzig was captain of his varsity lacrosse team and loves to surf at Delray Beach. He has surfed in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

One day he hopes to ride the waves in Puerto Rico and Indonesia.

POP CULTURE IDOL: CNBC’s “Shark Tank” FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Scoring two goals in the regional lacrosse finals to win them and advance to the state championships.

Few people go after what they want. Mark approached me and told me what he could do for my business. He’s a go-getter and came up with ideas to get the buzz going. He created a video to promote my business using a drone and posted it on Facebook. We got the most hits. He demonstrated how creative he is. He’s not afraid to push the envelope and there is no doubt in my mind he will achieve his goal of becoming an entrepreneur.”

—Brian K. Niles, mentor and co-founder of Rooster

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119 Lila Mish

SCHOOL: American Heritage School AGE: 17

BACKGROUND: As a freshman, Mish conducted research on the effects of stress on the prefrontal cortex of the brain and how it precipitates drug addiction and concentration levels. To reduce this stress, she developed a web application to facilitate meditation skills. She is a National Merit Semifinalist, the president of AMS’s Model U.N. chapter and the Director of Communications for the Florida High School Democrats, where she manages the social media efforts throughout the state of Florida. Mish received a 100 percent academic scholarship her freshman year to AMS. During the summer of 2016, she earned a paid summer internship in computational neuroscience at Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience to study the effect of stimuli on neurons.

In the future I hope to go into scientific research or politics and change the world for the better. Both paths will allow me to have a tangible impact on society.”

—Lila Mish

AFTER GRADUATION: Mish applied for early admission to Yale and Duke universities. She plans to double major in computer science and neuroscience with a dose of political science. Mish would like to take a year off in between high school and college to join the Peace Corps.

BIG DREAMS: Her long-term plans include working for a biotech company on the business end or doing coding with a technology company.

IN HER OWN WORDS:“In the future, I hope to go into scientific research or politics and to change the world for the better. Both paths will allow me to have a tangible impact on society. If I end up pursuing research, I would love to study computational neuroscience, as the brain is super interesting. If I go into politics, I want to do something in international relations and foreign affairs, as I love learning about global issues and different cultures.”

WHAT SHE DOES FOR FUN: Read psychology books. Her favorite is Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely. She does yoga and runs on the beach in Boca and Delray.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: “Homecoming. We bonded as a group. Everyone was cheering; it was a real joyful moment and was the first time we became one.”

POP CULTURE IDOLS: Netflix’s“House of Cards,” and Aaron Sorkin’s “The West Wing,”the German folk group, Milky Chance, the American rock band, The Black Keys and Quentin Tarrantino’s 1994 classic, “Pulp Fiction.”

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SCHOOL: FAU High School AGE: 17

BACKGROUND: A dual-enrollment student, Sial is concurrently a senior at FAU High School and at FAU University. She has maintained a perfect 4.0 in all high school courses and a 4.0 through 88 university semester credits. Sial is a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist and a member of the Interact Rotary Club, the American Medical Student’s Association (AMSA) and the National Honor Society. She is set to graduate FAU High School in May 2017 and Summa Cum Laude from FAU University with a Bachelor of Science in August 2017. Currently, Sial is a TA for undergraduate FAU students in chemistry, biology, experimental design and statistical inference, and psychology. A first-generation Pakistani American, Sial hopes to one day attend medical school to study neuroscience.

AFTER GRADUATION: After completing her high school credits, Sial will spend next summer finishing her courses for her bachelor’s degree. Hoping to remain at FAU in their medical school, Sial plans to either take a year off, pursue a master’s degree or get a job.

BIG DREAMS: Apply and enroll in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine as a neuroscience major.

WHAT SHE DOES FOR FUN:“I love to watch documentaries online or on Netflix, especially travel documentaries. One day, I’d love to visit Petra in Jordan. I enjoy reading, especially God’s Debris: A Thought Experiment, a modern-day parable by Dilbert creator Scott Adams.”

POP CULTURE IDOLS: I love Fox network’s medical drama,“House, M.D.,” with actor Hugh Laurie, and hip hop music, especially Biggie Smalls. I even named my cat Biggie in his honor.

FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY:“When I traveled to M.I.T. last year for the Science Olympiad competition. My partner and I took first place in the state competitions in the fossil category.”

Beneath the myriad of academic accomplishments and personal initiative, Nadia is serene, genuine, and a young woman of impeccable integrity. She is a truly gifted individual with an immense appreciation for her abilities and unmatched in her work ethic and determination in neuroscience and behavior. I have no doubt that she will achieve her goals of becoming a physician and develop into a leader in the field of her choice.”

—David Kelly, guidance counselor

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121 Martha wants to be the catalyst for change in the world. In Key Club, Martha is a force to be reckoned with. As district governor, she is a candidate who backs up her vision with action. Martha motivates our whole state to do service that makes an impact on our world. This girl is no mere teenager; she is a visionary even now. I am excited to see what her future holds—possibly a woman president we can be proud of.”

—Tiffany O’Bryan, Key Club advisor, Boca Raton High School

Martha Hagan

SCHOOL: Boca Raton High School AGE: 17

BACKGROUND: Part of the accelerated STEM Academy, Hagan sets her goals high and is a member of six national honor societies. At Boca Raton High School, she ranks fourth in a highly competitive class of nearly 870 seniors. Hagan is the district governor of Florida for Key Clubs International and oversees more than 22,000 members in 400 clubs, including Florida and the Cayman Islands. In 2015, she participated in a three-day conference in Miami with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and brought his message back to Boca High by creating the environmental club, Planet Bobcat. Hagan spends time visiting residents of assisted living facilities, volunteers with Boca Helping Hands and started a project called “Feeding our Future,”which helps the homeless with food and literacy programs.

AFTER GRADUATION: Hagan applied for early ad-

mission to Duke University, the University of Virginia, the University of Miami and the University of Florida.

She plans to study environmental science and policy.

BIG DREAMS: Hagan hopes to be an environmental lawyer and work on climate change issues. She fell in love with the law during her time as a volunteer at youth court in Delray Beach.“It made me realize what I want to do with my life.”

WHAT SHE DOES FOR FUN: “I love to do yoga on the beach and watch documentaries such as Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth,”and Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn’s“Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret,” about the impact of animal agriculture on the environment.”

POP CULTURE IDOLS: Adam Sandler and Jennifer Anniston in the 2011 film,“Just Go with It.” FAVORITE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY: Homecoming, football games, camping and white water rafting with the Key Club in Tennessee.

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501 PLAZA REAL IN MIZNER PARK | BOCAMUSEUM.ORG Glasstress Boca Raton is presented in conjunction with Fondazione Berengo and made possible by the Museum’s Exhibition Leadership Fund with major support generously provided by the Estate of Ardele L. Garrod, the Estate of Ruth Feigl, Jody H. & Martin Grass, Dalia & Duane Stiller, Steinberg Global Asset Management, Ltd., Art Alliance of Contemporary Glass, and the Museum’s Friends Auxiliary.

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Di Maio is a second-generation forensic pathologist whose father, Dominick, was New York City’s fourth-ever chief medical examiner.

Vincent’s more than 40-year career has included more than 9,000 autopsies and 25,000 examinations of deaths. Along the way, he’s developed a reputation as an expert on gunshot wounds and has acted as a consultant on high-profile cases such as Phil Spector and Trayvon Martin.

He even worked the famous 1981 exhumation of Lee Harvey Oswald, whose body, according to the pulp-novel-style flair of Morgue: A Life in Death, resembled “a man-shaped blob of black cream cheese in a cheap brown suit.”

Morgue demystifies the glamour that fictions like “NCIS” and “CSI” have gifted the forensic pathologist. Di Maio writes, “They never mention how you can wake up to smell the stench of a decomposing body on your clothes or in your hair the next morning. They don’t show the maggots falling on you.”

All of this makes di Maio an ideal guest of honor at Sleuthfest, the national conference for mystery, suspense and thriller writers, which will be hosted in Boca Raton for the first time in February. Alongside special guests like David Baldacci and “Dexter” creator Jeff Lindsay, di Maio will discuss our macabre fascination with all things murder.

From Morgue: “Forensic evidence is the bedrock of justice. It doesn’t change its story or misremember what it saw. It doesn’t cower when a mob gathers on the courthouse steps. It doesn’t run away or go silent out of fear. It tells us honestly and candidly what we need to know, even when we want it to say something else. We must only have the wisdom to be able to see it and to interpret it honestly.”

How did it feel seeing and touching your first cadaver?

It was a little strange.

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out in the book that I realized that once someone’s dead, you are left with the husk rather than the person.

And it’s different.

It allows you to have a clinical distance.

That’s it. But there are a lot of physicians uncomfortable with it. The field of pathology attracts a certain type of person, and then from this group, we get the forensic pathologist, who likes a variety of cases from day to day and has a very wide interest.

You can sit there in your office, and then you’ll [see] the bodies, and the first one will be a 2-year-old child.

The next one can be a 98-year-old. So you have to know a little about pediatrics, and a little about internal medicine, and cardiology. You’re an expert, to a degree, in multiple fields.

What do mystery writers get wrong when dealing with your field?

They’ll have doctors make diagnoses that don’t exist. They’ll say, we analyzed the content of the stomach, and there was some wine in it, we think it’s a Chardonnay … you can’t do some of these things.

And they’ll do these tests in a very short time that usually take weeks or months. Or any doctor can do an autopsy. First of all,

very few doctors want to do it. But they’ll have a guy who works at the hospital, and he autopsies the body and gives them all these wonderful diagnoses. It’s not that they downgrade forensic pathologists; they make them gods.

We don’t do miracles.

Do you still perform autopsies?

I do consult cases.

Most forensic pathologists, if they try to retire, get totally bored.

What I say is that forensic pathologists do not retire. They die.

So I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t work. Most private forensic pathology cases are civil cases, because that’s where the money is.

Do you hope that your book inspires more people to become forensic pathologists?

Yes. We train about 21 forensic pathologists a year. There’s only maybe 500 or 600 forensic pathologists in the country. So I encourage it. Everybody in my family is either a doctor or a lawyer. But I’ve always tried to get the ones in medicine to go into forensic pathology. I’ve been totally unsuccessful!

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“MEDITERRANEA: AMERICAN ART FROM THE GRAHAM D. WILLIFORD COLLECTION” at

“SALVATORE MEO AND THE POETICS OF ASSEMBLAGE” at Boca Raton

KEN BLOCK AND DREW COPELAND at Funky

“RAW: SVENJA DEININGER” at Norton Mu-

Copeland, two members of the southern rock quintet Sister Hazel, will perform an intimate acoustic set that features unplugged hits, B-sides, deep cuts, new material and plenty of humor and storytelling.

sixth-annual Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) solo exhibition will feature the alluring abstractions of Austrian-born painter Deininger, whose canvases nod to the style’s rich history while forging her own intuitive path forward.

Boca Raton Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $10-$12; 561/3922500; bocamuseum.org.

With pre-Civil War tourism expanding beyond traditional Western European destinations, American artists began to visit far-flung locales such as the Middle East and North Africa. This historical survey captures the rich diversity of their interpretations of these vibrant regions.

Museum of Art, 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton; $10-$12; 561/392-2500; bocamuseum.org. A showcase

of the under-recognized American artist Meo, whose found-object assemblages— consisting of such discarded materials as doll heads, shoe heels and rusted wire—inspired artists ranging from Robert Rauschenberg to Cy Twombly.

Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $35-$55; 561/395-2929; funkybiscuit.com. Block and

Vivian Reed Gallagher at Boca Black Box

“Balé Folclórico da Bahia”

Pump Boys and Dinettes

Feb. 2-April 16

Feb. 2-March 5

Feb. 3-5

Feb. 3-5

“RECENT ACQUISITIONS”

“PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES” at Crest Theatre

“BALÉ FOLCLÓRICO DA BAHIA” at Kravis Center,

INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM all around the city

at Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; free; 561/832-5196; norton. org. This spotlight on the

Norton’s newest additions to its permanent collections includes “Super Blue Omo,” a new mixed-media collage from Nigerian-born Los Angeles artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby.

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seum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach; free; 561/832-5196; norton.org. The Norton’s

at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; $52-$62; 561/2437922; oldschoolsquare. org. The national tour of

this nostalgic Tony-winning Broadway musical features 20 original country-western tunes performed on guitars, piano, bass and even kitchen utensils.

701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; $35; 561/832-7469; kravis.org.

The fusion spectacular “Bahia of All Colors” celebrates the dance, music, singing and martial arts of Brazil, channeling the spirit of Carnival through an onstage street party encompassing slave dances, samba performances, Angola-inspired capoeira and plenty of acrobatics.

of Boynton Beach; free; intlkineticartevent.org.

Kinetic art, roughly defined as art that moves, comes to life at this biennial festival. Visit 12 iconic outdoor sculptures and more than 60 indoor sculptures, participate in a community art project using upcycled materials, meet international artists and attend edifying symposia at locations ranging from Avenue of the Arts to the Civic Center to City Hall.

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GALLAGHER AT BOCA BLACK BOX, 8221 Glades

BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART FESTIVAL in

“AN EVENING WITH VIVIAN REED” at Lynn

ANTHONY JESELNIK AT PALM BEACH IMPROV,

SOUTH FLORIDA GARLIC FEST AT JOHN PRINCE PARK, 2700 Sixth Ave. S.,

Road, Suite 10; 8 p.m.; $30-$45; 561/483-9036; bocablackbox.com. The iconic fruit-smashing conservative comedian and pioneer of the standup comedy special returns with his “Joke’s on You” tour, promising splatter and commentary alongside opening act Artie Fletcher.

Mizner Park, Boca Raton; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free; 561/393-7700; myboca. us. Two hundred artisans

from around the country will showcase and sell their work at this venerable juried art festival, now in its 31st year. Attendees can also visit the Boca Raton Museum of Art for free (with a suggested donation) during this two-day affair.

University, 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $50; 561/2379000; lynn.edu. A twotime Tony nominee for her work in “Bubbling Brown Sugar” and “High Rollers,” cabaret performer Reed will present a set of “Standards and More,” focusing on the classics but with a smattering of less-familiar surprises.

550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250, West Palm Beach; $25; 561/8331812; palmbeachimprov. com. The former Mr. Amy

Lake Worth; $10-$100; 561/279-0907; dbgarlicfest.com. The long-time

Delray Beach festival celebrates its first year in this 726-acre park in Lake Worth, complete with headlining acts Michael Franti & Spearhead and Andy Childs, a food court with more than 80 garlic-tinged items, a children’s amusement area and more than 180 craft and artist vendors.

Schumer is an even more caustic voice than his noholds-barred ex-girlfriend, specializing in darkly comic standup that explores amoral, politically incorrect topics through deviant left-turns and hilarious non-sequiturs.

South Florida Garlic Fest

Kristen Chenoweth

Anthony Jeselnik Frank Bruni Debbie Gravitte, Defying Gravity Dionne Warwick

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“DISGRACED” at Maltz

DIONNE WARWICK at Kaye Auditorium at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 7 p.m.; $35-$140; 800/745-3000; fauevents.com. Warwick, one

“DEFYING GRAVITY”

FRANK BRUNI at Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; 3 p.m.; $35; 561/655-7226; fourarts.org. A New York

Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter; $70-$91; 561/5752223; jupitertheatre. org. Political, personal and

religious tensions collide over an epically disastrous multicultural dinner party in this award-winning, button-pushing drama by Ayad Akhtar, which exposes prejudice, injustice and tribalism in equal measure.

of the best-selling female singer-songwriters of alltime, will perform hits from her 55 years in the music business, including “Walk on By” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” with proceeds benefiting the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

at Crest Theatre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 8 p.m.; $52$67; 561/243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org.

Broadway veterans Debbie Gravitte, Jason Graae, Scott Coulter and John Boswell perform selections from the impressive oeuvre of composer Stephen Schwartz, whose credits include “Pippin,” “Godspell” and “Wicked.”

Times journalist well-versed in food and travel writing, Bruni graduated to the coveted Op-ed pages in 2011, becoming the first openly gay Times writer to do so. In this Four Arts lecture, he’ll surely have some thoughts about President Trump.

Feb. 15 KRISTEN CHENOWETH

at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $30-$139; 561/8327469; kravis.org. In her

new solo production “The Art of Elegance,” this Tony Award host and multihyphenate star of Broadway’s “Wicked” and TV’s “Glee” and “The West Wing” will perform favorites from the Great White Way.

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Feb. 17

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ERIC LINDELL at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $20-$40; 561/395-2929; funkybiscuit.com. New

WALTER TROUT at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 9 p.m.; $35-$55; 561/395-2929; funkybiscuit.com. In his

“XANADU” at Crest The-

“THE SPITFIRE GRILL” at Studio One Theatre at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; $20; 800/7453000; fauevents.com.

THE NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS at Lynn University,

Orleans export Lindell has thrived in the populous musical breeding ground of the Crescent City, traversing styles such as blue-eyed soul, raucous R&B and swamp pop as comfortably as he navigates instruments from guitar and harmonica to keyboard and bass.

five-decade career, this indefatigable blues guitarist has performed with Canned Heat, Percy Mayfield and John Mayall. He is touring in support of his eighth solo album, “Alive in Amsterdam,” with its eclectic batch of originals and covers.

Eric Lindell

atre at Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; $42-$52; 561/2437922; oldschoolsquare. org. Slow Burn Theatre will

mount an original production of the ultimate roller-disco musical, based on the notorious 1980 cult film.

FAU’s Department of Theatre & Dance will produce this musical adaptation of the soul-stirring film about a feisty parolee who gets a job at a diner in a depressed small town and restores hope to its residents.

3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; 7:30 p.m.; $50-$70; 561/237-9000; lynn.edu. These acrobats, jugglers, contortionists and more pay homage to a Chinese acrobatic tradition dating to 700 B.C. by dazzling audiences with feats of seemingly impossible dexterity.

Chaka Khan

Jim Carter Michael Beschloss

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Feb. 18

Feb. 21

Feb. 22

Feb. 24-26

SONNY LANDRETH at Funky Biscuit, 303 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton; 8 p.m.; $35-$50; 561/3952929; funkybiscuit.com. A

CHAKA KHAN at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 8 p.m.; $25-$115; 561/8327469; kravis.org. Khan

JIM CARTER: “TALES FROM DOWNTON ABBEY”

MICHAEL BESCHLOSS at University Theatre at FAU, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 3:30 p.m.; $35; 800/745-3000; fauevents.com. At this year’s

MIAMI CITY BALLET: PROGRAM III at Kravis

regular collaborator of artists from Jimmy Buffett to John Hiatt, slide guitarist Landreth is a formidable musical chameleon on his own, with more than 30 years’ experience in traditional blues, jazz improvisation, classic rock and more.

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has earned the sobriquet The Queen of Funk, thanks to her stint with funk band Rufus and her illustrious solo career, which has included 10 Grammys, 70 million records sold and the first R&B/ rap crossover hit, the 1984 Prince cover “I Feel For You.”

at Society of the Four Arts, 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach; 3 p.m.; $35; 561/655-7226; fourarts. org. Carter earned four

Emmy nominations for his role as Mr. Carson, the butler on “Downton Abbey.” He’s also a classically trained stage and film actor, but this tour will focus on stories behind the landmark BBC powerhouse.

esteemed Alan B. Larkin Symposium on the American Presidency, NBC’s official presidential historian and New York Times columnist Beschloss will speak about “Critical Moments in the American Presidency: Past, Present and Future.”

Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; $20-$99; 561/832-7469; kravis.org. Program III

will feature the company premiere of Balanchine’s Faustian “Walpurgisnacht Ballet,” Wheeldon’s complex “Polyphonia” and the world premiere of Ratmansky’s “The Fairy’s Kiss,” inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ice-Maiden.

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A 10-day celebration of music and literature.

March 2-12, 2017

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Performing Artists The Pink Panther Festival of the Arts BOCA will present the world premiere of the 1963 hit comedy, “The Pink Panther” with live orchestra, with the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra performing Mancini’s Grammy-winning score.“The Pink Panther” and its famous saxophone theme music have become cross-generational American icons, spawning a series of animated films that are instantly recognized by people young and old. Relive the original classic featuring David Niven, Peter Sellers and Robert Wagner on the giant screen at Mizner Park for a memorable and historic evening.

La Boheme On March 4th Festival of the Arts Boca will bring Chatham Opera’s semi-staged production of Puccini’s “La Bohème” to Mizner Park. Puccini’s glorious, lush, romantic score will be presented in its original Italian with English supertitles in a new translation by the festival’s music director, Constantine Kitsopoulos. The performance will feature up and coming young singers from around the country, accompanied by The Symphonia, Boca Raton.

The story of young people struggling to make their way through life, love, death, and coming of age is universal. That, and Puccini’s soaring score are what have made “La Bohème” the most performed piece of music theatre in human history.

Branford Marsalis NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award‐winning saxophonist and Tony Award nominee, Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. He is the leader of one of the finest jazz quartets and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles. Marsalis has become increasingly sought after as a featured soloist with such acclaimed orchestras as the Chicago, Detroit, Düsseldorf, and North Carolina Symphonies and the Boston Pops, with a growing repertoire that includes compositions by Debussy, Glazunov, Ibert, Mahler, Milhaud, Rorem, and Vaughn Williams. Marsalis was invited to join the New York Philharmonic as a soloist in its 2010‐2011 concert series. In 2013, he served as creative director for the Ascent Series of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Constantine Kitsopoulos The 2016-17 season will be Constantine Kitsopoulus’ seventh year as music director of the Festival of the Arts BOCA. He has made a name for himself as a conductor whose musical experiences comfortably span the worlds of opera and symphony. He has conducted in Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall and Royal Albert Hall, and he can be found leading orchestras on Broadway. He was the artistic director of the OK Mozart Festival in Oklahoma from 2013-15, and he recently completed an eight-year tenure as music director of the Queens Symphony. In addition to his work as a conductor, Kitsopoulos will debut this year as a composer at Michigan State University with a workshop of a new music theatre piece entitled “Temple.” bocamag.com

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Performing Artists Joey Alexander Born in 2003 on the island of Bali, Joey Alexander taught himself how to play piano at the age of 6 using a mini electronic keyboard. When he was 8, UNESCO invited Alexander to play for Herbie Hancock during the piano great’s visit to Indonesia. At 9, Alexander won the grand prize at the first Master-Jam Fest, an all-ages competition in Ukraine, which included 200 competitors from 17 countries. An invitation from Wynton Marsalis led to Alexander’s United States debut at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Hall in 2014. Alexander is the youngest Grammy-nominated jazz artist and received nominations in “Best Jazz Instrumental Album” and “Best Improvised Solo.”

Daniela Liebman Daniela Liebman was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2002. She began her piano studies at 5 years old. She is the youngest soloist in Mexico’s history to appear with a professional orchestra, and at age 8, she debuted with the Aguascalientes Symphony performing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 8. Liebman has played with the Jalisco Symphony, Flademex Symphony, Michoacan Symphony, the Orchestra Sinfonica de Sinaloa, and the Rachmaninov Orchestra of the Kremlin in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. In 2013, Daniela performed Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony at Carnegie Hall. Liebman won first prize in several international competitions, and Forbes magazine named her one of “The Most Creative Mexicans in the World.”

Sergio Mendes Sergio Mendes is one of the most internationally successful Brazilian artists of all time. He has recorded more than 35 albums, many of which went gold or platinum, and he is a three-time Grammy Award winner. In 2012, Mendes received his first Oscar nomination in the music category for “Real In Rio” from the animated, 3-D feature film “Rio.” But it was Sergio Mendes and Brazil ’66 that sparked global stardom. Performing “The Look of Love” at the 1968 Oscars, Mendes’ version went top 10, quickly followed by the hits “The Fool on the Hill” and “Scarborough Fair.”

His earlier single,“Mas Que Nada,” marked the first time that a song sung entirely in Portuguese hit Billboard’s pop chart in the United States.

Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra Originally founded as a summer institute in Los Angeles and relocated to Miami, the Henri Mancini Institute at the Frost School of Music has evolved into a comprehensive graduate training institute for aspiring professional musicians.

Its new artistic director is multi-Grammy Award-winning composer Terence Blanchard. Monica Mancini, left, will sing “Meglio Statsera” with the orchestra.

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Thursday, March 2, 7:00 P.M.

AUTHOR & IDEAS: Jennifer

Monday, March 6, 7:00 P.M.

AUTHORS & IDEAS: Jon Mea-

Egan, Novelist as Journalist/ cham, presidential historian, PuJournalist as Novelist. Pulitzer litzer Prize winner and contribPrize-winning author of A Visit uting editor at Time and author from the Goon Squad will speak on of The Art of Leadership: Lessons her experiences. from the American Presidency.

Venue: Cultural Arts Center Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater Friday, March 3, 7:30 P.M.

CONCERT: Branford Marsalis,

Saxophone & the Music of John Williams with The Symphonia Boca Raton & Constantine Kitsopoulos, conducting popular film scores from “Star Wars” to “Harry Potter.”

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater Saturday, March 4, 4:00 P.M.

Tuesday, March 7, 7:00 P.M.

AUTHORS & IDEAS: Brian

Greene, theoretical physicist and entertaining communicator of cutting-edge scientific concepts and author of The Elegant Universe, Beyond Einstein: Space, Time & Reality.

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater Friday, March 10, 7:30 P.M.

AUTHORS & IDEAS: Bob Man-

CONCERT: Sarah Chang, violin,

koff, Cartoon Editor for The New Yorker and author of I Only Read It for the Cartoons: An Insider’s History of the New Yorker.

Venue: Cultural Arts Center

and pianist Daniel Hsu with The Symphonia, Boca Raton & Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor, performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G Minor and Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1.

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater

Saturday, March 4, 7:30 PM

CONCERT: Opera for the 99 Per-

cent: Puccini’s La Bohème, semistaged with The Symphonia, Boca Raton & Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor (in Italian with English supertitles).

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater Sunday, March 5, 7:00 P.M.

CONCERT: Two 13-Year Old

Piano Prodigies, Indonesian jazz sensation Joey Alexander and Mexican classical pianist Daniela Liebman with The Symphonia, Boca Raton & Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor, with music of Mendelssohn and Alexander.

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater

Saturday, March 11, 7:30 P.M. FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA:

The world premiere of Blake Edwards’s 1964 classic “The Pink Panther” and its iconic music performed by the Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra & Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor.

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater Sunday, March 12, 7:00 P.M.

CONCERT: Sergio Mendes &

Brasil 2017 will give an exclusive South Florida performance.

Venue: Mizner Park Amphitheater

FOR INFORMATION CALL: 561-368-8445.

FOR TICKETS CALL: 866-571-2787.

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Performing Artists Daniel Hsu Daniel Hsu is a fast-rising pianist who was the 2015 CAG Victor Elmaleh Competition first-prize winner. He earned a bronze medal at the ninth Hamamatsu International Piano Competition in Japan and won first prize at the San Jose International Piano Competition, Pacific Musical Society Piano Competition, and San Francisco Chopin Competition. For the 2016-2017 season, Hsu will make his Carnegie Hall debut on the Concert Artists Guild Competition Winners Series at Weill Recital Hall. Hsu was accepted as a Richard A. Doran Fellow at the Curtis Institute of Music at 10 years old and has studied with Gary Graffman and Eleanor Sokoloff for the past eight years. Hsu is also a 2015 recipient of a Williamson Foundation for Music Grant.

Sarah Chang Sarah Chang is recognized as one of the world’s great violinists. Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic as an 8-year-old, she has performed with the greatest international orchestras, conductors and accompanists. Highlights include appearances with the London Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Detroit Symphony. As a chamber musician, she has collaborated with such artists as Pinchas Zukerman, Wolfgang Sawallish, Yefim Bronfman, Leoif Ove Andsnes, Yo Yo Ma, the late Isaac Stern, and members of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Her 2007 recording of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” attracted international commendation, with BBC Music Magazine stating,“She has never made a finer recording.”

The Symphonia, Boca Raton The Symphonia, Boca Raton, a world-class chamber orchestra, is dedicated to keeping classical music flourishing in South Florida. Founded in July 2004, The Symphonia is called a “gem of an orchestra” by music critics because of the high caliber of its musicians, guest artists and programming. The Symphonia performs a repertoire, blending classic with contemporary works, offering compositions from diverse composers. As part of its mission of “engaging and inspiring traditional and new audiences,” the orchestra presents “Meet the Orchestra,” a program that allows children to interact with musicians at dress rehearsals and features an instrument “petting zoo.”

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Featured Authors & Ideas Jennifer Egan Jennifer Egan is the author of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize–winning novel A Visit from the Goon Squad, which also won the National Book Critics Circle award for fiction, was nominated for the National Book Award for Fiction and for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Egan is also the author of The Invisible Circus, a novel that became a feature film starring Cameron Diaz; Look at Me, a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction in 2001; Emerald City and Other Stories and The Keep, which was a national bestseller. She is a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Fiction, and a Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Fellowship at the New York Public Library.

Bob Mankoff New Yorker Cartoon Editor, cartoonist, and author Bob Mankoff not only knows how to make people laugh but can show you how to do it, too. Mankoff pores over hundreds of drawings to decide which will get a spot in The New Yorker. Mankoff’s career started when he quit a Ph.D. program in experimental psychology at The City University of New York in 1974. Shortly after, he began submitting cartoons to The New Yorker. Three years and more than 2,000 cartoons later, he finally made the magazine and has since published over 950 cartoons. Mankoff helped start the “New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest” in 2005.

Throughout the 1980s, Bob cataloged and digitized every New Yorker cartoon, a project called the “Cartoon Bank,” and the world’s most successful cartoon licensing platform.

Jon Meacham Presidential historian, Pulitzer Prize winner, and contributing edtior at Time, Jon Meacham is one of America’s most prominent public intellectuals. A regular guest on “Morning Joe,” he is known as a skilled raconteur with a depth of knowledge about politics, religion and current affairs.

His latest presidential biography, Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush, was No. 1 on The New York Times bestsellers list in November 2015. His book American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House won the Pulitzer Prize in 2009. Meacham is Executive Vice President and Executive Editor at the Random House Publishing Group.

Brian Greene Brian Greene is one of the world’s leading theoretical physicists and a brilliant, entertaining communicator of cutting-edge scientific concepts. The Washington Post calls him “the single best explainer of abstruse concepts in the world today.” Greene’s national bestseller, The Elegant Universe, recounts the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics and introduced string theory, a concept that might be the key to a unified theory of the universe. A Harvard graduate and a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, Greene is a professor in physics and mathematics at Columbia University. Greene co-founded The World Science Festival in 2008, and as chairman, he made it the festival’s mission to take science out of the laboratory, making the esoteric understandable and the familiar fascinating to the general public. bocamag.com

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he Tuscan wineries Livernano and Casalvento are makers of limited production, fine boutique-style wines. The wineries have been awarded many prizes over the years, including “Tre Bicchieri” from Gambero Rosso Guide (the most important award for a wine in Italy), the Gold Medal at the USA Los Angeles County Fair and First Place in the Radda NelBicchiere blind tasting, as well as high ratings from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, among others.

Amici Imports LLC: (561) 543-0939 • livernano.it • lorenzoc@amiciimportusa.com

ENJOY OUR WINES AT THESE RESTURANTS: Fries To Caviar Garden Bistro Bar− (561) 617-5965 Jimmy’s Bistro− (561) 865-5774 The Office Delray− (561) 276-3600 Sweetwater Bar & Grill− (561) 509-9277 Il Contadino Ristorante− (561) 330-0004 Zuccarelli’s Restaurant and Bar− (561) 686-7739 The Banyan Restaurant & Bar− (561) 563-8871

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PICTURED WINES: Chianti ClassicoRiserva 2011: 91 points on Wine Advocate, 92 points on Vinous Casalvento ChiantiClassico Gran Selezione 2011: 92 points on Vinous, 92 points on Wine Enthusiast Casalvento JanusI.G.T. 2007: 94 points on Wine Spectator Livernano Purosangue I.G.T. 2009: 91 points on James Suckling Livernano Chianti Classico Riserva 2011: 92 points on James Suckling, 91 points on Vinous Livernano Jupiter I.G.T. 2012

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THE MENUS ARE IN! Monday, March 27, 2017 Rain Date: March 28, 2017

Make your reservations for a memorable evening of dining under the stars—and down the double yellow line of famed Atlantic Avenue—at the food and wine event of the year. Join hundreds of guests—and 16 of Downtown Delray’s finest restaurants—at Florida’s longest dining table, one that runs more than five blocks.

Savor the Avenue reservations are made with the restaurants directly beginning February 1, 2017. This is the event you don’t want to miss.

For more information, visit BocaMag.com or DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue or call 561/243-1077.

Reservations open Feb. 1, 2017 at all participating restaurants.

We ask that you please Savor responsibly.

Produced by Downtown Development Authority of Delray Beach, FL. Thank you to our event sponsors:

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A portion of sales will benefit the Delray Beach Public Library.

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Event Details Where & When:

Location: Downtown Delray Beach on East Atlantic Avenue from Swinton Avenue to East Fifth Avenue (U.S. 1) Date: Monday, March 27 Rain Date: Tuesday, March 28 Time: 5:30 p.m.–9 p.m.

Charity:

Delray Beach Public Library

The Ladies Improvement Association founded the Delray Beach Public Library in 1913, with 40 books. One hundred and three years later, we have more than 36,000 items in just our Children’s Department alone. The Delray Beach Public Library exists to enrich the lives of the individuals of Delray Beach’s diverse communities by creating and sustaining superior public library services. We provide patrons with extensive book and media collections, access to wireless internet, art exhibits, concerts, volunteer opportunities and extensive programming for adults, young adults and children. Our library is a place for community, learning, and interaction.

Reserve Your Seat:

Reservations are to be made directly with the restaurant of your choice.

Review the restaurant listings within this section. Each restaurant will be serving a specially designed four-course dinner with beverage pairings. The menus are available only online at BocaMag.com or DowntownDelrayBeach.com/ SavorTheAvenue or at the restaurant.

Contact the restaurant of your choice to make a reservation. Seating is limited.

Guests must be 21 or older.

How To Check in:

Arrive the evening of March 27 and make your way to the restaurant location on East Atlantic Avenue.

Each restaurant’s tables will be near its physical location. Check in with the host/ hostess to receive your Savor the Avenue bracelet. Show the bracelet to receive complimentary cocktails at the beverage stations located within the event.

Visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue for a Savor restaurant map.

Savor the Avenue Table Décor Contest:

For the fifth year, Savor the Avenue restaurants will be competing for the “Best in Show” table. From elegant to eclectic, each restaurant stages a unique theme through its table settings to showcase its special style or cuisine. We encourage you to arrive early and walk the Avenue to view the beautifully decorated tables.

This year, in addition to the judging panel, there will also be a People’s Choice Award granted to the restaurant with the best table décor. Be sure to vote for your favorite Savor the Avenue tablescape by uploading a picture of it to Facebook or Instagram, using #SavorPeoplesChoice and checking in to or tagging the restaurant name.

6:30–9 p.m.: Four-course dinner to

be served with custom adult-beverage pairings.

7:30 p.m.: Table Decor Contest winner announced.

Attire:

Downtown Delray Beach evening casual

Parking:

Public parking lots and garage parking are available, as well as some valet locations.

Atlantic Avenue will be closed during the event. Side streets will remain open for vehicle access.

Visit DowntownDelrayBeach.com/ parking for more parking information.

Old School Square Parking Garage: Northeast First Street and Northeast First Avenue Robert Federspiel Garage: Southeast First Avenue After the event, take a moment to complete a quick survey about your experience and enter to win a Dinner for Two at your choice of any Downtown Delray Beach restaurant.

To take the short survey, visit SavorAtlanticAve.com.

Greet, Toast & Dine

5:30–6:15 p.m.: After checking in,

enjoy a complimentary drink during the welcome reception provided by each participating restaurant. Locate your seats at Florida’s longest dining table, and prepare to enjoy a beautiful night.

6 p.m.: Seating begins.

6:15 p.m.: Welcome comments, grand toast provided by Steve Weagle, Chief Meteorologist, WPTV

Share your photos from the evening! #BocaMag #SavorTheAvenue

To learn more about Savor the Avenue, visit www.DowntownDelrayBeach.com/SavorTheAvenue

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hef John Thomas changes his menu daily to accommodate only the freshest local and seasonal ingredients.

32 East has a neighborhood bistro ambience, offering a fine dining experience in a comfortable setting. A streetside terrace provides an outdoor dining option, along with our lively, full-service bar and lower and upper level dining rooms.

50 Ocean Presents

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A “GATSBY” Evening

Hors d’oeuvres

bove the iconic sports bar, Boston’s on the Beach, 50 Ocean features a sophisticated, Old Florida atmosphere, panoramic ocean views, and exquisite cuisine with exciting local influences presented by a knowledgeable and seasoned staff. 50 Ocean’s award-winning chef Joe Bonavita is a master talent at creating unique dishes, offsetting different textures and custom sauces in his signature dishes of seafood and meats.

Prince Edward Island, Asian pear mignonette

50 S. Ocean Blvd. (A1A), 561-278-3364 /50ocean.com

with citrus aioli and chive Paired with Swanson Vineyards Pinot Grigio, Sonoma County 2015

Seafood on Ice

32 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-276-7868 /32east.com

Raspberry Point Oysters + Crispy Crab Croquette

First

Yellowfin Tuna Poke

honeydew, citrus, charred poblano crema, candied cashews Paired with Swanson Vineyards Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2014

Second

Braised Short Rib and Root Vegetable Ragù

rigatoncini, fontina and wilted greens Paired with Swanson Vineyards Merlot, Napa Valley 2012

Third

Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chop

on caramelized fennel puree with roasted heirloom carrots plum salad and cabernet reduction Paired with Swanson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2013

Dessert

Grapefruit Panna Cotta

with pineapple-mango sauce and coconut toasted almonds Paired with Swanson Vineyards “Crepuscule” Semillion, Napa Valley, 2007* *America’s top-rated late harvest Semillon

Welcome

Paired with Woodford Reserve Mint Julep

First

Indulge

deviled eggs, finger sandwiches, oysters Rockefeller, stuffed mushrooms Paired with Roederer Estate

Second Fetching

Waldorf salad Paired with Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

Third

Spiced Kurobuta Ham Steak

charred pineapple relish, salacious Swank toybox vegetables, indecent mash Paired with Paraduxx by Duckhorn 2012 or

Lobster Thermidor

sultry Swank pole beans, tantalizing matchsticks Paired with Conundrum, White Proprietary Blend

Dessert

Decadence

Extra Pour: Add an extra glass pour of Swanson Alexis to your meal at $16 per glass

Lemon Cake Paired with Robert Mondavi Moscato D’Oro

$150 per guest plus tax and gratuity

$145 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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agat: “Delicious” Nuevo Latin food is the draw at this “colorful, vibrant” Delray Beach cantina well served by a “good” staff; festive drinks, including “authentic” mojitos and “thirst-quenching” sangria.

“Set the scene for a fun evening” including “peoplewatching” from the sidewalk seats.

105 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-274-9090/ cabanarestaurant.com

Grand Toast Spanish Cava

Welcome Drink Coconut Pisco Sour

First

Ceviche

fresh shrimp, octopus, scallops and calamari marinated in aji amarillo, hot rocoto peppers, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, viandas and maiz tostado Paired with Sauvignon Blanc

Second

Ensalada Cabana

field greens, hearts of palm, queso blanco, tomatoes, red onions, olives, black bean vinaigrette Paired with Pinot Grigio

Third Pernil

Latin-American-style braised pork shank, rioja garlic demi-glace, maduros and arroz con gandules Paired with Malbec

Dessert

Tres Leches with Guava

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affé Luna Rosa is the Italian restaurant on the beach and the oldest Italian restaurant in Delray Beach.

Awarded the Delray Beach Restaurant of the Year for both 2014 and 2015, Caffé Luna Rosa offers an oceanview dining experience where great food and a great environment come together.

34 S. Ocean Blvd., 561-274-8898 ext.1/ caffelunarosa.com

Salad

Jumbo Lump Crab Cocktail

jumbo blue crabmeat, Florida organic corn, fire-roasted peppers and micro herbs Paired with Prosecco “De Stafani”

Pasta

Cavatelli Con Tartufo

white truffle, roasted exotic mushrooms and brodetto with handmade cavatelli pasta Paired with Gewurztraminer “Fuchslahn”

Entrée

Forever Braised Wagyu Short Rib

slow-roasted Jackman Ranch organic short rib with creamy soft polenta and barolo demi-glace Paired with Barolo Stradanova “Antonio Sasa”

Dessert

Cappucino Icebox Cake

homemade sponge cake with espresso, Italian liquors and imported mascarpone mousse Paired with Birbet Brachetto “Giacomo Vico”

$125 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Paired with Riesling

$99 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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he!!! is a new concept that brings authentic Argentinian specialties to Delray Beach. This family company has more than 30 years experience originating in Argentina and then in Spain. At Che!!! guests can enjoy the best Intracoastal views in Delray while having a cocktail in its patio bar and finishing with its delicious steaks. Everything is served in an inviting and friendly atmosphere. See you soon!

900 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-562-5200/cherestaurant.com

Welcome Drink The Basil Baby

First

Argentinian Sampler

pickled eggplant, mini sausage, empanada, cheeses, olives Pairing Wine

Second

Farmhouse Salad with Prawns Pairing Wine

Third

Parrillada

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eaturing fresh seafood delivered and prepared daily, City Oyster has a full sushi bar and a rotating selection of fresh oysters from both coasts. House-made desserts, pies, breads, crackers and pastas are fresh from its bakery above the restaurant. The large selection of wines is recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the premier wine collections in the country.

213 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-272-0220/ cityoysterdelray.com

Grand Toast Zardetto Prosecco

Hors d’oeuvres

Selected Signature Rolls

from the Sushi Bar Paired with Mastro Campania Greco

Appetizer

Korean-style Braised Duck and Kimchi Egg Roll Paired with Altesino Toscana Rosso

Entrée

skirt steak, flank steak, short ribs, lamb chops, chicken, sweetbread, chimichurri, salsa criolla, baked potato Pairing Wine

Local Snapper Pan Roasted Shrimp and Crawfish Étouffée, Jasmine Rice

Dessert

English Trifle with Fresh Berries

Apple Pancakes with Ice Cream Pairing Wine

$115 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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Paired with Cloudline Oregon Pinot Noir

Dessert

Paired with Ceretto Moscato d’Asti

$135 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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UT 432 continues to please. It’s been almost 10 years since CUT 432 opened its glass doors and began to challenge the idea of what a steak house could and should be. It offers succulent cuts of beef, inventive dishes and a great wine list.

432 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-272-9898 /cut432.com

Welcome Drink

Piccini Prosecco, Veneto, N.V.

First

Alaskan King Crab Cocktail Haas avocado, citrus vinaigrette, Asiago croustade, wasabi caviar Paired with Copain Rosé of Pinot Noir, Mendocino County 2015

Second

Confit of Duck and Farro Salad

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emongrass Delray Beach has been the place to go for Thai, Japanese, sushi and Vietnamese since opening. With all rolls and dishes made to order, the chefs can create just about anything to your liking. The notable wine and sake list provides the perfect pairing to any entrée. Zagat 2004–2008: “Excellent”; SunSentinel: Top 10 Asian Restaurants in Florida; Florida Trend: Best New 20 Restaurants in South Florida.

420 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-278-5050/ lemongrassasianbistro.com

Starter

Pan-seared Vegetable Dumplings

Second

Seared Sea Scallop

with a tamarind glazed topped with Thai mango salsa

Main

pickled candy stripe beets, toasted pine nuts, cranberries, arugula and micro carrot Paired with Belle Glos “Clark & Telephone” Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2014

served with a side of Japanese sesame rice and char-gilled bok choy

Third

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Seared Prime Filet Mignon

wild mushroom and truffle Carolina Gold rice, bordelaise sauce Paired with Von Strasser, Diamond Mountain Cabernet 2013

Dessert

House-made Chocolate Peanut Butter S’More Paired with EOS “Tears of Dew” Moscato, Paso Robles

Grilled Miso Black Cod

Premium Nigiri platter with spicy tuna roll

Dessert

Green Tea Crème Brûlée

$95 per guest plus tax and gratuity

$135 per guest plus tax and 20% gratuity

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This year for Savor the Avenue, Gary Rack combined his two Delray Beach locations to offer a one-of-a-kind duo menu to experience both concepts.

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ary Rack’s Farmhouse Kitchen is the second location to its flagship store in Boca Raton.

This restaurant model is crafted on a philosophy in which the management team takes pride: respecting the guests, honoring the environment and supporting local purveyors. Farmhouse Kitchen serves ‘just-good-food.’ Situated on the Avenue, Farmhouse Kitchen is known for its popular Saturday and Sunday Brunch (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and happy hour every day at 3 p.m.

204 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-266-3642/ farmhousekitchendelray.com

Welcome Drink Salted Cucumber

Hors d’oeuvres

Kohlrabi Pancakes

tomato sugo, olive currant vinaigrette Paired with Au Contraire Chardonnay

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ACKS Fish House + Oyster Bar is a New England seafood house featuring fresh, high-quality seafood paired with Prohibition-style cocktails. It features a unique, nouveau-nautical décor to match the responsibly sourced oceanto-table menu. Racks Fish House is known for its buzz-worthy daily happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., which includes 50 percent off select drinks and $1 oysters (RACKS DOUBLE D proprietary oyster; some exclusions may apply).

5 S.E. 2nd Ave., 561-450-6718/ racksdelray.com

Grand Toast Lunetta Sparkling

Appetizer

Jerk Style Shrimp and Grilled Street Corn opal basil, peanut relish, blue cheese Sriracha fondue Paired with Au Contraire Pinot Gris

Entree

Buffalo Prime Rib

spaghetti squash, blueberry, almond granola Paired with Au Contraire Pinot Noir

Dessert

Dessert Duo

banana thyme bread pudding and magic compost cookies Paired with Noval 10-year Port

$95 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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ince its debut in 2011, Max’s Harvest has been a favorite destination for dinner and weekend brunch in Pineapple Grove. Its heritage of fresh, local, natural ingredients and simple preparations has earned Max’s Harvest distinction among its guests and peers as a premier farm-to-table restaurant. Food tastes naturally delicious when grown with care, harvested at precisely the right moment and delivered to its kitchen directly from the source. Fresh ingredients are a delight to the senses and the essence of great cooking. We hope you enjoy the sheer pleasure of seasonal, locally-grown ingredients and the simple, sophisticated flavors that result when you let the land speak for itself.

169 N.E. 2nd Ave., 561-381-9970 /maxsharvest.com

First

Smoked Trout Toast

charred cabbage, pistachio, blood orange

Second Burrata

chilled pea soup, country ham, morels

Third

Branzino

grapefruit, ramp butter, asparagus, saffron vinaigrette

Fourth

Lamb Chop

buckwheat polenta, radicchio and balsamic

Dessert

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occo’s Tacos & Tequila Bar offers an authentic taste of Mexico in a fun, casual environment where guests can sample more than 400 varieties of tequila and enjoy guacamole made tableside.

110 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-808-1100 /roccostacos.com

First

Local Red Snapper Ceviche

leche de tigres marinade, jicama, cilantro, topped with Bull’s Blood chilies Paired with Strawberry Basil Margarita

Second

Posole con Polpo Barbacoa

guajillo broth, charred octopus, radish, white onions, cilantro Paired with Casamigos Silver Sangrita

Third

Whole Smoked Pig Tacos

house-made corn tortillas with salsa brava Paired with Peach Pinapple Whiskey Sangria

Dessert

White Chocolate and Passion Fruit Churros

with tequila-spiked chocolates Paired with Milagro Barrel Select Anejo

$90 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Flourless Chocolate Cake

kumquats, sesame brittle and whipped crème fraiche

$125 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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OK:BRGR is new to Delray, but it’s popularity in South Florida has already won them numerous awards—including “Best Burger in Florida.” Serving up American comfort food and specializing in overflowing gourmet burgers, handcrafted cocktails and craft beers, ROK:BRGR’s menu has something for everyone. With locations all over South Florida, it’s no wonder they’ve created a cult-like following. Check out their legendary Sunday Social Brunch which offers bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s, live music and guaranteed great vibes.

We’ll understand if you feel the need to photograph your meal before the first bite…#rokbrgr @rokbrgr 4 E. Atlantic Ave., 954-646-0675/ rokbrgr.com

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ndulge your palate with modern American sharable plates, gourmet entrees and premium cocktails in a trendy, upscale atmosphere. Our unique name is derived from a blend of seven exotic sea salts used to season our prime steaks and enticing dishes, making them truly unforgettable. We pay attention to every detail ensuring your dining experience is remarkable from the moment you step into SALT 7, on Atlantic Avenue in beautiful Delray Beach.

32 S.E. 2nd Ave., 561-274-7258 /salt7.com

Starter

Beet Salad

goat cheese, pistachio, citrus glaze

The Threesome

Appetizer

Second

bigeye, sesame, citrus ponzu

Third

Filet Mignon and Sea Scallops

tuna poke wonton, mini lobster corn dog, rok:prawn

Smoked Brisket Bourbon BBQ Mac & Cheese

Tuna Poke

Entree

“Double Trouble” Burger Fest: Double Truffle Brgr

10 oz. prime filet with purple mash cocoa nib seared sea scallops over butternut squash puree

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Dark Rum Chocolate Ginger Spice Cake

wagyu blend patty, stone crab tempura, gruyere cheese, pepper-mustard sauce

$150 per guest plus tax and gratuity

wagyu blend patty, stuffed with foie gras & black truffle, grilled pears, brie cheese, black truffle marmalade

The Stoner Brgr

Dessert

Dessert Duo

Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding +

Bourbon Strawberry Shortcake

$90 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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east on delicious, gourmet comfort food at this outstanding American gastropub, where the food is as important as the creative cocktails, the selection of craft beer, and the noteworthy wine list. This wonderful, fourcourse meal will showcase gifted executive sous chef Brian Cantrell’s innovative cuisine, including refreshing salads, sublime small plates, award-winning burgers, enticing chicken, steak, and fish dishes, and delectable desserts.

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ine on mouthwatering, rustic Italian cuisine created by talented executive chef Erick Miranda. The expansive menu truly pays homage to the fine culinary traditions of Italy. This enticing four-course meal will showcase the restaurant’s superb salads, house-made pasta, fresh seafood, scrumptious veal and chicken entrées, and decadent desserts. The full bar features inventive cocktails, as well as an impressive selection of wine and beer.

201 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-276-3600 /theofficedelray.com

290 E. Atlantic Ave., 561-278-9570 /vicandangelos.com

First

Hors d’oeuvre

house-smoked pepper bacon, heirloom cherry tomatoes, grilled red onion, gorgonzola dolce dressing Paired with Nautiqa Cote de Provance Rosé

prosciutto di Parma, arugula, fig balsamic Paired with Vic & Angelo’s Signature Toscana Rosso

Baby Iceberg Wedge

Second

Burrata

Antipasti

Colossal Shrimp Scampi

Diver Scallops and Pork Belly fontina grits, truffled corn puree Paired with Meiomi Pinot Noir

butter poached, grilled ciabatta, broccoli rabe, lemon, garlic, white wine Paired with Cuterfranca Rosso, Lo Sparviere

Third

Entrée

Soft Shell Crab and Petite Filet Mignon

black garlic, potato and celery roasty, local honey glazed carrots Paired with Ferrari Carano Sonoma • Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth

Assorted Artisan Bonbons

Paired with “April in Paris”: Sparkling Brut, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, fresh raspberry

14 oz. Center Cut Veal Chop

seared in a cast iron skillet, roasted garlic, Parmesan smashed potatoes, wild mushroom, onion or

Oven Roasted Branzino

butter red skin potatoes, Tuscan cucumber salad Paired with Vini Artico Pinot Grigio

Dolce’

Venetian Cake

$110 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Paired with Treviso Prosecco

Reception: 5 p.m. glass of champagne and crudité buffet

$110 per guest plus tax and gratuity

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DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH

Voted one of America’s

“Happiest Seaside Towns”

Over 100 one-of-a-kind boutiques, specialty shops & art galleries More than 110 cafes, restaurants & nightclubs Two miles of award-winning beaches, and fun for everyone ...all within one Downtown.

Be happy here.

DowntownDelrayBeach.com | #DowntownDelray Produced by the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority

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Ocean 234 Two new dishes on Ocean 234’s menu: Macadamia mahi mahi and tuna poke

Ocean 234 This oceanfront gem finally has it all, from food to ambiance.

IF YOU GO OCEAN 234

234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach; 954/428-2539 PARKING: Valet. Self-parking available, but scarce.

HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m.

Friday-Saturday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday (there is a Sunday brunch).

PRICES: Tacos from $12.95; sushi from $12.99; entrees $15.99-$38.99.

WEBSITE: oceans234.com

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ocation, location, location.

If that’s the formula for success, then Ocean 234 hit the jackpot. Right on Deerfield Beach sand, next to a boardwalk and a pier, this is South Florida at its finest. But the colorful contemporary restaurant has other attributes aside from the locale.

For instance, the food.

When the restaurant was renovated in 2015, the change went deeper than just walls and aesthetics. The food was kicked up a notch with Chef Brian Cantrell, and the result is familiar dishes served with a twist. Take the Infamous Lollipop Chicken Wings, once a menu revision’s casualty, but brought back when a hue and cry went up from

the regulars. The sweet Thai sauce with Sriracha was slightly zesty but not overwhelming. It added a nice kick to the wings, which were tender and good enough to nibble on until only the lollipop stick remained. The poached pear salad was a test. A sensitive dish that can head south quickly, this one won raves. On mesclun and endive, pears poached in chardonnay were soft and sweet, and the red onion, candied walnuts, goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette melded in a dish good enough to be an entrée.

A Day Boat Diver Scallops dish had large, tender bay scallops, seared and browned till delectable.

It was a great combo with truffled wild mushroom risotto that was

soft but with a slight bite, as it should be.

The Reuben sounded familiar, but it was blackened snapper instead of corned beef—with purple slaw, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. This variation was a little bland compared to corned beef. The excellent crunchy slaw, cheese and dressing helped, but didn’t push it over the top. On the other hand, the bronzino special was one of the best of its kind, not salty, but flaky, and lightly seasoned. Another twist on a favorite was the German chocolate cheesecake, with fresh cream and strawberries. I’d say Ocean 234 is a beachside hit. Join the familiar-witha-twist crowd here; sun and sea, and innovative dishes that work well.

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Banko Cantina This new Mexican hot spot serves great food and a rooftop view.

Written by LYNN KALBER

I IF YOU GO BANKO CANTINA

114 S . Olive Ave, West Palm Beach PARKING: Street or parking garages HOURS: Daily, 4 p.m. to close; lunch coming soon PRICES: $12-$30 WEBSITE: bankocantina.com

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t was the Adelita that drew me back to Banko. Sometimes, a flavor combination creates a long-lasting taste memory, and it gets stuck in your palate. I haven’t come across a lot of those, but the Adelita cocktail at Banko Cantina is one of them.

It’s made with Herradura Resposado tequila, lime juice, sour mix, Cointreau and a salt and chili pepper rim. But the most important ingredient is the Vida Mezcal float.

The float isn’t for shooting.You push it to the bottom of the martini glass, so the smoky mezcal mixes and creates an unforgettable taste.

A third visit to Banko Cantina starts with an Adelita and the salsa sampler (with three salsas), plus the smooth, creamy guacamole made with serrano peppers. The sampler is complimentary and one of the best deals around.You can add the salsas to everything you’re eating.

Those and the chips and guac are a meal by themselves.

From little girls in blue princess dresses, to bright blue-haired 20-somethings, to folks in their 70s and 80s, the joint is jumping on a Friday night. This fairly new three-story restaurant is in a historic 1920s bank building (hence the name) with a rooftop bar that has a great sunset view. Run by restaurateur/co-owner Sam Sanchez, who also owns five restaurants in Chicago (all different kinds of cuisine), it specializes in northern Mexican food—where Sanchez grew up. The main dining room holds a large bar, and colorful Day of the Dead murals loom over diners.

We attacked the Carmarones con Tocino, a skewer of four jumbo shrimp wrapped in bacon cooked over mesquite. The shell-on shrimp meant they were soaked in flavor, and they disappeared. Next were

five Al Carbon tacos made from well-seasoned, tender chopped sirloin, with onions, cilantro, salsa tostada and flour tortillas from Mexico. The softer, not-quitecrunchy tortillas bring an extra note to the table.

For dessert, it’s the Pan de Elote, a homemade sweet cornbread with vanilla ice cream and pieces of berries.

The delicate sweet cornbread, with a slight caramelized coating is a nice, light end to the meal. We couldn’t say the same for the churros, a crunchy, fried Mexican pastry dough (long version of a doughnut), rolled in cinnamon and sugar, and topped with vanilla ice cream. Side drizzles of chocolate sauce and homemade caramel sauce don’t help the blandness of the doughy dessert.

Another end-to-dinner option is a visit to the rooftop bar, with another Adelita and a sunset.

Muy bueno!

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Gourmet take-out and sandwiches: It’s what’s for dinner Written by LYNN KALBER

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rom outside seating to the enormous round, wooden table inside the front door, Eat Market is a place to meet or be met. Popping in for fresh seafood, produce or meats could easily be part of a weekly “errands I love” list, while sitting down with a Mama Luke sub and a Fentiman’s Victorian Lemonade is a “this-iswhy -I-live here”moment.

The Mama Luke (grilled garlic bread, blackened toscano salami, sopressata, mortadella, goat cheese, arugula and sweet chili mustard in a pressed sub) is a

salty, sweet, crunchy, garlicky, zingy meal on a bun. The menu sandwich combos are clearly the work of a fevered, creative foodie mind, and the fans come in for those or the prepared salads (orzo, couscous, BBQ chicken, pesto pasta, Greek, quinoa) or the desserts (purple and blue-dusted chocolate covered strawberries, maybe?)

Other faves: The Sinner sandwich (pulled pork, bacon, black forest ham, pepper jack, smoked tomatoes, Dijon remoulade slaw, chipotle chili mayo), the Californication (balsamic-infused

portabellas, buffalo mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil), and the Elvis (grilled wheat bread, peanut butter, bananas, homemade fluff vanilla, bacon and Tupelo honey). All pull together unusual elements and prove chemistry is in this kitchen.

Try the daily specials or come in early for breakfast. The deli has everything from apple wood smoked ham to truffled cacciatore, cheeses from Wisconsin cheddar to gruyere.

Stop in, meet a new friend … or maybe a new flavor.

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13 American Table —451 E. Palmetto Park Road. Contemporary American. This cozy, artfully rustic spot is one of the few restaurants in the U.S. that has a Josper oven, a pricey, charcoal-fired grill-oven hybrid that cooks foods quickly at high heat to retain maximum flavor and texture. It works like a charm on chicken, resulting in remarkably crisp skin and tender meat, as well as on fist-sized shrimp you can customize with one of several sauces. Don’t miss feather-light profiteroles filled with caramel and pumpkin mousse. • Dinner nightly.

561/409-2061. $$

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. The mostly small-plates menu features Asian-inflected tuna tartare, green curry mussels and fried calamari. Probably the best dish, though, is the thoroughly continental filet mignon with crab and béarnaise, with wickedly luscious house-made hazelnut gelato coming in a very close second. • Dinner nightly. 561/368-9500. $$

Abe & Louie’s—2200 Glades Road. Steak-

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. 561/483-4949. (Other Palm Beach County locations: 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 561/732-9142; 9897 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth, 561/965-2663; 11658 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, 561/799-2965) $$

house. 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 $$$

Arturo’s Ristorante —6750 N. Federal 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 fresh jumbo shrimp grilled in hot marinara sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

561/997-7373. $$$ 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

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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—21069 Powerline Road.

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. (Other Palm Beach County locations: The Gardens Mall, 3101 PGA Blvd., 561/622-0491; CityPlace, 550 S. Rosemary Ave., 561/835-1511) $$

Butcher Block Grill—7000 W. Camino Real, #100. Steakhouse/Contemporary American. This casual steakhouse with a Mediterranean twist and a local, seasonal, sustainable ethos gives the stuffy old-fashioned

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fter six years in the Boca Raton area, at Boca Raton Resort & Club (twice) and now at Max’s Grille for the second time, Chef Ray Dolan has experienced both tourists and die-hard Boca residents.

He’s doubling down at Max’s Grille to provide locals with the dishes they crave and the new flavors he’d like them to try— which can be a tightrope walk now and then.

The hardest thing to deal with as a chef in South Florida: It’s actually a little more specific than that when you work in Boca Raton. There is a rare breed of people in this city, those who are “old school”and want a plain kind of dinner, with the vegetables and potatoes, all the way up to those who want an innovative food scene. We are working to become classically innovative, taking the classic approach with a new-age finish. That means more presentation: a little more elaborate, very clean-cut dishes, with a refined, simple approach. Not too many ingredients. Good ingredients, simply done and plated well.

What not to miss at Max’s Grille: I’m bringing in quality cuts of meat, steakhouse cuts. And great fish from local fishermen that I know who have grown up here.

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Favorite dish you don’t cook: It’s been so crazy here that really my favorite dishes to eat lately have been Italian dishes at one of my best friends’ houses. Home cooking.

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meatery a swift kick in the sirloin. Beef here is all-natural and grass-fed, delivering big, rich, earthy flavor; the New York strip is 12 ounces of carnivorous pleasure. Seafood, whether raw (tuna crudo) or simply grilled (wild-caught salmon), is palate-pleasing as well. Don’t miss the fresh mozzarella, made and assembled into a salad at your table.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/409-3035. $$$

Get caffeinated

The Capital Grille—6000 Glades Road. Steaks.

Pick yourself up with a frisky Cuban Calada at the Cuban Cafe for $2.50 when you get those mid-afternoon blahs.

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 Wagyu beef carpaccio to a lighter version of the hardy chopped 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. 561/338-1703. $$$

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The Cheesecake Factory —5530 Glades

Duck a l’orange at Chez Marie

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) $$

Chez Marie French Bistro —5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton. 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: calf’s liver, homemade veal sausage, tasty onion soup, seabass Bouillabaisse, moules frites, rack of lamb, salads and more desserts. Dinner nightly.

561/997-0027 $$ Chops Lobster Bar —101 Plaza Real S., Royal Palm Place. Steak, seafood. Steaks are aged USDA Prime—tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked under a 1,700-degree broiler. There’s all manner of fish and shellfish, but you’re here for the lobster, whether giant Australian tails flash-fried and served with drawn butter or sizable Maine specimens stuffed with lobster. • Dinner nightly. 561/395-2675. $$$$

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Cuban Café —3350 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd. 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, tomato 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., Boca Raton. Italian. The “Best Spaghetti & Meatballs Ever” dish is pretty darn close to being just that. The burrata with tomato carpaccio, melt-in-yourmouth Dover sole almondine, orecchiette con sausage and linguine vongole are part of a very good menu.

From Sicilian fish salad to veal picante, a light calamari fritti to chicken Parmesan, you can find something for all appetites. Save room for the tartufo. Dinner nightly.

561/419-8787 $$$

Buzz Bites I Solid footing, food takes Avocado Grill into third year

Although opening a restaurant requires a mastery of diplomacy, talent and vision, keeping one open while racking up awards means you’ve reached another level. Witness Avocado Grill (125 Datura St., West Palm Beach), going into its third year with Chef Julien Gremaud and a long list of awards. Start with Florida Trend magazine’s Golden Spoon award for Best New Restaurant 2015. In 2014, its first year, Avocado Grill made local lists for both best restaurant and rising star chef.

Then a real star made it the “in” place, when Billy Joel was spotted there for lunch. During all this attention, the food—from the raw bar to ceviche, seafood, chicken, hangar steak, pasta, short ribs, lamb sliders and more—stayed consistently top-notch. Only a block from the Intracoastal and a block off Clematis Street in downtown, you can go for a stroll along the water after those crab cake sliders.

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e choose the Italian translation of tiramisu (there are many) as “pick me up,” because that’s what this coffee-flavored, creamy goodness does at the end of meals. Or to be perfectly honest, any time.

By itself, with espresso, or milk. In cake form, or tiramisu gelato. But we digress.

For our Challenge during Valentine’s month, buying a square of deliciousness and picking it up to take home and consume with a deserving someone sounded like a fine plan. Off to the bakeries we went.

Tradition says ladyfingers, eggs, sugar, mascarpone cheese and cocoa make up this once-round cake.

Later substitutions or additions included panettone breads and liqueurs. Of course, the fact that a recipe for this can’t be found before the 1960s may mean it’s a relatively new tradition. One we embrace with a fork and a sweet tooth.

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TASTE

Cosa Duci, 141 N.W. 20th St., Boca Raton; 561/393-1201; $5.00 Gramma’s Bakery, 14466 S. Military Trail, Delray Beach; 561/496-0185; $4.99 Publix Bakery, 1339 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561/362-3303; $6.49.

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APPEARANCE TOTAL THE DISH: The slightly bitter cocoa on top cuts the sweet custard and left us wanting more. And three levels meant more moist cake than custard, and it works.

COSA DUCI

THE DISH: We tasted something different in the bottom layer—amaretto—which worked nicely with the cocoa and custard. This was the most attractive of the group and we loved the classic lady fngers.

GRAMMAS’S BAKERY

THE DISH: It was sweet and the cocoa was there along with thin cake layers and the custard, but nothing held up by itself. The bottom layer was more like oatmeal, and aside from the distinctive layers of cake and custard, this didn’t come near being traditional … or very good.

PUBLIX BAKERY

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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 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. $$

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 Prime short rib and the popular Buddha Bowl, with veggies, udon noodles and shrimp.

• Breakfast Mon.–Fri. Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly.

Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/417-5836. $

Grand Lux Cafe —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; breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

561/392-2141. $$

Buzz Bites II More reasons to head west in Delray With eastern Delray Beach FoodTown owned by the established Atlantic Avenue area around U.S. 1, where’s a restaurateur to go? Go west, young chef, go west.

They are going and growing and giving us new reasons to venture out by the Turnpike. First was Delray Marketplace, west of the Turnpike on Atlantic Avenue, now home to Burt & Max’s, Apeiro, Shula Burger, Cabo Flats and Japango. What was once a stretch of no-man’s land by the ever-growing gated subdivisions is now a to-go spot.

Tuscany Shoppes (7901 Atlantic Ave.) has sprung up with a second line of restaurants. Led by two-time, county-wide Feast of the Sea champion Chef Blake Malatesta, who opened his MIA (modern, inventive, authentic) Kitchen & Bar there, the Shoppes also features Burger Fi, Boon’s Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar and, of course, a Starbucks.

The Grille On Congress —5101 Congress

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Ave. American. Dishes at this longtime favorite range from tasty chicken entrees and main-plate salads to seafood options like Asian-glazed salmon or pan-seared yellowtail snapper. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/912-9800. $$

Houston’s—1900 N.W. Executive Center Circle.

Kapow’s chef Caleb Holman

Oldie but Goodie

For over 30 years, Kathy’s has been our classic French dinner out. With a Dover Sole that is legendary.

Contemporary American. Convenient location, stylish ambience and impeccable service are all 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 crab cakes, the mammoth salad offerings and the tasty baby back ribs.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/998-0550. $$$

Jimmy’s Fries to Caviar —6299 N. Federal Highway. Contemporary American. Going one better than soup to nuts is Jimmy Mills’ latest endeavor, an easygoing, affordable bistro in the old Darbster space that really does offer fries, caviar and more. Four varieties 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. Lobster bisque is indecently rich and luxurious, ditto the Grand Marnier-infused chocolate mousse. Dinner Tues-Sun. 561/617-5965 $$ Josef’s Table —5030 Champion Blvd. Continental. Though the kitchen does have a timid hand with

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sauces and seasonings, there’s no quibbling about the execution, whether a light, refreshing “tower” of lump crabmeat with mango, cucumber and tomato; rosy-rare double-cut lamb chops with port wine-mint sauce; panseared hogfish with orange beurre blanc; or the richly decadent half-moon chocolate tart. • Dinner nightly.

Lunch Mon.–Fri. 561/353-2700. $$$

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.

Pan-Asian. This wickedly stylish Asian-inspired gastropub delivers a delicious and inventive punch to the taste buds. Among the hardest hitters is tuna poke with sesame citrus soy-marinated ahi tuna, crispy wontons and habanero cucumber cream—not to mention cheesecake springrolls with a banana caramel dipping sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/347-7322. $

Kathy’s Gazebo Café —4199 N. Federal Highway. Continental. This local stalwart smoothly rolls along with its signature blend of French and Continental dishes. The ornate, formal dining room and equally

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Chestnut Soup Take roasted chestnuts to a whole other level.

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here are staple soups, and there are seasonal soups— the ones we run for when they appear in our favorite restaurants. We wish some seasonal ingredients were available all year long. In the case of the chestnut soup at Six Tables a Restaurant (STaR) in Boca Raton, we would need the cool weather all year, too. Let’s work on that.

Meanwhile, Chef/Owner Jonathan Fyhrie, who opened his small, choice venue in 2004, is helping us work to make sure you could reproduce his popular chestnut soup at home. Says Jon, “I do a seasonal soup every three months, along with our traditional lobster bisque. It’s an alternative to the bisque. Now it’s become an important component to my menu. It’s a vegetarian alternative, too. A few years ago, I went to a demo at Michelle Bernstein’s restaurant at the (then) Omphoy, and they did a version of this, and I thought, ‘Why not me?’ I was motivated by that. It was a tip of the hat to that experience. People love it. It’s a great holiday soup, and I serve it through February. It’s important for me to do something that nobody else does.”

—LYNN KALBER

CHEF’S TIPS

WEB EXTRA: Get the recipe: Visit BOCAMAG.COM, under the Web Extras link, for Fyhrie’s complete ingredients and recipe.

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Where to get chestnuts: You can buy chestnuts at Publix, where they have little packages of them. They are peeled and quite convenient. People don’t need things that are labor-intensive.

If they’re packaged, they’re fine. They’re not going to spoil.

Secret ingredient: I started using coconut cream instead of heavy cream. There’s not an overtly coconut flavor. It gives the soup that element that cream brings in.

I get it at Trader Joe’s.

I go around to these different niche food places and find things there.

White or black pepper: The No. 1 difference is the appearance.

White pepper is also not as harsh as black pepper. I use it for almost everything, especially seafood.

Other thoughts about chestnut soup ingredients: For finishing the soup, drizzle coconut crèam on top; you don’t want to start jumbling the creams up in one recipe.

Use organic vegetables, organic eggs. And white truffle oil. I use Madeira wine, which is a tradition, an older ingredient used in Old World recipes, because we maintain some tradition in a lot of our dishes.

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Vic & Angelo’s serves up delectable, rustic Italian cuisine, including soulsatisfying house-made pastas, crispy, thin-crust pizzas, refreshing salads, fresh fish and seafood, and enticing veal and chicken dishes, in a warm and welcoming setting.

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formal service are anomalies these days but are comforting nonetheless. Classic dishes like creamy lobster bisque, house-made duck paté, broiled salmon with sauce béarnaise and dreamy chocolate mousse are as satisfying as ever. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/395-6033. $$$

Ke’e Grill—17940 N. Military Trail. American. The attraction here is carefully prepared food that is satisfying, flavorful and reasonably priced. The fist-sized crab cake is a good place to start, followed by sea bass with a soy-ginger-sesame glaze. • Dinner nightly. 561/995-5044. $$$

La Ferme—9101 Lakeridge Blvd. French/Medi-

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terranean. 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 gougères, cheesy pastry puffs filled with béchamel; don’t miss the unconscionably savory cassoulet; and finish with a tux-n-tails version of pineapple upside-down cake that takes a classic one better. • Dinner nightly. 561/654-6600. $$$

La Nouvelle Maison —455 E. Palmetto Park Blvd. French. Elegant, sophisticated French cuisine, white-glove service and a trio of (differently) stylish dining rooms make Arturo Gismondi’s homage to the 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.

561/338-3003. $$$ La Rosa Nautica—515 N.E. 20th St. Peruvian. Expect no ambience, no pretensions, low prices and food that satisfies on a very high level. Good starters include antichuchos, chunks of grilled beef heart, and causa, a terrine-like layering of mashed potatoes and chicken salad. Ceviche and the lomo saltado are among the best in South Florida. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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La Tre —249 E. Palmetto Park Road. Vietnamese.

For almost two decades, this elegant little spot has been celebrating the delicate, sophisticated flavors and textures of traditional and contemporary Vietnamese cuisine. A house signature, shrimp tossed with coriander curry pesto, is an inspired riff on Vietnamese classics. Service and wines match the refinement of the cuisine. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-4568. $$ La Villetta—4351 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

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complete with homemade pastas and other classic dishes. Try the signature whole yellowtail snapper encrusted in sea salt; it’s de-boned right at tableside. Shrimp diavolo is perfectly scrumptious. • Dinner nightly. (closed Mon. during summer). 561/362-8403. $$

Le Rivage —450 N.E. 20th St. 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. $$ The Little Chalet—485 S. Federal Hightway.

Continental/Steakhouse. This clubby faux chalet touts both its pricy pedigreed beef and that once-hip culinary staple of the 1950s and ’60s, fondue. The latter offers a unique taste experience, especially if you go for the three-course prix fixe fondue dinner for two. It starts off with a choice of cheese fondues; we suggest trying the Parmesan, cherry tomato and fresh basil. Entrée fondues feature beef, chicken and shrimp cooked in a burbling consommé, to be dabbed with any of seven different sauces. Dessert fondues are all about the chocolate; try the decadent chocolate-peanut butter. • Dinner nightly.

561/325-8000. $$$

Buzz Bites III Wild ales tame a craft beer crowd

The craft brewing craze has turned serious, meaning long treks for some hot on the trail of the latest IPA. To this mix comes Odd Breed Wild Ales (501 NE 1st St., Pompano Beach) from Sybarite Pig chef/owner Daniel Naumko and his partner, Matt Manthe. Although there is prepared food to purchase, the focus of this venture is turning out high-quality beers. As Naumko explains, “It’s a time-consuming endeavor, doing it from scratch.” In fact, the quickest turn-around for beer is about four months. And they’re using aged wine barrels to hold the wild ales. From grapes to hops.

Meanwhile, Naumko’s Sybarite Pig (20642 S. State Road 7, Boca Raton) turned 4 in December and still draws good crowds for his made-from-scratch sausage, chicken burgers and bourbon BBQ pulled pork.

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American. This location is something of a Bermuda Triangle for restaurants, with at least four eateries 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, as well as service that is as professional as it is personable. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/994-0808. $$ 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, two salads, two pastas, two entrées, two vegetables 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. $$ Mario’s Osteria—1400 Glades Road. Italian.

This popular spot is swanky in its reincarnation, but the rustic Italian and Italian-American 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. 561/239-7000. $$ Matteo’s —233 S. Federal Highway. 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, Dennis Max’s modern American bistro is a true local classic.

The food and decor are both timeless and up to date, 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 grilled artichokes with rémoulade to wild Alaskan salmon with citrus beurre blanc to the wickedly indulgent crème brûlèe pie. It’s a classic. Just like Max’s Grille. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Brunch Sat–Sun. Dinner nightly. 561/368-0080. $$ Morton’s The Steakhouse —5050 Town Center Circle. Steakhouse. There’s seemingly no end to diners’ love of huge slabs of high-quality aged beef, nor to the carnivores who pack the clubby-swanky dining room of this meatery. While the star of the beef show is the giant bone-in filet mignon, seasonally featured is the American Wagyu New York strip. Finish off your meal with the blueberry white chocolate bread pudding. • Dinner nightly. 561/392-7724. $$$ Bolay_brm0217.indd 1

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New York Prime —2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive. Steakhouse. This wildly popular Boca meatery 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. $$$$ Nick’s New Haven-Style Pizzeria —2240 N.W. 19th St., #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. $

Ninja Spinning Sushi Bar —41 E. Palmetto Park Road. Japanese/sushi. “Whatever floats your boat” isn’t just a saying at this hipster sushi bar. Your sushi really does float on a boat, one of many bouncing along a channel cut into the top of the restaurant’s large, square sushi bar. High notes are the Mexican roll with

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tempura shrimp and avocado, and the sneakily fiery jalapeño-laced tuna tartare. If sushi doesn’t float your boat, gingery gyoza and crispy fried shrimp with a drizzle of spicy mayo probably will. • Lunch Mon.–Sat. Dinner nightly. 561/361-8688. $$

Pellegrino’s—3360 N. Federal Highway. Italian.

The bold, brash flavors of New York-style Italian-American cuisine are as in your face as a Manhattan cabbie at this low-key favorite of chef-owner Bobby Pellegrino, nephew to the clan that owns the legendary Rao’s in East Harlem. Pungent smells of garlic, anchovies, tomatoes and peppers fill the air; dishes like the rarely seen spiedini alla Romana, chicken Scarpariello and seafood spaghetti in Fra Diavolo sauce fill your belly. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/368-5520. $$$

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) $$

Piñon Grill—6000 Glades Road. Contemporary American. The menu seemingly lists every recent trendy dish to come out of modern American restaurant kitchens, but Piñon succeeds with spot-on execution, mammoth portions and reasonable prices. Try the lobster and crab ceviche, the chicken paillard or the chocolate and “cherried” waffle with ice cream, which is the irresistible definition of lusciousness. • Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/391-7770. $$ Racks Downtown Eatery + Tavern— 402 Plaza Real. Contemporary American. Though the menu generally falls under the heading of modern American comfort food, that can mean anything from elegant presentations like the jaw-dropping lobster cobb salad to homier offerings like burgers and pizza, fiery Buffalo-style calamari, succulent chicken roasted in the wood-fired oven and an uptown version of everyone’s campfire favorite, s’mores.

• Lunch and dinner daily. 561/395-1662. $$

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

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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, 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. $$

Ruth’s Chris—225 N.E. Mizner Blvd. Steakhouse.

Not only does this steakhouse favorite emphasize its New Orleans roots, it also distinguishes itself from many of 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. $$$$

Sapphire Indian Cuisine —500 Via de Palmas. Indian. Raju Brahmbhatt’s modern, sophisticated

restaurant will smash any negative stereotypes of Indian cuisine or the restaurants that serve it. It’s sleek and stylish, with a well-chosen wine list and a staff that’s eager to please. The food is elegant and refined and alive with the complex blend of spices that makes Indian cuisine so intriguing. Try Bagarey Baigan, plush-textured, thumb-sized baby eggplants in a lush coconut-curry sauce. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/362-2299. $$

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) $$ Sushi Ray —5250 Town Center Circle. Japanese/ Sushi. Impeccably fresh and exactingly prepared sushi and other Japanese specialties are on display. The Nobu-esque miso sea bass gives a taste of this modern classic at a fraction of the price of the original, while the chef’s sushi assortment offers a generous arrangement of nigiri and maki for a reasonable $20. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/394-9506. $$

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DINING GUIDE RESTAURANT DIRECTORY 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. Savory grilled skirt steak and massive bone-in veal chops are excellent, as are the braised Angus beef short ribs with toasted pearl barley and collard greens. For dessert, try the Almond Basket, which includes fresh berries and your choice of a trio of sorbets. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/922-6699. $$$

Tap 42 —5050 Town Center Circle. 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. $

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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 (slowcooked in a tomato sauce and served on a bed of orzo), massive stuffed peppers or kebobs. • Lunch and dinner daily. 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 eateries. Pay attention to the daily specials, especially if it includes impeccably done langostini oreganata and the restaurant’s signature jumbo shrimp saltimbocca. • Dinner nightly. 561/393-6715. $$$ Truluck’s—351 Plaza Real. Seafood. This stylish and sophisticated Mizner Park restaurant applies the steak house formula of classy, clubby ambience, formal service and an extensive wine list to seafood from across the nation, with great and consistent success. Crab is the specialty here and there are myriad versions—stone, Dungeness, Alaskan, soft-shell and more. Crispy softshells stuffed with crab and andouille are very good, if served without a drizzle of ketchup-y sauce on top. • Dinner nightly. 561/391-0755. $$$

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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. Don’t miss the jerk pork belly and grilled veal strip loin. • Dinner nightly.

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Uncle Julio’s —449 Plaza Real, Mizner Park.

Mexican. Taking Tex-Mex cuisine gently upscale with better-quality ingredients and more skillful preparation, this colorful restaurant offers more than the usual suspects. You can get honey chipotle chicken fajitas, as well as beef fajitas, and one of the only palatable tamales around. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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Uncle Tai’s —5250 Town Center Circle.

Chinese. In an area with more cookie-cutter Chinese restaurants than cookies, Uncle Tai’s stands out for the elegance of its decor, the professionalism of its service and its careful preparation of familiar and less-familiar dishes. The “specialties” section of the menu has exciting dishes, like the Hunan vegetable pie, finely minced veggies sandwiched between sheets of crispy bean curd skin, and Hunan-style lamb, whose seared and succulent meat shows off the kitchen’s skill in the use of wok qi. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/368-8806. $$$

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.

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Roasted bone marrow and wagyu duck fat burgers, along with subtly spicy “Hellswine,” are among the standouts. • Dinner Tues.–Sun. Brunch Sun. 561/8833200. $ 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. $$

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Josies’s—1602 S. Federal Highway. Italian. Famed chef and South Florida culinary godfather Mark Militello has been working his mouthwatering magic in the kitchen of this cozy, old-school Italian restaurant. His influence is mostly felt in the lengthy roster of 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. $$ food. Waterfront restaurants are few and far between in our neck of the woods, and those with good food are even more rare. Prime Catch, at the foot of the Woolbright bridge on the Intracoastal, is a best-kept secret. The simple pleasures here soar—a perfectly grilled piece of mahi or bouillabaisse overflowing with tender fish. Don’t miss one of the best Key lime pies around. • Lunch and dinner daily, Sunday brunch. 561/737-8822. $$

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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. $

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Sushi Simon—1614 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. $$

DELRAY BEACH 3rd and 3rd—301 N.E. Third Ave. Gastropub.

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. $$

32 East—32 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. There are trendier, flashier, more celebrated restaurants than this beacon of vibrant modern American cuisine in downtown Delray, but there are no better restaurants anywhere in South Florida. The menu changes daily, but still look for items like the sublime black truffle-Gruyère pizza and the venison-wild boar sausage duo, which is the stuff of carnivorous fantasies. For dessert, the chocolate-peanut butter semifreddo is truly wicked in its unabashed lusciousness. • Dinner daily.

561/276-7868. $$$

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. $$

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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.

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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 Moroc-

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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. $$ 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.

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Burt & Max’s —9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport and Dennis Max have struck gold with their first collaboration in years, bringing an accessible and affordable brand of contemporary comfort food to west Delray. A few dishes from Max’s other eatery, Max’s Grille, have made the trek, 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. $$$ Cabana El Rey —105 E. Atlantic Ave. Cuban tropical. Little Havana is alive and well in Delray. The menu is a palette-pleasing travelogue, including starters like mariquitas (fried banana chips) and main courses such as seafood paella (think mussels, shrimp, clams, conch, scallops and octopus). • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/274-9090. $$ 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.

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Cena—9 S.E. Seventh Ave. Italian. Like death and taxes, heat and humidity, Italian restaurants are a certainty in these parts. Most prize comfort and satisfaction over feats of culinary derring-do, as does this small but stylish restaurant in a space once occupied by one of Angelo Elia’s stable of eateries. Tender artichoke bottoms bathed in garlicky olive oil are a worthy starter, as is a salad of peppery arugula with figs and mild, creamy goat cheese. Sun-dried tomato-crusted halibut with Chianti sauce is a break from the familiar. Tiramisu, though as familiar as apple pie, is exceptionally well-done. • Dinner Tues.-Sat. 561/330-1237 $$

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Cut 432—432 E. Atlantic Ave. Steakhouse. Hipper decor, a more casual vibe and an inventive take on steakhouse 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. $$$ Dada—52 N. Swinton Ave. Contemporary American. The same provocative, whimsical creativity that spawned Dada the art movement infuses Dada the restaurant, giving it a quirky charm all its own. The comfort food with a moustache menu has its quirky charms too, like shake-n-bake pork chops with sweet-savory butterscotch onions, and a brownie-vanilla ice cream sundae with strips of five-spice powdered bacon. The wittily decorated 1920s-vintage house-turned-restaurant is, as they say, a trip. • Dinner nightly. 561/330-3232 $$

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Deck 84—840 E. Atlantic Ave. Contemporary American. Burt Rapoport’s ode to laid-back tropical dining is like a day at the beach without getting sand between 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. $

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The Grove —187 N.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. Chef-partner Michael Haycook and chef Meghan O’Neal change their 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. $$

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al, unpretentious restaurant from Burt Rapoport 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. $$

House of Siam —25 N.E. Second Ave., #116. Thai. The normally riotous flavors of Thai cuisine are muted at this family-friendly downtown spot, but that seems to suit diners just fine. Dishes, well-prepared and generously portioned, include steamed chicken and shrimp dumplings with sweet soy dipping sauce and crisp-fried duck breast in a very mild red curry sauce. • Lunch Mon.–Fri. Dinner nightly. 561/330-9191. $$ Il Girasole —1911 S. Federal Highway. Northern

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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.

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La Cigale —253 S.E. Fifth Ave. Mediterranean.

True culinary professionals turn out gently updated and classically oriented dishes notable for the quality of their ingredients and careful preparation. Sweetbreads in chanterelle cream sauce are glorious; a barely grilled artichoke with mustardy remoulade is gloriously simple. Watching your server skillfully debone an impeccably fresh Dover sole is almost as satisfying as eating it. • Dinner Mon.–Sat. 561/265-0600. $$

Lemongrass Bistro—420 E. Atlantic Ave. Pan-Asian. Casually hip ambience, friendly service, moderate prices and a blend of sushi and nouveau pan-Asian 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. 561/278-5050. (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. $$

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Danish/Continental. Reprising the restaurant he closed in 2006 to care for his ill wife, chef-owner Jorgen Moller is back with his signature brand of Danish-inflected and continental dishes. The look, feel and menu remain very old school, the way his loyal patrons like it. The restaurant is perhaps best known for its Danish koldt bord, an array of small bites served on a three-tiered stand.

Entrées are more familiar; both rack of lamb and Wiener Schnitzel are well-prepared and flavorful. • Dinner Tues.– Sun. 561/276-2242. $$$

Park Tavern—32 S.E. Second Ave. Contemporary American. The guys from Cut 432 have done it again with this hip, casual modern American tavern. The menu is tightly focused and tightly executed, whether Maryland crab cakes featuring fat chunks of succulent crab or the behemoth slab of tender, juicy prime rib for a near-saintly $29. Don’t miss the decadent soft pretzel bites. • Dinner nightly. Brunch Sat.–Sun. 561/265-5093. $$

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Prime—29 S.E Second Ave. Steak/Seafood. Prime is aptly named for its heart of the action location, classy neo-supper club decor, extensive wine list and roster of designer steaks. Starters and desserts fare better than entrées, especially plump, crabby Maryland-style crab cakes and indecently luscious chocolate bread pudding. Service is a strong suit too, so with a bit of work this good-looking 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. $$$ Smoke —8 E. Atlantic Ave. Barbecue. With famed pit master Bryan Tyrell manning the smoker, this joint smokes every other barbecue spot in South Florida. Pretty much everything that comes out of Tyrell’s three-wood smoker is good, but his competition-style ribs are porky-smoky-spicy heaven, the Sistine Chapel of rib-dom. Crisp-greaseless housemade potato chips, meaty baked beans and plush-tex-

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tured banana-coconut pudding are also excellent. The ambience is an inviting blend of Southern hospitality, urban chic and sports bar. • Lunch and dinner daily.

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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, hearty, well-prepared Italian-American cuisine are front and center at Wendy Rosano’s latest venture. Among the pleasures you should enjoy are 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. $$

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.

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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. $$ Paradiso Ristorante —625 Lucerne Ave. Italian. A Tomasz Rut mural dominates the main dining room, and there is also a pasticceria and bar for gelato and espresso. Chef Angelo Romano offers a modern Italian menu. The Mediterranean salt-crusted branzino is definitely a must-try. Plus, the wine list is a veritable tome. • Lunch and dinner daily. 561/547-2500. $$$

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Asian. This stylish little restaurant offers food that gently marries East and West, plus a roster of more traditional Thai dishes and inventive sushi rolls. Menu standouts include tempura-fried rock shrimp or calamari cloaked with a lush-fiery “spicy cream sauce.” Among the newer items are panang curry and duck noodle soup.

Expect neighborly service and reasonable prices. • Lunch Tues.–Fri. Dinner Tues.–Sun. 561/588-7768. $

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 independent 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. $$

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

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French. Sumptuous cuisine, attentive servers and a seeand-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. $$$ Cucina Dell’ Arte —257 Royal Poinciana Way. Italian. The wide range of items on the menu and the great quality of Cucina’s cuisine, combined with its fine service, ensures a fun place for a casual yet delectable meal—not to mention being a vantage point for spotting local celebs. • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Outdoor dining. 561/655-0770. $$

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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. $$

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CULTURE AND COCKTAILS WHAT: The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County hosted its first event of the new Culture & Cocktails season, which attracted more than 80 people. The theme of the night was “Kravis Memories,” which featured several leaders of the Kravis Center.

WHERE: The Colony Hotel Pavilion in Palm Beach MARY LEWIS, SHERYL WOOD

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FOURTH ANNUAL HOPE BASH WHAT: More than 400 guests attended this annual signature event hosted by Place of Hope. Funds raised from the event helped underwrite the Boca Raton campus, which is home to foster youth, siblings and young people who have aged out of foster care.

WHERE: Boca West Country Club

SEAN AND MARCIA CAPLEN, JORDAN AND KRISTEL YODER JEANNINE MORRIS AND BONNIE BOROIAN

JANIS BUCHER

CECILIA PETERS, ARTHUR REMILLARD AND BETTY SERAPHIN

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NANCY DOCKERTY AND DR. JACQUELINE MOROCO MALONEY

GIRLS, PEARLS, HATS & HEELS WHAT: The fifth-annual “Girls, Pearls, Hats & Heels” event took place a month later than expected, thanks to Hurricane Matthew, but that didn’t stop the 280 women who attended from having a great time!

Proceeds from this event benefited the Delray Beach Public Library and the Bethesda Hospital Foundation.

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF BOCA RATON’S HONORARY CHAIR RECEPTION WHAT: A night dedicated to celebrate the 40 women nominated for Woman Volunteer of the Year. It was the 29th year of the celebration.

WHERE: The Addison in Boca Raton

DEBORA KELLOGG, JAYNE MALFITANO, MICHELLE RUBIN, CARON DOCKERTY

LISA MULHALL, MICHELLE RUBIN, WENDY SANDUSKY MINDY SHIKIAR, HEATHER SHAW, KATHY ADKINS, SARAH DOYLE, DR. KATHY SCHILLING, MARK LARKIN

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DENISE GREEN, CAROL SCHIFF, ANNE GREEN, MAUREEN LEWIS

MIX, MINGLE AND GIVE WHAT: California Closets in Boca Raton hosted a “clothes” raiser for the Palm Beach chapter of Dress for Success.

Guests were asked to bring gently used clothing items and accessories to give to women striving to get into the workforce. Thousands of dollars worth of items were given.

WHERE: California Closets in Boca Raton SANDRA O’CONNOR, TRACY HARTUNG-CHESS

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MAKING THE MOST OF MENTORSHIP

AT THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY Federation’s Business and Professional Division’s mentoring initiative, INSPIRE, brings together accomplished mentors from varied industries with some of the area’s most promising entrepreneurs for deep, ongoing one-on-one and group exchanges. Designed to help sharpen business acumen and foster a philanthropic mindset, these powerful partnerships benefit all participants personally and professionally while helping to keep our community’s Jewish flame burning brightly. This year’s mentors and mentees gathered on December 6, 2016 at Su Thai restaurant to launch their relationships over dinner. For more information about Federation’s Business and Professional Division, contact Sonni Simon at 561.852.3128 or sonnis@bocafed.org.

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Learn more about how you can leave a legacy through a gift in your will, trust, retirement account or life insurance policy. Consult your trusted financial or legal advisor to discuss how legacy gifts can positively impact your estate plan, while ensuring the future of the community you love.

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The reality, however, is more complicated.

Boca Raton and Delray Beach have good police departments, but major cases can require outside help. It’s available to each city from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

An early project that helped to redevelop Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach was the South County Courthouse.

Before the November election, Singer and I exchanged emails over his contention that the tax would drain roughly $300 million from Boca Raton’s economy. Interview subjects on BocaWatch picked up that figure.

Singer said,“My figures come from basic math and some research.” He added,“The projected additional tax revenue collected in Boca, less the sum of the additional sales tax revenues that would be paid to Boca and costs for specific projects included in the plan, exceeds a quarter billion dollars. I support better schools, but there are better ways Boca residents could support our schools than a plan that will see hundreds of millions collected here spent elsewhere.”

I wanted to ask Singer about that“basic

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math.”Did he count as a benefit the money for improvements to the county jail and courthouse? Those facilities mean that Boca Raton doesn’t need to build and run them.

What about improvements to the south county government complex in Delray Beach, which saves Boca residents from driving to West Palm Beach for many services?

Finally, would the Boca economy really lose money it never had? The sales tax is a passthrough. Boca and Delray do generate more in sales than they receive, but the stimulus to the local economy is the sale, not the sales tax.

Singer stopped responding after I kept asking.

If Boca is going to oppose a county program, however, it would help to get the numbers right. Some critics called the sales tax a 13 percent increase—adding one cent to the six-cent tax. By that formula, it’s actually about 16 percent. It’s also wrong in a more important way.

If the sales tax is 7 percent compared to 6 percent, you pay $107 for $100 of taxable goods instead of $106. That’s just $1 more—or 0.94 percent more. That percentage holds for every $1,000 or every $10,000. So the actual increase is really less than 1 percent, not 13 percent.

Boca Raton is not the only Palm Beach County city to look bad and uninformed while griping about taxes. A town councilman from Palm Beach once asked why the county needs four airports. County commissioners explained that the airports run on airline fees, not property taxes.

Boca Raton probably never will stop being the object of envy, jealousy and sometimesunwarranted criticism. Nevertheless, the city doesn’t have to return fire.

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1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro plus additional sprigs for garnish To marinate chicken, use a fork to prick chicken breasts all over on both sides. Arrange chicken breasts on large sheet of plastic wrap, spacing them apart then cover with a second large sheet of plastic wrap. Using smooth side of a rolling pin, beat chicken until the breasts are an even 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, lime juice, and garlic. Add pounded chicken, and rub marinade over meat.

Set chicken aside while you make sauce.

Whisk together coriander, cumin, cardamom, nutmeg, paprika, cayenne, and grated ginger in small bowl. In heavy, wide 4-quart pot or sauté pan over moderately high heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until light brown and caramelized, about five minutes. (Note: Because they are sautéed so quickly over moderately high heat, onions will not caramelize evenly.) Reduce heat to moderate, then stir in spice and ginger mixture.

Add tomato purée, water, heavy cream, and salt, and bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to gently simmer sauce, uncovered, until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. (Sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in airtight container up to 3 days.)

Heat a heavy 11- to 12-inch griddle or skillet over moderately high heat until very hot and add 1/2 tablespoon of peanut oil. Working in two batches, cook chicken breasts, turning a few times and lowering heat if chicken chars too quickly, until just cooked through and browned well on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes total. Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board.

Wipe griddle or skillet clean with paper towel and cook remaining chicken, adding remaining 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil between batches.

When all chicken is cooked, cut into 1 1/2inch pieces and add to simmering sauce and continue to gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for five minutes. Remove pan from heat, stir in black pepper and chopped cilantro, and season with salt. Transfer chicken to a serving dish and garnish with additional cilantro sprigs. Serve with naan, and/or if desired, basmati rice.

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piphanies—those “Eureka!” moments that change everything—rarely come around. One of the most famous ones was when Sir Isaac Newton took a walk in his garden in 1666 and saw an apple drop from a tree to the ground as if it was tugged by an invisible force. The light bulb went off, and he began to devise the theory of universal gravitation.

One of my biggest epiphanies happened in the winter of 1990, and it transformed my life and how I perceive the world around me. That year, I wheeled myself into the Park City Handicapped Sports (now The National Ability Center) office and signed up for their ski program. The organization’s motto is,“If I can do this, I can do anything,” which depicts the spirit of the staff and the program’s participants. For those of us who are physically challenged, performing an activity that resembles the norm is a personal victory. It confirms to everyone

that whatever the impairment, physical hurdles can be overcome.

I knew when I signed on that I would traverse the Park City slopes in a sit ski, which is exactly what it sounds like: skiing sitting down. Since my legs resembled spaghetti I had no alternative; the

was with hand signals. When I felt out of control, I raised both hands and he applied the brakes by snowplowing to a halt. Sounds easy, but stopping me was like trying to halt a runaway locomotive. On one occasion he stopped me before I disappeared over the

My epiphany was learning the importance of leaving your comfort zone—self-imposed boundaries— to challenge yourself to achieve new goals.” sit ski was my ticket down the mountain. My instructor Peter, a Vietnam amputee, buckled my 6’3,”225-pound frame snugly into the sled-like vehicle, and we headed for the slopes. After being hoisted onto the lift we started the long ride to the top of the mountain. Peter quickly pointed out that the only way I could maneuver my “silver bullet”was with small poles wrapped around my wrist and controlled by my hands, arms and upper body.

The ride up was exhilarating—snow and wind pounded at my face, tiny skiers traversed the slopes below and the infinite white snow covered every inch of the world in front of me. As the lift approached the top of the mountain, my heart was pounding, my mouth was dry and I had second thoughts about my decision to enter the world of skiing.

I had no idea that I was in for a heart-stopping experience.

For openers, the degree of descent was frightening—steep and slippery. Most of the time I was out of control but was reined in by Peter who skied behind me, holding a tether attached to the sled. Our communication

mountainside. When I crashed, he picked me up, brushed me off and we kept going.

Years later I realized my epiphany occurred at the end of the day when the others in the program— amputees, those with MS, children with cerebral palsy, a blind skier—all convened at the program’s headquarters. As I watched Peter take off his ski leg and attach a prosthesis to his stump (his leg was blown off by a land mine in Vietnam), I realized that the real champions in this life were in the room with me. Their reward was the realization and the exhilaration brought about by knowing they had done something they never had imagined, me included.

My epiphany was learning the importance of leaving your comfort zone—self-imposed boundaries—to challenge yourself to achieve new goals. This rekindles the human spirit and helps you grow. It makes us courageous and full of hope.

That day, as I looked around the locker room, I could feel it.

We had done it, and we were in the game again. It was just as they had promised: “If I can do this, I can do anything.”

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